CORTLAND FRANK LENEAU

Mr. Cortland F. Leneau, 83, of 1017 N. 6th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
October 1, at his residence. Cremation will take place and Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family.
Mr. Leneau was born February 9, 1902 at Oconto, Wisconsin, son of the late 
Frank and Elizabeth LeMountain Leneau. He attended schools in the Oconto are 
and later the Business College here in Manitowoc. Mr. Leneau was a salesman 
for Schmidtman Company of Manitowoc for 35 years. He married Marcella Strong 
on November 7, 1927 at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death in 1960. He then 
married Minnie Traurig Beaupre on August 16, 1961 in Manitowoc and the couple 
residing here.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Ann 
Leneau of Manitowoc; a step-son and his wife, Clifford and Betty Beaupre of 
Sturgeon Bay; a daughter and son-in-law, Mardell Rosinsky of Manitowoc; five 
grandchildren, three step grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one step 
great grandson; cousins; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two 
sisters.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 2, 1985 page 3
********
[cremains/widower of Marcella Leneau]


MARCELLA LENEAU

Mrs. Cortland Leneau, 55, of 1017 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died early Monday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc where she had been a week.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Arthur O. Wigdahl officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Marcella Strong was born Feb. 16, 1905, at Two Rivers, daughter of 
the late Jake Strong and Katherine Wallo Strong. She was married at Two Rivers 
Nov. 19, 1928, and the couple came to Manitowoc in 1933.
Surviving are the husband, a daughter, Mrs. Donald Rosinsky; a son, Richard, 
mother, Mrs. Katherine Strong, and two grandchildren of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1960 P. 7
********
[d. 04-25-1960/age 55 yrs./wife of Cortland F. Leneau]


RICHARD CORTLAND LENEAU

Richard C. Leneau, age 66, of 620 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, 
May 2, 2006, at his residence. 
He was born Sept. 17, 1939, in Manitowoc, son of the late Cortland and Marcella 
(Strong) Leneau. Richard was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class 
of 1957. On Dec. 16, 1961, he married the former Anne Woerfel at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Some of Richard's employers included: 
The Manitowoc Company, Small Engine Service and Mirro. Richard was in sports 
including playing baseball/softball for 50 years. In 1979, he and Ray Ligman 
won the Wisconsin Doubles Scratch & Handicap Division of the state bowling 
tournament. Richard was inducted into the Manitowoc Bowling Association Hall 
of Fame in May of 1999. He was a member of the Small Engine Athletic Association 
which raised money for youth sports through sockhops. One of Richard's favorite 
hobbies was collecting Lionel trains. He also enjoyed spending time with his 
grandchildren, ""my little people."" Richard was a member of Bethany Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. 
Survivors include his wife, Anne Leneau, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, 
Mark and Jennifer Leneau, Manitowoc; Rick and Kimberly Leneau, Town of Menasha; 
three grandchildren, Joshua and Amanda Leneau, Jacob Leneau; a sister and brother-
in-law, Mardell and Paul Stangel; a brother-in-law, John Woerfel; and three nieces, 
Sandra (Steve) Narten, Linda (J.J.) Horbeck and Terry (Ray) Kunesh, all of 
Manitowoc. Other relatives and friends also survive. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006, until the time of the memorial 
service at 11 a.m. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 
2006, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
memorial service will be Pastor Robert Kujawski with burial of the cremated 
remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. 
Memorials may be made to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2006


CHILD LENERVILLE

[Ed. Lenerville/bur. 10-08-1869]
[Lot diagram book has Edw. Lanerville; 
Burial register has child of Mr. Edwart Lanevill]


GEORGE LENERVILLE

George Leneville
Census • 1880 United States Federal Census
Name	George Leneville
Age  18
Birth Date  Abt 1862
Birthplace  Wisconsin
Home in 1880  Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Dwelling Number  104
Race	White
Gender  Male
Relation to Head of House	Son
Marital Status  Single
Father's Name  Edward Leneville
Father's Birthplace	Canada
Mother's Name  Jane Leneville
Mother's Birthplace  New York
Occupation  At Home
Sick  Consumption
Neighbors  View others on page
Household Members (Name)  Age  Relationship
Edward Leneville 66 Self (Head) 
Jane Leneville 53 Wife 
George Leneville 18 Son 
Robert Leneville 15 Son 
Laura Leneville 13	Daughter
"1880 United States Federal Census"
*****
[Mr. Lenerville/bur. 08-13-1881]


JOHN LENERVILLE

John Lennerville
Military • U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
Name	John Lennerville
Enlistment Date  20 Feb 1865
Enlistment Rank  Corporal
Muster Date	20 Feb 1865
Muster Place  Wisconsin
Muster Company  F
Muster Regiment  50th Infantry
Muster Regiment Type  Infantry
Muster Information  Enlisted
Rank Change Rank  Sergt
Muster Out Date  14 Jun 1866
Muster Out Information  Mustered Out
Side of War  Union
Survived War  Yes
Residence Place  Green Bay, Wisconsin
Title	Roster of Wisconsin Volunteers: War of the Rebellion
"U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865"
*****
John Lenervill
Military • U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865
Name	John Lenervill
Side  Union
Regiment State/Origin  Wisconsin
Regiment  50th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
Company  F
Rank In  Private
Rank Out  Sergeant
Alternate Name  John/Lennerville
Film Number  M559 roll 17
"U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865"
*****
[John E. Laneville/bur. 04-10-1870]


HERMAN A. LENKE

Herman A. Lenke, 85, who had been a resident at the Joseph Trainor home, 1411 
Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 10 weeks. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Lenke was born May 10, 1880, in Kewaunee County, son of the late Henry and 
Tina Jahnke Lenke. Mr. Lenke, who never married, came to Manitowoc County 50 years 
ago and before retiring 20 years ago and moving to Manitowoc he farmed 21 years in 
the Reedsville-Cato area. 
He is survived by nieces and nephews. Four sisters and a brother preceded him in 
death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1966  P. 9 


ELIZA S. LENNOX

From Der Nord Westen, 24 June 1909:
Death Saturday of 69-year old Mrs. Frank Lennox here of heart disease with
which she had suffered for 15 years. The funeral was held Monday afternoon.
*******
[cause: nosculor disease]
(Mrs. Eliza Suby Lenox/d. 18 June 1909/age 69/cause: heart failure/from 
record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


FRANCIS F. LENNOX

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1893:
Death on Sat. of Frank Lennox, here in Manitowoc, of consumption at age 53.
******
[A-2-4]-[Francis Lenox/bur. 11-14-1893/age 52 yrs./cause: consumption/
removed to E2-25-6 beside his wife Eliza]


JOS. LENNOX

Jos. Lennox, one of the first settlers and a man well known in this city, was
buried last week. He died at Depere and his remains were brought here for
interment.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 28, 1881
******
(Note: This is the only cemetery with this surname in it)
From 1860 census Manitowoc 2nd ward: all in same household:
Joseph Lenox age 50, plasterer; Polly age 48; Francis I age 19; 
Melinda Hewitt age 33, seamstress; Grace Hewitt age 11/12;, 
Lovina Young age 22; Hiram Young age 22, Millwright; 
Samuel D. Lenox age 24, Sailor; Lilian Mary Young age 1.

From 1870 census Manitowoc 2nd ward: Joseph Lenox age 59)


CAPT. SAMUEL D. LENNOX

26 Dec. Death of 54 yr. old Capt. Samuel D. Lenox on 21 Dec. in Menomenee, 
Mich. of nervous disease. He was buried in the city cemetery on the 22nd.
******
[cause: Brights disease]
[Samuel D. Lennox/bur. 12-22-1889/age 54 yrs.]


CHARLOTTE H. LENOX

Charlotte Helen Lennox died dau. of G.W. and Amanda Lennox.
Manitowoc Herald, 16 Sept. 1854
**********
(Charlotte H. Lenox/d. 10 Sept. 1854/from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc)
**********
(Note: This is the only cem. I have this surname in/Evergreen records were not
kept until in 1860)


MARY LENOX

DIED.
LENNOX (sic).-In the city of Manitowoc, on the morning of May, of Consumption, 
Mary Lennox(sic), wife of Joseph Lenox, aged 61 years and 10 months.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 14, 1874  P. 5


LOUISA LENSING

MRS. L. LENSING, 76, PASSES AWAY LAST NIGHT AT HOSPITAL 
Mrs. Louisa Lensing, widow of the late John Lensing, who has been a resident of 
the city for the past twenty-seven years passed away last night at the hospital, 
after a lingering illness. She was 76 years of age having been born in Germany 
May 23, 1853. She came to America with her parents when a child, and located on 
a farm near Mishicot. She was married in 1886 to John Lensing at Montpelier, 
Kewaunee county here they located on a farm. Her husband was killed in an accident 
on the farm when struck by a falling tree. She then removed to Mishicot to reside 
with her brother, Fred, Witte. She removed here in 1903 to reside.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Spender Hansen of this city, and one brother, 
Fred Witte of Mishicot. There are also six grandchildren. Since moving to the city 
she made her home with her daughter at 1835 New York avenue. The funeral will be 
held Thursday afternoon from the Hansen home at 1:30 and at 2:00 o'clock from the 
St. Paul's Lutheran church, Rev. R. B. Walden officiating. Burial will be at 
Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 4, 1930  P. 14
*******
[cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on Spencer M. Hansen lot]


BERNARD F. LENSMEYER

Mr. Bernard Frank Lensmeyer, age 81, of Casper, Wyo., died March 21, 1992 at 
Chandler, Ariz.
Memorial services will be held at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Chapel 
at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 1992. Rev. Eugene Brochtrup will officiate with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County. He owned and operated the 
Lensmeyer Insurance Company for 23 years, retiring in 1976. He was a member of 
the Casper Lions club, Past Exalted Ruler Casper B.P.O.E. No. 1354, Past District 
Deputy B.P.O.E. Roundup Club of Casper, Wyo. and a member of St. Anthony Catholic 
Church of Casper, Wyo. He was a winter visitor of Chandler, Ariz. since October 
of 1991.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; one son, Bernard John Lensmeyer of Columbia, 
Mo.; two sisters, Ida Zahorik of Whitelaw,and Charlotte Shimek of Manitowoc; one 
brother, Victor Lensmeyer of Sheboygan; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Elks Foundation or the American Heart Association.
Herald Times Reporter, March 26, 1992 P. B9


LOUIS LENSMEYER

Louis J. Lensmeyer, 57, of 834 Manitou street, well known Manitowoc insurance 
agent, died suddenly early today at the Holy Family hospital. He was stricken 
ill Thursday evening and died a few hours after being moved to the hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Frazier Mortuary chapel. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Lensmeyer was born in Kellnersville in 1891 and came to this city to 
organize his own insurance agency with offices in the Wood block. He was a 
member of the Manitowoc Insurance board, the Elks lodge and the local chapter 
of Izaak Walton league.
Survivors are his wife, the former Fern Peterson; three sons, Emmett of Chicago, 
and Robert and Ellsworth of Peioria, Ill.; daughter, Donna Jean of Peoria; 
three brothers, Frank of Kellnersville, John of Cato and Michael of Reedsville; 
two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Ramiker and Mrs. Clara Haas of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1948  P. 2
*******
[d. 08-27-1948/age 57 yrs.]


MILDRED LOUISE LENSMEYER

Mildred (Jung) Lensmeyer, age 90, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 in Chandler, Ariz.
Mildred was born Nov. 13, 1912 in Manitowoc, the daughter of John and Margaret 
(Adler) Jung, she was a graduate of Lincoln High School and Holy Family School of 
Nursing, Manitowoc. During her career she practiced her profession with enthusiasm 
and dedication at hospitals in Manitowoc and Casper, Wyo. Mildred married Bernard F. 
Lensmeyer in 1935 in Sheboygan and moved to Casper, Wyo., where they owned an 
insurance agency. Mildred and her husband retired to Chandler, Ariz.
Survivors include one son: Bernie (Pat) Lensmeyer of Columbia, MO.; four grandchildren: 
Kristin (Glenn) Leshner, Columbia, MO.; Mark (Tricia) Lensmeyer, Olathe, Kans. 
Rockne (Luann) Corbin, Columbia, MO.; Clay (Nancy) Corbin, Lancaster, Ohio; and five 
great-grandchildren. Two brothers: Elwood (Arlette) Jung, Manitowoc; and Robert 
(Wynoma) Jung of Chandler, Ariz.; and one sister-in-law, Delores (Melvin) Jung of 
Manitowoc also survive.
Preceding her in death are her husband; her parents; one brother: Melvin, Manitowoc; 
and one sister: Elaine (Sam) Sornborger, West Covina, Calif.
Memorial services for Mildred will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003 at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. with the memorial service 
immediately following at 11 a.m. Pastor Richard Miller will officiate. Interment 
will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Voluntary Action Center endowment Fund in 
care of the Voluntary Action Center, 800 N. Providence Road, Columbia MO 65203.
Herald Times Reporter, January 23, 2003  P. A3


THOMAS M. LENSMEYER

Thomas M. "Wheels" Lensmeyer, age 58, of 332 W. Menasha Ave., Whitelaw, entered 
eternal life Saturday afternoon, Nov. 3, 2007, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two 
Rivers.  Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. Douglas Dowling. 
Entombment will take place at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc.
Tom was born Feb. 21, 1949, in Manitowoc. He was the son of Clara Wacek Lensmeyer 
and the late Clarence Lensmeyer. Tom was a graduate of Valders High School with 
the class of 1967. He continued his education at the Lakeshore Technical College 
where he received his degree in accounting. In past years, Tom had been employed 
at A & J Vans in Valders. Tom enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. 
He had managed local softball teams and was a regular at the Moose Fest in Osman. 
Tom was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed listening to rock bands, some of which he 
followed locally in this area of the state.
He is survived by his mother: Clara Lensmeyer, Manitowoc; three brothers and two 
sisters-in-law: Gary Lensmeyer, Madison, Randy and Shirley Lensmeyer, Manitowoc, 
Mark and Rose Lensmeyer, Whitelaw; one sister and brother-in-law: Mary and Dale 
Biely, Whitelaw; his best friend; Steve Sauer, Whitelaw; aunt, uncles, nieces, 
nephews along with other relatives and friends surviving. He was preceded in death 
by his father: Clarence Lensmeyer; maternal and paternal grandparents; aunts, 
uncles, and cousins.
Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday 
from 2 p.m. until the time of services at 6 p.m.
The family would like to extend a special thank you for the care that was given to 
Tom by Dr. Yeter and Dr. Sonneland along with the nursing staff at the Aurora 
Medical Center in Two Rivers.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair 
streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 2007  P. A3
********
[Per Evergreen cemetery office: I have notes stating that he never went to Calvary 
as his family changed their mind.]


HOWARD J. LENSMIRE

Howard J. Lensmire, age 85, formerly of 1012 N. 16th Street, Manitowoc died 
Monday evening, June 6, 2011 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc.
Howard was born August 9, 1925 in the town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph 
and Rose (Oswald) Lensmire. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc 
with the class of 1943. Howard served in the United States Navy during WWII on 
the U.S.S. Pecos. He married the former Rosemary Fessler on May 17, 1952 at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2007. 
Howard was a master plumber and was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters 
Union Local #400.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Christine and Michael Miller, 
Ripon; three sons: Peter Lensmire, Two Rivers; James Lensmire, Ennis, TX; Todd 
Lensmire and Marie Hare, Lake Jackson, TX; six grandchildren: Margaret (Mark) 
Boucher, Shailah (Joseph) Handy, Caroline, Samuel, Andrew and Aaron Miller; one 
great grandson Henry Boucher; one sister and brother-in-law: Lyndoris and Lawrence 
Brey, Sr., Elkhart Lake; four sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law: Marjorie 
and Myron Habermann, Manitowoc; Ann and Emery Casper, Plymouth; Mildred and Donald 
Duchon, Manitowoc; Jean and Robert Eis, Two Rivers; and one brother-in-law and 
sister-in-law: Anthony and Joan Fessler, Manitowoc. He is also survived by nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2011 at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Waldo. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Dan Felton. Burial will follow services at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc where 
graveside military rites will be accorded by the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659 of 
Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
on Thursday, June 9, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A prayer service led by 
Deacon Ken Nelesen will conclude the visitation at 7:00 p.m. The visitation will 
continue on Friday morning, June 10, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo from 
10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the Lensmire family with funeral 
arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 2011


JOSEPH A. LENSMIRE

Joseph A. Lensmire, 80, of 1236 Arlington Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Lensmire was born April 21, 1893, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late 
Matt and Katherine Tienor Lensmire. He married Rose Oswald Aug. 29, 1921, at 
St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. They owned and operated the Pine River 
Cheese Factory from 1926 to 1953, when they retired and moved to Manitowoc. Mr. 
Lensmire was a veteran of World War I, serving overseas in France and was a 
member of St. Vincent DePaul Society. His wife preceded him in death April 3, 
1965.
Survivors include a son, Howard, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence 
(Lyndoris) Bray, of Sheboygan; four brothers, John of Marathon City, Don, of 
Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Richard, of Luxemburg and Quirin, of Manitowoc; two sisters, 
Mrs. George Kohlbeck, of Cato and Mrs. Marie Kadow, of Reedsville and ten 
grandchildren. Two brothers and a grandson preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday 
afternoon where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2, 1974  P. 23
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Notes from Franklin:
Miss Rose Oswald and Mr. Joseph A. Lensmire were married Wednesday morning at 
9 o'clock at St. Ann's church, Rev. Joseph Vondrachek officiating. The attendants 
were Marie Lensmire, sister of the groom and Anton Oswald, brother of the bride. 
Maureen Burish was flower girl and Gordon Burish, ring bearer, niece and nephew, 
respectively of the bride. After the ceremony there was a reception and dinner at 
the home of the bride. A large number of relatives and friends were present.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oswald and the groom is a son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Mat Lensmire. Both young people are held in esteem and respect. They left 
on the evening train on a honeymoon trip to Chicago and other points. Upon their 
return they will take up their residence at Whitelaw where the groom operates a 
cheese factory.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 31, 1922


QUIRIN C. LENSMIRE

Quirin C. Lensmire, age 86, of 1843 Fairmont St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday, November 22, 1995.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 24, 1995, 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Quirin was born on December 4, 1908, in the town of Franklin, 
Manitowoc County. He is the son of the late Mathias and Katherine 
Tienor Lensmire. On June 21, 1939, Quirin married Thelma D. Bauer 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Quirin graduated from Reedsville High School and then attended 
Manitowoc County Normal School. He continued his studies at Oshkosh 
State Teachers College where he graduated with honors, receiving his 
Bachelor Science degree in Elementary Education.
Quirin taught school for 47 years. He began his teaching career in a 
one room school in Marathon County. For the next 13 years, he taught 
at Hillside School. Then Quirin became the Principal and upper grade 
teacher at Manitowoc Rapids State Grade School for 12 years. In 1954, 
he accepted a teaching position at Washington Junior High School in 
Manitowoc, where he taught Citizenship for 20 years until his 
retirement in 1973.
Upon his retirement from teaching, Quirin was encouraged to make his 
part-time job as a cheese grader at the Northern Wisconsin Produce 
Company, a full-time position. He enjoyed working at the Northern 
Produce for the next ten years.
Quirin is a past president of the Manitowoc County Teachers Association 
and a member of the former Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Lensmire, Manitowoc; one daughter 
and son-in-law, Jane and Douglas Fencl, Two Rivers; one son and daughter-
in-law, Ronald and Ann Lensmire, Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Lori and 
Carrie Fencl; one brother, Daniel Lensmire, Taus; two sisters-in-law, 
Emily Lensmire, Luxemburg, Pauline Lensmire, Plymouth. Also surviving 
are many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Quirin was 
preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters.
Quirin loved gardening, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren, 
family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. 
Friday, November 24, 1995, until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will 
be no Thursday evening visitation.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, November 22, 1995 P. A2


ROSE M. LENSMIRE

Mrs. Joseph Lensmire, 69, of 1236 Arlington Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient 
five days. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Rose Oswald was born June 25, 1895, in the Town of Franklin, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Rose Hruska Oswald. She was 
married to Joseph Lensmire Aug. 29, 1921, at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. The couple owned and operated River Road Cheese Factory from 1926 until 
1953, moving to Manitowoc. She was a member of Christian Mothers Altar Society 
of Holy Innocents Church.
Surviving are her husband, a son, Howard, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. 
Lawrence (Lyndoris) Bray of Sheboygan; two brothers, Frank of Kellnersville 
and Anton of Rt. 2, Cato; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Nesper of Whitelaw, Mrs. 
Emma Schultz of Menchalsville and Mrs. Julia Yohanek of Kellnersville; and 
10 grandchildren. A brother, George, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 
o'clock this Monday evening by members of the parish and Christian Mothers 
Altar Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 5, 1965  P. 11
********
[d. 04-03-1965/age 69 yrs./wife of Joseph A. Lensmire]
********
Notes from Franklin:
Miss Rose Oswald and Mr. Joseph A. Lensmire were married Wednesday morning at 
9 o'clock at St. Ann's church, Rev. Joseph Vondrachek officiating. The attendants 
were Marie Lensmire, sister of the groom and Anton Oswald, brother of the bride. 
Maureen Burish was flower girl and Gordon Burish, ring bearer, niece and nephew, 
respectively of the bride. After the ceremony there was a reception and dinner at 
the home of the bride. A large number of relatives and friends were present.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Oswald and the groom is a son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Mat Lensmire. Both young people are held in esteem and respect. They left 
on the evening train on a honeymoon trip to Chicago and other points. Upon their 
return they will take up their residence at Whitelaw where the groom operates a 
cheese factory.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 31, 1922


ROSEMARY C. LENSMIRE

Rosemary C. Lensmire, age 82, of 1012 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday afternoon, Dec. 22, 2007, at the Manitowoc Health Care 
Center, Manitowoc. 
Rosemary was born on June 6, 1925, in Alverno, daughter of the late 
Frank and Isabel Gehrig Fessler. She was a graduate of Manitowoc 
Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. On May 17, 1952, she 
married Howard J. Lensmire at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. 
Survivors include her husband; Howard Lensmire, Manitowoc, one 
daughter and son-in-law; Christine and Michael Miller, Ripon, WI, 
three sons; Peter Lensmire, Two Rivers, James Lensmire, Ennis, TX, 
Todd Lensmire and Marie Hare, Lake Jackson, TX, six grandchildren; 
Margaret (Mark) Boucher, Shailah (Joseph) Handy, Caroline, Samuel, 
Andrew, Aaron, Miller, one great grandson; Henry Boucher, four 
sisters and brothers-in-law; Marjorie and Myron Habermann, Manitowoc, 
Ann and Emery Casper, Plymouth, Mildred and Donald Duchon, Manitowoc, 
Jean and Robert Eis, Two Rivers, one brother and sister-in-law; 
Anthony and Joan Fessler, Manitowoc, one sister-in-law and brother-
in-law; Lynn and Larry Brey Sr., Elkhart Lake, WI. Nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 27, at 
St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Monsignor James Vanden Hogan with burial to 
follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on 
Wednesday, Dec. 26, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, where a prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer, and 
Thursday morning at the Waldo Site from 10 a.m. until the time 
of service at 11 a.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 24, 2007 


THELMA D. LENSMIRE

Thelma D. Lensmire, age 87, of 1843 Fairmont St., Manitowoc, died Monday, May 6, 
1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be  held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Thelma was born on February 11, 1909, in Manitowoc County. She is the daughter of 
the late John and Clara Kortens Bauer. On June 21, 1939, she married Quirin C. 
Lensmire at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Thelma attended Manitowoc 
County Schools. Before her marriage, she worked at Schuette's Department Store. 
Thelma was a wonderful homemaker who devoted her time to caring for her husband 
and children. For many years, she was an active member of Holy Innocents parish 
and the Christian Women's Society.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Douglas Fencl, Two Rivers; 
one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Ann Lensmire, Manitowoc; two grandchildren, 
Lori and Carrie Fencl; two sisters-in-law, Emily Lensmire, Luxemburg, Pauline 
Lensmire, Plymouth; one brother-in-law, Daniel Lensmire, Taus. Also surviving are 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Thelma was preceded in death by her 
husband in November 1995, three sisters and one brother.
Thelma love traveling, cooking, and attending church functions. She enjoyed spending 
time with her grandchildren, family, relatives and friends.
Visitation will be at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 
1996, until the time of the funeral mass at 6 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 7, 1996 P. A2
**********
[widow of Quirin Lensmire]


BABY LENZ    (d. Oct. 1905)

Lenz
birth: 15 October 1905 Manitowoc
death: 15 October 1905 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: Herman Lenz
mother: Emma ...Ulson
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
******
[stillborn]
******
(Note: In the birth records and death records it shows 2 Lenz babies born and
died on 15 Oct. 1905. Possibly twins both buried in the same grave although
the burial book only says Baby Lenz, male, no age, born in City, stillborn.)  


DOLORES N. LENZ

Dolores N. Lenz, age 76, of North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc, formerly of 1012 E. Linden Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, 
Dec. 9, 2001, at North Ridge Medical and rehabilitation Center.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Harrigan Parkside 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Bitter will officiate. Cremation will 
have taken place with burial of the cremains at Evergreen Cemetery.
Dolores was born Jan. 29, 1925 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ralph and 
Dorothy Koehn Sands. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class 
of 1943. She then became employed at Mirro Aluminum. In 1979 she resumed her 
education at Lakeshore Technical College where she graduated with a degree in 
practical nursing. Over the years she had been employed locally with St. Mary's 
Home, Shady Lane Home and Holy Family Hospital.
She married Elton Halderon in 1944 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death. She 
later married Floyd Lenz in 1975 at Cassville, Wis. He also preceded Dolores 
in death.
Dolores was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Beverly and Allen Erdman, Manitowoc; 
two sisters and brothers-in-law: Lois and Donald Seyfert, Saukville; and Sandra 
Lee and Edward Krause, New London; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren 
along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Elton Halderson and 
her second husband, Floyd Lenz.
Relatives and friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday from 
10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 11, 2001 P. A3
********
[cremation]


EDWARD H. LENZ

Edward H. Lenz, 91, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and formerly 
of 1229 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, Oct. 21, 2000 at Shady 
Lane Home.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bethany Ev. Luteran Church 
of Manitowoc with the Revs. Robert Kukawski and Bruce McKenney officiating. 
Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Ed was born Feb. 24, 1909 in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, to the late 
Carl and Alvina Kattreh Lenz. He owned and operated Lenz Auto & Marine for 35 
years, retiring in 1970.
He married Marion A. Kohlbeck on June 25, 1936 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 
Clarks Mills, Wis. Ed was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Marion; a son, Edward J. Lenz, Manitowoc; two daughters 
and sons-in-law, Audrey and Elmer Schmitz, Manitowoc, and Karen and Dale Koeser, 
Maribel, Wis.; a sister, Lenore Neuser, Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy 
Pearson, Manitowoc, Arvilla Lenz, Kiel, and Flossie Kohlbeck, Whitelaw; ten 
grandchildren, 14 nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Carl and Norman Lenz; and 
two sisters, Helma Lenz and Regina Kieselhorst.
Friends may call at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. 
service at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 23, 2000  P. A2


ELIZABETH LENZ

Death Sat. in the local hospital of Mrs. Elisabeth Lenz, a well-known and eminent
resident of our city, of cancer. Mrs. Lenz had consulted Dr. Senn in Chicago, but he
was unable to provide any hope. She was 69-yrs. of age and had come to Manitowoc
with her husband, Jacob Lenz, from Germany and lived here ever since. In addition
to her husband she leaves 3 sisters - Mrs. Lieder in Washington, Mrs. Werbke and
Mrs. Krumheuer here and a brother Frank Gehbe in Clarks Mills. There were
no children. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1900
******
[cause: sarcoma]


EMELIA LENZ

MRS. WM. LENZ, CO. PIONEER, PASSES AWAY 
Mrs. William Lenz, nee Emelia Droesen, wife of William Lenz who preceded her 
in death nearly thirty years ago, passed away at eleven o'clock last night at 
the age of 86 after being confined to her bed for nearly four years.
The deceased was born August 20, 1839 in Polcien in the County of New Stetien 
in Stieten-Regarine-Bezwick. She was married to William Lenz in Materien at 
the age of twenty-five and four years later came to America, landing at New 
York from whence she went on to Milwaukee where she resided seven years and 
then moved to Manitowoc and has resided here since. Mr. Lenz came to this 
country on one of the sailing vessels of that day which was two months enroute. 
Many unfortunate passengers died on the trip, twelve being buried at sea. 
The deceased was a pioneer resident of the city, having lived here over fifty 
years. She is survived by two brothers, Carl and Fred and one sister, Hannah 
whose whereabouts are unknown. She has made her home for many years with her 
son Herman who with six grandchildren also survive her.
Funeral services will be held from the home of H.W. Lenz, north Eighth street, 
on Wednesday at 1:30 o'clock with burial at Evergreen, the Rev. Machmiller 
officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 21, 1925  P. 2


EMMA LENZ

Card of Thanks
We desire to express our heartfelt appreciation of the sympathy and kindness 
of friends in our recent bereavement, the death and burial of our wife and 
mother. We are especially grateful to Misses Gunderson and Hansen for vocal 
numbers at the funeral and the friends who thoughtfulness in sending flowers.
Herman Lenz and family
Manitowoc Herald News, Oct. 21, 1918 page 3
**********
Mrs. Herman Lenz died last Friday afternoon at her home on North Eighth Street 
after a long illness. Mrs. Lenz, nee Emma Inanda Osulson, was born in the Town 
of Rapids near Branch on March 31, 1879, being 39 years of age at the time of 
her death. She was married to Mr. Lenz on New Year's Eve, December 31, 1899 and 
the couple have resided here since. Mrs. Lenz was the mother of four children, 
Mildred, Myrtle, Hazel and Harvey, all of whom with her husband survive. The 
funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 24, 1918
**********
[Emma M./bur. 10-20-1918/cause parynchynidias/bur. on Emelia Lenz lot]


ESTELLA M. LENZ

Mrs. Stella (sic)  M. Lenz, 92, a Manitowoc resident, died Saturday evening, 
Aug. 29, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. 
Private family funeral services will be Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Lenz was born Jan. 12, 1889?, at Cooperstown, Wis., daughter of the late 
Frank and Elizabeth Yench Kocian. Her husband, Herman C. Lenz, preceded her in 
death in 1934. 
Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mrs. Elinor (Audrey) 
Schmidt and Mrs. Martin (Marion) Rappelt of Manitowoc, and Mrs. LaVerne 
Buffington of Blue Island, Ill.; two stepdaughters, Miss Myrtle Lenz of Green 
Bay and Mrs. Mildred Weihbrecht of Lewiston, Maine; a stepdaughter-in-law, Mrs. 
Harvey (Mae) Lenz of Green Bay; a brother and sister-in-law, Emil and Ella Kocian 
of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Sophie Touhey of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and 
15? great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, a stepson and a 
stepdaughter.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. 
Herald Times Reporter, August 31, 1981  P. 3
*******
[d. 29 Aug 1981/age 92 yrs/widow of Herman C. Lenz/bur. on Emelia Lenz lot/
aka Stella M. Lenz]


FLOYD LENZ

Floyd Lenz, 66, of 1012 E. Linden Avenue, Manitowoc, died Monday, December 10, 
1990 at Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center, Milwaukee. Funeral 
services will be 2 pm Thursday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. Arno J. 
Wolfgramm will officiate.
He was born February 10, 1924 at Wauzeka, Wisconsin, son of Lelia Corpin Lenz 
Updike and the late Herman Lenz. He attended public schools in Cassville, 
Wisconsin. Mr. Lenz served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 in the 
Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was a Riverboat Captain on the Upper 
and Lower Mississippi River for many years until his retirement due to poor 
health in 19??. He married the former Delores Sands on October 11, 1975 at 
Landcaster, Wisconsin. Mr. Lenz was a member of First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church and a life time member of VFW Post at Woodriver, Illinois.
Survivors include his wife, Delores; his mother, Lelia Updike of Cassville, 
Wisconsin; two sons and a daughter-in-law, two daughters and a son-in-law, a 
step daughter; three brothers; a sister, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and 
other relatives and friends survive.  Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside 
Funeral Home, 12 noon Thursday until the time of services at 2 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Dec. 11, 1990 page B8
*********
[d. at Milwaukee WI/cremains/husband of Delores Lenz/bur. on Mrs. Ralph C. Sands lot]


HELMA M. LENZ

Miss Helma M. Lenz, age 90, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
September 19, 1997, at the home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 23, 1997, at Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce McKenney will officiate with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Helma was born on August 2, 1907, in the town of Liberty, Wis. Her parents were 
the late Carl and Alvina Kattreh Lenz. She was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include one brother, Edward (Marion) Lenz; one sister, Lenore Neuser, 
all of Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Arvilla Lenz, Kiel; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, 
Carl and Norman Lenz; and one sister, Regina Kieselohorst (sic).
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 
the time of service.
Memorials would be appreciated to Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, September 21, 1997 P. A2


HERMAN LENZ

Herman Lenz Is Found Dead; Gun Used in Suicide 
Wife Who Sought Divorce And Officer Discover Body In Kitchen 
Herman Lenz, 57, who last week was served with divorce papers by his wife, 
committed suicide, probably last night, in the kitchen of his home, 627 North 
Fifth street. 
The body, with the gun on the floor beside it and a bullet wound in the temple, 
was found by Deputy Sheriff Sigward Weinert at 2:30 p.m. today when he 
accompanied Mrs. Lenz to the home to procure some clothing belonging to the 
children. There was no note.
Indications pointed to the deed being committed last night or early this morning. 
The deputy notified Sheriff Schuette and Dr. Gerald Rau, Two Rivers, county 
coroner. 
Mrs. Lenz had not been living at the home for several days. Following a quarrel, 
she left the home to stay at the Petska home, 615 Buffalo street. Fearful of her 
life and claiming that her husband had made threats against her, Mrs. Lenz 
appealed to the police Friday morning. She was accorded police protection on a 
trip to the courthouse on legal business. 
Lenz was not seen by anyone in the vicinity of the home since yesterday afternoon. 
The body was fully clothed when found by Deputy Weinert. 
Besides the widow, who was his second wife, a family of grown children survive.
It is not expected an inquest will be held.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 28, 1934  P. 3
*********
Lenz Carefully Planned To Take Own Life; Borrowed Friend's Gun
Notes Reveal His State of Mind Before Death In His Kitchen 
Four carefully penciled notes-one 12 pages in length--found by sheriff's deputies 
and police at the home late Saturday afternoon disclosed that Herman W. Lenz, 57, 
retired machinist and ship carpenter, planned out all the details of his suicide. 
The dead body was found on the kitchen floor by Deputy S. Weinert when he went to 
the North Fifth street home with Mrs. Lenz to secure some clothing from the house 
for the three small Lenz children staying with their mother at a Buffalo street 
address. The dead man carefully laid out his Sunday suit on a bed with a note 
pinned to it asking that he be buried in the garments. It said "Bury me in this 
suit."
The divorce papers which were served on Lenz by Deputy Weinert a week ago were 
found in the inside pocket of the coat worn by Lenz when he shot himself. There 
were penciled notations along the margins of the complaint, setting forth that 
"This is 95 per cent exaggerated." 
(snip)
Found Notes 
Detective Frank Tomchek and Officer Charles Novak who answered the call to the 
Lenz home after the suicide Saturday afternoon found notes, evidently penciled 
just before Lenz ended his life on numerous photographs of his children in the 
living room of the home.
(snip)
Mr. Lenz was born in this city and always made his home here. He learned the 
machinist trade which he followed for years at the shipyards here. For a number 
of years he operated a dray line.
He was first married to Emma Osulson of this city. She died in 1918. In 1924 he 
married Stella Kocian. She survives with a son Harvey, and six daughters, Mildred, 
Cleveland, Ohio; Myrtle, Green Bay; Hazel, Chicago; Marion, Laverne and Audrey, 
all of this city. 
Funeral services under the auspices of the Eagles lodge, will be held Tuesday at 
1:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral parlors. Interment will 
be at Evergreen cemetery.
*********
Excerpt of Death Notes Lenz Left In His Home 
NOTICE-April 25, 1934 
The pearl handled revolver found in my possession was borrowed by me from Edward 
Goldenstedt, North Fourth street. Kindly return same to him. I lied to him. I hope 
he forgives me. I told him I wanted to shoot an old cat. But I meant I wanted to 
shoot myself. 
I am not radical or excited in this undertaking. My nerve is good and I feel positive 
that I will not falter. I have always maintained that it is not necessary for one to 
be insane. I wish to state right here that I am of sound mind and as sane as any one 
can be. I realize the terrible deed before me. I know it will take courage. But I 
also know that it will end terrible misery and agony that the future has in store for 
me. Now that I am about to lose those that are dear to me I want solemnly to admit 
that I love them all. If you don't believe me I know God does. 
I did not threaten to shoot my wife. That is a lie. The worst is going to happen 
unless she gets back here before tomorrow night.
April 26-10:45 A.M. 
I've been watching and waiting. I've been walking and hunting. But not one word 
from my dear ones. I am going to commit arson and burn as much of my personal 
holdings as possible. I feel that the fire department will get here in time to save 
the neighbors from fire loss. 
Now regarding my funeral. I am an Eagle in good standing. I wish to have the Eagles 
lodge bury me. I want no flowers. 
I will now bid you all goodbye-friends and enemies alike.
Later-I have changed my mind regarding arson. The first policeman that shows up 
here will find a dead man inside the door for I will never be taken alive.
HERMAN W. LENZ 

Dear Folks:
You were very foolish to take my revolver. I am fully possessed of all my faculties. 
But I do admit I am broken hearted and can see nothing left to live for. I think 
anyone foolish to live on in intense unhappiness. Therefore I am saying goodbye. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 30, 1934  P. 2
*********
[bur. 5-1-1934/age 57 yr/cause: suicide-shot himselfthru head/
burial on Emelia Lenz lot]


JACOB LENZ

Death yesterday morning following a long illness of 81-yr. old Jacob Lenz, one of the
oldest settlers in our city. He came from Germany in the '40's, settling in Manitowoc in
1847 where he has lived ever since. He was involved in several types of businesses here,
most recently a furniture store which he gave up to enjoy a wellearned rest. Following
the death of his wife a few years ago he himself has been ill. He is not survived by any
children. The last several years he has enjoyed the hospitality of his brother-in-law
Carl Werbke here. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 24 Apr. 1902
*******
Norman Werbke and wife and Miss Mathilda Gehbe of Oshkosh are 
here for the funeral of the late Jacob Lenz.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 26, 1902, Page 4
*******
Jacob Lenz
birth: 4 October 1822 Germany
death: 23 April 1902 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1902 Manitowoc
spouse: Elizabeth
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[cause: lithemia]
*******
First publication May 29, 1902.
State of Wisconsin-County Court for Manitowoc County.
In the matter of the estate of Jacob Lenz, deceased, in probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Jacob 
Lenz, of Manitowoc, Wis. in said county, having been delivered into said court:
And Norbert C. Werbke of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, having presented to said court his 
petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things that said 
Jacob Lenz died testate, at Manitowoc, in said county, on the 23rd day of April, 
1902, that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that said 
petitioner is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be 
proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued 
to said petitioner.
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 24th day 
of June, 1902, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous 
to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Post a newspaper published in said 
Manitowoc County.
Dated May 23, 1902.
By the court.
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Baensch & Kelley, Atty's.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, May 29, 1902 P. 8


JOSEPH J. LENZ

Joseph J. Lenz, 92, of 2515 Davis St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 
3, at the residence. 
Private family services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Deacon Bill Klein will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Lenz was born May 7, 1892, at Charlesburg, Wis., son of the late John and 
Barbara Lenz. He married Margaret Kretsch in Sept. of 1919, at Manitowoc County, 
Wis. She preceded him in death in 1966. Mr. Lenz was employed for many years 
at Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company from which he was retired.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Jacqueline Lenz of 
Delavan, Wis.; a daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and Oscar Ulness of Route 1, 
Valders; 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death 
by a sister and four brothers.
There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 13, 1985  P. 3
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[widower of Margaret Lenz]


MARGARET LENZ

Mrs. Joseph J. Lenz, 67, of 264 Davis St., Two Rivers, a former Sheboygan County 
resident, died Monday at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital, after a lingering illness. 
The former Margaret Kretsch was born Dec. 2, 1899 in Manitowoc County, a daughter 
of the late Mathias and Katherine Schwallenberg Kretsch. In September of 1919 she 
was married to Joseph Lenz at Sheboygan. The couple lived in the Plymouth area 
until 1938 when they moved to Manitowoc. In 1948 they moved to Two Rivers.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Oscar (Dolores) Ulness, Valders; 
a son, Donald, Delavan; five sisters, Mrs. Andrew Diels of Plymouth, Mrs. Henry 
Bushman of Manitowoc, Mrs. Philip Maurer Sr. of Kiel, Mrs. Robert Kieckhaefer of 
Bremerton, Wash., and Mrs. Arthur Melhron, Albany, Ore.; two brothers, Hubert and 
Daniel, both of Manitowoc and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss, pastor of St. John United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 pm today until the time of service.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1966 
*******
[wife of Joseph J. Lenz]


MARION A. (KOHLBECK) LENZ

Marion A. Lenz, age 88, of 1229 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, entered eternal rest on 
Sunday evening, May 14, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Francis of Assisi on 
Marshall. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel 
Felton with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Marion was born Nov. 6, 1917 in Cato. She was the daughter of the late Joseph 
and Frances Vogel Kohlbeck. She had been employed with Margenau Drug Store. On 
June 25, 1936, she married Edward A. Lenz at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Clarks 
Mills. He preceded her in death Oct. 21, 2000. Marion was a member of St. Francis 
of Assisi and a long time member of the former St. Boniface Catholic Church and 
St. Mary's Catholic Church.
She is survived by one son: Edward J. Lenz, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-
law: Audrey and Elmer Schmitz, Manitowoc; Karen and Dale Koeser, Maribel; one 
sister: Dorothy Pearson, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law: Flossie Kohlbeck, Whitelaw; 
10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, along with other relatives and friends 
surviving. She was preceded in death by her husband: Edward A. Lenz in 2000, two 
sisters and four brothers.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Thursday 
morning 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, May 16, 2006  P. A3
*********
Funeral services for Marion A. Lenz, age 88, of 1229 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, 
who entered eternal rest on Sunday evening, May 14, 2006, at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Marshall. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 
by the Rev. Daniel Felton with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Relatives and friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Thursday 
morning 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, May 2006


ORA LENZ

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Sep. 1905:
The 9-mo. old little daughter of Herman Lenz died Fri. and was buried Sunday.
*******
Lenz
birth:  Manitowoc
death: 21 September 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
father: Herman Lenz
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[Baby Lenz/bur. 09-22-1905/cause: summer complaint]


WILLIAM LENZ    (d. 1895)

Karl Wilhelm Lenz
birth: 8 September 1833 Germany
death: 9 January 1895 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
spouse: Emilie Drese
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
******
[cause: asthma & dropsy]


ANNE LEONARD

Miss Annie Leonard, 79, died last night at the home, 1020 Buffalo street, 
where she resided with her step-brother, Martin Eisley. Funeral services 
will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miss Leonard was born in 1859 in Deerfield, Ohio, and when a girl moved 
with her parents to south Bend, Ind. She resided here the past seven years. 
Survivors are two step-brothers, Martin Eisley, city, Michael Eisley, of 
Park Falls, Wis.; step-sister, Mrs. Henry Stahl, city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon on.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 1, 1939  P. 4
*******
[Miss Annie/bur. 04-03-1939/age 79 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/
bur. on Corcelia Eisley lot]


ARTHUR LEONARD

Arthur Leonard
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Arthur Leonard
Death Date  21 Aug 1931
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Arthur Leonard/bur 8-22-1931/stillborn]


FLORENCE DUSEK LEONARD

Mrs. Florence Leonard, 44 years old, 1721 Dayton Street, was fatally injured 
yesterday when she fell from the roof of her home. Hudson Avenue police were 
told Mrs. Leonard had climbed to the roof to repair a radio aerial, and it is 
thought she accidentally slipped and fell.
Chicago Tribune, Illinois, Tuesday, July 2, 1929 pg. 4
*****
Florence Leonard
Death • Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
Name	Florence Leonard
Birth Date	1885
Death Date	1 Jul 1929
Death Place	Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Burial Date	3 Jul 1929
Cemetery Name	Graceland
Death Age	44
Occupation	Housewife
Race	White
Marital Status	M
Gender	Female
Father Name	John Buokak
Spouse Name	Thomas Leonard
FHL Film Number	1892368
"Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947"
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Florance Leonard
Death • Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988
Name	Florance Leonard
Death Date	1 Jul 1929
Death Place	Cook, Illinois, USA
File Number	6020004
"Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988"
*****
[Florence Dusek LEONARD/1885-1929/killed in Chicago July 1]
[age 44 yrs./cremated at Graceland Cemetery, Chicago IL/
bur. 26 Aug. 1929/ cause: accidental fall]

MARK LEONHARD

Mark H. Leonhard, age 66, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.
Mark was born on February 6, 1956 in Two Rivers to the late Clemens and Myra Loessl Leonhard.  He graduated from Washington High School.  On June 11, 1977, Mark married Diane Strouf at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc.  He a proud union member for many years and had been employed at Manitowoc Engineering Company as a journeyman machinist, and later finished his working career at Manitowoc Public Utilities.  Mark was an avid dirt track race fan and took the opportunity to attend races every chance he got.  He loved old cars and attending car shows and owned a 2006 Mustang which he bought because it reminded him of the Mustang his dad owned when he was a kid.  The car was Mark’s “baby” and he was aIways excited to feel the engine start up each spring.  Mark enjoyed volunteering at Pinecrest Historical Village, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Northeastern Wisconsin Mustang Club, Manitowoc County Organ and Stem Cell Transplant Support Group, and St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
Survivors include Mark’s wife of 44 years, Diane; three daughters whom Mark was very proud of, Christine (Tim) Brunow, Wauwatosa; Kimberly Leonhard and her significant other, Shaun Sweetalla, Madison; and Allison (Bryce) Millikin, Hedrick, IA; three grandchildren, Zach and Marissa Brunow, and Lena Millikin; two brothers, Thomas Leonhard and his significant other, Denise Mecha, Two Rivers, and Paul (Shelly) Leonhard, Valders; sister, Mary (Jeff) Gehler, Two Rivers; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jerry (Linda) Strouf, Kiel; Pat Kenyon, Kansas City, MO; and Barb John, Manitowoc; also other relatives and friends.  Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Clem and Myra Leonhard; brother, Jim; and sister, Kathy.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo -1121 North 14th Street, Manitowoc.  The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Ben Johnson.  Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel with burial of Mark’s cremated remains to be held at Evergreen Cemetery.  Following the memorial service, a luncheon for family and friends will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.  The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo from 9 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com  The family requests that attendees wear a face covering while attending the services.
In 2005, Mark was diagnosed with a disease called PSC which ultimately caused liver failure.  After waiting 22 months for a liver, he was given the miracle of a liver transplant.  Mark was so thankful to the family of the 22 year old who, in their darkest hour, had the courage to donate their son’s liver so that Mark could receive the gift of life.  This donation gave Mark the opportunity to see his youngest daughter get married, to see the birth of his youngest granddaughter, and allowed him to watch his other two grandchildren grow from babies into middle schoolers.
Mark and his family would like to thank all of the doctors and nurses that cared for him over the years, especially Dr. Saeian and the care team of the Froedtert Hospital transplant floor, and most recently Sharon S. Richardson Hospice in Sheboygan Falls.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Mark’s name which will be used to benefit organizations that were important to him.  Also, please talk with your family members if you are interested in organ donation.  “Live life, then give life.”
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
https://www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com/obituary/mark-leonhard

HULDA LEPINSKY

Mrs. William Lepinsky, 89, of 1705 Washington St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L. H. Koeninger will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Lepinsky, nee Hulda Meyer, was born March 2, 1877, in the Town of Manitowoc 
Rapids, daughter of the late Otto and Emelia Wagner Meyer. She was married to 
Mr. Lepinsky Sept. 10, 1901, at Manitowoc. He died in 1960.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William Kunz, of Aurora, Ill., two sisters, Mrs. 
Paul Maedke, of Coleman, Wis., and Mrs. Charles Roenfranz, of Marinette and a 
grandchild.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Friday until noon Saturday and then at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 2, 1966  P. 14
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[d. 6-1-1966/age 89 yrs/wife of William C. Lepinsky]


WILLIAM LEPINSKY

William C. Lepinsky, 80, of 1705 Washington St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mr. Lepinsky was born at Peshtigo, Wis., Feb. 14, 1880, son of the late Ernst and 
Bertha Shimelpfenig Lepinsky. He married Hulda Meyer at Manitowoc Sept. 10, 1901. 
For years he was employed by Manitowoc Gas Co., inspecting equipment and settled 
at Manitowoc 49 years ago. He had been employed by C. Reiss Coal Co., and from 
1923 until retirement eight years ago by Manitowoc Portland Cement Co. He was a 
member of Local No. 34, Lime and Gypsum Union.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. William King of Aurora, Ill.; two brothers, 
Adolph and Henry of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Nischke of Peshtigo and a grandson, 
Robert Kunz, of Peoria, Ill.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, at the State Street 
entrance from 3 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved 
to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 15, 1960  P. 11


LOUIS LEPKO

A FATAL ACCIDENT
Louis Lepko, a Russian laborer 23 years of age, was killed at the Calumet yards 
of the C.& N.W.R.R. last Thursday night by the north bound Ashland limited. The 
body was found by two hoboes who reported to the police. It was badly mangled. 
There is no information as to the manner of the accident. The body is being held 
in the vault at Evergreen cemetery until all efforts to reach some one interested 
shall have been exhausted. A half dollar in the young man's clothes seems to have 
comprised his wealth and his remains will probably be buried at public expense.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 22, 1912  pg. 1
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RUN DOWN BY N.W. LIMITED AND KILLED
Louis Lepko, Boat Hand, Literally Cut in Pieces by the Wheels; Identify Man by his Shoes
Struck by the Chicago & Northwestern limited passenger through here at 10:35, 
a man believed to be Louis Lepko, aged 23, was killed in the Calumet yards of 
the Northwestern, Thursday night, his body being literally ground to bits under 
the wheels of the train. Clothing was stripped from the boat which when picked 
up had only shoes and stockings on the feet. The upper portion of the head was 
torn off and one arm was severed while the flesh and bones of the dead man was 
strewn along the track for a distance of 400 feet. No papers or effects that 
would aid in identifying the dead man where found. The clothing which had been 
stripped from the body containing only a 50 cent piece and a few matches. The 
fact that the suit and hat worn by the unfortunate victim had the stamp of 
the O.Torrison Co., led to the belief that the man was a resident of this city 
and it was through the shoes that his identity was established by the police 
later. The body was so cut and mangled as to make recognition of the features 
impossible.
Lepko wore a blue suit and a pair of shoes with a double row of buttons. Police 
Chief Groffman, in examining the clothing of the dead man recalled that a man 
wearing shoes of the same kind and a blue suit had been in custody at the station 
in the night of August 14, and acting upon this clue, conducted an investigation 
that established the identity of the victim as Lepko, friends of that dead man 
corraborating the police. From appearance Lepko was near the tower at Calumet 
yards when run down and it is believed that the man was killed instantly. The 
fact that the top of the head is torn off and an arm severed suggests the theory 
that the man may have been seated on the track at the time he was struck, but the 
true facts and manner of death will probably never be known.
A theory advanced by railroad men is that Lepko, in attempting to board the limited 
was thrown under the train and this theory is said to be acceptable because an 
examination of the engine of No. 111 at Green Bay after the accident was reported, 

failed to show any evidence of the locomotive having struck anyone. Lepko's mangled 
body was found between the rails of the track in a depression 300 feet from the 
derail where appearances indicate he was first struck, members of the train crew 
of the limited, Conductor Conway and Engineer Langlois, not having known of the 
accident until reported from the local station after finding of the body by the 
tower man at Calumet. Report was made to the police but the accident having occurred 
outside the city, the matter was turned over to the sheriff who with Coroner Falge 
visited the scene and took possession of the body.
Lepko had been employed in the car ferries operating out of this port but had not 
been working for two or three weeks and had been about the city. He made his home 
with friends on Twentieth street and was known on the West side. Lepko was last seen 
alive at the Dempsky saloon in the Seventh Ward and it is said was not intoxicated 
when he left there. It is thought that the man had lost his way or intended to leave 
the city and was walking the tracks or was on the track to rest.
The body was removed to the Urbanek and Wattawa undertaking rooms where it will be 
prepared for burial and unless claimed by relatives or friends will be buried at 
county expense. The police have been unable to learn the whereabouts of relatives 
of the dead man. No inquest was deemed necessary by Dist. Atty. Healy and Coroner 
Falge, who, from investigation, are satisfied that the death of Lepko was due to 
an accident. Inquiry was made of Agt. M.J. O'Connell of the C & N.W., early today 
relative to the accident and dead man by a women whose name could not be understood 
over the telephone and it is possible that friends of Lepko will claim the body 
for burial. Lepko had lately been a boarder at the German House conducted by Ernst 
Klenka, Mgr. Klenka having identified the clothing worn by the man.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Aug. 16, 1912
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BROTHER FAILS TO CLAIM BODY
Victim of Railway Accident Buried by the County
Louis Lepko, the car ferry boat hand who was killed in the Calumet yards of the 
Chicago & Northwestern a week ago, was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, when relatives 
failed to claim the body. Sheriff Pellett located a brother of the dead man at West 
Allis, near Milwaukee and was notified of the accident and the death of Lepko but 
made no move to claim the body. The dead man had no other known relatives in this 
section and friends here did not claim the body. District Atty. Healy and Coroner 
Falge directed burial.
Lepko, according to the authorities, was last employed on the Ann Arbor boats and 
has a small sum of money coming from the company and the county may make claim for 
the money.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Aug. 24, 1912
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[cause: struck by R.R. train]


DONALD J. LEPSCH

Mr. Donald J. (Tiger) Lepsch, 61, of 1901 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Monday, 
December 212, 1987 at his residence. Funeral services will be 10 am Wednesday 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by Rev. Leo J. Schmitt and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Lepsch was born May 23, 1926 at LaCrosse, Wisconsin, son of the Emil J. 
Lepsch and the late Bessie Balik Lepsch. He grew up and was educated at LaCrosse 
and was a 1949 graduate of Marquette University School of Engineering for General 
Motors where he was a Field Service Engineer in Alaska and Vietnam. He was most 
recently employed at the Manitowoc Company, retiring in 1986. He married Jean M. 
Schumacher on May 6, 1971 at LaCrosse. She preceded him in death on August 1, 
1982. Mr. Lepsch was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic church and was active 
in the Ushers Society. He was a member of B.P.O. Elks Manitowoc Lodge No. 687; 
39 year member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 3682 of Indianapolis; and member 
of A.A.R.P. and the Seagulls Club.
Survivors include his father, Emil J. Lepsch of LaCrosse; three sons and two 
daughters-in-law, Michael P. and Karen Maney of Minneapolis, John P. and Julia 
Maney of Glasgow, Montana and Patrick Maney of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Emil G. and Doris Lepsch of Minneapolis, Minnesota; nieces, nephews 
and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1960.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanel and Schlie Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday where a prayer service will be at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Dec. 22, 1987 page 18
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[widower of Jean Lepsch]


JEAN M. LEPSCH

Mrs. Donald J. (Jean Marie) Lepsch, 52, of 1901 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 1, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a 
brief illness. 
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Fuenral Home 
and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel J. Felton and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Lepsch was born April 5, 1930, at Winona, Minn., daughter of the late 
Hugo F. and Helen Schumacher. She grew up and was educated at Winona, and was 
a 1952 graduate of St. Theresa College, Winona. She was married to Donald J. 
Lepsch, May 6, 1971. The couple moved to Manitowoc in October of 1972. Mrs. 
Lepsch was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, and was a Red Cross 
volunteer.
Survivors include her husband, Donald J.; three sons and a daughter-in-law, 
Michael P. and Karen Maney of Grand Rapids, Mich., John P. Maney of Minneapolis, 
Minn., and Patrick Maney of LaCrosse, Wis.; a brother and sister-in-law, John 
and Mary Schumacher of Forest Lake, Minn.; her father-in-law, Emil Lepsch of 
LaCrosse; three nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by a brother.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday where a prayer service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Paul 
Kiefer. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Herald Times Reporter, August 3, 1982  P. 3


ALAN PAUL LERCHE

Alan Paul, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lerche, of route 3, Manitowoc, 
died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. Survivors are the parents, a 
brother, David, and a stepbrother, Tove Aarhus.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 20, 1945  P. 2
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[d. 03-20-1945/age 7 yrs./cause: pulmonary hemorrhage/son of Paul Lerche]


BEULAH LERCHE

Mrs. Beulah Lerche, 73, of 459 East First Street, Fond du Lac, formerly of 
Manitowoc, died Thursday, January 2, at Fond du Lac County Health Care Center. 
Private family funeral services were held this Saturday morning at Urbanek and 
Schlei Pfeffer and Reinbold Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Haren Hanson 
officiated with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Lerche was born August 27, 1913 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William 
and Lucy Korn Karlmann. Survivors include two sons, Tove W. Aarhus of Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin and David Lerche of Manitowoc and two brothers and sisters-in-law, 
William and Mazie Karlmann of Dunedin, Florida and Owen and Avis Karlmann of 
Minocqua, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by a son, Allen and a sister, 
Ella.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Jan. 4, 1986 page 3
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[d. at Fond du Lac/bur. on Mrs. William (Lucy) Karlman lot]


DAVID K. LERCHE

David K. Lerche, age 57, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died 
Wednesday morning, April 19, 2000, at the center.
Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2000, at the Manitowoc 
Health Care Center Chapel. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Steven Miles, 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
David was born July 30, 1942, in Manitowoc, son of the late Paul and Beulah 
Karlman Lerche. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School and was 
employed at Dick Brothers Bakery in Manitowoc.
Survivors include cousins, other relatives and his friends at the Manitowoc 
Health Care Center.
Friends may call Friday, April 21, 2000, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, 
from 12 noon until the time of service at 1 p.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 20, 2000 P. A2


ESTHER LERCHE

Mrs. Esther Lerche, 67, of 3002 S. 10th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday evening, 
Oct. 19, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Rev. Steven D. Miles will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Lerche, nee Esther Yohanek, was born Jan. 12, 1917, in Central City, Iowa, 
daughter of the late George and Nora Musgroves Yohanek. She came to Manitowoc 
to reside with her parents as a young lady. She married Paul W. Lerche on Sept. 
12, 1953, at Reno, Nevada. He preceded her in death on Aug. 18, 1980. 
Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law, Violet and John Reininger of 
Manitowoc and Eva and Frank St. Martin of Sparks, Nevada; four brothers, Edward, 
Joseph, and Charles of Manitowoc and George of Stafford, Virginia; a stepson, 
David Lerche of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 8 o'clock this 
Sunday afternoon and from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of services. 
Herald Times Reporter, October 21, 1984  P. 3
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[widow of Paul W. Lerche/bur. on John R. and Violet M. Reininger lot]


MARIE LERCHE

Mrs. Paul Lerche, 49, nee Mary Ciedler, died early this morning at her home, 
Manitowoc Rapids, following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 3:30 from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie at the funeral home from 
Sunday noon until the time of the services on Tuesday.
Mrs. Lerche was born in Germany September 23, 1887. She was married to Paul 
Lerche in 1914. In 1924 Mr. Lerche came to America and settled in Manitowoc 
where Mrs. Lerche joined him ten months later. In 1930 the couple moved to 
a farm in Manitowoc Rapids.
Survivors besides the husband include a daughter, Liesollte, at home; two 
sons, Paul, Jr., city and Erwin, at home; and two sisters, Mrs. Paul Luebke 
and Mrs. A. Vaupel, both of Germany.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, July 31, 1937 P. 4
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[bur. 08-02-1937/age 49 yrs./cause: acute dilitation of heart chronic 
myocarditis/bur. on Paul Leche Jr. lot] 
(Mrs. Paul Lerche/nee Mary Ciedler/d. 31 July 1937/age 49 yrs. 10 mo. 8 days/
from St. John's United Church of Christ burial record)


PAUL LERCHE    (d. 1943)

Paul Otto Lerche, a ship fitter at the yards of the Manitowoc Ship Building 
company, dropped dead of a heart attack five minutes after starting work at 
7:30 this morning. 
Mr. Lerche appeared in the best of health when he reached his work from his 
home on route 1, Manitowoc, just west of the village of Rapids. Fellow workers 
took him to the company hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Lerche was born in Germany in 1890 and ?2 years ago married Miss Mary 
Z__dler. In 1924 they came to this county and he operated a ___ farm until 
taking employment at the yards here after the war started. He was a member 
of the Shipbuilders union, No. 443. 
Mrs. Lerche died six years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Elroy Wolf, 
of Brillion; two sons, Paul, Jr., of this city, Erwin, in the armed services 
overseas; two sisters in Germany; and four grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday evening until the 
hour of the services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 14, 1943  P. 2
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[Paul Otto Lerche/d. 12-14-1943/age 53 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion/
bur. on Paul Lerche, Jr. lot]
(Paul Otto Lerche/d. 14 Dec. 1943/age 53 yrs. 1 mo. 6 days/
from St. John's United Church of Christ burial record)


PAUL W. LERCHE    (d. 1980)

Paul W. Lerche, 67, of 3002 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly early 
Monday morning, Aug. 18, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a 
coronary attack.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wedneday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Kenneth Fisk will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Lerche was born Sept. 21, 1912, in Germany, son of the late Paul and Maria 
Lerche. At the age of 12 he came with his family to the United States, residing 
in Manitowoc. He married Esther Yohanek Sept. 12, 1953, at Reno, Nev. Mr. Lerche 
had been employed as a baker since 1955 at Gilbert's Bakery in Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Esther, a son, David of Manitowoc, a brother, Ervin 
Lerche of Fond du Lac, a sister, Mrs. Elroy Wolf of Brillion and nieces and 
nephews.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, August 18, 1980 P.3
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[bur. on John R. and Violet M. Reininger lot]


REGINA LESCELIUS

Funeral services were held this morning for the infant daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Elmer Lescelius, 913 North 11th street. Services were conducted at 10 
o'clock at the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral home by the Rev. E. A. 
Fre_heim and burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 20, 1938  P. 4
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[Baby Lescelius/bur. 08-20-1938/stillborn]


EASTMAN LESLIE

Eastman (Whitey) Leslie, 69, died of a coronary attack at his apartment, 721 
York St., Manitowoc, Saturday evening.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Capt. Jack Keyle of the Salvation Army will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery with graveside military rites by Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, 
American Legion.
Mr. Leslie was born at Glenville, Ind., Feb. 4, 1893, and came to Manitowoc as 
a young man. Until retiring four years ago he had been employed 17 years at 
Savoy Café. A veteran of World War I, he served as a private first class with 
the Army from Sept. 22, 1917 to July 24, 1919, with 296th Company, Military 
Police corps.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Fred Schroeder of Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert 
Skippon of Sturgeon Bay; three sons, Raymond of Brillion, William of Manitowoc 
and Robert of Larrabee; three half-brothers, Joseph and Albert Maxey of Sheboygan 
and Roy Maxey of Milwaukee; and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 18, 1962  P. 15
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[Eastman (Whitey) Leslie/bur. G.A.R. lots]


EDITH M. LESLIE

Edith M. Leslie, age 62, of 1313 22nd St. Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, 
January 16, 2000, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2000, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon 
Robert Drobka.
She was born January 8, 1938, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Chester and 
Lucille Dassey Weier. On June 16, 1962, she married William Leslie in Manitowoc. 
Edith was employed with the Mirro Company of Manitowoc for many years.
Survivors include her husband, William Leslie, Manitowoc; four children and 
their spouses, Frank Huycke, Two Rivers, Rose and Jerome Fichtner, Harrison, 
AR, Larry Huycke, Mishicot, Nancy Leslie, Two Rivers; five grandchildren, 
Joseph, Virginia and Tracy Huycke, Christopher and Jay Ruelle; one great 
grandchild, Joseph; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Lucille Mikeal, 
Two Rivers, Charlotte and Emmaunuel Burmeister, Two Rivers, Clara and Keith 
Meyer, Manitowoc; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Robert Weier, 
Manitowoc, William and Margaret Weier, Pennsylvania, Chester and Connie Weier, 
Pennsylvania, Wade and Cheryl Weier, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a great-
granddaughter; one sister and two brothers-in-law, Agnes and Ralph Headstrom 
and Raymond Mikeal.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 19, 2000 P. A2
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[cremation]


EDWARD LESLIE

Edward Leslie, 69, of 3519 Forest Circle, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. David Passet will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, with military graveside rites by VFW Otto Oas Post No. 659 of 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Leslie was born Oct. 3, 1906, at Akron, Ohio. He was a World War II veteran, 
serving from July of 1942 to August of 1945 in Bermuda. He married Gertrude 
Ullrich Aug. 31, 1946, at Plymouth, residing at Manitowoc since 1949. He was 
employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until his retirement. He was a member 
of Boilermakers Union Local 443 and VFW Otto-Oas Post.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Dr. Edward L. of Waukegan, Ill, and John E., 
a student of Carroll College; two daughters, Mrs. David (Suzanne) Dailey, of 
Clovis, N.M., and Mrs. Thomas (Patricia) Lowther, of Oshkosh and seven grand-
children. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 14, 1975  P. 3
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[10-13-1975/age 69 yrs.]
(31 Oct 1906/Oct 1975/SSDI)


GERTRUDE U. LESLIE

Gertrude U. Leslie, age 91, of 1850 Bowen St., Oshkosh, died Sunday, March 23, 
2003 at Oshkosh Medical and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2003 at the Jens 
Family Funeral Home, 1122 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry McCann will 
officiate. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Gertrude was born Oct. 9, 1911 in Plymouth, daughter of the late Otto and Wella 
Sebald Ullrich. She attended schools in Plymouth and graduated from Plymouth 
High School. In 1932, Gertrude received a Bachelor of Science degree in home 
economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She later graduated with a 
master's degree in home economics in 1940. On Aug. 31, 1946, she married Edward L. 
Leslie at Plymouth. He preceded her in death in 1975. Gertrude was a home economics 
teacher at Woodrow Wilson Junior High School and Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. 
Gertrude was a member of Wisconsin Eastern Star, National Education Association, 
Wisconsin Education Association, University of Wisconsin Alumni and past member of 
the Manitowoc Education Association.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: John E. and Jane Leslie, Arlington, 
Texas; one daughter and son-in-law: Patricia and Thomas Lowther, Oshkosh; one 
stepson: Dr. Edward L. and Diane Leslie Jr.,  Waukegan, Ill.; one stepdaughter: 
Suzanne and David Dailey, Clovis, N.M.; 11 grandchildren: Michael and Hannah Leslie: 
Leslie Ann and Tommy Lowther; Edward Leslie III; Daniel Leslie; Michael Leslie; 
John Leslie, Meghan Fitzgerald; Anne Vonesh; Kate Leslie; 12 great-grandchildren; 
and one sister-in-law; Dori Ullrich, Wausau. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends also survive. Besides her parents and husband, Gertrude was preceded in 
death by one grandson: Jonathan James Leslie; one brother: John Ullrich; and one 
sister, Lucille Cobb.
Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday at the Jens Family Funeral Home from 5 
until 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Memorials may 
be made to the Manitowoc Senior Center or the Oshkosh Senior Center.
The Leslie family would like to thank the staff at Oshkosh Medical and Rehabilitation 
Center for their wonderful care and thoughtfulness.
Herald Times Reporter, March 25, 2003  P. A3


JONATHAN J. LESLIE

Jonathan James Leslie, age 16, of 4708 Racquet Club Drive, Arlington, Texas, died 
Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001 at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, of 
injuries incurred in an automobile accident.
Jonathan was born Oct. 14, 1985 in Fort Worth, Texas, son of John and Jane McDonald 
Leslie. He attended Martin High School in Arlington, Texas. As a sophomore, he was 
a member of the Martin Warrior Junior Varsity Ice Hockey Team. Jonathan loved 
hockey, a passion that began when he played on a roller hockey team as a younger 
boy. He was winger for the Arlington warriors and was named "Rookie of the Year" 
last year, and was particularly proud of scoring a "hat trick," which is three goals 
in one game against Highland Park last session. Jonathan, a talented artist, was also 
a good student being enrolled in three Advanced Placement classes in his sophomore 
year. He loved playing golf with his brother and grandfather when vacationing in 
Manitowoc every summer. He dreamed of attending the University of Notre Dame, his 
father's alma mater. He talked about wanting to be a lawyer and also had an interest 
in the high-tech industry, possibly a lawyer for somebody like Microsoft.
He is survived by his parents: John and Jane McDonald Leslie; a brother, Michael; and 
a sister, Hannah, all of Arlington, Texas; maternal grandparents: Jim and Ellen 
McDonald, Manitowoc; paternal grandmother: Gertrude Leslie, Oshkosh; maternal great-
grandmothers: Mrs. Norbert McDonald and Mrs. Imelda Martin, both of Two Rivers; aunts: 
Mary McDonald, Manitowoc; Mrs. Thomas Lowther, Oshkosh; and one uncle: Dr. Edward 
Leslie, Waukegan, Ill.
Funeral services were held 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001 at First United Methodist 
Church, Arlington, Texas.
A private family memorial service for Jonathan Leslie will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, 
Nov. 24, 2001 at the Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Jim and Ellen McDonald and family will greet friends from 2 to 4 p.m. at their home on 
Friday, Nov. 23.
A Jonathan Leslie Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established for the Arlington Hockey 
Association. Contributions may be made payable to the Arlington Hockey Association and 
sent to the attention of Mr. John Leslie, 4708 Racquet Club Drive, Arlington, TX 76017
Jonathan's family made a gift of his organs to the Life Gift Program of Fort Worth, 
Texas. In the hearts of family and friends we are blessed to know, Jonathan will live 
on in many lives.
His infectious smile will be missed by all. We will miss Jonathan terribly, but we will 
love and remember Jonathan forever.
Herald Times Reporter, November 19, 2001  P. A6


NORMAN LESLIE

DIES ON WAY TO OFFICE OF HIS PHYSICIAN 
Norman Leslie, Well-known Singer of City, Victim of Apoplexy Late Yesterday
Stricken with a sudden attack as he was on his way to a physician's office where 
he had been undergoing treatment for a blood infection, Norman Leslie, 41, well 
known radio singer over the local station, collapsed in the office doorway of the 
Gaterman Manufacturing company here shortly after 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon 
and died as he was being taken into the Holy Family hospital. His death was 
declared by his physicians to have been due to apoplexy.
It was presumed by members of the family that Leslie became weak while he was on 
his way to the physician's office and planned to rest for a period at the Gaterman 
shop where he was formerly employed and it was in the doorway leading to the office 
of the concern that he collapsed. His physician was called and ordered him removed 
to the hospital and he was on the elevator being taken to a room when he breathed 
his last.
Born in Scotland
Leslie would have been 42 years of age on September 27 of this year having been 
born in Aberdeen, Scotland on September 27, 1888. When a youth of 16 he came to 
Canada and still later to the Untied States, arriving in Manitowoc county five 
years ago. He was employed as a latheman at the shipyards and at the Gaterman shop 
during his residence in Manitowoc.
Immediate relatives consist of his widow, nee Miss Jean Russell of London, Ontario, 
Canada, and who married him in Toronto 15 years ago and a daughter, Kathleen. One 
sister lives in Aberdeen.
Since coming to this section, Mr. Leslie has built up a wide acquaintanceship and 
will be remembered by radio listeners for the Scotch songs he sung over the local 
radio station. He also appeared before clubs and sang in the choir of the St. Paul's 
M.E. church.
Funeral on Saturday
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Wattawa and 
Urbanek chapel and will be in charge of the Rev. William Wilson of St. Paul's M.E. 
church. The remains may be viewed tonight from 7 to 9 at the chapel. 
Manitowoc Herald News, April 18, 1930  P. 1
********
[bur. 4-19-1930/age 41 yrs/cause: apoplexy]


RAYMOND A. LESLIE

Raymond A. Leslie, age 62, of 2218 N. Rapids Road, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday, December 27, 1995, at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee.
Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, December 29, 1995, 
at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service 
will be Deacon Robert Drobka with burial to follow in the Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born January 24, 1933, in Manitowoc, son of the late Eastman 
and Ella Krumrey Leslie.
Survivors include two brothers and one sister-in-law, William and 
Edith Leslie, Robert Leslie and one sister, Margaret Schroeder, all 
of Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Lou Skippon 
and one niece.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home Friday, December 29, 
1995, from 12 Noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 28, 1995 P. A2


ROBERT R. "BOB" LESLIE

Robert (Bob) R. Leslie, age 68, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday morning, 
May 24, 2004, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. A visitation will 
be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at The Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Bob was born Nov. 21, 1935, in Manitowoc, son of the late Eastman and Ella 
Krummrey Leslie. He was employed as an assembly worker at Manitowoc Shipyards, 
Manitowoc Engineering and retired from the maintenance department of Shady Lane 
Nursing Care Center in 1998. Bob was an avid hunter. 
Survivors include special friend: Betty Musial, Manitowoc; three sons and 
daughters-in-law: Tom and Kathy Leslie, Manitowoc; Russell and Letty Leslie, 
Nevada; Geary Leslie, Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in-law: Pam and Fred 
Allen, Ohio; Marcia and Roy Carlos, Nevada; Jenny Leslie, Manitowoc; Angel and 
Dave Gauthier Jr., Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a 
brother: William Leslie, Arkansas; and a half sister: Margaret Schroeder, 
Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He 
was preceded in death by an infant daughter: Sarah; a brother: Raymond Leslie; 
and a sister: Mary Lou Skippon. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Shady Lane 
for the wonderful care they gave Bob.
Herald Times Reporter, May 2004 

SARAH ANN LESLIE

Sarah Ann Leslie, infant daughter of Robert R. and Carol A. King Leslie of 1316 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leslie, of Manitowoc; three brothers, Thomas, Russell and Geary, and four sisters, Pamela, Marcia, Jeannine and Angela, at home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ella Archambeau, of Manitowoc and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George King, of Rt. 2, Edgar, Wis.; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Alvina Krumrey, of Manitowoc, uncles, aunts and cousins. Her grandfather, Eastman Leslie, preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wisc., Monday, November 29, 1976 pg. 3
*****
[d. 11-15-1976/stillborn/space #401] 

DESIRE J. LESMONDE

D.G. LESMONDE AT HOSPITAL
Desire Gillard LesMonde passed away at the Holy Family hospital at 
noon today, death following close on the heels of an operation which 
he underwent two days ago. Mr. LesMonde had been ailing for more than 
a month. Funeral services have not been arranged for and will be made 
known tomorrow. 
The deceased was of French extraction, coming to this country from 
his native land twenty years ago to settle at Grene Bay where he 
lived until five years ago, at which time he came to Manitowoc. He 
was employed by the Gas company in the city and was a member of the 
Modern Woodman. Surviving is Mrs. LesMonde, two daughters, Mrs. John 
Kadow Jr., and Miss Dorothy and a son, Gerald. Three sisters, Mrs. 
Henry Gyrion of Green Bay, Mrs. Fred Kocha and Miss Leona Belzienne 
also remain.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 05, 1928, Page 2
*******
[Desire Gillard Les Monde/bur. 1-9-1928/cause: cancer of stomach]


GERALD H. LESMONDE

Gerald H. LesMonde, 73, of 729 S. 23rd Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, 
June 21, 1986 at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm 
Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 2 pm at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. LesMonde was born October 18, 1912 at Green Bay, son of the late Desire and 
Olive Trask LesMonde. He moved to Manitowoc with his parents as a child, residing 
here since. He married the former Margaret Montag on May 19, 1972 at Manitowoc. 
Prior to his retirement, Mr. LesMonde owned and operated Jerry's Vacuum Cleaner 
and Sewing Machine Sewing Center.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret; three sons and two daughters-in-law, 
Gerald Jr. and Sheila LesMonde of Maribel, David LesMonde and DuWayne and Dawn 
Montag of Duluth, Minnesota; five daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Rodewald of 
Branch, Cheryl Montag of Marinette, Rosemarie and Dan Scipponi, Angelique Montag 
and Jean Montag, all of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Frick of Manitowoc, also 
her son, William Frick and his son, Mark, both of Milwaukee and five grandchildren 
also survive. He was preceded in death by a sister.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 pm to 9 pm this Monday 
evening. A prayer service will be held at 8 pm Monday evening led by Deacon 
William Klein.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., June 23, 1986 page 11
*******
[d. at Neenah WI/bur. on Mrs. Ray Fricke lot]


OLIVE B. LESMONDE

Mrs. Olive LesMonde, 92, formerly of 1416 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. LesMonde, nee Olive Trask, was born Nov. 17, 1880, at Fond du Lac, 
daughter of the late Isaac and Susan Ellen Morrill Trask. She attended St. 
Monica's School, now Grafton Hall at Fond du Lac. She was married to Desire 
LesMonde in 1902 at Fond du Lac. The couple resided in Green Bay for 17 years 
before coming to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 5, 1928. 
Mrs. LesMonde was a 50 year member of the Royal Neighbors.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 3, 1973
*********
[d. 02-02-1973/age 92 yrs./widow of Desire G. Les Monde]
(17 Nov 1880/Feb 1973/SSDI)
(Note: I verified this with the cem. office and the age in her records correspond 
to the SSDI. The b. year on the stone is in error)


ARLENE LESPERANCE

An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lesperance of 605 York Street, died 
this morning at the Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home 
with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
The body is at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wisc., Thursday, January 16, 1941 pg. 2


CARMEN LESPERANCE

Carmen M. Lesperance, age 66, a resident of Manitowoc, entered eternal life on 
Saturday, January 18, 2014 at her residence.
Carmen was born on March 5, 1947 in Manitowoc to the late Harold and Anna Ray 
Hardtke. She attended Lincoln High School. On February 1, 1967, Carmen married 
Terry J. Pleuss at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Terry preceded her 
in death on April 9, 1969. Carmen was employed with Shady Lane Nursing Care 
Center until she became disabled and had to retire in 2001. She enjoyed spending 
her time attending her grandchildren's sporting events, crocheting, making crafts 
and cookies, volunteering at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, working in her 
rose garden, quilting, and spending time with her family and friends. Carmen was 
a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and the Catholic Junior League.
Survivors include Carmen's three children: Trisha (Joe) Mrotek, Manitowoc; Tammy 
(P.J.) Luedtke, Manitowoc; and Travis "T.J." Lesperance and his significant other, 
Kim Szydel, Two Rivers; six grandchildren: Kayla Pleuss, Brennan Mrotek, Alex 
Luedtke, Sabrina Luedtke, Josh Luedtke, and Hannah Lesperance; great grandson: 
Easton King; three siblings: Carrie (Eddie) Grenier, Branch; Allan (JoAnn) Hardtke, 
Billings, MT; and Ann Beeman, Manitowoc; three brothers-in-law: Ben Weina, 
Manitowoc; Lynn "Butch" (MaryJo) Pleuss, Fond du Lac; Peter Pleuss, Tucson, AZ; 
three sisters-in-law: Judy Hardtke, Manitowoc; Linda Hardtke, Manitowoc; and 
Cindy (Mike) Perrigoue, Crivitz; her Christmas puppy, Chloe; also many nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. Carmen was preceded in death by her parents: 
Harold and Anna Hardtke; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Frederick "Fritz" and 
Josephine Pleuss; husband, Terry Pleuss; three brothers: George, Anthony "Andy", 
and infant baby Hardtke; and sister: Eleanor Weina.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Marshall - 1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc. The Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Dave Pleier. Cremation will take 
place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel at a later date with burial 
of Carmen's remains at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and 
friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday, January 20, 2014 from 
5 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a prayer service to be held at 7:30 p.m. The visitation 
will continue on Tuesday at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall from 10 a.m. until 
the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be sent to 
www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home & Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials in Carmen's name.
The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the nursing 
staff at Bellin Hospital's Cardiac Unit, Dr. Pradeep Giriyappa, and the staff 
of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Also, a VERY special thank you to Dr. 
Matthias Fuhs and his staff for all the care and compassion they provided to 
Carmen for many, many years - we can't thank you enough!
Carmen will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 20, 2014
********
(She is on the same lot with Pleuss)


CLIFFORD J. LESPERANCE

Clifford J. Lesperance, 52, of 816 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday night 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services 
will be at 8:30 am Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
and at 9 am at Sacred Heart Catholic church. The Rev. D.L. Krembs will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Lesperance was born July 26, 1903 at Coleman, Wisconsin, son of the late 
Euclide and Olivia Pecha Lesperance. He married the former Yvonne Brault at Two 
Rivers Nov. 6, 1928 and lived in that city two years before coming to Manitowoc 
where he was employed as a barber and recently at the Boston Store until illness 
forced his retirement early this year. He was a member of the Holy Name Society 
of the church.
He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Max Nesleit of Milwaukee and 
Miss Marianne and Miss Barbara Ann Lesperance of Manitowoc; a son, Allan with the 
Army at Fort Riley, Kan.; three brothers, Arthur of Daggett, Mich., and Erbine and 
Lawrence of Coleman; four sisters, Mrs. Albert Richard and Mrs. Harry Sauve of 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Ralph Rivet of Green Bay and Mrs. Jasper Laurion of Manistique, 
Mich., and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Friday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 pm Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., May 16, 1956 page T5
********
[d. 05-15-1956/age 52 yrs.]


JANICE M. LESPERANCE

Janice M. Lesperance, age, 80 of 1619 Cherry Road, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Janice was born Nov. 27, 1927, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
George and Viola Schwanke Drossart. She attended schools in Two Rivers 
and graduated with the class of 1946 from Two Rivers High School. 
Janice was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and 
the Manitowoc Senior Center. She enjoyed reading, baking, traveling, 
gardening and watching television.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Janice was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter; one 
sister: Donna Mueller; one brother: Roger Drossart; and her beloved 
dog: Mela.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008, at 
the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St. The Rev. 
Dave Rosenow will officiate. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 
Relatives and friends may call from 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral 
home until the time of services at 1 p.m.
The Lesperance family would like to thank the third-floor nurses and 
staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for their compassionate care.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 24, 2008


JOANNE LESPERANCE

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lesperance, Manitowoc route 5, are mourning the death of 
their seven-months old daughter, JoAnne. The baby died early Sunday morning at 
the Holy Family hospital where she had been confined for three weeks. The baby 
was born July 15, 1943.
Services were held at the Pfeffer funeral home this afternoon at 2 o'clock, 
conducted by the Rev. Joseph Rauch, and burial was in the Evergreen cemetery. 
Survivors besides the parents are three sisters, Marion, Barbara and Donna 
May, and a brother, Allan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 31, 1944 p.14
*******
[age 7 months/daughter of Clifford Lesperance]


JOHN J. LESPERANCE

John J. Lesperance Sr., 79, of 3212 Saemann Ave. died Sunday morning, June 6, 1993 
at St. Nicholas Hospital. 
Interment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery.
- Sheboygan Press, June 7, 1993 P. 2
*****
[John is not buried here/he quit claimed his deed to Ruth/
he is buried Holy Cross cemetery in Sheboygan county.]


MARTHA E. LESPERANCE

Mrs. Simon Lesperance, 74, of 2005(3?) Madison St., Manitowoc, died Friday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Lesperance, nee Martha E. Rysticken, was born Oct. 31, 1900, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late John and Mary Peaschek Rysticken. She was married to 
Simon S. Lesperance Nov. 11, 1924, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
April 27, 1973. She was a member of the Rosary Society of St. Mary Church.
Survivors include a son, (private); two daughters, (private); two sisters, Mrs. 
John Budnik, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harvey Fricke, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; eight 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where the 
Rosary will be recited at 3:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society of St. Mary Church 
and a wake memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1975   P. 3
*****
Rysticken - Lesperance
Miss Martha Rysticken, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rysticken of Manitowoc 
and Mr. Simon Lesperance, son of Mrs. J. Lesperance of this city, were married 
yesterday morning at St. Mary's church, Manitowoc. The ceremony was performed 
by Rev. Kubiszewski in the presence of relatives and friends.
The attendants were Misses Alice Rysticken, Francis Rysticken, Luella Hayward, 
Josephine Shimek, Germaine Korlesky and Messrs. Earl Swettie and George Fritz.
Fifty guests were present at a reception held at the home of the bride's parents where 
breakfast, dinner and supper were served. 
The couple departed in the evening for Madison and Chicago where they will spend 
a week. They will make their home at 1720 Monroe Street and will be at home to their 
guests after November 18. The groom is cornetist in Brault's orchestra. The wedding 
was celebrated with a dance at Rex Beach pavilion, for which Brault's orchestra 
furnished the music.
Those who came here for the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lakoski, Mr. and 
Mrs. Eucide Woulf, Coleman; Mr. and Mrs. C. Lindstrum, Menominee, Mich.; 
Mr. and Mrs. L. Swittle and Mr. and Mrs. W. Bunker, and Harold Swettie, Green Bay; 
Mr. Leo Fritz, Sheboygan.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Manitowoc Wis., Wednesday, November 12, 1924 pg. 4


RUTH LESPERANCE

Ruth L. "Olm" Lesperance, age 86, of Manitowoc, died on Wednesday morning, 
Sept. 16, 2009, with her daughter at her side at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center.
Ruth was born on March 3, 1923, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Roy and 
Lillian (Radey) Streich. She married Edgar Olm on Dec. 19, 1940. He preceded 
her in death in 1961. She married John Lesperance on March 31, 1967 in 
Waukegan, Ill. He preceded her in death in 1993. Ruth will be sadly missed by 
her family and many friends that knew her.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009, at the 
Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 1122 S. 8th St., Manitowoc. Deacon Paul 
Kieffer will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives 
and friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home and again 
on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 19, 2009


SIMON S. LESPERANCE

Simon S. Lesperance, 73, of 2005 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Lesperance was born Dec. 25, 1899, at Coleman, Wis., son of the late John 
and Emily Pieche Lesperance. He married Martha Rysticken Nov. 11, 1924, at 
Manitowoc. He had been employed for 40 years by the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry 
retiring as a foreman in 1965. Mr. Lesperance was a member of the Eagles Aerie 
No. 706 and the Musicians Local No. 195. He was well know in this area as a 
member of various bands.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 28, 1973
*****
Rysticken - Lesperance
Miss Martha Rysticken, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rysticken of Manitowoc 
and Mr. Simon Lesperance, son of Mrs. J. Lesperance of this city, were married 
yesterday morning at St. Mary's church, Manitowoc. The ceremony was performed 
by Rev. Kubiszewski in the presence of relatives and friends.
The attendants were Misses Alice Rysticken, Francis Rysticken, Luella Hayward, 
Josephine Shimek, Germaine Korlesky and Messrs. Earl Swettie and George Fritz.
Fifty guests were present at a reception held at the home of the bride's parents where 
breakfast, dinner and supper were served. 
The couple departed in the evening for Madison and Chicago where they will spend 
a week. They will make their home at 1720 Monroe Street and will be at home to their 
guests after November 18. The groom is cornetist in Brault's orchestra. The wedding 
was celebrated with a dance at Rex Beach pavilion, for which Brault's orchestra 
furnished the music.
Those who came here for the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lakoski, Mr. and 
Mrs. Eucide Woulf, Coleman; Mr. and Mrs. C. Lindstrum, Menominee, Mich.; 
Mr. and Mrs. L. Swittle and Mr. and Mrs. W. Bunker, and Harold Swettie, Green Bay; 
Mr. Leo Fritz, Sheboygan.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Manitowoc Wis., Wednesday, November 12, 1924 pg. 4
********
[d. 04-27-1973/age 73 yrs./bur. on Martha E. Lesperance lot-his wife]
(b. 24 Dec. 1899/d. Apr. 1973/SSDI)


YVONNE EVELYN LESPERANCE

Yvonne E. Lesperance, age 100, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 
2004 at St. Mary?s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. 
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004 at The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 
State St., Manitowoc. Sister Renee Delavaux will officiate with burial at 
Evergreen Cemetery. 
Yvonne was born May 26, 1903 in Marinette, daughter of the late Leon and Armeline 
LaPean Brault. She grew up and was educated at Coleman and married Clifford 
Lesperance. Clifford preceded her in death in 1956. Yvonne was employed at Shady 
Lane Nursing Home and North Ridge Nursing Home prior to her retirement. She 
enjoyed traveling, babysitting her grandchildren and going out to eat. She was 
a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. 
Survivors include a son: Allan Lesperance, Pewaukee; two daughters: Dona (Max) 
Nisleit, Crivitz; and Marianne (Clem) Braun, Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren, 23 
reat-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 
a daughter, Barbara Rank, and by four brothers and two sisters. 
Relatives and friends may call at The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Saturday to the time of service at 10:30 a.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, February 2004 


EARL L. LESTER

LETHA LESTER ATTENDS HUSBAND'S LAST RITES 
Mrs. Letha Lester, awaiting a preliminary hearing here on the charge of first 
degree murder, was taken under guard today at the Evergreen cemetery to attend 
the funeral of her husband, Earl J. Lester, who authorities say she shot to 
death Sunday after a quarrel over his alleged relations with another woman.
Lester, a World war veteran, was buried by the American Legion, Rev. W. H. Grace 
officiated at the ritual in his capacity as chaplain of the Guy Drews Legion post. 
A color guard, a firing squad and pallbearers stood about the grave during the 
service. Sheriff Norman Berkedal served as bugler and blew "taps" at the end of 
the ritual. Before taps were played, the firing squad fired a salute.
With Mrs. Lester at the cemetery were her daughter, Margaret, 14, and Lester's 
brother, James. 
Mrs. Lester was taken back to her cell in the women's quarters of the jail 
immediately after the services.
Mrs. Lester's daughter, who was attending a private school in Green Bay, was told 
of the tragedy yesterday. According to authorities the child was brought here last 
night to see her mother. With Attorney Edward Meyer, who represents Mrs. Lester, 
the girl and her mother conversed for some time in the living room of the sheriff's 
quarters.
(snip) 
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 17, 1937  P. 1
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Mother and Daughter Sob As Earl Lester is Buried 
Earl J. Lester, who was shot to death Sunday morning in an argument over his alleged 
relations with the Mrs. Kasha Newberger, tavern hostess, was buried at the Evergreen 
cemetery here yesterday in a military funeral conducted by the Guy Drew American 
Legion post.
Standing at the graveside throughout the service, which was conducted by Rev. W. H. 
Grace in his capacity as Legion chaplain were Mrs. Lehta Lester, held on a first degree 
murder charge for shooting her husband; Margaret Lester, the couple's 14 year old 
daughter; James Lester, brother of the deceased; friends and members of the local Legion 
post.
(snip)
As Rev. Grace completed the reading of the Legion service he took the American flag from 
the top of the coffin, folded it up and handed it to Mrs. Lester. She held it as the 
firing squad lifted rifles into the air and fired three volleys. During the firing Color 
Bearer Trot Eckhart dipped the flag. As the firing ceased Sheriff Norman Berkedal, 
standing near the squad, blew taps. Rev. Grace took the flag from Mrs. Lester as the 
service ended.
(snip)
The coffin, accompanied by the Legion delegation, left the Shimek and Schwartz funeral 
home shortly after three o'clock yesterday afternoon. The street was packed with cars, 
most of which belonged to members of the Legion and friends of Lester. Curiosity seekers, 
however, stood along the walks as Mrs. Lester and her daughter came from the funeral home 
and were escorted to an automobile to drive to the cemetery.
Heading the procession was Motorcycle Officer George Darbant. The color guard and several 
cars preceded the hearse. Behind the hearse was the machine in which Margaret and Mrs. 
Lester were riding.
(snip)
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 18, 1937  P. 2
*******
[Earl Patrick Lester/cause: gun shot through the neck]
*******
The state supreme court Tuesday, just about a year after her trial and conviction, 
upheld the conviction of Mrs. Letha Lester of second degree murder for the killing 
of her husband, Earl Lester on Feb. 14, 1937. She was sentenced to a term of 
fourteen to seventeen years in the state's prison for women at Taycheedah where 
she is now serving. The appeal was heard on May 20. Mrs. Lester will have to serve 
her full term as a result of the ruling by the supreme court.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, June 24, 1938 P. 10


BABY SON LETTENBERGER

Mrs. Herbert Lettenberger, South 14th street, is a patient at the Holy Family 
hospital. A son was born to Mrs. Lettenberger Wednesday night but died soon 
after birth.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 27, 1933  P. 4
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[Baby Lettenberger/bur. 05-25-1933/stillborn/bur. on Charles Bieberitz lot]


DONALD LETTENBERGER

Donald Lettenberger, age 75, of 1036 Glenview Drive, Manitowoc, entered 
eternal life Tuesday evening, Sept. 30, 2008, at St. Mary's Home at Felician 
Village, Manitowoc.
Don was born July 19, 1933, in the town of Eaton (outside of St. Nazianz), 
son of the late Theodore and Meta Meyer Lettenberger. He was a graduate of 
Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. He served with the United States 
Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953 to his honorable discharge in 1955. 
On Oct. 1, 1955, he married the former Rita Pieschel at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on December 15, 1980. 
Don was employed for many years at Aluminum Specialty Company and the Foley 
Company in sales and marketing and later was employed for Chilton Toys all in 
Manitowoc. After his recovery Don had been working as a peer councilor at 
Marco Services, which he enjoyed a great deal. Don was a member of St. Francis 
of Assisi and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post #659.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife: the former Rita Pieschel on 
Dec. 15, 1980; 2 sisters: Veronica Haertl and Ruth Evanson.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at St. Francis of 
Assisi on Waldo. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Daniel 
Felton with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Military rites will be 
accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post #659. Relatives and 
friends may call at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 
the time of services at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials to be made to Marco 
Services of Manitowoc.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to St. Mary's Home, especially 
the staff at tower 2 for giving such good care to our father during this time. 
A special thank you also to (private) for all his supportive care.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair 
Streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 2, 2008


ERMA A. (BIEBERITZ) LETTENBERGER

Mrs. Erma A. Lettenberger, 92, a life long Manitowoc resident, died Monday 
morning, December 12, 1988, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate with burial 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Lettenberger was born November 18, 1896, at Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Charles and Helen Krug Bieberitz. She married Herbert Lettenberger in 
June of 1922, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death November 28, 1955. Mrs. 
Lettenberger was a life time member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church 
and the Ladies Aide of the church. She was a member of Manitowoc Homemakers, 
Manitowoc Senior Citizens and R.S.V.P.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, June and Raymond Aulik of Nyack, 
New York; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends survive. She was 
preceded in death by an infant son in 1933, two brothers, Charles and Harold 
Bieberitz, and a sister, Eleanor Nimz.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 4 p.m to 
8 p.m. Wednesday and at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 14, 1988 P. 10
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[d. 12-12-1988/age 92 yrs./widow of Herbert Lettenberger]
********
MISS BIEBERITZ IS June BRIDE, QUIET WEDDING
At the German Lutheran parsonage at 11 o'clock this morning, the Rev. Karl 
Machmiller officiating at the ceremony, Miss Erna Bieberitz(sic), daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bieberitz, 1313 Columbus street, and Herbert 
Lettenberger, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lettenberger, were united in marriage. 
The couple were attended by Miss Eleanor Bieberitz, sister of the bride and 
Herman Lettenberger, brother of the bridegroom. Following the ceremony at the 
parsonage a dinner was served at the home of bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. 
Lettenberger left this afternoon for a honeymoon visit to Milwaukee and upon 
their return will make their home at 1108 South Ninth street.
The bride is a popular young lady in South Side circles while the bridegroom 
holds a position as engineer with the Manitowoc Consrtuction (sic) company. 
Out of town guests here for the occasion include Mr. and Mrs. A. Kahn, Mr. and 
Mrs. K. Linden, Mrs. C. Fuhr and Alvin Proechel, Milwaukee, Mrs. James Marinan, 
North Fond du Lac, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krug, Chilton and Miss Imogene Weinkoetz, 
Elkhart Lake.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 15, 1922 P. 2


GEORGE A. LETTENBERGER

George A. Lettenberger, age 70, of 1606 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Thursday morning, December 8, 2011 at St. Vincent Hospital, 
Green Bay.
He was born on December 17, 1940 in Manitowoc, son of the late Alphonse and 
Marie (Larger) Lettenberger. George was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High 
School, Class of 1960. He then served with the United States Army for four 
years stationed in Korea as a helicopter mechanic. On September 22, 1978 he 
married the former Susan Haase in the State of Michigan. George was employed 
with Wisconsin Fuel & Light for 35 years as a regulator technician, retiring 
in 1999. He was a member of the V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659, American Legion Post 
#88 and the Manitowoc Yacht Club. 
Survivors include his wife: Susan Lettenberger, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-
in-law: Brett & Carrie Lettenberger, Sheboygan; two daughters and sons-in-law: 
Amy & Steven Basler, Two Rivers, Tiffany & Jesse Kinzel, Valders; four 
grandchildren: Payton & Porter Lettenberger, Autumn & Summer Basler; one 
brother and two sisters-in-law: Thomas & Ruby Lettenberger, Santa Maria, 
California, Audrey Lettenberger, Bella Vista, Arkansas; three brothers-in-law 
and a sister-in-law: Stephen & Kim Petreshock, Casa Grande, Arizona, George 
Haase Jr., Chicago, Illinois, Dennis Petreshock, Manitowoc; and a special cousin: 
Joanne Hady, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister-in-law: 
Paul Lettenberger, John & Leona Lettenberger, Elmer Lettenberger; a sister 
and brother-in-law: Patricia & Raymond DeCeasre; his step father-in-law and 
mother-in-law: Stephen & Shirley Petreshock and his father-in-law: George 
Haase Sr. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 12, 2011 at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Graveside 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 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 11, 2011. A prayer service will 
conclude the visitation at 7:00 p.m. led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Visitation will 
continue Monday morning at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. 
until morning prayers at 10:30 a.m.
George was an avid follower of the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers. 
He was a staple with his breakfast buddies every Monday morning at the Golden 
Flame. George was an amateur photograher, a perfectionist, mr. fix it, fisherman 
and a bad joke teller. He enjoyed spending time with his four grandchildren. 
George always enjoyed taking his partner in crime, Payton down to watch the S.S. 
Badger come in to port. 
George was a loving husband, father, grandfather and father-in-law. He will be 
deeply missed by Susan, Amy, Steve, Brett, Carrie, Tiffany, Jesse, Autumn, 
Summer, and his best friends Payton and Porter. 
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and first 
responders of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, and St. Vincent Hospital 
Critical Care Unit.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, December 9, December 11, 2011 


HERBERT LETTENBERGER

Herbert Lettenberger, 58, of 1515 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, 
died Monday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
following a three months illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the 
Urbanek and Schlei 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 Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
He was born March 12, 1897, at St. Nazianz, daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. John Lettenberger, and in 1916 his parents 
moved to Manitowoc to take over the Glenn Inn. He was a veteran 
of World War 1.
On June 15, 1922, he married Miss Erma Bieberitz. Until taken 
ill he was employed at the Aluminum Goods Mfg Co. He was a member 
of the Drews-Bleser post of the American Legion and the Manitowoc 
aerie of Eagles.
Surviving are his wife; daughter of Nyack, N. Y.; three brothers, 
Herman of Kiel, Norbert, his twin brother, and Alphonse of Manitowoc; 
sister, Mrs. Edward Auermiller of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Wednesday were the 
rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. - November, 1955
********
[d. 11-28-1955/age 58 yrs./cause: lymphosarcoma]
********
MISS BIEBERITZ IS June BRIDE, QUIET WEDDING
At the German Lutheran parsonage at 11 o'clock this morning, the Rev. Karl 
Machmiller officiating at the ceremony, Miss Erna Bieberitz(sic), daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bieberitz, 1313 Columbus street, and Herbert 
Lettenberger, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lettenberger, were united in marriage. 
The couple were attended by Miss Eleanor Bieberitz, sister of the bride and 
Herman Lettenberger, brother of the bridegroom. Following the ceremony at the 
parsonage a dinner was served at the home of bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. 
Lettenberger left this afternoon for a honeymoon visit to Milwaukee and upon 
their return will make their home at 1108 South Ninth street.
The bride is a popular young lady in South Side circles while the bridegroom 
holds a position as engineer with the Manitowoc Consrtuction (sic) company. 
Out of town guests here for the occasion include Mr. and Mrs. A. Kahn, Mr. and 
Mrs. K. Linden, Mrs. C. Fuhr and Alvin Proechel, Milwaukee, Mrs. James Marinan, 
North Fond du Lac, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krug, Chilton and Miss Imogene Weinkoetz, 
Elkhart Lake.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, June 15, 1922 P. 2


HILMA LETTENBERGER

Mrs. Hilma P. Lettenberger, 89, of 1402 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
March 18, at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will 
officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Lettenberger, nee Hilma Petronella Isselman, was born Sept. 29, 1894, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Lenz Isselman. She was married 
to Norbert Lettenberger, June 27, 1927, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death March 10, 1970. Mrs. Lettenberger was an honorary member 
of St. Ann Christian Mother Altar Society of the St. Boniface Catholic Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Peter J. and Barbara Lettenberger of 
Waukesha, Wis; a daughter, Nancy Rutherford of Manitowoc; two brothers, George 
Isselman of the State of new Jersey and Edward Isselman of the State of Pennsylvania; 
a son-in-law, Seeman Blossfeld of Livonia, Mich; 15 grandchildren and a great 
granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Alice Lettenberger Blossfeld, 
five sisters, Ida Bodwin, Bertha Wattawa, Linda Pratt, Helen Pilger and Marie Isselman.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, 
where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by St. Ann Christian Mother, Altar Society, 
relatives and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 1984 P. 3
*********
[age 89 yrs/widow of Norbert Lettenberger/bur. on Frank X. Isselman lot]


NORBERT LETTENBERGER

Norbert Lettenberger, 72, of 1402 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
the family residence.
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 Very Rev. Msgr. 
Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc, with military graveside services by the American Legion.
Mr. Lettenberger was born March 12, 1897, at St. Nazianz, son of the late 
John and Hermina Woenketz Lettenberger. He married Hilma Isselman June 27, 
1927, at St. Boniface Church, Manitowoc. He had been a foreman at Mirro 
Aluminum Rolling Mill when he retired in 1962. He was a member of the 
American Legion, the Mirro Twenty-five Year Club and the St. Boniface Holy 
Name Society. He was also a Veteran of World War I, serving with the U.S. 
Navy.
Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, a brother, Herman of Kiel, 
and 14 grandchildren. A sister and three brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a wake 
memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 10, 1970
**********
[d. 03-10-1970/age 72 yrs./bur. on Frank Isselmann lot]
(b. 12 Mar. 1897/d. Mar. 1970/SSDI)(Twin to Herman Lettenberger)


RITA LETTENBERGER

Mrs. Donald (Rita) Lettenberger, 46, of 850 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died early 
Monday afternoon, December 15, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Resurrection will be 
concelebrated by the Rev. William Zimmer, pastor of Sacred Heart Church and the 
Revs. Gregory Smith, David Pleier and Michael Betley. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Lettenberger, nee Rita Ann Pieschel, was born June 18, 1934, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of Frances Madigan Pieschel and the late Edward Pieschel. She 
(ureadable sentences) 19?2. Oct. 1, 1955, she was married to Donald R. Lettenberger 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was currently employed at the 
Manitowoc Clinic. A former organist for Holy Innocents Church, she was presently 
serving in that capacity for Sacred Heart Church. Mrs. Lettenberger was a member 
of Sacred Heart Rosary Society, was serving as chair-person of Scared Heart Worship 
Committee, was the Sacred Heart lay minister of music and past president of Manitowoc 
County Junior League.
(Survivors omitted for privacy).
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a prayer 
service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, December 16, 1980 P.3
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[wife of Donald R. Lettenberger]


WILHELMINE LETTOW

Death of Wilhelmine Lettow on Wed. evening of last week after a long
confinement. The deceased had lived for many years with August Pasewalk in
the 1st Ward of Manitowoc. She had been born 12 June 1812 in Schoenhagen near
Stettin. The burial took place Fri. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 23 May 1889
********
[Burial register has Wilhelmine Letto Miss, female, age 75, city pauper, born in 
Pomoria (?), Pottersfield, cause of death:  general debility, no burial fee listed]


ALBERT "TEX" LEU

Albert (Tex) Leu Sr., 64, died unexpectedly Sunday afternoon of a heart attack 
at home, 1421 S. 13th St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Leu was born Jan. 19, 1903, at Taylor, Texas, son of the late Jacob and 
Henrietta Leverenz Leu. He came to Manitowoc in 1916 and had been employed 10 
years by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., before becoming associated with the 
Manitowoc Public School System buildings and grounds department. His tenure 
spanned 36 years and the last 13 years he had been head custodian at Lincoln 
High School.
He married Anita LaMarche May 17, 1929, at Menominee, Mich. 
Surviving him are two sons, Al Jr., of Manitowoc and Donald J., of Sheboygan 
and six grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 8, 1968  P. T7 
*******
[Albert C. Leu Sr./d. 01-07-1968/age 64 yrs./bur. on Al C. Leu Jr. lot]


BABY LEU

[Baby Leu/cause: traumatic asphixia-birth injury]
(Audrey Anna Leu/d. 11 May 1930/age 1 day/from St. John's United Church of Christ 
burial record)


HENRIETTA LEU

Mrs. Jacob Leu, 64, of 906 South 22nd street, died Saturday night at the 
Holy Family hospital after an illness of two weeks. She had undergone an 
operation.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss of St. John's Evangelical church officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie in state from 7 
o'clock this evening until the hour of the funeral, at the funeral home.
Mrs. Leu, nee Henriette Leverenz, was born in Terre Haute, Ind., on April 28, 
1876 and she came to Manitowoc in 1917 and had lived here since.
She was married on March 20, 1896, to Mr. Leu.
Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Stoer of Two Rivers; 
three sons, Albert of Manitowoc, Jacob of Mason City, Iowa and Walter of 
Milwaukee; one sister, Mrs. D.T. Clarke of McAlester, Oklahoma; one borther, 
A.F. Leverenz of Chanute, Kansas; and seven grandchildren.
Mrs. Leu was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 5, 1940 P.2
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[Henriette/d. 08-03-1940/age 64 yrs./bur. on Jacob Leu lot]
(Mrs. Jacob Leu, nee Henrietta Leverenze, d. 3 Aug. 1940, 
age 64 yrs. 3 mo. 6 days/from St. John's United Church of Christ burial record)


JACOB LEU SR.

Jacob Leu, Sr., 84 (photo), of 906 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Monday at the 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. A. C. Fischer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
He was born Dec. 31, 1871, in Bern, Switzerland, and in 1889 came to the United 
States, locating in Texas, where in 1906 he married Miss Henrietta Leverenz. They 
moved to Manitowoc in 1915. His wife died in 1940. Until his retirement in 1943, 
he was employed at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry Co. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Stoer of Milwaukee; three sons, Jacob Jr., 
of Mason City, Iowa, Albert of Manitowoc, Walter of Milwaukee; seven grandchildren, 
and a great grandchild. 
Fiends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 3, 1956  P. 13
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[d. 04-02-1956/age 84 yrs./cause: acute leucaemia]


ALVINA LEUBNER

Death on Sun. morning, after a long and terrible illness, of Mrs. Alvine 
Leubner, a long time resident of our city. She was born 27 July 1820 in 
Chemnitz, married Mr. Ernst Leubner in her 30th year and came with him 
and her eldest son to America in her 50th year. They settled here in 
Manitowoc where Mr. Leubner established a drugstore. In 1874 she suffered 
the loss of her son Otto who was studying the druggist business in his 
father's store. Also in 1881 she lost her only daughter, just to have her 
husband follow soon after. She was ill several weeks preceding her death. 
Her funeral took place on Tues. in the city cemetery. Of her two surviving 
sons, the eldest, Paul, lives in Minneapolis and the other, Alfred, is in 
business here.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Jan. 1891
********
Mrs. Luebner (sic) of this city died on Sunday last. She was well advanced in 
years and was one of the early settlers of Manitowoc. Her funeral took place 
on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 15, 1891 P. 3
********
[cause old age and heart disease]


CHILD OF PAUL LEUBNER

Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1877:
A 2 month old child (no name or gender) of Paul Leubner died at the end
of last week.
*****
[Leubner child/bur. 04-18-1877/
burial register has buried the child Mr. Bual[sic] (Paul)Luebner, $1]


ERNST LEUBNER SR.

81 year old Ernst Leubner on Wed., 26 Oct. at 4 a.m. 
His daughter Maria, died twelve weeks ago.
Burial will take place tomorrow, Fri.
Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1881
********
Ernst Leubner, an old and highly respected resident of this city, died
yesterday morning, aged 81. Mr. Leubner was born in the Kingdom of Saxony, 
emigrated to this country in 1849, at first making his home in Indiana, 
where he remained until 1851, when he removed to this city. Upon his arrival 
here he engaged in the drug business, which he carried on until a few years 
ago. Sociable and as a business man he maintained a reputation for honesty 
and integrity and his death will be regretted by many.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 27, 1881
********
Mr. E. Leubner, one of our oldest settlers, died on Wednesday morning, aged 
81 years. He was formerly one of our prominent druggists, but sold out about 
two years ago, since which time he has been an invalid. About three months 
ago his daughter died, which proved a severe loss to the old gentleman. The 
funeral took place Friday afternoon.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 1, 1881 P. 1


JULIUS LEUBNER

Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1883: 
Death of Julius Leubner the little son of Alfred Leubner. Burial took
place yesterday.
*****
[Julius Leubner/bur. 05-16-1883/
burial register has buried the son of Mr. Alf. Luebner, L3 B170, $1.75]


MARY LEUBNER

Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 11 Aug. 1881:
She died in the hospital at Oshkosh
*******
Miss Leubner died at the Asylum in Oshkosh on Tuesday of this week.
She was confined there about three months. She was about 28 years of age.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, Aug.11, 1881


OTTO LEUBNER

Manitowoc Tribune
February 20, 1874, Vol. 20 No. 52, Page 4 Column 5 
Died.  
Leubner - Otto Leubner, the youngest son of Dr. E. Leubner, of this city, 
died at the residence of his father-in-law, Hon. Chas. Esslinger, on Monday, 
the 16th of February last, of Consumption, at the age of 27 years, 10 months 
and 6 days.
The deceased was a native of Saxony came to this city with his parents some 
twenty three years ago, since which time he has resided here constantly. He 
leaves a lovingly devoted wife, who was married to him less than a year; his 
aged parent, to whom he was a faithful son and his two brothers and a sister 
who all loved him for his goodness and constant devotion to their mutual 
contentment and interest, besides a host of friends, to whom he has endeared 
himself by his gentleness and reliability.  
The funeral will take place this (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock.
********
(death notice in Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb 1874/he was about 28 yrs. old) 

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We regret to record the death of our respected townsman, Otto Leubner. Mr. Leubner grew from childhood to manhood in our city and was well known by nearly all of our older citizens, and there are none but will deeply regret his death. He died, of consumption, at his residence in this city, on Tuesday, and will be buried to-morrow.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 19, 1874 P. 4
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Last week Friday the funeral of Otto Leubner took place; and one can judge how much he was loved, and how deeply his death is regretted by the multitude that joined in the solemn procession which slowly moved through our streets, bearing his body to its final resting place. The Odd Fellows, Firemen, Turners, and the German Singing Society led off the procession and were followed by some sixty or seventy carriages containing the friends and relatives of the deceased. But a little over a year ago he was married to the daughter of our highly respected townsman, Mr. Esslinger, and everything seemed to promise a bright and happy future. No one then thought that bereavelient (sic) and death was so soon to follow the bridal day.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 26, 1874 P. 4

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IN PROBATE-Manitowoc County Court.
In the matter of the estate of Otto Leubner Deceased.
To All Whom it May Concern: Letters of Administration on said estate having been 
issued to T.C.Shove on the 20th day of April A.D. 1874 and four months from and 
after this day being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims for 
examination and allowance. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will on Monday 
August 3, 1874 at the Probate office in the City of Manitowoc in said County, receive, 
examine,and adjust all claims, and demands of all persons against said deceased.
T.G. Olmsted, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 6, 1874 P. 1
*****
[Otto Leubner/bur. 02-20-1874](d. 17 Feb. 1874)


FREDRICK LEUHR

A farmer was killed on Thursday morning last by a runaway team, in this city. 
He was leading his team through some bad places on Washington street when he 
was struck by a runaway team coming from a direction opposite to that in which 
he was going. The man was killed instantly. His funeral took place on Sunday 
last. He lived but a few miles outside the city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 14, 1881 pg. 3


FREDRICKA LEUHR
 
Widow Luhr died last Fri. from a heart attack.
Der Nord Westen, 3 Nov. 1881


GERALD LEE LEVASH

Gerald Lee Levash, 24, of 1411A Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will 
officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Levash was born Nov. 29, 1950, at Green Bay, son of the late Milton and 
Susan Markowski Levash, moving to Manitowoc as a child with his parents. He 
attended St. Boniface Parochial School and was graduated from Lincoln High 
School with the class of 1969. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1970 to 1971 
and was presently attending Lakeshore Technical Institute at Cleveland.
Survivors include a brother, Ronald, and a sister, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) 
Wasurick, of Manitowoc; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Katherine Levash, of 
Cudahy and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a 
memorial service will be at 8 p.m. The casket will remain closed.
Herald Times Reporter, September 18, 1975  P. 22


SUSAN LEVASH

Mrs. Susan Levash, 51, of 1201A S. 14th St, Manitowoc, died Saturday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Levash was born Susan Markowski Aug. 26, 1921, at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late Henry and Mary Novak Markowski Sr. She was married to Milton J. Levash 
May 17, 1932 at Manitowoc and for a number of years following their marriage 
they resided at Brillion. In 1952, they returned to Manitowoc.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert Wasurick of Manitowoc and Miss 
Christine Levash at home, two sons, Ronald of Manitowoc and Gerald at home, five 
brothers, Joseph of California, Henry, Leonard and Anton of Manitowoc and Casmir 
of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Ray (Dolores) Hetue of Manitowoc and two grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 
o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 25, 1964  P. 5
*******
[d. 5-23-1964/age 51 yrs.]


BERNARD S. LEVENDUSKY

Bernard S. Levendusky Sr., 88, of 1224 N. 23rd Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening, June 3, 1990, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Jeffrey VandenHeuvel with burial to follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born April 12, 1902, in Manitowoc, son of the late Jacob and Martha 
Skorch Levendusky. He married the former Marion A. Rohrer on November 10, 1924, 
at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death September 
22, 1982. He was licensed as a Masters Plumber since 1927 and then was employed 
with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company as a foreman for 27 years. He was transferred 
to Arco, Idaho from 1951 thru 1952 to work on nuclear powered submarines for 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding company. He then retired in 1967. In 1973 he retired as 
Vice-President of Coin Appliances, Inc. of Milwaukee. He was a member of 
Manitowoc Management Club and a 55 year member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aeries 
No. 706. He was a Veteran of World War I serving in the United States Army.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerome and Ann Levendusky of 
Milwaukee, Bernard and Betty Levendusky of Manitowoc, Robert and Priscilla 
Levendusky of Milwaukee; a brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Marge Levendusky 
of Manitowoc; two sisters, Miss Valeria Levendusky of Manitowoc, Mrs. Russell 
(Lillian) Trastek of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren. He 
was preceded in death by a brother, Nick.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until the 
time of service. There will be no Monday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, June 1990
*********
[widower of Marion Levendusky]


FRED L. LEVENDUSKY

Fred L. Levendusky, age 81, of 1313 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, Aug. 27, 
2002 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Graveside military rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659.
Fred was born Dec. 2, 1920, in Manitowoc, son of the late Jacob and Martha Skorch 
Levendusky. He served in the United States Army during World War II receiving the 
Purple Heart for an injury received in Nuremburg, Germany. On Jan.  31, 1942 he 

married the former Margaret Zabrowoski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Fred 
was a union plumber who was employed throughout the area for many years. He was a 
member of the Local 400 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. In his earlier years, Fred 
played baseball for the Manitowoc Blues and was an avid sports fan all his life.
Survivors include his wife: Margaret, Manitowoc; four sons and daughters-in-law: 
Larry and Janice Levendusky, Two Rivers; Neil and Dr. Jan Caseley-Levendusky, Chicago; 
Roger and Jennifer Levendusky, Sturgeon Bay; Brian and Carol Levendusky, Manitowoc; 
three daughters and two sons-in-law: Darlene and Ron Lutzke, Newton; Diane and Ed 
Farah, Green Bay; Mary Jo Gates, Rockwood; 15 grandchildren: Kim (Mark) Korb, Todd 
(Patty) Levendusky, Kelly (Adam) Drossert, Kori Levendusky, John (Kathryn) Lutzke, 
Mark (Kathy) Lutzke, Chris (Flory) Lutzke, Katie and Beth Levendusky, Aaron Farah, 
Scott (Laurie) Farah, Shelly (Mark) Guiliame, Eric Farah; 11 great-grandchildren; 
a special nephew: John Trastek, other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also 
survive. He was also preceded in death by one son-in-law: Gregory Gates; two brothers 
and sisters-in-law: Ben (Marion) Levendusky, Nick (Blanche) Levendusky; two sisters 
and a brother-in-law: Lillian (Russell) Trastek and Valeria Levendusky.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 
from 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 28, 2002 P. A3


MARGARET M. LEVENDUSKY

Margaret M. Levendusky, age 82, of 1313 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening, July 25, 2004, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Margaret was born May 19, 1922, in Thorpe, Wis., Clark County, daughter of the 
late Frank and Helen Balzer Zaborowski. On Jan. 31, 1942, she married Fred 
Levendusky at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
Aug. 27, 2002.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law: Larry and Janice Levendusky, 
town of Two Rivers; Neil and Dr. Jane Levendusky, Chicago; Roger and Jennifer 
Levendusky, Sturgeon Bay; Brian and Carol Levendusky, Manitowoc; three daughters 
and sons-in-law; Darlene and Ron Lutzke, Newton; Diane and Ed Farah, Green Bay; 
Mary Jo Gates, Rockwood; 15 grandchildren: Kim (Mark) Korb; Todd (Patty) 
Levendusky; Kelly (Adam) Drossart; Kori Levendusky; John (Kathryn) Lutzke; 
Mark (Kathy) Lutzke; Chris Lutzke; Katie and Beth Levendusky; Sara and Jon 
Levendusky; Aaron Farah; Scott (Lori) Farah; Shelly (Mark) Gilliame; and Eric 
Farah; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Lillian Felber, Manitowoc; Estelle and 
Jim Ignasiak, Stanley, Wis.; Marcus Heidorf, Manitowoc; and a sister-in-law: 
Emily Zaborowski, Thorpe, Wis. Also surviving is a special nephew: John Trastek; 
along with other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was also preceded 
in death by a son-in-law: Gregory Gates; five sisters and brothers-in-law: Mary 
and Al Kiel; Theresa and Tony Ponick: Pauline and Frank Quick; Francis and Clara 
Zaborowski; Florence Heidorf; three brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law: Andrew 
and Mary Zaborowski, Ton (sic) Zaborowski, and Walter Zaborowski, and a great-
grandson; Taylor Farah.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church Manitowoc, 
from 9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2004, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Joachim Swarick O.F.M. with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Margaret was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who was a friend 
to all she met. She loved nature and being outdoors. Margaret will be greatly 
missed by her family and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 2004  P. A3


MARION A. LEVENDUSKY

Mrs. Bernard (Marion) Levendusky, 77, of 1224 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday morning, Sept. 22, at Manitowoc County Health Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be celebrated by the Rev. Daniel Felton and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Levendusky, nee Marion A. Rohrer, was born May 19, 1909, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Sylvester and Theresa Pritzl Rohrer. She was married to 
Bernard Levendusky Sr., in 1924, and was a lifelong Manitowoc resident.
Survivors include her husband, Bernard; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerome 
and Ann Levendusky of Milwaukee, Bernard and Bette Levendusky of Manitowoc, and 
Robert and Priscilla Levendusky of Milwaukee; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert 
and Olive Rohrer of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Theisen and Mrs. 
Virginia Willman of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Grace Lemberger of Whitelaw; a sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Katherine Eggen of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by a brother, Sylvester Rohrer. 
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 23, 1982 P. 3
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[wife of Bernard Levendusky]


ADOLPH LEVENHAGEN

Death on Sat. after a short illness with pneumonia of 
Adolph Levenhagen. He was born 27 Oct. 1823 in Kleinen Vielin, 
Mecklenburg-Schwerin. He married in 1853 and then traveled to 
America with his young bride. He settled in Manitowoc where he 
has lived ever since. He is survived by his widow, two children, 
and 9 grandchildren as well as two brothers. The funeral took 
place Tues. afternoon at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, Apr. 14, 1898
*********
[cause: consumption]


AUGUSTA LEVENHAGEN

PIONEER CALLED TO REST 
Mrs. A. Levenhagen Early Settler, Dead at Age of 84 Years. 
Age and the infirmities incident to her advanced years have claimed another 
pioneer settler of the county in person of Mrs. A. Levenhagen whose demise 
occurred at the home of her sister on So. Ninth street Friday evening. Mrs. 
Levenhagen was 84 years of age and had been in poor health for some time. 
She had resided in this city most of her life and is widely known. One son 
John and a daughter, Mrs. Ida Meindle, both of Milwaukee, survive, and a 
sister, Mrs. H. Levenhagen of this city and a brother C. Ullrich, Sheboygan 
also survive. The funeral will be held Tuesday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 11, 1907  P. 1
*******
From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1907:
Death Friday of 84-year old Mrs. A. Levenhagen here of old age debility. The
deceased had been a resident here for many years and is survived by a son and 
a daughter as well as one brother and one sister. The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon.
******
[cause: senility]


BABY LEVENHAGEN  (d. 1919)

Levenhagen
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Levenhagen
Death Date  6 Jul 1919
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Baby Levenhagen/bur 07-07-1919/premature birth/bur. on Gust Levenhagen lot]


BLANCHE S. LEVENHAGEN

Mrs. Blanch Levenhagen, 83, formerly of 1121 N. Ninth St., 
Manitowoc, died Monday norning at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Jens 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Levenhagen, nee Blanch Stephany, was born Nov. 10, 1889, 
at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth 
Schwarzenbart Stephany. She attended schools in Manitowoc and 
was a graduate of the old South Side High School with the Class 
of 1906. She was married to Carl Levenhagen July 27, 1927, at 
Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1951.
She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and Altar 
Society, the Daughters of Isabella, the Maryknoll Mission Society, 
U.T.C. Auxiliary, Woman's Club, Lions Auxiliary and Homemakers' 
Club.
Survivors include a brother E.J., of Redwood Falls, Minn., a sister, 
Mrs. H.W. Hofmann, of Framingham, Mass., and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
where the Daughters of Isabella service will be held at 5:15 p.m. 
and a memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1972
********
[d. 11-06-1972/age 83 yrs./widow of Carl F. Levenhagen]
(Nov 10, 1889/Nov 1972/SSDI)


CARL F. LEVENHAGEN

Carl F. Levenhagen, 67, of 1121 North Ninth street, Manitowoc, died
suddenly at his home at 11:05 p. m. Thursday following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a. m. at the Pfeffer funeral home and
at 10 a. m. at Holy Innocents Catholic church.  The Rev. E. A. Radey will
officiate with burial in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Levenhagen was born in Manitowoc in 1883, and attended the old south
side high school.  Prior to his retirement five years ago, he was
superintendent at the F. J. Kerscher company, Manitowoc, for 44 years.  He
is survived by his wife, the former Blanche Stephany, whom he married in
1927; and a sister Mrs. Harvey Kono of Manitowoc.  He was a member of the
Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, Lions Club, and the United
Commercial Travelers.  Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home after 1
p. m. Sunday.  The rosary will be recited at 2 p. m. Sunday by the Holy Name
Society; 7 p. m. by the Knights of Columbus and at 7:30 p. m. by the
Daughters of Isabella.
(1883/Apr. 19, 1951)
(son-in-law of Charles Stephany in #43)
(from researcher/see contributors page)


CHARLES LEVENHAGEN

Death came to Charles Levenhagen at his home, Ninth and Madison 
streets, at an early hour this morning and relieved him of long 
sufferings from consumption. He had been ill for eight months and 
of late his decline had been rapid. 
Born in this city 44 years ago, he had always resided here. He was 
employed as a tin smith until obliged to give up the work on account 
of failing health. Married twenty years ago, a wife and four children, 
George, Carl, Leila and Blanche survive him. He was a member of the 
Sons of Hermann and the funeral which will be held from the home 
Saturday at 2 o'clock will be attended by the lodge in a body.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 31, 1902, Page 1
********
Following a long and difficult illness Charles Levenhagen died 
Wed. last week of consumption. The deceased was born in Manitowoc 
44 yrs. ago and had operated a tinsmith shop until the onset of 
his illness 8 mos. ago. He leaves a widow and 4 children. The 
burial was held Sat. under the direction of the local Sons of 
Hermann Lodge.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Jan. 1903
******
[bur. 12-31-1902/cause: tuberculosis]


DOROTHY LEVENHAGEN

A small child of Fred Levenhagen here died yesterday.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1906 
*******
[cause: heart disease]


EARL LEVENHAGEN

Earl D. Levenhagen, age 89, who was living with his daughter, Linda,
at 2000 Johnston Drive, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, January 1,
1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, after a
courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 1997,
at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 12 Noon at Holy Innocents Catholic
Church, Manitowoc.  Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will
be Rev. David Zimmerman with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery,
Manitowoc.
He was born October 1, 1907, in Manitowoc, son of the late Fred and
Meta Brey Levenhagen.  On April 23, 1962, he married the former Elsie
Koch Biely.  Earl was employed at the Manitowoc Seed Company, he was a
cook on Lake Freighters and was an apprentice for Houghton Plumber.
He was also a painter at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, a dry-miller at
Manitowoc Portland Cement and a heavy equipment mechanic for Portland
Cement in Charlevoix, Mich.  Earl retired in 1970 at the age of 63.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, stock car races and demolition derby's at
the fairs.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie; two daughters and a son-in-law,
(private), a step-son and daughter-in-law, three step-daughters and 
sons-in-law; a sister and brother-in-law, Meta and Paul Larsen, 
Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Frederick (Fritz) and Eunice 
Levenhagen, Manitowoc; four grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; 
many step-grandchildren; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Florence Brown 
Levenhagen Nielsen in 1961, a son, Edward A. Levenhagen in 1987, along 
with many fishing and hunting friends.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Friday
where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Kenneth
Nelesen.
Herald Times Reporter  Thursday,  January 2, 1997
*********
[husband of Elsie/bur. on Linda J. Levenhagen lot]


EDWARD A. LEVENHAGEN

Edward Levenhagen, 56, of Sacramento, California, died Friday, May 15, 1987 in 
Sacramento. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 26, at 1 pm at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard E. Lind will officiate with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Levenhagen was born July 26, 1930 in Manitowoc, son of Earl Levenhagen and 
the late Florence Nielson. Mr. Levenhagen was a graduate of Lincoln High School, 
graduating with the Class of 1946. Mr. Levenhagen was a career serviceman for 30 
years, serving both the United States Navy and the United States Air Corps. He 
retired in 1973 with the rank of Staff Sergeant.
Survivors include his father and step-mother, Earl and Elsie Levenhagen of Manitowoc 
and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Elton Burns of Santa Anna, California 
and Irene and Edward Kinnard of Cleveland, Texas and nieces and nephews also 
survive.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, from 6 pm to 9 pm Monday 
and Tuesday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., May 22, 1987
*********
[d. at Carmichael CA/bur. on Linda Levenhagen lot]


ELIZABETH LEVENHAGEN

Mrs. Paul Levenhagen, 87, formerly of 1309 Oriole Rd., Manitowoc, 
died Thursday at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services at 10 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, will be in charge of the reorganized Church of 
Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate. 
Mrs. Levenhagen, the former Elizabeth Rasmussen, was born May 9, 1880, 
at Anaconda, Mont., daughter of the late Ramus and Mary Anderson 
Rasmussen. She was married to Mr. Levenhagen at Anaconda where the 
couple resided six years before moving to Manitowoc. He died in 1959.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Charles Youngchild, of Manitowoc; a 
sister, Mrs. Richard Matchett, of Anaconda, and two grandchildren. 
Seven sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 19, 1967 
*******
[d. 10-21-1967/age 87 yrs./widow of Paul Levenhagen/bur.
on Frederich Levenhagen lot]


ELSIE LEVENHAGEN  (d. 1899)

Clara Elsie Levenhagen
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Clara Elsie Levenhagen
Color/Sex W F
Age  2mo 2weeks
Father  Henry Levenhagen
Mother  Lizzie Burmeister
Birthplace  Milwaukee
Death Date  8 Sep 1899
Cause of death Dysentery
Death County  Wisconsin, USA
Burial place  Manitowoc
Notes  Child wa attended by Dr. Washburn of Milwaukee
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[Elsie Levenhagen/bur. 09-08-1899/age 2 mo./cause: infantum]


ELSIE THERESA (BIELY) LEVENHAGEN  (d. 1999)

Elsie T. Levenhagen, age 94, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly 
of 1504 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, November 2, 1999, at Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 5, 1999, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. 
Mathew Simonar with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born September 2, 1905, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Henry 
and Helena Bolle Koch. She married Joseph Biely on June 29, 1926, in Francis Creek. 
He preceded her in death on August 22, 1950. She later married Earl Levenhagen on 
April 23, 1962, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1997. Elsie was 
a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Christian Women of the church and the 
Catholic Knights.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Lois Biely , Seymour; three 
daughters and two sons-in-law, Juanita and Robert Oswald, Mishicot, Joan and Elburne 
Mertz, McNaughton, Wis., Sandra Lee Bremer, Silver Lake, Wis.; one step-daughter, Irene 
(Edward) Kinnard, Racine; 17 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren; along with other 
relatives and friends also surviving. She was preceded in death by her first husband, 
Joseph Biely; her second husband, Earl Levenhagen; one brother, Leonard Koch; three 
sisters, Lena Rezba, Amanda Knauer and Viola Zipperer; one grandson, Richard Oswald.
Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the 
time of service at 11 a.m.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, November 4, 1999  P. A 2
******
(she is buried with 1st husband Joseph Biely/Elsie was the widow of Joseph Biely & Earl 
Levenhagen)


EUNICE M. LEVENHAGEN

Eunice Marie Levenhagen went to her eternal rest Friday, June 9, 2000.
She had been residing at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, 4200
Calumet Avenue, Manitowoc.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. David
Hoffman at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, Tuesday, June 13,
2000, at 11 a.m.  Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Eunice was born February 1, 1916, in Two Rivers.  Her parents were the
late Eugene and Mary Meneau.  She married Frederick Levenhagen on May
4, 1938, in Two Rivers.  Mr. Levenhagen preceded her in death February
11, 2000.  She was the dedicated mother of eight children, Judy, Janet, 
Ann, Joanne, John, Kathy, Alan and Bob.
Eunice worked as a nursing assistant at Memorial Hospital, Holy Family
Hospital, and the Manitowoc Health Care Center.  She then worked for
Home Health Care.  She was an active member of The Society of St.
Vincent de Paul for 20 years and served as the president of the Sacred
Heart conference for five years.  She also was a member of Sacred
Heart Catholic Church.
Eunice took great pride in her grandchildren, Lisa, Cindy, Rick, David, Michael, 
Peter, Aaron, Alyson, Rachael, Annie, Tim, Levi, Tricia, Crissy, Amber and 
Alyssa.  Her great-grandchildren, James, Christine, Cheyenne, Erica, Jacob, 
Kara, Joshua K., Joshua R., Cassidy and Dane brought her a special joy in 
her last year.
She loved her walks with her sister Ceil.  She especially loved
walking in the gardens of her children.
Eunice is survived by six of her children and their spouses, Janet and Hal Rosera, 
Ann and Ron Viernes, Joanne and Churck Hynek, John and Mrie Levenhagen, 
Alan Levenhagen and Diane Klein, Robert and Jill Levenhagen; a son-in-law Rick 
Janssen; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister and brother-in-law, 
Cecilia and Earl Tome, a sister-in-law, Meta Larsen; also nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two 
children, Judith and Katherine; a grandson, Eric Baer; and eight brothers and sisters, 
Goldie, Stanley, Arnold, Violet,Gladys, Beatrice, and two infant brothers.
Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Tuesday, 10 a.m.
until the time of Mass at 11 a.m.  The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home
assisted the Levenhagen family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter  Sunday, June 11, 2000  pg. A2


FRED LEVENHAGEN    (d. 1902)

Sudden death Mon. of Fritz Levenhagen, a well-known and active 
German resident of our city. Mr. Levenhagen was sitting in his 
armchair Mon. noon conversing with his wife and sank dead in the 
middle of a sentence. Mr. Levenhagen was born in Mecklenburg in 
1821 and came to Manitowoc in 1855 where he has lived ever since. 
He formerly operated a fishery here but gave it up as old age 
approached. In addition to his widow he leaves 10 children. The 
funeral will be held this afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1902
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[bur. 02-24-1902/cause: heart failure]
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First Publication March 20, 1902.
State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court, In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Friederich Levenhagen, deceased, in Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of F. 
Levenhagen of Manitowoc, in said county having been delivered into said court:
And Wm. G. Esch, of Manitowoc, in said county, having presented to said court 
his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that 
said F. Levenhagen died testate at Manitowoc, in said county, on the 24th day 
of February, 1902; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and 
that said petitioner is named therein as executor and praying that said 
instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be 
thereon issued to said petitioner:
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 13th 
day of April, 1902, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous 
to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Post a newspaper published in 
Manitowoc county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 17th day of March A.D., 1902.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Baensch & Kelley, Atty's.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, March 20, 1902 P. 8


FREDRICK W. LEVENHAGEN   (d. 1943)

Fred Levenhagen, 65, of 830 North Eighth St., lifelong resident of 
this city, died this morning at the Maple Crest Sanitorium, Whitelaw, 
where he has been a patient for several weeks. He had been ill since 
June.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Theo Uetzmann officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mr. Levenhagen was born in this city in 1877, and after completing 
school, learned the plumbing trade. He was employed for many years 
by Manitowoc plumbing firms and later worked at the Manitowoc Ship 
Building company and the Burger Boat Company. 
Thirty-eight years ago he married Miss Meta Brey of this city. She 
survives with a daughter Meta, of this city; two sons, Earl and 
Frederick, of this city; brother, Paul, of this city; six sisters, 
Marie and Sophia, Mrs. A. H. Dummer, Mrs. L. H. Vetting, all of 
Manitowoc,  Mrs. Ia Bradford and Lizette of Chicago; and four 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed Saturday evening after seven o'clock at the 
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 12, 1943 
********
[d. 02-12-1943/age 65 yrs./cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/
bur. on Edw. Brey lot]


FREDRICK W. LEVENHAGEN    (d. 2000)

Fredrick W. Levenhagen, age 86, of Manitowoc Health Care Center, formerly of 
1701 East St., Two Rivers, died Friday, February 11, 2000, at the Manitowoc 
Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2000, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 
by Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born July 23, 1913, in Manitowoc, son of the late Fredrick and Meta Brey 
Levenhagen. Fredrick attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class 
of 1933. He was employed as a chemist at Medusa Cement for many years until his 
retirement in 1969. He married Eunice M. Meneau, on May 3, 1938, in Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice; three sons and two daughters-in-law, John and 
Marie Levenhagen, Manitowoc, Alan Levenhagen and special friend, Diane, Milwaukee, 
Robert and Jill Levenhagen, Sheboygan; three daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and 
Hal Rosera, St. Nazianz, Ann and Ron Viernes, Chicago, Ill., Joanne and Charles 
Hynek, Two Rivers; one sister, Meta Larson, Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren; eight 
great grandchildren, along with other relatives and friends surviving. He was 
preceded in death by two daughters, Judy Levenhagen and Kathy Janssen; and one 
brother, Earl Levenhagen.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday. There 
will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Sunday evening led by Rev. Foley. Friends 
may also call on Monday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the 
time of service at 11 a.m.
A very special thank you to all his care givers at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
I pray that I may live to fish
Until my dying day
And when it comes to my last cast
I then most humbly pray
When in the Lord's great landing net
And peacefully asleep
That in His mercy I be judged big enough to keep.
Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 2000 P. A2


FRIEDERIKE LEVENHAGEN    (d. 1912)

DAYS ILLNESS CAUSES DEATH
Mrs. Henry Levenhagen Ill But Few Hours, Dies Sunday Noon
After an illness of but a day and a half, Mrs. Henry Levenhagen, aged 76 years, 
a resident of this city for fifty-two years, died at her home on South Tenth 
Street, near the city limits at 12:15 Sunday afternoon. Although slightly ailing 
for some time, Mrs. Levenhagen's condition was not thought serious.
Mrs. Levenhagen was born in Mecklenberg, Schwerine, in Pensline, Germany. Her 
maiden name was Freida Reincka Ulrich. She came to America in 1857 and after 
remaining in Manitowoc for three years, left for St. Louis, where she was married 
to Henry Levenhagen. Mr. and Mrs. Levenhagen remained in St. Louis for two years, 
then came to Manitowoc and the family home was made here since. The couple 
celebrated their golden wedding Sept. 23, 1909.
Mrs. Levenhagen is survived by her husband and four children, as follows: Herman 
Levenhagen, Milwaukee; Mrs. H. J. Schafer, Milwaukee; Henry Levenhagen Jr., Prince 
Rupert, B.C., and Gustave Levenhagen, this city. One brother, Carl Ulrich, Hawawusa, 
eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral will be held on 
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence on South Tenth Street. The 
last sad rights will be performed by the Rev. J. L. Mentzner. Interment will be 
in Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 6, 1912
*********
[Mrs. Frederika/cause: gall stones-rupture of bladder]
*********
TO CELEBRATE EVENT SUNDAY
Henry Levenhagen & Wife to Observe Golden Wedding Date
PIONEER FLORIST OF CITY, NOW RETIRED
Today, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Levenhagen Sr., complete half a century of wedded life. 
For fifty years, more than the length of the ordinary lifetime, they have bravely 
faced the vicissitudes of the world together and new, with the shadows of their 
lives falling behind them, their hearts as young and their intellects as clear as 
when they left the sunny Fatherland to emigrate to the greatest of all nations. 
Hale and hearty after living long and upright lives they renew the vows of long 
ago and listen to the felicitations of friends falling gently on the evening of 
their careers. They have exchanged the red roses of youth for the white roses of 
the autumn of life but the frosts of winter have been unable to whiten their hearts 
and their spirits are still bright with the freshness of youth.
Though today, Sept. 23, is the anniversary date the formal celebration of the golden 
wedding will not take place until Sunday when the large gathering of relatives and 
friends will assemble at the So. Main Street home to observe the event. Mr. 
Levenhagen and his bride of other days have been residents of Manitowoc ever since 
their marriage and are among the best known pioneers of the city and county. For 
thirty years, Mr. Levenhagen was engaged in business, six years ago being succeeded 
by Hugo Randolph. For some time previous to his retirement, Mr. Levenhagen's son, 
Henry Jr., was associated with him. Sunday's celebration will be a family event but 
a large gathering of friends is expected to participate and the affair will be 
notable as a family gathering. The possibility of the return of a son from the West 
in time for the celebration is one of pleasant anticipation being entertained by the 
worthy couple. Many friends will tender congratulations and wish the couple continued 
life and happiness.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Sept. 23, 1909
********
4 GENERATIONS AT CELEBRATION
Henry Levenhagen and Bride of 50 Years Ago Celebrate
A FAMILY REUNION IS FEATURE OF THE DAY
Presence of four generations of the family made the celebration of the golden wedding 
anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Levenhagen Sunday, a notable event and one of the 
most unique of its character held in the city in years. The feature of the celebration 
was a family reunion at the old home on South Tenth Street and the absence of one of 
five children of the worthy couple was the only disappointment of the day to the aged 
bride and groom of fifty years ago.
Henry Levenhagen Jr., a son, has been absent from the city three years and is now in 
Alaska and could not be reached. A large number of neighbors and friends visited the 
home during the day to tender congratulations to the couple. Representing the four 
generations in the gathering were:
First - Mr. Levenhagen, the celebrant, age 73
Second - his son, Herman Levenhagen of Milwaukee
Third - Arthur, son of Herman and grandson of the elder
Fourth - the infant daughter of Arthur, the great granddaughter of the aged groom of 
fifty years ago.  
Pretty decorations in flowers, greens and potted plants added to the attractiveness 
of the pleasant home which for twenty-six years has been the abiding place of Mr. and 
Mrs. Levenhagen. Garlands of flowers were hung about the rooms, streamers radiated 
from the center to the corners while the tables were handsomely decorated with large 
bouquets of American beauties. Her children had crowned the bride of half a century 
with a golden crown while Mr. Levenhagen was given a decoration as well.
Wedded at St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 23, 1849, Mr. and Mrs. Levenhagen came to Manitowoc 
in 1856 and remained here two years, returning to St. Louis for three years after 
which they returned here and have since made the city their home. Mr. Levenhagen, who 
received his training as a florist in Germany, engaged in that business and continued 
active management of large greenhouses up to six years ago. He became well and 
favorably known as a businessman and enjoys the respect and esteem of a large circle 
of friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Levenhagen were parents of five children, four of whom are alive, being 
Herman of Milwaukee, Mrs. W.J. Schaefer, that city, Gus, Manitowoc and Henry, Alaska, 
all being here for the celebration except Henry. Arthur and Max Levenhagen, grandsons, 
were also here and Mrs. Schaefer and family were among the guests. A family dinner 
was served and the day was passed pleasantly for celebrants and guests alike.
Both Levenhagen and his bride of a half century have passed the three score and then 
years allotted to mankind, being 73 but despite the fact, they were the youngest of 
the gay party who paid tribute to an event which but few couples are privileged to 
enjoy. Time has silvered their locks with gray and snapped the vigor of vitality, but 
their spirits have escaped the ravages and as they received their friends, the light 
of youthful days beamed the happiness they felt. Both enjoy health and there was the 
promise in their activity and spirit Sunday of many more years of happiness. A host 
of friends tender congratulations of the couple and wish them being life and continued 
happiness.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 27, 1909


GEORGE LEVENHAGEN

George H. Levenhagen, retired agent for the Chicago & North Western 
railroad here, died at 1 o'clock this morning at his home, 915 Madison 
street, after a lingering illness.
Mr. Levenhagen, who had been in the employ of the company for 40 years, 
25 of these being station agent, had been living a retired life for the 
past two and a half years.
The body was removed to the Pfeffer funeral home, and will lie in state 
there after 10 a.m. Friday. Saturday morning, brief rites will be held 
at the funeral home, followed by a requiem mass at St. Boniface with 
the Rev. Alfred Pritzl as celebrant. Interment will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Born in Manitowoc on June 14, 1881, Mr. Levenhagen always reside in 
this city. On June 14, 1909, he was united in marriage with Helen Heise, 
who survives with one son, Melvin, also of Manitowoc. Other survivors 
are a brother, Carl F., and a sister, Mrs. Harvey A. Kono, both of 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Levenhagen was a member of the Elks and the Royal League. The rosary 
will be recited for the deceased at the funeral home at 7 o'clock Friday 
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 3, 1945 P. 2
*******
[d. 01-03-1945/age 63 yrs./cause: carcinoma of stomach/husband
of Helen Levenhagen]
*******
Marriage of George/Helen Levenhagen
MISS HEISE IS A JUNE BRIDESMAID
Southside Girl Weds and Will Make Her Home at Rhinelander
June claimed another bride today when Miss Helen Heise and George Levenhagen, 
two of the best known young people of the Southside exchanged vows at a pretty 
home ceremony at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Heise, 
So. Thirteenth St., at 10 o'clock this morning, Rev. Machmiller officiating. 
Misses Paula Tegen and Blanche Levenhagen and Messrs. Carl Levenhagen and Charles 
Heise were attendants to the bridal couple. The home was prettily decorated in cut 
flowers, ferns and palms and the wedding was perfect in appointments. Following 
a dinner, Mr. Levenhagen and bride departed for Chicago and after a honeymoon of 
two weeks will be at home to friends at Rhinelander. Up to a few months ago, Miss 
Heise was one of the city's popular school teachers, being engaged at the Fifth 
Ward School and had endeared herself to pupils and patrons of the school alike. 
She is a young lady possessed of womanly qualities and has a host of friends who 
appreciate her. Mr. Levenhagen is a native of the city though of late he has been 
located at Rhinelander where he is in charge of the offices of the C. & N.W. 
Railway Co. He is a young man whose success is a testimonial to his worth. The 
young couple will have the well wishes of Manitowoc friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., June 14, 1909


GUSTAVE G. LEVENHAGEN

DEATH OF G.C. LEVENHAGEN
CONTRACTOR STRICKEN AT WORK MONDAY 
Former Alderman Suffers Heart Attack and Dies Before Aid Reaches Him 
Gustave C. Levenhagen, will known contractor of the city, died suddenly 
late yesterday afternoon while at his work superintending a contract at 
the Ludwig home on Waldo boulevard, death being due to a heart attack, 
believed to have been partly caused by the excessive heat of the past few 
days. Mr. Levenhagen's death came without warning as he conversed with a 
relative of the Ludwig family relative to the work on the home. He was 67 
years of age. 
Although Mr. Levenhagen had suffered a long siege of illness, as result 
of injuries sustained when he fell from a scaffolding three years ago, he 
had recovered and was apparently in robust health. He had been engaged in 
his work during the afternoon and had walked from one room to another when 
he suddenly fell to the floor with expired (sic). He was dead before medical 
aid could reach him.
Was Native of City
Mr. Levenhagen was born in Manitowoc Nov. 28, 1864, and practically all of 
his life had been passed here. He engaged in the building contract business 
many years ago and had erected some of the substantial business and fraternity 
blocks of the city, one of the outstanding contracts he performed being the 
erection of the Masonic Temple in 1922. He served as a member of the city 
council from the Third ward two terms, was poor commissioner of the city, 
member of the utilities commission, and had been prominently identified with 
the Wesley M.E. church, of which he was trustee for many years. He was active 
in the Masonic order, the Eagles, and a member of the Royal League, Council 42, 
of this city. 
Wife and Son Survive 
In 1888, Mr. Levenhagen was married to Louise Wilke who with one son, Henry F. 
Levenhagen, residing at Milwaukee, survive him. Two brothers, Henry A. Levenhagen, 
of this city, and Herman Levenhagen, Milwaukee, and one sister, Mrs. William 
Schaefer, also of Milwaukee, are also surviving relatives.
Funeral Under Masons
Funeral services for Mr. Levenhagen will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock 
with the Rev. Feldt of Wesley M.E. church officiating. The Masonic lodge will be 
in charge of the services at Evergreen.
The death of Mr. Levenhagen came as a great shock to a wide circle of friends. 
He was held in high esteem in the community and was recognized as a high type 
of citizen. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, July 28, 1931
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[bur. 7-30-1931/age 67 yrs/cause: coronary thrombosis]
********
SLIVER OF WOOD COSTS HIM FINGER
South Side Man to Lose use of Part of Hand as Result
BLOOD POISONING ENDANGERS LIFE
A sliver of wood so small that it could not be located with a 
microscope, which became imbedded in the palm of his hand while 
he was at work at the plant of the Aluminum Castings Co. seven 
weeks ago will cost Gust Levenhagen, a South Side carpenter 
contractor, the use of one of his fingers on the right hand if 
the hand itself is not permanently crippled as result of blood 
poisoning which developed from the injury and which it was at 
one time feared would have far more serious effects. Mr. 
Levenhagen has been incapacitated for his work for seven weeks 
and it will be three weeks or more before he can return to his 
business. As result of the imbedding of the sliver of wood and 
consequent blood poisoning, two tendons of the hand have had to 
be cut and in all a total of eight "cores" a name given by 
physicians to the formations which contain the infection have 
been withdrawn some of the cores being as long as four to six 
inches. For four weeks it seemed impossible to reduce the swelling 
of the hand which in the meantime had become so painful that Mr. 
Levenhagen suffered intense agony and was confined to his bed 
by the illness which accompanied the pain suffering. It was 
impossible to place the hand in a sling and under orders of the 
physicians it was bound in a bed pillow and had to be held in 
a certain position. 
A few days ago following an unusually severe attack of pain, 
physicians cut the hand open again this having been necessary 
on several occasions and there was removed a cord that extended 
the full length of the index finger which is the one which will 
be most seriously crippled. The withdrawl of this cord seems to 
have relieved the seat of trouble and since then, there has been 
marked improvement and the hand is healing, though still painful 
and giving indication of causing more trouble. Whether Mr. 
Levenhagen contributed to the poisoning of the hand by using a 
pen knife in an attempt to get the sliver when he first noted the 
presence of the bit of wood, is not known, but almost from the 
very first the hand has caused him trouble. Physicians say that 
Mr. Levenhagen in fortunate not to have lost his hand if not his 
life, as result of the condition which developed from the injury. 
Mr. Levenhagen resides on South 12th street and was associated 
with the firm of Levenhagen & Brachman, carpenter contractors.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 09, 1911 Page 1


HELEN LEVENHAGEN

Mrs. George Levenhagen, 93, of 912 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will offiicate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Levenhagen, nee Helen Heise, was born Sept. 9, 1877, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late August and Bertha Gauger Heise. She attended schools 
in Manitowoc and was graduated from Manitowoc County Normal. She taught in 
Manitowoc and Jefferson, Garfield and the old South Side High School from 
1893 to 1909. She was married to George Levenhagen in June of 1909 at 
Manitowoc and the couple resided here. Her husband preceded her in death 
in 1945.
Survivors include a son, Melvin, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Two 
brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 10, 1971
*******
[d. 05-08-1971/age 93 yrs./widow of George Levenhagen]
*******
Marriage of George/Helen Levenhagen
MISS HEISE IS A JUNE BRIDESMAID
Southside Girl Weds and Will Make Her Home at Rhinelander
June claimed another bride today when Miss Helen Heise and George Levenhagen, 
two of the best known young people of the Southside exchanged vows at a pretty 
home ceremony at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Heise, 
So. Thirteenth St., at 10 o'clock this morning, Rev. Machmiller officiating. 
Misses Paula Tegen and Blanche Levenhagen and Messrs. Carl Levenhagen and Charles 
Heise were attendants to the bridal couple. The home was prettily decorated in cut 
flowers, ferns and palms and the wedding was perfect in appointments. Following 
a dinner, Mr. Levenhagen and bride departed for Chicago and after a honeymoon of 
two weeks will be at home to friends at Rhinelander. Up to a few months ago, Miss 
Heise was one of the city's popular school teachers, being engaged at the Fifth 
Ward School and had endeared herself to pupils and patrons of the school alike. 
She is a young lady possessed of womanly qualities and has a host of friends who 
appreciate her. Mr. Levenhagen is a native of the city though of late he has been 
located at Rhinelander where he is in charge of the offices of the C. & N.W. 
Railway Co. He is a young man whose success is a testimonial to his worth. The 
young couple will have the well wishes of Manitowoc friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., June 14, 1909


HENRICKE LEVENHAGEN

Name: Levenhagen, Henricke
D.: 4/27/1876
B.: 2/25/1835
Reg. D.: 12/21/1878
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 41 Yrs. 2 Mo. 2 Da.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. E. W. Henschen
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.269


HENRY A. LEVENHAGEN   (d. 1940)

After an illness dating back to last January, Henry A. Levenhagen, 
70, master barber and former florist, died last night at the home, 
1705 South Tenth street. Death was due to a heart ailment. 
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock at St. 
Andrew's church with the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Frazier 
Mortuary from 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon until the hour of the 
funeral. 
Mr. Levenhagen was born in this city in 1870, and always made Manitowoc 
his home. When a young man, he learned the barber trade and also assisted 
his father in the florist business. On the death of his father, Mr. 
Levenhagen took over the business, which included greenhouses on South 
Tenth Street and a retail store on Eighth street. 
He disposed of the florist business to Hugo Randolph, and opened a barber 
shop on North Eighth street, 18 years ago. When the Hotel Manitowoc opened 
14 years ago, Mr. Levenhagen took charge of the barber shop and beauty 
parlor in the basement of the hotel. He continued to operate the shop 
until illness forced him to retire from active business early this year.
Forty-five years ago, he married Miss Louise Burmeister. She died last 
October 7.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Edgar Wilsman, of this city and a brother, 
Herman  of Detroit, Mich. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 28, 1940 
********
H. A. Levenhagen, No Talk Barber Shop Owner, Dies
Manitowoc, Wis., Dec. 28 [Special]. --Henry A. Levenhagen, 70 years old, 
who opened the first and only nontalking barber shop in Manitowoc 20 years 
ago, died last night at his home from a heart ailment. He and his employes 
refrained from conversation with customers unless the customers spoke first. 
Chicago Tribune (IL), Date: December 29, 1940
********
[d. 12-27-1940/age 70 yrs./cause: cardiac decompensation myocarditis/bur. on 
Byran and Charles Burmeister lot]


HENRY C. LEVENHAGEN   (d. 1920)

FIRST FLORIST OF CITY DEAD AT RIPE OLD AGE 84
H. Levenhagen, Sr., Passes Away Suddenly at Milwaukee
Henry Levenhagen, Sr., pioneer gardener of the city who established the first 
greenhouses and for many years was engaged as a florist, died in Milwuakee 
yesterday at the advnced age of 84 years. News of Mr. Levenhagen's death came 
in messages to relatives containing announcement that the body would be shipped 
here today for burial. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 from 
the home of Gust Levenhagen, 1211 So. Twelfth street.
Mr. Levenhagen passed away at the home of his daughter in Milwaukee. He had 
contracted a cold but appeared to be improving when he was suddenly stricken. 
Despite his advanced age Mr. Levenhagen had enjoyed robust health up to a short 
time ago.
Born in Mecklenburg, Germany, April 24, 1836, Mr. Levenhagen came to Manitowoc 
county in 1856 to join two brothers who had preceded him here. Later he located 
to St. Louis where he was married and with his wife returned here in 1858, 
engaging in business, building the first greenhouse the city had on a site on 
Madison street between Eighth and Ninth streets. Some time later Mr. Levenhagen 
purchased property and built a home and greenhouses on So. Tenth street on site 
of the present plant of the Rudolph company. His business prospered and was 
extended and continued until age caused him to retire. Mrs. Levnehagen preceded 
her husband in death eight years ago, passing away May 5, 1912.
Four children, three sons and one daughter survive Mr. Levenhagen, Herman 
Levenhagen and Mrs. W.J. Schaefer, Milwaukee, Gust and Henry of this city. Eight 
grandchildren and six great grandchildren also survive. Mr. Levenhagen's body 
will be accompanied here by his son and daughter of Milwaukee and will arrive 
this afternoon and be taken to the home of Gust Levenhagen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1920 P. 1
*******
[bur. 03-27-1920/age 83 yrs/cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on Heinrich 
Levenhagen lot]
*******
TO CELEBRATE EVENT SUNDAY
Henry Levenhagen & Wife to Observe Golden Wedding Date
PIONEER FLORIST OF CITY, NOW RETIRED
Today, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Levenhagen Sr., complete half a century of wedded life. 
For fifty years, more than the length of the ordinary lifetime, they have bravely 
faced the vicissitudes of the world together and new, with the shadows of their 
lives falling behind them, their hearts as young and their intellects as clear as 
when they left the sunny Fatherland to emigrate to the greatest of all nations. 
Hale and hearty after living long and upright lives they renew the vows of long 
ago and listen to the felicitations of friends falling gently on the evening of 
their careers. They have exchanged the red roses of youth for the white roses of 
the autumn of life but the frosts of winter have been unable to whiten their hearts 
and their spirits are still bright with the freshness of youth.
Though today, Sept. 23, is the anniversary date the formal celebration of the golden 
wedding will not take place until Sunday when the large gathering of relatives and 
friends will assemble at the So. Main Street home to observe the event. Mr. 
Levenhagen and his bride of other days have been residents of Manitowoc ever since 
their marriage and are among the best known pioneers of the city and county. For 
thirty years, Mr. Levenhagen was engaged in business, six years ago being succeeded 
by Hugo Randolph. For some time previous to his retirement, Mr. Levenhagen's son, 
Henry Jr., was associated with him. Sunday's celebration will be a family event but 
a large gathering of friends is expected to participate and the affair will be 
notable as a family gathering. The possibility of the return of a son from the West 
in time for the celebration is one of pleasant anticipation being entertained by the 
worthy couple. Many friends will tender congratulations and wish the couple continued 
life and happiness.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Sept. 23, 1909
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4 GENERATIONS AT CELEBRATION
Henry Levenhagen and Bride of 50 Years Ago Celebrate
A FAMILY REUNION IS FEATURE OF THE DAY
Presence of four generations of the family made the celebration of the golden wedding 
anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Levenhagen Sunday, a notable event and one of the 
most unique of its character held in the city in years. The feature of the celebration 
was a family reunion at the old home on South Tenth Street and the absence of one of 
five children of the worthy couple was the only disappointment of the day to the aged 
bride and groom of fifty years ago.
Henry Levenhagen Jr., a son, has been absent from the city three years and is now in 
Alaska and could not be reached. A large number of neighbors and friends visited the 
home during the day to tender congratulations to the couple. Representing the four 
generations in the gathering were:
First - Mr. Levenhagen, the celebrant, age 73
Second - his son, Herman Levenhagen of Milwaukee
Third - Arthur, son of Herman and grandson of the elder
Fourth - the infant daughter of Arthur, the great granddaughter of the aged groom of 
fifty years ago.  
Pretty decorations in flowers, greens and potted plants added to the attractiveness 
of the pleasant home which for twenty-six years has been the abiding place of Mr. and 
Mrs. Levenhagen. Garlands of flowers were hung about the rooms, streamers radiated 
from the center to the corners while the tables were handsomely decorated with large 
bouquets of American beauties. Her children had crowned the bride of half a century 
with a golden crown while Mr. Levenhagen was given a decoration as well.
Wedded at St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 23, 1849, Mr. and Mrs. Levenhagen came to Manitowoc 
in 1856 and remained here two years, returning to St. Louis for three years after 
which they returned here and have since made the city their home. Mr. Levenhagen, who 
received his training as a florist in Germany, engaged in that business and continued 
active management of large greenhouses up to six years ago. He became well and 
favorably known as a businessman and enjoys the respect and esteem of a large circle 
of friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Levenhagen were parents of five children, four of whom are alive, being 
Herman of Milwaukee, Mrs. W.J. Schaefer, that city, Gus, Manitowoc and Henry, Alaska, 
all being here for the celebration except Henry. Arthur and Max Levenhagen, grandsons, 
were also here and Mrs. Schaefer and family were among the guests. A family dinner 
was served and the day was passed pleasantly for celebrants and guests alike.
Both Levenhagen and his bride of a half century have passed the three score and then 
years allotted to mankind, being 73 but despite the fact, they were the youngest of 
the gay party who paid tribute to an event which but few couples are privileged to 
enjoy. Time has silvered their locks with gray and snapped the vigor of vitality, but 
their spirits have escaped the ravages and as they received their friends, the light 
of youthful days beamed the happiness they felt. Both enjoy health and there was the 
promise in their activity and spirit Sunday of many more years of happiness. A host 
of friends tender congratulations of the couple and wish them being life and continued 
happiness.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 27, 1909


HERMAN LEVENHAGEN

Name: Levenhagen, Herman
D.: 6/18/1877
B.: 9/11/1872
Reg. D.: 12/21/1878
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 4 Yrs. 10 Mo. 7 Da.
B.P.: Mtwc.
D.P.:
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. E. W. Henschen
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.270


JOHN LEVENHAGEN  (d. 1919)

John Levenhagen
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	John Levenhagen
Death Date	17 Jul 1919
Death County  Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"
*****
[John Levenhagen/bur 07-19-1919/age 63 yrs/
cause: fracture of skull/bur on A. Levenhagen lot]


JUDITH LOUISE LEVENHAGEN

Struck By Ice Truck, Girl, 7, Dies of a Fractured Skull
Judith Louise Levenhagen, 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick 
Levenhagen, of 830 North Eighth street, was fatally injured late Monday 
afternoon while returning to her home with two young companions from the 
circus at the fair grounds.
She was struck by a truck driven by (private), of route 5, Manitowoc, 
on North 11th street, near the New York avenue intersection, shortly after 
5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. She died 12 hours later of a fractured skull 
at the Holy Family hospital.
Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who was summoned, said there will probably be an 
inquest.
Judith, accompanied by Louis Brey, 7, and Clark Scheblaska, 12, was one of 
a large group of children returning homeward after the circus matinee. They 
were crossing 11th street when the truck of the Crystal Ice company came 
along. Kalk told Coroner Teitgen he did not know he had hit the Levenhagen 
girl. Police reported that Kalk was overtaken by motorists who saw the 
accident and returned at once to the scene. 
Funeral services for the girl will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 10 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church, 
the Rev. L. M. Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born in this city Oct. 23, 1938, and was a student at the Sacred Heart 
school. Surviving are the parents; sister (private) of this city; grandparents, 
Mrs. Fred Levenhagen of this city and Mrs. Eugene Meneau of Two Rivers. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral after 3 p.m. Wednesday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 16, 1946
********
[d. 07-16-1946/age 7 years/bur. on Edward Brey lot]


LEILA LEVENHAGEN

Leila Levenhagen, the 18-yr. old daughter of widow C. Levenhagen 
here, died Tues. evening after a long illness with consumption. 
In addition to her mother, the deceased is survived by 2 brothers 
and a sister.
Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1905
**********
Miss Leila Levenhagen died Wednesday morning at the family home, corner South 
Ninth and Madison streets, the cause of her demise being consumption. She was 
17 years of age. A mother, one sister, Blanche, and two brothers, George and 
Carl, survive. The bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends in their 
sad affliction.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 13, 1905
**********
[Lulu/bur. 07-15-1905/age 17 yrs./cause: consumption]


LEON LEVENHAGEN

Lewenhagen
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928
Name	Lewenhagen
Gender  Male
Race  White
Birth Date  7 Jul 1896
Birth Place  Manitowoc, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Father  Henry Lewenhagen
Mother  Elisabeth Burmeister
FHL Film Number	1305083
"Wisconsin, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1801-1928"
*****
Levenhagen
Birth • Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921
Name	Levenhagen
Color/Sex White Male
Father  Henry Levenhagen
Occupation  Barber
Mother  Elisabeth Burmeister 
Birth Date  4:30 a.m. Tuesday 7 Jul 1896
Birth County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Birth Records, 1812-1921"


LISETTE LEVENHAGEN

Miss Lizette Levenhagen, who returned here from Chicago last September 
to make her home with a sister, Miss Sophia Levenhagen, of 920 North 
15th street, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital following a 
several weeks illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Levenhagen was born in this city and later moved to Chicago to make 
her home. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church in that city.
Survivors are a brother Paul of this city; four sisters, Mrs. A.D. 
Bradford of Chicago, Sophia, Mrs. A. H. Dummer, and Mrs. L. H. Vetting 
of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 19, 1949
*******
[bur. 03-22-1949/age 74 yrs./bur. on Frederich Levenhagen lot]


LOUISA M. LEVENHAGEN    (d. Dec. 1940)

Mrs. Louise Levenhagen, 73, widow of a prominent Manitowoc contractor, and 
active for years in south side church circles died suddenly early last evening 
at the home, 1211 South 12th street. 
Mrs. Levenhagen had attended services at the Wesley M.E. church Sunday and 
yesterday afternoon visited neighbors. Stricken with a heart ailment a short 
time later she died in a short time.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Wesley M. E. church, 
the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Levenhagen, nee Louise Wilke, was a lifelong resident of the city, having 
been born here in 1867. She was married to Gust Levenhagen, carpenter contractor, 
who was active in the building field here until his death in 1930. 
Mrs. Levenhagen was a charter member of the Ladies Missionary society and the 
Ladies Aid society of the Wesley. M. E. congregation and for years was active 
as a Sunday school teacher. Each holiday time she was one of the workers trimming 
the church tree. 
Survivors are a son, Henry, of Newark, N.J.; brother, Fred Wilke, of Detroit, 
Mich.; and grandson, Frederick of Bombay, India. The son, advised over the long 
distance phone last night of the death of his mother left immediately by train 
for Manitowoc and will arrive here tonight for the funeral.
The body is at the Pfeffer funeral home and may be viewed there from Thursday 
afternoon until Friday at 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the Wesley Methodist 
church. It will lie in state at the church until the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 24, 1940  P. 2
********
[d. 12-27-1940/age 73 yrs./cause: heart failure/bur. on Gust Levenhagen lot]


LOUISE LEVENHAGEN   (d. Oct. 1940)

Mrs. Louise Levenhagen, 65, wife of Henry Levenhagen, 1706 South 
10th Street, died at 5 o'clock this morning at ________ hospital. 
She had been ill for a year and was confined to the hospital for 
the last week.
The body will lie in state in the chapel of the Frazier Mortuary 
after one o'clock Tuesday afternoon and funeral services will be 
held there Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev. F. C. St. 
Clair of St. James Episcopal church will be in charge and burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Levenhagen, nee Louise Burmeister, daughter of William 
Burmeister, was born in Manitowoc, April 21, 1875. On November 10, 
1895, she was married to Henry Levenhagen who for many years 
conducted a barber shop in the Hotel Manitowoc. 
Survivors besides the widower are one daughter, Mrs. Louise Wilsmann 
of this city, and one grandchild, Mary Louise Wilsmann. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 7, 1940
********
[d. 10-07-1940/age 65 yrs./bur. on William Burmeister lot]


MARIE LEVENHAGEN

Miss Marie Levenhagen, who devoted 27 years of her life to instructing sewing 
classes in Manitowoc schools, died last evening at the Holy Family hospital 
after a lingering illness. Miss Levenhagen's home was at 920 N. 15th street. 
The body was removed to the Pfeffer funeral home and will lie in state after 
Thursday noon.
The Rev. C. H. Phipps, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will conduct 
the funeral services at 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Interment will be 
in Evergreen cemetery. 
Miss Levenhagen was born in Manitowoc. In the summer of 1940 she retired from 
her teaching duties at the Voacational school. Clubs, dramatics, sewing and 
circus costuming were a few of the chief activities which Miss Levenhagen 
directed over the span of 27 years while an instructor in the Vocational school. 
She was the second teacher to be employed in the old "continuation school" 
system. 
First employed to teach sewing to both continuation pupils and to pupils in the 
Madison full-time school, Miss Levenhagen divided her time between the two. From 
the first she taught evening classes in sewing to adults.
Miss Levenhagen was a member of the King's Daughters. 
Survivors are one brother, Paul; three sisters, Mrs. A. H. Dummer, Mrs. L.H. 
Vetting and Miss Sophie Levenhagen, all of this city; two step-sisters, Mrs. 
A. T. Bradford and Miss Lisette Levenhagen, both of Chicago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 21, 1945  P. 12
********
[d. 03-20-1945/age 68 yrs./cause: myocarditis/bur. on Fred Levenhagen 
lot-her father]


MELVIN LEVENHAGEN

Mr. Melvin K. Levenhagen, 76, formerly of 912 Madison Street, Manitowoc, who 
was currently residing at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
November 18, 1986 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
1:30 pm Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Levenhagen was born March 3, 1910 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late George 
and Helen Heise Levenhagen. He attended schools in the Manitowoc area. Upon 
retirement, Mr. Levenhagen had been Traffic Manager for Norris Grain Elevator. 
He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include cousins, Ray and Ralph Heise, Mrs. Harriet Vieweger and Mrs. 
Ruth Hein, all of Manitowoc, and other relatives and friends. Friends may call 
at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from noon to the time of services Thursday. 
There will be no Wednesday evening visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 19, 1986 page 24
********
[bur. on Mrs. George Levenhagen lot]


META LEVENHAGEN

Mrs. Fred Levenhagen, 82, lifelong Manitowoc resident, died Friday evening 
at Memorial Hsopital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient a day. She 
had made her home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Larsen, 
of 1108 N. 21st St.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. T.F. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Meta Brey was born Oct. 22, 1877, daughter of the late Edward 
and Dorothea Schroeder Brey. She was married at Manitowoc Oct. 26, 1904, 
to Fred Levenhagen. He died in 1943. Mrs. Levenhagen was an honorary member 
of the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Surviving her are two sons, Earl and Frerick of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. 
Paul Larsen of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Emma Markle of Rochester, Minn.; 
13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 
3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to 
the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 16, 1960 P. 3
*********
[Meta/d. 04-15-1960/age 82 yrs./widow of Fred Levenhagen/bur. on Edward Brey lot]


OTTO LEVENHAGEN

From Der Nord Westen, 15 July 1909:
Death yesterday in Holy Family Hospital of 25-year old Otto Levenhagen as
the result of a stroke he suffered that same day. The deceased had been 
delivery clerk in the D. Torrison Co. and was well-known throughout the city.
********
HEART FAILURE CAUSES DEATH
Otto Levenhagen died at 1:30 o'clock today at the Holy Family hospital. 
Deceased was 29 years of age and leaves four sisters and one brother to 
mourn his departure from life. The mother, Mrs. E. Clemme? [hard to read], 
also survives. The sisters are Marie, Sophia, Lydia an dMrs. Albert Dummer, 
Paul and Fred are the surviving brothers. 
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. 
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Wednesday, July 14, 1909
********
[bur. 07-17-1909/cause: heart disease]


PAUL LEVENHAGEN    (d. 1959)

Paul Levenhagen, __, Of 1331? _. __ St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning 
at his home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Nimz will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born Nov. 11, 1883, at Manitowoc, son of the late Frederick and Charlotte 
Hiller Levenhagen, and married the former Elizabeth Rasmussen at Anaconda, Mont., 
May 14, 1916, and six years later they came to Manitowoc. He was employed at 
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry as a molder and retired 10 years ago. He was a member 
of the Royal League and is a past president of the Central Labor Council.
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Mrs. Charles Young, child of Manitowoc; 
three sisters, Mrs. A. H. Dummer, Mrs. L. H. Vetting and Miss Sophia Levenhagen 
of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 25, 1959  P. 15
********
[d. 09-25-1959/age 75 yrs./bur. on Frederich Levenhagen lot]


SERENA LEVENHAGEN

MISS LEVENHAGEN DEAD
Popular South Side Girl Summoned at the Age of 19
Death is at all times sad but when its summons takes one in youth, 
with every promise of a happy future, its sorrow is intensified as 
with the demise of Miss Serena Levenhagen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Gustave Levenhagen, which is pathetically sad. Miss Levenhagen's 
death occurred this afternoon from a complication of diseases that 
had made her a sufferer for six months past. Decedent was 19 years 
of age and was beloved by a large circle of friends for her beauty 
of character and winning ways. She had been seriously ill for several 
weeks but family and friends had hoped against hope that she would 
recover. Miss Levenhagen was born in this city and attended the 
South Side Schools and was one of the bright and popular students 
in the school. She was an accomplished musician and ambitious and 
her untimely death is a sad blow to the parents who, with one 
brother Henry, survive. The death of Miss Levenhagen is a painful 
shock to friends and will awaken widespread sympathy. The funeral 
will be held Tuesday afternoon from the late home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 8, 1910
*******
Miss Alma Hupert who was one of the pallbearers at the funeral of 
Serena Levenhagen returned to her home at Beaver Dam this noon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 12, 1910 P. 1
*******
[cause: peritonitis]


SOPHIA LEVENHAGEN

Miss Sophia J. Levenhagen, 78, a resident at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, 
formerly of 920 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon following 
a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Theodore P. Crusius officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Levenhagen was born May 15, 1885, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Fred and Charlotte Hiller Levenhagen. She was a member of the Knights of 
Pythias Sisters.
Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. A.H. Dummer and Mrs. L.H. Vetting, of 
Manitowoc and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call after 4 p.. Thursday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1964 P. 17
*********
[d. 2-11-1964/age 78 yrs./bur. on Fred Levenhagen lot]
(15 May 1885/Feb 1964/SSDI)


WILLIAM LEVENHAGEN "WILLIE"

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1896: 
Death Thurs. of last week, after a short illness, of 18 yr. old 
Wilhelm Levenhagen, son of the well-known commercial fisherman, 
F. Levenhagen. The fine young man died of an illness that the 
doctors themselves could not agree upon. One ascribed it to 
diphtheria, another to lung disease. His burial took place Sun. 
afternoon in the city cemetery.
***********
[bur. 02-28-1896/age 17 yrs./cause: diptheria]


AMELIA LEVERENZ

Amelia Lavereng
Census • 1860 United States Federal Census
Name	Amelia Lavereng
[Laverenz]
Age  8
Birth Year  abt 1852
Gender  Female
Race  White
Birth Place  Mecklenburg
Home in 1860  Manitowoc Ward 1, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Post Office  Manitowoc
Dwelling Number  250
Family Number  251
Attended School  Y
Inferred Father  Chas Lavereng
Inferred Mother  Sophia Lavereng
Household Members (Name)	Age
Chas Lavereng 37 
Sophia Lavereng 34 
Augusta Lavereng 13 
William Lavereng 10 
Amelia Lavereng 8 
Henrietta Lavereng 5 
Charles Lavereng  3
Pauline Lavereng  1 
Frances Powle 17 Servant
"1860 United States Federal Census"


ARTHUR LEVERENZ

Body of Former Manitowoc Man to be Buried in City.
Arthur Leverenz, a former Manitowoc man, died at Milwaukee early Sunday from 
tuberculosis from which he had suffered long. The body will be brought to this 
city for burial, the funeral being held under auspices of the Royal League from 
the home of Frank Leverenz, Franklin street, Wednesday afternoon. Deceased left 
here four years ago, having been employed as foreman for the Jones & Adams Coal 
Co., for years. A widow and eight children survive, with an aged father, three 
brothers and three sisters.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 1, 1909  P. 1
*******
Death of Arthur Leverenz, son of Carl Leverenz here, in Milwaukee Sunday morning 
of consumption. The deceased was formerly employed here by the Jones & Adams Coal 
Co., but moved to Milwaukee about 4 years ago. He leaves his widow and 8 children, 
as well as his elderly father, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. The body was brought here 
and buried yesterday afternoon in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1909
*********
Arthur Leverenz, a former Manitowoc man died at Milwaukee. Mr. Leverenz was born 
here 42 years ago. He leaves a wife and seven children. The funeral was held 
yesterday from his father's home in this city being in charge of the local Royal 
League lodge of which he was a charter member.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 4, 1909
*********
[bur. 02-04-1909/cause: tuberculosis]


BERTHA LEVERENZ

HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL 
Mrs. Leverenz, 76, Dies Two Weeks After Fall On Ice
Mrs. Bertha Leverenz, 76, who fell on an icy sidewalk two weeks ago and fractured 
her hip, died today at the Holy Family hospital. Her condition showed improvement 
until she suffered a heart attack early this morning.
Mrs. Leverenz, who was a resident here for nearly 70 years, made her home with her 
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wernecke, 914 South 12th street, since 
the death of her husband, Fred Levernz.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. from the home of a son, Grover 
Herzog, 726 North 12th street, and at two o'clock from the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born in Germany 
Mrs. Leverenz, nee Bertha Kubit, wsa born in Germany in 1860. When a girl of 8 she 
accompanied her parents to America. The family located in this city.
Fifty-seven years ago she was married to Henry Herzog who died 40 years ago. Twenty-
five years ago she was married to Fred Leverenz, who died five years later. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Wernecke, city; three sons, Edward and Grover Herzog, 
city, and Harry Herzog, Seattle, Wash.; two step-sons; a brother, Bernard Kubitz, 
Milwaukee; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
The body will be removed to the Grover Herzog home Thursday afternoon from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 27, 1937  P. 7 
********
[age 76 yrs./cause: cardiac failure/bur. on Henry Herzog lot]


CHARLES LEVERENZ JR.  (d. 1904)

Charles Leverance
Census • 1870 United States Federal Census
Name	Charles Leverance
[Leverenz]
Age in 1870	15
Birth Date  abt 1855
Birthplace  Wisconsin
Dwelling Number  256
Home in 1870  Manitowoc Ward 1, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Race	White
Gender  Male
Post Office  Manitowoc
Father of Foreign Birth  Yes
Mother of Foreign Birth  Yes
Attended School  Yes
Inferred Father  Charles Leverance
Inferred Mother  Sophia Leverance
Household Members (Name)	Age
Charles Leverance 47 
Sophia Leverance 44 
Augusta Leverance 21 
Henrietta Leverance 17 
Charles Leverance	15 
Franty Leverance 8 
Emma Leverance 6 
Arther Leverance 4 
Fred Johning 17
"1870 United States Federal Census"


CHARLES LEVERENZ  (d. 1913)

CARL LEVERENZ PIONEER, IS DEAD
Carl Levereenz, one of the early pioners (sic) of the city and who for 
nearly half a century conducted a blacksmith shop on Franklin street, 
now in charge of his son Frank, died yesterday after a lingering illness 
of more than a year, death being calm and peaceful. Mr. Leverenz was 90 
years of age.
Coming to Manitowoc in youth, Mr. Leverenz was one of the oldest settlers 
here and for more than sixty years had made his residence in the city. 
Up to a few years ago, Mr. Leverenz continued his business and was then 
forced by ill health to retire. Mrs. Leverenz died eight years ago.
Surviving Mr. Leverenz are five children, Mrs. R. Schenk, Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Hubert Falge, Mrs. Max Stauss, this city, William of California and Frank 
of this city.
Funeral services for Mr. Leverenz will be held Friday afternoon from the 
late home, under auspices of Manitowoc lodge, I.O.O.F., of which he had 
been a member for many years.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 29, 1913 P.1
********
[bur. 01-31-1913/cause: sennile bronchitis]
********
SHADOW OF DEATH O'ER THEM
Pioneers Denied Companionship of Others Years on Birthday
With the shadow of death hovering over them, Charles Leverenz, 89 and John Koebke, 
79, were for the first time in many years, denied the companionship of each other 
in celebration of their birthday, Wednesday, May 1. Mr. Leverenz lies at the point 
of death at his home on Franklin St., and Mr. Koebke is critically ill in his 
northside residence.
For two years, the two, with the late Gottlieb Karnofsky, 99, at his death, born 
on the same date ten years apart met on their birthday to spend the day together. 
A year ago, Mr. Karnofsky died and there was a break in the circle and this years 
finds the two surviving members of the two unable to leave their homes.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., May 2, 1912

********
PIONEERS CELEBRATE NATAL DAY
Three Old Residents Whose Ages Are Exactly Ten Years Apart, Feast
Three pioneer residents of the city, Gotlieb Karnofsky, Charles Leverenz and John Koebke, are celebrating their birthdays today, May 1 and a peculiar fact in connection is that exactly ten years differentiate their natal days, the first name being 93 years old, the second 83 and Mr. Koebke, 73. In honor of the event, friends have been invited to a celebration in which the spirit of good fellowship prevails. The memories of bygone days were told in reminiscences and Mr. Karnofsky remembered of having driven to Two Rivers just 20 years ago today in a cutter.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Tues., May 1, 1906 

EDWIN LEVERENZ

FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES AT MILWAUKEE 
Body of Edwin Leverenz WiIl Be Brought To City For Burial and Funeral Tuesday 
Messages from Milwaukee today brought news of the death in that city of Edwin 
Leverenz, former Manitowoc man who passed aay at St. Luke's hospital at 3:30 
this morning, a victim of heart trouble. Mr. Leverenz had been seriously ill 
for a month but his death came suddenly and unexpectedly.
The body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial and will arrive here Monday 
and will be taken to the home of Walter Wernecke, 914 So. Twelfth street and 
funeral services will be held from the residence at 1:30 Tuesday and from the 
German Evangelical Lutheran church at 2:00, Rev. Koeninger officiating. Burial 
will be at Evergreen.
Left Here 5 Years Ago.
Mr. Leverenz was a native of this city, born here 37 years ago and up to five 
years ago had made his home in the city. He was employed at the Knitting Works 
plant for a number of years. Five years ago he located at Milwaukee and had 
since resided there.
Deceased is survived by a step mother, several step brothers and sisters, and 
by two uncles, Bernard Kubitz, Milwaukee and August Leverenz, of Tacoma, Wash. 
Manitowoc Herald News, May 25, 1929  P. 4
********
[died in Milwaukee, WI/cause: carcinome of lower left lung]


EMMA LEVERENZ

Died
Leverence - In this city, on Tuesday, Aug 22nd, of
nerve fever. Emma, daughter of Charles and Sophia
Leverence(sic), aged 7 years of age and 10 months.
"Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
Manitowoc Pilot, August 24, 1871 


FREDRICH LEVERENZ

DEATH CLAIMS FRED LEVERENZ, ILL ONLY 2 WEEKS 
Decedent was 67, Had Been Resident of City for Forty-Nine Years 
Fred Leverenz, a resident of this city for 49 years, died at his home, 1525 
South Fourteenth street, Sunday at the age of 67 years. He had been ill two 
weeks, suffering from bronchial pneumonia.
Mr. Leverenz was born in Germany Sept. 13, 1850. He had been an employe of 
the Shipbuliding company for years. Besides his wife he is survived by two 
children, Alga (sic) and Edward, both residing here.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 from the German Lutheran church, Rev. 
Machmiller officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 19, 1917  P. 5
*******
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Raduenz, Bernard Kubitz and Herbert Raduenz 
arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of the late Fred Leverenz.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 21, 1917, Page 3
*******
[bur. 03-21-1917/cause: pneumonia]


HEINRICH LEVERENZ    (d. 1870)

[Burial register has buried the child of Mr. Lieorence(sic), $1]
*********
(Heinrich Carl Christian/son of August Lewerenz and his wife Dorothea
born Kansier/b. 2 Apr. 1870/d. 21 Apr. 1870/from records of First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church)
*********
(Henry LEVERANCE; age 1/12; b. Wis; d. Apr.; cause: want of vitality; 
fam.# 155, Man. 1 ward, 1870 census; taken from 1879 census mortality list.


HELENE LEVERENZ

Mrs. Helene Leverenz died on Mon. 4 Feb. at age 85 years. 
She was the mother of Mr. Carl Leverenz, The funeral took 
place yesterday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 7 Feb. 1884
********
DIED: At her home in Manitowoc, Monday, Feb. 4th., Helena Eichenberg, wife of 
Carl Leverenz, born April 10th, 1799.
The family of the deceased is one of the oldest and most influential in the 
county, having come here in 1851.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times  Tuesday, February 5, 1884, pg. 1


HENRIETTE LEVERENZ

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1891:
Death of the 19 mo. old little daughter of Arthur Leverenz 
on Mon. of pneumonia. The burial took place Tues. in the 
city cemetery.
**************
[bur. 09-15-1891/age 1 yrs./cause: capillary bronchitis]


MATHILDA LEVERENZ

Consumption took the life Friday of South 14th Street resident here, 
Mrs. Fred Leverenz. The deceased, who was 48, leaves her husband and 
2 children. The funeral was Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec., 1907
********
Mrs. Fred Leverenz, age 48 years, died at her home on South 14th 
street last Friday. She is survived by a husband and two children. 
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the German Lutheran 
church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 19, 1907 P. 1
********
[cause: chronic nephritis]


OLGA LEVERENZ

Miss Olga Leverenz died at the family home at 1625 South Fifthteenth steet Monday 
evening following a brief illness. Death was due to flu pneumonia and followed an 
attack of but three days. Deceased was born in this city and has always made her 
home here. Since the death of her father, the late Fred Leverenz, she and a 
brother Edward have been keeping house at the family home. The brother is the 
only surviving member of the family. Miss Leverenz was 38 years of age. The funeral 
will be held Friday afternoon from the Vogelsang undertaking parlor at 1:30 with 
service at the German Lutheran church at 2 o'clock by Rev. Karl Machmiller. The 
funeral will be private. Interment will be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1920 P. 8
********
[cause: flu pneumonia/bur. on Fred Leverenz lot]


PAULINA LEVERENZ

Pauline Lavereng
Census • 1860 United States Federal Census
Name	Pauline Lavereng
[Laverenz]
Age  1
Birth Year  abt 1859
Gender  Female
Race  White
Birth Place  Wisconsin
Home in 1860  Manitowoc Ward 1, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Post Office	Manitowoc
Dwelling Number  250
Family Number  251
Inferred Father  Chas Lavereng
Inferred Mother  Sophia Lavereng
Household Members (Name)	Age
Chas Lavereng 37 
Sophia Lavereng 34 
Augusta Lavereng 13 
William Lavereng 10 
Amelia Lavereng 8 
Henrietta Lavereng 5 
Charles Lavereng  3
Pauline Lavereng  1 
Frances Powle 17 Servant
"1860 United States Federal Census"


SOPHIA LEVERENZ

Death Sat. morning of Mrs. Carl Leverenz, after a long illness, 
of old age debility. The deceased was born Sophie Kansier on 
23 Feb. 1825 in Siekow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin and married Carl 
Leverenz 25 Mar. 1843. The couple came to America in 1851 and 
traveled to Milwaukee via Canada, stayed there about 6 weeks 
and then came to Manitowoc where they have lived ever since. 
Here they overcame all the difficulties and troubles of the 
pioneer life and enjoyed the highest admiration of their fellow 
citizens. In March last year the couple celebrated their Diamond 
Wedding Anniversary. The inroads of age increased over the last 
year until she closed her tired eyes in death last Sat. Her 
husband, who celebrated his 81st birthday on 01 May, has suffered 
a terrible blow in the loss of his life partner. In addition to 
her husband, Mrs. Leverenz is survived by 7 children, namely, 
Friedrike Schenk and Mrs. Auguste Falge in Manitowoc, Wilhelm 
Leverenz in San Francisco; Mrs. Henriette Staus, Carl, Frank, 
and Arthur Leverenz in Manitowoc.The funeral was held in the 
afternoon day before yesterday.
Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1904
*******
SLEEPS IN ETERNAL SLUMBER.
Mrs. Carl Leverenz Ends With Life Work at Age of 79 (sic) Years.
Quietly, peacefully as one falling asleep, Mrs. Carl Leverenz, a pioneer 
resident of the city, passed to her eternal rest at an early hour this morning, 
death being due to infirmities of age from which the system had become worn out. 
In failing health for some time, it was ten days ago that the fatal illness 
seized Mrs. Leverenz and since that time the decline had been rapid.
Coming to Manitowoc with her husband in 1851 and having since been continuous 
residents of the city. Mrs.Leverenz was one of the well known older pioneers 
and her death depletes the ranks of those who assissted in the building of the 
city. Sophia Kansier was born at Mecklenburg, Germany, 69 years ago and was 
married there March 23, 1843, to Carl Leverenz and eight years later the couple 
came to America taking up their home in this city. Mrs. Leverenz was the mother 
of eleven children, seven of whom with the husband survive, and it was in the 
house that her character and life was best shown. A kind indulgent parent, whose 
chief interest centered in her children, she ever sought their happiness and her 
memory will be cherished. To the aged husband to whom she had been companion for 
sixty-one years the death of Mrs. Leverenz will be a sad blow. A year ago the 
couple celebrated their diamond wedding and the occasion was a happy momentous 
event in the lives of the couple.
Children surviving Mrs. Leverenz are Mrs. Henricka Schenk, Mrs. Augusta Fulge, 
Mrs. Henrietta Stauss, Charles Frank and Arthur Leverenz of this city and William 
of San Fransisco, Cal. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 21, 1904 P. 1
*******
[bur. 05-21-1904/age 79 yrs./cause: old age]
(Note: The tombstone in the photo has the wrong date on it.)


ALBERTINA LEVIEN

Mrs. Levien, 88, Dies Last Night at Home on North Tenth Street
Mrs. Albertina Levien, 88, widow of the late Fred Levien, and a resident of 
Manitowoc for nearly 75 years, died last night at the home, 407 North Tenth 
street after a brief illness. The deceased, whose maiden name was Albertina 
Will was born in Germany in 1842 and came to this country 74 years ago and 
settled in this city. She was married here 65 years ago to Fred Levien, who 
passed away a number of years ago. One son, Julius, this city, with whom she 
made her home, is the only survivor.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the home and 
at three o'clock from the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church, with interment 
in Evergreen cemetery. The remains will be removed tonight from the Wattawa, 
Ubanek and Schlei funeral parlors to the home, where friends may view them up 
to the hour of the funeral. 
Manitowoc Herald News, October 1, 1931  P. 4
*******
[Albertina Levine/bur. 10-3-1931/age 88 yrs/cause: apoplexy/
bur. on Fred Levin (sic) lot]


AUGUST LEVIEN

August Levien
Census • 1880 United States Federal Census
Name	August Levien
Age  8
Birth Date  Abt 1872
Birthplace  Wisconsin
Home in 1880  Pioneer, Rice, Kansas, USA
Race  White
Gender  Male
Relation to Head of House	Son
Marital Status  Single
Father's Name  Fritz Levien
Father's Birthplace	Gra
Mother's Name  Albertine Levien
Mother's Birthplace  Lab
Attended School  Yes
Neighbors  View others on page
Household Members (Name)  Age  Relationship
Fritz Levien 45  Self (Head) 
Albertine Levien  36  Wife 
Julius Levien  9  Son 
August Levien  8  Son
"1880 United States Federal Census"


FRIEDRICH LEVIEN  ( d. 1873)

[W2-112-4]-[John Levien/bur 12-25-1873]
(Friedrich Lewien/died Dec 3, 1873/age 71yrs 1mo 8da)


FRIEDRICH LEVIEN  ( d. 1897)

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1897:
Death Fri., in the 7th Ward, of 68 yr. old Friedrich Lawine 
of bronchitis. The burial took place Mon. afternoon at the 
city cemetery.
*******
Frederik Leonne  (sic)
birth: 1829 Germany
death: 9 April 1897 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
(Note: Often times in old writing, an "o" if it's not closed at
the top will look like a "v" and by the same token, a "v" can 
look like an "o" if the v looks like an unclosed o.
*******
[Frederick Levine/bur. 04-09-1897/age 68 yrs./cause: chronic bronchitis]


JULIUS LEVIEN    (d. 1944)

Julius Levine (sic), a carpet weaver in this city for nearly 50 years, died at 
Holy Family hospital early Sunday morning. He was born in Manitowoc Sept. 10, 
1868, and lived here his entire life. Mr. Levine was a part-time employee at 
the Evergreen cemetery since April 1923. 
Nearest survivors are a cousin, Mrs. Fannie Meyers, Chicago, and a step-niece, 
Miss Lottie Jacobs, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Theo. F. Uetzmann officiating. 
Friends may view the body at the funeral home after six o'clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 24, 1944  P. 2
********
[d. 07-23-1944/age 75 yrs./cause: chronic myocarditis/
bur. on Fred Levin lot-his father]


FRIEDRICKE LEWERENZ

(Frau Friederike Lewerenz born Conrad/d. 25 June 1857/age 35 yrs. 1 mo. 21 da./
from records of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church)
[Even though they don't match exactly, it's the only other burial on the lot.  
The lot diagram book has "Fredericke Lawerenz (1857)" on the space where the 
marker is. If you look at the photo, I think it looks more like 1877, but 
maybe the photo is deceiving. The lot was paid off on 12/9/1857.
*****
(stone was broken in half and cemented back together)


JOHANN LEWERENZ    (d. 1882)

John Leverenz died in Newton, he was the eldest brother of Mr. Chas. Leverenz.
Der Nord Westen, 4 May 1882
*********
Last Saturday their died in the town of Newton one of the oldest settlers and 
most respected citizens of our county-Mr. John Leverenz, brother of our fellow 
citizen, Mr. Chas. Leverenz. The deceased was a man of estimable qualities of 
head and heart. The family will have the sympathy of all their acquaintances.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, May 2, 1882 P. 1
*****
John Leverenz of Newton died on Saturday last. His funeral took place on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 4, 1882 P. 3
*****
(First publication June 8, 1882.) No. 56
IN PROBATE,-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of John Leverenz, deceased.
To all whom it may concern: Letters testamentary on said estate of John Leverenz, 
deceased having been issued to August Haydrich, on the 6th day of June, A.D., 1882, 
and six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for creditors to 
present their claims for examination and allowance, notice is hereby given that the 
undersigned will, on the first Tuesdays of the months of August, September, October 
and November, 1882, and on the 12th day of December, 1882, at the probate office 
in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, receive, examine and adjust all claims, and 
demands of all persons against said deceased.
Dated June 6th, 1882.
R.D. Smart, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 29, 1882 P. 2
*********
[John Leverenz(sic)/bur. 05-02-1882]


RAYMOND E. LEWIN

Mr. Raymond E. Lewin, 68, of 803 N. 3rd St., Manitowoc, died Monday, 
September 25, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 11 am Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Lewin was born May 18, 1921 at Milwaukee, son of the late William 
and Elsie Rehbeck Lewin. He graduated from Marquette University with a 
Business Administration Degree. Mr. Lewin was Director of Purchasing 
for Manitowoc Company and retired from there in 1985. He married 
Shirley M. Kucksdorf. Mr. Lewin was a member of First Lutheran Church 
and served in the United States Air Force during World War II in the 
Pacific Theatre of War.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley; three children, Patricia Lewin, 
Gaye (Daniel) May, Julie (Scott) Behringer, all of Manitowoc; a brother, 
Fred (Mary) Lewin of Mukwonago; two sisters, Elsie Lutz of Milwaukee and 
Dorothy Denton of Seattle, Washington; two grandchildren, Raymond and 
Andre May; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a 
brother and sister-in-law, Edward and Irene Rehbeck.
Friends may call at First Lutheran Church, 10 am Wednesday until the 
time of services. Memorials would be appreciated to First Lutheran Church 
Imago Del Camp. Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge 
of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Sept. 25, 1989 page B8


AGNES A. LEWIS

Mrs. Edward Lewis, 77, of 1115A S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Saturday 
at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Baufuss will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Lewis, nee Agnes Ann Tubman, was born June 4, 1896 at Lancashire, England, 
daughter of the late John and Anna Mossop Tubman. She attended schools in England. 
She was married to Edward Lewis Aug. 5, 1918 in England. They came to the United 
States in 1921, residing in Ely, Minn., and moving to Manitowoc in 1923. Her 
husband preceded her in death in 1955.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Audrey Lewis, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Jack 
(Lenora) Nelson, of South Bend, Ind.; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren, 
nieces and nephews. Five brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends 
may call at the funeral home after 7 to 9 o'clock this Friday afternoon and 
Saturday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Nov. 2, 1973 page 3
*********
[widow of Edward Lewis]


ANITA LEWIS

[d. at Portland OR/cremains/bur. on Henry Hinrichs lot on 07-06-1976]
*********
Marriage of Leroy Lewis and Anita Hinrichs Lewis, Leroy isn't in Evergreen.
MISS HINRICHS IS JUNE BRIDE
Society Leader of City Weds Leroy Lewis of St. Paul Tuesday
Elaborate in detail, perfect in appointment and under auspices as happy as any 
bride could wish for, the marriage of Miss Anita Hinrichs, daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Henry Hinrichs on Tuesday evening to Leroy C. Lewis of Minneapolis, was a 
society event of note in this city. The wedding took place promptly at six, Rev. 
Hastings tying the nuptial knot while a large wedding party, many of whom were 
out of town guests, bestowed a benediction and blessing on the happy pair.
The wedding took place at the Hinrich home on Buffalo Street and it was transformed 
into a beautiful reception place with decorations of pink and white and green and 
while in the different rooms and formed a setting in keeping with the solemnity of 
the occasion. The wedding took place in the den of the home, an alcove admirably 
suited for the purpose and the decorator's art was brought into play to make it a 
veritable fairy bower. The decorations of the improvised altar were pink and white 
and the bridal pair were stationed therein together with Rev. Hastings immediately 
under two white doves suspended from the ceiling ingeniously arranged as to give 
the appearance of being about to alight on the couple. After the first bars of 
Mendelsohn's beautiful wedding march played by Professor Kaiser and orchestra 
upstairs, the wedding party took up the procession to the altar, the ushers, ribbon 
bearers, matrons and maids of honor, bride and parents of the bride following in the 
order named until the den was reached where the groom with his best man were stationed 
to receive them together with the minister. The ceremony was the pretty Episcopal 
service, solemn and impressive and after the two had plighted their troth, there was 
a general rush for the couple and congratulations followed.
The ushers and ribbon bearers heading the bridal party were: Roland Schmitz, Milwaukee; 
Oscar Fleischer, Chicago; Carl Bauermeister, Terre Haute, Ind.; Clement Murphy, this 
city; while the matrons of honor were Mesdames Alfred Yoerg of St. Paul; Mrs. Daniel 
Bleser Jr. of Manitowoc; Miss Helen Hinrichs of St. Paul, a cousin of the bride was 
the bridesmaid and Clinton Austin of St. Paul, attended the groom as best man.
The gowns of the wedding party were exquisite, the bride being attired in a gown of 
white hand embroidered satin trimmed with Duchesse lace with a full length veil and 
carried a beautiful bouquet of lilies of the valley. The matrons, Mrs. Yoerg and Mrs. 
Bleser Jr. wore white over satin and white messaline silk with net embroidered bands, 
respectively. Miss Hinrichs, the bridesmaid was gowned in white Liberty silk with 
lace. The bride's attendants carried pink bridesmaid roses.
Following the service, a dinner was served under the supervision of a caterer from 
Milwaukee and the tables were prettily decorated with the aid of bridesmaid roses, 
bridal wreaths and maiden hair fern while placecards of hand painted bride and groom 
figures designated the places.
The bride's table was profusely decorated with the roses, wreaths and ferns while 
lilies of the valley adorned those reserved for the guests. After the dinner the 
younger people of the party went to the depot to give the pair a happy send off. 
The couple will spend their honeymoon at Lake Minnetonka and will be at home in 
Minneapolis in the fall.
Wedding guests included the groom's mother, Mrs. Laura F. Lewis of Minneapolis, Mrs. 
Charles Fleischer, son and daughter of Chicago; Mr. and Mr. Bilharz of Flat River, 
Minnesota, Mrs. Alma Hinrichs and daughters, Helen and Dorothy of St. Paul; Miss 
Esther Newmann of Algoma, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Schmitz and Roland Schmitz, Milwaukee; 
Mr. and Mrs. George Hamilton Jr., Two Rivers; Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Day, Hans Hinrichs 
and William Hinrichs, Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wed., June 23, 1909


ANNA BARTA LEWIS

Mrs. Samuel Lewis, 65, died Monday noon at Davenport, Iowa, after being 
taken ill Sunday.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Mittnacht-Kolath 
funeral home, the Rev. Franklin C. St. Clair of the Episcopal church 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed 
at the funeral home from Thursday morning until the time of services in 
the afternoon.
Mrs. Lewis, nee Anna Barta, was born in Manitowoc in 1882. After her 
marriage in Lodi in 1913 to Samuel Lewis, the couple lived in Oak Park, 
Ill., and Madison. Mr. Lewis died in 1932 and Mrs. Lewis had been living 
with her daughter, Mrs. Howard J. Mather of Davenport.
Survivors are the daughter, Mrs. Mather; son Samuel of Ann Arbor, Mich.; 
brother Emil Barta of Manitowoc; sisters, Mrs. Joseph Kaiser Sr., and Mrs. 
George M. Fechter of Manitowoc and Mrs. Henry R. Simons of Lodi, and two 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 19, 1947, p. 2
********
[died 08-18-1947 in Davenport IA/age 65 yrs/
cause: cerebral hemorrage/bur. on Frank Barta lot]


AUDREY LEWIS

Audrey Lewis, age 71, formerly of 1325 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
February 13, 1994, at North Ridge Care Center.
She was born May 27, 1922, in Ely, Minn., daughter of the late Edward and 
Agnes Tubman Lewis. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated in 1940 
from Lincoln High School. She was employed for many years at the Boston Store 
and Johnson Hills Department Store, in Manitowoc.
She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Leonora and Jack Nelson, South 
Bend, Ind.; two nepehws, Michael Nelson, Edwardsburg, Mich., Ronald Nelson, 
Minneapolis, Minn.; a niece, Pam Howes, Tulsa, Okla.; many other friends 
survive. She was preceded in death by one nephew.
Cremation will have taken place with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Her wishes are to be no visitation or services.
The Jens Funeral Home assisted the family with the funeral arrangments.
Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 1994 P. A2
*********
[cremains/dau. of Agnes and Edward Lewis/bur. on Mrs. Edward Lewis lot]


BERNICE LEWIS

Bernice Lewis
Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004
Name	Bernice Lewis
Death Date  11 Jan 1926
Death County  Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
"Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1959-2004"


CARL O. LEWIS

Carl O. Lewis, 82, of 1508 Nagle Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday, January 11, at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Lewis was born Jan. 12, 1898, at Dover, Wales, son of the late William and 
Antonette Schuecht Lewis. He married Florence Adams. She preceded him in death 
in 1951. He then married Linda Wiese June 14, 1952, at Manitowoc, where the 
couple resided. He was a draftsman for Manitowoc Engineering Company for 20 
years, retiring in 1964. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and 
United Commercial Travelers.
Survivors include his wife, Linda, a son, David Lewis of Goleta, Calif., a 
daughter, Betty Jane Turner of Springfield, Mo., a brother, Roger Lewis of 
Stevens Point, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday 
and 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, January 13, 1982 P. 3


EDWARD LEWIS

Edward Lewis, 64, of 1306 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at the Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been seriously ill for several months.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Mannard will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
He was born in England, Nov. 24, 1890, and in 1912? married Miss Agnes Tubman. 
They located at Ely, Minn., and two years later came to Manitowoc. He was employed 
at the Manitowoc Engineering Corp. until taken ill.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Miss Audrey of Manitowoc and Mrs. Jack 
Nelson of Decatur, Ind.; two brothers, Samuel and Evan of Dover, N.J.; three 
sisters, Mrs. Richard Nicol and Mrs. Nellie ?armington of Winnipeg, Can., and 
Miss Leonora Lewis of London, Eng.; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. He was a member 
of the AFL machinists union, whose members will meet at the funeral home at 5:30 
p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 1, 1955  p. 15
*********
[d. 07-31-1955/age 64 yrs./cause: broncho pneumonia]


ERNA LEWIS

Mrs. Erna Lewis, 58, of 1004 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital after a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Lewis was born July 15, 1900, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, 
daughter of the late Albert and Martha Krueger Schwanke.
Survivors include two sons, Vernon of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, and Edward of South 
Bridge, Mass.; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Oestreich of Manitowoc, Mrs. Arvin 
Kenmory of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Ester Ozga of Burbank, Calif.; three brothers, 
Erwin and Gerhart of Cato and Orman of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 12, 1959  P. 20 
********
[age 58 yrs./widow of Edward Lewis]


FLORENCE LEWIS

Mrs. Carl O. Lewis, nee Florence Adams, 51, of 431 South 30th street, Manitowoc, 
died late Thursday afternoon at Holy Family hospital following a short illness.
Mrs. Lewis was born in 1900 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Thomas Adams. She studied nursing at Holy Family hospital and was graduated as 
a registered nurse. In 1929 she was married to Mr. Lewis at Sheboygan and the 
couple lived one and one half years at Kohler, Wis., before returning to 
Manitowoc. Mrs. Lewis was a member of St. Margaret's guild and the choir of St. 
James Episcopal church, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. James Episcopal church, 
Manitowoc, Rev. F. C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Survivors are her husband; daughter, Mrs. F. C. Hinman of Harrisburg, Ill.; son, 
David at home; two sisters, Mrs. William C. Boeder and Mrs. Edward Dunning, both 
of Manitowoc; two brothers, Thomas Adams of St. Pierce, Fla., and Samuel Adams of 
Manitowoc; two grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, from Sunday 
noon until 9 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church to lie in 
state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1951  P. 2
********
[d. 05-31-1951/age 51 yrs./bur. on Carl Lewis lot-her husband]


LINDA R. LEWIS

Linda R. Lewis, age 99, fomerly of 1508 Nagle Avenue, Manitowoc, passed away 
Tuesday, February 7, 1995, at St. Mary's Home.
Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 10, 1995, at Evergreen 
Cemetery. Those friends wishing to attend may meet at the main entrance of the 
cemetery. Rev. William Plank will conduct the service with cremation having taken 
place.
Linda was born August 8, 1895, in Birnamwood, Wis., daughter of the late Andrew 
and Lina Borcherdt Reiland. She attended schools in Manitowoc and worked for the 
telephone company as a secretary for many, many years. She married Carl O. Lewis 
June 14, 1952, in Manitowoc. The couple resided in Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death in 1982. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two sons, Wiliam Wiese, St. Louis, Mo. David Lewis, Goleta, 
Calif.; one daughter, Barbara Lemke, Seattle, Wash.; eight grandchilddren; five 
great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded 
in death by her husband, three brothers and two sisters.
The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, assisted with the funeral 
arrangments (sic).
Herald Times Reporter, February 8, 1995 P. A2
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[widow/cremains]


MARIE LEX

BRING BABE FROM CHICAGO FOR BURIAL 
The sympathy of friends will be extended to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lex, 1410 
Michigan avenue in the death of their child which occurred at a Chicago 
hospital where the babe was ill of pneumonia. The body will be brought here 
for burial and the funeral will be held from the late home Tuesday afternoon 
at 3:30. The child was eight months old.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 17, 1915  P. 4
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[Violet Marie/bur 11-02-1923/cause: laryngeal diptheria suffocation
due to laryngeal stenosis/space #1]


RUTH LEX

BRING BABE FROM CHICAGO FOR BURIAL
The sympathy of friends will be extended to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lex, 
1410 Michigan avenue in the death of their child which occurred at a 
Chicago hospital where the babe was ill of pneumonia. The body will 
be brought here for burial and the funeral will be held from the late 
home Tuesday afternoon at 3:30. The child was eight months old.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 17, 1915 P.4
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[bur. 17 May 1915/cause: cleft palate (op)]


ANNA M. LEY

After an illness of many months, death has released Mrs. Margarethe(sic) Ley from
her pain. Mrs. Ley, who was born 08 December 1843 in Green Bay, had lived in our
city over 50 years. She is survived by 6 children. The funeral was held yesterday
from Sacred Heart Church.
Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1907
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An invalid for many months and confined to her bed for fourteen weeks, death 
came as a messenger of mercy to Mrs. Margarethe Ley(sic), a well known resident 
of the city whose life covered a span of sixty-four years. Mrs. Ley was a native 
of Green Bay, born in that city December 8, 1843 and had been a resident of 
Manitowoc for more than half a century. She was the mother of six children, 
all surviving: Wm, Washington; John, Milwaukee; Albert, Chicago; George and 
Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Hudders, this city. The funeral will be held from Sacred 
Heart Church at 9:30 Wednesday. Interment at Calvary. Friends please omit 
flowers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Jan. 28, 1907
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Mrs. Margaretha Ley(sic), aged sixty-three years, died last Sunday night 
at her home, 515 North Fifth street, after a protracted illness. She 
was born in Green Bay. She came to this city in her early girlhood 
and continued to reside here until the end of her days. She is 
survived by six children. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at 
9:30 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church, Rev. Father O'Leary 
officiating, and interment taking place at Calvary.
The Manitowoc Pilot, January 31, 1907
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[bur. 12-12-1907/cause:carcioma]
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Death Index: 1907 Jan 27/LEY, Anna M./not on co. index, but on state microfiche


GEORGE F. LEY

67-Year-Old Decorator Will Be Buried Wednesday 
George F. Ley, 67, lifelong resident of this city and for many years engaged 
in the painting and decorating business died this morning. He had been in 
failing health for several months. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9 a.m. from the Sacred Heart church. Interment will be at Evergreen 
cemetery.
The deceased was born here in 1867 and after attending the local school took up 
painting and decorating work. He never married and made his home at the Ley 
homestead, 515 North Ninth street. Survivors are three brothers, Albert, Chicago, 
John, Milwaukee, and William, Spokane, Wash.; and two sisters, Mrs. I. M. Hudders, 
city and Mrs. M. B. Johnston, Milwaukee.
Mr. Ley was a member of the Holy Name society of the Sacred Heart congregation 
which will meet at the Pfeffer funeral home Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. to recite the 
Rosary. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday on.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 20, 1935  P. 2
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[bur. 05-22-1935/age 67 yrs./cause: myocarditis]


NIC. LEY

On Mon. morning some children at play near the docks of the 8th St. bridge, 
saw a cord hanging from a nail into the water. The curious boys started to 
pull on the cord, and much to their horror, found a man's hand and then the 
body of a man at the end of it. Obviously the police were called immediately 
and the body taken to land. It was determined to be the body Nicolaus Ley, an 
old and well-known resident of our city. The coroner's inquiry was conducted 
with a verdict of suicide. What prompted him to take his own life is unknown. 
What is known is that about 4 weeks ago he had traveled to Chicago to undergo 
an operation that may have led ultimately to his decision. He went to Chicago 
again last week and returned here on Tues. about 10 a.m. That is the last time 
he was seen. Nicolaus Ley was born 25 Nov. 1831 in Bez. Trier, Prussia. He 
lived over 40 yrs. in our city where he ran a wagon and blacksmith shop. His 
funeral took place Tuesday.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1896 
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The body of Nick Ley was found in the river on Monday morning near the foot of 
7th street. The finding of the body was somewhat peculiar. Two boys were playing 
base ball near the river and the ball bounded over the dock and went into the 
river. They proceeded to the dock to look for the ball and found a cord attached 
to one of the timbers. They pulled it in and soon a man's hand appeared above the 
surface. This frightened them and they dropped the cord. Word was sent to Policeman 
Carle who secured help and soon the body of Nick Ley was taken from the river. An 
inquest was held before Justice Smith. The facts elicited at this inquiry are as 
follows:
Mr. Ley left some weeks ago for Chicago to have an operation performed for the 
removal of a cancer on his face. While there he staid (sic) at the house of his son 
Albert. On Monday last he was to have the wound dressed but did not appear. He left 
a note to his son saying that if he was not back that evening he would be on the 
evening following. He did not put in an appearance at the time specified and Albert 
came to Manitowoc on Friday to make inquiries regarding him but learning nothing 
satisfactory returned home.
It seems he came on to Manitowoc arriving here on the 9:30 train on Monday. A son-
in-law of his wife testified he saw him in the back yard that night and found that 
a cord attached to a hand sleigh had been removed. The supposition is that he took 
the cord and attached it in the manner indicated so that his body might be found.
A peculiar circumstance is that no water was found in his lungs, and there was no 
coat on the body when found. Though he drew $300 from the bank on the second of 
March only 30 cents were found on his person.
Mr. Ley was a hard working industrious man. He was thoroughly honest and was the 
favorite blacksmith of many prominent people of this city some years ago as well 
as of farmers. He was always just and there are many who regret the manner of death.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 2, 1896  P. 3
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[cause: suicide]


JEAN L. LEYENDECKER

Jean L. Leyendecker, 67, of 830 Manitou St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, 
August 30, 1989 at her residence.
Complete funeral services will be announced on Friday.
Mrs. Leyendecker was born June 9, 1922 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Angus 
and Eva Turner Hebert. She married Clifford W. Leyendecker. He preceded her in 
death in February of 1977. Mrs. Leyendecker attended Manitowoc Vocational School. 
She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary of Manitowoc, a member of Billy Schultz 
Circus and an active member of the Manitowoc Dartball League.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Bill Bertleme of 
Green Bay, Karen and Egil Juliussen of Nevada, Diane and Francis Jirovetz of 
Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, James and Mary Hebert of Manitowoc; a 
stepson and his wife, Jerry and Robin Leyendecker of Florida; a stepdaughter 
and her husband, Denise and Fran Mohr of Francis Creek; a brother-in-law, Leroy 
Bruechert of Manitowoc; six grandchildren; two step grandchildren and a step 
greatgrandchild; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded 
in death by two infant children, a brother and two sisters.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Aug. 31, 1989 page B8
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[cremains/widow of Clifford Leyendecker/bur. on Ada Hofslund lot]


ALBERT LEYKOM 

Albert Leykom died today, Thursday, early in the morning. 
Burial will take place Saturday.
Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1876
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Within a week past death has again spread its dark wings and visited 
our community carrying away to that great unknown country from whence 
no travelers returneth, three of its weary pilgrims.
This morning at 2 am at the home of his parents, Albert Leykom, died 
of consumption, aged 26 years. Albert has lived here from childhood 
up and his early death is a severe blow to the hearts of his parents, 
sisters and brothers and the many friends who have known him well and 
long. Peace to his ashes.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., July 29, 1876
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(Note: The three deaths have been separated and put with the deceased)
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The funeral of Albert Leykom took place last Saturday. He was escorted 
to his last resting place by our militia company, the Druid Lodge and a large 
number of old friends and acquaintances.
Manitowoc Tribune – Thurs., Aug. 3, 1876


ANNA LEYKOM

DIED - At her home in this city, on Thursday evening, August 21, Mrs. Anna Leykom, 
wife of Mr. John Leykom, in the 68th year of her age. Mrs. Leykom was born in 
Montreal, Canada and had lived in this country nearly thirty years. She has several 
children who are now grown up and are useful and respected members of the communities 
in which they belong. No higher praise can be given any women. Her illness was long 
and painful and death came as a happy release.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Sept. 2, 1884 page 3
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Death of the wife [Mary] of Mr. John Lykom(sic), on Thurs. evening last 
week. Mr. Lykom is the cemetery caretaker here. Mrs. Lykom had lived here 
for about 27 years. Cause of death was eye cancer.
Der Nord Westen, Aug. 28, 1884
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(d. 22 Aug. 1884/cause: cancer/from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc)
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(1880 Manitowoc Ward 1 census:
John Leykom age 70 saxton; wife Anna 65; Mary Anna 36; 
Catharin 23; Charly 22)



JOHN LEYKOM

DEATH'S SUDDEN CALL.
John Leykom, an Old and Respected Citizen Expires Suddenly.
HAD REACHED ADVANCED AGE.
Apparently in Good Health ???, Within a few Moments of Death.
John Leykom, an old and highly respected resident of the city, expired 
suddenly at his home on Washingon street, this morning. With the exception 
of a slight cold he had been in his apparently good health, and yesterday 
was up and about the house as usual. This morning when his daughter called 
him to breakfast he complained of his cold being worse and she returned to 
the dining room to finish preparations for the meal. When she went to call 
him again he had quietly passed from earthly care.
Mr. Leykom came to this city over 45 years ago and for nearly 26 years was 
sexton at Evergreen cemetery. About twelve years ago he gave up the position 
on account of his advanced age, and since that time has lived a quiet, 
retired life. Although he was much interested in the development of the city, 
and never tired of discussing the changes of half a century.
He was born in Germany, Dec. 17, 1809, being in his nintieth year when the 
summons came. He left Germany in June 1827 and located at Quebec Canada. He 
was married to Miss Anna Wallace, of Montreal, in 1845, and they came to this 
city shortly afterwards. He was the father of thirteen children, four of whom 
survive him, the others having died in infancy. His wife died fourteen years 
ago and since that time his daughter has kept house for him. The children who 
survive him are, John and Chas. Leyhom, and Mrs. Harriet Cole, of Antigo, and 
Miss Mary Leykom, of this city. Deceased was a man of strong personality, 
respected by all who possessed his acquaintance. The news of his death will 
be learned with regret by many friends.
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 20, 1899 P. 1
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Death Fri., after a short illness, of John Leykom, a well-known citizen of our 
town. He was born 17 Dec. 1809 in Germany and lived the 40 years before his 
death here, where he served the city for many years as cemetery attendant. His 
wife preceded him in death 14 years ago. He leaves 4 children of whom 3 live in 
Antigo and one lives locally. The burial took place Sun. at the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1889
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John Leykom died at his home in this city on Friday last in his 90th year. He 
resided in Manitowoc 45 years and was highly e steemed by all who knew him. He 
served as sexton of Evergreen cemetery for a number of years. The credit of 
raising a good family is a tribute to a man's worth and this is true of Mr. 
Leykom.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 26, 1899 P. 3
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The funeral of the late John Leykom was held from St. James 
Episcopal church yesterday afternoon. Rev. Gray conducted 
the services which were well attended. Many floral tributes 
testified the appreciation of friends. Interment was at 
Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 23, 1899
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The funeral of John Leykom, will be held to-morrow from the late residence.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 21, 1899 P. 1
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John Lyhorn  (sic)
birth: 17 December 1810 Bar., Germany
death: 20 January 1899 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
spouse: Ann
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[age 89 yrs./cause: old age]


MARY ANN LEYKOM

DIED:
Miss Mary Lykom (sic), an old settler of this city, died Saturday 
afternoon, aged 70 years and 6 months. She was born in Canada and 
came with her parents to Manitowoc in 1855, where she resided ever 
since. She is survived by a brother, C.F. Lykom, and a sister Mrs. 
H.A. Kohl, both of Antigo. The funeral was held Monday afternoon, 
Rev. Grether, officiating. Interment was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot  March 13, 1913  pg. 1
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[age 71 yrs./cause: heart disease]


THOMAS LEYKOM

Thomas Leykom
Baptism • Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967
Name	Thomas Leykom
Gender  homme (Male)
Event Type  Baptême (Baptism)
Birth Date  28 Mars
Baptism Date  21 mai 1848 (21 May 1848)
Baptism Place  Quebec City, Québec (Quebec), Canada
Baptism Church  Saint Peter; Québec
Place of Worship or Institution  Anglican Saint Peter
Religion  Anglican
Father  John Leykom
Mother  Ann Wallace
"Quebec, Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967"
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Thos Leykom
Census • 1860 United States Federal Census
Name	Thos Leykom
Age  12
Birth Year  abt 1848
Gender  Male
Race	White
Birth Place	Canada
Home in 1860  Manitowoc Ward 1, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Post Office  Manitowoc
Dwelling Number  305
Family Number  311
Attended School  Y
Household members
Name	Age
John Lykom	50
Emma Baetz  19
Ann Leykom	  43
John Leykom  19
Mary Ann Leykom  19
James Leykom  14
Thos Leykom  12
Albert Leykom  10
Harriett Leykom  6
Catharine Leykom	4
Chas Leykom  2
"1860 United States Federal Census"
*****
(age 15 yrs/from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc)