ST. JOSEPH'S CEMETERY - ALVERNO OBITUARIES

THERESA GADZINSKI

Funeral services for Theresa, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred 
Gadzinski, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, who was born and died Friday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. D.F. Hurley officiated 
and burial was in the church cemetery.
Surviving in addition to the parents are four brothers (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.) and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Klein, 
of Manitowoc. Mrs. Gadzinski is the former Evangeline Klein.
Funeral arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 20, 1962 P.7


NICOLO GALLINA

Nicolo Gallina, age 53, of 6116 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, July 1, 
2003, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, 
2003 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, on the corner of Hwy. 42 
South and Brunner Road, Newton. The Rev. David Beaudry will officiate with 
burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
Nicolo was born May 13, 1950, at Palermo, Sicily, the son of Maria Simonetta 
Gallina and the late Stefano Gallina. He attended schools in Sicily. On May 19, 
1971, he was married to the former Sara A. Bommarito in Detroit, Mich. The family 
moved to Manitowoc in 1991 from Sicily and have owned Luigi's Italian Restaurant 
since that time. Nicolo was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community.
Survivors include his wife: Sara of Manitowoc; his mother: Maria Gallina of 
Palermo, Sicily; one son: Stefano Gallina of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-
in-law: Maria and Umberto Vitale of Sheboygan; Christina and Antonino Mannino of 
Manitowoc; four grandchildren: Vincenzo and Nicolo Vitale of Sheboygan; Isabella 
and Giuseppe Mannino of Manitowoc; one brother: Giacomo Gallina of New Jersey; 
two sisters and one brother-in-law: Francesca Merendino of Palermo, Sicily; 
Rosalia and Croce Burzzetta of Palermo, Sicily; his mother-in-law: Fara Bommarito 
of East Pointe, Mich.; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Vincent and Jill 
Bommarito of Gross Pointe, Mich.; Frances and Sam Badalamenti of Sobieski, Wis. 
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by 
his father: Stefano Gallina; and his father-in-law: Joseph J. Bommarito.
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, on Friday, July 4, 2003, from 2 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday at the 
church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. There will be a parish prayer service 
at 8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home lead by Father Dave.
Nicolo's family would like to thank Dr. Lynn Baatz and her staff of the Holy Family 
Cancer Care Center for the kindness and compassion shown to Nicolo during his illness.
Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 2003 P. A3
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Nicolo Gallina, 53, 6116 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, Wis., died Tuesday, July 1, 
2003, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 5, 
2003, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, on the corner of Hwy 42 
South and Brunner Road, Newton. The Rev. David Beaudry will officiate with 
burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, on Friday, July 4, 2003, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Saturday 
at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. There will be a parish 
prayer service at 8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home lead by Fr. Dave.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2003


ANNA GLOMSKI

…At the home of her son Frank in Newton, Mrs. Anna Glomski, a resident of the 
county many years, heard Death’s call and passed to her rest. Mrs. Glomski was 
79 years of age and had been ill some time. The funeral will be held Tuesday 
at Silver Lake. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, September 21, 1912 


NORBERT GLOMSKI

Death in Town Newton on Sat. of the 4-yr. old son of 
farmer Glomsky there. The burial was held Tues.
Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1901
*******
Norbert Glomsky
birth: 18 May 1898 Manitowoc Co., Wis.
death: 7 December 1901 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1901 Newton, Man. Co.
father: Frank Glomsky
mother: Annie
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


FRANK A. GLOMSKY

Frank A. Glomsky, 71, died early this morning at the family home on Manitowoc 
route 1 after an illness of two years.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m., from the home and at 9:30 
from St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Silver Lake with burial in the adjoining 
cemetery. The body will be taken to the home from the Pfeffer Funeral home 
Sunday morning. 
Mr. Glomsky was born in Germany on December 6, 1866, and when he was three years 
old he came to America with his parents. He has lived on the home farm for more 
than 50 years. 
He married Mary Rhode 47 years ago and the widow survives, along with one son, 
Charles, at home, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two sisters, 
Mrs. Anna Bonin of Eau Claire and Mrs. Frank Konia of Newton. 
Mr. Glomsky was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Joseph’s church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 15, 1938  P. 6 


MARY GLOMSKY

Mrs. Mary Glomski(sic), 84, lifelong Manitowoc County resident, died Friday 
afternoon at St. Mary Home for the Aged, Manitowoc, where sh (sic) had lived 
the past eight years.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the St. Mary Home chapel, the 
Rev. Casimir Ste?, O.F.M., officiating, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery 
at Silver Lake.
Mrs. Glomski, the former Mary Rhode, was born at Manitowoc on April 18, 1871, 
and was married to Frank Glomski at Newton. The couple operated a farm in 
Manitowoc County for many years. Mr. Glomski died in 1937.
Surviving are a son, Charles Glomski of Manitowoc; two brothers, Ed Rhode of 
Newton and Frank Rhode of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Ignatius Bonk of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Nick Kuffal of Newton; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at St. Mary Home after 6 p.m. Sunday.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 8, 1955 P. 17


RAYMOND C. HALLISY

SILVER LAKE MAN SHOT BY OWN GUN AT CONVENT TODAY
GUN ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGED AND R.C. HALLISEY(sic) MORTALLY INJURED. 
DIES WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. NO INQUEST HELD
R.C. Hallisey, engineer at the Silver Lake convent for years and 
well known in this city, was killed early today in the boiler rooms 
at the convent when he was shot by his own gun, the weapon having 
been accidentally discharged. Mr. Hallisey was shot in the abdomen 
and expired in a few seconds. No inquest was held. 
Mr. Hallisey had been hunting on the lake early this morning and had 
returned to the convent to look after his boilers and had placed the 
gun on the guard rail which runs about the engine, in working about 
the engine Hallisey jarred the gun and the trigger caught as the 
weapon fell, exploding it. The shot struck Hallisey in the abdomen 
and plowed its way into the vitals. The injured man rushed from the 
boiler room to summon aid but had proceeded but a few feet outside 
the door when he fell to the ground and expired. 
The family occupies quarters on the grounds and one of the children, 
who had seen Hallisey rush from the building and fall, gave the alarm 
and Mrs. Hallisey rushed to the aid of her husband only to find that 
he was dead. 
Mr. Hallisey was 42 years of age and is survived by a widow and six 
children. He had been employed as engineer at the convent for a number 
of years. Coroner Falge and Deputy Sheriff Arthur Engelbrecht visited 
the scene when reports reached the city of the tragedy but no inquest 
was deemed necessary. Mr. Hallisey was a member of the local aerie of 
the Eagles.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 21, 1915, Page 1
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Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Scholey of Kenosha are here to attend the funeral 
of the late R.C. Hallisey, victim of an accident at Silver Lake. Mr. 
Hallisey was a nephew of Mrs. Scholey, whose husband is a mayor of 
Kenosha. Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Hallisey and daughters, Mrs. Geo. Royer 
and Miss Elsie Hallisey of Coshocton, O., and son, Bernard Hallisey, 
of Chicago, arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of Raymond C. 
Hallisey, who met accidental death at Silver Lake Tuesday morning. 
The former two are the parents of the deceased. Mrs. Barbara 
Degenhardt of Chicago and Mrs. Josephine Miller and Mrs. M. Scholey 
of Kenosha, aunts of the unfortunate man have also arrived.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, September 23, 1915, Page 3
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The funeral of the late R.C. Hallisey, victim of an accident at Silver 
Lake convent, was held yesterday and was attended by a large gathering 
of friends. A delegation of Eagles from Manitowoc aerie, with which he 
was affiliated, attended. Four priests were present to assist in the 
services.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 25, 1915, Page 8


HALVOR "YAKIE" HALVORSEN

Halvor P. (Yakie) Halvorsen, of 7136 Middle Road, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home. Rev. Oz Twedt 
will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
Mr. Halvorsen was born in Manitowoc, son of the late Elmer and Emma Paape 
Halverson (sic). He married the former Mary Woerfel in Manitowoc. Mr. and Mrs. 
Halvorsen were owners and operated the Claybanks Kennels & the Tumblin Weed 
Hunting Club.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; a son and daughter-in-law, B.J. and Leslie 
Halvorsen of Manitowoc; a foster son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Priscilla 
Parworth of Miamisburg, Ohio; two brothers, Elmer Halvorsen of Shokoppe, Minn., 
and Ralph Halvorsen of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Ingrid, Gretchen, Halvor, 
Bridge, Heidi, Guy, and Wes, and a great grandson, Zachary. He was preceded in 
death by a sister, Ruth Halvorson (sic) Clark.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 
from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of services. The family would appreciate 
memorials to the Holiday House of Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, September 13, 1984 P. 3


MARY THERESA HALVORSEN

Mary T. Halvorsen of 7136 Middle Road, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
November 17, 1988, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a. m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Mass of Christian Burial 
will be celebrated by Rev. Michael Somers and burial will be in St. Joseph church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Halvorsen was born in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Adolph and Anna Kellner 
Woerfel. She was a lifelong Manitowoc resident. She attended St. Boniface Parochial 
School and graduated from Lincoln High School. She married Halvor P. (Yakie) 
Halvorsen on May 19, 1934, at Manitowoc. The couple owned and operated Claybanks 
Kennels and Tumblin Weed Hunting Club. He preceded her in death on September 12, 
1984. Mrs. Halvorsen was a member of the Homemakers Club and a life member of the 
Manitowoc County Kennel Club.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, B.J. and Leslie Halvorsen of Manitowoc; 
a foster son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Priscilla Parsworth of Miamsiburg Ohio; 
a sister, Mrs. Ed (Angeline) Brey of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Ingrid, 
Gretchen, Halvor, Bridget, Heidi, Guy and Wes?; two great grandsons, Zachary and 
Eric, and a great granddaughter, Anna.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer 
service will be at 9 p.m. by Father Somers. Memorials may be made to the Holiday 
House. 
Herald Times Reporter, November 17, 1988  P. 20


ALEX HARTLAUB

Alex Hartlaub, 76, (photo) of route 1, Manitowoc, lifelong resident of Newton, 
died Saturday afternoon at the farm home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home 
and at 9 o’clock at St. Joseph’s church, Silver Lake, the Rev. H. L. Traeger 
officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Hartlaub was born in Newton in 1871 and in 1908 married Miss Clara Bueder. 
He retired five years ago, the farm being taken over by his son, Alphonse. Mrs. 
Hartlaub died in 1929.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Schroeder of this city; six sons, Isadore, 
Henry, Clemens, and Victor, all of this city, Alphonse on the home farm, Rudolph 
in the armed services but now enroute home from Germany; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth 
Niedeprim of Milwaukee; and 10 grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 
8 o’clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 28, 1947  P. 2


CLARA HARTLAUB

Mrs. Alex Hartlaub Dies This Morning 
Mrs. Alex Hartlaub, aged 40, passed away this morning at her home, in the town 
of Newton, after a short illness. Her maiden name was Clara Rueden, and she was 
born in Sheboygan. She was married to Mr. Hartlaub January 21, 1908 who survives 
her, together with one daughter, Matilda and six sons, Alphonso, Isadore, Clement, 
Henry, Victor, Rudolph and Paul. Her aged father, Matt Rueden, three brothers, 
Henry, DePere, Edward at Schocton, and Anton at St. Louis, and six sisters, Mrs. 
Rose Pelky, New London, Mrs. Matilda Schettle, Newton, Mrs. Hildegarde Grapentin, 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Earl Hooyman, Kaukauna, Mrs. Peter Ebben, Appleton and Mrs. 
Clement W. Inklen, of Schlocton also survive. The deceased was a member of the 
Christian Mothers society.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at nine o’clock from the home and at 
9:30 from Silver Lake church. Rev. Specht officiating. Burial will be at Silver 
Lake cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald News, March 29, 1929  P. 2


FELIX HEINRICHS

Felix Heinrichs, 76?, of route 4, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at the 
Holy Family hospital following a several months illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral 
home, Manitowoc, and at 10 o’clock at St. Joseph Catholic church, Silver Lake. 
Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
He was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1874 and in 1900 married Frances Lemberger. 
They located on the homestead farm in the town now operated by his son, Harry. 
Mr. Heinrichs served several terms in the Rapids town board and was a member 
of the Holy Name Society of the St. Joseph congregation. Mrs. Heinrichs died 
13 years ago.
Survivors are the three sons, Harvey of Manitowoc Rapids and Lester and Elmer 
of route 4, Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. John Braun of Whitelaw, Mrs. 
Michael Meidl of Grimms and Mrs. Ervin Tuschel of Newton; three brothers, Louis 
of Green Bay, Joseph of Manitowoc and John, of route 4, Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. 
Henry Lax of route 1, Manitowoc; and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Tuesday noon, where the rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times,  December 23, 1950  P. 2


FRANCES HEINRICHS

Mrs. Felix Heinrichs, 59, died today at her home Manitowoc, Route ?, in 
the Town of Manitowoc Rapids after an illness of six weeks. She suffered 
a nervous breakdown.
The body will be removed to the residence from the Pfeffer Funeral home 
Wednesday and the funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the
residence and at 9:30 at St. Joseph's church, Silver Lake. Father Specht
will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Heinrichs, who before her marriage was Frances Lemberger, was born at
Whitelaw Feb. 16, 1879. She was married June 12, 1901. Survivors are the
widower, three daughters, Mrs. John W. Braun, Whitelaw, Mrs. Michael Meidl
Jr., Manitowoc Route 4, and Miss Marie Heinrichs, at home; three sons, 
Lester at home, Elmer and Harry, Valders; four brothers, Frank Lemberger of
Boyd, Wis., George, Edward and Louis of Cato; five sisters, Sr. M. Festina
of St. Francis convent, Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph Neuser, Alverno, Miss Barbara
Lemberger, Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. George Schuh Jr., Cato, and Mrs. Joseph
Heran, Larrabee, and eight grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 12, 1938 p.2


HARRY J. HEINRICHS

Harry Heinrichs, 71, of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. 
Julian C. Resch will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Heinrichs was born May 2, 1902, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late 
Felix and Frances Lemberger Heinrichs. He was employed at Holy Family 
Convent and was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church. 
Survivors include two brothers, Lester, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Elmer, 
of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Braun and Mrs. Viola Meidl, 
of Whitelaw and Mrs. Ervin Tuschel, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and nieces and 
nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home fro 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a 
wake memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society and 
friends.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, January 31, 1974  P. 20 


ANNA HEINZEN    (d. 1931)

MRS. HEINZEN DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER 
Life-long Resident of Manitowoc Rapids Dies Last Night of Complications.
A life-long resident of Manitowoc county died in Manitowoc Rapids last night 
at 9 o’clock when complications from which she had suffered for some time 
caused the demise of Mrs. Anna Heinzen, 67. The end came at the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Miller, Manitowoc, Route 1. 
Born in the town of Manitowoc Rapids on June 15, 1864, Mrs. Heinzen, nee Anna 
Neuser, spent her entire life in the immediate vicinity. She attended the 
schools of the vicinity and on June 17, 1884 was married to Michael Heinzen 
who died six years ago. Five of her children also preceded her in death and 
she had been making her home with her only surviving child, Mrs. Joseph Miller 
for some time. 
Besides the daughter she is survived by seven sisters, Mrs. Jack Heinzen, 
Manitowoc Rapids; Mrs. Peter Endries, Chilton; Mrs. Philip Endries and Mrs. 
Bertha Gilbert, Manitowoc; Mrs. Engelberth Renzalmann, Sheboygan; Mrs. John 
Pfefferle, St. Nazianz, and Mrs. John Fisher, Manitowoc Rapids; two brothers, 
Joseph and John Neuser of Manitowoc and six grandchildren.
Interested primarily in the duties of her home, Mrs. Heinzen was a devout church 
member and was affiliated with the Christian Mothers of the St. Joseph’s church 
at Silver Lake.
Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o’clock from the home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Miller at Silver Lake, and at 9:30 o’clock from the St. 
Joseph’s church, Rev. Specht officiating. Interment will take place at the church 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 28, 1931  P. 2


ANTON HEINZEN

Anton Heinzen Funeral Will Be Held Wednesday Morning
St. Nazianz.--(Special)--Sunday morning at 1:15 o'clock Anton Heinzen
died at the age of 68 at his farm home near Alverno.  Mr. Heinzen was
in ill health for many months but Friday his condition grew suddenly
worse and he died suddenly of heart failure.
The funeral will be held Wednesday from St. Joseph's Catholic church
at Alverno at 10 a.m. with burial in the adjoining church cemetery.
The Rev. L. J. Specht will officiate.
Mr. Heinzen was born August 26, 1868, in the town of Eaton, near St.
Nazianz, and he was the son of the late Peter  Joseph and Catherine
Heinzen.  On June 20, 1893, he was married to Cecelia Schuler of St.
Nazianz at the St. Gregory's church by the late Rev. P. A. Mutz, and
following their marriage, the couple lived on a farm near School Hill.
After a few years they sold the farm and moved to St. Nazianz, where
Mr. Heinzen followed the carpenter trade for three and one-half years.
Twenty-six years ago they bought the farm home where they lived up to
his death.
Survivors include his widow and eight children, Mrs. Hugo Gerharz,
Mrs. Joseph Zima, and Louis of Manitowoc, Edward and Mrs. Clarence
Klingeisen of the town of Manitowoc Rapids, Loretta of Evanston, and
Helen and Norbert at home.  Surviving brothers and sisters are Joseph
of Phlox, Mrs. Caroline __son of Manitowoc, Peter, Francis and Mrs.
Ben Gehrig of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Barbara Berkholtz of Milwaukee, and
Jacob of Marshfield.  There also are 10 surviving grand children.  Two
children, four sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.
Mr. Heinzen was a member of Holy Name society and the Catholic Order
of Foresters of St. Joseph church of Alverno, and members will attend
the funeral in a body.
The body may be viewed at the home from now until the funeral.
Sheboygan Press  Tuesday, June 15, 1937  pg. 4


BENNIE HEINZEN

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Apr. 1897:
Death Tues. of the 1-yr. old son of Michael Heinzen in Manitowoc Rapids.
Burial was this morning at Silver Lake.


CECELIA HEINZEN

Mrs. Cecelia Heinzen, 88, of 717 S. 28th St., Manitowoc, died at 8:30
a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a
patient the past year.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver
Lake, the Rev. D. F. Hurley officiating.  Burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Mrs. Heinzen was born Cecelia Schuler Oct. 28, 1872, at St. Nazianz,
daughter of the late Mathias and Veronica Meyer Schuler.  She was
married to Anton Heinzen June 20, 1893, at St. Nazianz, and they moved
to a farm at School Hill.
They resided there until 1906 when they moved to St. Nazianz and lived
there for four years. In 1910 they began operating a farm at Silver
Lake, where she resided until her husband's death June 13, 1937.
In that year she moved to Manitowoc.  Also preceding her in death were
three sons, three brothers and three sisters.  Mrs. Heinzen was a
member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Joseph Church.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Hugo Gerharz and Mrs. Erwin
Windus of Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence Klingeisen of Rt. 4, Manitowoc,
Mrs. Rose Zima of Green Bay and Miss Loretta Heinzen of Chicago; two
sons, Edward of Manitowoc and Norbert of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; a sister,
Mrs. Frank Palacek of Marshfield; 26 grandchildren and 19 great
grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Society
and members of the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Thursday, August 10, 1961  pg. T-5


JACOB HEINZEN

Funeral services for Jacob Heinzen, 83, (photo) retired Rapids farmer who
died Monday night, will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral
home and at 9:30 at the St. Joseph Catholic church, Silver Lake. Burial
will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Heinzen moved here in 1944. A son and four daughters survive. Friends
may call at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 30, 1949  p.2


JOHAN ANTON HEINZEN

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1892:
Death on Sat. a.m. in Town Manitowoc Rapids, of Anton Heinzen in the home
of his son. The deceased died of TB and reached the age of 66 yrs. 7 mos. 
He leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral took place Mon. at the Silver 
Sea Cemetery. (Note: Silver Lake Cemetery)


JOHN HEINZEN

From Der Nord Westen, 07 July 1892:
Death on Sun., 26 June in Two Manitowoc Rapids of the 6 yr. old son of Mr.
Michael Heinzen. The deceased, who died of a cerebral hemorrhage, was laid
to rest Tues. in the cemetery at Silver Lake.


JOHN JOSEPH HEINZEN

John Joseph (baby -May 30, 1904-May 31, 1904 
son of Anton Heinzen and Cecelia Schuler [Anton and Cecelia married June 20, 1893 
at St. Gregory -Anton born Aug. 26, 1868 and died June 20, 1937 -Cecelia born 
Oct. 28, 1872 and died Aug. 10, 1961 -died from "gactre" [?])
(from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)


JULIA HEINZEN

After suffering with nervous troubles for several years, Mrs. Julia, wife 
of Herbert Heinzen of Alverno, died yesterday afternoon at the Holy Family 
hospital where she was confined since Friday of last week, at the age of 
twenty-seven years. The decedent was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Glomski of Newton and was born June 20th, 1893. Besides her husband a three 
years old daughter survives. The funeral will be held from the Catholic 
church at Silver Lake next Friday morning. 
Manitowoc Herald News, August 11, 1920  P. 8 


LOUIS F. HEINZEN

Louis Heinzen, 39, of route 4, Manitowoc died early today at the Holy 
Family hospital.
Last Wednesday Mr. Heinzen was overcome by carbon monoxide fumes while 
working in the garage of his home. He was making car repairs and failed 
to shut off the motor. An ambulance was called and he was moved to the 
hospital.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m., from the home in 
Manitowoc Rapids and at 9:30 from the St. Joseph's church, Silver Lake, 
the Rev. M.J. Windt, O. Praem, officiating. Interment will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Heinzen, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Heinzen, was born in Meeme in 
1900. In 1932 he married Miss Leona Anhalt. For the past seven years he 
had been employed at the condensary of the White House Milk company in 
this city.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, (private); mother, Mrs. Anton 
Heinzen, of route 4, Manitowoc; two brothers, Edward and Norbert, of 
route 1, Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Hugo Gerharz, Mrs. Joseph Zima 
and Helen, all of this city, Loretta, of Chicago, Mrs. Clarence 
Klingeisen, of route 4, Manitowoc.
The body was moved to the Heinzen home this afternoon from the Pfeffer 
funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 15, 1939 P.2
********
Louis (April 26, 1900-May 15, 1939 
husband of Leona nee Anhalt [married Oct. 19, 1932 at St. Gregory] -son of 
Anton Heinzen and Cecellia Schuler [Anton and Cecellia married June 20, 1893 
at St. Gregory -Anton born Aug. 26, 1868 and died June 20, 1937 -Cecellia 
born Oct. 28, 1872 and died Aug. 10, 1961 -both buried at St. Joseph Cemetery, 
Alverno, Town of Manitowoc Rapids] -sterilizer for 7 years at White House Milk 
died from "carbon monoxide poisoning [May 10, 1939] and hypostatic pneumonia 
[May 15, 1939]")
(from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)


MARIA CATHARINA HEINZEN    (d. 1877)

HEINZON (sic)—At Manitowoc Rapids, March 6th, Catherina, wife of J.A. Heinzon, 
aged 49 years.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 15, 1877  P. 3


MARY HEINZEN

IS VICTIM OF LONG ILLNESS 
Sickness of 16 Years Ends With Death Early Today of Mrs. Heinzen
Mrs. Mary Heinzen, 69, ill for 16 years, died early this morning at her home, 
Manitowoc, Route 4. She was a resident of Manitowoc Rapids nearly all her 
life.
The body was removed to the homestead where a son, Herbert, now resides, from 
the Pfeffer funeral home. The homestead is adjacent to the residence where Mr. 
and Mrs. Heinzen lived. The funeral will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the 
homestead and at 9 o’clock at St. Joseph’s church with the Rev. Joseph Specht 
officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Heinzen, whose maiden name was Mary Neuser, was born May 3, 1866 in the 
Town of Rapids. She was married to Jacob Heinzen Dec. 26, 1888. After their 
marriage they lived at Dows, Ia., for four years and then returned to Rapids 
where they made their home for 44 years.
Survivors are the widower, four daughters, Mrs. Clara Dirkmann, Mishicot; Mrs. 
Frank Ebsch, Menominee, Mich.; Mrs. Carter Kuhl, city; and Mrs. Raymond Benshawel, 
Osman; one son, Herbert, residing on the homestead; two brothers, Joseph and John 
Neuser, Rapids; and five sisters, Mrs. Peter Endries, Chilton; Mrs. Charles Gilbert, 
city; Mrs. Ida Rencelmann, Sheboygan; Mrs. John Pfefferle, St. Nazianz; and Mrs. 
John Fischer, Town of Rapids. There are 18 grandchildren.
Mrs. Heinzen was a member of the Christian Mothers’ society of St. Joseph’s church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 21, 1936  P. 2


MICHAEL HEINZEN

SILVER LAKE PIONEER DIES SUDDENLY
Michael Heinzen, life long resident of the county, died yesterday afternoon at 
the homestead where he was born at Silver Lake, the demise being due to heart 
failure. The funeral will be held Friday morning with services at the Catholic 
church at Silver Lake at 10 o'clock, the Rev. Herman officiating.
Mr. Heinzen was born September 29, 1861 and would have been sixty-four at his 
next birthday. He was married June 17, 1884 to Miss Anne Neuser, the widow who 
with one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mueller, survives him. Four sons preceded him in 
death. One brother, Jacob Heinzen of this county and a sister, Mrs. Peter Conrad 
of Sheboygan and six granchildren also survive him. Mr. Heinzen was a member of 
the Holy Name society. For a number of years now he has lived a retired life, 
having suffered a stroke five years ago. With his wife he made his home with 
his son-in-law and daughter on the old homestead.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 9, 1925 P. 2


NORBERT W. HEINZEN

Mr. Norbert W. Heinzen, 74, of 1427 Whitewater Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning, July 4, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
concelebrated by Rev. Julian C. Resch O.Praem and Rev. Richard Klingeisen and 
burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Mr. Heinzen was born June 5, 1910, at St. Nazianz, son of the late Anton and 
Cecelia Schuler Heinzen. He married Ida Brandl, June 22, 1937, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. After their marriage the couple farmed in the 
Town of Manitowoc Rapids until 1966 when Mr. Heinzen became employed by the 
Dramm Manufacturing Company until his retirement in 1980. Mr. Heinzen was a 
member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society, St. Paul Perpetual Adoration Society, 
Catholic Knights and the Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
Survivors include his wife, Ida; five sons and three daughters-in-law, William 
and Judith Ann Heinzen, Charles and Bonnie Heinzen, Gerald and Gloria Heinzen, 
Eugene Heinzen and Anthony Heinzen all of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, 
Grace and Marvin Fierst of Manitowoc; a brother, Edward Heinzen of Manitowoc; 
three sisters, Rose Zima of Green Bay, Loretta Heinzen of Manitowoc and Irene 
Klingeisen of Manitowoc and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three 
brothers, Theodore, Louis and Joseph Heinzen and two sisters, Verona Gerharz 
and Helen Windus.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Thursday afternoon, where a rosary service will be 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, July 5, 1984 P. 3


THEODORE HEINZEN

FORMER MEEME MAN PASSES AWAY IN CITY
Theodore Heinzen, aged 30, died yesterday morning at the Holy Family hospital 
after having undergone an operation for appendicitis.
The deceased was born in the town of Meeme, August 5, 1895, to take up residence 
on South Tenth street, at which time he was married to Miss Agnes Neumeyer, who 
with her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Anton Heinzen, three brothers, Louis of Pulaski 
and Edward and Norbert at home, five sisters, Mrs. Hugo Gerharz of the city, 
Rose and Loretta of Chicago and Helen and Irene at home, survive.
He has been actively at work up to the time of his illness, having been employed 
in the rolling mills in this city. He was a member of the Catholic Knights of 
Wisconsin and the Holy Name society.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday from the home of his parents on Route 4 
at nine o'clock and at 10 from St. Joseph's church at Silver Lake, the Rev. 
Father Rogers officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 28, 1925 P. 1


WILHELM HEINZEN

HEART FAILURE CAUSED DEATH
Rapids Youth Escapes Illness of Diphtheria But Dies Soon After
After an illness of diphtheria from which he had entirely recovered, 
William Heinzen, son of Michael Heinzen, of Rapids, was stricken with 
a fatal attack of heart trouble and died Wednesday night. The boy was 
fourteen years of age and was born at Rapids March 2, 1888, having 
passed in his life on the farm of his father near that village. He 
attended school until recently and was studious in his work and a 
general favorite with his associates. The surviving relatives are 
parents and two sisters. The decedent is the last of three sons of 
the family. The funeral will be held at Silver Lake tomorrow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 10, 1902, Page 1
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From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902:
Death in Manitowoc Rapids last week from heart trouble of 14-yr. old 
Wilhelm Heinzen, son of Michael Heinzen. The boy had been stricken by 
a severe attack of diphtheria a short while ago. The funeral was held 
Fri. at the Silver Lake Cemetery.


MICHAEL HESSEL

Michael Hessel, age 52, of Wheeling, Ill., died on Friday, April 10, 2009.
Beloved son of Eva Niquette and the late Russell Hessel. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Cremation and services were held privately.
Herald Times Reporter, April 14, 2009


RUSSELL HESSEL

Russell W. Hessel, 41, owner and operator of the Hessel Music Store 
at Manitowoc, died Monday night at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc.
He formerly operated a retail outlet in the 500 block of N. Eighth 
Street in Sheboygan. 
Mr. Hessel, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, has been in the music store business 
for 20 years, joining his father in the Hessel Music Store in 1949 
after learning the piano tuning trade in Chicago.
He took over the business in 1961, operating the store at 1226 Washington 
St. in Manitowoc, and several years ago opening an outlet in Sheboygan. 
The local store closed about a year ago.
Mr. Hessel was born July 10, 1928, in Manitowoc, a son of Reinhardt and 
Louise Kolicek. He attended Manitowoc schools and then served with the 
Army from April, 1946, to October, 1947. He served with the 38th Infantry 
Division in the South Pacific. 
Mr. Hessel married the former Eva Snowden on Aug. 28, 1948, in Manitowoc. 
He was a member of the Manitowoc Eagles Club and the Veterans of Foreign 
Wars post at Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Jens Funeral 
Home in Manitowoc and at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Family College Chapel, 
with the Rev. Ronald Kirk, pastor, celebrant of the requiem Mass. 
Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Manitowoc, with the Manitowoc 
VFW conducting military rites at the grave.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday. The parish 
rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Tuesday, December 9, 1969 


BABY JUEDES

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Juedes of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, was born 
and died early Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. D. F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in St Joseph 
Church Cemetery, Alverno.
Surviving are the parents, two brothers, Gregory and Guy, and three sisters, 
Jacqueline, Debra and Joyce, at home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Richard Juedes, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Alphonse Holschbach, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc. Mrs. Edgar Juedes is the 
former Elaine Holschbach.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 12, 1961  P. 23


ALEXANDER KAUFFMAN

KAUFMAN (sic) STRICKEN AT HOME ON R. 4
Alexander Kaufmann (sic) died at the family home, Rural Route 4, Sunday evening 
at 8:45, his demise being due to heart complications. The funeral will be held 
Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the home and services at 10 o’clock at St. 
Joseph’s Catholic church at Silver Lake the Rev. H. Rogers officiating. Burial 
will be at the church cemetery.
Born in Cooperstown November 3, 1866, Mr. Kaufman would have been sixty years 
old at his next birthday. He was married April 12, 1893 to Miss Mary Michel and 
she with five children, Mrs. George D. Brunner Jr. and Mrs. Edwqard Eisner of 
Manitowoc Rapids, Walter, Henry and Raymond at home, survive him. Four grand-
children and three brothers, John and Thomas Kaufmann of Loomis and Peter Kaufmann 
of Wittenberg, also survive him. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 1, 1926  P. 2


MARGARET KAUFFMAN

FARM LEADER DIES AT HOME
Mrs. Margaret Kaufmann (sic), 63, To Be Buried Saturday
Mrs. Margaret Kaufmann, 63, church and community leader of route 1, 
Manitowoc, died last night at the farm home after an illness of four 
weeks.
The funeral will be held from the home at 8:30 a.m., Saturday and at 
9 o'clock from St. Joseph Catholic church at Silver Lake, with burial 
in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Kaufmann, whose maiden name was Margaret Michel, was born 63 years 
ago on January 1 in the town of Cato. She lived on the farm on Route 1 
for the last 41 years. Her husband, Alex, died nine years ago.
The deceased was active in the affairs of her communtiy. She was a 4-H 
club leader, she was a leader in home economics club work, and she was 
active as a member of her church and the Christian Mothers.
Survivors include six grandchildren; three sons, Walter of Mantiowoc 
and Henry and Raymond at home; two daughters, Mrs. Ed. Eisner, Rapids 
and Mrs. George Brunner Jr., Rapids; three brothers, George, Rapids, 
Henry, Marinette, and William, Mishicot; and three sisters, Mrs. John 
Kaufmann, Loomis, and Mrs. Charles Becker and Mrs. Albert Wetenkamp, 
Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 22, 1934 P.2


VALENTIN KAUFFMAN

An old man named Kauffmann (sic), a resident of Manitowoc Rapids was in the city 
on Friday. When last seen he was at the Two Rivers House between 8 and 9 o’clock 
in the evening. He left there at that time and had not been seen until his body 
was found in the river. On Sunday his absence caused his relatives some alarm and 
they made inquiries concerning him. Failing to hear of him it was concluded he had 
walked into the river and on Monday the river was dragged.
The body was found about Monday noon in the river, just a little east of Herzog 
Bros. livery stable near where the schooner F. Miner was lying. The man evidently 
mistook the schooner’s lights for the bridge lights. The space through which he 
had to walk to reach the river was quite narrow, but this might have been mistaken 
for the narrow walk on Main street. The body was found by R. Roeber who was aiding 
in the search.
The drowned man was Valentin Kauffman, age 76. He had on his person $38.98. He was 
a widower and father of four grown up sons. He left home on Friday morning to attend 
the county fair. It is quite evident he walked into the river after having left the 
Two Rivers House.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 14, 1893  P. 3


DAUGHTER OF JOHN KAUFMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1896:
A 2-wk. old child of John Kaufmann in Manitowoc Rapids, 
died Tues. last week and was buried in the cemetery at 
Silver Lake.
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(Death index: 1896 May 26/Kaufmann, I. Anna  co. death index v.4  p.361)
(Birth index:  Irenna A Kaufmann, b: 18 May 1896, Reel: 0120  Record: 000279)


ANTON J. KLEIBER

Anton J. Kleiber, 73, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Benedict A. 
Kleiber, son of the deceased, will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Kleiber was born Nov. 21, 1894, in the town of Maple Grove, son of the 
late John and Frances Miller Kleiber. He married Mary Zipperer Oct. 1, 1919, 
at Whitelaw. They owned and operated a farm on Rt. 1, Manitowoc, the past 40 
years. Mr. Kleiber is a member of the Holy Name Society and a 50-year member 
and charter member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
Suvivors include his wife, five sons, Bernard, of Plymouth, Richard of 
Manitowoc, Anthony, of Charlevoix, Mich., Father Benedict of Oshkosh and 
Jerome, of Los Angeles, Calif.; seven daughters, Miss Rita, at home, Mrs. 
Donald (Dolores) Holschbach, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Patrick (Dorothy) Peterson, 
of Valders, Mrs. Andrew (Marion) Holschbach, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Theodore (RoseMarie) Jarosh, of Neenah, Mrs. Gene (Monica) Ahrens, of 
Sheboygan and Mrs. Fred (Helen) Crocker, of Trenton, N.Y.; a brother, Ernest, 
of Brillion; two sisters, Mrs. William Brey, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph 
Spatchek, of Reedsville; and 76 grandchildren. A son, two brothers and two 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the Holy Name Society and the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 11, 1968  P. 25


JOHN KLEIBER

John Kleiber, 8, Dies At The Farm Residence
John Kleiber, eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kleiber, Route 1, 
Manitowoc, died this morning at the farm home. He had been a sufferer from 
complications for the past several months. 
Suvivors are his parents, three brothers, Bernard, Richard, and Anthony and 
six sisters, Rita, Dolores, Dorothy, Rose Marie, Marion and Monica.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the home and at 9:30 
from the St. Joseph’s church at Silver Lake with interment in the adjoining 
cemetery. The remains are to be removed to the home Thursday from the Pfeffer 
funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 8, 1933  P. 3


MARY B. KLEIBER

Mrs. Mary Kleiber, age 99, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening, March 23, 1993, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be 9:30 a.m. on Friday, March 26, 1993, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial in St. 
Joseph Church Cemetery, Alverno.
She was born March 17, 1894, of Appleton, daughter of the late Anton and Mary Nagel 
Zipperer. She married Anton Kleiber on October 1, 1919, at St. Michael’s Catholic 
Church, Whitelaw. He preceded her in death on April 11, 1968. Mrs. Kleiber was a 
member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law, Bernard and Carole Kleiber, Plymouth, 
Richard and Harriet Kleiber, Manitowoc, Anthony and Mrele Kleiber, Charlevoix, Mich, 
Benedict and Patti Kleiber, Milton, Mass, Jerome Kleiber, Los Angeles, Calif.; six 
daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and Donald Holschbach, Manitowoc, Dorothy Peterson, 
Valders, Marion and Andrew Holschbach, rural Two Rivers, Rose Marie and Ted Jarosh, 
Neenah, Monica and Gene Ahrens, Sheboygan, Helen and Fred Crocker, Trenton, N.J.; two 
sisters, Sister Felicitas, Milwaukee, Mrs. Cecelia Brom, Port Washington; two sisters-
in-law, Florence Zipperer, Cato, Marigen Kleiber, Manitowoc; 79 grandchildren, 142 
great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by 
a son, John, a daughter, Rita; two grandsons, David Holschbach, John Kleiber; one great 
granddaughter, Heather Kleiber; three brothers and one sister.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m. on Thursday, where a Prayer 
Service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Herald Times Reporter, March 24, 1993  P. A2
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(17 Mar. 1894/23 Mar. 1993/SSDI)


RITA E. KLEIBER

Miss Rita Elizabeth Kleiber, 60, of 1106 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening, January 7, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will 
celebrate the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery 
at Silver Lake.
Miss Kleiber was born Sept. 15, 1921, in Calumet County, daughter of the late 
Anton J. Kleiber and Mary Zipperer Kleiber. She moved to Manitowoc County as 
a child with her parents. She had been employed at Mirro Corporation the past 
30 years. Miss Kleiber was a member of Holy Innocents Parish and mixed choir 
of the parish.
Survivors include her mother, Mary Kleiber of Manitowoc, five brothers, Bernard 
of Plymouth, Richard of Manitowoc, Anthony of Charlevoix, Mich., Benedict of 
Boston, Mass., and Jerome of North Hollywood, Calif., and six sisters, Mrs. 
Donald (Dolores) Holschbach of Manitowoc, Mrs. Dorothy Peterson of Valders, Mrs. 
Andrew (Marion) Holschbach of Route 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Ted (Rose Marie) Jarosh 
of Neenah, Mrs. Gene (Monica) Ahrens of Sheboygan and Mrs. Fred (Helen) Crocker 
of Trenton, N.J., and nieces and nephews. Her father, Anthony J. and brother, 
John preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. A prayer 
service will be held at 8 p.m. by Father Schmitt.
Herald Times Reporter, January 8, 1982 P. 3


ANNA KLINGEISEN

Mrs. Reinhard Klingeisen, 80, of 715 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died
Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short
illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home
and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  The Very Rev.
Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph
Catholic Church Cemetery, Alverno.
The former Anna M. Vogel was born March 14, 1886, in the Town of Cato,
daughter of the late John and Mary Spaeth Vogel.  She was married to
Reinhard Klingeisen Oct. 21, 1907, at St. Michael Catholic Church,
Whitelaw, and the couple farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids until
Mr. Klingeisen died June 1, 1955.  Mrs. Klingeisen  moved to
Manitowoc.  She was a member of Christian Mothers Society of St.
Joseph Church.
Surviving her are three sons, Robert of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Clarence of
Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Lester of Rt. 1, Cato; four daughters, Mrs.
Clarence (Lillian) Savage of Cato, Mrs. Wilfred (Rosella) Miller of
Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Alois (Violet) Schleis of Rt. 1, Two Rivers,
and Mrs. John (Mary Ann) Preston of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; four brothers,
John or Aurora, Ill., Frank of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Richard of Rt. 3,
Newton, and Bernard of Manitowoc; two sisters, Sister M. Robert of
Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Daniel Geiger of Brillion; 42
grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.  A brother and five sisters
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of St. Joseph Christian
Mothers Society, Daughters of Isabella and knights of Columbus Council
No. 710.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Wednesday, February 1, 1967  pg. T-11


CATHERINE KLINGEISEN

ILLNESS OF WEEK FATAL TO COUNTY WOMAN
Ill for a week with complications and illnesses attendent upon advancing 
age early this morning caused the death of Mrs. Catherine Klingeisen, 
widow of Frank Klingeisen, at the home of her son, William, Manitowoc 
Route 4. Mrs. Klingeisen had been a resident of Manitowoc county for 24 
years and was 77 years of age at the time of her death.
Mrs. Klingeisen was born in Germany on December 21, 1851 and in January 
of 1875 married her late husband. The family came to the United States 
and Manitowoc county 24 years ago and lived here since, Mr. Klingeisen 
dying three years ago.
She is survived by nine children all living in Manitowoc county, and a 
number of brothers and sisters. Her children are Mrs. Joseph Fischer and 
Mrs. Walter Meyer, Manitowoc Route 4, Mrs. George Zipperer, Whitelaw, 
Mrs. Mike Fischer, Silver Lake and Miss Mary at home, four sons, George, 
Reinhardt and William of Manitowoc Route 4 and Frank of Cato. Two 
brothers, Frank and George Malland of Manitowoc Route 4 and several 
brothers living outside of the county, four sisters, Mrs. Thomas Kaufman, 
Marinette,and Mrs. Theresa Mailand, in California, one sister in Brazil 
and one in Germany as well as 26 grandchildren also survive.
Mrs. Klingeisen was primarily interested in her home and church, her 
only organization affiliation being with the Christian Mothers of the 
St. Joseph church at Silver Lake.
Funeral services will be from the home at 9 o'clock and from the St. 
Joseph church at Silver Lake at 9:30 o'clock Saturday morning with Father 
Herman Roger officiating. Interment will take place at the church cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 3, 1929 P.2


FRANK KLINGEISEN

DEATH CALLS CO. PIONEER TO FINAL REST
Death, resulting of complications of various aillings, brought an end
to the 68 years of life of Frank Klingeisen of the Town of Rapids.
Mr. Klingeisen has been a resident of this county for nearly fifty
years having been born in Germany on October 4, 1858, and coming to
this country at the age of 22.  He was an active member of the
Catholic knights of Wisconsin and the Holy Name society and was
engaged in farming for the better part of his life.
On January 12, 1877, he was married to Miss Catherine Mailand and, she
accompanied him to this country where the pair took up farming in the
Town of Rapids.  Nine children were born to them, all of whom are
living, Mus. Walter Meyer, Mrs. Joseph Fischer, Miss Mary Klingeisen
who has made her home with her parents, Mrs. George Zipperer of
Whitelaw, Mrs. Michael Fischer, William, Reinhardt, George and Frank,
all of this county.
Funeral services will be held at Silver Lake, Tuesday, at nine from
the home and at 10 o'clock from St. Joseph's church with burial at St.
Joseph's cemetery.  The Rev. Rogers will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News  January 9, 1926  pg. 2


GEORGE KLINGEISEN

George Klingeisen, 78, of route 4, Manitowoc, died last night at his
farm home following a short illness.
The body will be moved from the Pfeffer Funeral Home to the Klingeisen
home to lie in state from Sunday morning until 8:30 a.m. Monday when
funeral services will be held at the home and at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph
Catholic church, Silver Lake.  The Rev. Father Traeger will officiate
with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Klingeisen was born in 1870 in Austria Germany.  He came to
Manitowoc at the age of seven with his parents who settled on a farm
in Manitowoc Rapids.  He married Roselia Bukowsky 14 years ago.
He retired from farming five years ago.
Surviving are his wife, three brothers, Frank of Cato and Reinhardt
and William of Manitowoc Rapids; four sisters, Mrs. Frances Zipperer
of Whitelaw, Miss Mary and Mrs. Walter Meyer of Manitowoc Rapids and
Mrs. Mike Fischer of Newton.
Members of the Holy Name society will recite the rosary at 8 p.m.
Sunday at the home.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Saturday, July 7, 1948  pg. 2


HEINRICH KLINGEISEN

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1894:
Death of the 7-day old child of F. Klingeisen on Tues. in Town Manitowoc
Rapids, of convulsions. The little body was buried today in the cemetery 
in Silver Lake.


MARY KLINGEISEN

Miss Mary Klingeisen, 87, formerly of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Sunday at
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, extensive care unit.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver
Lake.  The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem. will officiate and burial will
be in the church cemetery.
Miss Klingeisen was born Jan. 20 1882, in Town of Manitowoc Rapids,
daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Mailand Klingeisen.  She
lived with the Walter Meyer family, Rt. 4, Manitowoc, before moving to
the hospital, and was the last surviving member of her family of four
brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 8 o'clock this Monday
evening the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times  June 16, 1969  pg. T-9


REINHARD KLINGEISEN

Richard Klingeisen, 73, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient a
week.
Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church,
Silver Lake.  The Rev. D. F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Klingeisen was born in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids on July 12,
1881, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Klingeisen.  He always
resided in the county.  On Oct. 21, 1907, he married the former Anna
Vogel.  Mr. Klingeisen was a member of the Holy Name Society of his
parish.
Surviving him are his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Clarence Savage of
Cato, Mrs. Wilfred Miller of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Alois Schleis of
Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and Mrs. John Preston of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; three
sons, Robert of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Clarence and Lester of Rt. 4,
Manitowoc; two brothers, Frank of  Whitelaw and William of Osman; four
sisters, Mrs. Francis Zipperer of Whitelaw, Miss Mary Klingeisen and
Mrs. Walter Meyer of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Michael Fischer of
Rt. 5, Manitowoc; and 29 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited
by the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus at 8 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times  June 20, 1955  pg. M-13


ROSELIA KLINGEISEN TASCHNER

Mrs. Roselia Taschner, 72, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning 
at her home after a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. 
The Rev. Samuel Jadin will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Taschner, nee Roselia Bukosky, was born Oct. 3, 1891, in the Town 
of Gibson, daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Krezek(sic) Bukosky. 
She lived in Manitowoc County her entire life.
She was married to George Klingeisen, who preceded her in death in 1948. 
She then married Max A. Taschner, who died in 1958. She was a member of 
the Christian Mothers Society of the parish.
Surviving are a brother, Arthur of Cornell, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Nicholas 
Waligoski of South Dakota, and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where the 
parish and society Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, August 19, 1964 P.15


AGNES KOCHAN

Heart trouble was the cause of the death of Miss Agnes Kochen(sic) 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kochan, residents at Rapids, who died 
shortly after 7 o'clock Thursday night at her home at the young age 
of 15 years. Miss Kochan had suffered patiently until the end and 
death came as a relief. Physisians (sic) say her heart became 
affected as a result of poisoning which she contracted three years 
ago. Since then the deceased had never regained her normal health. 
Besides her parents three brothers and three sisters suvive. They 
are: Joseph, John and Peter Jr., and Marie, Elizabeth and Rosalie. 
The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock Monday from St. Joseph's 
church, Silver Lake and burial will be at that village.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 16, 1912 P.4


CATHERINE KOCHAN

HEART ATTACK CAUSES SUDDEN DEATH AT RAPIDS, Mrs. Kochan Stricken Early 
Today and Dies Within Few Minutes, Was Well Known Resident of Co.
Death came to Mrs. Peter Kochin suddenly at her home at Rapids early 
this morning, an attack of heart failure ending her life while she 
conversed with her husband and was in apparent good health. Mrs. Kochan 
had been in poor health for some time past, suffering from affection of 
the heart, but her condition had not been considered alarming. The 
family arose as usual early this morning and Mr. and Mrs. Kochan were 
in conversation when suddenly the attack seized her, she breathed 
heavily and in a few seconds had passed beyond earthly aid. News of 
the death of Mrs. Kochan was a great shock to a large circle of friends. 
Born on June 11, 1860, Mrs. Kochan was 58 years of age at her death. 
She had resided at Rapids for many years and was widely known in that 
section and in this city. She is survived by her husband, three daughters 
and three sons. One son, John Kochan, has been at Camp Hancock, Augusta, 
Ga., but has just left there, probably to embark for overseas and 
messages informing him of his mother’s death cannot be delivered and he 
will probably not learn of his loss until he arrives across the sea. The 
funeral of Mrs. Kochan will be held on Saturday at 9:30 o’clock from St. 
Joseph’s church at Silver Lake. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, September 18, 1918


PETER KOCHAN

Peter J. Kochan, 92, of route 4, Manitowoc, retired Manitowoc Rapids farmer, 
died Sunday night.
Funeral services will be held at 8;45 a.m., Wednesday at the Mittnacht funeral 
home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 at St. Joseph Catholic church, Alverno. The Rev. 
Daniel Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born in Kossuth in 1858 and in 1887 married Miss Catherine Massman. They 
located on the present homestead farm. Mrs. Kochan died in 1918. He was a member 
of the Holy Name society of St. Joseph congregation.
Survivors are three daughters, Marie and Rose of Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. John 
Kodet of Manitowoc; two sons, John of Milwaukee and Peter of Montgomery, Mich.; 
brother, Anton of Francis Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Reis of Abbottsford, 
Wis., and Mrs. Martin Radlinger of Wuerzburg, Wis.; six grandchildren and eight 
great grandchildren. A son, Joseph died last May.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday where the rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 18, 1950  P. 2


STACY LYNN KOCOUREK

Stacy Lynne Kocourek, 21 month old daughter of Steven and Karen Miller Kocourek 
of 1516 Elder Drive, Manitowoc, died Saturday, Dec. 11, at Milwaukee Children's 
Hospital.
Private Mass of the Angels was held 11 a.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. William H. Zimmer officiated and burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery, 
Alverno.
Stacy was born March 11, 1981, at Manitowoc, daughter of Steven and Karen Miller 
Kocourek.
Survivors include her parents; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Florence Miller 
of Manitowoc; paternal grandparetns, Harold and LaVerne Kocourek of Center Road, 
Manitowoc; paternal great grandparetns; Hubert and Mayme Huemphner of DePere, 
aunts, uncles and cousins.
Herald Times Reporter, December 13, 1982 P. 3


JOSEPH M. KODET

Joseph M. Kodet, 71, former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday afternoon at 
his home in Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Ramm Funeral Home, 
Sheboygan, and at 9 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, the Rev. Robert 
Hoeller officiating. Burial will be in Silver Lake cemetery near Manitowoc.
A carpenter by trade, Mr. Kodet was born in Manitowoc county on Nov. 29, 1885, 
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Kodet. He attended rural school in Manitowoc 
and married the former Wanda Glomski in Manitowoc. She died in 1933 and on 
April 25, 1942, he married the former Rose Taufen of Manitowoc. They lived in 
Manitowoc to the time they moved to Sheboygan seven years ago. He was a member 
of the Holy Name Society of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Michael Cavanaugh, Mrs. William 
Wanta and Mrs. Frank Huerta of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Koenig of 
Sheboygan, Mrs. Elmer Carlson of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph Swoboda of Eveleth, 
Minn.; and a brother, Edward of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 6:30 
o’clock this Friday evening by the Holy Name Society. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 19, 1956  P. 13


JOHN KODET

John Kodet, 81, retired town of Manitowoc Rapids farmer, died Monday at the 
home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Carlson, 1142 North 
16th street.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9 o’clock from Holy Innocents Catholic church with the Rev. E. A. 
Radey officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s cemetery at Silver Lake.
Mr. Kodet was born Sept. 7, 1861 at Manitowoc Rapids and operated a farm in 
that town until he retired 22 years ago. He married Miss Madgeline(sic) Neuser 
in 1883. His wife died 29 years ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Ida Koenig of Sheboygan, Mrs. Elmer Carlson, 
city, and Mrs. Joseph Svoboda, of Olivia, Minnesota; three sons, John, Joseph 
and Edward all of this city; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the time of the services and 
the rosary will be recited there Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock by the members 
of the Holy Name society of which Mr. Kodet was a member.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 22, 1962  P. 2


MAGDALENA KODET

DEATH CLAIMS WELL KNOWN TOWN RAPIDS WOMAN
Mrs. John Kodot(sic), nee Lena Neuser, died at her home near Alverno last night, 
aged 50 years, her demise following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Kodot was 
born at Rapids and had always made her home there. A husband and five children 
survive her.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 20, 1913 page 8
********
Notes From Manitowoc Rapids:
(Too late for last week.)
Mrs. John Kodet, aged 50 years, 4 months and 4 days, died Monday May 19 after a 
long illness. She was married 30 years ago at Silver Lake to John Kodet who with 
six children survives her. The children are John, Joseph, Edward, Ida, Genevieve, 
and Magdelena. Mrs. Kodet was an affectionate wife and mother and was well liked 
by all who new her. Her maiden name was Magdelena Neuser. She was born and raised 
in the town of Rapids. The funeral was held on Wednesday, May 19 from the Catholic 
church at Silver Lake and was largely attended. May her soul rest in peace.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 5, 1913, P. 8


SOPHIA KODET

Notes from Madsen:
We sympathize with Mr. and Mrs. M. Popp, in the bereavement of their 
daughter, Sophia, Mrs. John Kodet of Manitowoc Rapids. One link of 
the family chain is broken. Having raised a family of fifteen children, 
she was the first to depart to the Home above.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., July 4, 1918


VERONICKA KODET

DEATH OF AGED ONE KODET
After hovering for weeks in the borderland between life and death Mrs. Veronica 
Kodet passed to her eternal rest Tuesday night, her demise occurring at the home 
of her son John Kodet in Rapids. Decedent had attained the advanced age of 89 
years and had been failing long. Since the death of her husband thirteen years 
ago, she had lived with her son. Three sons and a daughter survive. The funeral 
will be held Saturday morning. Interment at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 27, 1901  P.1
*****
Deaths of a Week:
After hovering for weeks in the borderland between life and death, Mrs. Veronica 
Kodet died Tuesday night, her death occurring at the home of her son, John Kodet 
of Rapids. She had attained the advance age of 89 years and had been failing long.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, November 28, 1901 pg. 1
*****
Verona Kodet
birth: August 1812 Bohemia
death: 26 November 1901 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Alverno, Wis.
residence: 1901 Man. Rapids
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


WANDA KODET

MRS. KODET, 40, DIES, HOSPITAL
Funeral Will Be Held Tuesday At St. Boniface
Mrs. Wanda Kodet, 40, wife of Joseph Kodet, 1116 South 18th street, 
died at 6:10 a.m., today at Holy Family hospital. She was ill four 
months.
The body is at the Pfeffer funeral home and will be removed to the 
residence late Saturday. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. 
at the home and at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church. The Rev. Harry 
Schueller will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery 
at Silver Lake.
Mrs. Kodet was born in the town of Newton July 2, 1892, daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Glomski. She was married to Joseph Kodet at Silver 
Lake Oct. 24, 1910. They resided on a farm at Alverno up to 11 years 
ago when they moved to this city.
She is survived by the widower, four daughters, Alice, Josephine, 
Bernadine and Betty Jane, all at home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Frank Glomski of Newton, and one brother, Charles of Newton.
Mrs. Kodet was a member of St. Boniface society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 31, 1933  P. 11


EVA KOELZER

Manitowoc news:
Death claimed another pioneer of Manitowoc county last week, when 
Mrs. Eva Koelzer, 90, passed away at the home of her son, Joseph 
Koelzer of the town of Manitowoc Rapids.
Tri-County Record, Kiel  Thursday, October 19, 1922  pg. 4


GERTRUDE KOELZER

MISS KOELZER DEATH MONDAY
Funeral Thursday At Silver Lake Catholic Church
Miss Gertrude Koelzer, age 75, died at her home, Town of Manitowoc Rapids at
3 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 from
the Silver Lake Catholic church, Rev. Specht officiating. Interment in the
adjoining cemetery will follow the service.
The deceased was born in the home in which she died, May 6, 1858. She is
survived by a brother, Joseph Koelzer at home; and two sisters, Mrs. John
Scheuer of Newton and Mrs. Henry Klein of Centerville.
The body will be removed to the home from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei
funeral home this afternoon, where it will lie until the time of the
funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 8, 1933  P. 13


JOHN PETER KOELZER

Death Saturday in Manitowoc Rapids of 73 year old Peter Kolzer after a long, 
painful illness. The funeral took place Tuesday at the cemetery at Silver Lake. 
The deceased was an old settler of that town where he had lived continuously 
for the past 43 years. During the war he served in the 14th Regiment. He leaves 
3 children. For the last many years he was completely blind.
Der Nord Westen, May 12, 1898
*********
John Peter Koelzer
birth: 13 December 1824
death: 7 May 1898 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Silver Lake
residence: 1898 Rapids
spouse: Effie Koezer
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOSEPH KOELZER

Joseph Koelzer, 82, who has made his home at the Holy Family hospital since 
he retired from active farming in the town of active farming in the town of 
Manitowoc Rapids nine years ago, died there Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 
o’clock. He has been in failing health for six months.
The body was removed to the Pfeffer funeral home, and will lie in state Friday 
morning until the time of the funeral Saturday morning. Brief services will be 
conducted at the funeral home at 8:30 followed by a requiem mass at the St. 
Joseph Catholic church at Silver Lake celebrated by the Rev. Father Traeger. 
Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Koelzer was born in the town of Rapids Nov. 8, 1861. He was a member of the 
Catholic Order of Foresters and the Holy Name society, and members will recite 
the rosary at the funeral home Friday at 7:30 p.m. 
Mr. Koelzer never married. His only surviving relative is a sister. Mrs. Mary 
Scherer of this city, who formerly lived at Newton.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 18, 1944  P. 2


ANN KOHLMANN

Private funeral services for Ann Margaret Kohlmann, infant daughter of Victor 
and Esther Weiter Kohlmann, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, who was born and died at 
10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 2:30 p.m. Friday 
at. St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake, the Rev. D.F. Hurley officiating. 
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, and two sisters (private) 
at home and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Wilma Weiter, of Manitowoc. Funeral 
arrangements were by Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 3, 1961  P. 13


TERENCE L. KOHLMANN

Terence L. Kohlmann of Manitowoc died early Sunday after his car hit a 
guardrail on Manitowoc County highway CS in Manitowoc Rapids, authorities 
said…
Madison Wisconsin State Journal, September 20, 1982 P. 36
********
Terry L. Kohlmann, 18, of 5418 Middle Road, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, 
Sept. 19, as a result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. Julian C. 
Resch will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kohlmann was born April 3, 1964, at Manitowoc, son of Leonard and Marlene 
Thone Kohlmann. He grew up in the Township of Manitowoc Rapds. He attended St. 
Joseph Catholic Grade School and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1982. 
Mr. Kohlmann was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alvernao, the Holy Name 
Society of the church, Catholic Knights Insurance Society and Manitowoc Gun Club.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kohlmann; six brothers, Thomas, 
Anthony, Charles, Robert, Patrick and Kevin at home; his paternal grandparents, 
Edmund and Margaret Kohlmann of rural Manitowoc; his maternal grandparents, Raymond 
and Christina Thone of Clarks Mills, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Monday evening where a parish prayer service will be held at 8:15 o'clock by 
Father Julian Resch.
Herald Times Reporter, September 20, 1982 P. 3


GARY S. KONARSKI

Gary S. Konarski, age 48, of 204 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died on Sunday, May 2, 
2010, at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay after a courageous battle with cancer. 
Gary was born on May 11, 1961, at Plymouth, son of Jerry and Doreen Konarski. 
He attended school in Two Rivers and graduated from Washington High School, class 
of 1980.
On August 10, 1991, he married the former Mary Wallander at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church in Alverno. Gary was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community.
He enjoyed the game of football and was an avid Packers fan.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 7, 2010, at St. Thomas 
The Apostle Catholic Community, 8100 Brunner Road, Newton. The Rev. Gerald Foley 
will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial of his cremated remains will 
take place at St. Joseph Cemetery in Alverno. Relatives and friends may call at 
the church on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the Konarski 
family.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Gary's name.
Herald Times Reporter, May 5, 2010


HARVEY KRUEGER

Harvey L. Krueger, 87, of Milwaukee, died Monday, January 18, 1988. Funeral 
services will be Thursday, January 21, 1988 at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic 
Church, 21st and West Good Hope Rd., Milwaukee, 5 pm until the Mass of Christian 
Burial at 7 pm. Reception to follow in the North Hall. Burial will be on Friday 
at St. Joseph Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Mr. Krueger was originally from Manitowoc and was retired from the Milwaukee Road. 
Survivors include five children, Clement and Joan Krueger, Hilary and Mary Ann 
Krueger, Joan and Joe Groh, Mary and Don Seipel, Janice and Tom Lebakken; 
grandchildren; great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Family is being served by Krause Funeral Home, Milwaukee. (414) 464-4640
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Jan. 19, 1988 page 14


JACKIE KRUEGER

Two-Year-Old Child To Be Buried Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Krueger, Route 4, Manitowoc, mourn the death of 
their two-year-old son John Raymond, who died at the home yesterday 
afternoon. The boy was born September 25, 1932. Funeral services will 
be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from St. Joseph's Catholic church at Silver 
Lake with interment in the adjoining cemetery.
Survivors are the parents, a sister, and a brother (private). The body 
was removed to the home today from the Pfeffer fuenral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 12, 1934 P.4


JOHANNA KRUEGER

Mrs. Harvey Krueger, 55, former Manitowoc resident who resided at 3224 N. 41st 
St., Milwaukee, died Sunday morning at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. D.F. 
Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Krueger, nee Johanna Brunner, was born Aug. 10, 1907, in the Town of Cato, 
daughter of the late Frank and Johanna Savage Brunner. She attended St. Joseph 
Parochial School at Alverno and Valders High School. She was married Aug. 10, 
1927, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno, to Harvey Krueger and the couple 
resided in Manitowoc County until moving to Milwaukee in 1955.
Mrs. Krueger was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and Christian Mothers 
Altar Society of St. Leo Catholic Church, Milwaukee.
Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Groh of Port Washington, 
Mrs. Donald Siepel of Hales Corners and Miss Janice Krueger of Milwaukee; two 
sons, Clement of Detroit and Hilary of Mesa, Ariz. and 14 grandchildren. Two sons 
and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m.
Two Rivers Reporter, April 8, 1963 P. M-13


JOHN KUBATSKI

CONVENT FARM WORKER DIES
John Kubatzki(sic), 52, Is Victim of Heart Attack
John Kubatzki, 52, employed as superintendent of farming at the Holy Family 
Convent, Silver Lake, for more than 31 years, died at the convent Sunday 
morning after suffering a heart attack. Mr. Kubatzki was born in the Town of 
Gibson, Dec. 27, 1883. He was survived by one sister, Sr. Mary John, Appleton 
and two brothers, Christopher and Frank, Illinois.
The body will be removed from the Pfeffer Funeral Home to the convent this 
evening. Funeral services, in charge of the Rev. Joseph Specht, O.Praem, will 
be conducted Wednesday at 8 am and burial will be in the convent cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 13, 1936 page 14


BENJAMIN KUBATZKE

Death of Benjamin Rubatzke(sic) of Manitowoc Rapids. He was a 
brakeman on the Northwestern Railroad, and on Sat. near Rhinelander 
was unexpectedly thrown from a car of the train onto the tracks and 
the car passed over him and severed both legs. He died shortly 
after being taken to a nearby hospital. His parents, Mrs. and Mrs. 
Christ Rubatzke still live in Manitowoc Rapids.
Der Nord Westen, 17 July 1902
********
Ben Kubatzke
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Ben Kubatzke  
Event Type Death  
Event Date 1902  
Event Place Rhinelander, Oneida, Wisconsin  
Residence Place Rhinelander, Oneida Co., Wis.  
Gender Male  
Age 24  
Marital Status Single  
Race w  
Occupation Brakesman  
Birth Year (Estimated) 1878  
Birthplace Manitawoc (sic) 
Burial Place Manitawoc (sic) 
Father's Name Chris Kubatzke  
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Name Julia Kubatzke  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907
********
(1900 Manitowoc Rapids census:
Chris Kubatzke age 60; Julia age 58; Julia age 19; John age 16. Apparently
Ben had already left home as he isn't on the census for Manitowoc co.)


CHRISTOPH KUBATZKE

Death in Manitowoc Rapids on Mon. from stomach cancer of 
Christian Kubatsky. The deceased, who reached the age of 
62, came from Germany in 1868 and settled in Town Manitowoc 
Rapids where he has lived ever since. Just a few months ago 
he lost a son in a railroad accident. He is survived by his 
widow, 3 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday 
morning in the cemetery at Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 25 Sep. 1902
******
Christian Kobatsky (sic)
birth: 29 January 1840 Germany
death: 22 September 1900 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Silver Lake
residence: 1900 Manitowoc Rapids
father: Lawrence Kobatsky
spouse: Julia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
******
(Note: The d. date on the record is in error)


TIMOTHY B. KUEHNL

Timothy Bernard Kuehnl, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kuehnl of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, 
was born and died Tuesday.
Private family funeral services will be held Thursday. The Rev. Julian Resch will 
officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
Survivors include his parents, a sister, Tammy Lynn; paternal grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Bernard Kuehnl, of Manitowoc and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Adela 
Dvorachek, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw. Mrs. Kuehnl is the former Cecelia Dvorachek.
Pfeffer Fuenral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 26, 1972  P. 3


ANN LANTRY

MRS. ANN LANTRY, PIONEER OF CITY, CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Anna Lantry, nee Savage, pioneer resident of the county, died today at 
the age of 70 years, death being due to paralysis which she suffered several 
months ago. After the death of her husband about thirty years ago, Mrs. Lantry 
made her home with her sister, Mrs. John Murphy, 702 New York avenue until her 
illness necessitated her removal to a hospital. She was born in York state 
August 15, 1850 and came here as a child with her parents, the family locating 
in the town of Rapids. Besides Mrs. Murphy, a sister, Mrs. Frank Brunner of 
Cato and one brother, Stephen Savage of Rapids, survive her. The funeral will 
be held Wednesday morning at Sacred Heart church and burial will be at Silver 
Lake.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 10, 1921  P. 5


JOHN LANTRY

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago (1890)
John Lantry, Sen., died at the home of his son in this city on Thursday morning 
last. The old gentleman had reached the advanced age of 90 years. He was born 
in Coachford, Cork County, Ireland and came to America in 1849. He took up his 
residence in Milwaukee where he remained five years after which he came to 
Manitowoc. But two of his children survive him Mr. John Lantry and Mrs. Patrick 
Kelley. Mr. Lantry was a thoroughly honest man, genial and frank in his manner. 
He was well informed in Irish history, his greatest hope was that he would live 
to see Ireland with home rule.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 18, 1915
*********
(First publication Dec. 31, 1891.) No. 120
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of John Lantry, Sr. deceased.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and tesament 
of John Landry Sr. late of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, 
having been delivered into said court:
And John Lantry, Jr. of said city in said county, having presented to 
said court a petition in writing duly verified representing among other 
things, that said John Lantry Sr. died testate, at said city, in said 
county, on the 13th day of November 1890: that said instrument is the 
last will of said deceased and that Lyman Emerson is named therein as 
executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to 
probate and that letters of administraion with the will annexed be 
thereon issued to said John Lantry Jr. the said Lyman Emerson having 
resigned the trust of executor of said will and such resignation having 
been accepted and consented to.
It is ordered: That said petition and that 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 26th day of January 1892, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said 
hearing be given by puplication hereof for three successive weeks, once 
each week prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper 
published in said Manitowoc county.
Dated December 29, 1891.
By the court.
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Nash & Nash, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 31, 1891 P. 2


PATRICK H. LANTRY

Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1886)
Patrick Lantry of Manitowoc Rapids died at his home March 10, in 
the 44th year of his age. He was born in Coachford, Cork, Ireland 
and came to America in 1850. His father lives in this city and has 
reached his 86th year.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 16, 1911  pg. 1


JOSEPH LAX

Joseph Lax, 83, Dies At Home of His Daughter
Joseph Lax, 83, a resident of this city for many years but who, 
with his wife, made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Buckhaus, 
near Silver Lake, died at the Backhaus home this noon.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the home and 9 a.m. 
from St. Joseph's Catholic church, Alverno, with interment in the 
church cemetery.
Survivors are his widow, and a family of grown children.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 12, 1934 P.4


MARY LAX

MRS. LAX, 84, DIES LAST EVE
Husband Joseph Died Just a Few Weeks Earlier
Mrs. Mary Lax, 84, whose husband Joseph Lax died less than a month 
ago, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Backhaus 
at Silver Lake. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from 
the Backhaus home and at 9:30 a.m. from the Catholic church at Silver 
Lake.
The deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Rumpf, was born in Milwaukee 
in 1851 and came here with her parents 73 years ago. She was married 
59 years ago.
Survivors are two daughter, Mrs. Joseph Backhaus, Silver Lake and Mrs. 
Edward Steder, city; a son, Henry Lax, Silver Lake; seven grandchildren 
and three great-grandchildren.
The body will be removed to the Backhaus home Wednesday from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 8, 1935 P.2


CARL LEITERMANN

Carl Leitermann, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Leitermann of route 4, Manitowoc, 
died Tuesday at the hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. 
from the home and at 9 o'clock from the St. Joseph's Church at Silver Lake, the 
Rev. M.J. Wendt officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
He was born on the homestead farm in 1916 and after finishing school helped his 
father on the farm. Survivors are the parents, four sisters, Mrs. John Stanul of 
Two Rivers, Loretta and Gertrude at home, Viola of Willmette, Ill.; brother, 
Francis at home.
The body was moved to the home this afternoon from the Pfeffer Funeral Home. The 
Holy Name Society will recite the rosary at the home Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1939 - page 9


FRANCIS J. LEITERMANN    (d. 2001)

Francis (Skinny) Leitermann, age 74, of 2424 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Nov. 24, 2001 at his residence.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001 at 9:45 a.m. at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle 
Catholic Community, St. Joseph Site, Alverno. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Beadry with burial to follow at St. 
Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
He was born on Aug. 25, 1927 in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, the son of the 
late Joseph and Amelia Popp Leitermann. Francis graduated from St. Joseph 
Parochial School. He married the former Janet Cichantek on June 24, 1950 at 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on May 4, 1976. 
Francis then married the former LaVerne Kattner Kartlaub on Nov.17, 1978 at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church. He farmed in Manitowoc Rapids until 1978. He was also 
employed with the town of Manitowoc Rapids from 1954 until 1965 and the Manitowoc 
County Highway Department from 1965 until 1989. Francis was a member of St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, St. Joseph site, and St. Joseph Holy Name Society, 
Catholic Knights Branch 298, Manitowoc County Highway Department Union and the 
Manitowoc Senior Center. Francis was a past County Supervisor of Manitowoc Rapids.
Francis is survived by his wife LaVerne, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law: 
Jerome and Amanda Leitermann, Kenosha, and Ronald and Mary Leitermann, Two Rivers; 
two daughters-in-law and sons-in-law: Susan and Kenneth Karbon, Manitowoc, and 
Yvonne and Dave Reno, Manitowoc; four stepsons and two stepdaughters-in-law: Paul 
Hartlaub and special friend Jeanette Mrotek, Manitowoc, Gene and Theresa Hartlaub, 
Newton, Dennis and Stacy Hartlaub, Newton, and Robert Hartlaub, New York, N.Y.; 
one stepdaughter and step son-in-law, Annette and Richard Haese, Newton; 26 
grandchildren: (private); 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-
law, Viola and Tony Thornton, Warner, Robins, Ga., Hilda Stanul, Two Rivers. He 
is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Carl Leitermann; three sisters and 
one brother-in-law: Gertrude and Felix Juchniewich; twin sisters Loretta and 
Lovena Leitermann; one brother-in-law, John Stanul.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Francis’s name towards 
the landscaping of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001 from 4 p.m. 
until 8 p.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. A Prayer Serivce will be 
held at 7:30 p.m. led by Brenda Korinek.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of Aurora Medical Center, 
Holy Family memorial Medical Center, the Dialysis Program and the Hospice Program 
for the care they extended to the family.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 26, 2001


FRANZ LEITERMANN

ILLNESS TERMINATES IN DEATH.
Frank Leidermann Well Known Rapids Resident, Is Dead.
Death claimed a well known resident of Rapids Tuesday. Frank Leidermann yielded 
to the dread scourage of consumption and passed away from earthly suffering after 
a protracted illness. Deceased was 58 years of age and was a native of Germany. 
He had been a resident of Manitowoc county for twenty-two years and was one of 
the well known farmers of the section, and a man held in respect and high esteem 
by a large circle of friends. He was well known in this city and his death will 
be a shock to many who knew him. A wife, three sons and six daughters survive to 
mourn his loss. The funeral will be held from Alverno tomorrow morning at 9 
o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, October 30, 1901 P. 1
*********
Death Tues. in Manitowoc Rapids of consumption of 58-yr. old 
Frank Leidermann. He leaves a widow and 9 children. The funeral 
will be held this morning in Alverno.
Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1901
*******
Frank Leitermann
birth: 1843 Germany
death: 29 October 1901 Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1901 Rapids
spouse: Theresa
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JANET A. LEITERMANN

Mrs. Francis J. Leitermann, 44, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. 
The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate with burial in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Leitermann, nee Janet Cichantek was born June 8, 1931 at Manitowoc, daughter 
of Andrew and Ella Pozorski Cicantek. She was married to Francis J. Leitermann 
June 24, 1950 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was a member of 
Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Joseph Church.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, S-S. Jerome, serving with the U.S. 
army at Fort Sheridan, Ill., and Ronald of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. 
Kenneth (Susan) Karbon of Manitowoc and Miss Yvonne Leitermann of Rt. 4, 
Manitowoc; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cichantek; two brothers, Robert and 
Donald and three sisters, Mrs. Erwin (Pauline) Kettner, Mrs. James (Patricia) 
Thorison and Mrs. David (Nancy) Howell of Manitowoc and a granddaughter, 
Jillann.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a 
prayer service will be at 8 p.m. by members of the Christian Mothers Society 
and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 4, 1976 page 3


LORINA LEITERMANN

Mr. and Mrs. J. Leiterman(sic) of Rapids have the sympathy of friends in the 
death of their infant daughter, Lorena(sic). The child was five months old and 
died Saturday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 10, 1913 page 5


WOLFGANG LIEBL

CONVENT GARDNER DIES AT HOSPITAL
Wolfgang Liebl, 68, who for a number of years had been employed at 
the convent at Silver Lake as a gardner, passed away at the hospital 
here today. He had been ill for some time. The body was taken to the 
Leschke parlors and burial will be at St. Joseph's church at the 
convent.
Deceased was a native of Germany and had made his home there for 
years. He had never married.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, September 15, 1930 P.14


LYNN M. LINDEN

Funeral services for Lynn Marie Linden, four weeks old daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Linden of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, who died late Sunday 
night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. D.F. Hurley will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born March 15, 1958. Her mother is the former Phyllis Weber.
Surviving are her parents, two sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
maternal grandparents, Mrs. Minela Weber and George Weber of Manistique, 
Mich.; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Linden of Manistique, 
Mich.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 14, 1958 P.17


MARIE E. LINSMEIER

Mrs. Francis (Marie) Linsmeier, age 56, of 10611 Hilltop Road, Cato, died 
Monday morning, June 7, 1993 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services 
will be 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10:30 
a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. Mike Flanary will 
celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial in the parish cemetery.
The former Marie Hein was born January 15, 1937 in Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Phillip and Elizabeth Trost Hein. She attended local Manitowoc Schools. 
On November 12, 1950 she was married to Francis Linsmeier at St. Andrew's 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the Town of Cato since their 
marriage. She is a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Alverno.
Survivors include her husband, Francis; three sons, Paul Linsmeier, Cato, 
Roger Linsmeier, Cato and his fiancée Deanna Johns, Patrick Linsmeier, Cato 
and his fiancée, Michelle Robinson; five daughters and one son-in-law, Ann 
and Richard Dufek, Whitelaw, Rose, Nancy, Jean, JoAnn Linsmeier, all of Cato; 
four brothers and five sisters-in-law, Francis and Dorothy Hein, Bernard and 
Helen Hein, Richard and Lucille Hein, Raymond and Leona Hein, all of Manitowoc, 
Agnes Hein, New Mexico; four sisters and four brothers-in-law, Dorothy and 
Howard Schmitz, Gertrude and Vernon Kowalski, Anna and Louis Cerkas, all of 
Manitowoc, Martha and Clement Linsmeier, Cato. She was preceded in death by 
two brothers, John and Paul.  
Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5-9 p.m. A parish 
prayer service at 7 p.m. led by Father Flanary.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, June 8, 1993 - page A2


JOSEPH F. LODEL

Joseph F. Lodel, six-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lodel Sr., of Rt. 1, 
Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The 
Rev. D.F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
The infant was born July 31, 1953, at Manitowoc.
Survivors in addition to his parents are six brothers, Henry, Richard, Roger, 
George Jr., James and Thomas, and three sisters, Vivian Faye, Darlene Ann and 
Anna Marie at home; paternal grandfather, Joseph Lodel of Denmark; and maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haselow of Rt. 2, Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 17, 1954  P. 19 


MARY LOU LODEL

Mary Lou Lodel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lodel of Route 1, Manitowoc, 
died on her first birthday Sunday night at Holy Family Hospital following a 
brief illness. She was born Nov. 11, 1950.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the home of her parents 
and at 8 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake, Rev. D. F. Hurley 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her parents; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haslo 
of Route 2, Manitowoc; paternal grandfather, Joseph Lodel of Star Route, Denmark; 
six brothers, (private); two sisters, (private).
The casket will be moved from the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, to the parents 
home at 6 p.m. Monday where friends may call until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 12, 1951   P. 2


JOSEPH J. MAILAND

Joseph J. Mailand, 62, lifelong Manitowoc County resident, died late Sunday 
evening of a coronary attack at his home on Rt. 1, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. 
Ronald Kirk, O Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Mailand was born Dec. 27, 1905, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Frank 
and Mary Stauber Mailand. He married Lucille Neuser June 25, 1929, and owned 
and operated a farm in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. He had been employed 10 
years by Manitowoc Engineering Co. 
Mr. Mailand was a member of Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and Holy Name Society 
of St. Joseph Parish.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, (private); two daughters, (private); a brother, 
Ray, of Fond du Lac; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Brey, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert 
Fessler, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and 12 grandchildren. A brother, a sister and a 
granddaughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where at 8 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited by Holy Name Society and parish members and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 16, 1968  P. 20 


LUCILLE MAILAND ROHR

Lucille Mailand Rohr, age 85, of 214 S. Alverno Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening, April 17, 1996, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Monday, April 22, 1996, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno, where she was 
a lifetime member. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
David Beaudry with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The former Lucille Neuser was born November 7, 1910, in the town of Manitowoc 
Rapids, the daughter of the late John and Mary Popp Neuser. She married Joseph 
Mailand June 25, 1929 and the couple farmed together in the town of Manitowoc 
Rapids for 40 years until his death on December 15, 1968. For the next 21 years 
Lucille was employed as a baker at Silver Lake College. On August 12, 1978, 
Lucille married Richard Rohr and he preceded her in death May 1, 1983. Mrs. Rohr 
was a member of the St. Joseph Christian Mother's, Catholic Women's Society, 
Manitowoc County Homemakers, and Manitowoc Ostomy Club.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and Dale Jungwirth, Rosendale, 
Wis.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Dorothy Mailand, Manitowoc, Joseph 
and Candy Mailand, Manitowoc; a son-in-law, Donald Sickinger, Manitowoc; a brother 
and sister-in-law, Elmer and Blanche Neuser, Manitowoc; four sisters, Marie Gresl, 
Manitowoc, Eleanore Fischer, Manitowoc, Rosella Herman, Milwaukee, Lorraine 
Lancioni, Illinois; a brother-in-law, Ben Fischer, Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren, 
19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husbands, a daughter, 
Marjorie Sickinger, two grandchildren, Mark Mailand and Mary Sickinger, a sister, 
Arlene Fischer, four brothers-in-law, Jim Lancioni, Henry Herman, George Fischer, 
and Oscar Gresl.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Sunday where a prayer 
service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening by Father Dave.
Herald Times Reporter, April 19, 1996 P. A2


MARY MAILAND

DEATH RELIEVES SUFFERINGS OF MRS. FRANK MAILAND 
Coming as a relief from a year’s suffering, death this morning claimed the 
life of Mrs. Mary Mailand, nee Stauber, wife of Frank Mailand of Route 4, Town 
of Rapids. The funeral services will be held Wednesday from the homestead at 
9 o’clock to the St. Joseph church at Silver Lake where Father Herman Rogers 
will conduct services at 9:30. Burial will take place there. 
Born in Germany, April 12, 1863, Mrs. Mailand was 64 years of age. At an early 
age she removed to this country, taking up residence in this county where she 
has since lived. Since 1900 she has made her home on Route 4. Deceased was an 
active member of the Christian Mothers of St. Joseph’s church.
Three children, all at home, survive. They are Ida, Frank Jr. and Joseph.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 7, 1927  P. 2


ARLAND J. MATTHIAS

Arland J. Matthias, 72, of 1303 Ahrens St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, 
Jan. 21, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
9:30 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dan Felton will officiate at the Mass of Christian 
Burial and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
Mr. Matthias was born March 29, 1913, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late 
William and Marie Klasen Matthias. He was a lifelong Manitowoc County resident. 
He married Irene M. Brunner, July 10, 1935 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. 
The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1985. Prior to their retirement 
they owned and operated a farm in Manitowoc Rapids for 35 years.
Survivors include his wife, Irene M.; six sons and five daughters-in-law, James A. 
and Fay of Manitowoc, Dean J. and Lilly of Maribel, Dennis W. and Marilyn of Omaha, 
Jon A. and Diane of Manitowoc, Joseph A. and Carol of Manitowoc and Daniel L. of 
Whitelaw; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Mrs. Andrew (Annette) Andropolis 
of Sturgeon Bay, Mrs. John (Eileen) Kapust of Olympia, Wash., Ms. Marilynne 
Matthias of Cedarburg, Wis., and Mrs. Kenneth (Patricia) Meier of Plano, Texas; 
two brothers, Vilas Matthias of Madison and Edward Matthias of the Town of 
Liberty; three sisters, Mrs. Armin (Lorraine) Ewald, Mrs. Robert (Eline) Glaeser 
and Mrs. Robert (Bernett) Lorfeld all of Manitowoc; 38 grandchildren and a great 
grandchild.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday, where 
a prayer service will be 8 pm by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Jan. 22, 1986 page 3


DAVID MATTHIAS

Private family funeral services for David and Mark Matthias, infant sons of Mr. 
and Mrs. Jon A. Matthias, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, were held Monday afternoon. The 
Rev. Ronald Kirk, O.Pream, officiating, and burial was in St. Joseph Church 
Cemetery, Alverno. The babies were born and died Saturday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Their mother is the former Diana M. Sieracki.
Survivors include their parents, a sister, Amy Kay at home and grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Arland Matthias, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sieracki 
of Rt. 3, Manitowoc.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 4, 1970 page M13


DIANNE MATTHIAS

Dianne (Ann) M. Matthias, age 67, of 2220 South 42nd Street, Manitowoc, died on 
Monday morning, January 20, 2014 at her residence.
She was born on May 4, 1946 in Manitowoc daughter of the late Stanley Sr. and 
Catherine (Hein) Sieracki. Dianne attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School 
graduating with the class of 1964 . On July 9, 1966 she married Jon Matthias at 
St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. Together, Dianne and Jon owned and operated 
Clover Matt Dairy Farm for over 20 years. Later they started TR Truck and Auto LLC 
which still runs today. Dianne had been a member of St. Joseph and St. Casimir 
Catholic Churches and currently was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, Manitowoc. 
She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Dianne loved to 
work outdoors and instilled a solid work ethic in her children. She was an expert 
gardener with remarkable cooking and canning abilities which she was proud to 
teach and share with her children. Her children would have loved to see her sell 
her great salsa, pickles and spaghetti sauce.
Survivors include her husband: Jon Matthias, Manitowoc; five daughters and four 
sons-in-law: Amy and Richard Hubbartt, Newton, Christy and Greg Scheurell, Maribel, 
Jean Matthias and Anthony Kennedy, Germantown, Joy Matthias, Palmer, Alaska and 
Kathy and Matt Rezba, Kellnersville; one son: Marty Matthias and special friend: 
Karie Zellner, Kaukauna; ten grandchildren: Anna (special friend Travis Behnke), 
Abby, Olivia and Andrew Hubbartt, Margaret and Matthias Kennedy, Jack Matthias-
Wautlet, Grace, Megan and Laura Rezba; two more grandchildren expected in February 
and May each; one sister: Mary Kutil, Wausau; four brothers and three sisters-in-law: 
Tony and Margie Sieracki, Manitowoc, Fritz and Sue Sieracki, Newton, Stevie and 
Sue Sieracki, Manitowoc, Stan Sieracki, Jr. Newton. She is also survived by nieces, 
nephews other relatives and many dear friends. She was also preceded in death by 
five infant children: two infant sons: Mark and David; and three infant daughters: 
Margaret, Julie and Connie; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Arland and Irene 
Matthias; and four brothers-in-law: Bill Kutil, Dennis Matthias, Jim Matthias and 
Dean Matthias. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2014 at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Marshall - 1114 S. 21st Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, 
Alverno.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2014. A prayer service will be 
held at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. David Beaudry. Friends may also call Friday morning 
at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until morning prayers at 
10:30 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Holy Family Memorial Hospice, 
Dr. Lynn Baatz and her caring staff as well as the University of Wisconsin-Madison 
Health Network for the love and compassion she received under their care.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Wednesday, January 22, 2014 pg. A3


IRENE M. MATTHIAS

Irene M. Matthias, age 87, of 1303 Ahrens St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, July 22, 
2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
Cemetery, Alverno.
Irene was born January 8, 1913, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the 
late Joseph Leo and Margaret Boyle Brunner. She married Arland J. Matthias on July 10, 
1935, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. He preceded her in death on January 21, 
1986. Irene and Arland owned and operated the River Lane Dairy Farm in Manitwooc 
Rapids for 35 years. She was a member of the Holy Innocents Christian Women and the 
Catholic Women's Club.
Survivors include five sons and four daughters-in-law, James Matthias and Karen, 
Sheboygan, Dean and Lillian Matthias, Maribel, Marilyn Matthias, Omaha, Neb., Jon 
and Dianne Matthias, Manitowoc, Joseph and Carol Matthias, Manitowoc, Daniel Matthias, 
Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Andrew Andropolis, Sturgeon Bay, 
Eileen and John Kapust, Olympia, Wash., Marilynne Matthias (Kevin), Cedarburg, Wis., 
Patricia and Kenneth Meier, Irving, Texas; 40 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren, 
one sister, Marie Welch, Manitowoc; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, Dennis 
Matthias; six brothers, Leo, Louis, David, Gerald, William and Frank Brunner and two 
sisters, Jane Kaufmann and Lucille Stephani.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Tuesday 
evening, from 4-8 p.m. and also at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Wednesday morning 
from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. A prayer service will be held at 
7 p.m. on Tuesday led by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
Memorials may be made to Silver Lake College or Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her legacy of faith and 
love will live on in the hearts of her family.
Herald Times Reporter, July 25, 2000 P. A2


MARGARET MATTHIAS

Private family funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church Cemetery, Silver Lake for Margaret Marie Matthias, infant 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jon A. Matthias, Rt. 4, Manitowoc, who was born 
Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc and died there the same day. The 
Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem, officiated.
Besides the parents, a sister, Amy Kay, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Arland Matthias, Rt. 4, Manitowoc; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Stanley Sieracki, Rt. 3, Manitowoc, survive. The mother is the former Diane M. 
Sieracki.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc was in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Aug. 10, 1968


MARK MATTHIAS

Private family funeral services for David and Mark Matthias, infant sons of Mr. 
and Mrs. Jon A. Matthias, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, were held Monday afternoon. The 
Rev. Ronald Kirk, O.Pream, officiating, and burial was in St. Joseph Church 
Cemetery, Alverno. The babies were born and died Saturday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Their mother is the former Diana M. Sieracki.
Survivors include their parents, a sister, Amy Kay at home and grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Arland Matthias, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sieracki 
of Rt. 3, Manitowoc.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 4, 1970 page M13


MATTHIAS TWIN SONS

Private funeral services for infant twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Matthias 
of 1322 Robin Rd., Manitowoc, who died shortly after birth Sunday morning at St. 
Mary Hospital, Green Bay, were at 1 pm Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
Cemetery, Alverno. The Rev. Claude LeClair officiated.
Survivors are the parents, a sister, Vicki Lynn, paternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Arland Matthias of Manitowoc and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank 
Radjinski of Suring, Wis. The mother is the former Nancy Radjinski. Pfeffer 
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sept. 20, 1965 page 7


CARL MAURER

Retired Farmer Had Been Ill For About Two Years 
Carl Maurer, 82, retired farmer, died at the Holy Family hospital at 2:40 this 
morning. He had been ill for about two years and has lived at the hospital for 
the past six years.
The body will lie at the Pfeffer funeral parlors this evening. Tomorrow noon it 
will be removed to the St. Josephs church at Silver Lake, where it will lie 
until the time of the service at 8 o’clock Saturday morning. Burial will be made 
in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Maurer was born in Germany November 12, 1854. He came to America and settled 
at Silver Lake at the age of 16. Up until six years ago he operated a farm there.
Survivors include two sisters, Anna of Manitowoc and Sister Manda of the Holy 
Family convent. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 9, 1936  P. 9 


THERESIA MAURER

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1903:
Death from asthma in Town Newton on Tues. of 76-yr. old Mrs. Theresa Maurer.
She is survived by 5 children and 2 brothers – Pastor Carl and Anton Fessler.
The funeral will take place early tomorrow at the cemetery in Silver Lake.


JEANA MCCLARY

Jeana Marie McClary, daughter of Bill and Mary McClary, Anchorage, Alaska, died 
at birth Monday, July 27, 1992.
Survivors include her brother, Taylor; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer 
Neuser, Manitowoc; and paternal grandparents, Col. and Mrs. William T. McClary, 
Huntsville. Ala.
Private services were held in Anchorage with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Church 
cemetery, Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, August 6, 1992 P. A2


BABY GIRL MCWHORTER

Family graveside services for the infant daughter of Jerry and Mary Strauss 
McWhorter of 4135 Springhill Dr., Manitowoc, who was born and died Tuesday, 
were held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno. The Rev. 
Julian Resch O.Praem officiated.
Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McWhorter of Manitowoc and 
grandparents, Mrs. Lorene McWhorter of Hogansville, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. 
Herman Strauss of Rt. 1, Valders.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, March 29, 1978 - page 3


MICHAEL MEIDL

Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Meidl of Rt. 4, 
Manitowoc, who was born and died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
were Saturday afternoon at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Alverno. The Rev. 
D. F. Hurley officiated.
Surviving in addition to the parents are three brothers, William, Norbert and 
Todd, six sisters, Kathryn, Judy, Sharon, Joann, Peggy and Cindy, at home; 
paternal grandmother. Mrs. Viola Meidl, of Whitelaw and maternal grandmother, 
Mrs. Rose Kocuourek, of Reedsville.
Reedsville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 16, 1963  P. 10 


WILLIAM MEIDL

William L. Meidl, 26, of 4715 Vista Rd., Manitowoc, died Saturday at his 
residence.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will 
officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Church Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Mr. Meidl was born Oct. 23, 1951, in Manitowoc, son of Norbert and Rosemary 
Kocourek Meidl. He was graduated from Valders High School with the Class of 
1970 and married Kathryn Rolf Nov. 23, 1974, in Reedsville, the couple moving 
to Manitowoc to reside after their marriage. He was presently employed with 
Chizek Elevator and Transportation Co.
Survivors include his wife and a daughter, Jessica; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Norbert Meidl of rural Manitowoc; four brothers, Norbert Jr., Todd, Thomas and 
John of rural Manitowoc; eight sisters, Mrs. Victor (Kathy) De Wane of Valders, 
Judy, Sharon and Joanne of Manitowoc and Peggy, Cindy, Mary and Julie of rural 
Manitowoc and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Viola Meidl of Whitelaw.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a 
prayer service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, November 7, 1977 P. 3


EMMA MEYER

Emma E. Meyer, age 82, of 6424 Range Line Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, 
Sept. 15, 2004, at her residence. 
Emma was born April 17, 1922, in the town of Newton, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Richard and Anna Geiger Vogel. She attended St. Joseph Parochial Grade 
School of Alverno. On May 7, 1941, she married Frederick F. Meyer at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Alverno. 
Emma farmed with her husband, Frederick, for 54 years in the towns of Newton and 
Manitowoc Rapids. He preceded her in death Aug. 28, 1995. Emma was also employed 
at Muench's Supper Club and Stock's Dinner Club. She was a member of St. Joseph's 
Parish and the Christian Mothers Rosary and Altar Society, and currently a member 
of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. 
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Dale and Melody Meyer; two grandsons: 
Walter Meyer and his fiancee, Julia Brown; Dale Meyer Jr. and his special friend, 
Rebecca Peterman, all of rural Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Leonard 
and Marge Vogel, Manitowoc; Richard and Heddie Vogel, Green Bay; three sisters and 
brothers-in-law: Ann and Richard Jilot, Green Bay; Irene Staudinger, Manitowoc; 
Elaine and William Martin, Plainview, Minn.; and Henry Katzberg, Bois Di Ark, Mo. 
Also surviving are 32 nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. 
Emma was also preceded in death by two sisters: LaVern Stock and Beatrice Katzberg; 
five brothers-in-law: Arnold Stock, Al Settle, Reinhardt Staudinger, Wally Meyer 
and Melvin Meyer; a sister-in-law: Gertrude Meyer; an infant brother: Elroy Vogel; 
and an infant sister: Marie Vogel. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton, from 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18 until the time of service at 11 
a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at St. 
Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 
Alverno. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Thomas Apostle Cemetery or Building 
Funds.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2004


FREDERICK MEYER

Frederick F. Meyer, age 78, of 5907 W. Custer St., Manitowoc, died 
Monday morning, August 28, 1995, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 31, 1995, 
at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Alverno. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
William Zimmer with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Meyer was born April 6, 1917, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, 
Manitowoc County, son of the late Walter and Rose Klingeisen Meyer. 
He married the former Emma Vogel May 7, 1941, at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, Alverno. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 
in 1991. Mr. Meyer farmed for five years in the town of Newton and 47 
years in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. He was the president of Manitowoc 
County Mutual Insurance Company for 26 years and a member of the Board 
of Directors of the Eastern Mutual Insurance Company. He was an 
independent insurance agent for 33 years and was a lifelong member of 
St. Joseph Catholic Church at Silver Lake and a member of the Holy Name 
Society. Mr. Meyer was also a 50 year member of the Catholic Order of 
Foresters.
Survivors include his wife, Emma; one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and 
Melody Meyer, Manitowoc; two grandsons, Walter and Dale Meyer; six 
brothers-in-law and seven sisters-in-law, Gertrude Meyer, Beatrice and 
Henry Katzburg, Irene and Reinhart Staudinger, Mary and Leonard Vogel, 
Ann and Richard Jilot, Hedwig and Richard Vogel, Elaine and William 
Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Melvin 
and Wallie Meyer.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home 4-8 p.m Wedneday where a 
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon Alan Boeldt.
Fred was a horseman and very proud of his team of black ponies.
Herald Times Reporter, August 29, 1995 P. A2


ROSE MEYER

Mrs. Walter Meyer, 68, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family
Hospital where she had been a patient for five weeks.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver
Lake, with the Rev. Anthony Stefl serving as deacon and the Rev.
Donald Rose serving as sub deacon.  Burial will be in church cemetery.
She was born Rose Klingeisen Oct. 4, 1892, in the Town of Manitowoc
Rapids, daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Mailand Klingeisen.
She was married to Walter Meyer Oct. 26, 1915, at St. Joseph Church,
Silver Lake.  She had been a member of the Christian Mother Society of
that church.
Surviving are her husband; three sons, Frederick of Rt. 1, Manitowoc,
Melvin of Manitowoc and Wallie at home; a brother, William of
Manitowoc; three sisters, Miss Mary Klingeisen of Rt. 1, Manitowoc,
Mrs. Francis Zipperer of Whitelaw and Mrs. Michael Fischer of Rt. 2,
Manitowoc, and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Saturday, February 4, 1961  pg. M-9


WALLIE MEYER

Wallie R. Meyer, 59, of 6331 County Trunk JJ, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
November 18, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9;45 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 
a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Julian C. Resch O'Prem 
will officiate with burial to follow at St. Joseph Church Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Mr. Meyer was born December 12, 1924, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Walter and Rose Klingeisen Meyer. He owned and operated 
the home farm in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. Mr. Meyer was a member of Holy Name 
Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
Survivors include a brother and two sisters-in-law, Fred and Emma Meyer and Mrs. 
Gertrude Meyer, both of Manitowoc; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death 
by a brother, Melvin Meyer, May 11, 1984. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
afternoon, where a prayer service will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name 
Society, members of the parish, relatives and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, November 19, 1984  P. 3


WALTER MEYER

Walter Meyer, 79, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient 10 days. 
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10:30 a.m., a Mass of Concelebration will be at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Silver Lake, by the Revs. James M. Johnson, E. A. 
Radey and Ronald Reimer. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Meyer was born Sept. 8, 1888, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the 
late Henry and Anna Zinkel Meyer. He married Rose Klingeisen Oct. 26, 
1915, at St. Joseph Church, and the couple owned and operated a farm 
on Rt. 4, Manitowoc, until retirement in 1957. She died Feb. 3, 1961. 
He was a charter member of St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society, a 55-year-
member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, and held various Manitowoc 
Rapids township offices. 
Survivors are three sons, Fredrick of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Melvin of 
Manitowoc, and Wallie of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Peter 
Massman and Mrs. William Ziebell of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Rose Terens 
of Mishicot; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. A sister and 
three brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday where 
at 8 p.m. the HNS and COF members will recite the Rosary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 27, 1968
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(08 Sep 1887/Aug 1968/SSDI)


BABY MILLER    (d. 1950)

Private funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Miller, 
route 4, Manitowoc, who was born and died this morning at Holy Family hospital, 
were held today at the Pfeffer funeral home. The Rev. Patrick Hurley of St. 
Joseph church, Alverno, officiated with burial in the St. Joseph cemetery.
Survivors are the parents; brother, Wilfred Jr.; three sisters, Dorothy, Janet, 
and Elaine; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart Klingeisen and Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Miller.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 12, 1950  P. 2


JOSEPH J. MILLER

Joseph J. Miller, 61, of 2402 Division St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday 
evening, June 12, in the emergency room of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Mass of Christian Burial 
will be concelebrated by the Rev. Julian Resch O.F.M. and the Rev. Richard 
Klingeisen and burial will be in St. Joseph Church Cemetery, Alverno.
Mr. Miller was born March 18, 1922, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph F. Sr. 
and Elizabeth Heinzen Miller. He married Florence Brandl, Oct. 17, 1942, at St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Mr. Miller owned and operated a farm at 
Alverno for many years and was employed at Imperial Clevite for the past 13 years, 
moving to his present address in 1961. He was a member of St. Joseph Parish, St. 
Joseph Holy Name Society, and a former member of Clipper City Chordsmen.
Survivors include his wife, Florence; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Dawn 
Miller of Appleton; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Joan and Jim Sauer of 
Whitelaw, and Joyce Miller and Tom Junk, Marilyn and Jerry Luebke, and Karen and 
Steve Kocourek of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Wilfred and Rosella of 
Orlando, Fla.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Aurelia and Ed Brandl and Marie 
and Clarence Reindl of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Margaret Miller of Manitowoc, 
and seven grandchildren, Jerilynn, Jamie and Juliann Sauer, Lissa and Joseph 
Miller, and Becky and Jesse Luebke. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, 
Stacy Lynne Kocourek, and a brother, Arnold.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a 
Rosary Service will be held at 8 p.m. by Father Resch.
Herald Times Reporter, June 13, 1983 P. 3


FRANK J. MUELLER

After a 9 year illness, 20 yr. old Frank Mueller died Fri. in Town Newton. 
The funeral was held Mon. morning at the cemetery at Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1899
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Frank Mueller
birth: 9 June 1879 Manitowoc Co.
death: 29 September 1899 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc Rapids
residence: 1899 Newton, Manitowoc Co.
father: Albert Mueller
mother: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARIA (nee ZINGSHEIM) MUELLER 
 
Sudden death Sun. morning of Mrs. Albert Mueller in Newton. Mrs. Mueller, 
who enjoyed good health, attended a private dance with other neighbors 
Sat. evening in Detgen’s Hall in Town Newton. Everyone enjoyed himself 
and Mrs. Mueller was one of the happiest of all. The supper was served 
around midnight after which the attendees returned to the dance floor, 
and a neighbor began to dance with her. She danced until that set was 
over and then sat down, but suddenly turned white and sank unconscious 
from her chair to the floor. A doctor was called, but when he arrived 
all he could do was confirm that Mrs. Mueller had died from a heart 
attack. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. H. Zingsheim here and was 
born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1854. In addition her husband she is 
survived by 4 daughters and a son. The funeral was Tues. morning at 
Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1903 
*******
Marie Mueller Miller (sic)
birth: 14 March 1855
death: 1 August 1903 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1903 Newton
spouse: Albert Miller
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


STEVEN J. MUELLER

Steven J. Mueller, age 48, of 5133 Edgewood Lane, Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
Oct. 26, 2002, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002, at St. Mary 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Steven was born May 27, 1954, in Manitowoc, son 
of the late Harold J. and Florence K. Egan Mueller. He graduated from 
Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the Class of 1972. On June14, 1975, he 
married Brenda Wagner at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. 
Steven was involved in the forklift business for more than 25 years, most 
recently as owner of SLOW Corporation. 
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Mueller, Manitowoc; Son, Ryan Mueller, 
Manitowoc; daughter, Kristin Mueller, Manitowoc; three sisters and brothers-
in-law, Ellen and Paul Schnell, St. Nazianz, Joan and Leo Szydel, Manitowoc, 
Mary and Mike Derby, Henderson, Nevada; mother-in-law, Darlene Wagner, rural 
Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law and spouses, Cheryl and Delton Duchow, Valders, 
Denise and Bill Fischer, rural Manitowoc, Kim and Jim Franzen, Manitowoc; two 
brothers-in-law and spouses, Kenny and Marie Wagner, rural Manitowoc, Dale Jr. 
and Cheryl Wagner, rural Manitowoc; and the family dog, Riley. He is further 
survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded 
in death by his father-in-law, Dale Wagner Sr. and a brother-in-law, Randy 
Wagner. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc, on Tuesday evening from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements. 
A limb has fallen from the family tree. I hear a voice that says, 
'Grieve not for me.' Remember the good times, the laughter, the song. 
The good life I lived, when I was strong. 
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely, 
the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remember the good things, 
I truly was blessed. 
Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on live your life, 
don't just stare at the wall. I miss you all dearly, so keep up 
your chin, Until the day comes we're together again. 
Herald Times Reporter, October 2002 


DAUGHTER OF WOLFGANG NEUMEYER

Death Tues. of the 9-yr. old daughter of Wolfgang Neumeyer in Alverno, 
of a brain illness. The funeral will take place Fri. morning at the 
cemetery at Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1897


MARIA NEUMEYER

DEATH CLAIMS NEWTON WOMAN AT MILWAUKEE
Mrs. Wolfg (sic) Neumeyer, pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, died at St. 
Mary’s hospital at Milwaukee yesterday and the body will be brought here for 
burial this afternoon. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Thursday, morning 
at 9:30 with services at the Silver Lake convent church.
Mrs. Neumeyer was born in this county January 17, 1863(sic) and before her 
marriage was Marie Heinzen. She was married in 1885 and is survived by her 
husband, four daughters, Agnes, Clara, Mrs. Joseph Backhaus and Mrs. Joseph 
Botenschuetz(sic) and one son, Otto. Three brothers, Nick, Henry and Jacob 
and one sister, Mrs. R. T. Conrad, also survive her.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 11, 1922  P. 5


OTTO NEUMEYER

OTTO NEUMEYER OF ALVERNO DIES AT AGE 30 YEARS
Otto Neumeyer died at the family home at Alverno this morning a result of a 
nervous breakdown from which he had been suffering for some time. The funeral 
will be held Wednesday morning with services at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 
at Silver Lake, the Rev. Holzknecht officiating and burial will be made at St. 
Joseph’s cemetery.  
Mr. Neumeyer was born at Manitowoc Rapids August 8, 1892 and was thirty years 
of age. He has always made his home in the county. He is survived by his father, 
Wolfgang Neumeyer and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Bogenschutz, Mrs. Ida Backhaus 
and the Misses Clara and Agnes Neumeyer. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 18, 1922


WOLFGANG NEUMEYER    (d. 1904)

First publication May 10, 1904.
State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court-In Probate
In the matter of the Estate of Wolfgang Neumeier sr.(sic), deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Wolfgang Neumeier jr. (sic), of the Town 
of Manitowoc Rapids, in said county, representing among other things that 
Wolfgang Neumeier sr. and inhabitant of said county, on the 26th day of April 
A.D. 1904, at the Town of Manitowoc Rapids died intestate, leaving estate to 
be administered, and that the said petitioner is a son of said deceased, and 
praying that administration of said estate be to Wolfgang Neumeier jr. granted.
It is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a special Term of said County 
Court to be held on Tuesday, the 31st day of May, A.D. 1904, at 10 o'clock A.M., 
at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
Ordered Further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to 
all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, 
prior to said day of hearing in the Wahrheit, a weekly Newspaper published at 
Manitowoc City in said County.
Date at Manitowoc, the 6th day of May, A.D.; 1904.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Die Wahrheit, Tuesday, May 10, 1904 P. 5


WOLFGANG NEUMEYER    (d. 1930)

RESIDENT OF COUNTY SIXTY YEARS IS DEAD
Wolfgang Neumeyer, 68, a resident of Manitowoc County for nearly sixty years, 
passed away last night at the hospital here after a short illness of 
complications. For years he was engaged in farming at Alverno, until he 
retired a few years ago. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning 
from the old homestead, now occupied by a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Backhaus 
and from the St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Silver Lake.  
The deceased came to America when a boy of eleven. His parents settled on the 
farm in this county and he grew to manhood here and located on the farm. He 
was married forty-five years ago to Mary Heinzen who preceded him in death 
seven years ago. He was a member of the Holy Name society.  
Four daughters survive. They are Mrs. Jos. Bogenschuetz of Cleveland, Mrs. 
Herman Gehrig, Sheboygan, Mrs. Agnes Heinzen, Milwaukee and Mrs. Joseph 
Backhaus of Alverno. One brother, Joseph Neumeyer of Quarry and thirteen 
grandchildren also survive.  
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 18, 1930  p.6


AGNES M. NEUSER

Agnes M. Neuser, 65, of 504 S. Parkview Rd., Town of Manitowoc Rapids, died 
late Monday morning, Oct. 29, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. Julius Resch, O.Praem, 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Neuser, nee Agnes Opichka, was born Aug. 19, 1914, at Denmark, Wis., 
daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Rous Opichka. She was married to George J. 
Neuser June 28, 1948, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake and operated 
their own farm on Route 4, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Nov. 7, 1974. 
She was a member of Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Joseph Parish.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, David and Mildred Neuser 
of Manitowoc, Gerald and Marilyn Neuser of Mishicot and John Neuser on the home 
farm; three brothers, Emil and Raymond Opichka of Manitowoc and Darwin Opichka 
of California; five sisters, Mrs. Darwin (Evelyn) Post of Sheboygan, Mrs. Ted 
(Lillian) Bushmann of Two Rivers, Mrs. Marcella Rauens and Mrs. Thomas (Clara) 
Rauen (sic) of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elder (Elsie) Zimmerman of Newtonburg and 
four grandchildren. Two sons, George Jr. and Paul, and two brothers preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday 
afternoon, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, October 30, 1979 P. 3


GEORGE E. NEUSER    (d. 1950)

NEUSER-Geo. Jr., 15 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Neuser, Sr., Route 4, 
Manitowoc, died Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday 
at the home and 9:00 a.m. at St. Josephs Catholic Church at Silver Lake, Father 
Patrick Hurley officiating. The body has been moved from the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home to the home to lie in state until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 11, 1950  P. 22


GEORGE J. NEUSER    (d. 1974)

George J. Neuser, 69, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church at Silver Lake. The Rev. Julian Resch, 
O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Neuser was born May 12, 1905, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the 
late Joseph and Mary Lemberger Neuser. He married Agnes Opichka June 28, 1948 
at St. Joseph Parish. He resided in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids all his life, 
where he owned and operated a farm on Rt. 4, Manitowoc. He was a member of St. 
Joseph Holy Name Society and Manitowoc County Farm Bureau.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, (private); two brothers, Bernard, of 
Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Norbert, of Manitowoc and a sister, Mrs. Arnold Boldt, 
of Valders. Two sons and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 oclock this Friday evening 
where a memorial service will be held at 8 o’clock. 
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, November 8, 1974  P. 14


HENRY NEUSER

RECOVERING FROM INJURY, OPERATED, DIES 
Weakened by months of suffering from an injury he sustained when he fell from 
a load of hay and fractured a thigh bone, William Neuser, a well known Calumet 
road farmer, failed to survive an operation for appendicitis and died at the 
hospital last night. Mr. Neuser was injured four months ago and had been a 
patient at the hospital ever since and was rapidly recovering when he was found 
to be suffering from appendicitis and an operation was found necessary and 
proved fatal.
Mr. Neuser was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Neuser, town of Franklin, and was 
born April 8, 1872. He purchased the Vogelsang farm on the Calumet road several 
years ago. A wife and family survive. The funeral will be held at Silver Lake 
Thursday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 9, 1921   P. 10 
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(Note: I can find no William Neuser on the 1880, 1900, 1910 or 1920 census who
was born in 1872. It's possible William is a middle name. B. and D. yr. match)


JOHANN NEUSER

John Neuser/b. 11 Nov. 1832, Germany/d. 14 Mar. 1899/age 66 yrs. 4 mos. 3 da./
cause: enlargement of the stomach, Dr. unable to explain why
parents: Mr. Neuser, born Germany and Agnes Neuser, born Germany
spouse: Mary Ann Neuser/co. death index v.6, p.145
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From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1899:
Death Wed. morning of John Neuser of Manitowoc Rapids of stomach cancer at the
age of 66-yrs. 7-mos. and 14 days. He leaves his wife, 2 sons and 9 daughters. The
funeral will take place Fri. morning at Silver Lake. He was born in Westphalia and has
lived the last 40 years in Manitowoc Rapids.
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John Neuser, for many years a resident of the county, died 
at his home in Manitowoc Rapids, early yesterday morning. He 
has been ill for some time, suffering from stomach trouble.
Deceased was born in Prussia, Oct. 12, 1832 and came to this 
country when he was ten years of age. In 1859 he purchased a 
farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids and has since resided 
there. A wife, two sons and nine daughters survive him. 
Funeral services will be held at Silver Lake to-morrow morning 
at 10 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 16, 1899 P.2
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John Neuser
birth: 11 November 1832 Germany (sic)
death: 14 March 1899 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Silver Lake
residence: 1899 Manitowoc Rapids
father: Neuser
mother: Agnes
spouse: Mary Ann
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOSEPH NEUSER

Joseph P. Neuser, 80, lifelong Town of Manitowoc Rapids resident whose home 
was on Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. D.F. 
Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Neuser, son of the late John and Mary Heindricks Neuser, was born Aug. 20, 
1880. He married Mary Lemberger at Whitelaw in 1903. She died Nov. 18, 1941. 
Before retiring 15 years ago he owned and operated a farm in the township. Mr. 
Neuser was a member of Holy Name Society of the church and Silver Lake Branch 
of Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
Surviving him are a daughter, Mrs. Arnold Boldt of Liberty; four sons, George 
and Bernard of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Norbert and John of Manitowoc; two sisters, 
Mrs. Engenbert Renzelman of Sheboygan and Mrs. Margaret Pfefferle of Milwaukee; 
13 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A son, Edwin, died June 28, 1957.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 9, 1961 P. 11
********
...Among survivors, it was inadvertently stated there are four sons. There are 
three, George and Bernard of Rt. 4 Manitowoc, and Norbert of Manitowoc. A brother 
also survives, John of Manitowoc. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 10, 1961  P. 11


MARIA NEUSER

Death Thursday last week of 61-year old Mrs. Mary Neuser who has been a
resident of our county for over 40 years… The funeral was held Saturday
Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1907
********
Mary Neuser(sic), aged sixty-seven years, died last Thursday morning at her home 
at Rapids. Her demise resulted from a complication of diseases. She had been a 
resident of Rapids for about forty years.
The funeral was held Saturday morning at eleven o'clock from the St. Joseph's 
church at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 4, 1907
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Notes From St. Nazianz:
Mrs. Noiser of Manitowoc, the mother of Mrs. Peter Endries, and of Mrs. John 
Pfefferle of here, died last week, after a few weeks' illness. She was well liked 
by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 11, 1907 pg. 8


MARY NEUSER    (d. 1941)

Mrs. Joseph Neuser, 58, of Manitowoc, route 4, died this morning at the Holy 
Family hospital where she was taken yesterday after having been seriously ill 
for a week at the home.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the home in the town of 
Manitowoc Rapids, and at 9 o’clock at St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Alverno. 
The Rev. M. J. Wendt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from Wednesday noon until 
Thursday morning and on Thursday morning it will be moved to the family home, to 
lie in state there until the hour of the funeral. The Christian Mothers society 
of which Mrs. Neuser was a member, will recite the rosary at the home on Thursday 
at 8 p.m. 
Mrs. Neuser was born Mary Lemberger at DePere on December 6, 1883(sic). She was 
married to Joseph Neuser on June 30, 1903.
Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. Arnold Boldt of Liberty; four sons, 
George and Bernard, at home, Edwin of Francis Creek and Norbert of Manitowoc; 
five grandchildren; four brothers, Frank Lemberger of Boyd, George Lemberger of 
Milwaukee, Louis Lemberger of Clarks Mills, and Edwin Lemberger of Cato; and four 
sisters, Miss Barbara Lemberger of California, Mrs. George Schuh of Cato, Mrs. 
Joseph O’Herian of this city, and Sister Mary Festina of the St. Francis Convent 
in Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 18, 1941 P. 2


MARY NEUSER    (d. 1947)

Mrs. Henry Neuser, 70, of 632 South 25th street, died early this morning at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Gehrig. 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home and 
at 9:30 at the St. Pauls Catholic church, the Rev. Martin Jaekels conducting 
the rites. Burial will be in the St. Josephs cemetery, Silver Lake.
Nee Mary Seibert, she was born Feb. 2, 1876, in the town of Kossuth. She was 
married in 1897 to Henry Neuser who preceded her in death 25 years ago. She is 
survived by three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Gehrig of Manitowoc, Mrs. Joseph 
Schuessler of Chicago, Mrs. James Sullivan of Boston; four sons, Arthur, Clarence 
and Alfred of Milwaukee and Wilbert of Wind Lake, Wis.; 18 grandchildren; one 
great grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Anton Kochen and Mrs. Theresa Neuser of 
Francis Crek and Mrs. Francis Zipperer of Whitelaw.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home from 7 p.m. Wednesday until the time 
of the funeral. The rosary will be recited there at 7 p.m. Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 22, 1947  P. 2


PAUL L. NEUSER

Paul Leo Neuser, eight months old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Neuser, Rt. 4, 
Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning at Hoy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, 
following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The 
Rev. ?. F. Hurly will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Paul Leo was born June 6, 1952. 
Survivors in addition to his parents and two brothers, David and Gerald at home, 
are the paternal grandfather, Joseph Neuser of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and the maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Opichka of Rt. 3. Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday. The rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 25, 1953  P. 3


RONALD E. NEUSER

Manitowoc Man Dies in Alaska 
Ronald E. Neuser Crushed to Death 
Ronald Eugene Neuser, 21, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, was crushed to death in a 
construction accident Thursday near Anchorage, Alaska.
Alaska state police said the young workman, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Neuser, 
was astride a large cast iron pipe and was pinned to it when struck in the back 
by a boom from a piece of heavy equipment.
He had gone to Alaska in April with his brother, (private), and both were enaged 
in the construction field.
A native of this city, born May 1, 1944, he attended St. Joseph Catholic School, 
Silver Lake, and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1962. During his high 
school days and immediately after graduation he was employed by the Krambo Food 
Store for 4-1/2 years. He was a member of Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and Holy 
Name Society of St. Joseph Parish.
Surviving are his parents, five brothers, (private); and five sisters, (private), 
and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. John Neuser, of Manitowoc. Mrs. Elmer J. Neuser 
is the former Blanche Braun.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Pfeffer Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 23, 1965  P. 1
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Funeral services for Ronald E. Neuser, 21, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, who was killed 
Tuesday in an industrial accident at Anchorage, Alaska, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Silver Lake. The Rev. Gustav Salutz will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. by Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Holy Name Society and members 
of St. Joseph Parish. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 23, 1965  P. 47 


RAPHAEL G. PANKRATZ

Raphael G. Pankratz, 39, Route 1, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Holy 
Family Hospital. Mr. Pankratz was born July 13, 1928 at Rice Lake, son of the 
Michael and Catherine Mullane Pankratz. He married Shirley Schleis Sept. 26, 
1953, at Kewaunee and was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc County. He graduated 
from St. Joseph Grade School and Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. He served with 
the Armed Forces Aug. 24, 1954 to Aug. 13, 1956, and spent 18 months overseas 
in the European Theatre with the 693rd Engineering Co. as cook Sp3. He was 
employed by Manitowoc Products Co., and owned and operated a farm on Route 1, 
Manitowoc. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church.
Survivors besides his wife include three sons, Mark, Kevin and Paul; four 
daughters, Mary Ann, Jean, Jane and Nancy, all at home; his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Michael Pankratz, of Manitowoc; two brothers, Marvin of Manitowoc and 
Michael L. of Waukesha; and a sister, Mrs. John Newhouse, of Waukesha.
The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O.Praem, offered the funeral mass Wednesday at 10:30 at 
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Denmark Press, Jan. 25, 1968 page 5


BERTHA POPP

Mrs. Bertha Popp, 75, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient three days.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Creek. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, 
O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Popp, the former Bertha Holzer, was born July 18, 1893(sic), in the Town 
of Schleswig, daughter of the late John and Bertha Bielie Holzer, and was 
married to John Popp in 1913. The couple lived in Rt. 4, Manitowoc, where it 
farmed. He died Dec. 18, 1954. She was a member of the Christian Mothers 
Society.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. William Strouf, Mrs. Merle Schwalbe and 
Mrs. Reuben Glaeser of Manitowoc, two sons, Delmar of Manitowoc and Lloyd of 
Rt. 4, Manitowoc, two brothers, Frank and Peter of Milwaukee, three sisters, 
Mrs. John Haker of Chilton, Mrs. Melvin Lounsbrough of Milwaukee and Mrs. 
Maurice LeBare of St. Paul, Minn., 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. 
Three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 8 p.m. the 
Rosary will be recited by Daughters of Isabella, Catholic Woman’s Club and 
Christian Mothers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 28, 1967  P. 14
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(18 July 1892/Dec. 1967/SSDI)


JOHN POPP

John Popp, 77, lifelong Manitowoc County resident, died Saturday night at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. He resided on Rt. 4, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The 
Rev. D.F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Popp was born May 10, 1877, in the Town of Cato and married Bertha Holzer 
in 1915. He was active in the operation of his farm until two years ago when 
he became ill. Mr. Popp was a member of the Holy Name Society of his parish 
church.
Survivors include his wife, three daughters, Mrs. William Strouf, Mrs. Merle 
Schwalbe and Mrs. Reuben Glaser of Manitowoc; two sons, Delmar of Manitowoc and 
Lloyd on the homestead farm; four brothers, Henry of Denver, Colo., George of 
Rt. 5, Manitowoc and William and Charles of the Town of Cato; four sisters, Mrs. 
Lena Franz, Mrs. Clarence Klein and Mrs. Caroline Schemenske of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Joseph Leiderman of Reifs Mills; and 10 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
by the Holy Name Society and the Daughters of Isabella.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 20, 1954  P. 25


LLOYD J. POPP

Mr. Lloyd J. Popp, age 71, of 9504 Middle Road, Manitowoc, died Thursday, September 23, 
1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, September 25, 1993, at 9:45 a.m. at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Alverno. The 
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Rev. Mike Flanary with burial in St. 
Joseph Parish Cemetery, Alverno.
He was born December 22, 1921, in the Township of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late 
John and Bertha Holzer Popp. He married Betty J. Gruber, June 24, 1944, in Manitowoc. 
Mr. Popp was self employed as a farmer for many years on the home farm in the Town of 
Manitowoc Rapids. He retired from farming in 1970 and became employed by the Manitowoc 
Health Care Center from which he retired. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic 
Church, Alvernao.
Survivors include his wife, Betty; six children, Daniel (Debbe) Popp, Two Rivers, 
Michael (Irma) Popp, Franksville, Gerald Popp, West Allis, Jeanne (Lee) Matthias, 
Manitowoc, Maureen Popp and her fiance Sean O'Fallon, Manitowoc, Mary (Daniel) Reznichek, 
Manitowoc; two sisters, Irene (Harvey) Stauss, Manitowoc, Annabelle Glaeser, Manitowoc; 
nine grandchildren, John, Tammy, Kim, Mark, Brenda, Mikki, Sarah, Megan and Hallie; also 
other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Friday from 5-8 p.m. where a 
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Rev. Flanary.
Herald Times Reporter, September 24, 1993 P. A2


(EDWARD) SON OF JOHN PORTEN

Death Fri. of an 8-mo. old son of John Porten in Manitowoc Rapids. 
The funeral took place Sun. afternoon in the cemetery at Silver Lakes.
Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1899
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An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Porten, of the Rapids, 
died yesterday morning. The child was eight months old and 
had never been healthy. The funeral services will be held 
at Alverno to-morrow at 2 P.M.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 1, 1899
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Edward Porton
birth: 28 August 1898 Manitowoc Rapids
death: 3 March 1899 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Silver Lake
residence: 1899 Manitowoc Rapids
father: John Porton
mother: Hannah Meehan
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Note: The d. date is in error)


CLARENCE J. REINDL

Clarence J. Reindl, age 89, of 3131 Southbrook Court, Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning, July 28, 2006, at his residence.
He was born June 28, 1917, in Clarks Mills, son of the late Anton and Elizabeth 
(Popp) Reindl. On Sept. 12, 1939, he married the former Marie Miller at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. She preceded him in death Nov. 16, 2002. 
Clarence was a cabinet maker for Schwantes Manufacturing and Burger Boat Company 
in Manitowoc. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Catholic Knights 
at the former St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alverno.
Survivors include seven children and their spouses: Beatrice and Thomas Knier, 
Kiel; Eileen and James Krcma, Whitelaw; Roger and Sue Reindl, Clintonville; Leroy 
Reindl, Two Rivers; James and Patricia Reindl, Manitowoc; Mary and Randy Hackmann, 
Manitowoc; Kenneth and Jean Reindl, Manitowoc; 30 grandchildren and step-
grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren and step-great- grandchildren; two step-
great-great-grandchildren; five brothers and six sisters-in-law: his twin brother: 
Herbert Reindl, Manitowoc; Jerome and Gertrude Reindl, Oostburg; Roland and Jean 
Reindl, Manitowoc; Paul and Marge Reindl, Plymouth; Benjamin and Tokiko Reindl, 
Manitowoc; Lorraine Reindl, Manitowoc; Rosemary Reindl, New Holstein; and a sister: 
Aurelia Bucholz, Kiel. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter: Christine; two 
daughters-in-law: Mary Ann Reindl, Barbara Reindl; three brothers and two sisters-
in-law: Arnold and Marion Reindl, Reinhardt Reindl, Joseph Reindl, Helen Reindl; 
and a sister and brother-in-law: Lorraine and Reiner Lemberger.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2006, at St. Thomas the 
Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. David Beaudry, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton, from 9 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2006, until the time of service 
at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Clarence enjoyed gardening with his wife Marie, and will be remembered for his skills 
at cabinet making and carpentry.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Holy Family 
Cancer Care Center, Manitowoc, for their compassionate care and support given to 
Clarence and his family.
Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 2006


MARIE A. REINDL

Marie A. Reindl, age 84, of 3131 Southbrook Ct., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
afternoon Nov. 16, 2002 at Rivers Bend Health Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Church, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at St. Joseph 
Cemetery, Alverno. 
Marie was born on Jan. 25, 1918 in Alverno, daughter of the late Joseph Sr. 
and Elizabeth Heinzen Miller. On Sept. 12, 1939 Marie married Clarence J. 
Reindl at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno, where she was a member of the 
Christian Mothers Society. Marie is survived by her husband, Clarence, 
Manitowoc; seven children and their spouses, Beatrice and Thomas Knier, Kiel; 
Eileen and James Krema, Whitelaw; Roger and Sue Reindl, Clintonville; Leroy 
and Barbara Reindl, Two Rivers; James and Patricia Reindl, Mary and Randy 
Hackmann, and Kenneth and Jean Reindl, Manitowoc; 30 grandchildren and step 
grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and step great grandchildren; one sister, 
Aurelia Brandl, Fond du Lac; two sisters-in-law, Florence Siehr, Manitowoc, 
and Margaret Miller, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive. Marie was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Christine; 
one daughter-in-law, Maryann Reindl; three brothers, Arnold, Wilfred and 
Joseph Jr. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, 
Nov. 19, 2002 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, where there will be a 
prayer service at 7:30 p.m. led by Brenda Korinek. Visitation will continue 
from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002 
at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Newton. 
Marie and Clarence celebrated 63 years of marriage. She was a loving wife, 
mother and grandmother whose family always came first in her life. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.  
Manitowoc Herald Times  Monday, November 18, 2002  pg. A3


FRANCES REISER

Mrs. William Reiser, 67, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The 
Rev. D.F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Because this is Holy Week, the funeral Mass will be read at a later date.
The former Frances Becker was born in the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, 
June 8, 1892, daughter of the late Reinert and Agnes Mueller Becker. She 
was married at Kiel Sept. 3, 1912, and the couple lived at St. Cloud, Wis., 
and New Holstein before coming to Manitowoc four years ago. She was a 
member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Boniface Church.
Surviving are the husband, three daughters, Mrs. William (Genevieve) 
Bomlader of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Harold (Evelyn) Tompkins of Appleton 
and Mrs. James (Della) Weisfeld of Stetsonville, Wis.; a son, Paul of 
Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two brothers, Anthony of Elkhart Lake and Raymond of 
Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Ella Schmahl of Elkhart Lake, 28 grandchildren 
and four great grandchildren. A son, Anthony, died in October of 1941.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 13, 1960 P. 11


WILLIAM J. REISER

Services for William J. Reiser, 88, a resident of Park Lawn Home 
in Manitowoc who died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, will be 
at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake.
The Rev. Ronald Kirk, pastor, will celebrate the requiem Mass. 
Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the 
Rosary will be said at 8 p.m. A parish vigil also will be held at 
8 p.m.
The son of the late Ferdinand and Catharina Miller Reiser was born 
on June 27, 1882 in Hilbert. He married the former Francis Becker 
at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, on Sept. 3, 1912. They 
lived in St. Cloud and New Holstein before moving to Park Lawn Home 
in 1956. Mrs. Reiser died on April 13, 1960.
He was a member of St. Joseph Parish and of its Holy Name Society.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William (Genevieve) Bonlander of 
R. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. James (Della) Weisfeld of Sheboygan; a son, 
Paul of R. 4, Manitowoc, 30 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
A son, a daughter and six grandchildren preceded him in death.
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William J. Reiser, 88, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. 
The Rev. Ronald Kirk will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Reiser was born June 27, 1882, at Hilbert, son of the late Ferdinand 
and Catherina Miller Reiser. He married Frances Becker Sept. 3, 1912, at 
St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The couple had resided at 
St. Cloud and at New Holstein before coming to Manitowoc in 1956. His wife 
preceded him in death April 13, 1960. Mr. Reiser was a member of the Holy 
Name Society of St. Joseph Church.
Survivors include a son, Paul, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. 
William (Genevieve) Bonlander of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. James (Della) 
Weisfeld of Sheboygan; 30 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A son, 
a daughter and six grandchildren preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon 
where a Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock by the Holy Name Society, 
members of the parish and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 25, 1971
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(27 Jun 1883/Jan 1971/SSDI/NOTE: b. year doesn't match obit or stone)


ELLEN RICE

MRS. JOHN RICE, MANITOWOC CO. PIONEER, DEAD
Death claimed another of the pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county today when 
Mrs. John Rice passed away at her home on the River road aged 73 years. Mrs. 
Rice had been in failing health for some time and was a patient at the 
hospital for six weeks, returning to her home only a week ago. Her advanced 
age made the battle against disease an unequal one and death was victor.
Born in New York state Mrs. Rice came to Manitowoc county as a girl and was 
married here. With her husband she resided on a farm north of the city and 
after his death nine years ago continued her residence there. She is survived 
by four sons, Lawrence, Hughey, Mattie and Charles. Three sisters, Mrs. John 
Murphy, Mrs. Anna Lantry of this city and Mrs. Hannah Brunner of Cato and a 
brother, Stephen Savage of Rapids, also survive.
Mrs. Rice was widely known among pioneer residents of the county and was a 
woman whose kindly nature and untiring devotion to her home and family had 
won her the love of neighbors and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 at Silver Lake church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 13, 1920 P.1


JOHN RICE

JOHN RICE, PIONEER OF RAPIDS, DEAD OF OLD AGE.
Another of the early day pioneers of the county has been called to his rest, 
death claiming John Rice, one of the best known residents of the county, at 
his home in Rapids Sunday. Mr. Rice was 84 yars of age and had been a resident 
of the county since 1860, coming here to engage in farming, which he continued 
up to the time of his death. Mr. Rice was well known throughout the county and 
had a host of friends who will note his passing with regret. For some past he 
had been failing and had become feeble. Death was quiet and peaceful. Mr. Rice 
is survived by a widow and four sons, Lawrence, Hugh, Mack, and Will. The funeral 
will be held from the home at Rapids at 8 Wednesday morning to Silver Lake. Mr. 
Rice was well known in the city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 11, 1912  P.1
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Order for proof of will.
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of John Rice Deceased. In Probate.
An instrument in wrting, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of John 
Rice of Manitowoc Rapids in said county having been delivered into said court:
And Ellen Rice of Manitowoc Rapids in said County, having presented to said 
Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, 
that said John Rice died testate, at Manitowoc Rapids in said county, on the 
10th day of March 1912; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased 
and that Ellen Rice is named therein as Executrix, and praying that said 
Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be 
thereon issued to Ellen Rice.
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 30th 
day of April 1912, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is futher Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be 
given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous 
to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published 
in said Manitowoc County.
Dated April 1st, 1912.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Kelley & Ledvina, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 4, 1912 P. 4


LAWRENCE RICE

DIES AFTER A LONG ILLNESS
Lawrence Rice was Lifelong Resident of County
Lawrence Rice, 70, Manitowoc route 4, died last night following a lengthy 
illness. A lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, he was born August 7, 1865. 
He worked for several years at Schuette Bros. store here in the 1890's.  In 
1892 he was married to Effie Cootway, who died in 1904. He farmed in this 
county for many years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Zingsheim, Manitowoc; a son, Hilary, 
Detroit and three brothers, Matt, Charles and Hugh, all of the Town of 
Manitowoc Rapids. Funeral services will be completed later.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1935 - page 2
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Rice Funeral To Be Held Friday Morning
Funeral services for Lawrence Rice, 70, Manitowoc route 4, who died Tuesday 
night, will be held Friday morning at 8:30 from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at nine o'clock from the St. Joseph's Church at Silver Lake. Burial will be 
made in the adjoining cemetery. The body will lie at the funeral home until 
the time of the service.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Nov. 21, 1935 - page 8


ELEANORA ROBERTS

ROBERTS—Mrs. Oscar, nee Eleanora Backhaus, 54, of Manitowoc, Route 1, died 
Monday afternoon at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be held Thursday morning at 9 o’clock at the Pfeffer Fuenral Home and 
at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Silver Lake. Rev. D. F. Hurley 
will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the 
Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, September 22, 1954   P. 24


LUCILLE A. ROBERTS

Baby Lucille Roberts, six months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar 
Roberts, Route 1, died at the home this noon after an illness of one 
week. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 from 
the Silver Lake Catholic church. Besides her parents, she is survived 
by one brother, John and one sister, Dorothy.
Manitowoc Evening Times, Tuesday, April 21, 1931, Page 1
(Note: D. date on stone is 1932)


MARY L. ROBERTS

Miss Mary Louise Roberts, 22, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Thursday noon at the 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Feb. 1, 1933 in Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of Oscar Roberts and 
the late Mrs. Eleanor Roberts. She attended the St. Joseph parochial school and 
was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1950. She was employed for 
two years as a clerk in the office of City Clerk Arthur Post. She was a member 
of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.
Surviving are her father; two brothers, (private); sister, (private).
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at _:30 pm. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 10, 1955  P. 27 


OSCAR M. ROBERTS

Oscar M. Roberts, 86, who resided with a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and 
Judith Roberts of 5426 Highway 151, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, Jan. 31, 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. Julian C. Resch, O. Praem, 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Roberts was born Dec. 5, 1893, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Matthew 
and Mary Roberts. He married Eleanore Backhaus April 18, 1921, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Alverno. The couple farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids and 
Mrs. Roberts preceded him in death Sept. 20, 1954. Mr. Roberts was a member of 
St. Joseph Holy Name Society and Catholic Knights.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Lillian Roberts of 
Golden, Colo.; a daughter Mrs. Anthony (Dorothy) Dvorachek of Reedsville; two 
brothers, Erwin Roberts of Route 4, Manitowoc, and Charles Roberts of Port Byron, 
N.Y., 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two daughters, Mary Louise 
and Lucille, three brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer 
service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, February 1, 1980 P.3
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(5 Dec. 1893/Jan. 1980/SSDI)


BERNARD ROEMER

Death of 68-year old Bernard Roemer on Sun., 04 Dec. at 5pm in Manitowoc
Rapids. The deceased was born 18 Nov. 1819 in Kröv, Bezirk Trier, Rheinpreussen.
In 1847 he immigrated to America and lived three years in Philadelphia, coming to
Wisconsin in 1850 and establishing himself in the following year in Manitowoc
Rapids. He served 10 years as Town Clerk. His wife preceded him in death eight
years ago. Five children (2 sons and 3 daughters) mourn his death. The funeral
procession will take place Fri. morning at 9am in the Catholic Church in Manitowoc,
and then burial in the Silver Lake Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1887
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Bernard Roemer of Manitowoc Rapids was buried on Friday last. 
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 15, 1887 P. 3


LOUIS E. ROGERS

Louis E. Rogers, 71, of 1612 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died late Sunday evening 
in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
and 10:30. a.m. in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore 
Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
Mr. Rogers was born Nov. 20, 1905, in Goshen, Ind., son of the late John and Mary 
Grossaint Rogers. He was educated in Goshen area schools and married Genevieve 
Helmke June 29, 1935, in Stratford, Wis. He was a steamfitter and welder for 
George Rutherford Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1971. He was an honorary member 
of Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Parish in Alverno, a member of St. Boniface 
Parish, Manitowoc, Eagles Aerie 706, Senior Citizens and Steam Fitters and 
Plumbers Union Local 298.
Survivors include his wife, four sons and three daughters-in-law, Louis Jr. and 
Elaine of Cato, Gerald and Judy of Two Rivers, Allan and Vicki of Concord, Calif., 
and Michael of Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Chris 
Holdorf of St. Nazianz, Nancy and Glen Denfeld of Two Rivers and Marilyn Rogers 
of Manitowoc; a brother, John of Wisconsin Rapids; a sister, Mrs. Ira (Isabel) 
Whipple of Horicon; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Marie Helmke of Stratford and 15 
grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 31, 1977


HERBERT RUCHHOEFT

Herbert A. Ruchhoeft, 92, of 3706 Gass Lake Road, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
evening, August 4, 1991 at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will 
be 8:15 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9 am at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, Alverno. Presiding the Mass of Christian  Burial will be Rev. Mike 
Sommers with burial to follow at St. Joseph Church Cemetery.
He was born May 25, 1899 in the town of Newton, Manitowoc County, son of the 
late Herman and Mary Trost Ruchhoeft. Mr. Ruchhoeft owned and operated a farm 
in the town of Newton until his retirement in 1965. He was a member of St. 
Joseph Parish and St. Joseph Holy Name Society.  
Survivors include a brother, Herman Ruchhoeft of Manitowoc; three sisters, 
Pauline Stueber of Whitelaw, Marie Felber of Manitowoc, Viola Blashka of 
Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, Rudolph Nemetz of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, 
and other relatives and friends survive. He was also preceded in death by 
two sisters, Erna Nemetz, Eleanor Schaus and two brothers, Alfred and Erwin 
Ruchhoeft.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Friday. Prayer service 
will be held at 7:30 pm led by Father Mike.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Sept. 5, 1991 page B8


HERMAN RUCHHOEFT    (d. 1925)

H. Ruchhoeft, Co. Pioneer, Dies aged 68 
Herman Ruchhoeft, aged 68 and a life long resident of this county, passed away 
at the family homestead at Silver Lake yesterday afternoon. Death came as a 
result of a stroke of paralysis. The deceased was born on August 21, 1857 in 
the town of Newton and has made his home in Manitowoc county ever since birth.
Late in the year of 1890 he was married to Miss Mary Trost and besides his widow 
he is survived by nine children, four sons, Herbert, Alfred, Ervin and Herman Jr., 
all at home, five daughters, Erna, Eleanor, Marie, Viola and Mrs. Earl Cain of 
this city. He is also survived by a brother Henry, who makes his home at the 
homestead, and two sisters, Mary, who also is at the family home and Mrs. Joseph 
Degenhardt of Waukesha. 
Funeral services will be held from the home at Silver Lake Thursday at 9 o’clock 
and at St. Joseph’s church at Silver Lake at 10. Burial will take place at the 
cemetery there, the Rev. Father Herman Rogers officiating. 
Manitowoc Herald News, December 8, 1925  P. 1


HERMAN RUCHHOEFT    (d. 1995)

Herman Ruchhoeft, age 85, a 10 month resident of the Manitowoc Health Care 
Center, formerly of 3706 Gass Lake Road, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, 
September 26, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, September 29, 1995, at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Alverno. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian burial will be Rev. William Zimmer with 
burial to follow in the parish cemetery. He was born December 2, 1909, in 
Manitowoc, son of the late Herman and Mary Trost Ruchhoeft. Herman was employed 
with A.F. Smith and Son Feed Mill for over 30 years, retiring in 1975. He was a 
member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Alverno.
Survivors include two sisters, Marie Felber and Viola Blashka, both of Manitowoc. 
Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was 
also preceded in death by three sisters, Erna Nemetz, Pauline Stueber and Eleanor 
Schaus; three brothers, Herbert, Alfred and Ervin Ruchhoeft.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Thursday 
where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. William Zimmer.
Herald Times Reporter, September 27, 1995 P. A2


MARY RUCHHOEFT

Mrs. Mary Ruechhoeft (sic) (photo) 88, of  Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Monday morning 
at the farm home following a coronary attack. She lived at the homestead at the 
approach to Ruechhoeft (Gass) Lake and was well known to fishermen who rented 
boats there.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. D. H. Hurley 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
She was born Mary Trost Sept. 3, 1870, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late 
Joseph and Magdeline Rienderman Trost. She was a lifelong resident of the county. 
She was married to Herman Ruechhoeft Oct. 6, 1896, and they farmed all of their 
lives. Her husband died Dec. 7, 1925. She was a charter member of the Christian 
Mothers Society of the church.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Nemitz of Manitowoc, Mrs. Anton 
Stueber of Whitelaw, Mrs. George Schaus of Hilbert, Mrs. Marie Felber of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Viola Blashka of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; four sons, Herbert and Herman of Rt. 4, 
Manitowoc, Alfred of Rt. 2, Pound, Wis., and Erwin of Manitowoc; brother, George 
Trost of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. 
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8:15 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 10, 1959  P. 15


HILDA L. SADOWSKI

Hilda O.(sic) Sadowski, age 83, formerly of Fricke Drive, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening, June 4, 1994, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 1994, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Michael Flanary with burial to 
follow in the church cemetery.
The former Hilda Deglow was born October 12, 1912 (sic), in Fall River, Wis., 
daughter of the late Charles and Augusta Jahn Deglow. She married Sam Sadowski 
June 18, 1929, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Beaver Dam. He preceded her in 
death July 30, 1977. The couple live in Beaver Dam until 1936 then moving to 
Manitowoc. She attended both grade school and high school in Fall River, Wis. 
Before moving to Manitowoc, she worked at Monarch Range in Beaver Dam and then 
worked part-time for many years at the National Tinsel Factory in Manitowoc. 
After her retirement she was active with volunteer work at Peter's Pantry. Mrs. 
Sadowski was a member of the Christian Women's Society and St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, Alverno.
Survivors include a son and two daughters-in-law, Simon and Gertrude Sadowski, 
Elaine Sadowski, all of Manitowoc; five grandsons, Scott, Steven, Shawn, Stacy 
and Kevin Sadowski, all of Manitowoc; five granddaughters, Julie Burkart, Kaukauna, 
Jean Lallensack, Osman, Linda Greetan, Manitowoc, Jolene Adams, Shebogyan, Marsha 
Lodel, Manitowoc; 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Leona Krantz, Manitowoc. She 
was also preceded in death by a son, Richard Sadowski, two sisters and a brother.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday 
where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Rev. Michael Flanary.
She loved to play cards and bingo and will be missed by many. A special thanks to 
the wonderful staff, on the third floor of Shady Lane Home, who gave her loving 
and wonderful care.
Herald Times Reporter, June 6, 1994 P. A2


SIMON "SAM" SADOWSKI    (d. 1977)

Simon F. Sadowski Sr., 71, of 2741 Fricke Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday in Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. Julian C. Resch, 
O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Sadowski was born July 18, 1906, in Beaver Dam, son of the late Joseph and 
Barbara Bagneski Sadowski. He married Hilda L. Deglow in Beaver Dam, moving to 
Manitowoc to reside in 1940. He was employed with Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry 
and then with Eck Foundry for 25 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of 
Molder and Foundry Workers Union 301 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law, Simon F. Jr. and 
Gertrude and Richard C. and Elaine of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Edwin 
(Lucille) Ledworowski of Reedsville, Wis., and Mrs. Dorothy Schkirke of Beaver 
Dam, five granddaughters and five grandsons. A brother, Marcel, preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening, 
where a prayer service will be 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, August 1, 1977 P. 3


SIMON F. SADOWSKI JR.   (d. 2002)

Simon F. Sadlowski, Jr., age 72, of 2747 Fricke Drive, Manitowoc, passed on to 
eternal life unexpectedly at home on Friday morning, July 12, 2002.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 15, 2002, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Gilbert Jacobs with burial to follow at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church Cemetery, Alverno.
Simon was born Sept. 8, 1929 in Beaver Dam, son of the late Simon and Hilda 
Deglow Sadowski, Sr. He served in the United States Army during the Korean 
Conflict from 1951 to 1953. On Oct. 2, 1954, he married the former Gertrude 
Miller at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Brillion. Simon was a lathe operator for 
the Foley Co. for many years, retiring in 1993. He was currently employed with 
Roorbach's Flowers in Manitowoc, Simon was a member of the Catholic Knights and 
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community.
Survivors include his wife: Gertrude Sadowski, Manitowoc; four sons and one 
daughter-in-law: Scott Sadowski, Manitowoc; Steven and Kathy Sadowski, Shawn 
Sadowski and his fiancée, Naomi Schmidt and Stacy Sadowski, all of Manitowoc; 
three very special grandchidren; Justin, Tyler and Miranda Sadowski; six 
sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law: Elaine Sadowski, Manitowoc; Sister 
Cosmas Miller, Slinger; Marian and Robert Hanagan, Appleton; Catherine and 
Clayton Baeten, Kaukauna; Agnes Miller, Whitelaw; and Gertrude Miller, Brillion; 
four brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Kosmas and Helen Miller, Janesville; 
Philip Miller and special friend, Mary, Brillion, Carl and Doris Miller, Brillion; 
William Schuh, Manitowoc. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one brother: Richard 
Sadowski; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Lawrence and Anna Miller, Tillie 
and Edward Schuh, Caroline and Raymond Lang, Marcella and Alex Fischer, Norbert 
Miller, Vincent Miler, Josephine Schuh and Mary Miller.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, on Sunday, July 14, 2002, from 4 to 8 p.m. and also on 
Monday morning at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton, from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. A prayer service will beheld at 7:30 p.m. 
Sunday evening led by Brenda Korinek.
Simon enjoyed life with his family and his grandchildren. He had a passion for 
gardening and decorating. Simon will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Herald Times Reporter, July 13, 2002  P. A3


ANTON SATORI

Anton Satori, 83, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday noon at home after a heart 
attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno, Manitowoc 
County, the Rev. Daniel F. Hurley officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Satori was born Nov. 10, 1877, at Lugo, Italy. He married Margaret Zanon in 
1912 in Italy and they came to the United States in 1914, settling at Rockwood, 
Manitowoc County. He was employed at the lime kilns there, working for the 
company now known as the Rockwell Lime Co. He later was employed in a similar 
job at Valders, where he moved in 1916.
He retired and went to live on his son John's farm in 1932 in the Town of Newton, 
Manitowoc County. His wife preceded him in death in 1948.
Survivors include two sons, John and Anton Jr., of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; several 
brothers in Italy, 11 grandchildren and three great grand-children.
Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where  the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 05, 1961  page 19


MARGARET SATORI

Funeral services for Mrs. Anton Satori Sr., 63, who died Tuesday at the home 
of a son, John, in Newton, will be held at 8:15 Friday morning at the Mittnacht-
Kollath funeral home here and at 9 o’clock at the St. Joseph Catholic church, 
Alverno, with the Rev. H. L. Trager, officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
The former Margaret Zanon, Mrs. Satori was born in Lugo, Italy, in 1885. She 
was married to Mr. Satori in Italy in 1912 and the couple came to this country 
two years later, settling at Rockwood where the husband was employed by the 
lime company there.
In 1918? they moved to Valders where they continued to make their home until 
1932 when they went to live with their son on his Newton farm. They had resided 
there since. 
Surviving are the husband; the son, John, and another son, Anton Jr., of route 
5, Manitowoc; ____brother, Joseph Zanon of Canoon, Conn.; nine grandchildren and 
several brothers and sisters in Italy.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home here from Thursday noon until the time 
of services Friday morning. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 11, 1948  P. 2


AMELIA SAVAGE

Mrs. Stephen Savage, 68, of 1114 Windiate street, died last night at the Holy 
Family hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at the Pfeffer funeral home at 8:30 a.m. Monday 
and at 9 a.m. at the Holy Innocents Catholic church, the Rev. E. A. Radey 
officiating. Burial will be in St. Josephs Cemetery, Silver Lake. 
Mrs. Savage, nee Amelia Tech, was born in 1878 in Manitowoc Rapids. She was 
married 43 years ago. Mr. Savage died eight years ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Jagemann and Mrs. Reinhold Stockmeyer 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Charles Popp of Lakewood; two sons, Alonzo of Melrose and 
Clarence of Cato; three brothers, Louis, Albert and Roert, all of route one, 
Manitowoc; one sister, Mrs. William Christiansen of Manitowoc;and six grand-
children.
Mrs. Savage was a member of the Altar society of Holy Innocents Catholic church. 
Members will recite the rosary at the funeral home at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Friends 
may call at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Saturday until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 20, 1946  P. 2


ANN SAVAGE    (d. 1908)

Death last week in Town Manitowoc Rapids of 72-year old Mrs. James Savage.
She is survived by her sorrowing husband and 3 sons.
Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1908
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Mrs. James Savage of the town of Manitowoc Rapids died last Friday 
after a week's illness. She was born in Ireland in 1836 and came 
with her parents to Manitowoc Rapids in 1850. Her maiden name was 
Ann Morrissey. She was married to James Savage in 1857. The couple 
resided on a large farm in the Rapids which they sold a few years 
ago and purchased a smaller one not far distant from the old 
homestead. Mrs. Savage was the mother of twelve children three of 
whom are living. They are Thomas of Manitowoc Rapids, Joseph of 
Black River Falls, Wis., and James of Fremont, Nebraska. She is 
also survived by her aged husband. She was a devoted wife, a loving 
mother and had a large circle of friends. She came from Ireland to 
Manitowoc county and had seen the county develop from a wilderness 
to what it is now.
The funeral took place Tuesday from the Catholic church at Silver 
Lake. Interment was to the adjoining cemetery.
Rev. Father Goerlick performed the last sad rites.
The Manitowoc Pilot, June 4, 1908


ANNIE SAVAGE  (d. 1918)

Dies At Oconomowoc
Mrs. Anna T. Savage, of this city, died Saturday evening at the 
Waldheim sanatorium, Oconomowoc, and although the deceased had 
been in failing health for some time, the news came as a sad shock 
to relatives and friends. 
Mrs. Savage was born near Ogdensburg, N.Y., sixty-two years ago and 
moved to Manitowoc county with her parents over fifty years ago. 
She was married to Thomas Savage in 1886, who died twenty years ago. 
She was a devout member of the Catholic church. She is survived by 
two daughters, Kathryn and Josephine of this city, who were with 
her when the end came, and brother, Peter Trainor, of Central City, 
Neb. The funeral will be held from the Sacred Heart church Wednesday 
morning with interment at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 07, 1918, Page 4


CHARLIE SAVAGE

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1897)
Charles Savage, a young man 20 years of age, son of James Savage of 
Manitowoc Rapids, died on Tuesday last. His sickness was brief.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 12, 1922


ELLEN SAVAGE

A daughter of James Savage of Manitowoc Rapids died on Friday of last week. 
She was an estimable young lady and taught school for a long tme. For the 
past year she has been in rather poor health.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 4, 1892  P. 3


HUGH SAVAGE

Death of 82 yr. old H. Savage early on 23 May in Town Manitowoc Rapids. He
was buried Sat. afternoon in the Catholic Cemetery at Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1893
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Personal news:
Hugh Savage of Manitowoc Rapids died on Thursday May 25, 1893. He was born
in Newrie, County Louth, Ireland and was one of the early settlers of 
Manitowoc Rapids. Mr. Savage was one of Nature's noblemen in the true
sense of the word. He was kind, considerate and always inclined to do what
he thought right. He was a man of deep convictions, but tolerant toward
others. He reached a green old age and his face in its frame of gray hair
showed that a pure and honest life had been led.
Manitowoc Pilot June 1, 1893
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(First publication Nov. 30. 1893.) No. 75
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Hugh Savage deceased.
An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament Hugh Savage, 
late of the town of Manitowoc Rapids, in said county, having been delivered into 
said court.
And Hannah Savage of the town aforesaid, in said county, a daughter, legatee and 
devisee of said testator, having presented to said court her petition in writing 
duly verified, representing among other things, that said Hugh Savage died testate 
at the town aforesaid, in said county, on the 25th day of May, 1893; that said 
instrument is the last will of said deceased and that Thomas Savage, who is named 
therein as executor, is now dead, and prayinng that said instrument be proven and 
admitted to probate and that letters of administration with said will annexed be 
thereon issued to John Murphy, of said county.
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 26th day 
of December, 1893, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered that notice of the time and place of said hearing be given 
by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the 
time of said hearing in The Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc 
county.
Dated November 27th, 1893.
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Schmtiz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 30, 1893 P. 2


JAMES SAVAGE

James Savage, a pioneer resident of the town of Rapids departed 
this life last Friday. His death was due to complications incident 
to old age. The funeral was held from the Catholic church at Silver 
Lake on Monday.
Mr. Savage was born in Ireland 88 years ago. Coming to America at 
an early age he resided in New York state a short time coming thence 
to Manitowoc and settling in the town of Rapids where like his 
neighbors he hewed a farm home out of the wilderness. Mr. Savage 
was a perfect type of pioneer farmer, honest, sturdy and industrious, 
a type that made up the body of citizenship that created great 
commonwealths here in the middle west. Although most of his 
contemporaries have preceded him his passing makes a void. He survived 
his wife by three years and is survived by three sons, James of 
Nebraska, Joseph of Black River Falls and Thomas of Manitowoc Rapids.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 7, 1911  pg. 1

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Order for proof of will.
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of James Savage, Deceased, In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of James Savage of Manitowoc Rapids in said county having been delivered into said court:
And Stephen Savage of Manitowoc Rapids in said County, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said James Savage died testate, at Manitowoc Rapids in said county, on the 1st day of December, 1912; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Stephen Savage is named therein as Executor, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Stephen Savage.
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 12th day of March 1912, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published in said Manitowoc County
Dated February 13th, 1912.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Healy & Joyce, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 22, 1912 P. 4

JOSEPHINE A. SAVAGE

MISS SAVAGE DIES AFTER A BRAVE BATTLE 
Death was victor yesterday over Miss Josephine Savage, who for nine weeks had 
battled bravely for life, announcement of the death of Miss Savage, while not 
unexpected, coming as a great sorrow to many friends. Miss Savage died at the 
hospital where she had been a patient for several weeks.
Decedent was 27 years of age and for nine years had been employed by the 
Kielsmeier company, having been chief clerk in the company’s offices for the 
past few years. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Savage of Cato, both 
deceased and was born there. With her sister, Miss Catherine, she had made her 
home here at 428 N. Seventh street. Her sister is the sole survivor.
Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart church Wednesday, with interment 
at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 1, 1920 P. 1
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Miss Josephine Savage died Sunday morning at the hospital after 
an illness of several weeks. She was 27 years of age and was a 
bookkeeper for the Keilsmeier company for several years. The 
deceased was well and favorably known and her death in the morning 
of life is regretted by a large circle of friends. Her parents are 
both dead and the only surviving member of the family is a sister. 
Miss Catherine, the two lived together at 428 North Seventh street.
The funeral was held Wednesday morning from Sacred Heart church. 
Interment was at Silver Lake.
The Manitowoc Pilot, November 4, 1920, Page 1


KATHRYN M. SAVAGE

DEATH STRIKES SUDDENLY FOR MISS C. SAVAGE
Assistant At Offices of Co. Highway Commission Found Dead In Apartment 
Death struck suddenly to claim Miss Catherine Savage, assistant in the office 
of the County Highway Commissioner when she passed away sometime during the 
night at her home 428 N. Seventh street. Miss Savage being found dead in her 
bed at 9 this morning when neighbors visited her apartment. Death was due to 
heart trouble. 
News of the death of Miss Savage came as a great shock to friends as she was 
in apparent health and had been at her post Saturday and attended services at 
Sacred Heart church, of which she was a communicant last night. She made her 
home in the apartment, an upstairs flat, alone and her body was found by 
neighbors who made a visit to the rooms after the Highway office had asked to 
communicate with her when she failed to appear at the office this morning.
Underwent Operation
Miss Savage recently underwent an operation but appeared to have fully recovered 
her health and had not complained of feeling ill. Occupants of the lower flat 
report that during the night they had heard groans but as Miss Savage was known 
to experience restless nights had paid no attention to the sounds and had not 
investigated and had heard no call.
County Employe 5 Years.
Born at Cato thirty-seven years ago, Miss Savage was the last surviving member 
of her family. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Savage, both deceased, 
and made her home in the city for years, having for more than five years been 
employed at the highway offices and income assessors department.
Miss Savage was most capable and efficient and had just completed work of compiling 
records of the highway office in preparation for the work of next year, straightening 
out records that had become somewhat disarranged by the sudden death of former 
commissioner Joseph Connell, under whose regime she was appointed. She was cheerful 
and a genial companion, well liked by members of the court house force and all with 
whom she came in contact. 
Funeral Wednesday 
Funeral services will be held from the home on N. Seventh street Wednesday morning 
at 8:30 and from Sacred Heart church at 9.
Miss Savage was a niece of Mrs. John E. Murphy, this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, November 26, 1928  P. 2


MARY SAVAGE    (d. 1887)

A daughter of James Savage of Manitowoc Rapids died last week. She had 
been sick quite a long time.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 6, 1887, P.3
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(From Manitowoc Rapids 1880 census:
James Savage age 54; wife Anna 45; Thomas 21; James 20;
William 16; Johanna 14; Mary 10; Joseph 8; Catharine 6;
Stephen 5; Charles 3)


MARY SAVAGE    (d. 1900)

DEATH OF MRS SAVAGE.
Mrs. Hugh Savage of Manitowoc Rapids died on Tuesday of this week in her 81st 
year. She was born in County Meath, Ireland and there she was married. She came 
to this country with her husband and children then born, in 1850 and settled in 
St. Lawrence Co, N.Y., and came to Manitowoc Rapids in 1858. Her husband, a fine 
type of the Irishman, died six years ago and since that time Mrs. Savage has 
lived with her son Stephen. The funeral will take place today.
Manitowoc Pilot, January 4, 1900
********
Mary Hagen Savage
birth: 1823 Ireland
death: 1 January 1900 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Silver Lake
residence: 1900 Manitowoc Rapids
father: Mathew Hagen
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


STEPHEN SAVAGE    (d. 1890)

Stephen Savage of Manitowoc Rapids died on Saturday last of 
consumption of the lungs. He was 19 years of age.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 29, 1890  P. 3


STEPHEN SAVAGE    (d. 1939)

Funeral services will be held Monday for Stephen Savage, 81, who died Friday 
noon at his home at Silver Lake, Manitowoc, Route 1, after suffering a stroke 
three days earlier.
Rites will be conducted at 9 o’clock at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9:30 
at St. Joseph’s church, Silver Lake. The Rev. M. J. Windt will officiate and 
burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body is at the funeral home. 
Mr. Savage made his home on the same farm on which he was born Aug. 1. 1857. 
Thirty-five years ago he married Amelia Tech, who survives with three daughters, 
Grace at home, Ella in Manitowoc and Mr. Raymond Jagemann, Manitowoc; two sons, 
Alonzo, Black River Falls, and Clarence at home, and two grandchildren.
He was a member of the Holy Name society and a charter member of the Catholic 
Order of Foresters. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 18, 1939  P. 4


THOMAS SAVAGE

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago - (1892)
Thomas Savage of Cato died yesterday morning after a protracted 
illness. He was a man of splendid physique and it would seem that 
he had strength to withstand any disease. He was about 45 years old 
and leaves a wife and two children. He was a man in the best sense 
of the term, always just and kind and courteous.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 2, 1917


WILLIAM SAVAGE

Death yesterday morning of 35-yr. old William Savage, son of Manitowoc Rapids
resident James Savage, of consumption. The funeral will be held tomorrow
morning at 9 a.m. in Silver Lake. (Note: according to tombstone, he was 30 yrs.)
Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901
******
Deaths of a Week:
William Savage son of James Savage died at his father's home in Rapids 
Wednesday morning. He was 35 years old and a single man leaving a mother 
and father to survive him.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, April 11, 1901 pg. 1


CATHERINE SCHARENBROCH

Mrs. Katherine (sic) Scharenbroch, 46, Route 4, Manitowoc, died last night 
at the Holy Family hospital, following a two weeks illness.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the home and at nine 
o’clock from St. Joseph’s church, Silver Lake. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. 
Mrs. Scharenbroch, nee Katharine Schad, was born in 1890 in Schleswig. She was 
married to John Scharenbroch in 1921 and they located on a farm in Manitowoc 
Rapids. She was a member of the Christian Mothers.
Husband survives 
Survivors are the widower, two daughters, (private); two sons, (private); 
three brothers, Peter and Alois, School Hill, Joseph, Schleswig; three sisters, 
Mrs. Joseph Scharenbroch, School Hill, Mrs. Ambrose Knier and Mrs. Peter Anhalt, 
both of St. Nazianz.
The body will be removed to the home Saturday afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 6, 1937  P. 2


SAMSON SCHARENBROCH

Accidents Take Lives Of 2 Men 
Traffic accidents killed two young men Thursday and Friday in Manitowoc 
and Calumet counties. 
The victims were Samson E. Scharenbroch, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul 
Scharenbroch of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Thomas McMunn, 22, former Chilton 
resident, now living at Kaukauna. 
Scharenbroch was fatally injured in a single car crash at a town road T-
intersection a mile west of Manitowoc shortly after 1 a.m. Friday. He was 
pronounced dead of several head injuries at Holy Family Hospital by James 
Powers, county coroner.
(snip remainder has details of accident and location)
Herald Times Reporter, November 25, 1976  pp. 1,2 
*******
Sam Scharenbroch, 17, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died early Friday morning as the 
result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. 
Julian Resch, O’Praem, will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Scharenbroch was born Nov. 12, 1959, at Sheboygan, son of Paul and 
Rosemarie Roethle Scharenbroch. He presently was a student in the Junior 
Class at Lincoln High School, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scharenbroch, of Rt. 4, 
Manitowoc, a sister, (private) and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
German Roethle, of Rubicon, Wis. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 to 9 o’clock this Friday 
evening where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o’clock.
Herald Times Reporter, November 25, 1976  P. 3


GERTRUDE SCHEIDT

Death in Town Manitowoc Rapids on Sat. of 78 yr. old Mrs. 
Gertrude Scheidt of dropsy. Burial was Tues. morning at 
the cemetery at Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1896
*******
Gertrud Scheidt
birth: 1818 Germany
death: 17 October 1896 Alverno, Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alverno, Wis.
spouse: Theobald Scheidt
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOSEPH SCHETLER

From Der Nord Westen, 13 May 1897:
Death Sun. morning in the old people's home of Silver Lake of 
Joseph Schetler of dropsy. The burial took place Tues. at the 
cemetery in Silver Lake.


BARBARA SCHETTL

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1909: 
Death in Town Newton on Saturday morning of Mrs. Barbara Schettel at the
advanced age of 87. Mrs. Schettel was born in Bavaria and came to America 
with her husband in 1859, settling in Town Newton where she has lived ever 
since. She is survived by a son, Joseph Schettel, with whom she had been 
living during the last years of her life. The funeral was held Tuesday 
morning at the Catholic Church at Silver Lake.


ELIZABETH SCHETTL

Mrs. Joseph Schettl, 81, formerly of 813 South 15th street, died today at the 
home of her son, Joseph C. Schettl, Jr., route 1, Manitowoc, where she has made 
her home for the past 14 months.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph church in Alverno, the Rev. Father Hurley, 
officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. The Veterans of 
Foreign Wars auxiliary of which Mrs. Schettl was a member, will have special 
services at the funeral home at 3 p.m. Thursday.
Mrs. Schettl, nee Elizabeth Fondenberger, was born in St. Louis in 1867, and 
the family moved to Manitowoc county when she was seven years old. Following 
her marriage in 1887 she and her husband operated a farm on route 1, Newton for 
30 years and lived in Manitowoc 28 years. Mr. Schettl died in 1947.
Survivors are two sons, Louis of route 2, Two Rivers and Joseph C, of route 1: 
eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Thursday noon and the rosary 
will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Schettl was also a member of the 
St. Ann Christian Altar society of Manitowoc and of Alverno. The couple observed 
their golden wedding anniversary 12 years ago.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 9, 1949  P. 2
********
Joseph Schettls Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Young peoople starting in life could learn many valuable lessons from those who 
have worked out the same problems over a period of a half century, believe Mr. 
and Mrs. Joseph Schettl, above, whose golden wedding anniversary will be Monday. 
The Schettls will have their children and grandchildren as their guests at dinner 
on Sunday, and on Monday, the actual date of the anniversary, they will repeat 
their nuptial vows at 7:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Silver Lake, 
at the altar at which they were married 50 years ago. All during the day and 
evening they will receive their friends at an open house reception at their home 
at 813 South 15th street.
Although Mrs. Schettl was born in St. Louis (her name was Elizabeth Fontenberger 
before her marriage) she lived in Manitowoc county since she was eight years old. 
She was 70 on July 10th. She came to this county with her father and settled at 
St. Nazianz. Mr. Schettl was born at Newton on February 24, 1860. After their 
marriage the couple settled on a farm at Silver Lake and operated it until they 
moved to the city 18 years ago. It was then they built their home on 15th street. 
Mr. Schettl was janitor at the North Western depot for several years after the 
couple moved to Manitowoc.
The Schettls have two children, Joseph on the homestead farm and Louis in this city, 
and seven grandchildren. 
Mrs. Schettl is affiliated with the War Mothers, the V.F.W. auxiliary, St. Anne 
C.M.A. society of St. Boniface, St. Theresa Aid society and the Christian Mothers 
of St. Joseph's congregation with which she has continued her affiliation since her 
marriage. Mr. Schettl is a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters.
Albert Zych of this city and Mrs. Henry Dhein of School Hill, two of the original 
attendants at the wedding, will probably attend the golden wedding celebration 
Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 20, 1937 P. 7


JOSEPH SCHETTL

Joseph Schettl, 87, (photo), of 813 South 15th street, died at his home early 
this morning after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home and 
10 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. 
Burial will be in the St. Joseph cemetery at Silver Lake.
Mr. Schettl was born in Meeme in 1860. He married Elizabeth Fondenberger in 1887 
and they settled on a farm in Newton. Twenty-eight years ago they retired to 
Manitowoc. The couple observed their golden wedding in 1937. 
He was a member of the Holy Name society and the Catholic Order of Foresters for 
50 years.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Louis of route 2, Two Rivers, and Joseph 
Jr., on the home farm, route 1, Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and one great 
grandchild. 
The rosary will be recited by members of the two church organizations at 7 p.m. 
Friday at the funeral home. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Friday to time of 
services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 19, 1947  P. 2
*********
Joseph Schettls Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Young peoople starting in life could learn many valuable lessons from those who 
have worked out the same problems over a period of a half century, believe Mr. 
and Mrs. Joseph Schettl, above, whose golden wedding anniversary will be Monday. 
The Schettls will have their children and grandchildren as their guests at dinner 
on Sunday, and on Monday, the actual date of the anniversary, they will repeat 
their nuptial vows at 7:30 o'clock at St. Joseph's Catholic church, Silver Lake, 
at the altar at which they were married 50 years ago. All during the day and 
evening they will receive their friends at an open house reception at their home 
at 813 South 15th street.
Although Mrs. Schettl was born in St. Louis (her name was Elizabeth Fontenberger 
before her marriage) she lived in Manitowoc county since she was eight years old. 
She was 70 on July 10th. She came to this county with her father and settled at 
St. Nazianz. Mr. Schettl was born at Newton on February 24, 1860. After their 
marriage the couple settled on a farm at Silver Lake and operated it until they 
moved to the city 18 years ago. It was then they built their home on 15th street. 
Mr. Schettl was janitor at the North Western depot for several years after the 
couple moved to Manitowoc.
The Schettls have two children, Joseph on the homestead farm and Louis in this city, 
and seven grandchildren. 
Mrs. Schettl is affiliated with the War Mothers, the V.F.W. auxiliary, St. Anne 
C.M.A. society of St. Boniface, St. Theresa Aid society and the Christian Mothers 
of St. Joseph's congregation with which she has continued her affiliation since her 
marriage. Mr. Schettl is a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters.
Albert Zych of this city and Mrs. Henry Dhein of School Hill, two of the original 
attendants at the wedding, will probably attend the golden wedding celebration 
Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 20, 1937 P. 7


THERESA MARY SCHETTL

Theresa Mary, five-day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron Schettl, of Rt. 1, 
Manitowoc, died Saturday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Surviving are the parents; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schettl, 
of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Strauss of 
Grimms. 
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 6 
p.m., when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 22, 1955   P. 13


MARGARETH SCHMIDT

Death Fri. morning of Mrs. Schmidt, the aged wife of 
Martin Schmidt, postmaster of Alverno. She is survived 
by her husband, also of advanced age, and several grown 
children. Her burial took place Mon. morning in the 
cemetery near the Cloister at Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1895
********
Margareth Schmidt
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	Margareth Schmidt
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1895
Event Place	Alverns,(sic) Manitowoc Rapids, Wisconsin
Gender	Female
Age	65
Marital Status	Married
Race	W
Birth Year (Estimated)	1830
Birthplace	Germany
Burial Place	Alverns, Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc, Wis.
Cemetery	St. Joseph's Alverns
Spouse's Name	Martin Schmidt
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907"
*********
Margareth Schmidt
birth: 1828 Germany
death: 13 December 1895 Alverno, Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alverno, Manit. Co.,
spouse: Martin Schmidt
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARTIN SCHMIDT

Yet another of our county’s old pioneers has gone to where there is no return.
Martin Schmidt, well known throughout the county as a highly respected man,
closed his tired eyes in the last long sleep about 12 noon on Saturday. He reached the
extraordinary age of 90 years 9 months 9 days, having been born in 1819 in the Rhine
Kreis in the Kingdom of Bavaria and came to America when he was 24 years old,
settling in Buffalo, New York. There he married Miss Anna Nagel and in the
early 50’s traveled to the great Northwest, arriving in Manitowoc in 1852 when it was
still a wilderness. Eventually he settled in Town Manitowoc Rapids. His wife died in
1853, and in 1858 he married again, his second wife preceding him in death in 1895.
Among his surviving children are: Alex P. Schmidt of West De Pere, Mrs.
Royal Sniffin of Manitowoc, Ludwig and George in Winton, Minnesota,
Mrs. Theresa Sours in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Sister Ludwinia in St. Francis
Cloister, and Miss Carrie Schmidt, who has been keeping house for her father
for the last 14 years. Mr. Schmidt interested himself in a variety of fields and his
fellow citizens trusted him with various offices in Town Manitowoc Rapids. For 20
years he served as Postmaster for Alverno, a position he held until January 1 this year.
His funeral was Tuesday morning from the Catholic Church in Alverno.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Dec. 1909 


MARY SCHMITZ

Life's end came peacefully to Mrs. Mary Schmitz, a pioneer of the county at her home 
in Rapids Thursday, her demise being due to heart failure. Mrs. Schmitz was 78 years 
of age having been born in Germany March 9, 1826. One son and three daughters 
survive. The funeral will be held from the home Monday, burial at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mar. 18, 1904
********
Mrs. Mary Anna Schmitz(sic), aged 78, died at the home of her son, Anton Schmitz, 
in the town of Rapids last Thursday. The funeral took place Monday from the 
Catholic church at Rapids, the interment being at Silver Lake. Two daughters 
and one son survive.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 24, 1904
********
(1900 Manitowoc Rapids census:
Anton Schmitz age 35; wife Mary 28; Johnie 5; George 3; Peter 1; 
mother Maryann 72)


MATHILDA SCHMITZ

A 3-yr. old little daughter of Anton Schmidt, 
who lives near Silver Lake, died recently.
Der Nord Westen, 12 Jan. 1905
*******
Grief has darkened the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Schmidt of Silver Lake, 
who mourn the death of their three-year-old daughter.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 12, 1905 P. 5
*******
(Note: The date and age match the obit.)
*******
Matelda Schmitz  (sic)
birth: 29 March 1902 Rapids
death: 8 January 1905 Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Silver Lake
residence: 1905 Rapids
father: Anton Schmitz
mother: Mary
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


LESLIE AMY SCHNEIDER

Leslie Amy Schneider, one-week-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben J. Schneider, 
Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Friday at University Hospital, Madison.
Private funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O.F.M., will officiate and burial will be in 
St. Joseph Cemetery, Silver Lake.
The child was born April 19 at Holy Family Hospital.
Survivors, besides the parents, include four sister, Lorna, Lisa, Lynn and Lanna, 
and four brothers, Reuben, Rodney, Russell, and Randy, all at home; and the 
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emerald Schultz, of Brillion. Mrs. Schneider 
is the former Pearl Schultz.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 26, 1969 P.6


REUBEN J. SCHNEIDER

Reuben J. Schneider, age 66, formerly of 6706 Middle Road, Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday, July 23, 1997, at his current residence of 2018 Silver St., 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday , July 26, 1997, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. David Beaudry.
He was born August 5, 1930, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Alvin and 
Anna Pitz Schneider. Reuben attended St. Isidore Parochial School in Osman. 
He then graduated from Lakeshore Technical Institute in Farm Training 
Management and Petroleum Tank Inspections. On December 31, 1952, he married 
the former Pearl Schultz at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Reuben 
farmed in Brillion for six years then moving to Manitowoc in 1961, continuing 
in farming until his retirement in 1997. Rueben was past town of Manitowoc 
Rapids Supervisor and presently held the position of Town Chairman. His 
memberships include Pure Milk Products, patron and delegate of Land O' Lakes, 
Manitowoc County Dairy Herd Improvement Association, St. Joseph Holy Name 
Society, Catholic Knights and Seagulls.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl, Manitowoc; four daughters and three sons-
in-law, Loran Schwark, Whitelaw, Lisa and Joel Luebke, Manitowoc, Lynn and 
Gene Kobes, Kiel, Lana and Eric Nelson, Manitowoc; four sons and daughters-in-
law, Reuben (Butch) and Mary Jo Schneider, Manitowoc, Rodney and Brenda Schneider, 
Cato, Russell and Jean Schneider, Manitowoc, Randy and Lynn Schneider, Manitowoc; 
16 grandchildren, Jamie (Karrie) Heyduk, Chad, Jill and Juli Heyduk, Jacob and 
John Luebke, Lindsey, Gaven and Laura Kobes, Kevin and Amy Schneider, Devan 
and Destanie Schneider, Jennifer and Robert Schneider, Austin Schneider; two 
brothers and four sisters-in-law, Roman and Bernice Schneider, Sheboygan, Leon 
and Carol Schneider, Grafton, Bernice Schneider, Sheboygan, Beattie Seibold, 
Sheboygan; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Marion and Del Peterman, 
Sheboygan, Arlene Reichardt, Sheboygan, Lucille and Lambert Brandl, Green Bay; 
and his mother-in-law, Ann Schultz, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Timothy; 
an infant daughter, Leslie; two brothers, his father-in-law, and two brothers-in-
law.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Friday.
Memorials contributions may be given to the Mental Health Association regarding 
Depression and Anxiety.
Special thanks to his sister-in-law, Alice Duellman, and the staff of Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Reuben received many achievements in the dairy business including the Progressive 
Achievement Award, which he was very proud of.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, who enjoyed farming, camping, playing 
cards and listening to polka music.
Herald Times Reporter, July 24, 1997 P. A2


ALLAN J. SCHROEDER

Allan J. Schroeder, 31, of 5414 County Trunk U, Newton, Wis., died Friday 
afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, as a result of injuries received 
in an accident Friday morning.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Julian C. Resch 
O. Praem will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Schroeder was born July 17, 1947, in Manitowoc, son of Richard and Rosella 
Gallagher Schroeder, Sr. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, class of 1965. 
Mr. Schroeder was a veteran serving for two years in the United States Army. He 
married Patricia Gogats July 17, 1971, in Manitowoc. He was presently employed 
at the Reliance Construction Company, Sheboygan.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia; a daughter, Jill at home; his parents, 
Richard and Rosella Schroeder, Sr. of rural Manitowoc; two brothers, Richard, Jr. 
and Robert, both of Manitowoc; and a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Mary Beth) Popp of 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday where a 
prayer service will be held at 8:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 17, 1979 P. 3


RICHARD SCHROEDER    (d. 1979)

Richard Schroeder Sr., 71, of 3436 Gass Lake Rd., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Sunday morning, August 26, at the family residence.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Julian C. Resch, 
O.Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Schroeder was born Aug. 14, 1908, in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late William and Elizabeth Meyer Schroeder. He married Rosella 
Gallagher April 20, 1940, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. He had been 
employed with Manitowoc Engineering Company until his retirement in 1972, and was 
a member of Quinney Fishermen's Club.
Survivors include his wife, Rosella, a son and daughter-in-law, Richard Jr. and 
Juliann Schroeder and a son, Robert of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary 
Beth and Joseph Popp of Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Patricia Schroeder of 
Route 2, Baileys Harbor; a brother, Lothar Schroeder of Route 2, Two Rivers; a 
sister, Mrs. Alvin (Aletha) Waack of rural Manitowoc and seven grandchildren, 
Shari Ann, Patrick, Daniel, Jill, Jacqueline, Joseph and Jennifer. A son, Allan J. 
Schroeder, preceded him in death June 15, 1979.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer 
service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 27, 1979 P. 3


RICHARD D. SCHROEDER    (d. 2002)

Richard D. Schroeder Jr., age 60 of 3438 Gass Lake Rd., Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
Nov. 30, 2002 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002 at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 
Alverno. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by AMVETS Post #99. 
Richard was born Nov. 28, 1942, son of the late Richard and Rosella Gallagher 
Schroeder Sr. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1960. 
Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1967. On Oct. 28, 1967, he married 
the former Julie Wilda at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. 
Richard was employed with the Manitowoc Co. for many years. He was a life member 
of AMVETS Post #99, Manitowoc. 
Survivors include his wife: Julie Schroeder, Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law: 
Shari (Steven) Walker, Manitowoc; two sons: Patrick Schroeder and special friend 
Michelle LeClair; Daniel Schroeder, all of Manitowoc; three grandsons: Brent, 
Casey and Devan; a brother: Robert Schroeder and special friend Alice Duellman, 
Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law: Mary Beth and Joseph Popp, Manitowoc; 
three nieces: Jacque Bartow, Jenni Yanda and Jill Scroeder, all of Manitowoc; a 
nephew: Joe Popp, Manitowoc; an aunt: Annabelle Schroeder, Two Rivers; mother-in-
law: Mercedes Wilda, Manitowoc. He is further survived by other relatives and 
friends. Richard was also preceded in death by one brother: Allan Schroeder; a 
father-in-law: Lester Wilda. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2002 at St. 
Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton from 11:30 a.m. until the time 
of service at 1 p.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center is assisting the Schroeder family 
with funeral arrangements. 
Richard enjoyed bow and gun hunting, fishing, biking and time with his grandchildren. 
He also loved spending time with his two companions, Reggie and Henry.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Monday, December 2, 2002  pg. A5


ROBERT LEE "BOBBY" SCHROEDER

Robert L. Schroeder, age 63, of 3436 Gass Lake Road, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
as the result of a heart attack on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008, at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
He was born Dec. 12, 1945, in Manitowoc, son of the late Richard and Rosella 
(Gallagher) Schroeder. Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, 
class of 1964.
He was employed with Fred Radandt Sons Inc. for 45 years as a heavy equipment 
operator, most recently at the Shoto Gravel Pit.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Richard and Allan Schroeder.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community in Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Matt Simonar with cremation to follow.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community in Newton from 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, until the time of 
service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert's name to the St. Jude 
Children's Hospital.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Bobby was a conscientious worker for F. Radandt Sons and was always there for 
anyone. He enjoyed driving around the countryside with his pet, Dolly, at his 
side. Bobby, we love you and will miss you and your sense of humor.
Special thanks to the Emergency Services, Dr. Mirza, Holy Family ER, CCU Employees, 
especially (private).
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 26, 2008


ROSELLA SCHROEDER

Rosella Schroeder, age 87, a St. Mary's Home resident since September, 1995, 
died Monday morning, February 12, 1996, at the home.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, February 14, 1996, at 
the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Alverno, 
with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Rosella was born July 2, 1908, at Osman, daughter of the late Daniel and Mary 
White Gallagher. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1925 and attended 
her 75th Class Reunion in July of 1995. She graduated from Manitowoc County 
Normal in 1926 and taught in various elementary schools throughout Manitowoc 
County, which included St. Paul's Catholic School, Manitowoc, St. Isidore, Osman 
and St. Mary's, Clarks Mills, retiring in 1973. She married Richard Schroeder 
April 20, 1940, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. He preceded her in death 
August 26, 1979. Mrs. Schroeder was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Daughters of Isabella and Eagle's Auxiliary Aerie 706.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Richard and Julie Schroeder, 
Robert Schroeder; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Beth and Joseph Popp; one 
daughter-in-law, Patricia Specht; one brother, Maurice Gallagher, all of 
Manitowoc. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Shari Dehne, Patrick and Daniel 
Schroeder, Jacque, Joe and Jenni Popp, Jill Schroeder; four great-grandchildren, 
Brent, Casey, Tyler and Devan; two special friends, Alice Duellman and Margaret 
Popp and her special pets, Buffy, Barney, Callie, Annie and Henry. She was also 
preceded in death by one son, Allan J. Schroeder, June 15, 1979; one brother, 
Daniel Gallagher; four sisters, Zita Rohde, Agnes Buckmaster, Irene Augustine, 
Inez Schnell; one brother-in-law, Lothar Schroeder; two sisters-in-law, Katherine 
Gallagher and Aletha Waack.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday 
where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. followed by Daughters of Isabella 
prayer service.
Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 1996 P. A2


SHIRLEY A. SCHULZ

Mrs. Arvid (Shirley Ann) Schulz, 48, of 10133 Highway 151, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday afternoon, August 10, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Mass of Christian 
Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Julian C. Resch O. Praem and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Schulz, nee Shirley Ann VanDenHeuvel, was born May 27, 1937, at DePere, 
Wis., daughter of the late Robert and Irene Lieterman VanDenHeuvel. She was 
a graduate of Suring High School with the Class of 1956. She was married to 
Arvid M. Schulz, June 6, 1956, at Suring, and after their marriage the couple 
resided in Manitowoc until 7 years ago when they moved to their present 
address. Mrs. Schulz had been employed at Silver Lake College and was a member 
of St. Joseph Christian Mothers Altar Society and was active at Manitowoc Gun 
Club.
Survivors include her husband, Arvid; three sons and two daughters-n-law (sic), 
James and Beverly Schulz of Manitowoc, Thomas and Judy Schulz of Manitowoc and 
Brian Schulz at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Stephen Diedrich of 
Manitowoc; two step-brothers, and Wilfred Meyer of Reedsviller (sic); two (sic) 
Rivers and Pat Schultz of West Bend; three gradchildren (sic), Sara, Jake and 
Daniel and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two infant sons.
and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two infant sons.(sic)
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeal Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday afternoon, where a prayer service will be at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, August 12, 1985 P. 3
********
Inadvertently omitted from the list of survivors in the Mrs. Arvid (Shirley Ann) 
Schulz obituary were two step-brothers, Charles Fraizer of South Bend, Ind. and 
Wilfred Meyer of Reedsville; two step-sisters, Barbara Schillcox of Two Rivers 
and Pat Schultz of West Bend and a half-sister, Mary Brusky of Denmark.
Herald Times Reporter, August 13, 1985 P. 3


ALICE M. SEIBOLD

Mrs. Lloyd H. Seibold, 34, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital of injuries received in a car accident in Canada in 1965. Funeral 
services will be at 9:30 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc at 
10 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. Ronald Kirk O.Praem, 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Seibold, nee Alice Korlesky, was born Feb. 27, 1934 at Manitowoc, daughter 
of Raymond and Lillian Musil Korlesky. She was educated at St. Boniface Parochial 
school and Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, graduating with the Class of 1952 and 
was married June 14, 1952 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc to Lloyd Seibold. 
She had been employed by the Kroger Food Store Inc.
Survivors include the husband; three daughters, Diana, Linda and Paula at home; 
the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Korlesky and a brother, Erwin of Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Wednesday where at 8 pm the Rosary 
will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Jan. 21, 1969 page 7


FRANK SHAMBERGER

RAPIDS MAN PASSES AWAY OF PNEUMONIA
Pneumonia from which he has suffered but a short time claimed Frank Hamberger(sic), 
town of Rapids man today at his home there. He was 48 years of age and up to 
last spring had made his home in this city, removing to Rapids to engage in 
farming. He was born in Germany and came here some years ago. He is survived 
by his wife, there being no children.
Funeral arrangements have not been made.
Manitowoc Herald News, Fri., January 22, 1926 page 3
*******
Schamberger Burial to Be Held Monday
Frank Schamberger, well known Rapids resident who died yesterday, is survived 
by his wife and one adopted daughter Mrs. George Popp and by two sisters Mrs. 
Adolph Grimm of Two Creeks and Mrs. Edward Palzer, of Mishicot. Mr. Schamberger, 
whose name was given as Hamberger in the obituary note yesterday through error, 
was 48 years of age and died of pneumonia. The funeral will be held Mondday at 
10 o'clock at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 23, 1926 p.2


EDWARD SMAGLIK

Edward C. Smaglik, 73, of rural Manitowoc, died on May 4, 2011 at his home 
following a short illness. A memorial Mass was held on Tuesday at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community in Newton. The Rev. Gerald Foley officiated with 
burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery at Alverno.
Edward retired from the Mirro Co., in 1999 and the aluminum manufacturing company 
gave him an engraved frying pan to thank him for 37 years of "dedicated service". 
But for Edward, other numbers were more important, like 46 years of marriage, two 
children and one grandchild. Smaglik's accomplishments beyond work cannot be so 
easily measured. He fought numerous blazes as a volunteer fireman. He pushed many 
wheelchairs as a volunteer at Manitowoc Holy Family Memorial Medical center. He 
sang countless hymns as a choir member at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community. 
And he derived infinite joy from playing with his grandson.
Before his death, the engraved frying pan, hung in a shed, covered with cobwebs 
but pictures of the family were displayed at his rural Manitowoc home. Edward 
graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1956 and served in the U.S. Army 
from 1959 to 1962. On July 25, 1964 he married Ann Leist at St. Mary's Catholic 
Church in Clarks Mills. He was a machine operator at Mirro's Manitowoc Rolling Mill 
from 1962 to 1999. After retiring from Mirro, he worked part time at Manitowoc Tool 
& Machine. He served as a volunteer fireman for first the Branch, then the Silver 
Creek Fire Department. He also held several positions with the Catholic Knights.
Survivors include his wife, Ann, a son, Paul, a daughter-in-law, Polina Makievsky 
and a grandson, Theodore Michael of Milwaukee; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert 
and Marge of St. Charles, Mo., and a sister, Mary Stuber. Further survivors include 
four brothers-in-law and their wives, John and Geri Leist of Valders, Robert and 
Charlotte Leist of Reedsville, William and Kathy Leist of Manitowoc and Karl Leist 
of Issaquah, Washington ad his mother-in-law, Agatha Leist of Manitowoc. He was 
preceded in death by a brother, William; his parents, Edward and Leona Buretta Leist, 
his father-in-law, Edward Leist and a sister-in-law, Victoria Leist. Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and All Care Cremation Center of Manitowoc assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Valders Journal, May 12, 2011


EMMA SPAETH

Mrs. Henry Spaeth, 74 lifelong resident of the county, died early today 
at her farm home in the town of Cato, operated by her son, Henry. She 
had been ill a year.
Funeral services will be held Turedsay at 9 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home and at 9:30 o'clock from the St. Josephs Catholic church at Silver 
Lake, with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Mrs. Spaeth, nee Emma Ebert, was born in Cato in 1866 and in 1888 was 
married to Henry Spaeth. They located on a farm in Newton. Mr. Spaeth 
died 10 years ago. For the past three years she has resided in Cato.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. John Wimmer of route 1, Manitowoc; son, 
Henry, of Cato; two brothers, Jacob Ebert of Franklin, Joseph Ebert of 
Marshfield; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Christian Mothers, who will meet at the funeral 
home Monday nght at 8 o'clock to recite the rosary.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday afternoon until 
the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 19, 1941 P.4


HENRY SPAETH

HENRY SPAETH, SR., NEWTON FARMER, PASSES AWAY TODAY 
Henry Spaeth Sr., who has been in failing health for some time passed away 
early this morning at the homestead in the town of Newton. He was 69 years 
of age. Burial will take place Friday morning at nine o’clock from the home 
and at 9:30 from St. Joseph’s church at Silver Lake, with burial at the 
adjoining cemetery.
The deceased was born in Newton and made his home on the farm homestead where 
he passed away for 40 years. He was married 12 years ago to Miss Emma Ebert 
who survives him with one son, Henry Jr., at home and a daughter, Mrs. John 
Wimmer of Silver Lake. The deceased was a member of the Holy Name society.
The remains have been removed to the homestead from the Pfeffer funeral home 
in this city.
Manitowoc Herald News, December 2, 1931 P.5


ANNA SPATH

Mrs. Joseph Spaeth died at her home in Newton Sunday after a year's illness. 
She had been a sufferer from cardiax dropsy. She was a native of Bavaria and 
had been a resident of this country for over fifty years and was 83 years 
old at the time of her death. Beside her husband, one daughter and four sons 
survive her. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning from the Silver Lake 
Church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 14, 1903 P.1
********
Death of Mrs. Joseph Späth in Town Newton on Sun. following a 1-yr. illness 
with dropsy. The deceased, who reached the advanced age of 83, was born in 
Bavaria but spent the last 50 yrs. or so in this country. She leaves her 
husband, a daughter and 4 sons. The funeral was held yesterday in the 
cemetery at Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1903
******
Anna Brandl Spaeth (sic)
birth: 1820 Bavara
death: 12 April 1903 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Silver Lake
residence: 1903 Newton
father: Michael Brandl
mother: Mary Pfeffer
spouse: Joseph Sapeth
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOSEPH SPATH

Joseph Spaeth  (sic)
birth: 15 August 1827 Germany
death: 9 April 1906 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Silver Lake, Manitowo Co., Wis.
residence: 1906 Newton
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


THOMAS STAUBER

Dies at age of 94
Joseph Stauber, a pioneer settler of the county, died at his home 
on the river road Saturday at the advanced age of 94. The funeral 
will be held at Silver Lake tomorrow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 17, 1917, Page 1
(Note: His name could be Joseph Thomas or Thomas Joseph. Apparently
he was known as Joseph.)


JANELLE KATHRYN STELZER

Janelle Kathryn Stelzer, six months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Stelzer 
of 221 Church St., Algoma, who was born May 3 at Algoma Memorial Hospital, 
Algoma, died Sunday morning at home.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Algoma, 
the Rt. Rev. Msgr. F. C. Heimann officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph 
Cemetery, Alverno.
Survivors include her parents, Gary and Karen Deehr Stelzer; maternal grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Deehr, of Manitowoc; paternal grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Roman Stelzer, of Manitowoc and the maternal great grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. William Deehr, of Osman.
Friends may call after 6 o’clock this Monday evening at Haucke-Schinderle Funeral 
Home, Algoma.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 1, 1969  P. 14


KATHERINE TRAINOR TONER

MRS. JAMES I. TONER of Kaukauna died in Oshkosh on Wednesday evening where she had 
gone for medical treatment. The remains were brought to Alverno in this county for 
interment. Mrs. Toner’s maiden name was Trainor. She was born in Manitowoc Rapids 
in 1861. She was married to James I. Toner in 1886 and moved with him to Burlington. 
From there they went to Gainesville, and two years ago took up their residence in 
Kaukauna. Wherever Mrs. Toner was known she was very highly regarded. She was in 
every particular a woman of noble character.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 27, 1906  P. 3


BRIDGET TRAINOR

Mrs. Bridget Trainor, 71, died early today at the home of at 428 North 7th 
street after having been ill for four weeks with a heart ailment.
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 9 o’clock at Sacred Heart Catholic church, the Rev. Louis ______
officiating. Burial will be made in St. Joseph’s cemetery at Silver Lake. The 
body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home after Saturday noon.
Mrs. Trainor was born Bridget Gallagher on March 10, 1869(sic), at Osman, In 
1898 she was married to Henry Trainor and the couple began operation of a farm 
on Manitowoc route 1. Mr. Trainor died in 1907, and in 1936 Mrs. Trainor moved 
to Manitowoc.
She was a member of the Christian Mothers society of St. Joseph’s Catholic 
church at Silver Lake, and the society will recite the rosary at the bier on 
Saturday at 8 p.m. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Allan Lovan of West Allis; four sons, Michael 
of Manitowoc, Joseph on the homestead farm, Raymond of Manitowoc route 1 and 
Francis of Manitowoc; one sister, Mrs Katherine Walsh of Osman; and ten 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 13, 1940  P. 2


HENRY TRAINOR

Henry Trainor died at an early hour Monday morning at his home in Manitowoc 
Rapids, about 2 miles west from Silver Lake. His death was not unexpected for 
he had been declining for some time. Death was due to stomach and kidney trouble. 
Deceased was born in the state of New York in 1862. The next year his parents 
removed to Wisconsin, settling in Manitowoc Rapids, where Mr. Trainor had always 
lived until his death. He was married in this city in 1898 to Bridget Gallagher. 
He had always been engaged in farming. He was well known in the city and county. 
He was honorable in all his dealings and leaves many friends who mourn his demise. 
He is survived by his wife and six children-five boys and one girl. One brother, 
Peter Trainor, Nebraska and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Savage of this city, and 
Sister Anastasia, Milwaukee, also survive him.
The funeral is being held this Thursday forenoon from the Catholic church at 
Silver lake. The interment will be in the Catholic cemetery at that place.
The Manitowoc Pilot, October 24, 1907

*******
Order for Proof of Will.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the Matter of the Estate of Henry Trainor, deceased. In Probate.
An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last will and Testament of Henry Trainor of Town of Manitowoc Rapids, in said County, having been delivered into said Court:
And Bridget Trainor, of said town of said county, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Henry Trainor died testate, at Town of Manitowoc Rapids, in said County, on the 21st day of October 1907; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters of administration with the will annexed be thereon issued to Bridget Trainor.
It Is Ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a general term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 6th day of October 1908, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And It Is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County.
Dated Manitowoc, Wis. Sept. 5, 1908.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Hougen & Brady, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, September 24, 1908 P. 4

JULIA TRAINOR

Died at the home of her son, Henry Trainor, in the town of Manitowoc 
Rapids, on Friday, July 2, 1897, Mrs. Julia Trainor, widow of the late 
Patrick Trainor, in the 74th year of her age. Mrs. Trainor was a native 
of Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland, and came with her husband to 
America, first settling near Ogdensburg, N.Y., and from there moving 
to this county, where she resided for over thirty-three years. She was 
the mother of a large family of sons and daughters, all of whom are an 
honor to their mother. She was a woman of very good parts - vivacious, 
cheerful and pleasant on all occasions, and is sincerely mourned by all 
who knew her. She was laid to rest beside her husband in the cemetery 
at Silver Lake on Sunday, July 4, 1897.
The Manitowoc Pilot, July 15, 1897, page 3
**********
Julia Foren Trainer (sic)
birth: 1822
death: 2 July 1897 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Silver Lake
residence: 1897 Manitowoc Rapids
father: Foren
spouse: Patrick Trainer
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


LESTER TRAINOR

Notes from Manitowoc Rapids:
Lester Trainor, aged 13, died Wednesday of tuberculosis of the bone. The funeral 
was held Saturday morning from the Silver Lake Church. A mother, four brothers 
and one sister survive. The boy had been ill about a year.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 19, 1914


MARY TRAINOR

Mrs. Trainor, formerly a resident of this county died at Traer, Iowa this week. 
She had been living there with one of her sons. Her remains were brought here 
for interment yesterday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 13, 1895  pg. 3
********
Michael, Owen and Frank Trainor of Iowa arrived here on Wednesday of last week. 
They came with the remains of their mother, notice of whose death was given in 
last week's issue. Her body was interred in the Silver Lake Cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 20, 1895  pg. 4


MICHAEL TRAINOR    (d. 1890)

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago - (1890)
Michael Trainor of Manitowoc Rapids died on Sunday last of consumption of the 
lungs. One year ago his wife died of the same disease. Deceased was born in New 
York and at the time of his death was about 30 years of age.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Dec. 2, 1915
********
(Note: According to the probate notice, he died at Manitowoc Rapids, but I
can find no cemetery entry for his burial. His wife, Jane Walsh is buried
with the Walsh family in St. Isidore)
********
(County death index: TRAINOR Michael Nov 20 1890 v.4  p.11)
********
TRAINER: Michael Joseph  (Michael J. Lainor on co. mar. index)
m: 6 Sept. 1887 (from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.381)
      (co. mar. index v.5 p.365/he is in the L's)
to: Joanna Theresa Walsh (Jane Walsh on co. mar. index)
********
Michael Trainor of Manitowoc Rapids and Jenny Welch (sic) of Newton were married 
on Tuesday at Meeme. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Pitt.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 8, 1887 P. 3
********
Name     Michael Trainor    
 Event Type     Death    
 Event Date     1890    
 Event Place     Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc, Wisconsin    
 Gender     Male    
 Age     30    
 Race     W    
 Occupation     Farmer    
 Birth Year (Estimated)     1860    
 Birthplace     New York    
 Burial Place     Silver Lake    
 Cemetery     Cath Cem    
 Father's Name    Patrick Trainor     
 Mother's Name    Julia Trainor   
********
(First publication Dec. 18, 1890.) No 100
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Michael Trainor,deceased.
An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament 
of Michael Trainor deceased late of the town Manitowoc Rapids, in said 
county, having been delivered into said court:
And Henry Mulholland, Jr., of the city of Manitowoc in said county, 
having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, 
representing, among other things, that said Michael Trainor died testate, 
at the town aforesaid, in said county in the month of November 1890; 
that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that said 
Henry Mulholland, Jr., 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 20th day of January 1891, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said 
hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once 
each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot 
a weekly newspaper published in said Manitowoc County.
Dated December 17th 1890.
By the Court:
Emil Baensch, county Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 1, 1891 P. 1


PATRICK TRAINOR    (d. 1885)

From the Files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years Ago - (1885)
DIED.-At his home in Manitowoc Rapids on Sunday morning June 28th, 1885, Mr. 
Patrick Trainor in the 73d year of his life.
Mr. Trainor was born in Ireland, in March 1812, and moved to his present home 
21 years ago. He was a man of very retiring disposition, unassuming in his ways, 
but of a character sturdy and upright. He leaves behind him a wife, and four 
sons and four daughters to mourn his loss. May he rest in peace. 
Manitowoc Pilot, June 30, 1910 


PETER TRAINOR

Mr. Peter Trainor of Manitowoc Rapids is dangerously ill. There are
no hopes for his recover.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 27, 1880
********
DIED.
TRAINOR—At his home in Manitowoc Rapids, on Monday, Sept. 13, 1880, Peter 
Trainor, in the seventieth year of his age.
Deceased, who was one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of
the county, was born near Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland, and emigrated
to this country in the year 1847, made Ordensburg his home for a time. From
there he moved to this county 24 years ago where he since continued to reside.
He was a most exemplary member of the Catholic church.
His remains were interred at the cemetery at Silver Lake on Wednesday, Sept. 
15th, and the large congregation of friends who attended his remains to the 
grave, testified to the esteem in which he was held by the community in which 
he lived.
Thus has passed from among us to his eternal reward, one who was a good citizen, 
a true friend, a loving husband to his now bereaved wife, and a kind father to 
his children who will long mourn his loss.
May he rest in peace.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, September 16, 1880


ARLENE M. TROCHLELL

Arlene M. Trochlell, age 67, of 9112 S. Lake Drive, Manitowoc, died early 
Wednesday morning, December 14, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 1994, at St. 
Joseph's Catholic Church, Alverno. Officiating at the Memorial Mass will be Rev. 
Michael Flanary.
Arlene was born August 10, 1927, in Manitowoc, daughter of Laura Hynek Zahorik 
and the late Arvin Zahorik. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School 
class of 1945 and later received an associate degree with honors from the 
University of Wisconsin Center, Manitowoc County. She married Ed Trochlell 
June 16, 1951, in Manitowoc. Arlene was employed witht he Lindstedt Hoffman 
Company of Manitowoc as a secretary and later with the John G. Twist Company 
of Brookfield. Arlene was an active volunteer at the Manitowoc Public Library 
and was the librarian at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Alverno until her 
illness. She was an active member of the Christian Womens Club, St. Joseph's 
Choir and the White Trail Homemakers Club.
Survivors include her husband, Ed Trochlell, Manitowoc; her mother Laura Zahorik, 
Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Ed and Debbie Trochlell, Brookfield, 
Dave and Cathy Trochlell, Boise, Idaho; two daughters and one son-in-law, Jill 
and Bill Ziehr, Plover, Wis., Patty Trochlell, Cross Plains, Wis.; six grandchildren, 
Andy, Angie, and Aaron Trochlell, Katie and Matt Ziehr, Gretchen Rankin; two brothers 
and sisters-in-law, Earl and Bev Zahorik, Cedarburg, John and Lois Zahorik, Milwaukee; 
one sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Bill Berglund, Sturgeon Bay; also surviving 
are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Alverno, from 9 a.m. Saturday, 
December 17, until the time of services at 11 a.m.
Many thanks to the nurses and staff of the Oncology Unit of Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center.
Memorials would be apprecitaed to St. Joseph's Catholic School Library, Alverno.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 15, 1994 P. A2


EDWARD TROCHLELL

Edward J. Trochlell, age 68, of 9112 S. Lake Drive, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday, August 13, 1995, at his residence.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 1995, 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Officiating at the service 
will be Rev. Michael Flannary. Cremation will have taken place with 
burial of the cremains at the chuch cemetery at a later date.
He was born February 28, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Edward 
and Irene Halron Trochlell. Mr. Trochlell received a BS degree from 
the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was a veteran of the United 
States Navy serving during World War II. He married the former 
Arlene M. Zahorik June 16, 1951, in Manitowoc. She preceded him in 
death December 14, 1994. Mr. Trochlell was employed as an electrical 
engineer for various companies until his retirement. He was a member 
of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Ed and Debbie 
Trochlell, Brookfield, Dave and Cathy Trochlell, Boise, Idaho; two 
daughters and a son-in-law, Jill and Bill Ziehr, Plover, Wis., Patty 
Trochlell and best friend, Bill Furbish, Cross Plains, Wis.; his 
mother-in-law, Laura Zahorik; six grandchildren, Andy, Angie, and 
Aaron Trochlell, Katie and Matt Ziehr, Gretchen Rankin; two brothers 
and a sister-in-law, Jack and Mary Lou Trochlell, Manitowoc, Jim 
Trochlell, Rhinelander. Also surviving is his dog, Jake, along with 
nieces, nepehws, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at St. Jospeh (sic) Catholic Church, Alverno, from 
9 a.m. Wednesday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 14, 1995 P. A2


HEINRICH TROST

FALLS 30 FEET, HIS SKULL IS CRUSHED.
Henry Trost, Farmer, is Killed Six Miles South of the City.
Henry Trost, a farmer residing six miles southwest of the city, was fatally 
injured in a fall from the roof of a building upon which he was working Monday 
and death resulted within a few hours.
Trost, who was a bachelor and 55 years old, made his home with his parents, 
working on the farm in the summer and as a carpenter in winter. He slipped in 
some way and in the fall to the ground his skull was crushed and he was 
internally hurt. 
Trost lived only two hours after the accident never regaining consciousness. 
The funeral will be held Thursday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 8, 1910  P. 1


JOSEPH TROST

Newton Farmer Dead
Joseph Trost, a pioneer settler of Newton, died at the age of 84 years. He 
was born in Germany Jan. 7, 1830(sic), and had been a resident of this county 
for half a century. Several children survive. The funeral will be held Monday 
with burial at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, August 15, 1914  P. 3


MAGDALENE TROST

MRS. M. TROST PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 91 
Death took one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county this morning by the 
death of Mrs. Magdalene Trost, nee Rindermann, who passed away at the home of 
her son, George Trost, Route 2, at the age of 91 years. Death was due to 
complications incident to old age.
The deceased was born in Germany, August 2, 1833, and came to this country in 
1904 (sic). She married Joseph Trost in 1854, who preceded he in death eleven 
years ago. Six children, thirty-five grandchildren, great grand children and 
one great great grandchild survive. Her daughters are Mrs. Christine Fessler, 
Sister Evelyn and Mrs. Mary Ruchkoeft, and sons George, Nick and Joseph, all 
of this county.
Funeral services will be held at Silver Lake Tuesday at the home at 9:30, and 
at the church at 10 o’clock, the Rev. Father Herman officiating. Burial will 
be made at the Silver Lake cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 11, 1925  P. 2


NICHOLAS TROST

Can't Find Hospital To Give Aid To Man He Ran Down
Walking on the highway south of this city in the early evening yesterday,
Nicholas Trost, aged 60, a town of Manitowoc farmer living on Rural Route 2
was rund down and severely injured by Carl Roethel eighteen year old Elkhart
Lake resident while the latter was on his way home.
Stopping to pick up the man who was bleeding profusely from wounds and who had
a broken leg, Roethel sought to bring the man to the hospital here but it was
said today that he was unable to locate the institution and turned around and
took his wounded charge back to the latter's home.
Taking him out of the car he made the patient as comfortable as he could in 
the grass beside the highway while he went in search for help.
Upon realizing that Trost was badly injured a second trip was made to the
hospital and he was cared for there. The accident occurred shortly after 8 P.M.
but it was near midnight when the man finally secured surgical aid. His condition
is said to be critical.
Roethel was questioned today by District Attorney Meyer who said that an
investigation is underway.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 19, 1928  p.2
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DIES AT THE HOSPITAL HERE
Nic Trost Run Down By Auto Fails To Survive His Injuries
In the absence of District Attorney Meyer today it is not known what steps will
be taken in the case of Carl Roether, eighteen year old Elkhart Lake youth who
ran down Nicholas Trost south of the city, a new aspect to the case having
developed today when Trost died at the hospital.
Trost who was walking on the right side of the road was struck by a car driven
by Roether shortly after 8 o'clock Wednesday evening and it is said was dragged
along for a considerable distance before the machine was stopped.
Refuses to Go to Hospital
Roether is said to have picked up the injured man and started for Manitowoc and
at first, he said that because he was unable to find the hospital, he returned
with his charge and took him to the latter's home. Later he modified the report
and stated that when Trost found out he was to be taken to a hospital here
refused to allow Roether to proceed and directed that he turn around and drive
to the injured man's home.
Upon arriving there Roether carried Trost from the machine and made him as
comfortable as he could on the lawn. When it was seen that Trost had sustained
a broken leg and was badly hurt otherwise, a return trip was made to Manitowoc
and car given him at the hospital. The delay however was three hours and the
injured man suffered considerably. It is thought that the loss of blood and the
shock was partly responsible for Trost's death today.
Trost was unmarried and was 60(sic) years old.
The deceased was 63(sic) years of age having been born in the town of Newton, 
and been a lifelong resident of the county. The deceased was engaged in farming 
and was employed at Albert Cook's farm. Mr. Trost never married and is survived 
by two brothers, George and Joseph and three sisters, Mrs. Christian Fessler, 
Mrs. Mary Ruckhoeft and Sister Mary Evelyn at the convent.
The remains were taken to the Pfeffer undertaking parlors. Burial will be from
the home of the brother, George.
Manitowoc Herald News, July 21, 1928  p.3
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(Note: He has no stone, located from the cemetery records)


ANNA M. VOGEL

Mrs. Richard Vogel, 82, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Anthony L. 
Betley will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Mrs. Vogel, nee Anna Marie Geiger, was born Nov. 6, 1891, at Brillion, daughter 
of the late Simon and Barbara Zipperer Geiger. She was married to Richard Vogel 
Jan. 18, 1916, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion, and established residence 
in the Town of Newton, residing there since. Prior to her recent illness she had 
been employed at Stock’s Supper Club for nine years. She was a member of St. 
Casimir Parish Rosary Society. Mr. and Mrs. Vogel celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary in 1966.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Leonard, of Manitowoc and Richard Jr. of 
Green Bay; six daughters, Mrs. Arnold (LaVern) Stock, of Newton, Mrs. Henry 
(Beatrice) Katzberg, of Clarendon Hills, Ill., Mrs. Reinhardt (Irene) Staudinger, 
of Manitowoc, Mrs. Fredrick (Emma) Meyer, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Richard (Ann) 
Jilot, of Green Bay, and Mrs. William (Elaine) Martin, of Plainview, Minn.; a 
brother, Peter Geiger, of Brillion; 32 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. 
A son, a daughter, six brothers, three sisters, a grandchild and a great grandchild 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a memorial 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, May 11, 1974  P. 10 


ELROY HENRY VOGEL

Notes from Whitelaw
Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Vogel, Mr. and Mrs. John Vogel Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Ben Vogel, 
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Neuser, Bernice and Harold Vogel, Robert and Marcella Neuser 
motored to Newton to attend the funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Vogel.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., May 12, 1932 


FRANK VOGEL

Death claimed Frank Vogel, a well known young man of the city 
at his home on Clark street Wednesday. For several weeks past he 
has been suffering from lung fever and although the best of care 
was given and skilled physicians attended him all efforts were 
unavailing and he closed his eyes in dreamless sleep.
Deceased was born at Cato 37 years ago and has been a resident 
of the city several years. He was an employe at the Seating 
company. A wife and three children survive. The funeral will be 
held Saturday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 8, 1900 P.1
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Frank Vogel
birth: 1864 Wisc.
death: 7 February 1900 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Silver Lake
residence: 1900 Manitowoc
father: Vogel
spouse: Katie Wernicke
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Note: This appears to be the correct Frank Vogel despite the
discrepancy in the year of death)


RICHARD L. VOGEL

Richard L. Vogel Sr., 85, of Route 3, Manitowoc, who had been making his home 
for the past nine months with a daughter and son-in-law, Emma and Fred Meyer 
of 5907 W Custer St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10 a.m. in St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The Rev. Charles Mocco 
will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Church Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Mr. Vogel was born Jan. 16, 1894, in the Town of Cato, Manitowoc County, son of 
the late John and Mary Spaeth Vogel. He married Anna Marie Geiger Jan. 18, 1916, 
in St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion. The couple farmed in the Town of Newton 
from 1916 to 1959, when he retired and began part time employment with A.H. 
Stock Manufacturing Co. until 1978. He was a member os (sic) of St. Casimir 
Holy Name Society and the Cemetery Board. His wife preceded him in death May 10, 
1974.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Leonard and Marge Vogel of 
Manitowoc and Richard and Hedy Vogel of Green Bay; five daughters and sons-in-
law, Beatrice and Henry Katzberg of Lament, Ill., Irene and Reinhart Staudinger 
and Emma and Fred Meyer of Manitowoc, Ann and Richard Jilot of Green Bay and 
Elaine and William Martin of Plainsview, Minn., and a son-in-law, Arnold Stock 
of Newton; a brother, a brother, (sic) Frank of rural Manitowoc, 32 grandchildren 
and 19 great grandchildren. A son, Elroy, two daughters, LaVerne and Marie, 
three brothers, eight sisters and two grandsons preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a prayer 
service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, May 21, 1979 P. 3
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(b. 16 Jan. 1894/d. May 1979/SSDI)


DALE L. WAGNER

Dale L. Wagner, Sr. age 72, of rural Manitwooc, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon, 
September 2, 1996, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 1996, at Faith 
Lutheran Church, Valders. Rev. William Timm and Rev. Charles Kurtz will officiate. 
Burial will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Alvero.
He was born March 8, 1924, at Valders, son of the late Gustave and Sophia Wagner. 
He attended Shady Side School, farmed in the town of Manitowoc Rapids and was 
later employed at Valders Lumber and Supply and helped his wife with their travel 
business, Country View Travelers. He married Darlene Kaminski May 20, 1950, at 
Manitowoc. He was a charter member of Lake to Lake Dairy, a lifetime member of 
Gjerpen and Faith Lutheran Churches. He held various offices on Faith Lutheran 
Church Boards, was a former supervisor and treasurer of the town of Manitowoc 
Rapids, a member of the Manitowoc County A.S.C.S. and L.C.C. committees, a long 
time member of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau serving as director and treasurer 
and a member of the Lion's Club.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kennard and 
Marie, rural Manitowoc, Dale, Jr. and Cheryl, rural Manitowoc; four daughters and 
three sons-in-law, Cheryl and Delton Duchow, Valders, Denise and Bill Fischer, rural 
Manitowoc, Brenda and Steve Mueller, rural Manitowoc, Kim Jacquart, Manitowoc and 
her special friend, Jim Franzen; 19 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. He is 
further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded 
in death by one son, Randall; two brothers, Floyd and Orville; and one sister, Lilah.
Dale enjoyed helping his sons on the farm, making firewood, gardening, traveling, 
card playing and his special dog (Mandy). He was a loving and caring husband, father, 
grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and neighbor. He was always willing to help 
at a moment's notice.
Friends may call at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders, on Thursday from 3 p.m. until 
the time of service.
Christianson-Deja Funeral home is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, September 4, 1996 P. A2


ERIC R. WAGNER

Eric R. Wagner, age 21, of 921 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Monday, November 25, 
1996.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 1996, at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Dave Beaudry with burial to follow at the 
church cemetery.
Eric was born March 6, 1975, in Manitowoc, son of Ramona Abbet Wagner and the late 
Randall Wagner. Eric attended Manitowoc public grade schools and Manitowoc Lincoln 
High School. Eric enjoyed spending time with his special nephew and niece, Daniel 
and Jolene, hunting, fishing and being at his grandparents farm.
Survivors include his mother, Ramona Wagner, Manitowoc; two sisters, Tanya Wagner, 
Manitowoc, Raissa Wagner, at home; maternal grandmother, Claribel Abbet, Manitowoc; 
paternal grandmother, Darlene Wagner, rural Manitowoc; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, 
cousins, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his 
grandfathers, Earl Abbet and Dale Wagner Sr.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m Tuesday (TONIGHT) 
where a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. led by Fr. Dave.
Herald Times Reporter, November 26, 1996 P. A2


RANDALL D. WAGNER

Mr. Randall D. Wagner, 23, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning as a 
result of a motorcycle accident. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. 
Julian Resch will officiate and burial will be at the church cemetery.
Mr. Wagner was born July 16, 1952, in Manitowoc, son of Dale and Darlene 
Kaminski Wagner, Sr., He is a graduate of Valders High School, Valders, Class 
of ’70. He was currently employed as a supervisor at Mirro Aluminum Co. and 
was a member of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau. He married the former Romona 
Abbat Feb. 24, 1973, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. 
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, a son (names omitted for privacy), his 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale L. Wagner Sr. of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, four sisters, two 
brothers (private). 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. on Monday where a 
prayer service will be held at 8 .m. Monday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc,  May 1, 1976 P. 3
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(Article describing accident in the same paper)


FRANCESCA WANIGER

DEATH CLAIMS OLD RESIDENT
Services For Mrs. Waniger, 96, To Be Held Saturday
Mrs. Francesca Waniger, 96, a resident of the county for 75 years, 
died Wednesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Catherine 
Vogel, 2106 Clark street. She has made her home with Mrs. Vogel 
for two years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:15 a.m. from the Pfeffer 
funeral home and at 9 O'clock from the St. Joseph's Catholic church, 
Silver Lake. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Born In Germany
Mrs. Waniger, whose maiden name was Francesca Schumberger, was born 
in Germany in 1840 and was married there to Joseph Waniger. The latter 
came to this country in 1861 and located on the Tannery road near Two 
Rivers. Mrs. Waniger joined him shortly and after a time they purchased 
a farm at Manitowoc Rapids which they operated for years.
Mr. Waniger died in 1899 and Mrs. Waniger continued to make her home on 
the homestead until two years ago when she came to this city.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Vogel, city; a son, Joseph, Route 4, 
Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Waniger was a member of the St. Ann's Christian Mothers of Silver 
Lake.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 1, 1937  p.2


KENNETH J. WESTERMAN

Kenneth Westerman, month-old-son of Mr. and Mrs. John Westerman, route 1, 
Manitowoc, died Thursday at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services were 
held this afternoon at the Pfeffer funeral home with interment in St. Joseph’s 
cemetery, Alverno.
Besides the parents, two brothers, Eugene and Gary, and a sister, Rita Ann, 
survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 24, 1944  P. 2


HARRY WETENKAMP

Harry Wetenkamp, 76, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at home following 
a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Ronald T. Kirk, 
O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Wetenkamp was born Dec. 14, 1891, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the 
late Albert and Rose Meyer Wetenkamp. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life 
and married Ida Mailand in 1928 at Silver Lake. She preceded him in death Nov. 5, 
1953. Prior to his retirement 15 years ago, he farmed in the Town of Manitowoc 
Rapids.
Survivors include a son, Milton, and a brother, Lester, of rural Manitowoc and 
five grandchildren. Four brothers preceded him death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 4, 1968  P. T9 
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(14 Dec 1891/Jan 1968/SSDI)


IDA WETENKAMP

Mrs. Harry Wetenkamp, 49, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died at 11 a.m. Thursday at 
the home following an illness of four years’ duration.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The 
Rev. D.F. Hurley will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
The former Ida Mailand was born Oct. 6, 1904, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids 
and was married in 1928. The couple always resided in Manitowoc County. She was 
a past member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Joseph Church.
Surviving are the husband and a son, (private); three brothers, Frank Mailand 
of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Joseph Mailand of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Raymond Mailand 
of Laredo, Tex.; and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Brey of Manitowoc and Mrs. Robert 
Fessler of Rt. 4, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 5, 1953  P. 29 


GEORGE WICK

THE STRUGGLE IS O'ER
Young Man Accidentally Shot a Month Ago Dies of His Wounds
EDWARD(sic) WICK THE VICTIM
At An Early Hour To-Day, Death Ended His Sufferings-
Blood Poisoning The Cause of Death-A Brother's Grief
The struggle is o'er. For more than a month the battle twixt life 
and death has been bravely fought, with the scales evenly balanced 
until this morning, when the Grim Destroyer scored the victory and 
the summons relieved Edward Wick of earthly suffering. His death 
occurred at the Holy Family hospital and was due to blood poisoning. 
On the morning of Saturday, January 18th, two brothers, Frank and 
Edward Wick left their home near Silver Lake to spend the day hunting. 
One was destined to never return to the home in life. As the brothers 
were crossing a field, the older, Frank, carrying the gun, there was 
a report and Edward Wick fell to the ground. The gun had been 
accidentally discharged and the full contents entered the leg of the 
younger brother near the hip, inflicting a dangerous wound. The injured 
boy was brought to the city and cared for at the hospital. He seemed 
to be improving and physicians were sanguine of his recovery; but blood 
poisoning set in and despite everything that the best science could 
suggest, the chilling pall of death was placed on his brow and at an 
early hour to-day, he passed beyond the shadow. 
Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wick, residing near Silver 
Lake and the grief of the parents knows no bounds. The brother, in 
whose hands the gun was at the time of the accidental discharge, is 
almost crazed and it is feared his mind may become unbalanced by the 
intense strain he labors under in the belief that he is responsible 
for the death. Edward Wick was 21 years of age and had spent all his 
brief life in and about the county. He was well known in the city and 
was a general favorite with all his associates. The funeral arrangements 
have not been made.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 28, 1900, Page 1
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Card of Thanks
We take this method in expressing our sincere and heartfelt 
thanks to the many friends, who so kindly loaned assistance 
and sympathy during the illness, death and burial of our son 
and brother, George Wick. To the Sisters, who were untiring 
in attention and to those who contributed flowers we are 
especially grateful.
--Frank Wick and Family
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 05, 1900, Page 1
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George Nick (sic)
birth: 19 August 1899 Co. (sic)
death: 28 February 1900 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1900 Rappids
father: Fr. Nick Sr.
mother: Monika
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
(Note: Birth year is off and name mis-spelled)
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(1910 Manitowoc Rapids census: Frank Wick age 74; wife Monica age 64;
grandson Earl age 10)
(1880 Manitowoc 1wd census: Frank Wick age 43; Monika age 32;
Frank age 11; George age 10/12.


FRANK WIMMER

Notes From Branch:
Frank Wimmer, aged 23 years, died last week of heart failure. His 
health had been poor for several weeks. He was a son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Michael Wimmer who reside near Silver Lake. He was married 
about nine months ago to a Miss Spaeth of Newton, who survives 
him. The funeral was held from the Catholic church at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 21, 1910  pg. 8

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(Order to hear petition for administration.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT- In Probate.
In the Matter of the Estate of Frank Wimmer, Deceased, intestate.
On reading and filing the petition of Annie Wimmer of Manitowoc Rapids, in said county representing among other things that Frank Wimmer, an inhabitant of said county, on the 6th day of April, A.D., 1910, at Manitowoc Rapids, Wis., died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to John Wimmer granted.
IT IS ORDERED, that said petition be heard at a Regular term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 6th day of December, A.D., 1910, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the county Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
ORDERED FURTHER, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at City of Manitowoc in said County.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 2nd day of November A.D. 1910.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Healy & Joyce, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 24, 1910 P. 4

JOHN ZIMMER

John Zimmer, 83, retired county farmer, who lived with his niece, Mrs. Joseph 
Sieracki, 2610 Calumet avenue, died this morning at home after a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Leschke funeral home 
in Manitowoc and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic church at Silver Lake. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7:30 o’clock this evening. Mr. 
Zimmer was born in 1862 in Manitowoc Rapids, and in 1908 married Theresa Becker. 
He is survived by one son, Franklin, of Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 4, 1945  P. 2
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County Judge Chloupek Monday afternoon married Miss Theresa Becker of Cato and 
J. Zimmer of Manitowoc Rapids, a farmer. A peculiar fact in connection with the 
marriage is that Judge Chloupek also assisted Mrs. Becker in getting a divorce 
from her first husband.
The Reporter, Sat., June 20, 1908


LESTER F. ZIMMER

Death Sun. morning of a 4-1/2 mo. old son of Geo. Simmer(sic) in Manitowoc 
Rapids of convulsions. The burial took place yesterday morning.
Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1900
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1900 Mar 04  ZIMMER  Lester F.  v.6 p.236
"Manitowoc County Pre-1907 Death Index"
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Lester Francis Zimmer
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	Lester Francis Zimmer
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1900
Event Place	Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place	Manitowoc Rapids, Man. Co.,
Gender	Male
Age	0
Race	W
Birth Date	15 Oct 1894
Birth Year (Estimated)	1900
Birthplace	Manitowoc, Wis.
Cemetery	Silver Lake Cemetery
Father's Name	George Zimmer
Father's Birthplace	Manitowoc Co., Wis.
Mother's Name	Emma Kasten
Mother's Birthplace	Manitowoc, Wis.
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907" 


CARL ZINKEL

SETTLER OF NEWTON DIES 
Carl Zinkel, one of the earlier day settlers of the town of Newton and a 
resident of the county five decades or more, died at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. Andrew Junk, of St. Wendell Sunday morning at the advanced age of 80 
years. The body is at the home of his son Henry Zinkel, 1222 South Ninth street 
from where the funeral will be held Wednesday morning to Silver Lake. The 
funeral party will leave the South Ninth street residence at 8:30 and services 
at Silver Lake will be held at 9:30.
Mr. Zinkel’s death followed an operation which he recently underwent and from 
which he was unable to rally because of his age. Born at Buffalo, New York, 
Nov. 15, 1844 Mr. Zinkel located in Wisconsin in youth and had made his home 
on a farm in Newton until three years ago since which time he had lived with 
his daughter at St. Wendell. 
Besides his aged widow Mr. Zinkel is survived by six children, John at Escanaba, 
Charles and Eddie at Newton, Mrs. Mary Junk, St. Wendell, Henry, of this city 
and Mrs. Margaret Kohlman, of Rapids.
Manitowoc Herald News, May 5, 1924  P. 2
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NEWTON FARMER A LOSER BY FIRE
Loss of $5000 - $6000 Results on Farm of Carl Zinkel
LIGHTNING STARTS FIRE
Bell Fires Barn & Flames Spread to Stables, Granary and House - All a Total Loss - 
Insurance $4000
Carl Zinkel, a town of Newton farmer, was made homeless by fire which resulted 
from lightning during the storm which swept this section early this morning, a 
loss of from $5000 to $6000 being accomplished by the flames which destroyed 
every building on the premises. The loss is well covered by an insurance of 
$4000.
Starting in the barn which was struck by lightning, the fire burned rapidly and 
spread to the stable which adjoined the structure and from this building was 
communicated to the granary and finally reached the house. The four structures 
were located within a short distance of each other and the intense head from the 
flames was carried to the other buildings from the barn. With no facilities to 
fight the fire, efforts to check the flames proved unavailing and the family was 
forced to see the structures totally destroyed.
Fortunately the horses and cattle were not in the stables at the time of the fire 
and the loss is much less than it might have been.  The farm machinery was mostly 
out of the barns and there was very little loss on this and the family was able to 
save the larger part of the household furniture, the house being the last of the 
buildings to burn. Neighbors who came to the assistance of the family devoted their 
efforts to removing the household furniture and they succeeded in getting nearly 
everything from the house. A bucket brigade was organized in an attempt to battle 
the flames and to check the spread but it proved futile, it being impossible to 
accomplish anything in the direction.
The fire occurred at 6 o'clock this morning and within a short time the site of the 
buildings was a mass of ashes. Mr. Zinkel is one of the progressive and prosperous 
farmers of the county and his premises were well kept and the buildings substantial 
and in good condition. There was little grain in the granary and the barn had but a 
small quantity of hay. Henry Zinkel, a son of the unfortunate farmer, is an employe 
of L.J. Anderson of this city and immediately departed for Newton to assist his 
parents. It is probable that plans will be made for the immediate rebuilding of the 
premises as soon as the insurance has been adjusted. For the present, Mr. and Mrs. 
Zinkel and family will be offered a home by neighbors.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Aug. 1, 1907


EMMA ZINKEL

NEWTON WOMAN STRICKEN ON A VISIT TO CITY
Here for a call on her physician and an incidental call at the home 
of her brother-in-law, Mrs. Emma Zinkel, wife of Edward Zinkel of 
Newton, was taken with a fatal attack at the home of Henry Zinkel, 
1222 South Ninth street, death occurring in a short time. The demise 
was due to heart failure. Mrs. Zinkel has been ailing for some time, 
but had been up and about. The funeral will be held Thursday morning 
at 10 o'clock with services at the Catholic cchurch (sic) at Silver 
Lake, Father Herman officiating. Burial will be at the adjoining 
cemetery.
Mrs. Emma Zinkel, nee Robert, was born in Newton, October 14, 1892, 
and was thirty-two years old. She was married to Edward Zinkel June 20, 
1916, and is survived by her husband, three daughters, Marie, Margaret 
and Gertrude, and two sons, Richard and Anton, all at home; her parents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Robert, of Newton, and five brothers, Nick, Oscar, 
Anton, Charles and Erwin Robert, all of the county. She was a member of 
the Christian society of the Silver Lake church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, May 12, 1925 P.2


MARGARET ZINKEL

AGED RESIDENT OF CENTERVILLE DIES SATURDAY
Mrs. Margaret Zinkel, 73, nee Degenhardt, died Saturday afternoon at the home 
of her daughter, Mrs. Anton Junk of Centerville, after a long illness. 
Mrs. Zinkel was born in Newton in 1852. She was married to Carl Zinkel on 
October 10, 1873 and the family lived on a farm in Newton until four years ago. 
Since that time, Mrs. Zinkel had made her home with a daughter in Centerville. 
Mr. Zinkel and one daughter preceded her in death.
The survivors are four sons, John Zinkel of Escanaba, Michigan; Henry and 
Charles in Manitowoc and Edward on the homestead in Newton; two daughters, 
Mrs. Anton Kohlmann, Manitowoc Rapids and Mrs. Anton Junk at Centerville.
Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's church at Silver Lake on 
Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial will be made at Silver Lake and the Rev. Father 
Heermann will officiate.
Sheboygan Press - Monday, Sept. 28, 1925 - page 15


ALBERT ZIPPERER

Albert Zipperer, 70, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for 
a week.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Silver Lake. The Rev. Ronald Kirk will officiate and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Zipperer was born Aug. 5, 1897, in the Town of Cato, son of 
the late Frank and Julie Grall Zipperer. A world (sic) War I Army 
veteran, he married the former Elsie Hastreiter Oct. 14, 1919 at 
Whitelaw. The couple owned and operated a farm in the rural 
Kewaunee area for 25 years.
He also trucked milk from the Kewaunee area to Whitehouse Milk Co., 
Manitowoc, for 20 years. The couple moved to Rt. 1, Manitowoc, in 
1945, when he became employed as a carpenter for Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., retiring in 1960. Mr. Zipperer was a member of 
the Holy Name Society and Carpenters Local 849.
Survivors include his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Orville (Margaret) 
Keup, of Green Bay, Mrs. Dale (Eleanor) Schmoock, of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Elmer (Lorraine) Kinstetter, of Kewaunee, and Mrs. Melvin 
(Delores) Shimon, of Cato; seven brothers, Frank and Louis, of 
Whitelaw, Joseph, of Plymouth, Richard, of Branch, Clemens of 
Sheboygan and George and Wilbert, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Ed 
Burish, of Reedsville; 33 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. 
Two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where 
the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the Holy Name 
Society and the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 11, 1967 P.10


ELSIE ZIPPERER

Elsie A. Zipperer, age 94, a resident of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, 
died Friday afternoon, November 11, 1994, at the Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 1994, at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Michael Flanary with burial to 
follow in the church cemetery.
She was born April 21, 1900, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late Frank and 
Anna Ebert Hastreiter. She married Albert Zipperer on October 14, 1919, at St. 
Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He preceded her in death on September 11, 1967. 
Mrs. Zipperer was a member of St. Joseph Christian Mothers.
Survivors include three daughters and four sons-in-law, Margaret and Orville Keup, 
Maribel, Dale Schmoock, Two Creeks, Lorraine and Elmer Kinstetter, Kewaunee, 
Dolores and Melvin Shimon, Cato.; one brother and two sisters-in-law, John and 
Loretta Hastreiter, Rome City, Ind., Margaret Hastreiter, Manitowoc; 34 grandchildren; 
67 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Eleanor 
Schmoock, one grandson, Lowell Keup and two brothers, Joseph and Leo Hastreiter.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Monday, where a 
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Rev. Michael Flanary.
Herald Times Reporter, November 13, 1994  P. A2


HERBERT J. ZWARRA

Herbert J. Zwarra, 82, of 119 Tarry Town Trail, Longwood, Florida, died Saturday 
morning, June 9, 1990, at the family residence.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Rev. Mike Somers will preside at the Mass 
of Christian Burial and burial will follow at St. Joseph Chruch Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille of Longwood, Florida; a daughter, Sister 
Jessica of Holy Family Convent; a son, Donald also of Longwood; other relatives 
and friends.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 
where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday by Father Sommers.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


LUCILLE M. ZWARRA

Lucille M. Zwarra, age 83, of 119 Terry Town Trail, Longwood, Fla., died Wednesday, 
March 24, 1993, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. on Monday, March 29, 1993, at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. Mike Flanary 
will officiate, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
She was born November 4, 1909, at Stevens Point, Wis., daughter of the late Florian 
and Elizabeth Ence Phillips. She attained a degree in Nursing from St. Mary's Hospital 
of Watertown, Wis. She married Herbert J. Zwarra on June 6, 1929, at Steven Point, Wis. 
He preceded her in death on June 9, 1990. The couple had resided in Watertown, Appleton 
and Whitefish Bay, Wis. prior to retiring to Longwood, Fla.
Survivors include a daughter, Sister Jessica of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian 
Charity, Holy Family Convent, Alverno; a son, Donald Zwarra, Longwood, Fla.; and a 
sister, Germaine Marshal, DePere. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers and 
three sisters.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday. A Prayer Service 
will be held at 6 p.m. by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, and at 7 p.m. by 
Father Mike.
Herald Times Reporter, March 26, 1993 P. A2