RAYMOND AHL

Raymond C. Ahl, age 78, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 
at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
He was born on November 16, 1934 in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Elsie 
(Augustine) Ahl. Raymond was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class 
of 1952. He then entered the United States Army stationed in Germany. Raymond 
then attended the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, graduating Summa Cum Laude 
and then earned his Master of Arts Degree from Marquette University, also 
graduating Summa Cum Laude. On July 30, 1960 he married the former Ruth Schnell 
in Osman. Raymond was a professor at Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, and Vice-
President of Finance also at Silver Lake College until his retirement. He was a 
member of St. Joseph's Board of Education.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years: Ruth Ahl, Manitowoc; a son: Jon Ahl, 
Whitelaw; three grandchildren: Kayla Schisel, Tyler Ahl, Jared Ahl; a great grand-
daughter: Aurelia Schisel; one brother and two sisters-in-law: Norbert & Pat Ahl, 
Clarks Mills, Jane Ahl, Manitowoc; and five sisters and three brothers-in-law: 
Alice & Tony Reimer, Manitowoc, Mary Ann Gallenberger, Milwaukee, Bernice & Jerome 
Brandl, Pewaukee, Elaine & Al Meyer, Manitowoc and Frances Miller, Manitowoc. Also 
surviving are close friends: Diane Stronach and family, Black Creek, Kathy & Dick 
Peterson, Darboy. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He 
was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters-in-law: Robert & Dolly 
Ahl, Gerald & Nelda Ahl, Jim Ahl; and a sister and brother-in-law: Dorothy & 
Harold Hibbard.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2013 at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Military Rites will be accorded by the American 
Legion Post #88. Cremation will occur at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc 
following the service. Burial of his cremated remains will take place at St. Joseph 
Cemetery, Alverno, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m (TONIGHT) Friday, August 16, 2013. A prayer service 
will conclude the visitation at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call on Saturday morning, 
August 17, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton, from 9:30 a.m. 
until 10:45 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 wishes to extend a special thank you to Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation 
Center, Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Holy Family Home Care & Hospice for their 
care and compassion given to Ray and his family, as well as several individuals who 
came to help and visit, especially Sister Marlita.
Herald Times Reporter, August 16, 2013


URSULA AHL

Death in Town Newton from old age debility of 82-yr. old Mrs. Peter Ahl. 
Mrs. Ahl was a resident of that town for at least 50 yrs., her husband 
having preceded her in death 16 yrs. ago. She is survived by one son. 
The funeral was held Mon. morning in the cemetery at Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903
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Death came to Mrs. Peter Ahl, a well known pioneer resident of Newton, on Friday, 
ending a long and useful life that had covered a period of 83 years. Mrs. Ahl 
came here half a century ago and has been one of the best known residents of the 
town in which the family took up their home. A family of children survive.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 18, 1903 p.1
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One by one the death angel has claimed the old residents until now 
there are but few remaining. At the home of her son Peter in Newton, 
Mrs. Peter Ahl, Sr., died yesterday. Death was due to old age. Mrs. 
Ahl has been a resident of the town of Newton for more than fifty 
years, coming here direct from her native land, Germany. Her husband 
died sixteen years ago and since that time she has made her home with 
her only son. She was 82 years of age and was among Newton's best 
known pioneers. The funeral will take place Monday morning from the 
church at Silver Lake and interment will be made at the Silver Lake 
cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 13, 1903 P.1


CATHERINE BACKHAUS

Mrs. J. Backhaus, 64, County Pioneer, Dies At Newton Home
Mrs. John Backhaus, aged 64 years, passed away Friday night at the 
home on Route 1, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral 
services will be held Monday morning at 9:15 at the home and at 9:30 
from the St. Joseph's church, Silver Lake, with interment there.
The maiden name of the deceased was Katherine Espen and she was born 
in the town of Kossuth in 1866. She was married April 24, 1890 to 
John Backhaus and they resided on a farm near Silver Lake since. 
Besides the husband three daughters, Mrs. Michael Heidorf, Grand 
Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Oscar Roberts, city, and Amanda, at home, and 
four sons, Joseph, Silver Lake; Henry, St. Louis; Charles, city 
and John Jr., at home, survive. One sister, Mrs. Anna Lensmeier, 
Kellnersville, and fifteen grandchildren also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 28, 1930 P.4


IDA BACKHAUS

Mrs. Joseph C. Backhaus, 52, of route 1, Manitowoc, died this noon at her home. 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home 
and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic church at Silver Lake, the Rev. 
H. L. Traeger officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
Mrs. Backhaus, nee Ida Newmeyer, was born in 1894 and was married to Joseph 
Backhaus in 1917. 
Survivors are the husband, five sons, Robert of Manitowoc, Raymond, Allen and 
James at home, and Private Paul, stationed at Camp Stoneman, Calif.; four 
daughters, Mrs. Harry Miller of Sheboygan, Mrs. Paul Eisner of Valders, Mrs. 
Edward Ebenhoe of Osman, and Ruth at home; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Bogenschuetz 
and Mrs. Herman Goerig of Sheboygan and Mrs. Frank Hallada; and seven grand-
children. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from noon Friday until time of services 
Saturday. Mrs. .Backhaus was a member of the Christian Mother association. The 
rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 19, 1946  P. 2


JOHN BACKHAUS

John Backhaus, 77, retired farmer and business man, died last night at the 
Holy Family hospital. He had been in failing health several months at his 
home on route 1, Manitowoc, three miles west of the city on Highway 151.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m., from the Leschke funeral 
home, and at nine o'clock from the St. Joseph's Catholic church at Silver 
Lake. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Backhaus was born in the town of Manitowoc Rapids in 1864 and when a 
young man followed the cheesemakers trade. He served two terms as town 
supervisor and for a number of years was president of the Silver Creek 
Telephone company.
He was a general manager of the Manitowoc Farmers Dairy in this city before 
it was taken over by the Sorge company and operated the Alverno Equity 
Exchange for some years after his retirement from farming in 1923.
Mr. Backhaus married Miss Catherine Espen in 1889. Mrs. Backhaus died in 
1930.
Survivors are four sons, Jsoeph, Charles, and John Jr., of this city and 
Henry of St. Louis; three daughters, Mrs. Michael Heidorf, of Grand Rapids, 
Mich., Mrs. Oscar Roberts and Mrs. Amanda Jun, of this city; two brothers, 
Nick, of St. Nazianz, Charles of Boyd, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Charles 
Neuser, of this city, Mrs. Joseph Schwoerer of Sherboygan; and 20 grand-
children.
He was a member of the Holy Name society whose members will recite the rosary 
at the funeral home Thursday evening at 8:15. The body may be viewed at the 
funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight. The funeral will be in charge of 
Edward L. Kohls.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Januray 28, 1942 P. 2


JOS. C. BACKHAUS

Joseph C. Backhaus, 83, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Thursday evening at his 
residence.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Julian Resch 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Backhaus was born Nov. 13, 1894, in Mishicot, son of the late John and 
Katherine Espen Backhaus. He married Ida Neumeyer Oct. 30, 1917 in St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Silver Lake. She preceded him in death Dec. 19, 1946. He then 
married Elvira Wedekind June 11, 1949. The couple resided in Kelly Lake, Wis. 
for 13 years, returning to Manitowoc County in 1963. Mrs. Backus preceded him 
in death in January 1971. As a young man Mr. Backhaus taught school in the 
Larrabee area and later was engaged in farming until 1950. He was a 50 year 
member of Catholic Knights, the first president of St. Joseph Holy Name Society, 
Silver Lake; the secretary of Silver Lake Telephone Co. for many years and a 
past secretary of St. Joseph Church.
Survivors include five sons, Robert Backus(sic) of rural Manitowoc, Raymond 
Backus(sic) of Manitowoc, Allen Backus(sic) of rural Manitowoc, Paul Backus(sic) 
of rural Manitowoc and James Backus(sic) of Kaukauna; three daughters and sons-
in-law, Marie and Henry Miller of Sheboygan, Alice and Paul Eisner of rural 
Manitowoc, Ruth and Roland Spatchek of Brillion and a daughter Mrs. Charlotte 
Ebenhow of Kellnersville; a step-son, Ralph Wedekind of rural Manitowoc; two 
step-daughters, Mrs. Paul (Ethel) Backus(sic) of rural Manitowoc and Mrs. Carol 
Holt Zipperer of Green Bay; a brother, Charles Backus(sic) of Manitowoc; a 
sister, Mrs. Richard (Amanda) Bauer of rural Manitowoc, 69 grandchildren and 
41 great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer 
service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, November 25, 1977 P. 3
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(b. 13 Nov. 1894/d. Nov. 1977/SSDI)


RAYMOND H. BACKUS

Raymond H. Backus, age 84, of 1533 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died on Saturday, 
July 19, 2008, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay.
He was born on Nov. 18, 1923, in Alverno, son of the late Joseph and Ida 
(Neumeyer) Backus. Raymond was employed with Aluminum Rolling Mills for many 
years, retiring in 1995. He was also a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Raymond was also preceded in death by one granddaughter: Hope Mary Backus; two 
brothers: Paul and Bob Backus; two sisters: Marie Miller and Charlotte Ebenhoe; 
and one sister-in-law: Darlene Backus.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2008, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic 
Cemetery, Alverno.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, July 25, 2008, at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Waldo from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 24, 2008


ROBERT J. BACKUS

Robert J. Backus, age 79, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, 
at the home of his son and daughter-in-la, Charles and Barbara Backus, 1877 
Whitewater Circle, town of Manitowoc Rapids.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. David Beaudry at 
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Alverno, Friday, July 20, 2001, at 11 a.m. Burial 
will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Robert was born July 2, 1922 in Manitowoc, and was a lifelong resident of 
Manitowoc County. His parents were the late Joseph and Ida Neumeyer Backhaus. 
On June 25, 1946 he married Gertrude Hoyer at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 
Brillion. He served with the United States Army during World War II from 1942 
to 1946 in the Pacific Theatre of War. He was honorably discharged with the 
rank of sergeant. He was employed by Medusa Cement Company as a heavy equipment 
operator and crew leader. He retired in 1986 after 40 years of employment. He 
was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Catholic Knights, Holy Name Society 
for 50 years and Otto Oas VFW Post #659.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; 11 children: Don (Mary Jane) Backus, Tom 
(Lindy) Backus, Tony (Linda) Backus, Jerome (Judy) Backus, Chuck (Barb) Backus, 
all of Manitowoc; Bill (Nell) Backus, New Mexico; Dick Backus, Green Bay; Lee 
(Lori) Backus, Appleton; Diane (Jerome) Wagner, Valders; Cheryl (Todd) Terp, 
Manitowoc; and Carol (Kelly) Christiansen, Newton; four brothers: Ray Backus, 
Allen (Genevieve) Backhaus, Paul (Ethel) Backus, all of Manitowoc; Jim (Darlene) 
Backus, Kaukauna; two sisters: Alice Eisner, Manitowoc; and Ruth (Roland) Spatchek, 
Reedsville; also 32 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, other relatives and 
many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Marie Miller and Charlotte 
Ebenhoe; five brothers-in-law: Edward Ebenhoe, Henry Miller, Paul Eisner, Carl 
Mahloch and Roman Hennessey; and a sister-in-law, Helen Hennessey.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. 
and Friday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 
11 a.m. A prayer service will be held Thursday evening at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, July 19, 2001  P. A6


CHARLES BARTA

Mrs. Anna Novak of Green Bay is in the city being called here by the illness 
of her brother, Charles Barta.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 18, 1921 P. 3
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Notes form Silver Lake:
Charles Barta died Monday of tuberculosis. The deceased was born 
October 18, 1883 in the Town of Kossuth, the son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Frank Barta. He conducted a farm near Silver Lake and leaves a 
wife and several children. The funeral will be held Thursday 
morning from the Catholic Church at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 3, 1921
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[CAROLUS Barta]
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Charles Barta and Miss Mary Furlong, well known young people of Rapids were married 
at Silver Lake and they have departed for a honeymoon trip to Chicago before taking 
up their home at Rapids. The wedding was a quiet celebration followed by a wedding 
dinner and reception.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 30, 1910 page 4


JOHN LESTER BARTA

John, the six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barta, residing near 
Silver Lake, died last evening and will be buried Monday morning from St. 
Joseph's church at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 3, 1920 P. 3


MARY BARTA

Mrs. Mary Barta, 79, who for years resided at the home of her daughter and 
son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cherney, of Menasha Avenue, Manitowoc, died 
Monday evening at Park Lawn Home where she had lived three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 9 a.m. Thursday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church with the 
Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Silver 
Lake.
She was born Mary Furlong Aug. 10, 1883 at Chicago, daughter of the late John 
and Mary Anna Gallagher Furlong.  She was married to Charles Barta June 28, 
1910, at Silver Lake. Her husband died in January of 1921. She was a member 
of the Altar Society of Holy Innocents Church.
Among survivors are four son, Francis of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Charles of Boyd, 
Wis., and Donald and Raymond of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Cherney of 
Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8:30 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus, Alter Society, 
parish and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 29, 1963
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Charles Barta and Miss Mary Furlong, well known young people of Rapids were married 
at Silver Lake and they have departed for a honeymoon trip to Chicago before taking 
up their home at Rapids. The wedding was a quiet celebration followed by a wedding 
dinner and reception.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 30, 1910 page 4


LORENZ BARTL

Death of Lorenz Bartels(sic) of Newton in an accident with his horse and wagon
causing head injuries (long detailed description of the series of events leading to 
his injuries.) Dr. Schweichler was called, the man was taken into the home of Mr.
Hotz, but he died about 4 p.m.
Der Nord Westen, 17 Oct. 1889
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On Monday an old man named Bartels(sic) was killed in the city by a runaway team. 
He lived near Silver Lake and came to the city to get a load of sand and some 
leather for his son who is a shoemaker. He purchased the leather and placed it on 
the sidewalk near Carl Hartwig's store. He then got his load of sand and when about 
to put the leather in the wagon his team became frightened. He seized them by the 
bridle and was dragged along and crushed against a post. He fell and the wagon 
passed over him. He lived only two hours after the accident occurred. He was 70 
years of age.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 17, 1889  P. 3
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Order to Hear Petition for Administration.
First publication May 1st '90.
State of Wisconsin.
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the Estate of Lorenz Bartl, Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Maria Bartl, of the Town of Newton, County 
of Manitowoc in said State, representing among other things that Loranz (sic) 
Bartl, late of said Town, County and State, on the 14th day of October, A.D., 1889, 
at the City of Manitowoc in said County, died intestate, leaving goods, chattels 
and estate within this State to be administered, and that the said petitioner is 
the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to 
Michael Riplinger granted, it is ordered that said petition be heard before this 
Court, on Tuesday, the 27th day of May, A.D., 1890, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my 
office in said County.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and 
to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of the order for three successive 
weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Nordwesten a weekly newspaper published 
at Manitowoc in said County.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 22nd day of April, A.D., 1890.
Emil Baensch, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys.
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, May 8, 1890 P. 5


MARY BARTL

Death of Mrs. Bartel(sic) on Tues. in her residence near the cloister 
at Silver Lake. She is the widow of Lorenz Bartel who was killed 
several years ago by a runaway team of horses. We have not been 
advised of the deceased's age or cause of death. The funeral will 
be taking place this morning at the Silver Lake Cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1895
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Mary Bartl
birth: 1818 Germany
death: 23 April 1895 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alverno, Manit. Co.,
spouse: Lawrence Bartl
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Mary Bartl/d. Apr. 23, 1895 (co. death index v.4 p.328)


ANTON BAUER

Death on Sun. of Anton Bauer, the 19 yr. old son of Mr. Reinhard Bauer
in Manitowoc Rapids. The deceased, who suffered a brain hemorrhage, was 
buried Tues. in the cemetery at Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1896
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Anton Bauer
birth: 21 June 1878 Manitowoc Co., Wis.(sic)
death: 3 May 1896 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Silver Lake, Vlan. Co.,
father: Reinhardt Bauer
mother: Dorothea
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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Wisconsin, Death Records
Name Anton Bauer
Event Type Death
Event Date 1896
Event Place Manitowac Rapids, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Gender Male
Age 18
Race W
Occupation Farm work
Birth Date 21 Jan 1878
Birth Year (Estimated) 1878
Birthplace Manitowoc, Wis.
Burial Place Silver Lake, ..., Wis.
Cemetery Cath. Cemetery
Father's Name Reinhardt Bauer
Mother's Name Dorothea Bauer
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(NOTE: The handwritten Jun. and Jan. often are hard to tell 
apart. A stone photo should clear this up if it still exists)

(Note: the d. date is 31 May 1896 on the stone/
County death index: Anton Bauer/d. May 3, 1896/v.4 p.355)


CLARA BAUER

Mrs. Clara Bauer, 77, of 1211 S. 13th St., Manitowoc died Monday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient six days.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred 
Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Silver Lake, 
where the Rev. D. F. Hurley will officiate. 
The former Clara Kortens was born July 2, 1882, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter 
of the late Edward and Caroline Delsman Kortens. She was married to John Bauer 
June 24, 1903. He died in 1926 and in 1946, Mrs. Bauer moved to Manitowoc. She 
was a member of the St. Ann Christian Mothers Society of St. Boniface Church. 
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Daniel Novy and Mrs. Quirin C. Lensmire, a son, 
John, and three grandchildren of Manitowoc; and a brother, Arthur, of Francis 
Creek. Two daughters preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock 
this Tuesday evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 15, 1959  P. 16 


JOHN BAUER    (d. 1976)

John E. Bauer, 57, a native of Manitowoc County, died Wednesday at Manitowoc 
County Health Care Center.
Private family funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 10:30 a.m at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. Julian 
Resch, O.Praem, will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bauer was born April 29, 1919, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the 
late John and Clara Kortens Bauer.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Wuirin (Thelma) Lensmire and Mrs. Daniel 
(Geraldine) Novy, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Two sisters preceded him 
in death.
There will be no visitation. Pfeffer Funeral Home is in charge of funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, December 2, 1976 P. 3


JOHN J. BAUER    (d. 1926)

John J. Bauer, aged 45 and life long resident of this county passed away at 
the Holy Family hospital last evening failing to survive the shock of an 
operation which he underwent a few days ago. He is survived by his widow, 
four children, Thelma, Marcella, Geraldine and John. Two brothers, Peter and 
Nic of this county, and a sister Mrs. Mary Zimmer of this city, also survive. 
The deceased was born in the town of Manitowoc Rapids and made his home there 
all his life, taking up a farm there upon being married to Miss Claire Kortens, 
twenty-two years ago. The funeral service will be held from the home in Rapids 
Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock and from the Silver Lake church at 10, burial 
taking place in the Silver Lake cemetery. The Rev. Father Rogers will officiate 
at the rites. 
Manitowoc Herald News, March 20, 1926  P. 4 


LINDA BAUER

Linda J. Bauer, age 33, of 1622 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, 
April 26, 1993, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, April 30, 1993, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alverno. 
Officiating the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Michael Flanary with 
burial to follow in the St. Joseph Church Cemetery.
She was born September 30, 1959, in Manitowoc, daughter of Robert and JoAnn 
Swetlik Schisel. She was a graduate of the Manitowoc Lincoln High School Class 
of 1978, and then married Randall R. Bauer on May 30, 1980, at the St. Jospeh (sic) 
Catholic Church in Alverno. She was employed with the Foley Company, Manitowoc for 
nine years.
Survivors include her husband, Randall Bauer, Manitowoc; her children, Daphne, Ryan, 
Dustin and Tyson; her parents, Robert and JoAnn Schisel, Manitowoc; father-in-law 
and mother-in-law, Richard R. and Germaine Bauer Jr., Manitowoc; two sisters and 
one brother-in-law, Doris and Boyd Philippi, Manitowoc, Marlene Schisel, Cleveland; 
two brothers and one sister-in-law, William Schisel, Manitowoc, Timothy and Annette 
Schisel, Manitowoc; paternal grandparents, Clarence and Helen Schisel, Manitowoc; 
maternal grandmother, Clara Swetlik, Francis Creek. Also surivivng (sic) are nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal 
grandfather, Edward Swetlik.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. where a 
prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. by the Rev. Michael Flanary.
Herald Times Reporter, April 27, 1993 P. A2


OTHELIA BAUER

DEATH COMES AS END TO BRAVE FIGHT OF GIRL 
Death came as a release from suffering to Miss Ophelia Bauer(sic), daughter of 
Mr. and Mrs. John Bauer, at the family home at Manitowoc Rapids, on Route 4, at 
6:30 this morning. Six months ago while a freshman at the local high school, 
Miss Bauer was taken severely ill and for days her life was despaired of. She 
made a brave but losing fight and death came this morning to rob the parents of 
a loving daughter and a wide circle of friends and companions. The funeral will 
be held from the home Saturday morning with services at 9:30 at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic church at Alverno, the Rev. Finton officiating. Burial will be made at 
St. Joseph’s cemetery. 
Miss Bauer was born at Manitowoc Rapids in 1906, and has always made her home 
here. After graduating from the district school she attended the local school and 
was a freshman at the time she was taken ill. She is survived by her parents, two 
sisters, Thelma and Marcella, and one brother, John Jr. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November 2, 1922  P. 1


REINHARDT BAUER

WAR VETERAN, OLD RESIDENT, DEAD, RAPIDS
Reinhard(sic) Bauer, Aged 72, Came to County As Boy of 8 Years
Reinhard Bauer, civil war veteran and one of the pioneer settlers 
of Manitowoc county is dead at his home in Rapids, aged 72. Mr. 
Bauer’s death occurred last evening and was due to infirmities of 
age. 
Mr. Bauer came to Manitowoc county with his parents from Germany 
when a lad of eight years and with exception of time spent in 
service of his country during the civil war, when he was a member 
of the Twenty Sixth Wisconsin regiment, had resided here all his 
life. He was injured in battle with his regiment and had felt the 
effects of his wound in late years. A widow and four children 
survive Mr. Bauer whose funeral will be held Saturday morning at 
Rapids.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, October 07, 1915, Page 1
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RAPIDS
Reinhardt Bauer passed away at his home here Wednesday evening at 
5 o’clock, when death came to relieve him of his suffering. He was 
a sufferer for over a year. Mr. Bauer was an old soldier, aged 72 
years. He leaves besides a widow to mourn his loss, three sons and 
one daughter, Mrs. Anton Schmitz and Peter, Nickolas and John, all 
residing in the town of Rapids. The funeral was held Saturday 
morning from St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 11, 1915, Page 2


GEORG BILL

Death Thurs. morning last week of 84-yr. old Geo. Bill of old age debility. 
The deceased, who was born in Germany in 1853, came to America and settled 
in St. Nazianz where he resided for many years. About a year ago he moved 
to Manitowoc to live with a son here. He is survived by 2 sons. The funeral 
was held Sat. morning from the St. Boniface Church.
Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903
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First publication November 12, 1903.
ORDER FOR PROOF OF WILL. STATE OF WISCONSIN.
COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of George Bill, deceased. In probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of 
George Bill of the City of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered 
into said court:
And Lambert Bill of the village of Brillion in Calumet county, having presented 
to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other 
things, that said George Bill died testate, at the village of Brillion, in 
Calumet county, on the 24th day of September, 1903; that said instrument is 
the last will of said deceased and praying that said instrument be proven and 
admitted to probate and that letters testamentary with will annexed be thereon 
issued to A.C. Behnke.
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 8th day of December 1903, 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 Nord Westen, a newspaper published 
in said Manitowoc county.
Dated November 10, 1903.
By the Court:
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, Thursday, November 26, 1903 P. 4


GENEVIEVE BONLANDER

Genevieve A. Bonlander, 90, a resident of The Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation 
Center, New Holstein, died Thursday evening, March 17, 2005, at the Center. 
She was born Aug. 3, 1914, in St. Cloud, Wis., daughter of the late William and 
Frances Becker Reiser. On Sept. 26, 1939, she married William E. Bonlander at Holy 
Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. He preceded her in death Jan. 17, 1986. 
Genevieve worked in the kitchen at Park Lawn Home until 1979 and then at the Holy 
Family Convent, retiring in 1983. She was a former member of the Ladies Society of 
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. 
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Lynette and Wilmer Pernell, New Holstein; 
two sons and daughters-in-law, Lyle and Rosie Bonlander, Denmark; Terry and Bonnie 
Bonlander, Newton; nine grandchildren, Jason and Rosanne Bonlander, Manitowoc; Mandi 
Bonlander and special friend, Chris Dedauche, Manitowoc; Dale and Michelle Bonlander, 
Chuck Bonlander, Dawn and Randy Gilson, Paul Bonlander, all of Denmark; Kevin and 
Nicki Pernell, Jeremy Pernell, Ben and Arlene Pernell, all of New Holstein; eight 
great-grandchildren, Josh, Nick, Noah, Lance, Colin, Shawn, Anthony and Daquane; and 
a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Betty Reiser, Two Rivers. 
She was also preceded in death by three sons, Dale, Mark and Ronald Bonlander; a 
daughter, Jovita Mae Bonlander; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Della and Jim 
Weisfeld, Evelyn and Harold Tompkins; and a brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Vi 
Reiser. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, 
Newton, from 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2005, until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 21, 2005, 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 Church Cemetery, Alverno. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2005


MARK BONLANDER

Two County Youths Drown in Accidents 
Boys Victims of Separate Water Mishaps 
Recover Bodies of Charles Piasecki, Mark Bonlander 
Two boys were drowned in separate Manitowoc County accidents Monday afternoon. 
Victims were Charles E. Piasecki, eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard 
Piasecki, of 1326 East River St., Two Rivers, and Mark A. Bonlander, 14, son 
of Mr. and Mrs. William Bonlander, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc. 
(snip - describes the search and recovery)
Mark Adrian Bonlander was born at Manitowoc June 9, 1949, son of William and 
Genevieve Reiser Bonlander. He was an eighth grade student at St. Joseph Catholic 
School, Alverno. 
Mark is survived by his parents, three brothers, (private), and a 
sister, (private), at home and his maternal grandfather, William Reiser, of 
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. Ronald Kirk will 
officiate nad burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 26, 1964  pp. 1-11 


RONALD J. BONLANDER

Driver Killed; Car Rolls in Grain Field 
Bonlander, 23, is 3rd Fatality During August 
Body Discovered Two Hours After Accident Occurred 
A high speed accident 4-1/2 miles west of this city on County Highway JJ early 
Sunday morning claimed the life of Ronald J. Bonlander, 23, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc. 
Bonlander, a Vietnam war veteran and a former star wrestler at Manitowoc Lincoln 
High School, was killed when his car failed to negotiate a hill and curve. 
County police said the victim was found lying face down in a grain field about 
30 feet west of the wreckage. He apparently had lain in the field for about two 
hours before the accident was discovered by a passing motorist. 
(snip - describes the accident)
He was born March 22, 1945, at Manitowoc, son of William and Genevieve Reiser Bonlander. 
He attended St. Joseph School, Alverno, and was a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School. 
A veteran of two years of service with the U.S. Army, Mr. Bonlander spent four months 
serving in Vietnam. He wa an employee of Manitowoc Products Co. and married Sharon Nelson 
July 2, 1966, at Manitowoc. 
Funeral Services. 
Survivors include his wife, parents, two brothers, (private), and a sister, (private). 
Funeral services for Ronlander will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will 
officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Silver Lake.
Friends may call until time of services at the funeral home where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 o’clock this Monday evening. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 12, 1968   pp. 1-12 


WILLIAM E. BONLANDER

William E. Bonlander, 74, of 2009 Silver Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, 
January 17, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 11 am at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, Alverno. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. 
Julian C. Resch O'Praem. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bonlander was born March 29, 1911 at Charlesburg, Wisconsin, son of the 
late Adam and Mary Pethan Bonlander. He married the former Genevieve Agnes 
Reiser on September 26, 1939 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. 
The couple came to Manitowoc County to reside in 1940. Mr. Bonlander was self 
employed as a painter, retiring in 1976.
Survivors include his wife, Genevieve; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lyle A. 
and Rosemary Bonlander of Route 1, Denmark and Terrance L. and Bonnie Bonlander 
of Newton; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynette and Wilmer Pernell of New 
Holstein; two brothers, John Bonlander of New Holstein and Chris Bonlander of 
Mount Calvary; a sister, Mrs. Laura Nenning of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by three sons, Dale, Mark and Ronald, a daughter, 
Jovita May Bonlander, four sisters, Cecelia Bonlander, Leona Langenfeld, 
Sister M. Jovita and Theresa Stemper and a brother, Joseph Bonlander.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Sunday where 
a prayer service will be at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Jan. 18, 1986 page 3


ALISSA GENEVIEVE BRANDL

Alissa Brandl, one week old, Route 4, Box 88D, Peru, Indiana, died Wednesday, 
September 16, 1987 at Riley's Children's Center, Indiana University Hospital. 
Private family graveside services will be Saturday, September 19, 11 am at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery. Rev. John E. Pawelski will officiate.
Alissa was born September 9, 1987 at Logansport Memorial Hospital, Logansport, 
Indiana. Survivors include her parents, Arthur and Debbie Martin Brandl of Peru, 
Indiana; a sister, Jocelyn at home; maternal grandparents, Carl and Betty Martin 
of Brown Deer, Wisconsin; paternal grandfather, Reinhardt Brandl of Manitowoc; 
aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. There will be visitation at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Sept. 18, 1987 page 18
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(stone is in front of R. and G. Brandl stone)


ANTON BRANDL

Anton Brandl, 84, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silverlake. 
The Rev. Julian C. Resch, O. Praem, will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Brandl was born July 29, 1887, at Maplewood, Door County, son of 
the late Joseph and Catherine Weber Brandl. He married Margaret Bonnell 
Oct. 7, 1919, at Antigo. His wife preceded him in death May 6, 1965. He 
was a blacksmith by trade and was last employed by the McMullen and Pitz 
Construction Co. of Manitowoc. Mr. Brandl was a member of the Catholic 
Order of Foresters and the St. Joseph Holy Name Society.
Survivors include three sons, James of San Francisco, Gerald of Manitowoc 
and Howard of Trenton, N.J.; four daughters, Miss Virginia of West Allis, 
Miss Lorraine of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Richard (Germaine) Bauer of Rt. 5, 
Manitowoc, and Mrs. Marlyn (Margaret) Evenson of Rt. 1, Valders; three 
sisters, Mrs. Magdalene Cullen and Miss Frances Brandl of Chicago and 
Sister M. Theothane of Bay Settlemen, DePere, 19 grandchildren and two 
great grandchildren. A brother and five sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where a Wake 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 31, 1971
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(29 Jul 1887/Aug 1971/SSDI)


DAVID BRANDL

David M. Brandl, age 52, a resident of Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc, and formerly of 2245 Logwood Lane, Manitowoc, died 
peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2010, after his courageous battle with 
multiple sclerosis.
He was born Dec. 14, 1957, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of Marjorie 
Carbon Brandl and the late Elmer Brandl. David attended St. Joseph Catholic 
grade school, Alverno, and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class 
of 1976. David was employed with Roadway as a truck driver until his illness 
forced him into retirement. David was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle 
Catholic Community in Newton.
Survivors include his mother: Marjorie Carbon Brandl; four daughters and one 
son-in-law; three grandchldren; two sisters; and two nephews (private) other 
relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his paternal 
grandparents: Reinhardt and Geneva Brandl; as well as his maternal grandparents: 
John and Lucille Carbon.
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. David will be laid to rest at St. Joseph 
Cemetery, Alverno, following cremation at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton, for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010, until 11:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to St. Thomas the Apostle 
Catholic Community, Newton, or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements.
David loved his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed tractor pulling and 
his own John Deere tractor. He will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved 
him. The family would like to thank the staff at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, 
especially New Horizons, for the wonderful care they gave David over the last 
four years.
Herald Times Reporter, June 14, 2010


ELMER W. BRANDL

Elmer (Fudd) W. Brandl, age 62, of 6627 County Trunk JJ, Manitowoc, died 
peacefully at home Sunday afternoon, September 22, 1996, surrounded by his 
family.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday, September 26, 1996, 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. Dave Beaudry with 
burial to follow in the church cemetery.
He was born June 28, 1934, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of Reinhardt 
Brandl and the late Genevieve Kuenhl Brandl. Elmer attended St. Joseph Catholic 
Grade School in Alverno and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class 
of 1952. On March 2, 1957, he married the former Marjorie Carbon at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Alverno. Mr. Brandl was employed with Wisconsin Public Service 
Corp. of Two Rivers for 44 years retiring July 1, 1996. He was a member of St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Brandl; one son and daughter-in-law, David 
and Linda Brandl; two daughters and one son-in-law, Lynn and Scot Steckmesser, 
Christine Brandl, all of Manitowoc; his father, Reinhardt Brandl, Manitowoc; 
three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Art Brandl, Milwaukee, Pat and Sue Brandl, 
Manitowoc, Dennis and Linda Brandl, Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law, 
Elaine Sickinger, Newton, LouAnn and Marc Samz, Manitowoc. Also surviving are 
five grandchildren, Kristin, Heather, Ashley and Sarah Brandl, Jacob Steckmesser; 
brothers-in-law and their wives, John Jr. and Doreen Carbon, Manitowoc, Raymond 
and Judy Carbon, Green Bay, Richard and Janice Carbon, Manitowoc; sisters-in-law 
and their husbands, Rosemarie and Ray Cisler, Manitowoc, June and Teddy Meyer, 
Illinois, Mary Carol and Richard Haupt, Manitowoc. He is further survived by 
Caroline of Utah, and Rosie Carbon of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Brandl, 
three brothers-in-law, Robert Sickinger, Frederick Carbon, Roger Carbon, and his 
mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Lucille Carbon.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home 4-8 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer 
service will be held at 6:30 p.m. by Rev. Dave Beaudry.
In lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Alverno.
He loved his grandchildren, tractors and the Green Bay Packers. He was a loving 
husband and father who always had time for everyone and will be sadly missed by 
those who knew him.
Herald Times Reporter, September 23, 1996 P. A2
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(28 Jun 1934/22 Sep 1996/SSDI)


GENEVIEVE BRANDL

Mrs. Reinhard (Genevieve) Brandl, 69, of 1911 Log Wood Lane, Manitowoc, died 
Sunday morning, March 2, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 10 am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 am at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Alverno, Wisconsin. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Julian C. Resch, O.Praem with burial to follow in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Brandl, nee Genevieve S. Kuehnl, was born September 1, 1916 at Whitelaw, 
daughter of the late Lawrence and Theresa Miland Kuehnl. Mrs. Brandl was a 
lifelong Manitowoc County resident. She married Reinhard A. Brandl on February 6, 
1934 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Mrs. Brandl was a member of St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno, Christian Mothers Altar Society of the parish 
and the Senior Citizens.
Survivors include her husband, Reinhard A.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Elmer 
and Marjorie, Patrick and Susan and Dennis and Linda, all of Manitowoc and Arthur 
and Debbie of Peru, Indiana; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Robert 
Sickinger of Northeim and LuAnn and Mark Samz of Manitowoc; a brother and a 
sister-in-law, Bernard and Esther Kuehnl of Manitowoc; a sister and a brother-
in-law, Virginia and Ervin Kubsch of Sheridan, Wyoming and 15 grandchildren also 
survived. She was preceded in death by a son, Wayne and two brothers. Friends may 
call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm Tuesday afternoon. A 
prayer service will be held at 8 pm by Father Resch.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., March 3, 1986 page 14
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(1 Sep 1916/Mar 1986/SSDI)


KENNETH BRANDL

Kenneth L. Brandl, age 67, of 1601 Logwood Lane, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, 
October 20, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 22, 1994, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Alverno. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. Mike Flanary with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
He was born May 10, 1927, in the town of Cato, Manitowoc County, son of the late 
Charles and Sophie Vogel Brandl. He married the former Lorraine Herrmann on July 31, 
1948, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. She preceded him in death February 13, 
1971. Mr. Brandl operated the family dairy farm for his entire life. He was a member 
of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society and was very active with the 
Grade School at St. Joseph.
Survivors include his children and their spouses, Doris and Alan Kaderabek, Manitowoc, 
Carol and David Lemberger, Newton, Linda and Dean Wallander, Whitelaw, Gary and Lois 
Brandl, Manitowoc, Corrine and Dan Schenider, New Holstein, Sharon Brandl and her 
fiancé, Bob Drenski, Franklin; 18 grandchildren, Jeanine, Janel, Jacob, Jonathan 
Kaderabek, Carl, Carity, Dave, Courtney, Carla, Danny Lemberger, Eryn, Zachary Wallander, 
Lauren, Katie, Alex Brandl, Theresa, Ryan, April Schneider; three brothers and two 
sisters-in-law. Edwin and Aurelia Brandl, Reinhardt Brandl, Walter and Evelyn Brandl; 
three sisters and one brother-in-law, Hilda Schisel, Ida Heinzen, Florence and Vic 
Siehr; two sisters-in-law, Florence Brandl, Delores Pfefferkorn and her husband, Robert; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death 
by a brother, Alfred Brandel, three brothers-in-law, Nick Schisel, Norbert Heinzen, 
Joseph Miller, and a sister-in-law, Genevieve Brandl.
Friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno, from 8:30 a.m. Saturday until 
the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 21, 1994  P. A2


LORRAINE BRANDL    (d. 1971)

Mrs. Kenneth Brandl, 41, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and a concelebrated funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, Silver Lake. The Revs. Ronald Kirk and Charles Brooks will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetry.
Mrs. Brandl, nee Lorraine Herrmann, was born March 8, 1929, at Sheboygan, 
daughter of the late Albert and Elsie Awe Herrmann. She was married to Kenneth L. 
Brandl July 31, 1948, at St. Joseph Church, Silver Lake. The couple resided at 
Rt. 4, Manitowoc. Mrs. Brandl was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society 
of St. Joseph Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where 
a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, members 
of the parish and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 15, 1971


LORRAINE C. BRANDL    (d. 2009)

Lorraine C. Brandl, age 86, a resident of St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, 
Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, June 11, 2009, at the home.
Lorraine was born Sept. 13, 1922, in Kolberg, Wis., daughter of the late Anton 
and Margaret (Bonnell) Brandl. She attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School 
graduating with the class of 1940. Lorraine was employed at Mirro Aluminum 
Company for many years until her retirement in 1974. She was a former member of 
the Homemaker Club of Manitowoc and she enjoyed playing in area cribbage 
tournaments for many years. Lorraine also enjoyed traveling throughout the United 
States and Canada.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by one sister: Virginia Brandl; one brother: Howard 
Brandl; brother-in-law: Richard Bauer; and a sister-in-law: Margaret Brandl.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Church, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery 
in Alverno.
The family will greet relatives and friends Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Church, Newton, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 12, 2009


MARGARET BRANDL

Mrs. Antone (sic) Brandl, 73, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been  a patient three weeks. 
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, Alverno. The Rev. 
Ronald Kirk will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
The former Margaret Bonnell was born Nov. 1, 1891, at Antigo, Wis., daughter 
of the late George and Rose Gallagher Bonnell. She was married Oct. 7, 1919, 
at Antigo to Antone Brandl and the couple resided there until 1929, coming to 
Manitowoc County. Mrs. Brandl was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis 
of St. Gregory Parish, St. Nazianz, and Catholic Woman’s Club. 
She is survived by her husband, four daughters, Miss Virginia Brandl of West 
Allis, Miss Lorraine Brandl of Rt. 1. Manitowoc, Mrs. Richard (Germaine) Bauer 
of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Marlyn (Margaret) Evenson of Rt. 1, Valders; 
three sons, James of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Gerald of Manitowoc and Howard of Trenton, 
N.J.; a sister, Mrs. Angus Hayes of Manitowoc; a brother, Clinton Bonnell of 
Antigo and 18 grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the parish and Catholic Woman’s Club. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 6, 1965  P. 15 


REINHARDT A. BRANDL

Reinhardt A. Brandl, age 93, a former resident of The Regency House, Manitowoc, 
died on Wednesday morning, Aug. 13, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc.
He was born on Dec. 29, 1914, in the town of Cato, son of the late Charles and 
Sophia (Vogel) Brandl. Reinhardt attended St. Mary Parochial Grade School in 
Clarks Mills. On Feb. 6, 1934, he married the former Genevieve Kuehnl at St. 
Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. She preceded him in death on March 2, 1986. 
Reinhardt farmed all his life in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. He was elected 
to the position of town chairman from 1952 to 1965. He was also elected as county 
board supervisor for the same period. Reinhardt was a member of the Farm Bureau 
and Lake to Lake Dairy Co-Op.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by two sons: Wayne and Elmer Brandl; a daughter and son-
in-law: Elaine and Robert Sickinger; a granddaughter: Alissa; four brothers and 
three sisters-in-law: Walter Brandl; Ed and Aurelia Brandl; Alfred and Florence 
Brandl; Kenneth and Lorraine Brandl; and one sister and three brothers-in-law: 
Hilda and Nick Schiesl; Joseph Miller; and Norbert Heinzen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. Gerald Foley, with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008. A prayer service 
will be held at 7:30 p.m., led by Brenda Korinek.
Friends may also call on Wednesday morning at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 15, 2008


VIRGINIA R. BRANDL

Virginia A. Brandl(sic), age 81, a resident of Kindred Hearts Assisted Living, 
Manitowoc, died on Friday, Jan. 31, 2003, at her residence. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M., with burial to follow in St. 
Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Alverno. 
Virginia was born on June 26, 1921, in Kohlberg, Wi., the daughter of the late 
Anton and Margaret Bonnell Brandl. She was a graduate of Reedsville High School, 
with the Class of 1939, and then from Manitowoc County Normal Teaching College. 
She also graduated from UW-Stevens Point, where she obtained her teaching degree. 
Virginia taught in local rural schools in the area, Escanaba, Mich., and also 
teaching two years in Japan. She retired from teaching in West Allis, where she 
taught for over 30 years. 
Virginia is survived by three sisters and one brother-in-law: Lorraine Brandl, 
Germaine Bauer, both of Manitowoc, Margaret and Marlyn Evenson, Valders; two 
brothers: James Brandl, Reno, Nev., and Gerald Brandl, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. Virginia was preceded in death by one 
brother, Howard Brandl; one brother-in-law, Richard Bauer; and one sister-in-law, 
Margaret Brandl. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass 
at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2003, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staffs of Kindred 
Hearts Assisted Living and Aurora Medical Center, for the compassionate care given 
to Virginia. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, 2003


WAYNE EDWARD BRANDL

Youth Dies After Accident 
Wayne Brandl, 7, injured when struck in the head by a baseball bat and operated 
on for emergency brain surgery, died late Thursday night at St. Vincent Hospital, 
Green Bay. 
The boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhardt Brandl, of Rt. 4, was at a picnic Wednesday 
afternoon when hit by the bat. He was a second grade student at St. Joseph Catholic 
School, Silver Lake. 
Wayne had been at Holy Family Hospital here but physicians decided to remove him 
to Green Bay for brain surgery. 
The boy was born in this city June 23, 1951.  His mother is the former Genevieve 
Kuehnl 
Surviving in addition to the parents are four brothers, (private), two sisters, 
(private), paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brandl of Rt. 1, Cato, and 
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Theresa Kuehnl of Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 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. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. by Father Hurley and Cathlic Knights of Wisconsin. He was a member 
of this organization. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 5, 1959  P. 2 


ALEX JEROME BRENNAN

Alex Jerome Brennan, infant son of Mark and Kimberly Radey Brennan, died Sunday, 
January 22, 1995, at John L. Doyne Hospital, Milwaukee.
Private Family Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 
1995, 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.
Survivors include his parents, Mark (Goob) and Kimberly Brennan, Manitowoc; a  
brother, Jordan Dean Brennan, at home; paternal grandparents, Dean and Virginia 
Brennan, Manitowoc; paternal step-great-grandmother, Edith Brennan, Valders; 
materanl grandmother, Peggy Murray, Manitowoc; maternal grandfather and step-
grandmother, Jerome and Pat Radey, Two Rivers; maternal great-grandmothers, Emily 
(Radey) Konop, Two Rivers, Gloria Murray, Manitowoc; materanl great-great-
grandmother, Marie Murray, Sheboygan. Also surviving are aunts, uncles and other 
relatives. He was preceded in death by his Maternal great-grandfather, John H. 
Murray, Paternal great-grandparents, Henry and Elizabeth Binversie, Owen and 
Cindrella Brennan, and an uncle Todd F. Brennan.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 25, 1995 P. A2


AGNES BRUNNER

Agnes A. Brunner, at 98, of 615 S. Alverno Road, Manitowoc, went to her 
eternal rest on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc.
Agnes was born on May 31, 1912, at Greenstreet, town of Franklin, Manitowoc 
County, daughter of the late John and Emma (Schultz) Kalista. She married 
David Brunner on Aug. 4, 1936, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. They 
celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1986. He preceded her in death 
on Sept. 18, 1987, in Manitowoc. Agnes was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle 
Catholic Church. She was a past president of the Christian Mothers Society of 
St. Joseph's Catholic Church and a past member of the Alverno Homemakers club. 
Agnes and her husband operated a dairy farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids 
most of their life. Besides doing farm chores, she also worked at Muench's 
Supper Club. She enjoyed traveling around the country with all her friends, 
collecting postcards, souvenir spoons and shot glasses. Her hobby was to make 
scrapbooks for all her travels. She loved reading mystery and western novels 
and watching baseball. Most of all she enjoyed visits form all her family and 
friends and reminiscing with them about all her memories of the past that we 
had all forgotten. She had such a terrific memory.
Survivors include four children and their spouses; fifteen grandchildren; one 
step grandson; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; 
eight great great-grandchildren; one step great great-grandchild; a sister-
in-law; a brother-in-law and a very special friend (private); and all her past 
travel companions and new friends at the Helath Care Center. Many nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. Preceding her in death were her husband: 
David of 51 years who died on Sept. 18, 1987; her grandchild: Timothy Brunner who 
died Nov. 2, 1979, as a result of a car accident; three sisters: Christine Waniger, 
Lillian Helgerson, Calra Kalista; four brothers: John, Victor, Edward and James 
Kalista; sisters-in-law: Irene Matthias, Lucille Stephanie, Jane Kaufmann, Marie 
and Nina Brunner, Evelyn, Mabel and Janice Kalista; and brothers-in-law: Louis, 
Gerald and William Brunner, Arland Matthias, Edmund Welch, Walter Kaufmann, Glenn 
Helgerson and Bernard Waniger.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Bill Ribbens with burial at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 
Manitowoc Rapids.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton, from 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010, until 10:45 a.m.
A very special thank you to all the nurses at the Manitowoc Health Care Center 
where she resided since May. She always talked very highly of them.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 5, 2010


DAVID J. BRUNNER

David J. Brunner, 76, of 615 S. Alverno Road, Manitowoc, who currently resided 
at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc for the past 10 years, died Friday afternoon, 
September 18, 1987 at St. Mary Home. Funeral services will be 10:15 am Monday 
at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Alverno. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. John  Pawelski 
and burial will be in St. Joseph Church Cemetery.
Mr. Brunner was born January 26, 1911 in Manitowoc county, son of the late Joseph L. 
and Margaret Boyle Brunner. He married the former Agnes Kalista on August 4, 1936 
at St. Mary Catholic church, Reedsville. The couple owned and operated a family farm 
in Manitowoc County until their retirement. Mr. Brunner was also employed at Lakeside 
Canning for many years. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 
1986.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Paula 
Brunner of Manitowoc and Charles Brunner of Lincoln City, Oregon; two daughters and 
sons-in-law, Ruth and Carol Goehring of Clarks Mills and Carol and Daniel Mills of 
Manitowoc; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Jane Kaufmann, Mrs. Irene Matthies 
and Lucille and Orville Stephani, all of Manitowoc and Mrs. Marie Welch of Reedsville; 
two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Marie Brunner and Mrs. Nina Brunner, both of Manitowoc; 15 
grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, 
Timothy Brunner, and five brothers, Louis, William, Gerald, Frank and Leo.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 9 pm Sunday where a prayer service 
will be at 8 pm  by Rev. John Pawelski.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Sept. 19, 1987 page 14


FRANK BRUNNER    (d. 1960)

Frank Brunner, 86, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He was a resident of St. Mary Home the last three 
years and a lifelong resident of Manitowoc County. 
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, Silver Lake, the Rev. D. F. 
Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Brunner was born Feb. 15, 1874, at Manitowoc, son of the late Frank and 
Theresa Zipperer Brunner. He married Johanna Savage June 24, 1902, at St. Joseph 
Church, Silver Lake. She preceded him in death. After their marriage, they bought 
and operated a farm in the Town of Cato until his retirement in 1945. 
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harvey Krueger of Milwaukee; a brother, Joseph 
of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. 
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, September 26, 1960  P. 5 


FRANK BRUNNER SR.    (d. 1922)

CATO PIONEER, RESIDENT HERE 66 YEARS, DEAD 
Frank Brunner, pioneer settler of Manitowoc county and one of its oldest 
residents, died at the home of his son Frank Brunner, Jr., in Cato early 
yesterday morning. Mr. Brunner, who was 86 years of age, had been failing 
for some time and his death, while a shock to friends, was not unexpected. 
Mr. Brunner was a native of Austria and came to America at the age of 20, 
locating in Manitowoc county where he has resided ever since, formerly at 
Rapids and in later years in Cato. His wife died thirteen years ago and Mr. 
Brunner is survived by five daughters and four sons, Mrs. Joseph Waniger of 
Manitowoc Rapids, Frank Brunner, Jr., of Cato; George Brunner of Manitowoc 
Rapids, Mrs. Robert Trochlell of Shawano; Mrs. Mike Kanzelberger of Two 
Rivers, Mrs. T.B. Donovan of Chicago and Mrs. Elmer Allie of Two Rivers. One 
son, Michael, lost his life in the world war (sic-one child not listed). 
Forty-six grandchildren also survive. 
Funeral services will be held at Silver Lake Saturday morning. 
Manitowoc Herald News, September 29, 1922  P. 2 


GEORGE P. BRUNNER

George Brunner, Sr., 67, of Manitowoc route 4, died Friday at the Holy Family 
hospital following a stroke. He was ill about four weeks. 
Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home, and at nine o’clock from the St. Joseph Catholic church at Silver Lake. 
Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. 
Mr. Brunner, a farmer, was born April 24, 1876, in the town of Newton. For 
seven years he was a blacksmith at Cato. 
In 1899 he married Mary Schisl, who passed away in 1906, and in 1907 was wed 
to Margaret Holze, who survives. 
Other survivors are one daughter, Mrs. William Fessler of Manitowoc route 1, 
two sons, Urban at home and George, Jr., Manitowoc route 4, three brothers, 
Frank of Cato, Martin of Two Rivers and Joseph of Manitowoc route 4, and three 
sisters, Mrs. Therese Waniger and Mrs. Louis Simmet of this city and Mrs. Clara 
Donavan of Chicago. 
He was a member of the Holy Name society and for 19 years served as secretary 
of the St. Joseph congregation.
The rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7:30 o’clock. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 31, 1943 P. 2 


JOHANNA BRUNNER

MRS. F.  BRUNNER DIES TODAY AT HOME IN CATO 
Complications from which she had suffered for some time, this morning at 
11:15 o’clock caused the death of Mrs. Frank Brunner, 66 year old town of 
Cato resident. Death occurred at the family home west of Manitowoc.
Born in this county on October 3, 1865, Mrs. Brunner, nee Johanna Savage, 
was a life-long resident of Manitowoc county. Twenty-nine years ago she 
married Frank Brunner, who with a daughter, Mrs. Harvey Krueger of Cato, 
a sister, Mrs. John Murphy of Manitowoc and a brother, Stephen Savage of 
Silver Lake, survives her. 
Mrs. Brunner was active in church affairs of her community and was a member 
of the Christian Mothers. 
Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed but will be announced 
on Monday. The body was removed to the home late today from the Pfeffer 
funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald News, October 10, 1931 P. 4 
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MRS. BRUNNER TO BE TOMORROW 
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Brunner, 66 year old town of Cato resident 
who died at her home on Saturday morning will be held from the home at 9 
o’clock tomorrow morning and from the Catholic church at Silver Lake at 9:30 
o’clock. Father Specht will officiate.
Interment will take place at the church cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald News, October 12, 1931 P. 2 


JOSEPH L. BRUNNER

Joseph L. Brunner, 81, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and a former member of the 
Manitowoc County Board, died early Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, where he had been confined for more than two weeks. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno, 
with the Rev. D. F. Hurley officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
He was born March 3, 1881, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late 
Frank and Theresa Zipperer Brunner. He married Margaret Boyle July 1, 1903, 
in Price County and the couple made its home on a farm in Manitowoc Rapids. 
The couple celebrated its Golden Wedding anniversary in 1953. His wife 
preceded him in death Dec. 23, 1956. 
Mr. Brunner was a farmer and was the last member of a family active in farm 
and township governmental circles. He was a past president of Manitowoc County 
Farm Loan Assn., past vice president of the production Credit Assn., a member 
of the Product Marketing Assn., served for 15 years as cleark of the District 1, 
Manitowoc Rapids, School Board, was chairman of the Town Board at Manitowoc 
Rapids for eight years, was a member of the County Board, secretary of the 
Silver Creek Telephone Co. for three years, past president of the Dairy Herd 
Improvement Assn., a former trustee of the Manitowoc County Hospital, a member 
of the Mobilization Committee and a past president and member of the St. Joseph 
Holy Name Society. 
Surviving are three sons, Louis J. of Branch, David of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and 
William of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Walter Kaufmann and Mrs. 
Orville Stephanie of Manitowoc, Mrs. Arland Matthais (sic) of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, 
and Mrs. Edmund Welch of Grimm; 38 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A 
son also preceded him in death. 
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8:30 p.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 20, 1962 P. 14


LEO BRUNNER

Leo Joseph Brunner
birth: 27 May 1904 Man. Rapids, Wis.
death: 28 September 1904 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alverno
residence: 1904 Manitowoc Rapids
father: Joseph Brunner
mother: Margaret Boyle
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARGARET BRUNNER    (d. 1965)

Mrs. Margaret Brunner, 77, who had resided with a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. 
and Mrs. Urban G. Brunner, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Saturday evening after a 
coronary attack while at the home of a niece, Mrs. Reuben Glaeser, of 851 N. 
15th St., Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Ronald Kirk 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Brunner, nee Holzer, was born April 17, 1888, at St. Nazianz, daughter of 
the late John and Bertha Biely Holzer. The lifelong Manitowoc County resident 
was married to George Brunner Nov. 27, 1907, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the 
first marriage ceremony performed in the new church. Her husband died July 30, 
1943. She was a member of Christian Mothers Altar Society of the church and Shady 
Lane Homemakers Club. 
Surviving are a son, Urban of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. William Fessler 
of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; two brothers, Frank and Peter Holzer of Milwaukee; five 
sisters, Mrs. Tressie Schnell of Sheboygan, Mrs. Bertha Popp of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Lizzie Hacker of Valders, Mrs. Melvin Launsbrough of Milwaukee and Mrs. Morris 
LaBarre of St. Paul, Minn.; eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A son, 
George, and a sister preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock 
this Monday evening by members of the parish and Christian Mothers Altar Society. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 20, 1965  P. 7 


MARGARET P. BRUNNER    (d. 1956)

Mrs. Joseph Brunner 74, (photo), of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at 
her home following an unexpected heart attack. Funeral services will be at 
9:30 am Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10 am at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Silver Lake. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Margaret Boyle on September 26, 1882 at Chilton, Wis., the daughter 
of the late Louis and Bridget McCabe Boyle. In 1903 she was married to Mr. Brunner 
and a year later the couple moved to the present address. She was a member of the 
Christian Mothers Society and the Manitowoc County Homemakers.
Survivors include her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Walter Kaufman and Mrs. Orville 
Stephani of Manitowoc, Mrs. A.J. Mathies of Rt. 4, Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward Welch 
of Grimms; three sons, Louis of Branch, David of Rt. 1, Manitowoc and William of 
Rt. 4, Manitowoc; a brother, Louis Boyle of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. James Ovans 
of Gresham, Wis.; 32 grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 pm Tuesday at the funeral 
home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 24, 1956 page T7


MARIA BRUNNER    (d. 1906)

Notes From Elm Grove:
Mrs. Geo. Brunner's remains were buried at Silver Lake cemetery last 
Monday. Many neighbors and friends attended the funeral. The decedent 
was respected and loved by all who knew her. The husband has the 
sympathy of many friends in his bereavement.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, December 6, 1906 pg. 8


MICHAEL BRUNNER    (d. 1918)

ANOTHER CO. H BOY HAS MADE SUPREME SACRIFICE
Michael Brunner, Who Volunteered With Local Company, Dies of 
Wounds Received in Battle
Another name has been added to Manitowoc county’s roll of honor—
soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice “over there,” messages 
received by relatives announcing the death of Michael Brunner from 
wounds received in action in France. Brunner left here a member of 
Company H a little over a year ago, having volunteered when the call 
for men to fill the ranks of the company was issued at the time war 
was declared. He was serving with the old command when wounded in the 
fighting on the western front, where the American troops are stationed. 
Messages telling of the death of Private Brunner were received by 
relatives, Mrs. Margaret Allie, 1013 Twenty first street, Two Rivers, 
and by a brother residing on route No.1 out of this city. 
Private Brunner is the seventh Manitowoc county boy who has given his 
life for his country in the fight for world democracy and is the third 
killed in action from this county.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 29, 1918
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The body of another Manitowoc boy who made the supreme sacrifice 
overseas in the World War, Private Michael Brunner, Town of Manitowoc 
boy, arrived Friday. Funeral services in charge of the American Legion 
were held from the home of William Kaufman on South Eighteenth Street 
at 9:30 Saturday morning.
Private Brunner, a son of Frank Brunner was 32 years of age and was 
one of the first Manitowoc County boys to get into service across the 
sea. He enlisted February 19, 1917 and was with the first contingent 
sent to France. Wounded in battle, he died in a French hospital on 
August 8, 1918.  Besides his father, Private Brunner is survived by 
four brothers and five sisters. They are: Frank of Cato, George and 
Joseph of this city, Marvin of Two Rivers, Mrs. Joseph Waniger, this 
city, Mrs. Michael Kanzelberger, Mrs. Elmer Allie of Two Rivers, Mrs. 
Bert Donovan of Chicago and Mrs. Robert Truschell of Shawano.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 20, 1921
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ATTENTON, LEGIONAIRES
You are requested to attend the funeral of our late comrade in arms, 
Mike Brunner, who's funeral will be held Saturday morning, October 15, 
at 9:30. You will kindly report at Orpheum at 9 a.m. sharp in full 
uniform.
Edward Meyer, Adjutant.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 14, 1921 P. 2


MICHAEL ISAAC BRUNNER    (d. 1981)

Michael I. Brunner, two year old son of William and Rosemary Brunner of 1034 
Brunner Rd., Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, October 15, at Childrens 
Hospital, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Julian C. Resch, 
O.Praem, will officiate at the Mass of the Holy Angels and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Michael was born Dec. 24, 1979, at Manitowoc, son of William and Rosemary Schmidt 
Brunner.
Survivors include his parents and two sisters, Ranee and Carrie at home; paternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Nina Brunner of rural Manitowoc; maternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Jerome Schmidt of Valders; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Esther Hammel of 
Manitowoc, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. A prayer service 
will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, October 15, 1981, P. 3


NINA S. BRUNNER

Nina S. Brunner, age 88, died on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at St. Mary's Home, 
Manitowoc surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 19, 1920, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Walter and 
Mary (Turtle) Smith. Nina was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc, 
class of 1937, Manitowoc Teachers College and also graduated from Lakeshore 
Technical College with a license in practical nursing. She was employed at the 
Manitowoc County Health Care Center for 18 years. On Dec. 28, 1940, she married 
William J. Brunner at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death on Jan. 5, 1971.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by a grandson: Michael Brunner; two brothers: Thomas 
and Ulrich Braasch; and five sisters: Frances Braasch; Cynthia Nelson; Elizabeth 
Bedwell; Ruth Bentley; and Esther Donovan.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, the corner of Brunner Road and Highway 42. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Long with burial 
at St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, the corner of Brunner Road and Highway 42, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, 
Sept. 8, 2008. A prayer service will be held at 7: 30 p.m., led by Brenda Korinek.
Friends may also call on Tuesday morning at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the 
time of the service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Mary's Home and Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center for their care given to Nina.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 5, 2008


WILLIAM J. BRUNNER

William J. Brunner, 53, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon 
following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 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.
Mr. Brunner was born Dec. 9, 1917, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late 
Joseph and Margaret Boyle Brunner. He resided in Manitowoc County all 
his life. He married Nina Smith Dec. 28, 1940, at Manitowoc. He had been 
employed as a school bus driver for the Thomas Larson Co. of Valders and 
also worked at Manitowoc County Hospital. Mr. Brunner was a member of the 
Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church.
Survivors include his wife, three sons and three daughters (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.); a brother, David, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; four sisters, 
Mrs. Jane Kaufman and Mrs. Orvil Stephani of Manitowoc, Mrs. Arland 
Matthias of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Marie Welch of Rt. 2, Reedsville, 
and four grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a 
memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 6, 1971
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(09 Dec 1917/Jan 1971/SSDI)


FRANCES BUKOSKY

Mrs. Frances Bukosky, 85, a lifelong county resident, died Tuesday night at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Max Faschner of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, in the town 
of Manitowoc Rapids, following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Silver 
Lake. 
She was born Frances Krizek in Kossuth in 1866(sic) and in 1889 was married to 
Joseph Bukosky. They located in Gibson. On the death of her husband in 1932 she 
made her home with the daughter. 
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Max Faschner of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Nick 
Waligoski of Webster, S.D.; son, Arthur of Cornell, Wis.; 13 grandchildren and 
seven great grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where the rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 14, 1953  P. 25


ANDREW BUSHMAN

Andrew Bushman, 79, of 2302 Washington St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient four 
days.
Mr. Bushman was born June 20, 1883, at School Hill, son of the late John and 
Rosina Schnell Bushman.  He married Clara Bonde Oct. 12, 1909, at Osman. The 
couple lived at School Hill for a time and then owned and operated a farm for 
40 years in the Town of Newton.  The family moved to Manitowoc in 1957.  He 
was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Osman 
and a 50-year member of the Silver Lake Branch No. 298 Catholic Knights of 
Wisconsin.
Among survivors are his wife; four sons, Andrew Jr., of Manitowoc, Joseph of 
St. Nazianz, Raymond of Cleveland and Robert of Rt.1, Newton; seven daughters, 
Mrs. Arnold Holschbach of Daytona Beach, Fla., Mrs. Math Wagner of Rt. 1 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Steven Wagner of Rt. 1 Valders, Mrs. Lydia Kohlbeck and Mrs. 
Robert Struss of Manitowoc, Mrs. Roland LeCompte of Salem, Ore., and Mrs. 
Richard Bogenschuetz of Cleveland; a sister, Mrs. Anna Diem of Anaheim, Calif.; 
51 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  A son, daughter, six brothers 
and five sisters preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1963


CLARA BUSHMAN

Mrs. Clara E. Bushman, 87, formerly of 2302 Washington St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday morning at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern 
will officiate and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno. 
Mrs. Bushman, nee Clara E. Bonde, was born July 10, 1888, at Meeme, daughter of 
the late John and Margaret Lumberding Bonde. She was married to Andrew Bushman Sr., 
Oct. 12, 1909, at St. Isidore Catholic church in the Town of Osman. The couple 
lived at School Hill shortly before operating a farm in the Town of Newton for 
40 years then moved to Manitowoc in 1957. The couple celebrated its 50th wedding 
anniversary in 1959. Mr. Bushman preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 1963. She was 
a member of St. Mary Rosary and Altar Society, Manitowoc, a honorary member of 
the St. Joseph Christian Mothers Society of Alverno and the Catholic Knights. 
Survivors include four sons, Andrew Jr., of Manitowoc, Joseph, of St. Nazianz, 
Raymond of Cleveland, and Robert, of Newton; seven daughters, Mrs. Arnold (Marcella) 
Holschbach, Mrs. Matt (Julitta) Wagner, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Leo (Rosalia) Martzahl, 
of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Roland (Mary) LeCompte, of Bend, Oregon, Mrs. Lydian (Aurelia) 
Kohlbeck, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Richard (Mildred) Bogenschutz, of Cleveland, and Mrs. 
Robert (Lucille) Strauss, of Manitowoc; one brother, Theodore Sr., of School Hill; 
67 grandchildren 41, great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. Two sons, 
Odilo and Daniel, two daughters, Margaret and Cecelia, three brothers and three 
sisters preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday where a rosary will be 
said at 3:30 p.m. Monday by St. Mary Rosary Society and a prayer service will be at 
7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, May 29, 1976  P. 4 


DANIEL BUSHMAN    (d. 1950)

Private funeral services were held this afternoon at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bushman, of Route 1, Manitowoc. The 
child was born Thursday and died Friday at Holy Family Hospital. Burial was 
in St. Joseph Cemetery in Silver Lake. Survivors are the parents, grandparents, 
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bushman and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schwinn.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Jun. 17, 1950 page 2


FLORENCE CAIN

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cain, Route 1, mourn the death of their infant daughter, 
Florence Margaret, born July 22. The funeral was held Thursday at the St. 
Joseph’s church at Silver Lake, the Rev. Herman Rogers officiating. 
Manitowoc Herald News, July 24, 1925  P. 3 


JOHN C. CASHMAN

KILLED BY A SELF BINDER
John Cashman of Manitowoc Rapids was killed on Monday morning last, on his farm, by being run over by a self binder. He and his brother Michael had gone out to cut a piece of grain. After hitching on the binder the lines were tied to a lever on the machine.
John was about to oil the main wheel of the binder. In order to reach the oil well the team had to be moved ahead a hew feet. Michael stepped to the horses' heads to do so. The machine was in gear and when it moved ahead the noise frightened the horses and Michael was unable to hold them. He called to his brother to jump n the seat and take the line, but instead of doing so he also proceeded to the horse's heads. The team was under full headway by that time and both men were thrown to the ground.
Michael escaped unhurt, but the heavy wheel of the binder passed over John's breast, breaking five ribs and crushing the chest, and also cutting a severe gash in his head. When he was lifted up, he asked to be laid down, saying, "My back is broken, I am dying." In ten minutes, he breathed his lat.
Justice of the Peace E.S. Bedell was immediately notified and empaneled a jury to hold an inquest. The verdict of the jury was in accordance with the above facts.
The deceased was born in Syracuse, N. Y. and was a little over 48 years old. He leaves a wife. His parents survive him and are quite aged. His parents survive him and are quite aged. Besides his brother who was with him he leaves a sister, Mrs. Joseph Klein. Interment of the body took place at Silver Lake cemetery yesterday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, August 3, 1899 pg. 8
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Manitowoc County news:
Mr. John Kishman(sic), a prominent farmer of Manitowoc Rapids, was killed by 
having a self binder run over him last Monday.
Brillion News, Fri., Aug. 4, 1899
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John Cashman
birth: 11 May 1841 Syracuse, N.Y.
death: 31 July 1899 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Silver Lake
residence: 1899 Manitowoc Rapids
father: Michael Cashman
mother: Margaret
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARGERET CASHMAN

Mrs. Margaret Cashman(sic) of Manitowoc Rapids, who has been mentally weak for 
some time and who took to heart the death of her son early last year, has been 
adjudicated insane by County Judge Anderson and will be sent to the state mental 
institution in Oshkosh.
Der Nord Westen, Oct. 26, 1899


MICHAEL CASHMAN

Michael Cashman
birth: 4 September 1817 Ireland
death: 25 August 1906 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1906 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
father: Cashman
spouse: Margaret
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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Order for Proof of Will.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Michael Cashman, deceased. In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Michael 
Cashman of Manitowoc Rapids, in said county, having been delivered into said 
court;
And Joe Klein, of Manitowoc Rapids, in said County, having presented to said Court 
his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said 
Michael Cashman died testate, at Manitowoc Rapids, in said County, on the 25th day 
of August, 1906; that said Instrument is the last Will of said deceased and that 
Joe Klein is named therein as Executor, and praying that said Instrument be proven 
and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to him.
It is ordered: that said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of 
said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a regular term of said County Court, to 
be held at the Probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of 
October, 1906, 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 August 31st, 1906.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
E.L. Kelley, Attorney.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 13, 1906 P. 4
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SUES ESTATE OF RAPIDS MAN
Mrs. Klein Wants Pay for Service to One Time Father-in-Law's Family
Claims for $450 at rate of $20 per months, have been filed by Mrs. John Klein 
against the estate of the late Michael Cashman of Rapids and contest on the 
claim is now being heard by probate court in connection with the petition for 
proof of the will disposing of an estate of $2500 to two daughters of the 
decedent. Mrs. Klein demands payment for service from August, 1899 to January, 
1902. The original claim filed was for $12 per month but on the grounds that 
she received $5 per week for her services at Chicago, an amended complaint was 
filed.
Matrimonial affairs of Mrs. Klein may pay an important part in the case judging 
from the cross examination of the plaintiff by the defense attorneys when she 
appeared as the first witness in her own behalf. Mrs. Klein, previous to 1899, 
married John Cashman, a son of the dead man at Chicago and they returned here at 
the request of her husband's father, she says, with the understanding that they 
were to conduct the farm and at the death of Mr. Cashman and his wife, would 
retain the property, paying certain sums to two daughters. John Cashman, the 
husband of Mrs. Klein was killed in an accident on the farm in 1899 and his widow 
remained to care for his aged parents.  
Mrs. Klein, who remained on the farm until 1902 claims that the work was unusual 
owning to the fact that Mrs. Cashman was of unsound mind and it was later 
necessary to commit her to the Oshkosh asylum. John KIein, present husband of 
the plaintiff was employed on the farm and in January, 1903, a few months after 
the claimant departed for Chicago, he followed her and they were married returning 
here where they have since resided.
Michael Cashman Jr., a second son, was on the farm for a time but left before Mrs. 
Klein departed. Cashman Sr. died August 25, 1906 and his will bequeathed the 
property to two daughters, Mrs. Martin, Chicago and Mrs. Jos. Klein, Rapids and 
Joe Klein is named as executor. Mrs. John Klein, the one time, daughter-in-law of 
the dead man immediately filed a claim of $272, services at $12 per month and 
later amended the charge to make it $20 per months. Whether Joseph Klein, the 
executor and John Klein, husband of the plaintiff are relatives, does not appear. 
The hearing is proving interesting.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Feb. 25, 1908
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Court Award of $320 in the Case on $450 Claim for Her Services
Judgement for $320 on the $450 claim filed is given in the decision handed down 
by Probate Judge Chloupek in the case of Mrs. John Klein against the estate of 
the late Michael Cashman of Rapids, the court making an allowance of $4 per week 
instead of $5 as claimed. An appeal to circuit court is probable in the case, it 
is said.
Mrs. Klein, whose first husband was Michael Cashman Jr., son of the man whose 
estate was sued, claimed $450 for personal services in caring for Cashman Sr., 
and his aged wife after the death of her husband who was killed in an accident 
on the farm. It was claimed that Cashman Jr. and his wife came from Chicago to 
take care of Cashman's parents under an agreement by which they were to secure 
title to the farm but the death of the son interfered with the arrangements. After 
the death of her husband the widow remained on the farm until she married John 
Klein, a laborer also employed there and the two then removed to this city and 
on the death of Cashman Sr., made the claim against the estate.
In defense of the claim, it was contended that Mrs. Klein remained on the farm 
to secure a home and that she was entitled to no compensation because her services 
were paid for by the home. The court, in its decision, says that Mrs. Klein is 
entitled to pay at the rate of $16 per month.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Aug. 3, 1908  

MARY COMER

STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Mary Comer, deceased.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Mary Comer of Chicago, Ill., having been delivered into said court:
And E.H. Comer of Chicago, Ill., having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Mary Comer died testate, at Chicago, Ill., on the 20th day of December, 1901; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that said petitioner is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to said petitioner.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard and proofs of said last will and testament be taken at a special term of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 11th day of March, 1902 at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county.
Dated February 5, 1902.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Baensch & Kelley, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 27, 1902 P. 3

THOMAS COMER

Thomas Comer of Manitowoc Rapids died at his home on Sunday, 
November 30. His illness was a brief one and he died directly after 
having walked about his room. He was born in county Mayo, Ireland 
and at the time of his death was 76 years of age. He immigrated to 
Canada in 1847 and two years after came to Manitowoc Rapids where 
he resided until the time of his death. He was the father of five 
children all whom survive him. He was a man of broad and liberal 
views, strong in mind and a man who kept himself well informed both 
in current events and the history of the past. His remains were 
interred at Silver Lake cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, Decmeber 11, 1890 P. 2


GERTRUDE CORNELIUS

Gertrude M. Cornelius, age 77, of 5031 W. Custer Street, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday evening, October 18, 2012 at the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation 
Center, Manitowoc.
She was born on November 15, 1934 in Denmark, daughter of the late Edward and 
Martha (Gretz) Berger. Gertrude was a graduate of Denmark High School, class 
of 1952 and then graduated from Manitowoc County Tearchers College. On 
August 18, 1956 she married Glenn A. Cornelius. He preceded her in death on 
July 4, 2003. Gertrude was a teacher in one room school houses in both 
Manitowoc and Brown counties. After raising seven chidlren, she taught at 
Lakeshore Day Care Center for 17 years. She was a member of the Christian 
Women Association of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton and 
a First Book reader for the Head Start program in Manitowoc County.
Survivors include her children; 19 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; one 
brother and sister-in-law; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law; three 
sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law; and a special family friend (private). 
Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also 
preceded in death by five brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Bernard 
Cornelius, Donald & Mary Cornelius, George Cornelius, Gladys Schmidt, Frank 
Orlowski and Donald Frisch.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 22, 2012 at St. 
Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Zimmerman 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. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2012. A prayer 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Sister Marlita Henseler. Friends may 
also call Monday morning at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Communtiy, Newton, 
from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
The family requests that memorials be made to the St. Thomas Building Fund.
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.
Gertrude was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and a 
valued member of her church community.
Herald Times Reporter


GLENN A. CORNELIUS

Glenn A. Cornelius, age 68, of 5031 W. Custer Street, Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening July 4, 2003 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at St. Thomas 
Apostle Catholic Community, State Highway 42 South and Brunner Road, Newton. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with 
burial at a later time at St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno. 
Glenn was born on Nov. 9, 1934 in Antigo, Wis., the son of the late Bernard and 
Leona Durkee Cornelius. He graduated from Antigo High School with the class of 
1952. Glenn married the former Gertrude M. Berger on Aug. 18, 1956 in Denmark, 
Wis. He was employed by A & P Tea Company White House Milk Division for more 
than 20 years, then became self employed as owner of Glenn Cornelius Builders 
until his retirement. Glenn was a member of the Newton Lions Club and St. Thomas 
Apostle Catholic Community. He was an avid fisherman and loved to play cards. 
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude Cornelius, Manitowoc, his children: Dr. 
Peter (Mary) Cornelius, West Bend, and their children Adam, Jacob and Mary Jean; 
Betty (Gerald) Schleis, Two Creeks and their children Jerrod, Saralyn, Lorinda, 
Jana and Jolyn; Michael (Anne) Cornelius, Verona, and their children Caitlin and 
John; Sue (Cary) Wilder, Neenah, and their children Ryan and Sam; Barbara (Sam) 
Samano, Glenview, Ill. and their children Brent, Ashor and Austin; Carol (Neal) 
Bredesen, Neenah, and their children Breanna, Marissa, Evan; Cathy (Mark) Geiger, 
Neenah, and their child Seth; two brothers and sisters-in-law Bernard and Stella 
Cornelius, Elcho; Paul and Ann Cornelius, Antigo; three sisters and brothers-in-
law Germaine and Frank Orlowski, Tomahawk; Marilyn and Donald Frisch, Antigo; 
Nancy and Vern Jolitz, Hortonville; two brothers-in-law Donald Schmidt, Phlox; 
and George Berger and his wife Shirley, Stevens Point. Glenn is further survived 
by a close friend, Jack Tisler, Manitowoc, as well as nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. Glenn also was preceded in death by two brothers Donald 
and George and one sister Gladys. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 until 8 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 
2003 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, where a prayer service will be held 
at 7:30 p.m. led by Brenda Korinek. The visitation will continue on Tuesday, 
July 8, 2003 at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
The family requests memorials be made to the St. Thomas Building Fund. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2003


DOROTHY DEEHR

Dorothy B. Deehr, age 86, a Manitowoc resident, died early Saturday morning, 
Sept. 6, 2003, in Green Bay after a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial with be the Rev. David Beaudry. Following the service a sunset graveside 
committal will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
Dorothy was born on Nov. 25, 1916, at School Hill, daughter of the late Charles 
and Philomena Quast Fischer. On June 7, 1941, she married Joseph M. Deehr. He 
preceded her in death on July 10, 2002. Dorothy was a former member of St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Alverno, and presently a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton.
Survivors include her son: Allan (Linda), Hawaii; her daughters: Kate Deehr, Green 
Bay; Janice (Dennis) Collier, Madison; Karen (Lyle) Burmeister, North Carolina; 
Cyndi (Jeffery) Koob, California. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 10 
great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was also preceded in death by her son Joseph Jr.; her granddaughter Janelle; 
her daughter-in-law, Karen; a sister, Lucille; a brother, Omar; and her niece, 
Sandra.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. until the time of services 
at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 8, 2003, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, 
Newton. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Deehr family with 
funeral arrangements.
Dorothy's quiet wisdom and gracious spirit touched all who knew her.
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 7, 2003 p.A3


JOSEPH DEEHR    (d. 1977)

Airman I/C Joseph W. Deehr, 19, of 7317 Dutch Rd., Manitowoc, died Saturday of
accidental drowning in Winnebago County, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc,
and 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Abbot Sylvester Killeen will
officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Military graveside service will be
accorded Mr. Deehr by a contingency of U.S. Air Force.
Mr. Deehr was born June 30, 1957 at Manitowoc, son of Joseph and Dorothy Fischer
Deehr. He was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of
1975. Mr. Deehr was presently serving with the U.S. Air Force at Finlind, Minn.
He was a member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Deehr, of rural Manitowoc;
a brother, Judge Allan Deehr, of Rt. 1, Newton; four sisters, Sister Catharine
Mary, of St. Jude Parish, Green Bay, Miss Janice Deehr, of Hartford, Mrs. Lyle
(Karen) Burmeister, of Mishicot and Mrs. Jeffrey (Cynthia) Koob, of Oshkosh
and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Deehr, of Rt. 1, Newton. Friends
may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6 to 10 o'clock this Monday evening, where
a prayer service will be at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 1977 p.3
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(30 Jun 1957/Jun 1977/SSDI)


JOSEPH M. DEEHR

Joseph M. Deehr, age 84, of 3400 Yorkshire Lane, Manitowoc, died early Wednesday 
morning, July 10, 2002, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
He was born in Newton, son of the late William and Nellie (Pollard) Deehr on 
March 13, 1918. On June 7, 1941, he married Dorothy Fischer.
Joe worked for many years at Allen Bradley in Milwaukee and Whitehouse Milk Company 
in Manitowoc. He was a member of St. Joseph's Parish of Alverno, serving as trustee, 
sacristan and Eucharistic Minister during those 52 years.
Joe is survived by his wife: Dorothy Deehr, Manitowoc; a son: Allan (Linda) Deehr, 
Hawaii; four daughters and three sons-in-law: Kate, Green Bay, Janice (Dennis) 
Collier, Madison; Cyndi (Jeff) Koob, California; Karen (Lyle) Burmeister, North 
Carolina. He has 12 grandchildren: Amy (Dave), Jarrod, Aron, Elizabeth, Nathan (Jenny), 
Emily, Meggie, Patrick, Jamie (Krista), Bridget (Frank), Angela (Scott) and Lincoln; 
and six great-grandchildren: Jane, Alex, Kayleigh, Savannah, Taylor and Sam. He is 
also survived by his sister: Loyola (Mike) Cesarec; a brother: James (Arline) Deehr; 
a sister-in-law: Lucille Lange, along with nieces, nephews and many cherished and 
loving friends.
He was preceded in death by his son: Joseph Jr.; his daughter-in-law: Karen; his 
granddaughter: Janelle; his brother and sister-in-law: Francis and Shirley Deehr, 
and his brothers-in-law: Arthur Lange and Omar Fischer.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Gathering Space, 
located at Brunner Road and Highway 42, from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2002. The 
celebration of liturgy will begin at 6 p.m. with the Rev. David Beaudry officiating 
with sunset graveside services to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc; is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 11, 2002  P. A3


HEINRICH DEGENHART AND WIFE THERESIA

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Dec. 1893:
An elderly couple died on one day in Town Newton. On Sun. morning 78 yr. old
Heinrich Degenhart died in Town Newton at the residence of his son-in-law
Carl Zinkel after a long illness with consumption. That same evening about 11
o'clock his wife also died. She was 70 yrs. of age and died of grippe. The pair had
celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 30 May of this year. They leave 2
sons and 3 daughters, all married. The funerals took place yesterday at the cemetery
at Silver Lake.
(Note: I've found that when the obituary reads bur. at Silver Lake, this is the one it means)
(From 1880 Newton census: Henry Degenhardt age 64; wife Theresia age 55; son Henry age 20/
This looks like the right Degenhardt family)


MICHAEL DONAHOE

Michael Donohoe
28th Wisconsin Infantry, Company I
Born: 20 September 1848 in Ireland
Enlisted:  21 September 1862 from East Troy, WI
Mustered Out:  27 August 1863 for disability
 
1880 Federal Census: WI, Manitowoc County, Manitowoc Ward 3:
        Mich Donohoe, 32, Engineer RR, b Ireland
Mary A Donohoe, 30, Wife, Keeping house, b Wisconsin
Chd: Maimee-3 b Alleton, WI, William-2 b New London, WI, Mina Laura-1
Manitowoc, WI 
 
? 1910 Federal Census: WI, Outagamie Co, Kaukauna Ward 4:
Michael Donohoe, Head, 61, marr 34 yrs, b IRE, Engineer/Locomotive
Mary Donohoe, Wife, 54, Marr 34 years, b WI, 9 births/7living
Chd: John H-25, Geneva-26, Harold L-23, Raymond-20 all b WI
Dyer, William A, Son-in-law, 33, Widow, b WI, Clerk/Bank
 
? 1920 Federal Census: WI, Milwaukee Co, Wauwautosa Dist. 326, 
National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers:  Michael Donohoe, 
Inmate, 74, Single, Immig 1848 Alien, b IRE, Fireman 
 
Died:  16 February 1886
Buried:  St Joseph Cemetery, Alverno
[Information from the Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable]


BERNARD DONOVAN

Card of Thanks – We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our 
neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy extended us during our 
recent bereavement, the death of Bernard Donovan. We are especially grateful to 
Rev. Father Specht, the pallbearers, the Sister's choir, the donors of cars, 
flowers and spiritual bouquets and any others who assisted in any way.
Mrs. Bernard Donovan and daughter
Relatives of Bernard Donovan
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., March 4, 1937 page 25


ELIZA DONOVAN

BODY FORMER RESIDENT IS BURIED HERE
Widow of Late Assemblyman R. Donovan Dies at Chicago
The body of Mrs. R. Donovan, widow of the late Richard Donovan, 
former assemblyman from Manitowoc county and for years prominent 
in official circles of the county, was brought here from Chicago. 
??? burial was had at Silver Lake today. Mrs. Donovan was the 
mother of Mr. J. Kouhout, of this city, and the body was taken 
to the Kouhout home near the hospital.
Decedent was 79 years old and ???? her husband resided here for 
many years. Her death occurred at Chicago Friday night. Relatives 
from Chicago, Milwaukee and ??? ??? accompanied the remains here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, February 28, 1916 P.5
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SHOCK OF NEWS MOTHER'S DEMISE FATAL TO MRS. F. TRAINOR, 
FORMER RESIDENT AT FLANDERS, S.D.
The shock caused by news of her mother's death a week ago, is 
believed to have hastened the demise of Mrs. Frank Trainor, a 
former resident of Rapids, this county, at Flanders, S.D., from 
heart failure.
Mrs. Trainor, whose husband is also a former Manitowoc county 
resident, was a daughter of the late Mrs. R. Donovan whose body 
was brought here from Chicago for burial last week. She is 
remembered here as Margaret Donovan and had resided in Dakota 
for some years.
Besides her husband Mrs. Trainor is survived by six children and 
several brothers and sisters. It is expected that the burial will 
be held at Flanders.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 17, 1916 P.1


GEORGE R. DONOVAN

DIED:
DONOVAN—At the residence of his parents,  Mr. and Mrs. Richard Donovan,
in Manitowoc Rapids, on October 6, 1882, George R. Donovan, aged 19 years,
8 months and 12 days.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 12, 1882

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DIED:
DONOVAN-At the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Donovan,
in Manitowoc Rapids, on October 6, 1882, George R. Donovan, aged 19 years,
8 months and 12 days.
The deceased was a promising young man, but two years ago contracted a disease which deprived him of health and finally of life. He bore his sickness with true fortitude and when death came, it brought no terrors for him. He was a kind-hearted, generous boy and through his manly ways won the love of all his companions. His mourning relatives have the sympathy of all who know of their bereavement. But they have on other consolation; they have none but pleasant memories of the boy who has left them. While the parents grieve for the son they shall see no more on earth, they know that his life was an excellent preparation for the higher life into which he has entered.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, October 12, 1882 pg. 3

JAMES O. DONOVAN

James Donovan of Chicago, oldest son of Richard Donovan of Manitowoc Rapids 
died on Saturday last. The difficulty began with an ulcerated tooth which 
developed blood poisoning. His remains were brought here for interment. He 
was a young man of excellent character and highly esteemed by all who knew 
him.
Herald Times Reporter, December 3, 1891  P. 3


RICHARD DONOVAN

Richard Donovan, a blind man who lives five miles from here on Calumet
Road, recently had the misfortune to fall into an open trapdoor in the 
cellar of his home and was injured so severely that there is fear for 
his life.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Oct. 1909
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Richard Donovan, old and well-known resident of Town Manitowoc Rapids,
who has been blind for 30 years, had the misfortune Thursday last week of falling
down the cellar steps and breaking his neck. Death followed soon after. Donovan
was 85 years old and leaves his widow, 3 sons and 2 daughters.
Der Nord Westen, 23 Dec. 1909
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On Thursday evening of last week Richard Donovan, a pioneer settler of Manitowoc 
Rapids, who had been blind for 30 years, fell down stairs and suffered a broken 
neck. When he was found by his aged wife a few minutes afterward, life was extinct. 
He was about 85 years of age and was an old soldier having fought in the Mexican 
and Civil war. He was born in Ireland and came to this country when quite young. 
After his marriage he settled on a homestead in the Rapids where he resided ever 
since. Two years ago Mr. and Mrs. Donovan celebrated their golden wedding. The 
deceased was a prominent farmer until he lost his eyesight, and was held in esteem 
and respect by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife and three boys, none 
of whom live in this county. The funeral was held Monday forenoon from Silver Lake 
church. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot, December 23, 1909
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FALLS ON STAIR, MAY NOT LIVE
Richard Donovan, Aged Resident of County is Badly Hurt
Injured in a fall on a stairway when he walked into an open trap door leading 
to a cellarway, at his home, Richard Donovan, a well known aged pioneer of the 
county, lies in a critical condition at his home on the Calumet Road, five miles 
west of the city and fears are entertained that he may not survive.  Richard 
Donovan Jr. of Chicago, a son, has arrived in the city with  his family to care 
for his father and other children of the injured Man have been notified of the 
accident.
Mr. Donovan, who is advanced in age is also blind, but despite the affliction 
makes his way about the house alone and it was while he was searching for some 
article in the house that he walked into the open cellarway, the door having 
been left open by accident. The aged man sustained a fracture of the shoulder 
bone and was badly bruised about the head and body and it is feared has suffered 
internal injuries as well. Owing to his advanced age, the injuries sustained by 
Mr. Donovan are serious and much anxiety is felt.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Dec. 17, 1909
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ACCIDENT IS CAUSE OF DEATH
Jas. Donovan(sic), Aged Pioneer Fails to Survive Fall
HAD BEEN BLIND FOR MANY YEARS
An accident of which he was the victim two months ago, when he fell on a stairway 
at the home in the Town of Rapids, on Rural Route No. 4, caused the death of James 
Donovan(sic), an aged pioneer of the county, Thursday, Mr. Donovan's death being 
sudden and unexpected from an attack of heart failure superinduced by the nervous 
shock of the accident. He was 80 years of age. 
Mr. Donovan, who came to Manitowoc County in youth had for years been afflicted 
by blindness and recently, while walking about his home,, fell into an open trap 
door leading to a cellarway and sustained injuries from which he never recovered. 
Mr. Donovan was a native of Ireland and was well known in the city and county and 
was highly esteemed. An aged wife and family of children survive to mourn his loss. 
Mr. and Mrs. Donovan celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two years ago. 
Funeral arrangements have not been completed but the burial will probably be held 
Sunday at Rapids.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Dec. 17, 1909
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(Note: The newspaper named the wrong Donovan)
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“Richard Donovan Of Manitowoc, Wis. Died December Sixteenth, Nineteen Hundred 
and Nine. Aged Eighty-Five Years Seven Month, and Ten Days. Mr. Donovan is 
survived by an aged wife and ten children, who mourn the loss of the one they 
dearly loved. Mr. Donovan was a Volunteer of two Wars. During the Mexican War, 
he sailed under Captain Armstrong, on board the Frigate, “Savannah,” of the 
Pacific Squadron. After the close of the Mexican War he went to the gold fields 
of California, and after a stay of short duration in the gold mines, went back 
to Bantford, Canada, and on the 25th day of November, 1863, he married Eliza 
Jane McLain, who had been his companion in school days. Mr. and Mrs. Donovan 
then came back to the United States and purchased a quarter section of land in 
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, where they lived happily together for fifty-six 
years, with the exception of a few sad years, such as those of the Civil War, 
when Mr. Donovan answered to the call of our much loved and martyred President 
Lincoln, and enlisted in Company F., 36th Wisconsin Volunteers, and once more 
took up arms to defend the flag he so dearly loved. After the close of the Civil 
War, Mr. Donovan was twice chosen as Representative and sent to Madison, 
Wisconsin, the State Capitol, to represent the people of his district. After his 
second term, it is sad to say, he became afflicted with total blindness, and was 
obliged to retire from public life and domesticate himself to private life on the 
farm. Mr. Donovan was a lover of justice and of good government. He believed in 
the preservation of peace in time of peace, and he believed in the protection of 
the Flag and of this great Nation in time of war. He was a sociable entertainer, 
a loving husband, a tender father and a friendly neighbor. The praise of God was 
ever on his tongue, and he was often heard to say “God’s will be done.” Just six 
years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Donovan celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. 
Friends and relatives gathered from both far and near to extend their heartiest 
congratulations to the aged couple. Again many of the same friends and relatives 
gathered at Mr. Donovan’s home, but this time with sad countenances, to pay their 
last respects to their aged parent and dead soldier. Mr. Donovan’s place of 
interment is at St. Joseph Cemetery, at Alverno, Wisconsin.” B T. D.
(From the Manitowoc County Civil War Roundtable/more information)
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GOLDEN WEDDING IS HELD AT MANITOWOC
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Donovan Were Married in Bradford, Canada in 1853
Manitowoc, Wis., Nov. 25 (Special)
Mr.and Mrs. Richard Donovan, among the best known pioneer residents of the county, 
today celebrated the golden wedding anniversary of their marriage, which took place 
at Bradford, Canada, Nov. 25, 1853.  Mr. Donovan came here in 1851 and located on 
a farm west of the city, which has been his home ever since. In early days he was 
prominent as a political leader of the county, serving in the state senate in 1868-69 
and as chairman of the town for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Donovan are parents 
of nine children, all of whom are in attendance on the anniversary celebration. A 
large number from this city are also present and the event is one of social prominence. 
Mr. Donovan served in the Mexican and Civil wars.
The Chronicle, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1903

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(Order for proof of will.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN County Court For Manitowoc County.
In the matter of the estate of Richard Donovan, Deceased. In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Richard Donovan of Manitowoc Rapids in said county having been delivered into said court:
And Jane Donovan of Manitowoc Rapids in said County, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Richard Donovan died testate, at Manitowoc Rapids in said county, on the 16th day of December 1909; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that said petitioner is named therein as Executrix, 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 18th day of October 1910, 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 September 22, 1910.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 6, 1910 P. 4
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(Order for proof of will.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Richard Donovan Deceased. In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Richard Donovan of Manitowoc Rapids in said county having been delivered into said court:
And Jane Donovan of Manitowoc Rapids in said County, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Richard Donovan died testate, at Manitowoc Rapids in said county, on the 16th day of December 1909; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that said petitioner is named therein as Executrix, 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 18th day of October 1910, 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 September 22, 1910.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Emil Baensch, Attorney.
Manitowoc Pilot, October 20, 1910 P. 4

LOUIS S. DUELLMAN

Louis S. Duellman, 59, of 3315 Gass Lake Road, Manitowoc, was called to his 
eternal rest Monday morning, July  6, 1987 at the family residence. Funeral 
services will be 9:15 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Rev. John E. Pawelski will officiate with 
burial to follow at St. Joseph Church Cemetery.
Mr. Duellman was born June 25, 1928 at Buffalo County, Wisconsin, son of Walter 
Duellman and the late Edna George Duellman. He moved to Newton as a child with 
his parents. He married the former Alice Schultz on June 26, 1954 at St. Isadore 
Catholic Church, Osman. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Duellman had been employed 
at Fred Radandt and Sons for a period of 34 years. Mr. Duellman served with the 
United States Air Force from May 19, 1948 to February 28, 1950. Mr. Duellman was 
a member of St. Joseph's Parish and Holy Name Society of the Parish.
Survivors include his wife, Alice; his father, Walter Duellman of Manitowoc; four 
brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerome and Burt Duellman and James and Janet Duellman, 
all of Manitowoc, Charles and Marcella Duellman of Milwaukee and Edward and Doris 
Duellman of Cleveland, Wisconsin; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Arlene and 
Richard Miller of Riverside, California and Janice Wagner of Manitowoc; also 
surviving are his mother-in-law, Ann Schultz of Manitowoc; a brother-in-law and 
sister-in-law, Melvin and Carol Schuiltz of Neenah; sisters-in-law and  brothers-in-
law, Eileen and Raymond Schuh of Brillion, Pearl and Reuben S. Schneider of Manitowoc, 
Lu and Ron Schroeder of Monona, Wisconsin, Pat and Wendell Ott of Stoughton, 
Wisconsin and Helen and Dick Eckberg of of Green Bay; a special friend, his pet dog 
Ginger and several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a 
brother, Eugene and his father-in-law, Emerald Schultz.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday. 
Prayer service will be held at 7 pm by Father Pawelski attended by members of the 
Holy Name Society, relatives and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., July 7, 1987 page 17
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(Louis Duellman 25 Jun 1928 Jul 1987/SSDI)


BERTHA EISELE

Death on Saturday in the Green Bay hospital of 75 year old Mrs. Ph. Eisele of 
Town Newton of cancer. The funeral took place Monday in the cemetery at Silver 
Lake.
Der Nord Westen, Aug. 11, 1898
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(Note: This is probably Barbara on the 1870 census. There is no death
record in Manitowoc county, and wouldn't be if she died in Green Bay)


FIDEL EISELE

EISELE   Fidele   Jul 02 1891   v.4 p.34 (Manitowoc co. death index)
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(1870 Newton census:
Fidel Eisele 46; wife Barbara 50; Margrete 12; Michael 70)
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(1880 Newton census: Fd. Eisler 50, wife isn't listed) 


ALICE EISNER

Alice A. Eisner, age 93, a resident of the Felician Village, Manitowoc, died 
Friday evening, June 21, 2013 at St. Mary's Felician Village, Manitowoc. 
She was born on January 20, 1920 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and 
Ida (Neumeyer) Backhaus. On November 8, 1941 she married Paul J. Eisner at St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. He preceded her in death on April 26, 1989. 
Her faith was very important to her, she was an active member of St. Thomas the 
Apostle Catholic Community, formerly St. Joseph Parish, where she was a lifetime 
member. Alice was a member of St. Joseph Christian Mothers and a 75 year member 
of the Catholic Knights. Alice enjoyed volunteering at Holy Family Memorial 
Medical Center for many years and enjoyed crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. 
The highlight of her day was seeing her grandchildren and great grandchildren 
and her daily visits with her children. 
Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law: Rose Marie Eisner, Manitowoc, 
Patricia & Robert Langlois, Francis Creek, Mary & Mark Boeckman, Manitowoc six sons 
and five daughters-in-law: John Eisner, Francis Creek, Gerald & Barb Eisner, Crivitz, 
Thomas & Sharon Eisner, Manitowoc, Daniel & Ann Eisner, Manitowoc, Kenneth & Doris 
Eisner, Allenton, WI, Paul & Mary Jo Eisner, Pittsburgh, PA 29 grandchildren 43 
great grandchildren one sister: Ruth Spatchek, Brillion two brothers and one sister-
in-law: Allen & Genevieve Backhaus, Newton, James Backus, Kaukauna four sisters-in-
law: Ethel Backus, Gertrude Backus, Jeanette Herrmann, all of Manitowoc, Byrnce 
Riesterer, St. Nazianz and a brother-in-law: Vernon & Marcy Eisner, Manitowoc. 
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
She was also preceded in death by three brothers: Paul Backus, Robert Backus, 
Raymond Backus two sisters and brothers-in-law: Marie & Henry Miller, Charlotte & 
Edward Ebenhoe four brothers-in-law: Rolland Spatchek, Lloyd (Leona) Eisner, 
Norbert Herrmann, Lester Riesterer and a sister-in-law: Darlene Backus. 
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2013 at St. Thomas 
the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, 
Alverno. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic 
Community, Newton, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2013. A 
prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friends may also call Friday morning at 
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. 
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, a donation will be made to St. 
Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
The family appreciates all the attentive care that Alice received at the Felician 
Village. 
Herald Times Reporter, June 2013


INFANT EISNER

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Eisner, of Alverno, 
died yesterday and will be buried at Silver Lake to-morrow.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 18, 1899 P.4
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From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1899:
Death Fri. of a little daughter of John Eisner in Alverno. 
The funeral was held Sun.
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Ethelda Isner
birth: 6 February 1899 Co.
death: 16 February 1899 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Silver Lake
residence: 1899 Co.
father: John Isner
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHANNA EISNER    (d. 1912)

Mrs. John Eisner of Manitowoc, sister of baker, J.C. Stedder, died Monday 
evening and Mr. Stedder and son, Carl, left for Manitowoc the same evening.
Marshfield Times, Wed., Jun. 19, 1912 page 19


JOHN EISNER

Complications setting in after a fall in which he fractured a bone in 
his arm caused the death last night of John, Eisner, 83, at the Holy 
Family hospital, Mr. Eisner had been a patient at the hospital for 
four weeks.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer 
Funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Paul's Catholic church, the Rev. 
Martin Jackels officiating. Burial will be in Silver Lake cemetery.
The body will lie in state from 6 o'clock this evening until the hour 
of the funeral, at the funeral home. The Christian Mothers and Holy 
Name societies of St. Paul's church will meet at the funeral home at 
7 o'clock this evening to recite the rosary.
Mr. Eisner was born April 25, 1856, on the farm at Alverno now operated 
by his son, Edward. He lived on the farm until 1918 when he moved to the 
city to make his home with his daughters.
Sixty years ago Mr. Eisner married Johanna Steder and she died in 1912.
Survivors are one son, Edward on the homestead farm, five daughters, Mrs. 
Reinhardt Hablewitz of Manitowoc route 2, Mrs. Harvey Backus and Mrs. 
Amanda Paul of this city, Mrs. Henry Bogenschutz of Appleton and Mrs. 
William Waniger of Manitowoc route 4, 30 grandchildren and 20 great 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, November 14, 1939 P. 2
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John Eisner Is 81 Years Old
John Eisner's five daughters and two sons and their families were present Sunday 
when Mr. Eisner celebrated his 81st birthday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. 
Amanda Paul, 1811 Clark street.
A family dinner was served at 6 o'clock to the families of Mrs. Reinart Hablewit, 
Mrs. Jospehine Backus, Mrs. Amanda Paul, Mrs. William Waniger and George and Ed 
Eisner of this city and Mrs. Henry Bogenschutz of Appleton.
Mr. Eisner is one of the county pioneers. His parents were among the first white 
settlers in the vicinity and Mr. Eisner was born 81 years ago on a farm at Alverno. 
There he lived all his life and to that place he took his bride, Jennie Stedler, 
who died in 1912. He remained on the farm until he retired and came to Manitowoc 
to live with his daughter.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 26, 1937 P. 6


MARGARETHA EISNER

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1891:
Death of 67 yr. old Mrs. Margaretha Eisner on Sun. in the 
home of her son John Eisner in Town Manitowoc Rapids. She 
was the widow of John Eisner, who died in Dec. of last year. 
She had been ill for quite a while and the flu hastened
her death.. The burial took place Tues. morning at the Silver 
Lake Cemetery.


PAUL EISNER

Mr. Paul J. Eisner, 68, of 5712 Middle Rd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, 
April 26, 1989 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 
10:15 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 am at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Alverno. Rev. Mike Somers will preside at the Mass of Christian 
Burial and burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Alverno.
Mr. Eisner was born August 19, 1920 at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Edward 
and Margaret Kaufman Eisner. He married Alice A. Backhaus, November 8, 1941 at 
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Mr. Eisner was employed by Mirro Corporation 
for a period of 40 years, retiring as a Foreman in 1982. He was a member of Mirro 
Management Club, the Catholic Knights, St. Joseph Holy Name Society and was a 
former trustee of the church and served on its Building Committee.
Survivors include his wife, six sons and four daughters-in-law, John and Janet 
Eisner of Francis Creek, Gerald Eisner of Whitelaw, Tom and Sharon Eisner of 
Manitowoc, Daniel and Ann Eisner of Manitowoc, Kenneth and Doris Eisner of Slinger, 
Wisconsin and Paul Eisner of Miami, Florida; three daughters and two sons-in-law, 
Rose Marie Eisner of Manitowoc, Patricia and Robert Langlois of Manitowoc, Mary 
and Mark Boeckman of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Vernon and Marcy 
Eisner of Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeannette and Norbert Herrmann 
of Whitelaw, Byrnice and Lester Riesterer of St. Nazianz; a sister-in-law, Leona 
Eisner of Appleton and 27 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, 
Lloyd Eisner.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc, 5 pm to 9 pm Friday where 
Father Somers will lead a prayer service at 8 pm Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Apr. 26, 1989 page B8


VERNON J. EISNER

Vernon Joseph Eisner Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon J. Eisner Sr., of 
Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, 
a short time after birth. 
Funeral services will be 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.
Survivors include the parents; sister, (private); two brothers, (private); 
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mr. Edward Eisner of Manitowoc; and maternal 
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagner, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc. The mother is 
the former Marceedas Wagner. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 12, 1962  P. 15 


REINHARD ENTRESS

DEATH COMES AS COUPLE PLAN WEDDING 
An illness of a year’s duration, superinduced by effects of gas which he 
received as a member of the German army in the World War, last night proved 
fatal to Reinhard Entress, 29, at the home of Mrs. Fred Kieselhorst, Manitowoc 
Route 1. The deceased veteran was to have wedded Miss Laura Kieselhorst, and 
was brought to the town of Liberty home of the Kieselhorst family from Milwaukee 
about four weeks ago in an effort to restore his failing health. 
The young man was born in Germany May 4, 1899 and came to this country five years 
ago, making his home at Milwaukee where he was employed as a carpenter. It was in 
that city that he met his fiancee, also employed there. 
Mr. Entress had no immediate relatives in this country, four brothers and a sister 
in Germany surviving him in addition to his mother. 
Funeral arrangements were not completed up until noon today, definite arrangements 
depending upon word received from cousins of his at Sun Prairie. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November 3, 1928  P. 2 


ANTON FESSLER    (d. 1903)

17-yr. old Anton Fessler died of a stroke New Year's Day in his 
mother's residence at Silver Lake. In addition to his mother he 
is survived by several sisters. The funeral was held Mon. morning 
at the cemetery at Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904 


ANTON FESSLER  (d. 1915)

BROTHER OF FOUNDER OF CONVENT DEAD 
Anton Fessler a Resident Here for 55 Years 
Anton Fessler, a pioneer resident of the county and a brother of the 
man who founded Silver Lake convent being with two other brothers in 
the priesthood, died at his home at Silver Lake last night at the 
advanced age of 73 years. A widow and nine children survive. 
The funeral will be held at Silver Lake Monday morning at 10 o'clock. 
Mr. Fessler was a native of Germany and came to Manitowoc as a young 
man of 18 and had made his home here ever since. He was well known. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 21, 1915, Page 4 


CHRISTINA FESSLER

MRS. FESSLER DIES ON FARM 
Widow of Anton Fessler To Be Buried Tuesday 
Mrs. Christina Fessler, 71, widow of the late Anton Fessler, died last night 
at the homestead farm of her son Frank on Route 1, Manitowoc, at Alverno. She 
had been in failing health for the last two years.
The maiden name of the deceased was Christina Trost and she was born in the 
town of Newton. Fifty years ago she was married to Anton Fessler. They took up 
their home on the present homestead farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. Mr. 
Fessler died in 1915.
Seven sons, Joseph, William, John and Norbert of this city, Charles and Frank, 
on Route 1 and ___ on Route ___; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Baryenbruch, city 
and Mrs. Louis Ewald of Milwaukee; two brothers, Joseph Trost of Sheboygan and 
George of Newton; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ruchhoeft, Route 1, and Sister Evelyn, 
of the Silver Lake convent, and 13 grandchildren survive.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8 a.m. from the home of the son Frank 
and at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Silver Lake with 
interment in that cemetery. The remains were removed to the home this afternoon 
from the Pfeffer funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 4, 1933  P. 4


FRANK J. FESSLER

Frank J. Fessler, 90, of 6232 Hwy. 151, Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, 
July 5, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Silver Lake, by the Rev. Julian C. Resch, O Praem. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Fessler was born May 1, 1891, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Anton and 
Christine Trost Fessler. He was a Manitowoc County resident all his life and 
married Isabel Gehrig Sept. 1, 1924, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. 
They owned and operated their own farm in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, where 
they resided all their married life. They retired from active farming in 1960. 
Mr. Fessler was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Parish, Silver Lake, and Holy Name 
Society.
Survivors include his wife, Isabel, a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Joan 
Fessler of Whitelaw; five daughters and sons-in-law, Rosemary and Howard Lensmire 
and Mildred and Meldon Kelley of Manitowoc, Marjorie and Melvin Eschen of New 
Holstein, Annabelle and Emery Casper of Plymouth and Jean and Robert Eis of 
Mishicot; a brother and three sisters-in-law, August and Emma Fessler, Mrs. Mayme 
Fessler and Mrs. Antoinette Fessler of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Baryenbruch 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ann Ewald of Milwaukee; 18 grandchild (sic). Eight brothers 
and three granddaughters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday 
afternoon. A prayer service will be at 8 o'clock by Father Resch.
Herald Times Reporter, July 6, 1981 P. 3
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(30 Apr. 1891/July 1981/SSDI)
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Notes from St. Nazianz:
On Monday the marriage of Miss Isabelle Gehrig and Frank Fessler took place at 
9 o'clock at St. Gregory's church, Rev. Deibele officiated. The bridesmaids 
were the Misses Antonette Gehrig, sister of the bride and Miss Anna Fessler, 
sister of the groom, maid of honor was Miss Rose Gehrig, sister of the bride. 
Norbert Fessler of Silver Lake and Edmund Gehrig, acted as best men.The bride 
was dressed in white satin and the attendants in rainbow colors. The bride 
carried a shower bouquet of roses, also the girls. After the wedding ceremony 
a reception was held at the C.O.F. hall for relatives. The young couple will 
make their home at Silver Lake on a farm.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 4, 1924


ISABEL G. FESSLER

Mrs. Isabelle Fessler(sic), 91, formerly of 6232 Hwy. 151, Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening, April 12, 1987 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 11 am Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. John Pavelski and burial will be in 
St. Joseph Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Fessler was born January 21, 1895 at St.Nazianz, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Bernhard and Rosa Heinzen Gehrig. She married Frank J. Fessler on November 1, 
1924 at St. Gregory Catholic church, St. Nazianz. He preceded her in death on 
July 5, 1981. Mrs. Fessler was a member of Christian Mothers of St. Joseph's 
Christian Mother's Society.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Anthony and Joan Fessler of Manitowoc; 
five daughters and four sons-in-law, Rosemary and Howard Lensmire of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Mildred Kelley of Manitowoc, Marjorie and Melvin Eschen of New Holstein, Annabelle 
and Emery Casper of Plymouth and Jean and Robert Eis of Mishicot; three brothers 
and two sisters-in-law, Joseph and Theresa Gehrig of Manitowoc, Herman Gehrig of 
Sheboygan, Hubert and Marion Gehrig of DePere; six sisters and a brother-in-law, 
Rose Gehrig of Manitowoc, Maline Schultz of Rockford, Illinois, Ann Diehl of New 
Port Richey, Florida, Olga and Millard Powers of Chicago, Eleanor Radzick of 
Sheboygan, and Margaret Pribyl of Cicero, Illinois; 18 grandchildren; 5 great 
grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Walter 
and Edmund; one sister, Antoinette and three granddaughters, Sara, Margaret and 
Patricia.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 pm to 9 pm Tuesday where a prayer service 
will be at 8 pm by Rev. John Pavelski.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Apr. 13, 1987 page 18
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(Jan. 21, 1895/Apr. 1987/SSDI)
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Notes from St. Nazianz:
On Monday the marriage of Miss Isabelle Gehrig and Frank Fessler took place at 
9 o'clock at St. Gregory's church, Rev. Deibele officiated. The bridesmaids 
were the Misses Antonette Gehrig, sister of the bride and Miss Anna Fessler, 
sister of the groom, maid of honor was Miss Rose Gehrig, sister of the bride. 
Norbert Fessler of Silver Lake and Edmund Gehrig, acted as best men.The bride 
was dressed in white satin and the attendants in rainbow colors. The bride 
carried a shower bouquet of roses, also the girls. After the wedding ceremony 
a reception was held at the C.O.F. hall for relatives. The young couple will 
make their home at Silver Lake on a farm.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 4, 1924


JOHANN FESSLER

John Fessler
birth: 2 February 1893 Manitowoc Rapids, Manit. Co.,
death: 16 October 1895 (sic) Alverno, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Alverno, Manit. Co.,
father: Anton Fessler
mother: Christina Frost
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


PATRICIA FESSLER

Patricia Jerilynn Fessler, week-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Fessler, 
of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Private funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Cemetery, 
Alverno, the Rev. Ronald T. Kirk, O. Praem, officiating. 
The infant is survived by her parents, a brother and three sisters, at home 
(names omitted for privacy); paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fessler, 
of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Helgeson, of 
Rt. 1, Cato; maternal great grandmother, Mrs.  Ben Gehrig, of Sheboygan; and 
paternal great grandmothers, Mrs. Ida Tuschel, of Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Anthony Fessler is the former Joan Helgeson. 
Funeral arrangements are by PFeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 31, 1966  P. 9 


ANNA FISCHER

Mrs. Joseph Fischer, 62, nee Anna Kleigeisen, lifelong resident of the county, 
died this morning at the farm home in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. 
Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from the Fischer home and at 
9:30 from the St. Joseph Catholic church at Silver Lake, the Rev. M. J. Windt 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Fischer was born in the county in 1878 (or 1879?) and in 1894 was married 
to Joseph Fischer. They located on the homestead farm in Rapids. She was a 
member of the Christian Mothers of the St. Joseph’s congregation. 
Survivors are the widower; son, Wilfred, at home; four brothers, Frank, Reinhart, 
William and George, all of this county; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Meyer, Mrs. 
George Zipperer, Mrs. Mike Fischer, Miss Mary Kleigeisen, all of this county; 
and three grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from Wednesday noon until 
Thursday afternoon when it will be moved to the Fischer home. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 30, 1941  P. 2 


ANTON FISCHER

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1901: 
Death Thurs. morning last week of Anton Fischer, well-known 
resident of Town Manitowoc Rapids, from a stroke which he 
suffered the morning before. He was born in Bavaria in 1832 
and has been a resident of Town Manitowoc Rapids since 1854. 
He is survived by his widow and 10 children. The burial had 
been set for Fri. morning but on that very day his 18-yr. old 
daughter Franziska followed her father in death. The young 
lady was a victim of consumption. Both bodies were carried 
to their last rest on Sat. in the Alverno Cemetery.
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Anton Fischer
birth: 1832 Europe
death: 14 November 1901 Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1901 Rapids
father: Anton
spouse: Theresia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CLARENCE FISCHER

Clarence J. Fischer, 65, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Thursday morning 
at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Stanislous Joppe, 
O. Praem, will officiate with burial in the church cemetry.
Mr. Fischer was born Oct. 14, 1910, in Manitowoc County, son of the late John and 
Milthilda Neuser Fischer. He married Hildegard Braun May 24, 1939, at St. Michael 
Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He owned and operated the home farm on Rt. 4, Manitowoc, 
until his retirement in 1972. He was a member of St. Joseph Holy Name Society and 
Catholic Knights Council 298 of Silver Lake.
Survivors include his wife, two sons; a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
two brothers, Aaron and Elmer, and two sisters, Mrs. Gerhard Sickinger and Mrs. 
Wilbert Gresl, of Manitowoc and four grandsons.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a prayer 
service will be at 8 p.m. by members of Holy Name Society, relatives and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. June 24, 1976 P. 17
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(Clarence Fischer/b. 14 October 1910/d. June 1976/SSDI)


FRANCISKA FISCHER

Deaths of a Week:
Miss Frances Fischer, of the Rapids died last Thursday. This is a peculiarly 
sad death; the young woman only having reached her eighteenth year.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, November 21, 1901 pg. 1
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Franziska Fischer
birth: April 1883 Manitowoc Rapids
death: 15 November 1901 Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1901 Manitowoc Rapids
father: Anton Fischer
mother: Theresia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HILDEGARDE FISCHER

Hildegarde B. Fischer, age 85, of 307 N. Parkview Rd., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday afternoon, January 21, 2000, at her residence.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2000, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Alverno. Officiating at the mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. 
David Beaudry, with burial to follow at St. Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery, 
Alverno.
Hildegarde was born September 17, 1914, in Whitelaw, daughter of the late John and 
Leana Gerl Braun. She attended St. Michael’s Parochial School in Whitelaw. On May 24, 
1939, she married Clarence J. Fischer at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. 
Clarence preceded her in death on June 24, 1976. She was a member of the Christian 
Mother’s Altar Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Sharlene Fischer, Jerry 
and Carol Fischer; one daughter and son-in-law, Lou Ann and Ronald Waack, all of 
Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, Steve (Kim) Fischer, Craig (Amy) Fischer, Brad Fischer 
and his fiancée, Jenny Frank, Jeremy Fischer, Sara Fischer, Jason, Jenny and Kayla 
Waack; two great grandchildren, Alyssa and Bryce; one sister and brother-in-law, 
Christina and Harold Staudinger, Whitelaw; one sister-in-law, Edna Gresl, Manitowoc; 
two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law, Aaron Fischer, Manitowoc, Elmer and 
Lorraine Fischer, Metairie, La. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, 
relatives and friends. Hildegarde was also preceded in death by two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, John and Viola Braun. Peter and Esther Braun; four sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Dorothy and John Winkler, Agnes and Jack Palmer, Magdalen and Frank 
Spacek, Martha and Frank Spacek, Martha and Tony Zych; two sisters-in-law and two 
brothers-in-law, Elfrieda and Gerhardt Sickinger, Margaret Fischer and Wilbur 
Gresl.
The family will greet relatives and friends Sunday evening at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m., where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led 
by Fr. Dave Beaudry and Monday morning at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno from 
10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, January 23, 2000  P. A2
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(17 Sept. 1914/21 Jan. 2000/SSDI)


RAYMOND J. FISCHER

Raymond J. Fischer, 49, of 7017 County Trunk JJ, Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
October 8, at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc and 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Mass of 
christian burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, and burial 
will be in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. 
Fischer by Wisconsin Army National Guard 57th Field Artillery Brigade of Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Fischer was born Aug. 8, 1932, at Manitowoc, son of Wilfred J. and Elsie M. 
Kohlmann Fischer. He was educated in Manitowoc schools nad was graduated from 
Lincoln High School with the Class of 1950. He married Berdeva V. VanLanne 
Feb. 23, 1952, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He had been employed with 
Rahr Malting and Busch Agriculture Inc. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, Knights of Columbus Council 710 and Catholic Knights. He was tresurer of 
Boy Scout Troop No. 931, served as a board member of Manitowoc County Easter 
Society and president of Funfest. He was a member of N.C.O. Club of Two Rivers 
and Wisconsin Army National Guard for 32 years, attaining the rank of first 
sergeant.
Survivors include his wife, Berveda, a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond A. and 
Christine Fischer of Manitowoc; three daughters and a son-in-law, Deborah and 
Thomas Lenz of Newton and Casandra and Julie at home; his paretns, Mr. and Mrs. 
Wilfred J. Fischer of St. Nazianz; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Germaine and 
Harlan Meyer and Marilyn and Robert Neumeyer of St. Nazianz; five grandchildren, 
Raymond R., Tania and Jason Fischer and Timothy and Bonnie Sue Lenz and four 
nephews and five nieces.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and 
Monday until the hour of service. A prayer service will be 8 p.m. Sunday by Father 
Resch.
Herald Times Reporter, October 10, 1981 P. 3
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(8 Aug. 1932/Oct. 1981/SSDI)


THERESA FISCHER   (d. 1925)

MRS. FISCHER PIONEER, DEAD AT AGE OF 83
Mrs. Theresa Fischer, 83, long time resident of the county, passed away 
at her home 909 So. Twenty-first street early today, death being due to 
infirmities of age. Funeral services will be held Thursday at St. Joseph 
church, Silver Lake, with burial at Silver Lake cemetery.
Mrs. Fischer was born Sept. 12, 1842 in Germany and at age of 24 came to 
America, locating in Manitowoc county, the old homestead on Route 4 being 
occupied by her son John Fischer to whose home the body will be taken for 
funeral services before being taken to the church. Her husband died 24 
years ago and Mrs. Fischer has since made her home in the city. She is 
survived by seven children, Mrs. Wm. Hills, John, Michael, Alex, Joseph 
and Anton of this city and Mrs. August Beyer, of Milwaukee. One brother 
Louis Mauer of Greenleaf and twenty grand children also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, March 31, 1925 P.2


THRESIA FISCHER   (d. 1907)

DIED:
Mrs. Theresa Fisher died Tuesday at the Holy Family hospital after an illness 
of three months. The funeral will take place Friday forenoon at Silver Lake.
Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, November 21, 1907 pg. 1
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SECOND STROKE CAUSED DEATH
Mrs. Fischer Survived First Paralysis More Than a Year
A second stroke of paralysis suffered a week ago caused the death of Mrs. 
Theresa(sic) Fischer, whose funeral was held from St. Boniface Church today, 
largely attended by old friends. Mrs. Fischer, who was a pioneer of the town 
of Newton where her husband died twenty-three years ago, was stricken by 
paralysis more than a year ago, but retained her faculties until last week 
when she sustained the second and fatal stroke. Mrs. Fischer came to the city 
after the death of her husband and had resided on Washington Street. One 
adopted daughter, Mrs. A. Fischer, So. 16th Street is the sole survivor.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 22, 1907 page 1
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Mrs. Therese Fischer here died last week following a stroke. Mrs. Fischer,
who formerly lived in Town Newton but who moved to Manitowoc following the
death of her husband, had suffered another stroke about a year ago from 
which she recovered. Week before last she had another stroke from which she 
died last week. She is survived by an adopted daughter. The funeral was held 
Friday morning from St. Boniface Church.
Der Nord Westen, 28 Nov. 1907
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APPEAL IN FISHER (sic) CASE
Award of Probate Court Against Theresa Fischer Estate Is Objected to
Papers have been filed in circuit court on an appeal from the decision of 
probate court awarding Anton Fisher a judgment of $???.?? against the estate 
of the late Theresa Fischer, foster mother to his wife, and the case will be 
heard in January. Fischer sued for $1105.85 for services and supplies furnished 
Mrs. Fischer for twelve years previous to her death and the court admitted the 
claim though the charge for services was cut from $2 to $3 per week. L.A. 
Schmitz, executor of the estate files the appeal. The case attracted considerable 
attention when heard in probate court.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 5, 1908 P. 1


AUGUSTA FROST 

Death a few days ago in Town Newton, of Mrs. Joseph Frost (nee Leverenz),
shortly after giving birth to a child. That child followed its mother in 
death after a few hours, and the bodies of both were buried Sat. in the 
cemetery in Silver Lake.
Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1897
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Augusta Frost
birth: 1862 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
death: 26 January 1897 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alverno, Wis.
spouse: Joseph Frost Sr.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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Joseph Frost
birth: 26 January 1897 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
death: 26 January 1897 Newton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Alverno, Wis.
father: Joseph Frost Sr.
mother: Augusta Leverenz
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOSEPH A. FULLMER

Joseph A. Fullmer, formerly proprietor of a grocery store on Eight street and 
Cleveland Avenue in this city, died Thursday afternoon at the Holy Family 
hospital of tumor of the brain. Mr. Fullmer had been ill for almost a year and 
was forced to retire from active business here by illness. He has been a patient 
at the Holy Family hospital in this city for a number of weeks past. He was fifty 
two years of age at the time of his death and had made this city his home for 
most of that time. He is survived by a widow and four children, one sister, 
Mother M. Alexia, Sister Superior in charge of the Silver Lake Convent, and three 
brothers, Edward of this city, Frank of Wausau and William. The funeral was held 
Monday afternoon, interment being at Alverno.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, January 6, 1910  pg. 1