CLARENCE L.A. KRAASE Kasson: Clarence Kraase the two year old boy of Fred Kraase, who lives two miles east of Brillion died last Tuesday of influenza. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 21, 1904 pg. 8 ******** The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krase(sic) died last Tuesday and the funeral was held yesterday at Reedsville. Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 15, 1904 ******** Clarence A. Kraase birth: 16 September 1902 Maple Grove death: 12 April 1904 Maple Grove, Wisconsin burial: Reedsville residence: 1904 Maple Grove father: Fritz Kraase mother: Wilhelmina Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
LILA W.O. KRAASE There was a tragic accident Fri. morning in the home of Carl Krause(sic) on his farm in Town Maple Grove near Brillion. Mr. Krause had just returned from hunting and as he was in the process of hanging his weapon on a nail it discharged shooting his 13-mo. old child in the head. A jury called by Justice of the Peace Joseph Miller returned a verdict of accidental death. Der Nord Westen, 27 June 1901 ********* Accidentally Killed His Own Child Special - As we go to press word arrives that while hanging up his gun after a crow hunt, Fred Krause had the calamity of having the piece accidentally discharged, instantly killing his two year old son (sic) that stood nearby. Brillion News, Fri., June 21, 1901 ********* The funeral of the little child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krause that was accidentally shot, took place at Reedsville from the Lutheran Church on Saturday. Brillion News, Fri., June 28, 1901 ********* The funeral of the little child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krause(sic) that was accidentally shot, took place at Reedsville from the Lutheran church on Saturday. Manitowoc Pilot, July 4, 1901 ********* (Per notice, death was Fri. 21 June/ From death index/Olga W.L. Kraase/d. June 21, 1901/co. death index v.6 p.365)
FRED CARL KRAHN (d. 1944) Fred Carl Krahn, 86, died early this morning at the home of his son, Robert at Reedsville. He had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be held from the Co-op Shimon Funeral home and from the St. John-James Lutheran church in Reedsville, with Rev. Harold Eckert officiating. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Krahn was born March 12, 1858 in Germany and came to this country in 1885, settling first at Reedsville and then moving to the northern part of the county. Four years ago he moved to Reedsville to make his home with his son. He married Ernestine Malentine Nov. 3, 1883. Survivors are two sons, Robert at Reedsville and Arthur at Grimms; one brother Frank at Wausau; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. ******* (No newspaper or date cited)
GUSTAV KRAUS From Der Nord Westen, 14 Oct. 1897: Death in Reedsville on Mon. last week of 47 yr. old Gustav Kanse(sic) after almost a year with rheumatic illness. The deceased, who leaves a widow and 7 children, was buried on Thursday. ******** Death index: 1897 Oct 04 Krause, Gustav co. death index v.6 p.14
HELMUTH KREPLINE Helmuth Krepline, 63, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Saturday morning following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krepline was born Sept. 27, 1907, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Robert Sr. and Bertha Petermann Krepline. He married LaVerna Woldt Jan. 10, 1937, at Appleton. The couple farmed in the Town of Rockland. Survivors include his wife; five sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Theodore of Rt. 4, Chilton, and Robert of Rt. 2, Brillion; a sister, Mrs. Roland Haese, of Rt. 2, Brillion, and 16 grandchildren. A daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 25, 1971 ******** (27 Sep 1907/Jan 1971/SSDI)
LAVERNA KREPLINE LaVerna Krepline, 73, of Parkview Manor, Green Bay, formerly of Reedsville, died Tuesday, June 16, 1992, at Parkview Manor, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 19, 1992, at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. David Kipfmiller officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born February 2, 1919, in Shawano County. Daughter of the late Emil and Bertha Raforth Woldt. She married Helmuth Krepline and they farmed in the Reedsville area. She was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church of Reedsville. Survivors include one daughter and one son-in-law, Rosie and Fred Kozle, New Frankin; five sons and daughters-in-law, George and Carol May, William and Joyce Gerhardt and Sharon, all of Hilbert, Anton C. and Irene, Valders, LeRoy and Sharen of Green Leaf; 25 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; a twin sister Viola Enneper, Green Bay; and a sister Ester Webster, Wheaton, Ill.; two sisters-in-law, Lilian Rich, Green Bay, and Hilda Haese, Reedsville; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in January, 1971; one daughter and two brothers. Friends may call at he Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4 until 9 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 1992, and on Friday, at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A special thank you to Pastor Kipfmiller, Dr. Roestings, the staff of Country Living, Parkview Manor, and the fourth and seventh floor of St. Vincent Hospital. Herald Times Reporter, June 17, 1992 P. A2 ******** (02 Feb 1919/16 Jun 1992/SSDI)
CAROLINE KROENING Notes from Reedsville: Mrs. R. Kroening was buried Friday. She leaves a husband, a daughter and five sons. She died suddenly Monday evening when in apparent good health. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 6, 1923
ERWIN KROENING Irving(sic), the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Kroening died suddenly Wednesday morning of cramps. The funeral will be held Friday from the Lutheran Church. Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 29, 1904 ********** Erwin Kroehning (sic) birth: 18 June 1903 Maple Grove death: 27 September 1904 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville residence: 1904 Maple Grove father: Reinhart Kroehning mother: Caroline Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FERDINAND A. KROENING REEDSVILLE Reinhardt (sic) Kroening died last week of the dropsy. Deceased was sixty-five years of age at the time of his death. He was born in Germany and emigrated to this country while still quite young, when he came in for the usual share of hardship allotted to the early settlers. The funeral took place on Friday last, his remains being interred in the Lutheran cemetery at Reedsville. Manitowoc Pilot, December 8, 1892 (Note: It appears the newspaper named his son in the obituary) ********* (1880 Maple Grove census: Ferdinand Kreoning(sic) age 55; wife Augusta 57; Reinhard 19)
REINHARD KROENING (d. 1906) Reinhart Kroehning birth: 16 February 1896 Maple Grove, Wis. (sic) death: 3 May 1906 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville residence: 1906 Maple Grove father: Reinhart Kroehning mother: Lena Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
REINHARD KROENING (d. 1927) Reedsville news: The funeral of R. Kroenig(sic) held at the Lutheran church Sunday was largely attended. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, January 04, 1928, Page 4 ******** DECISION ENDS ACTION DATING BACK 19 YEARS Final decision has been handed down by the Wisconsin supreme court in the case of Albert Behnke vs Richard and Lena Kroening, an action dating back nineteen years as the outgrowth of the famous Reedsville dog case of 1902. The action in the supreme court involved a mortgage of $2000, one of three given by Kroening and his wife, allegedly with fraudulent intent. Behnke, who claimed to have purchased the mortgage from the Brillion bank and to have received interest for years, sued to collect but the court rules that Kroening is absolved from payment because Behnke had knowledge of the circumstances under which the mortgage was given. Back in 1902 a dog owned by Kroening was said to have been the cause of a runaway in which a Reedsville man, G.O. Krueger, was killed and suit was filed for $15,000 damage against Kroening, who is alleged to have given three mortgages, totaling $10,000 to Charles W. Behnke, a brother-in-law, and officers of the Brillion bank, with alleged purpose of defeating collection if a judgment was given against him in the damage suit. Later the mortgages were turned in as assets of the bank and remained with the bank when it was sold out to Behnke. Final, two of mortgages were returned to Kroening who made no payments but the third was held by the bank and Kroening refused to pay it. The Behnke's gave Kroening a note for $2000 and a life insurance policy as security that they would return the mortgage on which Kroening had been unable to secure release because of technical defect in recording it. Later the Behnkes purchased the mortgage from the bank and it later was assigned to Albert Behnke who sued on the mortgage. A jury in circuit court rendered judgment in favor of Kroening and on the appeal the supreme court upholds the verdict. Atty. C.D. Brady of the firm of Hougen, Brady & Meyer appeared for the Kroenings and E.S. Schmitz and Friedrith and Hackbart, of Milwaukee for Behnke. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 5, 1921 P. 1 ******** (NOTE: It should be Reinhard/Reinhart in this judgement writeup. In the obit for the child Richard Kroening d. 1906, his parents were Reinhart and Lena Kroening. The writer must have mixed up the father and son. ******** Article: Reinhardt Kroening, a prominent Maple Grove farmer residing near this village was arrested Tuesday, charged by Game Warden, Hans Hendrickson, with illegal fishing and as a second charge with pointing a gun at him. Mr. Kroening denies the charge and had the case postponed until Nov. 10, when he will appear to test the case. He gave a bond of $200 for his appearance - Reedsville Reporter
RICHARD KROENING Notes From Maple Grove: The six-months-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhardt Koening (sic), which passed away Tuesday, was buried in the Lutheran cemetery in Reedsville Thursday, Rev. Brenner officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 4, 1905 P. 8 ******** Richard Kroehning birth: 3 September 1905 Maple Grove death: 26 December 1905 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1905 Maple Grove father: Reinhart Kroehning mother: Lena Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ALLENE SHIRLEY KRUEGER The funeral of the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Krueger of Kewaskum was held from the Lutheran church Monday at 1:45, Rev. Koch officiating. Interment was made in the Lutheran cemetery southwest of the village. Mrs. Krueger was formerly Viola Kanter whose parents reside near Collins. Manitowoc Herald News, September 10, 1929
ANNA L. KRUEGER (d. 1951) Mrs. Louis H. Krueger, 74, of Reedsville, died Thursday at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Appleton. She was born Anna Moss in Liberty in 1877. In 1895, she was married to Mr. Krueger and they located on a farm on the outskirts of Reedsville. She was a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the St. John-James congregation in the village. Survivors are the husband; two sons, Almon of Kansas City, Kan., Gerald of Hartford, Wis.; daughter, Mrs. W. O. Gruett of Appleton; brother, Ernst of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. John-James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Elwood Habermann will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Thursday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 18, 1951 P. 24
BERNARD KRUEGER (d. 1925) Reedsville news: Bernard, the two months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Krueger, died Saturday night after a short illness. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 25, 1925 P. 9
BERNARDT KRUEGER (d. 1972) Bernhard (Barney) Krueger, 85, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Sunday at Maple Crest Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Krueger was born March 3, 1885, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Gottlieb and Bertha Maertz Krueger. He married Elizabeth Fink. They farmed in the Town of Maple Grove. She preceded him in death. Survivors include four sons, Rienhard, of New Holstein, Ervin, of Chilton, Gilbert, of Rt. 3, Chilton, and Clarence, of Rt. 1, Chilton. Five children, a brother and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 12, 1972
BERTHA KRUEGER (d. 1943) Mrs. Otto O. Krueger, 79, nee Bertha Birkholz, died this morning at the homestead from (sic) in Maple Grove, three miles north of Reedsville. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two o'clock from the St. John-James Evangelical Lutheran church in Reedsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Krueger was born in 1864 and in 1897 was married to Mr. Krueger. They located on the present farm. Survivors are the widow; daughter, Frieda, at home; four sons, Edmund of Hollandtown, Reuben of Hilbert, Herbert of this city, Richard of Maple Grove. The body will be moved to the Krueger home Friday from the Shimon funeral home in Reedsville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 12, 1943 P. 2
CHARLES KRUEGER (d. 1959) Charles E. Krueger, 81, of Maple Grove, died Sunday morning at the home. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at St. John and James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krueger was born Dec. 10, 1877 at Maple Grove, son of the late John and Augusta Birkholtz Krueger. He married the former Mathilda Treichel Nov. 4, 1902 at Reedsville. The couple farmed at Maple Grove its entire life. A sister and a grandchild preceded him in death. Survivors include the wife, two sons, Lester of the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County and Wilbert of Maple Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer Schwalbe of Brillion and Mrs. Ruella Kohlmeyer of Manitowoc; a half- brother, John Jonas of Reedsville; two half-sisters, Mrs. Emma Schultz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lora Steiner of Milwaukee; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 pm Tuesday until 10:30 Wednesday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 2, 1959 Page 15
ELDRED KRUEGER (d. 1906) The home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Krueger was saddened by the death of their infant daughter, Eldreth last Sunday of summer complaint. Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 5, 1906 ******* Edlreth Krueger (sic) birth: 15 August 1906 Reedsville, Wis. death: 30 September 1906 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville residence: 1906 Reedsville father: Louis Krueger mother: Anna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ELIZABETH KRUEGER Mrs B. Krueger, 47, Dies at the Hospital After a serious illness of three weeks during which she was a patient at the Holy Family Hospital in this city. Mrs. Barney Krueger, 47, Reedsville, route 1, passed away at the hospital at 11 o'clock this morning. Although definite arrangements for the funeral service were not made today, it is expected that burial will take place at Reedsville on Thursday afternoon. Survivors are the widower, four sons, Reinhard, Erwin, Gilbert and Clarence, Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Brus, Manitowoc and one brother, Fred Theil, Deerbrook, Wis. Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 5, 1932 page 10 ********* FUNERAL SERVICES FOR LATE MRS. KRUEGER FRIDAY Funeral services for Mrs. Barney Krueger, Reedsville, who died Tuesday morning following a serious illness lasting three weeks, will be held at the house at Reedsville at 1 o'clock Friday afternoon and at the Zion Lutheran church at 1:30 o'clock. The Rev. H. Koch will conduct survices. Mrs. Krueger, a native of this county, was born in Maple Grove and was married to Mr. Krueger at Reedsville 25 years ago. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 6, 1932 P. 9
FRED E. KRUEGER (d. 1946) Fred E. Krueger, 58, of Reedsville, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home yesterday. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Reedsville Cooperative Funeral home and at 2 p.m. at SS. John-James Evangelical Lutheran church of Reedsville with the Rev. Harold Eckert officiating. He was born in Manitowoc and settled in Reedsville many years ago. He was a world war I veteran. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Mathilda Krueger; four brothers, William of Manitowoc and Walter, Harry and Louis of Reedsville; and sister, Mr. Earl Pautz of Manitowoc. The body may be viewed Sunday afternoon until the time of the funeral services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 19, 1946 P. 2
FRIEDA M. KRUEGER Born on May 2, 1900, Frieda has lived on a farm in Manitowoc County her whole life. She and her brother farmed together until his death. Frieda came to modern life very late. Although there was running water in the barn, it was not brought into the house until the 1970s. Frieda says she never minded not having modern conveniences, except for one: "When it snowed, I hated the wet, cold seat in the outhouse." Today, she happily accepts most modern inventions. From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.
FRIEDRICH G. KRUEGER Death of 49 yr. old Friedrich Krueger last Thurs. in Reedsville, after a short illness with grippe which turned into pneumonia. Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1894
GILBERT E. KRUEGER Gilbert E. Krueger, 69, of 1301 Spring St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly late Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 18, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in St. John and St. James Church Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Krueger was born July 27, 1913, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Bernard and Elizabeth Fink Krueger. He was a member of St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Harold and Faye of Reedsville, Gilbert Jr. and Janice of Wayside, Willard and Lana of Brillion, and Merlin and Gloria of St. John; a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Art Kratz of Brillion; three brothers, Reinhard of Hilbert, Ervin of Chilton, and Clarence Sr. of Chilton, and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, January 19, 1983 P. 3
GOTTFRIED O. KRUEGER Gottfried Otto Krueger 9th WI Infantry, Company B Born: May 4,1834 Enlisted: September 7, 1861 from Maple Grove, WI Mustered Out: December 3, 1864, term exp. 1890 Veterans Schedule, Manitowoc County: Gottfred Krueger, Pvt 9 B, post office Reedsville 1895 Veterans Census, Manitowoc County: G. O. Krueger, Pvt B 9 Infantry, post office Reedsville Died: September 6, 1902 Buried: St John-St James Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Reedsville, WI Gravesite: "G. O. Krueger/Co. B/9 Wis. Inf. ********* RUNAWAY RESULTS IN DEATH Gottfried Krieger(sic), Maple Grove Farmer, Killed at Reedsville Today Gottfried O. Krieger, of Maple Grove is dead at Reedsville as the result of a runaway accident this morning. While driving to the village Krieger's horse was frightened by a dog and the driver was thrown from the wagon and was dragged a distance of several rods before he yielded his hold on the reins. When picked up Krieger was dead, his body being terribly bruised and an injury to the head having caused his death. Krieger was one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county and had been engaged in farming at Maple Grove for many years. He is survived by a family of grown up children. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 16, 1902, Page 1 ******** Tues. morning Gottfried O. Krueger of Maple Grove was driving to Reedsville when his horse shied and ran away. Krueger was thrown from his wagon and dragged a half mile. He died a few minutes after being found. Der Nord Westen, 18 Sep. 1902 ******** Mr. Krueger, who was killed here last Tuesday by being thrown from a wagon was buried Friday, Rev. Brenner performing the last sad rites. Mr. Krueger was a veteran of the civil war. Manitowoc Pilot, September 25, 1902 ******** FILE PAPERS IN CASE. $8000 Damage Suit For Death of Reedsville Man Started. Papers, which place the action on the January calendar of Circuit Court, have been filed in the $8000 damage suit brought to recover for the death of G.O. Krueger, a Reedsville man, killed in a runaway accident a year ago. Reinhardt Kroenig of Reedsville is made the defendant it being claimed that he was the owner of a dog which caused the accident, the animal having attacked the horse which Krueger was driving. The suit demands $5000 for the widow on account of the death and $3000 to estate for the sufferings of Krueger before his death. J.P. Nolan is the administrator of the estate. Healy and Joyce are attorneys for the plaintiff, assisted by Sedgwick, Sedgwick & Schmidt. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 29, 1903 P. 1 ******** Response to suit filed September, 1903; appears case went on to the Supreme Court On the ground that the horse driven by G.O.Krueger, who was killed at Reedsville in a runaway accident last year caused by a dog belonging to Reinhardt Koening, was not a safe driver, a jury in circuit court exonerated the defendant last Thursday on every count made by the prosecutor, after deliberating for six hours. The jury held that the dog had not attacked the horse and that consequently the dog did not cause the runaway. Also that the horse "was not" a safe one to drive. Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 29, 1904 ********** CHARGE JURY TAMPERING New Trial May be Granted in Krueger Case at Manitowoc if Allegations Are Supported Manitowoc, Wis., Feb. 1 (Special) The circuit court has ordered an investigation into charges of misconduct of the jury in the Krueger $8000 damage suit recently tried, in which a verdict was returned for the defendant. Attorneys for the plaintiff allege by affidavits that undue intimacy existed between certain members of the jury and the defendant and an examination will be held Tuesday. A new trial may be granted. The suit was brought by the widow and estate of G.O. Krueger of Reedsville to recover for his death alleged to have been caused by a runaway resulting from the attack of a dog owned by Reinhardt Koening, the defendant. Brillion News, Fri., Feb. 5, 1904 ******** Gottfried Krueger birth: 4 May 1834 Pomerania, Prussia death: 16 September 1902 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1902 Maple Grove spouse: Johanna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ********* DECISION ENDS ACTION DATING BACK 19 YEARS Final decision has been handed down by the Wisconsin supreme court in the case of Albert Behnke vs Richard and Lena Kroening, an action dating back nineteen years as the outgrowth of the famous Reedsville dog case of 1902. The action in the supreme court involved a mortgage of $2000, one of three given by Kroening and his wife, allegedly with fraudulent intent. Behnke, who claimed to have purchased the mortgage from the Brillion bank and to have received interest for years, sued to collect but the court rules that Kroening is absolved from payment because Behnke had knowledge of the circumstances under which the mortgage was given. Back in 1902 a dog owned by Kroening was said to have been the cause of a runaway in which a Reedsville man, G.O. Krueger, was killed and suit was filed for $15,000 damage against Kroening, who is alleged to have given three mortgages, totaling $10,000 to Charles W. Behnke, a brother-in-law, and officers of the Brillion bank, with alleged purpose of defeating collection if a judgment was given against him in the damage suit. Later the mortgages were turned in as assets of the bank and remained with the bank when it was sold out to Behnke. Final, two of mortgages were returned to Kroening who made no payments but the third was held by the bank and Kroening refused to pay it. The Behnke's gave Kroening a note for $2000 and a life insurance policy as security that they would return the mortgage on which Kroening had been unable to secure release because of technical defect in recording it. Later the Behnkes purchased the mortgage from the bank and it later was assigned to Albert Behnke who sued on the mortgage. A jury in circuit court rendered judgment in favor of Kroening and on the appeal the supreme court upholds the verdict. Atty. C.D. Brady of the firm of Hougen, Brady & Meyer appeared for the Kroenings and E.S. Schmitz and Friedrith and Hackbart, of Milwaukee for Behnke. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 5, 1921 P. 1 ******** (NOTE: It should be Reinhard/Reinhart in this judgement writeup. In the obit for the child Richard Kroening d. 1906, his parents were Reinhart and Lena Kroening. The writer must have mixed up the father and son.
HARVEY KRUEGER Harvey Krueger, 63, of 435 Menasha St., Reedsville, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Feb. 23, while enroute to Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krueger was born Sept. 2, 1919, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Theodore and Anna Habermann Krueger. He married Mabel Pingel June 5, 1943, and they farmed in the Town of Rockland until 1973. For the past 19 years. Mr. Krueger had been employed with Collins Agri-Services. He was a former Member(sic) of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Collins, and served on the church council and school board. Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Margi Krueger of Brillion; two daughters and a son-in-law, Doris and Dale Vondrachek of Brillion and Shari Krueger at home; a sister and brother-in-law, Clara and Raymond Kieper of Brillion; four sisters-in-law, Clara Krueger of Plymouth, Elsie Krueger of Kiel, Hattie Krueger of Route 4, Chilton, and Vernona Krueger of Valders and four grand- children, David and Daryl Vondrachek and Jessica and Christian Krueger. A son and seven brothers, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, February 24, 1983 P. 3
HENRIETTE KRUEGER Death of the wife of Mr. Gottfried Krueger in Reedsville last Sat. The funeral took place Tuesday. Der Nord Westen, 12 May 1887
HENRY A. KRUEGER As Henry Krueger, a well-known resident of Reedsville, was coming home to Reedsville from Collins Wed. afternoon last week, he felt suddenly ill. He was stricken with cramps and arrived home at the point of total exhaustion. As soon as he got home medical help was summoned, but despite all their skill, Krueger died Thurs. morning. The deceased, who was 38 yrs. old, had for many years operated a business in Reedsville and had always enjoyed the best of health until the trip from Collins Wed. morning. He is survived by a widow and 7 children. Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1905 ******* DIES AFTER AN ILLNESS OF ONE DAY. Henry Krueger, a well known resident of the village of Reedsville, died last Thursday morning after a short illness. While driving home from Valders and Cato on the day before his death, he was suddenly taken ill with cramps. By the time he arrived at his home, his condition had become alarming. He took to his bed immediately and a physician was summoned. Although he was suffering severely it was thought that he would recover. But he grew worse and at an early hour the following morning he breathed his last. The decedent was 38 years old. He had conducted a saloon at Reedville for a number of years. Previous to his sudden illness he had always enjoyed robust health. He is survived by a wife, seven children, an aged mother and one brother. The funeral took place on Saturday. Manitowoc Pilot, March 16, 1905 ******* Henry A. Krueger birth: 7 October 1864 Manitowoc Co., death: 8 March 1905 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville residence: 1905 Reedsville, Wis. father: Gottleib Krueger spouse: Matilda Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
IDA KRUEGER Mrs. Ida M. Krueger, 90, formerly of Rt. 4, Chilton (Collins area) died Tuesday in Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday in St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Krueger was born June 21, 1887 in Reedsville, daughter of the late Gustav Karau and Augusta Behnke. She attended Marshfield Parochial Schools. She was married to Louis Krueger December 18, 1906 in Marshfield. Mrs. Krueger was a member of the Ladies Aid of St. John and St. James Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son, Vilas L. Krueger of St. Nazianz; a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Schnuelle of Manitowoc; a sister, Adela Kibbel of Marshfield; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Her husband, a daughter and a son preceded her in death. Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed, Jan. 4, 1978 - page 3
IRENE A.M. KRUEGER Reedsville: The Angel of Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Krueger Saturday morning taking with it their only child, Irene Krueger. The funeral ceremonies were held in the Lutheran Church Monday afternoon, Rev. Brenner officiating. The child was about 1 1/2 years old. Brillion News, Fri., Sept. 21, 1900 ******** Reedsville News: The little child of Louis Krueger of this village died early Saturday morning. Manitowoc Pilot, September 15, 1900 ******** Irene Krueger birth: 28 June 1899 Maple Grove, Man. Co. death: 15 September 1900 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1900 Maple Grove father: Louis Krueger mother: Anna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
LAWRENCE W. KRUEGER, CPL. County Marine Killed In West Cpl. Krueger is Accident Victim REEDSVILLE-Word was received here of the death of Cpl. Lawrence Krueger, 19, in a motorcycle accident near Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sunday. Corporal Krueger, a Marine, was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Krueger of Reedsville and was stationed at Twentynine Palms. Funeral services will be announced by the Reedsville Funeral Home after the arrival of the body from California. He was born May 13, 1938, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of Wilbert K. and Lillian Speering Krueger. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Jan. 16, 1955. Survivors include the parents, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Krueger, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ida Speering, of Rt. 1. Reedsville. ******** Funeral services for Marine Cpl. Lawrence Krueger, of Reedsville, who was killed in a motorcycle accident Sunday near Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif., have been tentatively set for 2 p.m. Monday at St. John & James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Wendland will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. The deceased was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Krueger of Reedsville. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Jan 16, 1955, and was stationed at Twentynine Palms. The body is scheduled to arrive in Manitowoc via train Saturday afternoon. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after noon Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, October 18, 1957 P. 15
LILLIAN KRUEGER (d. 2003) Lillian Krueger, age 82, of River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation, formerly of Reedsville, died Friday, June 6, 2003. She was born on June 20, 1920, in the town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Herman and Ida (Dallmann) Speering. Lillian married Wilbert Krueger on Jan. 29, 1938 in Reedsville. She farmed with her husband most of her life. She also was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program in Reedsville for several years. She was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, and the Ladies Aide. Survivors include a sister, Edna Last of Manitowoc, and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Wilbert, a son Lawrence W. Krueger, and a stepsister Dorothy. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 9, at 4 p.m. at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 2 p.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 2003
LILLIE A.P. KRUEGER (d. 1899) Lily Kreuger birth: 23 January 1898 Cato, Wis. death: 12 February 1899 Cooperstown, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville residence: 1899 Cooperstown, Wis. father: Adolph Krueger mother: Teresa Jonki Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
LILLIE KRUEGER (d. 1905) The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Krueger died last Friday and was buried Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran church, Rev. Brenner officiating. We extend our sympathy to the family. Manitowoc Pilot, May 25, 1905 ******** The two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Krueger of Reedsville died last Saturday. the funeral took place Sunday afternoon at Reedsville, Rev. Brenner officiating. Brillion News, Fri., May 26, 1905
LOUIS KRUEGER (d. 1954) Wednesday evening Atty. and Mrs. Howard Leppla viewed the body of Louis Krueger of Rockland at the Reedsville Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 11, 1954 P. 11 (Note: This is all we could find about his death)
LOUIS H. KRUEGER (d. 1953) Louis H. Krueger, 83, retired Manitowoc county farmer, died Sunday at a hospital at Hartford, Wis., following an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John-St. James Ev. Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Elwood Habermann officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krueger had gone to Hartford to visit with a son when he became ill. He was born May 6, 1869, in the town of Maple Grove and married Anna Nass Nov. 12, 1896. The couple farmed north of Reedsville until two days ago. Following the death of his wife in 1951 Mr. Krueger made his home with a daughter at Appleton. He served as trustee at Reedsville for a number of years. Survivors include two sons, Almon of Kansas City, Kan., and Gerald of Hartford; a daughter, Mrs. W. O. Gruett of Appleton; a brother, Otto Krueger of Reedsville; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 30, 1953 P. 2
MABEL KRUEGER (d. 2008) Mabel Krueger, age 84, of Reedsville, died on Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. She was born on Aug. 7, 1923, in the town of Rantoul, Calumet County, daughter of the late Robert and Bertha (Rusch) Pingel. She married Harvey Krueger on June 5, 1943. They farmed in the town of Rockland until 1973, when they moved to Reedsville. She was a member of St. John St. Jame Lutheran Church in Reedsville. While in Reedsville, she was employed at the Valley Bank, Sentry Foods and Dale's United Foods, until retiring in 1997. She moved to Brillion Park View Homes in 2000. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Mabel was preceded in death by her husband in 1983, infant son, three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2008, at 3 p.m. at St. John St. James Luthearn Church in Reedsville. the Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial will be held in St. John St. James Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the Krueger family with arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the entire staff at Aurora Dialysis Center in Manitowoc and the staff at County Care in Reedsville for the excellent care given to Mom! Herald Times Reporter, May 6, 2008
MATHILDA KRUEGER (d. 1953) Mrs. Mathilda Krueger, 84, Reedsville, died Saturday afternoon at her home in the village. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John- St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Elwood Habermann will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Matilda Boettcher in Reedsville in 1869 and in 1887 was married to Henry Krueger. Except for short periods in Newton and Manitowoc, they resided in Reedsville. Her husband died 48 years ago. Survivors are two sons, William of Manitowoc and Louis of Reedsville; daughter, Mrs. Earl Pautz of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Ida Hein of Reedsville; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 18, 1953 P. 17
MATHILDA KRUEGER (d. 1963) Mrs. Krueger Dies in Hospital Mrs. Charles E. Krueger, 83, Town of Maple Grove, died Tuesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services were held Friday at St. John- St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf officiating. She is survived by two sons, Lester W., Town of Rockland, Wilbert K., Town of Maple Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Linda) Schwalbe, Brillion, Mrs. Ruella Kohlmeyer, Manitowoc; one brother, Carl Treichel, Maribel; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Denmark Press, Thursday, Sept. 5, 1963 page 8 ******** Mrs. Charles E. Krueger, 83, of the Town of Maple Grove died Tuesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Krueger was born Jan. 28, 1880, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Carl and Caroline Begalke Treichel. She was married to Charles Krueger Nov. 4, 1902, and the couple operated a farm in the Town of Maple Grove. He preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Lester W., of the Town of Rockland and Wilber K., of the Town of Maple Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Linda) Schwalbe, of Brillion and Mrs. Ruella Kohlmeyer, of Manitowoc; one brother, Carl Treichel, of Maribel; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of services. Two Rivers Reporter, August 28, 1963 P. T-7
OTTO O. KRUEGER Otto O. Krueger, 76, town of Maple Grove farmer, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Reedsville cooperative funeral home and at 2 p.m. at St. John-James Evangelical Lutheran church. The Rev. Elwood Habermann will officiate and burial will be in the Reedsville church cemetery. Born June 10, 1874, in the town of Rockland, Mr. Krueger married Bertha Birkholtz, in November, 1897, in Maple Grove, where they began to farm. His wife died seven years ago. Survivors include five children, a daughter, Frieda, at home; sons, Reuben of Hilbert, Herbert of Manitowoc, Richard at home, and a stepson, Edward Hahn; a sister, Mrs. John Beck of Milwaukee; and a brother, Bernard, of Maple Grove. The body will lie in state after 7 p.m. Friday until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 28, 1950 P. 2
RICHARD H. KRUEGER Richard Krueger, 63, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Saturday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krueger was born May 28, 1903, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Otto O. and Bertha Birkholtz Krueger. He never married. He was educated at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Parochial School and farmed the homestead. Mr. Krueger is survived by a brother, Reuben, of Rt. 2, Hilbert, and a sister, Miss Frieda Krueger, of Rt. 1, Reedsville. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and at church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 3, 1966 P. 5
SARAH M.A. KRUEGER Notes from Reedsville When the pupils of the Lutheran school return they will find that one of their best pupils and a great favorite with both teachers and pupils fail to answer roll call. After a lingering illness of several months, Sarah, the youngest daughter of Mrs. H. Krueger, died Tuesday morning. She was born August 10, 1901. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the Lutheran church, Rev. Koch, preaching a very appropriate sermon. Besides a widowed mother, one sister and five brothers survive. A large number of her friends regret her sudden and untimely death but the Reaper spares not the flowers. The bereaved family have our sympathy. Manitowoc Pilot Thurs., Aug. 27, 1914 ******** Reedsville Items from Reedsville Reporter At 12 pm Tuesday the Angel of Death entered the home of Mrs. Krueger and took from their midst her youngest child, Sarah, who had been ill for several months with Bright's Disease which developed into dropsy and although every possible means was taken to save her life, death was victorious and she has gone to join her father who died some years ago. Besides her mother she leaves four brothers and one sister to miss a gentle, loving child whose sweet disposition endeared her to all. She had attained the age of 13 years when the final summons came to claim her as its own. The funeral took place today from the Lutheran Church, Rev. Koch officiating. The bereaved family have the sympathy of many friends in this sad time of sorrow. Brillion News - Fri., Aug. 28, 1914
THERESIA KRUEGER From the Files of the Pilot - Forty-Four Years Ago - 1873 DIED- Mrs. Otto Krueger of Reedsville on Saturday morning in the 28th year of her age. Deceased was the daughter of Henrich Ansorge of Newton who immigrated to Manitowoc 19 years ago from the borders of Austria. Mary Krueger, by her many good qualities has won for herself a large circle of friends since her residence in Reedsville. Her loss will be sincerely lamented by all who knew her. She leaves six little children who are too young to appreciate the condition in which they are left. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 18, 1917
VERONA KRUEGER Notes from Reedsville: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Krueger was buried Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 18, 1920
WALTER E. KRUEGER (d. 1947) Walter E. Krueger, 52, lifelong resident of Reedsville, died yesterday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. John- James Evangelical Lutheran church, Reedsville. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He was born in Reedsville in 1895 and in 1915 married Miss Mamie Krizenesky. She died several years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Rosemary of Chicago, Virginia of Reedsville; three sons, Joseph of Valders, Henry of Hilbert, and James of this city; mother, Mrs. Mathilda Krueger of Reedsville; two brothers, William of this city and Louis of Reedsville; sister, Mrs. Earl Pautz of this city; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home in Reedsville. The casket will not be opened in church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 29, 1947 P. 2
WILBERT KRUEGER Wilbert K. Krueger, 64, of Route 1, Reedsville, died Friday morning, Feb. 20, at Mt. Sinai Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Krueger was born Sept. 7, 1916, at Maple Grove, son of the late Charles and Mathilda Treichel Krueger. He farmed on the family homestead his entire life. He married Lillian Speering Jan. 29, 1937, at Reedsville. Mr. Kruegeer was constable of the Town of Maple Grove for many years. Survivors include his wife, many neices and nepehws, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Lawrence, a brother and two sisters. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until 11 a.m. and at the church from noon until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, February 1981
GOTTFRIED J. KRUGER Gottfried Krueger(sic) who resided near Reedsville died on Sunday last of cancer of the stomach. The funeral occurred Wednesday from the Reedsville Lutheran church. Deceased leaves a large family of children to mourn his death. Brillion News - July 19, 1895
CARL KURTH Reedsville: Chas. Kurth, one of our old citizens died Monday morning. The widow and six children are left to mourn his sudden demise. Our sympathy goes with the bereaved family. Brilion News, Fri., Dec. 25, 1903 ********** Karl Kurth birth: 3 January 1851 Germany death: 21 December 1903 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville residence: 1903 Reedsville, Wis. father: Karl Kurth mother: Henriette spouse: Sophia Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FRIEDRICH KURTH Petitions for the appointment of an administrator in the estate of Fred Kurth were filed in county court yestersday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, July 8, 1899 P. 2 ********* AUGUST (sic) of Maple Grove dropped dead on Tuesday last. It is thought his death resulted from apoplexy. He was 50 years old. Manitowoc Pilot, July 6, 1899 P. 6 ******** Notes From Maple Grove: Fred Court, an old resident of Maple Grove, died very suddenly last week. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, July 13, 1899 pg. 7 ******** Fred Kurth Wisconsin, Death Records Name Fred Kurth Event Type Death Event Date 1899 Event Place Maple Grove, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Male Age 59 Marital Status Single Race W Occupation Farmer Birth Year (Estimated) 1840 Burial Place Reedsville, Wis. Cemetery Lutheran Cemetery Father's Name Karl Kurth Mother's Name Henriette Kurth Citing this Record "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch Fred Kurth, 1899; citing Death, Maple Grove, Manitowoc, Wisconsin ********* Fred Kurth Wisconsin Deaths and Burials Name Fred Kurth Gender Male Burial Place Reedsville, Wis. Death Date 04 Jul 1899 Death Place Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 59 Birth Date 25 Nov 1839 Birthplace Germany Occupation Farmer Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Karl Kurth Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Name Henritte Mother's Birthplace Germany Citing this Record "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch Fred Kurth, 04 Jul 1899; citing Lutheran Cemetery, Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
AMANDA LEMKE Mrs. Amanda Lemke, 94, of 1202-A Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, June 23, at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harland J. Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lemke, nee Amanda Maertz, was born July 30, 1887, at Maple Grove, Wis., daughter of the late William C and Anna Zimmermann Maertz. She was married to Waldermar Lemke, June 18, 1914 at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church. The couple owned and operated a farm in the town of Morrison, moving to Reedsville in 1927. Mr. Lemke preceded her in death Feb. 1, 1929. Mrs. Lemke moved to Manitowoc in 1955 to reside with her daughter and son-in-law Gertrude and Arthur J. Kott. She was an honorary member of Ladies Aid of the parish. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Adeline and William Thuerwachter of Galveston, Texas, and Gertrude and Arthur Kott of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Otto (Esther) Maertz of Reedsville; three grandchildren, Mrs. Paul (Beverly) Rathsach of Manitowoc, Gary Kott of Oshkosh, and David Thuerwachter of Houston, Texas; five great grandchildren, Michelle, Steven and Jeffrey Rathsach of Manitowoc, William Buckley Thuerwachter and Amanda Thuerwachter of Houston, Texas, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Gerhold, July 17, 1929; six brothers and five sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, and at the church Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, June 24 1982 p.3
******** Reedsville Items from Reedsville Reporter The Lutheran church was the scene of another June wedding, June 17th, when Miss Amanda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Maertz became the bride of Waldemeir Lemke, a prosperous young farmer of Morrison. The bride wore a gown of white messaline with an embroidered net overdress and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. She was attended by her sister gowned in white. The young couple will reside on the groom's farm in Morrison. Brillion News - Fri., June 26, 1914
BERTHA LEMKE (When transcriptions made in 1977, top of stone only laying at the base of tree, rest of the stone missing./We believe the following is this Bertha) Bertha Lemke Wisconsin Death Index Name Bertha Lemke Event Type Death Event Date 26 Feb 1899 Event Place Manitowoc, Wisconsin "Wisconsin Death Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch ********* Bertha Lemke Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907 birth: 10 February 1899 Reedsville, Wis. death: 1899 Reedsville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1899 Reedsville, Wis. father: William F. Lemke mother: Ernestine Lemke ********* Bertha Lemke Wisconsin, Death Records Name Bertha Lemke Event Type Death Event Date 1899 Event Place Reedsville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Reedsville, Wis. Gender Female Age 0 Race W Birth Date 10 Feb 1899 Birth Year (Estimated) 1899 Birthplace Reedsville, Wis. Burial Place Reedsville, Wis. Cemetery Lutheran Cemetery Father's Name William F. Lemke Father's Birthplace Wisconsin Mother's Name Ernestine Lemke Mother's Birthplace Wisconsin "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch ******** (Bertha Lemke d. Feb.26, 1899 co. death index v.6 p.139)
GERALD LEMKE REEDSVILLE BOY OF 14 DIES AT HOSPITAL REEDSVILLE-July 18-(Special)-Weakened by the strain of a ruptured appendix which made necessary an operation in a final effort to save his life, Gerald Lemke, the 14 year old son of Mrs. Amanda Lemke of Reedsville, died at the St. Elizabeth hospital at Appleton last night. The boy was operated upon a week ago but the effort to have (sic) his life proved useless. In addition to his widowed mother, he is survived by two sisters, Adeline and Gertrude, all of Reedsville. His father preceded him in death only a short while ago. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home and at 2 o'clock from the Lutheran church, with the Rev. Koch officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, July 18, 1929 P. 2
WALDEMAR LEMKE MAPLE GROVE FARMER VICTIM OF FLU ATTACK Waldemar Lemke, 43, a farmer residing a mile north of Reedsville, passed away last night, following an attack of flu-pneumonia. He was a native of Morrison, Brown county, but removed to Maple Grove two years ago. He was married to Miss Maertz who survives him with two daughters, Gertrude and Adeline and one son, Gerald; two brothers, Frank and Barnhardt and four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Kriehm, Mrs. Barney Lemke, Mrs. Ernst Bornemann and Mrs. Elmer Lemke. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o'clock from the Lutheran church in Reedsville. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 2, 1929 P. 2
******** Reedsville Items from Reedsville Reporter The Lutheran church was the scene of another June wedding, June 17th, when Miss Amanda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Maertz became the bride of Waldemeir Lemke, a prosperous young farmer of Morrison. The bride wore a gown of white messaline with an embroidered net overdress and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. She was attended by her sister gowned in white. The young couple will reside on the groom's farm in Morrison. Brillion News - Fri., June 26, 1914
MARIA C. LORENZ Mrs. Maria Carolina Lorenz (nee Ludtke) buried on Sat. 26 Nov. in the Lutheran Cemetery in Reedsville. Long-time illness and lived separate from her husband. Der Nord Westen, Dec. 1, 1881 ******* In Reedsville, Nov. 23, 1881, Mary, wife of Fred Lorenz, aged sixty years. The deceased was born in Teglow, Germany, April 14, 1821. She removed to this country about twenty-seven years ago, and resided in this vicinity until her death. She was a kind neighbor, a loving mother and faithful wife, and leaves hosts of friends who sincerely mourn her. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 1, 1881
CARL LUEDTKE Carl Luedtke, an aged resident of the town of Rockland, died last Saturday at the age of 86 years. The funeral was held on Tuesday. Brillion News, June 2, 1911
CLARA LUEDTKE (d. 1974) Mrs. Henry (Clara) Luedtke, 72, of Reedsville, died Thursday evening while attending services at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Luedtke was born Feb. 23, 1902, in the Town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Richard and Mathilda Mueller Hinz. She was married to Henry Luedtke Aug. 31, 1922, in the Town of Rantoul. Survivors include a son, (private); a daughter, (private); a sister, Mrs. George Schroeder Sr. of Hilbert; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Her husband, five brothers, three sisters and a grandson preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Saturday until 10:30 a.m. Sunday and at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, July 26, 1974 P. 16
HENRY LUEDTKE Henry Luedtke, 74, of Reedsville, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Luedtke was born Feb. 20, 1900, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Robert and Amelia Thurow Luedtke. He married Clara Hinz Aug. 31, 1922, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church at Rantoul. They farmed in the town of Rantoul, Rockland and Cato before retiring and moving to Reedsville. Survivors include his wife, a son, (private), a daughter, (private), a brother, Robert, of Reedsville, and eight grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. Three brothers, two sisters and a grandson preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 5 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, May 16, 1974 P. 23
LOUISE LUEDTKE Louise Luedtke birth: 17 May 1832 Pomerania death: 26 May 1904 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville residence: 1904 Rockland father: Christian Behnke spouse: Charles Luedtke Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
WILLIE C. LUEDTKE Willie Karl Fredrick Luettke (sic) birth: 10 September 1890 Rockland death: 26 November 1896 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wisconsin father: Robert Luettke mother: Amelia Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** William Luedtke birth: 10 September 1890 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. death: 25 November 1896 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. father: Robert Luethge mother: Emilie Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ANNA MAERTZ (d. 1917) Notes from Reedsville: Mrs. Henry Maertz, nee Anna Brandt, died at her home in the Town of Maple Grove last Friday and was buried Tuesday afternoon. Besides a husband and son, she leaves a mother and four sisters. The bereaved family have the sympathy of their many friends. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 18, 1917
BERTHA MAERTZ Mrs. Fred W. Maertz, 85, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been ill two weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Hering will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Bertha Bubolz was born Oct. 8, 1884, in Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John and Emilie Fischer Bubolz. She was married to Fred W. Maertz in 1906. The couple farmed near Reedsville until 1943, retiring and moving to the village. Mr. Maertz died Nov. 28, 1946. Mrs. Maertz was a lifetime member of St. John-St. James Church. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Carl (Alma) Schwahn of Wayside, Mrs. Reinhard (Verna) Bruss and Mrs. Ewald (Lilly) Pantzloff of Maribel and Mrs. Roland (Leona) Mahnke of Reedsville; a son, Arnold, on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. Anna Engelbrecht; two brothers, Fred and William; 16 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. A sister, two brothers and four grandchildren preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 19, 1970 ******* (08 Oct 1884/Jan 1970/SSDI)
CARL WILHELM F. MAERTZ (First publication Jan. 18, 1895.) No. 4 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Wilhelm Maertz, late of the town of Maple Grove in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Carl Foket of said town of Maple Grove in said county, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified representing among other things, that said Wilhelm Maertz died testate, at said town in said county, on the 20th day of December 1894; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that said Carl Foket is named therein as executor and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Carl Foket. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last will and testament be taken, at a special term of said county court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 19th day of February, 1895, 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 January 23, 1895. By the Court. F.E. Manseau, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, January 24, 1895 P. 3
CLARENCE MAERTZ Clarence Herman Maertz, 37, town of Maple Grove farmer, died late Saturday at the Bellin Memorial hospital in Green Bay of rheumatic fever. He had been ill three months. Funeral services will be held at the Reedsville Co-operative funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and at 2 o'clock at the St. John-James Lutheran church in Reedsville, the Rev. Harold Eckart officiating. Mr. Maertz was born in 1909 in Maple Grove. In 1934 he married Erma Nicolaus. She survives with three children, (private). Also surviving are Mr. Maertz' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Maertz of Maple Grove. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 18, 1946 P. 2
EDWARD W. MAERTZ Edward Maertz, aged 55 years, died at the home of his cousin, Mrs. Zimmermann Saturday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. His funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the Lutheran church. Rev. Koch officiated. Brillion News, March 1, 1918
EMMA MAERTZ (d. 1968) Mrs. William W. Maertz, 82, of Reedsville, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Maertz was born July 13, 1885 at Morrison, daughter of the late Charles and Emilia Rahn Wendt. She was married to Mr. Maertz Nov. 27, 1913, and they observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1963. Mrs. Maertz was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, William Jr., of Reedsville and Carroll, of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. A daughter and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1968 T5
ERMA MAERTZ HAESE Erma Maertz Haese, age 86, of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, formerly of Reedsville, died Saturday, September 14, 1996, at the Health Care Center. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 17, 1996, at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. She was born May 19, 1910, in Reedsville, daughter of the late Fred and Emilie Engelbrecht Nicholaus. On June 7, 1934, she married Clarence Maertz at Reedsville. He preceded her in death November 16, 1946. On August 20, 1966, she married Elmer Haese and he preceded her in death January 2, 1994. She was a homemaker, a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, and a member of the church choir. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Jerald Glaze, Appleton; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Howard and Gertrude Maertz, La Crescent, Minn., Ronald Maertz, Rancho Cordova, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Laurel (John) Enstad, Shirleen Maertz, David (Lynn) Maertz, Jonathan Maertz, Sherly Vanden Heuvel, Kerri (Rick) Lorge, Pamela (Steven) Nickles, Randal (Traci) Glaze; 13 great-grandchildren. Erma was preceded in death by her husbands, one infant daughter and one brother, Herbert Nicholaus. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-8 p.m. on Monday and on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of the Manitowoc Health Care Center for their thoughtful and caring service. Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 1996 P. A2
ESTHER E. MAERTZ (d. 1993) Esther E. Maertz, age 90, formerly of Reedsville, Wis., died Monday, May 31, 1993, at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 4, 1993 at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church. The Rev. David Kipfmiller and Rev. Richard Waldschmidt will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. She was born November 8, 1902, in Rockland Township in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Otto and Augusta Bubolz Mahnke. She married Otto Maertz October 5, 1924 at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. He preceded her in death in 1958. She was a member of St. John-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville and its Ladies Aide. Mrs. Maertz was also a member of the Reedsville Senior Citizens. Survivors include one son, Carl (Ruth) Maertz, Valparaiso, Ind.; two daughters, Dorothy Sperber, Milwaukee, Lorraine (Delbert) Waldschmidt, Fond du Lac; nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; one sister, Gertrude Prochnow, Manitowoc; one sister-in-law, Lorena Mahnke, Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandson, one brother and one son-in-law. Friends may call Thursday from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church and Friday from 12 noon until the time of service at the church. The Uecker-Witt Funeral Home of Fond du Lac is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 1993 P. A2 ******* (08 Nov 1902/31 May 1993/SSDI)
FERDENAND A. MAERTZ Ferdinand (sic) Maertz, one of the splendid young men of this village, passed quietly from his earthly abode to the bright realms above, on Sunday, May 4th. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Maertz. He was born January 1, 1901 and lived all of his life in this village. These few words tell in brief the sum of a life but they can never express the splendid life of this young man. His ideal was of the highest, his conduct was always above reproach, his actions honorable and fine. He was a member of the Y.P. A. and was reared in the Ev. Lutheran church and grew up in the church and its work. For a time he was an officer of the Y.P.A. and was faithful and tireless in his efforts for that organization. His going leaves and aching void, not only in the hearts of his sorrowing family, and relatives but in all lives who knew and loved his gentle manners, Piety and kindly solicitude for the welfare of those about him. Ill but one week, he passed away at Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc after undergoing an operation for appendicitis. He is survived by his grief stricken parents, sorrowing six sisters and three brothers. These are Mrs. Bertha Fokette, Mrs. Anna Bloedorn, Mrs. Amanda Lemke, Mrs. Emily Behnke, Helen, Clara, Fred, Will and Otto. The funeral was largely attended, Rev. Koch officiated. Brillion News, May 16, 1919
FRED MAERTZ (d. 1946) Fred W. Maertz, 63, well driller and active for years in school and township affairs in Maple Grove, died Wednesday evening at his home in Reedsville, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at St. John-James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. H. A. Eckart officiating. Mr. Maertz was born in Maple Grove in 1883 and in 1906 married Miss Bertha Bubolz. In 1931 the couple observed their silver wedding. In 1934 Mr. and Mrs. Maertz moved to Reedsville from the homestead farm, now operated by his son, Arnold. He served nine years on the district school board, five years on the church board, was a member of the Maple Grove town board several years, health officer of the town and assessor of the village of Reedsville, after he located in the village. He also served several years as treasurer of the New Rockland Telephone Company. Survivors are his wife; a son, Arnold of Maple Grove; four daughters, Mrs. Alma Schwahn of Wayside, Mrs. Verna Bruss and Mrs. Lillie Pantzlaff of Maribel, Mrs. Leona Mahnke of Reedsville; six sisters, Helen, Mrs. August Fokett, Mrs. Henry Bloedorn, Mrs. Amanda Lemke all of Reedsville; two brothers, William and Otto of Reedsville; mother, Mrs. W. C. Maertz of Reedsville; and 10 grandchildren. (No newspaper or date cited)
HELEN MAERTZ (d. 1963) Mrs. Louis Maertz, 76, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died early Tuesday morning at home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Helen Kurth was born Dec. 20, 1887, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late August and Augustine Krueger Kurth. She was married to Louis Maertz March 19, 1908, at Reedsville and the couple had farmed since. She was a member of St. John and St. James Church Ladies Aid. Surviving are her husband; a sister, Mrs. Tillie Schmaltz, of Milwaukee; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. A son, two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday and until 10:30 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home and from 11 a.m. until the hour of services Friday at the church. Two Rivers Reporter, December 24, 1963 P. T-7
HELEN E. MAERTZ (d. 1979) Helen Maertz, 87, of Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, died Wednesday evening in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Helen Maertz was born Oct. 13, 1891, in Reedsville daughter of the late William C. and Anna Zimmerman Maertz. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Lemke of Manitowoc and Emilie Behnke of Reedsville; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Esther Maertz of Reedsville and nieces and nephews. Six brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday until 11:30 a.m. Saturday and in the church from noon and in the church from until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the special building fund of the church. Herald Times Reporter, May 3, 1979 P. 3
HOWARD MAERTZ Howard L. Maertz, 72, of Watertown, passed from this life to eternal life with Jesus on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, after a long battle with myelodysplastic syndrome, a form of leukemia. A service of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown with the Rev. Brett Brauer officiating. Burial will be in St. John-St. James Cemetery, Reedsville. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hafemeister Funeral Home in Watertown and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, WELS Kingdom Workers, WELS Scholarship Fund or Luther Preparatory School in Watertown. Howard was born in Manitowoc on March 18, 1935, son of Clarence and Erma (Nicholaus) Maertz. He attended St. John-St. James Lutheran School in Reedsville for his elementary education. Howard graduated from Northwestern Preparatory School in Watertown in 1953 and from Dr. Martin Lutheran College in New Ulm, Minn., in 1957. He married Gertrude Siegel on July 6, 1957, at Zion Lutheran Church in Neshkoro. Howard served as principal, teacher and choir director at Lutheran schools in Watertown, S.D., and West Allis. He had also been employed in the corporate office of Schwan's Sales Enterprises in Marshall, Minn., for over 20 years, until early 1992. He then began working in public relations and fund raising for the Lutheran Home Association in Belle Plaine, Minn. After retiring in March 2003, he and his wife moved to Heritage Homes in Watertown. Howard was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Maertz of Water-town; daughters, Laurel (Jon) Enstad of Andover, Minn., and Shirleen Maertz of Hartland; sons, the Rev. David (Lynn) Maertz of Rapid City, S.D., and Jonathan (Kerry) Maertz of Wauwatosa; 11 grandchildren, Benjamin (Amber), Michael, Sarah, Rachel, Joshua, Abby Enstad, Lauren, Alyssa, Ethan, Ryan and Caden Maertz; a sister, Marlene (Jerald) Glaze; a brother, Ronald (Nancy) Maertz; three brothers-in-law, Gerald (June), John (Sonia) and Thomas (Paula) Siegel; as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister; and his father- and mother-in-law, Ervin and Gertrude Siegel. Hafemeister Funeral Home 611 E. Main St. Watertown is assisting the family. No newspaper cited
INFANT MAERTZ Reedsville News Items Gleaninggs from the Reedsville Reporter Maertz - Sympathy of friends is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Will Maertz Jr. over the death of their infant daughter. Brillion News - Fri., July 23, 1915
JOHANN MAERTZ John Maertz, Sen., one of Reedsville's leading merchants, died on Friday evening at the age of 78 years. The decedent was one of the pioneer settlers of Maple Grove, settling in the vicinity of Reedsville, where he conducted a farm until about 25 years ago, when he embarked in the mercantile business in Reedsville, and took an active part in the business until one month ago, when he was stricken with his last sickness. The decedent was a man of considerable prominence, he having held the offices of town treasurer, assessor and chairman of Maple Grove. He leaves two daughters and five sons to mourn his demise, W. C. Maertz, county assessor, being one of his sons. The funeral was held Monday from his residence; thence to the Lutheran church, where services were held, Rev. Brenner officiating. His remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, February 23, 1905 ******** Will Maertz and wife of Antigo came to Reedsville Monday to attend their grandfather's funeral. Manitowoc Pilot, February 23, 1905 ******** Reedsville news: John Maertz, one of the pioneer residents of the county, died at his home here last week. Mr. Maertz, who was one of the best known men of the vicinity, resided on a farm in the town of Maple Grove prior to the year 1878. In that year he entered business in this village. In 1901 he bought a store with his son and practically retired from active business life. Mr. Maertz was seventy-seven years of age at the time of his demise. The funeral was held Monday from the Lutheran church, Rev. Brenner officiating? Will Maertz of Antigo attended the funeral of his grand father Monday and spent the week with his parents. Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 1, 1905 P. 1 ********* Reedsville: John Maertz Sr., one of our oldest citizens and businessmen, died here last Friday night. Decedent was 77 years of age and has been in the general mercantile business in our city for the past 27 years. The funeral services were held here Monday from the Lutheran Church, Rev. Brenner officiating. Six of his old comrades, namely Louis and Christian Rusch, John Mahnke, Aug. Buboltz, Got. Boettcher and Ferd Foeltz acted as honorary pallbearers while Anton Olp, Theo Utke, Herman Goese, Chas Haese, Louis Krueger and John Bubolz were the active pallbearers. The deceased is survived by five sons and two daughters, all of whom reside here with the exception of Mrs. Wm. Hintz of Brillion. Brillion News, Fri., Feb. 24, 1905 ********* (Order For Proof of Will.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the Matter of the Estate of John Maertz deceased. In Probate. An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of John Maertz of the Village of Reedsville, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And W.C. Maertz, of the Town of Maple Grove in said County, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said John Maertz died testate, at said Village of Reedsville, in said County, on the 18th (sic) day of February, 1905; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that he, the said W.C. Maertz, 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 peititoner. It is Ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken at a General term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 4th day of April, 1905, 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 March 4th, 1905. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Nash & Nash, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, March 9, 1905 P. 8
LOUIS MAERTZ Louis Meartz (sic), 81, of Reedsville, died Saturday at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Herring will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Maertz was born May 14, 1887, in the Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County, son of the late Herman and Mathilda Birkholtz Maertz. He attended St. John and St. James School and was a supervisor for the Town of Maple Grove for many years. He married Helen Kurth March 19, 1908, at Reedsville. He farmed on the homestead all his life. His wife and a son preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Erma Haese, of Rt. 2, Reedsville; three brothers, Albert of Manitowoc and Mrs. Leonard and Ervin of Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Fockett and Mrs. Elsie Treichel of Reedsville; three grand- children and six great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 25, 1968 P. 20 ******** (14 May 1887/Nov 1968/SSDI)
OTTO H. MAERTZ (d. 1958) Otto H. Maertz, 65, of Reedsville, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at Sts. John and James Lutheran church, Reedsville, with the Rev. John Wendland officiating and with burial in the church cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Gosz-Novak Post 199. Mr. Maertz was born at Maple Grove Aug. 20, 1893, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William C. Zimmermann. He married the former Esther Mahnke at Reedsville Oct. 5, 1924. The couple operated a farm at Reedsville. He was branch secretary of the Aid Association for Lutherans for 30 years and served in France during World War I. Survivors include the wife; a son, Carl of Gary, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Archie Sperber of Milwaukee and Mrs. Delbert Waldschmidt of Fond du Lac; a brother, William of Reedsville; five sisters, Mrs. Clara Lemke of Milwaukee, Mrs. Anna Bloedorn and Mrs. Amanda Lemke of Manitowoc and Miss Helen and Mrs. Charles C. Behnke of Reedsville; and three grandchildren. (No newspaper or date cited)
WILHELMINE MAERTZ (d. 1893) Mrs. Maertz, wife of John Maertz Sr., was buried last week. Manitowoc Pilot, April 27, 1893
WILLIAM W. MAERTZ (d. 1978) William W. Maertz, 88, former Reedsville resident, died Friday in Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be in St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate. Burial will be in Westside Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Maertz was born May 20, 1889 in Maple Grove, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William C. Maertz. He attended Reedsville schools and Manitowoc Business College. He operated a grocery business in the Reedsville area for many years. He married Emma Wendt, Nov. 27, 1914. She preceded him in death in 1968. Survivors include two sons, William C. Maertz of Reedsville and Carroll Maertz of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Lemke and Miss Helen Maertz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Amelia Behnke of Reedsville; four grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. (No newspaper or date cited)
LEONA A. MAHNKE Leona A. Mahnke, age 88, of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Reedsville, died on Friday, Sept. 27, 2002. She was born on March 11, 1914, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Fred & Bertha (Bubolz) Maertz. She married Roland Mahnke Sr. on Dec. 26, 1933 at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Leona worked at Levernz Shoe Factory in Valders for 20 years. She was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville and the Ladies Aide. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Roland Jr. and Romana Mahnke, Reedsville, a granddaughter, Deborah (Michael) O'Leary, a grandson, Dale (Jane) Mahnke and three step-grandchildren: Michael, Mark and Steve Webster; two great- grandchildren: Andrew and Alex Mahnke, and six step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alma Schwahn, Wayside and Lilly Pantzlaff, Maribel, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Leona was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 9, 1991, a sister, Verna Bruss, and a brother, Arnold. Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 2002 P. A3 ******** (Leona A./11 Mar 1914/27 Sep 2002/SSDI)
LORENA M. MAHNKE Lorena M. Mahnke, age 80, of North Ridge Care Center, formerly of Reedsville, died Thursday, September 30, 1993, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2, at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. She was born December 22, 1912, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Fred and Amanda Habeck Bubolz. She married Paul Mahnke on June 1, 1933. She was a housewife for many years on the family farm and then worked for fourteen years at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, retiring in 1975. She was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Survivors are one daughter and son-in-law, Mareolin and Rev. Norman Kuska, Bloomer; one son and daughter-in-law, Fredrick and Naomi Mahnke, Cedarburg; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren; two brothers and one sister-in- law, Gehard and Bergetta Bubolz, and Karl Bubolz, all of Reedsville. She was preceded in death by her husband March 28, 1989. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville, from 4-8:30 p.m. Friday, October 1 then on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at St. John St. James Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1993 P. A2
PAUL F. MAHNKE Paul Fred Mahnke, 78, of 212 Mill Street, Reedsville, died Tuesday, March 28, 1989 at his residence after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Friday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mr. Mahnke was born December 4, 1910 in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Otto and Augusta Bubolz Mahnke. He married the former Lorena Bubolz on June 1, 1933 at Reedsville. Mr. Mahnke farmed in the Town of Rockland for 28 years, and Manitowoc Health Care Center for 14 years, retiring in 1975. Mr. Mahnke was a member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Survivors include his wife, Lorena; a son and daughter-in-law, Frederick and Naomi Mahnke of Cedarburg; a daughter and son-in-law, Rev. Norman and Mereolin Kuske of Bloomer, Wisconsin; two sisters, Gertrude Prochnow and Esther Maertz, both of Reedsville; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. Friends may call at Wieting Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am to 10:30 am and then at the church from 11 am until the hour of service at 1:30 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Mar. 29, 1989 page B8
ROLAND MAHNKE Roland Louis Mahnke, 82, of 413 Menasha St., Reedsville, passed away Saturday, February 9, 1991, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, from Heart failure. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. He was born December 13, 1908, in the town of Rockland, son of the late John and Clara Bartz Mahnke. He married Leona Maertz on December 26, 1933. He farmed in the town of Rockland his entire life and retired and moved to Reedsville in 1955. He was a lifetime member of St. John St. James. Survivors include his wife, Leona; one son and daughter-in-law, Roland and Ramona Mahnke Jr. of Rt. 2, Reedsville; two grandchildren and three step grandchildren, Debborah O'Leary, Dale Mahnke, Mike, Mark and Steve Webster; and two step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-9 p.m. Monday and from 7:45-10:30 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from 11 a.m. to the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, February 10, 1991 P. B7 ******** (Roland L Mahnke/13 Dec 1908/09 Feb 1991/SSDI)
CAROLINE J.C. (RUSCH) MARCH Caroline Rusch March birth: 24 December 1873 Pommerania (sic) death: 8 September 1897 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1897 Reedsville, Wis. father: Joachim Rusch spouse: Charles March Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FRIEDRICH MARTZ Death Tues. in Reedsville of Friedrich Maertz(sic) at age 70. He had gone to bed about 11 p.m. and his wife noticed later that he was not breathing and had died in his sleep. Mr. Maertz was considered to be an outstanding resident of Reedsville. He is survived by his widow and 2 sons. Mr. W.C. Maertz is a nephew of the deceased. Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1900 ********* Frederick Maertz(sic) of Reedsville died at his home in that village last Tuesday at the advanced age of 70 years. On Tuesday evening the old gentleman had retired in apparent good health at 11 o'clock. During the night his wife awoke and then the discovery was made that quietly and without pain the aged husband and father had gone to his last long sleep. Decedent was widely known throughout Manitowoc County having for many years taken an active and leading part in the affairs of the town and county. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Brillion News, Fri., Nov. 16, 1900
HENRIETTA MARTZ Death in Maple Grove on Sun. of 73-yr. old Mrs. Fred. Martz of old age debility. The deceased, who is survived by 2 sons, was buried Tues. from the Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1901 ******* Mrs. Fred Maertz (sic) an old resident of the town of Maple Grove died Sunday morning and was interred in Lutheran cemetery here Tuesday. The Rev. Mr. Brenner officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, April 4, 1901 ******* Henrietta Radi Maertz birth: 1 November 1829 Pomerania death: 31 March 1901 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1901 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co. father: Gottfried Radi mother: Charlotte spouse: Fred Maertz Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
AMANDA (KIEHL) MOFFETT Amanda M. Moffett, 82, of Reedsville, died Wednesday morning in Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday in Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in St. John and St. James Church Cemetery. Mrs. Moffett, nee Amanda Kiehl, was born Feb. 26, 1897, in Reedsville, daughter of the late Frederick and Bertha Kiehl. Survivors include a brother, Fred Kiehl of Eagle River and a sister, Gertrude Kiehl Thielen of Cumberland, Md., and other relatives and friends. Friends may call in the funeral home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 1979 P. 3 ********* (Feb. 26, 1897/June, 1979/SSDI)
ALBERT MUELLER Death of Albert Mueller following a stroke on Tues. evening in Reedsville. Mr. Mueller felt perfectly well in the afternoon of his death and went to his business as usual. About 4 o'clock he suffered a stroke and died shortly after 6 p.m. Mr. Mueller was widely known in our city and highly esteemed by his fellow citizens, having filled many administrative posts. He was 45-yrs. old and leaves his widow and 3 children. Mrs. Mueller was in Nebraska attending the funeral of her mother, who had died there, and was notified of this latest trick of destiny by telegraph. Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1901 ******* ALBERT MUELLER OF REEDSVILLE DIES SUDDENLY Albert Mueller of Reedsville, died suddenly of a stroke of paralysis last Tuesday evening. He was 45 years of age and was prominent in official circles, having been a member of the County board for several years. Up to the time of his death, he had always been in apparently good health and death coming so suddenly has greatly shocked the community. Mrs. Mueller, who has gone to Nebraska to attend the funeral of her mother was telegraphed of her husband's death and will return at once. Mr. Mueller is survived by his wife and three children who will have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, February 7, 1901 pg. 1 ******* Reedsville: Mr. Albert Mueller's soul quited its earthly habitation Tuesday evening. Mr. Mueller went home about 5 o'clock not feeling well and seven o'clock he was stricken with paralysis of the heart which caused his death. He was about 40 years old and leaves a wife and three children. At the time of his death, Mrs. Mueller was in Nebraska where she was called by the death of her mother and a telegram was sent her telling of the death of her husband. Brillion News, Fri., Feb. 8, 1901 ******* Mr. Albert Mueller who has lived in our village many years died last Tuesday evening. He served several terms as supervisor. Mr. Mueller was about 45 years old and leaves a wife, two daughters and one son. He was interred in the Lutheran cemetery Friday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Brenner officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, February 14, 1901 ******* Albert Mueller birth: 4 October 1857 Wisconsin death: 5 February 1901 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1901 Reedsville, Wis. father: Michael Mueller mother: Eva spouse: Clara Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ALMA L. MUELLER NOTES FROM MAPLE GROVE. A three year old child of Albert Miller's (sic) of Reedsville died last week. It was buried on Friday. Manitowoc Pilot, December 28, 1893 P. 2 ** Alma Mueller Wisconsin, Death Records Name Alma Mueller Event Type Death Event Date 1893 Event Place Reedsville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Gender Female Age 2 Race w Birth Date 18 Sep 1891 Birth Year (Estimated) 1891 Birthplace Reedsville, WI Burial Place Reedsville Cemetery Luth. Cem. Father's Name Albert Mueller Mother's Name Clara Mueller "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch Alma Mueller, 1893; citing Death, Reedsville, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
BERTHA MUELLER Mrs. Charles Mueller, nee Bertha Boettcher, died Thursday night at her home at Reedsville after a heart attack. Mrs. Mueller was born in Reedsville in 1873 and was married to Mr. Mueller in 1898. Her husband died in 1940. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and- James Evangelical Lutheran church at Reedsville, Rev. Victor Siegler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Marvin and Leland, both of Manitowoc; two daughters, Miss Elda Mueller and Miss Odessa Mueller, and two sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Krueger and Mrs. Ida Hein, all of Reedsville, and a grandchild. Friends may call at the Reedsville funeral home, Reedsville, from 7 p.m. Saturday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 22, 1950 P. 2
CHARLES MUELLER Charles Mueller, 75, resident of Reedsville and its immediate vicinity for 53 years, died at 12:25 p.m. today at his home in the village after a long illness. Mr. Mueller was employed as a section hand by the Chicago and North Western railroad for 18 years; was village marshall for six years; and village trustee for eight years. He was a charter member of the first Reedsville volunteer fire department and retained his membership for 40 years. For the last four years he was employed as sexton of the two Evangelical Lutheran cemeteries at Reedsville. Mr. Mueller was born near Naugard, province of Pomerania, Germany, Sept. 29, 1865. Leaving behind his parents and all his brothers and sisters, Mr. Mueller, at the age of 22, set out late in October, 1887, for this country on the steamship "Polaria," in company with two cousins, Gottfried and William Struck. The voyage across the Atlantic took 19-1/2 days. The three emigrants went directly to Reedsville intending to obtain farm work. Mr. Mueller, after a few weeks on a farm, came to Reedsville and for 6-1/2 years was employed at the Reedsville House then operated by Emil Schultz. On Nov. 2, 1898, Mr. Mueller married Miss Bertha Boettcher. She survives with two daughters, Miss Elda of Milwaukee and Miss Odessa at home; two sons, Marvin and Leland, both of Manitowoc; and one grandson. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the residence and at 2 o'clock at SS. John and James Evangelical Lutheran church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 6, 1941 P. 2
ELDA MUELLER Miss Elda Mueller, 61, of Reedsville died Wednesday morning at her home following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Oct. 18, 1902, at Reedsville, daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Boettcher Mueller. She never married. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, for 34 years. Among survivors is a sister, Miss Odessa, of Reedsville. Two brothers also preceded her in death. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body will lie in state until time of service. Two Rivers Reporter, April 11, 1963 P. T-3
ELSIE MUELLER Miss Elsie Mueller, 84, of Reedsville, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Mueller was born July 18, 1887, at Reedsville, daughter of the late William and Emma Kroening Mueller. Survivors include a brother, Arthur, of Manitowoc. Four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1972
EMMA MUELLER BIRKHOLZ Mrs. Dan Birkholz, 75, died at her home in the village of Reedsville at 10:15 o'clock this morning after an illness of seven weeks. Mrs. Birkholz, nee Emma Kroening was born in the Town of Maple Grove near Reedsville May 7, 1863. She was married December 4, 1881 to William Mueller who died in 1903. In 1908 she was married to Dan Birkholz who died eight years ago. Survivors are one daughter, Miss Elsie Mueller at home; five sons, Emil Mueller of Aniwa, Wis., William Mueller of Darlington, Julius Mueller of San Francisco, Arthur Mueller of Manitowoc and Clarence Mueller of Two Rivers; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced in Saturday's paper. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Feb. 27, 1942 - page 2 (Note: She is buried with her 1st husband) ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Dan Birkholz, 75, who died Friday morning at her home at Reedsville, will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 o'clock at the St. John -St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church at Reedsville. Burial will be in the east side church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times - Feb. 28, 1942 - page 4 ******** Reedsville: The marriage of Mrs. Wm. Mueller and Daniel Birkholtz was quietly solemnized here Sunday evening, Rev. Koch officiating. We extend heartiest congratulations. Brillion News, Fri., Sept. 4, 1908
ODESSA MUELLER Odessa R. Mueller, 70, of 1125 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning in Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday in First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval Kock will officiate and burial will be in St. John and St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsville. Odessa Mueller was born July 2, 1907 in Reedsville, daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Boettcher Mueller. She moved to Manitowoc in 1965 and resided there since. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Eldon and Susan Mueller of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning 11:30 am when the casket will then be moved to the church where the body will lie in state from noon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 30, 1978 page 3 ******** (02 Jul 1907/May 1978/SSDI)
WILLIAM MUELLER Death Fri. in Reedsville, of Wilhelm Mueller following a short illness. Mr. Mueller, who was born 51 yrs. ago in Germany, came to America as a child. He has been a resident of Reedsville for 35 yrs. where he enjoyed great respect. He is survived by a widow and 6 children. Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1903 ****** William Mueller birth: 28 April 1852 Germany death: 3 July 1903 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville residence: 1903 Reedsville, Wis. father: Michael Mueller mother: Eva spouse: Emma Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******* First publication Feb. 2., 1904. ORDER TO HEAR PETITION FOR ADMINISTRATION. STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT-IN PROBATE In the Matter of the Estate of William Mueller, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Emma Mueller, of Reedsville, in said county, representing among other things that William Mueller an inhabitant of said county, on the 3. day of July, A.D. 1903, at Reedsville died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Emma Mueller granted. IT IS ORDERED, that said petition be heard at a general term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 1st day of March A.D. 1904, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. ORDERED FURTHER, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing in the Wahrheit, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 28, day of January, A.D. 1904. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Schmitz, Burke & Craite, Attorneys. Manitowoc Die Wahrheit, Tuesday, February 2, 1904 P. 5
EVA MULLER Death last week at age 87 in Reedsville of Mrs. Michael Mueller, grandmother of our County Treasurer Robert Bubolz. She is survived by 6 children. Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1909 ******* Mrs. Micheal Miller (sic), a pioneer of Reedsville and grandmother of County Treasurer Robert Bubolz, died Monday, after an illness of two years. Mrs. Miller was 84 years of age and is survived by six children. She came to this county in early life and was well and favorably known. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church at Reedsville Wednesday. Manitowoc Pilot, March 4, 1909
EMILIE NICHOLAUS Mrs. Fred Nicolaus (sic), 84, of Reedsville, died Thursday evening at Toth Nursing Home, Chilton, where she had resided 2-1/2 years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Nicolaus was born Feb. 2, 1883, at Cooperstown, daughter of the late William and Ernestina Becker Engelbrecht. She was married to Fred Nicolaus June 20, 1907. He died in 1946. Mrs. Nicolaus was a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. John-St. James Church. Surviving her are a son, Dr. Herbert Nicolaus, of Lake Forest, Ill., a daughter, Mrs. Elmer (Erma) Haese, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Five brothers and five sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Saturday until noon Sunday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 1, 1967 P. 7
FRED NICHOLAUS Fred Nicholaus, 70, retired farmer, died last night at his home in the village of Reedsville. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the St. John-James Evangelical Lutheran church, Reedsville, of which congregation Mr. Nicholaus served as trustee for 24 years. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Nicholaus was born in Chicago in 1875 and when a boy accompanied his parents to a farm in Franklin, east of Reedsville. He married Miss Emilie Engelbrecht at Cooperstown in 1907. Six weeks ago he retired and moved to Reedsville. He is survived by his wife; son, Prof. Herbert Nicholaus, teaching at Lake Forest college, in Illinois, daughter, Mrs. Clarence Maertz of Reedsville; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 20, 1946 P.2
******** Reedsville Items From Reedsville Reporter Nicholaus- Fred Nicholaus Sr., aged 78 years and 8 months answered the final roll call Friday evening and passed from earthly's enes to the Home beyond. The deceased had been ill for some time but bore his sickness with fortitude and resignation and passed peacefully away to earn his final reward in realms Beyond. Coming to this country 35 years ago he settled on a farm about one and one half miles east of this village where he, with his family has since resided, respected by his neighbors and beloved by his family and relatives. Besides his wife, two children, Fred, residing on the home farm and Mrs. Tetzlaff of Manitowoc are left to mourn his death. The funeral took place Monday, leaving the home at 1:30 pm and arriving at the Lutheran Church at 2:30 pm where Rev. Koch officiated in the final services for a faithful member of his church. Mr. Nicholaus was a respected citizen, loving husband and devoted father whose taking way leaves a void difficult to become reconciled to by those who knew and loved him best. A large congregation was present at the funeral services to pay homage to the deceased member and to offer consolation to the bereaved family. Brillion News - Fri., Feb. 20, 1914
HEINRICH NICOLAUS Mr. Henry Nicholaus (sic), a pioneer of the town of Franklin, died at the home of his son Fred, Saturday. Manitowoc Pilot, February 19, 1914 ******* Fred Nicholas Sr.(sic), a resident of this vicinity for thirty-five years, is dead, aged 78. A widow and two children survive, Mrs. Tetzlaff of Manitowoc, being a daughter. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 20, 1914 Page 3
EMILIE OLP The two year old child of Anton Olp of Maple Grove, died from burns received from boiling coffee. Janesville Daily Gazette, Feb. 5, 1904 page 1 ******** KASSON: Babe Scalded To Death Emily Olp was so severely scalded by hot coffee that she died last Tuesday as a result of her burns. She was the daughter of Anton Olp, who resides near Reedsville, and was one year and ten months old. Her remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery at Reedsville. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, February 11, 1904 pg. 8
LOUIS OLP The funeral of the eight month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Olp occurred Thursday afternoon, Rev. Koch of the Lutheran Church officiated. Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 24, 1913
ARTHUR PAAPE Death of the 6-wk. old child of Paul Paape in Reedsville on Fri. Burial Mon. morning. Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1889 ******* From state birth microfiche: Arthur W Paape b: 07 Mar 1889 Reel: 0118 Record: 000754
EARL PROCHNOW A child of Mr. G. Prochnow, Jr., in Reedsville, died Wednesday last week. Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1908
FRIEDRICH RADANDT Fred Kaddant(sic), an aged resident of Rockland is dead after a brief illness. The funeral was held Thursday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Jan. 4, 1908 ******** Fred Kaddant, an aged resident of Rockland died Monday after an illness of short duration. The funeral was held Thursday from the Lutheran Church, Rev. Koch officiating. The deceased leaves a widow and family. Brillion News, Jan. 2, 1908
LORENA RAHN A small child of Hugo Rahn in Reedsville died recently. Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908 ********* Reedsville: A baby girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Rahn last Saturday. The child however died Sunday while the condition of Mrs. Rahn is very favorable. We extend our sympathy. Brillion News, Fri., Aug. 21, 1908
CAROLINE RASCHKE Mrs. August Reschke(sic) of the Town of Rockland died suddenly at her home a mile south of here Sunday afternoon. She was born in Germany February 1, 1847. Besides a husband, a son, August and a daughter Mrs. Paul Siecker of Fond du Lac are left to mourn her loss. Services were held Wednesday from the Southern church. Manitowoc Pilot, Thur., Dec. 24, 1914 ********* Brillion - At the home of her son, August at Reedsville with whom she resided Mrs. August Reschke (sic) obeyed the Final Summons and departed from this world at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The deceased had been ill but a short time and her death came as a shock to her bereaved family. Taken ill Wednesday of last week with a choking spell she rallied from this attack but suffered an attack Sunday from which she failed to rally. Mrs. Reschke was born in Germany Feb. 1, 1847 and had reached the age of 67 years and 10 months. A son, August who resides on the old home farm and one daughter, Mrs. Paul Sick?? of Fond du Lac survive. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon from Lutheran church of this village, Rev. Koch officiating. Chilton Times, January 2, 1915 ******** (Her son is listed as Reschke)
JOHN RASCHKE John Reschke, 87, Dies At Son's Home Sunday (Special to Press-Gazette) REEDSVILLE, Wis.-John Reschke(sic), 87, died at the home of his son, August, southeast of Reedsville, Sunday morning. He celebrated his birthday Jan. 8, with all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren present. he was born in Germany and in 1882 he came to this country and to the town of Rockland, north of Reedsville. After the death of his wife 24 years ago he went to live with his son. Survivors are his son; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Zickau, Fond du Lac; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 (sic) Thursday morning at the son's home, and 2 o'clock at SS. John-James Lutheran church here. Green Bay Press Gazette, Monday, January 16, 1939 P. 19
ALFRED C. REINEMANN Notes From Maple Grove: On Friday morning, Nov. 16, Alfred Reineman (sic) of Reedsville was called to eternal rest, after battling with a disease that held him in its grasp for the past ten months. The deceased was born in Reedsville 22 years ago. He attended the Reedsville graded school. He was an unusually bright pupil. At the age of sixteen he graduated and then entered the employment of L.A. Busse the Reedsville postmaster and druggist, acting as clerk. Later he took a course in pharmacy. He secured a position in a Milwaukee drug store, serving in the capacity of assistant druggist, which position he held for three years. He then purchased a drug store at Dale, Wis., where he did a thriving business for one year, when his health failed and he was obliged to return to the home of his parents in Reedsville, where he remained till he was relieved from his earthly sufferings. He was an exemplary young man possessed of great business ability. His close attention to his studies was undoubtedly the cause of his failing health. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Reinemann; four sisters, Mrs. Adolph Haese and the Misses Delia, Hattie and Stella; and one brother, Eddie, who operates a grain elevator at New Holstein. He will also be mourned by many of his former schoolmates and acquaintance in Reedsville and vicinity. The funeral was held Monday from the Lutheran church in Reedsville, the funeral cortege being an unusually large one. His remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery in Reedsville. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 22, 1906 P. 8 ******** Peter Herman and family of Manitowoc and John Reinemann and family of Centerville attended the Reinemann obsequies at Reedsville Monday. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, November 22, 1906 P. 8 ******** Death in Reedsville on Friday of Alfred Reinemann after a 1-year illness. We have no further details. Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1906 ******** Reedsville: On Friday morning, Alfred Reinemann passed away at his home here, after an illness of over a year. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Nov. 20, 1906 ******** Alfred C. Reineman birth: 19 October 1884 Reedsville death: 16 November 1906 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville residence: 1906 Reedsville, Wis. father: Peter Reineman mother: Susan H. Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ********* Name Alfred C. Reineman Gender Male Burial Place Reedsville Death Date 16 Nov 1906 Death Place Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin Age 22 Birth Date 19 Oct 1884 Birthplace Reedsville Occupation Druggist Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name Peter Reineman Father's Birthplace Germany Mother's Name Susan H. Mother's Birthplace Germany "Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch
PETER REINEMANN An eminent resident of Village Reedsville, Peter Reinemann, was the victim of a deplorable fatal accident Thursday afternoon last week at the Western Supply elevator in Reedsville. (Detailed account of the accident in which a wagon loaded with grain was in the process of being moved by a team of horses. A piece of iron broke from the connection and hit Reinemann, the foreman, in the chest with such force that he was rendered unconscious. He was being taken to his home, but died before arriving. The Coroner was notified, but no inquest was ordered.) Reinemann was 53 years old and is survived by a widow and 5 children. A brother, John Reinemann lives in Cleveland, and a brother-in-law, Peter Herman resides in Manitowoc. The funeral was conducted on Sunday. Der Nord Westen, 23 Sept. 1909 ******** MEETS DEATH IN A PECULIAR WAY Theo. Reineman(sic) Killed When Rope Attached to Car Snaps WAS MOVING GRAIN CAR AT REEDSVILLE Snapping of a cable attached to a loaded car of grain which he was moving from one elevator to another on tracks, one end of the hawser striking him a violent blow on the head, causing the instant death of Theodore Reineman(sic), foreman of the Western Supply Company at Reedsville on Thursday afternoon, the fatality occurring just before the man was about to quit work for the day. The accident was a most peculiar one and workmen who rushed to the assistance of the foreman could scarcely realize that he was dying. Reineman was 52 years of age and leaves a family. He is a brother-in-law of Peter Reineman of this city. Reineman was moving the car with the aid of a team and had attached a large hawser to the car for that purpose. The team was started but pulled with quick start and the large rope grew taunt and unequal to stand the strain put upon it snapped suddenly, one end striking Reineman full in the head and fell him to the ground. He never regained consciousness and expired while he was being taken to the home. Reineman had been in the company for a long time. While the nature of the accident was plainly apparent, the coroner was notified here last evening but no inquest of the body was deemed necessary. Charles Kunz and others of the city who are relatives were notified of the sad occurrence Thursday evening and will attend the funeral Sunday. Reineman is survived by a widow and four children. He was well known in this city and the sympathy of many friends will go out to the bereaved family in its affliction. The surviving family consists of a widow and children as follows: Edward, Harriet, Stella and Mrs.Adolph Hays of Reedsville and Delia of Menominee. A brother, John Reineman lives at Cleveland, Wis. The funeral will take place Sunday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Sept. 17, 1909
SUSAN REINEMANN REEDSVILLE WOMAN DIES AT MILWAUKEE News has been received at Reedsville of the death of Mrs. Peter Reinemann, of that village at Milwaukee yesterday. The body will be brought to Reedsville for burial and the funeral will be held Friday. Mrs. Reinemann was well known in this city, being a sister of Supervisor Peter Hermann of the Sixth ward. She is survived by one son, Edward, who operates an elevator at Reedsville and by four daughters. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 27, 1918, Page 3
MINNIE REINKE Mrs. Minne (sic) Reinke, 72, of the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m Friday at Sts. John and James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. John Wendland officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Reinke was born Minnie Bratz April 9, 1888, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late August and Wilhelmina Schultz Bratz. She was married to Otto Reinke Jan. 12, 1911, in Sts. John and James Church at Reedsville by the Rev. Henry Koch. They farmed in the Town of Rockland, Rt. 2, Reedsville, until 1944 when their son and daughter- in-law took over management. Her husband preceded her in death two years ago and two sons, three brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death. Survivors include a son Ruben of Rt. 2, Reedsville, a daughter, Mrs. Elroy W. Behnke, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; two brothers, August and Adolph of Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Ernestina Thronson, of Rt. 1, Valders; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body can be viewed from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 22, 1961 P. 19 ******* The marriage of Miss Minnie Bratz and Otto Reinke, well known and popular young people of Rockland was celebrated at Reedsville Thursday and was a society event. The young couple will reside on a farm in Rockland. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Jan. 13, 1911
OTTO REINKE Otto Reinke, 73, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died early Saturday morning at his home in the Town of Rockland. The funeral service will be at 2 pm Monday in the St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsville with the Rev. John Wendland officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reinke was born Aug. 10, 1883 in the Town of Maple Grove, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reinke. He married Minnie Bratz Jan. 12, 1911 at Reedsville. They farmed all their married life on the farm in the Town of Rockland. Survivors are the widow; a son, Reuben on the home farm; a daughter, Mrs. Elroy W. Behnke of Rt. 1, Reedsville; two brothers, Bernard of Collins and Edwin of Rockland; five sisters, Mrs. Otto Piepenburg of Brillion, Mrs. Bertha Piepenburg of Cedarburg, Mrs. Walter Maechtle of Port Washington, Mrs. Ira Bratz of the Town of Rantoul, Calumet County and Mrs. Irene Krueger of Brillion and six grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 10 am Sunday until 10:30 am Monday when the body will be removed to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Jan. 19, 1957 ********* The marriage of Miss Minnie Bratz and Otto Reinke, well known and popular young people of Rockland was celebrated at Reedsville Thursday and was a society event. The young couple will reside on a farm in Rockland. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Jan. 13, 1911
ROLAND REINKE REEDSVILLE-The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Reinke died at the hospital Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, News, Monday, August 1, 1927 P. 12
HULDINA A.R. RIEMER Huldine Riemer birth: 28 October 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. death: 28 December 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1898 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. father: Michael Riemer mother: Rosaline Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
LOUISA RIEMER Louise Riemer birth: 20 December 1901 Rockland, Manitowoc Co. death: 5 May 1902 Rockland, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1902 Rockland father: Michael Riemer mother: Rosaline Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
AUGUST RESCHKE August Reschke, 84, of the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, died Sunday morning at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hillmann, in the township, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reschke was born May 11, 1879, in Germany, son of the late John and Caroline Schmidt Reschke, and was three years old when the family came to the U.S. He married Rosalie Bubolz Sept. 16, 1909, and the couple farmed in the Town of Rockland. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Carl Hillmann of Rockland and Mrs. Milford Hillmann of New Holstein, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Two Rivers Reporter, June 24, 1963 P. M-15 ********* Sister of County Treasurer Bubolz Wedded at Reedsville Miss Lena Bubolz and August Reschke, well known young people of Reedsville, were married in that village, the wedding being celebrated at the parsonage of the Lutheran Church, Rev. Koch officiating. The wedding was followed by a reception at the home of the bride's mother. Miss Bubolz is a sister of the County Treasurer, Robert Bubolz of the city and one of the well known popular young ladies of the county. Mr. Reschke is one of the progressive young farmers in vicinity of Reedsville and the couple will make their home on a farm. County Treasurer Bubolz and others from the city attended. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 17, 1910 page 1
LENA RESCHKE Mrs. August Reschke, 65, of Rockland died Saturday at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Reschke was born Sept. 18, 1876, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Fred and Gustie Mueller Bubolz. She was married to August Reschke Sept. 16, 1910, and the couple farmed at Rockland. He died in 1963. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Carl Hillman of Rt. 2, Reedsville and Mrs. Milford Hillman of New Holstein, a brother, Adolph Bubolz, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Five brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and after 11 a.m. at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 8, 1965 P. 9 ********* Sister of County Treasurer Bubolz Wedded at Reedsville Miss Lena Bubolz and August Reschke, well known young people of Reedsville, were married in that village, the wedding being celebrated at the parsonage of the Lutheran Church, Rev. Koch officiating. The wedding was followed by a reception at the home of the bride's mother. Miss Bubolz is a sister of the County Treasurer, Robert Bubolz of the city and one of the well known popular young ladies of the county. Mr. Reschke is one of the progressive young farmers in vicinity of Reedsville and the couple will make their home on a farm. County Treasurer Bubolz and others from the city attended. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sept. 17, 1910 page 1
ALVIN ROSIN Gored By Bull, Farmer Dies Alvin Rosin, about 47, a bachelor whose farm is located about one mile north of Reedsville on County Trunk GG, was gored to death early Monday by a Gurnsey (sic) bull which had apparently gotten out of the barn during the night. The body was discovered by a driver of a truck arriving at the farm about 8:30 a.m. to collect milk. Dr. Theodore A. Teitgen, county coroner, said death was due to internal injuries. He said Rosin must have gone into the field after the bull. The struggle apparently covered a large area for Rosin's stick was found at one point and his cap some distance from there. The body was found in a large, unfenced field about 50 feet from the lane leading to the farmhouse. Neighboring farmers rounded up the herd and drove it into the barn to be milked. The bull, which weighs 1,800 to 2,000 pounds, then followed. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 6, 1969 P. 12 ********* Funeral services for Alvin Rosin, 48, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, who was gored to death by a bull early Monday on his farm, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Arden Stuebs will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Rosin was born Sept. 18, 1921, at Wrightstown, son of the late John and Emma Kamps Rosin. He farmed in the Town of Maple Grove, and never married. Survivors include a sister, (private); three nieces and two nephews. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 7, 1969 P. 9
EMMA ROSIN Mrs. John Rosin, 73, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Tuesday evening at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Rosin was born Feb. 21, 1894, at Peshtigo, Wis., daughter of the late Henry and Mary Wierschke Kamp. She was married to John Rosin June 3, 1914, at Wrightstown and the couple farmed in the Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County. Her husband died Nov. 27, 1966. Mrs. Rosin was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. John-St. James Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Donald Marshall, of Valders, a son, Alvin, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, a brother, William Kamp, of Wrightstown, five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A daughter, a brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 22, 1967 P. 11
JOHN ROSIN John Rosin, 76, of the Town of Maple Grove, died Sunday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be 2 pm Thursday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Rosin was born Nov. 21, 1890 at Wrightstown, son of the late John and Mary Wierschke Rosin. He married Emma Kamps June 3, 1914 at Wrightstown and the couple farmed in the Town of Maple Grove. They observed their golden anniversary of their wedding in 1964. Surviving are his wife; a son, Alvin of Rt. 1, Reedsville; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Gertrude) Marshall of Valders; four brothers, August Pflueger of Wrightstown, Albert Rosin of Kaukauna, William Rosin of Green Bay and Henry Rosin of Arizona; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Pagel of Greenleaf and Mrs. Ida Wuerger of Lombard, Ill.; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A daughter, a brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 pm Wednesday until 10:30 am Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state from 11 am until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 28, 1966 page T3 ******* (Note: Obituary says Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc but his stone is in this cemetery and no record of burial in Evergreen)
ANNA E. RUSCH (d. 1916) The final summons came to the home of Henry Rusch Monday at 9 p.m. and answering to the call, his mother closed her eyes on earthly scenes and left a sorrowing family of eight children to mourn her death. Mrs. Rusch was born in Germany Sept. 22, 1841. She came to this county in 1858 and in 1894 was married to Wm. Rusch who preceded her in death 12 years ago. The children who are left are Bertha, Mrs. Rohriz of Wrightstown; Minnie, Mrs. F. Otto of Brillion, Henry and Amelia on the home farm, Mrs. E. W. Pautz Reedsville, Louis Rusch, Brillion, August Rusch, Reedsville and Mrs. Beebe of Milwaukee. Her funeral took place Thursday afternoon Rev. Koch officiating, interment taking place in the Lutheran cemetery. Although having lived to a ripe old age, Mrs. Rusch was hale and hearty and never missed an opportunity of bestowing a kindly greeting and friendly word to all her friends who with her family will sadly miss her many cheerful words and acts of kindness to one and all. Although death has summoned her Home her memory will live on in the hearts of her family, relatives and neighbors and friends. Besides the children, eighteen grandchildren survive. Brillion News - October 20, 1916
ANNA L.E. RUSCH (d.1889) Death of Mrs. Anna Rusch on Thurs., 17 Jan. in Reedsville. She was 26 yrs. 3 mos. old, and leaves her husband and one child who had been born last Mon. The deceased was a sister of Mr. Gustav Mueller and was buried on Sat. Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1889 ******** Mrs. Anna Rusch, sister of Supt. Mueller of the County Insane Asylum, and for years Assistant Matron, died at Reedsville on Thursday of this week of child birth. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, January 24, 1889 P. 3
BABY GIRL RUSCH Riesch (sic) birth: Reedsville, Wis. death: 17 March 1905 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville residence: 1905 Reedsville father: August F. Riesch mother: Emma Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
HEINRICH F.J. RUSCH From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1894: Also dying in Reedsville a few days ago was a child of Carl Rusch.
WILHELM M. RUSCH Reedsville: Miss Lena Rusch left for Milwaukee Wednesday to resume her position which she left on account of the serious illness of her father who died last Thursday. The funeral was held Sunday. Brillion News, Fri., Sept. 30, 1904 ******** William Rusch birth: 22 November 1832 Germany death: 22 September 1904 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1904 Reedsville, Wis. spouse: Anna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ALICE A. SCHMIDT Mrs. Alice Schmidt, 63, a fromer Reedsville resident, died Friday morning, May 10 at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemtery. Mrs. Schmidt was born Aug. 26, 1921, in Oconto County, daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Tienor Burich. She was married to Herman Schmidt, April 27, 1946, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Survivors include two sons, Jerome of Manitowoc and Richard Schmdt of Reedsville; a daughter, Carol Schmidt of Hilbert; two brothers, Donald Burich of Kaukauna and Jake Burich of Gillett; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Lemberger, Mrs. Annie Krueger and Miss Marie Burich of Gillett and Miss Emma Burich of Manitowoc and a granddaughter, Nicole Schmidt. She was preceded in death by a son, John, a daughter, Mary and a brother. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and at the church Monday from 9 a.m. to the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, May 10, 1985 P. 3
ANTON SCHMIDT West Maple Grove news: Anton Schmidt passed away at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 01, 1928 Page 12 ******* The funeral of Anton Schmidt who died at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc after an illness of several months was held here Friday at 2 o'clock from the Lutheran church, Rev. Koch officiating. He is survived by his mother, four brothers and one sister. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 02, 1928 Page 11
BERTHA SCHMIDT MEYER Mrs. William Meyer, nee Bertha Kosmoski, Maple Grove, died last night at the Holy Family hospital following a stoke. She was 68. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Coop funeral home, Reedsville, and at 2 o'clock at the St. John-James Lutheran church with burial in adjoining cemetery. The Rev. Harold Eckhardt will officiate. Mrs. Meyer was born Nov. 11, 1877, in the town of Rockland. She was married to John Schmidt and they operated a farm in Maple Grove. He died in 1924(sic). In January of 1940 she married William Meyer of Brillion. He died in 1942. Survivors include two daughters. Mrs. E. Baumgarten of Milwaukee and Mrs. August Brault of Maple Grove; four sons, Henry Herman and Frank Schmidt, of Maple Grove and William Schmidt of Collins; one brother, Charles of Forest Junction; four sisters, Mrs. Charles Vallesky of Collins, Mrs. Charles Rusch and Mrs. Reinhardt Peterson of Shawano and Mrs. Gustav Schwartz of Morrison. The body may be viewed at the funeral home tomorrow afternoon until time of services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, August 2, 1945 P. 2
HEINRICH SCHMIDT 79 yr. old Henry Schmidt died Fri. in Town Maple Grove of old age debility, leaving a widow and one son. Burial took place Monday. Der Nord Westen, 27 Jan. 1898 ******** Henry Schmidt birth: 3 October 1818 Germany death: 21 January 1898 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1898 Maple Grove spouse: Caroline Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Per death notice, he died on Friday which would be Jan. 21
HENRY SCHMIDT Henry Schmidt, 58, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, Town of Maple Grove, farm laborer, died Sunday night at Maple Crest Sanitorium, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. .Wednesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Armin Roekle?? of Manitowoc will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schmidt was born in the Town of Maple Grove May 21, 1900, son of the late Bertha Kosmoskey Schmidt. He never married. Surviving are three brothers, Herman of the Town of Eaton, William of Collins, and Frank of the Town of Maple Grove; a stepbrother, Arthur Kosmoskey, of Philadelphia, Pa.; and two sisters, Mrs. August Brault of the Town of Maple Grove and Mrs. Ed. Baumgartner of Milwaukee. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 4, 1958 P. 11
HERMAN A. SCHMIDT Herman Schmidt, 59, of the Town of Maple Grove, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schmidt was born Oct. 14, 1906, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late John and Alvina Komoski Schmidt. He married Alice Burish April 27, 1946, He was a farm laborer. He is survived by his wife; three sons and a daughter (names omitted for privacy); two brothers, William of Collins and Frank of Rt. 2, Brillion; and two sisters, Mrs. August Brault, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and Mrs. Ed. Baumgartner of Milwaukee. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 11:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 28, 1965 P. 14
JOHN SCHMIDT (d. 1921) Notes from west Maple Grove: The Angel of Death entered the John Schmidt home at an unforeseen moment and claimed as its victim the father of a large family. Mr. Schmidt has been failing for a year and had contracted a severe cold two days before his death, nevertheless, death was unexpected and his demise came as a shock to his friends. The deceased was born in Pommern, Germany on June 4, 1851. In 1861 he journeyed to America with his parents and immediately settled on the farm which he now owns. In 1899 he was married to Bertha Kosmosky of Rockland. He is survived by his widow and seven children at home, Henry, Herman, Anton, Willis, Anna, Minnie and Frank. the following from outside attended the funeral: Mrs. Chas Rusch, Mrs. Wm Peterman of Shawano, Mrs. Chas Schwartz, Mrs. Kosmosky of DePere, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Kosmosky of Brillion and Mr. and Mrs. Art Vallesky of Collins. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 17, 1921
JOHN SCHMIDT (d. 1978) John Edward Schmidt, 30 of Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John- St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schmidt was born September 16, 1947 in the Town of Maple Grove, son of Alice Burish Schmidt and the late Herman Schmidt. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Alice Schmidt of Manitowoc; a sister, Miss Carol Schmidt of Reedsville and uncles and aunts. His father and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon and in the church from noon Wednesday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, April 11, 1978 - page 3
HENRIETTE SCHREIBER Death in Reedsville last week of Mrs. Schreiber, an old settler of that village, at the age of 81. The funeral was held Friday. Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1907 ********* Mrs. Schreiber passed away at her home in Reedsville Wednesday morning, aged 81 years. The funeral will be held Friday from the Lutheran church. Mr. and Mrs. Schreiber were among the first settlers of Maple Grove, where they lived on a farm. A few years ago they sold their homestead and took up their residence in Reedsville where Mr. Schreiber died two years ago. As they had no relatives here, they bequeathed all their property to the German Lutheran congregation of Reedsville. Manitowoc Pilot, January 17, 1907 P. A2 ******** Mrs. Ernst Schreiber, an aged widow and long resident of Reedsville, died last Tuesday. Her husband died in 1903. There being no children and no immediate relatives her property and belongings were left to the local Lutheran congregation of which she was a devoted member. Brillion News, Fri., Jan. 18, 1907
JOHANN E.T. SCHREIBER First publication March 5, 1903. State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court, In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Ernst Schreiber(sic), deceased, in Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of Ernst Schreiber of Reedsville in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Louis C. Rusch of Reedsville, in said county, having presented to said court a petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Ernst Schreiber died testate at Reedsville, in said county, on the 26th day of Feb., 1903; 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 31st day of March, 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 Manitowoc Post a newspaper published in Manitowoc county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 2nd day of March, A.D., 1903. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Baensch & Kelley, Attorneys. Manitowoc Post, Thursday, March 5, 1903 P. 8
GOTTFRIED SCHROEDER (also Godfried) Reedsville Items: Another pioneer settler was called to his eternal home Friday when M. Schroeder Sr.(sic), died at the home of his son, Michael, who resides on the old farm property. The deceased had reached the age of 87 years and resided on a farm one mile north of Collins. Michael, Gustave, Carl, Mrs. Kornetzke and Mrs. Robt. Mahnke of Brillion, Mrs. Robt. Lau and Mrs. Theo Lau of Collions and Mrs. Greenlaw of Fond du Lac; 39 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren are left to mourn his death. The deceased was a highly respected and beloved father and up to the week before his death was able to be up and about the home attending to a few minor duties. His wife died 23 years ago and since her death, Mr. Schroeder has been kindly cared for in the home of his son and daughter-in-law. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at 1 pm, Rev. Koch of the Lutheran church officiating. The Reporter extends sympathy to the bereaved family. ************ Same edition Collins Notes: On Friday, the Angel of Death took from us one of our oldest pioneers, Mr. Gottfried Schroeder at the advanced age of eighty-six years. The deceased was born in Germany and came to this country in 1855. His wife preceded him in death about twenty-three years ago. To them were born ten children, eight of whom survive. Mr. Schroeder was a well known figure in the public life of our township for many years and who was well known throughout this section of the state. One of the first of those early pioneers who came to this part of Wisconsin to take up a homestead. He was an active and industrious farmer, who made a success of all his efforts. A man who was liked by all his neighbors. Funeral services were conducted from the Lutheran church at Reedsville Monday, Dec. 9, Rev. Koch officiating and interment made in the cemetery at that place. Brillion News, Fri., Dec. 13, 1912 ********* (1880 Rockland twp. census: Gottf Schroeder age 54; wife Mary 53; Gustav 24; Michael 19; Mary 17; Mena 11; Augusta 9; Louis 28; Mother Wilomena 60) ******** County Death Record: Vol. 11, Page 589 Deceased: Godfried Schroeder (sic) Date Of Death: December 6, 1912 at 12 Noon Place Of Death: Manitowoc County, Rockland Male White Date Of Birth: March 30, 1826 In Germany Age At Death: 86 Years 8 Mons 6 Days Widower Father: Unknown, In Germany Mother: Unknown, In Germany Occupation: None Cause Of Death: apoplexy, arteria sclerosis and old age from epistoris Pronounced By: W. W. Witcpalik, M.D. Place Of Burial: Reedsville Cemetery, Dec. 9, 1912 Undertaker: O.C. Eberhardt, Reedsville Informant: Michael Schroeder, Collins
MARIA A. SCHROEDER Death of Mrs. Gottlieb Schroeder in Reedsville on Mon. of last week after an illness of only three or four days. The burial took place Thurs. Der Nord Westen, 14 Nov. 1889
HEINRICH A.L. SEEHAFER Reedsville: An infant son of Aug. Seehafer, living near Collins, was buried in the Lutheran Cemetery last Saturday. Brillion News, Fri., Mar. 1, 1907
FRIEDRICH SENGBUSCH An old and respected resident of Town Rockland, Friedrich Sengbusch, died there 02 January at age 79. He is survived by a widow, 4 children, and 15 grandchildren. Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1909
ALBERTINA KRUEGER SIEGLER Notes from Maple Grove: Death called Mrs. Fred Siegler from all earthly sufferings, Thursday noon, Oct 15 [sic]. She received internal injuries in a fall last June from which she never recovered. Her maiden name was Albertina Krueger. She was born in Pomerania, N. Prussia, Germany, June 18, 1840, and was 71 years of age at the time of her death. Coming to America she was married to Mr. Fred Siegler at Green Bay, and soon after the couple located to the village of Maple Grove, where for many years, Mr. Siegler conducted a wagon and blacksmith shop, besides operating his farm two miles south of the village. Feeling the infirmities due their advancing years, he sold his shop some six years ago and moved to the farm where Mrs. Siegler died. Five sons were born to them, the youngest, Henry, dying in the fall of 1900 and the oldest, Ernst, dying in the fall of 1903, John and Fred, Jr., out west and Wm. on the farm. She was a woman of whom it may well be said was a devoted wife and mother and a kind neighbor to all about her; and because of generosity and kindness of hear she won the esteem and respect of her community. Funeral services were held at 1 P.M. Saturday at the house, conducted by Rev. Koch of the Eng. Luth. church of Reedsville of which the deceased was a life long member. About eighty three carriages followed the remains to the church at Reedsville where sermons in German and English were read by the pastor. She was buried in the Lutheran cemetery at Reedsville. The sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. Siegler who, because of his advancing years, feels deeply the loss of his wife. The Manitowoc pilot., October 12, 1911, Page 8 ********* (Note: Oct. 15, 1911 in obit would have been a Sunday. Oct. 5, 1911 on tombstone would have been a Thursday.)
FREDRICK SIEGLER The body of William Siegler, an old time resident of Maple Grove, was buried at Reedsville. Mr. Siegler died at Oconto. He was for years a blacksmith at Maple Grove. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 10, 1913 P. 2 ******** Wm. Zieglere, Sr.(sic), a former resident of Maple Grove, died Monday at the home of his son, Will, at Oconto Falls. His body was brought here Wednesday for burial in the Lutheran cemetery, Rev. Koch officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 4, 1913 P.4 ******** Notes From Grimms. Mr. Fred Seigler (sic), one of the early pioneer settlers of Maple Grove, passed away at the home of his son William at Oconto Falls Monday, death being due to infirmities brought on by old age. Mr. Seigler opened the first blacksmith shop at Maple Grove and followed this occupation along with farming up to five years ago when he retired from active work and went to live with his son on the old homestead. Last spring he removed with his son to Oconto Falls and continued to reside there up to the time of his death. He was an honest man, a good citizen and had a wide circle of friends. His wife died a few years ago. He is survived by three sons. The remains were brought to Reedsville Wednesday noon and the funeral was held from the Lutheran church, Rev. Kock officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, December 4, 1913 ******** East Maple Grove: Fred Siegler, our village blacksmith for the past thirty years sold his shop, lot and dwelling to J.P. Watt and will now live on his farm a short distance south of Maple Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Siegler came to Maple Grove in 1874 where Mr. Siegler has since been engaged in blacksmithing. It is seldom we see a man remain thirty years at a trade in one place and then go out of business with a clean and unstained reputation. Although Mr. and Mrs. Siegler and their son, William are still to live where we can see them frequently, yet we all feel lonesome not to have them in our midst. The greatest thing a man can leave in a vicinity is a good name and that is what Mr. Siegler leaves in our village and he goes to live a retired life as the blacksmith in Longfellow's poem, "Looking the whole world in the face." Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 20, 1906 ******** (1900 Maple Grove census: Fred Siegler age 58 blacksmith; wife Albertine age 59 she had 5 children/5 living; Wm. age 26) ***** From 1910 Franklin twp. census: head William F. Siegler age 35; wife Alice age 31; Father Frederick age 68; Mother Albertine age 69. I believe this death notice is for the Father Frederick because of the "old time resident".
HEINRICH AUGUST SIEGLER HENRY ZIEGLER (sic), ??? ONLY SEVEN HOURS Maple Grove Boy Worked In Lumber Camp Before He Met Death Seven hours after securing work in a lumber camp in the northern part of the state, Henry Ziegler, a Manitowoc county boy, was made a corpse, struck by a falling tree and instantly killed. The accident happened Monday afternoon in a camp at Brooks, Menominee county, and the body was brought here for burial, the funeral being held Wednesday. Ziegler, who was 23 years of age, resided at Maple Grove and left home but a few days ago. Monday he was employed by Nadeau Bros., of Marinette, for work in the lumber woods and in a few hours was at work felling a tree and was unable to get out of the way of it. His skull was crushed, death resulting at once. The unfortunate boy was a brother of Fred Ziegler, blacksmith at Maple Grove, and he went to Brooks to accompany the body home. Several brothers and sisters, besides a mother survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 13, 1900, Page 1 ******* Deaths Call Last Monday Henry Siegler, a young man of Maple Grove, was fatally injured in the woods near Pembine, Mich., where he had gone for the winter. He was 17 years of age and is survived by his parents and four brothers. The funeral was held on the Lutheran Cemetery at Reedsville last week. Brillion News, Fri., Dec. 14, 1900 ********** Henry Siegler, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Siegler was killed at Brooks, Mich., Dec. 10, 1900 and was brought home Tuesday evening, December 11 for interment at Reedsville, Wis., in the German Lutheran Cemetery on December 12. His death resulted from a falling tree. The deceased was 17 years, 6 months, 23 days old. The respective pallbearers were H. O. Bornefeldt, Ernst Rau, John F. Maertz of Reedsville and John H. Hogan, John Doolan, John E. Morrisey of Maple Grove. He leaves a father, mother and four brothers, Ernst, Will F., John H. and Fred A., and also a large circle of friends to mourn his sudden demise. A precious one from them has gone, a voice they loved is stilled, a place is vacant in their home which never can be filled. Card of Thanks We heartily desire to extend our sincere thanks to our many friends and neighbors who have so kindly assisted us in every respect during our late bereavement of our beloved son and brother, who was taken from our midst so suddenly. Fred Siegler Sr. and family Brillion News, Fri., Dec. 21, 1900 ******* (1900 Rockland census: Henry Seigler age 17 boarding with Cooney family) (1900 Maple Grove census: Fred Siegler age 58 blacksmith; wife Albertine age 59 she had 5 children/5 living; Wm. age 26)
DONALD SKINKIS Donald R. Skinkis, 41, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died in a farm accident Sunday at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Skinkis was born Oct. 16, 1930, at Sobieski, Oconto County, son of Louis and Iva Tippler Skinkis, of Sobieski. He married Mary Lou Burt June 28, 1958, at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. He was secretary-treasurer of Dairyland Horsepullers Assn. of Wisconsin. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 17, 1972 ********** (16 Oct 1930/Jul 1972/SSDI)
RUSSELL W. SLAGER Russell Slager, age 50, of 9832 Menchalville Road, Cato, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, 2003 at his residence as the result of a barn fire. Memorial services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2003 at St. John - St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 219 Manitowoc St., Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 1:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, January 2003 ********* Russell W. Slager, age 50, of 9832 Menchalville Road, Cato, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, 2003 at his residence the result of a barn fire. Memorial services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2003 at St. John- St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 219 Manitowoc St., Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Russell was born Dec. 2, 1952 in Manitowoc, son of Robert and Ida Yohanek Slager. He was a 1971 graduate of Reedsville High School. Russell worked for the Brillion Iron Works as an inspector for the past 29 years and ran the family farm in Menchalville. Russell was a member of St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, PACE International Union-Local Union No. 7-0475 and a past member of the town of Franklin Zoning Board. He enjoyed going to auctions, country music concerts and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife: Carol of Menchalville; four daughters: Amy of Aurora, Ill.; Julie, Sarah and Katie all at home; his parents: Robert and Ida Slager of Menchalville; one sister and brother-in-law: Irene and Jerry Dvorachek of New Holstein; niece: Cindy and Patrick Rowland and their son Hunter; nephew: Kevin Dvorachek; stepmother-in-law: Jeanette Eslinger of Mishicot; aunts and uncles include: Helen Yohanek of Kellnersville; Florence and William Decker of Kellnersville; Viola Stetson of Menchalville; Molly Opichka of Manitowoc; brothers-in-law and sisters- in-law: Carol VanPrice of Arizona; Ken and Anne Basken of Illinois and their family; Mike and Patty Eslinger of Mishicot and their family; Ralph Eslinger of Green Bay; other relatives and many friends survive. He was preceded in death by his father-in- law: Lester Eslinger and one brother-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the St. John-St. James Endowment Fund. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville, is serving the Slager family. Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 2003 P. A3
ANNA SOHN First publication June 9, 1908. Order for Proof of Will. State of Wisconsin-County Court for Manitowoc County. In the matter of the Estate of Anna Sohn, deceased.-In Probate. An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Anna Sohn, of the town of Maple Grove, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And Anton Olp of the town of Franklin in said county, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Anna Sohn died testate, at town of Maple Grove, in said County, on the 28 day of April 1908; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Anton Olp is named therein as Executor and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Anton Olp. It is ordered, that said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said last Will and Testament be taken, at a special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 30th day of June 1908, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Wahrheit a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated June 5th, 1908. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Die Wahrheit, Tuesday, June 23, 1908 P. 7
KARL F. SOHN Reedsville Letter: Charles Sohn Killed at Grimms Chas. Sohn, a laborer at the Grimms lime kilns, last Monday had the misfortune to fall from a freight car falling on his head, producing a concussion of the brain and spinal cord and resulting in paralysis. Next day he was taken to his home in the Town of Maple Grove where he died at midnight. The funeral took place on Thursday in the Lutheran Cemetery. Brillion News, Fri., May 22, 1903 ******** An accident on Mon. last week in the quarry of Union Line Company near Grimms Station, took the life of Charles Zohn. He had mounted a freight car to set the brakes but fell and fractured his skull as well as sustaining other injuries. He was taken to Reedsville for medical attention but died Wed. He was a farmer living between Grimms and Reedsville and was 45 yrs. old. He leaves a widow and several children. Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1903 ******** DIES FROM INJURIES. Charles Zohn Falls From Car At Grimms and Sustains Injuries Which Result In Death. ACCIDENT HAPPEND MONDAY. And the Victim Dies Early Yesterday Morning?Was a Well Known Farmer Funeral Tomorrow. Injuries which he suffered in falling from a box car in the quarries of the Union Lime Co. at Grimms Monday resulted in the death of Charles Zohn a short time later. Zohn was employed in the quarries and was assisting other workmen to move the car, being on top to set the brake when it should be place. In doing this he was thrown from the car and sustained a fracture of the skull and injuries to the spine from which he failed to recover. The accident happened late Monday afternoon and the injured man was immediately taken to Reedsville for treatment and died there at an early hour Wednesday morning. A coroner's inquest was held at Reedsville today and a verdict of accidental death was returned. Zohn was well known throughout Manitowoc County and was engaged in farming, residing midway between Grimms and Reedsville. He was 45 years of age, married and the father of a family. The funeral will take place tomorrow from the home. Manitowoc Daily Herald Thursday, May 21, 1903 pg. 1 ********* Charles Sohn (sic) birth: 29 September 1857 West Prussia death: 19 May 1903 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1903 Maple Grove spouse: Anna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ANNA SOHRWEIDE Death in Reedsville of Mrs. Wilhelm Sohrweide on Wed. last week. The deceased, who was 22, had been married about a year ago. She is survived by her sorrowing husband. Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1903 ******** Mrs. William Sohrweide died at her home in Reedsville, Wednesday, after a brief illness. Mrs. Sohrweide was 22 years of age and was a leader in social circles of the village in which she was born. She had been married little over a year and is survived by a husband. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thurs., Apr. 2, 1903 page 1 ********* Mrs. Wm. Sohrweide died Wednesday morning. She was twenty-four years of age and would have been married three years in October. A husband and child are left to mourn his loss. The funeral will take place Friday. Rev. Mr. Brenner officiating. Manitowoc Pilot, April 9, 1903 ********* On Wednesday, April 1, Mrs. Wm Sohrweide died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Saeger in Reedsville, leaving behind her sorrowing husband with an infant of one week. She was born in Germany in 1878 and emigrated to Wisconsin with her parents some six or seven years later. Two years ago she married Wm. Sohrweide, a young farmer and cheesemaker of the Town of Maple Grove, who had now purchased a factory near Hilbert and was making preparations to move there. General sympathy is sincerely extended to the bereaved husband and parents by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. The funeral will be held Friday in the Lutheran Church. Brillion News, Fri., Apr. 3, 1903
ALICE SONNABEND Alice L. Sonnabend, age 93, of DePere, and formerly of Manitowoc, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Emil and Millie (Kurth) Abel, was born April 15, 1922 and raised in Reedsville. She married Reuben Sonnabend on August 28, 1940 and he preceded her in death on May 9, 1977. In October of 1953, Alice was the first woman to give birth to conjoined twins in the state of Wisconsin. Reuben and Alice farmed for many years in Reedsville before later moving to Manitowoc, where she worked for may years at Mirro Aluminum. She loved gardening and baking. She enjoyed flowers, dancing to polka and waltz music. Survivors include her children, Roger (Nancy) Sonnabend of DePere, Sandra Blauert of DePere, Sharon (Tom) Parker of Hudson, WI, William (Marilyn) Sonnabend of DePere and Debra (Jerry) Qualman of Onalaska, WI; grandchildren, Salena (Jerry) Laes, Lisa VanStraten, Angela (Chad) Smet, Jennifer (Chad) Cherney, Tom (Beverly) Parker, Suzanne (Dan) Korum, Carrie Cherney, Michael and Caitlin Qualman; 15 great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Sonnabend, as well as nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Paul, infant twin daughters at birth, son-in-law, Howard Blauert, sister, Jeanette (Leslie) Behnke and a brother-in-law, Norbert (Alice) Sonnabend. Private family services were held. Cotter Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family. Our family would like to extend many thanks and appreciation to the staff at Angel's Touch of DePere. Green Bay Press Gazette, Nov. 29, 2015
RUEBEN SONNABEND Rueben W. Sonnabend, 62, of 631 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at his residence. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate with burial in Ss. John and James Church Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Sonnabend was born Oct. 15, 1914, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, son of the late Carl Sonnabend and Ida Klug Sonnabend. He was reared in the Town of Rockland and farmed in the Reedsville area, moving to Manitowoc in 1967, where he was custodian at Manitowoc Lutheran High School until his retirement in 1972. He married Alice Abel, Aug. 28, 1940, at Ss. John and James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, and was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife; three sons (private); three daughters, (private); his mother, Mrs. Ida Sonnabend; a brother, Norbert; and a sister, Miss Dorothy Sonnabend, of Collins; and six grandchildren. A brother, Louis, and twin daughters, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon Thursday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Manitowoc Lutheran high school. Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, May 10, 1977 P. 3
HERMAN SPEERING Herman H. Speering, 70, died yesterday at the Maple Crest Sanitarium in Manitowoc after a lingering illness. He was born on March 23, 1884, at Little River in Oconto County, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Speering. Mr. Speering was married on March 22, 1918, at Manitowoc to Ida Dallmann. They moved to Rockland on a farm and then came to Brillion, their present home, in 1942. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at the St. Johns and St. James Lutheran Church at Reedsville. The Rev. John Wendland will officiate. The burial will be in the church cemetery and the body will lie in state at the Luecker Funeral Home from Sunday at 2 p.m. until the time of services. Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Loft of Lena, Mrs. Wilbert Krueger of Reedsville, and Mrs. Dorothy Stueck of Milwaukee; six brothers, Albert of Three Lakes, John of Shawano, Gustave and William of Black River Falls, Charles and Edward of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mr. Siebert Olson, Mrs. Patrick Liebe of Black River Falls and Mrs. Herbert Betz of Dallas, Wis.; and eleven grandchildren. The six brothers will serve as pallbearers. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, November 13, 1954 P. 8
IDA SPEERING Mrs. Ida Speering, 83, a former Brillion resident, died Thursday morning at Park Lane Nursing Home, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be at 2 pm. Saturday at Sts. John and James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, with the Rev. John Wendland officiating and with burial in the church cemetery. The former Ida Dallman was born in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, June 7, 1875, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dallman. She was married to Herman Speering at Reedsville March 22, 1913. He died Nov. 12, 1954. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Stueck of Two Rivers, Mrs. Frank Last of Lena, Mrs. Webert Krueger of Reedsville; two brothers, Herman of Chilton and Henry of Rockland; two sisters, Miss Bertha and Mrs. Carl Lau of Rockland and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and at the church after 11 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 5, 1958 P. 15
LEONA STECHERT Reedsville News Items Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Stechert died Monday afternoon and was buried Thursday afternoon in the Lutheran cemetery in this village. Services at the hoe and church were conducted by Rev. Koch. Brillion News - Fri., Jan. 14, 1916
ALBERT STRUCK A 16 yr. old son of Mr. Struck died 13 Nov. in Reedsville. Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1894
GUSTAVE STRUCK Funeral Services For Reedsville Man To Be On Thursday Funeral services for Gustave Struck, 58 year old Reedsville resident who died yesterday, will be held from the home at 1 o'clock and from the Lutheran church at Reedsville at 1:30 o'clock on Thursday, Rev. H. Koch officiating. Interment will take place in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 8, 1932 P. 11
LAURA STRUCK Mrs. Laura Strouck(sic), 73, former Reedsville resident, died Wednesday at Holy Cross Hospital, Merrill, where she had been living with a brother, Otto Bachman, since 1949. She had been ailing for the past year. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Friday at Krueger Funeral Home, Merrill. Saturday the body will be removed to Reedsville where it will lie in state from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the St. John and St. James Church. The Rev. John Wendland will officiate at the funeral service and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born December 12, 1881 in Merrill, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bachman. On October 28, 1914 she was married to Gustav Strouck in Merrill and settled on a farm near Reedsville until 1940. Her husband died in 1932 and in 1940 she moved back to Merrill. She was a member of the St. John and St. James Church at Reedsville and the Ladies Aid Society of that church. Survivors include a brother, Otto Bachman of Merrill and a sister, Mrs. Edwin Seidler of Aberdeen, S.D. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., May 8, 1957 page T7
WILHELMINE STRUCK Mrs. Wm Struck of Rockland, died last Wednesday of pneumonia, at the age of 64 years. She is survived by the husband, two sons and one daughter. Brillion News, Fri., Nov. 11, 1910
WM. STRUCK William Struck, 93, a resident of Manitowoc county since 1870, died Sunday afternoon at the homestead farm in the town of Rockland. The homestead is now the residence of Mrs. Gust Struck, daughter-in-law of the deceased. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two o'clock from the SS. John-James Lutheran church in Reedsville. Mr. Struck was born in Germany on January 25, 1854(sic). He married Wilhelmina Rohde in 1868. Mrs. Struck died many years ago. In 1870 Mr. Struck came from Germany and immediately to Manitowoc county, and in 1874 he settled on the farm on which he died. Survivors of Mr. Struck are two daughters, Mrs. Anna Smith and Mrs. Emma Basata of Chicago, one son, William of Chicago and two half brothers, Godfried Struck of Fond du Lac and William Struck of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 21, 1938 P. 2
AUGUST F. THUROW A 2 day old child of Mr. and Mrs. August Thurow died Tuesday last. The funeral took place Wednesday morning at Reedsville. Brillion News, Fri., July 19, 1895 ********* (Per obituary the child died on July 16. That would make it August F.)
BERTHA THUROW Bertha Thurow birth: 27 February 1897 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co. death: 19 May 1898 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1898 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co. father: Fred Thurow mother: Mathilde Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ELSA THUROW Auguste Thurow birth: 12 September 1899 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co. death: 26 October 1899 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1899 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co. father: August A. Thurow mother: Augusta Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FRIEDERIKE THUROW Friederike Charlotte Louise Dobratz Thurow birth: 14 August 1820 Germany death: 21 April 1898 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville residence: 1898 Reedsville, Wis. father: Dobratz spouse: William Thurow Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
HEINRICH THUROW Henry Thuron (sic) birth: 28 October 1896 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co. death: 7 December 1896 Maple Grove, Manitowoc So., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville father: August S. Thuron mother: Auguste Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
WILHELM THUROW (d. 1895) Fire at Reedsville Our neighboring village, Reedsville, was visited by the fire demon on Monday last. Fire caught in the engine room of the elevator owned by Peter Reinemann. The elevator also contained 1400 bushels of grain, all of which was a complete loss. The origin of the fire is unknown. The loss is about $3500 with no insurance. Wm. Turow(sic), an employee, who was working in the upper portion of the building was caught in the fire and burned to death. Mr. Turow was about 40 years of age and leaves an aged mother and sister to mourn his death. The funeral occurred from the Catholic Church Tuesday last. It is said by those that were present that the fire was the fiercest and hottest ever witnessed in that village. It was only by good work on the part of the fire department that it was kept under control and not allowed to catch in adjoining sheds. Brillion News, Fri., July 19, 1895 ********* The elevator of Peter Reinneman of Reedsville was destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon. The origin of the fire is unknown but is supposed to have been caused by a spark from a locomotive. The building seemed to burn as if it were of tinder. William Thurow, who was shoveling grain on the second floor was burned to death. He was at work near a window and might have jumped out with no more serious consequences than a broken limb, but for some reason he made no attempt to escape in this way. Mr. Reinneman had one of his arms badly burned. When he first noticed the fire, in his excitement he seized a sack of flour and took it out of the building. Then he remembered his books and entered the building to save them, but so rapid was the progress of the flames that he was badly burned before he emerged from the building. The loss is about $3,000 with no insurance. Mr. Reinneman has been a wheat buyer in Reedsville for a number of years. The remains of Thurow were taken from the ruins after fire had subsided, badly charred. Dr. Falge but them in shape for burial. Manitowoc Pilot, August 1, 1895 ********* William A. Thurow birth: 18 July 1852 Germany death: 29 July 1895 Reedsville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. father: William Thurow mother: Friedericke Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** (Despite the discrepancy in the d. date and the newspaper date, this appears to be the same person)
MINNIE TOEBE Reedsville News Items Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter TOEBE Mrs. Herman Toebe, who had been ill at her home here for several weeks, a sufferer from heart trouble, passed away Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, leaving behind a grief stricken husband, four daughters and one son to mourn his loss. Her funeral was held Saturday from the Lutheran Church, Rev. Koch officiating and was largely attended by sorrowing relatives and friends whose sympathy was extended to the bereaved family over the loss of a faithful, loving wife and mother, whose life's work was so suddenly cut short. Brillion News - Fri., May 5, 1916
HILDEGARDE TORSCH Mrs. Hildegarde Torsch, 49, of Reedsville, died unexpectedly Monday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Ss. John and James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Torsch was born Aug. 14, 1916 at Humbert, Wis., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Schlicter. She was married to Louis Torsch in 1945 and the couple made its home at Reedsville. Mrs. Torsch's husband and a daughter, Jane, died in 1965. Mrs. Torsch is survived by both parents of Humbert, two sons, Gary and William and a daughter, Patricia at home and six sisters, Miss Kathy Schlicter of Humbert and Mmes. Stanley Abler of Eau Claire, Cyrus Peterson of Black River Falls, Cletus Janusick of Granville, Ill., Mildred Staves of Humbert, and Gordon Boettcher of Fairchild. Friends may call after 4 pm Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at the church after 10:30 am Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., April 25, 1966
JANE TORSCH Jane Marie Torsch, 14, of Reedsville, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Jane Marie was born Sept. 10, 1951, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Louis Torsch and Hildegarde Schlichter Torsch. She was a freshman at Reedsville High School. Surviving are her mother, two brothers, (private), and a sister, (private) and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Schlichter, of Humbird, Wis. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state from 11 a.m. until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 23, 1965 P. 16
LOUIS TORSCH Louis Torsch, 48, of Reedsville, died Thursday, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday Ss. John and James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Robert Wendland officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Torsch was born Sept. 2, 1916, at Sheboygan, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Kuene Torsch. He married Hildegarde Schlichter Mar. 8, 1947, at Dubuque, Iowa. He had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc. Survivors are the wife; two sons, (private); and two daughters, (private); two sisters, Mrs. Earl Rogge, of Oshkosh and Mrs. Anton Schultz, of Sheboygan; and a brother, Fred, of Minneapolis. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and after 11 a.m. at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 19, 1965 P. 14
MISS ANNA TREICHEL Miss Anna Treichel, 54, Milwaukee, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Alvin Broehm, 317 Park street, Kaukauna, at 6 o'clock this morning after a long illness. She was born in the town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc county, on June 4, 1900. She lived with her sister for the last year. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kaukauna. Burial will be in the Lutheran cemetery at Reedsville. Friends may call at the Greenwood Funeral home, Kaukauna, from 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon until 11 o'clock Monday morning, and then at the church until time of services. Survivors include two brothers, John and Carl of Reedsville, and three sisters, Mrs. August Thurow, Brillion, Mrs. Charles Krueger, Reedsville, and Mrs. Alvin Broehm, Kaukauna. The Post Crescent, Appleton Saturday, October 9, 1954 P. 3
CAROLINE TREICHEL MOTHER FOUND DEAD IN BED BY HER DAUGHTER Found dead in bed this morning by her daughter, Mrs. Chas Krueger, with whom she made her home, Mrs. Caroline Treichel, 71, a pioneer resident of the county, was a victim of heart failure at the Krueger home, located a mile north of the village of Reedsville. The deceased was born in Germany in 1857 and has been a resident of the county for over fifty years. Her husband died a number of years ago. The following children survive: Mrs. Charles Krueger, Reedsville; Mrs. August Thurow, Brillion; Mrs. Wm. Venzloff, Franklin; Mrs. B. Broehm, Appleton; Anna, Milwaukee; John, Reedsville; Charles at Franklin. Burial services will take place on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 with Rev. Koch officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 25, 1928, Page 2
DORATHEA TREICHEL Dorothea Treichel birth: 11 December 1811 Province Of Pomerania death: 28 March 1902 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1902 Maple Grove spouse: Fred Treichel Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
FRIEDERICKE TREICHEL Friedericke Treichel birth: 3 November 1819 Germany death: 13 May 1898 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1898 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co. spouse: William Treichel Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
HEINRICH TREICHEL Henry Treichel, aged 28 years died suddenly at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the home of his parents in this village. He had been about the village during the day in his usual health and on returning to his home complained of not feeling well and died shortly afterwards. Besides his parents he is survived by two brothers and three sisters. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon from Lutheran church. Brillion News - December 29, 1916
KARL TREICHEL (d. 1969) Carl Treichel, 79, formerly of Reedsville, died Sunday at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Hering will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Treichel was born Nov. 11, 1889, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Charles and Caroline Begalke Treichel. He never married. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday until Wednesday noon and then at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 14, 1969 P. 9
JULIUS TREICHEL Julius Treichal (sic) died at Phoenix, Arizona. His remains will be sent here and the funeral will take place at Reedsville, Sunday. Manitowoc Pilot, October 16, 1913 ********* Quite a few from here attended the funeral of Julius Treichal (sic) at Reedsville last Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot, October 23, 1913 P. 8 ********* Reedsville Items: The body of Julius Triechel arrived here Wednesday from Arizona. Mr. Triechel left here about four years ago for the west where he married and has since resided. Death was due to typhoid fever. The deceased was buried here Wednesday in the Lutheran cemetery, Rev. Koch officiating at the burial services. Mr. Triechel's parens are members of the local lutheran congregation. Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 17, 1913 ******* Reedsville Items: The body of Louis Treichel did not arrive here until Saturday morning. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran Church. Death was due to appendicitis. His wife accompanied the remains from Arizona. Brillion News, Oct. 24, 1913 ********* Arizona Deaths Name Julius Treichel Event Date 1913 Event Place Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona Gender Male Father's Name Chas. Treichel Mother's Name Unknown
MABEL TREICHEL Mrs. John Freichel(sic) died Saturday at the sanitarium at Whitelaw. Although she had been in poor health all summer the sad news came as a shock. Mrs. Freichel was 24 years of age and her maiden name was Mabel Junker, daughter of Louis Junker, who died two years ago. She was married to John Treichel in November 1924(sic). Three children were born to them who with the husband, her mother and a sister survive. The funeral was held Monday at the Lutheran church at Reedsville. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, September 23, 1920 p.6
******** John Treichel and Miss Mabel Junker were married yesterday at the hoe of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Junker, Rev. Elske performing the ceremony. In the evening a grand wedding dance was held at Krizenesky's Hall. The young couple will reside on the groom's farm near here. The NEWS extends its most cordial good wishes to the young couple. Brillion News - Fri., Nov. 6, 1914 ******** West Maple Grove A pretty home wedding took place last week Thursday afternoon when John Treichel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Treichel was married to Mabel Junker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Junker. Rev. Elske performed the ceremony. The bridesmaids were Dorena Schwanke and Helen Treichel. The groomsmen were Will Bohlman and Erwin Junker. The bride wore a gown of celestial blue crepe du meteor and the customary bridal veil. The bridesmaids were gowned in white messaline. The groom wore the conventional black. The rooms were beautifully decorated in blue and white. After the ceremony a bounteous wedding supper was served to about forty families. Those form outside who attended are: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pollack and children of Kaukauna; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Junker and Mrs. Fred Junker of Manitowoc; Misses Hulda Maedtke and Elsie Junker of Stanley; Mr. and Mrs. Wm Wenzlaff and children of Cato; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Junker of Askeaton and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fechtner of Reedsville. In the evening a wedding dance was given at Krizenesky's Hall. The young couple will reside on the groom's farm here. We join their many friends in wishing them joy and happiness. Brillion News - Fri., Nov. 13, 1914
MARGARETHA TREICHEL Reedsville Reporter:--Taken suddenly ill Saturday at the home of her sister- in-law, Mrs. Chas. Krueger, Mrs. Louise Treichel(sic) died Monday afternoon, her death being due to heart disease. Mrs. Treichel's husband died six months ago in Arizona, the deceased having accompanied his remains to his old home, Reedsville, remained here after the funeral and took up her chosen profession that of trained nurse. She had only recently secured a position in an Appleton hospital and was to have departed for that city Tuesday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 24, 1914 P. 2 ******** The funeral took place today at 2:00 pm from the Lutheran Church of this village, Rev. Koch officiating. Her body was buried in the same grave with her husband to fulfill a wish expressed by her only last week when she requested that the body of her husband be exhumed and grave dug deep enough so that she might, when death claimed her, occupy the same grave. Two brothers, one of Boston, Mass., and the other resides in Canada. Since coming to Reedsville, Mrs. Treichel has won many friends by her sweet disposition and lady-like appearance. Brillion News - Fri., Apr. 24, 1914 ******** (Note: That this is the same woman is based on the timing of her husband's death, her surname and the date of death. I can find no verification as of yet that it's definitely the same woman, but chances are, it is. Any input would be helpful)
ELMER W.R. UTKE Reedsville: The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Utke died very suddenly Monday evening. The funeral was held from the Lutheran Church Thursday afternoon, Rev. Koch officiating. We extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 23, 1908
ERNESTINE M. WILHELM. UTKE Ernestine Utke birth: 31 October 1824 Germany death: 25 June 1896 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. spouse: William Utke Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
WILHELM UTKE Death in Reedsville Sat. of Wilhelm Utke, a well-known resident of that village, of old age debility. Mr. Utke was born 31 July 1822 in Germany and came to America in 1854, settling in Town Liberty. He served all 4 yrs. of the Civil War in the Union Army. In 1869 he settled in Reedsville where he has lived ever since. He is survived by 4 children. The funeral was held Mon. from the Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1903 ********** Early Saturday morning the soul of Wlhelm Utke, a veteran of the Civil War, joined the "Plumed Knights of Eternity" who have passed through the valley into the shadow, which we sometimes call "Beauteous death, jewel of the just," but which is only the dawn of the eternal morning. Mr. Utke was born in Germany July 31, 1822 and was married in Germany also. Coming to this country in 1854, he settled in Liberty, this county. In the summer of 1862, General Sigel was authorized by the President to raise twelve regiments of infantry from among the German population of the loyal states. He sent a request to Gov. Salomon for the formation of one regiment in Wisconsin and under the supervision of Hon. W. H. Jacobs of Milwaukee, the 26th Wis. was formed. To this Mr. Utke belonged under Co. F. It was mustered into the United States service on the 17th of Sept. 1862. The regiment took an active part in the battles of Chancellorsville and Cemetary (sic) Hill and then went with Sherman to the relief of Burnside, at Knoxville. He also was with Sherman in his famous march to the Sea. The company was mustered out June 20, 1868, after which he returned to resume his farm work. In 1869, he moved his family to Reedsville where he has since resided. Although he had always enjoyed the best of health it began failing him this spring and resulted in his death. The funeral took place Monday afternoon. Messrs. Louis Rusch, Chas. Fokett, Fred Getz, F.K. Fisher, Wm. Boettche (sic) and Fred Buboltz were his pallbearers, all men who fought side by side with him during the rebellion. Four children, Theo. of this place, Julius of Marinette, Mrs. J.C. Brockman of Hilbert and Mrs. Aug. Brusse of Peshtigo survive him. Thin are the blue-clad ranks today, once half a million strong. And slow and feeble are the feet that once marched far and long; The tents are spread the low, green tents whose curtains tightly close; No reveille will waken those who sweetly here repose. No more together they will march with slow and broken tramp To all the order will be given: "Break ranks-go into camp." Manitowoc Pilot, August 20, 1903 ********** Wilhelm Utke (actually should be Utech) born 17 July 1822 in Pomerania. Died 15 Aug 1903 in Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., WI. His wife, Ernestine M. born 31 Oct 1824 in Germany and Died 25 June 1896 in Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., WI. (from researcher/see contributors page)
CLARA VOELTZ A small child of Ernst Voeltz in Reedsville died last week. Der Nord Westen, 06 June ******* Clara Voeltz birth: 27 May 1901 death: 28 May 1901 Maple Grove, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Reedsville, Wis. residence: 1901 Maple Grove father: Ernst Voeltz mother: Wilhelmine Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
ALVIN WALTERS Reedsville News Items Gleanings from the Reedsville Reporter Sympathy of friends was extended to Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Walters last week over the loss of their infant son who died shortly after his birth. Funeral took place Thursday afternoon from Lutheran Church, Rev. Koch officiating. Brillion News - Fri., June 2, 1916
CLARENCE WATTAWA Clarence Wattawa, 57, died of an apparent heart attack Sunday morning near Dunbar where he had been deer hunting. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Wattawa was born June 1, 1908, in Reedsville, the son of the late Simon and Mary Reindl Wattawa, He married the former Louise Jacobi at Waukegan, Ill., July 17, 1933. He had owned and operated a barber shop in Reedsville for 31 years. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, (private); a sister, Mrs. William Fogeltanz, of Manitowoc; and two granddaughters. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and at the church after 11 a.m. until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 22, 1965 P. 17
LOUISE WATTAWA Louise S. Wattawa, age 88, of Ripon died Thursday, May 21, 1998, at Parkview Care Center, Ripon. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at 11 a.m. at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. David M. Haberkorn and Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Louise was born June 14, 1909, in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Fred and Emma (Kolb) Jacobi. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Louise married Clarence Wattawa on July 17, 1933. Clarence preceded her in death November 21, 1965. She was a member of St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. She is survived by two daughters, Donna (Jerry) Meggers-Cagner, Rice Lake, Mary (Larson) Clement, Ripon; one sister, Roma Ahrnsbrak, Sheboygan, one sister-in-law, Roma Jacobi, Howards Grove, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of services at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. A memorial fund has been established. Wachholz Family Funeral Home of Ripon is in charge of the arrangements. 1-920-748-3853 Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 1998 P. 2
CHRISTIAN WENZLAFF C. WENZLAFF, 91, A COUNTY RESIDENT FOR 60 YEARS, DIES Christian Wenzlaff, aged 91 years, and a native of Manitowoc county for over sixty years, passed away early Christmas day, at the home of his son, Henry, on the old homestead a half mile west of Reedsville where he, with his aged wife, have been residing. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at one o'clock from the home, and at 1:30 from the Lutheran church at Reedsville, Rev. Koch officiating. Mr. Wenzlaff was born in West Prussia, Germany, in 1838. He was married in 1862 to Rose Splitstodser (sic) and five years later they removed to this country. They settled on a farm near Reedsville where they have since resided. Besides the widow, a family of eight grown children, 24 grandchildren and thirteen great grand children survive. The children are: Mrs. Bertha Simsen, Kenerich, Wash.; Mrs. Aug. Hildebrandt, De Pere; August, Kaukauna; Fred, Kenerich, Wash.; William, Cato; Robert, Seattle; Henry and Emil, Reedsville. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, December 26, 1929 P. 2
ERWIN WENZLAFF Erwin H. Wenzlaff, 81, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. Harlan J. Kuschel will officiate with burial at the church cemetery. Mr. Wenzlaff was born June 17, 1900 at Reedsville, the son of the late William and Pauline Triechel Wenzlaff. He married the former Marie Chizek of Kellnersville on June 29, 1921 at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The couple farmed in the town of Franklin until their retirement in 1972. He was a former supervisor in the town of Franklin for several years. He was a member of the Maribel-Kellnersville Senior Citizens. Surviving him in death is his wife Marie, one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Yvonne Wenzlaff, Route 1, Cato; one daughter and son-in-law, Pauline and Donald Sucham, Cato; one sister, Mrs. Adeline Baroun, Route 1, Whitelaw. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Leroy and William. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home in Kellnersville after 4 p.m. Monday and Tuesday until 11 a.m. and at the church from noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 16, 1982 p.3 ******** CHIZEK-WENZLOFF (sic) Miss Marie Chizek and Ervin Wenzloff were married Wednesday morning at Reedsville, Rev. Koch performing the marriage ceremony. A wedding dinner was served and a reception held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chizek at Kellnersville. Mr. and Mrs. Wenzloff will make their home on a farm near Reedsville. Manitowoc Herald News, June 30, 1921 P. 8
HENRY WENZLAFF Henry Wenzlaff, 72, town of Maple Grove farmer, died Saturday at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral service will be held at SS Peter and James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville at 2 P.M. Tuesday. Rev. Elwood Habermann officating interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Wenzlaff was born in the town of Maple Grove in 1879. He married the former Selbina Behnke in 1906. She died 43 years ago. Survivors include a son Edgar on the home farm. One daughter Mrs. Hennry Busse of Maple Grove. Two brothers Emil of Reedsville and Robert of Seattle. One sister, Mrs. Minnie Hildebrandt of Green Bay and three grandchildren. The body is in state at the Reedsville Funeral Home. It will remain there until 10 A.M. Tuesday when it will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 14, 1952 p.2
LEROY WENZLAFF Funeral services for Wenzlaff will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. John-James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born Sept. 13, 1937, on the home farm in Franklin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Wenzlaff, attended district schools in the town and was a student of Reedsville High School for two years. In November, he took employment at Plant No. 4 of the Aluminum Goods Co. in Two Rivers. Surviving are the parents; sister, (private); brother (private). Through the Red Cross, the latter was contacted and flew home Tuesday to attend his brother's funeral. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, December 27, 1955 P. 2
MARIE WENZLAFF Mrs. Erwin (Marie) Wenzlaff, 82, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died Friday evening, June 24, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn J. Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wenzlaff was born Jan. 9, 1901, at Kellnersville, daughter of the late Frank and Lena Hynek Chizek. She was married to Erwin H. Wenzlaff, June 29, 1921, at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. They farmed in the Town of Franklin until their retirement in 1972. Mrs. Wenzlaff was a member of St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, Kellnersville-Maribel Senior Citizens. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1982. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Yvonne of Route 1, Cato; a daughter and son-in-law, Pauline and Donald Suchan of Cato; a sister and brother- in-law, Libby and Hubert Mallien of Green Bay; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Adeline Baroun of Route 1, Whitelaw; eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, LeRoy and William and two brothers, Edward and Charles Chizek. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Sunday afternoon and at the church from noon until the time of services Monday. Herald Times Reporter, June 26, 1983 P. 3 ******** CHIZEK-WENZLOFF (sic) Miss Marie Chizek and Ervin Wenzloff were married Wednesday morning at Reedsville, Rev. Koch performing the marriage ceremony. A wedding dinner was served and a reception held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chizek at Kellnersville. Mr. and Mrs. Wenzloff will make their home on a farm near Reedsville. Manitowoc Herald News, June 30, 1921 P. 8
PAULINE WENZLAFF Mrs. William Wenzlaff, 76, lifelong resident of the county, died Monday night at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baroun Jr., in the town of Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. John- James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Elwood Habermann will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Pauline Treichel in Maple Grove in 1877 and in 1898 was married to Mr. Wenzlaff. They lived in Reedsville a few years and then moved to the Franklin farm. Her husband died several years ago. Survivors are a son Erwin of Franklin; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Baroun, Jr., of Franklin; two brothers, John of Reedsville and Carl of Maribel; four sisters, Mrs. August Thurow of Brillion, Mrs. Charles Krueger of Reedsville, Mrs. Alvin Broehm of Kaukauna and Miss Anna Treichel of Milwaukee; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral home after Wednesday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 19, 1954 P. 15
ROSE WENZLAFF AGED WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN BED SATURDAY Retiring to her room at the home of her son Henry, a mile and a half west of Reedsville Saturday afternoon to rest, Mrs. Christian Wenzlaff, aged 84 years, was stricken with a sudden heart attack and was dead when members of the household went to call her. The deceased, while not in the best of health had been able to be up and about. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home and at 2:00 o'clock from the Lutheran Church in Reedsville, with interment in the cemetery there. The maiden name of the deceased was Rose Splitstoemer (sic) and she was born in Germany, Sept. 1, 1846. She was married there in 1862 to Christian Wenzlaff and in 1867, they emigrated to America coming to Wisconsin and settling on a farm a short distance west of Reedsville, where they continued to make their home. Her husband passed away at Christmastime last year. A family of eight grown children survive. They are August of Kaukauna, Fred, Robert and Mrs. Bertha Simsen of the state of Washington, Raymond of Cato, Henry and Emil of Reedsville, and Mrs. August Hildebrandt of DePere. There are 24 grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, September 22, 1930 P. 2 ******* (Note: Birth date in obit doesn't match tombstone)
SALBINA W.R. WENZLAFF Mrs. Henry Wenslaff(sic) of Rockland died last night after a sudden short illness. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Behnke and is survived by a sorrowing husband and two children. The funeral will be held from the Lutheran Church at Reedsville. Brillion News, Fri., Oct. 30, 1908
WILLIAM WENZLAFF (d. 1928) WENZLAFF YOUTH VICTIM OF DEATH Seven Year Old Boy Dies at Whitelaw at Home of His Parents William Wenzlaff, seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Wenzlaff, died at the home of his parents in Whitelaw following a brief illness. The deceased was born in Whitelaw, Dec. 3, 1921. He was attending the second grade in the Whitelaw school and was an unusually bright and apt pupil. He is survived by his parents and a sister Pauline, nine months old. Funeral services will be held at Reedsville Sunday at 1pm with the Rev. Koch officiating. Manitowoc Times, Friday, December 28, 1928, Page 3
WILLIAM WENZLAFF (d. 1942) Crash Near Reedsville Takes Life of William Wenzlaff, 67 Victim Dies In Local Hospital Two Hours After Car Collision William Wenzlaff, 67, of Cato, route 2, was fatally injured at 4:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon when his car collided with an automobile driven by (private), of Reedsville, on highway 10, a short distance east of the village limits of Reedsville. Wenzlaff died at Holy Family Hospital at 6:15 o'clock last night of internal injuries. (private), who sustained a cut on his chin, was released from the hospital this morning. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, ordered an inquest to fix responsibility for Wenzlaff's death and said that the inquest would probably be held in the municipal court room at the court house Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. A coroner's jury consisting of Mrs. Charles Fuller, John Spoentgen, Ed Jirikovec, Dr. George Huwatchek, Charles Horstman and Walter Wester, was empaneled this afternoon and adjourned after viewing the body of Wenzlaff at the funeral home of the Reedsville Cooperative association. Both Were Alone Both Wenzlaff and (private) were alone in their cars. Wenzlaff was driving east on highway 10 and (private) was driving west toward Reedsville. The cars collided almost head-on on the south side of the concrete. Wenzlaff's car skidded across the road to the shoulder on the north side of the highway. The Wenzlaff machine, a 1926 Graham sedan, was hit on the right front portion of the hood and the right front door. The right front wheel was shoved clear back to the dash board and the windshield and window were shattered. Wenzlaff (Continued on Page 11, Col. 1) CAR CRASH TAKES LIFE OF CATO MAN (Continued from Page 1) was pinned to the front seat of the car. (private) car, a 1933 Chevrolet coach, was also badly damaged. The front wheels were caved in, steering wheel and windshield broken and the front end crumpled. There was one eyewitness to the accident, authorities said, Helmuth Rusch who resides a short distance from the spot where the cars collided. Rusch was driving east toward his home, turned into his driveway and as he glanced toward the village he saw the automobiles come together. Officer Near Scene One of the first to reach the scene of the accident was County Traffic Officer Henry Pleuss who was cruising the vicinity in a squad car and had just stopped in front of a drug store in Reedsville. Notified that an accident had occurred, he went to the scene and called the ambulance over the county police radio. Chief Deputy Sheriff, Gene Spevachek, responded to the call with the ambulance and with Dr. E. C. Cary of Reedsville, removed the accident victims to the hospital. The wrecked cars were taken care of by County Traffic Officers Pleuss and William Ladwig. Dist. Atty. John Danielson, Coroner Teitgen and Sheriff Elmer Bergner also went to the accident scene. Dist. Atty. Danielson said that the fact that both cars apparently felt the impact on the right side would indicate either that (private) was driving on the left side of the road or that Wenzlaff had swung over to the center or left side of the road. May Place Charge Mr. Danielson said that if the information he has been able to obtain is substantiated and the evidence brought out at the inquest warrants it, there is a possibility that either a charge of negligent homicide or manslaughter in the fourth degree might be placed against (private). For the present, however, no charge has been placed against (private). Dr. Teitgen said that Wenzlaff sustained a crushed chest, a fractured left wrist and a gash on the forehead. He suffered an internal hemorrhage. (private) was questioned at the hospital by Dist. Atty. Danielson and was unable to remember anything concerning the accident, the latter said. He was not aware that there had been a collision. Wenzlaff was conscious when brought to the hospital but was unable to make a statement. Funeral Monday William Wenzlaff was born in the town of Maple Grove Feb. 18, 1875. Forty- four years ago, he married Miss Pauline Treichel. They resided in Maple Grove for two years and at Reedsville for 11 years during which time Mr. Wenzlaff was engaged in business as a mason contractor. For the last 31 years he has been engaged in farming. He is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Baroun of Cato; one son, Erwin of Whitelaw route 1; four brothers, Emil and Henry of Reedsville, Robert of Seattle, Wash., and Fred of Kennewick, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hildebrandt of Green Bay and Mrs. Bertha of Simpson, Wash.; and six grandchildren. The body will be removed to the Wenzlaff residence Saturday afternoon and funeral services will be held there Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock with services at 1:30 o'clock at the SS. John-James Evangelical Lutheran church at Reedsville. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 15, 1942 pp. 1, 11
KARL WINTERMANTLE Karl W. Wintermantle, 79, of Reedsville died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Private services will be at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Arden Stuebs will officiate and burial will be in St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery. Mr. Wintermantle was born Nov. 12, 1882, in Germany, son of the late Theodore and Marjorie Maribanks Wintermantle. He left Germany in 1908 for England where in 1909 he married Nora Watson. In 1910, the couple came to Canada where he was affiliated with Swift and Co. He remained with the meatpacking firm until retiring in 1947 at Chicago. Then he moved to Reedsville to make his home. He was a member of St. John-St. James Church. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Clifford Reinemann, and two grandchildren of Reedsville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 20, 1962 P. 17
NORA WINTERMANTLE Mrs. Norah(sic) Wintermantle, 78, of Reedsville, died Sunday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ss. James and John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wintermantle was born Sept. 22, 1889, at London, England, daughter of the late Henry and Emily Watson. She was married to Karl Wintermantle, Jan. 20, 1909, in England. Due to her husband's employment, the couple moved to Germany from England, to Canada from Germany and from Canada to Chicago residing there until coming to Reedsville in 1950. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Truckois, of Chicago, a granddaughter, a grandson, five great grandchildren and a nephew. Her daughter and husband preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be moved to the church where friends may call until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 19, 1967 P. 11
PRISCILLA WILHARMS Priscilla Wilharms, age 84, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2010, at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Priscilla was born on Aug. 26, 1925, to Charles and Emilie Behnke of Reedsville. Priscilla loved to travel and drive her car, often giving rides to friends and relatives while a resident of the Manor in Reedsville. She lived at North Ridge Center in Manitowoc for the last 10 years. Priscilla was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Priscilla was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Loney Behnke of Fitchburg; a nephew: Clifford C. Behnke (Sharyn) of Madison; a great-nephew: TomBehnke of Milwaukee; and many cousins and friends. The funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday, March 22, at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial will be in St. John-St. James Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Monday, from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 19, 2010
ERNIE CARL WOLF The 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wolf, Reedsville, was taken ill Wednesday afternoon and died an hour later. The boy had been in his usual health and had attended school during the day. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 28, 1915, Page 3 ******** Wolf ? Ernie, the eleven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wolf of Maple Grove, died suddenly last Wednesday morning of convulsions. The funeral took place today from the Lutheran church at Reedsville, Rev. Koch conducting services. The pallbearers were Fred Behnke, Chas. Spacek, Louis Herzog, Arwin Herzog, Adolph Busse and August Junker. Besides the parents the lad is survived by two brothers and one sister. Brillion News - Fri., May 28, 1915
FREDRICH WOLF Fred. H. Wolf, 74, Maple Grove farmer, died this morning at the farm home on route 2, Brillion, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. from the Luecker funeral home in Brillion and at 2 o'clock from the Lutheran church in Reedsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Wolf was born in Milwaukee in 1867 and in 1898 married Miss Pauline Begalka of Reedsville. They located on a farm in Maple Grove. Survivors are the widow, two sons, John and Gerhardt of Milwaukee; daughter, Mrs. Leon Veller of route 2, Brillion; and six grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 12, 1942 P. 2
GOTTFRIED WOLF (From the correspondent in Brillion, 23 Mar.) Death on the 15th in Maple Grove, of Gottfried Wolf. He reached the age of 76 yrs. 8 mos. and 10 days, and lived here the last 24 yrs. He is survived by his wife and 5 grown children. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon, 18 Mar., in Reedsville. Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1896
JOHANNA WOLF Mrs. Ferd Wolf of Maple Grove, died last week Friday at the age of 70 years. Heart failure was the cause of death. Deceased was a widow, her husband having died several years ago. She is survived by three sons, two living in Maple Grove and one at Wausau. One daughter, Mrs. John Schreiber of Reedsville also survives her. The funeral took place at Reedsville last Monday, Rev. Brenner officiating. Brillion News, Apr. 25, 1902
PAULINE WOLF BRILLION - Mrs. Fred Wolf, 85, of Brillion, died Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services were Tuesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The former Pauline Begalke was born Feb. 9, 1879, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late John and Anna Radi Begalke. She was married to the late Fred Wolf September 13, 1898, at St. John and St. James Church. They farmed in the town of Maple Grove their entire life. Mr. Wolf died in 1942. Eleven years ago, Mrs. Wolf moved to Brillion, where she had lived since. Surviving are two sons, John of LaHabra, California and Gerhardt of Brillion; a daughter, Mrs. Gottlieb (Leona) Zeller of rural Brillion; three grandchildren. A son, Ernie Wolf also preceded her in death in 1916. Brillion News - August 8, 1964
ANNA WORDELL Death in Reedsville of 74-year old Mrs. Charles Wordell. She leaves her elderly husband and 8 children. The funeral was Saturday. Der Nord Westen, 27 May 1909 ****** Mrs. Charles Wordell, of Reedsville is dead, aged 74. A husband and eight children survive. The funeral was held Sunday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, May 24, 1909 p.2 ****** Mrs. Charles Wordell of Reedsville, mother of Louis and Herman Wordell of our city and of six other sons residing elsewhere, died yesterday at the venerable age of 74 years, her aged husband surviving her. The funeral will be held Sunday, services being conducted at the Lutheran Church of Reedsville. During the past few years, Mr. and Mrs. Wordell lived at the home of their son, Gustave, this being the homestead where the sturdy couple lived and worked for nearly 35 years and reared a family of eight fine boys, all of whom are today successful and respected men. Brillion News, Fri., May 21, 1909 ******** Edward Wordell of Milwaukee visited with his brothers, Louis and Herman this week, having come up to attend the funeral of his mother at Reedsville. Brillion News, Fri., MAy 28, 1909
BERTHA WORDELL Mrs. Gustave Wordell, 76, of 1524 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in the St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church cemetery, Reedsville. She was born Bertha Riemer Feb. 20, 1887, at Rockland, daughter of the late Michael and Rosalina Lau Riemer. She was married to Gustave Wordell Oct. 13, 1905, at Reedsville. The couple farmed in the Town of Maple Grove. He died in 1919 and she moved to Manitowoc in 1938. She was a former member of the church at Reedsville Among survivors are a son, Edgar of Kiel; five daughters, Mrs. Andrew Buschman, Mrs. Omer Fischer and Mrs. Gordon Tippler of Manitowoc, Mrs. Arthur Voelker of Sauk city, Wis., and Mrs. Walter Zimmerman of Reedsville; three brothers, William of Hilbert, Bernhard of Reedsville and Walter of Fond du Lac; five sisters, Mrs. Arthur Schroeder of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Louis Brandes of Reedsville, Mrs. Edwin Behnke of Clintonville, Mrs. Edward Kieper and Mrs. Harvey Mayer of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. A son and a daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body lie (sic) in state until time of services. Visitors are asked to use the State Street entrance. Two Rivers Reporter, August 10, 1963 P. M-9
GUSTAVE WORDELL Death has again invaded a happy household and called from the family circle a loving husband and father, leaving sadness in its path. Gustave Wordell, aged 38 years, who was stricken ill several weeks ago with pneumonia, succumbed last Friday at Holy Family Hospital, where he had been taken in a last effort to save his life. The disease however, had gained too much headway and Death was the victor. Mr. Wordell leaves to mourn his early death a wife and seven children, one boy and six girls, the oldest 13 years of age and the youngest 6 months. He is also survived by seven brothers. The funeral took place from the Lutheran Church, Rev. Koch officiating. Brillion News, December 5, 1919 ********* Mr. Gust Wordel (sic) was taken to the hospital at Manitowoc Monday. For several years Gust was treasurer of Maple Grove. Manitowoc Pilot, December 4, 1919
KARL WORDELL Carl Wordell, father of L. A. Wordell of our city, died at the home of his son Gust in the town of Maple Grove last Tuesday having attained the ripe old age of 75 years. His wife preceded him in death by something over a year. Decedent is survived by eight sons; Charles of Antigo, Theodore, John and Gust of Maple Grove, Edward of Milwaukee, Albert of Arizona, Louis at Brillion and Herman at Wayside. Mr. Wordell came to America in 1873 and settled down in the town of Maple Grove where he has lived since. The funeral was held from the Lutheran church in Reedsville this afternoon. Decedent was a genial, kindly old man, who enjoyed the company of friends and liked nothing better than to sit out an hour or two in conversation with people of knowledge and varied experience. He was thrifty and with his good wife brought up a fine family of thrifty, industrious boys. Brillion News, January 20, 1911
EMIL R. ZAHN Death in Reedsville on Mon. of 20 yr. old Emil Zahn of a lung illness. Burial took place yesterday. Der Nord Westen, 23 Dec. 1897 ********* Reedsville: Emil Zahn, a well known young man of this place, died Monday morning of lung trouble. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at about two o'clock from his home. He was employed at the Reedsville Mfg. Co.'s works which shut down Wednesday to allow its employees to attend the funeral in a body. He was nineteen years of age and leaves 3 brothers, 3 sisters and a mother to mourn his death. Brillion News, Fri., Dec. 24, 1897
AUGUSTE ZEIMER Reedsville: Mrs. A. Ziemer, age 73, died Saturday and was buried Monday. She leaves a husband and several sons and daughters. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr. 14, 1921
JULIUS ZIEMER Julius F. Ziemer, 85, a former Reedsville resident, died Thursday at Waupaca Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Evangelical Church, Weyauwega. The Rev. J. C. Dahlke will officiate with burial in Sts. John and James Evangelical Church Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Zimmer was born in Barstow, Germany, July 1, 1873. He came to America with his parents when nine months old. The family located at West Bloomfield, Wis. At the age of nine, he moved to Reedsville. Mr. Ziemer married Margaret Schneider at Menominee, Mich., in 1896. She preceded him in death in 1905. In 1947 he moved to Weyauwega. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Louis Herzog and Mrs. Joseph Kattner of Manitowoc and Mrs. Otto Brasch of Oshkosh; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Voeltz and Mrs. Augusta Zimmerman of Reedsville, Mrs. Alvina Busse of Abbotsford and Mrs. Bertha Schmidt of Oshkosh; eight grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Harrigan Funeral Home, Weyauwega, after 2 p.m. Friday until noon Sunday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will be in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 19, 1958 P. 15
MARGARETTA ZIEMER From Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1905: 27-yr. old Mrs. Julius Zemer, in Maple Grove, was felled by a stroke while she was working in her garden and died 12 hrs. later without regaining consciousness. She is survived by her husband and 3 children.
OTTILIE ZIEMER HEINRICH Mrs. Charles Heinrich, 90, of Rt. 2, Brillion, died Saturday evening at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Tuesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Heinrich, nee Ottelie Mack, was born May 26, 1883, at Prust, Germany, daughter of the late Fred and Amelia Knuth Mack, coming to the United States at the age of eight with her parents. She was married to Otto Ziemer Dec. 19, 1903. He preceded her in death Aug. 18, 1927. She was married to Charles Heinrich Oct. 4, 1930. He preceded her in death May 20, 1968. Survivors include a son, Alfred Ziemer, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; two daughters, Mrs. Norbert (Ida) Horn of Rt. 2, Brillion and Mrs. Elmer (Leona) Kamke of Manitowoc; a brother, Otto Mack of Rt. 1, Reedsville; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. An infant daughter, three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 10:30 am Tuesday and at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 12, 1973 page 3
OTTO ZIEMER Otto Ziemer, a prosperous farmer residing about two miles northwest of Reedsville, died suddenly at 6 o'clock Thursday morning having been stricken with apoplexy. He is survived by his widow and three children, Mrs. Norbert Horn of Brillion, and Leona, and Alfred at home. He also leaves four sisters and one brother to mourn his early death as Mr. Ziemer was only 60 years of age on June 10 of this year. A highly esteemed neighbor and kind and devoted husband and father has been called Home and his death comes as a shock to his many friends and relatives who respected and loved him for his kindly disposition and upright character. The funeral will take place Sunday at 1 o'clock from the home to the Lutheran church where funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. H. Koch. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, August 20, 1927 P. 5 ********* (Note: Age doesn't match tombstone. He's 50 yrs. old according to tombstone/1920 Maple Grove census shows Otto Ziemer age 42)
ALBERT ZIMMERMANN (d. 1935) Albert Zimmermann, Maple Grove, farmer, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home on the farm Tuesday afternoon. He was 62. The deceased had been in failing health for two years but was able to be about the farm. Funeral services will be held from the home and from the Lutheran church in Reedsville. The deceased was born in Maple Grove in 1873 and followed farming all his life. He was married in 1899 to Miss Emilia Maertz and they moved to the present farm 21 years ago. Survivors are his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Norbert Braun and Anna, Manitowoc, Clara of Maple Grove; four sons, Leonard, Raymond, Albert Jr., and Norbert, Maple Grove, three brothers, August, Herman and John, Maple Grove; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Bleck, Manitowoc, Mrs. Anna Hoge, Reedsville, Mrs. John Jonas of Rockland, and two grandchildren. (No newspaper or date cited)
ALBERT ZIMMERMANN (d. 1994) Albert J. Zimmermann, age 76, of 8331 N. Cty. Hwy. W. Reedsville, died Friday, June 3, 1994 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held June 6, 1994, at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church, Reeedsville, Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. He was born October 19, 1917, in the town of Maple Grove, son of the late Albert and Emelia Maertz Zimmermann. He married Nora Seefeld on July 15, 1951, in North Fond du Lac. He farmed in the town of Maple Grove until his retirement. He was clerk of the town of Maple Grove for 47 years. He was a member of St. John - St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, and served as president and secretary of the church; president of St. John - St. James Cemetery Association for 33 years; president of the AAL Branch 143 for 27 years. Survivors include his wife, Nora; one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Terry Barnes, Blue Earth, Minn.; two grandchildren, Casey and Brian; two sisters, Frieda Braun, Clara Rappel, both of Manitowoc; extended family members-the Harold and Faye Krueger Family, Reedsville, the Richard Schmidt family, Potter; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and on Monday from 7:45-10 a.m., then at St. John-St. James Lutheran Church from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, June 5, 1994 P. A2
ALBERTINE ZIMMERMANN Funeral services for Mrs. August Zimmermann, Sr., for 73 years a resident of the township of Maple Grove, will be held from the family homestead Friday afternoon and from the Lutheran Church at Reedsville. Mrs. Zimmermann was 75 years of age and for the past number of years has been making her home on the old homestead with her son, Herman. Advancing age and an attack of gallstones proved fatal to Mrs. Zimmermann, who had been ailing for some time. She died Monday night. Mrs. Zimmermann was born in Milwaukee on October 28, 1853 and came to Manitowoc County and the town of Maple Grove in 1855, residing in that township for 75 years. In 1872 she married August Zimmermann who died in March of 1915. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. August Bleck, Manitowoc, Mrs. Anna Hogge, Reedsville and Mrs. John Jonas, town of Rockland, four sons, Albert, August, Herman and John, all of Maple Grove, two brothers, August Maertz of Antigo and Herman Maertz of the town of Maple Grove and one sister, Mrs. Lena Hintz, Brillion. Fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive. No newspaper or date cited
AUGUST ZIMMERMANN (d. 1915) REEDSVILLE MAN DROPS DEAD OF HEART FAILURE WHILE PALL BEARER AT FUNERAL OF FRIEND Stricken by an attack of heart failure, August Zimmerman, Sr., a well known resident of Reedsville, died suddenly while attending the funeral of Mrs. Fechner, a friend and as he officiated as one of the pall bearers at the funeral, Mr. Zimmerman died almost instantly. The funeral party had left the Fechner home on its way to the Lutheran church and Mr. Zimmerman had assisted in carrying the coffin to the hearse. The cortege had proceeded but a little way toward the church when, without a word of warning, Mr. Zimmerman was stricken and died on the walk. Mr. Zimmerman was 73 years of age but in apparent robust health. He was a native of Germany and for years had resided on a farm three miles northwest of Reedsville. A widow and seven children survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 02, 1915, Page 1 ******* Funeral services for Aug. Zimmerman Sr., whose sudden death from heart failure shocked friends and relatives Friday, where held at Lutheran church Monday. Mr. Zimmerman was stricken while acting as pall bearer at funeral of Mrs. Fechner. The funeral procession was proceeding from home of deceased lady to Lutheran church, where final services was held, while passing the Mueller property, Mr. Zimmerman without a word of warning fell over and expired instantly. Always hale and hearty his sudden death was a sad blow to his sorrowing wife and children and to his many friends and relatives by whom he was dearly loved and respected for his cheerful disposition and neighborly virtues. Mr. Zimmerman, although 73 years was apparently healthy and able to attend to all farm work and to lend the trusty hand of assistance to help a friend or neighbor. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends who admire him for his cheerful disposition and manly virtues. Born in Germany, Mr. Zimmerman came to this country years ago and took up his abode on a farm about 3 miles north west of Reedsville where he has resided up to the time of his death. A wife and seven children, 4 boys, August, Albert, John and Herman and three daughters, Mrs. Aug. Black, Mrs. J. Jonas, Mrs. F. Hoge, two sisters, Mrs. W.C. Maertz and Mrs. Wegner and one brother survive. At the funeral services Monday, conducted by Rev. Koch, where gathered a large circle of his relatives, neighbors and friends who came to pay their last tribute of respect to deceased church brother. Brillion News - April 2, 1915
AUGUST ZIMMERMANN (d. 1941) August W. Zimmerman, 65, lifelong resident of the county, died early at his farm home in the town of Maple Grove east of Reedsville. He suffered from a heart ailment for some time. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Zimmerman home and at 2 o'clock from the St. John-St. James Evan. Lutheran church in Reedsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zimmerman was born in Maple Grove in 1875 and in 1859 married Miss Augusta Ziemer, located on the present farm. Survivors are the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Krueger of Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. Leonard Schultz of Brillion; son, Walter, on the homestead farm; two brothers, Herman and John of Maple Grove; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Hoge of Reedsville, Mrs. John Jonas of Rockland; and seven grand- children. The body may be viewed at the Zimmerman home after Saturday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 25, 1941 P. 2
AUGUSTA ZIMMERMANN Mrs. August Zimmermann, 85, of Reedsville, died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at St. John - St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Zimmermann was born June 25, 1881 at West Bloomfield, Waupaca County, daughter of the late William and Augusta Schmidt Ziemer. She was married to August Zimmermann Oct. 9, 1899 at Reedsville. He preceded her in death. Survivors include a son, Walter, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; two daughters, Mrs. Oscar (Viola) Krueger of Sheboygan Falls and Mrs. Leonard (Verona) Schultz of Brillion; two sisters, Mrs. Alvina Busse of Abbotsford, Wis., and Mrs. Bertha Schmidt of Weyauwega; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Two daughters, two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 pm Tuesday until 10:30 am Wednesday and at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 29, 1966 page T3
EMILIA ZIMMERMANN Mrs. Albert (Emelie) Zimmermann, 94, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Zimmermann, nee Emelie Maertz, was born Mar. 20, 1879, in the Town of Holland, Brown County, daughter of the late Carl and Wilhelmina Beyersdorf Maertz. She was married to Albert Zimmermann May 4, 1899. Her husband preceded her in death. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include three sons, Leonard, of Oak Lawn, Ill., Raymond, of Manitowc and Albert, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; three daughters, Mrs. Norbert (Frieda) Braun, of Rt. 1 Green Bay, and Mrs. Harry (Ann) Ziarnik and Mrs. Arnold (Clara) Rappel, of Manitowoc; a brother, Edwin Maertz of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Tony (Della) Kortas, of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Two children preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 26, 1973 ******** (Emilie Zimmermann/20 Mar. 1879/July 1973/SSDI)
HERMAN C. ZIMMERMANN Herman C. Zimmermann, 89, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zimmermann was born July 29, 1881, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late August and Albertina Maertz Zimmermann. He married Ida Mull on May 22, 1919. He farmed in the Town of Maple Grove all his life. Survivors include his wife, a brother, John, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and nieces and nephews. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday and until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1971 ******* (b. 29 July 1881/d. Mar. 1971/SSDI)
IDA ZIMMERMANN Mrs. Herman (Ida) Zimmerman,(sic) 95, who resided with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zimmermann of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died early Thursday evening, Nov. 14, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be at St. John St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Zimmermann was born July 6, 1888, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Henry and Hermina Wilms Mull. She married Herman Zimmermann May 22, 1919, at Chicago. He preceded her in death in 1971. Survivors include nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon to the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, November 18 1983 p.3
JOHN ZIMMERMANN (d. 1983) John Zimmerman(sic), 94, of Route 1, Reedsville, died Friday morning, March 4, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Zimmerman was born Aug. 18, 1888, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late August and Albertina Maertz Zimmerman. He farmed in the Town of Maple Grove his entire life. He married Marie Fischer, Dec. 22, 1940, at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. She preceded him in death in 1976. Mr. Zimmerman was former assessor for the Town of Maple Grove. He served on the church council at St. John and St. James Church. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and at the church Monday from noon until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, March 5, 1983 P. 3 ********* Der Herr ist mein hirte (The Lord is my Shepherd)
MARIE ZIMMERMANN Mrs. John (Marie) Zimmerman(sic), 73, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Thursday at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Zimmerman was born Nov. 29, 1902, in Germany. She was married to John Zimmerman Dec. 22, 1940 at St. John-St. James Church and was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Survivors include her husband John and a sister, Mrs. George (Lena) La___, of Chilton and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Friday, August 13, 1976 P. 14
NORBERT H. ZIMMERMANN 2 SOLDIERS OF COUNTY KILLED Staff Sgt. Norbert Zimmerman, route 1, Reedsville and PFC Alois Schill, 34, route 1, Cleveland, were killed in action in Belgium on Dec. 20 and Dec. 28 respectively, according to messages received by the late soldiers families from the War department. Their deaths brings to 96 the total of county war casualties. (Snip) Sgt. Zimmerman, 25, is the son of Mrs. Albert Zimmerman, route 1, Reedsville. He was born May 22, 1919 in Reedsville and stayed on the farm until he went into the armed forces on June 11, 1941. On Oct. 17, 1943 he claimed Miss Anna Wattawa as his bride at Fort Benning, Ga., who with a four-month-old daughter, Geraldine Ann now reside with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wattawa, route 2, Reedsville. Besides his wife, daughter and mother, three sisters, Mrs. Harry Ziarnik, Brillion, Mrs. Norbert Braun, Manitowoc and Clara, at home and three brothers, Leonard, somewhere in Panama, Raymond and Albert at home, survive. The deceased was a member of the SS. John-James Lutheran congregation in Reedsville. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, January 16, 1945 p. 2 ******** WAR CASUALTY-S/Sgt. Norbert Zimmerman, son of Mrs. Albert Zimmerman, route 1, Reesdville, was fatally wounded in military action on Dec. 20 in Belgium. For 21 months after his induction Zimmerman was at Camp Polk, La., then went to California for desert maneuvers, and returned to Fort Benning, Ga., from where he went overseas. Zimmerman was in a cavalry reconnaissance division, a mechanism squadron. His wife, the former Anna Wattawa, a four-month-old daughter, his mother, three sisters and three brothers survive. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, January 17, 1945 p. 2 ******** Memorial services for S/Sgt. Norbert Zimmermann, 25, of route 1, Reedsville, fatally wounded on the Belgium front last December, will be held at 2:30 next Sunday afternoon at the St. John-James Lutheran church in Reedsville. His widow, the former Anna Wattawa of Reedsville, received a message from Sergeant Zimmermann's commanding officer, confirming that her husband had been killed. Sergeant Zimmermann entered the service in 1941, and has been overseas since June 7, 1944. His wife, a four-months-old daughter, mother, three sisters and three brothers survive. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday April 2, 1945 p. 2 ******** Zimmermann Funeral Reedsville-Funeral services for S/Sgt. Norbert Zimmermann, who died in Belgium, were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. John's St. James' Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Harold Eckert officiating. Pallbearers were Victor Haese, James Bratz, Elroy Haese, Walter Piepenburg, Clarence Haelfrisch and Leroy Behnke. Among those from out of town who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Zimmermann and Sgt. William Bredesen of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bethke of Denmark; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Schultz of Forest Junction; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pautz of Maribel; the Rev. and Mrs. Henry Koch, Mr. and Mrs. John Hoge, Mrs. Emil Ponash and daughter, Gladys, Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Braun, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ziarnik, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Rappel, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dienor and daughter, Geraldine, and Elmer Bleck of Manitowoc; Art Sontag and Helen and Erma Sontag of Chilton. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, June 3, 1948 p. 5
SOPHIA ZIMMERMANN Sophia Zimmermann, age 87, of 442 Elm St., Reedsville, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at Shady Lane Nursing Home in Manitowoc. She was born Dec. 15, 1915 in the town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Gustave and Bertha (Riemer) Wordell she married Walter Zimmermann on June 23, 1937 at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville. Sophia farmed in the town of Maple Grove with her husband until their retirement in 1980. The couple then moved to Reedsville. She was a lifetime member of St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville, an honorary member of the Ladies Aid and volunteer at the Reedsville Manor for many years. Sophia was dearly loved and survived by her husband, Walter of 65 years; one sister, Myrtle Voelker of Sauk City; two brothers-in-law, Andy Bushman and Gordon Tippler, both of Manitowoc; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by four sisters, two brothers and their spouses: Laura and Walter Herzog, Mabel Bushman, Evelyn and Omer Fischer, Verna Tippler, Edgar and Linda Wordell, and an infant brother, Edward Wordell. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2003 at St. John St. James Lutheran Church in Reedsville, with the Rev. Timothy Nommensen officiating. Burial will be in the St. John St. James Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday (TODAY) May 15, 2003 and then at the church on Friday, May 16 from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, May 15, 2003 P. A3
CHRISTIANA W. ZUMACH Death of the wife of Mr. Hermann Zumach on Sun. evening and burial on Wednesday. Mrs. Zumach was the mother of Mrs. Carl Bock and of Mrs. Jac. Fluegler. Der Nord Westen, 12 May 1887
HERMAN J. SUMMACH From the files of the Pilot - Twenty Five Years ago (1890) Herman Zumach(sic) of Reedsville, father of Mrs. Jacob Fliegler of this city, died on Friday evening last, aged 80 years. He came to this country 34 years ago. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 28, 1915