ARTHUR LANGE Arthur H. Lange, age 87, of 13812 Point Creek Road, Newton, died Saturday morning, November 2, 1996, at Willowdale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, where he had been a resident since January of 1996. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 4, 1996, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Cyril Dickrell with burial in the church cemetery. Arthur was born August 12, 1909, in Greenbush, Wis., son of the late Herman and Mary Gross Lange. He attended school in the Plymouth area. On May 2, 1936, he married Lucille Fischer in St. Nazianz. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. The couple farmed in the town of Meeme until his retirement. After his retirement he did whitewashing of farm buildings in the area and also worked for the town of Meeme. He is a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; one daughter, Sandra (Alois) Riesterer, Newton; five grandchildren, Pamela (Tom) Reindl, Brian (Shari) Riesterer, Trudel (Peter) Moehring, Lonna (Al) Lange, Jason Riesterer; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Alfred "Jerry" and Violet Lange, Milwaukee; one sister, Mabel Gumowski, Milwaukee; one brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Dorothy Deehr, Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by two sisters, one infant grandson, and an infant granddaughter. Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday (TONIGHT) and Monday at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. when brief family rites will be held. A parish wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, November 3, 1996 P. A2 ******** (Arthur H./12 Aug 1909/02 Nov 1996/SSDI)
LUCILLE LANGE Lucille E. Lange, age 91, of 13812 Point Creek Road, Newton, died Monday evening, Oct. 21, 2002 at Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, where she resided the past 2 ½ weeks. She is the former Lucille Fischer born Dec. 17, 1910 in the town of Meeme, daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Quast Fischer. Lucille attended school in the town of Meeme. On May 2, 1936, Lucille was united in marriage to Arthur Lange in St. Nazianz. He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 1996. The couple farmed in the town of Meeme until their retirement. Lucille was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. She enjoyed knitting and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter: Sandra (Alois) Riesterer, Newton; five grandchildren: Pamela (Tom) Reindl, Brian (Shari) Riesterer, Trudel (Peter) Moehring, Lonna (Al) Lange, Jason (Jerry) Riesterer; nine great-grandchildren: Jolene, Samantha, Isaak, Eli, Gina, Kevin, Sam, Laura and Nicole. She is further survived by one sister: Dorothy Deehr, Green Bay; one sister-in-law: Mabel Gumowski, Milwaukee; one brother- in-law: Alfred “Jerry” Lange, Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by one brother: Omar; two infant grandchildren and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, with the Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, October 23, 2002 pg. A3 ********** (17 Dec 1910/21 Oct 2002/SSDI)
MARGARET LANGENHAHN Margaret C. Langenhahn, 91, a former School Hill resident, died Wednesday afternoon, June 9, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for the past three days. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Langenhahn, nee Margaret Schneider, was born Nov. 8, 1890, at Osman, daughter of the late Julius and Margaret Walterbach Schneider. She attended school at Osman. She was married to August Langenhahn Feb. 24, 1917, at Sheboygan. The couple resided at Osman until 1927 when they moved to School Hill. Mr. Langenhahn preceded her in death in 1972. For the past two years, Mrs. Langenhahn resided at Manitowoc with her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Bennin. She as a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Mary) Bennin of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and a geat great grandchild. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday where a wake service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 1982 P. 3
MARY M. LOTTEN SCHOOL HILL - A quiet funeral took place at the School Hill cemetery, Friday morning, when Mrs. Oscar Lotten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chr. Scharenbroch, was laid to rest. The body was sent here from California, where Mr. and Mrs. Lotten and family lived since last fall. Mrs. Lotten was a patient at the sanitarium in Whitelaw about a year. Her death was caused by after-effects of the flu which turned into consumption. She was 41 years old and leaves her husband and three children. The funeral was not a large one on account of the crippled phone service, making it impossible to inform friends of the obsequies. Tri-County Record - March 9, 1922
KIM MARIE LUTZ Kim Marie Lutz, 8 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lutz of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Wednesday afternoon as the result of an accident. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Kim was born March 25, 1969, at Manitowoc, daughter of Donald and Sandra Jorgenson Lutz. She was a Second Grade student at Kiel Elementary School and a member of the Brownie Troup. Survivors include her parents and two brothers (names omitted for privacy); paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lucille Lutz and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jorgenson, of Manitowoc, uncles, aunts and cousins. Friends may call at Pfeffer Home from 4 to 9 .m. Friday, where a memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, April 28, 1977 P. 23
KURT LEE LUTZ Kurt L. Lutz, age 23, of 14410 Steinthal Road, Kiel, died Wednesday morning, February 22, 1995, at University Hospital, Madison. Funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 1995, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Reginald Schrimpf, S.D.S. and Deacon James Steffen will officiate, preceded by brief family rites at 10:15 a.m. at Meiselwitz- Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Kurt was born September 12, 1971, in Manitowoc, son of Donald and Sandra Jorgenson Lutz. He attended Kiel Middle School and was a 1991 graduate of Kiel High School. He was employed at Eclipse Manufacturing, Sheboygan, for the past 1 and 1-1/2 years. Kurt was involved in numerous musical plays while in high school. Survivors include his parents, Donald and Sandra Lutz; one brother, William James (Judy Mae) Lutz, Kiel; one nephew, Adam Lutz; aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by one sister, Kim Marie in 1977, paternal and maternal grandparents. Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-9 p.m. Friday, February 24, 1995, and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until the time of service. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established in his name. The family wishes to thank Dr. Jeff Whiteside and nurses in the C.C.U. at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center and the nurses and especially Dr. Robert Love at University Hospital, Madison. Also a special thank you to Ralph Lee and Leonard Trams of Appleton and Steven Steinhardt of Plymouth. Herald Times Reporter, February 23, 1995 P. A2 ******** (12 Sep 1971/22 Feb 1995/SSDI)
ANNA MALLMANN School Hill woman Dies Mrs. Anna Mallmann, aged 81, who resided at School Hill, passed away at 5 a.m. Tuesday at the St. Nicholas hospital, where she had been a patient for the past seven weeks, due to injuries she received in a fall. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 9 a.m. at the Holy Trinity church at School Hill. Survivors are five sons, Joseph at home; John of Fond du Lac; Frank of Sheboygan; William C. of San Diego, California, and Jacob of Chilton; six daughters, Mrs. John Fahres, Mrs. Leopold Altenbach, Mrs. John P. Hess and Mrs. Paul Wilbert of Sheboygan; Mrs. Lena Tilger at home, and Mrs. Hubert P. Tretsch of Manitowoc; a stepson, Peter Mallmann of Sheboygan, and a step-daughter, Mrs. Catherine Parr of Dodge, Nebraska. ********** (Peter's 2nd wife Anna Pitzner)
CHILD OF PETER MALLMANN Died - On Oct. 3rd, a little child of Peter Mallman(sic). Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., Oct. 18, 1887 page 3 ******** This may be the child from county death index: MALLMANN Margaretha Oct 03 1887 v.3 p.243
CLARA MALLMANN Mrs. Frank Mallmann Passes Away At Hospital On Monday Mrs. Frank Mallmann, 32, who resided at 1828 Bell avenue, passed away of pneumonia at St. Nicholas hospital, Monday at 6 p.m., after an illness of about seven weeks. Mrs. Mallmann, nee Clara Miller, was born at School Hill Sept. 26, 1904, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Miller, and on June 24, 1924 was united in marriage to Frank Mallmann at School Hill. Mrs. Mallmann was a faithful member of St. Dominic’s church and of its St. Ann’s Altar and Mother society. She had a host of friends here and at School Hill who mourn her early death. Besides her husband, Mrs. Mallmann is survived by four children (names omitted for privacy); her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Miller of School Hill; three brothers, Joseph of Sheboygan, Arthur of Athens, Wis., and Frank of Kohler and three sisters, Mrs. William Scharenbrock of School Hill, Mrs. R. F. Murphy of California and Miss Rose Mallmann of Sheboygan. A son, Roman, died in infancy. The body is at the Gerend Mortuary where it can be viewed by relatives and friends from 7 o’clock this evening until Wednesday morning when it will be taken to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Miller at School Hill where funeral services will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a requiem mass at Holy Trinity church there at 10 a.m. Interment will be made on the Mallmann lot in School Hill cemetery. Sheboygan Press, January 21, 1936 P. 2 ******* (nee Miller of School Hill/wife of Frank W. Mallmann/Frank W. was a son of Peter and Anna Mallmann)
JOHN J. MALLMANN Funeral services for John J. Malmann(sic), 25, of Rt. 1, Kiel, who was fatally injured in an automobile accident early Thursday morning in Sheboygan County, will be held at 9:30 am Saturday at the Kellenbenz Funeral Home, St. Nazianz and at 10 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Alfred Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Born in Milwaukee on Aug. 24, 1930, Mr. Malmann had been employed in the pottery department of the Kohler Co. and was residing with his parents. He was discharged a little more than a year ago following three years of service, including 14 months in Korea. The deceased was a member of the Holy Name Society of Holy Trinity Church. Survivors include his wife, Jacqueline and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Malmann of Rt. 1, Kiel. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 pm Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Apr. 20, 1956 page 3
JOSEPH MALLMANN Joseph Mallmann, 71, a School Hill farmer, died of a sudden heart attack in his home at 11:15 p.m. Saturday. Born Sept. 21, 1885, in the same Manitowoc County farm home in which he died, Mr. Mallmann was a son of the late Peter and Anna Mallmann. He attended school near his home and as a young man assisted his father in operating the homestead farm. He took over the farm in later years, continuing to operate it until death. On June 20, 1944 he married Teckla Schierl of Hayton. He was a member of the Holy Name society of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, School Hill. Surviving are his wife; six sisters, Mrs. John Fahres, Mrs. Leopold Altenbach, Mrs. John Hess, Mrs. Clara Wilbert and Mrs. Lena Tilger, all of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Hubert Kretsch, Manitowoc; and four brothers, Frank and John, Sheboygan, Jake, Chilton, and William, Monterey Park, Calif. He was preceded in death by a stepson, John J. Mallmann, 25, who was killed in an auto crash the past April on Highway 32 near Ada. The requiem mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church following brief 9 o’clock rites at the Kellenbenz Funeral Home, St. Nazianz. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o’clock this evening. The rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. tonight and Tuesday, with Holy Name men offering the prayers Tuesday evening. Sheboygan Press, November 26, 1956 P. 12 ********* SCHOOL HILL MAN INJURED BY A MAD BULL Joseph Mallman, a well known farmer at School Hill, this county, is in a precarious condition at his home as result of an attack by a mad bull yesterday. Mallman's head is cut open and his body is terribly bruised as result having been trampled by the animal. Reports today are that Mallman will probably survive. Mallman was leading the bull by a rope, while his father Peter Mallman held another rope and was walking behind the animal. The bull started to run and the father was forced to release his hold on the one rope and the son could not hold the infuriated animal with the other rope and was knocked down and trampled upon, the bull striking Mallman's head with his hoofs. When the injured man was rescued and removed to the house it was found that the gash cut in his head exposed the brain and that his bodily bruises were many and serious and that internal injuries may also have been inflicted. Physicians were summoned and every car is being given the injured man, whose condition is such that no one is permitted to see him. Manitowoc Herald News, April 27, 1920 p.1 ********* (son of Peter and Anna Mallmann)
MARGARETH MALLMANN Mrs. Margaret Mallmann, aged 57, wife of A. P. Mallmann, 1015 Lincoln Avenue, died Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at St. Nicholas hospital, following an illness of about a year's duration. She was born in the town of Meeme and was married there to A. P. Mallmann in 1908. They came to Sheboygan in 1926 and ever since then they have been making their home in this city. She was a devoted and loving mother, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Alexander B. Mallmann and a daughter, Martha M. Mallmann, both at home. There are also four brothers, Joseph and William Scharenbroch of School Hill, John of Silver Lake, and Peter of Collegeville, Minn., besides two sisters, Miss Anna Scharenbroch of Fort Brag, Calif., and Mrs. Nels Lotten of School Hill. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at the home and a requiem mass will be held at the Holy Name church. The Rev. Phillip Dreis will officiate and interment will be made in School Hill cemetery. Sheboygan Press, July 5, 1930 ******** (nee Scharenbroch of School Hill/wife of Alexander Peter)
PETER MALLMANN (d. 1934) Mallmann Funeral To Be Held On Wednesday Funeral services for Peter Mallmann, 87, who died Sunday at the home of his son Joseph at School Hill, will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the Trinity Catholic church in School Hill. Mr. Mallmann was born in Mosel, Sheboygan county in 1847 and in early life worked in the copper mines and lumber camps and in 1874, when he married Miss Katherine Schad he located on a farm at School Hill. His wife died in 1880 and two years later he married Miss Anna Pitzner. Survivors are his wife, six sons and nine daughters including Joseph and Rose at home, and Mrs. Hubert Kretsch of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 11, 1934 P. 2 ******* Peter Mallmann, aged 87, native of Sheboygan county, passed away Sunday at the home of his son, Joseph P. Mallmann of School Hill. Mr. Mallmann was born in the town of Mosel, Sheboygan county, September 17, 1847, a son of Joseph and Mary Mertens Mallmann, who were some of the first settlers here. During the early years of his life he worked in the copper mines and lumber camps, and in 1874, the year he married Miss Katherine Schad, he located on a farm in School Hill. His wife died in 1880, and two years later he married Miss Anna Pitzner. Survivors are his wife and fifteen children, twelve by the second marriage, and three by the first. They are six sons and nine daughters: Joseph and Rose at home; John of Fond du Lac; Mrs. Lena Tilger? and Jacob of Chilton; Mrs. E_bert Kretsch of Manitowoc; Mrs. Paul Wilbert of Belgium; Mrs. Ben Parr of Dodge, Neb.; Mrs. Anton J. Leonhard, Mrs. John Fahres, Mrs. Leopold Altenbach, Mrs. John P. Hess, Peter and Frank Mallmann of Sheboygan, and William C. of Milwaukee. There are also thirty-one grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock at the Trinity Catholic church at School Hill and interment will be made in Trinity cemetery. Sheboygan Press, December 10, 1934 P. 2
PETER MALLMANN (d. 1950) Peter Mallmann, 74, a resident of Sheboygan for the past 26 years, died early today at St. Nicholas hospital. Born at School Hill, Wis., on Oct. 3, 1875, the son of the late Peter and Mary Mallmann, his marriage to Margaret Scharenbrock was solemnized there on Oct. 27, 1908. For more than 13 years he was a rural mail carrier in Dodge, Neb., and the couple made their home in New Holstein before coming to Sheboygan in 1923. Mr. Mallmann was employed by the J.W. Jung company and prior to his retirement had been an employe of the H.C. Prange company for 18 years. His wife preceded him in death in 1930. A faithful member of Holy Name church, he was also affiliated with its Holy Name society and St. Leo court, Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors are a son, Alex, Willard, Wis.; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Martha) Fritz, Sheboygan; three grandsons; a sister, Mrs. Catherine Parr, Sheboygan; four half- brothers, William, Milwaukee, Joseph, School Hill, Jacob, Chilton, and Frank, Sheboygan, and six half-sisters, Mrs. Hubert (Gertrude Kretsch), Manitowoc, and Mrs. Leopold (Elizabeth) Altenbach, Mrs. John P. (Frances) Hess, Mrs. John (Anna) Fahres, Mrs. Clara Wilbert and Mrs. Lena Tilger, all of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Gerend’s Funeral home and at 9 a.m. at Holy Name church. The Rev. Edward Ziegler, curate, will celebrate the requiem high mass. Burial will be made at School Hill. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from Saturday evening until the time of the services. Members of St. Leo’s court will hold a vigil at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Saturday. At 7:30 p.m. Sunday, members of the Holy Name society of Holy Name parish will recite the rosary at the funeral home. Sheboygan Press, January 13, 1950 P. 6
ROSIE MALLMANN A victim of a heart attack Miss Rose Mallmann, 49, died suddenly at the farm home adjoining the village of School Hill in Schleswig Sunday morning. She was born on the homestead farm and spent her entire life there. Miss Mallmann was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic church and the Young Ladies sodality. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Holy Trinity church. Survivors are the mother, Mrs. Anna Mallmann, Schleswig; eight sisters, Mrs. Lena Tilger, School Hill; Mrs. Hubert Kretsch, Newton; Mrs. Paul Wilbert, Mrs. John P. Hess, Mrs. Leopold Altenbach, Mrs. John Fahres and Mrs. Anthony Leonhard, all of Sheboygan; Mrs. Bernhard Parr, Dodge, Nebr.; six brothers, Joseph, School Hill, Jacob of Chilton, William of Milwuakee, John of Fond du Lac, Frank and P.A. Mallmann, Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 17, 1937 P. 8 ******* Funeral services for Miss Rose Mallmann were held at Holy Trinity church, School Hill at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning with the pastor, Rev. Arnulf Buck, S.D.S., celebrant of the Mass. The pallbearers were Arno Schneider, William Scharenbroch, Frank Mueller, Alois Schad, Nic Binversle, and Joseph Schad. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoing the village church. Among those from out of town who were in attendance at the funeral were: John Mallman, Fond du Lac, Messrs. and Mesdames John Fahres, L. Altenbach, John Hess, Paul Wilbert, and Anton Leonard, Ida Metzdorf, Peter Mallmann, Mr. and Mrs. Haese of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mallmann of Chilton, Mr. and Mrs. William Mallmann, Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Kretsch of Newton, John Mallmann, Mrs. Mary Frank, Mrs. Rudolph Christel, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lax and Mrs. Joseph Schad of St. Nazianz. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 22, 1937 P. 7 ******** (Rosalia daughter of Peter and Anna)
TECKLA MALLMANN Teckla Mallmann, 88, of Calumet Homestead Health & Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, formerly of Charlestown, died on Friday, July 31, 1998, at the nursing home. She was born Dec. 14, 1909, in Hayton, daughter of the late Wendelin & Anna (Woelfel) Schierl. Teckla married Joseph Mallmann on June 20, 9144, at St. Martin Catholic Church in Charlestown. He preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 1956. She farmed with her husband in School Hill until his death. She then moved to Sheboygan and worked for St. Nicholas Hospital for 25 years in the housekeeping department and for the past eight years was a resident of Homestead. She had been a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheboygan. She is survived by two sisters, Angela Wartgow of Janesville and Genevieve Horst of Chilton; a sister-in-law, Romilda Schierl; also many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a son, John, on April 18, 1956; five sisters, Olive Marcell, Tillie Schierl, Ermina Heetel, Loretta Feldhausen and Lydia Schneider; and one brother, Leander Schierl. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill with the Rev. Gary New officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery on Wednesday. Friends may call at the church on Tuesday form 3 p.m. until the hour of service. Wieting Funeral Home of Chilton is assisting the family. Sheboygan Press, August 2, 1998 P. A2
LAVERNE H. MAURER LaVerne H. "Horsey" Maurer, age 90, of 18611 Co. Highway X, Kiel died peacefully Sunday evening, March 7, 2010 at his home. He was born October 25, 1919 in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Herman & Meta Nett Maurer. LaVerne was a 1937 graduate of Kiel High School. On June 23, 1951 he married Lucille Vander Weyst at Bethlehem UCC. She preceded him in death on January 3, 1986. On July 26, 1997 he married Marjorie V. (Fritch) Tollman at Millhome. Marjorie preceded him in death on February 6, 2004. LaVerne farmed with his father in the Town of Schleswig and also worked at Lake To Lake in Kiel for over 20 years until his retirement. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, the School Hill Men's Club, serving as Treasurer, Kiel Redmen, Knights of Columbus, Starcraft Campers and the Royal Neighbors. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, playing bingo, fishing & deer hunting. He also enjoyed going to South Town Restaurant in New Holstein to visit his friends, going to Branson MO with Glenn, Bridget and the Anji B's gang, listening to barber shoppers perform, taking rustic road trips and watching his birds. Grandpa LaVerne was a gentle man with a "dry" sense of humor who brought joy to everyone he encountered. He was a "guys" guy. He knew a lot about everything, not only from books, but from personal experiences and was always willing to teach anyone who would listen. He was a simple man who loved the "little" things in life. He welcomed everyone he met into his family. Survivors include one daughter: Kathleen Slabe, Sheboygan, two stepdaughters; Pat (Roger) Hagenow, Minocqua, Marilyn Burger, DePere, one stepson, Charles (Susan) Tollman, New Holstein, fourteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. He is further survived by other relatives, many friends and his two feline buddies, Buffy & Sammy. He was preceded in death by one daughter & son-in-law; Diane (Charles) Schmitt, one granddaughter, Heather Slabe, one great granddaughter, Crystal Betts, two step great grandchildren; Cody & Dylan Pierce and one step son-in-law, Darwin Burger. The funeral Mass for LaVerne will be celebrated on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 12:00 noon at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill with Rev. Michael Bigley officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery with lunch to follow the services. Family and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. LaVerne's family would like to thank Dr. Patrick Marsho, Dr. DeTrano and Dr. Coulis for all their help and the support & love he received from his family and friends. LaVerne's "Gramps" smile, words of wisdom & "dry" sense of humor will echo forever in our hearts.
LUCILLE G. MAURER Lucille Maurer, 63, Town of Schleswig, died Friday afternoon, January 3, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, preceded by brief family rites from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home of Kiel at 10:30 am. Rev. Reginald Shrimps will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Maurer, nee Lucille Vander Weyst was born October 4, 1922 at Little Chute, daughter of the late William and Dinah Van Roy Vander Weyst. She attended school at Little Chute. She married LaVerne Maurer on June 23, 1951 at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. After their marriage the couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig. Mrs. Maurer was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, Christian Mothers Society and a member of Star Gazers Camping Club of Wisconsin. Survivors include her husband, LaVerne; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Diane) Schmitt of Manitowoc and Mrs. John (Kathleen) Slabe of Plymouth; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a brother, Joseph VanderWeyst of Little Chute and two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Maurer of Kiel and Mrs. Frances Kons of Little Chute. She was preceded in death by a great granddaughter, a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 pm Monday. A wake service will be held at 8 pm Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Jan. 5, 1986 page 3
ARTHUR MAYR Arthur J. Mayr, 88, of Route 1, Kiel, died Friday, April 1, at Villa Loretto Nursing Home, Mount Calvary. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Church, School Hill, Route 1, Kiel. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate. Cremation took place. Mr. Mayr was born Oct. 4, 1894, at Sheboygan, son of the late Matthew and Theresa Wolfanger Mayr. He married Theresa Kutz Oct. 3, 1916, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Meeme. They farmed in the School Hill area until retirement. Mrs. Mayr died in December of 1975. Survivors incldue three sons, Frank of Milwaukee, Bert of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Roger of Route 1, Kiel; three daughters, Frieda Mayr of Milwaukee, Mrs. Walter (Cecelia) Muehlbauer of Paradise, Calif., and Mrs. Jerome (Ann) Kraus of Elkhart Lake; two brothers, Fred of Sheboygan and Oscar of Milwaukee, 23 grand- children and 12 great grandchildren. There will be no visitation. Memorials maybe made to the American Cancer Society. Zacherl Funeral Home, Fond du Lac, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 5, 1983 P. 3 ******** (04 Oct 1894/Apr 1983/SSDI)
THERESA MAYR (d. 1975) Mrs. Arthur Mayr, 79, a Town of Meeme (Manitowoc County) resident, died Wednesday night at the Villa Loretta Nursing Home, Mount Calvary, where she resided the past five years. The former Theresa Kutz, she was born May 13, 1896, in Meeme, a daughter of Frank and Theresa Schnettler Kutz. She attended St. Fidelis Catholic School in Meeme. On Oct. 3, 1916 she married Arthur Mayr at St. Fidelis Catholic Church. The couple resided in Meeme and observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1966. Mrs. Mayr was organist at St. Fidelis Church for many years and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, its Christian Mothers Society and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Miss Frieda Mayr of Milwaukee, Mrs. Walter (Cecelia) Muehlbauer of Concord, Calif., and Mrs. Jerome (Ann) Kraus of rural Elkhart Lake, three sons Frank of Milwaukee, the Rev. Adalbert Mayr of Bogota, Columbia, and Roger, School Hill, 21 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Joey Bodamer of Milwaukee, and two brothers, Julius and Ludwig Kutz , both of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Funeral services will be held Saturday with a 12 noon Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, the Rev. Reginald Schrimpf, pastor celebrant, following brief family rites at 11:15 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Sheboygan Press, Thursday, December 4, 1975 Page 2 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur Mayr, 79, of the Town of Meeme, who died Wednesday evening at Villa Loretta Nursing Home, Mt. Calvary, will be at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and 12 noon at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday, where a wake wervice will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, December 4, 1975 P.3 ******** (b. May 04 1896/d. Dec. 1975/SSDI)
ANTON MILLER Anton Miller, 84, former School Hill resident, died in a Sheboygan hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at Holy Trinity church, School Hill, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Miller, brother of the late Peter Miller, Manitowoc grocery store operator, was born at Ada in 1861 and in 1887 married Christina Christman. They located on a farm near School Hill where they resided until 1913 when they moved to School Hill. Mrs. Miller died in 1941, since which time Mr. Miller has resided with a daughter, Miss Rose Miller, in Sheboygan. Survivors are two sons, Arthur of Colby and Frank of Kohler; three daughters, Mrs. William Scharenbroch of School Hill, Mrs. R.F. Murphy of Monterey Park, Calif., and Miss Rose Miller of Sheboygan; 39 grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 7, 1946 P. 2 ******** (Anton Miller/son of Peter Miller and Maria Ursula Brand/d. 3 Feb. 1946/ age 84 yrs./at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan/bur. 6 Feb. 1946/sent by researcher/see contributors page)
CHRISTINA MILLER Mrs. Anton Miller Will Be Buried After Rites On Monday St. Nazianz—(Special)—Funeral services for Mrs. Anton Miller, 77-year-old School Hill resident who died at her home Friday morning, will be held Monday at 9;30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic church in School Hill. The Rev. Arnulf Buck, SDS, will officiate, and burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Friends may view the body at the home. Members of the Christian Mother’s society of this parish of which the deceased was a member, will hold a vigil at Mrs. Miller’s home Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Survivors are sons Joseph, of Sheboygan, Arthur, of Colby, and Frank of Kohler; daughters, Miss Rose, at home, Mrs. William Scharenbroch, near School Hill, and Mrs. R. F. Murphy, of Ahlambra, Cal. A brother, Anton, in Washington, and 42 grand-children also survive her. Three children preceded her in death, one in infancy. The other two were Mrs. Joseph Biwerse and Mrs. Frank Mallman. Mrs. Miller was born near Rhine Center, April 11, 78 years ago, and in May 54 years ago she was married to Anton Miller. They engaged in farming and retired 20 years ago. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary four years ago. Sheboygan Press, January 11, 1941 P. 4
PETER MILLER Death Monday in Meeme at the advanced age of 82 of Peter Miller, father of P.A. Miller here. When Mr. Miller came to America he first settled in Sheboygan County, but 37 years ago he moved to Meeme where he has lived ever since. In 1858 he married, his wife preceding him in death 25 years ago. He had never been ill before and his fatal illness lasted only a week. He is survived by a daughter and 4 sons. The funeral will be held this morning in School Hill. Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1908 ********* DIED: Peter Miller, one of the pioneer settlers of the county, died at the home of his son Anton near School Hill Tuesday morning after an illness of one week. Mr. Miller was 82 years of age. He was born in Germany and came to this country 50 years ago, settling in Sheboygan county, but moved to School Hill 37 years ago, where he had since resided. His wife died 25 years ago. He is survived by five children, John of St. Nazianz, Anton of School Hill, Andrew of Fargo, North Dakota, Mrs. Keller of West Falia, Kansas, and P.A. Miller of this city. The funeral will be held this morning from the Catholic church at School Hill and the burial will take place in the School Hill cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 5, 1908 pg. 1 ******** FIRST ILLNESS IS FATAL Though 82, Peter Miller, Meeme, Had Never Been Ill Until Week Ago Ill but one week during his long life which covered a span of over four score years, Peter Miller, a Meeme pioneer and father of P.A. Miller of this city, died Monday night, aged 82. Mr. Miller suffered the first attack of illness he had known since reaching maturity a week ago and it proved fatal, his decline during the week being rapid. Mr. Miller located in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan County when he came West and 37 years ago removed to Meeme where he has since resided. Five children survive him: P.A., this city, John, St. Nazianz; Anton, School Hill; Andrew, Fargo, N.D. and Mrs. Jeider of Kansas. Mr. Miller made his home with his son Anton. He was one of the respected pioneers of the county and had a host of friends. The funeral will be held at Meeme. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tues., Nov. 3, 1908
ROSE ELIZABETH MILLER Rose Elizabeth Miller, 99, of Milwaukee, formerly of Sheboygan, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2000 at Park Manor Health Care Facility in Milwaukee, where she had been a resident since 1987. Miss Miller was born Nov. 20, 1900, in School Hill, Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late Anton and Christina Christman Miller. She attended school at Holy Trinity School in School Hill. She had lived in the Sheboygan area for many years and had been a domestic housekeeper in both Sheboygan and Kohler. She later moved to Milwaukee in the 1950s. Rose was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Milwaukee. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. A memorial Mass will be celebrated in her memory at a later date. The Zimmer Funeral Home of Sheboygan is assisting the family. Sheboygan Press, June 28, 2000 P. A2
ROSE MARY MILLER (d. 2004) Rose Mary M. Miller, 73, of 13132 Cedar Lake Road, Kiel, died peacefully Friday evening, April 23, 2004, surrounded by her loving family at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. She was the former Rose Mary Riesterer born April 29, 1930, in St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Anton and Mary Fessler Riesterer. Rose Mary graduated from St. Gregory Grade School in St. Nazianz. On Nov. 6, 1948, she married Elroy Miller at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Rose Mary was employed for a number of years at the Salvatorian Center, New Holstein. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rose Mary enjoyed spending time with her husband, children and grandchildren. She also enjoyed sewing, oil painting and bird watching. Survivors include her husband, Elroy; nine children, Wayne (Janet) Miller of Kiel, Eugene (Kelly) Miller of Burlington, Robert Miller of School Hill, Rose Ann McLaury of Avon, Conn., Michael (Wendy) Miller of Kiel, Dave (Ann) Miller of Kiel, Mary Bushman of School Hill, Deb (Kevin) Casper of Kiel, and Karen Halbach of New Holstein. She is further survived by 19 grandchildren, (private); two brothers, Anthony "Tony" Riesterer and Alois Riesterer; two sisters, Magdaline Steffen and Mary Ann Repenschek; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Ernestine Riesterer, Juanita Riesterer, Jo Ann Riesterer, Joann Riesterer, Rosella Bruckner, Arno and Doreen Miller, Allen and Jeanette Miller and Carlos and Margene Miller. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Cory Halbach; three brothers, Matthew, Francis "Shorty" and Wilfred "Fritz" Riesterer; one sister, Katherine Halfmann; two sons-in-law, Ed McLaury and Jack Bushman, three sisters-in-law, Sandra Riesterer, Arlene Schnell and Ruth Miller; and five brothers-in-law, Leo Steffen, Robert Halfmann, Ralph Bruckner, Leo Schnell and Leon Miller. Funeral Mass will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 26 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, with the Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Monday from 4 p.m. until the time of service. The family of Rose Mary would like to thank the staff at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, and St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, for the wonderful care given to her while she was in their care. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family. The Sheboygan Press April 25, 2004
ALVIN MORGAN Alvin L. Morgan, 60, of Cedar Lake, R. 2, Kiel, died unexpectedly Monday at the home o his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. James Winkel, town of Russell. He was born June 3, 1918, in the town of New Holstein, a son of Henry and Monica Gau Morgan. He attended school in New Holstein. On June 3, 1941 he was married to Loretta Mueller in New Holstein. The couple located on the Morgan farm in the town of New Holstein which they operated for 15 years before moving to a farm east of Howards Grove, where they lived for 22 years. He also was employed at the Kohler Co. for 17 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include his wife; a son, Paul of Hingham, three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Barbara) Handrow Jr., and Mrs. James (Mary) Winkel, both of R. 2, Elkhart Lake, and Judy of Sheboygan; six grandchildren; a brother, Edward of New Holstein and four sisters, Mrs. Leona Holzmann of R. 2, Kiel, Mrs. Herbert Steiner of New Holstein, Mrs. Eugene Fuhrman of St. Anna, and Mrs. Marshel Paulson of Hot Springs, Ark. A funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, the Rev. Reginald Schrimpf, pastor, celebrant. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Chilton Times Journal, November 9, 1978
LORETTA MORGAN Loretta was the daughter of Arnold and Ella (Meyer) Mueller. She attended St. Mary's parochial school in Marytown, WI On June 3, 1941, Loretta married Alvin L. Morgan in New Holstein at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. After their marriage, the couple farmed in New Holstein and later near Howards Grove. Her husband preceded her in death on November 6, 1978. During her life, she was employed at the Millersville Box Company in Howards Grove, and Stoeltings Inc. in Kiel. For twelve years, she served St. George Catholic Church in Elkhart Lake as the housekeeper for Fr. Jim Cera. The last 10 years until her death, Loretta worked at Strukel Photography in Sheboygan. She was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Sheboygan. Loretta was also a former member of St. George Catholic Church in Elkhart Lake and their Christian Women's Society. Loretta was a member of several card clubs, enjoyed traveling on bus trips and visiting Arizona. Loretta will be remembered for her enjoyment of life and her love for her family and friends. Loretta is survived by her four children, Paul (Helen) Morgan of Hingham, Barbara (Glenn) Handrow-Feldmann of Kiel, Mary (Jim) Winkel of Kiel, Judy (Frank) Strukel of Sheboygan; eight grandchildren, Christopher (Jean) Handrow of Plymouth, Donald (Renee) Handrow of Janesville, Deborah Morgan of Plymouth, Dawn (Tom) Stecker of Hingham, Jeffrey (Kelly) Winkel of St. Anna, Susan (Roger) Meyer of Oostburg, Stefanie and Anastasia Strukel of Sheboygan; twelve great-grandchildren who knew her as Grandma "Retta," Danielle and Taylor Handrow, Maxwell and Madeline Handrow, Brock and Brodey Reichardt, David, Tommy and Alex Stecker, Dylan and Abby Winkel and Amanda Meyer; one brother, Melvin (Joanne) Mueller of St. Nazianz and also by nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Arthur Handrow Jr. and one great-grandson, David K. Stecker. Funeral services were held at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Sheboygan.
AUGUSTA MUELLER Manitowoc County - School Hill: The sad news arrived here Tuesday morning that Mrs. Pius Miller (Formerly Miss Augusta Halfinger) died at Montana Sunday. the remains were brought here for burial. Kiel Tri County Record, Oct. 31, 1918
EDWARD J. MUELLER Former Resident Dies At Sheboygan A native of the Town of Schleswig, Edward J. Mueller, 66, Sheboygan, was dead on arrival at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan early Monday evening. He had been stricken with an apparent heart attack at home Funeral services are being held today, Thursday, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, with the Rev. H. G. Messmer, pastor, celebrant. Burial will be in the Holy Trinity cemetery. Mr. Mueller had retired only last Friday from Verifine Dairy Products Company. He had been living with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Thiel, since the death of his wife in April, 1950. He was born March 15, 1901, a son of the late Peter and Mary Mutz Mueller. He attended the Holy Trinity Catholic school and married Mary Binversie May 16, 1922, in Holy Trinity Church. The couple farmed near School Hill until 1947 when they moved to Sheboygan, where Mr. Mueller took employment that year in the Verifine Plant. He had been doing maintenance work most recently. He was a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Parish, Sheboygan, and Holy Trinity, along with the Holy Name Society. (Survivors omitted for privacy) ********* (15 Mar 1901/Oct 1967/SSDI) ********* Notes from School Hill: Edwin Mueller and Miss Mary Binversie were married on Tuesday. A big wedding dance was held at Christel's Hall in the evening. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 18, 1922
ELROY E. MUELLER Elroy E. Mueller, age 63, of N919 Hwy 57, Kiel, died Sunday evening, February 11, 2001, peacefully with his family at his side. Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2001, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, with the Rev. Gregory Coulthard and Deacon James Steffen officiating. Private Burial Services will take place on Thursday morning at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. He was born August 14, 1937, in the town of Schleswig, son of the late Frank and Marcella Gries Mueller. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic Grade School and was a 1955 graduate of Kiel High School. On November 12, 1960, he married Mary Ausen at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland. Elroy farmed in the Town of Schleswig and also was employed as a supervisor at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein for over 40 years, retiring on May 1, 1999. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, a member of the parish council, a communion server, a member of School Hill Men's Club, a church greeter and he also taught a CCD class. He also was a past member of the Manitowoc County Pork Producers and a past member of the Kiel City Band. He was an avid sports fan and loved scenic drives. Elroy was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be truly missed by his family and all who knew him. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Mary, Kiel; eight children, Linda Mueller, Menasha, Cynthia (Jon) Roeck, Cleveland, Thomas (Marie) Mueller, Kiel, Judy (Michael) Horst, Millhome, Jacqueline (Eric) Platz, Cleveland, Timothy (Judy) Mueller, School Hill, Karen Mueller, School Hill and Kim (Brian) Sheets, Plymouth. He is further survived by 11 grandchildren, Brianna Roeck, Anna Berenz Mueller, McKenna and Sarah Mueller, Mathew and Nicholas Horst, Shawn and Samatha Platz, Kevin and Steven Voland, Laura Mueller; one brother, Leon (Grace) Mueller, rural Kiel; two sisters, Deloris Benzschowel, Pickerel, Wis., Valeria "Mutzie" Neils, Kiel; one sister-in-law, Margaret Mueller, Cleveland; and one brother-in-law, Lloyd Vogel, Cleveland; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Marvin; two brothers-in-law, Cliff Benzschowel and Warren Neils; and one sister-in-law, Dorothy Vogel. Friends call at the church on Wednesday from 3 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. when brief family rites will be held. A memoiral has been established in Elroy's name. The family would like to thank Nancy and Dr. Marshall Matthews and staff for all their care. The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, February 13, 2001
FRANK F. MUELLER Frank F. Mueller, 83, a resident of Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein for the past 13 months, formerly of rural Kiel, died Sunday morning, November 30, 1986, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient for the past week. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Reginald Schrimp will officiate, preceded by brief family rites at 10 am from Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Mueller was born January 23, 1903, son of the late Peter and Mary Mutz Mueller. He attended Town of Schleswig Schools. He married the former Marcella Gries on September 23, 1926. She preceded him in death in July of 1949. Mr. Mueller farmed in the Town of Schleswig until 1961. He then worked for Allen Smith Inc. in Valders until his retirement. Mr. Mueller was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include two sons, Leon and Elroy, both of rural Kiel; two daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Deloris) Benzschawel of Brillion and Mrs. Warren (Valeria) Neils of Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Clara Schulz of Sheboygan; 33 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Marvin, a sister, a brother and a half brother. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 pm Tuesday. Wake service will be held at 8 pm Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Dec. 1, 1986 page 15 ******* (23 Jan 1903/Nov 1986/SSDI)
MARCELLA MUELLER Mrs. Frank Mueller, 42, town of Schleswig, passed away suddenly Thursday afternoon in a doctor’s office at Kiel. The deceased, nee Marcella Gries, was born in the town of Meeme, on Sept, 5, 1906, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gries. She was married to Frank Mueller on Sept. 22, 1926, at St. Isadore’s church in Osman. Survivors include the husband; one daughter, (private); four sons, (private); four sisters, Mrs. George Knier, Margaret Gries, of Newton, Mrs. Ed. Schwinn of Cleveland, and Mrs. Joseph Relaterer? of Kiel; five brothers, Roy of St. Wendel, John of Sheboygan, Elmer of Valders, Melvin and Joseph of Newton; and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the family home in the town of Schleswig, and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity church, School Hill. The Rev. Arnulf Buck will officiate and burial will be made in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the family home from Saturday noon until time of services on Monday. Sheboygan Press, July 15, 1949 P. 6
MARY MUELLER Mrs. Edward Mueller, 49, nee Mary Binversie, died early today at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Milan Neils of route 2, Kiel. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Holy Trinity church, School Hill, with burial in the church cemetery. She was born in Meeme in 1900 and in 1922 was married to Mr. Mueller and they located on the homestead farm east of Kiel. Three years ago they moved to Sheboygan. Survivors are the husband; two daughters, five brothers, Joseph of New Holstein and Nick, Matt, Conrad and Gottfried of route 1, Kiel; eight sisters, Mrs. Alois Schad of New Holstein, Mrs. John Koenig of route 1, Newton, Mrs. Ray Steffen, Miss Clara Binversie of route 1, Kiel, Mrs. Rudolph Kirsch of route 1, Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Sylvester Leonard of Milwaukee, Sister Eulogia of Sheboygan and Sister Bernice of Rome, Italy. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the Neils home on routhe 2, Kiel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 27, 1950 P. 2 ********* Notes from School Hill: Edwin Mueller and Miss Mary Binversie were married on Tuesday. A big wedding dance was held at Christel's Hall in the evening. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 18, 1922
BEATRICE NEILS Beatrice N. Neils, 74, of 17925 County Road X, went to her eternal rest on Monday, March 6, 2000 at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. Beatrice was born March 7, 1925 in the town of Schleswig, the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Binversie) Mueller. Beatrice attended Holy Trinity School. Beatrice Mueller and Milan Neils were united in marriage on April 27, 1946. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1996. The couple farmed in the town of Schleswig, retiring in 1982. Beatrice enjoyed gardening, playing cards and her nightly game of scrabble with her husband. She was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill, where she was also a member of the Christian Women. She is survived by her husband Milan, her three sons, Glenn (Delores), Randy (Sandy) and Mark (Sandy), all of Kiel. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Craig (fiancee, Tola) and Christopher, Stephanie and Ryan and Joseph (special friend, Nicole), Jon, Eric and Erin. She is also survived by one sister, Rita Thiel, Sheboygan; four sisters-in-laws, Ruth (Henry) Arpke, Elkhart Lake, Arleen Gahagan, Valerie (Mutzie) Neils, Gladys (Milton) Mueller, all of Kiel, Lois (Dale) Brault of El Dorado; and three brothers-in-law, William (Theresa) Neils, Elwood (Joyce) Neils, both of Elkhart Lake, and Jerome Neils of Kiel. She was preceded in death by two infant children, Mary and Gregory; her sister, Judith and her brothers-in-law, Frederick Thiel, Hugh Gahagan and Warren Neils. Funeral Mass will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2000 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill with the Rev. Gerald Sirois, pastor, and Deacon James Steffen officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday at the CHURCH, from 3 p.m. until the time of service. A memorial has been established in her name. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral home of Kiel is assisting the family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, March 8, 2000 pg. A2 ******** (07 Mar 1925/06 Mar 2000/SSDI)
GREGORY J. NEILS Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Milan Neils, of Rt. 2, Kiel, who died Monday at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, were Monday morning at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery, School Hill, Manitowoc county, the Rev. Wigbert Leinweber officiating. Along with his parents, he is survived by three brothers; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Neils, of rural Elkhart Lake, and his maternal grandfather, Edward Mueller, of Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 15, 1961 P. 17
MARY NEILS Mary, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milan Neils of School Hill, died Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mueller, parents of Mrs. Neils, where the Neils reside. Mrs. Neils is the former Beatrice Mueller. Funeral services were held this morning at the Holy Trinity church, School Hill. Survivors are the parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mueller and School Hill, Mr. and Mrs. William Neils of Elkhart Lake. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 16, 1947 P. 2
MILAN NEILS Milan Neils, age 91, of Kiel, died peacefully Monday afternoon, June 11, 2012 at Homestead Care Center, New Holstein where he resided the past six weeks. He was born July 19, 1920 in Milwaukee, son of the late William and Hattie (Platz) Neils. In 1924 he moved to the Town of Rhine with his family where he attended the Dewey School. As a young man, Milan worked as a milk hauler for S & R Cheese and at Cal & Gus Garage in Elkhart Lake. On April 27, 1946 he married Beatrice Mueller and they made their home in School Hill where they farmed until their retirement in 1982. Beatrice preceded him in death on March 6, 2000. Milan moved to Kiel in 2006. Milan was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill where he served as trustee when the existing church was built in 1967. He was a board member on both the School Hill and Osman cheese factories and charter member of the Hermitage Club and School Hill Men's Club. Milan attended Kelly Kramer's night school for area farmers for many years which he thoroughly enjoyed. Milan enjoyed gardening, woodworking, canning, playing cards and making sausage and maple syrup for and with his family. He also enjoyed Wednesday morning break- fast with his church group. He is survived by three sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren all of whom he was extremely proud of, Glenn (Laurie) Neils, and their families, Craig (Tola), Christopher (Jennifer), Elizabeth and Emma, Randy (Sandy) Neils and their families, Stephanie (Steven) Hicks, Lila and Olivia, Ryan (Jill) Neils and Brady, Mark (Sandy) Neils and their families, Joe (Nicole) , Mason, Ava and Kaden, Jon (Katie), Eric (Becky) and Levi, with another great grandchild due in August and Erin (fiancee, Ryan Gaedke) and Jaelyn. He is further survived by a very close nephew & niece, Terry (Sandy) Thiel and special neighbor, Cody Rabe, brothers and sisters, Jerome Neils, Kiel, Gladys Mueller, Louis Corners, Elwood (Joyce) Neils, Elkhart Lake, William (Theresa) Neils, Elkhart Lake, Lois Brault, Rosendale, sister-in-law, Mutzie Neils, Kiel, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two infant children, Mary & Gregory, one brother, Warren Neils, two sisters, Ruth (Henry) Arpke, Arleen (Hugh) Gahagan, brothers-in-law, Dale Brault, Milton Mueller, sisters-in-law, Jean Neils, Judith Mueller and Rita (Frederick) Thiel. The funeral Mass for Milan will be celebrated at 10:30 am, Friday, June 15, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill with Rev. Patrick Nelson S.D.S. officiating and Deacon Jim Steffen assisting. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm and on Friday at the church from 9:00 am until the time of service. A memorial has been established in his name. Milan's family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Homestead Care Center for the wonderful care he received. "Here's to the good times we've shared and the memories we've made. Arburguten to you!"
JOHN NETZER (d. 1881) Meeme news: A little son of John Netzer died with diphtheria on Wednesday. It is the first fatal case of this dread disease that has occurred in this neighborhood for some time. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, January 13th, 1881 ******* (b. in Town Meeme, Man. co., d. School Hill, WI)
JOHN NETZER (d. 1932) Former Resident of Meeme Dies At Algoma Wednesday John Netzer, 89, former Meeme resident, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Schmitt at Algoma. He was born in Germany and located in Meeme when a boy of fourteen. In 1869 he was married to Margaret Binveral(sic) who passed away fourteen years ago. He was a member of the Catholic Knights. The survivors are five daughters; Mrs. Mary McWilliams, Mrs. Nick Reding, and Mrs. John Rock, all of Sheboygan; Mrs. charles Schmitt, Algoma and Mrs. E. Kestel of Elkhart Lake. Remains of the deceased will arrive directly from Algoma on Friday morning, when funeral services will be held at 10:30 at Holy Trinity church, School Hill, and burial will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 10, 1932 P. 2 ********* (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) John Netzer, b.19 Feb 1843, d.09 Mar 1932 b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany) Son of Mathias and Elisabeth (Grandil) Netzer/m. Margaretha Binversie, 15 Jun 1869, St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, WI ******* (died in Algoma WI.)
MARGARETHA NETZER (The following sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Margaretha (Binversie) Netzer, b. 26 Feb 1847, d. 08 Nov 1917/b. Rheinland, Kreis Saarburg, Freudenburg, Prussia (Germany)/dau. of Peter and Angela (Maas) Biwersi Note: Biwersi is the proper spelling of this German surname Children: All born in Manitowoc County Peter, b.20 Nov 1869; Mary, b.26 Apr 1871; Helen, b.01 Jan 1873; Katherine, b.21 Nov 1875; John, b.18 Sep 1876; Margaret, b.31 Jan 1880 Angeline, b.10 Jun 1881; Elizabeth, b.23 Aug 1883; Anna, b.18 Sep 1886 ******** (wife of J. Netzer)
ANTON NOWORATZKY Anton Noworatzky, 90, a former School Hill resident, died Thursday morning, May 7, at Calumet Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein, where he had resided the past one and a half years. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, preceded by brief family rites at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Noworatzky was born July 28, 1890, at Brillion, son of the late Joseph and Marianna Grutzinger Noworatzky. He was educated at St. Gregory Catholic School, St. Nazianz, and married Clara Remich May 4, 1915, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Town of Meeme. The couple resided in Spring Valley, where he operated a blacksmith shop until 1939 when they moved to School Hill. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Mrs. Noworatzky preceded him in death in 1979. Survivors include three sons, Roman of School Hill, Roger of St. Nazianz and Reuben of New Holstein; a daughter, Mrs. Albert (Florence) Junk of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Rose Schwoerer of Columbus, Wis.; 28 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren. A daughter, a brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday. A wake service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, May 7, 1981 P. 3 ********* (28 Jul 1890/May 1981/SSDI) ********* Notes from Meeme: The marriage of Miss Clara Remich and Anton Noweratske(sic) was solemnized at St. Fideles Church Tuesday at 9:30, Rev. Kersten officiating. The bride was gowned in white embroidery net over silk. She wore a veil caught with lilies of the valley. The attendants were Misses Clara Hoffman and Rose Noweratzke and Messrs. Albert Schnur and Frank Brunmier. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home. They have the well wishes for a long and happy married life. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 6, 1915
CLARA NOWORATZKY Mrs. Anton Noworatzky, 86, a former School Hill resident, died October 10, at Chilton Village where she had resided for the past three weeks. The former Clara Remich was born August 24, 1893, in the Town of Meeme, daughter of William and Anna Berch Remich. She attended St. Fidelis Catholic School, town of Meeme. On May 4, 1915, she and her husband were married at St. Fidelis Church. The couple resided at Spring Valley, where Mrs. Noworatzky operated a blacksmith shop. They moved to School Hill in 1939. Mrs. Noworatzky was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and its Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Albert Junk of Manitowoc; three sons, Roman of rural Kiel, Roger of St. Nazianz and Reuben of New Holstein; 28 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. A funeral Mass was offered by Rev. Reginald Schrimpf at Holy Trinity church. Burial was in the church cemetery. Kiel Tri-County Record – October 18, 1979 ******** (24 Aug 1893/Oct 1979/SSDI) ******** Notes from Meeme: The marriage of Miss Clara Remich and Anton Noweratske(sic) was solemnized at St. Fideles Church Tuesday at 9:30, Rev. Kersten officiating. The bride was gowned in white embroidery net over silk. She wore a veil caught with lilies of the valley. The attendants were Misses Clara Hoffman and Rose Noweratzke and Messrs. Albert Schnur and Frank Brunmier. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home. They have the well wishes for a long and happy married life. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 6, 1915
DONALD F. OLIG Donald F. Olig, 26, Manitowoc County World War II veteran, died of Hodgkin's disease Thursday morning at Veteran's Hospital, Wood, Wis. Funeral services with military rites by the St. Nazianz American Legion post will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church of School Hill. The Rev. Ambrose Knitter will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Olig of Rt. 1, Kiel, was born Dec. 20, 1926, at Sheboygan Falls and moved when 2 with his parents to the present Manitowoc County farm. He married the former (private) of Sheboygan Oct. 25, 1952. He enlisted in the Merchant Marine in 1944 and served 18 months in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. In 1949 he enlisted in the Air Force and served until 18 months ago when illness forced intermittent hospitalization. Survivors include his wife and parents and four brothers (private). A sister, Dorothy, died in 1946. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday evening where the rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 19, 1953 P. 21 ********** (Donald Olig, son of Stephen Olig and Catherine Schmitz/d. 18 June 1953/age 26 yrs./d. at Wood VA Hospital in Milwaukee/bur. 15 Dec. 1952/sent by researcher/see contributors page)
DOROTHY OLIG Private services for Dorothy Louis Olig, 22, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Olig of Meeme, who died last week at the St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, were held at the Kellenbenz funeral home at St. Nazianz. She was buried in the Holy Trinity Catholic cemetery at School hill. A post-burial requiem mass was held last Friday at the Holy Trinity Catholic church with the Rev. A. Buck officiating. Members of the Ladies Sodality, of which the deceased was a member, attended the mass in a body. Friends and relatives who attended the mass were: Distant friends and relatives who attended the mass on Friday morning were: Miss Clara Schmitz of Highland Park, Ill.; Miss Lucy Schmitz and Mrs. Ed. Wuest of Fond du Lac; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Olig, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Olig, Rudolph Olig and daughter, Lucille, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Olig, Mr. and Mrs. Urban Petrie, Mr. and Mrs. William Wuest and daughter, Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Wuest all of Calvary; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schmitz and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Feldner of St. Cloud; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mueller, Mrs. Peter Kapperich and Mrs. Henry Schmitz of New Holstein; John Wuest and Mrs. Al Rohrig of Dotyville; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Olig and son, Harold and Mrs. Orlo Johns of Oakfield; Milton J. Mueller, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Mueller, Arthur Hedstrom, Miss Laverne Mueller, Janet Koenig, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Russart and Julian Brachman all of Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 3, 1946 P. 2
KATHERINE OLIG Mrs. Katherine Olig, 90, a Town of Meeme resident, died Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 24, at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, where she was a resident for the past five years. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Olig, nee Katherine Schmitz, was born June 16, 1890, at Marytown, Wis., daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Lorge Schmitz. She attended Catholic school in Marytown. She was married to Steven Olig Sept. 12, 1922, at Marytown. The couple lived in Sheboygan Falls before moving to a farm in the Town of Meeme which they operated until 1965. Mr. Olig preceded her in death in 1965. After his death, Mrs. Olig lived in Marytown for eight years before moving to St. Mary Home. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, and Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include four sons, Robert of Sheboygan, Edward of Route 1, Valders, Alfred of Plymouth and David of Portage; two brothers, Jake Schmitz of Fond du Lac, and Edward Schmitz of Brillion; three sisters, Miss Lucy Schmitz, Miss Clara Schmitz and Mrs. Arthur Flentje of Fond du Lac; 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, a son, two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Sunday where a wake service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1980 P.3
STEPHEN OLIG Steve Olig, 79, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Thursday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Chruch, School Hill. The Rev. H.G. Messmer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Olig was born May 11, 1885, at Mt. Calvary, son of the late Nicholas and Anna Koenen Olig. He attended Holy Cross School at Mt. Calvary and Sept. 12, 1922, married Katherine Schmitz of Marytown. The couple lived at Sheboygan Falls a few years until locating on the farm in the Town of Meeme. He was a member of Holy Name Society of the church. Survivors are the wife, four sons (Private); four brothers, Frank and Joseph, of Mt. Calvary and Rudolph and Alfred, of Fond du Lac; three sisters, Mrs. William Wuest and Mrs. Edwin Wuest, of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Simon Haesgen, of Germantown and 13 grandchildren. A son, a daughter and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 8, 1965 P. 11
BEATRICE POSSELT Beatrice "Bea" K. Posselt, 72, of 14000 Cedar Lake Road, Kiel died Tuesday morning, January 23, 2007 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center, Plymouth. She was the former Bea Booton, born July 19, 1934 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Bernard & Kathleen Booton Strong. Bea was a graduate of Pius High School in Milwaukee. On August 9, 1952 she married Arthur Posselt in Milwaukee. After moving to Kiel in 1966 Bea worked for Dr. William Schultz in New Holstein as a medical assistant until 1975. From 1981 until 1996 she worked for the Kiel School District and retired as head cook in 1996. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and Cedar Lake Improvement Association. Bea and her husband Art enjoyed many social activities, such as pool league, darts and bowling. She will be remembered for her outstanding cooking and her poetry. Survivors include her husband Art of 54 years, five children: Debra (Dennis) Wagner, Minneapolis, John Posselt, Plymouth, MA, Cindy (Brad) Mey-Kosbab, New Richmond, Sandra (David) Seifert, Sheboygan Falls and Cheryl Posselt, Minneapolis. She is further survived by six grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Mary Jo Werner, Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathleen and three sisters. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2007 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th. St. Kiel with Deacon James Steffen officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. According to Bea's wishes cremation has taken place.
CATHERINE RAMMINGER Rites Held Saturday for Mrs. Catherine Ramminger Mrs. Catherine Ramminger, 75, was laid to rest in the Holy Trinity parish cemetery at School Hill, Saturday. Mrs. Ramminger died at St. Nicholas hospital Wednesday. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Alfred Schmit, SDS. The former Catherine Wagner, she was born in the town of Meeme, May 15, 1881, a daughter of the late Michael and Agnes Klein Wagner. She attended Holy Trinity Catholic school at School Hill and was married to Mr. Ramminger, a native of Schleswig, April 23, 1901. Following their marriage the couple operated the Wagner home farm in Meeme, southeast of Cedar Lake, until Mr. Ramminger's death in December, 1946. Since then Mrs. Ramminger had continued to live on the farm, operated by a son-in-law. She was a member of the Christian Mothers society of Holy Trinity parish. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Albert Reinecke, Cascade; Mrs. William Conrad, R. 1, Cleveland; Miss Leona Ramminger, at home; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Mary Umsonst, Kiel.
ELMER RAMMINGER Elmer Ramminger, 40, town of Meeme farmer, died Wednesday morning after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel, and at 10 o’clock at Holy Trinity Catholic church, School Hill, the Rev. Arnulf Buck officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Born in Meeme Feb. 19, 1908, he worked on the home farm after being graduated from school. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Catherine Ramminger and three sisters, Mrs. Albert Reinecke of Cascade, Wis., and Mrs. William Conrad and Miss Leona Ramminger of Meeme. His father and a sister preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 12, 1948 P. 2
LEONA A. RAMMINGER Leona A. Ramminger, age 84, of Sheboygan, formerly of 17123 W. Washington Road, Kiel, died Monday morning August 9, 1993, at Greendale Health Care Center, Sheboygan, where she was a resident since October 1990. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 12, 1993, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, with the Rev. Reginald Schrimpf Pastor, and Deacon James Steffen officiating. Preceded by brief family rites at 10:15 a.m. at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born May 27, 1909, in rural Kiel, daughter of the late William and Catherine Wagner Ramminger. She attended Pigeon River School and Holy Trinity Catholic School, School Hill. She never married. She was a nurses aide at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan for over 50 years. She enjoyed playing cards. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include two sisters, Marcella Conrad, rural Kiel, Viola Reinecke, Middleton, Wis. She is further survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-8:30 p.m. Wednesday and on Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of service. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, August 10, 1993 P. A2
WILLIAM RAMMINGER William Ramminger, 68, town of Meeme farmer, died at the farm home Saturday night, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel, and at 10 o’clock at the Holy Trinity church, school Hill. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. He was born in Schleswig in 1878 and in 1901 married Miss Katherine Wagner. They located on the Wagner homestead farm in Meeme. Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Albert Reineke of Cascade, Mrs. William Conrad and Leona of Meeme; son Elmer on the home farm; two brothers, Henry of Parnell and John; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Bassert and Mrs. Peter Gessert of Sheboygan, Mrs. Rosa Mahlich of Schleswig; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 9, 1946 P. 2
LEE CHARLES RIESTERER Graveside rites for Lee Charles, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alois Riesterer, R. 1, Newton, who died shortly after birth Wednesday at St. Nicholas Hospital, were held at 10:30 a.m. today at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery at School Hill. The Rev. H.G. Messmer, pastor of Holy Trinity Church. Officiated. Survivors are the parents; two sisters and a brother (omitted for privacy), all at home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lange of rural Newton; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Riesterer of rural Kiel. Sheboygan Press, October 22, 1964 P. 2
MATTHEW RIESTERER Matthew A. Riesterer, age 73, of 11904 Marken Rd., Kiel, (School Hill) died Sunday evening, November 12, 1995, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 1995, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Cletus LaMere S.D.S. will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. He was born April 28, 1922, in St. Nazianz, son of the late Anton and Mary Fessler Riesterer. On May 15, 1946, he married Ernestine Winter at St. Ann Catholic Church, St. Anna. He farmed in the St. Anna area prior to moving to School Hill. He was employed at Kohler Comapny in the maintenance department for 29 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and Kohler Quarter Century Club. Survivors include his wife, Ernestine, three sons, Edward, Oostburg, Daniel (Carol), Newton; five daughters, Mary (Thomas) Schad, Kiel, Theresa (Thomas) Allee, Sheboygan, Margie, Kiel, Connie (Bruce) Meyer, Germantown, Cindy (Fred Jr) Meyer, Elkhart Lake; 19 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is further survived by four sisters, Mrs. Kate Halfmann, Kiel, Mrs. Magdeline (Leo) Steffen, St. Nazianz, Mrs. Rose Mary (Elroy) Miller, Kiel, Mrs. Mary Ann Repenshek, Sheboygan; three brothers, Mr. Wilfred (Joanne) Reisterer, Collins, Mr. Alois (Sandy) Riesterer, Newton, Mr. Tony (Joanne) Riesters, Manitowoc; one sister- in-law, Mrs. Juanita Riesterer, Kiel. He was preceded in death by one brother, Mr. Francis Riesterer and two brothers-in-law, Mr. Robert Halfmann and Mrs. Wayne Repenshek. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT) and on Wednesday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. tonight. A memorial has been established in his name. Herald Times Reporter, November 14, 1995 P. A2 ******* (Matthew A./28 Apr 1922/12 Nov 1995/SSDI)
TINA LOU RIESTERER Graveside services for Tina Lou Riesterer, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alois Riesterer of Rt. 1, Newton, who was born and died Thursday at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, were Sunday afternoon at Holy Trinity Church Cemetery, School Hill. The Rev. Reginal Schrimpf, S.D.S., officiated. Besides the parents, survivors include three sisters and a brother (names omitted for privacy), maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lange, of Rt. 1, Newton, and paternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Riesterer, Rt. 1, Kiel. The mother is the former Sandra Lange. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 17, 1969 P. 22
MAGDALENA ROCK Mrs. Magdalena Rock, a pioneer settler of School Hill, died at her home there Sunday at the advanced age of 84 years. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, August 16, 1915, Page 3 ********* Notes from Osman: The funeral of Mrs. Math Rock of Meeme was held Wednesday. She died the Sunday previous. She is survived by eight children, Frank of West Allis, Math of Milwaukee, Peter on the old farm, John of Meeme, William of School Hill, Mrs. Anton Lettenberger of St. Nazianz, Mrs. John Hoffield of Meeme and Lizzie Rock of Sheboygan. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 26, 1915
MARY ROCK Mrs. Peter Rock, 46, School Hill, Dies At Green Bay Hospital Mrs. Peter Rock, 46, a native of School Hill, this county passed away early this morning at the St. Vincent’s hospital at Green Bay after a several weeks illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning, from the homestead at School Hill at 9:30 o’clock and at ten o’clock from the Trinity church with burial in the cemetery there. The maiden name of the deceased was Mary Bonde, and she was married to Mr. Rock sixteen years ago. They always resided on a farm at School Hill. Besides the husband the deceased is survived by four brothers, Peter Bonde of Newton, Philip of Rib Lake, Wis., Theodore of Meeme and Nicholas of Newton and three sisters, Miss Elizabeth of Eiser, Wis., Mrs. Andrew Bushman, Newton and Sister Francis Helen of Alverno. Mrs. Rock was a devoted worker in the Christian Mothers society of School Hill. Manitowoc Herald News, March 6, 1930 P. 2
MATHIAS ROCK From the files of the Pilot - Twenty-Five Years ago (1891) The barn of Matt Rock of Meeme was lately destroyed by fire. Mr. Rock is having bad luck with fires as it was only a few years ago another barn of his was burned. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 28 1916 ******** Notes From Meeme: Word was received Wednesday morning that Mr. Mathias Rock died in the hospital at West Allis after a three weeks' illness. He is survived by a wife, three daughters and five sons. The children are: Mrs. John Holfeltz of Meeme, Mrs. Anton Lettenberger of St. Nazianz, and Mrs. Deering of Cascade, Frank and Math of Milwaukee and William, John and Peter of Meeme. Burial will take place at School Hill. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, August 3, 1911 pg. 8
PETER ROCK Peter Rock, 75-year-old former Town Meeme resident, died on Monday morning at his home at 602 Commercial avenue, Manitowoc. He was born in Town Meeme, Manitowoc county in 1873, the son of Matthias and Magdalena Rock. He remained on the homestead until about 13 years ago when he moved to Manitowoc. While in Manitowoc, he was employed at the shipyards. Mr. Rock was married to Miss Mary Bonde at School Hill in 1913. She preceded him in death in 1929. His parents, three sisters and three brothers also preceded him in death. The survivors include one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Dieringer, and one brother, John Rock, of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home in Manitowoc and at 10 o’clock at the Holy Trinity church at School Hill where the Rev. Arnolf Buck, S.D.S., will read the mass. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, December 14, 1948 P. 18
ANTHONY SADKOWSKI Anthony F. Sadkowski, age 65, of Rural Valders, passed away Saturday evening, January 30, 1993, at his residence. Graveside Services will be 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 1993, at Holy Trinity Cemetery School Hill. Father Reginald Schrimpf officiating. He was born November 2, 1927, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Frank and Martha Sobieck Sadkowski. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Betty Busch, Kingman, Ariz.; other relatives and friends. The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, February 2, 1993 P. A2
FRANK SADKOWSKI Frank A. Sadkowski, 82, of School Hill, died Thursday morning, March 6, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the past two weeks. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, following brief family rites at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will be celebrant of the Mass and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Sadkowski was born July 26, 1897, at Pueblo, Colo., son of the late Frank and Mary Fessler Sadkowski. He was a veteran of the United States Marines, serving in France during World War I and married Martha Sobieck Sept 7, 1920, at Manitowoc. They farmed near School Hill until 1947, when they moved to School Hill where he was engaged as a building contractor. Mrs. Sadkowski preceded him in death in 1967. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church at School Hill. Survivors include two sons, Paul of McCook, Neb., and Anthony of School Hill; a daughter, Mrs. Rosco (Elizabeth) Busch of School Hill and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bauer and Mrs. Hildegarde Nenning of Manitowoc. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday, where a wake service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, March 6, 1980 P.3
MARTHA SADKOWSKI Mrs. Frank A. Sadkowski, 65, of School Hill, died Sunday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for five days. Born Nov. 27, 1901, in Manitowoc, the former Martha Sobieck was a daughter of the late Xavier and Veronica Sobieck. She attended St. Boniface Catholic School. On Sept. 7, 1920, she was married to Frank Sadkowski at Manitowoc. Following their marriage the couple located on a farm near School Hill. In 1947 they moved to School Hill where Mr. Sadkowski was engaged in the building contractor business. Survivors include her husband; two sons, (private); one daughter, (private); two brothers, Xavier and Edward, both of Manitowoc; and three sisters, Mrs. Nick Blashka, Mrs. John I Franz Sr. and Mrs. Stanley Graezykowski, all of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, with the Rev. H. G. Messmer, pastor, celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Brief family rites will precede the service at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, at 9:30 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. The parish rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Sheboygan Press, August 21, 1967 P. 6
CATHERINE SALM Mrs. Salm Is Found Dead SCHOOL HILL — Mrs. Catherine Salm, lifelong Manitowoc County resident, was found dead in bed by neighbors at the home in the village Thursday morning. When she did not appear at morning Mass at Holy Trinity Church, as was her custom, the neighbors visited the home and found she had died in her sleep. Her death occurred the day before her 68th birthday. Funeral services will be held at 10 am. Monday at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Schmidt will officiate and burial will be In the church cemetery. She was born Catherine Stahl in Eaton Feb. 11, 1887, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Stahl. In 1906 she was married to Joseph Salm and they located on a farm near St. Wendel. On the death of her husband in 1945 she moved to School Hill. She was a member of the Christian Mothers. Surviving are a son, Alois of rural route, Newton; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Schwartz of rural route, Newton, and Mrs. Thomas Hawe of Oostburg, Wis.; three brothers, John and Henry of Rt. 4, Chilton, and Nicholas of rural route, Cato; sister, Mrs. Leona Salm of Appleton; and 12 grand- children. Friends may call at the Salm home after 7 p.m. Saturday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. (No newspaper named, 1955 handwritten on the obituary) ******* The marriage of Miss Katie Stahl to Jos. Salm of St. Wendel was solemnized at St. Gregory's church Tuesday. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride where a fine dinner was served to relatives and friends. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 18, 1909 P. 8
JOSEPH SALM Joseph Salm, 60, retired farmer of School Hill, died at his home Friday of a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Holy Trinity church at School Hill, the Rev. Arnolf Buck officiating. The body may be viewed at the home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in St. Wendell in 1885. In 1909 he married Catherine Stahl of the town of Eaton. Six years ago the couple moved to their present farm home in School Hill. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Irene Schwartz, route 1, Newton, and Mrs. Thomas Hall, California; one son, Alvis, at home; two brothers, Nic, Appleton, and John, Cleveland; four sisters, Mrs. Martin Bremer, Cleveland, Mrs. Agnes Neuser, Brillion, Theresa Kutz, and Rose Kutz, Newton; eight grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 8, 1945 P. 2 ******* (Joseph Salm/son of Mathias Salm and Magdalena Bogenschutz/d. 7 Sept. 1945/ age 60 yrs. 4 mos./cause: sudden death/bur. 11 Sept. 1945/ sent by researcher/see contributors page) ******* The marriage of Miss Katie Stahl to Jos. Salm of St. Wendel was solemnized at St. Gregory's church Tuesday. After the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride where a fine dinner was served to relatives and friends. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 18, 1909 P. 8
ALFRED J. SCHAD Alfred (Fritz) Schad, 41, of Route 2, Kiel, died Saturday in Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel and 10:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Schad was born August 15, 1936 and in the Town of Schleswig, son of Mrs. Theresa Meyer Schad and the late Jospeh Schad. She attended Kiel High School and married Arlene Koenig August 25, 1962 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig and he was also employed at Brost Food Market, School Hill for eight years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Men’s club of the church. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Craig, Wayne and Kevin and six daughters, Laurie, Brenda, Barbara, Joanne, Lois and Rose at home; his mother, of Route 2, Kiel; six brothers, Bernard of Milwaukee; Alois of St. Nazianz and Norman, Frank, Roman and Raymond of rural Kiel; five sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Litz, Mrs. Anita Franzen and Mrs. Josephine Schaeffer of rural Kiel, Mrs. Bernadette Madson of St. Nazianz and Mrs. Mary Schmitz of New Holstein. Friends may call at Mieselwitz Funeral Home after 4 o’clock this Monday afternoon and Tuesday until the time of service. A wake service will be 8 o’clock Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 15, 1978 Page 3 ********* (15 Aug 1936/13 May 1978/SSDI)
ALICE SCHAD Alice M. "Teddy Bear" Schad, age 71, of 12210 Mill Place Road, Kiel, (School Hill), died Sunday morning, Nov. 14, 2004, at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein. She was the former Alice Ramminger, born Oct. 22, 1933 in Chilton, daughter of the late Anton and Nerina Gruber Ramminger. On Oct. 22, 1952 Alice married Raymond Schad at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein where the couple lived until 1956 when they moved to Steinthal. In 1967 they moved to School Hill. Alice worked at Tecumseh Products in New Holstein until 1967 when the couple purchased the School Hill Garage. From 1976 until her retirement in 1996, Alice worked at Kohler Co. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and the Christian Women's Society. Alice enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends, collecting tabs for Ronald McDonald House, playing cards and dominos. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Ray; five children, Thomas (Mary) Schad of Kiel, Paul Schad of Cleveland and special friend, Tammy, James (Carol) Schad of Cleveland, Marie "Mouse" Schad of School Hill and special friend Phil Huff, and Peter (Darlene) Schad of School Hill. She is further survived by 12 grandchildren, Peggy (Dean) Olson, Mark (Terri) Schad, Kimberly (Kevin) VanDenWymelenberg, Angela (Erik) Walsh, Paul Schad Jr., David Schad, Patrick (Melissa) Schad, Tamera Schad and special friend Ryan Kessler, Andrew "Drew" Schad, Jamie Schad, Jason Schad and fiance, Kari Meyer and Krystle Schad; seven great-grandchildren, Trevor, Celia, Tyler "TJ," Alexis, Tatum, Colten and Malacha; and one brother, Leander (Rita) Ramminger, St. Anna. She was preceded in death by two children, John and Dennis; son-in-law, John Brost; and six brothers, Randy, Edvin, Erwin, Ambrose, Alphonse and Anton Jr. Ramminger. A Funeral Mass for Alice will be held at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, with the Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, on Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. when brief family rites will be held. Herald Times Reporter, November 2004 ********* (Alice M./22 Oct 1933/14 Nov 2004/SSDI)
ANTON SCHAD Anton Schad Dies Near School Hill Anton Schad, a life-long resident of the town of Schleswig, passed away at this home two miles west of School Hill at 5:30 Wednesday morning as a result of cancer. He was the son of Anton Schad, well known auctioneer of this vicinity many years ago. Mr. Schad was born September 5, 1859 in Schleswig on the same farm on which he died. On January 17, 1882 he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Hein of Meeme. Seven children were born to this union. They are Peter, Alois, Joseph, and Mrs. Joseph Scharenbroch of School Hill: Mrs. Peter Knier and Ambrose Knier of St. Nazianz; and Mrs. John Scharenbroch of Alverno. Besides his wife and children the deceased also leaves to mourn one sister, Mrs. Peter Fox, of Idaho, and thirty-seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. - 1929 ******* DIES IN HOME HE OCCUPIED FOR 69 YEARS Anton Schad, a life long resident of the town of Schleswig, passed away Wednesday in the home he had occupied for 69 years, ever since his birth. The home is the old farm place now managed by Mr. Schad’s son, Joseph P. Schad, with whom the father resided. The death of Mr. Schad was due to cancer from which he had long suffered. Mr. Schad was born Sept. 5, 1860 and was married January 17, 1882 to Margaret Stein of Meeme, who with seven children survive, they being Mrs. Peter Anhalt, Mrs. Ambrose Knier, St. Nazianz; Mrs. Joseph C. Scharenbrock, Peter and Alois ________ School Hill, _______Scharenbrock, Alverno, and Joseph Schad at Schleswig. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 at the Holy Trinity church at School Hill with burial there. Manitowoc Herald News, May 10, 1929 P. 2
ARLENE M. SCHAD Arlene Schad, 73, of Kiel died Sunday evening, October 27, 2013 at Rivers Bend Nursing Home where she had been a resident since May. She was the former Arlene Koenig, born June 25, 1940 in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late John & Angeline (Binversie) Koenig. Arlene attended St. Fidelis grade school and Bay Settlement Convent. On August 25, 1962 she married Alfred "Fritz" Schad at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill. Together the couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig. Fritz preceded her in death on May 13, 1978. Arlene later worked for AA Laun Furniture for 18 years until her retirement. She moved to Kiel in 1994. Arlene was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. She was also very active with the Kiel Senior Center where she especially enjoyed playing cards. Arlene was a former member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill where she was a CCD teacher and was involved with the Christian Women. In her free time she enjoyed embroidering, taking walks, word puzzles and reading. Survivors include her children; Laurie (Keith) Jandrey, New Holstein, Sister Veronica Schad, Manitowoc, Barb Gaedtke (Casey Stahl), Kiel, Craig (Cindy) Schad, School Hill, Joanne (Michael) O'Neil, School Hill, Lisa (Steve) Rathsack, Newton, Rose (Dean) Behnke, Reedsville, Wayne (Anna) Schad, Valders, Kevin (Christine) Schad, Kiel. 21 Grandchildren; (private). Arlene is further survived by her brothers; Roman Koenig, Kiel, Thomas (Marie) Koenig, School Hill, her sisters; Laura Wagner, New Holstein, Margaret (Donald) Bonde, Newton, Betty Bonde, School Hill & LaVerne (Roman) Karls, Green Bay. She is also survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Francis Scharenbrach, Jerome Neumeyer, Alois Schad, Josephine Schaefer, Erv Madson, Glenroy (Brenda) Franzen, Delores Schad, Janice Schad, Helen Schad & Alice Koenig. Along with many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers; Victor, Robert & Sylvester Koenig, three sisters; Ruth Scharenbrach, Virginia Neumeyer & Anna Mae Stoelb along with numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Funeral Mass for Arlene will be held at 11:30am on Thursday October 31, 2013 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church (413 Fremont St. Kiel) with Rev. Loren Nys SDS officiating. Family and friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home (815 6th St. Kiel) on Wednesday October 30, 2013 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm and at the CHURCH on Thursday from 10:00am until 11:15am when we will have brief family rites. Burial will take place at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, School Hill. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the Kiel Senior Citizens. Arlene's family would like to extend their thanks to Ann & Bill Hoban, Frank & Connie Schad along with her many friends at Millview Apartments and the Senior Center for all their help and for taking such good care of her. They would also like to thank Aurora VNA Hospice, Dr. Max Haid and the staff at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic, Sheboygan and especially the special staff members at Rivers Bend for all the care and compassion shown to Arlene and her family.
CLARENCE SCHAD Clarence A. Schad, 93, of St. Nazianz, died Monday afternoon, October 17, 2011 at Manitowoc Health Care & Rehab Center where he resided the past 8 months. He was born May 25, 1918 in School Hill, son of the late Peter & Margaret (Knier) Schad. Clarence attended Holy Trinity Grade School in School Hill. He was employed at the Salvatorian Center in St. Nazianz for 20 years and retired in 1983 from Laun Furniture Factory in Kiel. He was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church in St.Nazianz. Clarence enjoyed gardening, canning, quilting and Schad genealogy discoveries. Survivors include one brother, Max Schad of Madison, one sister, Theresa Escher, Mission, TX, four nieces and nine nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers: Edmund, John, Theodore & Leonard Schad, two sisters; Marie Fessler & Rosie Hauch, three infant brothers, Joseph, Bernard & Peter and one infant sister, Helen. The funeral Mass for Clarence will be celebrated at 11:00 am, Friday, October 21, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill with Rev. Patrick Nelson and Deacon James Steffen officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church on Friday from 9:30 am until the time of service. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Manitowoc Health Care & Rehab Center for the wonderful care he received.
DOROTHY M. SCHAD December Crash Fatal to Woman Mrs. Bernard (Dorothy) Schad, 56, of Menomonee Falls, died Saturday night in St. Nicholas Hospital of injuries suffered in a traffic accident in Sheboygan County last Dec. 15. Mrs. Schad had been a passenger in a car driven by her husband, Bernard, when it was involved in a collision on Highway 141 south of Sheboygan. The driver of the other car, Wayne A. Speckmann, 35, of 2624 S. 10th St., Sheboygan, was charged with driving the wrong way on a divided highway. She never fully regained consciousness at the hospital. (snip) She was born Sept. 8, 1918 at School Hill, daughter of the late William and Mary Scharenbroch. She attended Holy Trinity Catholic School there and was married July 2, 1947, to Mr. Schad. They lived in the School Hill area and then moved to Milwaukee and later to Menomonee Falls. Survivors include three sons, all at home; two daughters (names omitted for privacy); two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Eugene Schnell of Rt. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Terrance Owens of Chilton, and eight brothers, Bernard of Lebanon, Pa., William of Sheboygan Falls, Raymond of Kiel and Herbert, Francis, Alphonse, Simon and Anthony, all of R.1, Kiel. Funeral Wednesday She was preceded in death by a daughter. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Agnes Catholic Church in Butler. Family rites will be at 9:45 in the Schramka Funeral Home, Milwaukee. Burial will be in the Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and at Holy Trinity Church, School Hill, after 1 p.m. Wednesday. Sheboygan Press, January 27, 1975 P. 22
FRANK P. SCHAD Frank P. Schad, age 73, of 18104 Highway X, Kiel, died Thursday afternoon, May 28, 1998, at his home after a declining illness. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 1998 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Kiel. Rev. Gerald Sirois and Deacon James Steffen will officiate, with burial in the church cemetery. He was born October 27, 1924, in the town of Schleswig, son of the late Joseph P. and Theresa (Meyer) Schad. He attended school at Holy Trinity Grade School in School Hill. On April 12, 1950, he married Helen Schaefer at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marytown. Frank farmed all his life in the town of Schleswig, until retiring in 1981. After his retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and nature. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic church, School Hill, and a former member of the church’s Holy Name. Survivors include his wife, Helen; nine children, Diane (Larry) Apel, Sheboygan Falls, Mike (Mickey) Schad, Littleton, Colo., Glen (Chris) Schad, Mesa, Ariz., Lee (Bev) Schad, Kiel, Gloria (Peter) Scharenbroch, St. Nazianz, Doreen (Joseph) Schmidt, Valders, Brian (Brenda) Schad, rural Elkhart Lake, Steve (Bobbie) Schad, Cleveland, Karen (Fritz) Plagemann, Kiel; 22 grandchildren, one great grandchild; four brothers, Barney Schad, Menominee Falls, Alley Schad, St. Nazianz, Ray (Alice) Schad, School Hill, and Roman (Janice) Schad, Kiel; three sisters, Josie (Eddie) Schaefer, School Hill, Bernie (Erv) Matzen, St. Nazianz, and Anita (Glenroy) Franzen, Kiel. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and close friends. Frank was preceded in death by two brothers, Norman and Fritz; two sisters, Mary and Gertie; two brothers-in-law, Frank Litz and Kenny Schmitz; and three sisters- in-law, Lillian Schad, Dorothy Schad, and Lillian Schad. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, on Monday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., when brief family rites will be held, followed by a procession to the church for the Mass of Christian Burial. A Memorial has been established for the VNA Hospice program. Herald Times Reporter – May 30, 1998 ******* (27 Oct 1924/28 May 1998/SSDI)
HELEN SCHAD (d. 1921) School Hill The two weeks old baby girl of Peter Schad died Friday. It was buried Monday forenoon. Kiel Tri County Record, Sept. 1, 1921 page 4
JOSEPH SCHAD (d. 1920) School Hill - Death entered the home of P. Schad and took their three mos. old son. The child had suffered with a cough that has been prevailing among the children in this section for some time. The funeral was held Saturday morning at the Catholic Church; interment in the adjoining cemetery. Tri-County Record - January 22, 1920
JOSEPH P. SCHAD (d. 1949) Joseph P. Schad, of Kiel, route 2, a native of the town of Schleswig, died at his home Wednesday evening at the age of 52 years. He was born April 16, 1898, and was married at the age of 29 at St. Gregory’s church, St. Nazianz. His wife, Theresa, survives, together with the following children: Bernard, of Cleveland route 1; Mrs. Gertrude Litz, of Kiel route 1, and Norman, Frank, Josephine, Alois, Bernadette, Raymond, Alfred, Mary, Anita and Roman, at home. Five grandchildren; two brothers, Peter of Kiel route 1, and Alois of New Holstein, and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Anhalt and Mrs. Ambrose Knier, of St. Nazianz, and Mrs. Cecelia Scharenbroch, of Kiel route 1, also survive. One sister, Mrs. John Scharenbroch, preceded Mr. Schad in death. Mr. Schad was a member of the Holy Name society of Holy Trinity church at School Hill, and members of the society will hold a vigil at the residence at 8 p.m. Friday. Funeral services will be held at Holy Trinity church at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, following 9 a.m. services at the residence. The Rev. Arnulf Buck will officiate, and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the home from 6 p.m. today until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, July 28, 1949 – P. 12
MARGARET SCHAD Mrs. Margaret Schad, 84, of St. Nazianz, died Sunday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan. She had been a patient there two days. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Christianson Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Mark Stangel officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Church Cemetery, School Hill. Mrs. Schad was born April 25, 1883, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Wenzel and Margaret Hiller Schad. She attended St. Gregory Catholic School. She was married to Peter Schad, April 20, 1909, at St. Gregory Catholic Chruch and the couple farmed in the School Hill area. He preceded her in death Dec. 11, 1952. For the last 15 years she resided with her son, Clarence at St. Nazianz. She was a member of Christian Mothers Society of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include six sons, Edmund and Clarence of St. Nazianz, John and Leonard of Kiel, Theodore of Howards Grove and Max of Sheboygan; three daughters, Mrs. Carl (Marie) Fessler of St. Nazianz and Mrs. William (Rose) Hauch and Mrs. Melvin (Theresa) Escher of Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Manlick of Arpin, Mrs. Mary Ebenhoe of Black Earth and Mrs. Joseph Tienor of Manitowoc and 3 grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter died in infancy. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Society and at 8 p.m. by the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 5, 1967 p.22 ******** Margaret nee Knier (April 25, 1883-June 4, 1967 wife of Peter [married May 20, 1909 at St. Gregory -Peter Schad is buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill, Town of Meeme -he is the son of Anton Schad {1859-1929} and Margaret Stein {1861-1934} -both Anton and Margaret are buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill, Town of Meeme - Peter Schad was born Feb. 28, 1883 in Town of Schleswig and died Dec. 11, 1952] -daughter of Wenzel Knier and Margaret Hiller -born Town of Eaton -died from "bleeding peptic ulser -hemoplzia") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
MARGARETHA SCHAD (d. 1934) Mrs. Margaret(sic) Schad Of Town of Schleswig Is Summoned Mrs. Margaret Schad passed away Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the home of her son, Joseph, town of Schleswig. Death was caused by heart failure. Mrs. Schad, nee Miss Margaret Stein, was born February 9, 1861, in the town of Meeme, and in 1881, she was married at the St. Fidelis church there to Anton Schad of the town of Schleswig. After their marriage the couple moved to the homestead farm, where Mrs. Schad passed away. Her husband preceded her in death in 1929. Survivors are seven children, Peter and Alois of School Hill; Joseph at home, Mrs. Peter Anhalt, Mrs. Ambrose Knier of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Joseph Scharenbroch of School Hill, Mrs. John Scharenbroch, Alverno, Wis.; forty-four grandchildren, two brothers, Peter Stein of Spring Valley, and Adam Stein of School Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Peter Koenig and Mrs. George Schwoerer who live near St. Nazianz. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 10 o’clock at Holy Trinity church at School Hill. The Rev. Ansgar, S.D.S., will officiate and interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Members of the Christian Mothers’ society, to which Mrs. Schad belonged, will say the rosary Sunday evening at 8 o’clock at the residence. The society will also attend the funeral in a body. Sheboygan Press, December 15, 1934 P. 4
NORMAN J. SCHAD Norman J. Schad, age 73, of 914 Diane St., Chilton, died Saturday morning August 9, 1997, at St. Lukes Hospital, Saginaw, Mich, after suffering a heart attack while in Michigan attending a family wedding. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 13, 1997, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Cyril Dickrell, S.D.S. will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. He was born September 17, 1923, in the town of Schleswig, son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Meyer) Schad. He attended Holy Trinity Grade School in School Hill. On May 18, 1948, he married Delores Woelfel at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. Norman and Delores owned and operated a dairy farm in the town of Schleswig. Norman also worked for Tecumseh Engines in New Holstein for 10 years. He is a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, and was an usher. Survivors include his wife, Delores; three daughters, Rosemary and David Bartel, Utica, Mich., Donna Mae (fiance Kenneth J. Close Jr.) Basler, Hilbert, Ann Marie and John Miklich, Windham, N.H.; three sons, Wilfred and Donna, Brillion, Ronald and Jean, Manitowoc, Todd and Lori, Kohler; 12 grandchildren, Richard, Michele Bartel, Dean (Traci) Schad, Susan (Sherman) Knott, Dale (Jennifer), Derrick Basler, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Sylvia, Vincent Schad, Jonathan, Emma Jean Schad; three step- grandchildren, Chris (Michelle) Bartel, Michelle (Robert) Wollersheim, Mike (Monique) Mader; one great grandchild; four step-great-grandchildren; five brothers, Bernard, Frank (Helen), Alois (Lillian), Raymond (Alice), Roman (Janice) Schad; three sisters, Josephine (Edwin) Madson, Anita (Glenroy) Franzen; two sisters-in-law, Arlene Schad, Pearl Woelfel; two brothers-in-law, Roland (Marie), Leroy (Janice) Woelfel; a step-sister-in-law, Shrily (sic) (Robert) Fick. He was preceded in death by one brother, Alfred Schad; two sisters, Gertrude Litz, Mary Schmitz; three brothers-in-law, Frank Litz, Kenneth Schmitz. Alvin Woelfel; two sisters-in-law, Lillian and Dorothy Schad; two grandchildren, Denise, Donald Basler; and one step- grandchild, Melissa Bliske. Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel, from 4-9 p.m. Tuesday and at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, August 11, 1997 P. A2 ********* (17 Sep 1923/09 Aug 1997/SSDI)
PETER SCHAD Peter Schad, 69, died at 9:15 p.m. yesterday at his farm home six miles south of St. Nazianz following a lingering illness. He was born in the Town of Schlewig (sic) and lived in the vicinity all of his life. He lived in his present home for 40 years. Schad is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Knier, three daughters, Mrs. Carl A. Fessler, St. Nazianz; Mrs. William Hauch, Kiel; and Mrs. Melvin Escher, New Holstein; six sons, Edmund of St. Nazianz; Theodore of Howards Grove; Max of Sheboygan; and John, Clarence, and Leonard, at home; one brother, Alois of New Holstein; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Anhalt and Mrs. Ambrose Knier, St. Nazianz, and seven grandchildren. Two of his children preceded him in death. Funeral services will be read by the Rev. Ambrose Knitter at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Members of the Holy Name Society of which he was a member will recite the Rosary at 8 p.m. Sunday, at the Kellenbenz Funeral Home, St. Nazianz. The body will lie in state from Saturday evening until the time of service at the funeral parlor. Sheboygan Press, December 12, 1952 P. 8 ******** (Peter Schad/son of Anton Schad and Margaret Stein/d. 11 Dec. 1952/age 69 yrs./ bur. 15 Dec. 1952/sent by researcher/see contributors page)
RAYMOND SCHAD Raymond J. Schad, 72, of 12210 Mill Place Road, Kiel (School Hill) died Wednesday evening, May 24, 2006 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. Ray was born April 12, 1934 in the town of Schleswig, son of the late Joseph & Theresa Meyer Schad. He attended Holy Trinity School. On October 22, 1952 he married Alice Ramminger at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. Alice preceded him in death on November 14, 2004. Ray worked at the former Hingiss Inc, Kiel and Vogel Chevrolet, School Hill as a mechanic for a number of years before purchasing the School Hill Garage in 1967. In 1976 he went to work at Kohler Co. for 8 years and retired from Tecumseh Products, New Holstein. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and the Men's Club. He also was a member of the School Hill Sportsman Club. Ray was a wonderful father and grandpa and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed reading and playing a good game of cards. Survivors include his five children: Thomas (Mary) Schad of Kiel, Paul Schad of Kiel & special friend Tammy, James (Carol) Schad of Cleveland, Marie "Mouse" Schad of School Hill & special friend Phil Huff, Peter (Darlene) Schad of School Hill, twelve grandchildren, Peggy (Dean) Olson, Mark (Terri) Schad, Kimberly (Kevin) VanDenWymelenberg, Angela (Erik) Walsh, Paul Schad Jr., David Schad, Patrick (Melissa) Schad, Tamera Schad & special friend Ryan Kessler, Andrew "Drew" Schad & friend Esther, Jamie Schad, Jason Schad, & Krystle Schad & special friend, Anthony. He is further survived by nine great grandchildren, (private), one brother, Alois Schad, three sisters, Joise (Edwin) Schaefer, Bernie (Ervin) Madson, Anita (Glen) Franzen, special friends, Leander & Rita Ramminger and numerous brothers & sisters- in-law. He preceded in death by two sons, John & Dennis, one son-in-law, John Brost, his brothers & sisters, Bernard , Norman, Frank, Alfred & Roman Schad, Gertrude Litz & Mary Schmitz and numerous brothers & sisters-in-law. A funeral mass for Ray will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill with the Rev. Gregory Coulthard & Deacon James Steffen officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th. St., Kiel on Monday, May 29, 2006 from 4:00 until 8: 00 p.m. and at the funeral home on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 10:15 when brief family rites will be held. A wake service will be held at the funeral home on Monday evening at 8:00 p.m. ******** (Raymond J./12 Apr 1934/24 May 2006/SSDI)
ROMAN SCHAD Roman G. Schad, age 57, of 729 Sheboygan St., Kiel, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, October 28, 1998, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. A Funeral Mass will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, October 31, 1998, at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, preceded by brief family rites at 11:30 a.m. at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel. Rev. Loren Nys and Rev. Mr. Jeffrey Wocken, S.D.S., will officiate, with burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill. He was born September 15, 1941, in the town of Schleswig, son of the late Joseph P. and Theresa Meyer Schad. He attended Holy Trinity Grade School and St. Gregory High School. On September 14, 1963, he married Janice Mueller at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. For the past seven years, Roman has been employed at Sargento Foods, Kiel. Prior to his present job, he was employed for 20 years at Allen V. Smith Barley, Inc., Valders. Roman was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and a former member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Janice; his children, Sandy (David) Kattner, Windsor, Colo., Jeff (Kelly) Schad, Kimberly, Wis., and Bonnie (Neal) Gabrielse, Kiel; four grandchildren, Krystle and Nicole Kattner, Julia Gabrielse, and Olivia Schad. He is further survived by his mother and father-in-law, Clem and Justine Mueller; three brothers, Barney Schad, Menomonee Falls, Wis., Alley Schad, St. Nazianz, and Ray (Alice) Schad, School Hill; three sisters, Josie (Eddie) Schaeffer, School Hill, Bernie (Erv) Matzen, St. Nazianz, and Anita (Glennroy) Franzen, Kiel; three sisters-in-law, Delores Schad, Chilton, Helen Schad, Kiel; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Norman, Fritz, and Frank; two sisters, Mary and Gertie; three sisters-in-law, Lillian Schad, Dorothy Schad, and Lillian Schad; and two brothers-in-law, Kenny Schmitz and Frank Litz. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Roman's name. Herald Times Reporter, October 30, 1998 P. A2
THERESA M. SCHAD Theresa Schad, 83, a former Town of Schleswig resident, died Saturday evening, June 26, at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she had resided for the past four years. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Schad, nee Theresa Meyer, was born Sept. 18, 1898, in the town of Eaton, daughter of the late Michael and Theresa Knier. She attneded St. Gregory Catholic School, St. Nazianz. She was married to Joseph Schad, Oct. 14, 1919, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. After their marriage, the couple operated the homestead farm in the Town of Schleswig until 1949, when Mr. Schad preceded her in death. Mrs. Schad was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, and the Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include six sons, Bernard of Menomonee Falls, Norman and Frank of Route 2, Kiel, Alois of St. Nazianz, Raymond of School Hill, and Roman of Route 1, Kiel; five daughters, Mrs. Frank (Gertrude) Litz of Rtoue 1, Kiel, Mrs. Edwin (Josephine) Schaefer of School Hill, Mrs. Ervin (Bernadett) Madson, and Mrs. Kenneth (Mary) Schmitz of St. Nazianz, and Mrs. Glenroy (Anita) Franzen of Route 2, Kiel; two brothers, Steve Meyer of Manitowoc, and Math Meyer of Route 1, Valders; three sisters, Mrs. Agatha Heimann of Chilton, Mrs. Mary Stein of School Hill, and Mrs. Hilda Woelfel of New Holstein; 67 grandchildren, and 56 great grand- children. She was preceded in death by two sons and a brother. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a wake service will be at 8 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, June 28, 1982 P. 3
EDWIN F. SCHAEFER Edwin F. Schaefer, 92, formerly of School Hill died Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2013 at Harmony West, Manitowoc. He was born August 24, 1921 in Mt. Calvary, son of the late Joseph & Anna (Schoenborn) Schaefer. He attended Catholic School in Marytown. Edwin was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during World War II. On May 10, 1950 he married Josephine Schad at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Edwin worked at Bartel Dairy as a milk hauler for a number of years. He was later employed at Kohler Company for 31 years until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and the Men's Club He was also a membeer of the Dartball League and Kohler Quarter Century Club. Edwin enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed gardening, deer hunting, ice fishing and listening and watching baseball. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Josephine, Manitowoc, five children; Joan (Dennis) Kabat, New Holstein, Dan (Diana) Schaefer, School Hill, Nancy (Joe) Gnadt, Manitowoc, Gary Schaefer, Manitowoc, Michelle Richter, Appleton and 13 grandchildren; Linda (Joe) Diefenthaler, David (Theresa) Kabat, Sheila & Marcia Kabat, Pamela (Matthew) Scheel, Travis (Megan) Schaefer, Jeremiah (Heidi) Schaefer, Doug, Emily & Gregory Gnadt, Tiffany & Tyler Schaefer and Alexandria Richter. He is further survived by 16 great grandchildren, (private), three sisters; Esther (Bob) Schad, Helen Schad, Erma Ramminger, brothers-in-law, Alois Schad, Erv Madson, Glenroy (Brenda) Franzen, sisters-in-law, Delores Schad, Arlene Schad, Janice Schad, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Anna Schaefer, brothers; Ervin (Sally) Schaefer, Gilbert (Virginia) Schaefer, Wilfred (Ann) Schaefer, infant brother, Herman Schaefer, brother-in-law, Ambrose Ramminger, along with brothers- in-law & sisters-in-law; Frank Schad, Bernard (Dorothy) (Lillian) Schad, Gertrude (Frank) Litz, Norman Schad, Bernadette Madson, Raymond (Alice) Schad, Alfred Schad, Mary (Kenneth) Schmitz, Anita Franzen, Roman Schad, Lillian Schad, infant, Joseph Schad and mother-in-law & father-in-law, Joseph & Theresa Schad. The funeral Mass for Edwin will be celebrated at 6:00 pm, Friday, September 6, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 11928 Marken Road, School Hill with Rev. Patrick Nelson officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church on Friday from 3:00 pm until 5:45 pm when we will have brief family rites. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name. Edwin's family would like to thank the staff at Harmony West, Holy Family Hospice and Dr. Augustine for the wonderful care and compassion he received.
ALPHONS SCHARENBROCH Alphons Scharenbroch, age 88, was born to eternal life on July 31, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Al was born on March 31, 1924, in School Hill to the late William & Mary (Miller) Scharenbroch. He graduated from Kiel high school in 1942. He was a proud World War II veteran, serving in the US Army in the Pacific. He married Agnes Krcma on September 4, 1948 and they were together for 63 wonderful years. He worked for Manitowoc County DHIA, Badger Breeders and retired in 1986 from the State Bank of Kiel. He had many interests outside of work and during his retirement. Al enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing cards with family, singing in the church choir, and attending many kids' and grandkids' events. He was a member of the Kiel VFW, Post 6707. He was also a member of the Clipper City Chordsmen for 25 years. He had the opportunity to travel and was very proud of having visited all 50 states. Always active in his later years, he and Agnes hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon-twice! The first time was in 1990 when he was 66, and later in 1993 when he was 69. At 86 he traveled to Washington DC on the Old Glory Honor Flight for World War II veterans. He also truly enjoyed his "farm" in Kiel, planting thousands of trees, as a member of the Tree Conservation Program, building his cottage and just enjoying nature. In his last year, Al and Agnes spent their time between their cottage on the farm and many new friends at the Felician Village in Manitowoc. He is survived by his wife Agnes, his daughters Kathy (Ric) Canepa, Eileen (Sean Killian) Scharenbroch, Marleen (Billy) Jackson, Joleen (Eddie) Kane, Christine (Tim) Vetter and Noreen (Tim) Eichstaedt. He is also survived by siblings Francis, Simon, Tony, Ray (Caroline) Scharenbroch, Bernice (Eugene) Schnell and Betty Mae Owens; in-laws Colette Scharenbroch, Bernice Scharenbroch, Violet Scharenbroch, Raymond Krcma, Leonard Krema, Eleanor Nelson, Beatrice (Gerhardt) Cisler, Jeanette (Karl) Kudick and Jimmy (Eileen) Krcma. He is survived by grandchildren Melissa (Brian) Pfeifer, Christian (Jenna) Canepa, Kathryn (Ryan Cameron) Canepa, Aimee Canepa, Connor and Seamus Killian, Emily (Phil) Webb, Ashley LaBelle, Cassandra & Makayla Vetter and Taylor, Megan and Noah Eichstaedt. He is also survived by step-grandchildren Andrew (Monica) Kane, and Stephanie (Jason) Russ. Great grandchildren include Madeline and Grace Pfeifer and Harper Webb. Step-great grandchild is Liliana Russ. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son Michael, sister Dorothy (Bernard) Schad, brothers Bernard, Herb and Billy, and in-laws Ruth Scharenbroch, Betty Scharenbroch, Terry Owens, Eddie (Tracy) Krema, Johnny (Marie) Krema, Alton (Louise) Krema, Lucy (Tom) Hagstrom, Lorraine Krcma, Marie Krcma, Dolores Krema and Emil Nelson. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 am on Friday August 3, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church School Hill with Rev. Loren Nys SDS officiating and Deacon Jim Steffen assisting. Family and friends may call at the church from 9:00 am until 11:15 am when we will have brief family rites. Burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery with full Military Honors performed by Kiel VFW Post 6707. Thank you to Father Foley, the staff at Felician Village and Holy Family Hospital and Hospice for their compassion and care. After all these years, Al is united with his son, Mike. There is a place in heaven where the hunting and fishing is wonderful, and you will find them together once again, father and son. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Old Glory Honor Flight, Inc. 4650 West Spencer Street, Appleton WI 54914
ANNA SCHARENBROCH Anna Scharenbroch, age 81, of 3543 Dolbeer street, died Wednesday in a local hospital. She was born in School Hill, Wisconsin and has been a resident of the state of California for 35 years and of Eureka for the past four years. Survivors include four brothers, Peter A. Scharenbroch of St. Nazianz, Wisconsin; William Scharenbroch and Joseph Scharenbroch of School Hill, Wisconsin; John Scharenbroch of Manitowoc, Wisconsin; and a number of other relatives in the East. She is also survived by the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. T.W. Sallmen of Eureka; Mrs. William Tors, Eureka; Edward Lotten of Fort Bragg and Arthur Lotten of Salinas; her brother-in-law, Oscar Lotten of Fort Bragg. Rosary will be recited Friday evening at 8:15 p.m. at the Pierce Mortuary. Funeral services will take place in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin. Interment will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery in School Hill, Wisconsin. Humboldt Standard, Eureka, California Thursday, July 5, 1956 pg. 21
BERNARD SCHARENBROCH Bernard J. Scharenbroch, 88, died April 14, 2005, in Lebanon, Pa. He was born Oct. 8, 1916, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late William and Mary (Miller) Scharenbroch. Bernard served in the U.S. Army during WW II. On Sept. 14, 1940, he married the former Colette Merget. For many years he was employed by the Cleaver Brooks Boiler Co. of Lebanon, Pa. as the Inventory Manager and also ran the parts department. Bernard was a very active member of many organizations in the Lebanon, Pa., area. He is survived by his wife, Colette; a son, Donald (Peggy) Scharenbroch of Detroit, Mich.; a daughter, Karen Elia of Lebanon, Pa.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is further survived by six brothers, Herbert (Bernice) of Kiel, Al (Agnes) of Manitowoc, Simon, Francis (Ruth), Anthony and Raymond (Caroline) Scharenbroch, all of Kiel; two sisters, Betty Mae (Terry) Owens of Chilton and Bernice (Eugene) Schnell of Kiel; a sister-in-law, Violet Scharenbroch of Sheboygan Falls. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffery Scharenbroch; a granddaughter, Kim Scharenbroch-Mendoza; a brother, William; and a sister, Dorothy Schad. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill with the Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating. Burial in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call at the CHURCH on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home of Kiel is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 2005
BERNICE SCHARENBROCH Bernice A. Scharenbroch, age 93, School Hill, died Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Caring Hands Assisted Living, New Holstein. Bernice was born on July 21, 1923 to Frank and Amanda (Rabe) Karstaedt. On May 15, 1943 she married the late Herbert Scharenbroch at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill. They farmed in the town of Meeme from 1943 - 1976 and Bernice also worked at Brost Food Market in School Hill for 13 years. In addition Bernice and Herb started a greenhouse at their home in School Hill where they raised and sold bedding plants. They also sold produce at the farmer's market in Manitowoc for 25 years. In addition to farming, working at Brost and gardening, Bernice enjoyed many hobbies. She enjoyed attending horse shows with her family and also sewed many show outfits for her daughters. Crocheting was another passion of Bernice's and she made many afghans and bedspreads throughout her life. However, what Bernice enjoyed most of all was playing her button box accordion. Survivors include two daughters: Scharleen (John) Schmahl, New Holstein and Sandy (Chuck) Thiel, Kiel; three grandchildren: Timothy and Trish Schmahl, Kimberly and Chris Hager, Valerie and Ian Dumbleton; six great-grandchildren: Addison and Carter Schmahl, Landon and Braylon Hager and Remi and Reggie Dumbleton. Bernice is further survived by her brothers and sisters: Henrietta Marchiando, Roger (Caroline) Karstaedt, Agnes (Vernon) Vogel, Julianne Hickmann, Virginia (Norbert) Herbst, MarJean (Glenroy) Schmitz, Larry Karstaedt, sisters and brothers-in-law: Pat Karstaedt, Delores Karstaedt, Victor Schanke and in-laws: Collette Scharenbroch, Francis Scharenbroch, Agnes Scharenbroch, Simon Scharenbroch, Violette Scharenbroch, Anthony Scharenbroch, Ray (Caroline) Scharenbroch, Bernice (Eugene) Schnell, Betty Mae Owens, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert, brothers and sisters: Elmer (Verona) Karstaedt, Wilbert Karstaedt, Carolyn (William) Zimmermann, Ralph Karstaedt, Alyce Schanke, brothers-in-law: Seraphino Marchiando and Ralph Hickmann and in-laws: Bernard Scharenbroch, Dorothy and Bernard Schad, Ruth Scharenbroch, Al Scharenbroch, Betty Scharenbroch, William Scharenbroch and Terry Owens. Funeral Services for Bernice will be held at 12:00PM (Noon) on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Officiating at the service will be Father Patrick Nelson S.D.S. with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 10:00AM until the time of service at 12:00PM. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family. Online condolences at www.meiselwtzfh.com Bernice's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Caring Hands Assited Living, New Holstein and Heartland Hospice, Fond du Lac for the wonderful care she received. Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, December 27, 2016 pg. A5
CECILIA SCHARENBROCH Mrs. Joseph Scharenbroch, 64, of Route 1, Kiel, died suddenly early today at her farm home east of School Hill. Nee Cecelia(sic) Schad, she was born Dec. 2, 1888, in the town of Schleswig, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anton Schad. She was married to Joseph Knier in May, 1910. Following the death of her husband she was married to Joseph Scharenbroch in 1919. The couple made their home on a farm near School Hill since their marriage. Survivors are her husband; five sons, Andrew Scharenbroch of Sheboygan, Lawrence and Paul Scharenbroch at home, Florian Scharenbroch, a student at Platteville State Teachers’ college, and the Rev. Aloysius Knier, an army chaplain at Fort Jackson, S.C.; and two daughters, Mrs. Jack Conway of Sheboygan and Mrs. Irvin Vogds of Milwaukee. She is also survived by two brothers, Aloys Schad of New Holstein and Peter of School Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Anhalt and Mrs. Ambrose Knier of St. Nazianz; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, with the Rev. Aloysius Knier, a son of the deceased, the celebrant of the solemn requiem high mass at Holy Trinity church in School Hill. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Kellenbenz Funeral home, St. Nazianz, after 3:30 p.m., Sunday. Sheboygan Press, December 15, 1951 P. 14
HERBERT SCHARENBROCH Herbert P. Scharenbroch, age 90, of 16031 Co. Rd. X (School Hill), Kiel died Sunday evening, July 3, 2011 at Homestead Care Center, New Holstein. He was born September 30, 1920 in School Hill, son of the late William & Mary (Miller) Scharenbroch. He attended Holy Trinity Grade School. On May 15, 1943 Herbert married Bernice Karstaedt at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill. He farmed in the town of Meeme from 1943-1976 and also worked at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein for 34 years, retiring in 1983. Herbert was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and also was a member of the American & Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association. He was a lover of horses and won many awards through the American and Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association. In retirement he was involved with and sold produce at the Manitowoc Farmers Market for 25 years and enjoyed dancing and polka music. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Bernice, School Hill, two daughters; Scharleen (John) Schmahl, New Holstein, Sandy (Chuck) Thiel, Kiel, grandchildren; Tim & Trish Schmahl, Kimberly & Chris Hager, Valerie & Ian Dumbleton and great grandchildren; Addison & Carter Schmahl, Landon & Braylon Hager. He is further survived by his brothers & sisters: Francis Scharenbroch, Al & (Agnes) Scharenbroch, Simon Scharenbroch, Anthony Scharenbroch, Ray & (Caroline) Scharenbroch, Bernice & (Eugene) Schnell, Betty Mae Owens, sisters-in-law, Collette Scharenbroch, Violet Scharenbroch, in-laws; Elmer & (Verona) Karstaedt, Pat Karstaedt, Henrietta Marchiando, Ralph & (Delores) Karstaedt, Roger & (Caroline) Karstaedt, Agnes & (Vernon) Vogel, Julieanne Hickmann, Virgina & (Norbert) Herbst, MarJean & (Glenroy) Schmitz, Larry Karstaedt, Victor Schanke, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers & sister, Bernard Scharenbroch, Dorothy & (Bernard) Schad, William Scharenbroch Jr., brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Ruth Scharenbroch, Betty Scharenbroch, Terry Owens and in-laws, Wilbert Karstaedt, Seraphino Marchicando, Carolyn & William Zimmerman, Alyce Schanke and Ralph Hickmann. The funeral Mass for Herbert will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill with Rev. Patrick Nelson S.D.S. & Deacon James Steffen officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Herbert's family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at Homestead Care Center, New Holstein and Dr. David Deubler for the wonderful care he received. Meiselwitz-Vollstead Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family. Online condolences at ww.meiselwitzfh.com. Manitowoc Herald Times, WI Tuesday, July 5, 2011 pg. 3
JOSEPH SCHARENBROCH (d. 1961) Joseph H. Scharenbroch, 83, of R. 1, Kiel, died Monday at his home in School Hill after an illness of one month. Born Dec. 4, 1877, in the Town of Meeme, he was a son of the late Christian and Magdalen Herr Scharenbroch, attended school at School Hill, and married Cecelia Schad Knier of School Hill on Oct. 27, 1919. The couple farmed on the homestead farm. His wife died in 1951. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church at School Hill and the Holy Name Society of the church. Survivors are four sons, Andrew of Sheboygan, Lawrence of rural Kiel, Paul of Newton, Florian of Creve Couer, Ill.; a stepson, the Rev. Aloysius Knier, a chaplain in the U.S. Army at Fort Knox, Ky., with the rank of lieutenant colonel; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Conway of Sheboygan; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Irvin Vogds of Milwaukee; two brothers, Peter of St. Nazianz, William of School Hill and 24 grandchildren. One daughter, four sisters, and a brother also preceded him in death. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Holy Trinity Church at School Hill, following brief rites at 9:15 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Mr. Knier will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. The rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Sheboygan Press, November 28, 1961 P. 12
MARY SCHARENBROCH Mrs. Mary Scharenbroch, 80, of School Hill, widow of William, died Saturday morning at the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where she had resided the past year. She was born August 14, 1892 in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late Anton and Christine Miller. She attended the district’s Woodland School. On November 16, 1915 she was married to Mr. Scharenbroch at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. After marriage the couple operated a farm near School Hill until retirement in 1949 when they moved to School Hill. The couple observed their golden wedding in November 1965. Her husband died in April, 1966. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and its Christian Mothers Society. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Bernard Schad of Menomonee Falls, Mrs. Eugene Schnell of Route 1, Kiel and Mrs. Terence Owens of Chilton; eight sons, Bernard of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Herbert, Francis, Alphons, Simon and Anthony, all of Route 1, Kiel, William Jr. of Sheboygan Falls, and Raymond of Kiel; 38 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Miss Rose Miller of Milwaukee and a brother Frank Miller of Sheboygan. Funeral Mass was read Tuesday at Holy Trinity Church, School Hill, with the Reverend Reginald Schrimpf, pastor, celebrant. Burial was in the parish cemetery. ********* Last Tuesday morning witnessed the wedding ceremony of Miss Mary Miller and Mr. Wm Shambruck(sic), both of this place. The ceremony was performed at St. Trinity's Catholic Church here by the Rev. Fr. Sturmis of St. Nazianz. The happy couple left on a wedding trip to Nebraska upon their return they will make their home on a fine farm in this neighborhood owned by the groom. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 25, 1915
MICHAEL J. SCHARENBROCH Michael Joseph Scharenbrock, 20, of School Hill, died Saturday in a airplane crash in Athens, Ga. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Scharenbrock was born Feb. 22, 1951, at Manitowoc, son of Alphons and Agnes Krema Scharenbrock. He attended Holy Trinity Grade School, School Hill, and graduated from Kiel High School in 1969. He was a member of the National Honor Society. He was presently a student at the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee where he was a chairman of publicity for the Italian Club. He had been employed part-time in the summer at Brost Food Market, School Hill, and also at the Kohler Co. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Tuesday where a wake service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 19, 1971
PETER A. SCHARENBROCH Peter A. Scharenbroch, 92, a former St. Nazianz resident, died Thursday evening, December 28, 1989 at Chilton Village Health Care Center, where he was residing for one month. Funeral Mass for Peter will be 11 am Tuesday, January 2, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Reginald Schrimpf and Deacon James Steffen will officiate, preceded by brief family rites at 10:30 am at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Scharenbroch was born June 11, 1897 at School Hill, son of the late Christian and Mary Magdalen Herr Scharenbroch. He attended Woodland School, Town of Schleswig and was a graduate of St. John College, Collegeville, Minnesota, where he took a short course in Music. He worked and resided at the Salvatorian Fathers, St. Nazianz, most of his life. While at St. Nazianz he was Director of Studens and Brothers Choirs and general Organist. Mr. Scharenbroch was the Instructor of the Freshman Music Class and later worked in the Admissions Office of the Salvatorian Seminary. He set up a filling system of Office and former Student Records, Student Activities and Alumni Association Files. He also translated German language records for S.D.S. Four years ago he moved to Milwaukee to the Salvatorian Retirement Home. Jordan House. He was a Veteran of the United States Army during World War II and served from 1942 to 1944. Survivors include various nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, 4 sisters, several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 pm to 9 pm Monday, January 1 and Tuesday from 8 am until the time of service. A wake service will be held at 8 pm Monday at the Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Dec. 30, 1989 page B8
RUTH SHARENBROCH Ruth H. Scharenbroch, 83, of 15414 Co. Rd. X, Kiel (School Hill), died Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2008 after a brave battle with cancer at Homestead Care Center, New Holstein where she resided the past month. She was the former Ruth Koenig, born February 28, 1925 in the Town of Meeme, daughter of the late John & Angeline Binversie Koenig. She attended St. Fidelis Grade School in the Town of Meeme. On August 21, 1946 Ruth married Francis Scharenbroch at St. Fidelis Catholic Church. The couple farmed most of their life in the Town of Meeme until their retirement. Ruth was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and the Christian Women's Society. She also volunteered at the Salvatorian Center in New Holstein. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, crocheting, needlepoint, crossword puzzles, gardening, playing card games and craft projects. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Francis, four children: Jean (Bill) Gries, Rockville, MD, Stan (Michele) Scharenbroch, Sheboygan, Joyce (Philip) Schroeder, Fond du Lac, Jim (Lorie) Scharenbroch, School Hill, nine grandchildren, Pat (Christine) Gries, Alan (Jennifer) Gries, Eric Scharenbroch & special friend, Allison, Gina (Bill) Heitzmann, Scott Scharenbroch & special friend, Caitlyn, Jason (Melissa) Schroeder, Crystal Schroeder, Melissa Scharenbroch & special friend, Al & Mike (Jewel) Scharenbroch. She is further survived by nine great grandchildren, (private),ten brothers & sisters, Roman (Theresa) Koenig, Kiel, Sylvester Koenig, rural Newton, Laura Wagner, New Holstein, Virginia (Jerome) Neumeyer, Manitowoc, Anna Mae Stoelb, Sheboygan Falls, Margie (Donald) Bonde, rural Kiel, Betty (Roman) Bonde, School Hill, LaVerne (Roman) Karls, Green Bay, Arlene Schad, Kiel, Thomas (Marie) Koenig, School Hill, numerous brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by two twin grandchildren and two brothers, Robert & Victor Koenig. The funeral Mass for Ruth will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill with Rev. Loren Nys S.D.S. & Deacon James Steffen officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Ruth's family would like to extend their thanks to the Vince Lombardi Cancer Center staff and Homestead Care Center staff for the wonderful care given to her.
WILLIAM SCHARENBROCH William Scharenbroch Sr., 78, of School Hill, a retired Town of Meeme (Manitowoc County) farmer, died Thursday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital. Mr. Scharenbroch had been brought to the hospital after becoming ill at home Wednesday. A native of Meeme, he was born Aug. 17, 1887, a son of the late Christ and Mary Magdalene Herr Scharenbroch. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic School at School Hill and married Mary Miller, also of Meeme in Holy Trinity Church, Nov. 16, 1915. Following marriage the couple farmed near School Hill until retiring and moving into the village in 1949. They celebrated their golden wedding in Oct., 1965. He was a member of Holy Trinity Parish and its Holy Name Society. Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Bernard Schad (Dorothy), Memonomee Falls, Mrs. Eugene Schnell (Bernice), Town of Schleswig and Mrs. Terence Owens (Betty Mae), Chilton; eight sons, Herbert, Francis, Alphons, Simon and Anthony, all of Rt. 1, Kiel; Bernard, Lebanon, Pa., Raymond, Kiel and William Jr., Sheboygan Falls; 24 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and a brother, Peter, St. Nazianz. The requiem Mass will be at 10:30 am Monday in Holy Trinity church, with the Rev. H.G. Messmer, pastor, celebrant. Mass will follow 9:45 family rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel with burial in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, after 3 pm Sunday. A parish and Holy Name Rosary will be recited there at 8 pm Sunday. Sheboygan Press, Fri., April 8, 1966 page 6 ********* Last Tuesday morning witnessed the wedding ceremony of Miss Mary Miller and Mr. Wm Shambruck(sic), both of this place. The ceremony was performed at St. Trinity's Catholic Church here by the Rev. Fr. Sturmis of St. Nazianz. The happy couple left on a wedding trip to Nebraska upon their return they will make their home on a fine farm in this neighborhood owned by the groom. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 25, 1915
CHRISTIAN SCHARENBROCK School Hill – Christian Scharenbrock died Friday, Oct. 15, at his home in School Hill at the age of 81 years, after an illness with kidney trouble and other complications. He was born Feb. 2, 1845, in Germany, near Cologne. At the age of 10, he came to America with his parents who settled on their homestead near School Hill, where Mr. Scharenbrock lived until 7 years ago, when he turned his farm over to his son, Joseph, and settled in the village of School Hill. His marriage to Mary Maddalen Herr took place in 1871. He was one of the first settlers here, having lived here 71 years, and was one of the founders of Trinity church at School Hill. He was a respected citizen of this neighborhood and liked by all who knew him. The survivors are, his widow, 7 sons and 3 daughters, Joseph on the old homestead, William on a farm near School Hill, John C. on a farm near Manitowoc and Peter A. At home; Mrs. A. P. Mallmann of Sheboygan, Mrs. Nels Lotten of School Hill, and Miss Anna in California, and 18 grandchildren. The funeral was held Monday morning at the Catholic Church at School Hill, of which the deceased was a life-long member. Many relatives and friends from far and near attended. Kiel Tri-County Record, October 21, 1926
GERHARD SCHARMBRUCH Gerhard Scharenbroch birth: 22 May 1838 Germany death: 11 December 1894 (sic) Menomonia, Michigan burial: School Hill, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: Heinrick Scharenbrock mother: Katharina Muller spouse: Catharina Scharenbroch Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** (From county index: SCHARENBROCH Gerhard Dec 11 1879 v.4 p.254
ELIZABETH "LIZZIE" SCHMITT From death cert: Elizebeth Schmitt, p. 128. Born 9/8/1884 (1881 in transcriptions) Father was John Schmitt, mother-Victoria Kufel Lived in St. Nazianz, died Oct. 22, 1884. v.3, p.128 Buried in Catholic Cemetery, Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County
ALLEN EMIL SCHNEIDER Allen "Big Al" E. Schneider age 68 of 14628 W. Washington Road, Newton, died unexpectedly Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005 at his home. He was born Feb. 29, 1936 in Sheboygan, son of the late Henry and Rosalia Wendel Schneider. He attended Kiel High School. On Nov. 10, 1962, he married Audrey Otto. Al farmed in the town of Meeme until 1977 when he moved to School Hill where he owned and operated Hardware Hank and also did welding. He was also a school bus driver for the Kiel School District for 27 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. Al enjoyed hunting and model railroading. Survivors are his four children: Sheryl (Michael) Leitner of Chilton, Pamela (Eugene) Wielgosh of Kiel, Kim Schneider and special friend Robert Salzman of Kiel, Vickie Schneider and special friend John Schmidt of Fond du Lac; four grandchildren, Aaron and Joseph Leitner and Aundreya and Alexander Henschel, one stepgrandson, Brandon Wielgosh, one brother, Richard (Lynda) Schneider of New Holstein, two sisters, Dianne Luchterhand of Charlesburg and Rita Schneider of Lancaster, Wis., numerous nieces and nephews and a special friend Claire Reichart of Kiel. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Jane and Elaine. Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Meiselwitz & Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Relatives and friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Tuesday until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, January 2005
ARNO SCHNEIDER Arno Schneider, 53, of School Hill, passed away suddenly of a heart attack this morning while working in a field in the town of Meeme. He was born March 27, 1899, in the town of Centerville. On April 5, 1921, he was married to Helen Roltt. The couple moved to their present home 26 years ago. Survivors include: his wife; four daughters, (private); four sons, (private); and three grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Edwin, of Kiel; and four sisters, Mrs. Joseph H. Schnell of Kiel, Mrs. Math. Meyer and Mrs. William Schneider both of Cleveland, and Mrs. Lester Graef of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Ambrose Knitter will be celebrant of the requiem high mass and burial will be made in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Kellenbenz Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, from this evening until 9 a.m., Monday, when it will be removed to the church. Sheboygan Press, September 20, 1952 P. 6 ******** (Arno Schneider/son of Frank Schneider and Wilhelmina Levendusky/d. 19 Sept. 1952/age 53 yrs./bur. 22 Sept. 1952/sent by researcher/see contributors page) ******** The marriage of Miss Helen Roitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roitt of Kiel and Mr. Arno Schneider, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fr. Schneider of Cleveland was solemnized at St. Peter and Paul's church on Tuesday morning, Rev. M. Rumpel officiating. The attendants were John Roitt and Clara Schneider. The wedding was celebrated in the presence of relatives on the Roitt farm in the Town of Schleswig where the young couple will reside. Kiel Tri County Record, Apr. 7, 1921 page 1
ELAINE G. SCHNEIDER Elaine G. Schneider, 49, 14433 Hwy. 42, Newton, died Friday morning, Oct. 16, 1992, at her home. She was born Sept. 16, 1943, in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Henry and Rose (Wendel) Schneider. She attended St. Fidelis Grade School in the Town of Meeme and graduated from Kiel High School. Elaine was employed at the Holiday House in Manitowoc. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill. Survivors are two brothers: Allen, rural Newton and Richard (Lynda) of New Holstein; two sisters, Dianne Luchterhand of Charlesburg, Wis., and Rita Schneider, Lancaster, Wis. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Elaine was preceded in death by one sister. Funeral Mass is at 6 p.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will be officiating. Burial will be at church cemetery. Friends may call at the church Monday from 2 p.m. until the time of service. Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel is handling the arrangements. Sheboygan Press, October 18, 1992 P. 2 ******** (16 Sep 1943/Oct 1992/SSDI)
HELENA SCHNEIDER Mrs. Helen Schneider(sic), 86, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, October 21, 1986 at the home. Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and 11 am at Holy Catholic Church, School Hill. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Reginald Schrimpf with burial to follow at Holy Trinity Parish Cemetery, School Hill. Mrs. Schneider was born August 3, 1900 in the Town of Schleswig, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Himmelsbach Roitt. Mrs. Schneider was employed at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, for 11 years, retiring in 1971. She married Arno Schneider on April 5, 1921 at Kiel, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death in 1962. Mrs. Schneider was an honorary member of Christian Mothers of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include four sons and three daughters-in-law, Francis Schneider of Cleveland, Wisconsin, Norman and Bernice Schneider of Valders, Sylvester and Arlene Schneider of Cleveland, Wisconsin and Lawrence and Shirley Schneider of Newton, Wisconsin; four daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Norman Kutz of Manitowoc, Betty and Donald Wallander of Manitowoc, Mary Ann and Anthony Lipski of Manitowoc and Agnes and Mark Pupeter of Two Rivers, 27 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 pm to 9 pm Friday. A prayer service will be held at 8 pm Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Oct. 22, 1986 page 22 ******** The marriage of Miss Helen Roitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roitt of Kiel and Mr. Arno Schneider, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fr. Schneider of Cleveland was solemnized at St. Peter and Paul's church on Tuesday morning, Rev. M. Rumpel officiating. The attendants were John Roitt and Clara Schneider. The wedding was celebrated in the presence of relatives on the Roitt farm in the Town of Schleswig where the young couple will reside. Kiel Tri County Record, Apr. 7, 1921 page 1
HENRY E. SCHNEIDER Henry E. Schneider, 71, former Town of Meeme resident, died Friday afternoon, Feb. 24, at Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where he had been a resident the last six months. Brief family rites will be 9:45 a.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home followed by funeral services at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schneider was born March 12, 1912, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Anton and Mary Schnell Schneider. He attended St. Fidelis Catholic School in the Town of Meeme. He married Rose Wendel on Aug. 27, 1933, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. After marriage the couple operated a farm in the Town of Meeme until retirement in 1972. Mr. Schneider was employed by the Town of Meeme for 16 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, and a member of the Men's Club of the church. He was a member of the Seagull's Club of Manitowoc and a Deputy Sheriff of Manitowoc County for 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Rose; two sons, Richard Schneider of New Holstein and Allen Schneider of School Hill; four daughters, Mary Jane Schneider of Newton Dianne Faust of Hilbert, Elaine Schneider of Newton and Rita Schneider of Madison; four sisters, Mrs. Veronica Stahl of Sheboygan, Evelyn Florian of Sheboygan, Mrs. Genevieve Wagner of Manitowoc and Mrs. Steve Riesterer of St. Nazianz and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Sunday where a wake service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, February 25, 1984 P. 3 ********* (12 Mar 1912/Feb 1984/SSDI)
MARY J. SCHNEIDER Mary Jane Schneider, 52, of 14433 Hwy 42, Newton, died Wednesday evening, April 9, at Manitowoc Health Care Center, where she had been a resident the past three weeks. Funeral services will be 1 pm Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf, pastor, will officiate, following brief family rites at 12:30 pm at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Schneider was born Feb. 19, 1934 in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, daughter of Rose Wendel Schneider and the late Henry Schneider. She attended St. Fidelis Catholic School, Spring Valley and was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include her mother, Rose of Newton; two brothers, Allen Schneider of School Hill and Richard of New Holstein; three sisters, Mrs. Diane Faust of Newton, Elaine Schneider of Newton and Rita Schneider of Lancaster, Wis. She was preceded in death by her father. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 10 am on Saturday. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., April 1, 1986 page 22
ROSE G. SCHNEIDER Mrs. Rose Schneider, 77, of 14433 Hwy. 42, Newton, Wisconsin, died Tuesday morning, March 15, 1988 at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, where she had been a patient the past three days. Funeral services will be 9:45 am Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel and 10:30 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Rose Wendel was born September 4, 1910 at Marytown, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Anton and Juliana Mueller Wendel. She attended Marytown Schools. She married Henry Schneider on August 27, 1933 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein. The couple farmed in the Town of Meeme, retiring in 1972. He preceded her in death on February 24, 1984. Mrs. Schneider was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include two sons, Allen of rural Newton and Richard of New Holstein; three daughters, Mrs. Diane Faust of Newton, Elaine Schneider at home and Rita Schneider of Lancaster, Wisconsin; 13 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Jane, 3 sisters and 1 brother. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday and Friday from 8 am to the time of services. Parish wake service at 8 pm Thursday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Mar. 16, 1988 page 18
FLORENTINE J. SCHNELL Florentine J. Schnell, 57, of 4441 S. 12th St., died Friday at St. Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient the past six weeks. Mr. Schnell was born Nov. 2, 1919, in St. Nazianz, a son of the late Frank and Theresa Holzer Schnell. He attended St. Gregory Catholic School at St. Nazianz. Mr. Schnell worked for the Sheboygan Foundry. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Helen Reinemann of Sheboygan and two brothers, George of R. 1, Sheboygan, and Clarence, R. 2, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. Reginald Schrimpf, pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday and until the time of services on Monday. A service of the wake will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Sheboygan Press, August 6, 1977 P. 8
FRANK SCHNELL Frank Schnell, 78, of School Hill, died early today at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc where he had been a patient for the last six weeks. He was born Oct. 9, 1882, at Marshfield, Wis., the son of the late Adam and Mary Cenner Schnell, and on Jan. 21, 1911, married Theresa Holzer of the Town of Eaton at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The couple lived near Marshfield for five years and later farmed in the Town of Schleswig. They retired from farming in 1951 and for the past seven years have been living in School Hill. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church at School Hill. Survivors include his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Dora, Sheboygan; three sons, George of rural Sheboygan, Florentine and Clarence of Sheboygan; five grandchildren; four sisters, Miss Anna Schnell, Mrs. Cornelius Sass, Milwaukee, Mrs. Hanford Casperie, St. Petersburg, Fla., and Mrs. M. G. Cook, Sheboygan, and one brother, Joseph, Los Angeles, Calif. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Church, School Hill, following brief rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel at 9:15. The Rev. Wigbert Leinweber will be the celebrant. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. A parish rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Sheboygan Press, May 11, 1961 P. 10
THERESA SCHNELL Mrs. Theresia (sic) Schnell, 77, former School Hill resident, died Monday at Bethany Manor Home, Sheboygan, where she lived since last October. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. H.G. Messmer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born April 23, 1890, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late John and Bertha Holzer, and was married to Frank Schnell of Marshfield Jan. 21, 1911, at St. Gregory Church, St. Nazianz. The couple lived near Marshfield, farmed in the Town of Schleswig and moved to School Hill in 1954. The couple observed its golden wedding in January, 1961, and he died in May of that year. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of the Holy Trinity parish. Survivors are three sons, Clarence and George of rural Sheboygan and Florentine of rural Sheboygan Falls, a daughter, Mrs. Helen Dora of Sheboygan, two brothers, Peter and Frank of Milwaukee, four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Popp of Manitowoc, Mrs. Elizabeth Haker of Chilton, Mrs. Melvin Lounbrough of Milwaukee and Mrs. Maurice LaBarree of St. Paul and five grandchildren. Two sisters preceded her in death. The Rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock this Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 31, 1967 P. 18
EDWIN F. SCHREIBER Edwin F. Schreiber, 87, of Route 2, Kiel, Town of Meeme, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, April 16, at home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Dean Roy Miller, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, Town of Herman, will officiate and burial will be in Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery, School Hill. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Schreiber by Kupfahl-Meyer-Scheib American Legion Post 387 of Franklin. Mr. Schreiber was born Sept. 1, 1892, in the Town of Herman, son of the late Henry and Minna Rietbenstein Schreiber. He attended a district school at Ada and married Martha Holzer Nov. 25, 1919, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Following their marriage they farmed the Schreiber homestead farm in the Town of Meeme. Mrs. Schreiber preceded him in death in 1973. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War I in Europe. He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ and Kupfahl-Meyer-Scheib American Legion Post No. 387. Survivors include two daguthers, Mrs. Harry (Alice) Witthuhn of Route 2 Kiel, and Mrs. Norbert (Lucille) Koenig of Route 1, Newton; two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Hoppe of Route 1, Cleveland, and Mrs. Richard Hanke of Route 3, Plymouth, five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A son and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday. Herald Times Reporter, April 17, 1980 P.3 ******* (01 Sep 1892/Apr 1980/SSDI)
MARTHA M. SCHREIBER Mrs. Edwin F. Schreiber, 78, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Saturday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will be the celebrant with burial in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Schreiber, nee Martha Holzer, was born May 30, 1895, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Basil Holzer, She attended St. Gregory Catholic School, St. Nazianz. She was married to Edwin Schreiber Nov. 25, 1919, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, locating on their farm in the Town of Meeme. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in November of 1969. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A son, Victor, preceded her in death in 1945. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon until the time of service Tuesday. Wake service will be at 8 o'clock this Monday evening at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 4, 1973 ******** (30 May 1895/Jun 1973/SSDI)
VICTOR E. SCHREIBER Farm Youth of Meeme Victim of Car Crash Victor Edward Schreiber, 19-year-old Meeme farm youth, was fatally injured early Sunday morning when the car he was driving collided with a car driven by (name omitted) 27, of route 3, Plymouth, at the intersection of a town highway with county trunk A in Franklin, Sheboygan county. (snip - details of accident) It was announced at Sheboygan this morning that there will be no inquest. Victor Schreiber was born in Meeme in 1926, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Schreiber. After completing his schooling he was employed on his father’s farm. He was a member of the Ada baseball team the past summer. Funeral Thursday Survivors are his parents and two sisters, Mrs. Henry Witthuhn of Meeme and Mrs. Norbert Koenig of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the Schreiber home and at 10 o’clock at the Holy Trinity church, School Hill. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the home from the Meiselwitz funeral home in Kiel Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 15, 1945 P. 11 ******** (Victor Schreiber/son of Edwin/Eduard (both names listed) Schreiber and Margaretha Holzer/d. 14 Oct. 1945/age 19 yrs./cause: auto accident/bur. 18 Oct. 1945/sent by researcher/see contributors page)
JOSEPH SCHUMACHER Sheboygan Zeitung, Sept. 22, 1897, p. 8, c. 3 The old Mr. Schumacher has been ailing for some time. His recovery is in doubt. ******* Sheboygan Zeitung, Wed. Sept. 29, 1897, p. 8, c. 2 The old Mr. Schumacher from Ada, who had been ill for a long time, last Wednesday succumbed to his suffering. Besides a heart ailment, he also had dropsy. He reached the age of a little more than 76 years. The funeral took place last Friday at the church cemetery in Schwartzwald. (Note: The obit says Schwartzwald, but his stone is in Holy Trinity) ******** The widow Schumacher from Ada sustained considerable injuries from a fall down the stairs. Her neighbor, Mrs. Roethel, has taken on the care of the patient.
FRANK J. SCHWARTZ Frank Schwartz, 64, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimph will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Schwartz was born Jan. 14, 1907, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Frank and Rose Wasmer Schwartz. He had been employed as a trucker and worked for 30 years at Pine Grove Tavern and Lanes. Survivors include four brothers, Herbert of Rt. 2, Kiel, Harry of Winamac, Ind., Norbert of Madison and Walter of Rt. 2, Kiel, four sisters, Miss Frances and Mrs. Carolyn Hammes of Sheboygan, Mrs. Elizabeth Fredrich and Mrs. Joe Hertal, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 13, 1971 ******* (14 Jan 1907/Oct 1971/SSDI)
REGINA SCHWARTZ Mrs. Walter (Regina) Schwartz, 79, Rt. 3, Crivitz, died Monday evening, Oct. 8, 1990 at a local nursing home. She was born May 1, 1911 in Green Bay to the late John and Annastisia (Buyarski) Klarkowski. On March 5, 1955 she married Walter Schwartz in Green Bay. Regina had served in the Women's Army Corp. for three and a half years during World War II. She was a member of the Marinette BAV and the VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Walter; five brothers and six sisters-in-law, Bernard and Ann Klarkowski, Green Bay; Chester and Phyllis Klarkowski, Coleman; John and Mary Ellen Klarkowski, BelAir, Md.; Felix and Grace Klarkowski, Green Bay; Norbert and Lorraine Klarkowski, Little Suamico; Helen Klark, Green Bay; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Rueben Petri, and Beatrice and Robert Dimmer, all of Green Bay; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, one brother-in-law, Pauline and Cecil Don Adee; one brother, Ambrose Klark. Friends may call at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and prior to funeral on Friday. BAV and VFW service 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Rosary 7 p.m. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Fatima Latin Mass Association Church, 1825 S. Riverside Drive, Center at Bishop's Home Entrance on Webster Avenue, with the Rev. Edward C. Bujarski officiating. Burial in Holy Trinity Cemetery at School Hill, Manitowoc County. Green Bay Press Gazette, October 10, 1990 P. B2 ******** (01 May 1911/Oct 1990/SSDI)
WALTER F. SCHWARTZ Walter F. Schwartz, age 72, formerly of Route 3, Crivitz, died early Tuesday morning, August 25, 1992, at a local elderly care home. Funeral services will be 5 p.m. Friday, August 28, 1992, at the funeral home. The Rev. Donald Burkart will officiate. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery at School Hill, in Manitowoc County. He was born September 6, 1919, to the late Frank and Rose (Wasmer) Schwartz. Walter served in the United States Army during World War II. He married the former Regina Klarkowski on March 5, 1955, in Green Bay. She preceded him in death October 8, 1990. Walter was employed by the Tecumseh Corporation until his retirement when he moved to the Crivitz area. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Crivitz. Survivors include three sisters and one brother-in-law, Catherine and Joe Hertle, Frances Schwartz, and Betty Fredrick, all of Sheboygan; two brothers, Norbert Schwartz, Nekoosa, Wis., and Harry Schwartz, Ind.; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Herbert Schwartz; and one sister, Caroline Hummus. Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., Green Bay, from 3-7 p.m. Friday, August 28, 1992. Following the funeral service the visitation will continue until 7 (sic) p.m. Herald Times Reporter, August 26, 1992 P. A2 ******** (06 Sep 1919/25 Aug 1992/SSDI)
EARL C. SIEVERT Earl C. Sievert, age 85, formerly of 1803 Hoover St., New Holstein, died Sunday afternoon, May 5, 2002 at the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein where he had resided for the past 2 1/2 years. He was born on Aug. 6, 1916 in the town of Schleswig, son of the late Herman and Edna Brocker Sievert. He attended Hillside Grove School in the town of Schleswig. On May 25, 1940 he married Frances Koenig at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill. She died Oct. 29, 1980. On July 3, 1982 he married Alice Lindemann Weber. Earl was employed at Stoelting Inc. in Kiel for 36 years retiring in August 1981. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, New Holstein, a former member of the Kiel Knights of Columbus and a former Kiel alderman. Survivors include his wife: Alice, a resident of the Calumet Homestead; two children: Kerry (Bonnie) Sievert of Manitowoc; and Karen (Jim) Becker of Chilton; six grandchildren: Katie, Kevin, Erin Sievert; Wayne, James and Jeremy Becker; and three great-grandchildren: A.J., Cearra and Brandon Becker. He is also survived by one sister: Leora Fluhr of rural New Holstein; brother and sisters-in-law: Eleanor (Joseph) Waller of California; Juanita Riesterer of Kiel; Jeanette Olig of Sheboygan; Lucille Koenig of rural Kiel; Roland (LuAnn) Koenig of Sheboygan; and Jerome Koenig of rural Newton. He was preceded in death by one brother: Clarence Sievert; brother and sisters-in- law: Gladys Sievert, Dorothy Koenig, Norbert and Lucille Koenig, Ervin Koenig, Francis Riesterer and Robert Olig. Funeral Mass will be at noon Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein with the Rev. Frank Weber, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill. Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. when brief family rites will be held. A parish wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, May 7, 2002 P. A3 ******** (06 Aug 1916/05 May 2002/SSDI)
FRANCES M. SIEVERT Mrs. Earl Sievert, 61, of 724 Center St., Kiel, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 29, at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient for three weeks. Mrs. Sievert had been in ill health for past several months. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, following brief family rites at 9:30 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. David Cooney S.D.S. will officiate and burial will be in Holy Trinity Church cemetery, School Hill. Mrs. Sievert, nee Francis Koenig, was born Oct. 15, 1919, at School Hill, daughter of the late Peter and Anna Brost Koenig. She attended Holy Trinity Catholic School Hill. She was married to Earl Sievert, May 25, 1940, at Holy Trinity Church, School Hill. After marriage they resided in Kiel. Mrs. Sievert was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include her husband, Earl, a son, Kerry of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. James (Karen) Becker of rural Kiel; three brothers, Jerome and Ervin of rural Newton and Roland of Sheboygan; three sisters, Mrs. James Waller of Saratoga, Calif., Mrs. Francis Riesterer of rural Kiel, Mrs. Robert Olig of Sheboygan; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o'clock this Thursday afternoon. Wake service 8 o'clock this Thursday evening at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, October 30, 1980 P.3 ********* (15 Oct 1919/Oct 1980/SSDI)
CARL STEFFEN Carl Steffen, 81, a former Town of Schleswig farmer, died Friday morning, Sept. 17, at Chilton Village Health Care Facility, where he resided for the past month. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate. Following brief family rites at 10 a.m. at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Mr. Steffen, was born Sept. 11, 1901, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late John and Caroline Fehrenbach Steffen. He attended St. Gregory Catholic School, St. Nazianz. Mr. Steffen farmed in the Town of Schleswig with his brother until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include a brother, Richard of rural Kiel. He was preceded in death by two sisters and eight brothers. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 p.m. Sunday. Wake service 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, September 18, 1982 P. 3 ******* (11 Sep 1901/Sep 1982/SSDI)
CAROLINE STEFFEN Plan Rites For Caroline Steffen At School Hill St. Nazianz, Wis.—(Special)—Funeral services for Caroline Steffen, 78, who passed away Thursday morning at her home in town of Schleswig, near School Hill, will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 o’clock at the Holy Trinity church, School Hill. The Rev. Solanus Freischmidt, S.D.S., will be in charge of the services and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Steffen was born Caroline Fehrenbach Oct. 20, 1859, in Germany, and came to America in 1862 and settled with her parents at St. Nazianz. After her marriage to John Steffen the couple lived on several farms near St. Nazianz for many years. Her husband, two daughters, and three sons preceded her in death. Survivors are seven sons: Nick of St. Nazianz, John, William, Richard and Carl of School Hill, Jochim of town of Meeme, and Frank of Charlestown; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Steffen was a member of the Christian Mothers of School Hill who will attend the funeral in a body. The body may be seen at the home of her sons, Richard and Carl, Route 1, Kiel, until the time of the services. Sheboygan Press, July 29, 1938 P. 4
HERMAN STEFFEN School Hill: Herman Steffen, the 19 year of son of Mr. and Mrs. John Steffen Sr. died Saturday morning of Influenza and was buried Monday at School Hill Catholic Cemetery. Besides his aged parents he is survived by six brothers and three of whom are also sick with influenza but are out of danger. Tri-County Record - November 7, 1918
JOHN STEFFEN Called By Death John Steffen Sr. died at his home, one mile north of Louis Corners, on Wednesday evening of last week, after several months' illness with tuberculosis. The deceased was born near Milwaukee and reached the age of 61 years. He is survived by his wife, nee Caroline Fehrenbach, and seven sons. Mr. Steffen formerly resided on a farm two miles north of St. Nazianz. The funeral services took place on Saturday morning in the Cath. church at School Hill, with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Michaels officiated. The Manitowoc Pilot, September 30, 1920
KATHERINE STEFFEN Katherine Steffen, age 90, of 12130 Marken Road, Kiel (School Hill), died peacefully Friday evening, February 27, 1998, at the family cottage at Kelly Lake (rural Suring, Wis.) A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 1998, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, with Rev. Gerald Sirois, S.D.S. and Katherine's son, Deacon Jim Steffen, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Katherine Binversie was born October 23, 1907, daughter of the late William and Regina (Schuler) Binversie. On October 7, 1930, she married Raymond Steffen at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill. The couple celebrated their Golden wedding anniversay (sic) in 1980. Raymond preceded her in death on February 2, 1983. Katherine was a life-long member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and a member of the Christian Women's Organization. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Katherine enjoyed card games, fishing and boating at Kelly Lake, and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her love, kindness and generous spirit. Survivors include seven children, Josephine (Donald) Moss, Manitowoc, Carol Heinzen, Kiel, Donald (Rosemary) Steffen, Sheboygan, James Steffen, Kiel, Michael (Marilyn) Steffen, New Holstein, Lambert (Patricia) Steffen, Kiel, and Lawrence (Darlene) Steffen, Kiel; 17 grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; one sister, Helen Kirsch, Kiel; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; eight sisters; four sisters-in-law; six brothers-in-law; and one son-in-law, Roman Heinzen. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstead Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, from 4-8 p.m. Monday (TODAY), and at the church Tuesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. A parish Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home on Monday (TONIGHT), led by her son, Deacon James Steffen. A Memorial has been established in Katherine's name. Herald Times Reporter, March 2, 1998 P. 2 ******* (23 Oct 1907/27 Feb 1998/SSDI)
MARY C. STEFFEN Mary C. Steffen, age 87, formerly of School Hill, died Saturday afternoon, November 11, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon Saturday, November 18, 2000, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, with the Rev. Gerald Sirois S.D.S. officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. She is the former Mary C. Schwoerer born February 1, 1913, in St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Anton and Christina Kaltenbrun Schwoerer. She attended schools in St. Nazianz including one year of business school. On October 9, 1934, she married William Steffen at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. He preceded her in death on November 21, 197. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and the Christian Women. Mary enjoyed sewing, canning and gardening. Survivors include her children, Robert (Sharon) Steffen, Manitowoc, Jerome (Mary) Steffen, Green Bay, Margie (Alan) Ade, Hustisford, Gerald (Rose) Steffen, Malone, Ruth (Lloyd) Gass, Two Rivers, William Jr. (Joni) Steffen, Kiel; 19 grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and eight step great- grandchildren. She is further survived by two sisters-in-law, Angeline Schwoerer, Olive Schwoerer, both of St. Nazianz; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Christine Steffen; five sisters and three brothers. Friends may call at the CHURCH on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at Noon. The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is assisting the family. Herald Times Reporter, November 15, 2000 P. A2 ********* (Mary C Steffen/01 Feb 1913/11 Nov 2000/SSDI)
RAYMOND STEFFEN Ray Steffen, 74, of School Hill, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, at his home. He had been in ill health for several months. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill, following brief family rites at 9:45 a.m. at eiselwitz (sic) Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf, pastor, will offiicate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Steffen was born March 3, 1908, in Green Bay, son of the late John and Ida Poppenhagen Steffen. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic School in School Hill. He married the former Katherine Binversie Oct. 7, 1930, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church and they resided in School Hill. He was employed by the Manitowoc County Highway Department for 38 years until his retirement in 1973. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and of the Men's Club of the church. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Josephine) Moss of Manitowoc; Mrs. Roman (Carol) Heinzen of St. Nazianz; five sons, Donald of Sheboygan; James, Lawrence, and Lambert of School Hill; Michael of New Holstein; 27 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Helen Reisterer of New Holstein. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funerald (sic) Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday. The wake service will be at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter February 3, 1983 P. 3 ******** (03 Mar 1908/Feb 1983/SSDI)
RICHARD STEFFEN Richard Steffen, 90, a former Town of Schleswig farmer, died Saturday evening, March 5, 1988 at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where he resided the past month. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday, March 12, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Preceded by brief family rites at 10 am at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Steffen was born November 21, 1897, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late John and Caroline Fehrenbach Steffen. He attended St. Gregory Catholic School, St. Nazianz and farmed with his brother in the Town of Schleswig their entire lives, retiring in 1977. Mr. Steffen was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. William (Mary) Steffen of School Hill; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters and nine brothers. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 6 pm to 9 pm Friday, March 11th and Saturday from 8 am until the time of services. A parish wake service will be 8 pm Friday at the Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Mar. 7, 1988 page 14 ******** (21 Nov 1897/05 Mar 1988/SSDI)
WILLIAM STEFFEN William J. Steffen, 73, of route 1, Kiel, died Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the past month. A lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, he was born February 26, 1904, in the Town of Liberty, a son of John and Caroline Fehrenbach Steffen. He attended St. Gregory Parochial School in St. Nazianz. On October 9, 1934, he married Mary Schwoerer at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. They made their home in the town of Schleswig since their marriage. Mr. Steffen was employed by the Manitowoc County Highway Department for 39 years, retiring in 1965. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, and its Holy Name Society. Survivors are his widow, two daughters, Mrs. Alan Ade of Milwaukee and Mrs. Lloyd Gass of Two Rivers; four sons, Robert at home, Jerome of Green Bay, Gerald of Kiel, and William Jr. of Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren, and two brothers, Richard and Carl both of rural Kiel. The funeral Mass will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church preceded by family rites at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Reverend Reginald Schrimpf, pastor will be celebrant. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. No newspaper cited, no date ******** William J. Steffen, 73, Rt. 1, Kiel, Town of Schleswig, died Monday afternoon in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he has been a patient for the last month. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Friday in Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, and 11 a.m. in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will be the celebrant of the funeral Mass. Mr. Steffen was born Feb. 25, 1904, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late John and Carolyn Fehrenbach Steffen. He received his education in St. Gregory School, St. Nazianz. Mr. Steffen married Mary Schwoerer, Oct. 9, 1934 in St. Gregory Catholic Church. After marriage they moved to the Town of Schleswig. He was employed for 39 years with the Manitowoc County Highway Department. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church and Holy Name Society of the church. Survivors include his wife, four sons, Robert at home, Jerome of Green Bay, Gerald of rural Kiel, William Jr. of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Alan (Margie) ade (sic) of Milwaukee. Mrs. Lloyd (Ruth) Gass of Two Rivers; two brothers, Richard and Karl of rural Kiel, and 19 grandchildren. A daughter, seven brothers, and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. A wake service will be at 8 p.m. Thursday, followed by recitation of the Rosary. Herald Times Reporter, November 22, 1977 P. 3 ******** (26 Feb 1904/Nov 1977/SSDI)
ADAM C. STEIN Adam Stein, 77, Succumbs Friday Adam C. Stein, 77, well-known resident of the town of Meeme, passed away at his home on Route 1, Kiel, at 10:45 p.m. Friday after a year’s illness. He was born April 17, 1862, son of Peter and Eva Stein, and in 1913 was married to Miss Rosa Mayr, at Holy Trinity church School Hill. He is survived by his wife, one son, Oscar, of Oshkosh, two daughters, the Misses Agnes and Charlotte, at home; one brother, Peter; two sisters, Mrs. George Schwoerer and Mrs. Peter Koenig, all of St. Nazianz, and a grand- daughter. He was a member of Holy Trinity church of School Hill, and a member of the Holy Name society of that church. His body was taken to the Gerend Funeral home and was removed to the home this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 9:30 o’clock, at the home, and at 10 o’clock with a requiem mass at Holy Trinity church, School Hill, the Rev. Arnold Buck officiating. Interment will be made in the church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, March 16, 1940 P. 2 ********** DECEMBER AND MAY TO WED IN MEEME Groom, 51; Bride, 20 A December and May Wedding will be celebrated when Andrew C. Stein, aged 51, claims Miss Rose Meyer(sic), 20, as his bride. Both are well known residents of the town and the wedding will be attended by the large celebration. A license for the marriage was issued by County Clerk A.J. Anton. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Nov. 21, 1913 p. 8
MARIE A. STEIN Marie A. Stein, age 86, a resident of the Sheboygan Retirement Home for the past two years, formerly of School Hill, died Saturday afternoon, July 25, 1992, at the Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, after suffering an apparent heart attack at the wedding service of her granddaughter at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. With the Rev. Reginald Schrimpf, Pastor, officiating. Mass will be preceded by brief family rites at 9:45 a.m. at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She is the former Marie Meyer, born January 25, 1906, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Michael and Theresa Knier Meyer. She attended school at St. Gregory Catholic School at St.Nazianz. On October 16, 1929, she married Peter Stein at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The couple farmed in the Town of Liberty until 1962 when they moved to School Hill. Her husband Peter preceded her in death on May 7, 1970. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church School Hill, Christian Women's Society, and a former member of the St. Nazianz Senior Citizens. Survivors included four daughters and three sons-in-law, LaVerne and Roland Meyer of Sheboygan, Virginia and Raymond Schulz of Sheboygan, Evelyn and Orland Ramaker of Pigeon Lake, and Yvonne Matz of New Buffalo, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Agatha and George Heimann, and Hilda and Hugo Woelfel. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Monday (today) and Tuesday, from 8 a.m. until the time of service. A wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. this evening (Monday), at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established in her name. Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 1992 P. 2
PETER P. STEIN Peter P. Stein, 61, of School Hill, died Thursday at the University Hospital in Madison, WI following a short illness. He was born December 8, 1908, in the town of Meeme, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Stein. He married Marie Meyer, October 16, 1929, at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. They operated a farm on Route 1, Valders until March 1963 when they moved to School Hill. He had been working for Scotty Smith Construction Company of Sheboygan. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and of its Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife; four daughters; eight grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Peter Felton and Mrs. Peter Miller, both of Sheboygan, Mrs. John Meyer of St Nazianz and Mrs. Elmer Schill and Mrs. Edward Junk, both of Manitowoc; and four brothers, William of Chilton, Arthur of Route 1, Newton; Alfred of Sheboygan and Sylvester of Manitowoc. One sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel and at the Holy Trinity Church in School Hill, with the Rev. Reginald Schrimpf, pastor the celebrant of the funeral Mass. Burial was in the parish cemetery. (edited for living people) Kiel, Wisconsin Tri County Record dated May 14, 1970
MICHAEL M. SWOBODA Michael Swoboda, 43, of 17924 Wagner Road, Kiel, died Sunday morning, November 16, 1986 at home, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Brief family rites will be held at 10 am from Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Mr. Swoboda was born February 21, 1943 at Two Rivers, son of Ruben and Margaret Turczynski Swoboda. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Two Rivers. In 1960, Michael graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers. He married the former Kitty Warnock on February 6, 1965 at Sacred heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Swoboda was an Electrician at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein, for the past 16 years. He was in the United States navy from 1962 to 1966, serving on the U.S.S. Enterprise. Mr. Swoboda was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and a member of the Local 1259 of the International Association of Machinist. Survivors include his wife, Kitty; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Swoboda of Two Rivers; three sons, Shane and Bradley, both at home and Michael Jr. of Milwaukee; a brother, Robert Swoboda of Two Rivers and a sister, Mrs. Les (Judy) Svoboda of Berwyn, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, after 4 pm Thursday. A wake service will be held at 8 pm Thursday evening at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 17, 1986 page 14 ******** (21 Feb 1943/Nov 1986/SSDI)
SHANE M. SWOBODA Shane M. Swoboda, 23, of 17924 Wagner Road, Kiel, died Thursday morning, September 7, 1989 at home after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be 9:45 am Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel and 10:30 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Reginald Schrimpf and Deacon Jim Steffen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Shane was born October 29, 1965 at Winter Haven, Florida, son of Kitty Warnock Swoboda and the late Michael M. Swoboda. He was a 1984 graduate of Kiel High School and also attended Milwaukee School of Engineering. Shane did volunteeer work at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc and for the American Cancer Society. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include his mother, Kitty; two brothers, Brad at home and Michael Jr. of Milwaukee; his paternal grandparents, Ruben and Margaret Swoboda of Two Rivers; numerous uncles and aunts. He was preceded in death by his father on November 16, 1986 and his maternal grandparents. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 4 pm to 9 pm Sunday and Monday from 8 am to the time of services. Wake service will be 8 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Sept 8, 1989 page B6
CATHARINA TINTINGER Died - On Tuesday last, Mrs. Katie Tintinger, wife of John Tintinger of this place, after a brief illness. Her funeral took place on Friday and was largely attended. She leaves a husband, an infant daughter and many friends to mourn her loss. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., Mar. 30, 1886 page 3
IRENE URBANEC Mrs. Stephen (Irene) Urbanec, age 84, of 645 S. Mitchell Ave., Arlington Heights, Ill., died early on Monday morning, Aug. 27, 2007, at her summer residence at Spring Lake. The former Irene McNeil, was born on Jan. 27, 1923, in St. Paul, Minn., daughter of the late Robert and Doris (Roberts) McNeil. She grew up in Manitowoc, and was a 1940 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. Irene attended the University of Wisconsin Manitowoc-Extension and the Chicago Art Institute. Irene was an accomplished artist, worked for the Arlington Heights Public Library and taught art at Our Lady of Wayside Catholic Grade School in Arlington Heights. On Sept. 9, 1950, Irene was married to Stephen Urbanec at Holy Innocents Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She was a member of Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church, the Church's Altar and Rosary Society. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Irene will be cremated with no formal funeral services planned. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc, is serving the Urbanec family. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 28, 2007 ********* Funeral services for Irene Urbanec, who passed away on Aug. 27, 2007, will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2007, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Deacon James Steffen will officiate, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Urbanec Family. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 31, 2007
ASHLEY WAGNER Ashley C. Wagner, 75, of 11630 Schad Road, Kiel, died Tuesday evening, June 22, 1999 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born June 18, 1924 in the town of Rockland, son of the late Theodore and Minnie Wegner Wagner. On Sept. 11, 1946 he married Laura Koenig at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Spring Valley. For 11 years he worked at Nestle’s Co., Valders. Prior to Ashley’s retirement in 1987 he worked at Kohler Co. for 32 years. He was also Constable for the Town of Schleswig for 30 years and a Manitowoc County Sheriff Deputy for 30 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic church, School Hill. Ashley was an avid sportsman, he enjoyed his hobby farm and his greatest pleasure was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Laura; two sons, Dale (Brenda) Wagner of St. Anna and Eugene (Jerri) Wagner of New Holstein; four daughters, Vicky (Robert) Schweitzer of Kiel, Barbara (Daniel) Kienbaum of Kiel, Nancy (Robert) Schneider of New Holstein and Diane (Vern) Schmitz of New Holstein; 16 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, one brother, Henry R. Wagner of School Hill, one brother-in-law, Donald Schmitt and two sisters-in-law, Carmen Wagner and Lucille Wagner. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Mass will be held Friday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill with the Rev. Gerald Sirois S.D.S. officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Sheboygan Press – June 25, 1999 ******** (18 Jun 1924/22 Jun 1999/SSDI)
MICHAEL WAGNER (d. 1927) 82-Year Old Meeme Resident Dies Monday The death of Michael Wagner, aged 82 years, one of the oldest pioneers of Meeme, occurred on Monday at 10 p.m., at the homestead farm of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Ramminger in the town of Meeme. The deceased was born in Germany in March, 1845, and was brought to this country with his parents at the age of two years. The family lived in Schwarzwald for a number of years and then in Meeme. Mr. Wagner was united in marriage to Agnes Klein fifty-three years ago. Since the death of his wife some thirty years ago the deceased has been making his home with his daughter. The survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Jacob Ramminger of Schleswig, Mrs. William Ramminger of Meeme, Mrs. Gustave Ninmer of School Hill, and Mrs. Joseph Knop of Kiel; two sons, Joseph Wagner of Eaton and Michael of California; and one brother, Conrad Wagner of Plymouth. Also 20 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.The Rev. Fr. Emerden of St. Nazianz will conduct the funeral services which will be held Thursday at 10 a.m., at the Holy Trinity church in School Hill with burial in the adjoining cemetery. - October 13, 1927
JOSEPH WASMER SR. Joseph Wasmer, 87, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. H.G. Messmer SDS will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Wasmer was born Jan. 23, 1880, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Edward and Mary Fischer Wasmer, and was engaged in farming and stone masonry before retiring. He married the former Mary Brotz April 20, 1912, at St. Fidelis Church, Spring Valley. The couple resided 23 years at St. Nazianz and the remainder of the time at School Hill. Mrs. Wasmer died in March 1967. Survivors include a son, Edward Sr., of Spring Valley, four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Jeanette) Jetzer, of Tampa, Fla., Miss Marie Wasmer, of Sheboygan, Mrs. John (Helen) Starkl and Mrs. Hugo (Adeline) Bunke, both of Milwaukee, a brother, Edward, of Green Bay; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Herr, Mrs. Alvin Herman and Mrs. Albert Loos of Sheboygan; 29 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A son, a brother and two sisters preceded in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August 26, 1967 P. 3
MARY WASMER Mrs. Joseph Wasmer, 83, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died Thursday at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, of a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. H.G. Messmer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wasmer, the former Mary Brotz, was born at Sheboygan March 12, 1885, daughter of the late George and Mary Herman Brotz. She was married to Mr. Wasmer April 30, 1912, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church, Spring Valley. They resided for 23 years at St. Nazianz and later in the Town of Meeme. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include the husband, a son, Edward Jr., of Spring Valley; four daughters, Mrs. Robert (Jeanette) Jetzer, of Tampa, Fla., Miss Marie Wasmer, of Sheboygan and Mrs. John (Helen) Starkl and Mrs. Hugo (Adeline) Bunke, of Milwaukee; 29 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A son preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by the CMS and parish members. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 30, 1967 P. 16
ANNA M. WEBER Anna M. Weber, 88, formerly of 12607 County XX, Newton, Wis., Saturday evening, Sept. 21, 1991 at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where she was a resident the past three years. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 am Wednesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Reginald Schrimpf and Deacon James Steffen officiating, preceded by brief family rites at 9:45 am at Meiselvitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was the former Anna Aulbach, born Feb. 14, 1903 in Germany, daughter of the late Jacob and Marie Pfuhl Aulbach. She attended school in Germany and moved to the United States in 1922. She married the late Fred Weber at Marytown, who passed away and later Claude Weber, who preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 1989. The couple farmed near Marytown until 1947 when they moved to Newton, where they also farmed until retiring in 1981. She was member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and the Christian Mother's Society. Survivors include four sons, Joseph (Johanna) of Newton, Eugene (Julie) of Cleveland, Andrew, who lives on the homestead farm in Newton, Paul (Lois) of rural Kiel, three daughters, Mrs. Marie (Claude) Lisowe of Jericho, Mrs. Dorothy (Robert) Herr of rural Newton, Mrs. Edna (Roman) Backhaus of St. Nazianz; 28 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth (Vincent) Halbach of New Holstein, Katherine Kraus and Melita Elbert, both of Germany. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Meiselvitz Funeral Home, 4 pm to 8 pm Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 am until the time of service. A wake service will be held at 8 pm Tuesday evening at the Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Sept. 23, 1991 page B8
CLAUDE P. WEBER Claude P. Weber, 79, of 12607 County XX, Newton, died Thursday evening, November 2, 1989 at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where he was a resident for 1 year. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Monday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Rev. Reginald Schrimpf and Deacon James Steffen will officiate, following brief family rites at 9:45 am at Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. Mr. Weber was born March 5, 1910 at Marytown, son of the late Michael and Sophia Heus Weber. He attended school at Marytown. He married Anna Aulbach, November 25, 1935 at Marytown. The couple celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1985. They farmed in Marytown until 1847 when they moved to Newton where they farmed until retiring in 1981. Mr. Weber also worked at Kohler Company for a number of years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Survivors include his wife, Anna of Calumet Homestead; four sons, Joseph (Johanna) of Newton, Andrew of Newton, Eugene (Julie) of Cleveland, Paul (Lois) of rural Kiel; three daughters, Mrs. Marie (Claude) Lisowe of Jericho, Mrs. Dorothy (Robert) Herr of Newton, Mrs. Edna (Roman) Backhaus of St. Nazianz; a sister, Mrs. Marcella (Robert) Casper of Fond du Lac; 28 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers. Friends may call at Mieselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 3 pm to 9 pm Sunday and Monday from 8 am until the time of services. A wake service will be 8 pm Sunday at the Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Nov. 3, 1989 page B7
RODNEY WEBER Graveside services for Rodney Weber, infant son of Joseph and Johanna Mueller Weber, R. 1, Newton, were held Saturday morning in Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf, pastor of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish, officiated. The child was born and died Friday in St. Nicholas Hospital. Surviving, in addition to the parents, are two sisters, (names omitted for privacy); the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mueller, Charlesburg, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Weber, R. 1, Newton. Sheboygan Press, September 11, 1972 P. 8
MATHIAS WENZ Name: Wenz, Mathias D.: 9/ /1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 96 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. of Meeme Wis Cem.: Dreifaltig Keits Cem. (translation: Trinity) Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. St. Bellinger Tn. of Human Sheboygan Co. Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Old Age Add Info.: alternate Spelling: Werz Pg. #: v.1 p.192
ARDELLE F. WIESNER Ardelle F. Wiesner, 52, of Route 1, Valders, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. The former Ardelle Manz was born Aug. 23, 1931 at Kiel, daughter of Arthur and Mary Manz. She married Arthur Wiesner May 21, 1955 at St. Nazianz. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum in Manitowoc. Mrs. Wiesner was the general leader of Pigeon Lake 4-H Club. Survivors are her husband; one son, Peter Wiesner of Branch; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Peggy) Lenz, and Mrs. Bernard (Jane) Plagemann, both of School Hill; two grandchildren; and one brother Orville Manz of Hilbert. She was preceded in death by a brother. The funeral mass will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will be celebrant of the Mass. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. No newspaper named – February 19, 1984 ******* Ardelle F. Wiesner, 52, of Route 1, Valders, died Saturday morning, March 10, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Christianson Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. The Rev. Reginald Schrimpf will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wiesner was born August 23, 1931, at Kiel, daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Wettstein Manz. She attended Kiel schools. She married Arthur Wiesner of (sic) May 21, 1955 at St. Nazianz. Mrs.Wiesner was formerly employed at Mirro Aluminum Aluminum (sic) and a general leader of Pigeon Lake 4-H club. Survivors include her husband, Arthur, a son and a daughter-in-law, Peter and Theresa Wiesner of Branch; two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Gerald Lenz of School Hill and Jane and Bernard Plagemann of School Hill; a brother, Orville Manz of Hilbert and two grandchildren, Brandy and Jon. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. A prayer service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 1984 P. 3 ******* (23 Aug 1931/Mar 1984/SSDI)
ARTHUR J. WIESNER Arthur J. Wiesner, age 83, formerly of 9425 Pigeon Lake Road, Valders, died Monday evening, April 21, 2003 at Willowdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 2003 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Arthur was born Dec. 27, 1919 in Sheboygan, son of the late George and Theresa Theis Wiesner. On May 21, 1955 he married the former Ardelle Manz in St. Nazianz. She preceded him in death on March 10, 1984. Arthur was a lifelong resident of the town of Liberty and the former town of Liberty constable. He was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company and also farmed in the town of Liberty. Arthur was a member of the Pigeon Lake Sportsmen's Cub and Boilermakers Union-Shipbuilding. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Peter (Terry) Wiesner, rural Valders; two daughters and one son-in-law: Peggy (Jerry) Lenz, rural Valders; Jane Wisner, rural Kiel; five grandchildren: Melissa and Andy Wiesner; Brandy (Bob) Wallander; Jon Lenz; Tony Wiesner; one sister: Marion Rusch, Random Lake; two sisters-in-law: Bernice Wiesner, New London; and Monica Manz, Kiel. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Arthur was also preceded in death by one brother. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, 2003 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, and again on Friday, April 25, 2003 from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Christianson-Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the Wiesner family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 23, 2003 P. A3 ********* (27 Dec 1919/21 Apr 2003/SSDI)
EUGENE F. WILLMAS Eugene F. Willmas, 79 of 12035 Marken Road, School Hill, WI (Town of Meeme) died Tuesday evening May 12, 2009 at Willowdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein He was born February 3, 1930 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Matt & Veronica (Bogenschuetz) Willmas. He attended St. Fidelis Grade School in Spring Valley. On May 14, 1955 he married the former Mavis Lechler at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. Eugene farmed all his life in the Town of Meeme. After retiring from farming he was employed at Mekco & Fessler Feed Mill. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill and the Catholic Knights. Eugene enjoyed woodworking and traveling with his wife after retirement. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mavis one son, Brian of School Hill, one brother and sister-in-law, Tom & Sandy Lechler, Kiel, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Caroline (Bob) Thompson and Bernetta (Miller) Worth and one nephew, Pat Worth. The funeral mass for Eugene will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill with Rev. Michael Bigley officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Family and friends may call at the CHURCH on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, May 16, 2009