CHRISTIANA KAISER

Death Sunday in Town Meeme of Mrs. Christian(sic) Kaiser, an old resident of 
that town.
Der Nord Westen, 29 July 1909
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Notes From Meeme:
On Saturday last death summoned Mrs. Frederick Kaiser, a pioneer resident of 
this town. Mrs. Kaiser was born in Germany in 1828 and in 1858 she with her 
husband and children came to America and made their home in New York. Later 
they came to this town and settled on a farm. Mr. Kaiser died in 1870 and left 
Mrs. Kaiser with two children. For the past four years she made her home with 
Mr. and Mrs. Baner, who took the best care of her until death called her. The 
deceased leaves two children, Mr. Frederick Kaiser of Milwaukee and Mrs. Roberts 
of Wauseka, Ill.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 29, 1909

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(Order for proof of will.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Christina Kaiser, Deceased. In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Christina Kaiser of town of Meeme, in said county, having been delivered into said court:
And Albert Oexle, of town of Meeme in said County, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said Christian Kaiser died testate, at town of Meeme, in said county, on the 24th day of July, 1909; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Albert Oexle is named therein as executor and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Albert Oexle.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 24th day of August 1909, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County.
Dated July 28th, 1909.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, August 12, 1909 P. 4

LAURA KANTER

Mrs. Laura (Stephan) Kanter, 32 of 11202 Westview Road, Newton, Wis., died at 
her home on Saturday, May 15, 1993 from injuries suffered in a lawn tractor 
accident.  Born Sept. 29, 1960 in Milwaukee, Laura was a daughter of Paul E. 
and Kathryn A. Wietzke Heinrich. In 1968 her family moved to Gibbsville and 
she graduated from Oostburg High School in 1978. She attended Alverno College, 
Marion College and graduated from Lakeland College in 1982 with a degree in 
elementary education. She was currently involved in graduate studies at the 
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. On 
Oct. 16, 1982 she married Stephen J. Kanter at the Lakeland College Chapel.
Laura taught 7th grade social studies, reading and language arts at Urban Middle 
School, where she had been teaching since 1983 and had also taught at Horace Mann 
Middle School for a year. She was an alcohol and chemical abuse counselor at Urban, 
forensics coach and judge at North High School and theatrical play director at 
Urban, North High and South High. She was a member of W.E.A.C., Phi Delta Omega 
Sorority, Wisconsin Studebaker Driver's Club, Milwaukee Zoological Society and a 
former volunteer for Lutheran Social Services Hot Line.
Laura was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, where she 
taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She also had taught Sunday School 
at First Congregational Church of Christ, Sheboygan. She was involved in all kinds 
of crafts, loved flowers, camping and was an avid reader of Louis L'Amour 
westerns.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen, three children at hoe, Matthew Stephan, 
Anthony John and Miranda Rose; her mother, Kathryn, Phoenix, Ariz., two sisters 
and a brother, Kathy (Randy) Schrader, Sheboygan; Pauline (James) Kaat, Plymouth; 
and Tim (Susie) Heinrich, Sheboygan. She is further survived by nephews, nieces, 
other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul, 
on Oct. 9, 1990. Laura deeply loved her family and will be greatly missed by them 
and everyone who knew her.
The funeral service celebrating the life of Laura Sue Kanter will be held at 11 am 
Wednesday, May 19, at St. James United Church of Christ, which is located on Pioneer 
road, west of Hwy 43 in Spring Valley, Manitowoc County. The Rev. William Kesting 
Jr., pastor, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. David Lauer, chairman of Humanities 
and Arts Division of Lakeland College. As was Laura's wish, her body will be cremated. 
Friends may call at Lippert Funeral Home, 1132 Superior Ave., on Tuesday, from 4 to 
8 pm and at the church on Wednesday from 10 am until the time of services. Memorial 
contributions in Laura's name would be appreciated.
Sheboygan Press, Mon., May 17, 1993


ALDEN KOLB

Alden E. Kolb, 82 of 11626 S. Cleveland Rd., Cleveland, died Saturday afternoon, 
May 12, 1990 at Greendale Health Center, Sheboygan, after a short illness. Funeral 
services will be 7:30 pm Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Rev. William 
Kesting, Pastor of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, will officiate 
and burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Town of Meeme.
He was born August 19, 1902 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Henry and Selmer 
Koellmer Kolb. He attended Taylor School in the Town of Meeme and graduated from 
Sheboygan High School. He also graduated from UW-Madison in the Farm Short course. 
On August 30, 1925 he married Myra E. Klessig in the Town of Centerville. He farmed 
the family homestead in the Town of Meeme all his life until his retirement. Myra 
preceded him in death March 31, 1987. He was a member of St. James United Church of 
Christ, Spring Valley. the church's Senior Fellowship, ?? Association, the US Short 
Course Alumini Association. He was a former member of Guernsey Breeders Association 
and Wisconsin Crop Improvement Association, former member of Taylor School Board and 
a former 4H Leader.
Survivors include two sons, Eugene and Milly of Little Chute, Carl and Carol of rural 
Cleveland, a daughter, Mrs. Annette (Lowell) Schaefer of Sheboygan; 11 grandchildren, 
nine great grandchildren and two step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a 
brother, Melvin.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 pm Tuesday until the time of 
service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials for the American Cancer 
Society, O?? Association or the Cleveland First Responders.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sunday, May 13, 1990


ALFRED KOLB

ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF
Fifteen Year Old Boy Sends Bullet Into Head Not Knowing Revolver Was Loaded
FOUND WEAPON IN YARD
Was Son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Kolb, Town Meeme...Ownership Still A Mystery...
Was Nephew of Police Officer Kolb, This City
Albert, the fifteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kolb, residing in the
town of Meeme was accidently shot and killed yesterday afternoon by a revolver
which he had picked up in the yard and was examining.
It is a mystery as to how the revolver came to be on the premises as it did
not belong to any of the family. It was a thirty-two caliber and only one shell
was used. The bullet entered the lad's head and he died almost instantly. The
accident happened shortly after three o'clock. It is the belief of his parents
that the boy, not knowing that the revolver was loaded, pulled the trigger.
Unfortunately the weapon was pointed his way. The lad was a newphew of Officer
Charles Kolb of this city. The parents are nearly heart-broken and have the
deepest sympathy of their neighbors and friends. The funeral arrangements have
not been completed.
Sheboygan Press, Wisconsin, Wednesday, May 8, 1912 p.1
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MEEME BOY DEAD; KILLED BY ACCIDENT
Nephew of R.A. Kolb, of Co. Asylum, Victim of Tragedy
MAY NOT HAVE KNOWN GUN LOADED
Accidental discharge of a revolver, which he was examining caused the death of 
Alfred Kolb, the 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Kolb, of the Town of 
Meeme and a nephew of R.A. Kolb, of the Manitowoc County Insane Asylum. The 
bullet entered the boy's head and he died twenty minutes later before a physician 
arrived.
The revolver was a new one, 32 caliber, said to have been purchased  by young 
Kolb the same day and the boy is thought to have been practicing in use of the 
weapon when the accident happened. There was but one discharged shell in the 
magazine, indicating that the fatality was probably due to lack of knowledge of 
the weapon. The size of the wound which caused death indicates that the weapon 
was close to the boy's head at the time the explosion occurred and from this it 
is believed that the cartridge failed to explode when Kolb tried to fire the gun 
and that he was examining it when the revolver was accidentally discharged, the 
bullet penetrating his head.
News of the accident reached R. A. Kolb in this city Wednesday and Mr. Kolb will 
attend the funeral which will be held at Meeme Friday afternoon from the late 
home. The boy was a student at Meeme schools and was a bright, promising youth 
whose tragic death has prostrated his parents. The accident happened late Tuesday 
afternoon. No inquest will be held. Besides his parents, young Kolb is survived 
by four brothers and two sisters. The boy had completed his course in the district 
schools and was assisting his father on the farm at the time the accident ended 
his life.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 9, 1912
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Notes From Meeme:
One of the saddest accidents ever happening in Meeme occurred last 
week when Alfred the fifteen year old son of Edmund Kolb accidentally 
shot himself while trying to use a newly purchased revolver. The shot 
entering his head, above the left eye, proved fatal. When found by 
his mother a few minutes after the shooting he was unconscious and 
remained so until his death which occurred one half hour later. 
Interment took place Friday in St. Jacobs Evangelic cemetery, Rev. 
Foesch performing the last burial rites. The bereaved parents and 
brothers have the sympathy of the entire community.
Farewell! a little time
And we who knew thee well, 
And loved thee here,
One after one shall follow thee;
As pilgrims through the gates of fear,
Which opens on eternity.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 16, 1912  pg. 8


AMANDA KOLB

(Note: I believe this goes here - Amanda is mentioned toward the end)
Source: "Portrait and Biographical Record - Published 1894 by Excelsior Publishing 
Co., Chicago" Page 349

Louis C. Koellmer, who resides on section i, Herman Township, is a son of 
Fred and Elizabeth (Holland) Koellmer, and was born in Oberhof, Saxony, 
German, February 4, 1833. After receiving a common-school education, he 
served an apprenticeship of three years with his father, who was then a
village blacksmith. He emigrated with his parents from the Fatherland when 
seventeen years of age, leaving Hamburg in 1850. He went by way of Hull 
and Liverpool to New York, and thence to Philadelphia on a three-mast 
American sailing-vessel. He was one of seven hundred passengers aboard this 
vessel on her long journey of forty days, during which time she encountered 
some rather rough weather.
From New York City, Mr. Koellmer continued his journey by way of the Great 
Lakes to Sheboygan, where he remained about a month. The father went to 
Mosel Township, where he bought sixty acres of timber-land, only a few acres 
of which were then under the plow. This property, for which he paid $475, 
was later sold to one of his sons. The father was born October 18, 1808, and 
after seeing his family grown up about him, went to live with his son Frank, 
where he died at the advanced age of sixty-nine years.
Until reaching his majority, Mr. Koellmer remained under the parental roof, 
and then went to Lake Superior, where he worked at his trade for about six 
years. He then returned for a visit to his parents, afterward going back to 
Lake Superior, where he made another stay of two years. In 1876 he bought 
one hundred and twenty acres of land, eighty acres of which lie in the town 
of Herman and forty acres in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County. The former 
was partially under cultivation, but the latter tract was heavily timbered. 
For this farm of one hundred and twenty acres, Mr. Koellmer paid $2,800. He 
lived in several different residences, each being better built and more modern 
than its predecessor. A beautiful stone dwelling, 26x40 feet, now adorns the 
homestead, and since its erection a wing 18x20 feet has been added.
Our subject has been twice married, his first wife being Miss Bertha Thamer, 
a native of Saxony. One child, Bertha, was born of this union. She is now 
living in Sheboygan, and is the wife of Albert Droscher. On the 27th of 
February, 1867, Mr. Koellmer wedded Miss Pauline Dornhoefer, daughter of Paul 
Dornhoefer. She was born March 27, 1834, in Baireuth, Oberfranken, Germany. 
She braved the voyage across the stormy deep all alone. She is the mother of 
four children: Odelia, wife of Fred Bender, a farmer of Herman Township; 
Amanda, wife of Edmund Kolb, a carpenter of Manitowoc County; Gustav and Selma, 
who are still at home.
The family of our subject are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. In 
politics, he has been a life-long Republican. He has served as Road Master for 
one term, and as an honest, hardworking farmer commands the confidence and 
esteem of his neighbors. Mrs. Koellmer mourns the loss of her father, who died 
August 12, 1877, and of her loving mother, who departed this life in 1872, both 
dying abroad.


EDMUND E. KOLB

Edmund Kolb, 78, Meeme farmer, died today at the farm home, following a lingering 
illness.
He was born in Meeme in 1867 and in 1891 married Miss Amanda Koellmer. He was a 
carpenter for a number of years and then took up farming. 
Survivors are his wife; four sons, Hubert of Meeme, Elmer of Cleveland, Edwin of 
West Allis, Alvin of Edwards; three brothers, Fred of Howards Grove, Emil of 
Davenport, Roland of Madison; four sisters, Mrs. John Leham, of Chicago, Mrs. 
Emily Echardt, of Sheboygan, Mrs. Alvina Payne of Montana, Mrs. Emma Jacoby, of 
Centerville; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Kolb home and at two 
o’clock at the St. James Reformed church in Meeme. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Kolb home from Friday noon until the hour of the 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 14, 1945  P. 2


ELSA A. KOLB

MRS. R.A. KOLB DIES SATURDAY
Wife of Former County Asylum Head Dies At 49
Taken suddenly ill at the farm home in Chelsea, Taylor county, late Saturday
night, Mrs. Elsa Kolb, wife of Roland A. Kolb, former county asylum superin-
tendent, died within a few hours. She was 49 years of age.
Mrs. Kolb retired as usual Saturday evening and shortly before midnight was
stricken. She called Mr. Kolb who dressed hastily and hurried for a doctor
but when they returned found Mrs. Kolb beyond aid.
The body is to be brought to this city for funeral services. Following brief
services at Chelsea Tuesday evening the body is to be brought Wednesday to
the home of Mrs. Fred Barnstein, 1310 South 14th street, a sister. Services
will be held at 1 p.m. from the Barnstein home and at 1:30 p.m. from the First
Reformed church. Burial will be at the Jacobi cemetery at Spring Valley.
The deceased was born Elsa Clusen at Two Rivers, February 4, 1885, the daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Clusen. At the age of ten she came to this city
with her parents. She was married here in 1912 to Roland A. Kolb, superintend-
ent of the county asylum. Two years later they moved in Medford where Mr. Kolb
served as county agent. Fourteen years ago they located on a farm in Chelsea,
Wis.
Mrs. Kolb was a member of the Eastern Star.
Survivors are her husband, a brother Albert, Two Rivers and four sisters, Mrs.
Fred Barnstein and Mrs. Magnar Roen, city, Mrs. Caris C. Brown, Alma, Mich.,
and Mrs. Henry Harder, Medford, Wis.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 12, 1934  p.3
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R.A. Kolb to Claim a Bride
Asylum Head to Wed Miss Elsa Clusen at Early Date
Roland A. Kolb, superintendent of the Manitowoc County asylum elected to succeed 
the late Henry Goedjen and Miss Elsa Clusen, a well known Southside young lady 
are to wed soon, announcement of the engagement of the couple having been made to 
friends. No date has been set for the wedding but the marriage will probably be 
celebrated this spring or early summer.
Mr. Kolb is a Manitowoc County boy, a native of Meeme and returned here three years 
ago from the University of Wisconsin as a graduate of the University agricultural 
school expert and accepted a position as farm manager at the county asylum's farm. 
Mr. Kolb has accomplished much in the management of the farm under scientific methods 
and at the recent death of Supt. Goedjen was tendered the position as head of the 
institution and accepted. He is experienced and had made a success in his profession 
and in the county has won a large circle of friends. Miss Clusen is a daughter of 
Mrs. Eliza Clusen, 925 S. Thirteenth Street and had been employed in the office of 
Schuette Bros. Co, as cashier. Both Mr. Kolb and Miss Clusen are well known and the 
announcement of their marriage will be received with gratification by friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 6, 1912


EMELIA KOLB

Funeral services for Mrs. Emilie Kolb, who died at her home in Meeme, were
held at the St. James Evangelical and Reformed church at Spring Valley. 
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were William and Henry Fiedler, Henry Bohne, Oscar Lutze, Louis
Dill and John Reinemann.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 12, 1946


ERNST KOLB

EXTRA!  WAR VETERAN CALLED
Word was received here this morning announcing the death of Ernst Kolb of the 
town of Meeme, a civil war veteran and a member of the Gustavis Wintermeyer 
Post of this city. Mr. Kolb was born October 20, 1839, at Weimer, Saxony, 
Germany, and was one of a family of five, three sisters, Mrs. Teigner, Mrs. 
Wolters, and Mrs. Schuette, who survive him. His father was a charcoal burner, 
and in 1850 when Ernst was eleven years old, with his family they turned their 
faces “toward the setting sun” emigrating to America. They crossed the ocean 
in a sailing vessel and were on the water seven weeks before land was sighted. 
They landed at the port of New Orleans and then came to Wisconsin via the 
Mississippi river and the old Hennepin Canal. They settled in the township of 
Meeme, Manitowoc County, on a farm owned by Mr. Robert Fiedler. Here the decedent 
spent his boyhood days and part of his married life, and later purchased the farm 
now owned by his son Henry, and there he made his home until the final summons.
In 1861 when the call came for volunteers to put down the rebellion, he enlisted 
in Company D, 27th regiment Wisconsin Volunteers, and served until the end of the 
war when he was honorably discharged. He took part in the siege of Vicksburg, 
Battle of Jenkins Ferry as well as the ill fated Red River Expedition and later 
in the siege and capture of Mobile. He received his discharge August 29, 1865. 
On March 25, 1866, he was married to Miss Emma Steinhaus, who died May 22, 1888. 
To them was born seven daughters and six sons, Mary, Rosa, Emilie, Lena, Alwine, 
Emma, Edmund, Henry, Fred, Emil, and Roland who survive him, August, who was 
killed in an accident on Sept. 14, 1890, and Lydia who died November 9, 1900. 
Besides there are three sisters and thirty grand children. He was an uncle of 
officer Charles Kolb of this city.
In May, 1911, in company with a delegation from the State of Wisconsin, he took 
part in the dedication of a monument in memory of the Wisconsin Volunteers at 
Vicksburg, the capture of which he took part in during the war. From there he 
went on and visited all that part of the South over which the active service of 
the war took him, South to Mobile, Ala., and up the Red River in Arkansas.
In the spring of 1912, he became ill and although he partly recovered, he never 
regained his strength. In June 1912 he decided to visit all his children and 
relatives once more. This trip took him to his children in Chicago, Davenport, 
Iowa, and Granville, North Dakota, New Richmond, Minn., Barron and Thorpe, Wis.
Shortly after he returned to the home of his son Henry in the town of Meeme he 
was taken seriously ill and the end came yesterday. The funeral arrangements 
had not been fully arranged. Members of the Gustavis Wintermeyer Post will act 
as pall bearers. Interment will be in the town of Meeme cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, February 21, 1913  P. 1
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Dr. Fred Kolb and family at Granville, N.D., are guests of Dr. Kolb’s brother, 
Supt. Roland Kolb, at the county asylum. The family will return Saturday. Dr. 
Kolb was called here by the death of his father.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 27, 1913  P. 3


ERWIN KOLB

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1897:
Mr. and Mrs. E. Kolb of Meeme lost a small child on Sat., 
who was buried Sunday.
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Erwin Kolb
birth: 12 May 1897 Meeme
death: 13 November 1897 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Meeme
residence: 1897 Meeme
father: Edmund Kolb
mother: Amanda Gollnier
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


HELEN KOLB

Helen A. Kolb, 77, of Sheboygan Retirement Home, a former Town of Meeme resident 
and also a former resident of Manitou Manor, Manitowoc, died Monday morning, 
July 13, at Sheboygan Retirement Home.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. James United Church of 
Christ Spring Valley, Town of Meeme. The Rev. Charles Barnes will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Kolb, nee Helen Stuebs, was born Nov. 5, 1903, in the Town of Rockland, 
daughter of the late William and Theresa Kuth Stueba. She attended Rockland School. 
She was married to Hubert Kolb Aug. 1, 1930. The couple farmed in the Town of Meeme. 
Mrs. Kolb was a member of St. James United Church of Christ Spring Valley in the 
Town of Meeme.
Survivors include a son, Sheldon of New Holstein; three daughters, Mrs. Robert 
(Melba) Pfister of Sheboygan, Mrs. Carl (Mabel) Horneck of Route 2, Sheboygan, and 
Mrs. Mildred Mullen of Glenbeulah; a brother, Hubert Stuebs of rural DePere; eight 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband 
in 1959, and four sisters.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Tuesday evening and at the church Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. 
A memorial has been established in her name.
Herald Times Reporter, July 14, 1981 P. 3


HENRY F. KOLB

Henry F. Kolb, 70, town of Meeme farmer, died yesterday afternoon at his farm 
home.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two 
o’clock from the St. Jacobi Evangelical and Reformed church in Meeme. Burial 
will be in the church cemetery. The casket will not be opened at the church.
Mr. Kolb was born in 1869 in Meeme and spent his entire life on the farm. He 
married Miss Selma Koellmer in 1899.
Survivors are two sons, Alden of Cleveland, Wis., Melvin of Kiel; four brothers, 
Edmund of Meeme, Dr. F. K. Kolb of Howards Grove, Emil of Davenport, Iowa, Roland, 
of Marshfield; five sisters, Mrs. Rosa Lehan of Chicago, Mrs. Mary Muetzelburg of 
Cleveland, Mrs. Emma Jacobi of Newton, Mrs. Alvina Payn (sic) of Harlem, Montana, 
and Mrs. Emily Eckhardt of Sheboygan, and five grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Walter Ahrens funeral home at Howards Grove from 
7 p.m. today until Sunday noon, when it will be taken to the Kolb home to lie in 
state until the hour of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 9, 1939  P. 4


HILDA KOLB

Mrs. Hilda Kolb, 70, of 610 Fremont St., Kiel, died Thursday morning at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. James United Church 
of Christ, Spring Valley. The Rev. Kenneth Schultz will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Kolb, nee Hilda Wiegand, was born June 3, 1900, in the Town of 
Centerville, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Louis and Agnes Lutze 
Wiegand. She attended the district school in the Town of Centerville. She 
was married to John H. Kolb Dec. 20, 1919, at Manitowoc. The couple farmed 
in the Town of Meeme until 1950 when moving to School Hill where Mr. Kolb 
was active in the insurance business. He preceded her in death Dec. 18, 1962. 
Mrs. Kolb moved to Kiel last year. She was a charter member of the Ladies 
Aid of St. James Church.
Survivors include two sons, John A. of Rt. 1, Cleveland, and Charles F. of 
Rt. 1, Newton; two sisters, a twin, Mrs. Elmer Brehm of Sheboygan, and Mrs. 
A.L. Wagner of Rt. 1, Cleveland, and five grandchildren. A grandaughter, two 
brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 o'clock this 
Friday afternoon until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church from noon 
until the time of services.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 8, 1971
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(12 Jun 1900/Jan 1971/SSDI)
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Notes from Cleveland:
Two sisters, daughters of Mr. Louis Wiegand were married Saturday, Dec. 20, at 
the same time by County Judge John Chloupek at his office at Manitowoc. Miss 
Hilda Wiegand was united with Mr. John H. Kolb of Meeme and Miss Lydia Weigend 
with Mr. Elmer Brehm of Wilson, Sheboygan County.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 1, 1920


HUBERT KOLB

Hubert Henry Kolb, 67, of Rt. 1, Newton, died unexpectedly Sunday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been moved Saturday. He previously 
had been in good health.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. James Evangelical and 
Reformed Church Spring Valley, with the Rev. E. L. Hennig of Schwartzwald 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kolb was born in the Town of Meeme March 6, 1892, son of the late Edmund 
and Amanda Koellner Kolb. He married Helen Stuebs of DePere Aug. 1, 1901, and 
the couple always farmed in the Town of Meeme. 
Surviving are his wife; a son, Sheldon, on the home farm; three daughters, 
Mrs. Robert Pfister, of Sheboygan and Miss Mabel Kolb and Miss Mildred Kolb, 
on the home farm; three brothers, Alvin, of Edwards, Elmer, of Cleveland and 
Edwin, of Milwaukee; and a grandchild. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. Tuesday 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the 
body will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 27, 1959  P. 13


IRMA KOLB

From Der Nord Westen, 21 June
A daughter of Reinhold Kolb in Meeme died last week at 
age 4 yrs., 11 mos., and 27 days. The funeral was Sunday.


JOHN KOLB    (d. 1962)

John H. Kolb, 65, of School Hill died Tuesday evening at a Sheboygan hospital 
where he had been a patient two days.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. James Untied Church of Christ, 
Spring Valley, with the Rev. Merlin Huebschman officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Kolb was born Oct. 23, 1897, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Reinhold 
and Amelia Bohne Kolb. He attended classes at the Taylor District school and 
also Manitowoc Business College. He married Hilda Wiegand Dec. 20, 1919, at 
Manitowoc, and the couple operated a farm in the Town of Meeme.  In 1925, he 
became secretary of Meeme Town Mutual Fire Insurance Co., and secretary of the 
Lakeland Mutual Insurance Co. In 1942, Mr. Kolb was named general agent for the 
Farm Bureau Rural Insurance Companies of Manitowoc County. In 1950, the family 
moved to School Hill. He was a member of his church and had served as a trustee 
of the church. He was a charter member of the Cleveland Co-op and for 25 years 
was secretary of the Cleveland Cooperative Livestock Shipping Assn.
Among survivors are his wife; two sons, John A. and Charles of Rt. 1, Cleveland; 
a brother, Raymond of Kohler and four grandchildren. A sister also preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, until 
11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church and the body will lie 
in state until time of service.
A memorial fund for the church has been established in his memory.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 19, 1962  P. 18
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Notes from Cleveland:
Two sisters, daughters of Mr. Louis Wiegand were married Saturday, Dec. 20, at 
the same time by County Judge John Chloupek at his office at Manitowoc. Miss 
Hilda Wiegand was united with Mr. John H. Kolb of Meeme and Miss Lydia Weigend 
with Mr. Elmer Brehm of Wilson, Sheboygan County.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 1, 1920


JOHN A. KOLB  (d. 1996)

John A. Kolb, 68 of 726 Chaplin Court, Plymouth, passed away
unexpectedly, of an apparent heart attack, late Tuesday evening, 
Dec. 31, 1996, in Appleton.
He was born April 6, 1928, in the Town of Meeme, a son of the late 
John H. and Hilda Wiegand Kolb. He graduated from Sheboygan Central 
High School in 1946.
In 1950, he was married to Jola Anhalt in Kiel. The couple farmed 
in the Town of Meeme. He began working for Lakeland Mutual Insurance 
Company in Cleveland and in 1962; became secretary-treasurer of the 
company and later became president of the company.
 On Aug. 12, 1979, he was married to Marilyn Schouten Breuser. They 
have lived in Plymouth since their marriage. He retired in December 
of 1994. John then worked for the USDA, as a statistical data 
surveyor.
He had been a member of St. James United Church of Christ in Spring
Valley and is currently a member of Salem United Church of Christ in 
Plymouth.
John was named Outstanding Young Farmer in 1956. He served on the 
board of directors of Cleveland Co-op, and on the Sire Committee for 
Badger Breeders.
He also was chairman of Farm Progress days in Manitowoc County, a 
member of Manitowoc Farm Bearau and for 12 years, served as a member 
of the Kiel School Board. He was a member of the Elkhart Lake Men's 
Service Club and a member of the Plymouth Dance Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Vicki Lynn and one step-
daughter, Leslyn Matheys.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at the 
Wittkopp Funeral Home in Plymouth, the Rev. James Hoppert, pastor 
of Salem United Church of Christ in Plymouth, officiating. Burial 
will be in St. James Cemetery in the Town of Newton. Friends may call 
at the Wittkopp Funeral Home from 1 a.m., on Sunday, until the hour 
of services.
A memorial is being established in John's name.
Sheboygan Press January 3, 1997
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John A. Kolb, age 68, of 726 Chaplin Court, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly 
of an apparent heart attack late Tuesday evening, December 31,1996, in Appleton.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 1997, at the Wittkopp 
Funeral Home, 123 South St., Plymouth. Officiating at the service will be Rev. 
James Hoppert, Pastor of Salem United Church of Christ in Plymouth. Burial will 
be in St. James Cemetery, town of Newton.(sic)
He was born April 6, 1928, in the town of Meeme, son of the late John H. and Hilda 
Wiegand Kolb. He graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1946. In 1950, he 
was married to Jola Anhalt, in Kiel. The couple farmed in the town of Meeme. He 
began working for Lakeland Mutual Insurance Company in Cleveland and in 1962 became 
Secretary Treasurer of the company and later became president of the company. On 
August 12, 1979, he married Marilyn Schouten Brueser. They have lived in Plymouth 
since their marriage. He retired in December of 1994. John then worked for the USDA 
as a Statistical Data Surveyor. He had been a member of St. James United Church of 
Christ in Spring Valley and is currently a member of Salem United Church of Christ 
in Plymouth. John was named Outstanding Young Farmer in 1956. He served on the Board 
of Directors of Cleveland Co Op, and on the Sire Committee for Badger breeders. He 
also was chairman of farm Progress Days in Manitowoc County, and a member of the 
Manitowoc Farm Bureau and for 12 years served as a member of the Kiel School Board. 
He is a member of the Elkhart Lake Mens Service Club and a member of the Plymouth 
Dance Club.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; two sons, Steven (Alice) De Pere, Michael (Marcia), 
town of Meeme; one daughter, Lori (James) Isom, Spartanburg, S.C.; three stepsons, 
Brad Brueser, Plymouth, Ross (Ann) Brueser, Mitch (Chris) Brueser, both of Appleton; 
seven grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; one brother, Charles (Ruth Ann), Newton. 
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Vicki Lynn and one step-daughter, Leslyn 
Matheys.
Friends may call at the Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth, from 11 a.m. on Sunday until 
the hour of service at 3 p.m.
A memorial fund is being established in John's name.
Herald Times Reporter, January 3, 1997 P. A2


KERRIE LEE KOLB

Kerrie Lee Kolb, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Kolb of Rt. 1, 
Newton, died Tuesday evening at University Hospitals at Madison. She had been 
admitted earlier that day.
Funeral services for family and relatives will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. James 
United Church. Her mother is the former Ruth Ann Siemers.
Surviving, besides the parents, are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Walter J. Siemers of Rt. 1, Cleveland; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Hilda 
Kolb, of Rt. 1, Newton; and the maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Hulda Treick, 
of Rt. 3, Manitowoc.
Friends may call from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel.
Memorials have been established for the church and the Leukemia Foundation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1968 P. T7


LYDIA C. KOLB

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Nov. 1900:
An 11-yr. old daughter of Ernst Kolb in Town 
Centerville died late Thurs. night.
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Lydia Christina Kolb
birth: 22 May 1888 Meeme
death: 8 November 1900 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Meeme
residence: 1900 Meeme
father: Ernest Kolb
mother: Emma
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MYRA KOLB

Mrs. Myra E. Kolb, 83, of 11626 S. Cleveland Road, Cleveland, died Tuesday 
morning, March 31, 1987 at Greendale health Care Center, Sheboygan, where she 
had been a resident the past 12 days. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at 
St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley. Rev. William Klossner will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Kolb, nee Myra Klessig, was born March 10, 1904, in the town of Centerville, 
daughter of the late Ernst and Marie Wiegand Klessig. She attended Pleasant Hill 
School, Town of Centerville and graduated from Sheboygan High School. She married 
Alden Kolb on August 30, 1925 in the Town of Centerville. The couple has been 
married 61 years and they lived in the Town of Meeme most of their lives. Mrs. 
Kolb was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, Ladies Aide and the 
Edwards Homemakers.
Survivors include her husband, Alden; two sons, Eugene of Wauwatosa and Carl of 
rural Cleveland; a daughter, Mrs. Lowell (Annette) Schaefer of Sheboygan; a brother, 
Ernst of Racine; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in 
death by three brothers and three sisters.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, 4 pm to 9 pm Thursday and at 
the church on Friday from 9 am to the time of services. Memorials may be made to 
the American Cancer Society or St. James United Church of Christ Organ Fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Mar. 31, 1987 page 18
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Notes from Centerville:
Miss Myra Klesig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Klessig of Town of Centerville 
and Alden Kolb, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kolb of Meeme, were united in marriage 
Sunday, Aug. 30, by Rev. Ph. Sprengling. Miss Louise Jacobi was maid of honor 
and Ernst Klessig best man. The young couple will make their home on the "old 
homestead" of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kolb. They left for the Wisconsin Dells and 
other parts of the state on a wedding trip. The occasion was also the thirty-
fifth wedding anniversary of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Klesig 
and also the fifth birthday anniversary of Donald Klesig, son of Alfred Klesig.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 3, 1925


REINHOLD KOLB
   
Many friends in Manitowoc and Sheboygan County were shocked to learn of the death 
of Reinhold Kolb, 59 years, who passed away at 7:45 o’clock this morning at his 
home in Cleveland. Mr. Kolb had lived on the farm where he made his home for the 
last twenty-five years and was a well known farmer in that vicinity. 
He was born on his father’s farm in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, October 13, 
1863, and grew to manhood on the old homesteads. Miss Amelia Bohne, a town of Meeme 
girl, became his wife in 1895 and Mr. Kolb purchased the present farm and home some 
years later.   
The survivors besides his wife and two sons, John and Raymond at home, include seven 
brothers, and five sisters, Ernst living at Barron, Louis at Thorp, Oscar and Fred at 
Cleveland, Herman at Sheboygan Falls, Charles at Sheboygan and William in the town 
of Newton, Manitowoc County. Two other brothers preceded him in death, Clemens about 
a year ago and Henry several years before. The sisters are; Mrs. Herman Vogel of 
Cleveland, Mrs. Paul Jost of St. Wendels, Mrs. Leo Klessig of Cleveland, Mrs. Jacob 
Hetzel of two of Meeme and Mrs. Gust Koellmer, town of Herman, Sheboygan County.  
Funeral services will be held in the afternoon of Friday at the home in Cleveland. 
Rev. Fred Fuerst of St. Jacoby church of Spring Valley will officiate and interment 
will be made in the church cemetery.
Sheboygan Press Telegram   May 16, 1923  


ROLAND A. KOLB

An afternoon memorial service for Roland A. Kolb, W66 N799 Madison Ave., 
Cedarburg, was held Sunday, Mar. 16 at Advent Lutheran Church where he 
regularly attended the adult Sunday class. 
Mr. Kolb, 90, died Thursday, Mar. 13 at Lasata where he had been a patient for 
a short time. The service was conducted by the Rev. Myron L. Olson, pastor at 
Advent, assisted by the Rev. William B. Olnhausen, rector of St. Boniface 
Episcopal Church in Mequon. Rev. Olson, a personal friend of Mr. Kolb’s, also 
conducted the funeral services Saturday at Ballhorn Funeral Home in Sheboygan. 
Burial was in the cemetery of St.James United Church of Christ in town of Meeme, 
Manitowoc County, where Kolb was baptized and confirmed. 
Mr. Kolb was one of six county agricultural agents appointed when the system 
was first started in Wisconsin. He served in that capacity for 11 years. He was 
later, in the early 1930’s, a land bank appraiser in several Wisconsin counties. 
He then became an administrative assistant with the United States department of 
Agriculture where he remained for 20 years doing field work in Wisconsin, Michigan 
and Minnesota. 
He moved to Cedarburg in 1950 after his retirement.
Mr. Kolb was born October 12, 1884 in Meeme, son of Ernest and Emma Steinhaus Kolb. 
He graduated from Sheboygan High School, Manitowoc County teachers training school 
and taught for two years before entering the University of Wisconsin. He graduated 
from the college of agriculture in 1909.
His first position was as manager of the Manitowoc County Institutions and he later 
became superintendent.
Mr. Kolb married Gladys Solveson Sept. 5, 1937.
He was an enthusiastic gardener, read widely, corresponded with many friends, young 
and old, and contributed to the local press, and occasionally Colliers, Saturday 
Evening Post and the Milwaukee Journal.
He was a Mason for more than 50 years, a member of Victory lodge 320, Cedarburg; 
Medford Chapter 70; St. Omer Commandry 19 of Wausau; and the Scottish Rite Body in 
Milwaukee.
Mr. Kolb is survived by his wife Gladys, a sister Emma Jacobi of Newton and many 
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Elsa Clusen Kolb, 
five brothers and six sisters.
Newspaper not cited
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R.A. Kolb to Claim a Bride
Asylum Head to Wed Miss Elsa Clusen at Early Date
Roland A. Kolb, superintendent of the Manitowoc County asylum elected to succeed 
the late Henry Goedjen and Miss Elsa Clusen, a well known Southside young lady 
are to wed soon, announcement of the engagement of the couple having been made to 
friends. No date has been set for the wedding but the marriage will probably be 
celebrated this spring or early summer.
Mr. Kolb is a Manitowoc County boy, a native of Meeme and returned here three years 
ago from the University of Wisconsin as a graduate of the University agricultural 
school expert and accepted a position as farm manager at the county asylum's farm. 
Mr. Kolb has accomplished much in the management of the farm under scientific methods 
and at the recent death of Supt. Goedjen was tendered the position as head of the 
institution and accepted. He is experienced and had made a success in his profession 
and in the county has won a large circle of friends. Miss Clusen is a daughter of 
Mrs. Eliza Clusen, 925 S. Thirteenth Street and had been employed in the office of 
Schuette Bros. Co, as cashier. Both Mr. Kolb and Miss Clusen are well known and the 
announcement of their marriage will be received with gratification by friends.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Feb. 6, 1912


SELMA KOLB

DEATH SUDDEN TO RESIDENT OF TOWN MEEME
Taken suddenly ill last night at the family home in the town o Meeme, Mrs. 
Henry Kolp (sic), 57, failed to rally and passed away at an early hour this 
morning. She had been in failing health in 1919 but apparently recovered and 
her death was a shock to her husband and family. Burial will take place on 
Saturday at Spring Valley. The deceased, whose maiden name was Selma Koellmer, 
was born in the town of Mosel, and was married to Henry Kolb in 1899. Besides 
the husband, two sons, Melvin of Kiel and Alvin on the home farm, survive.
One brother, Gustave Koellmer of Spring Valley and two sisters, Mrs. Fred 
Bender Sr., and Mrs. Edward Kolb, both of Meeme, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 10, 1930  P. 2


VICKI LYNN KOLB

Vicki Lynn Kolb, 23, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, died Sunday at Theda Clark Hospital, 
Neenah, where she had been a patient the past three days. She had been in ill 
health the past several months.
Private funeral services will be Wednesday morning at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel. The Rev. Jay Lemke, pastor of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring 
Valley, will officiate with burial in St. James Cemetery.
Miss Kolb was born Dec. 30, 1952, at Sheboygan, daughter of John Kolb and Mrs. 
Gerald (Jola) Schwinn. She was graduated from Kiel High School with the Class 
of 1971 and from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in 1975 with a degree in 
psychology. She was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring 
Valley.
Survivors include her parents, two brothers and a sister (names omitted for 
privacy), and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Anhalt, of Rt. 2, Kiel.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials 
may be made to the Kidney Foundation. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, May 10, 1876 P. 3


ANNA MARGARETA KOLWEY

Mrs. Kolwey of Meeme died on Tuesday morning this week.  
Her sickness was of short duration.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 13, 1893
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Order to Hear Petition for Administration.
STATE OF WISCONSIN. COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of Anna Kolwey deceased, intestate-In probate.
On reading and filing the petition of August Kolwey of Meeme in said county, 
representing, among other things, that Anna Kolwey an inhabitant of said county, 
on the 11th day of April A.D., 1893, at Two Rivers died intestate, leaving 
estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a Son of said deceased, 
and praying that administration of said estate be to Anna Kolwey daughter, granted:
It is ordered that said petition be heard at a regular term of said county court, 
to be held on Tuesday, the 6th day of June A.D., 1893, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the 
office of the county judge in the city of Manitowoc, in said county.
Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed be given to all 
persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively prior to 
said day of hearing, in the Nordwesten, a weekly newspaper published at the city 
of Manitowoc, in said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 2nd day of May A.D., 1893.
By the court,
Emil Baensch, Couny (sic) Judge
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, Thursday, May 25, 1893 P. 4


EMMA H. KOLWEY

Former Resident Of Manitowoc Is Victim of Illness
Miss Emma Kolwey died at her home at La Crosse Wednesday noon after a lingering 
illness of two years. She was born in Manitowoc county in 1867 and in 1894 she 
moved to the city of Manitowoc. She lived there until 1902 when she moved to La 
Crosse where she has resided to the time of her death.
The deceased leaves to mourn her death three sisters, Mrs. Eliza Langenhahn of 
Manitowoc county, Mrs. Helen Bohne, Mrs. Anna Bohne, both of Manitowoc county, 
and one brother, August Kolwey, also residing in Manitowoc county.
The remains will arrive here Friday at 8:66 (sic) p.m. over the Chicago North-
western Railway and will be taken to the Robert Kros Funeral Home Saturday 
morning. The body will be sent to Spring Valley and the funeral services will 
be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of Mrs. Herman Hohne of Spring Valley 
and from the St. Jacoby church of Spring Valley, Rev. Fred Fuerst officiating. 
Interment will be made in the church cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, November 25, 1927  P. 2


HENRY WILLIAM KOLWEY

Items From The Pilot Files - Twenty-Five Years Ago (1886)
Henry Kolwey of Meeme died on Monday morning of this week. At the 
time of his death he was 60 years of age. He settled in Meeme 24 
years ago, becoming proprietor of the Meeme Flouring Mills, which 
he operated and through which he acquired considerable property. 
He was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1826 and came to this country 
in 1848, settling at Mequon, Ozaukee county, where he remained 
until coming to this county. He was an enterprising man and an 
honest one. Some years ago he was the democratic nominee for the 
assembly but was defeated at the polls.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, August 17, 1911  pg. 1
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Death of 62-year old Heinrich Kolwey on Wed., 18 Aug. in Town Meeme. He
suffered injuries in a fall in his kitchen on the 1st of Aug., the 
complications from which eventually took his life. The deceased was born 
in Hanover (Germany), and leaves a wife and seven grown children. Burial 
will take place Sat. morning.
Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1886
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Order to hear Petition for Administration.
STATE OF wISCONSIN.
In Probate-Manitowoc County Court.
In the matter of the Estate of Henry Kolwey, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Fred. Langenhahn, of the Town of Meeme, 
Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, representing among other things that Henry Kolwey, 
late of said Town and County, on the 18th day of August, A.D., 1886, at said 
Town and in said County, died intestate, leaving goods, chattles and estate 
within this State, and that said petitioner is a son in law of said deceased, 
and praying that administration of said estate be to William Zillmann granted, 
it is ordered that said petition be heard before this Court, on Tuesday, the 
28th day of September, A.D., 1886, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said 
County. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said 
deceased, and to all persons interested, by publishing a copy of this order 
for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, in the Nord Westen, 
a weekly newspaper published at the City of Manitowoc, in  said County.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 30th day of August, A.D., 1886.
Carl H. Schmidt, County Judge.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Der Nord Westen, September 16, 1886 P. 5
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(First publication April 21, 1887.)
STATE OF WISCONSIN,-CIRCUIT COURT MANITOWOC COUNTY.
William Zillmann as administrator of the estate of Henry Kolway (sic), late of 
Manitowoc county, deceased, plaintiff, vs. August F. Dumke and Wilhelmine Dumke, 
his wife, Edward P. Allis, Thomas M. Jones, Henry Laughlin, George Laughlin, 
James Laughlin, Jun., Benjamin F. Jones, C.W. White, Andrew Bertler, The Smalley 
Manufacturing Company a corporation, Clara M. Fechter, H. Lee Thornbourgh and 
Arthur W. Glessner, defendants.
The State of Wisconsin, to the said defendants, and each of them: You are hereby 
summoned to appear within twenty days after service of this summons, exclusive 
of the day of service, and defend the above entitled action in the court aforesaid; 
and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you 
according to the demand of the complaint: of which a copy is herewith served upon you.
Schmitz & Kirwan, Plaintiff's Attorneys.
P.O. Address, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 26, 1887 P. 2
also:
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 2, 1887 P. 2


ARNO KRAEMER

Arno W. Kraemer, 71, of Osman, Route 1, Newton, a retired Manitowoc County Highway 
Department employee, died this morning at St. Nicholas Hospital. He was born 
July 12, 1906, in the Town of Rhine, a son of William and Katherine Schwartz 
Kraemer. 
He attended district school. On August 29, 1931 he married Myrtle Henschel at 
Bethlehem United church of Christ in the Town of Herman. The couple lived in Osman 
the past 36 years. Mr. Kremer was employed in the road maintenance department of 
the Manitowoc County Highway Department for 42 years prior to retiring in 1971.  
He was member of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley and a former member 
of the church consistory. Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Lanny (Violet) 
Weiskopf of Kiel, Mrs. Kenneth (Kathleen) Riesterer of Route 1, Kiel; two sons, 
Charles of Route 1, Cleveland and Stanley of Illinois City, Ill.; 14 grandchildren 
and two great grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Toepel and Mrs. Walter 
Grossheim, both of Route 2, Elkhart Lake and Mrs. Edgar Burkhardt of Route 2, Kiel 
and a brother, Arthur of Route 2, Sheboygan. A son, a grandson, a brother and a 
sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 pm Monday at St. James UCC. The Rev. Jay Lemke, pastor, 
will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from 3 pm Sunday until 11 am Monday and at the church 
until the time of services.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., Jan. 7, 1978


MYRTLE L. KRAEMER

Myrtle L. Kraemer, 92, of Kiel, died peacefully Tuesday morning,
May 4, 2004, at Theda Clark Medical Center, Neenah.
She is the former Myrtle Henschel born April 27, 1912, in the
Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Charles and Alvina Brandt
Henschel. Myrtle attended Pigeon River School in the Town of
Meeme.
On August 29, 1931, she married Arno W. Kraemer at Bethel
United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. Arno preceded her in
death on Jan. 7, 1978. The couple resided in Newton and Osman.
Myrtle moved to Kiel in 1979.
Myrtle was a member of St. James UCC, Spring Valley, and a
charter member of the ladies aid society. She was presently a 
member of St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel, and the ladies aid society 
and was active with the Kiel Senior Citizens.
She enjoyed gardening, playing sheepshead, skat, cribbage and
bingo.
Survivors include one son: Stanley (Shirley) Kraemer, Illinois 
city, Ill.; two daughters: Violet (Lanny) Weiskopf, Kiel; 
Kathleen (Kenny) Riesterer, rural Kiel; daughter-in-law: Joyce 
Kraemer, Cleveland; and two brothers-in-law: Jugo Grohskopf, 
Kiel; and Art Kraemer, Sheboygan. She is further survived by 
14 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, four great-great-
grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many special friends.
She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles and Thomas; one 
grandson; one great-grandson; four brothers; and five sisters.
Myrtle was a very special mother, mother-in-law and grandmother
who will be dearly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 7, at St.
Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C.
Coombs officiating. Burial will take place in St. James Cemetery,
Spring Valley.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815
Sixth St., Kiel, on Thursday, May 6, from 4 until 8 p.m. and at 
the CHURCH on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
A memorial has been established in her name.
The Sheboygan Press, May 5, 2004 p.A4
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(Myrtle L./27 Apr 1912/01 May 2004/SSDI)


THOMAS KRAEMER

Youth, 16, Dies in Car Crash; Diver Critical 
Car Wrecked Near Newton 
Thomas P. Kraemer Is Accident Victim
One boy was killed instantly and another critically injured Sunday afternoon 
when their car was wrecked on a town road a mile west of the village of Newton.
The dead youth was Thomas P. Kraemer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arno W. Kraimer, Rt. 
1, Newton...
He died at about 2:30 p.m., while riding as a passenger in Dhein’s car. County 
Traffic Officers Paul Schroeder and Wilfred Christianson said Dhein was heading 
east just before the accident, apparently heading back to a bowling alley where 
he and Kraemer had been setting pins.
(snip - details of accident omitted)
Funeral services for Kraemer will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the St. James Evang-
elical and Reformed Church in Spring Valley. The Rev. Carl G. Schmahl will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Kraemer was born in the town of Newton on Oct. 6, 1937, and lived with his family in 
Osman. He attended the Osman District School and was a junior at Kiel High School. 
He received his religious instruction at St. James, and was confirmed there in 1950.
Survivors include the parents; two brothers, two sisters (names omitted for privacy); 
and two grandfathers, William Kraemer of Elkhart Lake and Charles Henschel of the 
town of Meeme.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 
10 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from 11 a.m. until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 10, 1954  P. 1


DOLORES E. KRAUSE

Dolores E. Krause, age 76, of 13902 CTH X, Newton, went to be with her Lord, 
Thursday evening, November 10, 2011 at Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, Mequon, 
surrounded by her loving family.
She was the former Dolores Waack, born August 21, 1935 in Manitowoc Co., 
daughter of the late Norbert & Esther (Karstaedt) Waack.
Dolores attended Woodland School in School Hill and Kiel High School.
On May 12, 1956 she married Frederick Krause at Bethlehem United Church of 
Christ in the Town of Schleswig.
Dolores was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley where 
she was very active including teaching Sunday school for 32 years and a member 
of the church choir for 55 years. She also was the President of the Good 
Neighbors HHCE Homemakers Club.
Dolores was an avid bird watcher and collected bird paraphernalia. She also 
enjoyed cake decorating and spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Frederick of Newton, five children: 
Debra & Lewis Schema, rural Kiel, Dale & Christine Krause, rural Newton, Randy & 
Karen Krause, rural Newton, Robert & Sarah Krause, rural Valders, Rhonda Krause, 
at home and her grandchildren: Jeremy Schema, Daniel Schema, Peggy & Paul Tyson, 
Kerri & Nathan Kraft, David & Rachael Krause, James, Paul & Anne Krause. She is 
further survived by six great grandchildren: (private), brothers & sisters; 
Melvin & Elaine Waack, Darlene & Dale Horneck, Diane & Warren III  "Corky" 
Fidlin & Norbert Jr. "Butch" & Bonnie Waack. Further survivors include her 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Earl Krause, Ruth & Charlie Kellogg, Henry Sr.
 & Bonnie Langenhahn, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Baby John Krause.
Funeral services for Dolores will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 
at St. James UCC Church, 13312 Pioneer Road,  Newton (Spring Valley) with Rev. 
William Kesting officiating.
Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Family and friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., 
Kiel on Monday from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm and at the church on Tuesday from 1:00 
pm until the time of service.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Dolores's family would like to extend their thanks to the Doctors and staff at 
St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan and Columbia St. Mary's Hospital, Mequon for the 
wonderful care she received. Also thank you to Rev. Kesting for his concern and 
prayers.


ALMA LANGENHAHN

Mrs. Alma Sophia Langenhahn, age 84, a former rural Newton resident, died 
unexpectedly Saturday, February 22, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 1997, at St. 
James UCC, Spring Valley. Rev. William Kesting will officiate with burial in 
St. James Church Cemetery.
She was born March 31, 1912, in Cleveland, daughter of the late George and 
Emma Sachse Reinemann. She attended Center School in the town of Centerville. 
On October 21, 1933, she was united in marriage to Edmund Langenhahn in the 
parsonage of St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Cleveland, by Rev. Phillip 
Sprengling. The couple resided in the town of Meeme where they engaged in 
farming. Alma also worked many years for Ziegler Dairy Farms. Mr. Langenhahn 
passed away September 11, 1970. She continued living on the homestead until 
July 1996 when she moved to Lakeview Manor Group Home, Manitowoc. She was a 
member of St. James UCC, in Spring Valley and a charter member of its Ladies 
Aide.
Survivors include one son, Leon, St. Nazianz; one daughter, Fay Binversie, rural 
Kiel; three grandsons, Scott (Lisa) Binversie, Valders, Michael Binversie, Kiel, 
Jeffrey Binversie and his fiancee, Angela Zareczny, rural Kiel; one brother, 
William (Arlene) Reinemann, Cleveland; one sister, Ruth Schwartz, Newton; nephews 
and nieces; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Alma Zill, Appleton, Mrs. Sylvia Langenhahn, 
Sheboygan; one brother-in-law, William Siemers, Tennessee. She was preceded in 
death by her parents; her husband; one son-in-law, Eugene Binversie; two brothers, 
Roland and Alfred Reinemann; two sisters, Elva Kautzer, and Anita Anger; five 
brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, 1056 Hemlock St., Cleveland, 
on Monday (TONIGHT) from 4-8 p.m. and at St. James UCC on Tuesday from 10 a.m. 
until the hour of service.
A memorial fund for St. James UCC has been established in Alma Langenhahn's name.
Herald Times Reporter, February 24, 1997 P. A2
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(31 Mar 1912/22 Feb 1997/SSDI)


AUGUST F. LANGENHAHN    (d. 1972)

August F. Langenhahn, 89, of School Hill, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. James United Church of Christ, 
Spring Valley. The Rev. Robert Meyer will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Langenhahn was born July 30, 1882, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late 
Fredrick and Eliza Kolwey Langenhahn. He attended the District School at Spring 
Valley. He married Margaret Schneider of Osman Feb. 24, 1917. The couple located 
at Osman and moved to School Hill in 1927. He was a self-employed carpenter and 
former Town of Meeme assessor. He was a member of St. James United Church of 
Christ. For 17 years he was director of Meeme Fire Insurance Co. 
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Mary) Bennin, of Rt. 1, 
Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Henry Sixel, of Rt. 1, Cleveland; seven grandchildren and 
12 great grandchildren. Four sisters, three brothers and one grandson preceded 
him in death. 
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 o’clock this Monday 
afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 24, 1972  P. 3


EDMUND LANGENHAHN

Edmund Langenhahn, 63, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Thursday evening at home of a 
coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. James United Church of Christ, 
Spring Valley. The Rev. Kenneth Schultz will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Langenhahn was born May 1, 1907, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Edwin and Emma Oehmichen Langenhahn. He married Alma Reinemann 
Oct. 21, 1933, and the couple resided on the Langenhahn homestead where he was 
engaged in farming and auto mechanics. Mr. Langenhahn was a member of St. James 
Church and served on the consistory for the church.
Survivors include his wife; a son, (private); a daughter, (private); a brother, 
Fred, of Kohler; two sisters, Mrs. Harry (Alma) Zill of Sheboygan and Mrs. 
William (Lucille) Siemers of Oak Lawn, Ill., and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 4 p.m. 
Saturday until 11 a.m. Sunday and at the church from noon until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 11, 1970  P. 13


EDWIN T. LANGENHAHN

Hika Man Death Ruled Accidental
A 77 year old Hika man was found dead in the garage at his home Tuesday afternoon 
as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. The body of Erwin Langenhahn(sic) was 
found about 2:40 pm by a friend, Fred Kasperberger and Manitowoc County coroner 
Dr. Theodore Teitgen ruled the death accidental.
Dr. Tietgen said Langenhahn had been in the habit of starting his car during the 
cold weather. He theorized that the wind blew the garage door shut, causing the 
garage to fill with carbon monoxide fumes. Langenhahn’s body was found lying in 
front of the car with the motor still running. The coroner said Langenhahn had 
also been suffering from heart trouble.
Langenhahn was born March 28, 1879 in the Town of Meeme, a son of the late Fred 
and Eliza Langenhahn. After completing his education he was engaged in farming 
and carpentry work. He moved to Hika in 1943 and for several years assisted in 
the postal service between Cleveland and Hika. 
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Alma) Zill of Sheboygan, Mrs. William 
(Lucille) Siemers of Chicago; two sons, Edmund of Town Meeme, Fred of Sheboygan; 
two brothers, August of School Hill, Henry of Town Meeme; four sisters, Mrs. 
Herman Bohne of Cleveland, Mrs. Adela Sixel of Mosel, Mrs. Edna Fessler of School 
Hill, Mrs. William Neuhaus of Colby; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. 
His wife, the former Emma Oehnich and a sister, preceded him in death.
He was a member of St. James Evangelical and Reformed Church at Spring Valley 
where funeral services will be held at 2 pm Friday. The Rev. Carl G. Schmahl will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Home at Cleveland from 2 pm Thursday 
until 11 am Friday and then at the church from noon.
Sheboygan Press, January 23, 1957 page 13


ELIZA LANGENHAHN

Mrs. Langenhahn Of Town Meeme Dies After Illness 
Kiel—(Special)—Mrs. Fred Langenhahn, 89, resident of the town of Meeme, passed 
away at her home at 8 a.m. today, following an illness of two weeks. 
Nee Eliza Kolwey, she was born May 6, 1851, in Thiensville. Her husband died 
Oct. 9, 1931. Survivors are three sons, Edward and Henry, town of Meeme, and 
August, School Hill; five daughters, Mrs. Emma Sohn, town of Meeme, Miss Ida 
Langenhahn, at home, Mrs. Adela Sixel, town of Mosel, Mrs. Joseph (Edna) Fessler, 
School Hill, and Mrs. William (Erna) Neuhaus, Colby; a sister, Mrs. Herman Bohne, 
Cleveland; two grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday at 1:30 and at 2 o’clock at 
St. Jacobi Evangelical and Reformed church, Spring Valley. The Rev. Carl Schmahl 
will officiate, with burial in the church cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, July 17, 1940  P. 4


EMMA O. LANGENHAHN

Mrs. Emma Langenhahn, 67, 507 Blackstock avenue, passed away Monday afternoon 
at the Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness.
She was born June 28, 1885, in the town of Meeme, the daughter of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Adolph Oehmichen.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Alma) Zill of Sheboygan and Mrs. 
William (Lucille) Siemers of New Salem, N. Dakota.; two sons, Edmund of route 1, 
Newton, and Fred of Sheboygan; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Her parents, three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Ballhorn Funeral 
Chapels. The Rev. Clarence Koehler will officiate and burial will be made in 
St. James cemetery, town of Meeme.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 1 p.m. Wednesday until the 
hour of services.
Sheboygan Press, April 21, 1953  P. 20 


FRED LANGENHAHN

PIONEER OF MEEME DIES FRIDAY AT THE HOME OF HIS SON
Frederick Langenhahn, 81, a pioneer of Meeme, died yesterday at the home of 
his son Henry. Burial will take place Monday afternoon at one o’clock from the 
home. The deceased was born in Germany and came to this county when sixteen 
settling at Milwaukee. He came to Meeme in 1871. He continued farming until 
six years ago when he retired. He was married in 1878 to his sister-in-law, 
Elizabeth Kolwey Langenhahn who survives him with three daughters, Mrs. Henry 
Sixel, Mosel, Mrs. Joseph Fessler, School Hill, Mrs. William Neuhaus, Colby, 
two stepdaughters, Mrs. Fred Sohn, and Miss Ida Langenhahn of Meeme, three 
sons, Edwin, Meeme, Henry on the homestead and August of School Hill, and one 
brother, Theodore, of Marathon City.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 10, 1931  P. 13


HENRY W. LANGENHAHN

Henry W. Langenhahn Sr., 76, of Rt.. 1, Newton, died early Saturday morning 
at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, following a lingering illness. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Spring Valley, with the Rev. Merlin Huebschman officiating. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Langenhahn was born in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, April 29, 1884, 
son of the late Fred and Eliza Kolwey Langenhahn. He attended district schools 
and was a lifelong member of the church. He married Mrs. Minnie Krause Dec. 8, 
1941. 
Surviving are his wife, a son, Henry Jr., on the homestead farm; a daughter, Ruth, 
at home; two step-sons, Frederick Krause of Milwaukee and Earl Krause of Manitowoc; 
four sisters, Mrs. Henry Sixel of the Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County, Mrs. William 
Neuhaus of Colby, Wis., Mrs. Joseph Fessler of School Hill and Mrs. Herman Bohne of 
Cleveland; a brother, August of School Hill and three step-grandchildren. A brother 
and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels, Sheboygan, from noon Monday until 11 
a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in 
state from noon until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 21, 1960  P. 11


LEON L. LANGENHAHN

Leon L. Langenhahn, age 65, former town of Meeme resident, went home 
to his Lord on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, at Willowdale Nursing Home in New 
Holstein. 
He was born on Nov. 6, 1942, in Sheboygan, the son of the late Edmund 
and Alma (Reinemann) Langenhahn. Leon graduated from Kiel High School, 
class of 1961. He was employed by Manning Lighting of Sheboygan for 
10 years, and was forced to retire due to health issues. He continued 
to be active, running errands for Butch's Opera House in St. Nazianz. 
Leon's interests and hobbies included watching the Green Bay Packers 
and the Milwaukee Brewers, bowling, bean bags, doing puzzles, circle 
word and reading. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Leon was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother-in-law: 
Eugene Binversie. 
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at 1 p.m. at 
St. James United Church of Christ in Spring Valley. The Rev. William 
Kesting will officiate, with burial to follow at the church cemetery. 
Friends may call at the church on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, from 10 a.m. 
until the hour of the service. 
A memorial fund has been established in Leon Langenhahn's name for St. 
James United Church of Christ. 
The Stoltenburg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, is assisting the family with 
these arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 5, 2007


MAMIE E. LANGENHAHN

Mamie E. Langenhahn, 95, of 13726 County Highway X, Newton, died Saturday 
morning June 26, 2004, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Kiel. 
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m., Thursday, July 1, 2004, at the 
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel, with the Rev. Theresa 
Leonhard officiating. 
Burial will be in the St. James UCC Cemetery, Spring Valley. She is the 
former Mamie Herbst, born Nov. 25, 1908, in the town of Wilson, Sheboygan 
County, daughter of the late Henry and Emma (Jankow) Herbst. Mamie attended 
Wilson District School #4. On April 30, 1929, she married Frederick Krause 
and he preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 1934. On Dec. 8, 1941, Mamie was 
married to Henry Langenhahn. The couple farmed in the town of Meeme. He 
preceded her in death on May 21, 1960. She was a member of St. James UCC in 
Spring Valley since 1938 and a Charter Member of the Ladies Aid at the Church. 
She enjoyed music, singing and reading. She also loved gardening, growing 
beautiful shrubs and raising flowers, many of which she supplied to St. 
James Church. Mamie is survived by three sons: Frederick and Dolores Krause 
of rural Newton, Earl Krause of Massachusetts, Henry and Bonnie Langenhahn 
on the homestead farm in the town of Meeme; one daughter: Ruth and Charles 
Kellogg of West Hatfield, Mass. She is further survived by a special friend 
Catherine Schema, 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, and one great-
great grandchild; two sisters: Mable Moenning and Ellen Bock, both of 
Sheboygan. She was preceded in death by one sister: Viola and Adolph Gartman; 
four brothers: Harry and Valita Herbst, Melvin and Stella Herbst, Chester and 
Martha Herbst, Henry Jr. and Catherine Herbst; two brothers-in-law: Elmer Bock 
and Elmer Moenning; and one great-grandchild: John Frederick Krause. 
Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time 
of service. A memorial has been established in her name for the St. James UCC 
Handicap Accessible Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2004


ALVIS LENZ

Alvis A. Lenz, age 86, of 1242 First St., Kiel, formerly of Osman, passed away 
after a courageous battle with Parkinson disease on Wednesday morning, Sept. 5, 
2007, at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein. 
He was born on April 18, 1921, in the town of Meeme, son of the late August and 
Lena Poppenhagen Lenz. Alvis attended Woodland Grade School in School Hill and 
Kiel High School. On Nov. 27, 1943, he married Mabel Vogel at St. Peter's United 
Church of Christ, Kiel. Alvis was employed at Manitowoc Engineering for over 30 
years until his retirement when the couple moved to Kiel. He was a member of St. 
Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, and a former member of St. James United 
Church of Christ, Spring Valley, where he served two terms on the consistory. 
He also was a member of the Kiel Fish and Game. Alvis enjoyed hunting, fishing 
and playing cards in several card clubs over the years. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by three brothers: William Lenz, Erwald Lenz and Arnold 
and his wife, Mary Lenz; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Rueben Vogel, Elroy 
Vogel, Arlen Vogel, Frederick Vogel, Joe and Elaine Lisowe, Janice Vogel and 
Eileen Lenz. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at St. Peter's 
United Church of Christ, 424 Fremont St., Kiel, with the Rev. David Mercer offic-
iating. Burial will take place in St. James Cemetery, Spring Valley. 
Friends may call at the church on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. 
A memorial has been established for the Calumet Homestead Auxiliary. 
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is in charge of arrangements.  
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 6, 2007 


ARTHUR W. LORFELD

Tractor Accident Kills Newton Man 
NEWTON—A retired Town of Meeme farmer was found dead after a tractor accident 
on his property a short distance south of the former Mineral Springs school 
house along Highway 149 Thursday afternoon.
Killed was Arthur W. Lorfeld, 64, of Rt. 1, Newton.
(snip - description of accident)
Mr. Lorfeld was born Aug. 10, 1902, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late David 
and Cecelia Lutze Lorfeld. He was educated at Sheboygan Central High School and 
attended the agricultural short course at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, 
and married the former Bertha Wippermann June 23, 1928. He was a member of St. 
James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, and its consistory four years and 
served as treasurer of the Meeme School District No. 20 for many years.
Funeral Sunday 
He is survived by his wife; a son, (private); four daughters, (private); three 
sisters, Mrs. Francis Schultz of Neenah and Mrs. Cranston Heckmann and Mrs. Walter 
Berger of Rt. 1, Newton, and nine grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded 
him in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. James Church, the Rev. Kenneth 
Schultz officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 3 p.m. Saturday 
until 11:30 a.m. Sunday and at the church until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 21, 1967  P. 1


CECELIA LORFELD

Mrs. David Lorfeld, 90, of Spring Valley, died this Wednesday morning at her 
home following an illness of three months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James United Church of 
Christ, the Rev. Merlin Huebachman officiatiang. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Lorfeld was born May 7, 1872, in the town of Centerville, daughter of the 
late Edward and Margaret Reinemann Lutze.  She was married Jan, 13, 1891, to 
David Lorfeld, and they resided in the town of Meeme. He died in 1935 and since 
1942 she has made her home at Spring Valley.  She was a member of the St. James 
United Church of Christ at Spring Valley.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Cranston (Elsie) Heckmann and Mr. Walter 
(Mattie) Berger of Spring Valley, and Mrs. Francis (Flora) Schulz of Neenah; 
one son, Arthur, on the homestead farm; brother, John Lutze of Cleveland; sister, 
Mrs. John Lorfeld of Cleveland; 21 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Mrs. 
Lorfeld was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter and two sons.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel at Cleveland from 2 p.m. to 
11 a.m.(sic) Saturday, and at the church from noon Saturday until the funeral 
at 2 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1963


DAVID LORFELD

David Lorfeld, Farmer And Bank Director, Dies Sunday
Cleveland – David Lorfeld, aged 66, well known farmer and director 
of the Cleveland State Bank, died Sunday at 8 a.m. of a heart stroke. 
Mr. Lorfeld was stricken at the cheese factory operated by his 
son-in-law Clarenaton Heckmann of Spring Valley, where he had gone 
to deliver milk.
Having spent all his life in Manitowoc county, Mr. Lorfeld was well 
acquainted in this vicinity and enjoyed a large circle of friends, 
who were shocked to hear the news of his sudden death. Mr. Lorfeld 
was town chairman of Meeme for seven years and on the town board for 
ten successive years. At the time of his death he was also treasurer 
of District School No. 2 at Spring Valley. He served on the school 
board at one time and was active in the County Holstein Breeders’ 
association, of which he was a charter member.
In recognition of his contributions to the Holstein Industry in 
Wisconsin, Mr. Lorfeld was honored at the annual state Holstein picnic 
held at Manitowoc in July ???? He was not only a progressive farmer 
and dairyman but he did much to promote the Holstein breed in Manitowoc 
county. He exhibited his stock at the Manitowoc county fair for many 
years. Young stock from the Lorfeld herd has formed the foundation for 
some of the most valuable herds in Manitowoc county.
Mr. Lorfeld was born Nov. 7, 1868 in the town of Meeme and was married 
Jan. 13, 1890 to Cecelia Lutze. Seven children were born to the couple, 
one daughter Hertha having died at the age of 11 years.
Besides his widow, Mr. Lorfeld is survived by three daughters, Mrs. 
C. F. Heckman, Spring Valley; Mrs. Walter J. Berger of Sheboygan Falls, 
and Miss Flora Lorfeld of Neenah; three sons, Walter of Osman, Arthur, 
who resides on the homestead, and Harvey of Cleveland; two brothers, 
John of Cleveland, and Charles of Sheboygan, and a sister, Mrs. William 
Camman of Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p. m. at the Lorfeld 
home and at 2 p. m. at St. James Evangelical Reformed church at Spring 
Valley. The Rev. ???? Schmahl will officiate.
Source paper unknown, 1935


DONALD M. LORFELD

Donald M. Lorfeld, age 77, of 13104 Lorfeld Rd., Newton, died Friday afternoon, 
December 17, 2010 at his home after a brief battle with brain cancer.
He was born on February 10, 1933 on the family homestead in the Town of Meeme, 
son of the late Arthur and Hertha (Wippermann) Lorfeld. 
Don was a 1951 graduate of Kiel High School. Following graduation, Don attended 
UW- Madison where he enrolled in the Short Coarse for Agriculture for one year.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army in the 42nd Armored Infantry 
Division in Germany from 1954 to 1956. Don farmed on the family Homestead his 
whole life.
On July 3, 1965 he married Mary Lindner at St. Paul's UCC in Malone, Wisconsin. 
Mary died January 14, 2006.
He was a member of St. James's UCC in Spring Valley where he served on the 
consistory. He was a member of the United Churchmen and Women of Manitowoc and 
Sheboygan counties where he was chairman of the scholarship committee for Lakeland 
College; treasurer of the Cleveland Lions Club for many years; member of the Kiel 
FFA and the Lakeshore Two - Cylinder Club.
During his life, Donald enjoyed volunteering for various events, helping his 
neighbors, socializing, and meeting people. 
Survivors are his four children, Steven (Deborah) Lorfeld and their children, 
Mariah and Christopher of Hortonville, David Lorfeld of Newton, Craig (Marge) 
Lorfeld and their children Rebecca and Matthew of Middleton, Linda Lorfeld of 
Newton; four sisters, Mary Ellen Schnelle of Cleveland, Ellen Mae (William) Surfus 
of Manitowoc, Violet Seifert of Newton, and Virginia (Milton) Braun of Sheboygan 
Falls; brother and sister in laws, Myra Maurer  of Malone, Ruth (Dan) Kuester of 
Kiel and Ed Dedering of Chilton.
He was preceeded in death by his wife Mary, brother and sister in laws, Myrtle 
Dedering, Lloyd Schnelle, Melvin Seifert and Dan Maurer.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at St. James UCC 
in Spring Valley with Rev. William Kesting officiating.  Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Family and friends may call at the Meiselwitz- Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel, 
815 6th St. Kiel on Monday from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. and then at the church on Tuesday 
from 9:30 A.M. until the time of services. 
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Donald's family would like to thank the St. Nicholas Home Health and Hospice Care 
teams for their wonderful care and concern.


HERTA LORFELD

Hertha, the daughter of David Lorfeld in Cleveland, 
died Wednesday last week and was buried Sunday.
Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1908 
*********
Herta Lorfeld, the dearly beloved child of David and Matilda Lorfeld, died on 
Jan. 23, after an illness of one week. The Angel of Death climbed the treasure 
for which he came, plucking a fair rose bud from the terrestrial garden of a 
happy home to be nurtured in the celestial garden of an all eternity. Herta was 
a favorite among her schoolmates and friends, a very bright and happy child. 
She was born on Dec. 11, 1896. Besides her grieved parents she leaves two sisters, 
Matilda, Elsa, and three brothers, Walter, Arthur and Harry, to mourn her loss.
The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon. The cortege that proceeded to the 
Evengelische cemetery was a very large one. The school children of District 
No. 2 joined the cortege in marching to the cemetery. They sang “Nearer My God 
to Thee” while the body was laid to rest. Our sincere sympathy is extended to 
the afflicted ones
Silently one by one in infinite meadows of heaven
Blossoms the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the Angels.
The Manitowoc Pilot, January 30, 1908 


HERTHA M. LORFELD

Hertha M. Lorfeld, age 96, former town of Meeme resident, died Monday, 
January 17, 1994, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. She presently 
was a resident of Rocky Knoll Health Care Center where she had resided 
since September, 1988.
Funeral Serivces will be held Thursday, January 20, 1994, at 2 p.m. at 
St. James United Church of Christ, 13312 Pioneer Road, Spring Valley. 
The Rev. William Kesting will officiate with burial to follow in St. 
James Cemetery.
She was born June 26, 1897, in the town of Mosel, a daughter of the late 
Otto and Emilie Fischer Wippermann. She attended Elm Grove schools and 
was telephone operator for the Mosel and Centerville Telephone Company. 
On June 23, 1928, she was united in marriage to Arthur W. Lorfeld, the 
couple resided in the town of Meeme where they engaged in farming. Mr. 
Lorfeld passed away July 20, 1967. Mrs. Lorfeld then resided with a 
daughter and son-in-law, in the town of Mosel. She was a member of St. 
James United Church of Christ in Spring Valley.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donald (Mary) Lorfeld, 
town of Meeme; four daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Lloyd (Mary Ellen) 
Schnelle, town of Mosel, Mrs. William (Ellen Mae) Surfus, town of Cato, 
Mrs. Melvin (Violet) Seifert, town of Meeme, Mrs. Milton (Virginia) Braun, 
Sheboygan Falls; 14 grandchildren, Gerald, Joel, Jack, Gene, Jay, and 
Julie Schnelle, Steven, David, Craig, and Linda Lorfeld, Susan Sell, 
Janice Reindl, Nancy Seifert and Daniel Braun; 11 great grandchildren; 
one sister, Verna Knoener, Sheboygan; one brother, Milton Wippermann, 
Sheboygan Falls; one sister-in-law, Esther Wipperman, Howards Grove; 
nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
husband, five sisters and five brothers.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, 1056 Hemlock St., 
Cleveland, on Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. and at the church from 11 a.m. 
until the time of service on Thursday.
A memorial fund for St. James Church has been established in Mrs. Lorfeld's 
name.
Herald Times Reporter, January 18, 1994 P. A2


MARY E. LORFELD

Mary E. Lorfeld, 64, of 13104 Lorfeld Road; Newton, died Saturday 
evening, January 14, 2006 surrounded by her loving family at 
Morningside Health Care Center, Sheboygan after a year long battle 
with cancer.
She was the former Mary E. Lindner born June 3, 1941 in Fond du Lac, 
daughter of the late Albert & Viola Markwardt Lindner.
Mary was a 1959 graduate of Chilton High School and continued her 
education at Lakeland College where she received her BA degree in 
teaching.
On July 3, 1965, she married Donald Lorfeld at St. Paul’s UCC in 
Malone. The couple celebrated their 40th anniversary in July 2005
Mary taught at Mukwonago High School and Kiel High School before 
becoming a full-time homemaker and mom. She later worked at Woodlake 
Market, Kohler and Fleet Farm in Manitowoc.
She was a member of St. James UCC, Spring Valley, Ladies Aid Society 
and was a Sunday School teacher. She also was a member of the Kiel 
Area Board of Education for 12 years and HCE.
Mary enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and 
visiting on the phone with her friends and family. She also enjoyed 
gardening and was well known for her cooking and baking
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Donald; four children: 
Steven (Deobrah) Lorfeld and their children, Mariah and Christopher, 
Hortonville; David Lorfeld, Newton; Craig (Marge) Lorfeld and their 
children, Rebecca and Matthew, Middleton; and Linda Lorfeld, Newton. 
She is further survived by her sisters; Myra Maurer, Malone; Ruth 
(Dan) Kuester, Kiel; sisters-in-law: Mary Ellen Schnelle, Cleveland; 
Ellen Mae (William) Surfus, Manitowoc; Violet Seifert, Newton; 
Virginia (Milton) Braun, Sheboygan Falls; one brother-in-law: Ed 
Dedering, Chilton; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. She 
was preceded in death by one sister Myrthe Dedering and three brothers-
in-law, Lloyd Schnelle, Melvin Seifert & Dan Maurer.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 18, 
2006 at St. James UCC, Spring Valley with the Rev. William Kesting 
officiating.
Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th 
St. Kiel on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and at the CHURCH on 
Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
A memorial fund has been established in her name.
Mary’s family would like to thank Morningside Health Care Center, 
Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center and Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee 
for the wonderful care given to her, Rev. William Kesting for his 
care and concern and to the First Responders of Cleveland and the 
Kiel Ambulance crew for all their help.
The Sheboygan Press January 16, 2006


ROSE A. LORFELD

Mrs. Rose A. Lorfeld, age 93, a former Village of Cleveland resident, passed 
away Thursday, Feb. 4, 1988 at Greendale Health Care Center in Sheboygan, where 
she had been a resident since 1980.
She was born April 22, 1984 in the Town of Mosel. She was a daughter of the late 
Otto and Emilie Fisher Wippermann. On April 9, 1916 she was united in marriage 
to Walter E. Lorfeld of the Town of Meeme and the couple resided in Osman where 
they engaged in farming. Mr. Lorfeld preceded her in death in October, 1941. She 
moved to Cleveland in 1945 where she remained living until she moved to the 
Greendale Health Care Center in 1980. She had been a member of St. John and St. 
Peter Ev. Lutheran Church at Cleveland, its Ladies Aid Society and the church 
choir.
Survivors are her daughter, Mrs. David Booth of Tucson, Arizona; two grandsons, 
John and James Stevenson of Tucson; one grand-daughter, Miss Roberta Stevenson 
of Yuma, Arizona; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Lorfeld, Cleveland, Mrs. Ervin 
Valenstein of Howard Grove, Mrs. Elmer Knoener of Sheboygan; two brothers, Harold 
Wippermann of Cleveland and Milton Wippermann of Sheboygan Falls.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday afternoon at the Stoltenberg Funeral 
Chapels in Cleveland. The Rev. Henry S. Koch, pastor of St. John and St. Peter Ev. 
Lutheran Church in Cleveland, will officiate. Burial will be at St. James United 
Church of Christ Cemetery in Spring Valley. Friends may call at the Stoltenberg 
Funeral Chapels Sunday afternoon from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. A memorial fund in Mrs. 
Lorfield’s name has been established for St. John and St. Peter Ev. Lutheran Church 
in Cleveland and St. James United Church of Christ in Spring Valley.
Sheboygan Press, February 5, 1988 


WALTER E. LORFELD

Walter Edward Lorfeld, 48, a lifelong resident of the town of Meeme, died 
suddenly Saturday evening of a heart attack at his farm home near Osman. 
He had been in the best of health, and was just finishing the evening chores 
when stricken.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday from the home at 1:30 and from St. 
James Evangelical and Reformed church in Spring Valley at 2 o'clock. The 
Rev. Carl Schmahl will offiicate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Pallbearers will be cousins of the deceased; Alfred Lorfeld, Herbert Lorfeld, 
George Lutze, William Heckman, Erwin Wunsch and Alfred Hauenstein.
Mr. Lorfeld, the son of Mrs. Cecilia Lorfeld and the late David Lorfeld, was 
born on January 2, 1893, in the town of Meeme. For many years up to the time 
of his death he operated his farm near Osman. He married Rose A. Wippermann 
of the town of Mosel, Sheboygan county, on April 9, 1917, and has one child. 
Mrs. John Stevenson of Manitowoc.
Mr. Lorfeld was for many years school clerk of District No. 3, town of Meeme, 
and at the time of his death was secretary of the Osman Co-operative Dairy 
Association.
Survivors in addition ot his widow, mother, and daughter are one brother, 
Arthur, town of Meeme, and three sisters; Mrs. Walter J. Berger of Madison, 
Mrs. Cranston F. Heckman of Spring Valley and Mrs. Francis Schultz of Neenah.
The body may be viewed at the Lorfeld home after 6 p.m. today. The casket 
will not be opened at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, October 27, 1941 P. 2


WILHELM LORFELD

MEEME MAN DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Father of Sup. David Lorfeldt (sic) Passes Away at Sheboygan
William Lorfeldt, father of David Lorfeldt, member of the county board, 
and who was one of the pioneer settlers of the county, having resided 
in the town of Meeme for a long period of years, died in the hospital 
at Sheboygan yesterday, aged 83 years. Mr. Lorfeldt had been a patient 
at the hosptial for five weeks, suffering from a complication of 
diseases.
Mr. Lorfeldt was born in Germany in 1830 and came to America as a young 
man, locating in Meeme where he became one of the prominent farmers of 
the county. The body was taken to Meeme yesterday and the funeral will 
be held there Saturday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 22, 1914 P.7

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Order for proof of will.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY.
In the matter of the estate of William Lorfeld, Deceased, In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of William Lorfeld, of Town of Meeme, in said County, having been delivered into said Court:
And Fred Lorfeld, of Colby, Wis., having presented to said court, his petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said William Lorfeld died testate, at Sheboygan, Wis., on the 20th day of January, 1914; that said instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Fred Lorfeld is named therein as Executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to him, as Fred Lorfeld.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken at a Special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 24th day of February, 1914, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County.
Dated January 27, 1914.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Kelley & Wyseman, Attys.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 12, 1914 P. 4

DAVID S. LUEBKE

David S. Luebke, age 63, of 9008 Lakeshore Road, Newton died unexpectedly on 
Monday, August 20, 2012.
David was born July 17, 1949 in Sheboygan, son of the late Lester & Linda 
(Schreiber) Luebke.
He was a 1967 graduate of Howards Grove High School.
On December 5, 1970, David married the former Julianne Gabsch at St. James 
United Church of Christ in Spring Valley.
David recently retired from Miller and Boeldt Implement in Plymouth. His 
previous employers were Newton Implement, Imig Implement, and Francis Schneider 
Garage. He also drove truck for Eastwind Acres (Athorp Family Farm) and did many 
side jobs for several area farms.
David was a member of St. James United Church of Christ and enjoyed singing with 
the choir. He also spent several years working with Sunday School children and 
was known by many as "Grandpa David". He also was a member of the Haven Fire 
Department for 35 years and served many positions with the Department.
David enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and many friends. 
He loved playing music, especially his accordion for everyone to enjoy. In his 
younger years he formed the Polka Kings polka band with friends from high school. 
In his spare time David enjoyed tractor pulling, snowmobiling with his sons and 
his brother Henry, polka dancing, restoration of tractors, and attending tractor 
events. Branson and Dyersville, IA were his favorite vacation destinations.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Julianne, his daughters, Michelle (Keith) 
Mauk, Cleveland, Tracy Luebke & special friend, Jim Sommer, Sheboygan, his sons, 
William (Kelly) Luebke, Cleveland, Daniel (Amy) Luebke, Sheboygan and grand-
children; (private). He is further survived by two sisters, Lila Vogt, Manitowoc, 
Loretta (Alvin) Kracht, Newton, three brothers, Harold (Ann) Luebke, Valders, 
Roy Luebke, Manitowoc, Wayne Luebke, Manitowoc, sisters-in-law, Myra Luebke, 
Newton, Naomi Luebke, Howards Grove, Betty Kretsch, Manitowoc, Doris (Dale) 
Sprenger, Howards Grove, brother-in-law, Allen Gabsch, Howards Grove, many 
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law & mother-in-law, Alfred & 
Norma Gabsch, two brothers, Henry & Alfred Luebke, nephew, Jeffrey Vogt, brothers-
in-law, Arland Vogt and Edward Kretsch and sister-in-law, Katherine Gabsch.
Per his wishes, David chose to be a tissue donor and his family has honored those 
wishes.
Funeral services for David will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, August 24, 2012 at 
St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley with Rev. William Kesting 
officiating.
Burial will take place in the church cemetery.
Family and friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., 
Kiel on Thursday from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm and at the church on Friday from 
9:00 am until the time of service.
Memorial donations can be made to St. James United Church of Christ, Haven Fire 
Department, American Heart Association, or the National Kidney Foundation.
David's family would like to extend a special thank you to the Howards Grove 
First Responder, Orange Cross Ambulance, Ada Fire Department and ASMMC Emergency 
Department.


GAIGE MARCOE

Gaige Lloyd Marcoe, infant son of Val Jean Marcoe and Dawn Angela Hartman, of 
510 Madison St., Howards Grove, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 1992 in the 
loving arms of his parents at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.  He was born on 
December 20, 1991 in Sheboygan.
Survivors include his parents, his paternal grandmother, Lee Marcoe of Fond du 
Lac, maternal grandparents, Gerald and Sharon Hartman, Spring Valley; paternal 
great grandmother, Ada Marcoe of Van Dyne; maternal great grandparents, Frieda 
Hartman of Sheboygan Falls; Albert and Lillian Deihlman, Lena, Wis., and 
numerous aunts and uncles. He is also survived by his godparents, Melissa Hartman 
and Rodney Stock.
Private funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday at St. James United 
Church of Christ in Spring Valley, with the Rev. William Kesting, officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, in Kiel, is 
assisting the family.
Sheboygan Press, Tues., Jan. 14, 1992


ALBERT F. MEYER

Albert F. Meyer, 71, native of Meeme, died suddenly Sunday at the 
home of his son, John, in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county. 
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m., from the St. 
John's Evangelical church in Meeme. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Meyer was born in Meeme in 1865 and in 1890 married Miss Anna 
Widder and the couple located on a farm near Sheboygan Falls. Later 
they moved back to Meeme. For nine years Mr. Meyer has lived with 
his son.
Survivors are four daughters, two sons and a brother.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 25, 1937 P.11


BURNETTA MILLER

Miss Burnetta Pauline Miller, 64, died Wednesday afternoon at the home in Osman 
following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the St. James Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, Spring Valley, the Rev. Carl G. Schmahl officiating, and 
burial will be in the St. James Cemetery.
The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Miller was born Nov. 12, 1889, in 
Washington County, Wis., and came with her parents to the town of Meeme in 1892 
and had resided since then on the homestead farm on Rt. 1, Newton. She attended 
rural schools in the area and was a charter member of the St. James Ladies Aid 
Society.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Cora Miller and Mrs. Henry Luhahn of Osman; 
and a brother, Arthur of Van Nuys, Calif. Besides her parents, four brothers, 
Edwin, Henry, Frank and Walter, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel at Cleveland Saturday evening 
until noon Sunday when the casket will be moved to the church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 17, 1953  P. 31


CORA MILLER

Miss Cora Martha Louise Miller, 69, of Osman, died early today at Memorial 
Hospital in Sheboygan. She had been a patient since two weeks ago when she 
suffered a heart attack at her home.
A native of the Town of Trenten (Washington County), she was born April 10, 
1888, a daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth Gerlach Miller. Her parents 
moved to Milwaukee in 1891, and the following year moved to the present farm.
She was confirmed at St. James Evangelical and Reformed Church, Spring Valley, 
in 1892, by the Rev. John Bizer, and was a member of the Ladies Aid Society 
of the church.
Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Henry (Mabel) Lubahn of Osman; and one brother, 
Arthur of Van Nuys, Calif. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Henry, 
Frank, Edwin and Walter, and a sister, Burnetta. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Evangelical and 
Reformed Church at Spring Valley. The Rev. Carl G. Schmahl, pastor, will offi-
ciate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels at Cleveland from Monday 
noon until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from noon.
Sheboygan Press, July 20, 1957  P. 6


EDWIN MILLER

Edward Miller(sic), a town of Mishicot boy who has made his home at Milwaukee 
for some time past, died suddenly in that city and the body was brought to 
Meeme for burial at the home Thursday. He was 18 years of age and was forced 
to return to his home at Meeme a month ago by illness but had returned to 
Milwaukee a few days before his death.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri., Dec. 16, 1910


ELIZABETH MILLER

Mrs. Henry Miller died Fri. in Osman, Town Meeme. 
The deceased, who was 46, leaves 8 children.
Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904 
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OSMAN:
Mrs. Henry Miller Dead
Mrs. Henry Miller aged 43, died at her home in Meeme on Thursday 
last of brain fever. She had been in poor health for some time 
but had been seriously sick only a few days. A husband and eight 
children survive. She also leaves a mother, five sisters and two 
brothers who are living in and near Milwaukee.
The interment took place at the German Lutheran church Sunday 
afternoon from which a large number of relatives and friends 
followed the remains to its last resting place. Relatives of 
the deceased have the heartfelt sympathy of all those who know 
them.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, February 11, 1904  pg. 8


HENRY MILLER    (d. 1927)

AGED OSMAN RESIDENT EXPIRES AT AGE OF 87
The death of Henry Miller, aged resident of Osman, occurred Tuesday morning. 
The deceased had reached the age of 87 years. He was born in Germany in the year 
1850, and lived there until he was 16 years old, when he came to this country 
with his parents. His marriage to Elizabeth Gerlach took place in 1883, and his 
wife preceded him in death 20 years ago. Seven children survive. One child died 
in 1910.
The children still living are; Henry, Cora and Bruneta, at home; Walter, town of 
Meeme; Mrs. Mary Lubachen, Sheboygan; Frank, West Bend; and Arthur in Harvey, Ill.
Funeral services will be held Friday at the St. Jacobi church at Spring Valley; 
the Rev. Fuerst will perform the last rites.
Kiel Tri-County Record - September 8, 1927


HENRY MILLER  (d. 1947)

Funeral services for Henry Miller, 60, Osman farmer, who died 
suddenly yesterday at the farm home in Meeme, will be held at 
1:15 p.m. Sunday at the Nenning funeral Home, St. Wendel, and 
at 2 o'clock at the Evangelical Reformed church, Spring valley. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Miller was stricken while working in the yard during the 
storm and died a short time later of a heart attack.
He was born in Meeme in 1886 and spent his life on the farm. 
He served in World War I from November, 1917, to January, 1919. 
He was a member of the Reformed church.
Survivors are three sisters, Cora and Burnette at home and Mrs. 
Henry Lubahn of Sheboygan; three brothers, Walter of Meeme, 
Arthur of Streator, Ill., and Frank of Newburg, Wis.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Saturday. 
The casket will not be opened in church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 31, 1947 P.2


BERNICE C. HECKMANN NASS

Bernice C. Nass, 67, of 2761 N. 31st Place, Sheboygan, died Tuesday, December 6, 
1988, at St. Nicholas Hospital, following recent surgery.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at Ballhorn Chapels. Rev. Ruben 
Grosshuesch will officiate and burial will be in St. James United Church of 
Christ Cemetery.
Mrs. Nass nee Bernice C. Heckmann, was born January 1, 1921, at Spring Valley, 
daughter of Cranston F. Heckmann of Spring Valley and the late Elsie M. Lorfeld 
Heckmann. She was a graduate of Sheboygan High School and also attended Lakeland 
College. She married Herman F. Nass of Sheboygan, June 29, 1940, at St. James 
United Church of Christ, Spring Valley. Mrs. Nass was employed as a Bookkeeper 
at Port Washington State Bank, Port Washington for 12 years. She was a member 
of Order of Eastern Star, Port Washington and Republican Party.
Survivors include her husband, Herman F., a son, Eric A. Nass of Summerville, 
S.C.; a daughter, Ms. Nadine J. Miller of Pembroke Pines, Florida; her father, 
Cranston F. Heckmann of Spring Valley; two brothers, Warren Heckmann and Edward 
Heckmann of Spring Valley; two sisters, Mrs. Glen (Marjorie) Coleman of Sandusky, 
Ohio and Mrs. David (Elizabeth) LaDuke of Rothbury, Michigan; seven grandchildren 
and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels, Sheboygan, after 4 p.m. Thursday 
and Friday until the time of services. A memorial is established in her name.
Herald Times Reporter, December 7, 1988 P. 26


HERMAN F. NASS

Herman F. Nass, 87, a former Sheboygan resident, died Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, 
at the East Pasco Medical Center in Zephyrhills, Fla. 
Herman was born Aug. 30, 1915, in Sheboygan, to Herman and Martha (Erbach) 
Nass. He attended local schools and was employed at Kohler Co. for a number of 
years. During World War II he worked at shipyards in Kewaunee and California. 
He then was employed at Schlitz Brewery in Milwaukee for 30 years, retiring in 
1977. On June 29, 1940, Herman and Bernice C. Heckmann were united in marriage 
at St. James United Church of Christ Church in Spring Valley, Wis. She preceded 
him in death on Dec. 6, 1988. Herman was a member of St. John United Church of 
Christ while living in Sheboygan. He moved to Zephyrhills, Fla., in December of 
2001, where he was a member of the Elks Lodge. Herman was a 32 degree Scottish 
Rite/York Rite Shrine Mason. Herman was a member of the Masonic Lodge, initiated 
as an Entered Apprentice on Oct. 5, 1959, at Ozaukee Lodge 17 in Port Washington. 
He was passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft on Nov. 23, 1959, at Ozaukee, and 
raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on Jan. 18, 1960, also at Ozaukee 
17. In 1966, Herman became a Knights Templar, by joining the Royal Arch Masons 
in Port Washington. Herman served as Worshipful Master of Ozaukee Lodge 17 in 
1967. He was also Knighted a member of Sheboygan Commandry 32 in 1971. Herman 
became a member of the Sheboygan York Rite Council 38, on April 15, 1972. He 
was elected Commander of Commandry 32, in 1974. He also served as Prelate for 
nine of his years in the Commandry. He became a Perpetual member of Cassia 
Lodge 167 F. & A.M. in Plymouth in 1995. He served as High Priest in the Royal 
Arch in 1995 and was a member of KYCH, Priory 16. He served as Master of Cassia 
167 in 2001. Herman held a plural membership in Ozaukee 17 and Cassia 167. He 
also served as District 7 Chaplain to the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin. Herman became 
a Shriner on May 4, 1963, belonging to Tripoli Shrine Temple in Milwaukee. He 
was a member of the Tripoli Shrine Costume Animal Unit. He was very active in 
parades for over 20 years, portraying the character Sylvester the Cat. He also 
served as Commodore of the Tripoli Shrine Mariners in 1995. Herman was the 
Commodore of the Masonic Seafarers of Wisconsin from 1996 to 1998. 
Herman is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Eric A. and Boonchun Nass of 
Summerville, S.C., and by his daughter, Nadine J. Miller of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 
He is also survived by eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In 
addition to his parents and wife, Herman was preceded in death by two brothers, 
Norbert Nass and Melvin Nass and two sisters, Dorothy Haack and Lenora Harff. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Ballhorn Chapels. 
The Rev. Gregory S. Whelton, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ and David 
Heckmann, seminarian, of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, will 
co-officiate. 
A time of visitation and support will be held at Ballhorn Chapels on Friday, Oct. 
25 from 4 until 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. 
Burial will follow at St. James United Church of Christ Cemetery in Spring Valley, 
Town of Meeme. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held Friday, 6:30 p.m. at the 
funeral chapel. A memorial fund has been established in Herman’s name. Herman 
will always be remembered as a wonderful father. 
E-mail condolences to ballhorn@bytehead.com. 
Newspaper not cited. 


ALBERT NEUMANN

Albert A. Neumann, 77, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Wednesday at Sheboygan Memorial 
Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James UCC, Spring Valley. 
The Rev. Kenneth Schultz will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Neumann was born Feb. 8, 1891, at Ada, son of the late Albert and Louise 
Borngessor Neumann. He married Elsie Muetzelburg June 14, 1913, and the couple 
farmed in the Town of Meeme until retirement 16 years ago. He then worked as a 
salesman for the De Kalb Farm Machinery Co. 12 years. 
Mr. Neumann had been president of the Clover Leaf Cheese Factory, Town of 
Centerville, on the original steering Committee for the Lake to Lake Coop, 
former treasurer of the Town of Meeme, a church elder and had served as a 
member of the district school board.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Winfred (Marie) Schmidt, of Plymouth; 
a son, Earl, on the home farm; a brother, Arvin, of Cleveland; three sisters, Mrs. 
Anna Strauss of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ed Peterson of New Berlin and Mrs. Irmgard Klumb 
of Germantown; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Two sisters preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. 
Saturday and then at the church from noon until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 12, 1968  P. 13


EARL NEUMANN

Earl Neumann, 87, formerly of Newton passed away Friday, 
November 24, 2006, at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home.
Earl was born November 7, 1919 in Sheboygan to the late 
Albert and Elsie (Muetzelberg) Neumann. He attended grade 
school in Spring Valley and attended Central High School 
in Sheboygan. While in high school he lived with relatives, 
which enabled him to attend. On September 5, 1942, he 
married Helen B. Bohlman at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in 
Howards Grove. Together the couple farmed on the family farm 
in the town of Meeme until their retirement in 1981. Helen 
preceded him in death on December 5, 1996. In that year, Earl 
found a special relationship with Jesus Christ.
He was a member of St. James United Church of Christ in Spring 
Valley.
Earl was involved with Lake to Lake Dairy, the Farm Bureau, 
DHIA, and for a number of years, he sold Behlen corn cribs and 
grain bins. In his retirement he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, 
and telling jokes.
He is survived by three daughters: Judith (Leslie) Rahn of 
Sheboygan, Lois (Michael) Walsdorf of Kiel and Carol (James) 
Kueter of Waupun; a son: Nathan (Diane) Neumann of Somerset, 
eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren, a sister 
Marie Schmidt, a brother-in-law Ronald (Joyce) Bohlman of Town 
Mosel; two sisters-in-law; Irene Schmidt and Marion Hoard, both 
of Town Mosel. Also surviving are nieces and nephews. 
He was also preceded in death by one granddaughter.
A Funeral Service for Earl will be held Tuesday, November 28, 
2006, at 2:00 P.M. at St. James United Church of Christ, Spring 
Valley, with the Reverend William Kesting, Pastor, officiating. 
Friends may call on Tuesday at the church from 11:00 A.M. until 
the time of service. Interment will be in the Church Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Condolences may be sent online at zimmerfuneralhome.com
The Sheboygan Press  November 26, 2006


ELSIE NEUMANN

Elsie Neumann, 91, a former Town of Meeme resident died ????? ???? ???(bad spot 
on film), Nov. 29, at Valley ????? Nursing Home, Plymouth, where she resided for 
the past year.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. James United Church of Christ, 
Spring Valley. the Rev. William Kossner will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mrs. Neumann, nee Elsie Muetzelburg, was born Jan. 14, 1892, in the town of Meeme, 
daughter of the late August and Mary Kolb Muetzelburg. She attended district school 
in the Town of Meeme. She was married to Albert Neumann, June 14, 1913, at St. 
John United Church of Christ, Town of Herman. The couple farmed in the Town of 
Meeme until retiring in 1952. Her husband preceded her in death in 1968. Mrs. 
Neumann was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, Ladies 
Aid Society of the church and a former member of the Town of Meeme Homemakers.
Survivors include a son, Earl of Meeme; a daughter, Mrs. Winfred (Marie) Schmidt 
of Plymouth; a brother, Roland Muetzelburg of Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Viola 
Barthel of Milwaukee and Mrs. Olivia Kautzer of Sheboygan; six grandchildren and 
15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. 
to 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church from noon until the time of services. A 
memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Neumann's name.
Herald Times Reporter, November 30, 1983 P. 3
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(b. 14 Jan. 1892/d. Nov. 1983/SSDI)


HELEN NEUMANN

Helen B. Neumann, age 78, of 11112 CTH X, Newton, went home to her Savior on 
Thursday, December 5, 1996, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be  held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 1996, at St. 
James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley. Rev. William Kesting, Pastor, 
will officiate with interment in the church cemetery.
The former Helen Bohlman was born November 3, 1918, in the town of Mosel, daughter 
of the late Hugo and Elsa Pieper Bohlman. She attended Champion School, Howards 
Grove High School and the Sheboygan Business College. Earl Neumann and Helen B. 
Bohlman were united in marriage On September 5, 1942, at St. Pauls Evangelical 
Lutheran Church in Howards Grove. Helen worked at the United States Department 
of Agriculture for five years, and together with her husband worked on the family 
farm in the town of Meeme until they reitred in 1981. Helen was a member of St. 
James United Church of Christ in Spring Valley, and a former member of the church 
choir.
Survivors include her husband, Earl; one son, Nathan (Diane) Neumann, Eau Claire; 
three daughters, Judith (Leslie) Rahn, Sheboygan, Lois (Michael) Walsdorf, Kiel, 
Carol (James) Kueter, Waupun; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two 
brothers, Karl (Romelda) Bohlman, Howards Grove, Ronald (Joyce) Bohlman, town of 
Mosel; two sisters, Irene Schmidt and Marion Hoard, both town of Mosel. Also 
surviving are nieces and nephews. Helen was also preceded in death by one 
granddaughter.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
A memoirial fund has been established in the name of Helen B. Neumann to the 
Community Home Hospice of St. Nicholas Hospital.
The Zimmer Funeral Home of Howards Grove assisted the family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 6, 1996 P. A2


ADOLPH OEHMICHEN

ADOLPH OEHMICHEN, 90 YEAR OLD MEEME PIONEER, PASSES
Adolph Oehmichen, 90, Meeme resident for the past seventy-six years, 
died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Langenhahn. 
He was born in Germany in 1841 and came to this country with his 
parents and for 76 years lived on the homestead where he died 
yesterday.
On January 9, 1867 he was married to Miss Christina Sohn and to this 
union eight children were born, three of whom survive. They are 
Reinhold Oehmichen, Kiel, and Mrs. E. Langenhahn, town of Meeme. There 
are also eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and five great-
great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Henschel. Mrs. Oehmichen 
preceded her husband in death Nov. 23, 1912.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home 
and at 2 o'clock from the St. Jacobi church at Spring Valley.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, December 31, 1931 P. 1


BERTHA OEHMICHEN    (d. 1930)

TOWN OF MEEME WOMAN CALLED TO HER FINAL REST
Mrs. Louis Oehmichen, pioneer town of Meeme woman, passed away at 
the home of her son, Louis, at Spring Valley, Sunday night, aged 73, 
death being due to infirmities of age. Funeral services will be held 
from the Arends funeral parlors at Howards Grove probably Wednesday, 
with burial at the Evangelical cemetery at Spring Valley.
Decedent was born May 25, 1857, in the town of Mosel and had spent 
her entire life in this vicinity. She married Mr. Oehmichen fifty-
three years ago and he passes away a year ago, the couple having 
celebrated their golden wedding two years previously. Survivors 
are six daughters and four sons, Mrs. Ernest Witthuhn, Meeme; Mrs. 
Walter Ebeling, Colby; Mrs. Chas. Gersmehl, Newton; Mrs. Fred 
Bogenschuetx, Centerville; Mrs. Arthur Knoll, Sheboygan; Mrs. John 
Schwartz, Meeme; Louis on the old homestead; Edwin at Colby; William 
at Random Lake, and Amos at Sheboygan. Two brothers, Herman at 
Sheboygan and John, whose wereabouts are unknown; and a sister, Mrs. 
Peter Melger, Sheboygan, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, August 4, 1930 P.2


E. MINNA OEHMICHEN

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1896: 
The family of Adolph Oehmichen of Town Meeme is mourning the death 
of their daughter Mina, who died last Sat. evening of consumption. 
She was 21 yrs. 6 mos. of age and beloved by all. She was engaged 
to Mr. John Wolters, and the wedding had been postponed as a result 
of her illness. The funeral took place Tues. afternoon at the St. 
Jakob Cemetery in Meeme.
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Wilhelmine Ernstine Oehmichen
birth: 7 February 1875 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
death: 8 August 1896 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Meeme, Maint. Co., Wis.
father: Adolph Oehmichen
mother: Christine
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ELLA OEHMICHEN

Mrs. Ella Oehmichen, 76, of Howards Grove-Millersville, died Tuesday at St. 
Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. James United Church of Christ 
at Spring Valley, Town of Meeme. The Rev. Kenneth Schulz will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Oehmichen was born Ella Witthuhn in Menkin, Germany, Sept. 12, 1891, 
daughter of the late William and Bertha Schramm Witthuhn. She came to America
with her parents when two years old and settled in Sheboygan County where she 
attended district school.
She was married to Louis Oehmichen Nov. 9, 1911. The couple farmed the Oehmichen 
homestead in the Town of Meeme and after retirement in 1957 moved to School Hill, 
residing there until Mr. Oehmichen died in 1960. She then moved to Howards Grove-
Millersville area. 
Surviving are a son, Le Roy, of Sheboygan; a daughter, Mrs. Arno (Nelda) Winkel 
and a granddaughter, Jane Winkel, of Howards Gorve-Millersville, and a sister, 
Mrs. Allen Kleman, of Manitowoc. Six brothers and three sisters preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at Walter Ahrens Funeral Home, Howards 
Grove-Millersville, until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 1, 1968  P. 27 


EMMA OEHMICHEN

Mrs. Emma Oehmichen, 87, of Spring Valley, widow of Reinhold Oehmichen, died 
Sunday afternoon at her home following a heart attack. 
The former Emma Klessig, she was born in the Town of Centerville (Manitowoc 
County), Sept. 22, 1870(sic), a daughter of the late August and Elizabeth 
Klessig. Following her marriage to Mr. Oehmichen the couple farmed until moving 
to Spring Valley in 1914.
She was the last survivor of nine children in the Klessig family.
Mrs. Oehmichen was a member of St. James Evangelical and Reforemd Church, Spring 
Valley.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Minna) Thogerson, Chicago, and Mrs. Melvin 
(Ellen) Wagner, Milwaukee. 
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Walter. 
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Mark Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Town of Mosel, with the Rev. Carl. G. Schmahl, pastor, officiating. 
Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Spring Valley.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapl, Cleveland, from 2 p.m. Tuesday 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
Sheboygan Press, August 25, 1958  P. 8 


LEROY OEHMICHEN

LeRoy A. Oehmichen, 78, formerly of 1518 Martin Ave., died Sunday, Jan. 2, 1994 
at Greendale Health Care Center, where he had been a resident for the past six 
months. Born March 27, 1915 in the Town of Meeme, LeRoy was a son of the late 
Louis and Ella Witthuhn Oehmichen. On May 1, 1966 he married the former Evelyn 
Fontany in Sheboygan. LeRoy was employed for many years at Enzo Jel Company, 
retiring in 1977. He had previously worked as a butcher in School Hill and had 
farmed in the Town of Meeme on the family homestead.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; two step-sons, James (Sandra) Henkel and 
William (Sandra) Henkel, Sheboygan; two step grandchildren, Corby and Brian 
Henkel, Sheboygan; one sister, Nelda (Arnold) Winkel, Sheboygan; and one niece, 
Jane (Mark) Mikalowsky, Sheboygan Falls.
Funeral services will be held at 7 pm Wednesday, Jan. 5, at Lippert Funeral Home. 
The Rev. Gregory Whelton will officiate. Interment will be in Spring Valley 
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4 pm until the 
time of services. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in 
his name.
Sheboygan Press, Mon., Jan. 3, 1994


LOUIS OEHMICHEN    (d. 1960)

Louis F. Oehmichen, 74, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died Tuesday night at St. Nicholas 
Hospital, Sheboygan, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. James United Church of Christ 
at Spring Valley, the Rev. Merlin Huebschman officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Oehmichen was born Feb. 18, 1886, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Louis and Bertha Keppler Oehmichen and attended district schools 
at Spring Valley. Nov. 9, 1911, he married Ella Witthuhn and they operated the 
homestead farm at Meeme until retirement three years ago when they moved to School 
Hill. He was a member of St. James Church and former elder of the church.
Survivors include his wife; a son, LeRoy of School Hill; a daughter, Mrs. Arno 
Winkel of Louis Corners, Wis.; a brother, Edwin of Colby; four sisters, Mrs. 
Charles Gersmehl of Sheboygan, Mrs. Emma Bogenschultz of Hika, Mrs. Adella Witthune 
of Edwards and Mrs. Walter Ebeling of Colby and one grandchild.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Thursday until 
11 a.m. Friday and from noon until the time of services at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 24, 1960  P. 15


LOUIS F. OEHMICHEN    (d. 1929)

MEEME PIONEER PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 78 
Louis Oehmichen, Sr., pioneer resident of Meeme, died yesterday at the home of 
his son Louis on the old homestead at the advanced age of 78 years. Funeral 
services will be held Sunday afternoon with burial at the St. Jacob's Ev. Church 
cemetery, the Rev. Wm. Leonhard officiating.
Mr. Oehmichen was born August 21, 1850 in Germany and came here as a boy of 7 
with his parents and had since made his home in Meeme where he was widely known 
and respected. Besides his widow, nee Bertha Koeppler, whom he married in 1878, 
deceased is survived by ten children, 33 grand children and one great grandchild. 
The children are Mrs. Anton Knoll, Sheboygan, Mrs. Walter Ebeling, Sheboygan, Mrs. 
Charles Gerswehl, Newton, Mrs. Fred Bigenschuetz, Hika, and Mrs. E. Witthuhn, and 
Mrs. John Scheantz?? Meeme and Louis, Meeme, William at Rice Lake, Edward at 
Abbotsford, James at Sheboygan. One brother, Adolph, and a sister, Mrs. G. Henschel, 
both of Meeme, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 4, 1929  P. 2


M. LOUISE OEHMICHEN

Name: Oehmichen, Marie Louise
D.: 9/20/1877     B.: 10/13/1876
Reg. D.: 10/22/1877  sex: f/w
Age at death: 11 mo.
B.P.: Meeme
D.P.: Meeme
Cem: Meeme
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:
Spouse:
F.: Adolph Oehmichen
M.: Christine Oehmichen
Cause of Death: whooping cough
Add Info.: The above child was very weak constitution - farmer
Pg.# v.1 p.99  also v.1 p.230


REINHOLD OEHMICHEN

Reinhold L. Oehmichen, 71, former Spring Valley farmer, died Sunday 
evening in a Sheboygan hospital after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. from the Ballhorn 
funeral home, Sheboygan, with interment in the St. Jocobi cemetery 
at Spring Valley.
Mr. Oehmichen was born at Meeme in 1867 and attended district schools 
of the town. In 1892 he married Miss Emma Klessing. They located on a 
farm near Spring Valley. He was a member of the St. Jacobi Evangelical 
Reformed church of Spring Valley.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Paul Thogerson, of Chicago, 
Mrs. Melvin Wagner of Milwaukee. A son Walter, died in 1913.
The body is at the Ballhorn funeral home in Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, April 11, 1939 P. 2


W. BERTHA OEHMICHEN

Name: Oehmiken, Bertha Wilh.
D.: 9/5/1872
B.: 8/11/1871
Reg. D.: 12/30/1872
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 1 Yr. 25 Da.
B.P.: Tn. Meeme
D.P.: Tn. Meeme
Cem.: St. Jacobi Tn. Meeme
Ch.: 
Inf. & Address: John Holzapfel
Spouse:
F.: Adolph Oehmiken
M.: Christina Oehmiken
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.135
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(Bertha Wilh. Oehmiken/dau. of Adolph and Christina Oehmiken/
b. 11 Aug. 1871/d. 5 Sept. 1872/age 1 yr. 5 da./co. index)


W. EDMUND OEHMICHEN

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1896: 
The family of Adolph Oehmichen of Town Meeme, has been thrown into 
deep sadness. Only a week has gone by since their beloved 21 yr. 
old daughter was carried to the grave, and now the angel of death 
has taken their 23 yr. old son, Edmund. The young man died last Sun. 
of a cerebral hemorrhage. On Tues. afternoon his casket was laid 
beside that of his sister in St. Jakobs Cemetery.
*******
Wilhelm Edmund Oehmichen
birth: 19 July 1873 Meeme, Manit. Co., Wis.
death: 16 August 1896 Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Meeme, Wis.
father: Adolph Oehmichen
mother: Ernstine
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


WALTER OEHMICHEN

Mr. Walter Oehmichen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Oehmichen, passed away Sunday 
morning at 5:30. Two weeks ago while unloading milk at the cheese factory in 
Spring Valley he fell off the wagon and injured his spine and head.
The doctor said the fall caused the rupture of a blood vessel which caused brain 
fever from which he died. He was 19 years of age. The sad news was a shock to his 
parents and many friends. He was esteemed and respected by all who knew him. 
Besides his parents, he leaves two sisters. They have the sympathy of their friends 
and neighbors. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at St. Jacobs Evan. Luth. 
Cemetery.
The Manitowoc Pilot, September 4, 1913


ALBERT OEXLE

Notes from St. Nazianz:
A number of people from here attended the funeral of Albert Oexle 
at Spring Valley on Thursday.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Apr, 5, 1923
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(1920 Meeme twp. census:
Albert Oexle age 61; wife Helen 55; son Walter 30)


AUGUST OHSE

Funeral services for August H. Ohse, 69, Meeme farmer, who died yesterday at 
a Sheboygan hospital, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Stoltenberg 
funeral chapel, Cleveland, and at 2 o’clock at the St. John Evangelical and 
Reformed church at Meeme, the Rev. Carl Schmahl officiating. Burial will be 
in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Ohse was born in Meeme in 1876 and operated his parents’ farm after their 
death. He is survived by a brother, Julius in South Dakota, and two sisters, 
Mrs. Elizabeth Hammelman of Chicago and Miss Minnie Ohse on the home farm. 
Three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
The body may be viewed at the Stoltenberg funeral home. The casket will not 
be opened in church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 15, 1945  P. 2


EDMUND OHSE    (d. 1902)

Death in Meeme on Sun. of 82-yr. old Mr. Ohse of old age debility. 
The funeral was held yesterday at the Lutheran Cemetery in Meeme.
Der Nord Westen, 15 May 1902
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(1900 Meeme twp. census:
C. Edmund Ohse age 44; Ottile 30; Lilly 6; Leone 4; Emma 2; 
Adela 1; Alice 2/12; father Edmund 80)


EDMUND OHSE    (d. 1935)

Meeme Farmer Is Victim of a Heart Attack
Intense heat Monday, which brought on a sudden heart attack, caused the death 
of Edmund Ohse, retired Meeme farmer, on the homestead a mile north of Spring 
Valley. He was 80.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. 
from the St. James Evangelical church, Spring Valley. Interment will be in the 
adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Ohse was born in the town of Herman, Sheboygan county, in 1855, and moved 
to Meeme to take up a farm. He was married in 1893 to Mathilda Henschel, now 
deceased. 
Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Edward Lartner, Chicago; Mrs. George Hemp, 
Cleveland, Wis., Mrs. Paul Withhuhn, Howards Grove; Mrs. John Steffen, Meeme; 
Mrs. Henry Plagemann, Newton; Mrs. Gustave Kroening, Sheboygan; three brothers, 
Julius, White, S.D., Henry, Custer, Wash. and August, Meeme; three sisters, 
Miss Minnie Ohse, Meeme; Mrs. Henry Krueger, Chicago; Mrs. Elizabeth Hammelmann, 
Dixon, Ill., and 11 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 30, 1935  P. 2


EMMA A. OHSE

Spring Valley. News reached here of the death of Miss Emma Ohse which occurred 
Friday at Chicago following an operation. Miss Ohse was born March 16, 1873, 
being 54 years of age. She was born in the town of Meeme and lived here all her 
life where she kept house for her brother August on the farm until up to four 
weeks ago when she went to Chicago for treatments but it was futile. She is 
survived by four brothers and four sisters, Edmond and August at Meeme, Julius 
and Henry located out west, Mrs. Hammelman, Mrs. Russel and Mrs. Krueger at 
Chicago and Miss Minnie of Meeme. The funeral was held today, Monday, at 1:30 
p.m. from the home of August Ohse to the St. Jacob’s Evangelist church, Meeme. 
Burial was at the adjoining cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald News, June 20, 1927  P. 7 


MINNIE OHSE

Miss Minnie Pauline Ohse, 88, a former resident of Spring Valley, died Sunday 
at the municipal hospital at Brookings, S.D. 
She was born in Herman, Sheboygan county, in 1861, and spent most of her life 
in Spring Valley, leaving five years ago for South Dakota. Survivors are a 
brother, Julius of White, S.D., and  sister, Mrs. William Hammelmann of Chicago.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Stoltenberg funeral 
home, Cleveland, and at 2 o’clock at the St. James Evangelical and Reformed 
church, Spring Valley. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 31, 1950   P. 2


OTTILIE OHSE

Death Fri. in Town Meeme of 34-yr. old Mrs. Edmond Ohse of a kidney illness. 
She leaves her husband and 6 children.
Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1903
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Osman:
Mrs. Edmond(sic) Ohse died Friday last after an illness of four weeks. Deceased 
was thirty three years of age and was widely known. She leaves to mourn her loss 
a husband, six children, a mother and father, seven sisters and three brothers.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 2, 1903 P. 8


ELMER J. OSTERLOTH

Elmer J. Osterloth, 61, Osman tavern owner, died Monday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. James United Church 
of Christ, Spring Valley. The Rev. Reinhart Ulrich, interim pastor, will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Osterloth was born Nov. 30, 1911, at Milwaukee, son of the late Otto 
and Augusta Buschre Osterloth. He attended North Division High School, 
Milwaukee, and was employed at Milwaukee before his marriage. He married 
Goldie Potter Oct. 10, 1936, at West Bend, farming at Fillmore. In 1941, 
they moved to Random Lake, where they also engaged in farming. In 1955, 
they purchased their tavern at Osman. He was also employed as a guard at 
Tecumseh Products Co., New Holstein, for seven years. He was a member of 
St. James Church.
Survivors include his wife, three sons and two daughters; two brothers, 
Lester, of Clintonville and Chester, of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Louis 
Thomack and Miss Clara Osterloth, of Milwaukee; and 22 grandchildren. Two 
brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o'clock this 
Tuesday afternoon until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, October 23, 1973


GOLDIE M. OSTERLOTH

Goldie M. Osterloth, 73, of 1137A Fremont St., Kiel, died Tuesday evening, 
August 28, 1990 at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, after a brief illness. 
Funeral service will be 2 pm Saturday at St. James United Church of Christ, 
Spring Valley. Rev. William Kesting, pastor, will officiate and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
The former Goldie Potter was born November 22, 1916 at West Bend, Wis., daughter 
of the late Walter and Mathilda Knopp Potter. She attended school in West Bend. 
On October 10, 1936 she married Elmer Osterloth at Trinity Lutheran Church, West 
Bend. The couple farmed in the Fillmore and Random Lake areas until 1955, when 
they moved to Osman where they operated Elmer and Goldie's Tap for 32 years when 
she retired and moved to Kiel. Elmer preceded her in death Oct. 23, 1973. She was 
a member of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley.
Survivors include three sons, Richard and LaRaine of Madson, James and Doris, 
David and Sherri, all of Newton; two daughters, Bonnie and Richard Klessig of 
Newton, Brenda and John Kaufmann of Kiel; 25 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 
two brothers, Harold Potter of Ohio and Orville Potter of Milwaukee. She was 
preceded in death by two grandchildren, a daughter-in-law and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday and at the 
church on Saturday from 11 am until the time of service. A memorial fund has been 
established in her name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Aug. 29, 1990  page B8
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(22 Nov 1916/28 Aug 1990/SSDI)