LOUISE (SOHN) PANKOPF

The following appears to be her child although the child is buried in
Centerville twp. There is no entry for the child in that township.

Pankoff
birth: 18 September 1904 Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
death: 19 September 1904 Wisconsin
burial:  Centerville
residence: 1904 Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wis.
father: Paul Pankoff
mother: Lucy Sahn (sic)
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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(Note: The mother, Lucy is buried in St. James United Church
of Christ cemetery in Meeme township)


ALVINA PAYNE

Mrs. Alvina Payne, 83, a resident of Sunny Ridge, Sheboygan since 
Oct. 24, died there shortly before 6 a.m. Thursday.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Ballhorn Funeral 
Chapels, Sheboygan. The Rev. Luverna Bauer will officiate and burial 
will be in St. James Cemetery, Spring Valley, Manitowoc County, with 
graveside service by the Rev. Merlin Huebschman.
Mrs. Payne, nee Kolb, was born Feb. 20, 1879, in the Town of Meeme, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Ernest and Emma Steinhaus Kolb. 
She was educated in district schools and shortly thereafter went to 
Harlem, Mont. She was married to Philip Payne Oct. 15, 1921, at Chinook, 
Mont.
In 1947, she returned to Sheboygan where she was engaged as a practical 
nurse. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Unity Fellowship 
Church.
Surviving are three brothers, Dr. Fred Kolb of Spokane, Wash., Roland 
of Cedarburg and Emil of Davenport, Iowa; and two sisters, Mrs. Rose 
Lehan of Chicago and Mrs. Emma Jacobi of Newton. Three brothers and 
four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 8, 1962 P.11
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Mrs. Alvina Payne, 83, a resident of Sunny ridge since last month, died there 
shortly before 6 a.m. today. The former Alvina Kolb, she was born in the town 
of Meeme, Feb. 20, 1879, a daughter of the late Ernest and Emma Kolb. She 
attended public school in Meeme and was confirmed in March, 1894 at St. James 
Evangelical Church, Spring Valley. As a young woman she went out west, spending 
the greater part of her life in Harlem, Mont. 
Her marriage to Philip Payne took place in Chinook, Mont., Oct. 15, 1921. Mrs. 
Payne returned to Sheboygan in 1947, working several years here as a practical 
nurse. She had resided at the local King’s Daughters home until going to Sunny 
Ridge. Mrs. Payne was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Unity Fellowship 
Church.  
Surviving are three brothers, Dr. Fred Kolb, Spokane, Wash., Roland of Cedarburg 
and Emil of Davenport, Ia., and two sisters, Mrs. Rose Lehan of Chicago and Mrs. 
Emma Jacobi of Newton. Three brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.  
Services will be at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Luverna Bauer, 
pastor of United Fellowship Church, officiating.  Burial will be in St. James 
Cemetery, Spring Valley.
Sheboygan Press   November 8, 1962


LENA PROCHNOW KOEPPEN

Lena (Prochnow) Koeppen, 92, a former Kiel resident, died Friday afternoon, 
May 10, 1991, at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where she had been a resident 
for the past three years.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. James United Church of Christ, 
Spring Valley. Rev. William Kefting will officiate. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
She was born January 26, 1899, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Fred and Heneritta Zulsdorf Lutzke. In May of 1919 she married William 
Prochnow in the town of Liberty. He preceded her in death in September 1962. In 
May of 1966 she married Henry Koeppen at St. James United Church of Christ, Spring 
Valley. She and Henry lived in the town of Meeme until 1978 when they moved to 
Kiel. She was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, and an 
honorary member of the Ladies Aid.
Survivors include her husband, Henry, who is a resident of Calumet Homestead; a 
son and daughter-in-law, William and Dorothy Prochnow of San Marcos, Calif.; three 
daughters and sons-in-law, Lorraine and Fred Reese of Brillion, Mavis Gutschow of 
Kiel, Audrey and Leonard Tysver of New London; 18 grandchildren; 32 great 
grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren; 19 step great 
grandchildren; a step son, Melvin and Georgene Lutzke of St. Nazianz; a daughter-
in-law, Penny Prochnow of Honolulu, Hawaii. She was preceded in death by a son, 
Lester, four brothers, four sisters, a half sister, a great grandchild, two step 
grandchildren and three sons-in-law.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Sunday and 
at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial fund has 
been established for St. James United Church of Christ.
Herald Times Reporter, May 12, 1991 P. B14


WILLIAM PROCHNOW

William A. Prochnow, 64, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Wednesday night at Maple Crest 
Sanitorium where he had been a patient two months.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James United Brethren Church 
of Spring Valley, the Rev. Merlin Huebschman officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Prochnow was born July 17, 1898, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Gustave and Amelia Kohls Prochnow. He married Lena Lutzke May 15, 1919, at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, Town Liberty. The Prochnos operated farms until their 
retirement in 1949.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Lester of Honolulu, Hawaii, and William Jr., 
of San Marcos, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Donald Preuss of Oconto Falls, Mrs. 
Elwood Gutschow of Rt. 1, Valders, and Mrs. Don J__benow of New London; two 
brothers, Charles of Manitowoc and Elmer of Reedsville; three sisters, Mrs. William 
Tuebe of Green Bay, Mrs. Eda Schwabe of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elbert Reimer of 
Sheboygan; 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Three brothers and three 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at Christianson Funeral home, St. Nazianz, 
until noon Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will lie in state until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 6, 1962  P. 15


MARLIN QUAST

Marlin Quast, age 76, of 1001 N. 49th St., Sheboygan, and formerly of the town 
of Meeme, Manitowoc County, died Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at St. Nicholas 
Hospital.
He was born Aug. 30, 1927 in Shbeoygan, a son of the late Herbert and Viola 
(Radke) Quast. Marlin graduated from New Holstein High School in 1945, later 
serving in the U.S. Navy. Elreta Amel and Marlin Quast were married on Sept. 
15, 1948. The couple celebrated 55 years of marriage in 2003. Marlin was 
employed at the Kohler Company over 43 years, retiring as an inspector in 
Quality Control in 1993. He was a member of St. James United Church of Christ 
in Spring Valley where he had served on the consistory. Marlin was also a 
member of the Kohler Quarter Century club.
An avid outdoorsman, Marlin enjoyed hunting, fishing and cmaping with his 
family. He was also an armchair quarterback for the Green Bay Packers.
Surviving Marlin is his loving wife: Elreta; two sons: Herbert (Mari) Quast of 
Sheboygan and Jeff (Linda) Quast of rural Kiel; four daughters: Pamela (David) 
Balzer of Sheboygan; Janet (James) Roe of Park Falls; Lisa (Mark) Koenig of 
Cleveland; Amy (Karl) Christianson of New Holstein. Also surviving are 18 
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister: Diane (Eugene) Hanson of 
Sheboygan; a half sister: Nancy Stafford of Ramsey, Minn.; and a half brother: 
John Quast of Bayport, Minn. He was preceded in death by two grandsons: Alex 
and Brian Quast.
He was preceded in death by two grandsons: Alex and Brian Quast.
A funeral service will be conducted for Marlin on Friday, April 2, 2004 at 
7 p.m. at St. James United Church of Christ in Spring Valley. The Rev. William 
Kesting, pastor of St. James will officiate. Committal service will be held at 
St. James Cemetery on Saturday at 9 a.m. Friends may call at the church on 
Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, a memoiral fund has been established in the name of Marlin 
Quast.
Condolences may be e-mailed at the Zimmerfuneralhome.com Web site.
Zimmer's Westview Funeral & Cremation Care Center is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, April 1, 2004 p.A3


AUGUST RIECK

Death in Meeme Sat. of the widely known August Rick(sic) at 
age 50. He is survived by his widow and several children.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Jan. 1902
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Name August Rieck  
Gender Male  
Burial Place Meeme  
Death Date 29 Dec 1901  
Death Place Meeme, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin  
Age 50  
Birth Date 20 Sep 1851  
Birthplace Germany  
Occupation Farmer  
Race Multiple  
Marital Status Widowed  
Spouse's Name Mary Schmidt  
Father's Name L. Rieck  
Father's Birthplace Germany  
Mother's Name E. Rosso  
Mother's Birthplace Germany  
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARY RIECK

Funeral services for Mrs. August Rieck, 86, who died Saturday, will 
be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Stoltenberg funeral home in 
Cleveland, and at 2 p.m. at St. James Evangelical Reform church in 
Spring Valley, the Rev. Charles E. Schmall officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed from 
7 p.m. today until the time of the service at the funeral home. The 
casket will not be opened in church.
Mrs. Rieck, the former Mary Schmidt, was born in the town of Meeme 
in 1859. She was married to August Rieck in 1879, and they operated 
a homestead farm until he died in 1902. For 14 years Mrs. Rieck 
resided in Cleveland, before making her home with her children.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ben Reineking of the town of 
Rhine, four sons, Arthur and Herman of Manitowoc, Alfred of Meeme, 
and Edmund of Lena, Wis., a brother, Mathew Schmidt of Milwaukee, 
19 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
One daughter and one son also preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 15, 1946 P.2


MARY P. RUSSELL

Former County Resident Dies 
Mrs. Mary Russell, 69, a former resident of Meeme, passed away last 
night at Chicago and the remains will be brought to Meeme tonight 
for burial at the old home but funeral arrangements have not been 
completed. Her husband died several years ago. One son, Edward in 
Iowa, four brothers, Julius Ohse, of White, S.D., August of Meeme, 
Henry of Seattle, Wash., and Edmund of Meeme, three sisters, Mrs. 
Etta Krueger and Mrs. Lizzie Hammelmann of Chicago and Miss Minnie 
Ohse of Meeme survive. Funeral services will be held from the St. 
Jacob’s church at Meeme, Rev. Fred Fuerst officiating. The time 
will be given tomorrow.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 27, 1928 Page 15


ANNA MARIA KOLWEY SCHLUENZ

Mrs. Mary (sic) Schluenz died at Spencer this state last week and her remains 
were interred at Meeme on Sunday last. She was a daughter of the late Henry 
Kolwey.
The Manitowoc Pilot, October 7, 1886


CARL G. SCHMAHL, REV.

Rev. Carl G. Schmahl Dies at Home in Town of Mosel
The Rev. Carl G. Schmahl, pastor of St. Mark’s Evangelical and Reformed Church 
in the Town of Mosel and St. James Evangelical and Reformed Church in the Town 
of Meeme for the past 25 years, died Saturday at his home in the Town of Mosel.
He was 53.
A native of the Town of Rhine, he was born June 23, 1905, a son of the late Henry 
and Catherine Reineck Schmahl, and was confirmed at Trinity Reformed Church in 
Elkhart Lake on March 31, 1918, by the Rev. Otto J. Vriesen.
He received his elementary education at Lime Ridge School District No. 5 in the 
Town of Rhine and was graduated from Elkhart Lake High School in 1923.  In the 
fall he enrolled in Sheboygan County Normal School and was graduated from there 
in May, 1924.  The following year he taught at the Guenther Rural School in 
Marathon County.
In the fall of 1925, he enrolled at Sheboygan Business College where he also 
served as a part-time instructor.  After completing the business course in June, 
1926, he accepted a position as bookkeeper at Sell Brothers Co., Sheboygan.
On Nov. 8, 1926, he was stricken with polio.  Helpless and completely paralyzed, 
he suffered for six months before his strength slowly began to return.  It was 
during the following two years of recuperation that he became inspired by the 
miracle of his almost complete recovery and decided to enter the ministry.
He enrolled at Mission House College and Seminary in February, 1930, and was 
graduated in June, 1934.  A few days after his graduation he was ordained a 
minister of the Evangelical and Reformed Church at Trinity Reformed Church in 
Elkhart Lake.
In January 1934, he accepted a call to serve at the Mosel and Meeme Evangelical 
and Reformed Parish following the sudden death of the Rev. William H. Leonhard.  
And in May of the same year, he accepted the congregation’s request to serve as 
pastor of both churches.
He has served the two congregations since.
His marriage to Miss Emelia E. Bohne of Cleveland was solemnized on Feb. 6, 1937, 
by the Rev. E. C. Jaberg of Sheboygan.  She died four years later.
On May 22, 1938, he dedicated the new St. Mark’s Church and during the past year, 
he guided St. James Congregation with a vast remodeling project and the construction 
of an additional wing to the church.
Surviving are a daughter, a brother, Fred of Glenbeulah, and two sisters, Mrs. 
Justina Kuhn of Elkhart Lake and Miss Minnie Schmahl of Glenbeulah.  Five sisters 
and a brother also preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mark’s Church in the Town 
of Mosel.  The Rev. E. L. Hennig of Schwartzwald, the Rev. John Scheib of Appleton, 
the Rev. W. C. Beckmann of Mission House Seminary, and Dr. Arthur Krueger, 
president of Lakeland College and Mission House Seminary, will officiate.  Burial 
will be in St. James Cemetery in the town of Meeme.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel at Cleveland until 11 a.m. 
Tuesday and then at the church beginning at noon.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, February 23, 1959 – P. 12


EMELIA SCHMAHL

Mrs. Carl Schmahl, nee Emelia Bohne, for a number of years librarian
at the Herald-Times, died Thursday at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Herman Bohne, at Cleveland, Wis.
She was moved to the Bohne home from her own home at the parsonage of
St. Mark's Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of Mosel, in
March. The widower, the Rev. Mr. Schmahl, is pastor of St. Mark's church,
and St. James Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of Meeme.
Mrs. Schmahl had been ill and confined to her bed since December, 1939.
Funeral services will be held Sunday. The body is lying in state at the
St. Mark's parsonage. At 11 a.m. Sunday brief rites will be conducted
there by the Rev. William Beckmann of the Mission House. The body will
be moved to St. Mark's church after the rites and will lie in state at
the church until 2 p.m. when formal funeral services will be conducted
by the Rev. Clarence Schmidt of the Emanuel church of the town of Herman
and the Rev. Elmer Jaberg of Sheboygan. At St. James cemetery at Spring
Valley, where interment will be made, the Rev. William Schultz of 
Schwartzwald will officiate.
Mrs. Schmahl was born on May 17, 1896, in the town of Meeme, the daughter
of Herman and Anna Bohne. She was married on February 6, 1937, to the 
pastor of the St. Mark's and St. James churches.
She was educated at the Spring Valley district school and at the Manitowoc
County Rural Normal School. Following her graduation from the Normal school
she taught in the rural and state graded schools at Rockland, Centerville
and Two Rivers for ten years. After attending the University of Wisconsin
library school she joined the editorial staff of the Herald-Times in 1928
and was staff librarian until her marriage.
She was a member of St. James congregation all her life, and since her
marriage she was a member of the Ladies Aid society of St. Marks.
During her residence in Manitowoc she was an active member of the Business
and Professional Women's club.
Surviving Mrs. Schmahl are her husband, one daughter (private); parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bohne of Cleveland; two brothers, Henry F. Bohne of
Newton and Herman J. Bohne of Cleveland; and one sister, Mrs. Reuben Fries
of Cleveland.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 2, 1941  p.2


WILHELM H. SCHMIDT

Farmer Wilhelm Schmidt who lived near Kolweys Mill in Meeme, died a week ago 
Wednesday. He was 64 years old and worked as a sailor for 16 years. He leaves 
five school aged children.
Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1883


HEINRICH SCHNEIDER   (d. 1881)

Death by consumption of Heinrich Schneider, Jr. on 24 May in Meeme. He
was the son of Mr. H. Schneider, Sr., and brother of A. Schneider and
Julius Schneider.
Der Nord Westen, May 26, 1881
**********
Henry Schneider, a young man of Meeme, aged 22, died of consumption
of the lungs on Tuesday of this week.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, May 26, 1881
********
The funeral of Henry Schneider on Thursday was very largely attended.
Mr. Schneider was a young man of commendable habits and his early taking
off by that fell destroyer, consumption, is deeply regretted by all.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, June 2, 1881
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(NOTE: Despite the Marz d. date on the stone, this appears to be
the right person. Henry is living with a brother A.T. Schneider on
the 1880 census p.3)


HEINRICH WILHELM SCHNEIDER    (d. 1889)

Death of 76 yr. old Henry Schneider in Town Meeme on Tues. evening last
week. He leaves a sorrowing widow and 5 grown children. He will be buried 
on Fri.
Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec. 1889


JOHANNA WILHELMINA SCHNEIDER

Mrs. Schneider, an old resident of Meeme, aged about 85 years, died Tuesday at 
the home of her son Julius. Her death was due to causes incident to old age. 
She is survived by two sons, Julius and Albert of Meeme and a daughter, Mrs. 
Hulda Mahnke of Reedsville. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon. 
Interment will be in the cemetery in Southern Meeme, near Bohne’s.
The Manitowoc Pilot, January 9, 1913


JULIUS SCHNEIDER

RURAL NEWS-Osman…
Julius Schneider, an old resident of northern Meeme died at his home on Feb. 2, 
following a stroke of paralysis which he suffered a year ago. He was 76 years 
old and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Schneider and six children, Elizabeth, 
Anton, Mathilda, Fred, Albert and Margaret. Also eleven grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed by those who knew him for he had a jolly disposition and 
was liked by all.
Manitowoc Herald News, Fri., February 9, 1923  P. 8 
********
Notes from Osman:
On Friday afternoon, Julius Schneider, an old settler of this town, died at his 
home at the age of 77 years. He suffered a stroke of apoplexy about a year and 
a half ago, but of late had been feeling fine and was able to get around. He 
had dinner with the family Friday noon and was as jolly as ever, but shortly 
after he got a weak spell, from which he died about an hour later. The funeral 
was held Tuesday afternoon and interment was in the Spring Valley Cemetery. 
Besides his wife, six children, Elizabeth, Mathilde, Mrs. Aug. Langenhahn, Anton, 
Albert and  Fred survive him. He is also survived by one brother, A.F. Schneider 
of Osman and one sister, Mrs. Mahnke of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 8, 1923
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Card of Thanks
We are grateful to friends and neighbors who, by their kindness and sympathy 
during our recent sorrow, held in a measure to lessen our burden of grief. We 
desire to thank Reverend First, friends who sent floral tributes or other 
consoling messages and all who offered services in any way.
Mrs. Julius Schneider and Children
Manitowoc Herald News - Mon., Feb. 12, 1923


STELLA SCHNEIDER

Mrs. Stella Schneider, 72, of Rt. 1, Newton, died early Friday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, of a lingering illness. She had been a hospital 
patient three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. James Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Spring Valley. The Rev. Merlin Huebschmann will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Schneider was born Aug. 24, 1887, in the Town of Oshkosh, daughter of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Weidemann. Sep. 7, 1921, she was married to Albert W. 
Schneider at Oshkosh and they settled on the home farm at Rt. 1, Newton. The 
couple retired from farming in 1945 and moved to Kiel. Following the death of 
Mr. Schneider April 22, 1951, she returned to live at the farm home. She was a 
member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. 
Surviving are three sons, (private); brother, Walter Weidemann of Oshkosh; two 
sisters, Mrs. Amanda Perrin and Mrs. Henry Gumz of Oshkosh; and eight grand-
children.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, ater 2 p.m. Sunday until 
noon Monday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state from 
1 p.m. until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 24, 1960  P. 15


HARVEY SCHNELL

Harvey H. Schnell, age 84, of New Holstein, formerly of School Hill died Saturday 
evening August 26, 2000 at Calumet Medical Center where he was a patient for the 
last five days. 
He was born August 15, 1916 in Kiel, son of the late Carl and Ella Ott Schnell. 
He attended Pigeon Lake area schools and Trinity Lutheran School in the Town of 
Liberty. In 1986 he was given the honor of Honorary Alumnus of Lakeland College. 
Harvey served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. On May 12, 1938 he married the former 
Lillian Fessler at St. Mark's UCC in the Town of Mosel, and she preceded him in 
death on Oct. 3, 1984. On Dec. 27, 1986 he married the former Ethel Thiessen at 
St. John's UCC in New Holstein. For more than 50 years Harvey operated Fessler 
Feed Mill in School Hill with his brother-in-law Alfred Fessler until his recent 
retirement. He was a member of St. James UCC in Spring Valley were he was involved 
with the Church Consistory and the Cemetery Association. He also served on many 
local school boards. Harvey enjoyed spending time with his family and Ethel's 
family. His lifetime included many acts of generosity and helpfulness. 
Survivors include his wife Ethel; two children, Darlene and John Foreman of Racine, 
and Vernon and Karen Schnell of Manitowoc. Four Grandchildren, Larry and Nancy 
Schultz, Randy and Kim Schultz, Steve and Susan Leger and Michael Schnell. Three 
Great-Grandchildren, Ryan and Abby Schultz and Zachary Leger. A sister-in-law, 
Marie Fessler of School Hill. He is further survived by Three Step Children, 
Prudence Smith of New Holstein, Sandy and Jim Wise of Green Bay and Terry and 
Karen Thiessen of New Holstein. He is also survived by numerous Step-Grandchildren, 
Step-Great Grandchildren and Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by one 
sister, Mildred Lorfeld. 
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday August 30, 2000 at St. James UCC, 13312 
Pioneer Road, Spring Valley, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. William Kesting officiating. 
Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. 
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel on Tuesday, 
August 29, 2000 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., and at the Church on Wednesday from 11 
a.m. until the time of Service. A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Monday, August 28, 2000 pg. A2


LILLIAN SCHNELL

Lillian Schnell, 64, of School Hill, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 3, at 
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, where she ahd been a patient the last three days.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. James United Church of Christ, 
Spring Valley. The Rev. William Klossner, pastor will officiate and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Schnell, nee Lillian Fessler, was born April 30, 1920, at School Hill, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Langenhahn Fessler. She was a graduate of 
Kiel High School. She was married to Harvey Schnell, May 12, 1938, at St. Mark 
United Church of Christ, Town of Mosel. After their marriage they resided in 
School Hill. Mrs. Schnell was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, 
Spring Valley. She was the church organist for the past 40 years and was a Sunday 
school teacher for many years. Mrs. Schnell was a charter member of Ladies Aid 
Society.
Survivors include her husband, Harvey, a son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Karen 
Schnell of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Darlene Leger of Racine; a brother, Alfred 
Fessler of School Hill and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 
from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church fron (sic) noon until the 
time of services. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Schnells name.
Herald Times Reporter, October 3, 1984 P. 3


LORENA E. SCHURRER

Lorena Schurrer, 77, a former Sheboygan resident, died Sunday at Willowdale 
Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she had been a resident for the past year. 
She had previously lived at the Meadowview and Morningside Nursing Homes.
The former Lorena Wolters was born February 12, 1905, in the town of Meeme, a 
daughter of the late John and Katherine Sixel Wolters. She attended district 
school.
On October 19, 1927, she married John Artmann in Chicago, Ill. The couple lived 
in Sheboygan.
She married Edwin Schurrer November 30, 1957. The couple operated a motel at 
Hika. Mr. Schurrer died in 1977. Mrs. Schurrer was also employed as secretary 
for the superintendent of schools in Manitowoc. She was a member of Ebenezer 
United Church of Christ, Sheboygan.
Survivors include two step-sons, Roger Schurrer, of Raleigh, N.C., and Allen 
Schurrer, rural New Holstein; three step-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. 
Elsie Belitz, of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Arthur Sohn, of Cleveland, and Mrs. Elmer 
Sohn, R. 1, Newton. 
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. 
Elmer Becker officiated. Burial was in St. James Cemetery, Spring Valley.
Chilton Times Journal, January 6, 1983
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(12 Feb 1905 - Jan 1983/SSDI)


ALLEN E. SCHWARTZ

Allen E. Schwartz, 75, of 13232 Point Creek Road, Newton, died unexpectedly, 
Wednesday morning, June 7, 1995 at his home.  
He was born July 16, 1919 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late John and Louise 
Oehmechen Schwartz. On Oct. 14, 1944 he married Caroline Koeppen at Zion 
Lutheran church, Louis Corners. Allen worked for the Manitowoc County Highway 
Department, retiring in 1965.  
Survivors include his wife, Caroline; one son, Richard, Newton, one daughter, 
Linda (Richard) Scholten, Kiel; one granddaughter; two sisters, Flora Herzog, 
Sheboygan; Lorena Wagner, Sheboygan and one sister-in-law, Lucille Schwartz, 
Howards Grove. He was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, with 
the Rev. Richard Warnke officiating. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, 
Spring Valley. 
No newspaper named.
********
Allen E. Schwartz, age 75, of 13232 Point Creek Road, Newton, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday morning, June 7, 1995, at his home.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, 1995, at Meiselwitz-
Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel. Rev. Richard Warnke will officiate with burial in 
St. James Cemetery, Spring Valley.
He was born July 16, 1919, in the town of Meeme, son of the late John and Louise 
Oehmechen Schwartz. On October 14, 1944, he married Caroline Koeppen at Zion 
Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. Allen worked for the Manitowoc County Highway 
Department retiring in 1965.
Survivors include his wife, Caroline; one son, Richard, Newton; one daughter, 
Linda (Richard) Scholten, Kiel; one granddaughter, Stephanie Rehme; two sisters, 
Flora Herzog, Sheboygan, Lorena Wagner, Sheboygan; one sister-in-law, Lucille 
Schwartz, Howards Grove. He was preceded in death by five brothers and one 
sister.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. 
Friday until the time of service at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 1995 P. A2


ARTHUR SCHWARTZ

Arthur L. Schwartz, 48, of 518 Grant Ave., died shortly after noon Wednesday 
at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness.
A native of Manitowoc County, he was born Feb. 13, 1911, at Centerville, a 
son of the late John and Louisa Schwartz. He attended district school and was 
baptized and confirmed at St. James Evangelical and Reformed Church at Spring 
Valley.
On Nov. 15, 1937, he was married to Miss Elmira Sebald of Sheboygan at Hollydale, 
Calif. The couple made their home there for several months before returning to 
Sheboygan in 1938.
An employe of the Kohler Co. since he was 17 years old, Mrs. Schwartz worked 
there for 31 years prior to the time illness forced his retirement last January. 
He was employed most recently as a maintenance man at the Kohler plant.
He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and the Kohler Co. Quarter-Century 
Club.
Survivors are his wife; a daughter, (private); a son, (private); three brothers, 
Oliver Schwartz of Howards Grove, Allen of Kiel and Roland of Plymouth, and two 
sisters, Mrs. Willard Herzog, Sheboygan, and Mrs. Harvey Wagner, Millersville.
Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels 
with the Rev. Arnold E. Wenger, Pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, officiating. 
Burial will be in the family lot in St. James Cemetery at Spring Valley.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home until the hour of services.
Sheboygan Press, August 13, 1959  P. 14


CAROLINE SCHWARTZ

Caroline M. Schwartz, 78, of 13232 Point Creek Road, Newton, died Wednesday 
evening, Feb. 27, 2002 unexpectedly at her home.  
She is the former Caroline Koeppen born Feb. 1, 1924 in the Town of Meeme, 
daughter of the late Christian and Alvina Schmidt Koeppen. She attended 
Woodland Park School in the town of Meeme. On Oct. 14, 1944 she married 
Allen E. Schwartz at Zion Lutheran church, Louis Corners. He preceded her 
in death on June 7, 1995. Caroline was employed at A.A. Laun Furniture in 
Kiel for 25 years retiring in 1987. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran 
Church in Kiel and the Ladies Aid. She enjoyed gardening and sewing.  
Survivors include one son, Richard of Newton; one daughter, Linda (Richard) 
Scholten, Cleveland; one granddaughter, one sister, Olieta Wagner of Louis 
Corners; and two sisters-in-law, Lucille Schwartz, Howards Grove and Flora 
Herzog of Watertown. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Herbert, 
Elmer, and Marvin.  
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel with the Rev. 
David Laabs officiating. Burial will take place in St. James Cemetery, Spring 
Valley.
Sheboygan Press – March 1, 2002


JOHN SCHWARTZ

Search Spreads for Elderly Man 
A search for 76-year-old man who disappeared from his home around midnight 
Thursday, widened Friday, with sheriff Clarence Baryenbruch asking for help 
from all deputies.
John Schwartz, who was described as spry for his age, was discovered missing 
from his home by a son, Arnold, of Rt. 1, Kiel. Arnold told Sheriff Baryenbruch. 
He found his father, who had been living with Arnold, missing when he woke up 
at midnight.
(snip)
They were to start out again at 10 a.m. Friday, this time with walki-talkie 
sets to keep communications clear. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 5, 1952  P. 1
********
Articles regarding ongoing searches and requests for any information appeared in 
papers for several days.
*********
Article in Two Rivers Reporter P. 2M notes that John Schwartz Hunt Resumed. 
Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, April 4, 1953  P. 2-M
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Corpse of Missing Osman Farmer Found Near Home
Found Tangled in Wire Fence
John Schwartz Victim of Exposure, Theory 
MANITOWOC—The body of a 74-year-old Osman farmer who disappeared nearly five 
months ago was found Thursday afternoon only a short distance from his home, 
entangled in a barbed-wire fence.
It was identified as that of John Schwartz, who walked out of his home the night 
of Dec. 5, 1952, and hadn’t been seen since. 
Discovery was made by a neighboring farmer, Robert Henekel, as he was plowing a 
field.
The body, in an advanced state of decomposition, was tangled in the wire strands 
of the fence, about a city block from the town road on which the Schwartz farm is 
located.
(snip - son asked for and was given lie detector test and passed, wanted
cleared of any suspicions)
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Ballhorn Funeral Home, 
Sheboygan, and burial will be in the St. James Cemetery in the town of Meeme. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 24, 1953  P. 1


LESTER SCHWARTZ

Farmer Finds His Son Dead in Bed at Meeme Farm Home 
Heart Attack Is Fatal to Lester Schwartz 
Lester Schwartz, 33, unmarried Meeme farmer and hauling contractor, was found 
dead in his upstairs bedroom this morning. Coroner Theodore Teitgen said the 
man died of a heart attack.
The victim lived with his elderly father, John Schwartz, in their farm home a 
mile and a half east of School Hill. The father discovered his son dead when 
he tried to awaken him this morning.
Oliver Schwartz, brother of the victim, was called by the father. He notified 
George Twohig of Kiel who in turn called the coroner. Both Coroner Teitgen and 
sheriff Clarence Baryenbruch went to the Schwartz farm.
(snip)
He was the brother of Gerhardt Schwartz, killed in his Kiel garage several 
months ago when his car on which he was working, placed on blocks, fell on him 
and crushed him.
The body was moved to a funeral home in Sheboygan, where funeral plans are being 
made this afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 29, 1949 P. 1
******
Funeral services for Lester C. Schwartz, 33, a Town Meeme sand and gravel dealer, 
will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. James’ Evangelical and Reformed church at 
Spring Valley.
Mr. Schwartz was found dead in bed by his father, John, early Friday at his home 
near Newton. Death was the result of a heart attack. 
Born July 24, 1916, in the town of Meeme, he continued to operate the homestead 
farm with his father after organizing the Schwartz Sand and Crushed Gravel Supply 
company.
Survivors are his father; two sisters, Mrs. Willard (Flora) Herzog, Sheboygan, and 
Mrs. Harvey (Lorena) Wagner, Millersville, and four brothers, Arthur, Sheboygan; 
Oliver and Roland, Howards Grove, and Allen, Kiel. 
His mother, a brother Gerhard, and one sister, Lillian, preceded him in death. 
Services will be conducted at the church by the Rev. Carl Schmahl, pastor. Burial 
will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Ballhorn Funeral chapels from this evening until 
10 a.m. Monday and at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the services.
Sheboygan Press, July 30, 1949   P. 8 
*******
Funeral services for Lester C. Schwartz, 33, Town Meeme sand and gravel dealer, 
who was found dead in bed of a heart attack early Friday morning, were held at 
2 p.m. Monday at the St. James’ Valley. The services were conducted by the Rev. 
Carl Schmahl, pastor, with burial being made in the adjoining cemetery. 
Many floral pieces banked the casket while the body lay in state among which 
were tributes from the Meeme town board and Schultz Bros. warehouse employes…
Sheboygan Press August 2, 1949 P. 10 


LOUISA SCHWARTZ

Mrs. Louisa Marie Schwartz, 61, died Saturday at the farm home two miles 
northwest of Spring Valley in the town of Meeme. She had been in ill health 
eight years.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 
o'clock at the St. James Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. Carl 
Schmahl will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Schwartz was born in Meeme in 1879, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis 
Oehmichen. She was married to John Schwartz in 1906 and the couple lived in 
Centerville four years. They then moved to the present farm.
Survivors are the widower; eight children, Gerhard and Oliver of Kiel, Arthur 
and Mrs. Flora Herzog of Sheboygan; Lester, Lorraine, Allan and Roland, at 
home; four brothers, Louis of Meeme, Erwin of Sheboygan, William of Thiensville, 
Edwin of Abbotsford; and four grandchilden.
The body is at the Schwartz home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 3, 1940 P. 2


ROLAND E. SCHWARTZ

Funeral services for Roland E. Schwartz, 49, formerly of 1008 N. 9th St., 
will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer United Church of Christ. He died Tuesday 
at Wood Veterans Hospital, Milwaukee.
The Rev. Rueben Grosshuesch, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in St. 
James Cemetery, Town of Meeme (Manitowoc County). 
Friends may call at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapels after 4 p.m. Thursday, until 
10 a.m. Friday, and at the church from 11 a.m. until time of services Friday.
Born in the Town of Meeme on March 10, 1922, a son of the late John and Louisa 
Oehmichen Schwartz, he attended Mineral Springs school there.
He was confirmed at St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley.
During World War II, Mr. Schwartz served in the U.S. army from 1942-46. He 
farmed the homestead until 1954 when he moved to Sheboygan where he was employed 
at Watry Industry for six years until illness forced his retirement in September, 
1969.
He was a member of Ebenezer UCC and a member of the Sheboygan Amvets Post 18.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Harvey (Lorena) Wagner, and Mrs. Willard (Flora) 
Herzog, both of Sheboygan, and two brothers, Oliver, Howards Grove, and Allen, 
Kiel.
A sister and three brothers preceded him in death.
A memorial fund is being established in Mr. Schwartz’ name for Ebenezer Church.
Sheboygan Press, December 22, 1971  P. 5


MELVIN WALTER SEIFERT

Melvin "Mickey" Walter Seifert, age 62, of Newton, died Wednesday, February 4, 
1998.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 1998, at St. 
James UCC, 13312 Pioneer Road, Newton. Rev. William Kesting will officiate with 
burial in the church cemetery.
He was born September 10, 1935, in the town of Meeme, son of the late George and 
Ida Rades Seifert. He attended rural Pigeon River School in the town of Meeme 
and was a 1953 graduate of Kiel High School. From 1955 to 1957, he served in the 
Armed Services being stationed in Hawaii. On January 2, 1960, he married Violet 
Lorfeld and they resided in the town of Meeme. For seven years he operated a 
farm and worked at Lake-to-Lake Dairy in Kiel until 1963. From 1963 until 1982 
he was employed at Siefert Manufacturing Company in Kiel. In the early 1970's 
he began operating his own welding shop.
He is survived by his wife, Violet; was the proud father of three daughters, 
Susan (Ken) Sell, Kiel, Janice (Fred) Reindl, st. Nazianz, Nancy (Anthony) 
Massucci, Lawrenceville, N.J.; and his grandson, Michael Reindl whom he adored. 
He is further survived by one brother, Willard (Betty) Seifert, New Holstein; 
two sisters, Helen Rotsted, Sheboygan Falls, Roma Hemb, Sheboygan; sisters-in-law, 
Janet Seifert, Sheboygan, Mary Ellen (Lloyd) Schnelle, Cleveland, Ellen May 
(Bill) Surfus, Manitowoc, Virginia (Milton) Braun, Sheboygan Falls; brother-in-
law, Donald (Mary) Lorfeld, Newton; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends 
whose lives he touched. He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, 
Arthur and Hertha Lorfeld; two brothers, Raymond and Lester Seifert; one sister-
in-law, Bonney Seifert; brothers-in-law, Edgar Rotsted and Frederick Hemb; two 
nephews, James Rotsted and Gerald Seifert.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-9 p.m. 
Friday, February 6, 1998, and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 
the time of service.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Our Dad
Mickey, our dad, was one of a kind,
People like him are hard to find.
Through the years he had a lot of good times,
Playing cards until he won every last dime.
He'd get up before dawn to spend many hours fishing,
Trying to catch a prize fish he was always wishing.
For many, many years he operated his own welding shop,
Welding things together from bottom to top.
We will think of our dad each and every day,
And will always keep him in our prayers as we pray.
Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1998 P. 2


VIOLET EMILY (LORFELD) SEIFERT

Violet Emily (Lorfeld) Seifert, age 74, of rural Newton, died Saturday evening, 
October 8, 2011 touched by angels, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice 
Center. She was born January 30, 1937 in the town of Meeme, daughter of the 
late Arthur & Hertha (Wippermann) Lorfeld.
On January 2, 1960, Violet was united in marriage to Melvin "Mickey" Seifert. 
He preceded her in death on February 4, 1998. She was baptized April 4, 1937 
and was a lifetime member of St. James United Church of Christ in Spring Valley.
She attended the rural Spring Valley grade school and graduated from Kiel High 
School in 1955. Her post secondary education included Manitowoc County Teachers 
College graduating in 1957 and then earning her Bachelor degree in education 
from Lakeland College in 1970 with a Masters equivalent in 1983. She taught at 
Woodland Park from 1957-1960, Meeme Elementary School from 1965-1968, and Cooper 
Elementary School from 1973-1998. She served as Treasurer of the Cooper PTA for 
over 10 years, Vice President of the Meeme PTA and Treasurer and President of 
the St. James United Church of Christ consistory for over 10 years. During those 
years she also taught Sunday school. She served as Treasurer and President of the 
Rural Church Fellowship for over 20 years and was involved with the Stewardship 
and Long Range Planning Committees, as well as President and member of the Ladies 
Aid. 
Her love of teaching encompassed many hours reading favorite children's books to 
her daughters and grandchildren. Our mother spent endless days tending to her 
garden, harvesting and offering guidance on how to preserve the produce. During 
her five month journey, the teaching continued and the lessons included: 
steadfastness, unlimited patience, perseverance, strength, thoroughness and trust 
in faith.
Violet was the proud mother of three daughters: Sue (Ken) Sell, Kiel, Janice (Fred) 
Reindl, St. Nazianz, and Nancy (Thomas) Nye, New Jersey. Her three grandchildren 
warmed her heart: Michael and Matthew Reindl and Addison Nye.
She is further survived by her three sisters:  her twin sister, Virginia (Milton) 
Braun, Sheboygan Falls, Mary Ellen Schnelle, Cleveland, and Ellen Mae (William) 
Surfus, Manitowoc, one sister-in-law, Helen Rotsted, Sheboygan Falls, one brother-
in-law, Willard Seifert, New Holstein, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Mary 
Lorfeld and brother-in-law Lloyd Schnelle. Also preceding her in death are Lester 
and Bonney Seifert, Raymond and Janet Seifert, Betty Seifert, Edgar Rotsted and 
Frederick and Roma Hemb. Two nephews and a niece preceding her in death, James 
Rotsted, Gerald Seifert and Barbara Mayer.
Funeral services for Violet will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, October 14, 2011 at 
St. James United Church of Christ, 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 Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm and at the church on Friday from 1:00 pm until 
the time of service.
A memorial has been established for St. James United Church of Christ or Sharon S. 
Richardson Community Hospice.
Our Mom
Violet our mom was one of a kind,
Mothers like her are hard to find.
Many years she spent time in the kitchen cooking and baking,
Always giving to others and never taking.
She'd get up early to spend many hours in the garden pulling weeds,
She just loved to watch her garden grow from newly planted seeds.
A person like mom is someone who always teaches,
The past five months she taught us a whole lot more than how to can peaches.
She lived her life through strength, endurance, faith and will,
The words she spoke to us "It'll be okay girls, I love you still."
We will think of our mom each and every day,
And we'll always keep her in our prayers when we pray.


ANNA E. SIXEL

Mrs. Anna Elise Sixel, 80, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, was found dead in bed Thursday 
morning at the farm home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert 
Sixel, in the Town of Meeme.
Her death was attributed to a heart attack.
A daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Bohne Fiedler, she was born Jan. 11, 
1880, in the Town of Meeme, and was married Feb. 21, 1903, to Peter Sixel at 
St. James Evangelical and Reformed Church at Spring Valley. 
The couple was engaged in farming in the Town of Meeme their entire married 
life. Mr. Sixel died Aug. 14, 1945.
Mrs. Sixel was a member of St. James Evangelical and Reformed Church at Spring 
Valley and was a charter member of its Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors are three sons, Herbert and Gilbert of R. 1, Cleveland, and Arthur 
of R. 1, Newton; one daughter, Mrs. Ervin (Aurelia) Truttschel of Mosel; seven 
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Fiedler of 
Sheboygan Falls, and William of the Town of Centerville,  and four sisters, 
Mrs. Mathilda Born, Mrs. Richard Lutze and Mrs. Mary Born, Cleveland, and Mrs. 
John Roethel of Sheboygan Falls. 
Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. James Church, Spring Valley, 
with the Rev. Merlin Huebschman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery. 
The body will lie in state at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, from 3 
p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Sunday, and at the church from Saturday noon until 
the hour of services.
Sheboygan Press, May 6, 1960  P. 10 
*******
Anna Elise Sixel nee Fiedler (co. death index v.54 p.365)
Widow [of Peter Sixel]
Jan. 11, 1880-May 5, 1960
Daughter of Robert Fiedler and Margaret Bohne
Born in Wisconsin
Died from “coronary arteriosclerotic disease, 
   5 years –hypertension, 5 years”
Buried at St. James [United Church of Christ] Cemetery, Town of Meeme


HERBERT SIXEL

Herbert G. Sixel, 67, of R. 1, Newton, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon 
while visiting near Howards Grove. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
He was born Jan. 30, 1905, in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, son of 
the late Peter and Anna Fiedler SIxel. He attended district schools in the 
township.
For 35 years he was employed by and resided with Mr. and the late Mrs. Ewald 
Olm in the Town of Meeme. In recent years, he made his home with his brother, 
Arthur, of Rt. 1, Newton. He never married.
For five years prior to his retirement two years ago, he was employed at 
Kohler Co. 
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ervin Truttschel, Sheboygan, and another brother, 
Gilbert, R. 1., Cleveland.
Mr. Sixel was a member of St. James United Church of Christ in Spring Valley, 
where services will be held at 2 pm. Thursday. The Rev. Robert Meyer, pastor, 
will officiate.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, 
until 11 a.m. Thursday, and at the church from noon until time of service.
Sheboygan Press, January 2, 1973  P. 8 
*******
Herbert G. Sixel, 67, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. James United Church of
Christ, Spring Valley. The Rev. Robert Meyer will officiate and burial will
be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Wednesday
until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, January 2, 1973 p.15


PETER SIXEL

Peter Sixel, 70, Meeme farmer, died Tuesday afternoon at the farm 
home a mile north of Edwards, following a lingering illness.
He was born in Mosel, Sheboygan county in 1874 and in 1903 married 
Miss Anna Fiedler. They located on the present homestead. For 29 
years he was a member of the consistory of the St. James Evangelical 
Reformed church of Meeme.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, Herbert of Meeme, Arthur of 
Centerville, Gilbert on the home farm; daughter, Mrs. Ervin Truttschel 
of Mosel; four brothers, George, Otto and Christopf of Mosel, and 
Herman of Meeme; two sisters, Mrs. Anna VanDoske of Mosel, Mrs. 
Katherine Wolters of Meeme; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be  held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Sixel home 
and at 2 o'clock at the St. James Evangelical and Reformed church, 
with interment in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the 
Sixel home. The casket will not be opened in church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 15, 1945 P.2
*******
Peter Sixel (v.38 p.443)
Husband of Anna Fiedler
Oct. 24, 1874-Aug. 14, 1945
Son of George Sixel (born Germany) 
   and Barbara Heisinger (born Town of Mosel)
Born Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County –farmer
Died from “carcinoma of liver, 2 years”
Buried at St. James Cemetery, Town of Meeme
From Manitowoc death records


ADRIAN F. SOHN

OBITUARY – Herald Times Reporter, Tue. May 27, 1980
Adrian F. Sohn, 57, of 640 Fremont St., Kiel died Monday afternoon, May 26 at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, shortly after admittance.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.  
The Rev. Charles Barnes, pastor of St. James United Church of Christ, Town of 
Meeme, will officiate and burial will be in St. James Cemetery.
Mr. Sohn was born Nov. 11, 1922, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Julius 
and Ida Bebermier Sohn.  He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc.  
He was a veteran of United States Army serving during World War II.  He married 
Charlotte Herman July 10, 1958.  Mr. Sohn was employed at Manitowoc Shipyards, 
Kohler Company, Lauson Engine Division of Tecumseh, New Holstein, and Knowles 
Manufacturing Company of Glenbeulah.
Survivors include a son, David of Sheboygan; and two brothers, Roy of Howards 
Grove and Lincoln of Kiel.  
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday
and Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of services.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ARTHUR A. SOHN

Mr. Arthur H. Sohn(sic), age 96, former Village of Cleveland resident, passed 
away Sunday, December 27, 1998, at Willow-dale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 
New Holstein, where he had resided since 1992.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 2, 1999, at St. 
James United Church of Christ Spring Valley. Pastor William Kesting will officiate, 
with burial in St. James U.C.C. Cemetery.
Born May 18, 1902, in the town of Meeme, he was the son of the late Fred and Emma 
Langenhahn Sohn. On October 27, 1921, he was united in marriage to Emma Wolters (sic), 
town of Meeme, and the couple resided there, where they were engaged in farming 
until their retirement when they moved to Cleveland. Emma passed away in May 1995. 
Arthur was a lifelong member of St. James U.C.C., Spring Valley, where he had 
served on the consistory. He had also served on the Town of Meeme Board for a 
number of years. Mr. Sohn was among the first organizers of Lake to Lake Cooperative 
in Kiel. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing.
Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Gloria Duchow, Brillion; two granddaughters, 
Mrs. Faith (Jim) Thompson, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Mrs. Debra (Richard) Preuhs, Eagle 
Rivers, Wis.; one grandson, John (Sue) Duchow, Tennessee; five great-grandchildren; 
two sisters, Mrs. Edna (Ruby) Lorenz and Mrs. Eliza (Reinold) Schuette, both of 
Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Rev. Armin Duchow; four 
brothers; and one sister.
Friends may call at the church from 9:30 a.m. on Saturday until the time of services 
at 11 a.m.
A Memorial Fund has been established in Arthur Sohn's name.
Stoltenberg Funeral Chapels, Cleveland, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 29, 1998


EMMA SOHN

Mrs. Emma Sohn, 75, of 1617 S. Tenth street, passed away Thursday afternoon 
at St. Nicholas hospital, following a lingering illness.
She was born November 6, 1874, at Deer Lodge, Mont., a daughter of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Langenhahn. She came to Wisconsin as a girl, and the family 
settled at Spring Valley. She attended rural schools in that vicinity. 
On February 20, 1895, she was married to Fred Sohn. The couple lived on a farm 
in Spring Valley until eight years ago when they moved to Sheboygan. She was a 
member of St. James Evangelical and Reformed church in Spring Valley.
Survivors include eight children, Mrs. Joseph (Leona) Eggebeen, Mrs. Reinhold 
Schette, Miss Edna Sohn and Louis Sohn, all of Sheboygan; Arthur, Fred and 
Elmer Sohn of Cleveland and Oliver Sohn of West Bend; eight grandchildren; five 
great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Herman Bohne and Mrs. Adela Sixel of 
Cleveland, Mrs. Edna Fessler of School Hill and Mrs. William Neuhaus of Colby; 
and three brothers, Henry Langenhahn of Cleveland, August of School Hill and 
Edward of Hika.
Funeral services will be held at st. James Evangelical and Reformed church at 
Spring Valley at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Carl Schmahl will officiate and burial 
will be made in the Church cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Ballhorn Funeral chapel from Saturday evening 
until 10:30 a.m. Monday and from Monday noon until the hour of services at St. 
James church.
Sheboygan Press, August 18, 1950  P. 6


ERMA SOHN

Mrs. Arthur (Emma) A. Sohn, age 93, a former village of Cleveland resident, died 
Saturday, May 6, 1995, at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she and 
her husband had resided for the past 2 1/2 years.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 1995, at St. James 
United Church of Christ, Spring Valley. Rev. William Kesting will officiate with 
burial at St. James Church Cemetery.
She was born August 5, 1901, in the town of Meeme, daughter of the late John and 
Katrina Sixel Wolters. She attended Spring Valley Elementary School. On October 27, 
1921, she married Arthur Sohn and the couple resided on the Wolter's homestead in 
the town of Meeme where they farmed. Upon retirement they moved to Cleveland. She 
was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, and a charter 
member of it's Ladies Aide. She and her husband were members of the Manitowoc Farm 
Bureau and enjoyed square dancing for many years.
Survivors include her husband, Arthur, Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein; one 
daughter, Mrs. Gloria Duchow, Brillion; one sister, Mrs. Leona (Elmer) Sohn, Newton; 
one grandson, John (Sue) Duchow, Tennessee; two granddaughters, Mrs. Faith (Jim) 
Thompson, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Mrs. Debra (Richard) Preuhs, Eagle River; five great-
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters and one son-in-law.
Friends may call at the Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, 1056 Hemlock St., Cleveland, 
Wednesday afternoon from 4-8 p.m. and at the church from 10 a.m. Thursday until 
the hour of service.
A memorial fund has been established in Erma Sohn's name.
Herald Times Reporter, May 9, 1995 P. A2


FLORENDINE C. SOHN

Mrs. Sohn Dies At Hospital Here After An Illness
Cleveland. -- (Special) -- Mrs. Charlotte Sohn, 89, died Thursday afternoon at 
Sheboygan Memorial hospital. She had been ill two and a half weeks but up to 
that time had been active around the home.
Mrs. Sohn was born Charlotte Rehm in Germany on Sept 5 1850 and come to live in 
the town of Meeme with her parents at the age of two years. At the time of her 
death she resided with her daughter-in-law Mrs. Fred Sohn, on Highway 149 in the 
town of Meeme.
She was married to Mr. Sohn on March 28, 1868. The couple lived on the homestead 
farm until 1900 when the husband died. Mrs. Sohn then moved to Sheboygan and 10 
years ago went to live on the farm again.
Survivors are two children, Louise of Huron, S. Dak., and Herman of northern 
Minnesota; 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, a brother, August of 
Manitowoc and a sister, Mrs. Marie Wolf, tow of Meeme. A son, Fred, died in 1936. 
Mrs. Sohn was a member of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church of Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the home and at 
2 o'clock at St. James Evangelical and Reformed church at Spring Valley, the Rev. 
Carl Schmahl officiating, with interment in the church cemetery. The casket will 
not be opened in the church but the body can be viewed at the home.
The Sheboygan Press  Friday, November 3, 1939  pg. 4 


FRED SOHN

Fred A. Sohn Of Cleveland Passes Away On Monday 
Cleveland—Fred A. Sohn, 64, died at 11 a.m. Monday at his home on Highway 149. 
Mr. Sohn had suffered from asthma the past twelve years.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Sohn home and at 
2 p.m. at the St. Jacobi Evangelical Lutehran church. The Rev. Carl Schmahl 
will officiate.
Mr. Sohn was born in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc county, in November, 1871, 
and was a farmer in this vicinity all his life. On Feb. 18?, 1895, he was united 
in marriage to Emma Langenhahn, who survives with three daughters, Miss Edna Sohn, 
Miss Eliza Sohn and Mrs. Leona Gruenald, all of Sheboygan; five sons, Louis of 
Sheboygan, Arthur and Elmer of Meeme and Fred and Oliver, at home, his mother, 
Mrs. Charlotte Sohn, who resides at the Fred Sohn home; six grandchildren, two 
brothers, Herman of Nebraska and Louis of South Dakota. Two children preceded 
their father in death.
Sheboygan Press, March 24, 1936   P. 8 
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FRED A. SOHN, FARMER, DIES
Funeral Services To be Held Thursday At Meeme
Fred August Sohn, 64, Meeme farmer, died Monday at his home in the town. He 
has been a sufferer from asthma for a number of years and recently was taken 
seriously ill with pneumonia. 
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at two 
o’clock from the St. James Evangelical church, Spring Valley. Interment will 
be in the adjoining cemetery. 
Mr. Sohn was born in the town of Meeme in 1871 and married Emma Langenhahn in 
1895. They took up their home on the present farm in Highway 149. 
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Edna and Eliza, Sheboygan, Mrs. Leona 
Gruenwald, Sheboygan; five sons, Louis, Sheboygan, Arthur, Elmer, Fred and Oliver, 
Meeme; mther, Mrs. Charlotte Sohn, Meeme; two brothers, Herman, Nebraska, Louis, 
South Dakota. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 24, 1936   P. 2


IDA SOHN

Mrs. Ida Sohn, 82, formerly of Spring Valley and a resident of the 
Toth Nursing Home, Chilton, died Monday at Calumet Memorial Hospital 
in Chilton. Born Sept, 28, 1884, in the town of Centerville, she was 
a daughter of the late Henry and Mary Grotogut Bebermeier. She was 
educated in the district schools. On Jan. 11, 1904, she was married 
to Julius Sohn of the Town of Centerville. The couple observed their 
60th wedding anniversary in 1964. The couple located on a farm in the 
town of Newton until their retirement in 1947, when they moved to 
Spring Valley. Mr. Sohn died in April 1964. Mrs. Sohn was a member of 
St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley.  
Survivors include three sons, Roy of Spring Valley, and Lincoln and 
Adrian of Kiel; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two 
sisters, Mrs. Herman Eberhardt, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Alvin Rodewald, 
Cleveland; and one brother, Otto of Newton. She was also preceded in 
death by two daughters, one sister and one brother.   
Funeral services will be held Thursday at St. James UCC, Spring Valley, 
with the Rev. Merlin Huebschmann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be 
in the church cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, December 13, 1966
(NOTE: The marriage index has their marriage on Jan. 6, 1905/
co. mar. index v.7 p.368)


JOHANN LUDWIG SOHN

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1900:
Death on Mon. of Louis Sohn of Cleveland following a cerebral stroke which 
he had suffered last week. He reached the age of 72. His body was brought 
to Meeme and laid to its final rest in the Lutheran Cemetery there.
******
Ludwig Johann Sahn
birth: 29 March 1828 Germany
death: 12 March 1900 Centerville, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Meeme, Wis.
residence: 1900 Centerville, Wis.
father: Flemish Sahn
mother: Maria
spouse: Charlotte
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JULIUS SOHN

Julius L. Sohn, 84, of Spring Valley, a retired Town of Newton farmer, 
died at his home Saturday evening after an illness of two months. He 
was born in the Town of Centerville Dec. 25, 1880, a son of the late 
Philip and Wilhelmina Sohn. He received his education in the district 
school and was married to Ida Bebermeier of the Town of Newton on 
Jan. 11, 1904. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Newton until 
their retirement in 1947, when they moved to Spring Valley. He was a 
member of St. James United Church of Christ  at Spring Valley. The 
couple observed their 60th wedding anniversary in January of 1964.  
Surviving are his wife; three sons, Roy and Adrian, both of Spring Valley, 
and Lincoln of Kiel; 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Two 
daughters preceded him in death.  
Sheboygan Press, April 13, 1964
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(NOTE: Saturday was Apr. 11, 1964)
(25 Dec 1879/Apr 1964/SSDI)


MILDRED SOHN

Mildred A. Sohn, age 89, a resident of Morningside Terrace and formerly of 
Howards Grove, died Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at the Beach Health Center of the 
Sheboygan Retirement Home where she had been a resident the last two weeks. 
She was born March 22, 1914 in Waukon, Iowa, a daughter of the late August H. 
and Martha (Becker) Snitker. Mildred Snitker and Roy Sohn were united in 
marriage Dec. 14, 1939 in Waukon, Iowa. Roy and Mildred farmed in Spring 
Valley over 27 years, retiring in 1972 then moving to Howards Grove. The 
couple celebrated their golden wedding in 1989. Roy preceded her in death 
on Aug. 5, 1993. 
Mildred was a member of St. James United Church of Christ in Spring Valley. 
Mildred was a kind and caring person and her family was the most important 
thing in her life. 
Funeral services for Mildred Sohn will be held Saturday, June 7, 2003 at St. 
James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. William 
Kesting officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. 
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of services. 
Surviving Mildred is one son: Kenneth (Barbara) Sohn of Sheboygan; three 
daughters: June (Robert) Gutschow of Kiel; Dianne (James) Koenig of Howards 
Grove; and Jeanette (Edward) Johnson of Cleveland; 15 grandchildren; and 20 
great-grandchildren. She is further survived by two sisters: Ruby (Loren) 
Koenig of Postville, Iowa; and LaVerne (Donald) Koester of West Union, Iowa. 
She was also preceded in death by one son: Ronald; one great-grandson; four 
sisters and one brother. 
A memorial fund has been established to the Handicapped Accessibility Fund 
for St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, in the name of Mildred A. 
Sohn. 
The family wishes to thank the kind and caring staff of the Beach Healthcare 
Center third floor for the wonderful care Mildred received during her stay. 
She Lives Inside 
Your mother is always with you... She’s the whisper of the leaves as you walk 
down the street. She’s the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks. 
She’s the cool hand on your brow when you’re not well. Your mother lives 
inside your laughter. She’s crystallized in every tear drop... She’s the place 
you came from, your first home... She’s the map you follow with every step that 
you take. She’s your first love and your first heart break... and nothing on 
earth can separate you. Not time, Not space... Not even death... will ever 
separate you from your mother... You carry her inside of you... 
-Author Unknown- 
The Zimmer Funeral Home of Howards Grove is assisting the family.
Newspaper not cited. 


RONALD SOHN

Headon Crash Kills 1; 2 Hurt 
Manitowoc County’s 17th traffic fatality of the year was recorded Sunday night 
when a 23-year-old Sheboygan County man died of head injuries sustained in a 
two-car crash on Highway 141 in the Town of Centerville.
Ronald R. Sohn of 114 S. Pershing St., Howard’s Grove, was pronounced dead at 
the scene by Manitowoc County Coroner James E. Powers. The crash occurred just 
south of Cleveland in the southeast corner of Manitowoc County.
Sohn’s vehicle was southbound on Highway 141 at 9:03 p.m. when it hit the west 
shoulder and swerved back onto the roadway. It then crossed the centerline, 
crashing headon into a northbound car driven by (omitted).
The Sohn vehicle continued on for 94 feet, coming to rest on the west shoulder. 
The (omitted) vehicle continued on for 26 feet, coming to rest on the east 
shoulder…
They were removed to Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, by Manitowoc Ambulance 
Service…
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, August 20, 1973 P. 1
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(Note: I could find no obituary, only the account of the accident)


ROY SOHN

Roy O. Sohn, age 79, of 3605 Sheridan Ave., Sheboygan, and formerly of Howards 
Grove, died Thursday, August 5, 1993, at Heritage Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where 
he had been a resident the last two weeks.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 9, 1993, at St. James United Church 
of Christ, Spring Valley, at 1 p.m. The Rev. William Kesting will officiate with 
interment in the church cemetery.
He was born February 17, 1914, in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, son 
of the late Julius and Ida Bebermeier Sohn. Mildred Snitker and Roy Sohn were 
united in marriage December 14, 1939, in Waukon, Iowa. Roy and Mildred farmed in 
Spring Valley over 27 years, retiring in 1972, then moving to Howards Grove. The 
couple celebrated their Golden Wedding in 1989. Roy was a member of St. James 
United Church of Christ, Spring Valley.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; one son, Kenneth (Barbara) Sohn, Sheboygan; 
three daughters, Mrs. Robert (June) Gutschow, Kiel, Mrs. James (Dianne) Koenig, 
Howards Grove, Mrs. Edward (Jeanette) Johnson, Cleveland; 15 grandchildren; 12 
great grandchildren; one future great grandson; one brother, Lincoln (Marion) Sohn, 
Kiel. He was preceded in death by one son, one great grandson, two sisters and one 
brother.
Friends may call at the Zimmer Funeral Home, Howards Grove, on Sunday from 4-9 p.m. 
and at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established to St. James United Church of Christ, Spring 
Valley, in the name of Roy O. Sohn.
Herald Times Reporter, August 6, 1993 P. A2
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(17 Feb 1914/05 Aug 1993/SSDI)


ROGER M. SPINDLER

Roger M. Spindler, age 66, of Newton, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 20, 2008, 
at his home.
He was born on Oct. 27, 1941, in the town of Russell, son of the late Roland and 
Alice (Hummitzsch) Spindler. Roger attended school in the town of Russell. He was 
a veteran of the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country from 1959 to 1963. Roger 
had previously worked at Knowles Manufacturing, Gilson Brothers and Howards Grove 
Auto Body. He had been employed at Stoelting Manufacturing for 28 years, retiring 
in 2006. Roger was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley. 
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids, fishing, 
gardening, cooking, riding his motorcycle, and working and tinkering with his cars. 
He further enjoyed spending time with his buddies and many friends.
Survivors include his children: Christy (Randy) Staeven, Pulaski; Kay (Mike) 
Gonnering, Washington; Kelly (Jeff) Muehlbauer, Elkhart Lake; and Karie Maxey 
and fiancé, Jeremy Ladwig, Newton; and 12 grandchildren: Zachary, Keisha, Wyatt, 
Brett, Brandy, Bradley, Brittany, Breanna, Jacob and Justin, and Alivia and 
Bradley. He is further survived by one sister: Priscilla (Robert) Goethke, 
Tigerton; and two brothers: Gary Spindler, Howards Grove, and Russell (Kristi) 
Spindler, rural Elkhart Lake. Other relatives and many friends also survive. He 
was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother: Daniel.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2008, at St. 
James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, with the 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, July 24, 2008, from 4 until 8 p.m., and at the church on Friday 
from 9 until 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name.
Online condolences may be submitted at www .meiselwitzfh.com.
Herald Times Reporter, July 23, 2008


ADELA STEFFEN

Mrs. Joachim Steffen, 65, of Rt. 1, Newton, Town of Meeme, died at 
home Friday evening after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. James United Church 
of Christ, Spring Valley.  The Rev. Merlin Huebschman will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
The former Adela Ohse was born July 3, 1898, in the Town of Meeme, 
daughter of the late Edmund and Tillie Henschel Ohse.  She attended 
Meeme district Schools and was married to Joachim Steffen at Osman 
Sept. 10, 1924, and they farmed the Ohse property.  She was a member 
of St. James United Church of Christ.
Surviving are the husband, a daughter, (private); four sisters, Mrs. 
Lillie Larkner of Chicago, Mrs. George Hemb of Cleveland, Mrs. Paul 
Witthuhn of Howards Grove and Mrs. Gus Kroening of Sheboygan and three 
grandchildren.  A son and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. 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 time of service.
Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., 7 Mar. 1964, page M-9


ORVILLA STOECKIGT

Orvilla Stoeckigt, age 87, of 12433 County Road F,
Newton, died on Thursday, March 20, 2003 at Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, where 
she had been a patient for two days.
Orvilla was born on Jan. 25, 1916 in the town of
Schleswig, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late
Jacob and Ella Dickman Maurer. On March 2, 1935 she 
married Walter K. Stoeckigt. The couple farmed in 
the town of Meeme. Orvilla also worked at Cleveland
Canning Factory and as a cook at Stoeckigt's
Ballroom.
She was a member of St. James United Church of
Christ, Spring Valley, and a charter member of the
Ladies Aid. She had attended the Senior Center in
Cleveland and belonged to the Osman Grandma's Card
Club. When in good health she enjoyed traveling,
making quilts, playing cards and cooking. Orvilla
was the foundation of her family and an inspiration
of great strength and courage, extending kindness
and caring love to her children and grandchildren.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her husband: Walter in
1978; one son: Eugene; son-in-law: Ronald Scheffler;
two grandsons: James Stoeckigt and Dean Scheffler;
two brothers: Danny and Harvey (Irene) Maurer; and a
brother-in-law: Leroy Laack.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March
24, 2003 at St. James United Church of Christ, Spring
Valey, with the Rev. William Kesting officiating.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Sunday,
March 23, 2003 from 2 until 6 p.m. Visitation will
continue on Mondy from 9:30 a.m. until the time of
service.
A memorial fund has been established for St. James
United Church of Christ Handicap Accessible Fund.
The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting
the family.
The only gifts you can take to heaven are the gifts
you leave behind.
Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 2003 (photo with obit.)
Obituary also in 
The Sheboygan Press, Saturday, March 22, 2003


WALTER STOECKIGT

Walter K. Stoeckigt, 69, of Route 1, Newton, died Wednesday evening in Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Saturday in St. James United 
Church of Christ, Spring Valley. Dr. Reinhardt Ulrich, interim pastor, will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Stoeckigt was born July 27, 1909 in Auma, Germany, son of the late Karl and 
Milda Schmeisser Stoeckigt. He attended schools in Auma and immigrated to the 
United States in 1926, locating in the Town of Meeme. He married Selma Karstaedt 
Oct. 1, 1932. She preceded him in death March 1, 1933. He married Orvilla Maurer 
March 2, 1935 in the Town of Mosel, locating on a farm in the Town of Meeme, 
which he operated until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of St. James 
United Church of Christ and church consistory and former choir member. Mr. 
Stoeckigt was also a former member of District No. 3 School Board, former 
committee member and reporter of the A.S.C.S. and former member and officer of 
the A.M.P.I. Association.
Survivors include his wife; three sons, Eugene of Cleveland, Karl of Green Bay 
and Gary of Kiel; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Geraldine) Scheffler of route 1, 
Newton and Mrs. Wayne (Mary Ann) Vogel of Cleveland; two sisters, Mrs. Marie 
Cyliax and Miss Helene Stoeckigt of Auma, Germany and 16 grandchildren. A daughter 
and two grandsons preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 pm to 9 pm Friday and in 
the church from noon Saturday until the time of service. A memorial has been 
established in his name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Sept. 21, 1978 page 3


CLARENCE STOLZMANN

Clarence George Stolzmann, age 89, a village of Cleveland resident passed away 
Saturday July 7, 2001 at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, Sheboygan where he had been 
a patient for the past two days. 
Born February 19, 1912, in the town of Centerville, he was a son of the late 
William and Laura Neuhaus Stolzmann. He graduated from 8th grade at Pleasant 
Hill Elementary School.
Clarence was united in marriage to Verona Henschel on Nov. 20, 1937, at St. James 
U.C.C. Spring Valley. The couple resided on the Stolzmann homestead farm until 
1941 when they moved to Cleveland. Clarence was employed at Cleveland Hardware 
and later at R.P. Jost Co. retiring in 1978.
He was a member of St. James U.C.C. where he had served on numerous committees. 
He served as fire chief for the Cleveland Fire Department for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Verona; two sons and daughters-in-law, Allen (Eunice) 
Stolzmann of Cleveland and Lloyd (Jane) Stolzmann; four grandchildren; Mike 
Stolzmann of Sheboygan, Mark (Kathy) Stolzmann of Cleveland, Becky (Jason) Litwaitis 
of Milwaukee, Amy Stolzmann of Champaign, Ill.; three great-grandchildren, Eric, 
Rachel, and Brittany Stolzmann of Cleveland and one sister, Mrs. Edna Ninmer of New 
Holstein.
Preceding Clarence in death were his parents, three brothers, Harry, William and 
Elmer Stolzmann; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Schmidt and Mrs. Adeline Junk. 
Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at St. James U.C.C. 
in the Town of Meeme. The Rev. William Kesting, pastor will officiate. Burial will 
be Wednesday morning at St. James Church cemetery.
Friends may call at St. James U.C.C. from 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 10, until the hour 
of service.
A memorial fund has been established in Clarence Stolzmann name. 
The Sheboygan Press, July 8, 2001 


VERONA STOLZMANN

Verona Emma Stolzmann, 84, village of Cleveland resident, passed away Saturday, 
July 13, 2002, at Morningside Health Center, Sheboygan, where she had been a 
patient since June. Born Dec. 14, 1917, in the Town of Meeme, she was a daughter 
of the late Louis and Ella Arnoldi Henschel.
On Nov. 20, 1937, she was united in marriage to Clarence Stolzmann at St. James 
U.C.C., Spring Valley. The couple resided on the Stolzmann homestead farm until 
1941 when they moved to Cleveland. Clarence preceded her in death July 7, 2001. 
Verona was a member of St. James U.C.C. and its Ladies Aid. She enjoyed her card 
clubs and baseball.
Survivors are: two sons and daughters-in-law, Allen (Eunice) Stolzmann, Cleveland, 
and Lloyd (Jane) Stolzmann, Kiel; four grandchildren, Mike Stolzmann, Sheboygan, 
Mark (Kathy) Stolzmann, Cleveland, Becky (Jason) Litwaities,Milwaukee, and Amy 
Stolzmann, Kirksville, Mo.; three great-grandchildren, Eric, Rachel and Brittany 
Stolzmann, Cleveland; one sister-in-law, Frieda Stolzmann, Sheboygan.
Preceding Verona in death were her parents, her husband, Clarence, two brothers, 
Leslie and Herbert Henschel and one sister, Irma Schmitt.
Because of construction at St James U.C.C., funeral services will be held 7 p.m. 
July 16 at St. Mark's U.C.C., Dairyland Drive, Town of Mosel. Pastor William 
Keating will officiate. Burial will be Wednesday morning at St. James U.C.C. 
Cemetery, Town of Meeme. Friends may call at St. 
Mark's U.C.C., Dairyland Drive from 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2002, until the hour 
of service. 
A memorial fund has been established in Verona Stolzmann's name. Stoltenberg 
Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, is handling the arrangements.
The Sheboygan Press, Jul 15, 2002


CHARLEY VOSS

Charles Voss, 87, Town of Centerville resident, died Tuesday evening at St. 
Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient since Jan. 8.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. James Evangelical and 
Reformed Church, Spring Valley. The Rev. E. L. Hennig will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Voss was born Aug. 4, 1871, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Voss. He married the former Emma Heckmann April 3, 1899, 
and the couple farmed in the Town of Centerville. Mrs. Voss died in 1947 
and Charles continued to live with his son, Stanley, on the home farm.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Hilbert Fries of Centerville; two sons, 
Roy of Sheboygan and Stanley at home; brother, Fred of Manitowoc; nine 
grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. Three brothers and three sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 11 a.m. 
Saturday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state from noon 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 4, 1959  P. 17 


ELMIRA VOSS

Mrs. Louis (Elmira "Molly") Voss, 73, of 5900 N. 68th St., Milwaukee, died 
unexpectedly, at her home on Monday, April 24, 1989.  The former Elmira Sebald 
was born October 12, 1915 in Sheboygan, a daughter of the late Charles and Mary 
Krueger Sebald.  In 1937 she married Arthur Schwartz and he died in 1959. On 
July 14, 1962 she married Louis C. Voss of Sheboygan at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 
Sheboygan and the couple then moved to Milwaukee. Mrs. Voss was employed as a 
custodian at the State of Wisconsin Motor Vehicle building, Milwaukee, for 16 
years, retiring in 1979. She was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, 
Sheboygan.
She is survived by her husband, Louis; a daughter, Mrs. Arlene (Thomas) Slavens, 
of rural Cleveland; a son, Arthur (Diane) Schwartz, of Sheboygan; two grandchildren, 
Tiffany C. and Arthur C. Schwartz II; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Reineking, of Sheboygan; 
three brothers, Ardell (Betty) Sebald, of Sheboygan Falls, Carlin (Minna) Sebald 
of Town of Sheboygan Falls and Melvin Sebald of Town of Sheboygan.
Funeral services for Elmira "Molly" Voss will be held at 11 am Thursday, April 27, 
1989 at Lippert Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Page, pastor of Ebenezer United 
Church of Christ will officiate. Interment will be in St. James Cemetery, Spring 
Valley. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, from 4 pm  to 9 pm and 
on Thursday from 9 am until the time of services. A memorial fund has been 
established in Mrs. Voss' name.
Sheboygan Press, Tues., Apr. 25, 1989


EMMA VOSS

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Voss, 72, of route 1, Newton, who died
yesterday at the farm home in Centerville, will be held at 1:15 p.m. Saturday
at the Nennig funeral home, St. Wendel, and at 2 o'clock at the St. Joseph
Reformed church, Spring Valley, the Rev. Carl Schmahl officiating. Burial will
be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Voss, nee Emma Heckmann, was born in Meeme in 1875 and before her marriage
to Mr. Voss in 1899 was employed in Chicago. The couple located on a farm in
Centerville, now operated by her son, Stanley.
Survivors are the husband; daughter, Mrs. Hilbert Frieis (sic) of Newton; two
sons, Roy, of Sheboygan and Stanley on the home farm; two sisters, Mrs. Augusta
Schultz of Glenbeulah, Wis., Miss Agnes Heckmann of Highland Park, Ill.; three
brothers, Henry of Plainfield, Ill., Elmer of Menomonie, Wis., and Cranston of
Spring Valley.
The body may be viewed at the Nennig funeral home. The casket will not be
opened in church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, December 4, 1947  p.2


FRED C. VOSS

Fredrick C. Voss, 76, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Christianson-Deja 
Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 1:30 p.m. at St. James United 
Church of Christ, Spring Valley. The Rev. Jay Lemke will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Voss was born April 19, 1898, at the Town of Meeme, son of Fred 
and Caroline Dickman Voss. He was educated in the Town of Meeme. He 
married Selma Barts May 14, 1927, in the Town of Meeme. He had been 
employed at A. A. Laun Co., Kiel, until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, four sons, (private); four daughters, 
(private); a brother, Walter Rau, and a sister, Mrs. Walter Pieper, 
of Sheboygan; 32 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A son, 
Ronald, a brother, two sisters and a grandson, Dean preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home after 6:30 p.m. 
Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and from noon until the time of 
service at the church.
Herald-Times-Reporter, Wis. Mon., July 22, 1974 ? 3, columns 2-3
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Funeral services for Frederick C. Voss, 76, of R. 3, Manitowoc, 
who died Sunday night in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will 
be at 10:30 p.m. [sic] Wednesday at St. James United Church of 
Christ, Spring Valley.
The Rev. Jay Lemke, pastor, will officiate, with burial in the 
church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Christianson-Deja Funeral Home in St. 
Nazianz, after 6:30 p.m. today, until 11 a.m. Wednesday, and at 
the church from noon until time of services.
Mr. Voss was born April 19, 1898, in the Town of Meeme, a son of 
the late Fred and Caroline Dickman Voss. He attended school in 
Meeme.
On May 14, 1927 he and Selma Barts were married in the Town of 
Hermann.
Mr. Voss worked at the A. A. Laun Co., Kiel, until his retirement.
Surviving are his widow; four sons, (private); four daughters, 
(private); 32 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a brother, 
Walter Rau, Sheboygan, and one sister, Mrs. Walter Pieper, 
Sheboygan.
He was preceded in death by a son, grandson, brother and two 
sisters.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, July 23, 1974, page 8, column 5
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(19 Apr 1898/Jul 1974/SSDI)
(all from researcher/see contributors page)


LILLIAN VOSS

Lillian I. Voss, age 93, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center for many 
years, died Wednesday, December 18, 1996, at the Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996, at Zimmer 
Funeral Chapel, 117 N. Wisconsin Drive, Howards Grove. Rev. William Kesting will 
officiate with interment in St. James Cemetery, Spring Valley.
The former Lillian Barts was born September 28, 1903, in the town of Herman, 
daughter of the late Frank and Lilli Strube Barts. She attended Trinity Lutheran 
School in Howards Grove. Stanley Voss and Lillian Barts were united in marriage 
August 1, 1925, at Tinity Lutheran Church, Howards Grove. The couple farmed on the 
Voss Homestead until retirement in 1972. Stanley preceded her in death August 30, 
1989. Lillian was a member of St. James United Church of Christ, Spring Valley. She 
always enjoyed cooking for her family and friends, gardening, crochet work and 
helping on the farm.
Survivors include one son, Marlin Voss, Osman; one daughter, Bernetta Eichmann, 
Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren, Dale, Mark, Debbra, Barbara Voss, Jerry and Jack 
Eichmann, Joyce Swanson, Gary and Lee Voss, Judy Klein; 13 great-grandchildren: 
two sisters, Alice Weinhold, Plymouth, Viola Rahn, Sheboygan; one brother, Elmer 
Barts, King, Wis.; a sister and brother-in-law, Marcella (Hilbert) Freis, rural 
Newton; one daughter-in-law, Delores Voss, Sheboygan; several nieces, nephews and 
friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Nelson, one son-in-law, Lewis 
Eichmann, one daughter-in-law, Joan Voss, four sisters and four brothers.
Friends may call at the Zimmer Funeral Home, Howards Grove, from 10 a.m. Saturday 
until the time of service.
A memorial fund has been established in the name of Lillian I Voss to St. James 
United Church of Christ.
"Our loving Mother has been taken to her Heavenly Home."
The Voss family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff and 
employees at the Manitowoc Health Care Center for the loving care Mother received.
Herald Times Reporter, December 19, 1996 P. A2


RONNIE VOSS

Newton Man Is Killed In Sports Car
A rural Newton man was killed instantly at 2:01 a.m. today 
when his sports car went out of control on Highway 42 eight 
miles north of the Manitowoc - Sheboygan County line.
According to a coroner's report Ronnie Voss, 21, son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Fred Voss, R. 1. Newton, died of a cerebral hemorrhage 
resulting from a skull fracture.
Capt. Edward McConnell of the Manitowoc County Highway Patrol 
said the Voss car traveled out of control for 200 feet or more. 
Traveling south, it sheared off a mail box and a utility pole, 
rolled over several times and came to rest near a milk house on 
a farm operated by Don Karstaedt.
The 1960 model Triumph was described as a complete wreck. 
Immediate cause of the accident could not be determined. Capt. 
McConnell said the mishap was on a straight, dry stretch of road 
in open country. Voss' death brought the 18th Manitowoc County 
traffic fatality of the year.
He was born on Feb. 16, 1939, in the Town of Meeme. He attended 
rural school at Osman, and was baptized and confirmed at St. James 
Evangelical Reformed Church at Spring Valley by the Rev. Carl 
Schmahl. He served in
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the U. S. Navy for four years, and currently had been employed 
as a farmhand.
He is survived by the following: his parents; four brothers, 
(private); four sisters, (private).
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Walter H. 
Ahrens Funeral Home, Howards Grove. The Rev. Merlin Huebschman, 
pastor of St. James Evangelical Reformed Church, Spring Valley, 
will be in charge of services. Burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday.
Sheboygan, Wis., Saturday, October 8, 1960
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RONALD VOSS
Funeral services for Ronald Voss, 21, of R. 1, Newton, who died 
early Saturday morning from injuries received in an auto accident, 
were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral Home, 
Howards Grove, with the Rev. Merlin Huebschman, pastor of St. James 
United Church of Christ, Spring Valley, officating [sic]. Burial 
was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Carl Kolb and Mrs. John Kolg sang, "In the Garden," and "Under 
His Wings." They were accomapnied [sic] on the organ by Mrs. Harvey 
Schnell.
Pallbearers were Lenard Meyer, Richard Klessig, Karl Stoeckigt, 
Alan Koeppen, Robert Laack and James Laack.
The Sheboygan Press, Thursday, October 13, I960, page 8, column 6
(all from researcher/see contributors page)


SELMA VOSS

Mrs. Selma Voss, 72, formerly of 1126-A S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, 
died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital. Mrs. Voss was a 
resident in the hospital’s extended care facility.
A daughter of William and Sophie Winkel Barts, she was born in 
the Town of Herman on Dec. 18, 1909.
Her marriage to Fred Voss took place May 14, 1927, in the Town 
of Herman. Prior to the death of Mr. Voss on July 21, 1974, the 
couple lived in the Town of Meeme in Manitowoc County.
Surviving are four sons, (private); four daughters, (private); 
32 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Edgar Barts 
of Kiel; and a sister, Mrs. Anne Hoehnke of rural Elkhart Lake.
A son, two brothers, one sister and a grandson preceded her in 
death.
The funeral service will be Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at St. James 
United Church of Christ in Spring Valley, the Rev. Margaret T. 
Wright, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 928 S. 14th St., 
Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday until 11 a.m. on Wednesday 
and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, September 21, 1982, page 6, column 4
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(18 Dec 1909/Sep 1982/SSDI)
(above from researcher/see contributors page)
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Mrs. Fred (Selma) Voss, 72, formerly of 1126-A S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died 
Monday morning, Sept. 20, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. James United Church of 
Christ, Spring Valley. The Rev. Margaret T. Wright will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Voss, nee Selma Barts, was born Dec. 18, 1909, in the Town of Herman, 
Sheboygan County, daughter of the late William and Sophie Winkel Barts. She 
was married to Fred Voss, May 14, 1927, in the Town of Herman. The couple 
resided in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, until he preceded her in death 
July 21, 1974.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Dorothy Voss of 
Manitowoc, Robert and Carol Voss of Cleveland, Eugene and Donna Voss of Newton, 
and Wayne and Margaret Voss of rural Manitowoc; four daughters and sons-in-law, 
Delores and Elroy Becker of rural Elkhart Lake, Elaine and Orville Jeanty of 
rural Kiel, Shirley and Lawrence Schneider of rural Newton, and Patti and Donald 
Gallagher of Manitowoc; a brother, Edgar Barts of Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Elmer 
(Anne) Hoehnke of rural Elkhart Lake; 32 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald, two brothers, a sister and a grandson.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Tuesday evening and until 11 a.m. Wednesday, when the casket will be moved 
to the church where the body will lie in state from noon until the time of 
services.
Herald Times Reporter, September 21, 1982 P. 3


STANLEY VOSS

Stanley W. Voss, 87, a resident of Manitowoc Health Center and formerly of Newton, 
died August 30, 1989 at the center.
He was born June 30, 1902 in the Town of Centerville, son of the late Charles and 
Erma Heckmann Voss.
Lillian Barts and Stanley Voss were united in marriage on August 1, 1925 at Trinity 
Lutheran Church in Howards Grove. After marriage the couple farmed on the homestead 
in the Town of Centerville, retiring in 1972. Stanley was a member of St James 
United Church of Christ, in Spring Valley. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and playing 
cards.
Survivors of Stanley W. Voss include his wife, Lillian; two sons, Nelson (Delores) 
Voss of Sheboygan and Marlin (JoAnn) Voss of Osman; one daughter, Mrs Lewis (Bernetta) 
Eichmann of Manitowoc, ten grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; one sister Mrs. 
Hilbert (Marcella) Fries of Newton. He was also preceded in death by a one brother.
Burial in Saint James UCC Cemetery, Spring Valley.
Sheboygan Press August 31, 1989 


HARVEY WAGNER

Mr. Harvey J. Wagner, 75, of 1402 N. 28th St., died unexpectedly Tuesday, 
September 22, 1992 at his daughter's residence at 1316 N. 28th St.  
Mr. Wagner was born Feb. 7, 1917 in the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County 
to the late William and Nora Zill Wagner. During World War II he served in 
the U.S. Army, serving in Europe and he received the Purple Heart Medal. On 
April 4, 1945 he married Lorena Schwartz of Town Meeme, Manitowoc County. Mr. 
and Mrs. Wagner made their home in Sheboygan, then at Millersville and returned 
to Sheboygan in 1966. Mr. Wagner was employed at Schultz Sav-O Stores Inc. for 
30 years and retired in 1974.
Harvey was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Schultz Sav-O Quarter 
Century Club and Jensen Van Thruler Chapter 15, D.A.V.
Survivors are his wife, Lorena, one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Dale St. 
Thomas, Sheboygan; one granddaughter, Sara; two brothers, Norman (Alice) Wagner, 
Manitowoc and George Wagner, Kiel.  The funeral service will be held Friday at 
7:30 pm at the Ballhorn Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Robert Page, pastor of 
Ebenezer United Church of Christ will officiate. The burial will be at St. James 
Cemetery, Spring Valley.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel beginning at 4:30 pm Friday to the time 
of services.  A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Wagner's name for 
Ebenezer United Church of Christ.  The Jensen Van Thruler D.A.V. Chapter 15, will 
conduct a memorial service at 7 pm Friday at the funeral chapel.
Sheboygan Press, Wed., Sept. 23, 1992


LORENA WAGNER

Mrs. Lorena E. Wagner, 78, a resident of Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, since October 
of 1994, died there Thursday evening, March 6, 1997. Lorena was born April 3, 1918 
in the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County to John and Louisa Oehmichen Schwartz. On 
April 4, 1945 she married Harvey J. Wagner. The couple made their home in Sheboygan 
and later Millersville, before returning to Sheboygan in 1966, where they resided 
on North 28th Street. Mr. Wagner, a long time employee of Schultz Sav-O Stores, Inc., 
preceded her in death on September 22, 1992. Mrs.Wagner was a member of Ebenezer 
United Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Dale St. Thomas, Sheboygan; 
a granddaughter, Sara; a sister, Flora Herzog, Sheboygan; two sisters-in-law, Lucille 
Schwartz, Howards Grove and Caroline Schwartz, Newton. In addition to her husband and 
parents, she was preceded in death by a sister and six brothers.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, 7 pm at Ballhorn Funeral Chapels. Burial will 
take place in St. James Cemetery, Spring Valley. Friends may call at Ballhorns on 
Sunday from 4:30 pm until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established 
in her name to benefit youth programs at Ebenezer United Church of Christ.
Sheboygan Press, Fri., Mar. 7, 1997 page A2


ELIZABETH WALTERBACH

Notes from Osman:
Mrs. Elizabeth Walterbach,, an old resident of Meeme, aged about 90 years, 
died Tuesday after a short illness. Her husband died many years ago. She 
is survived by five children, Mrs. Dorsch of Antigo and Mrs. Julius Schneider, 
Mrs. Michael Madigan, Wendel and Anton Walterback of Meeme.The funeral will 
be held Thursday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 20, 1916

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Mrs. Lizzie Walterbach, a pioneer of Meeme, was taken to the hospital at Manitowoc Wednesday.
Manitowoc Pilot, April 29, 1915 P. 8
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GUARDIAN'S SALE
IN COUNTY COURT-MAMITOWOC (sic) COUNTY-IN PROBATE.
In the Matter of the Estate of Elizabeth Walterbach, incompetent.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that by virtue and in pursuance of an Order of Sale, made in said matter, on the 23rd day of July, 1915, by the County Court of said County, the undersigned Guardian of the Estate of Elizabeth Walterbach, incompetent, will on Friday, the 20th day of August, A.D. 1915, at two o'clock in the afternoon of said day, at the office of the County Judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said County, offer for sale, at public vendue the following described lands in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, to-wit:
The West one-half of the South East quarter of the South West quarter of Section one, Township Seventeen, Range Twenty-two. (W 1/2 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec. 1, T. 17, R. 22.)
The terms of sale are 1% down, balance on delivery of guardian's deed after approval by the Court.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 23rd day of July, 1915.
East Wisconsin Trustee Co., Guardian.
Kelley & Wyseman, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, July 28, 1915 P. 4
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NOTICE FOR ADMINISTTATION (sic) AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
State of Wisconsin, County Court, Manitowoc County. In Probate.
In Re Estate of Elizabeth Walterbach, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that at the special term of said Court to be held on the second Tuesday, (being the fourteenth day) of March, A.D. 1916, at the court House in the city of Manitowoc, County of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application of Elizabeth Madigan for the appointment of an administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Walterbach late of the town of Meeme, in said County, deceased:
Notice Is Hereby Further Given, that at the special term of said court to be held at said Court House, on the second Tuesday, (being the 13th day) of June A.D. 1916 there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims against said Elizabeth Walterbach, deceased:
And Notice Is Herby Further Given, That all such claims for examination and allowance must be presented to said County Court at the Court House in the city of Manitowoc, in said County and State, on or before the 13th day of June, A.D. 1916, or be barred.
Dated February 11th, 1916.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Kelley & Wyseman, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 2, 1916 P. 4

MARIA MARGARETHE WALTERBACH

Death of Mrs. Maria Margaretha Walterbach on Sunday, 20 Feb. in the
home of her son, Anton Walterbach in Meeme. She was born 13 Feb. 1798
and reached the venerable age of 78 years, 7 days.
Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1876


JOHN WOLTERS

Town of Meeme Resident Passes Away on Friday
John Walters(sic), 69, passed away at his home in the town of Meeme Friday 
at 11:30 am after a lingering illness. Deceased was born July 23, 1871 in 
Town Meeme and was married July 10, 1897 to Katie Sixel. The couple located 
on the farm of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walters.
He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Mrs. Elsie Belitz of Port 
Washington, Mrs. Erma Sohn at home, Mrs. Lorraine Artmann, Jackson and Mrs. 
Leona Sohn, Cleveland; two grandchildren and two brothers, Max Wlters of 
Town Mosel and Fred Walters, Sheboygan Falls.
The body was removed to the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral Home at Howards Grove 
and will be taken to his home this afternoon where funeral services will be 
held Monday at 1:30 pm and at 2 pm at St. James Evangelical Church, Spring 
Valley. The Rev. Carl Schmahl will officiate and interment will be made at 
the church cemetery. The casket wil not be opened at the church. Friends 
may view the body from 7 o'clock tonight on.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., Aug. 10, 1940 page 2
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J. Wolters Rites Held At Residence
Howards Grove—(Special)—Funeral services for John Wolters, who died at his 
town of Meeme home Friday, were held at the home Monday afternoon at 1:30 
o’clock and at St. James Evangelical church, Spring Valley, at 2 o’clock, 
the Rev. Karl Schahl officiating, with burial in the church cemetery…
A large group of relatives and friends attended.
Sheboygan Press, August 13, 1940  P. 4