ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES

DIANE LAACK Private funeral services for Diane Patricia, two-day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Laack of Manitowoc Rapids, who was born Thursday and died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were Saturday afternoon at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Francis Rose officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery. Survivors in addition to the parents are the grandparents, Mrs. Clara Laack of Manitowoc, Otto Laack of Waldo, and Mr. and Mrs. Reiner Lemberger of Whitelaw. The Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc completed funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 18, 1958 p.11

ANTON LEITERMAN St. Nazianz news: On Monday of last week the news reached here that Tony Lidermann (sic), better known as one-armed Tony, died at the Whitelaw Sanitarium. He also was buried there. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, June 16, 1921 pg. 4 ALICE C. LEMBERGER Alice C. (Cummings) Lemberger, age 93, a resident at the Manitowoc County Health Care Center and formerly of 5330 Hempton Lake Road, Whitelaw, died on Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County. Alice was born on Jan. 3, 1915, in Grimms, the fifth child of the late William and Anna B. (Morrissey) Cummings. She was a 1933 graduate of Reedsville High School, and a 1934 graduate from Manitowoc County Normal (Manitowoc County Teachers College). Following graduation, Alice was employed at J.C. Penneys, and taught school in the Two Rivers School District and at Menchalville. On Feb. 26, 1938, Alice was married to Erwin C. Lemberger by the Rev. Roland O'Hearn at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maple Grove. Erwin preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1975. Erwin and Alice developed several businesses and farmed the Lemberger homestead in Whitelaw for many years. In 1954, Alice resumed her teaching career in the Valders School District at Roselawn and Webster schools. Alice graduated on Aug. 3, 1962, with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. She continued her education becoming certified as a reading specialist, special education and kindergarten teacher. Alice continued teaching first grade, kindergarten and special education at Valders Elementary School, Riverview School in Manitowoc County, and the Brillion School system at Forest Junction. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and St. Michael's Christian Mothers Society, Farm Bureau Association, Manitowoc County Teachers Association and the Wisconsin Education Association. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Erwin; two grandsons: Steve Frelich and Jay Lemberger; four brothers and one sister-in-law: Michael (Mildred); and Robert, Raymond and Leonard Cummings; five sisters and three brothers-in-law: Lucy (Ed) Tikalsky; Lorraine (Victor) Kapinos; Bernice (Art) Pritzl; Myrtle Cummings; and Ann Marie Cummings. Alice was also preceded in death by her parents-in-law: Anton and Anna Pankratz Lemberger; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Anton (Grace) Lemberger; George (Alice) Lemberger; Joseph Typner; Anna (Frank) Gresl; Louise (Anton) Braun; Margaret (Frank) Hill; Mary (Joe) Reitmeyer; and Loretta (Edwin) Malley. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Jim Jugenheimer and Deacon Thomas Koch will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at church on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Lemberger family. Alice's family extends special gratitude for the caring attitude of Manitowoc Health Care Center, Aurora Medical Center, the pastoral team of St. Michael Parish, and the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 14, 2008


ANNA LEMBERGER (d. 1969) Mrs. Edward Lemberger, 76, of Whitelaw, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at St Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lemberger, nee Anna Augustine, was born Aug. 17, 1892, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Frank and Julia Seibert Augustine. She was married to Edward Lemberger Sept. 2, 1919, at Whitelaw, and the couple farmed in the town of Cato until 1948 and then moved to Manitowoc. Her husband died in 1959, and a son, grandson, a brother and a sister also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include four sons, Alfred of Port Washington, Francis of Milwaukee and Harold and Donald of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Claude Anhalt of Reedsville; three brothers, Anton of Milwaukee, Bernard of Sheboygan and John of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Schamburek of Whitelaw and Sister M. Pudeliana of St. Francis Convent, Milwaukee; 25 grandchildren and a great grandson. Manitowoc Herald Times – February 17, 1969 ******** (Anna Lemberger/d. 15 Feb. 1969 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ANNA LEMBERGER Mrs. Anton Lemberger Sr., died this morning at her home in Whitelaw from a heart ailment. She was 71 years of age. Mrs. Lemberger was born in Cato in 1873 and her maiden name was Anna Pankratz. She was married in 1890 to Mr. Lemberger who survives with eight children, 35 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. The daughters are Mrs. Frank Gresel, Medford; Mrs. Anton Braun, Whitelaw; Mrs. Frank Hill and Mrs. Joseph Reitmeyer, both of Cato; and Mrs Edward Malley, Manitowoc; three sons, Anton, Jr, Whitelaw; George, Kellnersville and Erwin, Whitelaw; one brother, Ignatz Pankratz, Antigo and three sisters, Mrs. Theresa Rank, Cato route 1; Mrs. Kate Smith, Green Bay and Mrs. Mary Otto, Minneapolis. The body will be removed from the Pfeffer funeral home Wednesday afternoon to the home of a son Erwin, who lives on the homstead on Whitelaw route 1. Funeral services will be held Friday morning, 9:30 a.m. from the home and at 10 o'clock from the St Michael's Catholic church in Whitelaw, the Rev John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Lemberger was a member of the Christian Mothers, and members will recite the rosary Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, March 7, 1944 ************ (Anna Lemberger/d. 7 Mar. 1944 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ANTON LEMBERGER Name: Lemberger, Anton D.: 2/2/1879 B.: 2/2/1879 Reg. D.: 6/20/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: B.P.: Cato Mtwc. Co. D.P.: Cato Cem.: Cato, R. C. Cem. Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, Cath. Pr. Spouse: F.: Anton Lemberger M.: Mary Schreiner Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.308


ANTON LEMBERGER Anton Lemberger Sr. m 81, retired Cato farmer, died Sunday at the home of his son Erwin, on the homestead farm in Cato. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 o'clock at the St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw. The Rev. John Husslein will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Cato in 1870 and in 1891 married Miss Anna Pankratz. They located on a farm in Cato. Ten years ago they retired and moved to Anton Braun of Whitelaw, Mrs. Frank Hill and Mrs. Joseph Reitmeyer of Cato and Mrs. Edwin Malley of Manitowoc; three sons, Anton Jr of Whitelaw, Erwin of Cato and George of Kellnersville; brother, Joseph of Whitelaw; three sisters, Sister Elizabeth of Seymour, Wis, Sister Christiana of Alverno and Mrs. Joseph Buchner of Manitowoc; 41 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Reedsville funeral home, where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times April 16, 1951 edition ************** (Anton Lemberger Sr./d. 15 Apr. 1951 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ANTON J. LEMBERGER (d. 1970) Anton Lemberger, 65, of Whitelaw died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral home and at 10:30 and St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Edward A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Lemberger was born November 16, 1904 in Town of Franklin, son of the late Anton and Anna Pankratz Lemberger. On November 22, 1932, he married Grace Rohrer at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  He was a graduate of the Twin Cities Barber School, Minneapolis, Minn. And he was employed as a machinist at Manitowoc Engineering Co.  He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Michael church. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Vernon of Whitelaw and Anthony of Des Moines, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Patrick (Luana) Ford of Brookfield, Wis., and Miss Judith of Green Bay; a brother, Ervin of rural Whitelaw; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Gresl of Kansasville, Wis., Mrs. Anton Braun and Mrs. Joe Reitmeyer of Cato and Mrs. Margaret Hill and Mrs. Ervin Malley of Manitowoc.  A brother preceded Mr. Lemberger in death.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a rosary will be recited at 9 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times – Thursday, Nov. 5, 1970 – page 22 ******** (16 Nov 1904/Nov 1970/SSDI) (Anton Lemberger/d. 4 Nov. 1970 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


BARBARA LEMBERGER Mrs. Frank Lemberger Dies At The Hospital Death last evening claimed Mrs. Frank Lemberger, 88, of Cato, at the Holy Family hospital followin an operation. Mrs. Lemberger, who is the mother of eleven children, was born at Cato, September 15, 1858 and has made this county her home during her life, with the exception of five years, during which the family lived in Brown county. The eleven children who survive her are Mrs. Mary Neuser, Silver Lake; Mrs. Francis Heinrichs, Rapids; Mrs. Joseph Heran, Francis Creek; Mrs. Elizabeth Schuh, Whitelaw; Miss Barbara Lemberger, Cato; Frank, Chippewa Falls; George, Appleton; Louis, Clarks Mills; Joseph of this city; and Edward, Cato. Her husband has preceded her in death, having died in January 1921. Twenty-seven grandchildren, one brother and two sisters also survive. The funeral which will be held Monday morning at ten o'clock will take place at Whitelaw with srevices at St. Michael's church. Manitowoc Herald News, April 20, 1922 p.1 ******** Notes from Cato: Mrs. Frank Lemberger died at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc Wednesday. Mrs. Lemberger went to the hospital Monday and her death was a shock to relatives and friends no one knowing her condition to be serious. Mrs. Lemberger has been a resident of the town of Cato for many years having made her home with her son Edward, on a farm on the outskirts of the village. The deceased is survived by eleven children five sons and six daughters. Mr. Lemberger died two years ago. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, April 20, 1922 p.8 ******** (Barbara Lemberger/d. 20 Apr. 1922 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


EDNA G. LEMBERGER Mrs. Reiner (Edna) Lemberger, 58, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Wednesday morning at her residence. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, Town of Newton. The Rev. Robert Stuebbe will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mrs. Lemberger, nee Edna Reno, was born Sept. 27, 1919 in Green Bay and had been employed with Brown County Social Services Department for six years. She was married to Reiner Lemberger Aug. 19, 1977 at home. Survivors include her husband, two daughters, Judy Leurquin of Madison and Ruth Buehrer of Green Bay; a stepson, Ralph Lemberger at home, three step-daughters, Barbara of Manitowoc and Donna and Karen at home; her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Reno; a brother, Clarence of California; three grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and in the church from noon Saturday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, July 6, 1978 - page 3



EDWARD LEMBERGER Edward F. Lemberger, 68, of 1126 St. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after being removed shortly before from St. Mary Church where he suffered a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. ????? Landowski will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mr. Lemberger was born May 11, 1893 at Wrightstown. He married the former Anna Augustine Sept. 2, 1919, and the couple moved to Manitowoc in 1949. He retired three years ago. Mr. Lemberger was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church. Survivors include his wife, four sons, Alfred of Port Washington, Francis of Milwaukee and Harold and Donald of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Claude Anhalt of Reedsville; two brothers, Frank and Louis of Manitowoc; four sisters, Miss Barbara of Glendale, Calif., Mrs. George Schuh of Whitelaw, Mrs. Joseph Herion of Francis Creek and Sister Mary Festina of Milwaukee and 21 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times – November 14, 1959 ******** (Edward Lemberger/d. 13 Nov. 1959 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ERWIN C. LEMBERGER Erwin C. Lemberger, 63 of Rt. 1, Whielaw, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Lemberger was born Sept. 16, 1912 at Whitelaw, son of the late Anton and Anna Pankratz Lemberger. He was a resident of the Whitelaw area all of his life. He married Alyce Cummings Feb. 28, 1938 at St.Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. He was president of Lemberger Landfill Site Inc., and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Pat of Carrollton, Texas, Kenny of Rt. 2, Reedsville and Terry at home; six daughters, Mrs. Donald (J’Ette) Marlborough of Hibbing, Minn., Mrs. Robert (Karyl) Zahorik of Ripon, Mrs. Richard (Mary Alice) LaCroix of Chilton, Mrs. James (Mary Ellen) Frelich of Marysville, Ohio, Mrs. Dan (Jodelle) Wind of Manitowoc and Mfrs. Dale (Jerrilyn) Pautz of Brillion; four sisters, Mrs. Frank (Anna)Gressel of Kansasville, Wis., Mrs. Anton (Louise) Braun, of Whitelaw, Mrs. Joseph (Mayme) Reitmeyer of Rt. 1, Cato and Mrs. Edwin (Loretta) Malley of Manitowoc and 17 grandchildren. Two brothers, George and Anton and a sister, Margaret Hill preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a parish rosary service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Oct. 9, 1975



FRANK LEMBERGER The funeral of Frank Lemberger, pioneer resident of the town of Cato, was held yesterday at St. Michael’s Church at Whitelaw. Mr. Lemberger had been failing for a long time and passed away at his home in Cato. He is survived by his wife and eleven children, Frank Lemberger of Boyd, Wis., George of Appleton, Lewis of Clarks Mills, Joseph and Edward of Cato, Mrs. Helen Heinrichs and Mrs. Joseph Neuser of Rapids, Mrs. Joseph Heran of Kossuth, Mrs. George Schuh of Whitelaw, Miss Barbara of Milwaukee and Miss Sophie Lemberger who is still home. Twenty-seven grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News - Friday, Feb. 14, 1921 - page 3 ******** (Frank Lemberger/d. 31 Jan. 1921 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


FRANZISKA LEMBERGER Order to Hear Petition for Administration. (First publication Nov. 6, 1838 (sic).) IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the estate of Franciska Kimberger (sic), deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Theresa Maurer, of Cato, Manitowoc County representing among other things that Franciska Lemberger, late of Cato, Manitowoc County, on the 15th day of August, A.D. 1883, at said town of Cato, died intestate, leaving goods, chattles and estate within this State, and that the said petioner is a daughter of said deceased, and praying thrt (sic) administration of said estate be to John P. Wickert granted; it is ordered that said petition be heard before this Court on Tuesday the 27 day of November, A.D., 1883, at 10 o'clock A.M., at my office in said county. Ordered further, that notice thereof be given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons interested; by publishing a copy of this order for three successive weeks prior to raid (sic) day of hearing, in the Lake Shore Times, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitwooc, the 30th day of Oct. A.D. 1883. R.D. Smart, County Judge. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, November 20, 1883 P. 2


GRACE K. LEMBERGER Mrs. Grace C. Lemberger, age 90, of 232 Menasha Ave., Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 18, 2002 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2002 at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at the parish cemetery. Grace was born July 7, 1911 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Sylvester and Theresa Pritzl Rohrer. She grew up in Manitowoc and was educated at St. Boniface Catholic School. Before her marriage, Grace worked as a beautician in Manitowoc. She married Anton Lemberger on Nov. 22, 1932 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple moved to Whitelaw where they owned and operated Lemberger’s Grocery Store. He preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1970. After Anton’s death, Grace worked at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc. Grace was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and St. Michael Christian Mothers. She enjoyed gardening and going to the cabin in Vilas County to fish and watch wildlife. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Vernon and Betty Lemberger, Whitelaw; Tony and Char Lemberger, Littleton, Colo.; one daughter, Judy Brooks, Miami, Fla.; one son-in-law, Patrick Ford, Pewaukee; two sisters-in-law, Olive Rohrer, Manitowoc; Alyce Lemberger, Whitelaw; 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Anton; daughter, Luana Ford; granddaughter, Tammy Ford; three sisters, Marian Levendusky, Florence Theisen, Virginia Willman; and two brothers, Sylvester Rohrer and Robert Rohrer. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Sunday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and on Monday from 9 to 10 a.m. Father Heymen will pray the rosary at 6 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the Rev. Ronald Reimer, the staff in the emergency room at Holy Family Memorial medical Center and the third floor staff for their care of Grace. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat. April 20, 2002 - page A3


HAROLD LEMBERGER Harold "Harry" Lemberger, age 86, resident of Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah. Harry was born on April 20, 1925 in Cato to the late Edward and Anna Augustine Lemberger. On July 5, 1947, Harry married Elane Malley at the former St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Harry was an avid walker with the red Badgers jacket. Survivors include Harry's wife of 64 years: Elane; two sons: Chuck (Nancy) Lemberger, Manitowoc; and Alan Lemberger, U.S. Virgin Islands; one daughter: Gail (Fred) LeWando, Baker City, OR; three grandchildren; one sister: Marie Anhalt, Reedsville; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers: Alfred, Francis, Leo, and Donald Lemberger. In respect with Harry's wishes, private family services were held at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Deacon Paul Kieffer officiated and burial will take place at St. Michael's Catholic cemetery in Whitelaw at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home & Crematory, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Feb. 9, 2012


JOHN F. LEMBERGER John F. Lemberger, age 84, of 121 Kohler St., Whitelaw, died early Saturday, July 23, 1994, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 26, 1994 at 10 a.m. at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard H. Heymen officiating with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. He was born December 21, 1909 at Whitelaw, son of the late Joseph and Mary Fischer Lemberger. He married Marcella Swetlik, October 8, 1935 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He farmed most of his lifetime and retired from the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw and St. Michael’s Holy Name Society. He is survived by his wife, Marcella, Whitelaw, one son and daughter-in-law, John Jr. and Diane Lemberger, Chicago; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Patricia and Robert Loritz, Manitowoc, Ludene and Michael McCulley, Clarks Mills, Adele Schroeder, Manitowoc, Mary and Dennis Gruenewald, Fort Atkinson, Wis., Cynthia and Marty Corrigan, Oklahoma City, Okla.; fourteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph lemberger, Manitowoc, Reiner Lemberger, Whitelaw; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Herrmann, Whitelaw, Martha and Victor Opichka, Kellnersville. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one sister, Agnes Meidl. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. There will be a rosary at 7 p.m. Monday said by Rev. Richard Heymen. Manitowoc Herald times - Sunday, July 24, 1994 - page A2


JOSEPH LEMBERGER (d. 1992) Joseph E. Lemberger, age 83, a resident of Little Sisters of the Poor Home, Evansville, Ind., died Wednesday morning, December 16, 1992 at the home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard H. Heymen will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mr. Lemberger was born march 9, 1909 in Edson, Wisconsin, son of the late Frank and Anna Mauer Lemberger. On September 25, 1937 he was married to Marie Ellerman in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death March 31, 1974. The couple lived for many years in Menomonee Falls, Wis. and he worked for A.O. Smith Co., Milwaukee retiring in 1972. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Kathy Lemberger, South Bend, Ind., one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Raymond Claas, Allenton, Wis.; one brother, Frank Lemberger, Manitowoc; one sisters, Sophie Stumpf, San Antonio, Tex.; six grandchildren also survive. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Dec. 17, 1992 - page A2



JOSEPH W. LEMBERGER (d. 1967) Joseph W. Lemberger Sr., 88, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Monday morning at Maple Crest Sanatorium, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:20 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Lemberger was born Aug. 30, 1878, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Wolfgang and Theresa Meyer Lemberger. He married the former Mary Fischer Nov. 9, 1903, at Whitelaw. They farmed in the Town of Cato until retirement in 1940, when they made their home with a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Reiner Lemberger, on Rt. 1, Cato. His wife preceded him in death in 1945. Mr. Lemberger was a member of Holy Name Society of the church and was a charter member of Catholic Knights, Whitelaw Branch No. 147. He was past president of the Catholic Knights and the Whitelaw cooperative. Survivors include three sons, Joseph Jr., of Manitowoc, John, of Whitelaw, Mrs. Richard (Mary) Herrmann, of Rt. 1, Cato, and Mrs. Victor (Martha) Opichka, of Rt. 2, Cato; 29 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Five sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, July 10, 1967 pg. M-13 ********* Funeral services for Joseph W. Lemberger Sr., 88, of Rt. 1, Cato, who died Monday, were at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Leo Schmitt officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. (Pallbearers omitted for privacy) A daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Agnes) Meidl, is among the survivors. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, July 12, 1967 pg. T-9


LEO LEMBERGER 3 KILLED IN AUTO CRASH AT WHITELAW WHITELAW (Special) – One of Manitowoc County's worst traffic accidents in years took the lives of three people on Highway 10 here early today. Killed in a two-car head-on crash were: Mrs. Joseph Stuiber, 59, Whitelaw Leo Lemberger, 31, Whitelaw Kermit Goehring, 31, Clarks Mills. Although there were no actual witnesses to the accident, Manitowoc County traffic officers reported that the westbound Goehring car was in the wrong lane when the autos collided at the western edge of the village about 2:10 a.m. Lemberger, father of three young children, and eastbound on the road, was taking Mrs. Stuiber to her nearby home in the village. The dead woman, an aunt of Lemberger's wife, had been baby sitting with children of the young couple. Her husband, Joseph, is a drummer with the Romy Gosz polka band and had been away on a dance engagement. He arrived home after the crash and was walking over to the scene when a traffic officer informed him that his wife was one of the victims. Was To Be Married Mrs. Stuiber had been the telephone switchboard operator in Whitelaw for 15 years until the installation of the dial system recently. She was also the organist at St. Michael Catholic Church here for 22 years and local secretary for the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Both drivers were killed instantly, while Mrs. Stuiber was dead on arrival at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc. There were no other persons in either cars. According to reports, Goehring, who lived on his parents' farm about a quarter mile west of Clarks Mills, was to have married a Rockwood girl, Miss Elaine Trochil, in about a week. He was said to be en-route home after visiting her when the crash occurred. The young couple had spent the evening addressing invitations for their coming wedding. For the past six months Goehring had been employed at Kohler Co. Traffic officers said both cars were total wrecks, pointing out that the impact must have been “terrific.” Both Mrs. Stuiber and Lemberger sustained severe internal injuries. Double Funeral Double funeral services for Mrs. Stuiber and Lemberger will be held at the Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc at 9:15 a.m. Monday, following with the requiem mass for both will be at St. Michael Church, Whitelaw, at 10 o'clock. Both will be buried in the parish cemetery. The Rev. John Husslein, pastor, will officiate. Service for Goehring will be held at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, at 9 a.m. Wednesday and at 9:30 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills, with the Rev. Michael Fetko, pastor celebrant of the requiem mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Mary Lemberger, Mrs. Stuiber was born in the Town of Cato, Manitowoc county, Feb. 17, 1896. She was married to Mr. Stuiber Sept. 26, 1920. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Joseph Jr., at home; a brother, Harold Lemberger, Rt. 1, Cato; four sisters, Mrs. Urban Zipperer of Rt. 2 Cato, Mrs. Edward Remiker of Cato, Mrs. Victor Tisler of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Donald Ostad of South Carolina; and her father, Ferdinand Lemberger. Leo Lemberger, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lemberger, Manitowoc, was born in Whitelaw, Dec. 31, 1923. A World War II veteran, he spent 2 1/2 years in the European theater, and was employed by the Manitowoc County Highway Department. He married the former Vivian Stuiber, April 21, 1946. He was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Michael Parish, and of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Cato Post No. 6179. Surviving are his wife; one daughter, (private); two sons, (private); four brothers, Harold and Donald of Manitowoc, Francis of Milwaukee and Alfred of Port Washington; on sister, Mrs. Claude Anhalt of Reedsville; and his parents. Goehring, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Goehring, was born on the home farm in the Town of Cato, Feb. 11, 1934. He is also survived by four brothers, and one sister, (private). Sheboygan Press Saturday, September 24, 1955 pg. 1 & pg. 10 col. 7


LORRAINE LEMBERGER Mrs. Reiner Lemberger, 51, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heyman will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lemberger, nee Lorraine Reindl, was born March 24, 1920, in the Town of Cato, daughter of Anton Reindl and the late Elizabeth Popp Reindl. She was married to Reiner Lemberger in 1938 at Clark Mills. Mrs. Lemberger was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Michael Church and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin Branch No. 147, Whitelaw. Survivors include her husband, a son, three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); nine brothers, Arnold, of St. Nazianz, Jerome, of Oostburg, Paul, of Cleveland, Roland, of Rt. 1, Cato, and Herbert, Clarence, Reinhardt, Benjamin and Joseph, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Ervin Krizek, of Manitowoc and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Thursday afternoon where a wake service will be held at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 1, 1971


MARCELLA B. LEMBERGER Marcella B. Lemberger, age 89, of 2115 Cappaert Road, Manitowoc, died on Friday, Aug. 4, 2006, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The former Marcella Swetlik was born on Jan. 1, 1917, in Kellnersville, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Shusta Swetlik. On Oct. 8, 1935, Marcella was married to John Lemberger at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. They farmed in the town of Cato until moving to Whitelaw. On July 23, 1994, John preceded Marcella in death. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and a member of the Christian Mothers. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing bingo, cards and baking. Marcella worked at various places including Two Rivers Day Care and Muench's Supper Club. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: John and Diane Lemberger, Hoffman Estates, Ill.; five daughters and four sons-in-law: Patricia and Robert Loritz, Manitowoc, Ludene and Michael McCulley, Clarks Mills, Adele Schroeder and special friend Neil Nelson, both of Manitowoc, Mary and Dennis Gruenewald, Fort Atkinson, Cindy and Marty Corrigan, Davenport, Iowa; 15 grandchildren: Brenda Bellin, Renee Lambries, Jannine and Denise Loritz, Michele Wolfe, Kenneth, Jeffrey and Michael Lemberger, Mark, Dale and Brian McCulley, Jarrod and Jolen Schroeder, Nicole and Angela Corrigan; 11 great-grandchildren: Deanna Bellin, Tnaya and Kari Lambries, Trevor, Austin and Stetson McCulley, Brittany and Stephanie McCulley, Brandon and Kyle McCulley, Evan Lemberger; one brother-in-law: Victor Opichka, Manitowoc; many other friends and relatives including Brian Schroeder and Marion Lemberger. Marcella was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; one brohter, Fred (Martha) Swetlik; one sister, Elaine (Milton) Ladwig; one stepsister, Mary Ann (Vern) Gillingham; one stepbrother, Ray (Ann) Chasensky; three brothers-in-law: Reiner (Lorraine) Lemberger, Joseph (Gladys) Lemberger, Charles Bartuska; three sisters-in-law: Agnes (Joseph) Meidl, Martha Opichka, Mary (Richard) Herrmann. Relatives and friends may call at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw, on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2006, from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, is assisting the family with arrangements. The Lemberger family would like to thank the friends and staff at Harmony West for their loving and compassionate care that was given to our mother over the last several years. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, August 7, 2006 pg. A3



MARIE LEMBERGER Mrs. Joseph Lemberger, 67, a former Menominee Falls resident, died unexpectedly Sunday evening at Evansville, Ind., where she had resided the past four months. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heyman will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lemberger, nee Marie Ellerman, was born Feb. 2, 1907, at Whitelaw, daughter of the late George and Mary Augustine Ellerman. She was married to Joseph Lemberger Sept. 25, 1937, at Milwaukee and resided in the Milwaukee area. Survivors include her husband, a son, (private), a daughter, (private), a sister, Mrs. Richard (Helen) Fischer, of Whitelaw and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 5 p.m. Wednesday, where the Rosary will be recited at 9 p.m. Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, April 2, 1974 pg. 3 **************** Lemberger Funeral Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Lemberger, 67, of Evansville, Ind., who died Sunday, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 5 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon, where the Rosary will be recited at 9 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, April 3, 1974 pg. 3


MARY LEMBERGER Mrs. Joseph Lemberger, Sr., 68, died last night at the farm home near Whitelaw. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the home and at 9:30 at the St. Michael's church, Whitelaw. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Lemberger, nee Mary Fischer, was born in Cato in 1877 and in 1903 was married to Mr. Lemberger. They located on the present homestead. Survivors are the husband; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Meindl, of Whitelaw, Mrs. Richard Hermann of route 1, Cato, and Mrs. Victor Opichka of route 2, Cato; three sons, Joseph, Jr., of route 1, Sawyer, John of Whitelaw, and Reinhardt on the home farm; two brothers, Joseph, of Whitelaw, Ferdinand, of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Anton Grall, Sr. of Whitelaw, Mrs. Peter Hartlaub, of route 1, Grafton, Mrs. Rose Brown, of route 1, Brillion; 20 granchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a member of the Christian Mothers, whose members will recite the rosary at eight o'clock tonight and the Catholic Kights who will recite the rosary Thursday night at the same hour. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 21, 1945 P.2


MICHAEL LEMBERGER ( d. 2017) Michael Thomas Lemberger, age 65, a Two Rivers resident, passed away on Saturday morning, June 17, 2017 at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Michael was born on December 12, 1951 in Manitowoc, son of the late Leo Lemberger and Vivian (Stueber) (Lemberger) Bergel. He lived at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center from 1985 until 2005 and then moved to the Better Beginnings Group Home. Survivors include two sisters and one brother-in-law: Bonnie and Ernie Krajnik, Francis Creek, Mary Lou Wright and special friend Michael Bloch, Manitowoc; five nieces and nephews: Jennifer (John) Schillcox, St. Paul, MN, Clint Krajnik (special friend Veronica), Denver, CO, Bret (Raissa) Krajnik, Menasha, WI, Brianna Wright (special friend Dillon) Gillette, WY, Brittany Wright (special friend Gino), Sheboygan, WI. Aunts, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Billy Lemberger; his grandparents: Clarence "Porky" and Theresa Stueber, Ed and Anna Lemberger. Burial has taken place at St. Michael's Cemetery in Whitelaw and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Church, Manitowoc, on Sunday, June 25, 2017. The family requests no flowers be sent. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to thank all of the staff at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center and Better Beginnings Group Home and Day Care Service for all the love and care they showed to Michael throughout his life. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter June 22, 2017


REINER LEMBERGER Reiner W. Lemberger, age 90, of 2704 Hempton Lake Road, Cato, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. He was born on April 1, 1915, in Cato, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Fischer) Lemberger. He married Lorraine Reindl on Oct. 4, 1938. She preceded him in death on March 31, 1971. He then married Edna Buehler in August of 1977. She preceded him in death in July of 1978. Reiner farmed his entire life on the family farm in the town of Cato. He loved to play sheepshead, dance, listen to polka music, but most of all he loved farming. He was a member of St. Anne Parish in Francis Creek and the Catholic Knights. Survivors include a son: Ralph, Cato; three daughters: Barbara Johnson, Manitowoc; Donna (Randy) Krippner, Hilbert; Karen (John) Huske, Cato; 10 grandchildren: Andrew, Robert, Daniel, Michael, Cindy, Mary, Katherine, Joanne, Steven, and Mark; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a special friend: Bernice Thayse, Green Bay. He was preceded in death by his wives: Lorraine and Edna, a granddaughter, three sisters, and two brothers. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2005, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Jim Jugenheimer will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until the time of Mass. The Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. ******** (Reiner W. Lemberger/01 Apr 1915/30 Nov 2005/SSDI)



THERESA LEMBERGER Mrs Lemberger Passes; Leaves 62 Descendents - Well known resident of the city passes at advanced age last night. Mrs. Theresa Lemberger, 84, passed away last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Buchner, after a lingering illness of some months. Death was brought about by infirmities incident to old age. Funeral services for Mrs. Lemberger will be held Friday morning at 8:45 from the Buchner home and at St. Michael's Church in Whitelaw, a solemn requiem high mass being celebrated. Burial will take place at Whitelaw where Mrs. Lemberger lived most of her life. Born in Germany March 1, 1843, Mrs. Lemberger who was Theresa Meyer before her marriage to Wolfgang Lemberger 60 years ago, came to this country at the age of 20 years, coming to Manitowoc County where she was wedded four years after her arrival. Mr and Mrs. Lemberger lived at Whitelaw until five years ago when they removed to this city to make their home with Joseph Buchner at 1209 South Eleventh street. Two years ago, Mr Lemberger passed away. Mrs. Lemberger leaves 61 descendants to mourn her passing. They are 37 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, five daughters and three sons. The daughters are Sisters Christina and Elizabeth of Silver Lake convent, and Sister Bartholomew of Nebraska and Mrs. Anton Paul of Sturgeon Bay and Mrs. Joseph Buchner of this city. The sons are, Wolfgang of St Peter's Minnesota, Anton and Joseph of Whitelaw. Three brothers also remain, being Martin Meyer of Whitelaw, Wolfgang Meyer of Clarks Mills and John Meyer of Germany. Manitowoc Herald Times - September 7, 1927 edition


WILLIAM LEMBERGER Auto Kills Whitelaw Boy, 10, in Village; Dies near Spot Where Father Also Lost Life. A 10 year old Whitelaw boy was struck and killed by an automobile late Monday afternoon near the spot where his father and two other persons perished in a head-on collision a little more than a year ago. William Lemberger, son of Mrs. Vivian Lemberger, was fatally injured when he was hit by the car of Robert V. O’Brien Jr., 37 year old Appleton advertising firm executive while walking on Highway 10 near the west edge of this village about 9:45 p.m.  (accident details omitted) The boy, a fifth grade student at St. Michael Catholic School here, was born at Manitowoc, October 1, 1946, son of the late Leo Lemberger and Vivian Stuiber Lemberger.  He was an altar boy and a member of the school basketball team.  Surviving, in addition to his mother, a brother, Michael and a sister, Bonnie, are his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stuiber of Whitelaw and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lemberger of Manitowoc.  Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in this village. The Rev. Harold Reidy will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times – Tuesday, December 18, 1956 – page 1 ******** (Wm. Lee Lemberger/d. 17 Dec. 1956 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



WOLFGANG LEMBERGER SUDDEN DEATH COMES TO W. LEMBERGER Striken as He is Retiring Death came swiftly and unexpectedly to Wolfgang Lemberger at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs Joseph Buchner, 1209 South Eleventh st, as he was preparing to retire for the night. The old gentleman had been about as usual yesterday, had supper with the family and spent the evening at home. At 7:45 he prepared to retire and was disrobing when he collapsed and was dead before those in the home could realize what had happened. The funeral will be held Thursday morning with services at St. Michael's church at Whitelaw at 10 o'clock and burial will be at Whitelaw cemetery. Born in Bavaria, September 16, 1848, Mr Lemberger would have been seventy -seven at his next birthday. He came to his country at the age of seven with his parents, the family settling in the country and at the age of seventeen he was married and settled on a farm at Whitelaw. This farm he turned over to the son, twenty three years ago, and moved to this city, where for sixteen years he had a home on Manila St. Five years he returned to the old farm where he made his home with his son for two years and three years ago with Mrs Lemberger he came to the city to make his home with Mr. and Mrs. Buchner. Besides the widow Mr. Lemberger is survived by three sons and five daughters, Wolfgang, Jr, who is a travelling salesman in Minnesota, Joseph of Cato, Sister Christina at the Holy Family convent, Sisters Elizabeth and Bartelme at West Point, Nebraska; Mrs Joseph Buchner of this city and Mrs. Anton Paul of Sturgeon Bay. Mrs. Grall a sister, thirty four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive him. Manitowoc Herald Time - April 27, 1925 edition NOTE: (Anton Lemberger is the son not mentioned)


CAMERON E. LEQUA Funeral services for Cameron E. (Bud) Lequa, 49, of 1380 Wilmer Grove, East Troy, Wis., who died Saturday, will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Janssen Funeral Home, 2925 W. Lincoln Avenue., Milwaukee, and burial will be at St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. He is survived by his wife, the former May Lou Stasiak, a daughter, Barbara, a son, David , a stepson, Richard, and brothers and sisters. Friends may call a the funeral home this Tuesday evening. Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, October 18, 1966 pg. 5 ******** (Cameron E. Lequa/d. 15 Oct. 1966 in Menominee Falls, Wis. from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


PETER LINK (First publication Oct 1, 1892.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the Estate of John P. Link, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Peter Nickoley of Franklin, in said county, representing among other things that John P. Link, an inhabitant of said county, on or about the 15th day of October, A.D. 1892, at Franklin, died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the said petitioner is a nephew of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to some suitable person granted: It is ordered that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court, to be held on Tuesday, the 27th day of December, A.D., 1892, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered fruther, that notice of the time and place so appointed be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks suceessively (sic) prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Post, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 29th day of November, A.D. 1892. By the court, Emil Baensch, County Judge. Manitowoc Post, Thursday, December 1, 1892 P. 5


ALOIS L. LINSMEIER Alois L. Linsmeier, age 65, of 8902 Hilltop Road, Cato, died unexpectedly Saturday evening, January 20, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 23, 1996 at the Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Richard Heymen with burial to follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery. He was born November 5, 1930 in Cato, son of the late Frank and Mary Irlbeck Linsmeier. He grew up in the township of Manitowoc Rapids attending St. Michael’s Catholic School at Whitelaw. He served with the United States Army during the Korean conflict from 1951 – 53. He was married to Elaine Ann Hueting July 12, 1955, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Reedsville. Al worked for Schuette Construction Company from 1953 until 1962. He then farmed in the township of Manitowoc Rapids from 1962 until his retirement in 1989. He was a lifelong member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and a member of Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post #6179 of Cato and also belonged to their Dartball League. Survivors include his wife, Elaine; six children and their spouses, James and Linda Linsmeier, Two Rivers, Karen and Mark Popelars, Cato, Robert and Karen Linsmeier, Cato, Jackie and James Matuszak, St. Nazianz, Lois and Patrick Keehan, Cato, Joseph and Debra Linsmeier, Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren, Jennifer, Scott, Jessica and Justin Linsmeier, Brian, Dawn, Eric and Shana Popelars, Melissa, Travis and Ross Seefeldt, Kyra Matuszak, Megan and Adam Keehan; three step-grandchildren, Jennifer and Sarah Huske, Crystal Matuszak; brothers and sisters include Francis Linsmeier, Cato, Catherine Goehring, Cato, Christopher and Rita Linsmeier, Branch, Margaret and Paul Neuser, Manitowoc, Norbert and Dorothy Linsmeier, Valders, Theresa and James Toedter, Quincy, Ill. Also surviving are brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Patricia and Lloyd Siebold, Manitowoc, Martha Linsmeier, Cato, Robert and Shirley Huiting, Green Bay, Mary and Gene Gauthier, Oshkosh; his mother-in-law, Marie Huiting, Kimberly, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Linsmeier, brothers, Joseph and Clement Linsmeier, his father-in-law, Joseph Huiting, brother-in-law, Edward Goehring Jr., and a sister-in-law, Marie Linsmeier. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville from 4-8 p.m. Monday. A rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. tonight by Rev. Richard Heymen. There will be a VFW service at 7:45 p.m. Al enjoyed his family, friends, dartball, fishing, hunting, old cars and clocks. He will be surely missed by all. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Jan. 22, 1996 - page A2


ANTON LINSMEIER Anton Linsmeier, 67, a patient at Rocky Knoll for the past 15 years, died Sunday following a lengthy illness. Born in Germany on Feb. 27, 1902, a son of the late Frank and Frances Linsmeier, he came to Sheboygan about 25 years ago. He was employed at a tannery and later at the Ellinger Co., before his retirement about 15 years ago. Survivors are two brothers, Aloys of Sheboygan and Joseph of Germany and two sisters, Mrs. Francis Lobermeier and Mrs. Anna Gigl, both of Germany. A brother preceded him in death. A funeral Mass will be held 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church with Rev. Cyril Volz, pastor, celebrant. The Mass will follow brief family rites at Nickel’s Funeral Home at 8:30. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Whitelaw. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. A parish vigil will be held at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Sheboygan Press - Monday, Dec. 29, 1969 - page 3 ******** (Anton Linsmeier/d. 28 Dec. 1969 in Plymouth, Wis/ from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


CHRISTOPHER J. LINSMEIER Mr. Christopher J. Linsmeier, age 64, of 6735 Oakwood Lane, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly early Monday morning, Sept. 24, 2001 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001 at 10 a.m. at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery with military graveside services accorded by Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post #6179 of Cato. Chris was born Jan. 2, 1937 in the town of Manitowoc Rapids son of the late Frank and Mary Irlbeck Linsmeier. He grew up in the town of Manitowoc Rapids and attended St. Michael's Grade School at Whitelaw and Valders High School, On Aug. 20, 1960 he was married to the former Rita M. Wilhelm at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maple Grove. Chris farmed in the town of Kossuth and worked for Hamann Construction Co. as a mason retiring in 1999. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving two terms, April 19, 1958 to Oct. 18, 1958 and Oct. 28. 1961 to Aug. 7, 1962. Chris was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife Rita of Whitelaw, four sons and two daughters-in-law, Ronald and Jean Linsmeier of Francis Creek, Daniel and Joan Linsmeier of Branch, Steve Linsmeier of Newton and Ken Linsmeier of Manitowoc and his fiancee Sharon Kubichek. One daughter, Kim Linsmeier of Green Bay and her special friend Edward Specht. Five grandchildren, Brian, Amanda, Danielle, Christopher and Laura; four step-grandchildren, Joshua, Danielle, Audrianna and Steven. Two brothers and four sisters-in-law, Francis Linsmeier of Cato, Norbert and Dorothy Linsmeier of Valders, Martha Linsmeier of Cato, Elaine and Edgar Nate of Cato, Patricia and Lloyd Siebold of Manitowoc. Three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Catherine Goehring of Cato, Margaret and Paul Neuser of Manitowoc. Theresa and James Toedter of Watertown, South Dakota. Four brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law, Lester and Lorraine Wilhelm of Green Bay, Donald and Dolores Wilhelm of Carlsbad, New Mexico, Kay Wilhelm of Manitowoc, John and Florence Wagner of Wrightstown, Marjorie and Donald Cardinahl of Reedsville. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by one grandson Andrew Linsmeier, three brothers, Joseph Linsmeier, Clement Linsmeier and Alois Linsmeier, two sisters-in-law, Marie Linsmeier and Dorothy Wagner, two brothers-in-law, Edward Goehring and Robert Wilhelm. Relatives and friends may call at The Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. led by Fr. Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, September 25, 2001 pg. A6 ******** Funeral services for Mr. Christopher J. Linsmeier, age 64, of 6735 Oakwood Lane, Whitelaw, who died unexpectedly early Monday morning, September 24, 2001 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001 at 10 a.m. at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery with military graveside services accorded by Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post #6179 of Cato. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. There will be parish prayer service on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. led by Fr. Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001 - page A8


ELAINE LINSMEIER (1st husband Linsmeier/2nd husband Nate) Elaine (Linsmeier) Nate, age 67, of 8902 Hilltop Road, Cato, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001 at her residence following a courageous battle with breast cancer. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001 at 10 a.m. at the Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Elaine was born Aug. 13, 1934 in Little Chute, Wis., daughter of Marie Bongers Huiting, and the late Joseph Huiting. She grew up in Reedsville and attended St. Mary Catholic Grade School, and later Reedsville High School graduating with the class of 1952. Elaine married Alois Linsmeier July 12, 1955 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville, he preceded her in death Jan. 20, 1996. She then married Edgar Nate, Oct. 3, 1998 at St. Michaels Catholic Church Whitelaw. Elaine and Alois Linsmeier farmed in the Branch area until their retirement in 1989. Elaine was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, Whitelaw, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Kubale-O'Connell V.F.W. Post #6179 Cato, where she held various offices with the auxiliary. She was a volunteer at St. Mary Grade School, Clarks Mills, and Holy Cross Grade School, Mishicot. Elaine enjoyed playing cards with her family. Survivors include her husband Edgar Nate, Cato; her mother Marie Huiting, Kimberly; six children and their spouses, Jim and Linda Linsmeier, Two Rivers. Karen and Mark Popelars, Cato; Bob and Karen Linsmeier, Cato, Jackie and Reggie Haupt, rural Manitowoc, Lois and Pat Keehan, Taus, Joseph and Debra Linsmeier, Appleton; three step-children, Susie Nate, Manitowoc, Sherry Nate, Manitowoc, Bill and Deb Nate, Rockwood; 14 grandchildren, Jenny, Scott, Jessica, and Justin Linsmeier, Brian, Dawn, Eric, and Shana Popelars, Melissa, Travis, and Ross Seefeldt and Kyra Matuszak, Megan and Adam Keehan; six step-grandchildren, Jenny Huske and Sarah Huske, Dana and Ryan Haupt, Nicholas and Tyler Nate; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Shirley Huiting, Green Bay; one sister and brothers-in-law, Mary and Gene Gauthier, Oshkosh: brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include, Rose Jean and Barney Dvorachek, Brillion, Bernita Schenian, Whitelaw, Tom and Dotsie Nate, Cato, Patricia and Lloyd Siebold, Cato, Francis Linsmeier, Cato, Martha Linsmeier, Cato, Catherine Goehring, Cato, Rita Linsmeier, Whitelaw, Margaret and Paul Neuser. Manitowoc, Norbert and Dorothy Linsmeier, Valders, Theresa and James Toedter, Watertown, S.D. Besides her parents and first husband Alois, Elaine was preceded in death by fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law, Frank and Mary Linsmeier, Archie and Irene Nate; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Russell Schenian, Joseph, Clement, Christopher and Marie Linsmeier, Edward Goehring; special God-daughter, Gail (Linsmeier) Pankratz. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2001, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. led by Father Heymen. At 7 p.m. a V.F.W. Auxiliary service will take place. Elaine's family would like to thank Dr. Lynn Baatz and the staff at Holy family Memorial Medical Center, Hospice and HomeCare staffs, and Kay Vogel for their compassionate care given to Elaine these last few months. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, October 9, 2001 pg. A3


FRANK X. LINSMEIER Frank X. Linsmeier, 76, of Whitelaw, died Sunday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Linsmeier was born March 14, 1890 in Bavaria, Germany, son of the late Frank X. and Mary Mauer Linsmeier. He came to the United States when 21 years of age and married Mary Irlbeck April 27, 1927 at St. Michael Church. The couple farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, retired five years ago and then moved to Whitelaw. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Surviving are his wife; five sons, Alois, Francis and Clement of Rt. 1, Cato, Christ of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and Norbert of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Ed (Catherine) Goehring Jr., of Rt. 1, Cato, Mrs. Paul (Margaret) Neuser of Manitowoc and Mrs. James (Theresa) Toedter of Flint, Mich.; three brothers, Alois and Anton of Sheboygan and Joseph of Bavaria, Germany; two sisters, Frances and Theresa of Bavaria and 36 grandchildren. A son preceded him in death in 1964. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, April 18, 1966 - page T7 ******** (14 Mar 1890/Apr 1966/SSDI) (Frank X. Linsmeier/d. 19 Apr. 1966 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOSEPH F. LINSMEIER Falls From Scoffold, Dies A county dairy farmer died at Holy Family Hospital Sunday afternoon of injuries received in a fall from a scaffold at his home Friday. The victim was Joseph Linsmeier, 34, of Rt. 1, Cato.  Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, said death was caused by a frontal skull fracture. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. Francis Rose officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Linsmeier was born September 21, 1927, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of Frank and Mary Irlbeck Linsmeier of Whitelaw. He married the former Patricia Weber November 4, 1953 in Crivitz, Wis.  They had farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids since.  He served in the army from March, 1951 to March, 1953 in Germany.  He was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and St. Michael Holy Name Society.  He was a Manitowoc Rapids assessor for two years. Survivors include his wife, four daughters, Lorraine, Carol, Marie and Gail and two sons, John and Howard at home; his parents, five brothers, Alois, Francis, Clems Linsmeier of rural Cato, Christ Linsmeier of rural Whitelaw and Norbert Linsmeier of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Goehring of rural Cato, Mrs. Paul Neuser of Manitowoc and Mrs. James Toedter of Flint, Mich. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Catholic Knights, Holy Name Society and the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times – Monday, May 18, 1964 – page 7


MARY A. LINSMEIER Mary Ann Linsmeier, age 94, of St. Mary’s Home in Manitowoc, died Thursday, November 4, 1993 at the nursing home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Whitelaw. Father Richard Heymen will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. She was born July 14, 1899 in Carroll County, Iowa, daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Weber Irlbeck. She married Frank X. Linsmeier on April 27, 1927 in Whitelaw. They farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids until they retired and moved to Whitelaw. She was a member of St.Michaels Catholic Church, Whitelaw and an honorary member of the Christian Mothers. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Catherine and Edward Goehring, Clarks Mills, Margaret and Paul Neuser, Manitowoc, Theresa and James Toedter, Quincy, Ill; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Alois and Elaine, Francis, Clement and Martha, all of Cato, Christopher and Rita of Whitelaw, Norbert and Dorothy of Valders; one daughter-in-law and spouse, Patricia and Lloyd Seibold; 49 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband April 17, 1966. Also preceding is one son, Joe, one daughter-in-law, Marie, one great grandchild; four sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at St. Mary’s Home in Manitowoc from 4:30 – 8 p.m. on Sunday. A prayer service at the home at 7 p.m . with Father Tom officiating. The Wieting Funeral Home of Reedsville is assisting the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, nov. 5, 1993 - page A2



CLIFFORD E. LONDO Clifford E. Londo, age 79, formerly of Whitelaw, died on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Clifford was born April 10, 1930, at Jacksonport, son of the late Ezery and Helen (Ehlers) Londo. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict in the 5th Army Division, from 1949 until his discharge in 1953. On Aug. 8, 1953, Clifford married the former Marietta D. Mellott at Sturgeon Bay. She preceded him in death March 2, 2005. Clifford worked at the Manitowoc Company for many years until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the Boiler Makers Union Local 443. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his parents: wife: Marietta: son: David A. Londo: brother: Rolland Londo: and brother-in-law: Robert D. Mellott. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main St.. Kellnersville. The Rev. Matt Simonar will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery, Whitelaw. Military graveside services will be accorded by the Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post 6179. Relatives and friends may call on Tuesday at the funeral home, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 2009


DAVID A. LONDO David Londo, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Londo, R. 1, died at Memorial hospital Wednesday evening, 14 hours after birth. Mrs. Londo is the former Marietta Mellott. Surviving are the parents; a sister, Cynthia; and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Henrietta Mellott. Graveside rites were held Thursday morning at SS. Peter and Pau cemetery in Institute. Fr. Alfred Hietpas officiating. Arrangements were handled by the Stoneman funeral home. (no newspaper cited)


MARIETTA D. LONDO Marietta D. Londo, age 69, of 110 Kohler St., Whitelaw, died Wednesday, March 2, 2005 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005 at Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. James Jugenheimer will officiate with burial at St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Marietta was born Aug. 1, 1935 at Green Bay, daughter of Russell and Henrietta Schroeder Mellott. She grew up and was educated at Sturgeon Bay and graduated in 1953 from Sturgeon Bay High School. She was employed at ChicoÆs Cherry Factory and the Dorchester Nursing Home. Marietta married Clifford Londo Aug. 8, 1953 at Sturgeon Bay. They enjoyed 51 years together. She volunteered at Animal Welfare and enjoyed fishing, boating, the outdoors and loved animals. Survivors include her husband: Clifford, Whitelaw; children include: Cindy and Mike Kimball, De Pere; Valerie Soule, Sturgeon Bay; Clifford Jr. and Sandi Londo, Manitowoc; Diana Londo and special friend, Jerry Zipperer, Reedsville; Debbie Pierzchalski, Sturgeon Bay; Terry and Brian Skinkis, Cato; a sister: Dorothy Bongle, Sturgeon Bay; sister-in-law: Marcia Mellott, Wilmington, Ill.; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a son: David A. Londo; her mother: Henrietta Mellott; and a brother: Robert D. Mellott. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m. MEMORARE Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary that never was it known that anyone who fled to Thy protection, implored Thy help, and sought Thy intercession was left unaided, Inspired with this confidence, I fly unto Thee, O Virgin of virgins, My Mother! To Thee I come; before Thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. Oh Mother of the Word incarnate! Despise not my petitions, but, in Thy mercy, hear and answer me.



ANNA LUCHSINGER Whitelaw Woman Dies at Green Bay Mrs. Fred Luchsinger of Whitelaw, died at a Green Bay hospital, Wednesday, and the body was shipped to Whitelaw yesterday for burial. Mrs. Luchsinger was 49 years of age and survived by her husband and __ children residing at Whitelaw. She had been ill for some time. Manitowoc Herald News - Friday, Jan 14. 1921 - page 1


DARRYL MANGIN Darryl "Pete" Mangin, age 71, of 326 Hoover St., Whitelaw, died unexpectedly, on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at his residence. Darryl was born on March 9, 1939, in Green Bay, son of the late Paul D.and Olive (Kiel) Mangin. He was a 1956 graduate of Reedsville High School and graduated from St. Norbert College in 1960 with a Bachelor's of Art in Business and Accounting. Darryl served in the U.S. Army Reserves Unit No. 334. Darryl had held various construction jobs, retiring in 2001 from Spancrete Construction of Valders after 24 years. On Sept. 6, 1965, he married the former Rita M. Fritsch at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whitelaw. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, Whitelaw Sportsmen Club, and the Laborers International Union Local No. 330. He enjoyed hunting in Jackson County for 55 years, ice fishing, bowling, playing cards, watching the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. Darryl also enjoyed playing fast pitch for Braunies and attending the Hodag. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his parents: Paul D. and Olive Mangin; three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Laverne (Kenneth) Hennessey, Gloria Mangin; Lillian Mangin, Donald Rohan; two brothers and two sisters-in-law: Daniel (Margaret) Mangin, Lloyd Mangin, Nancy Cohan; father-in-law and mother-in-law: William and Florence Fritsch. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. David Zimmerman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday at the Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville from 4 to 8 p.m. and again at church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. A prayer service will be held on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 11, 2010


GEORGE MARLBOROUGH DEATH ROBS HOME OF AN ONLY CHILD George Marlborough, aged 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Marlborough of Whitelaw, died Thursday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital, the demise being due to complications following an operation for appendicitis which he had undergone. The funeral was held this morning with services at St. Michael's church at Whitelaw, Rev. Pufahl officiating and burial was made at the church cemetery. The dead boy was the only child in the family. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 17, 1928 P. 2 ******** Whitelaw news: George Marlborough, who died Thursday at Holy Family hospital was buried Saturday at Whitelaw cemetery. Funeral mass and sermon were read by the Rev. Father Pufahl of St. Michael’s church. George will be sadly missed by his parents, relatives and friends for his death leaves a void not easily filled. Kind, loving, gentle and faithful, his first thoughts were for the solicitude of others comfort. To the sorrowing parents from whom earth’s dearest treasure has been taken we extend our heartful sympathy. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 22, 1928, Page 10 ******** (George D. Marlborough/d. 15 Mar. 1928 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JAMES MARLBOROUGH James W. Marlborough, 70, a native of the county, died Friday night at Riverview hospital, Wisconsin Rapids, where he had been a patient one week. Mr. Marlborough, who is superintendent of erection for the Wisconsin Bridge and Iron company, Milwaukee, was at Wisconsin Rapids to repair a bridge which he supervised erection of 40 years ago. He had been on this wowrk the past two months. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the Marlborough home, Whitelaw and at 9:30 from the St. Michael's church, Whitelaw. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Marlborough was born in Whitelaw in 1867 and when a young man entered the employ of the Wiscosnin Bridge and Iron company. He was with the company 51 years. He organized and headed the Square Deal Oil company, which operates stations in this city. He belonged to the Clinton, Iowa, council Knights of Columbus, being a 25-year member. He was also a member of the Cato Catholic Order of Foresters. Suvivors are a daughter, Mrs. Jerome Martin, Whitelaw; three brothers, George, Cato, Patrick and Peter, Whitelaw; three sisters, Mary and Nell, Whitelaw; Mrs. Anna Halloran, Chicago. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home tonight after seven o'clock and will be moved to Whitelaw Sunday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 19, 1937 P. 4


JOHN J. MARLBOROUGH John Mulberry(sic), a well-known resident of Branch who recently worked for the Milwaukee Bridge Co., last Thurs. fell from a bridge spanning the Illinois River near Chicago and drowned. The body of the 24-yr. old man was brought to Branch and buried there Sat. Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1900 ******* From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty-Five Years Ago – 1896 John Marlborough of Cato was quite seriously injured on Tuesday last while working on the tower of the railway bridge in this city. A piece of timber fell from a height of 70 feet and struck him on the head. He was up 60 feet at the time of the accident, but the blow did not knock him off or he certainly would have been killed. His nerve was such that he descended without assistance. He remained ? all Tuesday night but on Wednesday morning was feeling a little better. He is still in precarious condition. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., June 23, 1921 ******** Cato: John Marlborough while working on a bridge which was being built over the Illinois river at Marquette lost his hold and fell a distance of 20 feet into the water and was drowned. An hour after the accident the body was recovered. Mr. Marlborough was a resident of the town of Cato. Though not widely known yet like all good and true men he was kindly known. The death of Mr. Marlborough is mourned by St. Claire court of Foresters. Manitowoc Pilot, September 13, 1900 ******* Name John Marlborough Event Type Death Event Date 1900 Event Place DePue, Illinois Residence Place Franklin, Man. Co., Wis. Gender Male Age 26 Marital Status Single Race W Occupation Bridge builder Birth Date 1874 Birth Year (Estimated) 1874 Birthplace Franklin, Man. Co., Wis. Burial Place Whitelaw, Wis. Father's Name George Marlborough Father's Birthplace County Clare, Ireland Mother's Name Margaret Marlborough Mother's Birthplace Ireland Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907 ******* Name John Marlborough Gender Male Burial Place Whitelaw, Wis. Death Date 07 Sep 1900 Death Place Depue, Illinois Age 26 Birth Date 1874 Birthplace Franklin, Man. Co., Wis. Occupation Bridge Builder Race White Marital Status Single Father's Name George Marlborough Father's Birthplace County Clare, Ireland Mother's Name Margaret Mother's Birthplace Ireland ******** John Marlborough birth: 1874 Franklin, Man. Co., Wis. death: 7 September 1900 Depue, Illinois burial: Whitelaw, Wis. residence: 1900 Franklin, Man. Co., Wis. father: George Marlborough mother: Margaret Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


MARGARET MARLBOROUGH CO. PIONEER IS DEAD AT HOME AT WHITELAW Mrs. Margaret Marlborough, nee Meade, died at the home at Whitelaw Saturday night, aged 84. Death was due to infirmities incident to old age. The funeral will be held at Whitelaw tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock with services at St. Michael's church. Mrs. Marlborough was born in Ireland and came to this country seventy years ago. She was married here sixty-five years ago and ten children were born to the couple, eight of whom are still living. The husband died twenty years ago. The children who survive are Thomas, Patrick, George, Peter, Mary and Ellen, all living at home and the immediate vicinity, James of Detroit and Mrs. Hugh Saloran of this city. Several grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. May 22, 1922 P. 1 ********* (Margaret Marlborough/d. 20 May 1922 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


MARY C. MARLBOROUGH BRING BODY TO WHITELAW FOR BURIAL Mrs. James Marlborough Former Resident Dies at Milwaukee Mrs. James Marborough, a former resident of Whitelaw and wife of James Marborough, superintendent for the Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Co., Milwaukee, died at Milwaukee Wednesday and the body will be brought here for burial at her former home at Whitelaw. Mrs. Marlborough's death was due to appendicitis, and followed an illness of but few days. Messages announcing her demise reached friends here Wednesday night. Mrs. Marlborough was 38 years of age and was formerly a teacher in the schools here. She was a graduate of Milwaukee Normal. Mrs. Marborough is survived by her husband, her mother and brothers and sisters. The funeral will be held at Whitelaw Saturday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 2, 1913 P.1


MARY MARLBOROUGH (d. 1939) Miss Mary Marlborough, 80, died Saturday at the home of her brother, Pat Marlborough, at Whitelaw. She suffered a heart ailment. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the home and at 9:30  at St. Michael’s Catholic church at Whitelaw with burial in the church cemetery. The body was removed to the Marlborough home from the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon and is lying in state at Whitelaw.  Miss Marlborough was born at Cato on September 21st, 1859 and spent her entire life in this county. She is survived by three brothers, Pat of Whitelaw, Peter of Manitowoc Rapids and George of Clarks Mills and two sisters, Miss Nell Marlborough of Whitelaw and Mrs. Anna Halloran of Chicago. Manitowoc Herald Times – Monday, Oct. 9, 1939, page 2


MICHAEL MARLBOROUGH Branch: Mike Marlborough died last week after a brief illness. His remains were interred at the Whitelaw cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 3, 1901 pg. 8 ******** Michael Marlborough birth: 1864 Cato, Wis. death: 22 December 1900 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Whitelaw, Wis. residence: 1900 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: George Marlborough mother: Margaret Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


NELL MARLBOROUGH Aged Woman is Killed by Auto Miss Nell Marlborough is Victim at Crossing; 2 Companions Injured Three women were injured, one fatally, last night when they were hit by a car as they crossed North 8th Street at State Street after alighting from a city bus.  Driver of the car was George L. Haelfrisch, 37, of 1132 A Wisconsin Ave. Miss Nell Marlborough, 71, of 415 North 5th Street, died less than four hours after the accident at the Holy Family Hospital.  (accident details omitted) Miss Marlborough was a lifelong resident of the county. A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Marlborough, she was born in Franklin in 1869.  Practically her entire life was spent on a farm in the town and in the village of Whitelaw.  Last September she came to this city and made her home with Mrs. P.J. McCully of 415 North 5th Street.  Survivors are three brothers, Patrick of this city, Pete of Manitowoc Rapids, George of Clarks Mills, sister, Mrs. Anna Halloran of Chicago. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 o’clock Saturday  afternoon until Sunday morning when it will be removed to the Jerome Martin resident at Whitelaw.  Mrs. Martin is a niece of Miss Marlborough. The funeral will be held Mondaymorning at 9:15 o’clock at the Martin home and at 9:30 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Whitelaw with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times – December 27, 1940 - page 7 ******** (Nell Marlborough/d. 27 Dec. 1940 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


PATRICK MARLBOROUGH Patrick Marlborough, 72, died Sunday evening at 7:15 o'clock at the Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9:30 from St. Michael's Catholic church in Whitelaw with the Rev. J>W. Husslein officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Marlborough was born Sept. 20, 1871 in the town of Franklin. He operated a farm in that town until three years ago when he came to this city to make his home at the Holy Family hospital. He never married. He was a member of the Holy Name society. Survivors are one brother, George of Clarks Mills and one sister, Mrs. Anna Hallorn of Madison. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday. The body may be viewed from 10 a.m. Tuesday to the time of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 13, 1943 pg. 3 ******** (Patrick Marlborough/d. 11 Dec. 1942 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


PAULINE MARLBOROUGH Mrs. Paula Marlborough, 78, for the past six years a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been moved following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. She was born Paula Jaeger, February 5, 1880, in Germany. She came to this county as a young girl, settling in Manitowoc, moving to Whitelaw in 1912. Mrs. Marlborough was employed as one of the first nurses at Maple Crest Sanitarium until her marriage to Peter J. Marlborough in November, 1912. The couple operated a farm at Whitelaw, then moving to Manitowoc Rapids and residing there until the death of Mr. Marlborough in 1943. Survivors include a brother, Fred of Minneapolis, a sister, Mrs. Elsa Witteg of Milwaukee and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday, where the rosary will be recited at 9 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, December 6, 1958 - page 13 ******** (/d. 4 Dec. 1958 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



PETER MARLBOROUGH (d. 1943) Peter Marlborough, retired Franklin farmer, died Tuesday at a Madison hospital, where he had been a patient. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at nine o’clock from the St. Paul’s Catholic church. Burial will be in St. Michael’s cemetery at Whitelaw.  Mr. Marlborough was born in Franklin in 1879 and for years was engaged in farming. He married in 1916. The couple retired in 1938 and moved to Manitowoc Rapids.  He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Survivors are the widow, Paula; two brothers, George of Clarks Mills and Patrick of this city, sister, Mrs. Anna Halloran of Madison. The body may be viewed from tonight on at the funeral home, where the rosary will be recited Thursday evening at seven o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times – Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1943 – page 2 ******** (Peter Marlborough/d. 2 Nov. 1943 in Madison, Wis. from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


WALTER MARLBOROUGH Walter Marlborough Wisconsin, Death Records Name Walter Marlborough Event Type Death Event Date 1907 Event Place Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Residence Place Cato Gender Male Age 0 Marital Status Single Race w Birth Year (Estimated) 1907 Birthplace Cato Burial Place Whitelaw, Wis Cemetery Catholic Father's Name Jos. W. Marlbourough Father's Birthplace Cato Mother's Name Mary Mother's Birthplace Ishpermig, Mich "Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch Walter Marlborough, 1907; citing Death, Cato, Manitowoc, Wisconsin


BERNICE M. MARTIN Mrs. Jerome Martin, 62, of Whitelaw, died at 5:05 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient four days. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Francis D. Rose will officiate at the solemn requiem high mass and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Bernice Marlborough was born May 6, 1900 at Milwaukee, daughter of the late James W. and Anna Pankratz Marlborough. She was married to Jerome Martin at St. Michael Catholic Church December 26, 1936 and always resided in Whitelaw. Mrs. Martin attended St. Joseph Academy at Green Bay and the College of St. Catherine at Minneapolis. She studied a year in post graduate work at Columbia University where she received her master’s degree. Mrs. Martin taught schools at DePere and Valders. She was a member of Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Michael Church, Manitowoc County Homemakers and Altrua Club. Surviving is her husband, Jerome A. Martin, Chairman of the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by Christian Mothers Altar Sociey and at 8 p.m. by Father Rose and members of St. Michael Parish. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, Nov. 10, 1962 - page 3 ******** (Bernice Martin/d. 10 Nov. 1962 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



JEROME MARTIN Funeral services for State Senator Jerome A. Martin, 68, of 1339 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday at Madison, will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael church Cemetery, Whitelaw. Senator Martin was born Sept. 24, 1908, in the Town of Rockland, Brown County, son of the late Michael and Antionette Quatsoe Martin. He was graduated from East DePere High School and attended St. Norbert College. He married Bernice Marlborough Dec. 26, 1936. The couple resided at Whitelaw. She preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 1962. He married Lillian Boeckman Sept. 3, 1964, moving to Manitowoc in 1973. Mr. Martin formerly operated Square Deal Oil Co. of Whitelaw and Manitowoc and was also a director of the Manitowoc County Bank. He served on the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors from 1958 to 1970 and was Board chairman from 1962 to 1970. He was also president of the Village of Whitelaw from 1969 to 1971. Mr. Martin was elected to the First Senate District seat in 1970 and was re-elected in 1974. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 710, a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, past president of Manitowoc Lions Club, past president of the Serra Club of Manitowoc County, a member of Elks Lodge No. 687, a member of Eagle Aerie No. 706, a member of the Manitowoc Yacht Club and Manitowoc County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League. Survivors include his wife, a brother, Pat, of Madison, two sisters Mrs. Emil (Josephine) Smits, of DePere and Mrs. Frank (Gen) Bailey, of Riverside, Calif., and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. Sunday until the time of service. A prayer service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday by friends and relatives, Knights of Columbus, Catholic Order of Foresters, Serra Club and Daughters of Isabella. Herald Times Reporter Friday, January 28, 1977 pg. 3 ********** (24 Sep 1908/Jan 1977/SSDI)


DANIEL MAYER Funeral services for Daniel Mayer, four week old son of Curt and Janet Stueber Mayer, of Whitelaw, who died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were held Friday morning at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville. The Rev. Richard Heyman officiated and burial was in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Herald Times Reporter, Friday, October 1, 1976


ANNA MAYERL Death Tuesday evening last week of Mrs. Anna Mayerl in Town Franklin. The deceased, who reached the age of 68, came from Germany to America more than 40 years ago. She is survived by her husband and 6 children. The funeral was held Friday in Whitelaw. Der Nord Westen, 30 Apr. 1908 ******** Notes from Whitelaw. Mrs. John Mayerl of Cato was buried here Friday. Mr. Wm. Mayerl of Antigo attended the funeral of his mother Friday. Manitowoc Pilot, April 30, 1908 P. 8 ********** Death year below is off 1 yr..buried in Whitelaw, was about age 69. 1900 census, Franklin, Wis-Annie Meryel age 60, b. Jul 1939, Bohemia. 7 births, 6 living. Husband John, b. May 1828 Bohemia. 3 children at home: Annie, Frank, & William ******** Order To Hear Petition For Final Settlement. IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the Estate of Anna Mayerl, Deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Wenzel Mayerl of the Estate of said deceased for the adjustment and allowance of his administration account (and the assignment of the residue of said Estate to such other persons as are by law entitled to the same): It is ordered, that said account be examined, adjusted and allowed at a special term of said Court to be held at the office of the County Judge in the city of Manitowoc, in said County, on Tuesday, the 15th day of November A.D., 1910. It is further ordered, that upon the adjustment and allowance of such account by this Court as aforesaid the residue of said Estate be, by the further order and judgment of this Court, assigned to such persons as are by law entitled to the same. It is further ordered, that notice of the time and place of examination and allowance of such account, and of the assignment of the residue of said Estate, be given to all persons interested, by publication of this order for three successive weeks, before said day, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper printed and published at the City of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin. Dated, Oct. 4th, 1910. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Schmitz & Groelle, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, October 6, 1910 P. 4


EMILY MAYERL Mrs. Frank J. Mayerl, 65, died Monday afternoon at the farm home in the town of Franklin. She had been ill for several months. Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Thursday the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. John Husselein will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Emily Weis was born Oct. 19, 1887, in the village of Whitelaw and attended St. Michael parochial school. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society. She was married in 1906. Her husband died in 1951. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. William Delsmann of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. Margaret Spanbauer of Oshkosh and Mrs. Helen Scott on the home farm; two sons, John of Ashland, Wis., and Joseph of Kaukauna; a brother, John Weis of Andale, Kans.; a sister, Mrs. John Goodman of Boyd, Wis., and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday. The rosary will be recited by the Christian Mothers Society at 8 p.m. Tuesday and by the congregation at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, April 28, 1953 P. 2 ******** (Emily Mayerl/d. 27 Apr. 1953 from records of St. Michael's Whitelaw)


FRANK MAYERL Frank J. Mayerl, 73, died Wednesday morning at the farm home in the town of Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home in Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at the St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. John Husslein will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. He was born in 1878 on the home farm in the town of Franklin. In 1906, he married Emily Weis. Survivors are the wife, three daughters, Mrs. William Delsmann of Route. 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. Margaret Spanbauer of Oshkosh, and Mrs. Helen Scott at home; two sons, John of Valders and Joseph of Reedsville; seven grandchildren. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Michael Church and was a 50 year member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Friends may call at the Mittnacht Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday and the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 7, 1951 P. 18 ******** (Frank Joseph Mayerl/d. 2 Nov. 1951 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JEROME J. MAYERL Jerome J. Mayerl, age 51, of 343 Menasha Ave., Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Thursday evening, May 14, 1998 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 18, 1998 at 10 a.m. at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Earl Schuh will officiate, with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. He was born October 31, 1946, at Manitowoc, the son of Marion Hill Mayerl and the late John Mayerl Sr. He grew up in the Village of Whitelaw, attending local schools, graduating Valders High School with the class of 1964. He was married to Mary A. Pritzl on April 29, 1967 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Jerome worked as an operating engineer for Vinton Construction Company for many years. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, president of Whitelaw Lions Club and a former member of the Whitelaw Village Board. Jerome enjoyed fishing, watching his children play in sporting events. Survivors include his wife, Mary; one son, Jeff Mayerl, Whitelaw; one daughter, Katie Mayerl, Whitelaw, his mother, Marion Mayerl, Whitelaw; one brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Marily Mayerl, Yelm, Wash.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Don Stechmesser, Two Rivers, Mary and Randy Siebold, Whitelaw; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Leona Pritzl, Whitelaw and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Charles and Margaret Szmanda, Westboro, Mass. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, John Mayerl Sr. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville from 4-9 p.m. on Saunday, May 17, 1998. There will be a prayer service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be appreciated for the Valders High School Music Department, Athletic Department or the Scholarship Fund, the Holy Family Memorial Cancer Center or the American Diabetes Association. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat. May 16, 1998 - page A2


JOHN MAYERL (d. 1895) John Mayerl, of Cato, died Monday night last, the result of a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Mayerl was one of Cato’s five business men and his sudden death is a severe shock to the entire community. Brillion News – July 5, 1895 ******** (First publication, July 11, 1865 (sic).) No. 51 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY In Probate. In the matter of the estate of John L. Mayerl deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Mary Mayerl of the town of Cato, in said county, representing among other things that John L. Mayerl, an inhabitant of said county on the 1st day of July, A.D., 1895, at the town of Cato in said county, died intestate, leaving estate to be administered and that the said petitioner is the widow of said deceased and praying that administration of said estate be to Henry Mayerl granted. It is ordered that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 6th day of August, A.D., 1895, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed be given to all persons interested by publication hereof for three successive weeks prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at the city of Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc the 10th day of July, A.D., 1895. By the Court F.E. Manseau, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attys. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 18, 1895 P. 4


JOHN MAYERL (d. 1992) John R. Mayerl Sr., age 72, of 208 N. Cherry St., Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, March 25, 1992, at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. from the Saur Funeral Home in Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. Revs. Richard H. Heymen and David Beaudry will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. John was born November 24, 1919 in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, a son of the late Frank and Emily Weiss Mayerl. He attended St.Michael’s Grade School. On August 26, 1944 he was married to Marion Hill at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Whitelaw. John worked as a crane operator for Bahr Construction Co. from 1952 until his retirement in 1985. He also worked as a volunteer at Holy Family memorial Medical Center for the past six years and in the past assisted his wife in the catering business for over 23 years. He was a member of St. Michael’s Parish, its Holy Name Society and was a past president of the St. Michael’s Cemetery Assoc., a member of the Operating Engineers Local No. 139 for 39 years, a retired member of the Whitelaw Fire Dept., Whitelaw Sportsmans Club, Reedsville Sportsmans Club, Whitelaw Lions Club, Knights of Columbus Council No. 1957 of Two Rivers and a 62 year member of the Catholic Order of Foresters in which he was a past officer. Survivors include his wife, Marion of Whitelaw, two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry (Mary Ann) Mayerl of Whitelaw, Jack (Marilyn) Mayerl of Spanaway, Wash.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Judy (Don) Stechmesser of Two Rivers, Kay (Randy) Siebold; one brother and sister-in-law, Joe (Marvis) Mayerl of Kaukauna, Wis.; one sister, Marge Spanbauer of Green Bay; three sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law, Richard (Lola) Muench of Mesa, Ariz., Shirley Denk of Honolulu, Hawaii and Georgiana Hill of Whitelaw. John was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved to dance. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Friday from 4-9 p.m. Father Heymen will pray the rosary at 7 p.m. The family suggests that memorials be made to Diagnostic Imaging of Holy Family memorial Medical Center. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, March 26, 1992 - page B9


MARION D. MAYERL Marion D. Mayerl, age 90, formerly of Whitelaw died Monday, November 24, 2014, died peacefully on her husband's birthday with her loving family at her side at Northland Lodge in Two Rivers. Marion was born June 22, 1924 in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Lemberger) Hill. On August 26, 1944 Marion married John R. Mayerl Sr. at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1992. She was a co-owner of Koeppel & Mayerl Catering for many years until her retirement in 1986. She was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, a fifty year member of Christian Mothers and Whitelaw Senior Citizens. She loved playing cards, gardening, dancing, going to the casino and especially enjoyed going to her grandchildren's activities. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Judy (Don) Stechmesser, Two Rivers; Mary Kay (Randy) Siebold, Whitelaw; two daughters-in-law: Mary Mayerl, Cedarburg; Marilyn Mayerl, Yelm, WA; 8 grandchildren: Jeff (Lindy) Mayerl, Cedarburg; Katie (Jason) Johnson, East Troy; Charity Mayerl, Yelm, WA; John (Amber) Mayerl, Yelm, WA; Scott (Lisa) Stechmesser, Two Rivers; Vicki (Art) Denis, Two Rivers; Jenny Siebold and special friend Adam Martell, Manitowoc; Eric Siebold and special friend Melissa Broehm, Appleton; 7 great grandchildren: Nora Mayerl; Caroline Johnson; April Mayerl; Jonathan Mayerl; Griffin Stechmesser; Karly Stechmesser; Dakota Denis; one sister: Luella Anna Muench, Manitowoc and AZ, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: John R. Mayerl Sr.; two sons: Jerry Mayerl; Jack Mayerl; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Leroy (Georgiana) Hill; Raymond Hill; one sister and two brothers-in-law: Shirley (Wilfred) Denk; Richard Muench; mother and father-in-law: Frank (Emily Weiss) Mayerl; 5 sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law: Helen Scott; Marie (Bill) Delsman; Paul Mayerl; Rose Mayerl; Marge Spanbauer; Joe (Marvis) Mayerl. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Dave Beaudry and Rev. Richard Klingeisen will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Friday at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main Street, Kellnersville from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Parish Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Randy Meidl. Visitation will continue on Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Northland Lodge, Two Rivers and Southern Care Hospice for the care and compassion given to mother. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Nov. 26, 2014


PAUL MAYERL Paul Mayerl, 21, died Saturday night at the Franklin farm home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mayerl, following a brief illness. Mr. Mayerl was born on July 21, 1938, in Manitowoc and lived on the homestead farm all his life. Survivors , besides the parents, are two brothers, John of Branch and Joseph of Reedsville; and three sisters, Mrs. William Delsmann of route 5, Manitowoc, Mrs. Margaret Spanbauer of Oshkosh, and Mrs. Helen Scott of Cato. Funeral services will be held at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht funeral home in Manitowoc and at 9 a.m. at the St. Michael Catholic church in Whitelaw, Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. tonight. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, June 18, 1950 - page 2 ******** (Paul A. Mayerl/d. 17 June 1950 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



ROSE MAYERL DEATH CLAIMS LIFE OF YOUNG GIRL AT CATO A promising young life was ended by the death of Rose Mayerl, 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mayerl of Cato. She had been in poor health for several months but only during the last month it became evident that all efforts to save her would be of no avail, and that it would be only a question of time when the grim reaper would take his toll. Besides her parents, she is survived by three sisters and two brothers. Interment took place Monday morning at Whitelaw from St. Michael's church, Rev. Pufahl officiating. Friends and relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. William Mayerl of Green Bay, Mrs. Francis Mayerl of Manitowoc, Mr. and Mrs. Goodman of Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Padlesack, Miss Padlesack, Mr. and Mrs. Spanbauer of Oshkosh, Mr. Christensen and Miss Mayme Mayerl of Neenah, Mrs. Taushek and children of Iron Mountain and Henry Mayerl and son of Antigo. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, June 12, 1928 P. 2


WILLIAM MAYERL William Mayerl, 57, town of Franklin farmer, died today at the home of a brother, Frank, in the town of Franklin, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the St. Michael's Catholic church, Whitelaw. The body will be taken to the home Friday morning and may be viewed there. Mr. Mayerl was born May 30, 1881, in the town of Franklin. He never married, and he made his home with his brother. Survivors are two brothers, Frank of Franklin, and Henry of Antigo, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Hinds of Stockton, Calif. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, August 25, 1938 P. 2


SARAH MCARTHEY Kossuth News Mrs. Charles McCarthy an old and respected citizen of this town died at her home at Francis Creek last Tuesday. She leaves besides her husband, four sons and five daughters. She was buried at Pine Grove on the following Thursday. Manitowoc Lakeshore Times - Tuesday, June 19, 1888 - page 5


JILL MARIE MCCULLEY Jill M. McCulley, age 30, of 3149 Maple Grove Dr., Madison, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at University Hospital, Madison. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 1999 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard H. Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Jill was born March 18, 1969 in Two Rivers, daughter of Bernard J. and Dorothy G. Schamburek McCulley Jr. She graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1987. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English in 1992 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received a Master of Arts degree in Library & Information Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1999. In Jill’s grade school years, she entered spelling contests and reached the state level. She was an editor of her high school yearbook and was on the Wisconsin Badger yearbook staff for two years where she met her husband. She was currently starting to study Irish and Gaelic language and literature. She was currently employed by the Wisconsin Department of Transporation Library as a library service assistant and was also an archive assistant with the Wisconsin State Historical Society. She volunteered her time at the Dane County Jail providing reading materials for inmates and also volunteered for the Dane County Advocates Shelter for battered women. On November 12, 1993, she married Daniel P. Racette at Madison. She was a member of the Wisconsin Library Association. She loved flowers, gardening, feeding birds, collecting rare books and enjoying her time with her Dalmation dog, Boomer. Survivors include her husband, Daniel, Madison; her parents, Barney and Dorothy McCulley Jr., Whitelaw; one brother, John M. McCulley, LaCrosse, Wis.; her paternal grandmother, Bea McCulley, Manitowoc; her godparents, Pat and Gary clark, Two Rivers; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Daniel S. and Betty Racette, Parks Falls, Wis.; one sister-in-law, Tracey A. Racette, Minneapolis, Minn.; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ben McCulley, Sr., John and Grace Schamburek. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville from 4-8 p.m. Friday and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. There will be parish prayer service at 7 p.m. Friday led by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times – Friday, June 25, 1999 – page A2


AGNES T. MEIDL Mrs. Joseph (Agnes) Meidl, 78, of Whitelaw, died Thursday morning, November 27, 1986 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Richard H. Heymen and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Meidl, nee Agnes Lemberger, was born March 21, 1908, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Fischer Lemberger. She married Joseph B. Meidl on June 7, 1926, at St. Michael Catholic Church. The couple then resided in Whitelaw. Mrs. Meidl was a member of Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Church and a member of the Whitelaw Senior Citizens. He preceded her in death on January 16, 1979. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Joseph R. of Milwaukee, Kenneth and Bernita of Branch and Roger and Colleen of Whitelaw; six daughters and sons-in-law, Monica and Harold (Bud) Pivonka of Clarks Mills, Rita and Clarence Kaderabek of rural Manitowoc, Sally and John Divita of Palamino, Illinois, Mary Ann and Bill Mutchek of Gurnee, Illinois, Elaine and Ray Bohacek of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Sandra Ryan and her fiancé, Gary Kohlbeck of Manitowoc; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Joseph and Gladys Lemberger of Manitowoc, John and Marcella Lemberger of Whitelaw, and Reiner Lemberger of Whitelaw; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Richard Herrmann of Whitelaw and Martha and Victor Opichka of Rt. 2, Cato; 46 grandchildren, 76 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday to the time of services. Parish rosary service at 7 p.m. Friday by Father Heymen and the Christian Mothers. Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, Nov. 28, 1986- page 18



BLASIUS MEIDL (d. 1917) Funeral services for Blasius W. Meidl, 65, Whitelaw lumber merchant, who died Tuesday night at the Holy Family hospital here, will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Michaels Catholic church at Whitelaw. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Meidl operated the Whitelaw Lumber Co. for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, six daughters and three sons. The body is at the Meidl home in Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 29, 1944 P. 16 ********* Blasius W. Meidl, of Franklin and Mary Zipperer, of Cato, have been granted a license to wed. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 2, 1903 P. 1


BLASIUS MEIDL (d. 1944) Blasius W. Meidl, 65, Whitelaw lumber merchant, died Tuesday night at the Holy Family hospital, following a week's illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 9:15 a.m. from the home in Whitelaw and at 9:30 from St. Michael's Catholic church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Meidl was born in the town of Franklin and 40 years ago founded the Whitelaw Lumber company which he operated until taken ill. He was a member of the Holy Name society and the Catholic knights of Wisconsin. In 1903 he married Miss Mary Zipperer. She survives with six daughters, Mrs. Louis Rugowski and Ethel, of this city, Mrs. Walter Bentley Jr. and Mrs. William Wedegertner, of Whitelaw, Mrs. Frank Kaderabek of Branch, Mrs. Robert Schindhelm, of Columbus, Ohio; three sons, Joseph, of Whitelaw, Vincent Meidl stationed at Geiger Field, Wash., Rudolph Meidl, stationed at Great Lakes, Ill., brother, John, of Phlox, Wis., sister, Mrs. John Schamburek, of Whitelaw; and 19 grandchildren. The body was removed to the Meidl home this afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home and may be viewed there until the hour of the services. The rosary will be recited Thursday evening at eight o'clock at the home. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, June 28, 1944 pg. 2 ********** (Blasius Meidl/d. 27 June 1944 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


DOMINIC MEIDL Private funeral services for Dominic Meidl, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Meidl, of Whitelaw, who was born Monday and died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Francis Rose officiated and burial was in St. Michael Catholic Church cemetery. Surviving in addition to the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Meidl of Whitelaw, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pritzl of Reedsville, the material great-grandmother, Mrs. May Meidl of Whitelaw and the paternal great-grandfather, Joseph Lemberger of Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1959 - page 11 ******** (Dominic Meidl/d. 29 Dec. 1959 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOSEPH B. MEIDL Joseph B. Meidl, 70, of Whitelaw, died Tuesday morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 11 a.m. in St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard H. Heymen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Meidl was born May 10, 1908 in Whitelaw, son of the late Blasius and Mary Zipperer Meidl. He married Agnes Lemberger June 7, 1926 in St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The couple resided in Whitelaw. Mr Meidl was employed with Manitowoc Engineering Company for more than 30 years, retiring five years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Meidl celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in June of 1976. Mr. Meidl was a member of Whitelaw Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, Agnes, three sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph R. and Gisela Meidl of Reedsville, Kenneth and Bernita Meidl of Branch and Roger and Colleen Meidl of Whitelaw; six daughters and sons-in-law, Monica and Bud Pivonka of Clarks Mills, Rita and Clarence Kaderabek of Route 4, Manitowoc, Sally and John Davita of Park Ridge, Ill., Mary Ann and Bill Mutchek of Gurnee, Ill., Elaine and Ray Bohacek of Route 1, Whitelaw, and Sandra Ryan of Manitowoc; a brother, Rudy of Whitelaw; six sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Irene) Wolff of Sturgeon Bay, Mrs. Walter (Thecla) Bentley of Whitelaw, Mrs. William (Faye) Wedegartner of Whitelaw, Mrs. Frank (Hildegarde) Kaderabek of Branch, Mrs. Bob (Ann) Scheindhem of Fremont and Mrs. Barney (Ethel) Stiefvater of Bakersfield, Calif., 46 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. A brother, Vincent, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1979 - page 3


KENNETH JOHN MEIDL Kenneth John Meidl, age 62, of 9431 Reifs Mills Road, Whitelaw, died Tuesday, January 5, 1999, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 8, 1999, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills. Rev. Theodore Hendricks and Monsignor Alfred Schneider will concelebrate with burial at St. Michaels Cemetery, Whitelaw. He was born March 15, 1936, in Whitelaw, son of the late Joseph and Agnes (Lemberger) Meidl. He married Bernita Pritzl on October 15, 1958, at St. Mary’s in Clarks Mills. Mr. Meidl served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958. He then worked as a production supervisor for 38 years at the Manitowoc Company, retiring in 1996. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Reifs Mills. Survivors include his wife, Bernita; his children, Dr. Kevin (Norma) Meidl, Neenah, Kim and Jeff Elliott, Phoenix, Ariz., Drs. Erik and Susan Meidl, Hanibal, Mo., Sr. Mary Miela (Bridget Meidl, R.N.), St. Louis, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Christopher Meidl, Nicole, Spencer and Skyler Elliott, Katherine, Laura, Sarah and Joseph Meidl; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Monica and Harold Pivonka, Clarks Mills, Sally and John Divita, Palatine, Ill., Mary Ann Mutchek, Moore, Okla., Elaine and Ray Bohacek, Sandy and Gary Kohlbeck, all of Whitelaw; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Joseph Meidl, Wabeno, Roger and Colleen Meidl, Whitelaw. He was preceded in death by one son, Dominic; and one sister, Rita Kaderabek. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-8 p.m. (TONIGHT) Thursday. There will be a parish vigil at 7:30 p.m. this evening. Herald Times Reporter, January 7, 1999


LOUIS M. MEIDL (d. 1966) Louis M. Meidl, 57, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient three weeks after incurring a stroke. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Meidl was born Oct. 14, 1908, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Michael and Theresa Meyer Meidl. He farmed on the Meidl homestead farm. He was an active member and past president of the Whitelaw Fire Dept. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Michael Reimer, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, two brothers, John, of Weyauwega and Alphonse of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A brother and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times - March 2, 1966 - page T7 ******** (Louis Martin Meidl/d. 2 Mar. 1966 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



MARGERETHA MEIDL From Der Nord Westen, 27 Apr. 1905: A 2-mo. old daughter of Michael Meidl in Whitelaw died Fri. and was buried Monday.


MARY MEIDL Mrs. Mary Meidl, 80, a life-long Manitowoc County resident, who lived at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bentley of Whitelaw the past 17 years, died at 3:20 a.m. Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She had been a patient there the past two months. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. Francis D. Rose will be celebrant of the solemn requiem high Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Meidl was born Mary Zipperer on Feb. 10, 1882, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, a daughter of the late George and Frances Schuh Zipperer. She was married May 26, 1903, at Whitelaw, to Blasius Meidl. She was a member of Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Church, Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Joseph and Rudolph of Whitelaw; six daughters, Mrs. Ben Spevacek of Manitowoc, Mrs. Frank Kaderabek of Branch, Mrs. William Wedegartner of Manistique, Mich., Mrs. Robert Schindhelm of Appleton, Mrs. Bernard Stiefvater of Odessa, Tex., Mrs. Walter Bentley of Whitelaw; a sister, Miss Frances Zipperer of Manitowoc; 36 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death June 27, 1944. A son, Vincent, also preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 22, 1962 P. 15 ******** (Mary Meidl/d. 22 Feb. 1962 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


MICHAEL MEIDL (d. 1925) Michael Meidl, Town of Franklin Pioneer Dies Michael Meidl, lifelong resident of the town of Franklin, died at the family home yesterday after an illness of six months. The funeral will be held Friday morning with services at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Whitelaw at 9 o’clock. Born in the town of Franklin fifty eight years ago, Mr. Meidl had always made his home there. He was married about twenty-seven years ago and is survived by his widow and nine children; Mrs. Louis Zipperer of Whitelaw, Mrs. Frank Reimer, Franklin and Mrs. Frank Reiss of Reedsville, Theresa, Michael Jr., Margaret, Louis, John and Alphonse at home. Three sisters and two brothers also survive. Manitowoc Herald News - Thursday, June 11, 1925 - page 2 ******** (Michael Meidl/d. 10 June 1925 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


MICHAEL MEIDL (d. 1961 Michael Meidl, 53, of Whitelaw, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, from injuries sustained in an industrial accident at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Weyerhauser Co., 2008 S 18th St. , Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, where a solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Meidl was born July 6, 1907, at Whitelaw, son of the late Michael and Theresa Meyer Meidl. He married Viola Heinrichs July 6, 1927 at St. Joseph Church, Silver Lake, Manitowoc county. He was employed as a shipping clerk at Weyerhauser Co. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Michael. Two sisters preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Norbert of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Michael Jr., of Whitelaw and James of Manitowoc; a daughter, Nancy Ann at home; three brothers, Louis of Whitelaw, John of Weyawega, Waupaca County and Alphonse of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Michael Reimer of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Louis Zipperer of Rt. 1, Cato and Mrs. Joseph Sittman of Rt. 2, Cato and nine grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, April 15, 1961 - page 9 ******** (Michael Meidl/d. 14 Apr. 1961 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



THERESA MEIDL funeral services for Mr. Theresa Meidl, 80, who died Saturday at the farm home in Whitelaw, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Saur Funeral home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. John W. Husslein will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Meidl, the former Theresa Meyer, was born July 17, 1872, in the Town of Franklin and was married to Mr. Meidl 60 years ago. They settled on a farm near Whitelaw which now is operated by a son, Louis, with whom she resided. Mr. Meidl died 27 years ago. The deceased was an honorary member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Church. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Louis Zipperer of Cato, Mrs. Mike Reimer of Whitelaw, Mrs. Barbara Reis of Greenville, Wis., and Mrs. Joseph Sittman of Rt. 2, Cato; four sons, Michael of Rt. 2, Cato, Louis and Alphonse on the home farm and John of Mishicot; two brothers, Frank of Whitelaw and Louis of Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Heinzen of Whitelaw; 42 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. A daughter died 11 years ago. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home until the hour of services Tuesday. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, October 6, 1952 pg. 2 ******** (Theresa Meidl/d. 4 Oct. 1952 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


VINCENT J. MEIDL Joint funeral services fro both victims will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Meidl was born in 1921, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Blasius Meidl. He enlisted in 1939 and served five and a half years in the India-China theater, and was honorably discharged with the rank of T/5. Since leaving the service he was employed by the Streu Construction company of Two Rivers, and prior to the accident had been employed with the firm on a paving project at Rhinelander. Meidl was a member of Holy Name society and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The latter group will conduct rites at the grave. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Mary Meidl of Whitelaw; two brothers, (private); six sisters, (private). The rosary will be recited at the Meidl home at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, September 13, 1948 pg. 2


VIOLA MEIDL Mrs. Viola Meidl, 75, a Whitelaw resident, died early Wednesday morning, January 18, at the Hamilton Memorial home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Richard Heymen and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Meidl, nee Viola Heinrichs, was born Dec. 2, 1908 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Felix and Frances Lemberger Heinrichs. She was a Manitowoc Co. resident all her life. She married Michael Meidl on July 6, 1926 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1961. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Meidl was employed as a cook at Maple Crest Sanitarium, Whitelaw. She was a member of the Senior Citizens and a member of Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Parish. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Norbert and Rosie Meidl of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Michael and Jackie Meidl of Manitowoc and James and Pat Meidl of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Harvey Jennette of Whitelaw; a foster son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Sharon Zipperer of Kewaunee; a foster daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and John Fogeltanz of Kellnersville; two brothers, Elmer Heinrichs of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and Lester Heinrichs of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Braun of Whitelaw and Mrs. Marie Tuschel of Manitowoc; 33 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harvey. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday where a rosary service will be at 7 p.m. by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, January 18, 1984 - page 3 ******** (02 Dec 1908/Jan 1984/SSDI)


BARBARA MENLIK Mrs. Barbara Menlik, 85, of Whitelaw, a lifelong Manitowoc County resident, died Tuesday afternoon at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, where she had been a patient a week. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Leo J. Schmidt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Barbara Meyer was born September 21, 1879, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Martin and Barbara Gresl Meyer. She was married to Joseph Menlik at St. Michael Church September 27, 1903. He died October 16, 1949. Mrs. Menlik is survived by a sister, Mrs. Louise Heinzen of Whitelaw and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, July 7, 1965 - page 11 ******** (Barbara Menlik/d. 6 July 1965 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOSEPH MENLIK Joseph J. Menlik, 78, retired Whitelaw hotel proprietor, died of a heart attack Sunday evening at his home in the village. Mr. Menlik was striken while attending Sunday morning mass at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Menlik home and at 9:30 at St. Michael church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born at Cato Falls in 1871 and spent his early life on the Menlik farm. In 1903 he married Miss Barbara Meyer and they operated the farm until 1909 when they moved to Whitelaw. He operated the Whitelaw Hotel in the village from 1917 until 1932. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Whitelaw. Survivors are his wife, three sisters, Mrs. Frank Kubale and Mrs. John Vanderlewis of Reedsville and Mrs. Barbara Boetcher of Hammond, Ind., eight nephews and 11 nieces. The casket was taken to the Menlik home from the Mittnacht-Kollath Funeral Home this afternoon and the rosary will be recited at the Menlik home at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, October 17, 1949 - page 2 ******** (Joseph J. Menlik/d. 16 Oct. 1959 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ANTON MEYER (d. 1993) Anton (Tony) Meyer, age 88, formerly of 315 Truman St.,Whitelaw, died Monday June 21, 1993 at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michaels Catholic church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate with burial to follow in St. Michaels Cemetery. He was born June 6, 1905 at Whitelaw, son of the late Wolfgang and Clara Grall Meyer. He grew up and attended schools in Whitelaw and lived there all of his life. He also graduated from Chicago Trade School in 1925. He was a carpenter contractor in Manitowoc county all of his life. He was married to Mayme Grall on November 27, 1929 in Whitelaw. She preceded him in death February 26, 1976. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic church. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Alice Meyer, Two Rivers; one son-in-law, Ralph Schneider, Sheboygan; eight grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Roman and Nicki Meyer, Manitowoc; one sister, Elsie Basel, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Kay Meyer, Arizona, Lucille Meyer, Manitowoc; also surviving are nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Maxine Schneider, a son, Glenn Meyer, a daughter-in-law, Ruthjoy Meyer, three bothers and three sisters. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home in Kellnersville, from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, June 22, 1993 - page A2 ******** (06 Jun 1905/21 Jun 1993/SSDI)



BARBARA MEYER Mrs. Barbara Meyer, wife of Martin Meyer of Whitelaw, died at the family home in that village last night after a lingering illness due to a complication of diseases incident to old age. She was born in Austria 66 years ago and came to this country and county at the age of twelve. She was married forty-nine years ago to the husband, who with nine children survive her. She is also srvived by forty-three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock with service at the Catholic church at Whitelaw and interment at the village cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1920 P. 1


CAROLINE MEYER Mrs. Caroline A. Meyer, 84, of Whitelaw, died at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday at University Hospital, Madison, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Dennis James of Salvatorian Fathers Seminary, St. Nazianz, will officiate at the solemn requiem Mass and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Meyer was born Caroline Vogel Jan. 28, 1877, at Whitelaw, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Grall Vogel. She was married to John M. Meyer April 19, 1909, at Whitelaw. He preceded her in death in 1948. Mrs. Meyer was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Church. Survivors include a son Francis of Nokomis, Fla.; four daughters, Mrs. Edwin Froehlich of Manitowoc, Mrs. Frank Skarda of Kellnersville, Mrs. Ruth Tikallsky of Mount Morris, Ill., and Mrs. John Satori of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; two brothers, Charles of Oconto and Jake of Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Meyer of Rte. 2., Cato, and Mrs. Anna Noe of Milwaukee; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 18, 1961 ********* (Caroline Meyer/d. 17 Jan. 1961 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


CLARA MEYER (d. 1952) Mrs. Wolfgang Meyer, 71, of Whitelaw, died early Monday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. John Husslein will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Meyer, the former Clara Grall, was born in 1881 in Kiel. She lived in Manitowoc County all her life. In 1879, she was married to Mr. Meyer, who died in 1950. For the past year, Mrs. Meyer has been living with a daughter, Mrs. Peter Basel of Whitelaw. She was a charter member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. William Koerner, of Rte. 1, Cato, Mrs. John Hoyer of Rte. 2, Brillion, Mrs. Kendall Berge of Rte. 1, Cato, and Mrs. Basel; five sons, George of Decatur, Ill., Anton of Rte. 1, Cato, Bernard of Quapaw, Okla., Roman of Rte 3, Manitowoc and Wilbert of Manitowoc; 19 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 2, 1952 ********* (Clara Meyer/d. 2 June 1952 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


CLARA M. MEYER (d. 1972) Mrs. Clara Meyer, 91, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Friday morning at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Meyer was born Oct. 9, 1880, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Grall Vogel. She was married to Joseph Meyer in 1901 at St. Michael Catholic Church. She was a charter member of the Christian Morthers Society of the church. Her husband preceded her in death in 1935. Survivors include six sons, Martin, Mark and Richard, of Manitowoc, Arthur, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, Ed, of Cato, and Walter, of Rt. 2, Cato; five daughters, Mrs. Charles (Josephine) Tomchek, of Van Nuys, Calif., Mrs. Carl (Helen) Linder, of Chicago, Mrs. Louis (Caroline) Hanna, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. Leonard (Monica) Kopidlansky, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Alice Sleger, of Rt. 2, Cato; a brother, Jake Vogel, of Whitelaw; a sister, Mrs. Anna Noe, of Milwaukee; 28 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. A son, two brothers, a sister, two grandchildren and a great grandchild preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Sunday, where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. and Christian Mothers Rosary after 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 6, 1972


EDMUND P. MEYER Edmund P. Meyer, age 88, of 3724 County Trunk J, Cato, Wis., died Sunday, November 1, 1998, at his residence, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 1998 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard H. Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Ed was born April 20, 1910 at Cato, son of the late Joseph and Clara Vogel Meyer. He attended St. Michael Grade School, Whitelaw. On July 26, 1958, Ed was married to Luellis “Lou” Grulke Benter at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Ed worked for many years for Vic Zeman Construction and also ran the Cato Saw Mill. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and gardening and spent many hours in his workshop until his illness. Ed was the oldest living person in Cato. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Survivors include his wife, Luellis, Cato; one daughter and son-in-law, Debra (Dennis) Schuh, Clarks Mills; one step-daughter, DeLaine (Charles) Reis, Valders; four step-sons and daughters-in-law, Duane (Barb) Benter, Reedsville, Dale (Lyn) Benter, Georgia, Delvin (Linda) Benter, Manitowoc, Dan (Mary )Benter, Collins; two grandchildren, 18 step grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; two brothers and five sisters-in-law, Walter (Eldora ) Meyer, Manitowoc, Richard (Elaine) Meyer, Crivitz, Wilma Meyer, Manitowoc, Emily Meyer, Manitowoc; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Caroline (Louis) Hanna, Manitowoc, Alice Sleger, Two Rivers, Helen Linder, Illinois; two brothers-in-law and six sisters-in-law, Lorrain Uttech, Orvilla Duddeck, Ruth Grulke, Shirley Grulke, Marvin (Dorothy) Grulke, Hilmer (Arlene) Zastrow, all of Watertown, Wis.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Edmund was preceded in death by two sisters, Monica Kopidlansky and Josephine Tomchek; four brothers, Herman, Arthur, Martin and Mark Meyer. He was also preceded in death by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. and on Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. There will be a parish wake service at 6:30 p.m. tonight led by Fr. Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times – Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 – page A2


ELDORA MEYER Mrs. Eldora A. (Walter) Meyer, age 83, formerly of Cato, and currently a resident of the Felician Village since March 1993, died Thursday morning, Aug. 8, 2002 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville, and 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard H. Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The former Eldora Zunker was born Sept 25, 1918, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Henry and Lily Meyer Zunker. She attended the Branch School. Eldora worked for 25 years at the Chicago Athletic Club, retiring in 1978 and moving back to Manitowoc. On Dec. 28, 1979, Eldora was married to Walter R. Meyer at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband: Walter of Manitowoc; two sisters: LaVerne Strossner of Hanover Park, Ill.; Viola Zahorik of Manitowoc; one brother and two sisters-in-law: Raymond (Grace) Zunker of Manitowoc; and Myrtle Zunker of Manitowoc. Brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews also survive. Eldora was preceded in death by one brother: Oscar Zunker; and four sisters: Anita Koch, Lucille Diciclo, Agnes Ditrapanie and Martha Vanermen. Reltatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home-Kellnersville, on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Friday, August 9, 2002 pg. A3


FLORENCE MEYER (on Menlik lot) Mrs. Louis J. Meyer, nee Florence Logan, died early Saturday at her home in Kaukauna, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the St. Michael’s Catholic church at Whitelaw. Mrs. Meyer was born in Chicago in 1895 and moved to this county with the family in 1903. She was graduated from the County Normal School in 1913 and taught school in the county seven years. She was married in 1919 to Louis Meyer. They lived at Whitelaw several years and later moved to Kaukauna where Mr. Meyer operated a dairy. Survivors are the widower, son Gerald of Baltimore, Md., mother, Mrs. Charles Logan of this city; five brothers, John of Baraboo, Charles of Camp Polk, La., Harold of Chicago, Joseph and James of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Albert Burkart, Mrs. Fred Rappel, Mrs. Harold Schneider, of this city, Mrs. Elmer Glishmann of Seattle, Wash. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer Funeral home from 7 o’clock tonight until the hour of the services and will leave the funeral home for Whitelaw at 8:15 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, June 20, 1942 - page 4 ******** (Florence J. Meyer/d. 20 June 1942 in Kaukauna, Wis. from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



FRANK MEYER (d. 1959) Frank Meyer, 77, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw died Thursday evening at his home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Meyer was born March 21, 1881, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Martin and Barbara Gressel Meyer, and was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc County. He married the former Mary Reitmeyer Oct. 30, 1905, and prior to retirement in 1952, farmed the homestead farm, now operated by a son Raymond. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Sister Mary Ruth of St. Joseph parish, Waukesha, Mrs. Joseph Swoboda of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Arthur Nickels of Manitowoc; two sons, Clarence of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Raymond on the homestead farm; brother, Louis Meyer of Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Menlik and Mrs. Louise Heinzen of Whitelaw; and nine grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 30, 1959, p. 13 ****** (Frank I. Meyer/d. 29 Jan. 1959 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


GLENN MEYER Student Dies On Way To Hospital POTTER—Glenn E. Meyer, 16, Brillion High School football player, and basketball prospect, died unexpectedly at about 6? p.m. Tuesday while he was being rushed to Calumet Memorial Hospital. Meyer had complained of feeling ill at noon Monday while attending classes at Brillion High School where he was a junior and was given permission to go home. He remained in bed Tuesday and Tuesday afternoon when his mother made a routine check while he was napping, discovered he was having difficulty breathing. She called the family doctor who advised that he be rushed to the hospital. The boy died enroute in the family automobile. Calumet Coroner Leroy A. Hughes ordered an autopsy and reported that the boy had died of a form of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Meyer was born Dec. 30, 1942, at Manitowoc, son of Anton and Mayme Grall Meyer. He attended St. Michael parochial school at Whitelaw and after graduation entered Valders High School where he was enrolled for a year and a half. His parents then purchased the tavern at Potter and Glenn, transferred to Brillion High School where he was a member of the football squad and had been a candidate for this year’s basketball team. He was a member of St. Michael Parish and was affiliated with the Catholic Order of Foresters. Surviving are his parents; brother (private); sister, (private); maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Grall of Manitowoc; and a niece and nephew, (private). Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 18, 1959 ********** (Glenn Edward Meyer/d. 17 Nov. 1959 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOHN M. MEYER John M. Meyer, 65, Franklin farmer, died suddenly at the farm home Friday of a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw, the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Meyer was born in Franklin in 1882 and in 1909 married Miss Caroline Vogel. She survives with four daughters, Mrs. John Satori of route 1, Manitowoc, Mrs. Rudy Tikalsky of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Frank Skarda of Kellnersville and Hildegarde at home; son, Francis of Red Granite, Wis.; three brothers, Frank of Franklin and Louis and W.M. Meyer of Whitelaw; four sisters, Mrs. Michael Meindl, Mrs. Ignatz Grall, Mrs. Joseph Mendlick and Mrs. John Heinzen all of Whitelaw; and 12 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Sunday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sunday, March 27, 1948 p.2 ******* (John M. Meyer/d. 26 Mar. 1948 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOSEPH A. MEYER (d. 1935) JOSEPH MEYER DIES AT HOME Town of Franklin Man Will Be Buried On Thursday Joseph A. Meyer, 57, died at his home in the Town of Franklin at 7:30 this morning as a result of a tumor of the brain. Funeral services will be held at St. Michael’s Church at Whitelaw on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Robert T. Pufahl will officiate. Mr. Meyer was born in the Town of Franklin on November 4, 1877. He came to his last place of residence 34 years ago. His life’s occupation was farming. On May 1, 1901, he married Clara Vogel. Survivors are the widow; five daughters, Mrs. Charles Tomchek, Milwaukee, Mrs. Carl Linder, Evanston, Ill., Carolina, Monica and Alice Meyer, at home; seven sons, Martin, Edmund, Herman, Marcus, Richard, Arthur and Walter Meyer, at home; four brothers, Wolfgang Meyer, Whitelaw, Frank and John Meyer, Franklin, Louis Meyer, Kaukauna; four sisters; Mrs. M. Meidl, Mrs. I. Grall, Mrs. J. Mendlick, and Mrs. J. Heinzen, Whitelaw. Mr. Meyer was a member of the St. Steven’s Society and a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. The body will be removed from the Shimon funeral home to the house on Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 22, 1935, p. 2


LOUIS MEYER (on Menlik lot) Louis J. Meyer, 66, of 1022 Sixth St. Kiel, died Saturday evening at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient for a month. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Meiselwite Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. Francis Rose, pastor of St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, officiating. Burial will be at 11 a.m. in the church cemetery. Mr. Meyer was born October 7, 1894 at Whitelaw, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Meyer and married Florence Logan of Grimms in 1920. They lived at Kaukauna for a number of years where he was in the dairy business. She preceded him in death in 1942. He married Mrs. Annette Burke of Manitowoc, April 7, 1951, and they resided in Kiel, where he operated a home construction business. Six sisters and six brothers preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, a son, Gerald Meyer of Folsom, Calif., two stepsons, Richard Burke of Chicago and Philip Burke of Sacramento, Calif., two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Menlik and Mrs. Louis Heinzen of Whitelaw and 11 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, March 27, 1961 - page 13 ******** (Louis Jos. Meyer/d. 25 Mar. 1961 in Sheboygan, Wis. from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



MARTIN MEYER MARTIN MEYER DIES, 87 YEARS Prominent Whitelaw Pioneer To Be Buried Saturday Ill for the past two weeks at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. A. Heinzen, Whitelaw, Martin Meyer, 87, a resident of the county for close to 70 years, died this evening. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from St. Michael’s church at Whitelaw of which he was a charter member and founder. Born in Czechoslovakia in 1845, Mr. Meyer emigrated to America when a young man. He settled at Whitelaw in 1866 and since resided there. He was married to Barbara Gresl in 1871. She died 13 years ago. Since then, he resided with his daughter. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Theresa Meidl, Mrs. Ignatz Grall, Mrs. Joseph Mendlick, and Mrs. John Heinsen, all of Whitelaw; sons, W. M. Meyer, Joseph Frank, John of Whitelaw, and Louis of Kaukauna; a brother, Wolfgang, of Clarks Mills; 54 grandchildren and 53 great grandchildren. The deceased was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 30, 1933


MARY MEYER Mrs. Mary Meyer, 88, who made her home with a son, Ray Meyer, of Whitlaw since 1961, died Saturday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev Richard Heymen will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Meyer, nee Mary Rose Reitmeyer, was born Sept. 29, 1888, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth McKeough Reitmeyer. She was married to Frank Meyer Oct. 30, 1905, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He preceded her in death Jan. 29, 1959. She was a Gold Medal Mother of St. Michael Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include two sons. Ray, of Whitelaw, and Clarence, of Santa Rosa, Calif., three daughters, Sister Ruth Meyer, principal of Holy Rosary School, New Holstein, Mrs. Gerald (Bernadyne) Swoboda, of Sheboygan and Mrs. Arthur (Audrey) Nickels, of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Louis Kohlbeck, of Manitowoc, 15 grand- children and 12 great grandchildren. A brother, Fred, preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by members of St. Michael Christian Mothers Altar Society, relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, February 28, 1977 p.12 *Note: Error in transcription death year/doesn't match newspaper year.


MAYME MEYER Mrs. Anton (Mayme) Meyer, 72, of Whitelaw, died late Thursday afternoon at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Meyer, nee Mayme Grall, was born Aug. 23, 1903, at Whitelaw, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Zipperer Grall. She was married to Anton Meyer Nov. 27, 1929, at Whitelaw. She was a member of St. Michael Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include her husband; a son, (private); a daughter, (private); two brothers, Edward and Paul Grall, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. John Braun and Mrs. Benjamin Kohlbeck, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Harvey Kohlbeck of Whitelaw; and six grandchildren. A son Glenn preceded her in death Nov. 17, 1959. A brother and three sisters also preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. by Father Heymen and members of Christian Mothers Society. Herald Times Reporter, February 27, 1976, p. 3


RAYMOND J. MEYER Raymond J. Meyer, age 87, formerly of Whitelaw, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, at Shady Lane Nursing Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000 at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Richard Heyman with burial to follow at St. Michael’s Church Cemetery, Whitelaw. Raymond was born on August 16, 1913 in Whitelaw, son of the late Frank and Mary Reitmeyer Meyer. He worked as a dairy farmer most of his life doing carpentry work on the side. After retiring from farming, he continued his carpentry work. Survivors include two sisters and a brother-in-law, Bernadine Swoboda, Sheboygan, and Audrey and Arthur Nickels, Manitowoc; seven nephew, eight nieces, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence A. Meyer and one Sister, Sr. Ruth Meyer. The family will greet relatives and friends at Pfeffer Funeral Home on Tuesday morning from 8:30 until 9:45 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, December 24, 2000 P. A3


WALTER R. MEYER Manitowoc - Walter "Wally" R. Meyer, age 96, a resident of St. Mary's of Felician Village Manitowoc, died Friday morning, February 23, 2018 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Wally was born on June 24, 1921 in Cato, son of the late Joseph and Clara (Vogel) Meyer. He attended St. Michael School at Whitelaw. On December 28, 1979, Wally married the former Eldora Alma Zunker at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on August 8, 2002. Wally worked the family farm in the township of Franklin until his retirement in March of 1993. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw, the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Holy Name Society of St. Michael Parish. Wally enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling, the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers. Survivors include three sisters-in-law: Wilma Meyer and Marion Heath both of Manitowoc; Luellis Meyer, Cato; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Clara Meyer; his wife: Eldora Meyer; six brothers: Herman, Arthur, Martin Mark, Edmund, and Richard Meyer; five sisters: Alice Sleger; Helen Linder; Josephine Tomcheck; Monica Kopidlansky and Caroline Hanna. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Blessed Angela Chapel, St. Mary's Home, 1635 South 21st Street, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial of his cremated remains in the spring at the St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Relatives and friends may call at the chapel on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the donor's choice in Wally's name. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family would like to offer a special thank you to the nurses and staff of St. Mary's Nursing Home and Aurora Medical Center of Manitowoc County for all of their compassionate care given to Wally. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter February 25, 2018



WOLFGANG MEYER (d. 1950) Wolfgang M. Meyer, 74 (photo), retired Whitelaw tavern keeper and farmer, died suddenly last night at his home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Meyer homestead and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic church in Whitelaw. The Rev. John Husslein will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Meyer was born in 1875 in the town of Franklin. In 1899 he married Clara Grall and the couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary last October. Survivors are the wife; four daughters, Mrs. Will Koerner of route 1, Cato, Mrs. John Hoyer of Brillion, Mrs. Peter Basel of Whitelaw and Mrs. Kenal Berge of route 1, Cato; five sons, George and Bernard of Decatur, Ill., Anton and Roman of Whitelaw, and Wilbert of Brillion; two brothers, Louis and Frank of Whitelaw; four sisters, Mrs. Mike Meidl, Mrs. Ignatz Grall, Mrs. Joseph Menlik and Mrs. John Heinzen of Whitelaw; and 17 grandchildren. The casket will be moved from the Pfeffer funeral home to the Meyer home to lie in state after 6 p.m. Saturday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Meyer was a member of the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 28, 1950 P.2 ********* MEYER—Wolfgang M., 74, of Whitelaw, died suddenly Thursday night at his home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the homestead and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church at Whitelaw, Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be moved from the Pfeffer funeral home to the Meyer home to lie in state until time of services Monday. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 29, 1950 ******** (Wolfgang M. Meyer/d. 27 Apr. 1950 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


CATHERINE RUTH MITTNACHT (Catherine Mittnacht /d 5 Sept 1901 Record of St. Michaels Whitelaw) Her full name was Catherine Ruth Mittnacht. ********* Manitowoc Daily Herald Sept 5 1901: "Catherine, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mittnacht died this morning at the Family residence. The little one was born August 1 1897 and was a bright child. Ten days ago the illness that caused death came on and grew steadily more serious. Burial will take place at Pine Grove." (information sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********* From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sep. 1901: A 4-yr. old daughter of Peter Mittnacht here died Thurs. after an illness of 10 days. The funeral was held Sat. at the Catholic Cemetery in Pine Grove.


CATHERINE MITTNACHT (d. 1946) Miss Katherine Mittnacht, 59, died yesterday at the home of her brother, John, of 620 South 16th Street, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at the Pfeffer funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. at the St. Michael's church in Whitelaw, the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Miss Mittnacht was born in 1887. She and her brother operated a farm in Manitowoc Rapids until six months ago when they moved to Manitowoc. Only survivor is the brother, John Mittnacht. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 o'clock this evening. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Nov. 29, 1946 - page 2



CHILD OF J. MITTNACHT From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1892: Death on Sat. of the 2 yr. 2 mo. old child of farmer J. Mittnacht who lives on Menasha Road. The child, who died of diphtheria, was buried Mon. in Pine Grove.


GEORG MITTNACHT From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1891: Death on Sat. of Georg Mittnacht in the home of his son in Manitowoc Rapids. He was born in Iggersheim, Oberamt Mergentheim, Württemberg, and reached the age of 68 yrs. 5 mos. The funeral was yesterday morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Pine Grove.


JOHN MITTNACHT (d. 1951) John Mittnacht, 64, of 62 South 16th Street, Manitowoc, retired farmer, died Sunday at the Holy Family Hospital, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10:30 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. John Husslein will officiate and interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. There will be military rites at the grave by the American Legion. He was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1887 and worked with his father on the homestead farm near Whitelaw. On the death of his father 25 years ago, he took over the farm and four years ago moved to Manitowoc with his sister, Katherine. The latter died a few months later. Mr. Mittnacht, who served in World War I never married. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of Whitelaw. During his residence in Manitowoc, he was a night watchman at the Schuette Bros. Company store until taken ill. Only survivors are ten first cousins. Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8 o’clock Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, May 28, 1951 - page 2 ******** (John Mittnacht/d. 27 May 1951 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



KATHERINE MITTNACHT Mrs. Katherine Mittnacht, 81, died early this morning at the home of her son, John, Cato route 1. She had been ill for two weeks. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning, at 9:30 o'clock from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 10 o'clock from St. Michael's Catholic church in Whitelaw with the Rev. J.W. Husslein officiating. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Mrs. Mittnacht, nee Katherine Saurer, was born Oct. 7, 1861, in Germany and came to this country with her parents when she was seven years old. She was married to John Mittnacht who died in 1925. Survivors are one daughter, Miss Katherine at home; and one son, John, on the homestead. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday evening to the time of the funeral. The rosary will be recited there by the members of the Christian Mothers Society, of which she was a member, at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, July 3, 1943


MARGERETHA MITTNACHT Mrs. Mittnacht of Four Corners, a pioneer resident of this county, passed away at the home of her son, George Mittnacht Saturday, aged 84 years. The funeral was held Monday, interment being at Whitelaw cemetery. The Rev. Herb officiated. Manitowoc Pilot, May 28, 1908


AGNES MUENCH Mrs. Louis Meunch, 32, of Whitelaw, died early today at the Holy Family Hospital, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:45 a.m., Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 at St. Michael’s Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Born Agnes Vondrachek in Reedsville in 1915, she was married to Mr. Muench in 1937. Survivors are the husband; two sons, Joseph and Alois at home, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vondrachek of Reedsville; two brothers, Joseph of this city and Charles of Route 1, Reedsville; sister, Mrs. Walter Nollan of Neenah. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday afternoon until the hour of services. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, June 28, 1947 - page 2 ******** (Agnes Muench/d. 28 June 1947 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ALOIS MUENCH LOUIS MUENCH DIES TUESDAY Town of Cato Resident Will be Buried on Saturday Louis J. Muench, 52, resident of the Town of Cato for 45 years, died in this city Tuesday at 3 p.m. after an illness of one week. He was born in Germany, June 19, 1883 and came to this county with his parents when he was seven years old. They settled on a farm two and one half miles south of Whitelaw and Mr. Muench continued to operate the farm after his parents retired. He married Anna Riederer October 8, 1907 at Clarks Mills. The survivors are the widow and eight children, Mrs. Agnes Kocian, Manitowoc Route 2, Bernard and Oscar, Manitowoc, Lucille, Louis Jr., Richard, Norbert and Walter, all at home; three brothers, Joseph, Frank and Charles, all of Antigo, and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Lohse and Mrs. Lester Kugler, both of Manitowoc. The body was to be removed to the residence later this afternoon from the Pfeffer Funeral Home. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, August 14, 1935 - page 2


ANNA MUENCH Mrs. Anna Muench, 72, of Whitelaw, lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, died Wednesday at the farm home on the outskirts of the village following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. John Husslein will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Anna Riederer at Clarks Mills in 1881 and in 1908 was married to Louis Muench. They located on a farm near Whitelaw. Her husband died in 1935. She was a member of the Christian Mothers. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Kocian of Kellnersville and Mrs. Reuben Marschburn of Manitowoc; five sons, Oscar, Walter and Norbert of Whitelaw, Richard of Kellnersville and Bernard of Manitowoc; brother, Blasius of Rt. 1, Cato and 17 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday by the Christian Mothers and at 8 p.m. by the Rev. Husslein. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, June 10, 1954 - page 33 ******** (Anna Muench/d. 12 Jan. 1954 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


BERNARD MUENCH Bernard J. Muench, age 87, formerly of 151 Hoover Street, Whitelaw, died Saturday morning July 27, 1996 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Richard Heymen with burial to follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery. He was born August 14, 1908, at Whitelaw, son of the late Alois and Anna Riederer Muench. He grew up in Whitelaw, attending St. Michael’s Grade School. He served in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945. Bernard served some of that time in Europe. He was married to Lydia Franzen on May 14, 1946 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Lydia preceded him in death January 28, 1957. Bernard worked for the White House Milk Company, Manitowoc, for 46 years, retiring January 28, 1972. He is a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw and a member of Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post #6179 of Cato. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Marilyn Muench, Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Derek and Lesley Muench, Manitowoc; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Luella Muench, Manitowoc, Norbert and Mickey Muench, Whitelaw, Walter and Dorothy Muench, Whitelaw; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Agnes and Clarence Kocian, Kellnersville, Lucille and Ruebin Marshburn, Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law, Mabel Huybers, Wayside, Germaine Franzen, Antigo, Wis., Gunhill Franzen, Florence, Wis.; also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis and Oscar Muench, one sister-in-law, Agnes Muench. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Tuesday. There will be no Monday evening visitation at the funeral home. We would like to thank the nursing staff of North Ridge for the wonderful care given Bernard. They were always so friendly, cheerful, thoughtful and caring to him and the family. God Bless them. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, July 29, 1996 - page A2


CHARLES MUENCH Charles Muench, 65, a former Whitelaw resident, died Saturday morning at a Cleveland, Ohio hospital following a heart attack. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. John W. Husselein will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Muench was born Sept. 24, 1890 at Whitelaw, son of the late Joseph and Frances Franz Muench. He was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. Yards and during World War I served in Germany from 1917 through 1919. He later moved to Cleveland where he was employed as an iron worker retiring 10 years ago. He is survived by a brother, Frank of Antigo and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Lohse and Mrs. Lester Kugler of Manitowoc. A brother Joseph died in December of 1955. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, May 21, 1956 - page T7


DENNIS N. MUENCH Dennis Muench, 22, of 424 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Muench, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Sunday morning as the result of injuries suffered in a car accident. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 11:00 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Dennis was born May 25, 1949, son of Walter and Dorothy Petska Muench. He attended St. Michael Catholic school and was a graduate of Valders High School with the Class of 1968. He also attended Gale Institute at Minneapolis, Minn. He entered the United States Army May 8, 1969 and was stationed at Fort Gordon, GA. He was discharged February 7, 1971. He was a member of the Manitowoc – Two Rivers YMCA. Survivors include his parents; five brothers, Paul of Rt. 1, Newton, Robert of Green Bay and Thomas, Steve and Todd at home; five sisters, Barbara, Sandra, Debra, Joan and Catherine at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Clara Petska of Kellnersville and a niece. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, February 14, 1972 - page 3


DOROTHY MUENCH Dorothy C. Muench, age 90, formerly of Whitelaw, died on August 23, 2015 at Care Partners Assisted Living Facility in Manitowoc, with her loving family at her side. She was born on June 24, 1925 in Kellnersville, daughter of the late Clara Petska. On October 23, 1946 she married Walter Muench at ST. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her in death on April 7, 2012. They celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary in October of 2011. She was a devoted mom and a lifelong member of St. Michael's Parish. She was a gold star member of the Christian Mother's Society. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and refunding. She spent numerous hours refunding in the church basement. She worked with her husband on the family farm and loved to bake. Later on they enjoyed traveling. She is survived by her 10 children, Paul (Nancy) Muench, Newton; Robert (Sandra) Muench, Ft. Atkinson; Barb (LeRoy) Krepline, Reedsville; Sandy Muench, Whitelaw; Tom (Kathy) Muench, Manitowoc; Debbie (Bill) Nate, Manitowoc; Steve Muench, Cato; Joan Nickels, Manitowoc; Cathy (Bryan) Weber, Stafford, Va; Todd Muench, Whitelaw; 2 sisters-in-law, Viola Stetson, Kellnersville and Luella Muench. Additionally she is survived by 27 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Wally, one son, Dennis, her mother, Clara Petska, one brother, Raymond Petska. She also was preceded in death bby 7 brothers and 5 sisters-in-law, Louis (Agnes) Muench, Bernard (Lydia) Muench, Oscar Muench, Richard Muech, Norbert (Margaret) Muench, Agnes (Clarence) Kocian and Lucille (Rueben) Marshburn, 3 nephews, Dr. Kenneth Kubsch, Kevin Kubsch and Allen Petska; one niece, Janice Ringmeier, 2 sons-in-law, Dennis Lorrigan and Norb Moncada. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Friday from 4 pm until 7:00 pm at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main St., Kellnersville. A parish prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm led by Randy Meidl. Relatives and friends may call again on Saturday from 9:00 am until the time of mass at 11:00 am. Manitowoc Herald Times - online obituary, August 26, 2015


FRANCES MUENCH DEATH COMES TO END ILLNESS OF MANY YEARS Illness from which she had been a sufferer for twenty-five years with her condition serious for the last three months resulted in the death of Mrs. Frances Muench, widow of Joseph Muench, at the family home at Whitelaw yesterday afternoon. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 with services at St. Michael Catholic church at Whitelaw and burial will be at the church cemetery. Mrs. Muench, nee Leitermann, was born in Germany, February 26, 1856 and was seventy-one years old at the time of her death. She was married in Germany and came to this county with her family thirty-six years ago, settling on a farm near Whitelaw where she remained until a few years ago when the farm was turned over to a son and residence taken up in the village. Her husband preceded her in death three months ago. Surviving are four sons, Joseph and Frank of Antigo, Louis on the home farm and Charles of Cleveland, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Albert Lohse of this city and Clara, at home; a sister, Mrs. Maria Leitermann in Germany and twenty-nine grandchildren. Mrs. Muench was a member of the Christian Mothers Society and for years was active in the organization. Manitowoc Herald News - Saturday, March 5, 1927 - page 1 ******** (Frances Muench/d. 4 Mar. 1927 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOSEPH MUENCH J. MUENCH, SR., PASSES AWAY AT WHITELAW Death came to Joseph Muench, Sr., well known resident of Whitelaw, Sunday afternoon at the family home as a relief from suffering, the demise being due to cancer of the throat from which he had been a sufferer for seven months. The funeral will be held Thursday morning with services at 9:30 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at the village and burial will be in the church cemetery. Born in Germany in 1848, Mr. Muench was seventy-eight years and nine months old at the time of his death. He was married in Germany and came to this county with his family thirty-six years ago, taking a farm south of Whitelaw. Eighteen years ago, the farm was turned over to a son, Louis and the family took up its home at the village. Surviving are the widow, four sons, two daughters and twenty-seven grandchildren. One daughter preceded the father in death two years ago. The children are Joseph and Frank Muench of Antigo, Louis on the home farm and Charles of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Albert Lohse of this city and Clara at home. Manitowoc Herald News - Monday, December 6, 1926 - page 5 ******** (Joseph Muench/d. 5 Dec. 1926 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


LOUIS MUENCH Louis Muench of Whitelaw Dies After Car Crash Foreman Injured as Auto Collides West of Menchalville Louis T. Muench, 35, of Whitelaw, a foreman at the White House Milk Company plant in this city, died at 5:45 this morning at Holy Family Hospital of injuries received in an auto accident on County Trunk K, a half mile east of Menchalville shortly after midnight. Dr. Arthur Teitgen, acting coroner, said tht death was due to cerebral hemorrhage brought on by a basil skull fracture. Muench, whose wife died a year ago and who is the father of two young sons, was the ninth traffic fatality of the year in Manitowoc County. Dr. Teitgen said that an inquest will probably be held but could make no definite statement pending the return of Coroner, Theodore Teitgen, who is out of the city. Also brought to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries were Gerald O’Neill, 25 of route 1, Reedsville, driver of the car involved in the crash with the Muench machine and Joseph Stuiber, 19 of Whitelaw, who was riding with Muench. (Accident details omitted) The body was taken to the Pfeffer Funeral Home here where services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday and at 9:30 at the St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Joyhn Husslein will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. A son of Mrs. Anna Muench and the late Louis Meunch,Sr., the deceased was born in 1912 on his parent’s farm south of Whitelaw. After receiving his education at the St. Michael school in Whitelaw, he worked on the home farm until 1941 when he went to work for the White House Milk Company where he later became a foreman. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the St. Michael congregation. In 1937, he married the former Agnes Vondrachek, who died less than a year ago. Since that time his mother has been making her home with him and the two sons, Joseph, 9 and Alois, 6, in the village of Whitelaw. Also surviving are five brothers, Bernard of Manitowoc, Norbert, Walter and Oscar of Whitelaw and Richard of Kellnersville; and two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Kocian of Menchalville and Mrs. Reuben (Illegible) of Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday with the rosary to be recited there at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times -Wednesday, June 23, 1948 - page 1 ******** (Louis T. Muench/d. 23 June 1948 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



LYDIA MUENCH Mrs. Bernard Muench, 42, of 3510 Schroeder Drive, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at the home after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thrusday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, the Rev. Clement Kern officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. ??? ??? born Lydia Franzen Aug. 24, 1914, at Phlox, Wis., the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Phennie Bissonnette Franzen. She moved to Manitowoc in 19?? and was married on May 14, 19?6, to Bernard Muench of Whitelaw. Survivors include the husband; son, at home (Survivor omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Leonard of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Walter of Iron Mountain, Mich., and Willard of Antigo; and a sister, Mrs. Sylvester Hu?berg of Greenleaf. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recided at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 29, 1957 P.9 ******** (Lydia Muench/d. 28 Jan. 1957 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


MARGARET M. MUENCH Margaret M. "Mickey" Muench, age 81, formerly of Whitelaw, died on Tuesday evening, Jan.19, 2010, at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. Margaret was born on Dec. 17, 1928, in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Klein) Grimm. She married Norbert T. "Shorty" Muench in Whitelaw on Nov. 19, 1947. Margaret was employed as a nursing assistant at the Manitowoc Health Care Center for 20 years. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael Christian Mothers, Catholic Knights and the Whitelaw Homemakers. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents: Albert (Margaret) Grimm; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Alois (Anna) Muench; one brother and sister-law: Harry (Bernice "Bunny") Grimm; one sister: Rose Olive Grimm; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Oscar Muench, Louis (Agnes) Muench, Richard Muench, Bernard (Lydia) Muench, Clarence (Agnes) Muench, Lucille (Reubin) Marshburn. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. David Zimmerman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the Muench family. A special thank you to the staff of the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center for the compassionate care shown to Mom and her family for the past 2½ years. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 21, 2010


NORBERT MUENCH Norbert T. “Shorty” Muench, 92, Whispering Pines, Whitelaw, died Friday, Aug. 12, 2011, at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center where he resided for a short period of time. He was born on Feb. 8, 1919, in Whitelaw, son of the late Alois and Anna (Reiderer) Muench. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1941 until1945. ON Nov. 19, 1947, Norbert married the former Margaret “Mickey” Grimm. She preceded him in death on Jan. 19, 2010. Norbert was employed as a crane operator for 37 years for Hamann Construction and later Schuette Construction. Norbert was a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards, and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, Holy Name Society, Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post #6179 of Kellnersville, and the Manitowoc County Old Timers Baseball. Survivors include six children, Mary (Rick) Larson, Manitowoc; David (Deb) Muench, Appleton; Jean (Bob) Kautzer, Cato; Chuck (Mary) Muench, Cato; Jerry Muench, Onalaska; James Muench, Whitelaw; ten grandchildren, Rob (Char) Kautzer, Cato; Karry (Aaron) Mackie, Egg Harbor; Eric Larson, Manitowoc; Kirstin Larson, Manitowoc; Melissa Larson, Waukesha; Sarah Muench, Madison; Nick Muench, Whitelaw; Emelia (Asher) Grier, Florida; Lauren Muench, Green Bay; Ali Muench, Appleton; seven great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters-in-law, Walter (Dorothy) Muench, Manitowoc; Luella Muench, Manitowoc.; and his beloved cat, Snickers. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Margaret Muench; four brothers, Oscar Muench, Louis Muench, Bernard Muench, Richard Muench; two sisters, Lucille Marshburn and Agnes Kocian; three brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Clarence Kocian, Reubin Marshburn, Harry Grimm, Lydia Muench, Agnes Muench and Bernice “Bunny” Grimm; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Albert and Margaret Grimm. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Dave Zimmermann will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Military graveside services will be accorded by Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post #6179 of Kellnersville. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday morning at the church from 9 a.m. to the time of Mass at 11:30 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the Muench family. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Herald Times Reporter, August 2011


OSCAR L. MUENCH Mr. Oscar L. Muench, 81, formerly of Rt. 1, Cato and a resident of North Ridge Care Center for 11 years, died Thursday evening, January 3, 1991 at the North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Richard H. Heymen with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. He was born December 12, 1909 in Whitelaw, son of the late Alois and Anna Riederer Muench. He attended St. Michael’s Grade School. He farmed in the Town of Cato for many years and worked for Hamann Construction Company in Manitowoc. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Survivors include four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Bernard Muench of Kellnersville, Richard and Luella Muench of Manitowoc, Norbert and Margaret Muench of Whitelaw, Walter and Dorothy Muench of Whitelaw; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Agnes and Clarence Kocian of Kellnersville and Lucille and Ruebin Marshburn of Manitowoc; also nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Louis Muench, two sisters-in-law, Agnes Muench and Lydia Muench. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. Rosary will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday evening by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, January 4, 1991 - page B6



WALTER MUENCH Walter "Buck" Muench, 91, formerly of Whitelaw, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Care Partners Assisted Living Facility in Manitowoc. Walter was born on Feb. 8, 1921, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Alois and Anna (Reiderer) Muench. On Oct. 23, 1946, he married Dorothy Petska at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kellnersville. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. He was a devoted family man, farmed most of his life, and was a lifelong member of St. Michael's Parish in Whitelaw. Alter retirement he enjoyed traveling, gardening, sports, and playing cards in state Sheepshead tournaments. Walter is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Manitowoc; 10 children, Paul (Nancy) Muench of Newton, Robert (Sondra) Muench of Fort Atkinson, Barb (Leroy) Krepline of Reedsville, Sandy Muench of Cato, Tom (Kathy) Muench of Manitowoc, Debbie (Bill) Nate of Manitowoc, Steve Muench of Cato, Joan Nickels of Manitowoc, Cathy (Bryan) Weber of Stafford, Va., and Todd Muench of Whitelaw; and two sisters-in-law, Luella Muench of Manitowoc and Viola Stetson of Kellnersville. Additionally he is survived by 27 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Walter was preceded in death by one son, Dennis; five brothers and three sisters-in-law, Louis (Agnes) Muench, Bernard (Lydia) Muench, Oscar Muench, Richard Muench and Norbert (Margaret) Muench; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Agnes (Clarence) Kocian and Lucille (Reuben) Marshburn; his mother-in-law, Clara Petska; sister-in-law and husband, Marie and Norman Kubsch; brother-in-law, Raymond Petska; son-in-law, Norby Moncada; three nephews, Dr. Kenneth Kubsch, Kevin Kubsch and Allan Petska; and niece, Janice Ringmeier. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whitelaw, with the Rev. David Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 10, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Reinbold Pfeffer Funeral Home in Kellnersville, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., and will continue on Wednesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass. Herald Times Reporter Monday, April 9, 2012


FRANK MUHLBAUER Funeral of Whitelaw Man Today The funeral of Frank Muehlbauer who died at his home at Whitelaw Sunday morning, was held from the Catholic Church at Whitelaw this morning. Mr. Muehlbauer was 62 years of age at the time of his death, which was due to infirmities accompanying old age. Manitowoc Herald News – Tuesday, November 6, 1923 – page 10


GEORGE JOHAN MUHLBAUER George Johan Millbauer birth: 8 August 1890 Kussuth death: 20 November 1896 Kossuth, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Francis Creek father: Frank Millbauer mother: Mary Augusta Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOSEPH MUHLBAUER Joseph Milbauer, 74, died Monday night at Manitowoc County Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw.  The Rev. Francis D. Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times – January 7, 1958 – page 13  ******** Millbower/d. 6 Jan. 1958 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw


JULIA MUHLBAUER Former Worker at Goods Plant Dies Miss Julia Millbauer(sic), of Whitelaw, but who until taken ill some months ago, was employed in the Goods plant here, died Saturday at the home of her sister, Mrs. George Meyer, at Whitelaw, where she made her home. Pneumonia was the cause of her death. She was 41 years of age and is survived by two sisters, Mary of Texas and Mrs. Meyer of Whitelaw and two brothers, Joseph Millbauer of Manitowoc and Frank of California. Burial will take place Tuesday morning at 9:30 from the St. Michael’s church at Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, April 16, 1928 Page 5 ******** Miss Julia Muehlbauer, of Whitelaw, is under care of physicians as result of an accident in which she fractured a bone of the leg. She is at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Muehlbauer. Mrs. Mary Engeldinger and daughter of this city, visited Miss Muehlbauer yesterday, the former being an aunt of the injured girl. Manitowoc Daily Herald - May 28, 1913


MARIA MUHLBAUER Mary W. Milbaw birth: 2 April 1861 Kossuth, Man. Co., Wis. death: 13 October 1905 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Whittlaw residence: 1905 Cato father: Joseph Augustine mother: Barbara Bradl spouse: Frank Milbaw Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CLARA NEUSER DEATH CLAIMS MRS. NEUSER Whitelaw Resident Dies In city Sunday Mrs. Henry Neuser, 52, resididng on a farm near Whtielaw, died Sunday in this city. She has been in failing health for more than two years and was taken seriously ill a week ago. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m., from the homestead and at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Michael's church, Whitelaw. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased whose maiden name was Clara Vogel, was born near Whitelaw in 1883. She was married in 1902 to Henry Neuser and they took up their home on a farm. Survivors are the widower; a daughter, Mrs. F. Groll, city; four sons, Arthur, Richard, Markus and Robert, all at home; five brothers, John, Aurora, Ill., Louis and Frank, Rapids, Richard, Newton, and Bernard, Cato; six sisters, Sister Walburga, city, Sister Robert, Oshkosh, Mrs. Peter Holschbach, Rapids, Mrs. Charles Brandl, Clarks Mills, Mrs. Reinhard Klingeisen, city, Mrs. Daniel Geiger, Brillion. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 4, 1935 P. 2


HENRY NEUSER Henry J. Neuser, 77, retired Cato farmer, who had been living in Whitelaw, died Saturday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a four weeks illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at the St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. John Husslein will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Neuser was born on the homestead farm of his parents in Cato in 1876 and in 1902 married Miss Clara Vogel. His wife died in 1935. He retired two years later and moved to Whitelaw. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Frank Grall of Evansville, Ind., and Mrs. Arthur Essenpries of Whitelaw; four sons, Arthur of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, Richard of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Markus and Robert of Manitowoc; brother, Anton of Sheboygan; sister, Mrs. Mary Schuster of Los Angeles; 17 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 25, 1953 P. 2


MARIA NEUSER Funeral services for the late Mrs. William Neuser will be held Thursday morning t the home on Sixteenth street and the body will be taken to Whitelaw for burial. Mrs. Neuser's death resulted from the infirmities of advanced age, she being 71 years old and followed a brief illness of few days. Decedent was a native of Bohemia and came here in her youth. A husband and eight children survive, the children being Mr. Gus Lallement, Green Bay, Mrs. John Kovarik,, city, Mrs. O. Schuster, Great Falls, Montana, Frank Neuser, Francis Creek, Simon, Marinette, John, Medicine Lake, Montana, Henry, Whitelaw and Anton, Sheboygan. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Jan. 10, 1911


WILHELM NEUSER WM NEUSER, CO PIONEER DIES AT WHITELAW William Neuser, pioneer resident of the county died Saturday night at the home of his son, Henry Neuser at Whitelaw, aged eighty-five. Death was due to infirmities incident to old age. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock with services at the Whitelaw Catholic Church. Mr. Neuser was born in Germany but came to this county more than a half century ago, making his name on a farm. His wife preceded him in death twelve years ago and he is survived by seven children, Henry with whom he made his home for many years, Frank of Francis Creek, Simon of Peshtigo, John of Fargo, North Dakota, Mrs Lallemont of Green Bay and Mrs. Mary Schuster of this city. Manitowoc Herald News - Monday, March 12, 1923 - page 8



KIM MARIE OLSON Private funeral services for Kim Marie Olson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (private) Olson, Mantiowoc, who was born and died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Whitelaw, the Rev. Francis Rose officiating. Mrs. Olson was the former (private). Survivors are the parents, two sisters; maternal grandparents; paternal grandparents (Survivors omitted for privacy.); maternal great grandfathers, Cecil Bennington and John G. Schamburek of Manitowoc; and paternal great grandfather, Felix Byle, of Manitowoc. Saur Funeral Home of Kellnersville was in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 19, 1964 P. 14


LYMAN JOSEPH OLSON Lyman J. Olsen birth: 28 September 1902 Neenah, Wis. death: 4 August 1902 Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Whitelaw, Wis. residence: 1902 Rapids father: H.C. Olsen mother: Carrie Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CLIFFORD J. ORTH Clifford J. Orth, age 69, of 5902 N. Cty Tk J. Cato, died Sunday evening, March 12, 2000 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2000 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at the parish cemetery. The Otto-Oas VFW Post #659 will accord Military Graveside Rites. Mr. Orth was born July 5, 1930 at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward and Elizabeth Kaiser Orth. Clifford graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1949. He was a Korean War Veteran in the United States Army serving from 1951 to 1953. On June 21, 1958, he married the former Rita Mae Rebechek at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Clifford retired from the Ariens Company in Brillion in 1992 after 27 years of service. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw, St. Michael’s Choir and the Otto-Oas VFW Post #659 of Manitowoc. Cliff enjoyed playing the button accordion and in the past he played with the Tiny Thor and the Grenadiers for 13 ½ years. Survivors include his wife, Rita Mae, Cato; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen (Aaron) Behnke, Menomonee Falls, Wis., Jane (Wenzel) Swagel, DePere; three grandchildren, Ashley and Mitchel Behnke, Jasmine Swagel; four brothers and five sisters-in-law, George (Albena) Orth, Manitowoc, Ralph (Audrey) Orth, New Holstein, Francis (Betty) Orth, Manitowoc, John (Carolyn) Orth, Wisconsin Rapids, Grace Orth, Manitowoc; one sister and two brothers-in-law, Marian (Paul)Skarvan, Manitowoc, Clarence Seidl, Manitowoc; three sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law, Arlene (Donald) Anderson, Denmark, Carol (John) Graff, Whitelaw, Ruth (Robert) Griffie, Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by ten brothers and three sisters. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and on Thursday morning from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday led by Fr. Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, March 14, 2000 - page A2


EMILY A. OTTO Mrs. Russell (Emily) Otto, 68, of 9035 Hershau Road, Cato, died Saturday, September 23, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Richard H. Heymen with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The former Emily Baumann was born October 24, 1920 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Frank and Sophia Pritzl Baumann. She attended St. Michael Parochial School in Whitelaw. She married Russell Otto on November 26, 1941 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. Mrs. Otto was a member of St. Michael Church and the Christian Mothers Society of the churc. Survivors include her husband, Russell; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Marvin of Manitowoc, Lelan and Debra of rural Cato, Randy at home; five daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Andrew Ebert of rural Cato, Marlene and Roger Loose of Newton, Elaine and Thomas Mohr of Manitowoc, Eileen and Howard Jandrey of Manitowoc, Charlene and Karl Koch of Manitowoc; a brother and three sisters-in-law, Norbert and Mildred Baumann of Branch, Agnes Baumann of Kellnersville, Luella Sawapcki of Wild Rose, Wisconsin; a brother-in-law, Harry Stark of Milwaukee and ten grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by five brothers, three sisters and a grandchild. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday until the hour of service. Rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday by Father Heymen and Christian Mothers. Manitowoc Herald Timese - Monday, Sept. 25, 1989 - page B8


RUSSELL V. OTTO Russell Vincent Otto, age 81, a Town of Manitowoc Rapids resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Feb. 21, 2003 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 am on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Russell was born July 31, 1921 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Charles and Minnie Eberhard-Mundt Otto. On November 26, 1941 he married Emily Anna Baumann at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Emily preceded him in death Sept. 23, 1989. Russell farmed in the town of Manitowoc Rapids his entire life and enjoyed hunting, fishing and working on tractors. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society. Surviving children include: Diana Ebert, Cato; Marlene (Roger) Loose, Newton; Elaine (Tom) Mohr, Manitowoc; Marvin Otto, Brillion; Lelan (Debra) Otto, Manitowoc; Randy Otto, Manitowoc; Eileen (Howard) Jandrey, Two Rivers; Charlene (Gregg) Peterson, Brillion; grandchildren include: Fae Ebert, Sheila Sprang, Rachel Mecca, Tammy Loose, Jodi Mohr, Troy Mohr, Brenda Otto, Michelle Otto, Justin Otto, Ashley Jandrey, Brittny Jandrey and Jayme Peterson; great grandson: David Hanson; Sisters-in-law include: Della Golata, Manitowoc; Agnes Baumann, Kellnersville and Luella Sawopcki, Menomonie, WI and a special friend: Genrose Krippner, Cato as well as nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife Emily, Russell is preceded in death by two brothers: August and Farris, a grand daughter: Serena Loose and a son-in-law: Andrew Ebert. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 8pm on Tuesday at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Parish Prayer Service will be held at 6:00pm Tuesday led by Rev. Heymen. Visitation will continue on Wednesday at the funeral home from 9:00 am to 10:00am before leaving for church. Casket bearers will be Justin Otto, Troy Mohr, Craig Sprang, Kenneth Baumann, Richard Baumann and Donald Baumann Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville is serving the Otto Family We want to thank the staff at Theda Clark Medical Center and Manitowoc Health Care Center and Dr. Tresa Teehan for the excellent care and compassion that was given to Russell and our Family.



ANTON PANKRATZ From Der Nord Westen, 22 March 1888 Anton Pankratz of Town Kato, while working with a saw file, suffered a stroke and was dead on the spot.


CATHERINE PANKRATZ From Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1895: Death in Cato on Sun. of 28 yr. old Miss Catharine Pankratz of consumption. The funeral was Tuesday.


CATHERINE PANKRATZ (d. 1955) Mrs. Frank Pankratz, 80, died Saturday morning after a lingering illness at the home, 718 N. (illegible) Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. The former Catherine Wachal was born November 30, 1874, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wachal. She was married in 1893 to Frank Pankratz and the couple lived in Manitowoc for five years following their marriage.  They then farmed near Rice Lake, Wis., remaining there until 1911, returning to Manitowoc County and operating a farm at Cato. In 1939 Mr. Pankratz retired and the couple took up residence in Manitowoc. She is survived by the husband, two sons, Michael of Rt. 1, Manitowoc and Francis on the homestead farm, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after noon Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times – Saturday, April 2, 1955 – page 13 ******** (Catherine Pankratz/d. 2 Apr. 1955 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ELEANOR M. PANKRATZ Eleanore M. Pankratz, age 81, of 3215 Mishicot Road, Two Rivers, and formerly of 13524 Hwy 10, Cato, died Saturday evening, February 1, 1997 at her residence in Two Rivers after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 5, 1997 at Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The former Eleanore Lensmeyer was born March 28, 1915, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Frank and Theresa Decker Lensmeyer Sr. She attended school at Taus. On June 21, 1933 she married Francis G. Pankratz at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple farmed on the Pankratz family farm at Cato for 36 years. She loved to cook, garden, visit friends and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is a member of St. Michael Catholic church and St. Michael Christian Mothers. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Francis Rank, Two Rivers, Judy and Tim Brown, Tomahawk, Wis.; one daughter-in-law, Bonnie Pankratz, Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Edward Touhey, Manitowoc; four sisters-in-law, Viola Lensmeyer, Manitowoc, Margaret Lensmeyer, Whitelaw, Catherine Lensmeyer, Kellnersville, Jenny Lensmeyer, Sturgeon Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis G. Pankratz May 18, 1994, one son, Norman C. Pankratz, one granddaughter, Cynthia A. Brown, four brothers, Raymond, Herbert, Leonard and Frank Jr. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Father Heymen will pray the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. The family would like to thank Manitowoc County Community Hospice for their care and kindness to their mother. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Feb. 3, 1997 - page A2


FRANCIS G. PANKRATZ Francis G. Pankratz, age 81, of 13524 Hwy. 10, Cato, Wis., died unexpectedly Friday evening, March 18, 1994 at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Saur Funeral Home with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen officiating with burial to follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery. He was born April 22, 1912 in the township of Cato, Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank and Catherine Wachal Pankratz. He grew up in the township of Cato attending local schools. He farmed on the home farm for 36 years while farming he was also employed for several years with the Schuette Construction Company of Manitowoc. After retiring from farming he worked at the Equity Livestock for 13 years until 1989. He especially enjoyed gardening and taking his produce to the farmers market while visiting with his many friends there. He was married to Eleanore M. Lensmyer June 21, 1933 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Kellnersville. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and also a member of the Holy Name Society. He was also a member of the Manitowoc Eagles Aerie No. 706. Survivors include his wife, Eleanore; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Francis Rank, Two Rivers, Judy and Tim Brown, Schofield, Wis.; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Pankratz, Manitowoc; twelve grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law which include Catherine Pankratz, Whitewateer, Wis., Herbert and Viola Lensmeyer, Manitowoc, Frank and Margaret Lensmeyer, Whitelaw, Geraldine and Edward Touhey, Manitowoc, Katherine Lensmeyer, Kellnersville and Jenny Lensmeyer, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; a special niece, Martha Markowski, Manitowoc and many other nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son, Norman C. Pankratz, one sister, Albertha Grall and one brother, Michael Pankratz. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home of Kellnersville from 4-8 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a rosary said at 7 p.m. Sunday led by the Rev. Richard Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sunday, March 20, 1994 - page A2


FRANK PANKRATZ Frank J. Pankratz, 83, retired farmer, died Friday afternoon after a short illness at his home, 719 N. 12th St. Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. D.L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Church cemetery, Whitelaw. Mr. Pankratz was born at Branch, October 10, 1871, son of the late Michael and Margaret Schleis Pankratz. He married Catherine Wachal in 1893 and the couple lived five years at Manitowoc before going to Rice Lake to operate a farm. In 1911, the couple returned to the county and operated a farm at Cato until 1939, retiring and coming to Manitowoc. Mrs. Pankratz died in 1955 and a daughter, Albartha in 1920. Surviving him are two sons, Michael at Manitowoc and Francis of Cato; two sisters, Mrs. Godfrey Fetzer of Cato and Mrs. Clara Brennan of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - March 30, 1957 - page 13 ******** (Frank J. Pankratz/d. 29 Mar. 1957 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



MARGARET PANKRATZ DEATH CLAIMS CO. PIONEER AT AGE OF 85 Complications caused by advancing age proved fatal yesterday to Mrs. Michael Pankratz, 85 year old Cato resident, who had spent the greater part of her life in Manitowoc county. Mrs. Pankratz, a widow, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Joe Brennan at Cato. Mrs. Pankratz for many years lived in the vicinity of Cato and lived for about 70 years in Manitowoc county, according to relatives here. She was one of the first girls to reside in the vicinity of Kellnersville and had a wide acquaintanceship. Her husband died several years ago. Mrs. Pankratz is survived by two sons and two daughters, George at Escanaba and Frank on the old homestead at Cato, Mrs. Joseph Brennan, Cato, and Mrs. Godfrey Etzer, Branch. Two brothers and four sisters also survive. Funeral services will be held from the St. Michael’s Catholic church at Whitelaw tomorrow morning at 9:30 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, September 04, 1928 Page 1 ********* (No. 2. 1st publication Jan. 12, 1916.) Notice to Prove Will and Notice to Creditors STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY-IN PROBATE. In Re Estate of Michael Pankratz, deceased. Notice is hereby given, That at the special term of said court to be held on the second Tuesday (being the 8th day) of February, 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 Margaret Pankratz to admit to probate the last will and testament of Michael Pankratz, late of the town of Cato, in said county, deceased, and for the appointment of an executrix. 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 11th day) of April, A.D., 1916, there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims against said Michael Pankratz, deceased; And notice is hereby 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 11th day of April, A.D., 1916. or be barred. Dated Jan. 11, 1916. By the court, JOHN CHLOUPEK, County Judge Nash & Nash, Attorneys Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1916 P.5 ********* (Margaret Pankratz/d. 3 Sept. 1928 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


MICHAEL PANKRATZ DEATH COMES TO CATO PIONEER WITH NO WARNING TODAY M. PANKRATZ. EARLY DAY LUMBERMAN OF CO., FALLS OFF CHAIR DEAD - SISTER DIED ONLY TEN DAYS AGO AT FRANCIS CREEK Michael Pankratz, pioneer settler of Manitowoc county, died suddenly at his home at Cato this morning, shortly after breakfast. Death was due to heart failure and was unexpected, Mr. Pankratz having been in his usual health. Mr. Pankratz had left the table and had just seated himself in a chair when he suddenly fell forward and when members of the family reached him, was found to be dead. The death of Mr. Pankratz follows the demise of his sister, Miss Catherine Pankratz, which occurred at Francis Creek only ten days ago and which was a great shock to him. Although advance in years Mr. Pankratz was in good health. He was past 70 and had resided here since early days, having been engaged in the lumber business years ago. Two sons and two daughters survive Mr. Pankratz, George of Escanaba, and Frank of Cato, Mrs. G. Fetzer of Franklin and Mrs. Joseph Brennan of Cato. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January, 3, 1916 P.1


THREASA PANKRATZ MRS THERESA PANKRATZ DIES WHILE ON VISIT Mrs. Theresa Pankratz, 85, former resident of Clarks Mills, this county, died Thursday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Schmitz, Green Bay, where she was staying for the winter. She had been ill for two weeks with a complication of diseases. Mrs Pankratz is survived by four daughters and one son, Ignatz Pankratz, Mrs. Tracy Runk, Mrs. Margaret Wiley, Mrs. Mary Otto, Mrs. Anna Lemberger and one brother Peter Linsmeyer Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from the St Joseph's church in Green Bay and burial will be at the Whitelaw Cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times - January 14, 1933


KAY LINN PAUTZ Private funeral services for Kay Lynn, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pautz of 1229 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, who was born and died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 3:30 pm Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Francis Rose officiated and burial was at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Whitelaw. Surviving in addition to the parents are two sisters, Sharon Ann and Debra at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sittman of Whitelaw, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pautz of Maribel; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Stueber of Whitelaw and the paternal great grandfather, Henry Pautz of Maribel. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., June 22, 1960 - page 21 ******** (Kay Linn Pautz/d. 2 June 1960/age 3 hrs./from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


HANNAH PORTEN MRS. H. PORTEN PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Hannah Porten, aged 73 years, widow of the late John Porten passed away this morning at the hospital where she has been ill for sometime. The deceased has been a resident of this city since the death of her husband seventeen years ago, moving here from Whitelaw. She made her home with her son, Joseph Porten, 636 South Twenty-fifth Street. She was born in Ireland and came to this country at in an early life, was married to Mr. Porten and took up her residence on a farm at Whitelaw. The family of five grown sons, Peter of California, Joseph and John of this city, Richard of Menomonee Falls, Wis. and Matt of Pelican Lake and ten grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 from the Pfeffer parlors nd at nine o'clock from the St. Paul Church with interment in the Catholic Cemetery at Whitelaw. The Pfeffer parlors will be open from 7 to 9 this evening for those wishing to view the remains. Manitowoc Herald News - Jan. 24, 1930 - page 2 ******** *Note: She was placed here because her husband is here.



JOHN PORTEN CATO MAN, 61, SUCCUMBS TO OPERATION HERE John Porten Dies at Hospital, Burial at Whitelaw John Porten, a well known Cato man, brother of Mrs. C.F. Herzog of this city, failed to withstand the shock of an operation which he underwent at the hospital three weeks ago and death came to him at the hospital last night. The body was taken to the home of C.F. Herzog and the funeral will be held from there Monday morning at ? and the body taken to Whitelaw for burial. Mr. Porten was a native of the county, having been born at Rapids, Jan. 1, 61 years ago in 1854. He had resided at Cato for years and was widely known in the county. Mr. Porten is survived by a widow and five sons all residing at Cato. Three sisters, Mrs. Herzog, this city, Mrs. ? Robertson? At Burlington? (rest is too difficult to make out).....at Thorton…Peter…Frank..Lowell, Ark. Also survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 23, 1915, Page 1 ******** Frank Porten and Mrs. John Kaufman of Thorpe, Wis., and Peter Porten of Gary, Ind., have arrived to attend the funeral of the late John Porten. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 26, 1915, Page 3 ******** CATO The funeral of the late John Porten was held at the Catholic church at Whitelaw Monday. Mr. Porten had been suffering from cancer for the past two years and failed to rally from an operation performed at Manitowoc three weeks ago. Born in the town of Rapids, John Porten spent the greater part of his life in the town of Cato. At the time of his death he was employed by the W.N. Killen Lumber company and previous to that time operated the Meehan farm at this place. Mr. Porten was known for his honesty and industry, beginning work on a farm when a mere boy he had accomplished a life's work at the early age of sixty one. A wife and six boys survive him all living here with the exception of the oldest boy, living in Minnesota. His many friends extend their sympathy to the family and hope he has received his well earned reward. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 30, 1915, Page 5 ********* Mr. and Mrs. Lee Robinson left yesterday for their home at Huntington, Ind., having come here to attend the funeral of the latter's brother, John Porten. Mr. Robinson is an engineer on one of the passenger trains on the Erie railway line. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 30, 1915, Page 3


WILLIAM PORTEN William Porten, age 30, died at the Holy Family Hospital last evening. This message brought considerable surprise to his fellow workers and neighbors. Mr. Porten worked all day Monday but late in the evening was taken to the hospital where he passed away last evening. Death was caused by flu pneumonia. Mr. Porten was not married and lived with his mother, Mrs. J. Porten, 521 South Twenty-sixth Street. Five brothers also survive. They are Peter, who resided at Portland, Oregon and Joseph, Richard, John and Mathias, all of this city. The deceased served with Company 20, 161 Depot Brigade but was not sent overseas as the armistice was signed before the Company sailed. Funeral services will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church Friday morning and the remains will be shipped on the 9:30 train to Whitelaw where burial will take place. Manitowoc Herald Times - May 3, 1922 - page 1


ANDREW JOSEPH PRESTON Andrew Joseph Preston, age 21, of Whitelaw, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Andrew was born on September 13, 1993 in Manitowoc, son of Wade Preston and Kristine Haese. Andrew graduated from Reedsville High School with the class of 2012. He is survived by his parents: Wade Preston, Whitelaw; Kristine Haese, and special friend Peter Belonger, Two Rivers; two sisters: Tara Preston, Whitelaw and special friend: Joe Zahorik; Andrea Preston, Whitelaw; paternal grandparents: Joseph "Gene" and Kathleen Preston, Whitelaw; maternal grandparents: Thomas Haese; Donna Ellert, Manitowoc, aunts and uncles: Todd (Ann) Preston, Valders; Scott (Ellen) Preston, Valders; Keith (Sharon) Preston, Appleton; Tammy (Joe) Rosman, Menominee Falls; Tracy (Joe) Stover, Clarks Mills, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main Street, Kellnersville. Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate. Burial of his cremated remains will take place at St. Michaels Cemetery, Whitelaw. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Andrew's name. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Nov. 17, 2014


DIANA J. PRESTON Diana J. Preston, age 64, a resident of the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center died there unexpectedly on Thursday morning, May 16, 2013. Diana was born on January 29, 1949 in Manitowoc, daughter of Jeanette (Reindl) Preston and the late George Preston. She grew up in the town of Cato and graduated from St. Michael’s Grade School in Whitelaw and was a 1967 graduate of Valders High School. She was an excellent speller, winning several competitions throughout her lifetime. In addition to helping on the family farm she worked for several years at Aluminum Specialty Company. Diana was a very thoughtful woman, known to many as the lady of many words. She had a love for writing letters, in fact, thousands have been written over the years. Diana used her time and talents to reach out to many of her relatives and friends by both letter writing and telephone conversations. She touched many lives not only by her words but also by her smile and friendly demeanor. Diana loved her family very much, and was especially proud of her nieces and nephews. She was a woman of deep religious faith and practiced it daily. Diana was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Whitelaw. Survivors include her mother, Jeanette Preston, Whitelaw; five brothers and sisters; Mary Lou (john) Reimer, Whitelaw ;Gary (Denise) Preston, Whitelaw; Terry (Barb) Preston, Cato; Randy (Joy) Preston, Two Rivers; Judy (Bob) Ebert, Whitelaw; four uncles and five aunts: Katherine Geiger, Brillion; Joseph “Gene” (Kathleen) Preston, Whitelaw; John “Jack” (Mary Ann) Preston, Manitowoc, Francis (Leona) Preston, Whitelaw; Jun (sic) (Del) Preston, Plymouth; eight nieces and nephews: Lance (Erin) Preston and their daughter: Leilyn; Sara Preston; Dawn (Todd) Gadicke and their children; Preston and Clara; Robin Preston; Emily Preston; Alex Ebert; Abby Ebert; and Adam Ebert; cousins and many friends survive. Diana was preceded in death by her father; George Preston; four uncles and four aunts: Raymond (Lucille) Reindl, Marian (Robert) Schamburek; Charles “Earl” (Elmira) Preston; Dorothy Preston; Bernard Geiger. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday May 25, 2013 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. David Zimmerman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home on Kellnersville on Friday from 4:00 pm. Until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at the funeral home on Friday at 6:30 p.m. led by Fr. Zimmerman. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center for the wonderful care and compassion shown toward Diana for the past 20 years. She especially enjoyed the workshops where she was helpful, what she did best. Diana will be sadly missed by many. Herald Times Reporter, May, 2013


FRANCIS L. PRESTON Francis L. Preston, age 92, formerly of Whitelaw and currently a resident of the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, died there early Thursday morning, March 13, 2014. Francis was born on August 7, 1921 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Jacob and Viola (Peppard) Preston. On October 2, 1946 Francis was married to the former Leona Tienor at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarks Mills. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin until their retirement. He enjoyed dancing, horse pulls, picnics and old time music. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Survivors include his wife: Leona Preston, Manitowoc; his three children: Shirley (James) Friedenberger, Reedsville; Michael (Cindy) Preston, Whitelaw; Dennis Preston, Cleveland; 7 grandchildren: Amy (Doug) Morgan; Jessica (Michael) Junk; Sara (Ryan) Zimmerman; Laurie (Steve) Backhaus; Marie (Bruce) Denor; Ashley Tuschel; Chelsey Tuschel; 14 great grandchildren: Troy, Morgan, Jasmine, Makalyla, Alesha, Erica, Emma, Anthony, Braeden, Courtney, Ethan, Makayla, Adicyn and Seth; one sister: Katherine Geiger,Brillion; three brothers and four sisters-in-law: Joseph “Gene” Kathleen) Preston, Whitelaw; John “Jack” (Mary Ann) Preston, Manitowoc; Jim (Del) Preston, Plymouth; Jeanette Preston, Whitelaw; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; Jacob and Viola Preston; two grandsons: Eric Friedenberger; Steven Preston; two brothers and one sister-in-law: George Preston: Charles (Elmira) Preston; one sister and brother-in-law: Marion (Robert) Schamburek; two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Preston; Bernard Geiger; Viola (Joseph) Naidl; one nephew: Jerry Preston, and one niece; Diana Preston. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2014 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the Preston family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Herald Times Reporter, March 2014


GEORGE N. PRESTON George N. Preston, age 80, of 326 W. Menasha, Whitelaw, Wis., died Saturday evening, November 28, 1998 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral serices will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 1998 at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard H. Heymen will officiate with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetery. George was born December 6, 1917 in the township of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Wash and Viola Peppard Preston. George grew up and was educated in the township of Franklin. He married Jeanette L. Reindl on October 1, 1941 at St. Michael Catholic Church, whitelaw. George farmed in the township of Cato most of his life retiring from farming in 1984. He also drove school bus for the Valders School District. He enjoyed attending horse pulling contests. He is a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife Jeanette, three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Denise Preston, Whitelaw, Terry and Barbara Preston, Cato, Randy and Joy Preston, Two Rivers; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mary Lou and John Reimer, Whitelaw, Judy and Robert Ebert, Whitelaw, Diana Preston, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Sara, Dawn, Robin, Emily, Lance Preston, Alex and Abigail Ebert; five brothers and sisters-in-law, Francis and Leona Preston, rural Whitelaw, John and Mary Ann Preston, Manitowoc, James and Dorothy Preston, Plymouth, Wis., Charles and Elmira Preston, Whitelaw, Joseph and Kathy Preston, Cato; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Marion Schamburek, rural Whitelaw, Kathryn and Bernard Geiger, rural Brillion. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law, Robert Schamburek, Sr. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday. There will be a rosary prayed at 6 p.m. tonight by Rev. Richard Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 - page A2


JEANETTE L. PRESTON Jeanette L. (Reindl) Preston, age 94, who resided with her daughter and son-in-law Judy and Bob Ebert in Whitelaw since 2004, formerly of Hwy. S, Cato, entered eternal rest on her daughter Diana's birthday, January 29, 2016, at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center in Green Bay. Jeanette was born January 22, 1922, in Manitowoc County. She was the second child of the late Charles and Mary (Zipperer) Reindl. She graduated from St. Michael's Grade School. Jeanette married the late George N. Preston on October 1, 1941 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Whitelaw. She was a member of the St. Michael's Christian Mother's Society and a lifetime member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. She was a woman of deep religious faith, praying a rosary or two daily. She was a hard working farmer and housewife who never had a complaint. In addition to the cattle, she enjoyed raising chickens, ducks, rabbits, and pigs on the farm. She spent much of her time taking care of her grandchildren, neighbor's and relative's children. She was gifted with growing gorgeous flowers and large gardens, mending many shirts and pants, crocheting unique doilies, fishing with her children, and polka dancing with her husband. She was a great trooper even as dementia set in. She was very fortunate to be in the heart of the chaos and the camaraderie of residing with her daughter's family for 12 years. In addition to attending countless sporting and school events, the grandchildren kept her occupied in many other ways. Whether it was giving her wheelie spins in her wheelchair, being sprayed by squirt guns or almost being thrown off of a golf cart, she endured much for some wonderful memories. Survivors include five children, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren: Mary Lou Reimer, Whitelaw; Gary (Denise) Preston, Whitelaw, and their son, Lance (Erin) Preston, Whitelaw and their children Leilyn and Dalton Preston; Terry (Barb) Preston, Cato, and their children Sara and special friend, Christopher Naidl, Dawn (Todd) Gadicke, St. Cloud and their children, Preston, Clara & Emma Gadicke; Robin, and Emily and special friend, Josh Kopecky; Randy (Joy) Preston, Two Rivers; and Judy (Bob) Ebert, Whitelaw and their children Alex and special friend Anna Zellner, Abby and fiancé, Andrew Kopecky, and Adam, Whitelaw. Brother and sisters-in-law include Kathryn Geiger, Brillion, Gene (Kathy) Preston, Whitelaw, and Mary Ann Preston, Manitowoc, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Mary Reindl; her husband George on Nov. 28, 1998, her daughter Diana in May 2013, her son-in-law John Reimer, her brother and sister-in-law Raymond and Lucille Reindl; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law Marion and Robert Schamburek, Francis and Leona Preston, Bernard Geiger, Jim and Dorothy Preston, Charles and Elmira Preston, and Jack Preston, Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main Street, Kellnersville on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and again on Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at the funeral home on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. led by Fr. Klingeisen. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family would like to express their appreciation to the Valders Ambulance Service, the staff at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center, Dr. Tracy Sherman and Jeanette's special caregivers Debbie Griem, Jean Walsh, and Eileen Krcma for the loving care given to Jeanette, and for all who helped her family in their time of need. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Jan. 31, 2016


JEROME L. PRESTON Jerome (Jerry) L. Preston, age 43, of 130 Hoover St., Whitelaw, died November 4, 1993 at his home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at the Saur Funeral Home and 1:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Preston was born October 24, 1950 in Manitowoc, a son of Charles and Elmira Behnke Preston. He attended St. Michael’s grade school in Whitelaw and graduated from Valders High School in 1969. On September 25, 1976 he was married to Diane Hinz at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Liberty. For the past seven years Jerry worked for Imperial Eastman in Manitowoc. He is a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Survivors include his wife, Diane, one son, Justin Lee Preston, at home; his parents, Charles and Elmira Preston, Whitelaw; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Dale and Diane Preston, Cato, Kevin Preston, Whitelaw and his fiancée, Lisa Erdmann, Mark and Laura Preston, Thomas and Sue Preston, all of Manitowoc; his mother-in-law, Florence Hinz, Valders; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law,Judy and Bill Hoffman, Appleton, Ron and Barb Hinz, Manitowoc, Linda and David Loveall, Houston, Texas, Kaye and Ron Jandrey, Valders, Lori and Larry Tolksdorf, Manitowoc, Daryl and Lisa Hinz, Madison, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Elmer Hinz. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. Father Heymen will pray the rosary at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, Nov. 5, 1993 - page A2


JUSTIN L. PRESTON Justin L. Preston, age 18, of 130 Hoover St., Whitelaw, died Saturday morning Dec. 29, 2001, as a result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be held on Tueday, Jan. 1, 2002, at 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 521 N. 8th St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Steven Solberg will officiate. Private burial will take place on Wednesday. Justin was born May 7, 1983, at Manitowoc, son of Diane Hinz Preston and the late Jerry Preston. Justin was a member of the class of 2002 at Valders High School. He was also a member of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include his parents, Dean and Diane Najmayer, Whitelaw; his grandparents, Charles and Elmira Preston, Whitelaw, Florence Hinz, Valders, Richard Najmayer, Manitowoc; uncles and aunts, Judy and Bill Hoffman, Appleton, Ron Hinz, Manitowoc, Linda and David Loveall, Danville, Cal., Kaye and Ron Jandrey, Valders, Daryl and Kim Hinz, Madison, Lori and Larry Tolksdorf, Manitowoc, Dale and Dian Preston, Cato, Kevin Preston, Whitelaw, Mark and Laura Preston, St. Nazianz, Tom and Sue Preston, Manitowoc, Jack and Cheryl Dempsky, Manitowoc, Diane and Nick Freiberg, Manitowoc; cousins Pam and Rob Resnick, Matt Hoffman, Mark, Kristin, Brittany Hinz, Chelsea Loveall, James Caleb, Tiffany, Amy Jandrey, Baleigh and Briana Tolksdorf, Danielle, Travis, Zackary, Ashley, Cody, Lenora, Christopher, Alexis Preston, Mark Dempsky, Andrew Freiberg. Justin was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Preston; grandfather Elmer Hinz; and cousin, Hunter Preston. Relatives and friends may call at First Lutheran Church 521 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, from 4:30p.m. until the time of services at 7 p.m. The Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Preston family with funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Justin’s name. Email letters of condolence may be sent to the Preston family at (private). Justin loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Justin also loved to play cards with his friends and grandparents, and being with his family. Justin we will love you and miss you always. The Sheboygan Press December 30, 2001


LEONA I. PRESTON Leona I. Preston, age 89, formerly of Whitelaw and currently a resident of the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center, died there early Thursday morning, March 12, 2015. The former Leona Tienor was born on November 19, 1925 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Wenzel and Rose (Zahorik) Tienor. On October 2, 1946 she was married to Francis L. Preston at St. Mary Catholic Church in Clarks Mills. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2014. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin. Leona also worked at the Maple Crest Sanitarium, Northridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center and Manitowoc Home Care until her retirement. Leona was a loving and caring person and she enjoyed her family, dancing, shopping and traveling. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and St. Michael Christian Mothers. Survivors include three children, Shirley (James)Friedenberger, Reedsville, Michael (Cindy) Preston, Whitelaw, Dennis Preston, Cleveland; 7 grandchildren, Amy Morgan, Jessica (Michael) Junk, Sara (Ryan)Zimmerman, Laurie (Steve) Backhaus, Marie (Bruce)Denor, Ashley Tuschel, Chelsey Tuschel; 14 great grandchildren, Troy, Jasmine, Makayla, Alesha, Erica, Emma, Anthony, Braeclon, Courtney, Ethan, Makayla, Adicyn, Seth and Parker; 3 brothers-in-law and 5 sisters-in-law, Katherine Geiger, Brillion, Joseph “Gene” (Kathleen) Preston, Whitelaw, John “Jack” (Mary Ann) Preston, Manitowoc; Jim (Del) Preston, Plymouth; Jeanette Preston, Whitelaw, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wenzel and Rose Tienor, her husband, Francis L. Preston; two grandsons, Eric Friedenberger, Steven Preson, 1 granddaughter’s husband, Doug Morgan; 1 sister and brother-in-law, Viola (Joseph) Naidl; 1 brother, Raymong Tienor; 4 brothers-in-law and 3 sisters-in-law, George Preston, Charles (Elmire) Preston, Marion (Robert) Schamburek, Dorothy Preston, Bernard Geiger; 1 nephew, Jerry Preston; 1 niece, Diane Preston; 1 great nephew, Andrew Preston. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Leona’s family would like to thank the staff of the Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center for all of their care and compassion shown to Mom and us. Manitowoc Herald Times - March 13, 2015


STEVEN MICHAEL PRESTON Private family funeral services for Steven Michael Preston, infant son of Michael and Cindy Hagenow Preston of Route 1, Whitelaw, who was born and died Saturday, March 19, at Two Rivers Community Hospital, were held Monday afternoon, March 21. Burial was in St. Michael Church Cemetery, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen officiated. Survivors include his parents and two sisters, Sara and Laurie, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hagenow of Route 1, Mishicot, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Preston of Route 1, Whitelaw, and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Hagenow of Route 1, Mishicot. Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, was in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 25, 1983 P. 3


BABY PRITZL Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pritzl of Whitelaw mourn the loss of their infant daughter born at the Holy Family hospital who died shortly after birth. Burial was at Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., July 27, 1943 - page 2


CECILIA W. PRITZL Cecilia W. Pritzl, age 96, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, entered eternal rest early Thursday morning, Sept. 16, 2004 at St. Mary's Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Ronald Reimer at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, 2004 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Burial will then take place at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Whitelaw. Cecilia was born on Dec. 28, 1907 in the town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late John and Mary Bruehl Geiger. On Aug. 7, 1934, she married Frank Pritzl at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brillion. He preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1985. Cecilia was a member of St. PaulÆs Catholic Church and the Manitowoc VFW Auxiliary. She also volunteered for the Manitowoc Red Cross and the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include her daughter: Gloria Ingalls, Combined Locks; two grandchildren: Joshua and Genessa Ingalls; two great-grandchildren: Kalie and Jordan Ingalls; special friends: Mary and Dick Young, Manitowoc; Paul Hoffman, Manitowoc; also other nieces, nephews and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; an infant daughter: Cecilia; and several brothers and sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.


FRANK X. PRITZL (d. 1985) Frank X. (Butch) Pritzl, 79, of 314 Union Place, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, September 17, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Private funeral services for the family will be 10 a.m. Friday at Parkside Funeral Home. Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate with burial to follow at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mr. Pritzl was born March 27, 1906 in Whitelaw, son of the late Leopold and Mary Brunner Pritzl. He was educated in the Whitelaw schools. Mr. Pritzl was employed at Brunner Meat Market in Whitelaw. He then came to Manitowoc where he was employed at kadow Meat Market. In 1927, Mr. Pritzl started his own business known as Pritzl Auto Business, which he operated for 42 years. Later he worked as Night Watchman for Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, until he retired. He married the former Cecilia W. Geiger on August 7, 1934 at St. Marcy Catholic Church, Brillion. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia; a daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and William Ingalls of Kimberly, Wisconsin; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Frances and Joseph Nemetz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Agnes Sorge of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Joshua and Genessa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cecilia and two sisters, Sophie Geiger and Mary Barta. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday afternoon. A prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. led by Deacon William Klein. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Sept. 18, 1985 - page 3



FRANK X. PRITZL (d. 1959) Frank Pritzl, 84, retired hardware dealer, died Thursday at a hospital at Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Catholic Church, Marshfield, with burial in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mr. Pritzl was born Nov. 23, 1874, at Brillion, son of the late Wolfgang and Frances Lemberger Pritzl. Surviving are two sons, the (next sentence unreadable), Wis., and Arnold of Marshfield; two daughters, Mrs. Peter Thissen of Chowchilla, Calif., and Mrs. Leslie Humbrecht of Elgin, Ill.; four brothers, Charles and Adolph of Brillion, Anton of Green Bay and the Rev.Alfred Pritzl of Manitowoc; and three sisters, Mrs. Frances Kleiber of Manitowoc, Mrs. Louise Kleiber of Brillion and Mrs. John Ecker of Green Bay. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, October 24, 1959 P. 9


LEOPOLD PRITZL LEOP PRITZL PASSES AWAY AT BRILLION Leopold Pritzl, former Manitowoc resident and for many years engaged in the furniture and undertaking business at Two Rivers, where he was associated with Adam Klein, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Geiger, at Brillion this morning, aged 59 years.  He had been ill for three months suffering from a complication of diseases. Funeral will be held Saturday morning at nine o’clock from St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Brillion and interment will be made at Whitelaw.  Mr. Pritzel was a native of Germany and located in Manitowoc County at the age of 21.  From Two Rivers, he removed to Whitelaw where he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business for a number of years, retiring two years ago to take up his home with a daughter in Brillion. His wife preceded him in death five years ago and he is survived by five children; Mrs. Geiger at Brillion, Mrs. Ray Barta, Frances, Agnes and Frank, all of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald News – Wednesday, May 7, 1930 – page 6


MARY PRITZL (d. 1925) DEATH COMES TO HER AS A RELIEF TODAY Mrs. Leopold Pritzl Had Been Ill for 16 Years. Mrs. Leopold Pritzl died at the family home at Whitelaw yesterday morning at 11:40 after a lingering illness of sixteen years. She was always up and around until last Monday. On Sunday she had been out for an automobile ride and Monday took to her bed with a cold. Her condition grew steadily worse until the end came yesterday morning. News of the demise will come as a shock to a wide circle of friends. The funeral will be held from the home Monday morning with services at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at Whitelaw at 9:30, the Rev. Pufahl officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael’s Cemetery. Mrs. Pritzl, who was Mary Brunner before her marriage, was born at Manitowoc Rapids February 10, 1874 and was fifty-one years of age. She always made her home in the county, the family taking up its home at Whitelaw after her marriage. Her husband was engaged in the furniture and undertaking business. Surviving Mrs. Pritzl are her husband, four daughters, Mrs. Ray Barta of this city, Frances of Two Rivers, Sophie and Agnes at home, one son, Frank of this city and her aged mother, Mrs. Sophie Brunner, who also makes her home at Whitelaw. Three sisters and five brothers, Msr. Frances Brey, Mrs. Joseph Kanzelberger of Two Rivers and Mrs. Frank Herman of Branch, Joseph Brunner of Oshkosh, John Brunner of Madson Station, Wolfgang Brunner of Two Rivers, Edward Brunner of Cato and Anton Brunner of Whitelaw also survive. Mrs. Pritzl, despite her ailment was always uncomplaining and her disposition won for her a large circle of warm friends. To her family she was the incarceration of everything that is wholesome and her death will be a severe blow. Manitowoc Herald News - Saturday, July 25, 1925 - page 2


SCHOLASTICA PRITZL From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1905: Death Wed. last week of a small child of Leo Pritzl in Whitelaw.


FREDRICK W. PRUESS CO. HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE DIES, ILL LONG TIME Fred Pruess, for many years an employee of the county highway repair department at the fairgrounds and in charge of all the blacksmith work, died at Mount Sinai at Milwaukee at 11:30 last evening, his demise being due to pernicious anemia from which he had been a sufferer for some time.  The body will be brought back here tonight and the funeral will be held Saturday morning from the home at 1712 Wollmer Street. Services will be held at the Whitelaw Catholic church at 9:30 and burial will be at the church cemetery. Born at Rantoul, Calumet County January 25, 1888, Mr. Pruess was fifty-nine at his last birthday.  He was married about thirty-five years ago to Mary Bradl and for many years, the family lived at Whitelaw where Mr. Pruess was engaged in the blacksmith business, which he disposed of to take up employment with the county. Six years ago the family took up its home in this city. Mr. Pruess became ill several months ago and his condition became alarming two months ago. He was taken to the hospital here where he remained for two weeks and was then removed to a hospital at Wauwatosa and two weeks ago a second transfer was made, this time to Mount Sinai where death occurred last night. Surviving are the widow and one daughter, Mrs. George Pieschel of this city, three grandchildren, two brothers, Edward of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Arthur, whose whereabouts are unknown but who is in the U.S. Naval Secret Service and two sisters, Mrs. August Reidl who left May 3 for a visit in California and Mrs. Alvina Murray of Chicago.  Deceased was a member of the Catholic Knights and of the St. Boniface society.  He was popular with his associates and during his long service in the county, made a large circle of friends to whom news of the death will come as a shock. Manitowoc Herald News – Wednesday, June 9, 1926 – page 2



MARY PRUESS DEATH CLAIMS MRS. MARY PREUSS(sic) AFTER A STROKE Mrs. Mary Preuss passed away at her home at 1712 Wollmer street at 8:45 o'clock yesterday evening after she suffered a stroke. The deceased nee Mary Bredl, was born in Whitelaw on April 11, 1873 and on July 26, 1894 married Fred Preuss. For thirty-six years Mr. Preuss conducted a blacksmith shop there and twelve years ago moved to this city. Her husband preceded her in death five years ago and her father five months ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George Pieschel; five grandchildren (private); three sisters, Mrs. George Haase and Mrs. Michael Wellner of this city and Mrs. Joseph Kolbeck of Wausau and one brother Frank Bredl of Mishicot. The body will be removed to the home from the Pfeffer Undertaking parlors late this afternoon and may be viewd by friends after six o'clock this evening. Funeral services will be held from the St. Boniface church at 9 o'clock Thursday morning with interment at the Whitelaw cemetery, Rev. Theodore Kersten officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 1, 1931 P. 5


EDWIN J. RADY From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903: Death Fri. of a small child of Emil Rady in Branch, following a short illness. The funeral was held Mon. in Whitelaw. ********* (the following sent in by researcher) Should be Edwin J. Radey/Mar. 13, 1903/May 14, 1903. Stone broken off and lying on base. As of 2000, the stone had been broken into 3 pieces. This was repaired by us using a limestone adhesive. Edwin is the son of Emil Radey and Mary Kohlbeck


IDA F. RANK Der Nord Westen, 27 Sep. 1900: Death of a 4-mo. old daughter of Ferdinand Rank in Branch on Sun. of child cholera. The funeral was held Tues. in Whitelaw. ******** (1900 Manitowoc Rapids census: Ferdinand Rank 44; Minnie 38; Ferdinand son 17; Willie son 7; Richard son 5; George son 2; Ida daughter 1/12) ******** Ida Fruzie Rauk birth: 19 May 1900 Manitowoc Rapids death: 21 September 1900 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin father: Ferdinand Rauk mother: Willimene Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


GEORGE RANK George Rank, 72, of Rt. 1, Cato, died late Friday afternoon at the farm home after a coronary attack.  Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw.  The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Rank was born at Jefferson, Wis., December 18, 1890, son of the late Joseph and Theresa Pankratz Rank.  He came as a child with his parents to Rt. 1, Cato.  He never married and farmed with his brother, John.  Mr. Rank was a member of Holy Name Society of the church. Surviving are five brothers, Charles of Deerbrook, Wis., Joseph of Antigo, Frank of Manitowoc, Anton of Monico and John of Rt. 1, Cato and a sister, Mrs. John Grall of Appleton. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by Holy Name Society and parish members. Manitowoc Herald Times – Saturday, October 5, 1963 – page 12 ******** (George Rank/d. 4 Oct. 1963 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOHN RANK John B. Rank, 73, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw.  The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Rank was born Feb. 18, 1904, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Joseph and Theresa Pankratz Rank.  He was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc County and owned and operated a farm on Rt. 1, Cato. Survivors include a brother, Frank of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death.  Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times – Monday, March 14, 1977


JOSEPH RANK Joseph Rank, 76, farmer on Cato, Route 1 for 34 years, died early this morning at the home of his son, Frank, 728 South 24thStreet, where he had been for the last five days. The body will be removed to the homestead, now operated by a son, John, from the Pfeffer Funeral Home this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the home and at 9 o’clock at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Rank was born in Austria, July 26, 1861, and he came to this country when he was 21 years old.  He was married 50 years ago to Theresa Pankratz who survives him along with seven children and 25 grandchildren.  Children are one daughter, Mrs. John Grall of Appleton and six sons, Charles and Joseph of Antigo, George of Cato, Frank of Manitowoc, Anton of Monico, Wis., and John of Cato. Manitowoc Herald Times – Wednesday, March 16, 1938 ******** (Joe Rank/d. 15 Mar. 1938 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


LORAINE MARIE RANK Louise Marie Rank, ten month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Rank of Whitelaw, died at St. Mary’s hospital at Green Bay on Saturday and the body will be brought to Whitelaw for burial. Manitowoc Herald News – Monday, October 24, 1921 – page 9 ******** Loraine Marie Rank/d. 23 Oct. 1921 in Green Bay, Wis./from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw


MARY J. RANK Mary J. (Pankratz) Rank, age 77, rural Two Rivers resident, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 26, 2016 with her family at her side at the Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay, following a brief illness. Mary was born May 7, 1938 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Francis G. and Eleanore M. (Lensmeyer) Pankratz. She graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1957. On September 3, 1960 she married Francis J. Rank at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Mary worked as a secretary at Imperial Eastman of Manitowoc, and at Hardy-Ryan Abstract Company of Waukesha before starting a family. After her children were born, Mary dedicated her life to raising her family. She was a 4-H Club leader and project leader for many years. Mary was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers, where she was the Ladies Prayer Line Leader. She was a Eucharistic minister, nursing home visitor, and served on the worship committee at the former Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Mary enjoyed time spent with the love of her life, Francis, their children and grandchildren, traveling, visiting friends and playing cards. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who looked forward to occasions that brought the entire family together. She was an incredible cook/baker, and will be dearly missed by all. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Francis Rank; their children and spouses: David of Caledonia (Kim) Rank of Muskego, John (Brenda) Rank of Green Bay, Ellen (Jeff) Platz of Sheboygan, Ann (Michael) Polich of Two Rivers, and Steven (Candi) Rank of Eau Claire; fifteen grandchildren: Lance and Lauren Rank; Emily, Nathan and Natalie Rank; Rachel, Evan and Mariah Platz; Madelyn, Isaiah and Aubrey Polich; Grace, Liam, Lydia and Sophia Rank. She is further survived by one sister & brother-in-law, Judy and Tim Brown of Alabama; and other in-laws which include: Bonnie Durgen of North Carolina, Florence (Louis) Jansky of Appleton, and Darlene Rank of Manitowoc; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Sophia (Marx) Rank; one brother, Norman Pankratz; three brothers-in-law, Ben Rank, Jerome Rank, and David Rank; and one sister-in-law, Germaine Rank. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3201 Mishicot Rd. Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Maurice Mmegbuadimma, with burial to follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Whitelaw. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Saturday morning from 8:30 until 10:15 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be set up in Mary's name. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Rank family with funeral arrangements. The Rank family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all who touched Mary's life. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Jan. 28, 2016



MINNIE RANK Mrs. Minnie Rank, wife of W. Rank of Whitelaw, died at the holy family hospital last night following a brief illness. Deceased was 58 years of age. The funeral will be held Monday morning from the Catholic church at Whitelaw and interment will be made at Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 5, 1920 P. 8 ******** The funeral of the late Mrs. Ferdinand Rank of Whitelaw will be held from the Catholic church at Whitelaw Monday morning. The funeral party will leave with the body on the 9:30 train Monday morning. Through an error in notice of the death yesterday the Herald-News gave the name of Mrs. William Rank instead of Mrs. Ferdinand Rank. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, March 06, 1920, Page 8


THERESA RANK Mrs. Theresa Rank, 83, a lifelong resident of the town of Cato, died at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Wednesday afternoon following a lingering illness. Services will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at the St. Michaels Catholic Church at Whitelaw. The Rev. John W. Husslein will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Rank, the former Theresa Pankratz, was born in the town of Cato in 1869 on the homestead farm. She lived there all her life. In 1888, she was married to Joseph Rank, who died in 1936. Surviving are seven children; a daughter, Mrs. John Grall of Hortonville; six sons, Charles of Deer Brook, Joseph of Antigo, Anton of Monico, John and George at home and Frank of Manitowoc; one brother, Ignatz of Phlox, Wis.; 28 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral Home after 2 p.m. Friday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, April 17, 1952 pg. 2 ******** (Theresa Rank/d. 16 Apr. 1952 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ALICE M. REIMER Alice M. Reimer, 76, 226 Elm St., Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at her residence. The former Alice M. Tisler was born Dec. 20, 1925, in the Town of Morrison, Brown County, daughter of the late Wenzel and Emma Shimon Tisler. Alice grew up and was educated in the Town of Morrison. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company, Two Rivers, for 37 years until her retirement in 1987. On Oct. 26, 1957, Alice was married to Sylvester Reimer at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Together the couple resided in Whitelaw since 1957. Sylvester preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 1987. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, Catholic Knights #86 of Francis Creek. Alice enjoyed watching sports on T.V., gardening and playing cards. Survivors include one sister, Martha B. Tisler, Menchalville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Raymond and Elaine Tisler, Coleman; Donald and Patricia Tisler, Kimberly; Leo and Carol Tisler, Whitelaw; other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, include, Eldora Tisler, Greenleaf, Wis.; John and Mary Lou Reimer, Whitelaw; Harold and Carol Reimer, Manitowoc; Jerome and Sharon Reimer, Manitowoc; Mathilda Reimer, Whitelaw; Elizabeth Reimer, Whitelaw; Louise Braun, Whitelaw; Margaret and Joseph Ledna, Buffalo Grove, Ill.; Mary Reimer, Manitowoc; Leona Vogel, Whitelaw. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sylvester; four brothers, William, John, Victor and Michael. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, on Wednesday (TONIGHT), Oct. 9, 2002, from 4 to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 to 10 a.m. at the funeral home. There will be a Parish Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, led by the Rev. Richard H. Heyman. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002, at the funeral home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard H. Heyman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at the parish cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, October 9, 2002 pg. A3


CLEMENS REIMER (d. 1995) Clemens J. Reimer, age 73, formerly of Whitelaw, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, August 31, 1995 at Holy Family Memorial medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 4, 1995 at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard H. Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial in the parish cemetery. Mr. Reimer was born May 6, 1922 in the town of Franklin, son of the late Michael and Magdalena Meidl Reimer. He attended St. Michaels Grade School in Whitelaw. He served in the Army in Europe from August 25, 1945 to February 4, 1947. Over the years, Clem worked for the Schuette Construction Company, Vic Zeman and also farmed in the town of Franklin. He is a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the church’s Holy Name Society, Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post #6179 of Cato. He is a former member of the Whitelaw Sportsmans Club. Clemens loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and trapping. Survivors include three brothers and four sisters-in-law, Harold and Carol Reimer, Manitowoc, John and Mary Lou Reimer, Whitelaw, Jerome and Sharon Reimer, Manitowoc, Alice Reimer, Whitelaw; six sisters and one brother-in-law, Matilda Reimer, Whitelaw, Louise Braun, rural Cato, Margaret and Joseph Ledna, Buffalo Grove, Ill., Mary Reimer, Manitowoc, Elizabeth Reimer, Whitelaw, Leona Vogel, Whitelaw, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Leonard, Lester and Raymond, an infant brother, two brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Sunday from 5-8 p.m. Father Heymen will pray the rosary at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Sept. 1, 1995 - page A2


DOLORES R. REIMER Mrs. Raymond (Dolores) Reimer, 48, of Whitelaw, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Reimer, nee Dolores Vogel, was born February 2, 1929, at Cato, daughter of Mrs. Cecelia Kohlbeck Vogel and the late Jacob Vogel. She was married to Raymond Reimer April 15, 1950 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw.  The couple resided at Whitelaw. Survivors include her husband, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald Reimer of Whitelaw and Richard M. and Patricia Reimer of Two Rivers, her mother, Mrs. Cecelia Vogel of Whitelaw; two brothers, Norbert J. and Arthur F. of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Paul (Marjorie) Vollendorf of Manitowoc,  and Mrs. Howard (Kathleen) Brunner and Mrs. Robert (Elaine) Wallander of Whitelaw and two grandchildren, Randy and Renee Reimer.  Her father, Jacob Vogel preceded her in death June 3, 1974. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times – Tuesday, May 17, 1977 – page 3



FRANCISCA REIMER Name: Reimer, Francisca D.: 6/8/1877 B.: 6/8/1877 Reg. D.: 6/19/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 3 Hrs. B.P.: D.P.: Cato Cem.: Cath. Graveyard Cato Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: John Reimer M.: Francisca Muhlbauer Cause of Death: Debility Pg. #: v.1 p.224


JOHN B. REIMER John B. Reimer age 79 of Whitelaw died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. John was born November 30, 1933 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Michael and Magdalena (Meidl) Reimer. He served in the United States Army in Korea from 1953-1955. On August 26, 1967 John married the former Mary Lou Preston at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. John worked for Bahr Construction Company for over 30 years, and then Vinton Construction Company until his retirement. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Kubale O’Connell VFW Post #6179 and the Labor Local Union #330. He enjoyed playing cards, loved to go to the Lemberger Cottage for deer hunting, watching the Cubs and Bears and helping out at the Preston farm. He also enjoyed being outdoors and helping people. He is survived by his wife: Mary Lou Reimer, Whitelaw; mother-in-law: Jeanette Preston, Whitelaw; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Harold (Carol) Reimer, Manitowoc; Jerome (Sharon) Reimer, Manitowoc; four sisters: Margaret Ledna, IL; Mary Reimer, Manitowoc; Leona Vogel, Whitelaw; Elizabeth Reimer, Whitelaw; four brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Gary (Denise) Preston, Whitelaw; Terry (Barb) Preston, Cato; Randy (Joy) Preston, Two Rivers; Judy (Bob) Ebert, Whitelaw; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law: George Preston; beloved dog: Benji; four brothers and three sisters-in-law: Leonard Reimer: Lester (Alice) Reimer; Raymond (Dolores) Reimer; Diana Preston; infant brother: Clemens Reimer; two sisters and three brother-in-law: Matilda Reimer; Louise (Reinhold) Braun; James Vogel; Joe Ledna. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2013 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 110 W. Menasha Ave., Whitelaw. Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow the service in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 1124 Main St., Kellnersville, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Monday, July 8, 2013 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Herald Times Reporter, July 2013


LEONARD L. REIMER Leonard L. Reimer, 69, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died late Sunday night, Dec. 29, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reimer was born Nov. 8, 1916, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Michael and Magdalena Meidl Reimer. He was a farmer all his life on the Reimer Homestead Farm. Mr. Reimer was a member of Whitelaw Sportsmen Club and Holy Name Society of St. Michael Church. Survivors include six brothers and four sisters-in-law, Clemens of Whitelaw, Sylvester of Alice of Whitelaw, John and Mary Lou of Whitelaw, Harold and Carol of Manitowoc and Jerome and Sharon of Manitowoc; six sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mathilda of Route 1, Whitelaw, Elizabeth of Route 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Louise Braun of Route 1, Cato, Margaret and Jospeh Ledna of Buffalo Grove, Ill., Mary of Manitowoc and Leona and James Vogel of Whitelaw; 24 nieces and nephews and 19 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a rosary service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Dec. 30, 1985 - page 3


MAGDALENA REIMER Mrs. Michael Reimer, 72, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.  Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Leo Schmidt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Reimer, nee Magdalena Meidl, was born November 3, 1894, at Franklin, daughter of the late Michael and Theresa Meidl. She was married to Michael Reimer November 16, 1915, at Whitelaw and the couple took up residence at the Reimer homestead farm. The couple celebrated its 50th wedding anniversary in 1965.  Mrs. Reimer was a 50 year member of the Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include her husband, seven sons, Leonard, Clements and Jerome at home, Raymond, Sylvester and John of Whitelaw and Harold of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; six daughters, Mathilda and Elizabeth at home, Mrs. Reinhold (Louise) Brown of Rt. 1, Cato, Mrs. Joseph (Margaret) Ledna of Buffalo Grove, Ill., Mary of Manitowoc and Mrs. James (Leona) Vogel of Whitelaw; two brothers, Alphonse of Manitowoc and John of Weyawega and 22 grandchildren.  A son, two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be led by Father Schmidt and the Christian Mothers Society at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times – Monday, August 26, 1968 – page 5 ******** (Magdalena Mary Reimer/d. 25 Aug. 1968 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



MAGDALIN REIMER Mrs. J. Reimer Passes Away at Whitelaw Mrs. John Reimer died at the home of her son, Michael, on a farm near Whitelaw yesterday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the age of seventy-two.  The funeral will be held  Saturday morning with services at St. Michael Catholic Church, the Rev. Infold officiating.  Mrs. Reimer is survived by three daughters and four sons;  Mrs. Frank Shamburek and Mrs. Joseph Riederer, both of Maplewood and Mrs. Ferdinand Reis near Whitelaw; Michael, with whom she made her home, Frank and John of Greenville and Louis of Manitowoc Rapids.  Her husband preceded her in death five years ago. Manitowoc Herald News – Friday, April 23, 1926 – page 2 ******** Magdalin Reimer/d. 22 Apr. 1926 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw no stone)


MARY M. REIMER Mary M. Reimer, 88, a resident of Harbor View Assisted Living of Manitowoc, died unexpectedly on September 13, 2017 at her residence. The funeral was on Monday at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen celebrated the Mass of Christian Burial with burial in the parish cemetery. Mary was born on December 14, 1928 in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Michael and Magdalene Meidl Reimer. She attended St. Michael Catholic School in Whitelaw. Mary moved to Manitowoc in 1956 and was a childcare provider for many children in Manitowoc over the years. She also waitressed and was a short order cook for Kreie's Lunch for 10 years and the Penquin Restaurant for 10 years retiring in 1995. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, quilting and crafting. Mary was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Manitowoc. Survivors include two sisters, Margaret Ledna of Buffalo Grove, Ill., and Elizabeth Reimer of Whitelaw; three sisters-in-law, Carol Reimer, Mary Lou Reimer and Sharon Reimer of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Magdalena Reimer, one infant brother, seven brothers and two sisters-in-law, Clemens Reimer, Leonard Reimer, Lester and Alice Reimer, Raymond and Delores Reimer, John Reimer, Jerome Reimer and Harold Reimer; three sisters and three brothers-in-law, Matilda "Tillie" Reimer, Louise and Reinhold Braun, Leona and James Vogel and Joseph Ledna. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc assisted the family with arrangements. Valders Journal - Sept. 21, 2017


MATILDA M. REIMER Matilda (Tillie) Reimer, age 80, a Whitelaw resident, died Friday, July 30, 2004 at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Tillie was born Sept. 22, 1923 at Whitelaw, daughter of the late Michael and Magdalena (Meidl) Reimer. She grew up in Whitelaw and attended St. Michael School. Tillie was a lifelong member of St. Michael Catholic Church, a member of St. Michael Christian Mothers Guild, St. Michael Mission Society and Whitelaw Senior Citizens. Tillie enjoyed babysitting, sewing quilts, baking, canning and playing cards. Survivors include three brothers and sisters-in-law: Harold (Carol) Reimer of Manitowoc; John (Mary Lou) Reimer of Whitelaw; Jerome (Sharon) Reimer of Manitowoc; four sisters: Margaret Ledna of Buffalo Grove, Ill.; Mary Reimer of Manitowoc; Elizabeth Reimer of Whitelaw; Leona Vogel of Whitelaw; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, Tillie is preceded in death by five brothers: Leonard, Lester, Raymond, Clem and an infant brother; a sister: Louise Braun; and also sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 2004 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. James Jugenheimer will officiate with burial in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Relatives and friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004 at The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville. A parish prayer service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday led by Father Jim. The visitation will continue on Monday after 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church to the time of liturgy at 11 a.m. Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the Reimer family. The Reimer family would like to extend a thank you to the staff at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center and special friend Marie for their kindness and caring.



MICHAEL REIMER Michael Reimer, 84, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heyman will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reimer was born Feb. 21, 1887, in the Town of Franklin son of the late John and Mary Hastreiter Reimer. He married Madgalena Meidl Nov. 16, 1915, at Whitelaw. The couple operated the Reimer homestead farm until his retirement in 1965. His wife preceded him in death Aug. 25, 1968. Mr. Reimer was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Michael Church. Survivors include seven sons, Leonard, Clemens and Jerome of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Raymond, Lester and John of Whitelaw and Harold of Manitowoc, six daughters, Miss Mathilda and Miss Elizabeth of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Reinhold (Louise) Braun of Rt. 1, Cato, Mrs. Joseph (Margaret) Ledna of Buffalo Grove, Ill., Miss Mary of Manitowoc and Mrs. James (Leona) Vogel of Whitelaw, a brother, Louis of Manitowoc, 24 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A son, two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where a Rosary will be recited at 9 p.m. by Father Heyman and the Holy Name Society of St. Michael Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 16, 1971 ******** (21 Feb 1887/Nov 1971/SSDI)


RAYMOND E. REIMER Mr. Raymond E. Reimer, 71, of ?? Elm Street, Whitelaw, died early Friday morning, September 28, 1990 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Monday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and at 10:30 am at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Richard H. Heymen with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be accorded by Kubale -O'Connell V.F.W. Post 6179 of Cato. Mr. Reimer was born May 8, 1919 in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Michael and Magdalena Meidl Reimer. He attended St. Michael Grade School. He was a World War II Veteran, serving in the Army in the European Theatre. Mr. Reimer was a Mason for over 40 years, retiring in 1981 from Gulseth Construction Company. On April 13, 1950 he was married to Delores Vogel at St. Michael's Church. She preceded him in death May 16, 1977. He was a member of St. Michael's Church and Kubale - O'Connell V.F.W. Post 6179. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald Reimer of Whitelaw, Richard and Patricia Reimer of Two Rivers; a special friends, Vivian Bergel of Manitowoc; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Clemens Reimer of Manitowoc, Harold and Carol Reimer of Manitowoc, Jerome and Sharon Reimer of Manitowoc, John and Mary Lou Reimer of Whitelaw and Alice Reimer of Whitelaw; six sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Reimer of Manitowoc, Mathilda Reimer of Whitelaw, Elizabeth Reimer of Whitelaw, Leona Vogel of Whitelaw, Louise Braun of Cato, Margaret and Joseph Ledna of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, three grandchildren, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard and Lester and one infant brother. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home on Sunday from 5-8 pm. V.F.W. memorial service will be held at 6:30 pm and rosary service will be held at 7 pm Sunday evening led by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Sept. 28, 1990 - page A10


SYLVESTER M. REIMER Sylvester (Lester) Reimer, 69, Village of Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Friday, August 21, 1987 at his residence. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Richard H. Heymen with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Kubale – O’Connell VFW Post No. 6179 of Cato. Mr. Reimer was born December 31, 1917 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Michael and Magdalena Meidl Reimer. Mr. Reimer was a World War II Veteran, joining the Service in July of 1942, serving overseas in the Europeon Theatre with the 94th Infantry Division 377th Regiment and discharged in November of 1945 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He married the former Alice Tisler on October 26, 1957 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple then moved to Whitelaw. He was a mason by trade and was employed by several mason contractors, retiring seven years ago. Mr. Reimer was past president of the Village of Whitelaw, Village Trustee for 17 years, member and past president of the Holy Name Society of St. Michael Church, Whitelaw Senior Citizens, Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post No. 6179 of Cato, charter member of the Whitelaw Lions Club and a member of the Brick Layers and Allied Craftsman Local No. 11. Survivors include his wife, Alice; five brother and three sister-in-law, Clemens of Manitowoc, Raymnond of Whitelaw, John and Mary Lou of Whitelaw, Harold and Carol of Manitowoc and Jerome and Sharon of Manitowoc; six sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mathilda and Elizabeth, both of Route 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Louise Braun of rural Cato, Margaret and Joseph Ledna of Buffalo Grove, Illinois, Mary of Manitowoc and Leona and James Vogel of Whitelaw; 24 nieces and nephews, 20 great nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother, a brother, Leonard, a brother-in-law, sister-in-law and a nephew. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the hour of service. Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday evening led by Father Heymen and a VFW Memorial Service will be held at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald times - Saturday, Aug. 22, 1987 - page 14



CHARLES REINDL Charles Reindl, 85, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11am at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reindl was born Oct. 25, 1888, at Kellnersville, son of the late Joseph and Mary Mazanet Reindl. He was a resident of Manitowoc county all his life. He married Mary Zipperer Oct. 11, 1911, at St. Michael Church, Whitelaw. The couple owned and operated a farm at Whitelaw until their retirement. Mr. Reindl was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Michael Church. Survivors include his wife, a son, Raymond of Crivitz, a daughter, Mrs. George (Jeanette) Preston of Rt. 1, Cato, two brothers, John of Shoto and Anton of Manitowoc and 11 grandchildren. Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3-9 pm Sunday where a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, August 4, 1973


MARY REINDL (d. 1912) Notes From Branch: A large number from here attended the funeral of the late Mrs. Jos. Reindl at Whitelaw Monday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 14, 1912 pg. 8


MARY REINDL (d. 1989) Mary Reindl, 96, of Whispering Pines Apartments, Whitelaw, died Monday, August 7, 1989, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Richard H. Heymen with burial to follow at St. Michael Church Cemetery. The former Mary Zipperer was born june 5, 1893 at Whitelaw, daughter of the late Thomas and Anna Stueber Zipperer. She married Charles Reindl on October 11, 1911, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The couple farmed in Manitowoc County until their retirement. They celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary in 1971. He preceded her in death Augut 3, 1973. Mrs. Reindl was presently the oldest member of St. Michael Christian Mothers Altar Society which she had been a member for 75 years. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Lucille Reindl of Crivitz; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and George Preston of Whitelaw; 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Rosary Service will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. by Christian Mothers Altar Society, relatives and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1989 - page B6


AUGUST REIS, SR. Death Thurs. in Ironwood, Michigan, of 25-yr. old August Reis, a former resident of Whitelaw in this county. He leaves a widow and 3 brothers. The funeral was held Sat. in Whitelaw. Der Nord Westen, 23 July 1903 ******** Order for Proof of Will. STATE OF WISCONSIN,-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In the matter of the estate of Aguust Reis, deceased. In Probate. An instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of August Reis, of Ironwood, Mich., having been delivered into said court: And Ida Reis, of Town of Cato, in Manitowoc County, having presented to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other things, that said August Reis, died testate, at Ironwood, Mich., on the 16th day of July, 1903; that said Instrument is the Last Will of said deceased and that Ida Reis is named therein as Executrix, and praying that said Instrument be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Ida Reis. It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a special term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 8th day of January, 1907, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Pilot, a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated November 27th, 1906. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 13, 1906 P. 4


AUGUST REIS JR. (d. 1924) Mother Receives Son’s Insurance Payment has been made by the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Company to Mrs. Ida Reis, mother of the late August Reis of the $800 insurance on the life of her son carried by the company under the plan of insuring all employees. Mr. Reis was an employee at Plant No. 2 of the company in this city and died at Maple Crest on Jan. 24. He was 20 years of age and under the period of employment with the Goods. The insurance policy represented $800. Manitowoc Herald News - Saturday, Feb. 16, 1924 - page 10 ******** Notes from Cato August Reis died Saturday at Whitelaw sanitarium. He was 20 years of age and is survived by his mother. The funeral was held Tuesday from the church at Whitelaw. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 31, 1924


CLARA REIS GRALL (1st husband Blonde/2nd husband Reis/3rd husband Grall) Clara E. Grall, age 83, of Whitelaw, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 1997, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, from apparent heart failure. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 10, 1997, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. She was born February 11, 1914, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Margaret Tauschek. She married Raymond Blonde who preceded her in death on August 22, 1926. She then married George Reis who preceded her in death October 15, 1967. She then married Roman Grall who preceded her in death December 22, 1996. Clara was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, and the Christian Mothers. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Ronald and Emily Reis, Janice and Wilmer Rahn, Janet and Arnie Miller, all of Reedsville, Claire and Leo Dietrich, Whitelaw, Jerome and Judy Reis, Reedsville, Helen and Len Fox, Menasha; two step-daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Roy Jindra, Pat and Kenny Balushik; 29 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mildred Gerstner, Brussels, Christine and Herb Vogel, Sturgeon Bay; one brother, Ray Cherney, Green Bay. Clara was preceded in death by her husbands, a son, Richard Reis, a daughter, Patricia Blonde, one sister, two brothers, and a son-in-law, Ray Scheahan. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday and Monday from 9-10 a.m. when family rites will be held. The Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, March 7, 1997 P. A2



FERDINAND REIS Ferdinand Reis, 69, well-known county farmer, died at his home in Whitelaw early this morning. He was born in Kossuth in 1875 and in 1897 married Mary Riemer of Whitelaw. The couple settled on a farm in Kossuth until five years ago when they moved to Whielaw when Mr. Reis retired. Mr. Reis is a member of the Holy Name society and the Catholic Knights. He was a director of the Rapids Fire Insurance company for 30 years. He is survived by his wife; three sons, Clarence of Milwaukee, John of Mishicot and George of Kossuth; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Bonde of Green Bay and Sister Bigna of St. Joseph's Home in Nebraska; two brothers, Joseph of Athens and Albert of Antigo; one sister, Sophia Ftrehlow of Antigo. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the home in Whitelaw and at 9:30 at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The rosary will be recited by the Holy Name society at 8 p.m. on Wednesday; also by the Catholic Knights at 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The body may be viewed at the home from 7 p.m. Tuesday evening until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 11, 1944 pg. 2 ********** (Ferdinand Reis/d. 11 Dec. 1944 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


GEORGE REIS George Reis, 54, of Rt. 1 Whitelaw, died Sunday afternoon at New London following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reis was born Dec. 12, 1912, at Whitelaw, son of the late Ferdinand and Mary Reimer Reis. He married the former Clara Blonde April 15, 1939 at Green Bay and he operated the homestead farm at Whitelaw his entire life. Mr. Reis was a member of the board of directors of Whitelaw Fire Dept and Holy Name Society of the church and president of Manitowoc County Dairy Herd Improvement Assn. Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Ronald and Jerome of Reedsville and Richard, at home; four daughters, Mrs. Ray (Janice) Sheahan and Mrs. Arnold (Janet) Miller of Reedsville, Mrs. Leo (Claire) Dietrich of Whielaw and Mrs. Wally (Helen) Lau, of Sherwood; a brother, Clarence of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Clem Blonde of Green Bay and Sister Mary Digna of Holy Family Convent and 23 grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, October 16, 1967 - page 13 ******** (George Reis/d. 15 Oct. 1967 from records of St. Michael's Whitelaw)


IDA REIS MRS IDA REIS DIES MONDAY AT SHEBOYGAN Mrs. Ida Reis, 47, widow of the late August Reis, passed away last night at the home of her sister, Mrs. Sylvester Schneider, at Sheboygan, where she had been visiting. She had been in failing health for the past year. Her maiden name was Ida Ellerman and she was born in Whitelaw in 1883. She was married to August Reis in 1902 and they moved to Ironwood, Mich., where Mr. Reis passed away in 1903. She then moved to Cato where she resided until the death of her son, six years ago, since which time she spent most of her time visiting her brothers and sisters. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Theresa Ellerman of this city; seven sisters and two brothers, including John Ellerman of this city. She was a member of the Christian Mothers society of St. Michael’s church at Whitelaw. The remains were removed this afternoon to the home of her brother, George Ellerman, a half mile east of Whitelaw from where services will be held at 9 o’clock Thursday morning and at 9:30 from the St. Michael’s Catholic church with burial in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News - Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1930 - page 6


MARY REIS (d. 1949) Mrs. Mary Reis, 73, formerly of Whitelaw, died on the Kossuth farm owned by her son, George, early today after a lingering illness. Mrs. Reis, nee Mary Reimer, was born in 1876 in Franklin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Reimer. In 1897 she was married to Ferdinand Reis who preceded her in death five years ago. The couple farmed on the Kossuth homestead and moved to Whitelaw 10 years ago. Mrs. Reis moved back to the homestead to live with her son after she became ill. Survivors are two daughters, Sister Ann Digna of the Holy Family Convent and Mrs. Clem Blonde of Green Bay; three sons, George, Clarence of Milwaukee and John of Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Reiderer of Sturgeon Bay and Mrs. Frances Schamburek of Manitowoc; four brothers, John and Frank of Greenville, Wis., Louis of Manitowoc and Michael of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; 25 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son and daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the home of her son, George and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw; Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The rosary will be recited Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. Mrs. Reis was a member of the Christian Mothers Society and the Catholic Knights. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Dec. 16, 1949 - page 2 ******** (Mary Reis/d. 16 Dec. 1949 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


RICHARD C. REIS Whitelaw Motorist Dies in Car Crash; Richard Reis Pinned in Back Seat by Tree A spectacular one-car crash in a wooded area a half mile east of this village on Highway 10 early Monday claimed the life of Richard C. Reis, 21, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw. (accident details omitted) Reis was born Nov. 21, 1947 at Manitowoc, son of the late George Reis and Mrs. Clara Tauschek Reis Grall. He attended St. Michael parochial school at Whitelaw and was graduated from Reedsville High School in 1965. He was employed by Brennan Electric Co. of Cato, and was to enter military service next week. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors include his step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Roman Grall of Whitelaw; two brothers, Ronald and Jerome of Reedsville; four sisters, Mrs. Raymond Sheahan of Rt. 2, Reedsville, Mrs. Arnold Miller of Reedsville, Mrs. Leo Dietrich of Whitelaw and Mrs. Wally Lau of Sherwood and 2 step-sisters. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church. The Rev. Edward Radey will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, April 28, 1969 *Note: Transcription death date appears to be incorrect.


BETTY A. REITMEYER Betty A. Reitmeyer, age 86, of Kindred Hearts Assisted Living, 5005 Vista Rd., Manitowoc, died peacefully Sunday evening, September 13, 2015. The former Betty A. Meulemans was born on July 15, 1929 in Greenleaf, daughter of the late Emil and Marie (Nienhaus) Meulemans. She graduated with the class of 1946 from Valders High School. Betty worked at Mirro Aluminum in the office for the next two years. On July 3, 1948, Betty was married to George Reitmeyer at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Maple Grove. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2012. George and Betty owned and operated Reitmeyer's Bar in Cato for 43 years. After their bar closed in 1992, they moved to Whitelaw where they lived until 2010. During those years, Betty worked part time at His and Hers Salon and she volunteered at St. Michael's Grade School. She was a member of the Hilltoppers Homemakers Club. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw since 1948 and has been a 50 year member of St. Michael Christian Mothers. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law: Sandra (Ralph) Kozlowski, Elburn, IL; Jeanne Grube, Sheboygan; one son: Joseph Reitmeyer, Elmhurst, IL; three grandchildren: Jason (Stacey) Beaupre, Geneva, IL; Michael (Kelly) Kozlowski, Fort Worth, TX; Mark (Debra) Kozlowski, Oswego, IL; five great granddaughters: Annemarie; Jessica; Maya; Emilie; and Anna; two step great grandchildren: Cammi and Kellen Casey; one brother and two sisters-in-law: Terry (Donna) Meulemans, Reedsville; Patsy Meulemans, Manitowoc; two brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law: Carl (Ruth) Reitmeyer, Manitowoc; Daisy Brennan, Manitowoc; Leonetta (Mitchell) Silver, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Emil and Marie Meulemans; her husband: George Reitmeyer; one son-in-law: Jim Grube; three brothers and one sister-in-law: Robert (Barbara) Meulemans; James Meulemans; John "Jack" Meulemans; one sister and brother-in-law: Helen (Glenn) Johnson; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Joseph (Emma) Reitmeyer; six brothers-in-law and five sisters-in-law: Joseph (Mayme) Reitmeyer; Eleanor (Clarence) Sittman; Alma (Clarence) Carbon; Olive (John) Grall; Marion (Raymond) Jagemann; Kenneth Brennan. Betty will be sadly missed by family and many friends who were fortunate to have her in their lives. Her warmth and caring nature was bestowed generously on the people she loved. We will hold her in our hearts always. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:30 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the Reitmeyer family. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in her name would be appreciated. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family would like to thank the devoted care givers at Kindred Hearts Senior Living, and the dedicated angels of Heartland Hospice Care for the warm and comforting care they so generously provided for Betty. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sept. 15, 2015


ELIZABETH REITMEYER Mrs. William Reitmeyer, 81, a lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, died last night at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kohlbeck of Whitelaw. Mrs. Reitmeyer, nee Elizabeth McKeough, was born in 1868 in Franklin. In 1888 she was married to William Reitmeyer who died in 1929. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Kohlbeck and Mrs. Frank Meyer, both of Whitelaw; a son, Fred of Whitelaw, brother, Thomas McKeough of Manitowoc, ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Kohlbeck home and 9:30 at the St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw where she was a member of the Christian Mothers Society. The body will lie in state at the Kohlbeck home from 4 p.m. Saturday until the time of services. The rosary will be recited Saturday and Sunday evenings at 8 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, april 14, 1949 - page 2


EMMA REITMEYER Mrs. Emma Reitmeyer, 89, formerly of Manitowoc county, died this Thursday morning in Manitowoc County Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 a.m. in St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Reitmeyer, nee Emma Yohanek, was born February 25, 1890 in Taus, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Albert and Kathrine Swoboda Yohanek. She resided in Manitowoc County all of her life. She was married to Joseph Reitmeyer, Sept. 7, 1915, in Cato. He preceded her in death July 26, 1946. The couple owned and operated Reitmeyer’s Tavern in Cato until Mr. Reitmeyer’s death in 1946 when Mrs. Reitmeyer moved to Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Michael’s Christian Mothers Altar Society and Holy Innocents Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include three sons, Joseph and Carl of Manitowoc, and George of Cato; six daughters, Mrs. Ella Sittman, Mrs. Alma Carbon, Mrs. John (Olive) Grall, Mrs. Marion Lamach and Mrs. Arnold (Leonetta) Silver of Manitowoc and Mrs. Kenneth (Daisy Mae) Brennan of Cato; a brother, Henry Yohanek of Kellnersville; 34 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three children, five brothers and a sister. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, where a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Fther Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, March 15, 1979 - page 3 ******** (25 Feb 1890/Mar 1979/SSDI)


FREDERICK REITMEYER (d. 1912) Notes From Cato: The Angel of Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reitmeyer last week and took away an infant child. Mrs. Reitmeyer is seriously ill. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 14, 1912 pg. 8


FREDERICK REITMEYER (d. 1973) Fred Reitmeyer, 82, of Reedsville, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Catholic Church Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mr. Reitmeyer was born April 6, 1891, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late William and Elizabeth McKeough Reitmeyer. He married Margaret Meyer May 20, 1911 at Clarks Mills. He was active in farming and carpentry and ran the Bond Pickle Factory Whitelaw Station for 32 years. He retired in 1951, moving to Reedsville. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Wilbert of Milwaukee, Sylvester of Highland Park, Ill., and Frederick of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Ruth) Larson of Lake Bluff, Ill., and Mrs. Joe (Sylvia) Landa of Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Meyer and Mrs. Louis (Ruth) Kohlbeck of Whitelaw, 24 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Two sons, a daughter and four grandchildren preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 4 and 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1973 - page 23


GEORGE H. REITMEYER George H. Reitmeyer, age 92, of Southbrook Manor, 3400 Yorkshire Lane, Manitowoc, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, January 29, 2012. George was born in Cato, on August 7, 1919, son of the late Joseph and Emma (Yohanek) Reitmeyer. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1938. He entered the U.S. Army in June 1941, attended the Sperry Searchlight School in Brooklyn, NY and served until his honorable discharge in December, 1945, achieving the rank of Technical Sergeant in the Coast Artillery during World War II. In July of 1948, George married Betty Meulemans at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maple Grove. Together, they owned and operated Reitmeyer’s Bar for 46 years. During that time, George practiced his artistic talents in lettering signs and trucks. He also painted landscapes and wildlife scenes. He worked at Ariens Company for 12 years. In addition, George was past president and member of the Holy Name Society at St. Michael’s Church, Whitelaw, and served as constable for the town of Cato and Clerk for Cato Heights School. He was also a former member of the Eagles Club, former director of the Seagulls Club and former member of the Tavern League. George enjoyed sharing their cabin near Crivitz with family and friends here they hunted deer and fished for brook trout. In 1992, George and Betty moved to Whitelaw where they lived for 18 years before moving to Manitowoc in 2010. Shortly after leaving Cato, George wrote a book titled “Cato” which was a history of the town and its people as he remembered them. Survivors include his wife of 63 years: Betty; two daughters and sons-in-law: Sandra (Ralph) Kozlowski, Elburn, IL; Jeanne(Jim) Grube, Sheboygan; one son: Joseph Reitmeyer, Elmhurst, IL; three grandchildren: Jason (Stacey) Beaupre, Geneva, IL; Michael (Kelly) Kozlowski, Bowling Green, OH; Mark Kozlowski, Aurora, IL; five great granddaughters: Annemarie; Jessica; Maya, Emilie and Anna; one brother: Carl (Ruth) Reitmeyer, Manitowoc; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Daisy Brennan, Manitowoc, Leonetta (Mitchell) Silver; two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Jack and Pat Meulemans, Manitowoc; Terry and Donna Meulemans, Reedsville along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his brother: Joseph (Mayme) Reitmeyer; sisters: Eleanor (Clarence) SIttman; Alma (Clarence) Carbon; Olive (John) Grall; Marion (Raymond) Jagemann and brother-in-law: Kenneth Brennan. He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law: Emil and Marie Meulemans; in laws: Helen and Glen Johnson; Bob and Barbara Meulemans; and Jim Meulemans. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. Rev. David Zimmerman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the Reitmeyer family. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreingboldandpfeffer.com. George’s quick humor and many jokes will be sadly missed by his family members and friends. Herald Times Reporter, January 2012



JOSEPH REITMEYER (d. 1945) Joseph Reitmeyer, 74, veteran Cato tavernkeeper, died this morning at his home there, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the residence and at 9 o’clock at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Reitmeyer was born in Franklin in 1872 and in early life was engaged in farming. In 1904 he took over the Cato tavern, which he had since operated. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters. Thirty-five years ago he married Miss Emma Yohanek. She survives with six daughters, Mrs. Clarence Sittmann of Grimms, Mrs. Clarence Carbon and Mrs. John Grall of this city, Mrs. Ray Lamach, Daisy and Leonette Reitmeyer of Cato; three sons, Joseph Jr., Carl and George of Cato; sister, Mrs. Frances Mayerl of this city; four brothers, Louis and Charles of this city, Alex of Ingalls, Mich., Michael of Iron River, Mich., 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild. The body will be moved to the Reitmeyer home Saturday afternoon from the Pfeffer Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, July 26, 1946 - page 2 - ******** Funeral services for Joseph Reitmeyer Sr., 74 (photo) Cato tavern operator for 42 years who died Friday, will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the St. Michaels church, Whitelaw. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body is at the Reitmeyer home in Cato Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 27, 1946 ******** Note: Transcription death year appears to be incorrect.


JOSEPH REITMEYER (d. 1983) Joseph J. Reitmeyer, 80, a Manitowoc Co. resident, died early Monday morning, Dec. 26, at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Richard Heymen and burial will be in St. Michael Church Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mr. Reitmeyer was born Oct. 7, 1903 in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc Co., son of the late Joseph and Anna Stefl Reitmeyer. He married Mary C. Lemberger in Nov, 1930 at St. Michael Catholic Church. The couple owned and operated a farm in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids from 1939 to 1973. She preceded him in death on May 9, 1977. Survivors include a son, Rodney A. Reitmeyer of Mishicot; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Betty Reitmeyer of Cato and Carl and Ruth Reitmeyer of Manitowoc; six sisters and three brothers-in-law, Mrs. Alma Carbon, Mrs. Eleanor Sittman, Olive and John Grall, Mrs. Marion Lamach and Leonetta and Arnold Silver of Manitowoc and Daisy and Kenneth Brennan of Cato; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 5 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Tuesday afternoon where a rosary will be at 8 o’clock by Rev. Richard Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1983 - page 3


MARGARET REITMEYER Margaret Reitmeyer, 98, of Reedsville, died Tuesday, September 6, 1988 at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Rev. Johnb Neuser will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mrs. Reitmeyer was born July 20, 1890, in the town of Cato, daughter of the late Wolfgang and Lena Vogel Meyer. She married Fred Reitmeyer on May 22, 1910 at Clarks Mills. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Franklin until retiring and moving to Reedsville. Mrs. Reitmeyer was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Wilbert and Helen Reitmeyer of Milwaukee, Sylvester and Dorrie Reitmeyer of Highland Park, Ill., and Fredrick and Cory Reitmeyer of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Len Larson of Park City, Illinois, and Sylvia and Joe Landa of Reedsville; a sister, Anna Meyer of Manitowoc; 22 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, February 21, 1973, one daughter, two sons, four grandchildren,one great grandchild, four sisters and five brothers. Friends may call at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, 1:30 p.m. Friday to the time of services. Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Reedsville, assisted the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald times - Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1988 - page 18


MARY REITMEYER Mrs. Joseph (Mary) Reitmeyer, 75, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Reitmeyer, nee Mary C. Lemberger, was born January 13, 1902, in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Pankratz Lemberger. She was married to Joseph Reitmeyer in November of 1930, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The owned and operated a farm in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids since 1939. She was a member of Whitelaw Senior Citizens and St. Michael Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include her husband, a son, Rodney of Rt. 1, Cato; three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Anna) Gresl of Kansasville, Wis., Mrs. Anton (Louise) Braun of Rt. 1, Cato and Mrs. Edwin (Loretta) Malley, of Manitowoc. Three brothers, Anton, George and Erwin and a sister, Mrs. Frank (Margaret) Hill preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a memorial service will be at 8:30 p.m. Manitwoc Herald Times - Monday, May 9, 1977 - page 3


NELLIE REITMEYER Notes From Cato: After an illness of some years, Mrs. Jos. Reitmeyer of Cato was claimed by the Angel of Death last Thursday. Interment was at Whitelaw, Monday. Mrs. Reitmeyer was thirty-five years of age and is survived by her husband and four children, three girls and one boy. That she was held in high esteem was manifested by the fact that about 160 teams followed from the home to the church at Whitelaw, the line extending almost the entire distance. The pall bearers were: Peter Murphy, Pat Scanlon, Mich. Fitzgerald, Frank Mayerl and Jos. and Anton Kohlbeck. A special team was required to carry the floral offerings. They sympathy of all is extended to the afflicted family. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 13, 1912 pg. 8


RODNEY REITMEYER Rodney A. Reitmeyer, age 69, of 435 Elizabeth St., Mish-icot, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Oct. 13, 2006, at his residence. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with the Rev. Paul Paider officiating. Burial will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery in White-law, with graveside military services accorded by the Mish-icot VFW Kempen Staudinger Terens Post 7753. Rodney was born Dec. 10, 1936, in Manitowoc to the late Joseph and Mary Lemberger Reitmeyer. He was a 1955 graduate of Valders High School. Rodney farmed for many years in the Whitelaw area, and worked for the former Baugniet Mink Ranch. He enjoyed woodworking and giving his art of woodworking to many charitable causes. He was a member of the Larrabee Sportsmans Club, the Mishicot Sportsmans Club, the Kettle Range Snow-riders, the Hermets Hideway Schafkope Club of Fisherville, the Larrabee Sportsmans Card Club, and the Behrman's Round Up Card Club. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from April 1959 to October 1959, and was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves until April 1965. Survivors include his extended family: Susan and Kim Schoessow, of Wausau, and their children, Jamie and (Shane) Webb, Joshua Schoessow; Ann and Tom Shebesta, of Mishicot, and their children, Nichole, Robert and Krysta Shebesta; Tom and Janelle Ray, of Mishicot, and their children, Paul and Brian Ray; Donald and Linda Ray, of Mishicot; Dale and Susie Sandborn, of Mishicot; his godchildren, and other relatives and many special friends. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday at the Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot. There will be a 7:45 p.m. parish wake service Monday evening at the funeral home. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. on Tuesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church, until the time of service at 10:30 a.m



WILLIAM REITMEYER WELL KNOWN WHITELAW MAN PASSES AWAY William Reitmeyer, well known Whitelaw man and brother of Charles Reitmeyer, of this city, is dead at his home at Whitelaw, aged 65. Mr. Reitmeyer had not been ill and his death was sudden and unexpected. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at St. Michael's church, Rev. Pufhal officiating. Mr. Reitmeyer had resided at Whitelaw for many years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters Mrs. L. Kohlbeck and Mr. F. Meyer of Franklin, and one son Fred at home. Eight brothers Alex and Fred of Ingalls, Mich., Michael at Iron River, John of McCloister, Joseph, Cato, Louis of Franklin and Charles in this city, and two sisters Mrs. Burton, and Mrs. W. Mayerl, this city, also survives. Manitowoc Herald News Monday, November 21, 1927 pg. 2


EDWARD REMIKER Edward J. Remiker, 81, of Whitelaw, died Wednesday afternoon, April 18, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard H. Heymen will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Reimker was born Dec. 30, 1902 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Mary Stefl Remiker. He married Laura Lemberger, June 3, 1930. She preceded him in death April 13, 1964. He then married Mary Riederer Zipperer, Dec. 26, 1966 and she preceded him in death Dec. 13, 1981. He farmed in the Town of Cato and then moved to his present home in Whitelaw. Mr. Remiker was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Michael Church and Whitelaw Senior Citizens. Survivors include four brothers and three sisters-in-law. Herbert Remiker of Manitowoc, Elmer and Marie Remiker of route 1, Reedsville, Victor and Gertrude Remiker of Route 1, Cato and Joseph and Mary Remiker of Route 1, Reedsville; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Herbert Hastreiter of Route 1, Cato; four stepsons and three stepdaughters-in-law, Donald Zipperer of New York City, New York, Jerry and BarbaraZipperer of Fond du Lac, Leo and Margi Zipperer of Sturgeon Bay and Al and Gretchen Zipperer of Waukesha; a step daughter and stepson-in-law, Marge and Loyal Mueller of Rice Lake, Wis; 12 stepgrandchildren and three step-greatgrandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bernard and Ann Riederer of Manitowoc, Edward and Irene Riederer of Route 1, Cato, August and Dorothy Riederer of Manitowoc, Robert Riederer, Harold and Leona Lemberger, Max and Hilda Pankratz, Victor and Anna Tisler all of Whitelaw and Katherine Husted of Myrtle Beach, S.C. He was preceded in death by two sons, Virgil and Norbert. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of services. There will be a rosary service 7 p.m. Sunday by Father Heymen and the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, April 19, 1984 - page 3 ******** (30 Dec 1902/Apr 1984/SSDI)


LAURA REMIKER Mrs. Edward Remiker, 65, of Cato, died Monday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton. She underwent surgery Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. Francis Rose officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Remiker was born April 3, 1899, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Catherine Gerber Lemberger. She was married to Edward Remiker June 3, 1930 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. The couple farmed in the town of Cato. She was a member of the Christian Mothers of St. Michael church and Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Survivors include her husband, a son, Norbert at home; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Catherine) Hustad of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Mrs. Victor (Anna) Tisler of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and a brother, Harold of Whitelaw. A son and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where Christian Mothers will recite the rosary at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, April 14, 1964 - page 3 ******** The St. Mary's Church at Cato was the scene of the marriage of Miss Laura Lemberger of Ed J. Remiker at nine o'clock this morning. Rev. Father F.X. Khail performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lemberger of Cato and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Remiker of Reedsville. A reception for relatives and friends followed the ceremony at the home of the bride and a dinner and supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Remiker will be at home to friends after June 15 following a short honeymoon trip. Manitowoc Herald News - June 3, 1930 - page 8 ******** (Laura Remiker/d. 13 Apr. 1964 in Appleton, Wis. from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


NORBERT P. REMIKER Norbert P. Remiker, 35, of Cato, was fatally injured in a tractor accident six miles west of Manitowoc off a town road in a snowstorm about 9:30 a.m. Saturday. He died of internal injuries at 6:10 a.m. Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Dr. Teitgen said Remiker, his father, Edward and another man, James W. Tienor, 24, of Whitelaw, were attempting to free a tractor and manure spreader which had become stuck in snow drifts. Remiker and his father were standing on the back of another tractor equipped with a back hoe and operated by Tienor. The tractor lurched forward when Tienor put it in gear the coroner said. Either Remiker or his father accidently grabbed the handle which operated the back hoe and the boom swung around and pinned Remiker against the tractor. It took nearly two hours to get Remiker to the hospital. A snow plow was summoned to clear the way for an ambulance which removed him to the hospital. Mr. Remiker was born January 15, 1933 in the Town of Cato, son of Edward Remiker and the late Laura Lemberger Remiker. He never married and was a carpenter by trade. Mr. Remiker was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Survivors include his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Remiker of Cato, four step-brothers, Donald Zipperer of New York, Gerald Zipperer of Oshkosh, Leo Zipperer of Sturgeon Bay and Allan Zipperer of Cato; a step-sister, Mrs. Loyel Mueller of Rice Lake and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Remiker Sr. of Rt. 2, Reedsville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home where the rosary will be recited at 8:30 o’clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times – Monday, Dec. 30, 1968 – page 1 and page 12 ******** (Norbert P. Remiker/d. 29 Dec. 1968 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


VIRGIL REMIKER Death of Virgil Remiker, 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Remiker of Cato, who was fatally injured Monday night near his home on Highway 10 when struck by a car driven by Edward Deml, 17, of Appleton. In the report of the accident, filed in the office of Sheriff Normal Herkedel, it was stated the boy darted out from behind a parked car of Henry Renke, at the west end of Cato Village on Highway 10. Funeral services for the Remiker boy who is survived by his parents and a brother, Norbert, 7, will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from the St. Michael’s church in Whitelaw. The body is at the home of Joseph Remiker, a grandfather, residing north of Grimms. Manitowoc Herald Times - September 3, 1940 - page 1 ******** (Edward Virgil Remiker/d. 2 Sept. 1940 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


LOUIS RESCH Louis Resch, 48, of Branch, died Monday afternoon at the home. He had suffered a stroke a short time ago. He was born at Aniwa, Wis., in 1897 and 26 years ago married Miss Margaret Wilhelm of Reedsville. He resided in Reedsville, Maple Grove and Aniwa and recently had been employed at the Eastman Manufacturing Company in this city. Survivors are his wife, four sons, Harry of Antigo, Pvt. Louis in France, Norman of Reedsville, Joseph at home; three daughters, Dorothy, Margaret and Mary at home; two brothers, Frank and John of Birnamwood; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Sipple of Aniwa, Mrs. John Sipple of Omro, Mrs. Frank Resch of Birnamwood. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Resch home and at 9:30 at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The body was moved to the home this afternoon from the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Aug. 28, 1945 - page 2 ******** (Louis Resch/d. 27 Aug. 1945 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


MARGARET RESCH Mrs. Louis Resch, 61 of Branch, died Thursday morning at home following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, with the Rev. Francis Rose officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Margaret Wilhelm Aug. 10, 1901 in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Matthew and Antonette Baroun Wilhelm. She was married to Louis Resch April 29, 1919. The couple farmed for a time near Antigo and in parts of Manitowoc County. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of her church. Her husband died in 1945. Among survivors are four sons, Harry of Antigo, Louis of Rt. 1, Cato, Norman of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and Joseph of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; three daughters, Mrs. James Preston of Star Route, Denmark, Mrs. John Gwidt of Rt. 2, Green Bay, and Mrs. Elmer Phipps of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; five brothers, Albert of Aniwa, Wis., Joseph of Montana, Charles of Birnamwood, Wis., John of Kenosha and Frank of Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Lawrence Keehan of Rt. 1, Cato and 41 grandchildren. A brother and sister preceded her in death. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, April 18, 1963 - page T5 ******** (Margaret Resch/d. 18 Apr. 1963 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ERWIN RHODE Erwin F. Rhode, 88, of Whitelaw, entered into eternal rest Wednesday morning, March 27, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Rhode was born February 14, 1897 at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Mary Kerscher Rhode. He married Leona Grimm, June 7, 1919 at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple moved to Whitelaw from Two Rivers in 1927. He was a self-employed machinist and for many years operated a farm machinery business in Whitelaw. Mr. Rhode was past Secretary-Treasurer of St. Michael Church for many years. He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Michael Church and Senior Citizens of Whitelaw. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in June of 1970. His wife preceded him in death Sept. 21, 1971. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Mary Ann Rhode of Manitowoc and John and Joyce Rhode of Whitelaw; a daughter and son-in-law, Judge Carol and Rudy Haberman of San Antonio, Texas; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, a nephew and a niece. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of services. A rosary service will be 7 p.m. Friday by Father Heymen and Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, March 28, 1985 - page 3 ******** (14 Feb 1897/Mar 1985/SSDI)


JOHN R. RHODE John R. Rhode, age 85, of 125 E. Menasha Avenue, Whitelaw, died peacefully at his home early Tuesday morning, December 6, 2011. John was born on November 11, 1926, in Two Rivers, son of the late Erwin and Leona (Grimm) Rhode. He was a 1944 graduate of Two Rivers High School. John joined the U.S. Army in 1945 serving as a World War II veteran until 1946. On May 26, 1948, John married the former Joyce Staudinger at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarks Mills. He was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service serving out of the Whitelaw office until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Holy Name Society, a trustee of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and a member of Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post #6179 of Kellnersville. John was a devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family, watching their sporting events, golfing, listening to polka music and playing card games. He was an avid fan of Wisconsin sports teams, and had a great time watching the recent winning seasons of the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. Survivors of his loving family include his wife: Joyce Rhode, Whitelaw; two daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara (Paul) Bonde, Oak Creek; Lynn (Ed) Ebenhoe, Whitelaw; one son and daughter-in-law: Randy (Jane) Rhode, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren: Nicole (Ron) Wells; Jason Bonde and his special friend, Carey Van Den Busch: Heather.(Doug) Sutherland, Andy (Julie) Ebenhoe; Cherie (Dan) Leonard; Marcus (Elsbeth) Ebenhoe; Logan Rhode and his special friend, Taylor Rothmund; Brennan Rhode; Ross Rhode; five great grandchildren: Aidan and Addison Wells; Nathan and Tyler Sutherland; Ethan Ebenhoe and expected great granddaughter Ebenhoe; three brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law: Phil Knight-Sheen, TX; Ruth (Jim) Stradal, Manitowoc; Ed (Eileen) Staudinger, Clarks Mills; Corrine Staudinger, Clarks Mills. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Erwin and Leona Rhode; one sister and brother-in-law: Carol (Rudy) Haberman; one brother and sister-in-law: Richard (Mary Ann) Rhode; brothers and sisters-in-law: Gladys (Adolph) Bergel: Bernice (Edgar) Glaser; Leonard (Caroline) Staudinger; Dorothy (Howard) Birkholz; Paul Staudinger. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 10, 2011, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Whitelaw, Rev. David Zimmerman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial of his cremated remains to follow in the parish cemetery. Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post #6179 of Kellnersville will accord military graveside rites. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Rhode family. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensereinboldandpfeffer.com. Manitowoc Herald Times, WI Thursday, December 8, 2011 pg. 3



LEONA RHODE Mrs. Erwin Rhode, 71, of Whitelaw, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Francis Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemtery. Mrs. Rhode, nee Leona Grimm, was born July 15, 1900, at Rt. 1, Two Rivers, daughter of the late Richard and Anna Kornely Grimm. She was married to Erwin F. Rhode June 1, 1920, at St. Luke Church, Two Rivers. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 1970. Mrs. Rhode was a member and past president of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Michael Church, Whitelaw. Survivors include her husband, two sons, a daughter, a sister, Mrs. Ralph Petri of Two Rivers; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, members of the parish and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 22, 1971