ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CEMETERY OBITUARIES


ANNA ABB First publication March 12, 1907 Order for Proof of Will. State of Wisconsin--County Court for Manitowoc County. In the matter of the Estate of Annie Abb, deceased--In Probate. An Instrument in writing purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of Annie Abb of the Town of Cato, in said County, having been delivered into said Court: And Rev. A.J. Abb, of the city of Green Bay in Brown County, having presented to said Court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Annie Abb died testate, at Green Bay, in Brown County, on the 26th day of February 1907; that said Instrument is the Las Will of said deceased and that Rev. A.J. Abb's named therein as proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be there-on issued to Rev. A.J. Abb. It is ordered, that said petition and the matters therin be heard, and proofs of said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a general term of said County Court, to be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 2. day of April 1907, at 10 o'clock A.M. And it is further ordered, that notice of said hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Wahrheit a newspaper published in said Manitowoc County. Dated March 5th, 1907. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Die Wahrheit Tuesday, March 12, 1907 pg. 2


CHARLES ABB From the Files of the Pilot – Twenty Five Years ago (1891) Charles Abb of Franklin was instantly killed by a runaway last week. Abb was partially paralyzed and while driving a single horse pulled the wrong line and thus caused the buggy to upset. He was killed by the fall. He was at one time a resident of Meeme. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Aug. 10, 1916


MARY MAGDELENA ABB First publication Feb. 19, 1907. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In Probate--Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the Estate of Mary Magdelene Abb, deceased. To all whom it may Concern:--Letters testamentary on said Estate having been issued to Rev. Anton Abb on the 12 day of February A.D. 1907 and six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims for examination and allowance, notice of which is hereby given, and also that the undersigned will, on the second Tuesdays of April, June and August at the Probate Office in the City of Manitowoc, in said County, examine and adjust all claims and demands so presented and filed. Dated February 12, 1907. John Chloupek, County Judge. Schmitz & Groelle, Attorneys. Manitowoc Die Wahrheit Tuesday, February 26, 1907 pg. 2 ******** Marie Magdalene Kellner Abb birth: 1825 Germany death: 11 December 1906 Cato, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Whitelaw, Manitowoc Co., Wis. residence: 1906 Cato, Wis. father: Valentine Kellner mother: Johanna spouse: John Abb Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ELMER ANDERSON Elmer E. Anderson 997 Appleton Road, Menasha Age 96, died Tuesday October 14, 1997 at Parkview Health Center. He was born February 14, 1901 in Neenah and was a son in the Sam Anderson family and he married Mildred Zipperer. Elmer was a self employed mason contractor. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Menasha and was a World War I veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marine. Elmer is survived by his wife, Mildred; a sister, Anne Howard, Cape Coral, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 1997, at St. John Catholic Church with Msgr. Brian Coleman officiating. Interment will he in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Friends may call at the Kessler Funeral Home, from 6 to 8 p.m, Friday and at the church from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers memorial fund has been established. Appleton Post Crescent Wednesday, October 15, 1997 pg. B4



MILDRED ANDERSON Mildred Anderson, age 99, formerly of Cato and Menasha, died on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at St. Mary's at Felician Village, Manitowoc, where she was a resident for the past three years. She was born Aug. 9, 1910, daughter of the late John and Theresia (Zipperer) Zipperer. She grew up on their farm in Cato on County Trunk S. She completed eight grades at St. Michael's Catholic School in Whitelaw. Before marriage, she was employed at the Mirro Factory and the Hanson Glove Factory in Manitowoc. Later she was employed in Chicago. When her father died, she came home to help her mother run the farm. Mildred married Elmer Anderson Sept. 30, 1961, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Menasha. Then she took her mother from the farm in Cato to live with them in Menasha and took care of her mother until her death at age 96. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer in 1997; three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Elsie (Ivan) Siehr; Ida (Bob) Mersch; and Sister Anna Mary Zipperer, of St. Francis Convent, Milwaukee; four brothers and three sisters-in-law: John (Dorena) Zipperer; Edmund (Elizabeth) Zipperer; Ben (Ann) Zipperer; and an infant brother, Edwin; a nephew, Sylvester Siehr; who died in World War II in Germany in 1945. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, with Father. David Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. The family wishes to express a special thank you to the caregivers at St. Mary's Home Tower I for their compassionate care. Kessler Funeral Home & Cremation Services Neenah (920) 722 6464 www.kesslerfh.com Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 29, 2010


ALFREDO VENTURA ARAUS Alfredo Araus, age 58, of the Hague, Netherlands, died Thursday, October 17, 1996. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 1996 at 10 a.m. at Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard H. Heymen will officiate. It was Alfredo’s wishes to be buried in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Whitelaw. He was born April 22, 1938, in Borja, Spain, son of the late Rodolfo and Valentina Ventura Araus. He graduated with a law degree from the University of Zaragoza, Spain. He served in the Diplomatic Corps of Spain in Chicago, Ill., Milan, Italy, and the Hague, Netherlands. He was married to Diane M. Grall on August 4, 1972 at the Monastery of Veruela, Spain. Survivors include his wife, Diane Grall Araus, the Hague, Netherlands; his children, Marcos and Christina Araus, The Hague, Netherlands; a brother, Rodolfo Araus, Spain; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Pilar Araus and Jose Uriel Carasa, Switzerland, Soledad Araus and Luis Palacios, Spain; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur and Cora Grall, Whitelaw; three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Russel and Sandra Grall, Tom and Doris Grall, Stan and Mary Grall, all of Whitelaw. He was preceded in death by his parents. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 5-8 p.m. this Monday. Father Heyman will pray the rosary at 6:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Oct. 21, 1996 - page A2


DIANE M. GRALL ARAUS Diane M. Grall Araus, age 74, of Whitelaw, died Monday, September 8, 2014 at her residence. Diane was born on September 4, 1940 in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Arthur and Cora (Giese) Grall. She was a 1958 graduate of Valders High School and a 1962 graduate of St. Norbert College in DePere. Diane studies and completed post graduate work in French at Laval University in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada and also in Lusanne, Switzerland. She taught high school Spanish and retired from the University of Wisconsin, Manitowoc. On August 4, 1972, Diane was married to Alfredo Araus at the Monastary of Veruela, Spain. He preceded her in death on October 17, 1996. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Survivors include her one son and daughter-in-law, Marcos (Katherine) Araus, Alexandria, VA; one daughter and son-in-law, Christina (Timothy) Carr, Whitelaw; four grandchildren, Sofia and Nicholas Araus; Cameron and Jacob Carr; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Tom (Doris) Grall, Whitelaw, Stan (Mary) Grall, Manitowoc; Sandra Grall, Reedsville; two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Rodolfo Araus, Spain; Pilar Araus, and Jose Uriel Carasa, Switzerland; Soledad Araus Palacios, Spain; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Cora Grall; her husband, Alfredo Araus; one brother, Russel “Buzz” Grall. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 110 West Menasha Ave, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Following burial, a luncheon and fellowship gathering will be held at the St. Michael School Hall. There will be no public visitation prior to the funeral liturgy. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Diane’s family would like to offer a special thank you to the nurses at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Care Center, Aurora VNA and Hospice for their special care given to Diane. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sept. 10, 2014



FRANK AUGUSTIN Frank X. Augustin, 77, retired Town of Cato farmer, died at 8:10 o'clock this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ed Lemberger, Cato, after an illness of six months. The body will be removed to the Lemberger residence from the Pfeffer Funeral home Thursday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the residence and at 9 o'clock at St. Michael's church, Whitelaw. The Rev. James Schmidt will officiate and burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Augustin had lived at his daughter's home for the last 16 years. He was born April 28, 1862, in the Town of Kossuth. Fifty-four years ago he married Miss Julia Seibert, who died 18 years ago. They resided on a farm in Cato until Mrs. Augustin's death. Mr. Augustin was a member of the St. Stephen's society and the Holy Name society of St. Michael's church. Surviving relatives are four daughters, Mrs. George Ellerman of Whitelaw, Mrs. Ed Lemberger of Cato, Mrs. Louis Schambureck of Whitelaw and Sister M. Pudentiana of St. Francis convent, Milwaukee; four son, George of Port Washington, Anton of Milwaukee, Bernard of Sheboygan and John of Manitowoc; one brother, Charles Augustin of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Blimal of Francis Creek and Mrs. William Delsman of Hillsboro, Ore.; 30 grand- children and two great granchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, July 12, 1939 P. 2


JULIANNA AUGUSTIN Mr. and Mrs. Martin Seibert have returned to Milwaukee having been to Whitelaw to attend the funeral of Mrs. Frank Augustine, who was a sister of the former and died there as a result of a stroke of paralysis Saturday, aged fifty-nine years. She is survived by her husband and several children. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 14, 1921 P. 3



IMELDA BARBIER Mrs. Otto Barbier, 78, of Branch, died Wednesday afternoon. 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 Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Imelda Fournier was born March 21, 1884, at Montmagny, Canada, daughter of the late Francis X. and Elisabeth Cloutier Fournier. She was married to Otto M. Barbier at Montreal, Canada, May 20, 1907, and the couple resided three years at Montreal before coming to Manitowoc county in 1910. From 1920 until retirement in 1944, her husband was at Oslo Dam where he operated the power plant for Wisconsin Public Service corp. Mr. and Mrs. Barbier observed the golden anniversary of their wedding in 1957. Mr. Barbier died June 5, 1960, and since then Mrs. Barbier had made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Joseph A. Hendricks, of Branch. Mrs. Barbier was a member of Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Michael Church. Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. Hendricks, Mrs. Harold Crowe of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward Reuther of Rt. 1, Mishicot; three sons, Gene M. and M. J. of Manitowoc and Albert of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Anna LaFleur of Montreal; 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 21, 1963


OTTO BARBIER Otto M. Barbier, 80, of Branch died late Sunday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Francis D. Rose will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Barbier was born at Lyon, France and as a young man sailed for 10 years to ports between France and Canada. He married Imelda Fournier in May of 1907 and the couple lived three years at Montreal, Canada, before coming to Manitowoc in 1910. He was employed 10 years at Richardson Foundry and then by Wisconsin Public Service Corp. until retiring in 1944. During that time he managed Oslo Dam power plant of the utility on the Manitowoc River. In 1944, he moved to Branch. Surviving are his wife, three sons, Marcellin of Memorial Drive, Manitowoc, Albert of Milwaukee and Gene of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Hendricks of Chicago, Mrs. Harold E. Crowe of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward Reuther of Rt. 1, Mishicot; 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Monday eveing where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 5, 1960


ELIZABETH M. BASEL Elizabeth "Elsie" M. Basel, age 99, of 1235 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died on Friday, Oct. 10, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Elizabeth was born on Sept. 7, 1909, in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Wolfgung and Clara (Grall) Meyer. She married Peter Basel in Norfolk, Va., in 1934. He preceded her in death in 1969. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael's Christian Mothers and the Daughters of Isabella. Elizabeth enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking and gardening. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Julie (Jay) Genrich, Stevens Point; one son and daughter-in-law: John (Michelle) Basel, Kenosha; and four grandchildren: Erin Genrich, New Orleans, La.; Meredith Genrich, Milwaukee; Amy Basel, Madison; and Mary Basel, Chicago, Ill. Nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Peter; five brothers: George, Tony, Hart, Roman and Bert Meyer; and three sisters: Mayme Koerner; Clara Hoyer; and Margaret Berge. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Matt Simonar will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial of her cremated remains will take place in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Michael Catholic Church. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Basel family. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 15, 2008


JAMES (JOSEPH) BASEL BRIEF ILLNESS IS FATAL FOR WHITELAW MAN An illness of only a few hours duration yesterday at noon claimed Joseph Basel, a lifetime resident of Manitowoc county who has been living a retired life at Whitelaw. Mr. Basel had not complained o feeling ill until yesterday morning when he retired and a physician was called but death came at 11:30 o'clock. Born at Whitelaw on February 17, 1865, he lived his entire life in this county. He married Theresa Meyer who preceded him in death 16 years ago and his immediate survivors are six sons, Frank, Chicago, John and Martin, Manitowoc, Joseph and Peter, Milwaukee, and Charles at Whitelaw; one daughter, Mrs. Emilia Yindra, Maribel; a brother, Peter in California and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Grader and Mrs. Francis Ernest, Milwaukee and Mrs. Joseph Holzer, St. Nazianz. In addition to being a member of the St. Michael's church, he was a member of the Catholic Knights and the St. Stephoses society. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 o'clock Thursday morning from the home and at 9 o'clock from St. Michael's church, interment taking place in the church cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News Tuesday, June 10, 1930 pg. 5


PETER BASEL Peter J. Basel, 66, of Whitelaw, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient two weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Basel was born Oct. 25, 1902, at Whitelaw, son of the late Joseph and Theresa Meier Basel. He married Elsie Meyer at Norfolk, Va., May 25, 1935, and the couple resided at Whitelaw for 30 years. For 20 years he was employed by the City of Green Bay in bridge maintenance and as a steel repairman. Mr. Basel was a veteran of World War I, serving with the United States Army three years. Survivors include the wife, a son, and a daughter, (private), two brothers, John, of Newton and Charles of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and a sister, Mrs. Emily Yindra, of Francis Creek. Friends may call at the funeral home where at 8 o'clock this Monday evening the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, June 9, 1969 pg. M-11 ******** (Peter J. Basel/d. 7 Jun. 1969 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOSEPHUS BAUMAN Name: Bauman, Josephus D. 1/24/1877 B.: 9/15/1867 Reg. D.: 6/19/1877 sex: m/w Age at death: B.P.: Cato D.P.: Cem: Cath. Gryd. at Cato Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, Cath. Prst. Mtwc. Rpds. Spouse: F.: Ferdinand Bauman M.: Maria Bredl Cause of Death: caught a cold Add Info.: cert. dt. 1/4/1877 Pg.# 223


ANNA BAUMANN Well Known Cato Resident Dies Mrs. Anna Baumann, 55, passed away at her home in the town of Cato last night. Mrs. Baumann was a native of Germany, and had resided in Manitowoc county for many years. The funeral will be held at the Catholic church at Whitelaw Friday morning. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, July 11, 1923 P.1


FERDINAND BAUMANN (b. 1833) CO. PIONEER, 94, PASSES AWAY AT WHITELAW Ferdinand Baumann Is Taken by Death; Was Pioneer Builder of County Ferdinand Bauman, one of the oldest, if not the oldest, pioneers of this county, within a few months of his ninety-fourth birthday, fell before the scythe of the Grim Reaper at his home at Whitelaw yesterday, complications incident to old age believed being responsible. Mr. Baumann has made this county his home since coming here from Austria where he was born, many years ago, the exact date of his arrival on these shores not being known. He was a farmer and has been retired for nearly twenty-three years. Mrs. Baumann Dead. Born in Austria, in the month of March, 1833, Mr. Baumann came to this country at an early age, taking residence at Whitelaw shortly after arrival here, and engaging in farming. Mrs. Baumann, whom he married after coming here, died four years ago, and five daughters survive them, being Mrs. George Becker of Colorado, Mrs. Frank Kolbeck of Cato, Mrs. Joseph Jackl of Menominee, Mich., and the Misses Veronica and Theresa Baumann at home. Funeral services will be held from the home at Whitelaw Friday morning at 9:30, to the St. Michael's church, where Father Bufahl will conduct services. Burial will take place at Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, December 29, 1926 P. 2 ******** (Mar. 1833-Dec. 28, 1926)


FRANK BAUMANN CARD OF THANKS BAUMANN – We deeply appreciate and shall long remember the kindness and sympathy shown us by friends, relatives, and neighbors in the sad loss of our dearly beloved father, grandfather, and brother, Mr. Frank Baumann. We especially wish to thank the Rev. Alfred Pritzl, Msgr. Hubert Kleiber, Rev. Leo Schmitt, Rev. Richard Kleiber, organist, childrens choir, and altar boys of the St. Michaels Catholic Church, pallbearers, donors of spiritual bouquets, flowers and food, donors an drivers of cars, the Christian Mothers Altar Society who served the lunch, and any others who assisted us in any way. All contributed to a lightening of our burden of sorrow. Family of Mr. Frank Baumann. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Friday, March 22, 1968 pg. T-9 ******** Frank Bauman of Whitelaw and Miss Sophia Pritzel of Brillion were married at Brillion yesterday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 16, 1901, p. 3 ******** Frank Baumann/d. 15 Mar. 1968 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw (b. 30 Aug. 1879/d. Mar. 1968/SSDI) *Note: transcription of death year is off by one year


MARIA BAUMANN From Der Nord Westen, 07 Aug. 1902: Death last Fri. in Branch of 62-yr. old Mrs. Matthias Baumann, after a long illness with stomach cancer. She leaves her sorrowing husband and a son. The funeral took place Sun. in Whitelaw.


SOPHIA BAUMANN Mrs. Frank Baumann, 73, of Rt. 1, Cato, a sister of the Rev. Alfred A. Pritzl of Manitowoc, died Friday morning at the home of a son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Quirin Brey, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Monday at the Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, and a solemn requiem mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The former Sophie Pritzl was born Sept. 16, 1880, in the town of Kasson, Calument County. She was married to Frank Baumann April 1, 1901, and the couple farmed in Manitowoc Rapids. She is survived by the husband, six sons, Joseph of Monico, Wis., Frank and George of Milwaukee, Anton on the homestead farm, Hubert of Kellnersville, and Norbert of Branch; three daughters, Mrs. Harry Stark of Milwaukee, Mrs. Russell Otto of Rt. 4 Manitowoc, and Mrs. Brey; seven brothers, Father Pritzl of Manitowoc, Joseph, Charles and Adolph of Brillion, Anton of Green Bay, Frank of Marshfield, Wis., and John of Chowchilla, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Francis Kleiber of Manitowoc, Mrs. Louisa Kleiber of Brillion and Mrs. John Ecker of Green Bay; and 15 grandchildren. Mrs. Baumann was a member of the Christian Mothers' Society of St. Michael Church. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, June 12, 1953 pg. M-17


THERESA BAUMANN Conduct Rites at Whitelaw Home The funeral of Miss Theresa Baumann who passed away here Tuesday was held at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at the Baumann homestead in Whitelaw, Wis. At 9:30 o'clock the requiem mass was held at St. Michael Church. Rev. Dufalt officiated and interment was in the church cemetery. There were numerous floral tributes and friends from Sheboygan County attended the funeral. Six nephews of Miss Baumann, Ferdinand, Frank, George, Louis, George and John Kohlbeck were pallbearers. Sheboygan Press - Friday, Oct. 2, 1931 - page 4


VERONICA BAUMANN WHITELAW WOMAN KILLED BY CAR FRACTURE OF SKULL HELD AS DEATH CAUSE Miss Veronica Baumann, 60, Dies Instantly After Car Driven By Harold Koeppe Strikes Her County officials today continued an investigation into the accident in which Miss Veronica Baumann, 60 year old Whitelaw resident, was instantly killed early last evening but at a late hour this afternoon had not determined whether an inquest would be held. The woman died of a skull fracture she received when struck by a car driven by Harold Koenne Reedsville Route 3 resident at the west limits of Whitelaw. Information funished to county officers yesterday and this morning was that Miss Baumann was walking along the left side of the road, at the time she was struck and thrown to the ditch at the roadside. She was unconscious when picked up and never revived. Koeppe told the authorities that he was proceeding out of the west limits of Whitelaw at a moderate rate of speed when he noticed the woman in front of his car. Struck on Wrong Side? County traffic Officer William Braun who investigated soon after the accident declared that Miss Baumann had apparently been struck by the right side of the Koeppe automobile when it was on the left side of the highway. Koeppe told the officers that he was bringing a can of gasoline to his stalled truck, west of Whitelaw. The officer was called into conference with District Attorney L. F. Fischer and Coroner W. G. Kemper and was to lay the results of his investigations before them this afternoon. Life Long Resident Miss Baumann was a life long resident of Manitowoc county and was born near Whitelaw on August 15, 1871. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Baumann, both deceased, and after reaching maturity was employed at the parish houses of several priests in the vicinity. She returned to take up housekeeping with relatives at Whitelaw 11 years ago. Immediate survivors include Mrs. Frank Kohlbeck, Cato; Mrs. George Becker in Colorado and Mrs. J. Jackl at Menominee, Mich. Funeral on Friday Funeral services will be held from the home at the west limits of Whitelaw Friday morning at 9 o'clock and at 9:30 from St. Michaels church, Rev. Pufahl officiating. Interment will take place at Whitelaw. The body is to rest in state at the Pfeffer mortuary tonight and tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 2, 1932 P. 2 ********** NO INQUEST AS BAUMANN DEATH HELD ACCIDENT No inquest will be held into the death of Miss Veronica Baumann, Whitelaw resident who was instantly killed Tuesday evening when struck by a car of Harold Koeppe, Reedsville Route 3, District Attorney L.F. Fischer announced at noon today. An investigation of the accident and the questioning of persons involved indicated that no good could come from an inquest as the death was due to accidental causes, county authorities said. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 3, 1932 P. 9


ALVINA BENZSCHAWEL Mrs. Alvina M. Benzschawel, 81, a former Francis Creek resident, died Tuesday evening, August 20, at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic church, Francis Creek. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Donald Schneider with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mrs. Benzschawel, nee Alvina Stransky, was born September 20, 1903 in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Pech Stransky. She married Paul Benzschawel on June 7, 1927 at St. Anne Catholic church, Francis Creek. The couple was in business for many years in Reedsville. He preceded her in death May 4, 1956. Several years after the death of her husband, Mrs. Benzschawel retired and settled in Francis Creek until moving to a nursing home in Manitowoc. Mrs. Benzschawel was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Survivors include a brother and a sister-in-law, Emil and Viola Stransky of Francis Creek and two sisters and a brother-in-law, Mrs. Julia Peltier of Mishicot and Anna and John Jansky of Manitowoc; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday evening and Friday until the hour of service. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening led by Father Schneider. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed. Aug. 21, 1985 - page 3 ******** (20 Sep 1903/Aug 1985/SSDI)


HELEN BENZSCHAWEL Notes From Grimms: At an early hour Monday morning Mrs. Mich. Benzschauel (sic) was called away to the land of eternal joy and happiness. She was a young woman being 26 years of age. Although death came not unexpectedly it is a severe blow to her husband and three small children who have the sympathy of a large number of friends in their hour of sorrow. She is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Gosz and four sisters and four brothers. The funeral was held on Wednesday morning from St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, Rev. Father Herb officiating. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, April 18, 1912 pg. 89



MICHAEL BENZSCHAWEL Michael Benzschawel, 78, retired municipal employee, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been just admitted as a patient. He had been in ill health for several years. Funeral services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Benzschawel was born July 19, 1875 in Germany and came to the United States when seven with his parents. He married Helen Gosz who died 41 years ago and in 1926 married Helen VanDomelen of Appleton. She died in 1950. Since that time he had been residing with a son, Paul, at Reedsville. He was employed by the city of Appleton, where he lived for many years, until his retirement. Survivors include two sons, Paul of Reedsville and George of Manitowoc; three step-sons, William and Jake VanDomelen of Green Bay and George VanDomelen of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two step daughters, Sister Jeanette of Milwaukee and Sister Lillian of Racine; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday afternoon. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times December 10, 1953 pg. T-7 ******* (Michael Benzschawel/d. 9 Dec. 1953 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


NICHOLAS BENZSCHAWEL Former Resident of County Passes Away Nic Benzschawel, 55, former resident of the county, died Friday afternoon at the home of his brother, Michael, at Appleton. He had been ill for six weeks. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9 a.m., from the Sacred Heart church, Appleton. The body will be brought to Whitelaw for interment. Mr. Benzschawel was born in Germany and came to this country at an early age. He engaged in farming in the vicinity of Whitelaw where he was married. His wife died 10 years ago, and he later removed to Hilbert, Calumet county. Survivors are three brothers, Matt, Clarks Mills, Michael, Appleton and Nicholas, Phelps, Wis. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 28, 1935 P. 4


PAUL BENZSCHAWEL Paul Benzshawel, 51, for many years operator of a tavern and bowling alleys at Reedsville, was found dead in bed at his home in the village Saturday morning. He suffered a stroke during the night. Funeral services will be 9:15 am Tuesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 9:30 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mr. Benschawel was born Jan. 27, 1905 at Grimms and on June 7, 1927 married the former Alvina Stansky. For 21 years he operated Jigg’s and Paul’s Tavern, later known as Paul’s Tavern and Bowling Alleys at Reedsville until his retirement in June of 1955 when he disposed of the business. He had served on the Manitowoc County School Board and was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church. Surviving him are his wife, a son, Wayne at home and a brother, George of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 pm Sunday and Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., May 5, 1956 - page M13


MARY BLESER Death Fri. in Cripple Creek, Colorado, of Mrs. Arthur Bleser who was on her honeymoon. Mrs. Bleser, nee Mary Pankratz, a daughter of Michael Pankratz in Cato, married on 10 Oct. with Arthur Bleser, a son of Four Corners resident Wilhelm Bleser. The young couple promptly left on a honeymoon to the west where the young groom is employed as a mining engineer in Colorado. The honeymoon came to a sad end in Cripple Creek. The body of the young deceased will be brought here and laid to rest in Cato. Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1905 ******** DIED: Last Saturday a message was received by Michael Pankratz at Cato, this county, conveying the sad tidings that his daughter Mary, wife of Arthur Bleser, a civil engineer, had died at her home at Cripple Creek, Colorado, at 2 o'clock a.m. on that day. The remains arrived at Cato on Monday afternoon and the funeral was held on Tuesday. Miss Mary Pankratz and Arthur Bleser were married October 10, 1905. The marriage was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Pankratz; and the wedding celebration was quite an elaborate affair. The bride was a very popular young lady, and her sudden demise a few days after she and her young husband had reached the destination of their honeymoon trip and gone to housekeeping in their new home, will be deplored by all who knew her. Mr. Bleser, the bereaved husband, is a son of William Bleser of Four Corners. During the past two years he has been in the employ of a mining concern at Cripple Creek, Colorado, in the capacity of a civil engineer. He returned to Cato a little more than three weeks ago to be married to her whom he had been engaged to for a number of years. On October 11th, the day after their marriage, the couple departed for Chicago, where they remained until Monday, October 23, when they set out on their journey to the new home the groom had provided for their occupancy. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 2, 1905 pg. 1 ******** Notes From Clarks Mills: Mr. Bleser, a young man from Four Corners, brought his bride of three weeks home dead on Wednesday. They celebrated their nuptials at Pine Grove October 8th, having a grand wedding, many young people attending the service and then escorting the bride to the home of her parents where an enjoyable time was had. A few days after their marriage the young couple left for Colorado. The cause of Mrs. Bleser's death is not known at this writing. Her untimely demise will be sorrowed for by many. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 2, 1905 pg. 8 ******** Mary Or Marie Pankratz Blezer birth: 5 November 1874 Branch, Wis. death: 28 October 1905 Cripple Creek, Colorado burial: Whitelaw, Wis. father: Michael Pankratz mother: Margaret Huse spouse: Arthur J. Bleser Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968



JACOB BLINN Jacob Blinn, 47, of Whitelaw, night watchman for the Pauly & Pauly Cheese company here for may years, died at 1:15 a.m. today. He had been ill since January. Funeral services will be held Tuesday morning at 8:45 a.m. from the home and at 9 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church at Whitelaw with the Rev. J.W. Husslein officiating. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Blinn was born in Germany on March 30, 1896 and came to America in 1921. He was married on Sept. 8, 1938 to Mary Jaeckl of Whitelaw. Survivors are the widow; mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Blinn in Germany; one son, James, at home; four brothers, Alphonse in California, and Michael, Alois and Joseph in Germany; and on sister, Miss Elizabeth, in Germany. The body was taken to the Pfeffer funeral home here and will be removed to the home Sunday morning where it may be viewed until the hour of the services. Herald Times Reporter Saturday, September 4, 1943 pg. 3 ******** (Jacob Blinn/d. 4 Sept. 1943 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


LILLIAN LEQUA BLOOM Mrs. Lillian Lequa Bloom, 65, formerly of East Troy, Wis., died Wednesday morning at Maplecrest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 9:15 am Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 am at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bloom was born July 12, 1901 at Whitelaw, daughter of the late Pius and Mary Maley Fischer. She attended St. Michael School and was married in 1922 to Edward Lequa. After his death, she was married to George Bloom. She resided at Escanaba, Mich., and Chicago before coming to her home with a son in East Troy. Survivors are her husband; a son, Cameron E. Lequa of East Troy; four step-sons, Alfred, Ervin and Donald Bloom of Manitowoc and Howard Bloom of Toledo, Ohio; two step-daughters, Mrs. Joseph Bauer and Mrs. Floyd of Toledo; two brothers, Charles Fischer of Cato and George Fischer of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Marion Winters of New York City and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Aug. 11, 1966 - page T7 ******** (Lillian Lequa Bloom/d. 10 Aug. 1966 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



FRANK BRADEL From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1901: Death in Whitelaw on Thurs. last week of Frank Bradl. The deceased, who was born in Germany 56 yrs. ago but had been a local resident for many years, was unmarried. The funeral was held Sun.


DONALD ALLEN BRANDL Donald Allen Brandl, three day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Brandl of Whitelaw, died Friday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Private funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial was in St. Michael Cemetery at Whitelaw. Survivors are the parents; two brothers, twin sister and grandmother, Mrs. George Brandl of Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, November 28, 1952 pg. 5-M


ANNA BRAUN Mrs. Anna Braun, 82, of Whitelaw, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died Monday morning, January 19m, 1987, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Kathy Braun. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday 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. Mrs. Braun, nee Anna Heinrichs, was born June 10, 1904, daughter of the late Felix and Barbara Heinrichs. She married John Braun on June 16, 1926. He preceded her in death August 29, 1960. Mrs. Braun was a member of Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Catholic church and was an active member of the Senior Citizens and several card clubs. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and LaVerne Braun of Pennsylvania, Paul and Kathy Braun of Whitelaw, and Jerome (Jiggs) and Barbara Braun of Brillion; two daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and tom Reed of California and Audrey and Charles Champeau of Green Bay; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Lester Heinrichs of Manitowoc and Elmer and Louise Heinrichs of Whitelaw; a sister, Marie Tuschel of Manitowoc; 24 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a son, Raymond, two grandchildren, a brother, Harry and a sister, Viola. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the hour of service. Rosary Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday by Father Heymen and the Christian Mothers. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1987 - page 13 ******** (b. 10 Jun 1904/d. Jan 1987/SSDI)



ANTON BRAUN Anton J. Braun, 45, of 1205 Cherry Rd, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at St. Luke Hospital, Manitowoc. Due to Holy Week services, there will be private family funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Schneider Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. A memorial Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church by Father Schmitt. Mr. Braun was born Feb. 8, 1929, at Whitelaw, son of Anton and Louise Lemberger Braun. He was educated at Whitelaw. He married Laura Wallander June 6, 1951, at Clarks Mills. He had been employed at Kelvinator Commercial Products Inc., of Manitowoc. He was a member of Holy Innocents Church. Survivors omitted for privacy. Visitation at Schneider Mittnacht Funeral Home will be private from noon Thursday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, April 10, 1974 pg. 3 ******** (b. 8 Feb 1929/d. Apr 1974/SSDI)


ANTON BRAUN (d. 1984) Anton Braun, 90, of Whitelaw, died Saturday morning, Sept. 8, 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 Heymen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Braun was born Nov. 9, 1893 at Brillion, son of the late Anton and Mary Klabatch Braun. He married Louise Lemberger, June 8, 1915 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. They farmed in the Town of Cato until 1960 when they retired. His wife preceded him in death June 28, 1979. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law: Herbert of route 1, Whitelaw, Al and Janet of Whitelaw, Norbert and Gail of Route 1, Whitelaw, Gordon and Alice of Route 1, Whitelaw and Laura Braun of Manitowoc; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Gertrude and Wilbert Hastreiter of Cato, Janet McDaniel of Belle Glade, Fla., Vivian and William Rychtarik of Lisle, Ill., and Georgianna and roman Manlick of Route 2, Reedsville; a brother, John of Manitowoc; 37 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. He was preceded in death by two sons, Anton and Elmer, a brother and three sisters. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Sunday afternoon and Monday until the time of services. There will be a rosary service 8 o’clock this Sunday evening by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - September 9, 1984 ******** Anton Braun and Louise Lemberger were united in marriage at St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, Wis., last Tuesday, June 8th. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lemberger and is a well known and popular young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Braun and the young couple will live on his farm near Greenleaf. Brillion News - Fri., June 11, 1915 ******** Notes from West Maple Grove Many of the people from around here attended the Brown and Demberger wedding near Whitelaw Tuesday. Manaitowoc Pilot - Thurs., June 10, 1915



BARBARA BRAUN (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) FUNERAL OF MRS BRAUN TO BE SATURDAY Funeral Services for Mrs. Peter Braun, pioneer resident of the county who died Wednesday at the home of her son, John in the town of Franklin, will be held from St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, Saturday morningat 9:30 the Rev. Pufahl officiating. Mrs. Braun was 84 years of age and is survived by five children. Peter of Brillion, Frank, Louis and Mrs. George Brandel, Cato and John of Whitelaw. Two children, Mrs. George Wellner of Whitelaw and Anton of Brillion preceded her in death. Fifty two grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren also survive. Manitowoc Herald News June 4, 1926


BARBARA A. BRAUN Barbara A. Braun, age 68, of 18 W. David Drive, Hilbert, died on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay. She was born on July 30, 1941, in Ocilla, Ga., daughter of the late Raymond and Louise (Pryor) Danner. She married Jerome "Jiggs" Braun on Jan. 18, 1976, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Barb drove semi with her husband for many years. She loved to garden, sew, crochet and was a computer whiz. Family was her reason for living. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion and four different computer Christian ladies prayer groups. Survivors include her husband: Jiggs; her children: Deborah (Paul) Krepline of Brillion; Jeff Braun of Chicago; Melanie (Tony) Hills of Reedsville; David (Mary) Braun of Lombard Ill.; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Florence "Tonie" (Dean) St. John of Okla., and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter, Kimberly Renee. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, Dec. 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brillion. The Rev. Matt Simonar will officiate. Burial will be at St. Michael Cemetery in Whitelaw. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. and then at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 24, 2009


CASPER BRAUN, PIONEER, DEAD Branch and Manitowoc Man Dies of Old Age Casper Braun, 79, resident of Branch and Manitowoc for more than half a century, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Michael Sadusky, 802 South Twenty-Sixth street, at 2 a.m. today. Complications attendant upon old age caused his demise. He was born at Igershein, Germany, Jan. 16, 1853 and came to the United States and settled in Branch in November, 1879. He married Pauline Pitz April 30, 1882. Mrs. Braun died in 1920. He was a member of the Catholic Knights. Mr. Braun had made his home in this city for the last eleven years. The survivors are four children, Mrs. Michael Sadusky, city, Miss Rose, Chicago, John, West DePere, and William, Fort Ranson, N.D. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Magdalena Bieholt who lives in Germany. The body was taken to the Sadusky residence at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the house Saturday at 8:15 a.m. and at St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, at 9 o'clock. The Rev. Father Pufahl will offic- iate and burial will be in the Catholic cemetery at Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 12, 1932 p.2


CLARA BRAUN Mrs. George W. Braun, 78, of Whitelaw, died Friday afternoon at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Braun, of Rt. 1, Cato, after a brief illness. 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, the Rev. Francis Rose officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Braun was born Clara Kuehnl April 15, 1882, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Kellenhoefer Kuehnl. She was married to George W. Braun Oct. 21, 1901, at Whitelaw. They farmed in the Town of Cato until 1947 when they retired and moved to Whitelaw. She was an honorary member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Church at Whitelaw ans also a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. A daughter, two grandsons, three brothers and six sisters preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Vogel, of Tisch Mills; two sons, Leonard on the home farm and Reinbold of Rt. 1, Cato; 21 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, March 4, 1961 pg. M-9


ELMER J. BRAUN Elmer J. Braun, 57, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Monday night at his home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral home, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mr. Braun was born April 19, 1922 in the Town of Cato, son of the Anton and Louise Lemberger Braun. He attended St. Michael Parochial School, Whitelaw and was employed as a carpenter for Lunda Construction Company until October of 1978. He was a member of Carpenters Local 849. Survivors include a daughter, Sheila of Milwaukee; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Braun of Route 1, Whitelaw; four brothers, Herbert of route 1, Whitelaw; Aloysius of Whitelaw and Norbert and Gordon of route 1, Whitelaw; four sisters, Mrs. Wilbert (Gertrude) Hastreiter of Cato, Mrs. W.D. (Janet) McDaniel of Belle Glade, Fla., Mrs. William (Vivian) Rychtarik of Lisle, Ill., and Mrs. Roman(Georgianna) Manlick of route 2, Reedsville and nieces and nephews. A brother, Anton, preceded him in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home after 5 p.m. Friday where a Rosary service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - May 8, 1979 ******** (b. 19 Apr 1922/d. May 1979/SSDI)


ESTHER T. BRAUN Mrs. Esther T. Braun, age 73, of 12419 Hwy 10, Whitelaw, died Tuesday morning, April 5, 1994 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, at Saur 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. The former Esther Schamburek was born April 29, 1920, at Whitelaw, daughter of the late Louis and Frances Augustine Schamburek. She attended St. Michael School in Whitelaw. On July 5, 1941, she was married to Peter Braun at St.Michael’s Church, Whitelaw and he preceded her in death April 12, 1989. She is a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and its Christian Mothers. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Sharon Braun, Whitelaw; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and John Cannon, Joanne and Berry Vetter, all of Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Lisa and Tanya Hoyer, Joshua, Kristin, Kay and Jacob Vetter; two step-grandchildren, Caroline and Paul Cannon; two great grand children, Jamie and Michael; one brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Devota Schamburek, Cato; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Marie and Leonard Herrmann, Agnes and Erwin Birringer, Helen Lemberger, Rita Junk, Sylvester Birringer, all of Manitowoc; she was preceded in death by three sons, two sisters and two brothers-in-law. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-9 p.m. Father Heymen will pray the rosary at 7 p.m. Thank you to a special granddaughter, Tanya Hoyer, for all her care and concern for grandma. A special thank you to the employees of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center Oncology and Hospice and the employees of Great Lakes Home Medical, Inc. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed. May 6, 1994 - page A2 ******** (29 Apr 1920/5 Apr 1994/SSDI)



FRANK P. BRAUN (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Frank P Braun, 78, died Friday night at the farm home in Cato, near Whitelaw, following a stroke. Funeral rites will be held at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Braun home and at 9:30 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Liberty in 1870 and later the family located in Cato. In 1897, he married Miss Margaret Grall. She died two years ago. Mr. Braun served as a school district director in Cato for 15 years and was a member of the Holy Name society. Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. Henry P Schuh of Cato, Mrs. Margaret Zeman of Sheboygan, Mrs. Querin Swetlik of Whitelaw, Mrs. Arthur Zimmer of Two Rivers, Mrs. Elmer Neuser of route 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Paul Pakenham of Chicago; four sons, John and Joseph of Cato, Edward of route 2, Two Rivers and Frank of route 2, Manitowoc; two brothers, Louis and John of Whitelaw; sister, Mrs. George Brandl of Cato; 39 grandchildren and a great grandchild. The body will be moved to the home from the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home Sunday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times - August 7, 1948


FRANK BRAUN (d. 1952) Frank Braun, 73, died Monday morning at the home of his brother, George, in Whitelaw.  Funeral services will be held at the Reedsville Funeral Home at 9 a.m. Thursday and at the St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw, at 9:30 a.m.  Conducting services will be Rev. John Husslein.  Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Braun was born in the Town of Gibson in 1878 and had been farming since 1923.  He never married.  In addition to his brother, he is survived by a sister, Mrs. Charles Rank of Deerbrook, Wis. The body will be in state at the funeral home after Wednesday noon. The rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times – March 24, 1952 – page 2


FRANK F. BRAUN (d. 1991) Frank F. (Chummy) Braun, 80, of 127 Pine St., Whitelaw, died Saturday evening, October 19, 1991 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Saur Funeral Home, kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard H. Heymen will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Born March 23, 1911, at Whitelaw, son of the late Frank and Margaret Grall Braun. He grew up and was educated in the Whitelaw area. He farmed for many years and retired from the Manitowoc Engineering Company in 1976. He was married to Marian A. Nesper, April 25, 1939 at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1989. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and Holy Name Society. He was a retired member of Whitelaw Fire Department, charter member of Whitelaw Lions Club and member and past president of the Whitelaw-Branch-Cato Senior Citizens Club. Frank loved to play cards with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Marian; children include: Richard (Joyce) Braun of St. Nazianz, Kenneth(Marie) of Manitowoc, Judy (James)Zlatohlavek of Manitowoc, Patricia (Burl)Cavanaugh of Manitowoc, Roger (Linda) Braun of Manitowoc, Robert (Maggie) Braun of Whitelaw; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Blance (Elmer) Neuser of Manitowoc, Eleanor Swetlik of Manitowoc and Tillie (Paul) Pakenham of Minnesota; 16 grandchildren; a great grandson; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a parish rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Oct. 21, 1991 - page B8


GAIL BRAUN C. Gail Braun, age 78, of 6501 North County Road J, Reedsville, died unexpectedly, Thursday, January 23, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Gail was born December 18, 1935 in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Louis and Clara (Wallander) Gintner. She attended schools in Valders and graduated with the class of 1953 from Valders High School. On May 5, 1956 Gail married Norbert Braun at St. Mary’s Catholic church, Clarks Mills. Gail was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and a lifetime member of Christian Mothers. Gail and her husband, Norbert, worked the family farm and since 1982 she was the Treasurer of the Town of Franklin. She enjoyed playing sheepshead and baking. Gail was the secretary/treasurer for 16 years of the Wisconsin Towns Association. Survivors include her husband, Norbert Braun, Reedsville; seven children, William (Judy) Braun, Whitelaw, Robert (Brenda) Braun, Cato, Jerry (Melanie) Braun, Clovis, NM, Russell (Theresa) Braun, Cato, Jeffrey (Renee) Braun, Whitelaw, Sandy (Scott ) Leschke, Valders, Denise (Bob) DeMeyer, Whitelaw; 19 grandchildren, Erica (Wesley) Gill, Madison, Michael Braun(Marie Walton), Houston, TX, Corey (Jessica) Braun, Jefferson city, MO, Mark (Andrea) Braun, Brillion, Andrea (Scott) Reed, Waco, TX, Jason Braun, Cato, Tim Braun and fiancé, Melissa Stahl, Plover, Andrew Braun, Cato, Jon Braun, Cato, Tyler Braun, Whitelaw, Josh Braun, Green Bay, Austin Braun, Whitelaw, Alena Braun, Whitelaw, Marissa Leschke and her special friend, Nick Porter, Valders, Zachary Leschke, Valders, Allison Leschke, Valders, Emily Leschke, Valders, Abby DeMeyer, Whitelaw, Joe DeMeyer, Whitelaw; 11 great grandchildren, Henry and Thomas Gill, Cheyenne, Cody, Grace and Allie Braun, Ethan, Lilli and Megan Braun, Dakota and Paden Reed; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet (Al) Braun, Whitelaw, Mary (Neil) Hillstrom, Fremont; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul (Roseann) Gintner, Valders, Louis (Carol) Gintner,Whitelaw; five sisters-in-law, Shirley Gintner, Hartford, Dorothy Gintner, Manitowoc, Dorothy Gintner, Whitelaw, Donna Gintner, Manitowoc, Rosie Gintner, Reedsville ; one brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law, Gordon (Alice) Braun, Whitelaw; Georgianna Manlick, Reedsville, Laura Braun, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis (Clara) Gintner; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Anton and Louise (Lemberger) Braun; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Angeline (Izzy) Mahlock, Florence (Emil) Tienor; six brothers and one sister-in-law, Leo (Delores) Gintner, Jack Gintner, Earl Gintner, Kenneth Gintner, Jack Gintner, Earl Gintner, Kenneth Gintner, Richard Gintner, Joseph Gintner; six brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Roman Manlick, Tony Braun, Wilbert (Gertrude) Hastreiter, W.D. (Janet) McDaniel; Herbert Braun; Elmer Braun. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 27, 2014 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 110 West Menasha Ave., Whitelaw. Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will take place at the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at St. Michael Catholic Church from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A parish prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. led by Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Visitation will continue on Monday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the mass at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home is assisting the Braun family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to thank the Valders First Responders, Whitelaw Fire Department, doctors, nurses and staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the care compassion given to Gail. Manitowoc Herald Times – January 25, 2014



GEORGE BRAUN (d. 1964) Funeral services for George Braun, 88, of Rt. 1, Cato, who died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. Francis Rose officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Hugo Korner, Anton Tuschel, victor Kuehnl, Norbert Vogel and Leonard and Vincent Vogel. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, July 23, 1964 pg. 9


GEORGE BRAUN SR. (d. 1935) WHITELAW MAN, AGED 87, DIES George Braun Sr., Retired Farmer Expires At 8:30 Today George Braun, Sr., 87, retired farmer, died at his home at Whitelaw today at 8:30 a.m. Complication brought about by his advanced age caused his death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9 o'clock from the home and at 9:30 from the St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body will be taken to the home of a son, George Jr., also of Whitelaw, from the Pfeffer funeral home tomorrow. Born in Austria on Jan. 14, 1848, he came to America as a young man of 21 years. He settled in the Town of Gibson, where he farmed for 15 years. After leaving his Gibson farm he took over a farm in the town of Cato on which he died. He retired from active farming 20 years ago. In 1875 he married Louisa Langenohl, who preceded him in death 25 years ago. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charles Rank of Antigo; two sons, George Jr. of Whitelaw and Frank at home; a brother, Joseph of Seymour; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was a member of the Catholic Knights. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, October 9, 1935 pg. 2


GEORGIANA BRAUN Mr. and Mrs. George Braun are mourning the loss of their fifteen months old daughter, Georgiana, who died at the family home at Whitelaw on Tuesday afternoon. She is survived by one sister and two brothers. Manitowoc Herald News Thursday, February 26, 1925 pg. 3 ******* (Georgiana Braun/d. 24 Feb. 1925 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


HERBERT F. BRAUN Herbert F. Braun, 61 of Route 1, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Thursday morning at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Richard Heymen with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Braun was born August 26, 1923 in the Town of Cato, son of the the late Anton and Louise Lemberger Braun. Mr. Braun entered the military service in November of 1948, having serving overseas in Okinawa. Mr. Braun was employed by Chicago & Northwestern Railroad from 1948 until his retirement in 1963. Mr. Braun was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, Sportsmen’s Club, Rockea Sportsmen’s Club, life member of Kubale-O’Connell VFW Post Number 6179 of Cato and a member of Lakeshore Division CNW Transportation Company. Survivors include three brothers and four sisters-in-law, Al and Janet Braun of Whitelaw, Norbert and Gail Braun of Route 1, Whitelaw, Gordon and Alice Braun of route 1, Whitelaw and Mrs. Laura Braun of Manitowoc; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Gertrude and Wilbert Hastreiter of Cato, Mrs. Janet McDaniel of Belle Glade, Fla., Vivian and William Rychtarik of Lisle, Illinois and Georgianna and Roman Manlick of route 2, Reedsville; nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Anton and Elmer. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville from 5o’clock to 9 o’clock this Friday evening and Saturday until the time of service. Rosary service at 7:30 o’clock by Father Heymen and a Memorial Service at 8 o’clock by Cato VFW Post. Manitowoc Herald Times - January 18, 1985


JACK BRAUN Jack Braun, 52, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Saturday evening at home of a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Francis Rose will be celebrant of the solemn requiem high Mass, the Rev. Edward Radey of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, deacon, and the Rev. Henry Arens of St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills, sub-deacon. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Braun was born March 5, 1911, at Whitelaw, son of the late John and Magdelin Gerl Braun. He and the former Viola Staudinger of Clarks Mills were married June 9, 1938, and resided on the homestead farm. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors are the widow, three sons, Eugene of Manitowoc, Marvin of Whitelaw and Glenn at home; a brother, Peter of Whitelaw; six sisters, Mrs. John Winkler of Sheboygan, Mrs. John Palmer of Milwaukee, Mrs. Anton Zych and Mrs. Frank Spacek Jr., of Manitowoc. Mrs. Clarence Fischer of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Harold Staudinger of Clarks Mills, and a granddaughter. His parents, a sister and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where at 8 o’clock Monday evening the Holy Name Society will recite the Rosary and at 8:30 a parish Rosary will be said. Two Rivers Reporter, August 26, 1963 P. T-5


JAMES R. BRAUN James R. Braun, age 41 of 948 Century Rd., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday, May 29, 1994 at Townsend, Wis. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard H. Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial in the parish cemetery. Mr. Braun was born February 8, 1953 at Manitowoc, son of Louise Reimer Braun and the late Reinhold Braun. He attended St. Michael’s Grade School and graduated from Valders high School in 1972. Jim worked for Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry for the past 22 years. On October 17, 1987, he was married to Cynthia Reznichek at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Maple Grove. He was a member of the Viking Bow and Gun Club, Calmanshe Riders, he was also a member of Aluminum Glass and Brick Workers Local #125. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia, Manitowoc; his daughter, Heather Braun at Home; one step-daughter, Connie Ruether at home; one step-son, Nick Ruether at home; his mother, Louise Braun, Cato; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Roger and Peggy Braun, Cato, David Braun, Cato, Joseph Braun and Beth Flentje, Whitelaw; seven sisters and four brothers-in-law, Louis and James Schroeder, Manitowoc, Beverly Braun, Green Bay, Marilyn and James Cihowiak, Appleton, Linda and Timothy Hansen, Onalaska, Susan Braun, Green Bay, Debra Braun, Cato, Kathy and Martin Fredenberg, Two Rivers; his mother-in-law, Carola Reznichek, Manitowoc; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include, Steve and Patti Reznichek, Cato, Lynn and Gene Meidl, Whitelaw, Mark Reznichek, Manitowoc, Jean Reznichek, Tony Happel, Reedsville; 19 nieces and nephews, uncles, aunts, other relatives and friends also survive. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Reinhold, one brother, Dennis and his father-in-law, John Reznichek. Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, Tuesday from 4-9 p.m. Father Heymen will pray the rosary at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, May 30, 1994 - page A2


JANET MCDANIEL BRAUN Janet M.McDaniel, age 81 formerly of Belle Glade, Fla., died Sunday morning, June 18, 2000 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2000 at the Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc. Burial of her cremated remains will take place later at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Whitelaw, Wis. She was born November 23, 1918 in the Town of Cato, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Anton and Louise Lemberger Braun. She grew up in the Whitelaw area and attended St. Michael’s grade school, Whitelaw. She was married to William McDaniel in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1982. She lived most of her life in Belle Glade, Fla., moving to Manitowoc in 1989. She owned and operated a produce market, first in Georgia and later in Florida. Janet was an avid reader. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Roman and Fern Braun, San Diego, Calif.; two granddaughters and five great grandsons; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Al and Janet Braun, Whitelaw, Norbert and Gail Braun, Cato, Gordon and Alice Braun, Whitelaw; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Gertrude and Wilbert Hastreiter, Cato, Vivian Rychtarick, Lisle, Ill., Georgianna Manlick, rural Reedsville; one sister-in-law, Laura Braun, Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by her husband, William; three brothers, Elmer Braun, Herbert Braun and Anton Braun. Relatives and friends may call at Jens Family Funeral home on Friday at the time of services at 11 a.m. The family would like to thank Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for their excellent care and considerations given to Janet. Also to the patients who became her best friends and to her sisters and brothers that supported her while she lived in Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times - June 19, 2000


JEROME "JIGGS" BRAUN Jerome "Jiggs" Braun, age 73 of Hilbert, died on Thursday December 10, 2015 at his home. He was born on July 19, 1942 in Whitelaw, son of the late John and Anna (Heinrich) Braun. He married Barbara A. Danner on January 18, 1976 in Fort Lauderdale FL. Jiggs served in the U.S. Army and was a truck driver for over 40 years. He was an avid sports fan and loved to golf, bowl and attend milk bottle tournaments. He also loved his animals. He was a member of the Elks Club in Manitowoc. Survivors include his children, Deborah (Paul) Krepline of Brillion, Jeff Braun of Chicago, Melanie (Tony) Hill of Reedsville, David (Mary) Braun of Chicago, 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, a brother Paul Braun of Manitowoc and many other relatives and friends. Jiggs was preceded in death by his wife Barbara on December 23, 2009, a daughter Kimberly Renee, 2 sisters Audrey and Deloris and 2 brothers Donald and Ray. Memorial service will be held on Wednesday December 16 at 6:00 P.M. at the Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville. Burial will be in St. Michaels Cemetery, Whitelaw. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 P.M. until the time of service. Online condolences may be made at www.wieting-funeralhome.com Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Dec. 14, 2015



JOHN BRAUN JOHN BRAUN, SR., DIES IN CHURCH - WHITELAW John Braun Sr., 80, of Whitelaw, lifelong resident of the county, was stricken with a heart attack Tuesday morning, in the vestibule of St. Michael Catholic Church while about to attend 8 a.m. Mass and died before he could be moved to a hospital. Braun, who in recent years resided with a son, Peter, on a farm on the outskirts of the village, had assisted in the morning chores and after breakfast left for church. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Michael Church. The Rev. John Husslein will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Liberty in 1874 and in 1904 married Miss Magdalena Gerl. They located on a farm in Franklin. His wife died in 1921. In 1937 he moved to Whitelaw. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and a leader in the Miraculous Medal Assoc. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. John Winkler of Sheboygan, Mrs. John Palmer of Milwaukee, Mrs. Anton Zych of Manitowoc, Mrs. Clarence Fischer and Mrs. Frank Spacek of Rt 4 Manitowoc, and Mrs. Harold Staudinger of Rt 2, Reedsville; two sons, Peter and John Jr., of Whitelaw; 20 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times - December 28, 1954 edition (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** Funeral services for John Braun Sr., 80, of Whitelaw, who died of a heart attack Tuesday in the vestibule of St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the St. Michael Church. The Rev. John Husslein will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home. In addition to the survivors listed a sister, Mrs. George Brandl, of Whitelaw, also survives. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 29, 1954 P. 19 ******** (John Braun/d. 28 Dec. 1954 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOHN W. BRAUN (d. 1960) John W. Braun, 58, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died at home Monday morning from a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the 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. Mr. Braun was born Dec. 13, 1901, at Cato, son of the late Frank P. and Margaret Grall Braun. He married Anna Heinrichs, June 15, 1926, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. They farmed in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Michael parish. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Donald and Paul of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Raymond at home, and Jerome stationed with the army at Fort Gordon, Ga.; two daughters, Mrs. Thomas Reed of Rolling Hills, Calif., and mrs. Charles Champeau of Green Bay; two brothers, Joseph of Manitowoc, and Frank of Whitelaw; four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Zeman of Sheboygan, Mrs. Quirin Swetlik of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Elmer Neuser of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Paul Pakenham of Minneapolis and 12 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Holy Name Society will recite the Rosary at 8 p.m., led by Father Rose. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, August 30, 1960 pg. M-11 ******** (John Wolfgang Braun/d. 29 Aug. 1960 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


JOSEPH E. BRAUN Joseph E. Braun, 74, of 1121 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday in Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Braun by American Legion Drews-Bieser Post No. 88 Mr. Braun was born Nov. 18, 1904 in Whitelaw, son of the late Frank and Margaret Grall Braun. He attended St. Michael Parochial School and farmed in the Whitelaw area for many years and later was employed with Mirro Aluminum Company. He married Sophie Zettel Feuerstein Nov. 17, 1951 in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Oct. 22, 1978. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706, Freier Saengerbund, Whitelaw Senior Citizens, Holy Innocents Church and was a former choir member. Survivors include a step-son, Robert Zettel and a step-daughter and step son-in-law, Carol and Jerome Hietpas of Manitowoc; a brother, Frank of Whitelaw; three sisters, Mrs. Quirin (Eleanore) Swetlik, Mrs. Elmer (Blance) Neuser of Manitowoc and Tillie Pakenham of Minneapolis, Minn., and 12 step grandchildren. Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, May 4, 1979 - page 3


KATHRYN BRAUN Mrs. Paul (Kathryn) Braun, 73, formerly of Whitelaw and currently of 1931 South 39th Street, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, July 3, 2012, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Kathryn was born on August 15, 1938, in Grimms, daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Stradl) Shimek. She was a 1956 graduate of Reedsville High School. Kathryn married Paul Braun on May 7, 1960, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Reedsville. Kathryn worked as a nurse's aid at Park Lawn Home and River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw and St. Michael's Christian Mothers. Survivors include her husband: Paul Braun, Manitowoc; four sons and two daughters-in-law: Bernard Braun, Manitowoc; Paul J. Braun, Whitelaw; Peter (Cindy) Braun, Whitelaw; John (Irene) Braun, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law: Theresa (Fred) Hawkins, Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Rhonda Braun, Ryne Braun, John Braun and his girlfriend, Kelly Steger; two great grandchildren: Talyn Braun and Raven Braun; one step great grandchild: Joeli Steger; three brothers and three sisters-in-law: Andrew (Clare) Shimek, MA; Paul (Darlene) Shimek, Whitelaw; Henry (Jeanie) Shimek, Reedsville; one sister: Mary Thompson, Valders; one brother-in-law: Jerome Braun, Hilbert. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Albert and Mary Shimek; one granddaughter: Amy Braun; one brother and sister-in-law: Milton (Edna) Shimek; three sisters and four brothers-in-law: Sylvia (Lester) Zipperer; Joel Thompson; Mabel (Harold) Bodart; Dorothy (Mike) O'Neil. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. Rev. Dave Zimmerman will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday (TODAY) at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville and on Friday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home led by Fr. Dave. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Herald Times Reporter Thursday, July 5, 2012



LARRY BRAUN Larry Braun, 16, of Whitelaw, died Wednesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services for relatives and close friends will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Larry was born Sept. 19, 1957, at Whitelaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Braun. He was a member of the Catholic Knights Society. Survivors omitted for privacy. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter Thursday, April 4, 1974 pg. 3


LEONARD BRAUN Leonard J. Braun, age 79, of 231 Maple St., Whitelaw, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, February 25, 1996, at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 28, 1996 at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc 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. He was born November 27, 1916, in the Township of Cato, Manitowoc County, son of the late George W. and Clara Kuehnl Braun. He grew up in the Township of Cato and was educated at St. Michaels Catholic School, Whitelaw. He farmed from 1946 until his retirement in 1979. Leonard was known for his baking of all kinds of cookies and pies and he enjoyed donating them to other people. He married Mary Dvorachek, May 8, 1946 at St. Mary’s Catholic church, Reedsville. She preceded him in death on January 7, 1975. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic church, St. Michaels Holy Name Society and a former member of the St. Michaels Cemetery Association. Leonard served on the Board of Directors for many years of the Whitelaw Co-op. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald L. and Kathryn Waite Braun, Cato; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Carolyn and Michael McConnell, Racine, Jeanette Braun, Milwaukee, Bernice and Richard Pollen, Manitowoc, Mary Ann and Raymond Meismer, Washburn, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Matthew, Rhonda, Travis and Carmen Braun, Haley Pollen, David, Jessica and Thomas Meismer; one sister-in-law, Louise Braun, Cato. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, Reinhold and two sisters, Mayme Vogel and Georgianna Braun; three n ephews, James Braun, Dennis Braun and Robert Vogel. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Father Heymen will pray the rosary at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Feb. 26, 1996 - page A2 ******** (b. 27 Nov 1916/d. 25 Feb 1996/SSDI)



LOUIS BRAUN (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Louis Braun, 28 (age should be 78) died Tuesday night on the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Schuh, town of Cato, where he made his home. Mr Braun was born in 1872 in the town of Liberty. He never married. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. George Brandl and a brother, John, both of Whitelaw. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, April 13 at the Schuh farm home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic church, Whitelaw, Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Schuh home from 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, until the time of services. The rosary will be recited at the Schuh home at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times - April 11, 1951 edition ******** (Louis Braun/d. 10 Apr. 1951 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


LOUISE BRAUN (d. 1979) Mrs. Anton (Louise) Braun, 82, of Route 1, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon at home. Due to remodeling of St Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw, funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mrs. Braun, nee Louise Lemberger, was born Oct. 22, 1896, in Minneapolis, Minn., daughter of the late Anton and Anna Pankratz Lemberger. She was married to Anton Braun June 18, 1915, in St. Michael Church, Whitelaw. The couple farmed in the Town of Cato until 1960 when they retired and moved to their present home. She was a 50 year member of Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael church. Survivors include her husband, Anton, four sons and three daughters-in-law, Herbert of Route 1 Whitelaw, Aloysius and Janet Braun of Whitelaw, Norbert and Gail Braun and Gordon and Alice Braun of Route 1, Whitelaw; four daughters and sons-in-law, Gertrude and Wilbert Hastreiter of Cato, Janet and W.D. McDaniel of Belle Glade, Fl, Vivian and William Rychtarik of Lisle, Ill, and Georgianna and Roman Manlick of Route 2, Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs Anna Gresl of Athens, Wis, and Mrs. Edwin (Laura) Malley of Sturgeon Bay, 37 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Two sons, Anton and Elmer preceded her in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, after 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. A Rosary service will be 7:30 p.m. Sunday by Father Heymen and Christian Mothers Society. Manitowoc Herald Times- June 29, 1979 **Marriage date listed in this article is incorrect. Correct date is June 8, 1915** ******** Anton Braun and Louise Lemberger were united in marriage at St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, Wis., last Tuesday, June 8th. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Lemberger and is a well known and popular young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Braun and the young couple will live on his farm near Greenleaf. Brillion News - Fri., June 11, 1915


LOUISE BRAUN (d. 2003) Louise M. Braun, age 77, formerly of Cato, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 8, 2003 at the North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003 at 10 a.m. at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville and 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. The former Louise Reimer was born March 2, 1925, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Michael and Magdalena Meidl Reimer. She attended St. Michael Grade School in Whitelaw. On Sept. 6, 1947 she was married to Reinhold G. Braun at St. Michael Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 1969. Louise had worked and retired from Paragon in Two Rivers. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, St. Michael Christian Mothers, St. Michael Mission Society, Whitelaw Senior Citizens and the Manitowoc Senior Center. Survivors include her 10 children: Lois (James) Schroeder of Manitowoc; Roger (Peggy) Braun of Cato; Beverly Braun of Green Bay; Marilyn (James) Cihowiak of Appleton; Linda (Timothy) Hansen of Onalaska; Susan Braun of Green Bay; Debra Braun of Cato; Kathy (Martin) Fredenberg of Two Rivers; David Braun of Cato; Joe Braun (Kim Skattebo) of Whitelaw; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Harold (Carol) Reimer of Manitowoc; John (Mary Lou) Reimer of Whitelaw; Jerome (Sharon) Reimer of Manitowoc; five sisters and one brother-in-law: Matilda Reimer of Manitowoc; Margaret (Joseph) Ledna of Buffalo Grove, Ill.; Mary Reimer of Manitowoc; Elizabeth Reimer of Whitelaw; Leona Vogel of Whitelaw; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by two sons: Dennis and James; five brothers and one brother-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 until 10 a.m. The Rev. Heymen will pray the rosary at 6 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.



MARGARET BRAUN Mrs. Frank P. Braun died suddenly early today at her farm home near Whitelaw. The funeral will take place Friday. Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the home and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic church at Whitelaw. Rev. John W. Husslein will conduct the funeral services. Burial will take place in the cemetery adjoining the church. Mrs. Braun, the former Margaret Groll (sic), was born Sept. 2, 1879, in the town of Cato. She was married to Frank Braun on Oct. 25, 1897. The Christian Mothers society, of which Mrs. Braun was a member, will recite the rosary at her home at 8 o'clock Thursday evening. Mrs. Braun is survived by her husband, 10 children, 34 grandchildren, one brother and two sisters. Her daughters are Mrs. Henry P. Schuh of Kiel, Mrs. Margaret Zeman of Sheboygan, Mrs. Quirin Swetlik of Whitelaw, Miss Tillie Braun of Chicago, Ill, Mrs. Arthur Zimmer, and Mrs. Elmer Neuser, both of route 4, Manitowoc. The sons are John W. Braun, Frank E. Braun and Joe E. Braun all of Whitelaw, and Edward C. Braun, route 2, Two Rivers. One brother, Ignatz Grall, is living in Whitelaw, while two sisters, Mrs. Frank Zipperer, route 1, Cato, and Mrs. W.M. Meyer, Whitelaw, also survive. The body will be moved to the home from the Reedsville Co-operative funeral home Wednesday afternoon and may be viewed there. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 8, 1946 P.2


MARIAN A. BRAUN Marian A. Braun, age 90, formerly of Whitelaw, died Monday, May 24, 2004 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 27, 2004 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. James Jugenheimer will officiate with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. Marian was born Aug. 21, 1913 in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Oswald Nesper. On April 25, 1939, she married Frank F. Braun at St. Anne Catholic Church, at Francis Creek. Frank preceded her in death Oct. 19, 1991. They celebrated 52 years together. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers and the Branch-Whitelaw Senior Citizens. Marian enjoyed her family, cherishing her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, puzzles, playing cards and dancing polkas. Survivors include her four sons: Richard (Joyce), St. Nazianz; Ken (Marie), Roger (Linda), all of Manitowoc; Bob (Maggie), Whitelaw; two daughters: Judy (Jim Zlatohlavek; Pat (Burl) Cavanaugh, all of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, a sister: Lillian Wallander, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law: Agnes Nesper and Eleanor Swetlik, both of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, Frank, she is preceded in death by three sisters: Gertrude Nemetz, Christine Karl and Laura Pritzl; one brother: Raymond Nesper; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Anton Nemetz, Fred Karl, Othmar Pritzl and Lawrence Wallander; Clara and Hank Schuh, Margaret and Art Zeman, Vernie and Art Zimmer, John and Anna Braun, Edward and Catherine Braun, Blanche and Elmer Neuser, Tillie and Paul Pakenham, Joe and Sophie Braun and Quiren Swetlik. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, and on Thursday from 9 a.m. to the time of service at 10:30 a.m. A parish prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, led by the Rev. James Jugenheimer. Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, is assisting the Braun family. The family would like to say thank you to the nurses, CNA's, and the activity staff of Shady Lane 2nd Floor. We appreciate all the care you gave Mom the past three years. You were there when we could not be. Our thanks to you. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 26, 2004


MARIE A. BRAUN Mrs. Kenneth (Marie A.) Braun, age 64, 3510 Schroeder Drive, Manitowoc, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, June 9, 2009, at her residence with her loving family by her side. Marie was born July 12, 1944, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Kolarik) Vraney. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1962. On Oct. 17, 1964, she married Kenneth Braun at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Reifs Mills. After her children were grown, Marie was employed as a dietary cook at the Felician Village in Manitowoc for 14 years. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and a past member of the Adoration Society of St. Paul Catholic Church. Marie enjoyed spending time in her gardens, growing an impressive array of flowers and vegetables. Her favorite place in the world was in her kitchen. She reveled in preparing huge delicious meals for her family and friends. No one who ever visited Marie's house left hungry. Everyone will greatly miss her fantastic homemade pickles and raspberry jam. She was a tremendously devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend who will forever be remembered as the greatest, most loving grandmother anyone could possibly ask for. Marie was devoted to the life and teachings of her Catholic faith and has passed on that devotion to her family. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Clara Vraney; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and Marian Braun; two brothers-in-law, Dick Braun and Jim Zlatohlavek. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Grand Avenue site, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial at St. Michael Cemetery in Whitelaw. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday and again on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. A parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the church led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Braun Family. The family would like to thank the staffs of Green Bay Oncology, St. Vincent Hospital, Dr. Anthony Jaslowski, and also Holy Family Homecare and Hospice for the compassion and care given to Marie and her family. Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 2009


MARY BRAUN First Fatality of 1975 MRS. BRAUN DIES IN TRAFFIC CRASH A 60 year old rural Manitowoc County woman was killed and three other rural county residents injured, the results of a two-car crash at 7:43 p.m. Tuesday at Reedsville. The crash cause the first traffic fatality of the year in Manitowoc County when it claimed the life of Mrs. Mary Braun, Rt. 1, Cato. The county's first traffic fatality last year did not occur until Feb.16. Manitowoc County Coroner James E. Powers said he pronounced Mrs. Braun dead at the scene of head injuries. He an Dist. Atty. Tom Rusboldt, who also was at the schene, will confer to determine whether an inquest will be called. Injured in the crash, which occurred at the intersection of Highway 10 and North Third Street, were Leonard J. Braun, 58, Rt. 1, Cato, head laceration and multiplecuts; Daniel J. Hill, 17, Rt. 2, Cato, severe head injuries, and Michael F. Preston, 18, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, bumped left shoulder and cut knee. All were removed to Holy Family Hospital by Weiting Ambulance Service of Brillion. Hill was the driver and Preston a passenger in a car that, according to the county accident report, was southbound on North Third Street and racing with another vehicle. Also according to the report, Hill failed to heed the stop sign and his car crashed into the front of a car driven by Leonard Braun and westbound on Highway 10. Mrs. Braun, who was riding in the front seat of the westbound car was ejected from the vehicle. The Braun car was pushed to a side street and the Hill car came to rest in an open field. Herald Times Reporter Wednesday January 8, 1975 pg. 1 ********** Mrs. Leonard (Mary) Braun, 60, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Tuesday evening at Reedsville as the result of an automobile accident. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, 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. Braun, nee Mary Dvorachek, was born Oct. 5, 1914, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Kocourek Dvorachek. She was married to Leonard Braun May 8, 1946, at Reedsville. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Michael Parish. Survivors omitted for privacy. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a parish Rosary service will be held at 8 p.m. by Father Heymen. Herald Times Reporter Wednesday January 8, 1975 pg. 3


  MELVIN BRAUN Melvin Braun, 18, of rural Whitelaw, died Tuesday morning at home after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. Francis Rose officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Braun was born April 2, 1942 at Whitelaw, son of Peter and Esther Schamburek Braun. He was educated at Robinsonville School and was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Michael church. Survivors include his father and mother; three brothers, Leon, Larry and Peter Jr.; two sisters, Maryann and Joann and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schamburek of Whitelaw. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Thursday where the rosary will be recited at 8 pm by the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, June 14, 1960 - page 14 ******** Funeral services for Melvin Braun, 18, of rural Whitelaw, who died Tuesday morning after a long illness from muscular dystrophy, will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday 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. Among survivors it was inadvertently stated that the maternal grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Schamburek. The are Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schamburek of Whitelaw. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 15, 1960 P.31 ******** (Melvin Braun/d. 14 June 1960 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


PETER BRAUN (d. 1915) Peter Braun of Whitelaw, well known in this section died last week Thursday at the advanced age of 85 years. Decedent was one of the pioneers of Manitowoc County, coming there from Germany in 1854. He was married in 1855 but his wife died a few years later. In 1868 he was married to the widow now surviving him. With his family he removed from Liberty to Whitelaw in 1890. Five sons and two daughters survive. The funeral took place at Whitelaw, Rev. Kuhl officiating. Six nephews acted as pall bearers. Brillion News – January 22, 1915


PETER BRAUN JR. (d. 1978) Peter (Rocky) Braun Jr., 17, of rural Whitelaw, died Monday morning at home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville and 11 a.m. in St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Peter was born April 4, 1960, in Whitelaw, son of Peter and Esther Schamburek Braun. He was a member of St. Michael Holy Name Society and Catholic Knights. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Braun Sr., and a brother, Leon at home; two sisters, Mary Hoyer and Mrs. Barry (Joanne)Vetter of Manitowoc; his grandfather, Louis Schamburek and two nieces. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call in Reedsville Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a Rosary service will be at 7 p.m. by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tuesday, March 14, 1978 - page 3 ******** (4 Apr 1960/Mar 1978/SSDI)


PETER P. BRAUN (d. 1989) Peter Braun, 80, of 12419 Highway 10, Whitelaw, died Wednesday morning, April 12, 1989 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral home, Kellnersville and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard H. Heymen will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Braun was born June 5, 1908 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late John and Magdalane Gerl Braun Sr. He married Esther Schamburek, July 5, 1941 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The couple farmed at Whitelaw and he was employed as a mason for many years and by the Town of Cato. Mr. Braun was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Michael Church and the Catholic Knights of Whitelaw. Survivors include his wife, Esther, a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Sharon Braun of Whitelaw; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Hoyer and her fiancé, John Cannon of Manitowoc, Joanne and Barry Vetter of Manitowoc; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Mrs. Martha Zych of Manitowoc, Mrs. Hildegarde Fischer of Manitowoc, Magdalene and Frank Spacek of Manitowoc, Christina and Harold Staudinger of Whitelaw and John Palmer of Milwaukee; six grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three sons, a brother and two sisters. Friends may call at Saur Funeral home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. A rosary service will be 6:45 p.m. Thursday by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed. April 12, 1989 - page B8 ******** (5 Jun 1908/12 Apr 1989/SSDI)


RAYMOND MICHAEL BRAUN Raymond (Ray) Braun, 53, of Whitelaw, died Wednesday afternoon, June 1, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Richard H. Heymen will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Church Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mr. Braun was born Oct. 12, 1929, in the Town of Franklin, son of Mrs. Anna Heinrichs Braun and the late John W. Braun. He was formerly employed at Schuette Construction and Streu Construction Company and at the present time was employed at Lakeside Packing Company, Manitowoc. He was in military service from 1949 to 1950 with overseas duty in Japan. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local 1619. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Anna Braun of Whitelaw, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald and LaVerne Braun of Bridgeton, N.J., Paul and Kathryn Braun of Route 1, Whitelaw, and Jiggs and Barbara Braun of Route 2, Reedsville, two sisters and brothers-in-law, Delores and Tom Reed of Newhall, Calif., and Audrey and Charles Champeau of Route 2, Green Bay, and a very special friend, Mary Jane Swoboda of Reedsville. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and other relatives. His father preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. A Rosary service will be at 8 p.m. by Father Heymen. Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 1983 P. 3



REINHOLD BRAUN Reinhold Braun, 49, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Braun was born Dec. 17, 1919, in Town of Cato, son of the late George W. and Clara Kuehnl Braun. On Sept. 6, 1947, he married Louise Reimer at Whitelaw. ???township and also worked at Imperial Eastman, Manitowoc. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors omitted for privacy. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, December 6, 1969 pg. M-19 ******** (Reinhold Braun/d. 5 Dec. 1969 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


VIOLA BRAUN Mrs. Jack Braun, 55, of Whitelaw, died Thursday at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Revs. Leo Schmitt, E.A. Radey and Francis Rose will officiate at the requiem Mass and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Braun, the former Viola Staudinger, was born Aug. 26, 1912, in the Town of Cato, daughter of Charles and Clara Hill Staudinger, and was married June 9, 1938, to Mr. Braun at St. Mary Church, Clarks Mills. The couple farmed 27 years in the Town of Franklin. Mr. Braun died in 1963. Since 1965 she was a resident of Whitelaw and was active in Holy Family Hospital Guild and Christian Mothers and Mission Group of St. Michael Parish. Survivors are three sons, Gene and Marvin, of Whitelaw and Glenn, of Clarks Mills; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Staudinger, of Valders; five sisters, Mrs. Irene Klopp, of Port Washington, Mrs. Louis Remaker, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Charles Stefl of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Norbert Zipperer, of Clarks Mills and Mrs. John Chandler, of Milwaukee; a brother, Harold, of Clarks Mills and four grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, November 10, 1967 pg. 4 ******** (Viola Braun/d. 9 Nov. 1967 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


DAVID BREDESEN Funeral services for Hospital Mate 3-c David Bredesen, 20 of Whitelaw, who was killed May 15 at Quang Nam Province, South Vietnam, about two weeks after arriving with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines C. E., First Platoon, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites by a unit of the Naval Reserve Training Center of Green Bay. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by the parish and Holy Name Society members. Bredesen's parents are Mr. and Mrs. William Bredesen, Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, May 29, 1969 pg. 6-T


ELIZABETH BREDESEN Mrs. William (Betty) Bredesen, 61, a longtime resident of Whitelaw and now of 3720 Rasher Street, Manitwooc, died Monday evening, June 15 1987, at her residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. John Conrad and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mrs. Bredesen was born January 10, 1926, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Ida Gintner tuschl. She married William Bredesen on May 1, 1946, at St. Mary Catholic church, Clarks Mills, where she was a member. Survivors include her husband, William; four sons and two daughters –in-law, Tom and Sarah Bredesen of Three Lakes, Wisconsin, Larry and nancy Bredesen of Texas, Andrew Bredesen of Washington and Neal Bredesen of the United State Navy aboard the Air craft Carrier Nimitz; four daughters and one son-in-law, Nancy and Patrick Lemberger and Linda, Carol and Lisa Bredesen, all of Texas; six grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Marie Helgesen of Manitowoc, Frances and Carlton Wickesberg of Seymour, Wisconsin and Patricia and Norbert Ahl of clarks Mills; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Gordon(Ruth) Tuschl of Manitiowoc and Mrs. Rod (Jeanne) Chambers of Sheboygan; and two brothers-in-law, Otto Severson of Colorado and William Pfost Sr. of California. She was preceded in death by her son, David in Vietnam in 1969, a brother, Gordon Tuschl and a sister, Dorothy Severson. Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei funeral Home, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. by Father John Conrad. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Manitwooc Herald Times - Tuesday, June 16, 1987 - page 14


WILLIAM BREDESEN William Bredesen, 76, longtime resident of Whitelaw, died Tuesday, October 4, in South Pasadena, Florida. William was born January 22, 1923, son of the late Judge Osuld and Stella Engeldinger Bredesen. Trained in aircraft maintenance, he was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War, having served with the U.S. Air Force from 1942-1951. He married Elizabeth Tuschl on May 1, 1946, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clarks Mills. Survivors include his second wife, Florence; four sons, Thomas (Sara) of Three Lakes, WI, Lawrence of Fort Worth, TX, Andrew (Lisa) of Baltimore, MD, and Neal (Carol) of Neenah, WI; four daughters, Nancy (Pat) Lemberger of Nacogdoches, TX, Linda of Oshkosh, WI. Carol of Dallas, TX, and Lisa (Mike) Hornok of Sachse, TX: two step-daughters, Donna Winchester of Redington Beach, FL; and Jeanine Newcomb of St. Petersburg, FL; a sister Ann (Merwyn) Beyer of Manitowoc, WI; and none (sic) grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Elizabeth (Betty) in 1987; a son David, in Vietnam in 1969; one grandson, Jay Lemberger in 1992; two brothers, Robert and John; and one sister, Ruth. A memorial mass was held on October 6, at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in South Pasadena. Burial services were conducted at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Herald Times Reporter, October 18, 1999 P. A2



BARBARA BREDL From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1900: Death in Whitelaw on Fri. of Mrs. Barbara Bredl of old age. Mrs. Bredl was born in Austria in 1808, thus reaching the age of 92 years. She came to America in 1857 with her husband who died eight years ago. The family settled near Whitelaw where she has lived until just the last few years during which she has been living with the family of her son Franz Bredl. She leaves 2 sons and 4 daughters as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and even one great-great-grandchild. Her funeral was held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery in Whitelaw.


A. MARIA BREY Death in a local hospital yesterday morning of Mrs. Maria Brey of Manitowoc Rapids. She recently underwent an operation on a tumor which apparently went well, but she later fell ill and succumbed after a few painful days. The funeral will take place early tomorrow. Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1899 ******** Notes From Branch: Mrs. Brey died quite suddenly last week. She was buried last Friday at the Whitelaw cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, November 30, 1899 pg. 7 ******** Mary Brey birth: 1840 Germany death: 21 November 1899 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1899 Manitowoc Rapids spouse: Anton Brey Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANTON BREY From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1891: Death on Sun. in Town Manitowoc Rapids of Anton Brey of cancer. The funeral took place in the Catholic Cemetery in Pine Grove.


LOUIS BREY DIED ON HIS BIRTHDAY Thirtieth Anniversary of Birth of Louis Brey Was Day of His Death SMALLPOX PROVES FATAL Well Known Young Man of Branch, Third in County to Succumb to Dread Disease On the day that marked the thirtieth anniversary of his birth to life, Louis Brey, a well known young man at Branch was summoned to cease from earthly existence and yielded to death after a struggle against disease that had continued two weeks. Mr. Brey suffered from smallpox of malignant type and is the third Manitowoc county resident to succumb to the dread agency. The disease fastened on the patient two weeks ago and developed in its most virile form, that of black pox. Constant medical attendance and every effort was exerted, but Saturday it became apparent that mortal aid would prove unavailing and at 3 o’clock Sunday morning, the end came. Under cover of night in the little cemetery at Whitelaw in the town of Cato Sunday, unattended by the ceremonies that usually characterize the burial of the dead, and with no relative present to assist in the last rites, the remains of Louis Brey were laid to rest. The burial under these circumstances was made necessary by the provisions of law which requires that the body of a person deceased of contagious disease be buried within twenty four hours of the time of death and at hours between 9 at night and 5 in the morning and that no person whose services are not necessary to the burial of the remains be in attendance. Louis Brey was born in this city April 13, 1872 and had been a resident of the county his entire life. He attended the local schools and at maturity engaged in farming at Branch. In 1896 he was married and three children, all of whom with the wife survive, were born to the union. He was a young man well thought of in the community and had a large circle of friends who will learn of his untimely end with a deep regret. Besides wife and children, three brothers and five sisters also survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 14, 1902, Page 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1902: Louis Brey, a well-known resident of Branch, died of smallpox on Sun. immediately after his 30th birthday. He is the 3rd victim in our county during this year who has succumbed to the milder form of this dread disease. His body was buried Sun. night in the Whitelaw Cemetery. In addition to his widow and several children, Brey is survived by 8 sisters.


WOLFGANG BROEDL Death on Mon. in Town Franklin of Wolfgang Bredel(sic). He was born in 1809 in Marberg, Bohemia, and came to this country in 1855. In 1880 he and his wife celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. He leaves his widow, 6 children, 36 grandchildren, and 44 great-grandchildren. The burial took place yesterday with an extraordinarily large number of people attending, which would have pleased the deceased. The family expressed thanks to everyone for their expression of sympathy. Der Nord Westen, 10 Mar. 1892 ********* (1860 Cato census: Wolfkang Brettle age 52; wife Barbara Brettle age 52; Frank age 15; Teressa age 13; Joseph age 1) (1870 Cato census: Wolfgang Brittle age 62; wife Barbra Brittle age 62) (1880 Cato census: Wolfgang Bradlo age 71; wife Barbra Bradlo age 71)


CASPER BROWN CASPER BRAUN, PIONEER, DEAD Branch And Manitowoc Man Dies Of Old Age Casper Braun, 79, resident of Branch and Manitowoc for more than a half century, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Michael Sadusky, 802 South Twenty-Sixth street, at 2 a.m. today. Complications attendant upon old age caused his demise. He was born at Igershein, Germany, Jan. 16, 1853 and came to the United States and settled in Branch in November, 1879. He married Pauline Pitz April 30, 1882. Mrs. Braun died in 1920. He was a member of the Catholic Knights. Mr. Braun had made his home in this city for the last eleven years. The survivors are four children, Mrs. Michael Sadusky, city, Miss Rose, Chicago, John, West DePere, and William, Fort Ranson, N.D. He is also survived by a sister, Mrs. Magdalena Bieholt who lives in Germany. The body was taken to the Sadusky residence at 4 o'clock this afternoon. Funeral services will be held at the house Saturday at 8:15 a.m. and at St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, at 9 o'clock. The Rev. Father Pufahl will officiate and burial will be in the Catholic cemetery at Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, May 12, pg. 2


CHILD OF C. BROWN NOTES FROM BRANCH A child of Mr. and Mrs. C. Brown died last Wednesday. The remains were taken to Pine Grove for burial last Friday. Manitowoc Pilot, September 19, 1895 P. 2


PAULINA BROWN Mrs. Paulina Brown, wife of Caspar Brown of Branch, died at the Holy Family Hospital last evening following an illness of some time. Deceased was 65 years of age and had been a resident of this county for the past forty years. She is survived by her husband, five daughters and two sons. They are Mrs. Gust Langbecker, of Wausau, Louise, of New York, Elizabeth of Chicago, Rose of Chicago and Minnie at home, John, of Green Bay and William of North Dakota. The funeral will be held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock and interment will be at Whitelaw. The remains have been removed to the undertaking parlors of Frazier & Shimek from where the funeral will be held. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 31, 1920 P. 5


DONALD C. BRUNIG Donald C. Brunig, 68, of Rt. 1, Cato, died unexpectedly Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 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 H. Heyman will officiate with burial in the parish cemetery. Mr. Brunig was born Feb. 18, 1908, in the town of of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Charles and Sophia Benishek Brunig. He married Eleanor Huinker Nov. 28, 1934 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Mr. and Mrs. Brunig operated the Brunig homestead farm and Mr. Brunig was also employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., retiring six years ago. He was a member of Whitelaw Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald A. and Eleanore Brunig of Oshkosh and Gary and Janice Brunig of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Stephen (Calla) Swetlik of Manitowoc and five grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat. Nov. 20, 1976 - page 3


ELEANOR A. BRUNIG Eleanor A. Brunig, age 89, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday afternoon, Dec. 5, 2002 at the Northridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002 at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard H. Heymen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The former Eleanor Huinker was born May 25, 1913, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Alois and Anna Einck Huinker. She attended St. Michael Catholic Grade School at Whitelaw. On Nov. 28, 1934, she was married to Donald C. Brunig at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The couple farmed on the Brunig family homestead in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. Donald preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 1976, and Eleanor moved to Manitowoc after his death. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, former member of St. Michael Christian Mothers, Branch Homemakers and the Whitelaw Senior Citizens. Survivors included two sons and daughters-in-law: Donald A. and Eleanore Brunig of Kissimmee, Fla., and Gary C. and Janice Brunig of Two Rivers; five grandchildren: Kevin (Kathy) Brunig of Lombard, Ill., Kelly Veach of Kissimmee, Fla., Karla (Henry) Daubney of Kissimmee, Fla., Lisa (Scott) Stechmesser of Two Rivers, and Gina (Kristian) Wondrash of Two Rivers; six great-grandchildren: Zachary and Cheyenne Brunig of Lombard, Ill., Tyler and Sydney Veach of Kissimmee, Fla., Griffin Stechmesser of Two Rivers, and Ethan Wondrash of Two Rivers; four sisters and three brothers-in-law: Ruth Lewis of Manitowoc, Marie and Donald Holly of Manitowoc, Dorothy and Patrick Sheahan of West Allis, Wis., and Delores and Francis Shea of New Holstein; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Brian Brunig; one great-granddaughter, Emmah Wondrash; three brothers: Harold, Raymond, and Herbert Huinker; four sisters-in-law; and four brothers-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home-Manitowoc on Monday, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Saturday, December 7, 2002 pg. A3 ******** (25 May 1913/05 Dec 2002/SSDI)


ADOLPH "ED" BRUNNER Adolph E. Brunner, 96, of the Village of Whitelaw, died Wednesday morning, September 3, 1986 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday 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. Brunner was born Oct. 26, 1889, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Wolfgang and Sophia Ripp Brunner. He married Theresa Kohlbeck, Sept. 24, 1912, at St. March Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. The couple resided in Whitelaw where they operated a Tavern for many years. His wife preceded him in death in 1969. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Harold and Dorothy of Dearborn Heights, Michigan, Hubert of San Diego, California and Roy and Carol of Manitowoc; three daughters and a son-in-law, Margaret and Ernest Lomprey of Henderson, Neveda, Mrs. Theresa Sitmann of Whitelaw and Mrs. Gertrude Schmelzle of Necedah, Wis.; 26 grandchildren; 56 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, a son, Leonard, two great grandchildren and eight brothers and sisters. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of services. There will be a rosary service 7 p.m. Friday by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1986 - page 22 ******** The marriage of Miss Theresa Kohlbeck and Ed Brunner of Whitelaw was celebrated at Clarks Mills this morning and a reception and wedding dance followed. A number of friends from this city attended. Both are popular young people of the county and will reside at Whitelaw where Mr. Brunner conducts a hotel. Manitowoc Daily Heald - Sept. 24, 1912 - page 2 ******** (26 Oct 1889/Sep 1986/SSDI)



ANTON BRUNNER Anton Brunner, 86, of Whitelaw, retired village business man, died Saturday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday 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. Mr. Brunner was born Oct. 5, 1887, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Wolfgang and Sophia Utz Brunner. He married Erna Schimmel Oct. 30, 1912, at Mishicot. Mr. Brunner was a butcher by trade and worked in Mishicot, Rockwood and Whitelaw. He also operated a tavern in Whitelaw for 27 years retiring in 1956. Mr. Brunner was a director of the Maribel Whitelaw Bank for 40 years, a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge No. 706, of Manitowoc, a member of St. Michael Church Holy Name Society and a 50 year member of the Catholic Knights Branch No. 147 of Whitelaw. Mr. and Mrs. Brunner celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1962. Survivors omitted for privacy. Three brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday until the time of service. Eagles Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. and a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday by Father Heymen, the Holy Name Society and the Catholic Knights. Herald Times Reporter Saturday, April 6, 1974 pg. 3 ******** (05 Oct 1887/Apr 1974/SSDI)


ERNA BRUNNER Mrs. Anton (Erna) Brunner, 88 of Whitelaw, died unexpectedly late Sunday night, March 15, at home. 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 and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Brunner, nee Erna Schimmel, was born Oct. 5, 1892 at Mishicot, daughter of the late Nicholas and Theresa Schimmel. She was married to Anton Brunner Oct. 30, 1912, at Mishicot. Mr. and Mrs. Brunner observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1962. Mr. Brunner preceded her in death April 6, 1974. She was a member of Catholic Knights Branch 147 of Whitelaw; Whitelaw Senior Citizens, Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Church and was active in mission work at the church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and Emogene Brunner and Howard and Kathleen Brunner of Whitelaw; two daughters and sons-in-law, Flossie and Raymond Kohlbeck of Whitelaw and Genrose and William Falvey of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. 12 brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service. A rosary service will be 7:15 p.m. Wednesday by Father Heymen, Christian Mothers and Catholic Knights. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, March 17, 1981 - page 3 ******** (05 Oct 1892/Mar 1981/SSDI)


JOSEPH BRUNNER Joseph Brunner, 58, died this morning at Oshkosh according to word received here by his mother, Mrs. Sophie Brunner of Whitelaw. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 o’clock from the St. Michael’s Church at Whitelaw. The body will lie at the Kochan funeral home from Sunday noon until the time of services Monday. Mr. Brunner was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1881.  He attended school there and spent most of his life in the county. He was married in 1921. Survivors besides his widow and aged mother include four brothers, William of Two Rivers, John of DePere and Anton and Adolph of Whitelaw and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Kanzelberger of Two Rivers and Mrs. Frank Herman of Branch. Manitowoc Herald Times – Friday, August 4, 1939 – page 2



SOPHIA BRUNNER Funeral services for Mrs. Sophia Brunner, 94, who died at the Edward Brunner home in Whitelaw, were held at Whitelaw. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Harold, Leonard, Herbert, Roy, Howard, Raymond and Jerome Brunner, Frank Pritzl, Walter Kanzelberger, Richard and Norbert Hermann. The Mothers Sodality of St. Michaels's Catholic church of which Mrs. Brunner was the oldest member, attended in a body. Among those attending were Mrs. Joseph Brunner of Oshkosh; Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Brunner of Kaukauna; Charles Hessel, Joseph Kolie, John Simmet of Francis Creek; Mr. and Mrs. John Schad and daughter Ann, of Valders. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, April 10, 1942 pg. 2


THERESA BRUNNER Mrs. Adolph (Ed) Brunner, 82, of Whitelaw, died Tuesday at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Officiating at the concelebrated Mass will be the Revs. E.A. Radey, Leo Schmitt and Francis Rose. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Brunner was born Aug. 3, 1886, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Rippe Kohlbeck, and she was married to Adolph Brunner Sept. 24, 1912, at Clarks Mills. She was a 50-year member of the Christain Mothers of St. Michael's. Survivors include the husband; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Margaret) Lomprey of Henderson, Nev., Mrs. Theresa Sitmann of Whitelaw and Mrs. Gregory (Gertrude) Schmelzle of Necedah; three sons, Harold of Dearborn, Mich., Hubert of San Francisco, Calif., and Roy of Manitowoc; three brothers, Louis of Whitelaw and George and Ferd. Of Rt. 1, Cato; 26 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. A son, four brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 7 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, February 25, 1969 pg. 3 ******** POUR GASOLINE IN BOILING WATER, EXPLOSION, SERIOUS BURNS FOR WHITELAW WOMAN AS RESULT Mrs. Ed Brunner Suffers Serious Injury as Result of Using Oil in Wash Water Which Had Been Heated An explosion which resulted when she poured a quantity of gasoline into boiling water which she was using for washing clothes came near resulting fatally for Mrs. Edward Brunner of Whitelaw, Mrs. Brunner being seriously burned about the face, neck and arms as result of the explosion and it is feared that she may be scarred for life as a result of her injuries. Mrs. Brunner is the wife of Ed Brunner, proprietor of a hotel at Whitelaw and was engaged in superintending the weekly washing at her home. Like many other housewives Mrs. Brunner has on occasions used a small quantity of gasoline in the water used for boiling clothes and intended to do this but had neglected to place the gasoline in the water before heating. Remembering that this had not been done, Mrs. Brunner attempted to pour the oil in the water while it was heating on the stove with the result that the explosion followed. Mrs. Brunner's face was seriously burned, her hair scorched and part of her eyebrows burned off and she is under the care of physicians. The burns are not considered dangerous but cause Mrs. Brunner great suffering. The Brunners are well known in this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald - May 28, 1913 - page 4 ******** (Theresa M. Brunner/d. 25 Feb. 1969 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


WINIFRED BRUNNER Mrs. Roy Brunner, 24, nee Winifred Gamble, of 1414 South 16th street, died Wednesday at the Wisconsin General hospital, Madison, following a three months illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock at St. Andrew church, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery, Whitelaw. She was born in White Lake, Wis., and came here when a child with her parents. She was graduated from St. Andrew school and was a member of the 1941 class of Lincoln high school. She was married to Mr. Brunner in 1947. Survivors are the husband; mother, Mrs. Anna Gamble of this city; two brothers, Warren and John of this city; sister, Mrs. Daniel Guralski of this city. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Friday noon, where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 1, 1948 P.2 ********* (Winifred Brunner/d. 1 Apr. 1948 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


DAVID JAMES BURNS David James Burns, six-day-old sone of James and Darlene Sittman Burns, of Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services were at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Francis Rose of St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. David was born July 2 at Holy Family Hospital. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 09, 1960 page 7


JUDITH CHRISTIANSEN Mrs. Gary (Judie) Christiansen, 42, of 339 Washington Court, Whitelaw, died early Saturday morning, May 17, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday 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. Mrs. Christiansen, nee Judy Glaeser, was born July 18, 1943 at Whitelaw, daughter of Edgar and Bernice Staudinger Glaeser. She attended St. Michael Parochial School and graduated from Valders High School with the Class of 1961. She was married to Gary Chirstiansen, August 8, 1964, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Judy graduated from Green Bay Accredited Beauty College and was a part time employee of New Image Beauty Salon in Manitowoc. At the present time, Mrs. Christiansen was the site manager of Whitelaw Nutrition Center and was a member of Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Church, Whitelaw. Survivors include her husband, Gary; a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Paula of Whitelaw; a daughter, Missy at home; her parents, Edgar and Bernice Glaeser of Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronald and Judy Glaeser of Sheboygan and Dennis and Barbara Glaeser of Fond du Lac; a sister, Kathi of Manitowoc; a grandson, Adam; her mother-in-law, Mrs. Fern Schrank of Manitowoc and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Staudinger of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Sunday and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. A rosary service will be 7 p.m. this Sunday by Father Heymen and Christian Mothers at the Funeral Home. The casket will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sunday, Maya 18, 1986 - page 22


MAGDALINE CISLER Magdaline Cisler, age 89, a resident of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, March 16, 2004, at River's Bend. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2004, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial at St. Michael Church Cemetery, Whitelaw. She was born July 23, 1914, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Michael and Frances Reimer Schamburek. Magdaline grew up in Whitelaw and then moved to Manitowoc. She was the owner/operator of the Hiway Superette in Manitowoc for many years until her retirement. Magdaline was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include a sister: Louise Vogel, Manitowoc; 10 nieces and nephews: Franceen (Wayne) Bowe, Kiel; Ken Vogel, Madison; Jean (Jerry) Schleis, Maribel; JoAnne Bertsche, Manitowoc; Mary (Bob) Miller, Green Bay; Dori Schuh and her fiance, Jim Behnke, Brillion; Mike Vogel, Whitelaw; Clare (Bob) Jeffery, Newton; Dick (Bonnie) Vogel, Whitelaw; Dan (Kathy) Vogel, Greenleaf; and many great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Hildegarde Schamburek; a brother-in-law, Robert Vogel; and a nephew-in-law, George Schuh. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center for their many years of care and compassion. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter March 18, 2004 ******** (23 Jul 1914/16 Mar 2004/SSDI)


CLARENCE CONNOLLY Clarence (Shorty) Connolly, 64, of Whitelaw, died Thursday morning April 1, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville and 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic church, Reifs Mills. The Rev. Ron Belitz of St. Bernard Parish, Green Bay, will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mr. Connolly was born Sept. 15, 1917 at Dubuque, Iowa, son of the late Coleman and Meta Stulken Connolly. He married Helen Shimon Aug. 21, 1948 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He was employed in construction as a steel worker for many years. Since 1973 he had been owner and manager of Whitelaw Rigging and Fabrication, Inc. He was a veteran of World War II serving in Iwo Jima with the CB’s. He was a member of Manitowoc County Master Builders. Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son and daughter-in-law, Patrick and Melanie Connolly of route 2, Cato; and four daughters, Sister Kathleen of Petoskey, Mich., Bridget of Oshkosh, Mary of Madison and Eileen of Green Bay. He was preceded in death by an infant son and a sister. Friends may call at Saur Funeral home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of services. A wake service will be 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, April 1, 1982 - page 3



MICHAEL CONNELLY Michael Connolly, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Connolly of Whitelaw, was born and died Sunday at Holy Family hospital. Funeral services were held Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home with burial in St. Michael cemetery at Whitelaw. The Rev. John Husslein officiated at the services. Survivors are the parents; grandparents, Mrs. Meta Connolly of Dubuque, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shimon of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, June 28, 1949 pg. 2 ******** (Michael/d. 26 June 1949 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


MARK ALAN DIEDRICH Funeral services for Mark Alan Diedrich, five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Diedrich of Whitelaw, who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, were held at 10:30 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, where a Mass of the Angels was offered by the Rev. Leo Schmitt. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Steiner and Ray, Gilbert and Sylvester Diedrich. Denmark Press - Thursday, Aug 18, 1966 - page 14


SHIRLEY MAE DIEDRICH Shirley Mae (Steiner) Diedrich age 76, formerly of Branch and currently a resident of St. Mary's of Felician Village, died Friday April 12, 2013 with her family at her side at St. Mary's. The former Shirley Steiner was born on April 23, 1936 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Streigl) Steiner. She grew up in Branch and attended the Pine Grove School graduating from Mishicot High School in 1954. On September 15, 1956 Shirley was married to Clarence Diedrich at Manitowoc, they celebrated 56 years of marriage together. The couple established roots in Whitelaw, where they raised their children: David, Linda, Mark (deceased) and Stan. Shirley was a loving wife and mother, who enjoyed being a homemaker and playing the piano, along with jobs at Mirro, Montgomery Ward, Osco Drug, Woolworth's, and Aitken Reed where she cultivated many friendships. Shirley became pen pals with her "sister" from Switzerland in high school. She and Annemarie maintained their friendship over all the years. Shirley and Clarence traveled to Europe twice to visit Annemarie and her husband, Dr. Hugo Steiner, who ironically had the same last name as Shirley's maiden name. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Shirley was a beautiful and generous lady and a loving mom, grandma and great grandma. She enjoyed shopping, going out to eat, word search puzzles and playing the piano (by ear) and spending time with her friends and family. Shirley will be sadly missed by her devoted husband: Clarence Diedrich, Manitowoc; her three children and their spouses: David (Sandy) Diedrich, Manitowoc; Linda (Bob) Beck, Two Rivers; Stan (Tara) Diedrich, Brillion; seven grandchildren: Jenn (Dan) Weaver, Mackenzie Herzog, Adam and Aubree Diedrich, Brennan (Allison) Beck, Megean (Travis) Lauson, Rachel (Andy) Beck; four great grandchildren: Sophia Weaver, Emmett Beck, Ellyse Beck, Madelyn Lauson and two more great grandbabies joining the family this summer; one brother and sister-in-law: Robert (Doris) Steiner, Branch; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include: Sylvester (Helen) Diedrich, Manitowoc; Germaine (Peter) Potter, Dayton, OH; Jean Diedrich, Valders; Donald Benishek, Branch; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Margaret Steiner; her son: Mark Diederich; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: George (Cecelia) Diedrich; two brothers-in-law: Raymond Diedrich and Gilbert Diedrich; two sisters-in-law: Janice Diedrich and Theresa Benishek. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Ronald Colombo and the Rev. Gerald Foley will concelebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with cremation to follow and burial of her cremated remains too take place at St. Michael Cemetery in Whitelaw at a later date. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday 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 on Monday at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m. led by Sr. Gerri Krautkrammer. Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, where she was lovingly and respectfully taken care of for the past two years. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com. Shirley's family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Schmidt and the St. Mary's staff who were so kind to both Shirley and her family. May Shirley find joy in reuniting with Mark, her parents and other family members in heaven and play beautiful music for us all! Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Saturday, April 13, 2013


LEO H. DIETRICH Leo H. Dietrich, age 77, of 348 W. Menasha Ave., Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2014 at his residence. Leo was born on Dec. 16, 1936, in the town of Cato, a son of the late Arthur and Clara (Bogenschutz) Dietrich. He attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Clarks Mills and Reedsville High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in Korea from Oct. 1956 to Aug. 1958. On Nov. 4, 1961, he married Claire Reis at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Leo worked as a machinist over 40 years for Imperial Eastman of Manitowoc and retired in Feb. of 1999 from what is now Parker Dayco. After retiring, Leo volunteered delivering for the Meals-On-Wheels Program in the village of Whitelaw, and worked for several years at Seven Lakes Golf Course. He loved to take his grandkids fishing; he enjoyed hunting; and was a huge Green Bay Packer & Chicago Cubs Fan. Leo also enjoyed many years of bowling and served as secretary of the league in Whitelaw for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Whitelaw Sportsman's Club where he ran the trap league for many years; he also served as little league baseball coach in Whitelaw for many years. Leo was a member of St. Michael's Holy Name Society and served as an usher at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Claire; three children: David and Karen Dietrich of Whitelaw, Beverly and David Mangin of Reedsville, Allen and Julie Dietrich of Reedsville; nine grandchildren: Nicole (Shane) Stehula & their son, Levi, and twin boys expected in Feb; Joshua Mangin & fiance, Alyssa Naidl, Michelle Mangin & special friend, Maverick Klotz, Rachel Mangin & special friend, Ely Keifenheim, Luke Mangin, Nathan Dietrich & special friend, Chantal Willman, Olivia Dietrich & special friend Elliott Ebert, Logan Dietrich, Mitchell Dietrich; and Leo's special buddy, "Max". He is further survived by two brothers & four sisters-in-law: Art and Betty Dietrich of Whitelaw, John and Judy Dietrich of Cato, Dolores Dietrich of Clarks Mills, and Joan Dietrich of Reedsville; two brothers-in-law & three sisters-in-law: Ronnie and Emily Reis of Brillion, Jerome and Judy Reis of Reedsville, Janice and Willie Rahn of Chilton, Janet Miller of Reedsville, Helen and Len Fox of Menasha; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law & mother-in-law, George and Clara Reis; four brothers, Robert, Charlie (Florence), Larry, and Jerry Dietrich; four sisters, Baby Lois Ann, Sister Lois Ann, Dorothy (Al) Hoffman, JoAnn (LeRoy) Eiles; and three brothers-in-law, Richard Reis, Raymond Sheahan, and Arnold Miller. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10, 2014 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be concelebrated by his nephew, Rev. Bill Hoffman and the Rev. Richard Klingeisen, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014 from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. There will be a parish prayer service held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will continue Monday morning at the church after 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass at 11:00 a.m. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the Dietrich family with funeral arrangements. The Dietrich family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Yetter & staff at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic for their compassionate care; to Bob & Sue who helped Leo through difficult times; and to members of the Whitelaw Fire Dept. and Valders Ambulance for all their efforts & compassion. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Nov. 7, 2014



ARTHUR DVORAK Arthur Dvorak, 54, of Cato, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an apparent heart attack. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Dvorak was born Oct. 26, 1914, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late John C. Dvorak and Mrs. Ida Huinker Dvorak. On July 25, 1939, he married Honora Hayden at Maple Grove, and he farmed in the Towns of Cato and Maple Grove. He was a co-partner in Stetson Dvorak Implement Co., Menchalville, a director of Maribel State Bank, member of the Cato and Reedsville school boards and the CESA Tri-School Reorganization Committee, Whitelaw Sportmen's Club and Holy Name Society, had been a trustee for the St. Michael parish and was active in county 4-H. Survivors include the wife; three daughters; four sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); his mother of Reedsville; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph F. Lemberger of Dos Palos, Calif., and Mrs. Gordon Sheehy, of Rt. 2, Reedsville; a brother, Ervin, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, and a grandchild. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home this Thursday evening where at 8 o'clock the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1969 P. 31 ******* (Arthur Dvorak/d. 31 Dec. 1968 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


HONORA DVORAK Honora M. “Honor” Dvorak, age 97, a resident of Reedsville Manor, died peacefully Wednesday evening, April 29, 2015 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, with her family by her side. Honor was born in Grimms on May 19, 1917, a daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Kirby) Hayden. She attended St. Patrick School in Maple Grove. On July 25, 1939 she married Arthur F. Dvorak at St. Patrick Catholic church, Maple Grove. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1968. In addition to being a homemaker, Honor worked as Clerk at the Cato Post Office for 10 years and retired as Postmaster in February, 1985. She was a member of St. Michael’s Christian Mothers for many years and also a member of NAPUS, National Association of Postmasters of the United States. Throughout the years she enjoyed traveling with her family; she loved doing crossword puzzles, Tuesdays with Grams and keeping up with the family on Facebook. Honor also looked forward to the monthly “cousins lunch” held at various restaurants each month. She will be greatly missed by her family. Survivors include her five children and their spouses: Sue (Allan) Wallander of California; John (Joan) Dvorak of Manitowoc; Nancy (Paul) Rameker of Maribel; Janet (Dick) Brandes of Collins; David (Jane) Dvorak of Green Bay; daughterin-law, Candy Dvorak of Kellnersville; fifteen grandchildren, Shelly (Jeff) Petersohn, Barbara (Scott) Kakuk, Dean (Tonya) Dvorak, Lee (Wendy)Dvorak, Brian Rameker, Mark (Darcy) Rameker, Angela (Steve) Schenian, Amy (Bill) Kupsh, Karen (Paul) Berland, Dan (Sara) Dvorak and twenty-seven great grandchildren. She is further survived by one sister, Bette Kelley of Milwaukee, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her husband, Art, she was preceded in death by two sons, Richard Dvorak in 1973 and James Dvorak in 1992; a grandson, Aaron Wallanderin 1992; two sisters, Mary (Jerry) Egbert and Kathleen (Dan)Young; two brothers, Bill (Marie) Hayden and John (Hilda) Hayden; two brothers-in-law, John Kelley and Ervin (Margaret) Dvorak and two sisters-in-law, Evelyn (Joe) Lemberger and Irene(Gordon) Sheehy and her best friend, Lil Savage. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Richard Klingeisen, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw, from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Dvorak family with funeral arrangements. The Dvorak family would like to extend a special thank you to all the neighbors at the Reedsville Manor for their kindness and also a special thank you to the entire staff of the Critical Care unit at Holy Family Memorial medical Center for their wonderful care. Manitowoc Herald times - May 2, 2015


EDWARD EBENHOE Edward "Eddie" Ebenhoe, age 68, formerly of Whitelaw and currently a resident of Manitowoc ended his earthly journey on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, following a life of service to others. He was born in Manitowoc on July 16, 1948 to the late Edward and Charlotte (Backhaus) Ebenhoe. Eddie graduated from Reedsville High School in 1966 and joined the United States Army in 1968. He courageously served in the Vietnam War for three years, beginning with the 101st Airborne as an Infantryman from May 1968 through August 1969. After grave injuries, he spent until April 1971 recuperating at Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver. He earned three Purple Hearts, the First Oak Leaf Cluster to the Purple Heart and several other medals for his bravery during the war. He married Lynn Rhode on May 25, 1974, and together they built a full life in Whitelaw. Eddie's primary career was as a Rural Letter Carrier with the US Postal Service from 1976-2003, where he brought friendliness and care to those he encountered along the route. He carried a strong dedication to the community, serving on the Whitelaw Village Board for eight years and on the St. Michael School Board for 11 years. He served on the St. Michael Parish Council for over 20 years, first as Council Member and later as President; he also led the St. Michael Holy Name organization as President for over 20 years. Eddie was a proud veteran and gave tirelessly to these organizations. He was a member, Treasurer and Vice Commander of Disabled American Veterans Andrew Miller Chapter #24 from 1986 through his death. As an active member of the Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter #731, he served as Board Member, Color Guard and Honor Guard from 2009 to 2015. He was also a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Unit #164. Eddie lived and breathed for his wife Lynn, who he loved and cherished for 42 years. His greatest joys came from spending time with his kids and grandkids - going fishing, riding bikes, golfing, going on road trips, camping and playing card games. He loved teaching them about the outdoors and through his last days he continued to learn from them as well. His compassion stretched far beyond his family to those he met along his earthly journey: neighbors, fellow veterans, people along his mail route and the medical staff who cared for him. He is survived by his loving wife: Lynn Ebenhoe, Whitelaw; three children: Andy (Julie) Ebenhoe, Sheboygan; Cherie (Dan) Leonard, New York, NY; Marcus (Elsbeth) Ebenhoe, Rochester, NY; four grandchildren: Ethan, Rebecca, Camden and Fitzpatrick. He is further survived by four brothers: Ralph (Bonnie) Ebenhoe, Menomonee Falls; Marvin (Millie) Ebenhoe, Manitowoc; Howard Ebenhoe, Manitowoc; Joe (Kitina) Ebenhoe, Orange, CA; five sisters: Lorraine Ebenhoe, Manitowoc; Jane Ebenhoe, Manitowoc; Marilyn (Jerry) Neuser, Mishicot; Margaret Philip (fiancé Don), Forest Junction; LindaJean Ebenhoe, Green Bay; mother-in-law: Joyce Rhode, Whitelaw, other in-laws: Barb (Paul) Bonde, Nekoosa; Randy (Jane) Rhode, Manitowoc, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Charlotte Ebenhoe; one brother: Ronald Ebenhoe and infant brother: Roger Ebenhoe; father-in-law: John Rhode; and brother-in-law: Dennis Philip. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2016, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with cremation to follow and burial of his cremated remains in the parish cemetery at a later date. Military Honors will be accorded by the Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter #731 and the Disabled American Veterans Andrew Miller Chapter #24. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday at the church from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. There will be a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday led by Randy Meidl. The Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Yetter and the team at the Aurora Cancer Center for their care and support, as well as Eddie's teams at Zablocki VA Hospital in Milwaukee, M.D. Anderson in Houston, and Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sept. 8, 2016


ANDREW EBERT SR. (d. 1982) Andrew Ebert Sr., 77, of 10902 Hilltop Road, Cato, died Tuesday evening, June 22, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville 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. Mr. Ebert was born Sept. 4, 1904 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Jacob and Anna Fritsch Ebert. He attended St. Michael Catholic School. He married Loretta Schambureck Nov. 24, 1927 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The couple farmed in the town of Cato. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1977. Mr. Ebert was a life member of Francis Creek Sportsman’s Club. Survivors include his wife, Loretta; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Dorothy of Route 2, Manitiowoc, Jerome and Betty of Manitowoc, Andrew Jr. and Diana of Cato; seven daughters and sons-in-law, Marian and Fritz Haelfrisch of route 2, Reedsville, Jeanette and John Sheahan of Cato, Generose and Donald Bartels and Germaine and Charles Biely of Manitowoc, Loretta and Hank Sheahan of route 1, Reedsville, Anna Marie and Kenneth Kasianowicz of St. Francis, Wis., and Patricia and James Reindl of Manitowoc; two brothers, John of Whitelaw and Michael of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Clara) Goehring of Cato and Mrs. Elmer (Margaret) Griese of Manitowoc; 38 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, two infant sons; two brothers, a sister and a grandchild. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday by Father Heyman. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wednesday, June 23, 1982 - page 3


ANDREW R. EBERT (d. 2002) Andrew R. Ebert, Jr. age 58, a Cato resident, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Andrew was born April 12, 1944 in the town of Cato, son of the late Andrew and Loretta Schambureck Ebert Sr. He attended school at St. Michael School, Whitelaw, and Valders High School. He was employed at Imperial Eastman for 33 years until his retirement due to illness. On Oct. 3, 1964 he was married to Diana M. Otto at St. Michael Catholic Church by the Rev. Francis Rose. They celebrated 38 years together. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and a former member of both the Francis Creek Sportsman’s Club and the Viking Bow and Gun Club. An avid hunter and fisherman, Andrew enjoyed fishing with his grandson. He also enjoyed playing cards and the Green Bay Packers. Survivors include his wife: Diana; a daughter: Fae Ebert, Manitowoc, and special friend Michael Polifka; grandson: David Hanson, Manitowoc; brother: Kenneth (Dorothy) Ebert, Manitowoc; seven sisters: Marian Haelfrisch, Reedsville; Jeanette (John) Sheahan, Cato; Generose Bartels, Manitowoc; Germaine Biely, Manitowoc; Loretta (Hank) Sheahan, Maple Grove; Anna Marie (Ken) Kasianowicz, St. Francis; Patty (Jim) Reindl, Manitowoc; sister-in-law: Betty Ebert, Manitowoc; father-in-law: Russell Otto, Cato; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law include: Marlene (Roger) Loose, Newton; Elaine (Tom) Mohr, Manitowoc; Marvin Otto, Brillion; Lelan (Debbie) Otto, Cato; Randy Otto, Cato; Eileen (Howie) Jandrey, Two Rivers; and Charlene (Gregg) Peterson, town of Rockland. Nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends also survive. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother: Jerome Ebert, two infant brothers; an infant sister; three brothers-in-law: Fritz Haelfrisch, Donald Bartels, Sr. and Charles ‘Bugs’ Biely; his mother-in-law: Emily Baumann Otto; and a niece: Serena Loose. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate with burial in St. Michael Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville. Parish rosary will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday led by the Rev. Heymen. Visitation will continue on Saturday at the funeral home from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. before leaving for church. The family would like to thank the staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the wonderful care and compassion extended to Andy during his stay. Also thank you to the staff at the Woodland Clinic and Drs. Mary Govier, Juan Diaz and Pradeep Giriyappa for their professional care. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Thursday, October 31, 2002 pg. A3



ANNA EBERT Mrs. Anne M. Ebert, 88, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Monday afternoon at Maple Crest Home, Whitelaw, where she had been residing since April 28, 1964. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, the Rev. Francis Rose officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Ebert was born July 28, 1876 in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Steiner Fritch. She was married to Jacob Ebert Sept. 5, 1898, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills, and they farmed in the Town of Franklin. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1948 and Mr. Ebert died Aug. 23, 1950. Mrs. Ebert was a charter member of the Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Michael Church. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Walter Grimm of Mishicot, Mrs. Edward Goehring Sr., of Clarks Mills and Mrs. Margaret Brandel of Manitowoc; four sons, Joseph of Whitelaw, Andrew of Rt. 1, Cato, John E. of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Michael of Manitowoc; 39 grandchildren and 61 great grandchildren. Two sons died in infancy and a son, Reinhart, died May 5, 1945. A sister and a brother also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited by the society, parish and friends at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, August 18, 1964 pg. M-11 ******** (Anna M. Ebert/d. 17 Aug. 1964 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ANN A. EBERT (d. 2011) Ann A. Ebert, age 96, of 715 S. 24th street, Manitowoc, died Friday, November 18, 2011 Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Ann was born on October 29, 1915, in the Town of Cato, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Schriner) Brandel. On July 3, 1941, she married Reinhart Ebert at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1946. Ann was a press operator at Jagemann Stamping Company for 21 years, retiring in 1977. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Ann was also preceded in death by eight brothers, Joseph, Charles, Bernard, Victor, Robert, Leonard, Ottmar and Herbert Brandl; seven sisters, Elizabeth Augustine, Sr. Hernengild Brandl, Agnes Mahlock, Sophie Brandl, Veronica Reiderer, Rose Budnar and Beatrice Stuebber. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Viertel with burial at St. Michaels Cemetery in Whitelaw. The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall from 9:30a.m. until 10:45a.m. (No newspaper or date cited)


ANTON EBERT From Der Nord Westen, 07 Nov. 1895: Death of 24 yr. old Anton Ebert on Fri. in Grimms Station, an unmarried man. His funeral took place Mon. morning in the Catholic Cemetery of Pine Grove.


BABY EBERT (d. 1934) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ebert of Whitelaw are mourning the loss of their infant daughter born to them at the Holy Family hospital last Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 31, 1934 P. 1 (Note: This obit appears to belong to this child)


CLARA EBERT Clara, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ebert of route 1, Cato, died early today at the Holy Family hospital following a four day illness, of bronchial pneumonia. Survivors are the parents; two brothers, Kenneth and Jerome; five sisters, Marion, Jeanette, Genrose, Germaine and Loretta. The body had been move to the Ebert home. Services will be held Thursday at 8 a.m. from the home and at 8:30 o'clock from the St. Michael's church, Whitelaw. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, November 8, 1939 pg. 2


EDWARD EBERT (d. 1912) May be Insane-Edward Ebert, 62 years of age and a resident of Cato, since 1846, is under surveillance pending an inquiry into the condition of his mind, upon application made by relatives. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 3, 1902 P. 1 ******** (Order to Hear Petition for Administration.) STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc County Court, In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Edward Ebert deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Jacob Ebert, of Franklin, in said county representing among other things that Edward Ebert an inhabitant of said county, on the 8th (sic) day of Feb., A.D. 1912, at Franklin, Wis. died intestate, leaving estate to be administered, and that the petitioner is a son of said deceased, and praying that administration of said estate be to Jacob Ebert granted. It Is Ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said County Court to be held on Tuesday, the 12th day of March, A.D., 1912, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the County Judge, in the City of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered Further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said County. Dated at Manitowoc, the 13th day of Feb. A.D. 1912. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Isaac Craite, Atty. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, February 15, 1912 P. 4


EDWARD C. EBERT (d. 2007) Edward C. "Eddie" Ebert, age 59, of Hillcrest Road, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, April 19, 2007, at Aurora Bay Care Center, Green Bay.  Eddie was born Aug. 8, 1947, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Margaret Schambureck Ebert Sr. He was a 1965 graduate of Reedsville High School. Eddie was a member of the U.S. Army in 1967 and the Army Reserves for the following six years. He worked for the Rockwell Lime Company for the past 40 years. Eddie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville; Betterment Association; charter member of the Inland Snowblazers Snowmobile Club; Manitowoc County Fish and Game Association; and the Whitelaw Sportsman's Club of which he was past president and director. He loved to hunt, fish, and play a good sheep-head card game. He was a friend of many and would help anyone.  Survivors include three sisters and three brothers-in-law and four brothers and five sisters-in-law: Betty (Art) Dietrich, Whitelaw; Ruth Ebert, Francis Creek; James (Audrey) Ebert, Whitelaw; Barb (Paul) Wallander, Reedsville; Margaret (Joe) Welch, Reedsville; Russell (Evelyn) Ebert, Reedsville; Tom (Betty) Ebert, Whitelaw; Dan (Barb) Ebert, Manitowoc; three godchildren: Tammy Maas, Joe Ebert, Melissa Kersten; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He will be truly missed by all of his family members. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Margaret Ebert Sr.; one brother: John Ebert Jr.; one godchild/niece: Marla Wallander.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday,l 23, 2007, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Rallen Stencil will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw.  Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Kellnersville and on Monday at St. Joseph Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. There will be a parish service at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home led by Deacon Tom Koch.  Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, April 21, 2007 pg. A3


JOHN EBERT John E. Ebert, age 91, of 12108 Palm Grove Road, Whitelaw, who made his home with his daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Art Dietrich for the past 24 years until moving to Shady Lane Home a month ago, died Saturday morning, April 24, 1999 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, at the 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 in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. John was born Nov. 4, 1907 in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Jacob and Anna Fritsch Ebert. He grew up in the town of Franklin, attending St. Michael Grade School. John was married to Margaret B. Schamburek of Oct. 24, 1934 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. She preceded him in death June 13, 1953. John farmed in the town of Franklin all his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He is one of the oldest members of St. Michael Catholic Church and a former member of the Holy Name Society. John is a retired member of the Whitelaw sportsman Club. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Art Dietrich, Whitelaw, Barbara and Paul Wallander, Reedsville and Margaret and Joe Welch, Reedsville; six sons and five daughters-in-law, John and Ruth Ebert, Cato; James and Audrey Ebert, Whitelaw; Russell and Evelyn Ebert, Cato; Edward Ebert, Whitelaw; Thomas and Betty Ebert, Whitelaw; Daniel and Barbara Ebert, Manitowoc; 36 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren and a sister, Margaret Greis, Manitowoc. Brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include Mildred Ebert, Manitowoc; Ann Ebert, Manitowoc; Clara and Joe Franz, Manitowoc; Florence and William Fritsch, Whitelaw; Theresa and Leroy Kohlbeck, Appleton; Leonis and Charles Typner, Pomona, California; Leo and Donna Krall, Manitowoc, Robert Bennington, Marion Schamburek and Ann Schmertzler of Whitelaw. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; an infant grandson; two sisters, Caroline Grimm and Clara Goehring; four brothers, Joseph, Andrew, Reiny and Michael; other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today and from 9-10 a.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Richard Heymen will pray the rosary at 6:30 p.m. tonight. Manitowoc Herald times – Monday, April 26, 1999 – page A2 ******** (b. 4 Nov 1907/d. 24 Apr 1999/SSDI)


JOSEPH EBERT Joseph W. Ebert, 75, of Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Saur funeral Home, Kellnersville and 11 a.m. in St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Ebert was born Dec. 18, 1901 in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Jacob and Anna Fritsch Ebert. He married Mary reis in 1922. She died in 1941. October 7, 1944 he married the former Eleanor Petska Cisler and lived in Whitelaw all his married life. He was a retired carpenter-mason and had been employed with Charles Hintz Builders for many years. He was an honorary member of Whitelaw Sportsmen’s Club, a member of Whitelaw Senior Citizens and a 50 year member of Catholic Knights Branch 147 of Whitelaw, of which he was past president, a position he held for 21 years. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Leona) Sheahan and Mrs. Kenneth (Inez) Jurgens of Manitowoc; a step-son, Raymond Cisler of Manitowoc; a step-daughter, Mrs. Paul (Lorraine) Dirkman of Kellnersville; three brothers, Andrew of Rt. 1, Cato, John of Rt. 1, Whitelaw and Michael of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Walter (Caroline) Grimm of Mishicot, Mrs. Edward (Clara) Goehring of Rt. 1, Cato and Mrs. Bernard (Margaret) Brandl of Manitowoc, 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A son, two daughters and three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. by Father Heymen and Catholic Knights. Manitowoc Herald Times - Dec. 8, 1977 - page 3 ******** (Joseph Ebert/b. 18 December 1901/d. December 1977/SSDI)


LORETTA EBERT Mrs. Andrew (Loretta) Ebert, 82, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, formerly a Town of Cato resident, died Tuesday morning, December 19, 1988 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday 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 Heymen and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Ebert was born December 14, 1906 in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late John and Clara Meidl Schambureck. She married Andrew Ebert on November 24, 1926 at St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw. The couple farmed in the Town of Cato. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Michaels. Her husband preceded her in death on June 22, 1982. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Dorothy of Manitowoc, Jerome and Betty of Manitowoc and Andrew Jr. and Diana of Cato; seven daughters and six sons-in-law, Marian and Fritz Haelfrisch of Reedsville, Jeanette and Jpohn Sheahan of Cato, Generose and Donald Bartels of Manitowoc, Germaine Biely of Manitowoc, Loretta and Hank Sheahan of Maple Grove, Anna Marie and Ken Kasianowicz of St. Francis, Wis. and Patty and Jim Reindl of Manitowoc; 40 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Robert (Marion) Schambureck of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Mae Schambureck of Reedsville; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Joseph (Clara) Franz of Manitowoc, Mrs. Lee (Georgianna) Krall of Manitowoc, Mrs. Robert (Elsie) Bennington of Whitelaw, Mrs. William (Florence) Fritsch of Whitelaw, Mrs. Norbert (Anna) Schermetzler of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Charles (Leonis) Typner of Pomona, California and Mrs. Leroy (Theresa) Kohlbeck of Appleton; a brother-in-law, John Ebert of Whitelaw; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Ann Ebert of Manitowoc , Mrs. Mildred Ebert of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elmer (Margaret) Gries of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, a daughter a grandchild, a son-in-law, two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday to the time of services. Rosary service at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday by Father Heymen. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1988 - page A9



LOUIS EBERT Louis Ebert birth: 19 June 1900 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 22 June 1900 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Whitelaw, Wis. residence: 1900 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: Jacob Ebert mother: Anna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968 ******** Louis Ebert birth: 20 June 1900 Franklin, Wis. death: 23 June 1900 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Whitelaw, Wis. residence: 1900 Franklin, Wis. father: Jacob Ebert mother: Annie Mary Fritch Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JACOB EBERT (d. 1900) Jacob Ebert birth: 19 June 1900 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wis. death: 19 June 1900 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Whitelaw, Wis. residence: 1900 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wis. father: Jacob Ebert mother: Anna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JACOB EBERT Jacob Ebert, 75, of route 1, Franklin, lifelong resident of the county, died Wednesday afternoon at the homestead farm in Franklin. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at the home and at 9:30 at the St. Michael church in Whitelaw. The Rev. John Husselein will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born in Whitelaw in 1875 and in 1898 married Miss Anna Fritsch. They located on the present farm. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1948. Survivors are his wife; four sons, Joseph and John of Whitelaw, Andrew of Cato and Michael of this city; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Grimm of Mishicot, Mrs. Edward Goehring of Clarks Mills and Mrs. Edward Brandel of Kellnersville; brother, Joseph of Marshfield; 35 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A son, Reinhardt, died four years ago. The casket was moved from the Pfeffer funeral home to the Ebert home this afternoon where the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock tonight and Friday night. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, August 24, 1950 pg. 2 ******** (Jacob Ebert/d. 25 Aug. 1950 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


MARGARET EBERT Mrs. John Ebert, 41, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, mother of nine children, died Saturday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. John Husslein will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Ebert was born Margaret Schambureck in Franklin in 1911 and in 1934 was married to Mr. Ebert. They located on a farm near Whitelaw. She was a member of the Christain Mothers. Survivors are her husband; father, Jim Schambureck of Whitelaw; three daughters, Elizabeth, Margaret May and Barbara Ann at home; six xons, John, Russell, James, Edward, Thomas and Daniel at home; three brothers, John of Whitelaw, George of Reedsville, and Robert of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; nine sisters, Mrs. Andrew Ebert and Mrs. William Baroun of Rt. 1, Cato, Mrs. Joseph Franz and Mrs. Charles Typner of Manitowoc, Mrs. Robert Bennington and Miss Theresa, of Whitelaw, Mrs. William Fritsch of Rt. 2, Reedsville, Mrs. Norbert Schermetzler of Rt. 5, Manitowoc and Mrs. Leo Krall of Rt. 1, Whitelaw. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10:30 a.m. Monday where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, June 13, 1953 pg. 17 ******** (Margaret Ebert/d. 13 June 1953 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


MARY EBERT Mrs. Mary Ann Ebert, 40, wife of Joseph Ebert, died at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon at her home at Whitelaw after suffering a heart attack. She was the mother of a two weeks old daughter. Mrs. Ebert, nee Mary Anna Reis, was born in the town of Kossuth Oct 22, 1901, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Reis. She was married May 17, 1927. The couple established their residence in the town of Cato. Survivors are the husband, two children, Leonara Francis, Age 3, and Inez Loretta, aged 2 weeks; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Reis; four brothers, Frank Reis of Greenville, Clarence of Milwaukee, John of Mishicot and George of Manitowoc route 5; and two sisters, Mrs. Clem Blonde of Green Bay, and Sister M. Digna of West Point, Neb. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 o'clock at the residence and at 9:30 o'clock at St. Michael's church at Whitelaw with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Father Husslein will officiate. The body will be removed to the home from the Pfeffer Funeral Home Saturday at 1 p.m. Mrs. Ebert was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, January 24, 1941 pg. 8


REINHART EBERT Reinhart A. Ebert, 32, of route 1, Whitelaw, died suddenly Sunday noon at the farm home in Franklin of a heart stroke. Funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Ebert home and at 9:30 at the St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, the Rev. John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Ebert was born on the homestead farm of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Ebert, in 1913 and in 1941 married Miss Anna Brandel. She survives with a daughter, Sandra Ann, and two sons, Stephen and Reinhart Jr. The parents, four brothers, Andrew, Joseph and John of Whitelaw and Michael with the armed forces in Germany; and three sisters, Mrs. Walter Grimm of Mishicot, Mrs. Edward Goehring of Clarks Mills and Mrs. Barnard Brandel of Whitelaw, also survive. The body was moved to the home this afternoon from the Pfeffer Funeral Home where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, May 6, 1946 pg. 2 ******** (Reinhart Ebert/d. 5 May 1946 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


FRED ELLERMAN Announcement has been made of the death of Fred Ellerman of Milwaukee and a former resident of Whitelaw. The deceased died at Milwaukee last week and was thirty-four years of age, death being due to pleurisy and pneumonia. The funeral was held at Whitelaw. He is survived by his wife, two children, Vernon and Loretta. Eight sisters and two brothers. His mother, Mrs. Theresa Ellerman of this city also survives. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 28, 1929 P. 1


GEORGE ELLERMAN George Ellerman, 64, retired Cato farmer, died Saturday night at the Holy Family hospital and funeral services were held Tuesday morning at St. Michael's at Whitelaw. Survivors are the widow, two daughter, a brother, seven sisters and three grandchildren. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Manitowoc, Wis. May 29, 1942 P. 2


MARY ELLERMAN Mrs. Mary Ellerman, 73, lifelong resident of the Whitelaw area, died early Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient three weeks. She had been in ill health six months. Funeral services will be at 10:45 a.m. Thursday at Sauer Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 11:15 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Francis Rose will be the celebrant of the solemn requiem high Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Ellerman was born Mary Augustine Sept. 30, 1887, at Whitelaw, daughter of the late Frank and Julia Siebert Augustine. She was married Nov. 11, 1905, to George Ellerman and the couple settled on the Ellerman Homestead farm. When Mr. Ellerman retired 20 years ago they moved to Whitelaw. Mrs. Ellerman was a charter member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Church, of which she was a member fro 52 years. She was also a member of the Third Order of St. Francis. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Lemberger, of Menominee Falls, Wis. And Mrs. Richard Fischer, of Whitelaw; four brothers, George Augustine, of Port Washington, Anton, of Milwaukee, Bernard of Sheboygan and John of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Lemberger of Port Washington, Mrs. Louis Schambureck, of Whitelaw and Sister Puedentina, of Milwaukee; four grandchildren and a great grandchild. Her husband preceded her in death 19 years ago. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where at 8 p.m. the Rosary will be recited by Father Rose and the Christian Mothers. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, September 19, 1961 pg. M-11


THERESA ELLERMAN DIES AT HOME OF A DAUGHTER Mrs. Theresa Baumann Was Ill For Two Days Mrs. Theresa Bauman, 79, a resident of Whitelaw and Manitowoc for about 46 years, will be buried at Whitelaw Saturday following services at St. Michael's church at 9 a.m. She died yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lillian McCabe, in St. Paul, Minn., where she had been visiting for only two weeks. Previous to that she lived for the last six years in Manitowoc with another daughter, Mrs. Mary Harter, 1418 Madison Street. Mrs. Bauman was born in Germany and was married to Fred Ellerman at Whitelaw 55 years ago. Her husbnad died in 1897. She married Matt Baumann at Manitowoc 10 years later. His death came two years later. She lived at Whitelaw for about 40 years, at Abbotsford for about 10 years, and the last six years in Manitowoc. Her death came after only two days of illness. She is survived by two sons and seven daughters by her first marriage, John Ellerman of 1415 Columbus street, Manitowoc, George Ellerman of Whitelaw, Mrs. Mary Harter, Manitowoc, Mrs. Rose Klann, Cato, Mrs. Clara Hermann, Branch, Mrs. Bertha Stauber, Sawyer, Mrs. Theresa Schmieder, Sheboygan, Mrs. Anna Augustine, Port Washington, and Mrs. McCabe, St. Paul. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 15, 1933 P. 2


MAGDALENA ENGELDINGER From Der Nord Westen, 21 Sept. 1885: Death of Mrs. Magdalena Engeldinger (nee Hein) in Cato on Sun., 20 Sept. She was the wife of Math. Engeldinger and mother of Mrs. Kettenhofen, locally. She was born in Bilzingen in Kreis Saarburg, Rheinpreussen on 22 Sept. 1822. Her burial took place on her birthday, 22 Sept. in the Cemetery of Pine Grove. She leaves her husband and several grown children.


MATHIAS ENGELDINGER Mat Engeldinger and wife and Mrs. Geo. Kesler went to Manitowoc Friday, to attend the funeral of M. Engeldinger, Sr., who recently died at that place. Mr. Engeldinger was formerly a resident of this place and was much respected as an honest, upright man. Colby Phonograph, Thursday, Mar. 20, 1890 ***** (First publication March 20 1890.) No. 18 STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Mathias Engeldinger, deceased. An instrument in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Martin Engeldinger late of the town of Cato, in said county, having been delivered into said court: And Peter Engeldinger of the town of Colby, Clark county in said state, having presented to said court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, that said Mathias Engeldinger died testate, at said town of Cato in Manitowoc, county, on the 13th day of March 1890; that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that Peter Engeldinger is named therein as executor, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be thereon issued to Peter Engeldinger, or that letters of administration with the will annexed be issued to some suitable and competent person. 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 15th day of April 1890, 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 week, once each week, previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc county. Dated March 17th, 1890. By the Court, Emil Baensch, County Judge. Schmitz & Kirwan, Attorneys. Manitowoc Pilot, March 27, 1890 P. 4


LUCILLE FANSLAU Lucille C. Fanslau, age 87, of 1713 Revere Drive, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, May 6, 2004 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. Gerald Foley will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow at St. Michael's Cemetery in Whitelaw. Lucille was born on Feb. 8, 1917 in Whitelaw, daughter of the late Phillip and Anna Grimm Sickinger. She grew up in Whitelaw and was a 1935 graduate of Manitowoc's Lincoln High School. Lucille was a resident of Manitowoc since 1945 and worked as a nursing assistant at the Manitowoc Health Care Center retiring in 1963. On June 7, 1974, Lucille was married to Reinhardt Fanslau and he preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 1976. Lucille was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Holy Innocents Christian Mothers, Holy Innocents Mixed Choir and the Manitowoc Senior Center. Lucille enjoyed all types of dancing, especially square dancing and sewing. Survivors include her daughter: Suzanne Kapinos of Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law: Robert (Nancy) Kapinos of Manitowoc; five grandchildren: Chauncey Kapinos-Dock of Manitowoc; Champ Kapinos-Dock of Manitowoc: Robert (Rosemarie) Kapinos of Middleton: Craig (Heidi) Kapinos of Manitowoc; Shari (Chris) Cody of De Pere; three great-grandchildren: Katie, Abigail and Jonathon; two step-great-grandchildren: Brian and Laurie; one sister: Beatrice Kiel of Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law: Ralph (Naomi) Sickinger of Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by one son-in-law: Rudy Dock; three sisters: Sister Mary Bertelia, Barbara Herman and Sara Helgeson; four brothers: Ervin, Florian, Martin and Gerhard Sickinger; one half sister: Germaine Tuschl: one stepsister: Mayme Pfeffer; four stepbrothers: Frank, John, Lawrence and Edmund Grail. Relatives and friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Reinhold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Fanslau family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Saturday, May 8, 2004 pg. A3



ANNA FELBER The body of Mrs. A. Felber, who died at her home on North Eleventh street Friday, was taken to Whitelaw for burial today. Decedent was 58 years of age and was born at Oshkosh. Death followed an illness of some time. Three sons, Peter, John and Anton, and four daughters, Mrs. Gus Wagner, Minoqua; Mrs. Edward Maertz, Chicago; Miss Marie, Chicago, and Miss Rose of this city, survive. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 29, 1915, Page 3 ******** Miss Marie Felber returned to Chicago this morning to resume her studies at the Washington Park Hospital, where she is fitting herself for a nurse's position. Miss Felber has been here at the home of her parents on South Twelfth street since the death of her mother, Mrs. Anna Felber, about three weeks ago. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, December 30, 1915 P.3 ******** (No.1. 1st publication Jan. 8, '16.) Notice to Creditors IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT, In the matter of the estate of Anna Felber, deceased. Letters of administration on said estate having been issued to Anton Felber on the 7th day of January, A.D., 1916, and six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for creditors to present their claims, of which notice is hereby given, and further that the undersigned will, on the 18th day of July, 1915 at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, examine and adjust all such claims and demands so presented and filed. Dated January 7, 1915. John chloupek, County Judge. Isaac Craite, Attorney. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 5, 1916 P.6

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IN CIRCUIT COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY, Wisconsin.
Harriet L. Sedgwick, C.H. Sedgwick and Helen F. Sedgwick Plaintiffs, vs.
Annie Felber, widow of Anton Felber deceased, Peter Felber, Annie Merz (nee Felber), Katherine Wagner, (nee Felber, John Felber, Anton Felber, Mary Felber and Rose Felber, the only children and heirs at law of said deceased, and Elizabeth Felber, wife of Peter Felber, Gustave Wagner, husband of Katherine Wagner and Edward Merz, husband of Annie Merz, Defendants.
By virtue of a judgment of foreclosure and sale rendered in the above entitled action, in the court aforesaid, on the 10th day of March, 1911, and duly perfected and docketed at One o'clock P.M., March 10th, 1911, I shall offer for sale and sell to the highest and best bidder at public vendue at the front door of the court house in the city and county of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on the 26th day of April, 1912, at ten o'clock A.M., all the following described mortgaged premises, or so much as shall be sufficient to satisfy the said judgment, interest, solicitor's fees, costs of foreclosure, and cost of sale, situated in the county of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to-wit:
Government Lot No. One (1) in section No. Sixteen (16) in township No. Nineteen north of Range Twenty-three (23) east, being all that part of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of said section Sixteen (16) north of the center of the Manitowoc river.
Also government lot No. One (1) in section No. Nine (9) of the same township and range, being all that part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of said section No. (9) lying north and east of the center of the Manitowoc river.
Also the South One half (1/2) acre in the South east Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of section No. Nine (9) particularly described as follows:-Commencing at the southeast corner of said quarter quarter section, thence west on the section line to the southwest corner of said tract, thence north one rod, thence east parallel with the south section line to the east line of said section, thence south one rod to the place of beginning.
Dated this 14th day of March, 1912.
Walter Pellett, Sheriff of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin.
Isaac Craite, Plaintiff's Attorney.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 21, 1912 P. 4


ANTON FELBER 25 YEARS AGO ( 7-27-1903) Anton Felber, well known farmer of Branch, instantly killed by bolt of lightning while at work in his hay field. Manitowoc Herald News - July 27, 1928 ******** MAN KILLED BY LIGHTNING Anton Felber, a Town of Manitowoc Rapids Farmer, Struck While at Work While at work making hay in his field on Saturday, Anton Felber of Branch was struck by lightning and instantly killed. Felber was hurrying along trying to get done before the storm would break when he was cut off. His wife was barely 10 feet from him but was not injured although slightly stunned for an instant. He was 50 years old and had lived for the greater part of his life at Branch where he was well known and liked. He leaves a wife and seven grown children. The funeral took place on Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, July 30, 1903 pg. 1 ******** (Order to Hear Petition for Administration.) STATE OF WISCONSIN-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In Probate. In the matter of the estate of Anton Felber, deceased, intestate. On reading and filing the petition of Anna Felber of Town of Manitowoc Rapids in said county, representing among other things that Anton Felber an inhabitant of said county, on 25th day of July, A.D. 1903, at town of Manitowoc Rapids 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 said Anna Felber granted. It is ordered, that said petition be heard at a special term of said county court to be held on Tuesday, the 22nd day of Sept. A.D. 1903, at 10 o'clock A.M., at the office of the county judge, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county. Ordered further, that notice of the time and place so appointed, be given to all persons interested, by publication hereof for three weeks successively, prior to said day of hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper published at Manitowoc in said county. Dated at Manitowoc, the 21st day of August, A.D. 1903. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Sedgwick, Sedgwick & Schmidt, Attorneys for Estate. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, September 10, 1903 P. 8



JOHN FELBER JOHN FELBER IS LOSER TO DEATH IN LONG BATTLE John Felber, 41, died this morninig (sic) after having been in poor health for a long time. Mr. Felber was born near Branch Jan. 29, 1882 (sic), and had always made his home in and about Manitowoc. He leaves two brothers, Anton Felber and P.G. Felber of Manitowoc and four sisters, Mrs. Rose Dueno and Miss Marie Felber of Chicago, Mrs. J. Dickey of this city and Mrs. Katherine Wagner of Minocqua, Wis. The body will be taken from the Dicky home, 412 South Twenty-Sixth street, Thursday morning with funeral services at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, the Rev. Theodore J. Pufahl officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, August 28, 1923 P. 1


MARIE FELBER (d. 1966) Miss Marie B. Felber, 71, of 641-A S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Very Rev. Clement P. Kern officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael parish cemetery, Whitelaw. Miss Felber was born Dec. 7, 1894, at Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Anton and Anna Felber. She received her primary education in the Manitowoc County school system. Miss Felber entered nurses training at Chicago in 1915 and graduated in 1918. She then performed institutional work in supervisory positions and private duty until 1922 when she began post-graduate work in anethesia at St. Luke Hospital, Chicago. In 1927 Miss Felber became the first anesthetist at Billings Hospital, University of Chicago, until 1933, when she joined the staff at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City. In 1954 she transferred to McFarland Clinic at Ames, Iowa, until 1958 when she retired and returned to Manitowoc where she was employed for several years as a relief worker at Holy Family Hospital. She was a member of the St. Paul Christian Mothers Altar Society. Surviving are nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:15 p.m. by members of the parish and the Christian Mothers Altar Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 4, 1966 P. 3 ******* (Marie Felber/d. 3 June 1966 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw) (b. 7 Dec. 1894/d. June 1966/SSDI)


GODFREY FETZER Godfrey P. Fetzer, 87, of Rockwood died early Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of several years. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek, the Rev. John Haen officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mr. Fetzer was born Aug. 4, 1873, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Bernard and Mary Schavet Fetzer, and he attended public and parochial schools in the township. He married Margaret Pankratz June 7, 1910, at Clarks Mills and they operated the homestead farm from 1910 until 1945. During that time, he also owned and operated a threshing machine in Manitowoc County. He retired in 1945 and lived in the Town of Franklin four years before moving to Rockwood. He and his wife lived there with a daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Oreste Brazzale. Mr. Fetzer was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Ann Church, an honorary member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, and a former member of the School Board of Franklin Joint District No. 8. He and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last summer. A daughter preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife; two son, Donald of Manitowoc and William of Rockwood; two daughters, Mrs. Harry Kelley of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Brazzale of Rockwood; two brothers, Bernard of Grimms, Manitowoc County, and Frank of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Burkart of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Catherine Grimm of Kaukauna and Miss Ora of Manitowoc and 12 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society, the Catholic Order of Foresters and the Knights of Columbus. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, January 30, 1961 pg. M-13 ******** (Godfrey P. Fetzer/d. 30 Jan. 1961 from records of St. Michael's Whitelaw)


LORRAINE FETZER Death Visits Fetzer Home At Whitelaw Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Fetzer, Whitelaw, are mourning the death of their five year old daughter, Lorraine, who passed away yesterday at the home, death being due to an attack of scarlet fever from which she had suffered only a few days. The funeral was held from the home this morning and was private. Two other daughters in the family are suffering from the disease but were somewhat better today. Besides the two sisters, two brothers and the parents survive the little one. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, March 21, 1925 P. 2 ******** (Lorraine Fetzer/d. 20 Mar. 1925 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


MARGARET FETZER Mrs. Godfrey P. Fetzer, 84, died unexpectedly late Wednesday morning at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Oreste Brazzale, of Rockwood where she had made her home 13 years. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. The former Margaret Frances Pankratz was born July 17, 1882, at Cato, daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Schleis Pankratz. She attended schools at Cato and Whitelaw and had been employed as a clerk at the Walter Killen General Store, Cato, before she was married at Clarks Mills to Godfrey P. Fetzer June 7, 1910. They observed the golden anniversary of the wedding in 1960. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin from 1910 until retiring in 1945. They lived four years in the Town of Franklin, then moving to Rockwood. Mr. Fetzer died in 1961. Mrs. Fetzer had been a member of St. Michael Catholic Church Christian Mothers Society for 50 years and of St. Ann Catholic Church Christian Mothers Altar Society for 15 years. Mrs. Fetzer is survived by two sons, Donald and William Getzer, of Green Bay, two daughters, Mrs. Harry J. Kelley, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Oreste Brazzale, of Rockwood, 12 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the Christian Mothers societies of St. Michael and St. Ann Catholic churches. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 16, 1967 P. 21 ******* (Margaret F. Fetzer/d. 15 Mar. 1967 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ANNA FISCHER Mrs. Anna Fischer, wife of Joseph Fischer, a pioneer resident of Whitelaw, died Sunday and the burial was held at Whitelaw today. Mrs. Fischer had resided at Whitelaw for forty years or more. The following from the city attended the funeral today: Mr. and Mrs. George Meulend, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schaunberg, Jr., Matt Fischer, Frank Schaunberg, Sr. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 04, 1915, Page 3


BARBARA FISCHER Notes From Whitelaw: A little daughter of Mr. P. Fischer died on Saturday last. The funeral took place at St. Michael's church on Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 24, 1898 pg. 3


BERTHA FISCHER Mrs. Ferdinand (Bertha) Fischer, 93, of Holy Family Skilled Nursing Facility, Manitowoc, a former resident of Shady Lane Home, died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 9, at the Care Facility. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, and 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Fischer, nee Bertha Buchner, was born May 3, 1888, at Germany, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buchner. She was married to Ferdinand Fischer at St. Michael Catholic Churcb (sic), Whitelaw. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Fischer and Mr. and Mrs. Reinhart Fischer of Route 1, Reedsville, and Mr. and Mrs. John Fischer of Route 1, Brillion; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Bursek of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Al (Aurelia) Puser of Brillion; 30 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1946, a brother, a sister, and a grandson. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of services. A parish vigil service will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday by Rev. Heymen. Herald Times Reporter, September 9, 1980 P.3 ********* Fischer A daughter, Clara Hlavachek, who preceded in death, was inadvertently omitted from the Mrs. Ferdinand (Bertha) Fischer notice. Herald Times Reporter, September 12, 1980 P.3 ******** (3 May 1887/Sep 1980/SSDI)


CHARLES J. FISCHER Charles J. Fischer, 81, formerly of Cato and a member of a pioneer Whitelaw family, died Wednesday, July 1, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mr. Fischer was born Sept. 1, 1899, at Whitelaw, son of the late Pius and Mary Molly Fischer. He married Lillian Greenwood Sept. 2, 1929, at Francis Creek. Mr. Fischer was a retired trucker and had operated his own firm. He was a member of Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Ellen Fischer of West Allis; a daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Mary) Roensch of Greendale; two sisters, Mrs. John (Marian) Collard of Florida and Mrs. Anna Bodre of Escanaba, Mich., and four grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death Nov. 3, 1960. Two brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 o’clock this Thursday afternoon. A memorial service will be at 7 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 1981 P. 3 ******** (Sep 03, 1899/Jun 1981/SSDI)



CLARA FISCHER From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904: Death in Whitelaw on Sat. of 16-yr. old Clara Fischer after a confinement of only a week with pneumonia. The funeral was held Monday. ******** Clara Fischer birth: 1889 Franklin death: 27 February 1904 Franklin, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1904 Franklin father: Joseph Fischer mother: Anna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


EDWIN FISCHER EDWIN FISCHER, DRAY LINE OPERATOR HERE, IS DROWNING VICTIM Goes Under While Swimming In River; Body Recovered This Morning Edwin A. Fischer, 38, dray line operator in this city for 14 years, drowned shortly before 7 o'clock Thursday evening in the Manitowoc River northwest of the west end of Waldo Boulevard. The body was found about 8 o'clock this morning by Sheriff Elmer Bergner, Edgar Knutson and Frederick Grapentine, the latter two employes of Fischer about 1,000 feet downstream from the point where Fischer was last seen. Attempts to locate the body were continued for over four and one-half hours Thursday evening and resumed by the sheriff at 6 o'clock this morning. Fischer, accompanied by his 15 year old nephew, Cameron Lequa, of 731 N. Eighth street, and a friend, Frank Jiminez of 605 York street, a former member of the U.S. Coast Guard, went to the river for a swim shortly after 5:30 o'clock Thursday. They drove out in a light pick-up truck owned by Fischer which was parked at the John Sundt farm just off Highway 141. Strong Undercurrent Lequa and Jiminez swam across the river channel which was swollen to twice its normal depth by the torrential rains of early Thursday. A strong undercurrent made swimming difficult and Fischer, who was last in the water, called to the others and said he was exhausted and couldn't make it. At that time he was about 10 feet from the bank. Lequa, according to Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, reached out and grasped his uncles arm. Both went under the water and Lequa swam to the shore, at the same time trying to keep hold of Fischer. Jiminez also went into the water and took hold of Fischer, grasping a bush with the other hand but the bush gave way, and he lost his hold on Fischer, he told the coroner. Fischer turned over on his back, apparently attempting to keep afloat and called for help. The current pulled him under and Fischer's companions did not see him again. Jiminez swam across the river, ran to the Sundt farm and asked that help be called. Miss Minnie Sundt called the sheriff's office and the sheriff in turn notified Coroner Teitgen. A number of youths fishing for crabs in the river heard the shouts of Jiminez and Lequa. They jumped on their bicycles, rode home and called for assistance. In this group were Dan Yelene, Paul and Ervin Thiesen, Bobby Levendusky and Jack Wollman, all residing in the vicinity of 22nd street and LaFollette avenue. Coast Guard Called The water was between eight and nine feet at the point where Fischer drowned. The Two Rivers coast guard assisted the sheriff, coroner and deputies in efforts to find the body last night. Wire fencing was stretched across the stream at a point below Pierce's bridge in an effort to prevent the body from floating downstream but the current was so great that the plan had to be abandoned. Fish netting was obtained from Conservation Warden Herb Vander Bloemen and used in the same manner. Meanwhile, several different boats were pressed into use in dragging operations, including a Coast Guard crew, another boat provided by County Highway Officer Clarence Meihsner and a boat borrowed by the sheriff. Assisting were County Highway Officers William Ladwig and Henry Pleuss and Deputy William Henschel. The sheriff, Grapentine and Knutson started out at 6 o'clock this morning at the point where Fischer was last seen and floated down stream using grappling hooks. The body was sighted in a small offshoot of the river proper, tangled in willows. The water was about three feet deep in this small stream. The body was floating face down. Funeral Saturday Mr. Fischer was born in Whitelaw in 1904, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Pius Fischer and spent his early life in that place. Twenty years ago he moved to this city and 14 years ago engaged in the draying and trucking business. He headed the Fischer Truck Lines, which has an office at 823 South 13th street. For the past three years he has made his home with a sister, Mrs. Lilliam Lequa of 731 North Eighth street. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Pius Fischer of Whitelaw; three sisters, Mrs. Lequa of this city, Mrs. Irving Winter of New York city, Eleanor of Whitelaw; two brothers, Charles and George of Whitelaw. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. Louis Schorn of the Sacred Heart church officiating. Burial will be in St. Michael's church cemetery at Whitelaw. The body is lying in state at the funeral home and may be viewed until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, July 17, 1942 pg. 2 ******** (Edwin A. Fischer/d. 16 July 1942 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


ELEANOR FISCHER Miss Eleanor Fischer, 50, of 885 North Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 o'clock at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Manitowoc. The Rev. L.M. Schorn will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Miss Fischer was born in 1902 in Cato, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pius Fischer. For the past five years she has resided with a sister, Mrs. Lillian Lequa in Manitowoc. Survivors are two brothers, George of Manitowoc, Charles of Cato; two sisters, Mrs. Lequa of Manitowoc, Mrs. I.J. Winters of New York City. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 7, 1953 P.29 ******** (Eleanor Fischer/d. 26 Aug. 1953 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


EMILY FISCHER Emily T. Fischer, age 88, formerly of Whitelaw, Wis., died Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2000 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. Richard H. Heymen will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Emily was born October 5, 1911, in the town of Franklin, daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Konieczki Baroun. She married Harvey Fischer, November 8, 1933, in Maple Grove. He preceded her in death in 1980. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Shirley and Ray Geiger, Brillion, Marlene Fischer, Reedsville, Judy Fischer, Goodyear, Ariz.; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Clara and Pete Adamski, Manitowoc. Besides her parents and husband, Harvey, she was preceded in death by one grandchild, one great grandchild; five brothers and sisters-in-law; two sisters and brothers-in-law. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Kellnersville, from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2000. Fr. Heymen will pray the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Relatives and friends may also call on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, for taking care of Emily for the past seven years. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, April 14, 2000 - page A2 ******** (5 Oct. 1911/12 Apr. 2000/SSDI)



FERDINAND FISCHER Ferdinand Fischer, 66, of 934 South 14th street, died suddenly this morning of a heart attack at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Nenahlo of route 2, Brillion. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home, and at 10 o'clock at St. Boniface church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in St. Michaels cemetery, Whitelaw. He was born in Franklin and 42 years ago married Miss Bertha Buchner. He operated a farm near Whitelaw for 30 years, moving here four years ago. He had been employed at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry company. Survivors are his wife; three sons, Alex of Maple Grove, Reinhart of Reedsville, John of Brillian; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Nenahlo of route 2, Brillion, Mrs. William Bursek of this city, Mrs. Alfred Puser of Brillion; brother, Joseph of Whitelaw; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Brown of this city, Mrs. Theresa Grall of Whitelaw and Mrs. Anna Hartlaub of Milwaukee; and 20 grandchildren. \The body may be viewed after 7 o'clock tonight at the funeral home, hwere the rosary will be recited at 6:45 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, October 31, 1936 pg. 4 ******** (Ferdinand Fischer/d. 31 Oct. 1946 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)



FRANCES FISCHER (d. 1897) Notes From Whitelaw: Mrs. P. Fisher (sic) died last Sunday morning, aged 35. Funeral services were held at St. Michael's church, Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 30, 1897 pg. 3 died last Sunday morning, aged 35. Funeral services were held at St. Michael's church, Tuesday. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 30, 1897 pg. 3 FRANCES FISCHER (d. 1979) Mrs. Joseph (Frances) Fischer, 89, a former Whitelaw resident, died Friday morning in Manitowoc Health Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville 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. Fischer, nee Frances Koerner, was born Sept. 21, 1889 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Anton and Frances Stuiber Koerner. She was married to Joseph Fischer Oct. 7, 1907 in St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The couple observed their 70th wedding anniversary in October, 1977. She was a charter member of Christian Mothers Society of St. Michael Church. Mr. Fischer preceded her in death Oct. 2, 1977. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Helen Fischer of Whitelaw; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bernice and Harold Gerl and Alice and Edward Skarda of Manitowoc; a brother, William Koerner of Whitelaw; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. An infant daughter, two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Father Heymen and Christian Mothers Society. Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, April 6, 1979 - page 3 ******** (22 Sept. 1889/Apr. 1979/SSDI)



HARVEY FISCHER Harvey C. Fischer, 69, of Whitelaw, died Thursday evening, November 6 at Manitowoc Health Care Center. 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 Heymen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Fischer was born Oct. 13, 1911, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Henry and Lena Schwandner Fischer. He married Emily Baroun Nov. 8, 1933, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. They farmed in the Taus and Brillion area and Mr. Fischer was a former employee of Brillion Iron Works, retiring in 1976. They had resided in Whitelaw since 1975. He was a member of Whitelaw Senior Citizens and Holy Name Society of St. Michael Church. Survivors include his wife, Emily, three daughters and a son-in-law, Shirley and Raymond F. Geiger of Brillion, Marlene of Reedsville and Judy of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Mrs. Michael (Hattie) Kohlbeck of Manitowoc and five grandchildren (private). Four brothers, two sisters and a grandchild, Diane, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday until the time of service. A Rosary service will be 7 p.m. Sunday by Father Heymen. Herald Times Reporter, November 7, 1980 P.3 ******* (13 Oct. 1911/Nov. 1980/SSDI)


HELEN A. FISCHER Helen A. Fischer, age 97, formerly of 140 Oak St., Whitelaw, died early on Sunday morning, Jan. 13, 2008, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center of Manitowoc, where she resided the past seven months. Helen was born on March 28, 1910, in the town of Cato, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late George and Mary (Augustine) Ellermann. She married Richard J. Fischer on June 29, 1937, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. He preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 1992. Helen was a homemaker who enjoyed raising her children, visiting with her grandchildren, sewing, gardening and baking. She was an expert at making yeast dough and loved to share her bakery with family and friends. Helen was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and Christian Women. Her sewing skills were put to use as a member of the Mission Ladies of St. Michael. When she was no longer able to drive to church to do this work, she sewed many lap robes in her home that were donated to nursing homes and veterans' homes. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law: Marie (Joseph) Lemberger; and one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law: Alice (Edward) Skarda and Harold Gerl. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. David Zimmerman, with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. on Saturday. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Helen's family would like to thank those who helped her in any way while she lived at home and the caring and competent staff of North Ridge for their patience and thoughtfulness. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 18, 2008


JOHN I. FISCHER John I. Fischer, age 74, of 121 E. Menasha Ave, Whitelaw, died Tuesday, December 9, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Friday, December 12, 1997, at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday, at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate with burial at St. Michaels Cemetery, Whitelaw. He was born June 20, 1923, at Whitelaw, son of the late Ferdinand and bertha Buchner Fischer. He grew up and was educated at Whitelaw, attended St. Michaels Grade School. He worked at Eck Industries, Manitowoc, and farmed near Brillion until his retirement. He enjoyed listening to his old time music and playing cards. He married Gladys Zima on June 29, 1948, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Debbie Fischer, Whitelaw; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Margie and John O'Connell, Brillion, Nancy Schuh, Reedsville, Cindy and Tom O'Connell, Reedsville, 11 grandchildren, Tanya Blatz, Tina Schuh, Cathy O'Connell, Brad Fischer, Sherry Schuh, Carrie O'Connell, Greg Schuh, Chad O'Connell, Michelle Schuh, Brenda Fischer, Tom O'Connell; one great-grandson, Zachary Blatz; one brother and sister-in-law, Reinhart and Audrey Fischer, Manitowoc; one sister, Aurelia Puser, Brillion. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Kenneth Schuh; one brother, Alex Fischer; two sisters, Clara Nenahlo and Eleanor Bursek. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday. A rosary will be prayed on Thursday evening at 7 p.m. led by Father Heymen. Herald Timees Reporter, December 10, 1997 P. A2



JOSEPH FISCHER WHITELAW MAN DIES AT AGE OF FOUR SCORE Joseph Fischer, octogenarian and county pioneer, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph Lemberger at Whitelaw yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock after a short illness due to infirmities incident to old age. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning with services at St. Michael's church, the Rev. Pufahl officiating. Mr. Fischer was born in Germany eighty years ago and was married in that country, coming to America to settle at Whitelaw fifty-five years ago. He was one of the earliest setters of the district. His wife, Anna, died about eight years ago and he is survived by seven children, Pius, Ferdal, Mrs. Anton Grall, Mrs. Peter Hartlaub, Mrs. Joseph Lemberger and Joseph Jr. all of Whitelaw and Mrs. Charles Brown of Brillion. There are also a large number of grandchildren. Two children, Clara and John preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald News Thursday, June 12, 1924 pg. 2


JOE F. FISCHER (d. 1977) Joseph F. Fischer, 94, of Whitelaw, died Sunday morning in Maple Crest Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 11 a.m. in St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heyman will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Fischer was born April 3, 1883, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Joseph and Anna Fischer. He married Frances Koerner Oct. 7, 1907 in St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Mr. and Mrs. Fischer resided in Whitelaw since their marriage and would have observed their 70th wedding anniversary Oct. 7. He was a well-driller for many years and was employed as a manager of Whitelaw Co-op, retiring 25 years ago. He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Michael Church. Survivors include his wife, a son, Richard of Whitelaw; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Bernice) Gerl and Mrs. Edward (Alice)Skarda of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. An infant daughter, three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Father Heymen and members of the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, Oct. 3, 1977 - page 9 ******** (3 Apr 1883/Oct 1977/SSDI)



LILLIAN J. FISCHER Mrs. Lillian Fischer, 76, formerly of Cato, died Monday, Nov. 3, at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mark Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. Mrs. Fischer was born Feb. 19, 1904, at Lena, daughter of the late Henry and Gustine Rouille Rouiller Greenwood. She was married to Charles J. Fischer, Sept. 2, 1939, at Francis Creek. Mrs. Fischer was a graduate of St. Josepeh School of Nursing Marquette University. She was a nurse at Maple Crest sanatorium for over 30 years. Mrs. Fischer was a member of Two Rivers and Whitelaw senior citizens. Survivors include her husband, a son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Ellen Fischer of West Allis; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Thomas Roensch of Greendale; a brother, Henry Greenwood of Two Rivers; four grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon. Senior citizens at 6 o'clock e (sic) and parish memorial 7:30 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1980 P.3 ******** (19 Feb. 1904/Nov. 1980/SSDI)


LOUIS FISCHER A young man of Cato by the name of Fisher (sic) drank ice water while overheated and died. He was 18 years old. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, July 5, 1894 P. 3 ******** Death Sun., in the home of his parents in Whitelaw, Town Cato, of 18 yr. old Louis Fischer from “galloping consumption”. Der Nord Westen, 05 July 1894


MARLENE A. FISCHER Marlene A. Fischer, age 69, of Denmark, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Bellin Medical Center in Green Bay. Marlene was born on November 20, 1946 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Harvey and Emily (Baroun) Fischer. She was a graduate of Brillion High School, class of 1965. Marlene was employed with a number of places. She started her career at Carsten's Mill and Hardware Store, worked at a bank in Manitowoc, went on to work in the HR department at the Ariens Company, and most recently, she worked at Associated Bank in Green Bay where she retired from. Marlene loved jewelry and clothes, spending time with her friends and family, casino trips, and her cat Rusty. Marlene is survived by two sisters: Shirley (Ray) Geiger of Brillion and Judy Fischer of Goodyear, AZ; nephews and nieces: Dave (Nancy) Geiger of Brillion, Donna (Joe) Bauer of Athelstane, Jodi (Darren) Vandehei of Oneida, and Jay (Stacy) Geiger of Brillion; great nieces and great nephews, other relatives, close friends: Debbie, Judy, Kay, Sandy, Bev, and Sylvia, and other friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and nephews and nieces: Quentin, twins: Emily and Josephine, Diane, and Jeff Geiger. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Wieting Funeral Home, 215 S. Main St. in Brillion. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Timothy Brandt. She has been cremated, and she will be buried with her parents at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Whitelaw. Green Bay Press Gazette December 18, 2015



MARY FISCHER Mrs. Mary Fischer, 81, of Cato,. Died late Sunday after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9:30 at the St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw. The Rev. John Husslein will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. She was born Mary; Maly in Czechoslovakia in 1868 and came to this country in 1891. In 1898 she was married to Tius Fischer and they located on a farm in Cato. Mr. Fischer died in 1934. She was a member of the Christian Mothers of St. Michael congregation. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Lequa and Miss Eleanor Fischer of this city and Mrs. Irving Winters of New York city; two sons, Charles of Cato and George of Whitelaw; four grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this evening, where the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock tonight and at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, February 6, 1950 pg. 2


RICHARD J. FISCHER Richard J. Fischer, age 81, formerly of 140 Oak St., Whitelaw, a resident of the Northridge Care Center for the last 5 years, died Sunday morning, December 6, 1992 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard H. Heymen will be the celebrant at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish cemetery. Mr. Fischer was born April 8, 1911 in Whitelaw, a son of the late Joseph and Frances Koerner Fischer. He graduated from St. Michael Grade School. On June 29, 1937 he married Helen Ellermann at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The couple celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary in 1992. Mr. Fischer was employed with the Square Deal Oil Co. of Whitelaw for 50 years. In the later years the Oil Co became a business that was operated by the entire Fischer family. He retired in 1978. He was a member of St. Michael’s Parish and its Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife, Helen, Whitelaw; a son, Dr. James H. Fischer, Whitewater; a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Paul Zeman, Manitowoc; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Bernice and Harold Gerl, Manitowoc; Alice Skarda of Manitowoc and Mesa, Ariz.; five grandchildren, John and James Fischer, Jeffrey, Carrie and Gina Zeman Friends may call at the Saur Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5-9 p.m. Father Heymen will pray the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Dec. 7, 1992 - page A2 ******** (8 Apr. 1911/6 Dec. 1992/SSDI)


GEORGE A. FRANZ George A. Franz, age 84, of 3100 Peto St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, February 10,l 2000, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 14, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer, with burial at St. Michael Catholic church Cemetery, Whitelaw. George was born May 27, 1915 in Manitowoc, son of the late Ignatz and Helen Popp Franz. On April 3, 1937 he married for the former Phyllis A. Heidorf, at St. Boniface Catholic church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on May 6, 1998. George was a serviceman for Canteen Service Corp. for 25 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the Civil Conservation Corps in Three Lakes, Wis. George was director for the Wisconsin Coalition of Aging and was active with the Manitowoc County Senior Volunteers and the Senior Nutrition Program. Survivors include eight daughters and sons-in-law, Helen Schmidt, New Holstein, Marjorie and Raymond Geiger, Jean Snow, Donna and Ed Kohls, Doris Franz, Mary Ellen and James Kasper, Carol Day, Rosel Rahmlow, and special friend Rick Lorentz, all of Manitowoc; seven sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Angie Franz, Whitelaw, Richard and Judy Franz, Cato, Carl Franz, New Holstein, Philip and Mary Franz, Cato, George M. and Barbara Franz, Cato, Paul Franz, Valders, Jerome Franz, Cato; 47 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Hallisy, Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Francis Franz, Joseph and Clara Franz, Helen Franz, all of Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a baby daughter, Arlene; a granddaughter, Laura Franz; a great granddaughter, Jessica Schmitz; two sons-in-law, Oliver Schmidt and David Snow; three brothers and four sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon William Klein. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., Feb. 12, 2000 - page A2 ******** (27 May 1915/10 Feb. 2000/SSDI)


PHYLLIS A. FRANZ Phyllis A. Franz, age 81, of 3100 Peto St. Manitowoc, entered into eternal rest early Wednesday morning, May 6, 1908 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 1998, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Richard Heyman with burial to follow at the church cemetery. She was born January 11, 1917, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Philip and Emma Beaton Heidorf. On April 3, 1937, she married George A. Franz at St. Boniface Catholic church, Manitowoc. The couple resided in the Whitelaw area for 42 years, before moving to Manitowoc. Mrs. Franz was a member of St. Michael Catholic church Christian Mothers and Manitowoc Senior Center Nutrition Program. Survivors include her husband, George, Manitowoc; eight daughters and sons-in-law, Helen Schmidt, Kiel, Marjorie and Raymond Geiger, Jean and David Snow, Donna and Ed Kohls, all of Manitowoc, Doris and Ray Wieczorek, Cato, Mary Ellen and James Kasper, Manitowoc, Carol Day, Two Rivers, Rosel Rahmlow and special friend, Rick Lorentz, Manitowoc; seven sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony and Angie Franz, Cato, Carl Franz, Kiel, Philip and Mary Franz, George M. and Barbara Franz, all of Cato, Paul and Ginger Franz, Valders, Jerome and Tanya Franz, Cato; one brother and sister-in-law, Marcus and Florence Heidorf, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Hallisy, Helen Franz; two brother-in-law, Francis Franz, Joe(Clara)Franz, all of Manitowoc; 47 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one baby daughter, Arlene; one granddaughter, Laura Franz; one great granddaughter, Jessica Schmitz; and one son-in-law, Oliver Schmidt. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-9 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, May 7, 1998 - page A2 ********* (11 Jan. 1917/6 May 1998/SSDI)



ANDREW FRITSCH AGED RESIDENT OF WHITELAW PASSES AWAY Andrew Fritsch, well known resident of Whitelaw and a pioneer of Manitowoc county, died Sunday at the age of 79 years and funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o’clock from St. Michael’s church at Whitelaw, the Rev. Pufahl officiating. Mr. Fritsch had been in failing health for a year or more and had been confined to his bed about three weeks when the end came. He is survived by his wife, one son William at Whitelaw and two daughters, Mrs. Jacob Ebert of Whitelaw and Mrs. Wm. Raniker of Grimms. One sister, Mrs. Simon Einberger, 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive. Decedent was born in Germany and located at Milwaukee when he came to Wisconsin, later taking up a farm in Franklin and removing to Whitelaw about fifteen years ago. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 19, 1928, Page 2