KELLY JEAN KOENIGS Funeral services for Kelly Jean Koenigs, infant daughter of Peter and Sue Ann Koenigs, R. 1, New Holstein were held at 11 a.m. Friday at Bethel United Methodist Church in the town of Schleswig. The Rev. Lorene Iwakiri, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. The Koenigs infant was born Monday at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton and died Thursday at St. Vincents Hospital in Green Bay. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Watts, Burlington, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Koenigs, R. 1, New Holstein. Chilton Times Journal, June 29, 1972
ELMER C. KRAEMER Elmer C. Kraemer, age 89, formerly of Ada and currently a resident of the Calumet Homestead in New Holstein, died Monday May 30, 2005 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton. He was born in the Town of Russell on Sept. 4, 1915, a son of the late John A. and Anna (Schuricht) Kraemer. Elmer was a 1933 graduate of Elkhart Lake High School. On Sept. 20, 1943, Hilda L. Huber and Elmer C. Kraemer were united in marriage at Madelyn Island, WI. Elmer was inducted into the U.S. Army in February of 1945, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and honorably discharged on Aug. 22, 1946. Elmer had been a salesperson for the Fuller Brush Company and later was employed at Hingiss Implement in Kiel as well as working in the construction trade for many years. He retired from the Hayssen Manufacturing Company in 1980 after working there for over 20 years. In his retirement years, Elmer had a hobby farm in the town of Meeme. He enjoyed raising steers, planting trees and his pride was a pond that he constructed on the farm. He was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ in Ada where he had been active on various duties and serving as bell ringer. Surviving Elmer is his wife Hilda; one son, two daughters, four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and three step-great-grandchildren. He is further survived by a step-sister-in-law. Elmer was preceded in death by his step Mother, Clara Fett-Kraemer, one sister, Mathilda, 1 step-sister, Marion Schmidt, a brother, Erwin and a step-brother, Eugene Kraemer. (Survivors edited for privacy)
GEORGE KREIMAN George H. Kreiman, 98, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, died early Tuesday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient five days. He had resided at the Sheboygan Retirement Home since September, 1970. He was born August 11, 1875 in Schleswig, a son of the late William and Augusta Basta Kreiman. On November 30, 1899 he married Hulda Gensch at Bethel United Methodist church, rural Kiel. After marriage the couple moved to the Kreiman homestead farm, which they operated until retirement in 1938. Mr. Kreiman was a lifelong member of Bethel church, a former church trustee and teacher and superintendent of the church's Sunday School. The couple observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1959. His wife died on January 24, 1966. Survivors are a son, Reuben of Sheboygan; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A son, Raymond, preceded him in death in 1932. Two sisters and two brothers also preceded. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, at Bethel Church, rural Kiel. The Reverend David Sharpe, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, rural Kiel. A memorial fund for the Sheboygan Retirement Home has been established in Mr. Kreiman's name.
HULDA KREIMAN Mrs. George Kreiman, 86, of R. 2, Kiel, Town of Schleswig, died at Toth Nursing Home, Chilton, Monday evening. She had been a resident of the home for several weeks. The former Hulda Gensch, she was born Feb. 9, 1879, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederich Gensch, in the town of Schleswig. Following her marriage on Nov. 30, 1899, at Bethel Methodist Church, rural Kiel, to George Kreiman, they operated the Kreiman homestead in the town of Schleswig. They retired in 1938, but continued to live in the township. Mrs. Kreiman was a member of Bethel Methodist Church and the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the church. The couple observed their 66th wedding anniversary in November 1965. Surviving are her husband; a son, Reuben, R. 2, Kiel, and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a son, Raymond, in 1932. Funeral services will be held at Bethel Church with the Rev. Horace A. Graubner, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Sheboygan Press, January 25, 1966
OTTO KREIMAN Otto M. Kreimann, Native of Town of Schleswig, Stricken Kiel—Otto M. Kreimann, 60, resident of Chicago and native of the town of Schleswig, died suddenly of a heart attack Monday afternoon at Chicago. Mr. Kreimann was stricken at the Chicago post office where he had been a mail clerk and an employee of the postal savings department for the past 32 years. Mr. Kreimann was born in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, July 11, 1878, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kreimann. He attended the district school in the township and later Kiel High School where he was graduated in 1897. He taught school in the vicinity for a number of years before going to Chicago. A week ago, Mr. Kreimann visited his brother, George Kreimann, on the homestead farm in the town of Schleswig. Besides his brother, George, Mr. Kreimann is survived by another brother, Theodore in Detroit, Mich., and by two sisters, Mrs. Ernst (Frieda) Gensch of Omro and Mrs. August (Johanna) Preiser, Milwaukee. The body will be brought to Kiel via train, arriving Wednesday evening and will be removed to the C. J. Meiselwitz funeral home where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. At 2 p.m. services will be conducted at the Methodist church in Meggers, near Kiel. The Rev. O. C. Dittes of Sheboygan Falls will officiate and burial will be made in Pilgrims Rest cemetery, adjoining the church. The Sheboygan Press, March 21, 1939
ARMIN R. KREIMANN New Holstein Man Dies Unexpectedly Armin R. Kreimann, age 73, New Holstein died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ with Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. Burial was in the Bethel cemetery, at Meggars. He was born June 3, 1890, in the Town of Schleswig, a son of the late Edward and Emma Schilling Kreimann. On November 22, 1916, he married the former Laura Rosenbauer of the Town of Schleswig at Bethel Methodist Church at Megggars. The couple resided at New Holstein, where Mr. Kreimann was employed at the Lauson Engine Division of Tecumseh Products. They moved to Sheboygan in 1922 and he worked for the Jenkins Machine Co. until 1933 when they moved back to New Holstein and he was employed by the H. G. Weber Co. of Kiel. In 1940 he returned to the Lauson firm until his retirement in 1955. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, and of the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery Association at Meggars. The couple celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in 1961. Suriving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Frederick (Mabel) Rosenbauer, New Holstein; two grandchildren; a brother, Leland, of Chicago; and a sister, Miss Lilly Kreimann, New Holstein. - 1963 ******** (03 Jun 1890/Feb 1964/SSDI) ******** Notes from Schleswig: Mr. Armin Kreimann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kreimann and Miss Laura Rosenbauer were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon by Pastor Elske at the Methodist church. The attendants were Leland Kreimann and Arthur Jockman, Netta Rosenbauer and Lily Kreimann. The wedding was celebrated at the bride's parents home. Only the near relatives were invited. We wish the young couple happiness in their married life. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 23, 1916
AUGUSTA KREIMANN Funeral services for the late Mrs. William Kreimann, of the town of Schleswig, whose death was caused by the infirmities of old age and a general breakdown on Thursday of last week, were held on Monday afternoon from the farm home, to the German M. E. church of Meggers. Burial was made in the adjoining cemetery, with Rev. Kraemer in charge. The deceased, whose maiden name was Augusta Johanna Baster, was born in Suko, by Teterow, Mecklenberg Schwerin, Germany on September 30, 1848. She came to America in 1863. Her marriage to Mr. Kreimann took place on April 14, 1868, of which union five children were born. The couple has lived on the homestead during their entire married life. Deceased was respected and admired by neighbors and friends who feel that the community has sustained a great loss in her death and whose sympathy goes out to the bereft family. She was a devout member of the German M. E. church congregation. Mrs. Kreimann is survived by her husband and the following children: three sons, Geo. living near Kiel, Otto of Chicago, Ill,; Theodore of Kenosha; and two daughters, Mrs. Frieda Gensch of Omro; and Mrs. Johanna Prieser of Milwaukee, all of whom were present at the funeral. There are also six grandchildren. The last rites were largely attended. Tri-County Record, April 1, 1926 ******** 1880 United States Federal Census Name: Wilhelm Kreimann Home in 1880: Schleswig, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Age: 33 Estimated birth year: abt 1847 Birthplace: Mecklenburg, Germany Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head) Spouse's name: Auguste Kreimann Father's birthplace: Mecklenburg, Germany Mother's birthplace: Mecklenburg, Germany Neighbors: View others on page Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Wilhelm Kreimann 33 Auguste Kreimann 32 Frieda Kreimann 10 Jane Kreimann 7 Geo. Kreimann 4 Otto Kreimann 1
EDWARD KREIMANN Notes from Schleswig: Mr. Edward Kreimann, an old resident of our town, passed away at his home December 27. He was sick for a year with Bright's disease. Mr. Kreimann was getting along fairly well all summer till the cold weather set in. Then he took a change for the worse. Deceased was born at New Holstein June 7, 1865. A year later he came to Schleswig with his parents, where he was raised and lived until his death. On March 14, 1889 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Schilling, who with four children survive him. The children are: Armin, married and living at New Holstein, Leland, Harry and Lilly at home. One brother, August of Hitchcock, South Dakota also survives him. Mr. Kreimann was school treasurer for 22 years and also was director of the Schleswig Telephone company for many years. He was a good man and neighbor, a kind father and well liked by all who knew him. He reached the age of 52 years, 6 months and 20 days. The funeral took place Monday, December 31 from the Methodist Church at Meggers, Pastor Elske officiated. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 17, 1918 ********* From Manitowoc county marriage records: Edward Kreimann and Emma Schilling (v.5 p.442) March 14, 1889 at “Church at Schleswig”, Town of Schleswig Edward Kreimann Son of John Kreimann and Sophia Heince Born Town of New Holstein –farmer Emma Schilling Daughter of Philip Schilling and Christina Duerrachter Born Town of Schleswig ******** From Manitowoc county death records: Edward Kreimann (v.15 p.198) June 7, 1865-Dec. 27, 1917 [Husband of Emma Schilling] Son of Johannath Kreimann and Sophia Hime (both born Germany) Born Wisconsin –farmer Died from “chr. payenchamatus [? –cannot read] –nephritis” Buried at Methodist Cemetery, Kiel ******* (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
EMMA KREIMANN After an illness of several months' durations, Mrs. Emma Kreimann passed away at her home at 1030 4th St., this city, early Friday morning. The deceased was born July 20, 1865, in the town of Schleswig, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schilling. On Mar. 14, 1889, she was united in marriage with Edward Kreimann. The couple made their home on a farm in the town of Schleswig until 1934, when they moved to this city. Survivors include two sons, Leland of Manitowoc, and Armin of New Holstein; a daughter, Lily at home; three sisters, Mrs. Louisa Wieting of Redfield, S.D., Mrs. William Kuhn of Elkhart Lake, and Mrs. William Zick of Chicago; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her husband, and a son, Harry, preceded her in death. Funeral services took place Monday afternoon at two o'clock at the M.K. Bethel church at Meggers, with Rev. Clarence Becker officiating. Burial was made in the Pilgrims' Rest cemetery adjoining the church. (9-17-1948 hand written on the obituary-no newspaper cited) ********** Mrs. Emma Kriman(sic), 83, of 1030 Fourth street, Kiel, died early today at her home following a lingering illness. Born July 20, 1865, in the town of Schleswig, the deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schilling. She was married to Edward Kriman on March 14, 1889. The couple made their home on a farm in the town of Schleswig until 1934 when they moved to Kiel. Survivors are a daughter, Miss Lily Kriman, at home; two sons, Lelan, Manitowoc, and Armin, New Holstein; six grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Her husband and one son, Harry; preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Megger Bethel Methodist church. The Rev. Clarence Becker, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be made in the adjoining Pilgrim's Rest cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from Sunday noon until 11 a.m. Monday, and may be viewed at the church from Monday noon until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, September 17, 1948 - P. 10
HEINERICH KREIMANN Heinrich Kreimann died at the home of his son in the town of Charlestown on Tuesday, June 11 from a stroke. He had been in very poor health for the past few weeks and had only recently left his home in the village to live with his son. He was born April 11, 1838 in Mecklenburg Schwerin, Germany and came to America in 1838,(sic) settling on a farm near New Holstein. Later he moved to this village where he was postmaster for 16 years. In 1862 he was married to Wilhelmine Kruse who died eight years ago. Five children were born to them: Wilhelm who is dead, Herman, Ferdinand, Mrs. Louise Gau, Mrs. Emma Meggers, and Mrs. Bertha Hajenga. Besides those mourning his loss he leaves 1 brother, 17 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The funeral was held Thursday, June 13th and the interment place in the Town of Schleswig, Rev. Karl Landabarger officiating. Calumet County Reporter, June 19, 1912
LILY KREIMANN Miss Lily Kreimann, 86, a New Holstein resident, died Tuesday afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where she had lived the past three years. She was born Oct. 23, 1891, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of Edward and Emma Schilling Kreimann. She attended district schools. Miss Kreimann was employed at the K & R Restaurant in New Holstein until retirement. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, a former church choir member and Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Eaton Ladies Aid. Survivors are nieces and nephews. Three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Peter UCC, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon Friday until the time of service???? (clipping ends) - 1978 ******* (23 Oct 1891/Jan 1978/SSDI)
LORA J. KREIMANN Mrs. Lora Kreimann, 78, of Route 2, New Holstein, widow of Armin, died February 4 at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton. She had been a patient there for the past two weeks. Born November 10, 1896, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of the late Fred and Mary Steuven Rosenbauer, she attended district schools in the township. On November 22, 1916, she was married to Mr. Kreimann at Bethel United Methodist Church in the Town of Schleswig. The couple resided in New Holstein, then moved to Sheboygan, and in 1936 they moved back to New Holstein. He died on February 19, 1964. Mrs. Kreimann was instrumental in founding the K and H Lunch and Motel in New Holstein. She also provided a home for foster children. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel, and the Eaton Ladies Aid. Surviving are a daughter, and a foster child, two granddaughters, four sisters, Mrs. Anita Jochmann of New Holstein, Mrs. Hulda Quante of Withee, Miss Mary Rosenbauer and Mrs. Milton Broeker both of Kiel; and two brothes(sic), Werner of Osman and Frederick of New Holstein. Funeral services were held Friday at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel, with the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in the Town of Schleswig. ********* (10 Nov 1896/Feb 1975/SSDI) ********* Notes from Schleswig: Mr. Armin Kreimann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kreimann and Miss Laura Rosenbauer were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon by Pastor Elske at the Methodist church. The attendants were Leland Kreimann and Arthur Jockman, Netta Rosenbauer and Lily Kreimann. The wedding was celebrated at the bride's parents home. Only the near relatives were invited. We wish the young couple happiness in their married life. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Nov. 23, 1916
RAYMOND E. KREIMANN Ray E. Kreimann, 31, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Kreimann of New Holstein, passed away at St. Luke’s hospital at Milwaukee Sunday, January 2, after a sudden attack of pneumonia. He had enjoyed a visit at the home of his parents with his wife over Christmas, and shortly after was taken ill. He was born October 8, 1900 on a farm in the town of Schleswig, where he grew to manhood. He attended the district and Sunday schools and later enrolled in the Kiel high school, graduating with the class of 1926. Completing a course at the Appleton Business College he accepted a position with A. J. Lindemann and Hoverson Co. at Milwaukee as accountant, where he remained until his untimely death. He was held in high esteem by his employers and fellow workers who frequently referred to him as “Ray” of sunshine. He was united in marriage October 30, 1926, to Miss Anita Altenberger, who mourns his loss. Besides his parents, he is also mourned by one brother, Reuben. Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home of his parents, at New Holstein, the Rev. C. H. Hoffmann of Brillion performing the last rites. Interment was in the Pilgrim’s Rest cemetery adjoining the church. Tri-County Record, January 1, 1932
SOPHIA KREIMANN (d. 1911) Notes From Schleswig: On Thursday afternoon Mrs. John Kreimann was buried at the Methodist Congregation cemetery. Mrs. Keimann's death was due to old age. She was one of our pioneers. She and her husband settled here in 1865. There were six children born to the couple, three boys and three girls of whom four have died. Her husband died in the year 1874. In 1889 she sold her farm to her son Edward where she lived ever since. She died last Sunday morning and was buried as stated above Thursday afternoon. She leaves two sons, August of S. Dakota and Edward on the old homestead and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Kreimann was 75 years and 6 months old. Pastor Schmidt officiated. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 16, 1911 pg. 8
WILHELMINE KREIMANN (d. 1903) New Holstein – On Wednesday of last week Mrs. John (sic) Kreimann fell and fractured her shoulder blade. She suffered such severe pain that death came as a relief on Saturday. The funeral took place at 12:30 o’clock on Tuesday, the remains being taken to the church and thence to the cemetery at Schleswig for burial. Chilton Times – Dec. 26, 1903 ****** Wilhelmine Kreimann nee Kruse (Calumet d. record v.4 p.28) Wife of Henry Kreimann Aug. 12, 1833-Dec. 19, 1903 Parents are not listed Born Germany Died from “apoplexy –accidental injuries, 3 days” Buried at Schleswig Cemetery [Meggers, Cemetery # 80]
WILLIAM KREIMANN (d. 1929) William Kreiman, 73, a pioneer resident of Schleswig, died at the home of his son, from a heart attack. Two daughters and three sons survive. Manitowoc Herald News, January 11, 1929 P.2 ******* William Kreiman (Calumet d. records 8-381) Widower of Augusta July 17, 1846-Jan. 9, 1929 Parents are marked “Don’t know” Born Germany –farmer Died from “chronic myocarditis with [cannot read] and chronic nephritis” Buried at “Methodist Cemetery” [Meggers Cemetery, Cemetery # 80]
ALLEN C. LEVERENZ Allen C Leverenz, 93, formerly of New Holstein, died Wednesday evening, September 12, 2007 at Calumet Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein. He was born September 7, 1914 in the Town of Charlestown, son of the late Orin and Katie Persohn Leverenz. Allen attended Lowell Country School and was a graduate of New Holstein High School. On October 6, 1938 he married Lydia Tamm at Bethel United Methodist Church. Allen farmed in the Town of Charlestown retiring on December 7, 1979. After retirement he continued to remain active farming. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, a member of the County Board for 25 years, Town Board of Charlestown for many years and the New Holstein Masonic Lodge. Allen was a member of the Order Eastern Star where he was the Worthy Patron for 35 years. He enjoyed playing dartball, for many years he was a member of the Calumet County Farm Bureau and the New Holstein Men’s Chorus. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Lydia of New Holstein, two children; Fredrick (Edith) Leverenz, rural New Holstein; Barbara (Gerald) Schulz, Plymouth; eight grandchildren. He is further survived by 17 great- grandchildren, two nieces, two nephews, other relatives and many friends. The Sheboygan Press, September 14, 2007 ******** (07 Sep 1914/12 Sep 2007/SSDI)
ALMA C. LEVERENZ From Calumet county marriage records: Carl Christian Leverenz and Alma Christina Reichardt (v.3 p.67) Married Nov. 8, 1888 in clerical ceremony, Brillion, Calumet County Carl Christian Leverenz Son of Joachim Leverenz and Wilhelmina Bastian Born Town of Charlestown, Calumet County –farmer Alma Christina Reichardt Daughter of Michael Reichard and Katharina Caflisch Born Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County Witnesses Wm. J. Leverenz and Emily L. Leverenz
CHARLES LEVERENZ From Calumet county marriage records: Carl Christian Leverenz and Alma Christina Reichardt (v.3 p.67) Married Nov. 8, 1888 in clerical ceremony, Brillion, Calumet County Carl Christian Leverenz Son of Joachim Leverenz and Wilhelmina Bastian Born Town of Charlestown, Calumet County –farmer Alma Christina Reichardt Daughter of Michael Reichard and Katharina Caflisch Born Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County Witnesses Wm. J. Leverenz and Emily L. Leverenz ********* From Calumet county death records: Charles Christian Leverenz (v.8 p.301) Sept. 27, 1864-April 6, 1928 Widower Son of Joachin Leverenz and Minnie Bastian (both born Germany) Born Wisconsin Died from “angina pectoris” Buried at Methodist Cemetery, Meggers ******** Funeral Services For New Holstein Man Held Today New Holstein—funeral services for Charles Leverenz were held at 1:30 p.m. today, the Rev. Feldt officiating and interment was made in the cemetery at Meggers. Charles Christian Leverenz was born at Charlestown, Sept, 27, 1864 and grew to young manhood in that vicinity. On November 8, 1888, he was united in marriage with Miss Alma Reichert, who preceded him in death by fifteen years. Since the time of her death, Mr. Leverenz had made his home with a son, Orin, at Meggers and passed away there Friday morning after a brief illness. He is survived by his son, Orin, two brothers, William of Waldo and George of New Holstein; three sisters, Mrs. Gust Weber of New Holstein, Mrs. Emma Reichert of Meggers and Miss Lizzie Leverenz of Kiel. Mr. Leverenz was affiliated with the Methodist church at Meggers for a number of years. Sheboygan Press, April 9, 1928 (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
JOACHIM LEVERENZ DEATH OF FATHER OF MR. LEVERENZ Father of Superintendent of Schools Passes Away at His Home in New Holstein This Morning. Johan Lexerenz (sic), father of Superintendent Leverenz, passed away this morning at 1:30 at his home in New Holstein after a lingering illness. Mr. Leverenz was a pioneer of New Holstein having lived there since a boy. He was born in Germany coming to this country with his parents. He was 77 years of age and is survived by his wife and seven children: H.F. Leverenz, Sheboygan; George, Mrs. Gustave Weber, Mrs. Jacob Reichardt, William and Elizabeth, all of New Holstein. The funeral arrangements have not been completed but interment will be made in the New Holstein cemetery. Sheboygan Press, February 3, 1913 P. 2 ******* John Leverenz, a pioneer of New Holstein, civil war veteran and father of Supt. H.F. Leverenz of the Sheboygan schools, is dead, aged 77. He was known to civil war veterans here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 5, 1913 P. 3
KATIE LEVERENZ Katie A. Leverenz, 97, of 439 W. Charlesburg Rd., Town of New Holstein, passed away Saturday, Feb. 18, 1989, at the home of her son, Allen Leverenz, from a lingering illness. She was born May 9, 1891, in the town of Brillion, daughter of the late Carl and Augusta (Degner) Persohn. On March 26, 1913, she married Orin Leverenz at Brillion. She preceded her in death April 23, 1970. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Charlestown until retiring in 1948 when she moved to the Town of New Holstein. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church was and was a member of W.S.C.S. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Lydia Leverenz, rural New Holstein; and Milford and Gertrude Leverenz, Plymouth; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren. Five sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at Bethel United Methodist Church, Town of Schleswig. Burial was in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery. The Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Chilton, assisted the family with arrangements. Chilton Times Journal, February 23, 1989 ********* Mrs. Katie A. Leverenz, 97, of 439 W. Charlesburg Road, Town of New Holstein, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 1989 at the home of her son, Allen Leverenz, from a lingering illness. She was born on May 9, 1891 in the Town of Brillion, daughter of the late Carl Augusta Degner Persohn. On March 26, 1913 she was married to Orin Leverenz at Brillion. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1970. She farmed with her husband in the Town of Charlestown until retiring in 1948 when she moved to the Town of New Holstein. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and was a member of W.S.C.S. Survivors are two sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Lydia Leverenz of rural New Holstein and Melford and Gertrude Leverenz of Plymouth; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren. Five sisters and three brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, February 22, at Bethel United Methodist Church, Town of Schleswig, the Rev. Lloyd Foster officiating. Burial will be in the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Chilton, from 4 pm on Tuesday until 10:30 am on Wednesday, then at the church from 11 am until the hour of the service. Sheboygan Press, Mon., Feb. 20, 1989
LIZZIE C. LEVERENZ Miss Elizabeth Caroline Leverenz, 82, of 2001 Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein, died early today at her home. Born in Town Charlestown of Feb. 3, 1876, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jochim Leverenz, and attended Lowell School in the area. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Gustav (Emily) Weber of Appleton and 17 nieces and nephews. Four brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death. She was a member of Bethel Methodist Church at Meggers where funeral services will be held. The Rev. Fred Thomas, acting pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery. Miss Leverenz also was a member of Women’s Society of Christian Service of Bethel Church. The Sheboygan Press, November 26, 1958
LYDIA LEVERENZ Lydia M. Leverenz, 98, formerly of rural New Holstein and a resident at Oak Creek Assisted Living, Kiel, died Sunday morning December 5, 2010 at Calumet Medical Center Chilton. She was the former Lydia Tamm, born December 5, 1912 in Kaukauna, daughter of the late Edwin and Bertha (Wieting) Tamm. She was a graduate of Kiel High School and the Bellin School of Nursing. On October 6, 1938 she married Allen C. Leverenz at Bethel United Methodist Church. Lydia worked as an RN at the Plymouth Memorial Hospital for several years, she and Allen also farmed in the Town of Charlestown. Allen preceded her in death on September 12, 2007. Lydia was a very active member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. In her free time she enjoyed crocheting, knitting, singing with her family and in the church choir. Lydia and Allen were also foster parents to two daughters. Survivors include her two children: Fredrick (Edith) Leverenz, rural New Holstein, Barbara (Gerald) Schulz. Plymouth, eight grandchildren: Loraine (David) Mueller, Christine (Paul) Wiltzius, Mary Jo Starkson, Andrew Leverenz, Paul (Julie) Leverenz, Debora (Jeff) Goeldi, Karl (Stefani) Leverenz & Thomas (Kris) Leverenz. She is further survived by 18 great grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter, 2 nieces, 2 nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; Allen, a daughter; Susan Leverenz, a brother; Charles (Hattie) Tamm, brother-in-law; Milford (Gertrude) Leverenz. Funeral Services will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday December 9, 2010 at Meiselwitz- Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St, Kiel, with the Rev Donald Drollinger, pastor of Bethel United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will take place at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery in the Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 3:00pm until the time of service. Order of the Eastern Star Services will be conducted at 6:00pm.
MINNIE LEVERENZ Mrs. Wilhelmina Leverenz, a former resident of this village, passed away at the St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, Tuesday afternoon at six o’clock, while visiting her grandson, Clifford Weber who is a patient there. She had been with the patient but a few minutes when she complained of feeling uneasy about the chest and fainted away in a chair. She was placed in bed in an adjoining room where she died two hours later. Death was due to heart failure. Mrs. Leverenz was born February 9, 1840. In Germany and came to this country in 1860, settling on a farm in New Holstein. After having made her home there for thirty-five years, she moved to the village where she lived until three years ago when her husband died. Since that time she had resided at Sheboygan. On Feb. 2, 1861, she was united in marriage to Joachim Leverenz at Fond du Lac. The remains were brought to this village Thursday morning and placed in the German Methodist cemetery at Meggers. She was a faithful church member and even after moving to New Holstein she in company with her husband drove out to Meggers to attend church. Survivors are four sons, H. F. Leverenz, Sheboygan, Charles and George, New Holstein, and William of Waldo, and three daughters, Mrs. Gustave Weber, Mrs. J. Reichardt, New Holstein, and Miss Lizzie at home. There is also one brother, Fred Bastian, Forest Junction, and one sister Mrs. William Schmidt, Kansas Calumet County Reporter, May 5, 1916
ORIN H. LEVERENZ Orin H. Leverenz, 80, of R. 1, New Holstein, a retired Calumet County farmer, died early today at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born in the Town of Charlestown on Aug. 5, 1889, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leverenz. He attended elementary and high school in New Holstein. On March 26, 1913 he married the former Katie Persohn at the Brillion Methodist Church. The couple farmed in the Town of Charlestown until their retirement. Mr. Leverenz was a member of Bethel Methodist Church, Meggers, and the New Holstein Masonic Lodge for 54 years, serving as worshipful master from 1932 to 1933. He held various offices in the church and Sunday School and served as chairman of the Town of Charlestown Board and was a supervisor in Calumet County for 10 years. Mr. Leverenz was a director of the Peoples State Bank, New Holstein, for 40 years, and served as a director of the Calumet Insurance Co. He and his wife observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1963. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Allen of R. 1, New Holstein and Milford of Plymouth; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Bethel Methodist Church, Meggers, with the Rev. Lorene Iwakiri, pastor, officiating . Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein, from 3 p.m. Saturday until 11:30 a.m. Sunday and at the church from noon until the hour of services. Masonic services will be held Saturday at 8:15 p.m. at the funeral home. Sheboygan Press, April 23, 1970 P. 2 ******** (05 Aug 1889/Apr 1970/SSDI)
SUSAN M. LEVERENZ Susan M Leverenz, 45, of W420 Danes Road, New Holstein, died Wednesday evening, March 17, 1999 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, where she resided the past eleven weeks. She was born Sept. 9, 1895 in Kewaskum, foster daughter of Allen and Lydia Leverenz. She was a 1973 graduate of New Holstein High School. Susie was a laundry aid at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, for the past 25 years. She enjoyed baking and knitting. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Meggers, Eastern Star Chapter 262, New Holstein, and Orders of Amaranth. Friendship Court 14, Plymouth. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. Survivors include her parents, Allen and Lydia Leverenz, rural New Holstein; one brother Frederick (Edith) Leverenz, rural New Holstein, two sisters, Barbara (Gerald) Schulz, Plymouth, Kristine (Thad) Kluck, Seymour, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. The Sheboygan Press, March 20, 1999 ******** (07 Sep 1953/17 Mar 1999/SSDI)
EDNA REICHARDT Rites Held Wednesday for Mrs. Milton Reichardt Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Milton Reichardt, 57, from the Bethel Methodist church. The Rev. Harry Stroessner will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Reichardt died suddenly Sunday evening. She had been in ill health for some time. The former Edna Timm was born in Schleswig October 27, 1897, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Timm. October 30, 1924, she was married to Milton Reichardt in the town of Charlestown, Calumet county. The couple operated a farm in the town until 1939, establishing residence in Kiel. Mrs. Reichardt was a member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service and the Friendship Circle of the church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) - Mar. 13, 1955 ******** Notes from St. Nazianz: On Thursday afternoon, Oct. 30th, the marriage of Miss Edna Timm and Milton Reichert(sic) was solemnized at the German M.E. Church at Meggers, Rev. Hud Tying the nuptial knot. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Timm of Schleswig and the groom is a son of Mr. Jac. Reichert of Charleston. The Misses Norma Schilling and Leona Reichert were the bridesmaids and John Timm and Nelson Reichert attended the groom. The bride's home was the scene of reception where about 40 guests gathered after the ceremony. The young couple left on a honeymoon to Madison. They will reside on the farm of the groom's mother in Charleston. Manitowoc Pilot, Thur., Nov. 6, 1924
EMMA C. REICHARDT From Calumet county death records: Emma Reichert(sic) nee Leverenz (v.12 p.226) Widow of Jacob Reichert June 14, 1872-April 12, 1948 Daughter of Jochim Leverenz and Minnie Bastian (both born Germany) Born Town of Charlestown, Calumet County Died from “cerebral hemorrhage, 35 hours –arteriosclerosis –intertrochanteric fracture of left hip –fell at home –cerebral hemorrhage of right posterior ventricle” Buried at Methodist Cemetery, Meggers, Town Schleswig (Her photo is in the glass negatives) ******** Mrs. Emma Reichardt, 76, a resident of the town of Charlestown, Calumet county, most of her life, passed away at Sheboygan Memorial hospital Monday afternoon. She had been a patient at the hospital since February when she suffered a fractured hip. Death resulted from a cerebral hemorrhage. She was born on the Leverenz homestead in the town of Charlestown June 14, 1872, the daughter of Jochim and Minnie Leverenz, and was married to Jacob Reichardt, of the town of Brillion, on April 8, 1897. The couple lived in the town of Brillion for five years, then moved to the Leverenz homestead. Mrs. Reichardt was a lifelong member of Bethel Methodist church at Meggers, a charter member of the church Ladies Aid, and first president and president for many years of the Ladies Aid. Survivors are two sons, Milton, of Kiel, and Nelson, on the homestead; one daughter, Mrs. John (Alma) Engels, of Buffalo Center, Ia.; eight grandchildren; two brothers, George Levenrenz, of New Holstein, and William Leverenz, of Waldo, and two sisters, Mrs. Gustave Weber and Miss Lizzie Leverenz, of New Holstein. Mr. Reichardt died April 24, 1922. Funeral services will be held at the Bethel Methodist church at 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Carroll Olm officiating, and burial will be in Pilgrim’s Rest cemetery adjoining the church. The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel from Wednesday evening until 10 a.m. Thursday and at the church from 11 a.m. Thursday until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, April 13, 1948 – P. 10
HATTIE E. REICHARDT Miss Hattie Reichert, aged 29, Calumet county school teacher, passed away at the Bellin Memorial hospital at Green Bay Sunday at 6 a.m. after a week’s illness from a lip infection. Miss Reichert had been attending the summer session at Oshkosh State Teachers’ College and would have received her bachelor of arts degree at the end of this week. Miss Reichert was born in the town of Charlestown, Calumet County, April 18, 1906, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Reichert. She attended the Lowell grade school and the local high school, from which she graduated in 1934. Later she attended the State Teachers’ college at Oshkosh for three years, after which she taught school in the town of Charlestown, at Mead school here, at Manitowoc, and for the past several years at Forest Junction. Miss Reichert was a member of the Epwoth League and was very active in league institute work, having served as registrar for a number of years. She was also a member of the Calumet Teachers’ Association. The Reichert family resided here until October, 1934, when Mrs. Reichert and her daughters Hattie and Alma moved to Green Bay. Miss Reichert is survived by her mother; two sisters, Mrs. Leonard Otto of Forest Junction, and Alma at Green Bay; and two brothers, Milton and Nelson, of the town of Charlestown. Funeral services were held Tuesday noon at 12 o’clock at the Grieser and Findesen Funeral Home at Green Bay and later at the Methodist Episcopal church at Meggers. The Rev. Mr. Bury officiated and burial was made in the Pilgrim’s Rest cemetery, adjoining the church. Tri-County Record, August 8, 1935
JACOB A. REICHARDT From Calumet county death records: Jacob A. Reichert (v.7 p.444) Husband of Emma Leverenz July 11, 1868-April 24, 1922 Son of Michael Reichert (born Germany) and Catherine Caflies (born Switzerland) Born Wisconsin –farmer Died from ‘hepatic carcinoma” Buried at “Schleswig Cemetery” ********* Jacob A. Reichardt of the town of Charleston passed away at his home at one o’clock Monday afternoon, April 24, at the age of fifty-three years, nine months and twelve days, following an illness of about two years, from cancer of the stomach. The deceased was born in Maple Grove, Manitowoc County, where he grew to manhood. On April 7, 1897, he was united in marriage at New Holstein to Miss Emma Leverenz, the happy couple making their home on a farm in the town of Maple Grove. Five years later they purchased the Leverenz homestead, a 143 acre farm in the town of Charlestown, where they have since resided for the past twenty years. Mr. Reichardt was a man possessed of a sunny disposition and beloved by all who knew him. His high standing in the neighborhood in which he lived and among all who knew him is a testimony of his true worth. He leaves to mourn his death, his widow, two sons, Milton and Nelson, and three daughters, Leona, Hattie and Alma. He is also survived by three brothers, Dave and George of Maple Grove, John of Brillion town, one sister, Mrs. Anna Schwartz of Maple Grove. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock from the German M. E. Church of Meggers, Rev. Moor of Brillion town officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. New Holstein Reporter, April 28, 1922
MILTON REICHARDT Memorial services were held yesterday Wednesday, at Bethel United Methodist Church in Town Schleswig for Milton J. (Mike) Reichardt, 74, of 1011 Huron Avenue, Sheboygan, who died last week Friday. Born March 24, 1898, a native of the Town of Maple Grove, he was a son of the late Jacob A. and Emma Leveren Reichardt. October 24, 1924, he married Edna A. Timm. She died March 13, 1955. August 12, 1961, he married Virginia Meyer Burgard in Sheboygan. He farmed in the Town of Schleswig for many years and was employed at Stoelting Manufacturing Company before moving to Sheboygan in 1961. for the past ten years he was an employee of Spiller spring Company, retiring last..... (missing text) Reverend Lorene Iwakiri officiated at the memorial service which was preceded by cremation. Mr. Reichardt was a member of the Bethel Church, its Men’s Club and Friendship Circle. He was also active in the Friday Senior Citizens group in Sheboygan. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, two granddaughters and a sister, Mrs. Alma Engels of Britt, Iowa. Jan. 3, 1973 ********* (24 Mar 1898/Jan 1973/SSDI) ********* Notes from St. Nazianz: On Thursday afternoon, Oct. 30th, the marriage of Miss Edna Timm and Milton Reichert(sic) was solemnized at the German M.E. Church at Meggers, Rev. Hud Tying the nuptial knot. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Timm of Schleswig and the groom is a son of Mr. Jac. Reichert of Charleston. The Misses Norma Schilling and Leona Reichert were the bridesmaids and John Timm and Nelson Reichert attended the groom. The bride's home was the scene of reception where about 40 guests gathered after the ceremony. The young couple left on a honeymoon to Madison. They will reside on the farm of the groom's mother in Charleston. Manitowoc Pilot, Thur., Nov. 6, 1924
EMMA REICHERDT From Manitowoc county death records: Emma Caroline Reichardt nee Wieting (v.4 p.193) Wife of Jacob A. Reichardt March 2, 1870-Feb. 1, 1894 Daughter of Fred Wieting and Rica [?] Born Town of Charlestown, Calumet County Died from "consumption" Buried at "Schleswig Methodist Cemetery" ********* From Calumet county marriage records: Jacob A. Reichardt and Emma C. Wieting (v.3 p.150) Married Nov. 23, 1893 at M.C. Church, Town of Charlestown, Calumet County Jacob A. Reichardt Son of M. Reichardt and C. Caflisch Born Town of Maple Grove, Manitowoc County –farmer Emma C. Wieting Daughter of Fred. Wieting and Friedericka Bastian Born Town of Charlestown, Calumet County Witnesses Emma Leverenz, Anna Reichardt, William Leverenz and D.A. Reichardt (Note: This is for the first marriage of Jacob A. Reichardt. One of the witnesses, Emma Leverenz, became Jacob’s second wife)
CHRISTINE SCHILLING Mrs. Christina(sic) Schilling, and old-time and highly respected resident of the town of Schleswig, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, at 5:00 o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schilling, after an illness of about two months. Decedent was born in Oelbronn, Oberamt Wurttemberg, Germany, April 15, 1844. She came to America when 13 years of age and supported herself first by working in Chicago and later in Milwaukee. In 1862 she was united in marriage to Mr. Philip Schilling of the town of Schleswig and the couple made their home on a farm 2-1/2 miles north of Kiel. Her husband died in 1877, and the farm was left to her and the children and with their aid she worked the farm till 1897, when she turned it over to her son Philip; she lived her remaining years with her son. Mrs. Schilling is survived by the following children: Louisa Wieting of Redfield, South Dakota, Mrs. Emma Kreimann and Philip Schilling of Schleswig, Carolina Kuhn of Elkhart Lake, and Lydia Zick of Kiel. Also 31 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren survive her. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. Moor of the Methodist Episcopal church officiating. Remains were buried in the Schleswig M. E. cemetery. - September 1923
ELECTA J. SCHILLING Mrs. Marvin A. Schilling, 63, Sun Prairie, died Wednesday in a St. Louis, Mo., hospital following a heart attack. Her husband was a pastor of the Plover and Buena Vista Methodist Church from 1940-1943. Mrs. Schilling, the former Electa Jean McClellan was born Sept. 1, 1912 in Noel Shore, Novia Scotia, New Brunswick, Canada and taught elementary school in Nova Scotia from 1933-1937. Then she taught in a mission school in Korea and was married there June 15, 1940 to the Rev. Mr. Schilling, a Bible and English teacher. After serving the Plover and Buena Vista Churches, the Rev. Mr. Schilling was a pastor in Oconto Falls - Lena, Beaver Dam, Wausau and Appleton. He was superintendent of the Watertown District of the Methodist Church from 1957-60 and of the Milwaukee District from 1966-72. Since then he has been program associate of the Wisconsin Conference and assistant to Bishop Jesse R. DeWitt. Mrs. Schilling was also active in the Methodist Church affairs. She had been a member of the General Church's Commission on Religion and Race since 1968 and a past member of the Wisconsin Conference Board on Christian Social Concerns. Surviving besides her husband are three sons, Donald, a professor at Dennison University, Granville, Ohio; David, a United Methodist minister in Milpitas, Calif.; and Dr. John of the Washington University Medical School in St. Louis. A memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church, Sun Prairie at 3 pm Sunday. Memorial gifts may be given to the Human Relations offering in care of the Wisconsin Conference Offices, 325 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, Wis. 5359 Stevens Point Journal, January 3, 1975 page 2
MINNIE SCHILLING From Manitowoc county death records: Minnie Schilling nee Zick (v.43 p.584) March 13, 1875-Oct. 6, 1950 Daughter of Carl Zick and Albertina Persbhn Born Wisconsin Died from “myocardial degeneration and decomprestion, 3 months –general arteriosclerosis –chronic bronchitaus, bilateral (10-15 years) Buried at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Town of Schleswig
PHILIP SCHILLING (d. 1877) Application for Judgment of Heirship. (First publication Sept. 18, 1883.) STATE OF WISCONSIN.-COUNTY COURT for Manitowoc County. In Probate. Notice is hereby given that at a special term of County Court to be held in and for said County at the office of the County Judge in the City of Manitowoc in said County, on the last Tuesday of October (being the 30th day of October,) A.D., 1883 at ten o'clock A.M. of that day the following matter will be heard and considered: The application of Christine Schilling for a judgment of this Court which shall determine who are the heirs at law of Philip Schilling, late of the Town of Schleswig in said County deceased, intestate, and what is the interest of each of said heirs in and to the lands whereof said deceased died seized and possessed, and which are described as follows, to wit: The North half of the South East quarter of section No. eighteen (18) township No. seventeen (17) north of range No. Twenty one (21) Easte (sic): and the South half of the North West quarter of the south West quarter of section No. seventeen (17) North of range No. twenty one (21) East situated and lying in the County of Manitowoc and the State of Wisconsin. Dated Sept. 17th, 1883. By order of the Court, R.D. Smart, County Judge. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 2, 1883 P. 2
PHILIP SCHILLING From Calumet county marriage records: Philip C. Schilling and Minnie S. Zick (v.3 p.216) Sept. 23, 1897 in civil ceremony, Brillion, Calumet County Philip C. Schilling Son of Philip Schilling and Christene Duerwaechter Born Town of Schleswig –farmer Minnie D. Zick Daughter of Carl A. Zick and Albertine Persohn Born Brillion, Calumet County ********** Dies After Long Illness After an illness of nine weeks’ duration, Philip C. Schilling passed away at his home in this city Saturday noon. The deceased was born on the homestead farm in the town of Schleswig, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schilling, Sr., on June 25, 1867. On Sept. 23, 1897 he took as his bride, Miss Minnie Zick. The couple settled in the town of Schleswig, and operated a farm. In August, 1926, they moved to this city, and their son, Clarence took possession of the homestead farm. For 8 years Mr. Schilling was employed in the Kiel Wooden Ware factory. Six children were born to the couple, and a daughter died in infancy. Surviving children are Mrs. John (Norma) Timm of Schleswig, Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Kloehn of Forest Junction, and Mrs. Charles (Hattie) Tamm of Manitowoc, Clarence Schilling on the homestead farm, and Rev. Marvin Schilling of Oconto Falls; four sisters, Mrs. Louise Wieting of Redfield, S.D., Mrs. Emma Kreimann of this city, Mrs. William Kuhn of Elkhart Lake, an Mrs. William Zick of Chicago. A brother preceded him in death. Five grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o’clock at the Bethel Methodist church at Meggers. The Rev. Wendell Bennetts officiated. Burial was made in the Bethel cemetery. Mr. Schilling, a charter member of the Methodist church at Meggers, was very active in church work. He was a member of the official board, and of the board of trustees the greater part of his membership; church organist for 20 years; superintendent of the Sunday School for some time, and Lay leader. Pallbearers were Orin Leverenz, E. W. Tamm, George Kreimann, Clifford Weber, Henry Schmidt, and Edwin Wieting. Relatives, friends from away attending the services were from Brillion, Seymour, Clintonville, Kewaunee, Crivitz, Germantown, Manitowoc, Algoma, Elkhart Lake, New Holstein, Chicago and Redfield, S.D. (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
CHARLES TIMM From Calumet county marriage records: Charlie H. Timm and Hanna Persohn (v.3 p.128) June 2, 1892 in civil ceremony, Brillion, Calumet County Charlie H. Timm Son of John C. Timm and Maria Leverenz Born Flowerfield, Michigan –farmer Hanne Persohn Daughter of Karl Persohn and Auguste Degnen Born Brillion, Calumet County ********** From Manitowoc county death records: Charles Helmuth Timm (v.46 p.437) Nov. 13, 1861-May 16, 1953 Son of John Timm and Wilhelmina Leverenz Born State of Michigan –farmer, retired Died from “cerebral hemorrhage –senility” Buried at Bethel M. E. Cemetery, Town of Schleswig *********** Rites Held Tuesday For Charles Timm Funeral servicee for Charles Timm, 91, were held Tuesday afternoon from Bethel Methodist church of which he was a lifelong member. Mr. Timm died at Memorial Hospital Saturday. He had been hospitalized for about three weeks. Prior to his fatal illness he had never known a sick day in his entire life. The services were conducted by the Rev. Victor Vriesen pastor of the church, and burial will be in the church cemetery. He was born at Three Rivers, Michigan, the son of Johann and Wilhelmina Leverenz-Timm. As a young boy he came with his parents to the vicinity of Kiel and settled on the farm which he operated after the death of his father. Following his marriage June 2, 1892, to Hannah Persohn of Brillion, he operated the homestead farm until 1927. They then moved to Kiel. In 1942 they observed their golden wedding anniversary, Mrs. Timm died March 9, 1944. Since then he had been making his home with his son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Milton Reichardt in Kiel. Survivors include three sons, namely: John, on the homestead farm; Melvin and Milton of Kiel; one daughter Mrs. Reichardt, two grandchildren, Sgt. Robert Timm, on duty in Germany, and Mrs. Jack Gerlach of Portland, Oregon, and three sisters, Miss Emma Timm, Mrs. C. A. Heckert and Mrs. 0. W. Becker of Appleton. May 21, 1953 (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
EMMA S. TIMM Appleton, Wis. Passed away at 12:45 p.m. Saturday. She was born in Three Rivers, Mich., and was a member of the First Methodist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wichmann Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Schilling officiating. Interment will be in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, Kiel, Wis. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Monday. Appleton Post Crescent, April 2, 1962 P. 22 ******* KIEL – Funeral services were conducted at Appleton Tuesday for Miss Emma Timm, 98, who died Saturday. Her death occurred a few days after her sister, Mrs. Lydia Becker, who was buried Friday at Appleton. John, Melvin and Milton Timm of Kiel are nephews of the deceased. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 4, 1962 P. 11
HANNAH TIMM From Manitowoc county death records: Johanna Timm nee Persohn (v.37-p.145) Sept. 14, 1868-March 9, 1944 Wife of Charles Timm Daughter of Carl Persohn and Augusta Degner (both born Germany) Born Brillion, Calumet County Died from “chronic myocarditis, 1 year” Buried at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Manitowoc County ****** Mrs. Charles H. Timm, 75, of 1017 North Fourth Street, Kiel, died Thursday following a lingering illness. Her brother, Charles Persohn, 71, of Route 1, Forest Junction, died Wednesday. Funeral services for Mrs. Timm will be held Monday from the Meiselwitz funeral home in Kiel and at the Bethel Methodist church in Schleswig. Interment will be in the Pilgrims Rest cemetery adjoin the church. Mrs. Timm, nee Johanna Persohn, was born in the town of Brillion in 1868 and was married to Mr. Timm in 1892. The located on the homestead farm in Schleswig, three miles north of Kiel, where they resided until 1927, when they moved to Kiel. Survivors are the husband; three sons, John on the Schleswig homestead farm, Melvin and Milton of Kiel; daughter, Mrs. Milton Reichardt of Kiel; two brothers, William and Robert of Brillion; four sisters, Mrs. Manrow Schubring, of Forest Junction, Mrs. John Reichardt of Brillion, Mrs. Orrin Leverenz of New Holstein, Mrs. H. R. Freitag of Vancouver, Wash; and two grandchildren. Mrs. Timm was a member of the Bethel church, and the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 10, 1944
JOHN TIMM (d. 1980) John A. Timm, 86, a former town of Schleswig resident, died Friday afternoon, Feb. 29, at Calumet Memorial Hosptial where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. Prior to hospitalization he resided at Calumet Homestead Nursing Home in New Holstein. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Bethal (sic) Methodist Church, Kiel. The Pastor Barbara Miller will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Timm was born March 10, 1893, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Charles and Hanna Persohn Timm. He attended Woodland Park School in Schleswig. He married Norma Schilling, Dec. 8, 1926, at Bethel Methodist Church in Schlewig (sic). After they were married they farmed the Timm Homestead in Schleswig their entire life. Mr. Timm was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army, a member of Bethel Methodist Church in the Town of Schleswig. For many years he sang in the church choir, also for many years church cemetery. Mr. Timm was secretary of Sunday school, also a Kiel senior social. Survivors include his wife, a brother, Milton Timm of Kiel. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Mieselwitz (sic) Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o'clock this Sunday afternoon and until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon till the time of service. A church memorial has been estasblished in his name. Herald Times Reporter, March 2, 1980 P.3
KATIE L. TIMM Katie Timm birth: 21 May 1901 Schleswig death: 12 June 1901 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Schleswig residence: 1901 Schleswig father: Charles Timm mother: Hannah Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
NORMA TIMM Norma K. Timm, 104, formerly of Kiel and a resident of Beaver Dam died Tuesday morning September 26, 2006 at Beaver Dam Care Center where she resided the past 5 years. She was the former Norma K. Schilling, born March 20, 1902 in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Philip and Minnie Zick Schilling. Norma attended Woodland Park School in the Town of Schleswig. On December 8, 1926 she married John Timm at Bethel United Methodist Church, rural New Holstein. The couple farmed on the Timm homestead until their retirement. Her husband John preceded her in death on February 29, 1980. Norma was a lifelong member of Bethel United Methodist Church, rural New Holstein, (Meggers) where she sang in the church choir and also taught Sunday school for many years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and local homemakers groups. Survivors include one brother, Rev. Marvin Schilling, Beaver Dam, nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Clarence Schilling, two sisters and their husbands, Esther and Delmar Kloehn and Hattie and Charles Tamm. The Sheboygan Press, September 28, 2006
ROBERT J. TIMM On Monday the corpse of Mr. Robert Timm, aged 25, was sent here from Nebraska for burial. Deceased died of typhoid on Friday, May 3, and was buried on Monday afternoon. We join with numerous friends in extending our sympathy Chilton Times --- May 16, 1891 ******** (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
WILHELMINA TIMM Mrs. Wilhelmina Timm, 93, former resident of Kiel, who died Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Heckert in Appleton, will be laid to rest Sunday. The funeral will be held at the Heckert home Sunday afternoon and later at the German Methodist church in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County. Rev. F. J. Hoffman of Brillion will officiate. Mrs. Timm lived in Kiel until nine years ago, when she located in Appleton. Among her survivors are a son, Charles, of Kiel. The Sheboygan Press, July 9, 1932
ANNA WEBER New Holstein, Wis—(Special)—Mrs. Clifford Weber, 42, died Monday afternoon in the Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. She had been ill since early June and was taken to the hospital July 23. Mrs. Weber, nee Anna Fredericke Meyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Meyer, was born Sept. 23, 1895, in Charlestown. She attended the public schools here and graduated from New Holstein High school in 1913, and also attended Milwaukee State Teachers’ college. The deceased taught a year at Potter and for three years at Lowell school here. She married Clifford Weber, Oct. 17, 1917, and they located on a farm three miles from the city. Mrs. Weber was an active member of the Bethel M. E. church, which she joined in 1932. She was president of the Ladies’ Aid for two years and a member of the Equitable Reserve association and the Good Cheer Homemakers, of which she was the leader for several years. Survivors are her husband, five children, Grace, James, Roy, George and Margie Mae all at home, her mother, Mrs. George Meyer, of Hayton, five sisters, Mrs. Robert Mic*** of Chicago, Mrs. Ray Peterson and Mrs. Louis Ebersberg, Oshkosh, and Verna of New Holstein, and two brothers, Elwin, New Holstein and Robert of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Hoffman Funeral Home and at the Bethel ME Church, the Rev. O C Dittes, Sheboygan Falls, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment will be in the Pilgrims’ Rest cemetery adjoining the church. The Sheboygan Press, August 23, 1938
CLIFFORD WEBER Clifford G. Weber, age 95, formerly of 1709 Jefferson Street, New Holstein, a resident of the Calumet Homestead, since February of 1987, passed away at the Homestead Monday morning. He was born in the Town of New Holstein (Calumet County) August 8, 1892, the son of the late Gustave and Emily Lerverenz Weber. He attended New Holstein High School and was a graduate of the short course of the University of Madison. He was engaged in farming until 1948 after which he worked for the Kestell Furniture Company for ten years. He was married to Anna Meyer on October 17, 1917 in New Holstein. She preceded him in death August 22, 1938. He then married Grace Towne on December 19, 1953 in New London. She also preceded him in death on September 1, 1966. He was a member of Bethel Methodist Church at Meggars, the ERA Assembly No. 397, New Holstein Historical Society and the New Holstein Senior Citizens. Survivors include two sons, James, rural New Holstein; Roy of Portland, Ore., two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Grace) Schneider and Mrs. Margy Morrissey, both of Milwaukee; eighteen grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren and one sister, Viola Weber, Appleton. He was preceded in death by one son, one sister and one brother. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 am from Bethel Methodist Church at Meggars, the Rev. Lloyd Foster, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Town of Schleswig. (Manitowoc County) Friends may call at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein, from 4 to 9 pm Wednesday and from 10 am until the time of service at the Church on Thursday. Memorials in Mr. Weber's name to Bethel Methodist Church, Meggars. Sheboygan Press, Tues., Apr. 12, 1988 ******* (08 Aug 1892/11 Apr 1988/SSDI)
ELSIE E. WEBER Miss Elsie E. Weber, 89, of 1434 E. Glendale Avenue, Appleton, died Monday afternoon at Appleton Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born July 1, 1895, in New Holstein, daughter of the late Gust and Emily Weber. Miss Weber attended local schools, and was involved in sales work in New Holstein. She later worked at Gimbels in Milwaukee, and moved to Appleton after her retirement. Miss Weber was a member of First United Methodist Church in Appleton, the Guild Fellowship, and the Appleton Medical Center Auxiliary. She was a life member of the New Holstein Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are a brother, Clifford of New Holstein; a sister, Miss Viola Weber of Appleton; and nieces, nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur, in 1972. The funeral will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Chapel, 325 E. Franklin Street, Appleton. The Rev. Charles King, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, in rural New Holstein. Chilton Times Journal, November 22, 1984 ********* Miss Elsie E. Weber, 1434 E. Glendale Ave. age 89, died at 12:26 pm Monday, November 19, 1984 at the Appleton Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born July 1, 1895 in New Holstein, the daughter of Emily and Gust Weber. Miss Weber attended local schools and was involved in sales work in New Holstein and later with Gimbels in Milwaukee. Following her retirement she moved to Appleton. Miss Weber was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Guild Fellowship, the Appleton Medical Center Auxiliary and a life member of the New Holstein Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a brother, Clifford Weber, New Holstein; a sister, Miss Viola Weber, Appleton and further survived by nieces, nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Arthur in 1972. The complete funeral will be 1:30 pm Friday, November 23, 1984 at the First United Methodist Church Chapel, 325 E. Franklin St. with Rev. Charles King officiating. Interment will be in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, rural New Holstein. Friends may call at the church chapel after 12 noon Friday until the time of the service. A memorial fund is being established. The Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St. is assisting the family with arrangements. Appleton Post Crescent, Tues., Nov. 20, 1984
EMILY WEBER From Calumet county marriage records (v.3 p.88) Gustav Weber b: Town of New Holstein –farmer p: Christav Weber and Margaret Pickel m: April 10, 1890 in religious ceremony, Calumet County Witnesses Louis Weber and Emma C. Leverenz to: Emily Leverenz b: Town of Charlestown, Calumet County p: Joachim Levering and Wilhelmina Bastian ********* Mrs. Gus Weber, 96, a lifelong resident of the New Holstein area until she went to live with her daughters in Appleton, died Thursday evening in Appleton. The former Emily Leverenz, she was born in the Town of Charlestown Oct. 21, 1865, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joachim Leverenz, and was married to Gus Weber at Charlestown April 10, 1890. Mr. Weber died several years ago. She had been living with her daughters for the past eight years. She was a member of the Bethel Methodist Church of Meggers and the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Surviving are two sons, Clifford and Arthur, both of New Holstein; two daughters, Miss Elsie and Miss Viola Leverenz, both of Appleton, seven grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at Bethel Methodist Church with the Rev. Newton Barrett, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Meggers. The Sheboygan Press, May 25, 1962 ********* The parents of the various Leverenz people in the photos were Jochim Leverenz and his wife Wilhemina Bastian. Jochim Laverenz was born May 20, 1835 in Mechlenburg, Germany. In December of 1854, Jochim (along with his mother and three sisters) land in New York. They first lived several years in New York State. They then moved to Illinois for two years. In 1859, Jochim purchased a farm in Charlestown, Calumet County. On Feb. 2, 1862, he married Wilhemina Bastian. Wilhemina was born on Feb. 9, 1840 in Suckow, Michlenburg, Germany. In 1864, Joachim enlisted in the 17th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment and remained until his discharge in July of 1865. His daughter, Emily (who married Gustav Weber) was born soon after Joachim's return from the war. She was born Oct. 21, 1866. (Note: Her photo is in the glass negatives)
GRACE WEBER Mrs. Clifford Weber, 69, of Rt. 1, New Holstein, died Thursday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a patient two weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Methodist Church, Rt. 1, New Holstein. The Rev. Horace Graubner will officiate and burial will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, Rt. 1, New Holstein. Mrs. Weber, the former Grace Jackson, was born June 2, 1897, at Stevens Point, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson. She attended Stevens Point High School and Teachers College and was a teacher most of her life. She was married to Freeman Towne Aug. 26, 196. He died in 1943. She was married Dec. 17, 1953, to Clifford Weber. Mrs. Weber was a member of the New Holstein Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star No. 262, Bethel Methodist Church, the Women’s Society of Christian Service and Equitable Reserve Assn. Survivors are the husband; seven step-children, Mrs. Keith Hubbard, of South Bend, Ind., Mrs. George Freiburger, of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Earl Schneider and Mrs. Bruce Morrissy, of Milwaukee, James Weber, of New Holstein, Roy Weber, of Portland, Ore., and George Weber, of Reedstown, Wis.; a brother, Harold Jackson, of Stevens Point; a sister, Mrs. Inez Tibbetts, of Stevens Point; 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Erbe-Evjen Fuenral Home, New Holstein, after 4 p.m. Friday until 12:30 p.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where it will lie in state until time of service. The casket will remain closed at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 1, 1966 P. 14
GUSTAVE WEBER From Calumet county marriage records (v.3 p.88) Gustav Weber b: Town of New Holstein –farmer p: Christav Weber and Margaret Pickel m: April 10, 1890 in religious ceremony, Calumet County Witnesses Louis Weber and Emma C. Leverenz to: Emily Leverenz b: Town of Charlestown, Calumet County p: Joachim Levering and Wilhelmina Bastian ********** From Calumet county death records (v.12 p.504) Gustav Weber Oct. 31, 1864-March 4, 1950 Son of Christopher Weber and Margaret Pickel Born Town of New Holstein –farmer Died from “uremic poisoning, 1 week –benign enlargement of prostate –arteriosclerosis –hypertrophy of prostate gland” Buried at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County (Note: His photo is in the glass negatives) ******** Gustave Weber, 85, retired farmer, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Saturday at his home in New Holstein. He had been in ill health for the past three and one-half months. He was born in the town of New Holstein October 31, 1864, a son of the late Christopher and Margaret Weber. He attended the Lowell school in that township. On April 10, 1890, he was married to the former Miss Emily Leverenz in the town of Charlestown. The couple lived on a farm until 25 years ago when they moved to the city of New Holstein. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Miss Elsie of Milwaukee and Miss Viola of Appleton; two sons, Clifford and Arthur of New Holstein; seven grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Five brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Bethel Methodist Church, Meggers. Seminar Robert Marquardt of Mission house will officiate and burial will be made in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery, town of Schleswig. March 4, 1950
VIOLA WEBER Viola Weber, 94, of Appleton, died Monday, Oct. 21, at Peabody Manor in Appleton. She was born June 28, 1902 in New Holstein, daughter of the late Gustave and Emily Leverenz Weber. She taught school in Sheboygan for several years, then in Appleton for 45 years, retiring in 1966. Survivors include one niece, two nephews. (Survivors edited for privacy) She was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford and Arthur, and one sister, Elsie. She belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star and First United Methodist Church in Appleton. No newspaper named, 1996
ADOLPH W. WIETING Adolph Weiting Of New Holstein Is Illness Victim New Holstein—Adolph William Weiting died at his home here Wednesday following a lingering illness, at the age of 62. The funeral will be held Monday from the family home and at the Methodist Church at Meggers, of which deceased was an active member, The Rev. William Kramer conducting the services. Burial will be at the Pilgrim’s Rest cemetery, adjoining the church. Mr. Weiting was born December 27, 1856, at Charlestown, a small village near New Holstein, the son of Jochim and Sophia Weiting. He spent his boyhood on the farm of his parents and later attended the Oshkosh Norman School. After leaving school he taught for a number of years in the public schools of Calumet, Sheboygan and Manitowoc Counties. On March 9, 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Elvina Kono of the town of Mosel, the ceremony being solemnized at Sheboygan. He continued teaching for two years after his marriage and then located on the old homestead where he was born, and on which farm he later had a new home erected. In 1923 he and his wife removed to New Holstein. The survivors are the widow and three son, namely; Irwin, a farmer in Manitowoc county, Alfred and Edmund, both farmers residing near Charlestown. A daughter died in infancy. The Sheboygan Press, December 6, 1928
ALFRED H. WIETING Alfred H. Wieting, 80, of 215 S. Main St., Brillion, died unexpectedly Saturday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rural Methodist Church, Brillion. The Rev. Calmer Oberlein will officiate with burial in Pilgrims’ Rest Cemetery, New Holstein. Mr. Wieting was born Feb. 8, 1897, at New Holstein, son of the late Adolph W. and Alvina Kono Wieting. He married Edna ?oeldt Mar.19, 1919, at New Holstein. He farmed until 1940 and was a Watkins Products dealer until the time of his death. He was a member of the Rural Methodist Church, a trustee on the church board, a member of Methodist Church Brotherhood and a Sunday School teacher for many years. He was a past member of the Hilbert Village Board and Fire Dept. He was secretary of Pilgrims’ Rest Cemetery Assn. of the Bethel Methodist Schleswig Church. Survivors include his wife, Edna; two sons, Merlyn A., of Brillion and Ralph O., of Carol Stream, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. John (Marcella)Brueggeman and Miss Remilda Wieting, of Mundelein, Ill.; a brother, Edmund, of New Holstein; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, March 14, 1977 P. 13
ALVINA W. WIETING Mrs. Alvina Wieting, 91, of 122 Tesch St., Brillion, widow of Adolph, died of a lingering illness Friday. The former Alvina Kono, she was born at Hika (Manitowoc County), July 8, 1872, a daughter of the late John and Louisa Schroeder Kono. She was married to Mr. Wieting, March 9, 1889, following which the couple farmed near New Holstein. They moved to New Holstein in 1929, the year in which her husband died. She lived there until 1958 when she went to Brillion to reside with her son, Alfred H. She was a member of Bethel Methodist Church in New Holstein. Surviving in addition to the son, Alfred, are another son, Edmund, New Holstein; 11 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Emma Gartzke, New Holstein. Services will be Tuesday in Bethel Church, New Holstein, with burial in the church cemetery. The Sheboygan Press, September 14, 1963
EDMUUND WIETING Edmund W. Wieting, 81, formerly of 825 Bell Ave., died this morning at We Care Nursing Home where he had resided the past three years. He had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Dec. 1, 1899 in New Holstein, a son of Adolph and Alvina Kono Wieting. He attended school in New Holstein. In 1923 he married the former Ida Kandler at Zion Lutheran Church, New Holstein. The couple operated a farm in the Town of New Holstein until retiring in 1971 when they moved to Sheboygan. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. Survivors are his wife; three sons, Gilbert of Sheboygan, retired Sgt. Maj. Fred Wieting of Pensacola, Fla., and Robert of New Holstein; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. Adalbert Schultz will officiate. Burial will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery at Bethel Methodist Church, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 pm today and until 11 am Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Wieting's name for Trinity Lutheran Church. Sheboygan Press, Fri., Jan. 23, 1981
EDNA A. WIETING Edna Ann Wieting, 84, 215 S. Main St., Brillion, passed away Monday, September 1, in Appleton following a lingering illness. She was born December 14, 1895 in School Hill, the daughter of the late William and Bertha Baars Boeldt. She married Alfred H. Wieting March 19, 1919 in New Holstein. She was a member of Rural United Methodist Church, Brillion and the Bethel W.S.C.S. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John (Marcella) Brueggermann and Romilda Amy Wieting of Mundeline, Illinois; two sons, Merlin of Brillion, Ralph of Bellflower, California; one sister, Mrs. Herbert (Hilda) Klemm of Milwaukee; one brother, Helmuth Boeldt of Kiel; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one sister and two brothers. Funeral services will be Saturday at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, and the Rural United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Swanson officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery. Chilton Times, September 4, 1980
EVELYN F. WIETING Evelyn F. "Evie" Wieting, aged 86, of Brillion, died on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Brillion West Haven in Brillion. She was born June 16, 1928 in Almond, Wis., daughter of the late Henry and Tressie (Martin) Walter. Evie graduated from UW Oshkosh with a degree in education, an education put to great use in a one room school house northwest of Brillion. It was here that she met her husband, Merlin A. Wieting Sr., who had filled in as Santa Claus one year and visited this school house. They were married May 15, 1948 at the Baptist Church of Almond and worked side by side through-out life. Although Evie stopped educating children in the classroom, she continued to teach everyone with whom she had contact about life and love. She was a member of Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church in Potter where she also taught Sunday School and worked as the Sunday School Superintendent for 22 years, volunteered with the Women's Guild and graciously served as the Prayer Chain Coordinator. She had also belonged to the Calumet county Business and Professional Women's Association and served on the New Hope Board of Directors. Evie was well known for her extensive plate collection and her mastery in the kitchen cooking and baking the most delicious homemade meals and pies. In her free time, she put together jigsaw puzzles and dug deep into the Scriptures. Evie was also a rummage sale afficianado who traveled through-out the countryside with her close women friends looking for treasures which she would bestow upon those she loved. Of the many gifts and talents that Evie received from God, her gift of hospitality was foremost in her life. She especially loved Christmas Eve, when friends and family would gather in the home and sing Christmas carols and enjoy her delicious Christmas treats. She lived her life as Proverbs 31: "Woman, always caring for those around her and working as the hands of feet of Christ with just a touch of attitude." She is survived by her children, Wanda (Rodger) Mellto of Savannah, TN, Bub (Barb) Wieting of Chilton, Fuzzy (Kathy) Wieting of Brillion, Marla (Ron) Michaels of Jefferson, WI, an AFS daughter, Silena (Jorge) Alvarado, Barahona of Costa Rica, 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; a brother, Henry "Joe" (Mary) Walter of Kaukauna; a sister, Avaniel "Abbie" (Fritz) Jannette of Chilton and a special niece, Holly (Felix) Martinez of Florence and her entire family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, an infant child, four sisters, Eva, Marie, Melva and Henriette; a brother, Gordon Walter. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014 at Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church in Potter with the Rev. Dr. Marc Axelrod officiating. Burial will be in the Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral in Brillion from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday December 23, 2014. A memorial fund in the name of Evelyn F. Wieting has been established for the Calumet Medical Center and the New Hope Center in Chilton. Wieting Funeral Home online obit Dec. 21, 2014
FRED WIETING Apparently in the best of health, Fred Wieting, for almost twenty years a resident of Kiel, passed away at his home at 922 Fourth Street here Tuesday evening at about 11:00. Death was due to a heart attack. Mr. Wieting had that same day visited with a sister, Mrs. Fred Tess, and with his grand- daughter, Miss Lydia Tamm, at Green Bay. He retired in the evening in normal health, and the end came quietly. The deceased was born Feb. 3, 1856, in New York State. At the age of three he came to Wisconsin with his parents, who settled in town of Charlestown, where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage October 22, 1879, to Miss Mary Schilling of Schleswig. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Ludwig Zenk. After their marriage the couple took possession of a farm near Brillion, where they spent 17 years. From Brillion they moved to Charlestown to remain for a year, after which they took over the Henry Shilling homestead in Schleswig, the farm where Mrs. Wieting was born. Disposing of the farm in 1912 to their son, Edwin, they moved to Kiel, where they have since made their home. Surviving besides his widow are three children: Mrs. E. W. Tamm of this city, Mrs. Ervin Wieting of Cleveland, and Edwin on the homestead farm. A sister, Mrs. Fred Tess, lives in Green Bay, and a brother, the Rev. August Wieting is in Milwaukee. Eight grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held this Saturday with services from the home at 1:30 o’clock and from the Meggers M. E. church at 2 p.m. The last rites will be conducted by the Rev. F. J. Hoffmann, Brillion, with interment in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery at Meggers. Tri-County Record, October 1, 1931
HEINRICH WEITING (d. 1887) Henry Wieting, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Wieting, died of consumption Dec. 23rd, at the age of 20 years. We sympathize with the bereaved parents in this their hour of deepest mourning. Chilton Times – December 31, 1887
IDA WIETING Mrs. Ida E. Wieting, 87, of 825 Bell Avenue, Sheboygan, died Sunday evening, January 22, 1989 at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where she was a patient for two days. She is the former Ida Kandler, born September 27, 1901 in the Town of Calumet, Fond du Lac County, the daughter of Ernest and Louisa Sievert Kandler. She attended school in Pipe and Marytown. On April 12, 1923 she married Edmund Wieting at Zion Lutheran Church, New Holstein. The couple farmed near Wrightstown in the 1930's, then moved to the Town of New Holstein, until retiring in 1971, when they moved to Sheboygan. He died January 23, 1981. She belonged to St. John's United Church of Christ, Sheboygan. Survivors include three sons, Gilbert (Pauline) of Sheboygan, Ret. Major Fred Wieting, Pensacola, Florida; Robert of New Holstein; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three brothers, Richard Kandler of Hilbert, Frank of Green Bay, Leonard of Colgate; one sister, Mrs. Mary Pagel of Wausau. She was preceded in death by four brothers. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm, Wednesday, January 25, at St. John's United Church of Christ, Sheboygan, corner of Lincoln Avenue and N. 13th Street, with the Rev. Vernon Jabert, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery at Bethel Methodist Church, Town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the church after 10 am Wednesday, until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established for St. John's United Church of Christ. Meiselwitz Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Sheboygan Press, Mon., Jan. 23, 1989 ********* Ida E. Wieting, 87, 825 Bell Avenue, Sheboygan, died Sunday evening, Jan. 22, 1989 at St. Nicholas Hospital where she was a patient for two days. She was the former Ida Kandler, born Sept. 27, 1901, in the town of Calumet and Fond du Lac County, daughter of Ernest and Louisa (Sievert) Kandler. She attended school in Pipe and Marytown. On April 12, 1923, she married Edmund Wieting at Zion Lutheran Church, New Holstein. The couple farmed near Wrightstown in the 1930s, then moved to the Town of New Holstein until retiring in 1971 when they moved to Sheboygan. He died Jan. 23, 1981. She belonged to St. John's United Church of Christ, Sheboygan. Survivors include three sons, Gilbert (Pauline), Sheboygan; retired Major Fred Wieting, Pensacola, FL; Robert, New Holstein; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three brothers, Richard Kandler, Hilbert; Frank Kandler, Green Bay; Leonard Kandler, Colgate; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Pagel, Wausau. She was preceded in death by four brothers. Funeral services were held at St. John's United Church of Christ, Sheboygan. Burial was in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery at Bethel Methodist Church, Town of Schleswig. Chilton Times Journal, January 26, 1989
JOACHIM WIETING From Calumet county death records: Joachim Wieting (v.2 p.73) Husband of Sophia Leverenz April 9, 1826-April 29, 1897 Son of Joachim Wieting and Caroline Born Sukow, Mecklenburg, Schwein, Germany -farmer Died from "cancer of the stomach -died at Charlestown Buried in Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County (His picture is in the glass negative photos)
MARY WIETING Mrs. M. Wieting Is Called To Rest After Long Illness Kiel—Mrs. Mary Wieting, 84, widow of Frederick Wieting, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. W. Tamm, this morning after a long illness. The daughter of the late Henry and Magdelia Schilling, she was born Dec. 18, 1857, on the Schilling homestead in the town of Schleswig. She was married to Fred W. Wieting, a native of New Holstein, Oct. 22, 1879, in Kiel by the late Rev. Ludwig Zenk. They lived on a farm near Brillion for 17 years, and in 1896 they returned to the homestead farm in the town of Schleswig. Living there until 1913, they moved to Kiel, where she had since lived. In 1929 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, and two years later, Sept. 29, 1931, Mr. Wieting died. Mrs. Wieting was a member of the Bethel Methodist Church in Meggers, town of Schleswig. And she belonged to the Women’s society of Christian Service of the church. Surviving are three children, Edwin on the homestead farm, Mrs. E. W. (Bertha) Tamm of Kiel, and Mrs. Erwin (Lydia) Wieting, near Kiel; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Bock of New Holstein and Mrs. Bertha Andreas of La Crosse; and four brothers, Henry, Robert and Edward Schilling of New Holstein and Adolph Schilling of West Salem. Funeral services will be at C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home and in the Bethel Methodist Church in Meggers, town of Schleswig. The Rev. E. Langdon will officiate, with interment in the Pilgrims’ Rest cemetery adjoining the church. The Sheboygan Press, November 4, 1942
MERLIN A. WIETING Merlin Alfred Wieting, age 71, of 215 S. Main St., Brillion, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 1994, at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, after a short illness. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 12, 1994 at Peace United Church of Christ, Potter. Rev. Quentin Moeschberger will officiate with burial in the Bethel Cemetery, New Holstein(sic). Mr. Wieting was born on July 7, 1923, in the town of Schleswig, son of the late Alfred and Edna Boeldt Wieting. Merlin was married on May 15, 1948 to Evelyn F. Walter in Almond, Wis. He and his sons owned and operated Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, Chilton and Reedsville until the time of his death. Mr. Wieting and his wife owned Colonial and Parkside Residence CBRF Homes in Chilton and Hilbert. He was an active business man in the community, owning Wieting Furniture Store until 1968 and Wascomat Wash Center for many years. He was an active member of Peace United Church of Christ, Potter and served on the consistory for many years. Melvin was a County Board Supervisor for 18 years and served on many committees. He was a member of the National, Wisconsin and Fox Valley Funeral Directors Associations for 47 years. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rev. Wanda and Bill Bennett, Geneva, Neb., Marla and Tim Schneider, Jefferson, Wis.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bud and Barb Wieting, Chilton, Fuzzy and Kathy Wieting, Brillion. Survivors also include 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Amy Wieting and dear friend, Mary Lee James, Tucson, Ariz., Marcella Brueggeman, Mundelein, Ill.; one brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and Charlotte Wieting, Bellflower, Calif.; an A.F.S. daughter and spouse, Silena and Jeorge Alvarado De. Barahona, Costa Rica; a special niece, Holly Martinez, Jensen Beach, Fla. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, from 3-9 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 1994, and from 7:45 – 9 a.m. on Monday, also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, September 9, 1994, P. A2
REMILDA AMY WIETING Remilda "Amy" Wieting, age 84, of Tucson, AZ, died on Tuesday March 7, 2006 in Tucson. She was born on March 1, 1922 in the Town of Charlestown, daughter of the late Alfred H. & Edna (Boeldt) Wieting. She was employed for many years as a telephone operator for Illinois Bell, was a personnel and office manager for a hospital in Chicago and for the James C. King Home in Evanston, IL. Amy was also a nanny for many special children including Taylor Clark and Kelly Wietzema. In June of 1988 Amy moved to Tucson, AZ. She is survived by a very special friend Mary Lee James of Tucson, a surrogate granddaughter, Sunny Joy Mann; a bother, Ralph O. (Charlotte) Wieting of Woodburn, OR; a sister-in-law, Evelyn F. Wieting of Brillion; six nieces & nephews; Holly Kay (Felix) Martinez, Rev. Wanda (Rodger) Mello, Bud (Barb) Wieting, Fuzzy (Kathy) Wieting, Cynthia (Craig) Trames, and Marla (Ron) Michaelis; 15 great nieces & nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Sally Brueggeman, and a brother Merlin A. Wieting. Funeral services will be at 11 AM on Thursday March 16, 2006 at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion, with the Rev. Susan Gaul of Faith United Methodist Church in Brillion, officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in New Holstein. Newspaper not cited
ROBERT ROY WIETING Robert R. Wieting, 70, of 845 Bader St. #306, Green Bay, formerly of rural New Holstein, died Friday afternoon, Dec. 15, 2006, at Ruth Hospice in Milwaukee after a courageous battle with diabetes. He was born Feb. 16, 1936, in the town of New Holstein, son of the late Edmund & Ida Kandler Wieting. He attended school in New Holstein. Robert farmed in the town of New Holstein most of his life until his retirement. After retirement he moved to Green Bay in the late 1990s. He was a proud recipient of the Century Farm Award from the State of Wisconsin. Robert enjoyed listening to polka music and traveling to antique tractor shows throughout the Midwest. Survivors include one niece, Mary Jane (Daniel) Pawasarat, Sheboygan; his best friend, John Wengrzyn, Bonduel; many close friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gilbert and Fred and his special friend, Theresa Wengrzyn. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2006, at Meiselwitz- Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th. St. Kiel with the Rev. Sara Morse officiating. Burial will take place in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, town of Schleswig. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Newspaper not cited.
SOPHIA WIETING Mrs. John Wieting, formerly, Miss Sophia Leverenz, was born in Mecklenburg, Schwerin, Germany, in the village of Ladendorf, Aug. 27, 1826. In 1854 she came to Buffalo, N. Y. and was married the same year to Joachim Wieting, remaining there for four years, and then came to Wisconsin to reside in 1858 and settled in New Holstein on a farm. In 1861 they moved to Sheboygan and lived there until the death of her husband, which occurred some years ago. She then moved to South Dakota where she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Petersmeier, until four years ago when they moved to Charles City, Iowa, where she died, Monday, March 30th, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 3 days. The remains were brought here for burial. There were eight children born to them, two died and six remain; Charles, living in Cranton, South Dakota, Adolph, in the town of New Holstein, Henry, in Charlestown, Mrs. Minnie Mosstorf of Charles City Iowa, and Mrs. Mary Petersmeier of Charles City, Iowa. Besides this she leaves a brother and sister to mourn her death, namely, J. Leverenz of this village and Mrs. Minnie Timm, who lives with her son Charles at Schleswig. The heartfelt sympathy of the community is extended to them in their great bereavement. New Holstein Reporter, April 6, 1910 (Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
FLORENCE ZICK Florence Zick, aged 25, passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Zick here at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday after a lingering illness of three and one-half years. She was born near Kiel, July 13, 1910, and received her early education in the Kiel schools, graduating from high school in 1928. Then she attended Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, one semester. Survivors are her parents, five sisters, Nelda of Chicago, Mrs. Walter (Sylvia) Sholz of Chicago, Alpha Zick of Downers Grove, Ill., Myrtle Zick, student at Wheaton college, and Evelyn at home and one brother, Lloyd, at home. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at one o’clock from the residence on Third street and at one-thirty o’clock at the Bethel M. E. church at Meggers. The Rev. F. G. Hoffmann of Brillion will be in charge of the funeral services. Burial will be made in the Pilgrim’s Rest cemetery adjoining the church. - 1935