PIONEERS' REST CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ALBERT STANEK (d. 1932) ALB. STANEK DEATH FRIDAY Mason Contractor Was Resident Here 30 Years Albert Stanek, 62, well known mason contractor in this city for many years, died at the home 1918 School street at six o'clock last night. Death was due to complications. Mr. Stanek was born on April 21, 1870 in Pilsen, Austria-Hungary. Thirty-four years ago he was married to Marie Milzner in Vienna. The couple came to this country 30 years ago and esided (sic) in Prairie du Chien for a period of three years. They then came to this city where they resided since. Besides his wife Mr. Stanek is survived by eight children, two brothers, and six grandchildren. The children are Mrs. L.E. Martin, Mrs. F.M. Murphy of Milwaukee, Mrs. John McCabe of New York city, Mrs. Paul Gleichner of this city, and Alice and Helen at home. The two sons are George of Madison and Albert at home. The two brothers are Frank and Thomas who live in Bohemia. Mr. Stanek was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Z.C.B.J. lodge. The funeral will be held from the C.J. Jansky funeral home Monday afternoon at two o'clock with the Odd Fellows having full charge. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 10, 1932 P.10 ********* RESUSCITATE MAN OVERCOME BY GAS FUMES Albert Stanek, 61, Found in the Kitchen With Jets of Gas Stove Turned on Saved from asphyxiation from gas fumes, Albert Stanek, 61, 1918 School street, is expected to recover from the effects of the gas as a result of resuscitation efforts of Dr. E. Gates and Officer Meneau, who were summoned to the home this morning at 11 o'clock by neighbors. Stanek was found on the floor of the kitchen with the gas jets of the kitchen stove open, by his wife. She asked neighbors to summon help. The physician and officer made a quick trip to the Stanek home and succeeded in reviving the stricken man. Stanek is a mason contractor here. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 14, 1931 P. 13

ALBERT M. STANEK (d. 1986) Albert (Abby) Stanek, 73, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Tuesday, November 18, 1986 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 6 pm Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate and his cremains will be buried in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stanek was born March 23, 1913 at Two Rivers, son of the late Albert and Mary Milsner Stanek. He married Florence Albright, June 27, 1935 at Two Rivers. Mr. Stanek was self employed as a Painting Contractor for many years, retiring in 1974. Survivors include his wife, Florence; three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Mary Ann of Citrus Heights, California; John and Meryen of Sanford, Florida and Albert and Cheryl of Sheboygan; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and James Stodola of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Alice and Clarence Korinek of Two Rivers; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Stanek of Fond du Lac; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by six sisters and a brother. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 4 pm Thursday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 19, 1986 page 24 ******* [cremated 11-25-1986/age 73 yrs.] (23 Mar 1913/Nov 1986/SSDI)


FLORENCE STANEK Florence A. Stanek, age 82, a life-long resident of Two Rivers, currently residing in Whitewater, Wis., died Monday evening, January 26, 1998, at the Fort Atkinson Memorial Hospital, Fort Atkinson, Wis. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, with Rev. Al Nichols officiating. Burial will be at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Florence was born December 14, 1915, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Edward and Mary Lindenau Albright. She married Albert M. Stanek June 27, 1935, in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on November 18, 1986. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and James Stodola, Marathon City, Fla.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Mary Ann Stanek, Citrus Heights, Calif., John and Meryem Stanek, Lake Mary, Fla., and Albert and Sheryl Stanek, Whitewater, Wis.; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Alice and Clarence Korinek, Two Rivers, and Ginny Albright, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by three sisters, Loretta Augustine, Alice Peyser, and Edna Sauve; five brothers, Roy, Ray, Herbert, Gordon, and infant Joseph. Friends may call Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home. Herald Times Reporter, January 29, 1998 ******* (14 Dec 1915/26 Jan 1998/SSDI)


MARY STANEK Mrs. Mary Stanek, 75, 1918 School St., Two Rivers, widow of Albert Stanek, mason contractor, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msg. C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stanek is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Rose Riker and Mrs. Elva Murphy of Milwaukee, Mrs. Lulu Pettine of Providence, R.I., and Mrs. Paul Gleichner, and Mrs. Clarence Korinek of Two Rivers; two sons, Albert Jr., of Two Rivers and George Stanek of Sturgeon Bay, two brothers, Frank and Adolph Mil?ser of Vienna, Austria, and 17 grandchildren. Funeral arrangement are being handled by the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and will be announced Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 10, 1954 P.23


ETHEL F. STANGEL Ethel F. Stangel, 70, of 3019 Adams Street, Two Rivers, died Sunday, September 15, at her residence. Private funeral service will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. William E. Mueller, Reader, will officiate. Mrs. Stangel was born September 16, 1914, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frank F. and Irene Boldus Wallo. She married Leonard W. Stangel on February 14, 1939, at Two Rivers. Mrs. Stangel was past president of Two Rivers Women's Club, Officer of the League of Women Voters, awarded for 25 years of service to the Manitou Girl Scout Council, Board member of Community Concerts, board member of Manitowoc County Symphony, past president Board of Trustees of the Two Rivers Christian Science Society. Survivors include her husband, Leonard; three daughters, Sheila Christiansen, Ann Marie Tuzinkewich, and Pollyann Stangel; a sister, Mrs. Herbert Dohrman and three grandchildren. There will be no visitation at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Principia College, Two Rivers Christian Science Society and Two Rivers Public Library. Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 1985 P. 3 ******** [bur. 09-18-1985/age 70 yrs.]


LEONARD W. STANGEL Leonard W. Stangel, 76, of 3019 Adams St., Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon, May 30, 1991, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Private funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate with burial in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. He was born October 15, 1914, in Two Rivers, son of Anna Skarvan and the late George F. Stangel. He married Ethel F. Wallo, February 14, 1939, in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death in 1985. He was a Co-owner of Stangel's Super Valu for many years and was presently President of Stangel's Center. Leonard was a member of Two Rivers Lions Club for 45 years, active in the Two Rivers-Manitowoc area Chamber of Commerce for many years. He was a former director of the old Two Rivers Savings Bank and served on many community boards and committees. He was recently awarded the first annual Community Service Award named in his honor. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Sheila and Keith Christiansen of Elm Grove, Ann and Larry Tuzinkewich of Sheboygan, Pollyann and Don Winslow of Allen, Texas; his mother, Anna Stangel of Two Rivers; three brothers and sisters- in-law, Gary and Athea Stangel of Sturgeon Bay, Daniel and Evelyn Stangel of Two Rivers, George and Bette Stangel of Two Rivers; four grandchildren, Kimberly and her husband, Dan Brunner of Sheboygan, Kurt Tuzinkewich of Sheboygan, Doug and Jeff Christiansen of Elm Grove; two great grandchildren; many nieces; nephews and friends also survive. Memorials may be made to the Music Under The Stars Program and Rogers Street Fishing Village. There will be no visitation at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Herald Times Reporter, May 31, 991 P. B8 ******** (15 Oct 1914/30 May 1991/SSDI)


JOHNETTE STANUL Johnette Stanul, age 92, a resident of 538 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007, at her residence. Johnette was born on Aug. 26, 1914, in Milwaukee, to the late John and Lizetta Rathsack Nicholus. She graduated from East Division High School in Milwaukee with the class of 1932, and later continued her education at a business college in Milwaukee. Johnette was employed in Manitowoc at the Schuette Brothers Department Store and Woolworths. In 1939, Johnette married Milton Terry at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Milton preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 1953. She later remarried Joseph G. Stanul on June 4, 1960, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Joseph preceded her in death on May 21, 1979. Johnette was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. Survivors include three sons, John Terry, James Terry, and Daniel (Gail) Terry, all of Manitowoc; a sister, Berdine Ording, Manitowoc; five grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; other relatives and friends surviving. The family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc from noon until the start of the funeral service at 1 p.m. The Revs. Robert Kujawski and Stephen Melso, will officiate with burial to follow at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery in Two Rivers. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 28, 2007


JOSEPH STANUL Joseph G. Stanul, 67, of 538 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died late Monday morning in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stanul was born June 15, 1911, in Two Rivers, and was educated in Two Rivers area schools. He married Johnette Nicholus Terry in Manitowoc. Mr. Stanul had been employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., retiring in 1974, and was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Johnette, a son, Gregory of Chicago and a daughter, Mrs. David (Joann) Sladky of Cato; three step-sons, John Terry of Oshkosh and James and Daniel Terry of Manitowoc; a brother, Anton of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Sherman (Sophie) Grainger of Manitowoc, Mrs. Harry (Harriet) Strother of New York, Mrs. William (Florence) Gaterman of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Mrs. Melvin (Helen) Young of Two Rivers, grandchildren, great grandchildren, step grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon and in the church from noon Wednesday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 1979 P. 3


HAROLD J. STANULL Harold J. Stanull, 70, of 1818-27th St., Two Rivers, died Friday, December 2, 1988, at his residence. A service for the mourners will be 11 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery. Mr. Stanull was born June 5, 1918, at Two Rivers, son of the late Steve and Mathilda Messman Stanull. He attended St. John Parochial School and Washington High School. Mr. Stanull was employed as a Mechanic for a number of years at Two Rivers Motor Company and later at Lake Park Oil Company. He was a Veteran of World War II. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Lester and Marge Stanull of Two Rivers; a sister, Carol Sayeski of Two Rivers; a sister-in-law, Violet Stanull of Two Rivers; two nephews, Gary and Jerry Stanull and two nieces, Sue Thomas and Doris Moen. There will be no visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels. Herald Times Reporter, December 4, 1988 P. B4 ********* Private Harold J. Stanull, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Stanull, Two Rivers is reported missing in the African action and is believed to have been killed. His parents received a wire from the War Department Saturday advising them that he was "missing in action". He is the third Two Rivers man to lose his life in the present war. After leaving Two Rivers he spent three months at Fort Sheridan and after a stay in Pennsylvania was assigned to the 88th Infantry at Camp Roberts, Calif. He was next heard from at a base near London, England. The parents received letters from him dated October 20 and 21 and written by candlelight but with the origin not given. Besides his parents, he is survived by a sister and two brothers, one PFC Lester Stanull at Camp Swift, Texas. Sun Messenger, Fri., Dec. 4, 1941 page 1 ********* Letter Indicates Son Safe in North Africa Two Rivers Special - There is increased hope in the Stephan Stanull home on 27th Street that Private Harold J. Stanull reported missing in action is safe somewhere in Northern Africa. A letter received at the Stanull home and apparently sent long after the youth had been reported missing by the government arousing the new hope. The government communication received on November 28 reported that Private Stanull was missing since November 8, but the letter from the youth himself, while it carried no date, included a money order dated November 24. He reported being well somewhere in Northern Africa "just where, I do not know". He told his mother to use the money for whatever purpose she wished and added "I haven't got much use for money where I am as there isn't a lot I can buy except a few tomatoes or oranges." Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Dec. 11, 1942 page 29


MATHILDA STANULL Mrs. Matilda Stanull, 90, of 1818 S. 27th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday, Feb. 7, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, the Rev. Martin Schelle officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stanull was born May 30, 1890, in the town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Mary Duerschmidt Messman. She attended the district school, and was married to Steve Stanull on Nov. 10, 1915, in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death July 2, 1957. Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Ray Sayeski of Two Rivers; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lester and Marge Stanull, Harold, Roland and Violet Stanull, all of Two Rivers; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5 to 8 o'clock tonight Manitowoc Herald Times, February 8, 1981 P. 2 ******** [bur. 02-09-1981/age 90 yrs.] (30 May 1890/Feb 1981/SSDI) ******** Stephen Stanull and Mathilda Messmann were married on Wednesday of last week by Pastor Doehler at the Lutheran parsonage. Wm Betten and Emma Zermuehlen attended as witnesses. A wedding dinner at which only immediate relatives were present, was served at the residence of the bride's brother, Mr. John Messmann of the Eastside. The young couple has settled down to housekeeping on Adams St. The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 19, 1915


STEVE STANULL Steve Stanull, 68, of 181?-???? St. Two Rivers, a retired employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., died at his home Sunday afternoon after several months of failing health. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Deja & Martin Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiaing. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stanull was born in Poland ??? in 1888 (sic), son of the late Nicholas and Rose Stanull. In 1909 he imigrated to this country and settled in Chicago which his first employment was in a ????? factory. Several years later he moved to Two Rivers where Nov. 10, 1913 he married the former Mathilda Messman in Two Rivers. Mr. Stanull was employed at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., retiring in June of 19?6. He was first employed in the firm's furniture department and later in the lab???tory and ????? assemby depart. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Carol at home; three sons, Lester, Harold and Roland of Two Rivers, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral (unreadable sentence.) Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 1, 1957 P. 19 ******* Stephen Stanull and Mathilda Messmann were married on Wednesday of last week by Pastor Doehler at the Lutheran parsonage. Wm Betten and Emma Zermuehlen attended as witnesses. A wedding dinner at which only immediate relatives were present, was served at the residence of the bride's brother, Mr. John Messmann of the Eastside. The young couple has settled down to housekeeping on Adams St. The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 19, 1915


ALBERT STECHMESSER Albert H. Steckmesser(sic), 86, of 713-A Madison St., Manitowoc, died at his home Saturday morning following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Richard Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. The deceased was born in the Town of Two Rivers May 15, 1878, son of the late Herman and Frances Vogl Steckmesser. He married Rose Trossen at Two Rivers in 1912 and after the marriage the couple moved to Chicago where he was employed as a carpenter. She died in 1935 and he moved to Manitowoc three years ago. He was a member of Local 416 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters at Chicago. Survivors include three brothers, Alvin, Kurt and Herbert, all of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Otto Schmidt of Clairmont, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 27, 1965 P. 14 ******* [Albert Steckmesser] (Albert Steckmesser/15 May 1880/Mar 1965/SSDI) ********* Albert Stechmesser and Rose Trossen were married Saturday last. The knot was tied by Jos. Schroeder, Justice of the Peace. The couple departed immediately after the ceremony for Chicago where the groom is employed. The groom is an industrious young man from Chicago. The bride is the popular daughter of Jacob Trossen, a retired farmer and a respected "old timer" of Manitowoc County. The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 18, 1913


ALVIN V. STECHMESSER Alvin V. Stechmesser, 91, who resided with his grandson and wife, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. (Names omitted for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Richard Weber will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stechmesser was born Oct. 5, 1881, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late Herman and Frances Vogel Stechmesser. He married Hulda Wilsman in 1905. She preceded him in death in 1908. He married Mathilda Dahl in 1910. Mr. Stechmesser engaged in farming in Manitowoc County until his retirement. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Verda) Ullman, of Mishicot; two brothers, Herbert and Kurt, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Camille Schmidt, of California; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Amanda Heater, four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 28, 1972 ******** (5 Oct. 1881/Oct. 1972/SSDI)


BERNICE STECHMESSER Eastwin The Angel of Death again entered the home of Gust Zarn and took away the infant child of Mrs. Ed Stechmesser. Bernice Adela was born September 27, 1917 and she died last Thursday of convulsions and was buried at Two Rivers Sunday afternoon, Rev. Doehler officiating. The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 24, 1918


CHARLES STECHMESSER Charles Stechmesser, 82, a lifelong resident of the Town of Two Rivers, residing on Rt. 2, died at his home at 8:30 a.m. Friday after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Edward Zell officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stechmeser was born on May 29, 1873, a son of the late Carl and Julia Vogel Stechmesser. Fifty-two years ago he moved to the homestead farm where he had resided since. On Feb. 10, 1904, he married Emma Schwake at Mishicot. Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Carl Kuether of Manitowoc and Mrs. Jack Knocke of Jcsonville, N.C., three sons, Elmer of Newton, William at home and Carl of Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Sophie Zermuehlen of Two Rivers and Mrs. Ernest Duveneck of Two Creeks; a brother, Emil Stechmesser of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call at the Specht Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Saturday where the casket will remain until 11 a.m. Monday when it will be taken to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, January 6, 1956 P. 13


EDWARD STECHMESSER (d. 1917) The funeral of Edward Louis Stechmesser was held Monday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church. Deceased passed away December sixteenth of pneumonia in San Diego, California, where he had gone some weeks before for the benefit of his health. The remains arrived here Sunday night and rested at the home of his father-in-law, Gust Zarn. Decedent leaves a widow and two children, Hazel, aged two and Bernice, a babe of ten weeks. He is also survived by six brothers, Albert of Chicago, Herman, Kurt, Arthur and Herbert of Manitowoc and Alvin of Two Rivers and two sisters, Mrs. Otto Schmidt of Chicago and Mrs. Anton Wondraska of Milwaukee besides his parents who reside in Manitowoc. Mr. Stechmesser was employed as time keeper for the Schmidt Bros. Construction co., and was a thoroughly reliable worker as well as a kind and loving husband and father. The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 27, 1917


EMMA STECHMESSER Mrs. Emma Stechmesser, 88, formerly of the Town of Two Rivers, died Sunday night at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Herbert Kesting officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stechmesser, nee Emma Schwake, was born May 3, 1882, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Doris Wuellner Schwake. She was married Feb. 10, 1904, to Charles Stechmesser after which they settled on a farm in the Town of Two Rivers. Her husband preceded her in death in 1956. She was a member of St. Peter church and its Ladies Bible Hour. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Adeline) Kuether of Manitowoc and Mrs. Jack (Eunice) Knocke of Miami, Fla.; three sons, Elmer of Newton, William of Two Rivers; and Earl Stechmesser of Kiel; a sister, Mrs. John Goedjen of Two Rivers, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday where the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Memorials may be made to St. Peter church building fund. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 21, 1971 ******* (3 May 1883/June 1971/SSDI)


HULDA STECHMESSER Mrs. Alvin Stechmesser of Two Rivers died Sunday following an operation after a severe illness. Mrs. Stechmesser was only 21-1/2 years old and was the daughter of W. Wilsmann. In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by a 2-year old daughter. The funeral was held yesterday. Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1908 ******** Notes From Mishicot. Several of the Mishicot people attended the funeral of Mrs. A. Steckmesser(sic) who was formerly Miss Hulda Wilsmann. She became a bride about eighteen months ago. Her death was due to an abscess. She was buried from the Lutheran church at Two Rivers. She leaves a husband, parents, a brother and an infant son to mourn her loss. Manitowoc Pilot, February 27, 1908 ******** Mrs. Alvin Stechmesser, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Wilsmann of the Rangeline died last Monday. She was sick for a few weeks, some internal trouble brought on the sudden and sad end. The deceased was 21 years old, she was the flower of the Wilsmann family; she had always a smile for every one she met. Truly a good soul has passed Beyond. Previous to her death many neighbors and friends called on the unfortunate one hoping that she might live but her time had come. On Wednesday, the funeral took place, the body was taken to the St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. C.F. Doehler performing the last sacred rites over the body. That the deceased was held in high esteem was evidenced by the large number of people following the body to the grave, the weather being intensely cold. The Reporter and its friends extend their sympathy to Mr. Stechmesser and the Wilsmann family in these days of their bereavement. The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 29, 1908 ******** (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 02 Mar.) A large funeral was held here Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Alvin Stechmesser of Range Line, only daughter of farmer Wilhelm Wilsmann, was buried from the Lutheran Church by Pastor Doehler. Hermann Stechmesser and Wilhelm Wilsmann have asked your correspondent to extend their thanks to everyone who was so helpful during the deceased's last illness and who attended the funeral, as well as to Pastor Doehler for his comforting funeral sermon. Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1908 ******** [Hulda Steckmesser]


MATHILDA STECHMESSER Mrs. Mathilda Stechmesser, 84, formerly of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, died Thursday morning at Manitowoc County Health Center. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stechmesser, nee Mathilda Dahl, was born Feb. 8, 1889, in the Town of Two Creeks, a daughter of the late John and Louise Krase Dahl. She was married in November of 1911 at Two Rivers to Alvin Stechmesser, who died in October of 1972. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Verda) Ullman of Mishicot; a sister, Monnie Dahl, of Manitowoc; a brother, Edwin Dahl, of Manitowoc, six grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 7 p.m. Friday and after noon Saturday at the Church. Herald Times Reporter, December 20, 1973 ********* (Mathilda Stechmesser/08 Feb 1890/Dec 1973/SSDI)


ROSE STECHMESSER Plan Funeral Services For Mrs. A. Stechmesser Mrs. Albert Stechmesser, 54, formerly Rose Trossen of this city, died in Chicago Sunday after a prolonged illness. The body will be brought to Two Rivers and services will be held at the Beduhn & Goetz chapel Wednesday at 2 o'clock with burial in Pioneer's Rest cemetery. The Rev. F.E. Schlueter will officiate. Mrs. Stechmesser was born in Mishicot, daughter of Jacob and Barbara Trossen. She moved to Chicago at the time of her marriage 23 years ago. Survivors are the widower, two brothers, Joseph Trossen, Sheboygan,and Louis, Marshfield; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Brixius and Mrs. Charles Schmidt, Milwaukee, and Mrs. August Behrman, Whitewater. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 25, 1935 P. 9 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Stechmesser of Chicago were held at 2 o'clock from the Beduhn and Geotz funeral home. Interment was at Pioneer's Rest cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 27, 1935 P. 10 ********* Albert Stechmesser and Rose Trossen were married Saturday last. The knot was tied by Jos. Schroeder, Justice of the Peace. The couple departed immediately after the ceremony for Chicago where the groom is employed. The groom is an industrious young man from Chicago. The bride is the popular daughter of Jacob Trossen, a retired farmer and a respected "old timer" of Manitowoc County. The Reporter, Sat., Oct. 18, 1913


CARL STECKMESSER CARL STECKMESSER, COUNTY RESIDENT FOR 80 YEARS, PASSES Carl Stechmesser(sic), 91, died Sunday at the farm home in the town of Two Rivers. Burial will be Wednesday afternoon from the farm home and at two o'clock from the Lutheran church at Mishicot. Mr. Stechmesser was born in Lotherleben(?), Germany, January 13, 1841 and at the age of 12 years immigrated to this country with his parents and settled in the town of Two Rivers. On October 23, 1870 he was married, with his wife surviving him. The couple observed their 60th wedding anniversary on October 24, 1930. Besides his widow he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Sophia Zermuehlen, town of Two Rivers, Mrs. Ernest Duveneck, Mishicot Rout 1, and two sons, Emil, at home and Charles, Two Rivers Route 2. Manitowoc Herald News, March 14, 1932 P. 9 ******** Burial of Town of Two Rivers Pioneer To Be Wednesday Funeral services for the late Charles Steckmesser, (photo), 91-year-old town of Two Rivers pioneer who passed away on Sunday at the farmily home, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o'clock from the St. Peters' Lutheran church, with interment at Pioneer's Rest cemetery in Two Rivers. His widow, to whom he was married in 1870, and is now 81 years of age is still in good health. In late years Mr. and Mrs. Steckmesser have been living with their son Emil, who now operates the homestead farm. Besides the widow four grown children survive. They are Mrs. Sophia Zermuehlen, town of Two Rivers, Mrs. Ernst Duveneck, Mishicot, Emil and Charles. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, March 15, 1932 P. 2 ********* Married 50 Years Going again through the ceremony which united them fifty years ago on the farm where they have lived in peace and contentment ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stechmesser of the Town of Two Rivers will form the center of a happy gathering of their many relatives and friends, for the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary Saturday. The surroundings on the old farm are much changed and improved though the half century has passed swiftly for them. Mr. Stechmessser, who is seventy-nine years of age, came to this country when a boy of 13 from Germany. Mrs. Stechmesser, nee Vogel, who is 68, was a girl of 15 when she arrived in this vicinity. They were married in this city and took up their residence on the farm where they still make their home with their son, Emil. Both are in good health. Both of the sons, Emil and Charles, are prosperous farmers of the Town of Two Rivers. Mrs. August Zermuehlen and Mrs. Ernst Duvenek, wives of well known farmers of the community, are daughters. Rev. Zell of Mishicot will be invited to preach a sermon at the Stechmesser home to a large gathering of friends and relatives who have been invited to participate in the happy commemoration of their 50th wedding anniversary and the Reporter unites with them a heaty congratulations to the venerable couple. The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 21, 1920


JULIA STECKMESSER DEATH CLAIMS RECENT WIDOW Mrs. Stechmesser (sic) Dies Two Months After Husband Mrs. Carl Stechmesser, 82, died at her home on Route 2 at nine-thirty o'clock this morning from complications of which she had been suffering for more than two months. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but will be held from the St. Peter's Lutheran church at Mishicot with the Rev. Zell officiating and burial will be at the Two Rivers cemetery. Mrs. Stechmesser, nee Julia Vogel, was born in Dresden, Germany, on April 6, 1850. At the age of sixteen she came to this country and was married to Carl Stechmesser four years later. Six children were born to this couple, four of whom survive. The children are Mrs. August Zermuehlen and Mrs. Ernst Duveneck of the Range Line, Charles and Emil at home. She is also survived by twelve great grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Stechmesser lived on the same farm for sixty years and are very well known not only in this community but in the county. Mr. Stechmesser preceded his wife in death two months ago. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 27, 1932 P. 15 ********** Married 50 Years Going again through the ceremony which united them fifty years ago on the farm where they have lived in peace and contentment ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stechmesser of the Town of Two Rivers will form the center of a happy gathering of their many relatives and friends, for the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary Saturday. The surroundings on the old farm are much changed and improved though the half century has passed swiftly for them. Mr. Stechmessser, who is seventy-nine years of age, came to this country when a boy of 13 from Germany. Mrs. Stechmesser, nee Vogel, who is 68, was a girl of 15 when she arrived in this vicinity. They were married in this city and took up their residence on the farm where they still make their home with their son, Emil. Both are in good health. Both of the sons, Emil and Charles, are prosperous farmers of the Town of Two Rivers. Mrs. August Zermuehlen and Mrs. Ernst Duvenek, wives of well known farmers of the community, are daughters. Rev. Zell of Mishicot will be invited to preach a sermon at the Stechmesser home to a large gathering of friends and relatives who have been invited to participate in the happy commemoration of their 50th wedding anniversary and the Reporter unites with them a heaty congratulations to the venerable couple. The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 21, 1920


SOPHIA STECKMESSER (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 June) Burial Sat. morning of widow Stechmesser. The old settler came here with her husband 41 yrs. ago, but her husband died their first year here. Despite his death, she and the 3 children endured. One of these children, a daughter, is the wife of Alderman Fritz Schwarz; the other 2 children are Messrs. Fritz and Charles Stechmesser. The funeral of the 82 yr. old decedent was held in the Ev. Church. Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1896 ******** (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 June) "a correction must be made - Mrs. Stechmesser actually left 4 children - 2 sons, Hermann and Charles Stechmesser; and 2 daughters, Mrs. Nicolaus Casper and Mrs. Friedrich Schwarz". Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1896 ******* Sophia Steckmessen (sic) birth: 1888 Saxony, Germany death: 27 May 1896 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wis. spouse: Charles Steckmessen Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


IDA STEEN Mrs. William Steen, 72, Two Rivers, died at the municipal hospital in that city Thursday morning following a three year illness. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the residence and at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church with interment in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Mrs. Steen, nee Ida Tegge, was born in the town of Mishicot, Sept. 9, 1866, daughter of the late Fred and Sophie Tegge. On April 22, 1886, she was married to William Steen in Manitowoc. The couple lived in Tisch Mills for a short time after their marriage and then moved to Wausau. Later they moved to the town of Mishicot where her husband was employed as a brewer. The family lived in Sheboygan for nine years and for the past 35 years lived at Two Rivers. Ever since the founding of the Ladies Aid society of St. John's church, Mrs. Steen has been active in the affairs of the group and for many years served as president of the society. Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Wilsman, Two Rivers, and Mrs. Amanda Heimke, Sheboygan; two brothers Louis Tegge of Chicago, and Rudolph of Mcintosh, South Dakota; and five grandchildren. The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home and will be taken to the home tomorrow noon where it may be viewed until the time of the funeral Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 25, 1938 P. 2


LEONE STEEN STORE WORKER DIES SATURDAY Miss Leona Steen, 47, Served Local Firm 26 Years Miss Leona Steen, 47, an employe in the Schroeder Bros. department store for 26 years, died in the Municipal hospital at 10:30 Saturday night. She was in ill health for more than a year. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:40 from the home at 1522 22nd street and at 2 o'clock in St. John's Lutheran church, with the Rev. W.G. Haaase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneer's Rest cemetery. The remains will be taken to the residence from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home tonight. When Miss Steen was four years old her family moved to Tisch Mills. Two years later the family move to Sheboygan. Miss Steen was employed at the Olp department store on (sic) Manitowoc for a few years, and for the last 26 years was employed by the Schroeder Bros. Co. here, holding the position of bookkeeper for the last nine years. Miss Steen leaves her parents, and two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Heimke of Sheboygan and Mrs. Harry W. Wilsmann of this city. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 2, 1935 P.10


WILLIAM STEEN William Steen, 82, retired Two Rivers businessman, died at 9:30 this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry W. Wilsman, Two Rivers, following a stroke. Mr. Steen, although not in the best of health, had been up and about as usual this morning until he was stricken. The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow. Besides actively backing several enterprises, notably the old Textile company, Mr. Steen engaged in fishing at Two Rivers for several years. He was a resident of that city for almost 37 years. Prior to that time he was a brewer at Mishicot. For many years Mr. Steen and Fred Wilke were associated in the firm of Steen and Wilke engaging in fishing operations in the tug Clara S. one of the largest of the fleet years ago. For the past 14 years he had been retired. Mr. Steen was born in Euten Oldenburg, Germany, on May 17, 1857. He served in the army at Kiel for three years and in 1881 he came to this country, going directly to Mishicot. On April 22, 1886 he married Miss Ida Tegge, daughter of the late Fred and Sophie Tegge, in Manitowoc. Mrs. Steen died on Thanksgiving day, 1938. After the marriage in 1886 the couple lived a short time in Tisch Mills and then took up their residence in Wausau. Later they returned to Mishicot where Mr. Steen was a brewer. The couple also resided in Sheboygan nine years. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Wilsman of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Amanda Heimke of Sheboygan; one sister in Germany; and five grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 15, 1940 P.2 ******** William Steen, 82, retired business man, died last week Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry W. Wilsman, at Two Rivers and funeral services were held Monday. Survivors are two daughters and a sister, the latter in Germany. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, February 23, 1940 P.7 ******** Mr. and Mrs. William Steen, Two Rivers, who were married in this city fifty years ago, held open house Wednesday in celebration of their golden wedding anniversary. They have two children and five grandchildren. Manitowoc Sun, Friday, April 24, 1936 P.6 ******** (NOTE: I show a marriage for a Wilhelm Steen and Ida in the marriage pages.)


PAUL STEGEMAN Paul Stegeman, age 90, of Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, December 13, 2015 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Paul was born on December 8, 1925 in Two Rivers, son of the late Walter and Wanda (Heller) Stegeman. He was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School with the class of 1943. On September 18, 1946 he married the former Marion Dose at Emanuel Evangelical Church, Two Rivers. The couple farmed in the town of Kossuth for 10 years and then moved to Manitowoc. Paul was employed with Lake to Lake Dairy Co. as a route salesman for 20 years. He was also employed with RR Express and Eis Implement Co. He also volunteered for Meals on Wheels for a number of years. Paul was a charter member of the Cool City Chordsmen and also sang with the Clipper City Chordsmen for over 20 years. He was a member of Emanuel United Methodist Church where he also sang in the choir. Survivors include his wife: Marion Stegeman, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law: Myrtle Ulrich, Two Rivers, Corrine Dose, Manitowoc; twelve nieces and nephews. Other relatives and friends also survive. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers-in-law: Shirley Hoefle Potter, Ron Hoefle, Boyd Potter, Erwin Dose and Roy Ulrich. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Joan Frost and Rev. Tara Tetzlaff with burial to follow at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Dec 16 2015


WALTER STEGEMAN Walter Stegeman, 59, of 1212 Cherry Rd., Manitowoc, and a fomrer operator of a farm in the Town of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home late Sunday afternoon. He had been previously treated for a heart condition. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stegeman was born at Two Rivers April 2, 1898, son of the late Herman and Minnie Schramm Stegeman. He attended St. John Parochial and Two Rivers High School. Before acquiring the farm in the Town of Two Rivers he (unreadable sentence) the Nelson Lumber Co., Two Rivers. In 1955 he retired from farming and for a short time was employed at the Manitowoc Portland Cement Co. He was a longtime member of St. John Church, Two Rivers. Besides his wife, the former Wanda Heiler, whom he married June 25, 1919, at Two Rivers, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Ronald Heefle of Aurera, Ill.; a son, Paul of Manitowoc; two brothers, William and Edward Stegeman of Two Rivers, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 22, 1957 P.15 ********* Miss Wanda Heller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Heller and Walter Stegeman, of Two Rivers, were married at the city today by the Rev. Doehler. The couple have departed on a honeymoon trip and upon their return will make their home at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 25, 1919 P. 3


WANDA STEGEMAN Wanda A. Stegeman, age 101, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home,died Monday evening, August 9, 1999, at the Hamilton Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 13, 1999, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate at the service with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery Two Rivers. She was born March 26, 1898, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late George and Louisa Luebke Heller. She attended St. John's Lutheran grade school and Two Rivers Washington High School. On June 25, 1919, she was united in marriage to Walter F. Stegeman at St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death July 21, 1957. She and her husband farmed in the town of Two Rivers for many years until the mid 1950's. She then worked at Schuette's Department Store in Manitowoc for a number of years, until retiring in the early 1960's Wanda was a life long faithful member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Marion Stegeman, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Ron Hoefle, Aurora, Ill.; three grandchildren, Jo Fett, Paul (Mary) Hoefle, Julie (Tim) Stanley; nine great grandchildren, Jenifer Evans (Jason) Drury, Roger Evans, Crystal Fett, Brenda Fett, Valerie Stanley, Timothy Paul Stanley, Mary Elyse Hoefle, Mitchel Hoefle and Matthew Hoefle; one great great grandchild, Brooklyn Drury; two nieces, Gertrude Hansen and Sylvia (Dave) Henning; two nephews, Ivan Stegemann (sic) and Roy (Myrtle) Ulrich. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Minnie Boettcher and Ruth Ulrich; one brother, Hugo Heller; one niece, Elda Schmeichel and a nephew, Dale Stegemann (sic). Friends may call at St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 9:30 a.m. Friday until he time of services at 11 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 12, 1999 P. A2 ********* (26 Mar 1898/09 Aug 1999/SSDI)


ALVINA STEGEMANN Mrs. Robert Stegeman (sic) Dies At Hosptial Mrs. Robert Stegeman, aged 48, passed away at the local hospital following an operation for gallstones. Mrs. Stegeman is the wife of a local grocery store proprietor. Mrs. Stegeman was born in this city forty-eight years ago. She is survived by her husband, three children, Dolores and Edgar of this city and Harvey Stegeman of Sheboygan. Her mother, Mrs. John Stuerwaldt, three sisters, Mrs. William Dallman of Milwaukee, Mrs. Carl Stueck, and Miss Augusta Stuerwaldt, and one brother, Louis Stuerwaldt all of this city, also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 14, 1929 P. 9


AUGUSTA STEGEMANN Notes from Two Rivers: Mrs. Auguste Stegemann, wife of Carl Stegemann, died on Wednesday from apoplexy. She was born in Germany in 1840. There she entered into wedlock with Carl Stegemann. The family came to this country in 1885. Having lived in Manitowoc for three years, they located at Two Rivers in 1888. Mrs. Stegemann is survived by her aged husband, two sons, Herman and Robert and five daughters, Mrs. J. Ingrish of Manitowoc, Mrs. Ida Frenz and Mrs. Emma Rath, both of this city and the misses Mary and Anna Stegemann. Deceased was 76 years of age. She was buried from St. John's church on Saturday afternoon. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 23, 1916 ********* After two weeks illness, Mrs. Carl Stegeman passed away at the home on the Southside Wednesday morning. Deceased was born in Rosborg-Kachenbergen, Pommern, Germany in 1840. She came to America with her husband in 1881 and after residing at Manitowoc three years, the family moved to this city and have since made their home here. Mrs.Stegeman is survived by her husband, Herman; a son, Robert and four daughters, Mrs. Rath, Mrs. E. Frenz, Mary and Anna of this city and Mrs. Engrish of Manitowoc. The funeral takes place Saturday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran Church of which the deceased was a devoted and faithful member. The Reporter, Fri., Mar. 17, 1916


CARL STEGEMANN DEATH CALLS C. STEGEMAN,(sic) OCTOGENARIAN Carl Stegeman, a resident of the city for almost a half century, died at the Frank Preles family home yesterday afternoon, his demise being due to infirmities incident to advancing age. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon, the Rev. W.G. Haase of St. John's Lutheran church officiating and burial will be at Pioneer's Rest. Born in Germany February 17, 1844, Mr. Stegeman would have been eighty-three at his next birthday this month. He came to this country forty-four years ago, taking up his home in Manitowoc county. He was married to Mrs. August Kloko who preceded him in death eleven years ago and is survived by five children, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Frank Preles and Mrs. Emil Rath of this city and Mrs. H.W. Tegen of Kennan, Wis., Herman and Robert Stegeman, both of this city. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, February 3, 1927 P. 12 ********* [Carl STEGEMAN/Stegemann on stone transcription]


CYNTHIA K. STEGEMANN Cynthia K. Stegemann, age 56, of 3807 Monroe St., Two Rivers, entered eternal life Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, following a lengthy illness. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter and the Rev. John Brandt will officiate at the service. Cremation has taken place, with burial to be held in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Cindy was born March 23, 1947 in Rockford, Ill., a daughter of the late Martin and Doris (Anderson) Thalman. She attended grade school and high school in Rockford, and was a graduate of Carthage College, where she earned a degree in elementary education. On June 19, 1971, she married Alan E. Stegemann at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Cindy taught elementary school at Andrew Jackson School in Manitowoc, for a number of years, before taking time off to dedicate her life to her own children. She later returned to substitute teach and also was employed with Lakeshore CAP for a number of years. Cindy was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir; she was an excellent seamstress and enjoyed baking, gardening and craftwork. Above all, she was a devoted wife, mother and dear friend. She is survived by her husband: Alan; two daughters and a son-in-law: Cristine and John Schnabl, New Berlin; Elizabeth Stegemann, Milwaukee; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Jeffrey and Meagan Stegemann, Manitowoc; and Paul Stegemann at home; and two loving grandchildren: Grace Schnabl and Thomas Stegemann. She is further survived by one sister: Lorna (Russell) Carlson, Cherry Valley, Ill.; one brother: Lowell (Elizabeth) Thalman, Rockford, Ill.; one sister-in law and one brother-in-law: Lois (Henry) Freed, Two Rivers; and Glen (Joyce) Stegemann, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after noon Wednesday until the time of service at 2 p.m. There will be no visitation this evening. Memorials may be made to the tuition assistant funds of St. John's Lutheran School or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Stegemann family with funeral arrangements. The Stegemann family would like to thank Dr. Barylak and his staff, the staff at Aurora Medical Center, the Manitowoc Health Care Center and everyone who has shared prayers and words of encouragement with Cindy throughout the course of her illness. With your care and support, she was able to share her love of life with everyone around her. Each and everyday she was with us, was a gift for which we will be eternally grateful. We thank God for the many years he has allowed Cindy to touch our lives. He has given us a wife, mother, grandmother and friend like no other. Although we will miss her greatly, we pray for the strength to live the rest of our lives to God's glory until we meet with her again in our eternal home. Herald Times Reporter, December 2003 ********* (23 Mar 1947/06 Dec 2003/SSDI)


EDWARD C. STEGEMANN Edward Stegemann, 76, of 2308-14th St., Two Rivers died Monday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient for three weeks. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Stegemann was born Feb. 4, 1894, at Two Rivers, a son of the late Herman and Minnie Schramm Stegemann. He attended St. John parochial school and was an overseas veteran of World War I. For more than 40 years he was employed in the Wood Type Plant of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., retiring in 1959. He married the former Helen Hachmann Nov. 3, 1919, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death March 10, 1958. Surviving are a daughter, Ms. Erwin Dose of Two Rivers; a son, Dale of Two Rivers; a brother, William of Two Rivers, and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 9 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 17, 1970 ******** (4 Feb. 1894/Mar. 1970/SSDI)


HELEN STEGEMANN Mrs. Edward Stegeman, 63, of 2308 14th St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she had been a patient the past three weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. T. F. Stern officiated and interment will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stegeman, nee Helen Hachman, was born in Two Rivers, Nov. 14, 1894, a daughter of the late Fred and Catherine Krueger Hachman. She attended St. John Lutheran Parochial School and for a number of years worked at the Mirro Aluminum Co. On Nov. 5, 1919 she was married in Two Rivers to Edward Stegeman. Except for a few years after their marriage when she lived in Sheboygan, she had resided in Two Rivers. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Erwin Dose of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, a son, Dale of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Emma Neurer of Manitowoc; four brothers, Gustave, Theodore, William and Albert and six grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral chapels, Two Rivers, after 2 pm Sunday until 11 am Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Mar. 8, 1958 page M9


ROBERT STEGEMANN Robert C. Stegemann, 86, of 2319-16th St., Two Rivers, founder of the Stegemann food store, Two Rivers, and earlier one of the founders of industrial firms in Sheboygan and later at Mauston, died unexpectedly of a heart condition at his home Thursday morning. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stegemann was born July 29, 1876, in Germany, son of the late Carl and Augusta Kloko Stegemann. When he was seven the family brought him to this country, settling at Manitowoc. Several years later the family moved to Two Rivers. For a number of years after the turn of the century Mr. Stegmann was a foreman at Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers. Shortly after World War I Mr. Stegemann moved to Mauston where he was interested in the operation of an industrial firm. Later he helped to found a plant at Sheboygan in the aluminum utensil field. Some 33 years ago he etablished the Stegemann grocery at Two Rivers which later became Stegemann and Sons, and which is now the Stegemann Sentry Market. He was a longtime trustee of St. John Lutheran congregation. Mr. Stegemann married the former Alvina Stuerwaldt in 1899 at Two Rivers. She died in 1930. He then married the former Emily Broker at Two Rivers in 1931. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Eugene Carron, of Two Rivers; two sons, Harvey and Edgar, operators of the Sentry store; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Preles and Mrs. Emil Rath, of Two Rivers; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 18, 1962 P. 23 ******** [Robert Carl Stegemann]


EFFIE STEHLE Mrs. Lenus Stehle, 68, of 1701-24th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon at Two Rivers Community Hospital, where she had been a patient a week. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Ralph Backman will officiate with burial in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stehle, nee Effie LeMahieu, was born Nov. 9, 1907, at Sheboygan Falls, daughter of the late William and Jennie Lammers LeMahieu. She attended Kohler Grade School and was graduated from Sheboygan High School in 1926. Prior to marriage to Lenus Stehle April 27, 1935, at Kohler, she was secretary to the superintendent of Kohler Schools. She was a member of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church and Ladies Society of the Church. Survivors include her husband, a son, William, of Milwaukee; a daughter, Miss Jane Stehle, at home; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Scott, of Madison, N.J., and three grandchildren. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is in charge of funeral arrangements. There will be no visitation. Herald Times Reporter, July 23, 1976 P. 3 ******* (09 Nov 1907/Jul 1976/SSDI)


ELIZABETH STEHLE Mrs. William Stehle, 82, a resident of Two Rivers for more than 60 years, died at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital early Monday morning. She sustained a broken hip in fall at the Shady Lane Home at Manitowoc Thursday night, where she had resided the past three years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Frederick Maras officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stehle, nee Elizabeth Gruman, was born at Rheinsburg, Germany, on Aug. 12, 1873, a daughter of the late Julius and Augusta Ohm Gruman. She came to this country with the family in 1890, settling in Two Rivers, where her father established a shoe-making shop. In her early days in Two Rivers she was well known as a seamstress. On Sept. 4, 1893, she was married to William Stehle in Two Rivers, who preceded her in death 12 years ago. Surviving Mrs. Stehle are a son, Lenus, of Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Ella Lahey of Two Rivers, and a brother, Julius Gruman of Two Rivers; and two grandchildren. Two daughters of Mrs. Stehle died in infancy. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Two Rivers Reporter, Monday 29 Aug., 1955


FLORA STEHLE Mr. and Mrs. William Staehle lost their little four years old daughter yesterday, the little girl's death was caused by scarlet fever. Manitowoc County Chronicle, Tues., Feb. 21, 1899 ******** Flora Steble (sic) birth: 17 May 1895 Two Rivers, Wis. death: 20 February 1899 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers residence: 1899 Two Rivers father: William Steble mother: Eliza Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


LENUS STEHLE Lenus Stehle, 82, of 1701 24th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday afternoon, April 16 at home. Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stehle was born Sept. 14, 1903, at Two Rivers, son of the late William and Elizabeth Grumann Stehle. He attended Two Rivers Public School and High School and graduated from Oshkosh Normal School. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum for many years as Head of Stock Department retiring at age 65. He married Effie LeMahieu, April 27, 1935 at Kohler, Wis. She preceded him in death July 22, 1976. Mr. Stehle was Treasurer of Two Rivers Day Care Center for 12 years and Treasurer of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church for 16 years. Mr. Stehle was a past member of the church council, a member of Lutheran Brotherhood of the church and a member of Finance Committee for many years. Survivors include a son, William of Milwaukee; a daughter, Miss Jane Stehle of Two Rivers and three grandchildren. There will be no Thursday evening visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., April 17, 1986 page 22 ******** (14 Sep 1903/Apr 1986/SSDI)


WILLIAM STEHLE DEATH CLAIMS WILLIAM STEHLE AT HOME HERE, Early Brewery Worker Taken at 77; Funeral Services on Monday William Stehle, 77, retired watchman at plant 1 of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company, and a brewery worker when he was a young man, died at 3:30 a.m. today at his home at 2106 Monroe street. He had been in ill health for the past two months and confined to his bed for a week. Rites on Monday Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Beduhn funeral home with the Rev. Wm. C. F. Hayes of Emsh**l Evangelical church officiating. Internment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Mr. Stehle, who was born in Germany on Dec. 13, 1865, was a resident of this city for 53 years. He came to this country in May, 1890, settling first at Chicago, but in September of the same year, he came here and took employment at the Richard Mueller Brewery. He continued work at the brewery when it became Mueller Bros. Brewery. In all he worked there 26 years. For a three year period he worked at the old Chair factory. Married in 1893 From the time he left the brewery, until his retirement in June, 1940, he was employed by the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company, working for the firm for 21 years, many of the last years as watchman. On Sept. 4, 1893, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Grumman in Manitowoc. Survivors are the widow; one son, Lenus, of this city, and officer of the Manitowoc County Republican club; and one grandson, William, city. Two daughters died in infancy. The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home from 3 p.m. Saturday to the time of the services Monday. Two Rivers Reporter, Friday 30 July 1943


ANNA STEINBACH MRS. A. STEINBACH PASSES AWAY AT LOCAL HOSPITAL Mrs. Anna Steinbach, 48, wife of Max Steinbach, well known contractor here, died at the hospital where she recently underwent an operation. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from the home, 1952 Roosevelt Ave. She would have been 49 years of age the day set for the funeral. Mrs. Steinbach, nee Anna Krivanek, was born at Kewaunee July 5, 1880, and resided at that place until November 5, 1901 when she was united in marriage to Mr. Steinbach. They came immediately to this city to make their home. One daughter was born to the couple, Mrs. Raymond E. Moeller who survives besides the husband, Mr. Steinbach, two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Novak of Carelton, Wis., Mrs. Frank Weber of this city, and two brothers, John Krivanek of Two Rivers, and Emil Krivanek of Illinois. She is also survived by her aged mother, Mrs. Mary Krivanek of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, July 2, 1929 P. 9


MAX STEINBACH Max Steinbach, 64, carpenter contractor at Two Rivers for the last 41 years, died in his sleep early this morning at his home at 1937 1/2 Roosevelt avenue in Two Rivers. He had been about his work as usual yesterday and retired last night in good health. Moving to Two Rivers in 1901 shortly after his marriage, he learned the carpenter trade under his father-in-law, the late Joseph Krivanek, and soon started his own business. He purchased 11 acres of land on the southside of Two Rivers and developed that section. Part of the 11 acres was given to the city for streets. Funeral services for Mr. Steinbach will be held at Two Rivers Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Beduhn funeral home with the Rev. F.E. Schlueter of Emanuel Evangelical church officiating. Interment will be made in Pioneers' Rest cemtery. Mr. Steinbach was born in Kewaunee county on June 18, 1877, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Steinbach. He grew up in Kewaunee county and after his marriage to Miss Anna Krivanek on Nov. 5, 1901, he moved to Two Rivers. His wife died in 1929. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Moeller of Manitowoc; and one sister, Mrs. Anna Moudry, who kept house for him until his death. The body was removed to the Beuhn funeral home where it may be viewed from Wednesday afternoon until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 3, 1942 P.2


ADELE B. STEINBRECHER Adele B. Steinbecher, age 88, formerly of Two Rivers, died Wednesday evening, March 6, 2013, at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her loving family. The former Adele Habeck was born on November 17, 1925 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Louis and Alma (Cornils) Habeck. She was a 1942 graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. On September 21, 1946, Adele was married to William P. Steinbrecher at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. William preceded her in death on December 25, 1984. Prior to her marriage Adele worked for Manitowoc Shipyards and after her marriage she worked for the J.C. Penney store in Two Rivers designing window displays. Adele was a member of St. John Ev. Lutheran Church of Two Rivers, St. John Ladies Aid and a past member of the Two Rivers Lioness and the Lakeshore Palettiers. She enjoyed crafting and watercolor painting. Survivors include her five children: Mira Jean Steinbrecher, Lanley, WA,; Kay (Steve) Budnik, Winchester; Paul (Carol) Steinbrecher, Manitowoc; Jill (Dan) Noack, Austin, TX: Ann (Scott) Kintopf, West Bend; four grandchildren: Jacob (Kristen) Steinbrecher, Midland, MI: Tyler Steinbrecher, Saukville; Hailey and Taylor Kintopf, West Bend; one brother and sister-in-law: Louis (Ruth) Habeck, Manitowoc; one sister and brother-in-law; Glenness (Bob) Mueller, Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Alma Habeck; her husband: William P. Steinbrecher; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Grace (Don) Quigley and Charlotte (Claude) Prudome. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, 1707 E. Park St., Two Rivers. The Rev. Daniel Walters will officiate with burial to follow at the Pioneer's Rest Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in her name. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Steinbrecher family. On-line condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldtandpfeffer.com Adele's family would like to thank the staff ot he New Horizons unit of the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center and the staff of Southern Care Hospice for all of their care and concern shown to Mom and her family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, 2013


WILLIAM STEINBRECHER (d. 1940) William E. Steinbrecher, 64, died Saturday afternoon at his home, 1208 School street, Two Rivers, following a four months illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Klein and Stangel, Inc., Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. Mr. Steinbrecher was born in Centerville in 1876. When he was a boy his parents moved to Kossuth. On June 25, 1903 he married Amanda Markwardt of the town of Manitowoc. For a year and half after their marriage they lived on the farm of Mrs. Steinbrecher's parents. Moving to Two Rivers in 1905 Mr. Steinbrecher took up employment at the old Friedlander Knitting company on the southside where he remained as machinist for 19 years. For 12 years he was employed at the Schwartz Manufacturing compnay, leaving the firm shortly before Memorial day when he became seriously ill. Besides his widow, Mr. Steinbrecher leaves two sons, Lloyd of Sheboygan Falls and William Steinbrecher at home, three sisters, Mrs. Clara Wacholz and Mrs. Erma Bermke, both of Manitowoc, and Mrs. John McKeough of Superior, and two brothers, John of the town of Kossuth and George Steinbrecher of this city. There is also one grandchild (Private), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Steinbrecher. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 12, 1940 P. 2


WILLIAM P. STEINBRECHER (d. 1984) William P. Steinbrecher, 65, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Steinbrecher was born Nov. 23, 1919, at Two Rivers, son of the late Wilhelm and Amanda Markwardt Steinbrecher. He married Adele Habeck, Sept. 21, 1946, at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He was employed at Schwartz Manufacturing Company, Two Rivers, for 42 years, retiring in 1981. Mr. Steinbrecher was a member of Lutheran Mens Club of St. John, Two Rivers Lions Club, Two Rivers Fish and Game Association and City of Two Rivers Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Steinbrecher served four years in United States Navy during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Adele; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Carol of Manitowoc; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Jean Steinbrecher of Austin, Texas, Kay and Steve Budnik of Madison, Wis., Jill and Dan Noack of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Ann Steinbrecher at home; a niece and a nephew. He was preceded in death by a brother. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 5 p.m. Thursday and at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Members of Two Rivers Lions Club will meet in a group 7 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times Reporter, December 26, 1984 P. 3 ******** (William Steinbrecher/23 Nov 1919/Dec 1984/SSDI)


WILLIAM H. STEINHARDT PNEUMONIA TAKES LIFE OF WILLIAM STEINHARDT HERE William Steinhardt, for the last few years a resident of this city, whose home is said to be at Plymouth, passed away at the Holy Family hospital at Manitowoc yesterday, the end being brought about by pneumonia. Burial will probably take place at Plymouth. Mr. Stenhardt was an elderly man and while in this city, made his home at the Waverly hotel. He is survived by his mother, who lives at Plymouth. Manitwooc Herald News, Monday, April 25, 1927 P.2

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"Bill Steinhardt is dead". The sad news quickly circulated about the city Monday.  William Steinhardt passed away at Holy Family Hospital Sunday night after an illness of only a few days. Deceased was born 57 years ago in Glenbeulah, Wis.  About 25 years ago, he came to this city and made his home at the Waverly Hotel almost continuously during his residence here. 
"Bill" was popular with many, unobtrusive and congenial and an expert mechanic. When the old printing press went wrong before more modern equipment was installed, Bill would come in and fix it and when any complicated mechanism was out of order he was generally equal to the emergency. He worked as a cabinet maker for years at the Hamilton Plant and was also employed in other industries in the city. He was married and was divorced and left a son and daughter. his parents and a sister, Mrs. Anna Ziegler of Plymouth who arranged for and was here to attend the funeral, also survive.
One of Mr. Steinhardt's duties was to serve as election clerk at the polls every election for years. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the Odd Fellows Hall. Rev. T. A. Hawkes officiated and the Odd Fellows of which the deceased was a member attended in a body. Deceased was the oldest living Past Grand of his lodge. He also served as Deputy Grand Master during his membership.
Two Rivers Reporter -Chronicle - Fri., Apr. 29, 1927


LULU BARTZ STEINKE Miss Lulu Bartz and Carl Steinke well known Two Rivers people, wedded there yesterday, were here and departed for LaCrosse on their honeymoon. They will reside at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Daily Herald June 19, 1917 P. 3 ****** (Note: Carl Steinke is in Holy Cross, Mishicot)


IRA STELZER Ira Stelzer, 83, last surviving member of one of a pioneer town of Mishicot family, died early this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Klabunde, Two Rivers, where he had made his home for the past 12 years. He had been in ill health for the past two and one-half months. Mr. Stelzer was born in the Town of Mishicot Aug. 2, 1855. He remained on the farm homestead until his marriage in 1881 when he bought a farm three miles north of Mishicot which he worked until his retirement 12 years ago. For 15 years he served on the town school board. He was an ardent sportsman. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Beduhn funeral home at Two Rivers with the Rev. W.G. Haase of St. John's Lutheran church officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Survivors are two daughters Mrs. Albert Klabunde and Mrs. Leona Flentje, both of Two Rivers; eight grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. Mrs. Stelzer died in 1897. The body was taken to the Klabunde home this afternoon where it may be viewed until 11 a.m. Saturday, when it will be taken back to the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 2, 1939 P.2


LOUISA STELZER From Der Nord Westen, 29 July 1897: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 July) Death of Mrs. Elise Stelzer (nee Voelkert), wife of Mr. Ira Stelzer, on Sat. last week at 35 yrs. 8 mos. of age. She leaves her husband and 2 daughters - 12 and 8. Her mother and 3 brothers also survive. Burial was Thurs. in the Saxenburg Cemetery. (Note: Both Ira and Elise (Louisa) are buried in #89A, Pioneers Rest, Two Rivers) ********* From Der Nord Westen, 29 July 1897: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 27 July) Death last Tues, 20 July, of Mrs. Ira Stelzer of galloping consumption. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Voelker, and was born 26 Nov. 1861 in Town Mishicott. She is survived by her husband and 2 small girls - age 7 and 13, by her mother and 3 brothers. Burial was last Thurs. in Saxenburg Cemetery. ******** Mishicott News Dr. Karnopp, with the assistance of Dr. Minnehan of Kewaunee, removed a large tumor or cancer from the breast of Mrs. Ira Stelzer last Saturday. The operation was a difficult and dangerous one, the more so in view of the fact that she became mother of a child a short time before. Both mother and child are doing well. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Feb. 16, 1897


JOSEPH K. STEPHANY Joseph K. Stephany, 72, druggist at Two Rivers for 37 years and prominent in civic and fraternal circles, died at 5:30 this morning at the Municipal hospital at Tampa, Fla., just three weeks after being stricken with a heart ailment. At his beside was Mrs. Stephany, who had been with him during the winter months which they had spent in Florida. They had planned to leave for their home the day Mr. Stephany was stricken. Funeral arrangements were not completed, pending further word from Mrs. Stephany who planned to leave with the body some time today. Mr. Stephany had been in failing health for the past thee years, during which time he was virtually in retirement from active interest in his store. For more than 15 years Mr. and Mrs. Stephany enjoyed the out-of-doors life, being among the earliest trailer entusiasts in the country. Prior to owning a trailer, the Stephanys used a tent in their camping seasons at Nicollet Bay, near Ephriam. Mr. Stephany was born at Chilton, Wis., in October, 1868. After completing his education in the Chilton schools he entered the state university at Madison, where he completed a course in pharmacy. Later he married Miss Matie Brunsman of Berlin, Wis. In his earlier years Mr. Stephany was employed at a drug store at Wausau, and then entered into business at Antigo, where the Stephanys lived for a short period. In 1903 he moved to Two Rivers and operated a drug store in the building now quartering the Jansky funiture store and funeral home. Several years later Mr. Stephany erected his own building. Mr. Stephany was prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of the F. & A.M. lodge No. 200 and the Barney G. Lyman chapter, Royal Arch Masons, the Manitowoc Commandery, No. 45, Knights Templar, the Wisconsin consistory of 32nd degree Mason, and the Tripoli Shrine, Milwaukee. He also was a member of the Elks and the Modern Woodmen, a charter member of the Grace Congregational church. Besides, Mrs. Stephany, he leaves only one other survivor, a brother, John Stephany, Port Washington. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 16, 1940 P. 2


RUTH B. STERN Ruth B. Stern (nee Zeile), age 94, passed away October 18, 2010. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Interment will be Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers at 11 a.m. Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at Grace Lutheran Church Waukesha, 700 Beechwood Ave., from 2 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 4 p.m. Harder Funeral Home, 262-781-8350 www.harderfuneral home.com Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 19, 2010 ********* Ruth B. Stern (nee Zeile), age 94, passed away October 18, 2010. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Theodore; dear mother of: Miriam Stern, Dorothy (Rev. Arthur) Koepsell, Rev. Jonathan (Patricia) Stern and the late Priscilla Braun; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Interment will be Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers at 11 a.m. Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010, at Grace Lutheran Church Waukesha, 700 Beechwood Ave., from 2 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 4 p.m. Harder Funeral Home 262-781-8350 www.harderfuneral home.com Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 19, 2010


THEODORE STERN, PASTOR Rev. Stern, Two Rivers Pastor, Dies TWO RIVERS-The Rev. Theodore F. Stern, 49, of 1406-17th St., associated with St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church the past 11 years, died Tuesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, following an illness of several months. Pastor Stern came to Two Rivers in 1956 to serve as associate pastor at St. John Church with the late Rev. Walter G. Haase. Following the retirement of the Rev. Mr. Haase in 1960, Pastor Stern took over the pastorate of the congregation. Under is guidance the church facilities were completely remodeled in preparation for the celebration of the 100th anniversay of the congregation which was observed in 1963. Watertown Native Pastor Stern was born Sept. 21, 1918, at Watertown, son of Frederick and the late Lydia Pieper Stern. He married Ruth Zeile on June 12, 1945, at Saginaw, Mich. Pastor Stern attended St. Mark Parochial School, Watertown, and from 1932-36 was student at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, Mich. He was employed at Detroit, Mich., for a year before entering Northwestern College, Watertown. Graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, in 1944, the pastor served as an insturctor at Michigan Lutheran Seminary for one year. On July 1, 1945, he was ordained and installed as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Omak, Wash., which he served until 1950. In 1950 he was called to Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sturgeon Bay, where he remained until coming to Two Rivers in 1956. Survivors include his father of Two Rivers; his wife; three daughters, Miriam, Dorothy and Priscilla, and a son, Jonathon, all at home; and four sisters, Mrs. Leonard (Eleanor) Arnison of Plymouth, Mich., Mrs. Edward (Margaret) Eriksson of Detroit, Mrs. Amos (Elizabeth) Schuster of New York City and Mrs. Emil (Eunice) Toepel of Baraboo. Funeral Services Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church. The Rev. Theodore Sauer, pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the church where the body will lie in state. Memorials may be made to the church. Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 5, 1968 P. 2 ******** (21 Sep 1918/Mar 1968/SSDI)


ADELAIDE STEWART Miss Adelaide Stewart, 20, of Two Rivers died at the home of her parents in that city and funeral services were held yesterday. Miss Stewart came to Two Rivers from Antigo four years ago and was employed at the Aluminum Goods plant there. Manitowoc Herald News Saturday, October 28, 1922 pg. 3 ******** Manitowoc news: Miss Adelaide Love Stewart, popular 20-year-old Two Rivers girl, passed away last week. Miss Stewart was engaged to marry Jeremiah Sosnoski, well known Two Rivers baseball player. Her death, due to an attack of pneumonia, followed an illness of several months. Tri-County Record, Kiel Thursday, November 2, 1922 pg. 4 ******** Miss Adelaide Stewart, aged 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orlice Stewart of Thirteenth St., passed away Tuesday evening, a victim of tuberculosis. Deceased was employed in the Aluminum Goods industry here. She came here with her parents from Antigo four years ago. To add to the sadness of her untimely demise is the fact that she was engaged to be married to a young man of this city. The funeral will be held this Friday afternoon, from the home Rev. Philip Mercer officiating. The Reporter, Fri., Oct. 27, 1922 ********** PROMPT PAYMENT OF INSURANCE Miss Adelaide Love Stewart, who was employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Co., Two Rivers, Wis., died on Oct. 24, 1922 at the age of 20 years. Miss Stewart was insured for $700 thru the group system of life insurance by the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Co. The amount has already been paid to her mother, Mrs. Agnes A. Stewart. The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 10, 1922 ******** [Adelaide Steward/bur.1922] ******** (1920 Two Rivers city census: Orle Stewart age 45; wife Agnes age 40; Godfrey age 18; Adalade age 16; Dorthy age 14; Edward age 11; dau. Halley age 9; dau. Delphin age 6; Elizabeth age 4; son Vernon(?) age 10/12)


GENEVIEVE STEWART Mrs. Genevieve Stewart, 81, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday in Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhymer will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stewart, nee Genevieve Hammel, was born December 29, 1896 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late William and Catherine Niquette Hammel. She attended St. Luke Parochial School and Two Rivers High School in 1949 she was married to Aubrey C. Stewart, who preceded her in death in 1960. Mrs. Stewart had been a librarian at Joseph Mann Library, Two Rivers for many years. Survivors include two great nephews. Friends may call in Deja & Martin F. Chapels after 8:30 a.m. Friday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, Jan. 12, 1978 - page 3 ******* (29 Dec 1896/Jan 1978/SSDI)


JOHN STITT Death of 84 yr. old John Stitt, former resident of Two Rivers, on Sat. in the residence of his son in Chicago. The body was brought to Two Rivers for burial. Der Nord Westen, 24 Aug. 1893


LETITIA STITT Mrs. John Stitt, aged 90, died at Morgan Park, Ill at the home of her son, William on Wednesday of this week. She was brought here for burial which took place on Saturday morning. She was laid to rest at the public cemetery. Rev. Morris officiated. Mrs. Mickelson and Mr. Stitt attended the funeral. The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 18, 1913


WILLIAM STITT (d. 1900) (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Jan.) Death in Mattoon, Wisconsin, on New Years Day of William Stitt at age 39 of TB. He was born and spent his entire youth here. For the last 12 years he worked for the Mattoon Mfg. Co. Two years ago he married Miss Lillie Fischer from here, whom he had known since childhood. The body was brought here, and the funeral was held Fri. under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge. In addition to his widow he leaves a 6-mo. old daughter. Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1900 ********* DIED. Stitt - At his home at Mattoon, Wis., Jan. 1, 1900 of consumption, William Stitt, aged 39 years. Deceased was born a short distance up the Mishicot River from this city where the Tannery of the Wisconsin Leather Company used to be located on the 28th day of Oct., 1860. He grew to manhood at the old homestead but about 12 years ago he entered the employ of the Mattoon Manufacturing Company and spent most of his time at their veneer works at Mattoon in Shawano County. About two years ago he was married to Miss Lillie Fischer, the daughter of an old neighbor whom he had known from her infancy. A little daughter, now only six months old, was born to them. His death was due to consumption but he was confined to his bed only a few weeks. He was one of the most genial and honorable young men this county has ever produces and was loved and esteemed with everyone and unusual honors were paid his remains at the funeral. The Mattoon Company ran a free special train over their branch road to the main live of the C. & N.W. Ry to accommodate those of his fellow workmen who wished to accompany his remains to the train that was to bring them to this city for burial in the family burial lot. Here they were taken in charge by the Masonic fraternity and laid to eternal rest with full Masonic honors, E.G. Nash of Manitowoc acting as Master of Ceremonies. Card of Thanks The wife, mother, sister and brother of the late William Stitt unite in extending their most sincere thanks to the Masons of Two Rivers and to their old friends and neighbors for the kindly services and sympathy extended to them in their hour of sorrow and bereavement. The Chronicle, Tues., Jan. 9, 1900


WILLIAM STITT, JR. (d. 1902) CHILD DIED FROM BURNS Two-Year Old Infant at Two Rivers Falls in Tub of Scalding Water LIFE COULD NOT BE SAVED Two Rivers, Jan. 11-After several hours of untold suffering a two year old son of Mrs. William Stitt, residing at Tannery, three miles north of this place, died from the effects of burns received in falling into a tub of boiling water. The painful accident occurred while Mrs. Stitt was busy at her household duties, and in a moment when her watchful care was distracted from her child, whom she supposed at play in the room. She was startled by the cries of the infant, but too late, the scalding water had placed the child out of the realms of physical aid and though heroic measures were adopted, it died within a few hours after the accident. The mother is nearly crazed with grief and the sympathy of the entire community is expressed. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 11, 1902, Page 1 ******* William Stitt birth: 1900 Mattoon, Wis. (sic) death: 9 January 1902 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers residence: 1902 Two Rivers father: William Stitt mother: Lillie Fischer Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ANNA STOCKMEYER (d. 1926) DEATH TAKES TWO PIONEERS AT TWO RIVERS TWO RIVERS, Mar. 10. Mrs. Anna Stockmeyer, widow of William Stockmeyer, a life long resident of the city, died at the family home Twenty-fourth street this morning, death being due to a complication of diseases incident to old age. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon but the arrangements have not been completed and further announcement will be made tomorrow. Burial will be at Pioneers' Rest. Born March 31, 1851, Mrs. Stockmeyer, who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Godfried Berger, would have been seventy-five at her next birthday. She always made this city her home and was married to William Stockmeyer in 1869. He died in 1891 and Mrs. Stockmeyer is survived by five children and six grandchildren. The children are Mrs. Charles Altman and Miss Laura at home, Mrs. Alex Mero of Portland, Oregon, Oscar of this city and Benjamin of Racine. Charles and Guido Berger brothers, both of this city, Mrs. Edward Schaffland and Mrs. William E. Seibel of Manitowoc, sister, also survive her. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 10, 1926 P. 5


ANNA STOCKMEYER (d. 1942) A heart attack suffered while she was attending a birthday party for her brother last night at his home proved fatal a short time later to Mrs. Oscar C. Stockmeyer, 56, of 1813 1/2 Washington street, Two Rivers, a life- long resident of the city. She had been troubled with a heart ailment for the past several years. Mrs. Stockmeyer had played cards with a group observing the birthday of Joseph Zlatnik, 1414 21st street, and was partaking of lunch when she was stricken. She succumbed shortly after the arrival of a doctor. Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Jansky funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church, the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Stockmeyer, nee Anna Zlatnik, was born at Two Rivers July 26, 1885, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franz Zlatnik. On Sept. 24, 1903, she was married to Oscar Stockmeyer, who conducted a drug store at Two Rivers for a quarter of a century until his retirement about two years ago. Mrs. Stockmeyer was a member of the Royal Neighbors. Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. Charles F. Purin, Milwauke; one son, Oscar, Jr., of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Rehrauer of Two Rivers and Mrs. C.F. Zeckel of Manitowoc; one brother, Joseph, Two Rivers, and one grandchild. The body was removed to the Jansky funeral home and may be viewed there until the time of the funeral on Saturday. The rosary will be recited there Friday evening at 7:45 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 28, 1942 P. 2 ******** MRS. OSCAR STOCKMEYER (with photo but can't make out too well) Funeral services for Mrs. Oscar Stockmeyer, 56, of Two Rivers, who died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday evening will be held Saturday at 8:30am from the Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers. Mrs. Stockmeyer, nee Anna Zlatnik, was a sister of Mrs. C.F. Zeckel of this city. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thursday, January 29, 1942, Page 2 ******** (Note: Obituary says Calvary, but she is in Pioneers Rest)


LAURA STOCKMEYER Dressmaker of Two Rivers Dies Two Rivers-A widely known former Two Rivers woman who made the gowns for many prominent women of the community at the turn of the century, is dead. She was Miss Laura W. Stockmeyer, 79, a seamstress for more than 40 years, who died at Fair Hill nursing home at Maribel Sunday noon, where she had been a patient for the past five weeks. She had been in failing health since an injury she received two years ago in a fall at the home of a nephew, Charles Altman, at Kewaunee, where she lived for six years. Funeral services will be held at the Klein & Stangel Inc., funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Richard Wichlei, pastor of Grace Congregational church, officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Laura Wilhelmina Stockmeyer was born in Newton in 1872. When she was two years old the family brought her to Two Rivers, where her father was engaged as a carpenter contractor. Most of the older wooden plants of the Hamilton Manufacturing company were erected by Mr. Stockmeyer as well as the old Roosevelt grade school on the south side. Miss Stockmeyer spent more than 40 years as a seamstress at the old Stockmeyer home at 1412 24th street, now the property of Mrs. Richard Winkelmiller, where she spent most of her life. Miss Stockmeyer is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Altman of Two Rivers and Mrs. Alex Mero of Frankfort, Ind., and a brother, Ben Stockmeyer of Racine. Friends may call at the funeral home to view the body from 7 p.m. Monday to the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 21, 1951 P. 8


MARIAN STOCKMEYER Marion(sic) Louise, aged 14 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Stockmeyer died Thursday. Little Marion had been in delicate health for some time and was unable to survive an attack of bronchial pneumonia which set in. The parents have the sympathy of many friends. The funeral takes place this afternoon from St. Luke's church. The Reporter, Sat., Nov. 14, 1914


MARTHA THOMPSON STOCKMEYER Martha Stockmeyer, 85, of Manitowoc, who resided in Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc for the past two years, died Monday afternoon in the home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Richard Bidwell will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stockmeyer, nee Martha Flentje was born January 30, 1893 in Mishicot, daughter of the late Karl and Wilhelmina Kash Flentje. She was married to Tracy Thompson and later to William Stockmeyer. They both preceded her in death. Survivors include four sons, Wilbur Thompson of Frankfort, Mich., Charles Thompson of Manitowoc, Robert Thompson of Fallmouth, Mass., and Edward S. Stockmeyer of Havelock, North Carolina; four daughters, Mrs. Edward (Lila) Nething, Mrs. Roland (Viola) Meyer of Manitowoc, Mrs. Ben (Edna) Snow of Chicago and Mrs. Russell (Mary) Hasheck of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Wencil (Emma) Blahnik of Manitowoc; 23 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Friends may call in Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 18, 1978 page 3 ******** [bur. 04-19-1978/age 85 yrs.] (03 Jan 1893/Apr 1978/SSDI)


OSCAR STOCKMEYER (d. 1947) Oscar Stockmeyer, 78, who resided at the Hotel Hamilton, Two Rivers, died early this morning at Holy Family hospital after being confined there for the past month, the result of a hip fractured in a fall. Funeral arrangements have not yet been determined. Mr. Stockmeyer was born in Newton in 1868. When he was less than a year old his parents moved to Two Rivers. He was graduated from the University of Wisconsin pharmacy school and 48 years ago returned to Two Rivers where he established his first drug store. Mr. Stockmeyer married Anna Zlatnik of Two Rivers 43 years ago. She died five years ago. He was a member of the Two Rivers Masonic lodge. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Carl Purin of Milwaukee; a son, Oscar Jr. of Wauwatosa; a brother Bernard of Racine; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Altmann of Two Rivers, Mrs. Alex Mero of Frankfort, Ind. and Miss Laura Stockmeyer of Kewaunee; and two grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 16, 1947 P. 2


OSCAR C. STOCKMEYER (d. 1986) Two Rivers Native Dies Muscoda - Oscar C. Stockmeyer, 78 of Boscobel, born in Two Rivers on Dec. 22, 1907, died April 4 in Boscobel Memorial Nursing Home after a long illness. The son of the late Oscar and Anna Zlatnik Stockmeyer was married to Gladys E. Berry. She preceded him in death on March 26, 1981. Funeral services were Sunday April 6 in Muscoda, with burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Graveside military rites in Two Rivers were by the Robert E. Burns American Legion Post 165 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1248. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., April 28, 1986 page 15


WILLIAM STOCKMEYER Wm Stockmeyer, an old and highly esteemed resident of this city, died yesterday after a protracted illness of many months' duration. Mr. Stockmeyer was born in Lippe, Detmold, May 19, 1836. He had been a resident of this city for 29 years. He was married to a daughter of G. Berger of this city 23 years ago. She and five children are left to mourn for him. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Nov. 22, 1892 ***** Death in Two Rivers on Mon. after several months of illness, of Mr. Wilhelm Strckmeyer (sic) (Stockmeyer). He was an old resident of Two Rivers, having lived here for the past 29 yrs. He was born 19 May 1846 in Lippe-Detmold. He leaves his widow and 5 children. Der Nord Westen, 24 Nov. 1892 ********* (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 28 Nov.) Death of Mr. Stockmeyer (date is obscured by a white spot, probably "last Monday"). He was ill for a long time, and although he had been a shoemaker, he worked his last years in the chair factory. Der Nord Westen, 01 Dec. 1892


WINIFRED STOCKMEYER Notes from Two Rivers: Winifred Stockmeyer died Monday at Holy Family Hospital following an operation. She was 14 years old and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Stockmeyer. Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Oct. 17, 1918 ******** Death saddened the home of O.C. Stockmeyer and family when Winifred, aged 14, passed away early Monday morning at Holy Family hospital. She underwent an operation for appendicitis and suffered an attack of pneumonia which made it impossible to save her life. Deceased was a promising girl of a sweet disposition and kindly manner whose nature it was to forget self and easily discern and improve little opportunities to do for others, and her untimely death leaves a deep void in the hearts of family and friends who loved her dearly. An indication of the popular esteem in which she was held was the fact that hundreds came to view her remains at the undertaking parlors. Besides her parents, she is mourned by a younger brother and a sister, Oscar Jr. and Hazel. The funeral took place this morning from the home, Rev. Father Hugo, having charge of the services. The Reporter, Thurs., Oct. 17, 1918


AUGUSTA STOCKWILL Two Rivers EARLY RESIDENT DEAD Mrs. Gustie Stockwell(sic), aged 68 years, who has been a resident of Two Rivers for a number of years passed away this morning at three o'clock at her home on Madison street, where she lived alone. Her husband has been deceased for a number of years and there are no children. Burial will take place on Monday, from the Beduhn and Goetz chapel and later from the St. John's Lutheran church. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 16, 1928, Page 13 ********** The funeral of Mrs. Augusta Stockwell will take place Monday afternoon at 2 from the St. John's Lutheran church. Until the time of the funeral the body will lie in state at the Beduhn and Goetz parlors. The mortuary will be open until nine o'clock evenings. Rev. Haase will officiate at the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, March 17, 1928, Page 10 ******** Mrs. Gustie Stockwell passed away at her home, 1818 Monroe St., early Friday morning after being ill for a week with pneumonia. Deceased, whose maiden name was Grade, was born in Germany, sixty-eight years ago. She came to this country with her parents as a young girl and they settled in this county. Her husband, William Stockwell preceded her in death sixteen years ago. Mrs. Stockwell had been in good health and was attending her sister-in-law, who was ill and is now recovering when she was, herself taken by an illness which proved fatal, news of her death coming as a severe shock to her many friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Stockkwell leaves two brothers, Ferdinand and William Grade of this city. The body rested at the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary and the funeral was held Monday afternoon with services at St. John's Lutheran Church, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment was at Pioneers' Rest. Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Mar. 22, 1928


WILLIAM STOCKWILL WELL KNOWNN TWO RIVERS MAN IS DEAD William Stockwell(sic), a well known Two Rivers resident and for thirty years employed by the Hamilton Company as drayman, died yesterday, aged 64. Mr. Stockwell had resided in Two Rivers for many years and was highly respected. A widow survives. The funeral tomorrow will be under the auspices of the Modern Woodmen of which he was a member. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Apr. 17, 1913 page 1


ANNA K. STOER Mrs. Anna K. Stoer, 77, of 1814-29th St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient four days. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. t. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Stoer was born Feb. 7, 1887, at Mishicot, daughter of the late George and Mary Lenhardt Jindra. She was educated at French Settlement School. For a number of years she was employed at the old Wisconsin House at Two Rivers and also for the E. J. Vaudreuil family. She was married to Herman Stoer June 8, 1910, at Mishicot. Her husband died July 31, 1961. She was a member of the Ladies Society of St. John Church. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth of Milwaukee and Leland of Two Rivers; three brothers, Alvin Jindra of Mishicot, George Jindra of Dickey, N.D., and Reuben Jindra of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Zell of Mishicot and Miss Hilda Jindra of Crown Point, Ind.; three grandchildren and two great grand- children. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, until 11 a.m. Tuesday, when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 23, 1964 P. 10 ******** Miss Anna Jindra and Mr. Herman Stoer were united in marriage at the Mishicot Lutheran Church Wednesday. The wedding was celebrated at the Mishicot Opera House. Many from this city attended the wedding. The Reporter, June 10, 1910


ELAINE STOER Elaine Stoer, age 78, of 1607 29th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday, January 10, 1993, at Burnsville, Minn. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 14, 1993, at the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Scherbarth and the Rev. William Zell will officiate with burial to follow in the Pioneer Rest Cemetery. Elaine was born in Manitowoc on April 26, 1914, daughter of the late Edwin and Anna Hill Hansen. She attended public school and high school in Manitowoc and graduated in 1932. On June 12, 1937, she was married to Leland Stoer at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Edward Zell presided. She was employed in the offices of the Mirro Aluminum Company and later with the Hamilton Manufacturing Company. She was a former member of the Ladies Aide Society of St. John's and was presently a member of the Y.M.C.A. Elaine was an avid golfer and was known as the "cookie lady". Survivors include her husband, Leland; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Diane, Shakopee, Minn.; four grandchildren, Natalie and Jeremy Foytik, Ryan and Michael; also by a sister-in-law, Emma Hansen, Manitowoc. She was further survived by a number of nieces, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 5-8 p.m. Wednesday and also at the church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, January 12, 1993 P. A2 ********* (26 Apr 1914/Jan 1993/SSDI)


HERMAN H. STOER Herman H. Stoer, 73, of 1814-29th St., Two Rivers, retired long-time employe of Becker Mfg. Co. Foundry, Two Rivers, and prominent in affairs of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, died Monday night at his home after an illness of several months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stoer was born in the Town of Two Rivers Feb. 22, 1888, son of the late Joseph and Mary Goedjen Stoer. He attended the rural district school and St. John Parochial School. After assisting his father on the farm he moved to Two Rivers where for 47 years he was employed at the Becker firm foundry, retiring seven years ago. He served a term of two years from 1956 to 1958 as supervisor of the Third Ward in Two Rivers and for 12 years served as trustee of St. John Lutheran congregation during which time he was its president for 11 years. He was also a charter member of the Lutheran Men's Club. Surviving are his wife, the former Anna Jindra, whom he married at Mishicot June 8, 1910; two sons, Kenneth, of Milwaukee and Leland, of Two Rivers; a brother, Walter, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. August Wage, of Wautoma, Mrs. Arthur Levenhagen and Mrs. Werner Schmoock, of Mishicot and Mrs. Ralph Schultz, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 1, 1961 P. 9 ********* Miss Anna Jindra and Mr. Herman Stoer were united in marriage at the Mishicot Lutheran Church Wednesday. The wedding was celebrated at the Mishicot Opera House. Many from this city attended the wedding. The Reporter, June 10, 1910


JOSEPH STOER Death in Two Rivers on Thurs. of Joseph Stoer from a heart illness. The deceased leaves his wife and several children. The funeral was held on Thurs. Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1901 ********** DIED-Joseph Stoer, at his home Mar. 28, 1901, aged 74 years 5 months and 13 days. Again the gates of Heaven have opened to admit a middle aged man who was yet in the bloom of life. He was born in Germany in 1853 and at the age of ten came to America and settled in this town shortly after his arrival. He was married in 1879 to Miss Mary Geodjen and is survived by her and ten children, three boys and seven girls. His parents, one brother and two sisters also survive him. For the past two years he has been an invalid and his death was due to heart failure and dropsy. He was loved and respected by all who knew him and friends and neighbors sympathize with the family in having lost such a father and husband and all accompanied him to his last visiting place at the public cemetery in Two Rivers Sunday March 31. Manitowoc Pilot, April 4, 1901 ******** TWO RIVERS Hon. Henry Goedjen, Superintendent of the County Insane Asylum, was called here last Thursday by the death of his brother-in-law, Joseph Stoer. Manitowoc Pilot, April 4, 1901


LAURA STOER DEATH CLAIMS LAURA STOER Illness of Year Fatal To Resident of Town of Two Rivers TWO RIVERS (Special)-Miss Laura Stoer, 58, a life-long resident of the town of Two Rivers, died at 7:15 this morning at the home of her brother, Walter Stoer on Route 3. She had been in ill health for the past year. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body can be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home tonight. It will be taken to the home at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. Born in the Tannery, three miles north of the city on Aug. 21, 1878, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Goedjen Stoer, she spent her childhood on the homestead, receiving her education in the Tannery school. Later the family moved to a farm on the Mishicot road where she resided since. Miss Stoer leaves five sisters, Mrs. August Wage of Wauwatosa, Mrs. Arthur Levenhagen of Mishicot, Mrs. Ralph Schultz and Mrs. Leo Mahnke, both of this city, and Mrs. Werner Schmoock of the town of Two Creeks, and three brothers, Henry and Herman of this city and Walter Stoer on Route 3. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 14, 1937 P. 7


LELAND STOER Leland "Bud" Stoer, age 84, of 1607 29th St., Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning, October 25, 1998, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 1998, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born Janaury 25, 1914, in Two Rivers, son of the late Herman and Anna Jindra Stoer. He attended St. John's Parochial School and was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers. On June 12, 1937, he married Elaine Hansen at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Mishicot. Rev. Edward Zell presided. She preceded him in death on January 10, 1993. Bud was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church, where he served as a church money counter, a former church council member, and a member of the Congregational Life Committee, and the Lutheran Mens Club. He was also a member of the YMCA, Two Rivers Senior Citizens, the Turkey Group, IAM Union Member and an active member of the Two River Silver K Club of which he served as its immediate past president. From 1952 to 1967, Bud served as a member of the Vocational School Board (the longest length of service of any member). He was employed for a short time with the Mirro Company and the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company as a tool and die maker before becoming employed with the Metal Ware Corporation for many years until his retirement in 1979. Bud enjoyed playing golf, swimming and bowling, but extremely enjoyed the company of his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Diane Stoer, Shakoppe, Minn.; four grandchildren, Natelie, Ryan, and Michael Stoer, Jeremy Foytik; one brother, Ken Stoer, Ripon; two nieces, Loma Gaulke and Sharon Evensen. Besides his parents, and his wife, he was preceded in death by one sister-in-law, Helen Stoer. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT), and at the church on Wednesday after 12 noon until the time of service at 1 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, October 27, 1998 P. A2 ******** (25 Jan 1914/25 Oct 1998/SSDI)


MARIE STOER MRS. JOS. STOER DIES AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS County Pioneer Spent 75 Years as Resident of the Township of Two Rivers Complications from which she suffered for the past several months early this morning claimed the life of Mrs. Joseph Stoer, pioneer county resident who spent 75 of her 76 years in the Town of Two Rivers. Death occurred at the home of her son Walter, with whom she made her home. Born in Germany on November 16, 1855, Mrs. Stoer came to this country and directly to the town of Two Rivers with her parents when she was a year old. She resided there continuously. Twenty-three years ago she married Joseph Stoer who preceded her in death several years ago. Immediate survivors include six daughters, Miss Laura at home; Mrs. Ralph Schultz and Mrs. L?eb Mahnke, Two Rivers; Mrs. Arthur Levenhagen, Mishicot; and Mrs. Werner Schmoock, Two Creeks; and Mrs. August Wage, Wauwatosa; and three sons, Walter of the town of Two Rivers and Henry and Herman of the city of Two Rivers. Twenty-one grandchildren also survive. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but services will be held from the St. John's Lutheran church, Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will take place at Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, February 14, 1931 P. 14


PAULINA STOLL Died In this village on the 6th of June, of pneumonia, Paulina, daughter of Henry and Jane Stoll, in the 18th year of her age. The deceased was a bright, intelligent girl, just verging into woman-hood, and was loved and respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintances who will sorely miss her pleasant society and deeply mourn her early death. Her funeral takes place to-day at 2 o'clock P.M. Manitowoc Co. Chronicle (Two Rivers), June 8, 1875 ********** Death of Pauline Stoll on 6 June, 18 year old daughter of Henry Stoll. Der Nord Westen, 10 June 1875 ********** Card of Thanks Ed. Chronicle - Please permit the undersigned to express their thanks to the citizens of Two Rivers and of Manitowoc for their kind attentions at the funeral of their beloved daughter and sister, Paulina, and especially to A. Greve and the Rev. Chas. Wilson, for their telling remarks on the occasion of her burial, to the German Singing Society, Mrs. Oswald, Miss Anna Evans, Miss Kittie Kurtz, Mrs. Penk, Mrs. Suettinger, Mrs. Wiemann, Mrs. Hempelmann, and others. Henry Stoll parent Margretha Stoll parent Albert Stoll Brother Manitowoc Co. Chronicle (Two Rivers), June 15, 1875 ********** (NOTE: 1870 Two Rivers census Ward 1 is Henry age 50; Albertina age 49; Albert age 19; Rudolph age 4; Lena age 13/Paulina is probably this Lena, age matches.) ********** (1880-City of Two Rivers census: Henry Stoll age 60; Margaretha age 59; Rudolph age 13


MARGARETHA HENRY STOLL Death in Two Rivers on Mon. morning of Mrs. Stoll, widow of Henry Stoll who died a year ago. The deceased was one of the oldest and most active residents of Two Rivers. She leaves one son - Professor Rudolph Stoll of Eau Claire, and one daughter, Mrs. F. Havel of Two Rivers. The heavily attended burial took place yesterday. Carl H. Paulus of Manitowoc delivered the funeral oration. Der Nord Westen, 29 Sept. 1892 ******** The following obituary of Mrs. H. Stoll, whose death we recorded last week, was handed us for publication - Margaritta Stoll was born in Nassau, Germany in 1821 and came to America in 1849, settling in Saxonburg soon after her arrival. Mrs. Stoll and her husband possessed the hardy endurace that characterizes the early pioneers and though close economy a sufficient amount of wordly goods were amassed to enable her husband and herself to start a small business in this community, which grew into the best and thriftiest mercantile business in the early history of Two Rivers. The many sufferings that attended Mrs. Stoll's life out in the wilderness during her husband's absence in the army cannot be chronicled by the pen of any writer. Her characteristics were those of the plain, honest and noble-minded German women, devoted to her home and family. The Daughters of Rebecca, to which she belonged, attended the funeral in a body. Besides leaving her children in good material circumstances, she left to them that inestimable heritage, an honorable name. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Oct. 4, 1892 ******** (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 03 Oct.) Death last Thurs. of Mrs. H. Stoll who was ill for several weeks and "apparently left a substantial estate of which, so we are told, her son Professor Rudolph Stoll of Eau Claire, is the chief beneficiary." Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1892


BERTHA STOLLBERG Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Stollberg, 84, of Two Rivers, who died Friday night at the Two Rivers municipal hospital, were held at 1:30 this afternoon at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, and at 2 o'clock at St. John Lutheran church in Two Rivers. Burial was in Pioneers Rest cemetery. She was born Bertha Kasten in 1864 in Germany and when a child her parents came here, locating in the Tannery district north of Two Rivers. In 1884 she was married to Theodore Stollberg. Her husband operated a tavern in Two Rivers and later they farmed in the town of Two Rivers. He died in 1937. In 1941 she moved to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Zander, in the town of Two Rivers. Survivors include a son, Dr. L.A. Stollberg; and three daughters, Mrs. Roland Bleser and Mrs. Gordon Kunz of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Walter Zander of the town of Two Rivers. She also had nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Hulda Boehringer, also survives. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 10, 1949 P. 2


LOUIS A. STOLLBERG Louis A. Stollberg, 93, of Iola, Wisconsin, died Sunday, November 25, at Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Rev. Daniel Wright will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stollberg was born April 27, 1891, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late Theodore R. and Bertha Kasten Stollberg. He graduated from Two Rivers High School and Stout State Normal School in Menomonie, Wisconsin. Mr. Stollberg taught Industrial Art for several years in Minnesota, Indiana and in Two Rivers. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War I in Dover, England. Mr. Stollberg was a graduate of Marquette University. He received his D.D.S. Degree in 1927. He practiced Dentistry in Two Rivers for over 35 years at several Washington Street locations. He married Marian Cleaves on July 14, 1938, at Chilton, Wisconsin. Mr. Stollberg was a member of the American Legion, Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, former member of the Elks Club, and former member of the Manitowoc County Dental Society. Mr. Stollberg served as president of the Dental Society in 1941. He retired from practice in 1963 and he and his wife moved to Iola, Wisconsin, in 1964. Survivors include his wife, Marian; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Judy of Paddock Lake, Wisconsin; a granddaughter, Sherry, of Paddock Lake; two sisters, Mrs. Olga Bleser of Two Rivers and Mrs. Frieda Kunz of Oshkosh, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Ted, three brothers and a sister. Friends may call at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until the time of services. Military graveside rites will be conducted jointly by the American Legion Post No. 165 and V.F.W. Post No. 1248. Herald Times Reporter, November 27, 1984 P. 3 ********* (27 Apr 1891/Nov 1984/SSDI)


MARIAN V. STOLLBERG Marian Cleaves Stollberg, age 89, of Iola, Wis., passed away at Kenosha Care Center, Kenosha Wis., on Thursday, May 15, 1997. Marian was born in Iola, Wis. on April 8, 1908, daughter of the late H. Clayton and Minnie Erickson Cleaves. She attended Iola Public Schools, graduating from Iola High School in 1927. She worked in Milwaukee for several years. On July 14, 1938, she married Dr. Louis A. Stollberg, a Two Rivers dentist at Chilton, Wis. They resided in Two Rivers from 1938 until 1963. She was active in Grace Congregational Church, Order of Eastern Star, Manitowoc County Dental Auxiliary, and Elks Club. Upon Dr. Stollberg's retirement from dentistry in 1963, they moved to Iola. She was an active member of the Iola United Methodist Church, Waupaca Eastern Star, Senior citizens, and Sons of Norway. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Louis A. Stollberg; a son, Ted; two brothers, Allen Cleaves and Sherman Cleaves; two sisters, Irene Cleaves and Marguerite Hernday Gower. She is survived by a son, Jon; a daughter-in-law, Judy; granddaughter, Sherry Siebers; two great grandchildren, Christy Siebers, Quinn Siebers. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, on Monday, May 19, 1997, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Services will be held at 1 p.m. at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and burial will take place at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 1997 P. A2 ********* (15 Apr 1908/15 May 1997/SSDI)


PAUL E. STOLLBERG TWO RIVERS MAN IS DEAD AT WAUKESHA Ill but a few days, Paul Stollberg, a former Two Rivers man who for several years had been in charge of the manual training department of the State Industrial school at Waukesha, died suddenly, the news of his demise coming as a great shock to relatives and friends. Mr. Stollberg's body will be brought to Two Rivers for burial and funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon under auspices of the Masonic lodge there. Mr. Stollberg was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Stollberg and was 32 years of age. He graduated from the Two Rivers schools and from the University of Wisconsin and was for five years engaged as a teacher in manual training in the public schools at Hastings, Minn., before receiving the appointment at Waukesha. He is survived by his widow and two children, his parents and several brothers and sisters. The body of Mr. Stollberg will arrive at Two Rivers today or tomorrow. The report of the death of Mr. Stollberg has cast a pall at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, December 31, 1919 Page 4 ********* This Friday afternoon will be held the funeral of Paul Stollberg, who passed away at Waukesha, Wis., on Tuesday, aged 33. The news of his death was a sad shock to his many friends here as well as his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Stollberg and his brothers and sisters. Deceased was one of those young men of whom Two Rivers is proud who were born and reared to manhood, set out earnestly and enthusiastically upon a career full of promise. His death came after an illness of two weeks. It was not thought that he was dangerously ill until the last few days. For the past year, he has been engaged as manual training teacher in the Industrial School at Waukesha. Previously he taught manual training for eight years at Hastings, Minn. He graduated from Two Rivers high school in 1907, from Oshkosh Normal School in 1909 and form the Stout Institute in 1911. He was a member of the Masonic order and the local lodge will have charge of the funeral which will be from the Stollberg home and Grace Congregational Church were Rev. T.T. Holway will officiate. Deceased was born in this city in 1887. He leaves a widow and two children, Harriet, eight and Bruce Paul, aged 4 years; his parents and two brothers, Norman of Ironwood, Mich., and Louis of this city and three sisters, Mrs. Roland Bleser and Misses Esther and Frieda. The Reporter, Thurs., Jan. 1, 1920 ********* Monday morning at 9 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.M. Schmeer, St. Paul Ave., occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Etta Schmeer to Paul E. Stollberg of Two Rivers, a well known instructor at the Industrial School. The wedding was a quiet affair, Rev. W. Diehm of the Reformed Church performing the ceremony and only immediate relatives were present. The couple left for Menominie, Wis., where they will reside. Miss Schmeer was one of Waukesha's most popular girls.-- Waukesha News Item in Evening Wisconsin The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 16, 1910


TED C. STOLLBERG TWO RIVERS-Ted C. Stollberg, 18, son of Dr. and Mrs. Louis A. Stollberg, of 1413-24th St., who was graduated in June from Washington High School here, died unexpectedly at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the hosptial at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Ill., after reportedly being stricken shortly after breakfast. The nature of Stollberg's death has not yet been disclosed by the Navy, in which he enlisted after completing school. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but services, it was learned, will probably be at Grace Congregational Church here in which he was active in youth circles. Arrangements are in charge of Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home. Ted was born at Two Rivers April 19, 1944, son of Dr. Louis and Marion Cleaves Stollberg. He attended Washington Grade School and Washington High School where he was a four-year letterman in swimming and track. A member of the Art Club, in his junior and senior years, he was the boy's sports editor of the high school publication. The Neshotah News in his senior year. Also on the staff of the annual, Neshotah, he was a member of the Pep Club in his sophomore year. He was also a skin diving enthusiast and was a member of the Two Rivers club. Ted was active in young people's activities at Grace Congregational Church and currently served as president of the Pilgrim Fellowship. Besides his parents he leaves a brother, John, at home, his maternal grandmother Mrs. Minnie Cleaves of Iola, Wis., and a number of aunts and uncles. Memorials may be made to the Pilgrim Fellowship. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 12, 1962 P. 2 *********** Funeral services for Ted C. Stollberg, (photo) 18, son of Dr. and Mrs. Louis A. Stollberg of 1413-24th St., Two Rivers, who died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, Ill., where he was serving in the Navy since June, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 6 o'clock this Friday evening until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Pallbearers (omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 13, 1962 P. 19


THEODORE STOLLBERG (d. 1937) T. STOLLBERG PASSES AWAY Former Two Rivers Alderman Dies At Hospital Today TWO RIVERS, (Special)-Theodore R. Stolberg (sic), 79, former alderman and school board member, died at 1 o'clock this afternoon at the municipal hospital. He had been ill since Tuesday. Funeral services have not been completed as yet. Mr. Stollberg, who had operated his Washington street tavern here for the past 20 years, was born in the town of Two Rivers Jan. 26, 1858. He was married to Bertha Kasten on April 28, 1884. She survives. He was a member of the Moose and Odd Fellows lodges here. The Odd Fellows will conduct the funeral services. Survivors besides the widow include a son, Dr. Louis R. Stollberg of Two Rivers; three daughters, Mrs. Roland Bleser, Two Rivers; Mrs. Walter Zander, town of Two Rivers; and Mrs. Gordon Kunz, Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs Lottie Shuettler, Chicago; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 13, 1937 P. 5 ******** Old Timer Recalls Use Of Fish Oil for Light Remember way back when early residents of the city and vicinity had to rely on fish oil as the sole means of lighting their homes? Those days are still fresh in the mind of Theodore R. Stollberg, 77, retired Washington street tavern keeper and a????tive of the Tannery; once the most thriving ???? in the county. "Modern lighting methods with floodlights to turn large stretches into daylight," said Mr. Stollberg, "could not be conceived as possible when I was a boy living in the Tannery." Smoky and Nauseating Mr. Stollberg recalled the days when the inhabitants of the Tannery and the city were content with a smoky and nauseating lead bulb, filled with fish oil to light their homes. Barrels of oil were brought here by boat several times a month, he said. Pitch knots removed from trees also proved lighting in the early days, reminiseed Mr. Stollberg. This means of lighting was used mostly outside to keep the mosquitoes away. "I was seven or eight years old when my father, Edward Stollberg, came home from the Wisconsin Leather company store in the Tannery with a gallon of Kerosene," recalled the old timer. "He bought it up from the late Peter Gagnon, later mayor of Two Rivers, who clerked in the store at the time. It cost $1.50 a gallon in those days and it was considered a luxury. But it was the most modern means of lighting. "There were a number of people who feared the use of kerosene, thinking that the oil might explode." While the citizens of the city used kerosene for many years, or up to 1904 when the municipal ???? plant was erected, electricity was in use here since ????, Mr. Stollberg recounted. Mann Reathers, he said, built a plant to light their tub and pail factory in that year. The light plant was in charge of the late Alva A. Hudson, who later became the first superintendent of the municipal plant. 400 In Leather Plant Going back to the thriving days in the Tannery Mr. Stollberg rcalled that the old Wisconsin Leather company, which had two plants there, employed nearly 400 persons. It was operated by H.C. Whitcomb who came west from his native Maine. "The company which operated plants for nearly 50 years, discontinued operations in the summer of 1???," said Mr. Stollberg. "I remember when the plants closed, the whistle blew continuously for a half hour. I was a teamster with the company when operations were abandoned." When the hemlock bark became scarce in the vicinity, Mr. Stollberg declared, scores of vessels, two and three "stickers," brought in cargoes of bark from Michigan in the tannery docks every year. The company later removed to Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 26, 1934 P. 11


IDA STREETER Mrs. Ida Streeter, 80, the last survivor of one of Two Rivers' most prominent early families, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital early Friday morning, where she had been a patient for the past two weeks. She had been residing at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, for the past seven eyars. Mrs. Streeter, a daughter of Two Rivers first mayor, the late Andrew Baetz, who founded the early firm of A. Baetz & Son, a wagon works, which was then one of the community's four enterprises, was widely known as a teacher of piano in Two Rivers for many years. She maintained a studio in the old Baetz homestead at 16th and Monroe streets until about 1912. Funeral services will be at 1:30 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Carl Ipsen officiating. Burial will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Streeter, nee Ida Baetz, was born in Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Andrew and Sophia Depping Baetz. Her father immigrated to Two Rivers from Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, in 1856, and established the wagon works on the 16th & Monroe streets site, which covered a large area now part of Plant No. 1 of the Mirro Aluminum Co. She was engaged as a piano teacher for more than 25 years and accompanied voclists in concerts for many years. Her late brother, Conrad Baetz, served two terms as mayor of Two Rivers and later postmaster and another brother, the late Henry Baetz, was a St. Louis, Mo. manufacturer. A third brother, the late Arthur Baetz, who died two years ago, published the old Two Rivers Weekly Reporter. One of her three lat esisters (sic), Miss Lizzie Baetz was the first fulltime librarian at Joseph Mann Library, Two Rivers. She was married in 1915 to Joseph Streeter, of Kansas, in Two Rivers. The couple a short while later operated a variety store in the Empire Building on Washington Street in Two Rivers. Mr. Streeter died in Two Rivers in 1950. Surviving Mrs. Streeter are a daughter, Mrs. John Schroeder, of Two Rivers, and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 26, 1960 P. 15 ******** MARRIED IN HOME WHERE PARENTS WERE WED 63 YEARS AGO Joseph B. Streeter of Kewaunee and Miss Ida Baetz were married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Andrew Baetz. Rev. Jos. S. Morris performed the ceremony in the presence of only intimate relatives. A wedding dinner followed after which the couple departed for their future home. The wedding took place in the home where the bride's parents were married 63 years ago this spring. The groom, who formerly conducted Streeter's 5 & 10 cent store in this city is now engaged in business with his brother at Kewaunee. The Streeter Brothers, besides conducting a 5 & 10 cent store have embarked in the stock raising business on a farm near Kewaunee, just within the city limits, where the couple will make their home. The bride who was born in this city is an accomplished musician. The Reporter united with a large circle of friends in wishing them many years of happiness. The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 25, 1916


JOSEPH STREETER Joseph Streeter, 79, of 1805 Monroe street, Two Rivers, died Thursday night at Municipal hospital in that city. Services are to be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin funeral home, Two Rivers, with the Rev. W.J. Scott, pastor of Calvary English Lutheran congregation officiating. Burial will take place in Pioneers Rest cemetery. Born in Kansas in 1871, Mr. Streeter came to Two Rivers in 1914 where he was a horse dealer on the site of the present Two Rivers Beverage company yard. In 1915 he and his brother John opened a variety store. He married the former Ida Baetz in 1916 and later the couple moved to California where he became associated in a dairy farm. Returning to Two Rivers in 1925 Mr. Streeter had been employed at the Galecki stables for about a year prior to his retirement in 1942. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. John Schroeder of Two Rivers; and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 25, 1950 P.2 ********* MARRIED IN HOME WHERE PARENTS WERE WED 63 YEARS AGO Joseph B. Streeter of Kewaunee and Miss Ida Baetz were married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride's father, Mr. Andrew Baetz. Rev. Jos. S. Morris performed the ceremony in the presence of only intimate relatives. A wedding dinner followed after which the couple departed for their future home. The wedding took place in the home where the bride's parents were married 63 years ago this spring. The groom, who formerly conducted Streeter's 5 & 10 cent store in this city is now engaged in business with his brother at Kewaunee. The Streeter Brothers, besides conducting a 5 & 10 cent store have embarked in the stock raising business on a farm near Kewaunee, just within the city limits, where the couple will make their home. The bride who was born in this city is an accomplished musician. The Reporter united with a large circle of friends in wishing them many years of happiness. The Reporter, Fri., Feb. 25, 1916


ALBERT E. STREU Albert E. Streu, age 88, of 3003 School St., Two Rivers, died peacefully Monday morning, September 29, 1997, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 1997, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Edward Stelter with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Albert was born April 12, 1909, in Two Rivers, son of the late Ernst and Anna Maigatter Streu. He was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Wisconsin in 1931. On April 23, 1932, he married Salome Becker in Two Rivers. She preceded him in death July 2, 1995. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin Albert joined his father and brother Bill in the family owned Streu Construction Company. He spent his entire business career with the company. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Shirley Streu, Alamo, Texas, E.J. and Rhonda Streu, Two Rivers; one daughter, Madelin Streu, Minneapolis, Minn.; five grandchildren, John Streu, Jay Streu, both of Two Rivers, Lynn Riley, Charlotte, N.C., Lisa Lehmann, Houston, Texas; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Etta Streu, Two Rivers, Elaine Streu, Green Bay; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter; and two brothers, William and Richard. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5-8 p.m. TONIGHT, and after 10 a.m. Wednesday until leaving for the church at 10:45 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1997 P. A2 ******** (Albert E Streu/12 Apr 1909/29 Sep 1997/SSDI) ******** MISS SALOME BECKER BECOMES THE BRIDE OF ALBERT STREU THIS MORNING, ST. LUKE'S PARSONAGE With Rev. Father Hugo officiating, at the St. Luke's parsonage this morning at nine, Salome H. Becker, daughter of Mrs. Peter H. Becker and Albert Edward Streu, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Streu were united in marriage in the presence of thirty-five relatives and close friends of the couple. Miss Adelaide Becker, Milwaukee and Miss Eleanor Becker of this city, sisters of the bride acted as maid of honor and bridesmaid respectively, while Wm Streu, brother of the groom was best man and Elmer Becker, brother of the bride, groomsman. Miss Emily Gallob, Milwaukee, a friend of the bride sang two numbers at the wedding. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the home of the bride's mother, a wedding dinner and supper being served there. The newly wedded couple left late this afternoon by motor for Chicago and St. Louis and will return to make their home here in two weeks. Mrs. Streu before her marriage was a school teacher having taught in the county schools for several years. She is a graduate of the Manitowoc County Normal School. Mr. Streu graduated from the University of Wisconsin with the class of 1931 and while there was affiliated with Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. He received his degree in civil engineering and is now a highway engineer. Both of the principals in the wedding party attended Washington high School and the wedding today was the culmination of a friendship and romance which had its beginnings there. Out of town guests were present at the ceremony this morning included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bleser of Cecil, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Malgatter Sr., of Kewaunee, Miss Adelaide Becker and Miss Emily Gallob of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Apr. 23, 1932 page 10


ANNA STREU PLAN FUNERAL OF MRS. STREU Services Will Be Held Monday At St. John's Church Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Streu, 47, wife of Ernest Streu, president of the Streu Construction company, who died Friday afternoon in Manitowoc following a major operation, will be held Monday afternoon at 1:40 from the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home and at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church. The Rev. W.G. Haase will officiate. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body will lie in state tonight at the funeral home and until the hour of services. Mrs. Streu, nee Anna Maigatter, was born at Kewaunee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Maigatter, June 18, 1887. On June 30, 1908, she was married to Ernest Streu, also of Kewaunee. Immediately after their marriage the couple went to Two Rivers, where they resided since. Besides the widower and her parents, she is survived by three sons, Albert, William of this city, and Richard at home; two sisters, Mrs. Emil Suchoski and Mrs. Alvina Streu, both of Kewaunee; and two brothers, William Maigatter of Kewaunee, and Charles Maigatter of this city, and one grandchild. For many years Mrs. Streu was an active member of the St. John's Lutheran congregation and the Ladies' Aid society of the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 19, 1935 P. 13


ERNEST J. STREU Ernst (sic) J. Streu, 60 (above) of 1518 25th street, Two Rivers, president of the Streu Construction company, died Friday afternoon at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. He had been in failing health for two years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Johns Lutheran church in Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. Mr. Streu was born on a farm in West Kewaunee in 1887 and in 1905 moved to Two Rivers to engage in sidewalk construction work. Later he joined a partnership with Henry Hering, under the name of Hering and Streu. For a number of years he operated independently in sidewalk construction in Two Rivers and in 1923 entered the paving field. His firm did most of the paving work in Two Rivers and the company also embarked in highway construction work for the state. One of his largest contracts was concreting most of highway 151, between Manitowoc and Chilton. In his earlier life he was a member of a volunteer fire company, was a former Rotarian and a trustee of the St. Johns church. Mr. Streu married Anna Maigatter at Kewaunee in 1899. She died 13 years ago. In 1939 he married Mrs. Emma Reinhardt. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Albert and William, members of the Streu Construction company, and Richard Streu of Green Bay. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Laura Schwantes of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Harriet Adams and Mrs. Lydia Schwantes, both of Kewaunee and three brothers, Henry of Cameron Mo., William of Richardton, N.D., and Louis Streu of Kewaunee. There are also six grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home in Two Rivers after 7 o'clock tonight until 11 a.m. Monday when it will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times. January 24, 1948 P. 2


LORETTA STREU Loretta M. "Etta" Streu, age 88, of Two Rivers, died Thursday, April 23, 1998, at Wildwood Estates, Manitowoc, Wis. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 27, 1998, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Edward Stelter, with burial to follow at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Etta was born June 26, 1909, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late John C. and Louise Schmidt Wilsman. She graduated from Two Rivers High School in 1928, and married William Streu on November 26, 1932, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on February 21, 1992. Etta spent her years as a devoted and dedicated wife and mother, and a gifted athlete, golfing, bowling, and playing softball and basketball in her younger years. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Walter Werner, Laramie, Wyo.; three grandchildren, Stefan, Weston, and Drea; her brother, Norman, Berlin, Wis.; her sister-in-law, Elaine Streu, Green Bay; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive her. Brothers John, Harry, Edwin, Christian, Harold, Randolph and their spouses, and sisters, Ella, Helma, Julia, Louise and their spouses preceded her in death. Friends may call at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, from 9:30 a.m. Monday until the time of services. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 1998 P. 2 ******** (26 Jun 1909/23 Apr 1998/SSDI)


SALLY MARIE STREU Sally Marie, two and a half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Streu of 3003 School St.Two Rivers, died Monday night at the Wisconsin Child Center at Sparta after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C. V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Besides her parents she leaves a sister, Madeline, two brothers, Robert and E. J. Streu, at home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Peter Becker, and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ernest J. Streu, of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 23, 1955 P. 13


SALOME H. STREU Mrs. Salome Streu, age 87, of 3003 School St., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, July 2, 1995, at the Hamilton Memorial Home due to Myastheina Grovts (sic). Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, 1995, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate with burial at the Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born May 13, 1908, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Peter and Ricca Krajcek Becker. She attended St. Luke's Parochial School, Washington High School and the Manitowoc County Normal School. On April 23, 1932, she married Albert Streu, in Two Rivers. Survivors include her husand, Albert; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Shirley Streu, Alamo, Texas, E.J. and Rhonda Streu, Two Rivers; one daughter, Madelin Streu, Minneapolis; five grandchildren, John and Jay Streu, Two Rivers, Lynne Riley, Charlotte, N.C., Lisa Lehmann, Houston, Texas, Lori El-Far, Dallas, Texas; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces. She was preceded in death by a daughter. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 4th, 1995. There will be a prayer service at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday led by Father Paul. Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 1995 P. A2 ******** (Salome H Streu/13 May 1908/02 Jul 1995/SSDI) ******** MISS SALOME BECKER BECOMES THE BRIDE OF ALBERT STREU THIS MORNING, ST. LUKE'S PARSONAGE With Rev. Father Hugo officiating, at the St. Luke's parsonage this morning at nine, Salome H. Becker, daughter of Mrs. Peter H. Becker and Albert Edward Streu, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Streu were united in marriage in the presence of thirty-five relatives and close friends of the couple. Miss Adelaide Becker, Milwaukee and Miss Eleanor Becker of this city, sisters of the bride acted as maid of honor and bridesmaid respectively, while Wm Streu, brother of the groom was best man and Elmer Becker, brother of the bride, groomsman. Miss Emily Gallob, Milwaukee, a friend of the bride sang two numbers at the wedding. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the home of the bride's mother, a wedding dinner and supper being served there. The newly wedded couple left late this afternoon by motor for Chicago and St. Louis and will return to make their home here in two weeks. Mrs. Streu before her marriage was a school teacher having taught in the county schools for several years. She is a graduate of the Manitowoc County Normal School. Mr. Streu graduated from the University of Wisconsin with the class of 1931 and while there was affiliated with Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. He received his degree in civil engineering and is now a highway engineer. Both of the principals in the wedding party attended Washington high School and the wedding today was the culmination of a friendship and romance which had its beginnings there. Out of town guests were present at the ceremony this morning included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bleser of Cecil, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Malgatter Sr., of Kewaunee, Miss Adelaide Becker and Miss Emily Gallob of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Apr. 23, 1932 page 10


WILLIAM C. STREU (d. 1992) William C. Streu, 81, of 3430 Adams Street, Two Rivers, died Friday, February 21, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating the service will be Rev. Edward Stelter with burial to follow in the Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born July 11, 1910, in Two Rivers, Wis., son of the late Ernst and Anna Maigatter Streu. He married the former Loretta Wilsman on November 26, 1932, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Streu served with the United States Navy in World War II and together with his brother Al, owned and managed The Streu Construction Company of Two Rivers until his retirement in 1970. Survivors include his wife, Loretta (Etta) Streu of Two Rivers; a daughter and son- in-law, Ann and Walter Werner of Laramie, Wyo.; three grandchildren, Stefan, Weston, and Andrea. He is also survived by a brother and two sisters-in-law, Albert and Salome Streu of Two Rivers, Elaine Streu of Green Bay; also surviving are many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Streu. Friends may call at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning until the time of service. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home of Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 24, 1992 P. B8 ********* (11 Jul 1910/21 Feb 1992/SSDI)


ALVIN F. STREUBEL Alvin F. Streubel, 39, former resident of Two Rivers, died Monday evening of a heart attack at St. Joseph-Lloyd Hospital at Menominee, Mich. Mr. Streubel was born June 22, 1920, at Two Rivers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Streubel. He was graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, in 1937 and became an apprentice funeral director and embalmer, first at the Beduhn Funeral Home and then at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. In 1939, he became a time engineer at Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, and in 1943 he took over the same job at Eggers Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. He married the former Grace Nagel Sept. 20, 1941, at Two Rivers. Mr. Streubel joined the Army in 1945 and was stationed at the separation center at Fort Sheridan, Ill. He was discharged six months later and went back to Eggers Mfg. Co. as a time engineer. In 1950, he moved to Rockford, Ill., where he became time engineer for Menasha Woodenwear Co. He moved to Coleman, Wis., in 1953 and became plant manager of Chadwick Mfg. Co. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, past president of the Coleman-Pound Lions Club, a member of the Kalbes-Seewald American Legion No. 280, and a member of the Society for the Advancement of Management. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Karen, Karla, and Kristi at home; parents, two brothers, Paul of Manitowoc and Timothy with the U.S. Navy; and two sisters, Mrs. Byron Batchelder of Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Joseph Machinski of Chicago. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Nikki. Friends may call at Rhodes mortuary, Coleman, after 2 p.m. Wednesday until 10 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the body will be moved to Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 30, 1959 P. 13


ESTHER STREUBEL Esther M. Streubel, 92, formerly of 2212 Adams Street, Two Rivers, died Saturday, July 13, 1991, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born October 6, 1898, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Harry F. and Elizabeth Schmidt Wilsmann. She married Paul E. Streubel Sr. on July 24, 1919, at Glidden, Wis. He preceded her in death in 1968. She was a charter member of Dorcas Society at St. John Church, and an organizing member of The Bible Study Group in 1937. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Mary Streubel of Manitowoc, Timothy and Sharon Streubel of Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Margaret Batchelder of Two Rivers, Esther and Joseph Machinski of Schaumburg, Ill.; 18 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Alvin and Edward, four brothers, two sisters, and a granddaughter. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Wednesday morning at the church until the time of service. There will be no visitation at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, July 15, 1991 P. B8


MARY STREUBEL Mary (Susie) Streubel, age 74, a resident of 3505 Virginia Drive, Manitowoc, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002 at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glen Unke will officiate. Burial will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Susie was born March 16, 1927 in Milwaukee. Her parents were the late Hart and Antoinette Maricci Orvis. She married Paul L. Streubel April 23, 1949. She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Paul: six children: Sam (Donna) Streubel of Boston, Mass.; Paul (Marilyn) Streubel of Two Rivers; Steven (Barbara) Strebuel of Manitowoc; Hart (Jill)Streubel of Charlotte, N.C.; Adam (Lynn) Streubel of Greenville, Wis.; Missy Streubel of Atlanta, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; special friends Mugs Duescher, Marty Fronk and childhood friend June Thomas; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and a sister-in-law: Arthur Orvis, Robert (Betty) Orvis and Richard Orvis. Friends may call at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Thursday from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral home and Cremation Center is assisting the Streubel family with funeral arrangements. "Don't Forget the Schtangel's Vieners!" Herald Times Reporter, February 19, 2002 P. A6


NIKKI STREUBEL Nikky (sic), two year and 10 months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Streubel of Coleman, Wis., former Two Rivers residents, died at the St. Joseph-Lloyd Hospital at Menominee, Mich., Wednesday night after a long illness. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Klein & Stangel Inc.,, Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Nikky was born at Rockford, Ill., on Feb, 9, 1953, and in May of 1953 the family brought her to Coleman where the father is secretary-treasurer and plant manager of the Chadwick Mfg. Co. Besides her parents she leaves two sisters, Karen and Karla at home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Streubel of Two Rivers and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Nagel of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 22, 1955 P. 19


PAUL STREUBEL (d. 1968) Paul Streubel, Sr., 78, of 2212 Adams St., Two Rivers, died early Tuesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing health for a number of years. Funeral services will be at 1 pm Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers and at 1:30 pm at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. A.L. Schmeling officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Streubel was born Dec. 16, 1891 at Glidden, Wis., a son of the late Franz and Anna Nitschke Streubel. A World War I veteran, he served with the Army in the Argonne sector. He married the former Esther Wilsmann at Glidden July 24, 1919. The couple moved to Two Rivers shortly after, where he was employed at the former Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., retiring when he was 65. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Byron Batchelder of Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Joseph Machinsky of Chicago, Ill.; two sons, Paul of Manitowoc and Tim of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Rehder of Southgate, Calif., and Mrs. Martha Clark of Park Falls; two brothers, Otto of Glidden and William of St. Maries, Idaho and seven grandchildren. Two sons preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:30 pm Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 16, 1968


PAUL L. STREUBEL (d. 2008) Paul L. Streubel Sr., age 83, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at the home. Paul was born on May 1, 1924, in Two Rivers, son of the late Ernst Paul and Esther Wilsman Streubel. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and retired from North End Drug of Manitowoc. Paul was a long time member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and later Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Paul was a visionary in health care, establishing North End Drug as the leading provider of health services to the community. Paul also established Home Care Health Services, Manitowoc Community Hospice, Home Medical Services, and Manitowoc Orthopedic. He is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law: Sam (Donna) Streubel of Boston, Paul (Marilyn) Streubel of Two Rivers, Steven (Barbara) Streubel of Manitowoc, Hart (Jill) Streubel of Charlotte, and Adam (Lynn) Streubel of Greenville; one daughter: Mary Streubel of Atlanta; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother and sisters-in-law: Tim (Shari) Streubel; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Margaret Batchelder, Esther (Mickey) Maschinski, and his best friend and fishing partner, Roy Fronk of Two Rivers. Paul was preceded in death by his wife: Mary (Susie) Orvis Streubel; his parents: Paul and Esther Streubel; and one brother: Alvin Streubel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Paul Schossow, and the Rev. Nicholas Maglietto. Cremation has taken place with burial of the cremated remains to be at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers in spring. The family will greet relatives and friends at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, on Monday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of the flowers gifts to the Althea Sauer Missionary Nursing Scholarship fund, c/o P.O. Box 49086, Atlanta, GA 30359-1086, would be appreciated. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 27, 2008


LESTER EARL STROHM Lester "Chummy" Strohm, age 84, of 1916 24th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, March 10, 2005 at his residence with his loving wife of 58 years at his side. Lester was born Aug. 29, 1920 in Lena, son of the late Edward P. and Mayme (Teteak) Strohm. Chummy graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1938. He served in the U.S. Army from August 1942 to November 1945 serving in the South Pacific during World War II. He received his honorable discharge with the rank of sergeant. On May 10, 1947, he married the former Margaret E. Boprey at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rives. Chummy was employed with the Two Rivers Postal Service for 38 years. He began as a postal clerk and retired as a rural mail carrier in 1980. He was a member of the Two Rivers VFW Post #1248 and American Legion Post #165, St. John's Lutheran Men's Club and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Survivors include his wife: Margaret Strohm, Two Rivers; two daughters and sons- in-law: Christine and Lawrence Reagan, Green Bay; Doreen and Edward DeWilde, Seymour; one son and daughter-in-law: Craig and Diana Strohm, Grass Valley, Calif.; three grandchildren: Rachel (Jason) Thron, Naomi (Timothy) Trinh, all of Seymour; Garrett Strohm, Grass Valley, Calif.; four great-grand-children: Tegan and Ava Thron, Nadia and Mason Trinh; four stepgrandchildren: Steven, Veronica and Vincent Reagan, Laura Strohm; two step great-grandchildren, Joshua and Jessica Reagan. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one grandson: Shawn Haley; four brothers: Elkhart, George, Vernon and Orville; and one sister: LaVerne Ahrens. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2005 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Scherbarth. Burial will follow at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, where graveside military rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW Post 31248 and the American Legion Post #165. The family will greet relatives and friends Monday, March 14, 2005 at church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Strohm family with funeral arrangements. A special thank you to Aurora Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice. Memorials may be given to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Chummy was an avid sportsman, outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman, who spent many happy years at their cottage in Lakewood. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be loved and missed forever. Herald Times Reporter, March 12, 2005 P. A3 ********** Funeral services for Lester "Chummy" Strohm, age 84, of 1916 24th St., Two Rivers, who died Thursday evening, March 10, 2005 at his residence with his loving wife of 58 years at his side, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2005 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Scherbarth. Burial will follow at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, where graveside military rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers FFW Post #1248 and the American Legion Post #165. The family will greet relatives and friends Monday, March 14, 2005 at church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is assisting the Strohm family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 13, 2005 ******** Lester Earl Strohm/SGT US Army/World War II/Aug. 29, 1920/Mar. 10, 2005


MARGARET STROHM Margaret E. Strohm, age 90, of 1916 24th Street, Two Rivers, went to join her husband of 58 years of marriage on Saturday morning, April 20, 2013 at her home with her family at her side. Margaret was born February 25, 1923 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Edward E. and Martha (Sibenhorn) Boprey. She graduated from Washington High School and attained a Nursing Assistant certificate from L.T.C. On May 10, 1947 Margaret married Lester E. Strohm at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2005 Margaret especially enjoyed time with her family, grandchildren and great grand- children. She was very active in her church, St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Margaret enjoyed traveling, sewing and crafts. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by one grandson, Shawn Halley, one brother and sister- in-law Edward & Delores Boprey and two brothers-in-law, Clifford Anderberg and Neal Sawyer. Services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. David Arndt. Burial will take place at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the church. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.kleinandstangel.com Memorials may be directed to Margaret's name to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3607 45th Street, Two Rivers or Manitowoc Lutheran High School. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the Strohm family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Aurora Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice for the care and compassion shown to Margaret and her family. Herald Times Reporter, April 2013


ANNA STRONG Funeral of Mrs. Peter Strong Took Place Today Mrs. Peter Strong nee Anna Groh, died at the local hospital Saturday evening following a lingering illness of seven weeks. Death was due to complication of diseases. Mrs. Strong was born in Menominee Falls, May 14, 1862. She was married to Peter Strong at Boltonville, Wisconsin in 1883. The couple resided in this city the last thirty years. Mrs. Strong is survived by her husband and seven children. George of Manitowoc, Jacob, Jesse, Joseph and William of this city and Mrs. Lawrence Everson and Mrs. Clarence Olin also of this city. The funeral took place from the home this afternoon at 1:30 with church services from the Grace congregational church with Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Interment was at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, December11, 1928 P.11


ANTON STRONG (d. 1903) Anton Strong/d. Feb. 24, 1903 county death index v.7 p.139 ******* (Note: I could find no newspaper account of the birth or death)


ISABELLA STRONG Isabella Strong, 93, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Sunday, July 30, 1989 at Shady Lane Home. Funeral services will be 2 pm Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Rev. Kim Henning will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Strong was born January 22, 1896 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Charles L. and Harriet LaFond Gauthier. She married William J. Strong, August 7, 1915 at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death December 21, 1965. Mrs. Strong was a member of Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Tom White of Superior, Wisconsin; three sisters, Mrs. Theresa Henfer of Two Rivers, Mrs. Andrienne Richmond of Two Rivers and Mrs. Nora Manthey of Manitowoc; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 6 pm to 8 pm Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., July 31, 1989 page B8 ******** (23 Jan 1896/30 Jul 1989/SSDI) ******** The marriage of Wm Strong and Isabelle(sic) Gauthier took place at Municipal Court, Manitowoc, Saturday. The groom is a son of Peter Strong, the smithy at the Aluminum Goods Co. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Gauthier. The couple will make their home in this city where Mr. Strong is employed in the Aluminum industry. Upon the arrival of the couple Monday night they were serenaded at their home by the city band. The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 13, 1915


JOSEPH STRONG (d. 1903) Joseph Strong/d. Feb. 24, 1903 county death index v.7 p.138 ******* (Note: I could find no newspaper account of the birth or death)


JOSEPH S. STRONG (d. 1971) Joseph S. Strong, 74, of 1520 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Strong was born Oct. 8, 1896, in Waukesha County, son of the late Peter and Anna Groh Strong. He married Vera Sontag at Two Rivers, and she preceded him in death. He then married Mrs. Aura Laisure April 12, 1958. The couple resided in Two Rivers until nine years ago when it moved to Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement Mrs. Strong had been employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Co. in the paint shop. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Lester Daron, of Wauwatosa, a brother, George, of Fond du Lac, two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Olien and Mrs. Rose Everson, of Two Rivers, a grandaughter and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 27, 1971 ******* (b. 7 Oct. 1896/d. May 1971/SSDI) ******* A large number of friends and relatives turned out Saturday afternoon to witness the marriage ceremony which united Jos. Strong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Strong and Miss Vera Sontag, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Sontag at St. John's Lutheran Church. The attending couples were Eldon Sontag and Miss Imgard Sontag, Clarence ?? and Miss Theresa Strong and Fred Fanslau and Miss Rose Strong. After Rev. Doehler had performed the solemn ceremony, the invited guests repaired to the home of the bride's parents where an elaborate feast was enjoyed and then the assembled host proceeded to the Armory Hall where a joyous social dance closed the festivities. The couple will make their home in this city where the groom is employed at the Hamilton plant. The Reporter extends congratulations and best wishes. The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 27, 1917


PETER P. STRONG A stroke suffered early yesterday afternoon resulted in the death at 6:45 a.m. today of Peter P. Strong, 78, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Everson, Two Rivers, whose husband died just a week ago. Shock over the sudden death of his son-in-law was blamed in part for Mr. Strong's death. For forty years, up until about two years ago when he suffered a stroke, Mr. Strong had been a blacksmith for the Aluminum Goods company. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Klein and Stangel, Inc. funeral home and at 2 p.m. from Grace Congregational church. The Rev. T. A. Hawkes will officiate and interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Mr. Strong was born in (illegible) Wis., on May (illegible line) 55 years ago he married Mary Ann Groh. His wife died in December 1928. Survivors are five sons, Jake of Manitowoc, George of Fond du Lac, William and Joseph of Two Rivers and Jess of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Everson and Mrs. Clarence Ollen, both of Two Rivers; one sister, Mrs. Agnes O'Malley of Greenbush, Wis.; nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. The body was taken to the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home and may be viewed there until the time of the funeral on Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 15, 1940 P. 2


VERA STRONG Mrs. Joseph Strong, 62, of 2720 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient since earlier in the day. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward A. Breiling officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Strong, nee Vera Sonntag, was born in Two Rivers, June 25, 1895, a daughter of the late Milham? and Emma Kubel Sonntag. She completed her elementary education in St. John Lutheran Parochial School, Two Rivers. On April 21, 1917 she was married to Joseph Strong in Two Rivers who survives her with two brothers, Eldon and Leo Sonntag of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 28, 1957 P. 15 ********** A large number of friends and relatives turned out Saturday afternoon to witness the marriage ceremony which united Jos. Strong, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Strong and Miss Vera Sontag, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Sontag at St. John's Lutheran Church. The attending couples were Eldon Sontag and Miss Imgard Sontag, Clarence ?? and Miss Theresa Strong and Fred Fanslau and Miss Rose Strong. After Rev. Doehler had performed the solemn ceremony, the invited guests repaired to the home of the bride's parents where an elaborate feast was enjoyed and then the assembled host proceeded to the Armory Hall where a joyous social dance closed the festivities. The couple will make their home in this city where the groom is employed at the Hamilton plant. The Reporter extends congratulations and best wishes. The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 27, 1917


VURNON STRONG Vernon Strong birth: 20 February 1889 Menominie Falls death: 22 March 1904 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1904 Two Rivers father: Peter Strong mother: Anna Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


WILLIAM J. STRONG William J. Strong, 71, of 1510 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, retired superintendent of shipping of Mirro Aluminum Co. and widely known in music circles in Manitowoc and Two Rivers for many years, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been in failing health for a number of years. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Strong was born Dec. 3, 1894 at Lannon, Waukesha County, son of the late Peter and Mary Ann Groh Strong. When he was a child the family brought him to Two Rivers, where he first worked for the Hamilton Mfg. Co. nine years. From 1917 he was an employe of Mirro Aluminum Co. at Two Rivers, becoming shipping room foreman at Plant No. 4 three years later. In 1949, he was appointed superintendent of shipping at the two (sic) Two Rivers. He retired in 1960. He married the former Isabella Gauthier of Two Rivers at Manitowoc Aug. 7, 1915. Until 1959 the family resided at Two Rivers, moving to Manitowoc that year. The couple observed its 50th wedding anniversary last August. Mr. Strong was an accomplished musician. He played the piccolo for many years in the Hamilton Band at Two Rivers and later played with the Marine Band at Manitowoc for 18 years. Also a flutist, he was a member of a number of early symphonic organizations at Two Rivers and Manitowoc. A charter member of the Hamilton Band and a past president, he was also an honorary member of the Manitowoc Musicians Assn. With the Mirro organization for 43 years, he was a past president of the Mirro Foreman's Club and the Mirro 25-Year Club. A member of Two Rivers Lodge F. and A.M. No. 200, he was also a member of Barney G. Lyman Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons, Two Rivers; Manitowoc Council No. 18, Royal and Select masters, Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights Templars, Tripoli Shrine Temple, Milwaukee, and a member of Two Rivers Shrine Club up to the time of his illness. He was also a lifelong member of Grace Congregational Church. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. George M. (Helen) Kanzelberger, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Olien and Mrs. Rose Everson, of Two Rivers; two brothers, George, of Fond du Lac and Joseph, of Manitowoc; four grandchildren and a great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday where memorial services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. by Two Rivers Lodge of Masons. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 22, 1965 P. 14 ******* Funeral services for William J. Strong, 71, of 1510 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, retired superintendent of shipping at Plants 1 and 4, Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, who died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 2 p.m. at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Gerhardt C. Kubitz, Richard Beaton, Gerald Napiecinski, Robert Zimmerhakel, Paul J. Sibenhorn and Franklin Oestreich. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be George Lahey, H.R. Wentorf, Fred. H. Laubenstein, Edwin Beaton, Robert Kahlenberg, Hugo Hamernik, Carl M. Bloomquist and Heber Clayton. Friends may call at the funeral home where Masonic memorial services will be conducted by Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M. at 7:30 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Besides the survivors of Mr. Strong there were six brothers who had preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 22, 1965 P. 14 ******** (03 Dec 1894/Dec 1965/SSDI) ********* The marriage of Wm Strong and Isabelle(sic) Gauthier took place at Municipal Court, Manitowoc, Saturday. The groom is a son of Peter Strong, the smithy at the Aluminum Goods Co. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Gauthier. The couple will make their home in this city where Mr. Strong is employed in the Aluminum industry. Upon the arrival of the couple Monday night they were serenaded at their home by the city band. The Reporter, Fri., Aug. 13, 1915


ARVEL STROUD Arvel Stroud, 74, of 1620-22nd St., Two Rivers, died late Tuesday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels with burial in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stroud was born May 6, 1897, at Louisville, Ill,, son of the late Noah and Susan Curtis Stroud. When he was a child the family moved to Missouri, where he attended schools. In 1920, Mr. Stroud came to Two Rivers where for a few years he was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers. For 42 years until his retirement, he was employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. Survivors include his wife, the former Helena La Chappelle, whom he married July 25, 1923, at Menominee, Mich.; a daughter and a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Clarence, of Poplar Bluffs, Mo., Cecil of Jacksonville, Ill., and Ross of Two Rivers; and five grandchildren. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapels. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 1, 1972 ******** Funeral services for Arvel Stroud, 74, of 1620-22nd St., Two Rivers, who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Tuesday evening, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Knuth officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Stroud's wife was the former Helena Ribitzke. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 2, 1972 ******** (b. 6 May 1897/d. Feb. 1972/SSDI)


HELENA STROUD Helena E. Stroud, nee Ribitzky, 85, formerly of Two Rivers, died Tuesday, September 4, 1990 at Watertown, Wis., following a brief illness. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at St. John Lutheran church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born December 28, 1904 at Two Rivers, Wis. She married Arvel Stroud on July 25, 1923. He preceded her in death on February 29, 1972. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. LeRoy (Caroline) Bach of Watertown, Wis.; a son, Arthur (Patricia) of College Station, Texas; five grandchildren, three great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters. Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Sept. 6, 1990 page B8 ******** (28 Dec 1904/04 Sep 1990/SSDI)


FERDINAND STRUTZ OLDEST TWO CREEKS MAN PASSES AWAY Ferdinand Strutz, said to be the oldest resident of the town of Two Creeks is dead, aged 88 years death occurring today. Funeral services will be held Saturday at one o'clock from the home and at 2 from the St. John's Lutheran church and burial will be at Pioneer Rest cemetery at Two Rivers. Rev. Grundeman will officiate. Mr. Strutz had made his home in the county for more than a half century after coming here from Germany, land of his birth. He is survived by two sons and four daughters. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 22, 1930 P.2 ******** Funeral services for Ferdinand Strutz, aged resident of the town of Two Creeks who passed away at the homestead Wednesday noon will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home and at 2 o'clock at the Two Creeks St. John's Lutheran church... Manitowoc Herald News, May 23, 1930 P. 18 ******* Mrs. Emil Jentz and Mrs. Martha Weltzien of Appleton arrived here on account of the death of their father, Ferdinand Strutz. Manitowoc Herald News, May 23, 1930 P. 18


FREDRICK STRUTZ Fred W. Strutz, 63, Two Creeks farmer, died Sunday at the Two Rivers municipal hospital, following an illness of more than a year. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the St. John's Lutheran church at Two Creeks. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery in Two Rivers. He was born in Milwaukee in 1881 and accompanied his parents to Two Creeks, where he has since resided. In 1906 he married Miss Wilhelmina Gierke. She died in 1937. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Harold Ta??or of route 1, Two Rivers, two sons, Frederick, also of route 1 and Wallace of Manitowoc; a brother, Ferdinand; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Jentz and Mrs. Martha Weltzien, all of Appleton. The latter's husband died in Appleton last week. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc. funeral home in Two Rivers until Wednesday at 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the church at Two Creeks. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 22, 1944 P.2


JUSTINA STRUTZ Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Strutz Sr. will be held Friday afternoon, at 1:00 from the home and at 2:0 at the Two Creeks Lutheran church. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, November 12, 1930 P. 11


WILHELMINE STRUTZ Attend Strutz Rites The out of town relatives who attended the funeral of Mrs. Fred Strutz were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lemke of Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdianand Strutz and daughter Betty Jan, Evelyn Strutz, Mrs. Fred Jens and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weltzien, of Appleton, Mr. and Mrs. William Krueger and family of Chicago, Otto Kickhaefer, Emil Kickhaefer and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Larson, of Milwaukee, Charles Gierke, Carl Gierke, and Katherine Gierke of Winnebago, Ill. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, March 27, 1937 P. 9


ETHEL A. STRYE Ethel A. Strye, age 90, formerly of 3141 Adams Street, Two Rivers, currently residing in Fountain View Retirement Village, Kalamazoo, Mich., died Wednesday morning, November 12, 1997, at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 15, 1997, at John's (sic) Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate at the service with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Ethel was born February 26, 1907, at Marion, Wis., daughter of the late Oscar and Julia Peterson Anderson. She was a graduate of Clintonville High School, and furthered her education at Oshkosh Teachers College. On June 1, 1933, she married to LeRoy C. Strye. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June of 1983. LeRoy preceded her in death on November 5, 1985. Ethel was an elementary school teacher for several years in Waupaca County before moving to Two Rivers in 1936, where she assisted her husband in operating the Gamble Stores until retiring in 1985. She was a resident of Two Rivers for 53 years. She was a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church, and its Ladies Society. She was past president of the Cool City Garden Club, past president of the Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Ladies League of Manitowoc and Little Wolf Conferences, former member of the Hospital Auxiliary, Ladies Charitable and the Two Rivers Homemakers club. Ethel was very fond of reading, loved to play bridge, and enjoyed sewing for family and friends. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy M. and David A. Miller, Kalamazoo, Mich.; one son and daughter-in-law, LeRoy C. and Judy Strye, Greendale, Wis.; six grandchildren, JoLee Strye, Steve (Sandy) Strye, John Strye, Robert Miller, and fiancee, Allison Davis, Paul (Michelle) Miller, and Jason Miller; one sister, Alice Radke, Ogdensburg, Wis.; one brother and sister-in-law, Gordon and Regina Anderson, Algoma, Wis. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ellen Larson; and two brothers, Carl and Arthur Anderson. Friends may call at St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Research Fund-University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0316 or St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 13, 1997 P. A2 ******* (26 Feb 1907/12 Nov 1997/SSDI)


LEROY C. STRYE Former Lions President Dies Two Rivers - LeRoy Strye, 73, 3141 Adams St., an active member of the Two Rivers Lions Club and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, died Tuesday night in St. Luke's Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral arrangements for Strye are incomplete and will be announced Thursday by the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The native of Kewaunee County was graduated from Door county Normal School and the Oshkosh Business College and taught for nine years until leaving the education field in 1935 to enter private business in Algoma. He managed the Gambles store in Two Rivers for many years. Strye was named president of the Two Rivers Lions Club in 1957, was general chairman of the Snow Festival when it was revived under the sponsorship of the Two Rivers Lion's Club, that year and served as general chairman of the festival in 1958 and 1959. He was elected deputy district governor for Region 1 of 27B in May of 1960 and two years later was elected district governor. He was active in many business and civic groups and currently was on the board of trustees for St. John's Church. He served as vice president of St. John's in 1960 and was elected president in 1962. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 6, 1985 page 3 ******** LeRoy C. Strye, 73, of 3141 Adams St., Two Rivers, died late Tuesday evening, November 5, at St. Luke Hospital, Milwaukee. Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial to follow at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Strye was born December 10, 1911 at Kewaunee, Wisconsin, son of the late Louis and Elda Groth Streau. Mr. Strye attended Kewaunee Grade School and High School also Algoma Normal School and was a graduate of Oshkosh Business College. Mr. Strye was owner of Gamble Stores in Amherst and Manawa. In 1936 he came to Two Rivers and operated a Gamble Store in the old Schnorr Building. He retired in 1970. In 1933 he married the former Ethel Anderson in Waupaca County. Mr. Strye was past president of Two Rivers Lions Club, past district governor of Lions International District 27 in Wisconsin and State Council treasurer in Wisconsin. Mr. Strye was past president of St. John Lutheran Men's Club, past chairman of the Board of Trustees of St. Johns Congregation. In June of 1985 he was given a life membership in the International Association of Lions Clubs by the Two Rivers Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; a son and a daughter-in-law, LeRoy Jr. and Judy Strye of Greendale, Wisconsin; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and David Miller of Kalamazoo, Michigan and six grandchildren, JoLee, Steven and John Strye and Robert, Paul and Jason Miller. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Thursday evening and after 11 am on Friday at the church. The Lions Club of Two Rivers will meet at 7 o'clock this evening to pay their respect at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or the Lions Camp Foundation at Rosholt, Wisconsin. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1985 page 3 ******* (20 Dec. 1911/Nov. 1985/SSDI)


CONNIE STRYZEWSKI Funeral services for Connie Lynn, infant daughter of Ron and Lynn Breivogel Strzyzewski (sic), of 1515 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, born at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital Saturday and who died four hours later, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Besides the parents she leaves the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Breivogel, of Two Rivers and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Strzyzewski, of Manitowoc. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, handled arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 28, 1963 P. 6


MATHEW STUDEN Matt Studen, 67, of Two Rivers, died Sunday at the Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, where he had been a patient for two weeks. Funeral plans are incomplete but will be in charge of the Two Rivers Odd Fellows Lodge of which he was a member for 2? years and the present Noble Grand of the order. ..(paragraph underinked)..employment was at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., during World War II. He lived in an apartment in the Galecki building, Two Rivers. His only survivors live in Austria. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 18, 1954 P. 18 ******* Funeral services for Matt Studen, 67, noble grand of the Two Rivers Lodge No. 66 I.O.O.F. who died Sunday morning at the Bellin Memorial Hospital Green Bay, will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Frederick Marks officiating. Graveside services at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, will be conducted by the Odd Fellows Lodge, directed by Bert Stickney and Albert Martin. Pallbearers, members of the lodge, will be Harry Hartway, Roland Baker, Albert Martin, Henry Frasch, Gerald Winnega and John Behlow. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 19, 1954, Two Rivers Reporter, P. M-17


CARL STUECK (d. 1908) Carl Stueck Sr., an old resident of this county died at the home of his son, John at Shoto, Tuesday morning at 5:30 o'clock. He was born in 1822 near Stirnberg in the Province of Meckelenberg, Schwerin, Germany, he emigrated to this country in 1852 and has resided continually at Shoto, Wis. 5 sons and 4 daughters and numerous grandchildren mourn his departure. The sons are Fred Stueck, Henry Stueck of Sterns Co., Minn., John Stueck of Shoto, William Stueck of Embarrass, Wis., the daughters are Mary, Gustie, Fredericka and Emma, all of whom are married and have reared families. The funeral took place Friday from the Lutheran Church of which he was a member since his arrival in this county. The Reporter, Sat., Apr. 18, 1908 ******** (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 20 Apr.) There was a large funeral here Friday afternoon as Carl Stueck, an old settler, was carried to his final rest. Stueck was born 1822 in Sternburg, Mecklenburg-Schwerin. He came to America in 1852 and established a farm near Neshoto which he worked until old age intervened and he turned it over to his son Johannes. Though retired, he continued to reside on the farm. He leaves 5 sons and 4 daughters, all married, but not all living in the locality. He was a longtime member of the Lutheran Congregation, and it was from that church that the funeral was conducted. Der Nord Westen, 23 Apr. 1908 ********* Carl Stueck of the town of Two Rivers died last Wednesday at his home in that town from old age. He was 85 years of age and had resided upon the farm on which he died since 1852 when he arrived here from Germany and settled upon it. He was born in Mecklenberg Schwerin, near Sternburg in 1822. He was buried from St. John's Lutheran church on Friday afternoon, a large concourse of old neighbors and friends following his remains to their last resting place. He was a good citizen and a kind husband and parent, and was also a consistent Christian. He leaves several sons and daughters whose names and places of residence are as follows: Fred and John of Two Rivers, William of Clintonville, Wis., Henry and Mrs. Fred Markwardt of Stearns Co., Minn., Mrs. Herman Meyer of Alverno, this county, Mrs. John Meyer of Monico Junction and Mrs. Rath of Watersmeet, Mich. -Two Rivers Chronicle. Manitowoc Pilot, April 23, 1908


CARL J. STUECK (d. 1950) In failing health since May, Carl J. Stueck, 73, 2230 15th street, Two Rivers, a retired town of Two Rivers farmer and active in affairs of St. John Lutheran church, Two Rivers, died at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital Sunday night. He had been a patient at the institution for two days. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the Klein & Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, and at 2 o'clock at St. John church, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 o'clock Tuesday night until the hour of services. Mr. Stueck was born in the town of Two Rivers, near Shoto, in 1877, a son of the late Frederick and Mary Nickles Stueck. He operated the homestead farm until 1932 when he retired and moved to Two Rivers. Mr. Stueck married Mary Stuerwaldt of Two Rivers in 1901. She preceded him in death 19 years ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lester Schultz of the town of Two Rivers and Mrs. George Gates of Two Rivers and a son Harvey Stueck of Two Rivers. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Anna Hoefner of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Lena Franz and Mrs. Emma Rahn of the town of Two Rivers and six grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 18, 1950 P. 2


DOROTHY B. STUECK Dorothy B. Stueck, 83, of 416 Park Lane, Mishicot, died Thursday, April 24, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mishicot. The Rev. David Waege will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Dorothy Stueck was born May 17, 1903 at Potter, Wis. She worked as a Hospital Aide at Two Rivers Community Hospital for many years and at a nursing home in Milwaukee until her retirement 12 years ago. She was a member of St. Peter Bible Study Group. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Carole Stueck of Mishicot; two daughters and a son-in-law, Mrs.Elaine Oman of Milwaukee and Arlene and Jesse Smith of Eutawville, S.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank (Edna) Last of Lena, Wis., and Mrs. Lilly Krueger of Brillion; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Gertrude Gates of Two Rivers; 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildlren. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 6 pm to 8 pm this Thursday and from 10 am Friday until the time of services at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., April 24, 1986 page 22 ******* [bur. 04-25-1986/age 82 yrs.] (17 May 1903/Apr 1986/SSDI)


FRIEDRICH STUECK Pioneer Leaves 35 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren Fred Stueck, a resident of the town of Two Rivers for more than a half century, died at the family home, Rural Route 3, Sunday, his demise being due to a complication of diseases. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home. Burial will be at Pioneers Rest. Fred Stueck was born in Germany September 19, 1849 and would have been seventy- eight at his next birthday. He came to this country with his parents at the age of two and a half years. July 1?, 1874 he was married to Miss Marie Nichols and she preceded him in death twenty-seven years ago. Surviving are six children, thirty-six grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren, three brothers and four sisters. The children are Mrs. Albert Franz and Mrs. Henry Rahn, Manitowoc Route 7, Mrs. Frank Augustine, Osman, Mrs. Henry F??fner and Mrs. Henry Baryenbruch, Manitowoc Route 1 and Carl, on the old homestead. The brothers are John Stueck of Two Rivers, Henry Stueck, of Minnesota and William Stueck of Embarrass and the sisters Mrs. John Meyer of Minea, Mrs. Fred Marquardt of Minnesota, Mrs. Herman Meyer of Silver Lake and Mrs. James Rock? of Watersmeet, Mich. Manitowoc Herald News, April 11, 1927 P. 6


HARVEY STUECK Harvey Stueck, 61, of 1809 12th St., Two Rivers, was found dead Thursday at his home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home. The Rev. T. F. Stern will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stueck was born Sept. 13, 1903 in the Town of Two Rivers, the son of the late Carl J. and Mary Stuerwaldt Stueck. He married Dorothy Dallmann June 10, 1925. He worked for the City of Two Rivers for more than 25 years and the past several years was employed at Formrite Tube Co., Two Rivers. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Elaine Oman of Milwaukee and Mrs. Jesse Smith of Johnstown, Penn.; a son, Randolph of Rt. 1, Mishicot; two sisters, Mrs. Lester Schultz of Rt. 1, Two Rivers and Mrs. Gertrude Gates of Two River and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. The casket will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 5, 1965 P. 8


JAMES W. STUECK James W. Stueck, age 67, of 3700 Monroe St., Two Rivers, died early Monday morning, December 25, 2000, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2000, at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Robert P. Kujawski and Rev. Bruce McKenney will officiate at the service with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Jim was born April 16, 1933, in Two Rivers, son of the late William and Orpha Dodge Stueck. He attended St. John's Parochial School and Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1951. Jim then continued his education at the University of Wisconsin Madison where he earned a BS degree. He also served in the United States Army for a few years. On November 7, 1954, he married Shirley Commings in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on November 19, 1973. On July 25, 1978, he married Lorraine "Lori" Petrashek at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Stueck operated the Stueck Insurance Agency in Two Rivers with his first wife, Shirley from 1966 until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of the Two Rivers Lion Club serving as president in 1974. He was also past zone chairman of Lions International in 1975-1976. Jim served as a school board commissioner from 1970 to 1973. He was a charter member of the Two Rivers/Mishicot Ducks Unlimited. He loved to fish, hunt, and was an avid reader. Jim enjoyed the time spent with his grand-kids. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine "Lori"; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Barrett and Debbie Stueck, Manitowoc, Nathan Stueck, Two Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Bruce Hansen, Manitowoc; four grandchildren, Eric and Michelle Stueck, Christopher and Jeremy Hansen; one brother, Tom Stueck, Aurora, Colo. He is further survived by two brothers-in-law, John (Gwen) Peetrashek, Wayne Petrashek, all of Two Rivers; one sister-in-law, LaVerne Stern, California. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday (TONIGHT) and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the church until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Two Rivers Lions Club will meet as a group at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening to pay their respects. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lester Public Library. Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 2000 P. A2


JOHN STUECK John Stueck, 91, 1704 Lincoln street, TwoRivers, retired town of Two Rivers farmer, died at a Manitowoc hospital Wednesday morning. He had been in failing health for a number of years. The body was removed to the Beduhn funeral home, Two Rivers. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Mr. Stueck was born on a farm in the town of Two Rivers in 1860, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stueck, who were among the earliest residents in the township. Spending his youth on the homestead farm, he married Wilhelmina Winter in 1888. After their marriage they made their home in Two Rivers where Mr. Stueck was employed in the old pail factory. Three years later he took over the homestead farm, which he operated until his retirement in 1918 when the family returned to Two Rivers. His wife preceded him in death in September, 1950. Surviving Mr. Stueck are five sons, Edward of Manitowoc, Fred of Stevens Point, Reinhold of Shawano and William C. and Arthur Stueck of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 18, 1951 P. 14 ******* Funeral services for John Stueck, 91, Two Rivers, who died Wednesday, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in St. John's Lutheran church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at the Beduhn funeral home, Two Rivers from 2 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church to lie in state until hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 19, 1951 P. 2


MARIA STUECK (d. 1900) Died - After a painful illness of nearly two weeks, Mrs. Fred Stueck, maiden name Mary Nickols, laid down the burdens of life and passed away to a better home far beyond. It was on Saturday morning while surrounded by the mourning husband and children that she breathed her last breath. Drs. Frazer, Aby and Christiansen had attended her through her illness but all medical skill was without avail to save the dying mother. The deceased was born in Germany in 1849 and has lived in the county since 1856. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her as a lady of honesty and hospitality and her death carries great sorrow to her many friends and relatives. She is survived by her father and mother, husband and six children, all residents of this county. The funeral will take place on Tuesday from the Two Rivers St. John's Lutheran Church of which she was a devout member. The Chronicle, Tues., May 8, 1900


MARY STUECK (d. 1931) RESIDENT OF TOWN OF TWO RIVERS DIES Mrs. Carl Stueck, 52, Dies After 4 Months Illness at Hospital Here After an illness of four months Mrs. Carl Stueck, 52, Two Rivers Route 3, passed away late last night at Two Rivers Municipal hospital. Death was due to complications of diseases. Funeral Saturday Funeral services will be held from the home at 1:30 and at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be at Pioneer's Rest cemetery. Mrs. Stueck, nee Mary Stuerwaldt, was born in Germany, June 14, 1879, and immigrated to this country with her parents and settled in this city. Twenty-nine years ago she was married to Carl Stueck, who survives her and settled in the town of Two Rivers. Husband Survives Besides her husband she leaves her mother, Mrs. John Stuerwaldt, of this city, and three children, Harvey, of this city and Esther and Gertrude, at home. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Dallman, Milwaukee, Miss Augusta Stuerwaldt, of this city, and one brother, Louis Stuerwaldt, of this city. There are also two grandchildren. From the Two Rivers Reporter and Chronicle, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1931 ******** The funeral of Mrs. Carl Stueck, 52, well known Manitowoc county resident who died at the local hospital Tuesday night, will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 at the home on Route 3, and at two o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church, with Rev. W.G. Haase having charge of the services. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 22, 1931 P. 9


ORPHA STUECK Mrs. Orpha Stueck, 87, of ?? Hwy O., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, January 16, 1990 at her residence. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward ?? will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stueck was born January 6, 1903 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Charles and Louise Pautz Dodge. She attended public grade school in Two Rivers. She married William C. Stueck on August 5, 19?? at Two Rivers. Mrs. Stueck was a member of St. John Ladies Society and the Two Rivers Garden Club. Survivors include her husband, William; two sons and a daughter-in-law, James and Laurie of Two Rivers and Tom of Denver; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers and a daughter-in-law. Friends may call at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, from 9 am Friday to the time of services. There will be no visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. Memorials may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., June 17, 1990 (Note: Newspaper copy very hard to read) ********** [bur. 01-19-1990/age 87 yrs.] (06 Jan 1903/Jan 1990/SSDI)


SHIRLEY STUECK Mrs. James (Shirley) Stueck, 39, of 1725 27th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Harmon Krause officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stueck, nee Shirley Commings, was born Oct. 6, 1934, in the Town of Newton, daughter of Erhardt Commings and Gerda Coppsel Commings. She attended school in the Town of Rockwood and Manitowoc grade schools and was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. She later attended Columbia School of Nursing, Milwaukee and prior to her marriage was employed at Manitowoc Engineering co. She was associated with her husband in Stueck Insurance Agency, Two Rivers. She was married to James Stueck, Nov. 7, 1954, at Manitowoc. Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by a daughter, Katherine and two sons, Barrett and Nathan at home; a sister, Mrs. Judith Kabat of Larrabee and a brother, Elton of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 6 to 9 pm Tuesday and after 11 am Wednesday at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 19, 1973 page 3 ******** (06 Oct 1934/Nov 1973/SSDI)


SOPHIA STUECK Death of Mrs. Stueck, 63 yr. old wife of Carl Stueck on 01 Dec. in Two Rivers, of asthma. Burial was Thurs. in the Two Rivers Cemetery. Der Nord Westen, 13 Dec. 1888


WILHELMINE STUECK Mrs. John Stueck, 82 (photo), of 1704 Lincoln street, Two Rivers, died Wednesday night in the Two Rivers Municipal hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 Saturday afternoon at St. John Lutheran church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stueck, nee Wilhelmina Winters, was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1868, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Winters. She was married in Two Rivers in 1888 to John Stueck of the town of Two Rivers. After their marriage they resided at Two Rivers where Mr. Stueck was a night watchman in the old pail factory. Several years later the couple moved to a farm in the town of Two Rivers, residing there until 1917 when they returned to Two Rivers to make their home. On May 30, 1948, the couple celebrated its diamond wedding anniversary. Mrs. Stueck is survived by five sons, Arthur and William C. of Two Rivers, Edward of Manitowoc, Fred of Stevens Point and Reinhold in Indiana. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Alex Rutz of Manitowoc; three brothers, John and August Winters of Milwaukee and Emil Winters of Los Angeles, 20 grandchildren and 22 great grand- children. For many years Mrs. Stueck was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the St. John Lutheran congregation at Two Rivers. Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin funeral home, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. Friday. The casket will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday to lie in state until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 7, 1950 P. 20


WILLIAM STUECK William C. Stueck, 88, of 7403 Highway O, Two Rivers, died Monday morning, February 25, 1991, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Stueck was born December 13, 1902, in the town of Two Rivers, son of the late John and Wilhelmina Winters Stueck. He attended the Town Line Grade School in the town of Two Rivers and graduated from Two Rivers High School with the Class of 1920. He married the former Orpha Dodge, August 5, 1929, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death January 16, 1990. Mr. Stueck served as President and Chairman Of The Board for the Bank of Two Rivers, retiring on April 19, 1985, after 65 years of service with the Bank. He was past President of the Two Rivers Lions Club and served as Vice President and Director of Eggers Plywood. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, James and Laurie of Two Rivers and Tom of Denver; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and a daughter-in-law. Friends may call at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, from 9 a.m. on Friday until the time of services. Members of the Two Rivers Lions Club are requested to meet at the church as a body at 10 a.m. to pay their respects. There will be no Thursday evening visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Memorials may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, February 27, 1991 P. B8 ********* (13 Dec 1902/25 Feb 1991/SSDI)


CHRISTINA STUERWALDT OLD RESIDENT OF CITY DIES ON SOUTHSIDE Mrs. John Steurwaldt(sic), 79, Dies After Heart Attack; Funeral Tuesday Death claimed Mrs. John Steurwaldt, 79, a pioneer resident of this city who made her home on the southside for 50 years, at the home of her son Louis Steurwald(sic), 2144 Roosevelt avenue at five o'clock this morning. The aged resident had been in good health up to August this year, when she suffered a heart attack and had failed since. Funeral Tuesday Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:40 o'clock from the home at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church, with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be at Pioneer's Rest cemetery. Mrs. Steurwaldt, nee Christina Bock, was born in the province of Schleswig- Holstein, Germany, September 28, 1853. She was married to John Steurwaldt in Germany, April 14, 1879. Her husband died here on July 3, 1927. In 1880 the couple immigrated to this country and settled in this city, making their home upon arrival in a small dwelling, now the site of Washington high school. Two years later they removed to the southside in the present home. Three Children Survive Mrs. Steurwaldt leaves two daughters, Augusta, at home, Mrs. Amanda Dallman of Milwaukee, and a son Louis Steurwaldt, with whom she made her home. She also leaves a sister Mrs. Fred Baetzholz of this city, and a brother, Henry Bock in Germany. There are also 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. From the Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, Nov. 12, 1932


FERDINAND STUERWALDT Death Wed. last week of Ferdinand Sterwald, a son of John Sterwald of Two Rivers, from a coughing fit. He had been born in Two Rivers 21 yrs. ago. The funeral was held Fri. from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903 ******** Ferdinand Sterwald(sic), son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sterwald of the Southside died last Wednesday of hip disease after much suffering and was buried on Friday from St. John's Lutheran Church. He was a young man and would have been 21 years of age on the 28th of the present month. His disease was the result of injuries received a few years ago. He was born in this city. The Chronicle, Tues., June 16, 1903 ******* Ferdinand Stuerwaldt birth: 28 June 1882 Two Rivers, Wis. death: 8 June 1903 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin burial: Two Rivers, Wisconsin residence: 1903 Two Rivers, Wis. father: John J. Stuerwaldt mother: Christina Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JOHN STUERWALDT John Stuerwaldt passed away Sunday evening at his home, 2144 Roosevelt Avenue, death being due to pneumonia. Deceased had been a resident of this city since 1880 when he came to America from Germany where he was born in 1853. He is survived by his wife to whom he was married in 1879, and by five children; four daughters, Mrs. Carl Stueck, Mrs. Robert Stegeman, Miss Augusta Stuerwaldt of Two Rivers, and Mrs. William Dorrman of Milwaukee, and one son, Louis, of Two Rivers. One sister, Miss Sophia Stuerwaldt, also survives. Mr. Stuerwaldt was an employee of the city of Two Rivers. The funeral was held on Wednesday at 1:30 from St. John's Lutheran church. Interment was at Pioneer's Rest. Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle, Thursday, July 7, 1927


LOUIS H. STUERWALDT L. STUERWALDT DEATH SUNDAY IN MILWAUKEE Five In Stuerwaldt Family Die In As Many Years; Rites On Wednesday Death claimed Louis Stuerwaldt, 37, one of the best known residents of the south side, at St. Mary's hospital at Milwaukee at 2:30 o'clock Sunday morning. He had been a patient at the Milwaukee institution for a week, and had been ailing with diabetes for the past five years. Mr. Stuerwaldt's death marked the fifth in five years in the immediate family. His parents and two sisters preceded him in death in that time, with his mother being called last November. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home at 2144 Roosevelt avenue and at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church, with the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. The remains was brought to the C. J. Jansky funeral home from Milwaukee. Mr. Stuerwaldt was born in this city January 31, 1896, and would have been 37 years old Wednesday. He spent his entire life in this city, except for his period of service in the World War. He was married on June 23, 1928 to Miss Meta Runge of the town of Two Rivers, who survives him. The couple had no children. For the past 12 years he was an employe of the water and light department of the city, and prior to that time was employed in both plants of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. here. Besides his widow he leaves two sisters, Augusta, who made her home with her deceased brother, and Mrs. William Dallman of Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 30, 1933 P. 9


FRANK STULL After an illness of many months, Frank W. Stull, aged 48, passed away at his home in this city. Deceased was born in Rochester, New York. He came to this city seven years ago and worked at his trade as a painter and was an upright citizen. After two years residence at Manitowoc, he again made his home in this city until his death. He was a member of the Order of Odd Fellows and of Painters Union No. 304. He leaves a widow and a daughter, Dorothy, also his mother and three brothers and one sister who reside elsewhere. The remains were laid to rest Wednesday afternoon after services at Grace Church, Rev. Axtell of Manitowoc officiating. The Reporter, Thurs., July 14, 1921


MARIA A. STULL Mrs. Marie Stull, 88, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at the home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Stull, nee Marie Pinger, was born Aug. 17, 1884, at Kewaunee, a daughter of the late Carl and Sophia Longhoff Pinger. She was married at Chicago, Ill. in 1909 to Frank Stull. He died in 1921. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. A.W. (Dorothy) Wullner of Temecula, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Henry Wolf of Two Rivers; four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 16, 1972 ********* (17 Aug. 1884/Dec. 1972/SSDI)


EDITH ROSE SUDDARD Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Suddard, 91, who died Monday at Woodside Lutheran Home, Green Bay, will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Schauer & Schumacher East Side Funeral Home, Green Bay. The burial service will be at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate. Mrs. Suddard, nee Edith Rose, was born at Ontario, Canada, July 31, 1883. Her husband, who died at Two Rivers in 1931, was a secretary and work-manager at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers. He founded the Two Rivers Boys Work Assn, predecessor of the Municipal Recreation Dept. Mrs. Suddard is survived by two grandsons and seven great grandchildren. Two daughters, Mrs. Virgil Muech, died at Green Bay in 1962 and Mrs. Frances Thomasma, at DePere in 1953. Friends may call at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Herald Times Reporter, December 10, 1974 P. 3 ******* (Note: Obit says Forest View, but her cem. record says Pioneers' Rest and her stone is in Pioneers' Rest. ******* (31 Jul 1883/Dec 1974/SSDI)


THOMAS SUDDARD Burial to be Monday Burial of Mr. Suddard has been tentatively set for next Monday afternoon at Two Rivers, with interment there. The deceased was born in Chicago in 1882 and received his education in the Chicago schools. He took up the engineering phase of the printing industry and became a draftsman at Grand haven, Mich., for a manufacturer of printing presses. He became a sales engineer for the Challenge Co. and later was with the A.F. Wanner Machinery Co. at Chicago. His connection with the Hamilton Co. began in 1911 when the company decided to go into the manufacture of steel equipment in addition to the line of printer's wood supplies. He bent his energies to the development of the steel plant at the Hamilton Co. Becomes Officer of Company In 1919 when J.E. Hamilton retired and the company there reorganized Mr. Suddard became secretary and plant manager, which office he held up to the time of his death. He served as a director of the Wisconsin Manufacturers Assn. for years and was known for his interest in safety and welfare work, not only in the Hamilton plant, but in the state as a whole. In the development of such activities as employes' insurance, medical examinations, vacations and shop management committees. Mr. Suddard was a progressive and active leader, enjoying the thorough confidence of the Hamilton plant workers. In recent years he was an organizer and driving force in the Fox River Valley Safety Conference, and in industrial and public safety movements. He was a member of the American Society of Engineers. During the war Mr. Suddard was one of the four-minute speakers on Liberty Loan, Red Cross and other patriotic movements. Mr. Suddard was active in the work of the Congregational church at Two Rivers of which he was a trustee at the time of his death. For a number of years he was superintendent of the Sunday school and he was among the organizers of the Congregational Brotherhood, of which he was at one time president. He was a charter member of the Two Rivers Rotary club, and had served as its president, as well as a director for several years. Widow, Two Daughters Survive Mr. Suddard was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of Tripoli Temple of the Shrine, in Milwaukee, being ambassador of this district to the Divan. He took his consistory degrees in Milwaukee with the Sidney T. Smythe class of 1923, of which H.C. Gowran, his associate in the Hamilton company, was president. He was a member of the Manitowoc chapter and commandery of the Masonic order. Mr. Suddard is survived by his widow and by two daughters, Ruth and Frances, both of Two Rivers. Also by two brothers, E.J. Suddard and Geo. H. Suddard, and by three sisters, Mrs. Jeanette Hair, Mrs. Marjorie Dobbs and Mrs. Amy Harris. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 11, 1931 P.1 ********* T.W. Suddard Is Summoned By Death PROMINENT TWO RIVERS CIVIC LEADEAR PASSES Secretary of Hamilton Co. and Head of Recreational Board There Dies at Hospital Failling to rally from an opeeration for gall stones, which he underwent on Tuesday at the municipal hospital at Two Rivers, Thomas W. Suddard, 50, secretary and plant manager of the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. there and president of the Two Rivers Recreational board, died at 10:30 this morning. The news of his death, received here a few minutes later, was a shock to his host of friends in Manitowoc. For a score of years Mr. Suddard has been a leader in manufacturing and civic circles, not only in Two Rivers and Manitowoc, but in the entire state. He had apparently rallied from the operation on Wednesday but last night his heart began to fail from the strain and he weakended rapidly. A few weeks ago the deceased suffereed a severe attack of gall stones while at Chicago and was advised by physicians to prepare for an operation as soon as he was able. On Labor Day he was seized with a severe attack while vacationing at Kangaroo Lake. He was brought immediately to the hospital at Two Rivers for the operation. To Two Rivers in 1911 Since coming to Two Rivers in 1911 Mr. Suddard has been active in all matters of civic movement in the community. He was the prime mover in the boys work movement there, which, launched by the Rotary club in 1923 resulted in the present recreation board program there. He was chairman of the Rotary committee that fostered the movement and headed the fund committee which raised $7,000 a year to finance the program, until the city took it over January 1, 1928. When the recreation board was organized the Two Rivers Mr. Suddard was named president, which position he has since held. President of State Y.M.C.A. Mr. Suddard's interest in boys' work had an even wider expression, through his years of service in the work of the Wisconsin Y.M.C.A. Despite the fact that the Y.M.C.A. had no local representation, Mr. Suddard's interest and capacity won him a place upon the state board of directors, and for the last two years he has been its president. Mr. Suddard was also a member of the board of national directors of the Boys Club Federation of America, the result of his outstanding work in Two Rivers. The climax of Mr. Suddard's work in recreation came during the past year, when as personal representative of J.E. Hamilton, he supervised the design and construction of the Hamilton Community House, regarded as a model establishment of its kind. Mr. Suddard spent part of every day for months in the closest contact with the development of the buidling, and in his dedicatory address Mr. Hamilton paid tribute to the services Mr. Suddard had rendered in bringing the building to its final form. Burial to be Monday Burial of Mr. September 11, 1931 P. 1 ******* PLANT TO CLOSE FOR FUNERAL Executives of Company To Act As Pallbearers at Burial of T.W. Suddard Monday Executives of the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. of which company the deceased was secretary and plant manager, will act as honorary and active pall bearers on Monday at the funeral services of the late Thomas W. Suddard, whose sudden death on Friday morning at the municipal hospital here, shocked the entire community. J.E. Hamilton, George Hamilton, Edward Hamilton, H.C. Gowran, Howell Evans and Wilbur Dickson will act as honorary pall bearers. Frank Kaufman, Arthur H. Lohman, Hugo Hendrickson, Ralph Scheuer, Anthony Geimer and L.J. Evenson will be the active pall bearers. The offices and plant of the Hamilton Co. will be closed all of Monday. The Rotary club, of which Mr. Suddard was a past president will have no noon-day luncheon or meeting Monday and will attend the funeral in a body along with the Masonic and Elks fraternities, of which Mrs. Suddard was a member. Arrangements for the funeral on Monday were completed today. The body will be taken from the home, 2409 Washington street, to Grace Congregational church at 10 o'clock in the morning, and the church will be open until noon for the benefit of those who wish to pay a last tribute to Mr. Suddard. The funeral hour has been set at 2 o'clock, Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating at the service. The Masonic lodge will conduct its commitment service at the grave in Pioneers Rest cemetery, with a final prayer by Rev. Hawkes. Pays Tribute During the services the Grace church male quartet-Wilbur Dickson, Harvey Gesell, Milton Zuehl, and Gordon Barner-will render two hymns, "Crossing the Bar" and "Lead, Kindly Light." Mr. Suddard's two brothers, E.J. and George S. Suddard, of Chicago, arrived last night, and other relatives are en route to the city. A wonderful tribute was paid to the deceased by J.E. Hamilton, head of the industry with which Mr. Suddard was associated here since 1911. He said: "I am deeply grieved by the death of my friend and business associate, Thomas W. Suddard. My connection with him has coverd a period of twenty years, and I have learned to love and respect him, not only for his business alility, but for his sterling qualities of character. His connection with the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. was a great asset; his knowledge of the printing industry, his engineering knowledge, and his grasp of techical problems were invaluable in the development of the Hamilton Co.'s products. "His interest in community affairs was equally valuable. He was largely r esponsible for the development and success of the Recreational and Boys' Work in Two Rivers, and it was largely owing to his interest and leadership that the Community Building became a reality. The ????? will miss Mr. Suddard and the people of the city share with me in mourning his loss. Tom Suddard was a loyal friend, a man of big ideas, and one the communtiy and state can ill afford to lose. My friend, and a friend of man, has passed on, but his work will live on and will not be forgotten." Manitowoc Herald News, September 12, 1931 P. 11


ANNETTE SUETTINGER Mrs. Robert W. Suettinger, 58, of 2222 Neshotah Rd., Two Rivers, died late Tuesday afternoon at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay, following an accident in Two Rivers. Cremation will preceded a memorial service at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, with the Rev. David Hansen officiating. Mrs. Suettinger, nee Annette Lee, was born Oct. 27, 1918 in Hayward, daughter of the late Henry and Gertrude Setter Lee. She attended Rhinelander schools and University of Wisconsin-Madison, and was married to Robert W. Suettinger in August of 1942 in Rhinelander. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star and Women's Club of Grace Congregational Church. She was organist and active in other activities of the church. Survivors include her husband, a son, Robert L. of Wheaton, Md., two daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Cheryl) Ceriale of Fort Collins, Colo., and Miss Ellen Suettinger, a student at University of Wisconsin-Madison; two bothers (sic), John of Phoenix, Ariz., and Robert of Madison and three grandchildren. Friends may call in Deja and Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times Reporter, July 6, 1977 P. 3 ********* [cremated, July 1977] (27 Oct 1918/Jul 1977/SSDI)


CAROLINA SUETTINGER SUETTINGER: At her home in this city, December 22, 1905, Caroline Suettinger, aged 77 years. Deceased was born in Pellen, Germany, November 11, 1828, her maiden name being Caroline Proschke. In 1846 she came to America and a short time later took up her residence in this city, where she lived continuously until her death, and was, at the time of her death, one of the oldest of the early settlers of the city. She was married December 27, 1852, to Robert Suettinger and bore him five daughters and two sons. The daughters are Mrs. Agnes Gerth, Mrs. Anna Schell, Miss Clara Suettinger, Mrs. Emma Trolke and Mrs. Estella Hallgren. Her oldest son is Robert Suettinger, who is an alderman of the city and one of our leading business men and citizens. Edmund Suettinger, her younger son, died, unmarried, several years ago. All of the children living were present at the funeral, which took place last Sunday afternoon and was under the auspices of the local lodge of I.O.O.F., Rev. Carl Nagel of Manitowoc assisting. The five daughters are all residents of Chicago. The love and loyalty of the dead woman's children establish her worth as a wife and mother. Her husband died about twenty years ago and her body was buried by the side of his grave in the Odd Fellows' allotment in the public cemetery. The funeral was a large one. From the Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, December 26, 1905 ********** Death last Fri. in Two Rivers of Mrs. Caroline Suettinger, widow of Robert Suettinger who died about 20 yrs. ago. Mrs. Suettinger was born Caroline Proschke on 11 Nov. 1828 in Pellen, Germany, and came to America as a young lady in 1846, directly to Two Rivers. She married Robert Suettinger 27 Dec. 1852. She is survived by 5 daughters and one son. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. Pastor Carl Nagel of Manitowoc delivered the graveside sermon. Der Nord Westen, 28 Dec. 1905 ********** Caroline Proechke Suttinger birth: 11 November 1828 Germany death: 22 December 1905 Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1905 Two Rivers father: Proeschke spouse: Robert Suttinger Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


CLARA SUETTINGER Mrs. Suettinger Is Dead at 68 TWO RIVERS - Mrs. Robert G. Suettinger 68, 2608 Washington St., widely known Two Rivers resident and former teacher in the old H.P. Hamilton School, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home at 10:15 p.m. Friday shortly after returning from a short automobile ride with her husband. She had been in fair health up to the time she was stricken. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Grace Congregational Church, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlel officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery here. Mrs. Suettinger, nee Clara Holler, was born at Marion, Wis., in 1885, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Holler. Graduating from Marion High School, she entered Oshkosh State Normal School, starting a teaching career after graduation. Her first position was at the Readfield, Outagamie County, and returned to her home at Marion where she taught before coming to Two Rivers more than 40 years ago. In Two Rivers she was a teacher in the primary grades at the H.P. Hamilton School, serving under the late superintendent W.J. Hamilton. In 1914 she was married in Two Rivers to Robert G. Suettinger, well know local heating contractor and head of the Suettinger Sheet Metal Works. Active in the affairs of Grace Congregational Church since coming to Two Rivers, she was affiliated with the Fellowship, Lois and Grace Circles of the church. She also belonged to the Order of Eastern Star chapter here and the Manitowoc- Two Rivers Altrusa Society. Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Potter of Rhinelander, Wis., and a son, Robert W. Suettinger, associated with his father in Two Rivers. She also leaves five sisters, Mrs. Katie Kimball of Marion, Mrs. William Wagner of Two Rivers, Mrs. William Martin of Kiel, Mrs. Martin Matthies of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Lucille Schultz of Marion. There are three grandchildren. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home here from 2 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be removed to the church where it will lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 29, 1953 P. 15 ******* Robert George Suettinger and Clara Wilhelmina Holler of Marion, Wis., were married at Manitowoc Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jos. JS. Morris at the Presbyterian manse at 5 pm. It was a quiet affair, only Rev. and Mrs. Axtell of the Manitowoc Presbyterian church being present to witness the ceremony. The pair immediately departed for Chicago and other points to spend their honeymoon. Robert Suettinger is an outstanding young business man, the oldest son of Robert Suetttinger, proprietor of the Cash Hardware Store. He has had erected a handsome dwelling in the northern part of the city along Washington Boulevard all furnished and ready to receive the couple on their return. Miss Holler is a sister of Mrs. N. O. Case. She was a very successful 3rd grade teacher here and during her service has won many friends by her pleasant disposition and social qualities. The Reporter united with their many friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Suettinger a happy journey thru life together. The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 31, 1914


EMILY VOLK SUETTINGER Mrs. Emily Volk Suettinger, 87, of 2608 Washington Street, Two Rivers, died late Saturday evening at St. Mary's Home. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Kim Henning will officiate. Burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born January 6, 1904, at Kelley Lake, Oconto County, Wis., daughter of the late James and Marietta McKenney Volk. She attended schools in Oconto Falls, graduating in 1922. She attended Oshkosh State Teachers College. She taught in rural schools in Oconto County, Junior High School in Iron Mountain, Mich., and in Two Rivers Public School from 1934-1970. She was an Elementary Grade Principal and a Teacher for 12 years, Washington High School Geography Teacher for 8 years, 9th Grade English Teacher for 12 years. She served her time at Washington, Koenig, J.F. Magee and L.B. Clarke Schools. During her teaching career she was a member of the National, State, Northeast Wisconsin, Manitowoc County and Two Rivers Education Associations as well as Phi Beta Sigma and Delta Kappa Gamma Societies. She was a member of the Garden Club, Elks Auxiliary, Shrine Auxiliary and the Womens Club. As a member of Grace Congregational Church, she was active in Womens Fellowship and Circles. In 1955 she married Robert G. Suettinger in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1956. Survivors include a step daughter, Shirley Potter of Friday Harbor, Wash.; a step daughter-in-law, Shirley Suettinger of Two Rivers; three grandchildren, four great grandchildren and six nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Hazel, three brothers, Garth, Gaylord and Norman. Memorials may be made to the Grace Congregational Church, Woodland Dunes Nature Center of the Two Rivers-Manitowoc Shrine Auxiliary. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1991 P. B6 ********** (06 Jan 1904/20 Apr 1991/SSDI)


HELEN T. SUETTINGER Helen Suettinger, age 98, of 1711 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon, September 2, 1993, at the Hamilton Memorial Home. Funeral Services will be 12 noon Saturday, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Greg Smith officiating with burial in the Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born January 29, 1895, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Anna Short Schroeder. She attended St. Luke Parochial School and the old Two Rivers High School. She was a graduate of the Ferris Institute of Grand Rapids, Mich. She taught commercial courses in Gladstone, Mich. and Two Rivers Washington High School. In 1921 she was married to George Mee in Duluth, Minn. He preceded her in death in 1925. In 1926 she was married to Walter Suettinger in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death October 4, 1960. The couple operated Suettinger Hardware in Two Rivers. Helen was active in the Hardware store until July of 1992. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Sharon, Two Rivers, W. John and Ann, Two Rivers; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Peggy and George Beckwith, Aurora, Colo., Carol Mahan, Duluth Minn., Helen and Don Bleser, Two Rivers; a daughter- in-law, Louis Mee, Crown Point, Ind.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Hilary and Agnes Schroeder, Two Rivers, Gregory (Gary) and Connie Schroeder, Two Rivers; a sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Earl Doleschal, Sheboygan; twenty grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren, and three step grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a son, Patrick Mee, a sister, Margaret Bonnon, three brothers, Neil, Dr. Claude,and Rev. Peter Schroeder, a grandson, Stephen Mahan, a special aunt, Sister Mary Hubert, two special cousins, Beth Blaha and Irene LeClair. Friends may call at St. Luke Church after 10 a.m. on Saturday. Memorials may be made to T.R.C.C.S. or the Wisconsin Historical Society. The Deja and Martin Funeral chapels are assisting the family with arragements (sic). Helen was happiest when she was at work in the hardware store. For many years the stores motto was, "We got it, if we can find it." Invariably it was Helen who found it. She will be missed by all. Herald Times Reporter, September 3, 1993 P. A2 ******* Mrs. Helen Schroeder Mee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Schroeder, 1901 Jefferson Street and Walter Suettinger, son of Mrs. Robert Suiettinger, 1420 Twenty-Second Street were married at St. Luke's church Monday morning at 7 o'clock, Rev. Hugo officiating at the ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss Margaret Schroeder while Mr. Suettinger's attendant was Paul Schroeder. Members of the immediate families were guests at the home of the bride's parents following the ceremony and the couple left for Manitowish where they will enjoy a ten days sojourn. Mr. and Mrs. Suettinger will live at 1907 Jefferson Street. Mr. Suettinger is manager of the Suettinger Hardware Company, a young man of excellent qualities. The bride has been teaching in the city schools and has endeared herself to a large circle of friends, all of whom join in best wishes. Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Aug. 13, 1926


KATHERINE SUETTINGER Mrs. Katie Suettinger, 79, widow of the late Robert H. Suettinger Sr., early Two Rivers hardware dealer, died at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital at three o'clock this morning. She had been in ill health for the past seven years and was a hospital patient for the past two weeks. Funeral services will be held in Two Rivers from the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home at 10:30 Saturday morning and at 11 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church. The Rev. Alfred Loehr, assistant pastor at St. Luke's and a relative of Mrs. Suettinger, will read the funeral mass. Interment will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 o'clock Friday night. The body may be viewed at the funeral home tonight and until time of the services. Mrs. Suettinger, nee Catherine Gau, was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, October 25, 1863. She spent her early youth in Melrose, Minnesota and came to Two Rivers January 3, 1882. On December 26, 1882, she married Robert H. Suettinger Sr. who operated a hardware store and tinsmith business. Mr. Suettinger died June 9, 1924. For the past several years Mrs. Suettinger made her home with her stepdaughter, Mrs. Carrie Krause, who died two weeks ago. Mrs. Suettinger was a member of the St. Luke's Altar Society, being affiliated with that organization for many years. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. William Halberg of Two Rivers, Mrs. Henry Beard of Detroit and Mrs. Arthur Tomek of Washington, D.C., two sons, Robert and Walter, both of Two Rivers; two brothers, George Gau and Lawrence Gau of Seattle, Washington; fifteen grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 4, 1943 P. 2


ROBERT G. SUETTINGER (d. 1956) R. Suettinger of Two Rivers Is Dead at 72 TWO RIVERS - Robert G. Suettinger, 72, of 2608 Washington St., widely known operator of a sheet metal establishment bearing his name and a member of the community's oldest business family, identified with the commercial field for more than a century, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home shortly after ? a.m. Wednesday. Mr. Suettinger and his wife attended a dinner meeting of the Two Rivers Shrine Club at English Lake Tuesday night and upon retiring later in the evening had been in good spirits. He was struck with a heart condition about 10 years ago but had no recurrence since. Funeral Saturday Masonic funeral services, under the auspices of the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational Church, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, where Masonic graveside services will also be conducted. Mr. Suettinger was born in Two Rivers on Jan. 27, 1884, a son of the late Robert H. and Catherine Gau Suettinger. He attended the Two Rivers public schools and after having ???????? as an ???????cal tester at the municipal electric plant at Fort Wayne, Ind., and later working at Prineville, Ore., he returned to Two Rivers as a young man and became associated with his father in the hardware and sheet metal enterprises. More than 40 years ago he took over the sheet metal works business from his father, which was located above the old Suettinger hardware store on Washington, now the site of the Kresge store. In 1926 he built his own building on 16th Street, just east of the hardware store, which he operated, in association with his son, Robert, until his death. Ardent Sportsman Mr. Suettinger was prominent in the sheet metal working and heating field and more than 20 years ago served for a term as president of the Sheet Metal Contractors' Assn. of Wisconsin, Inc. One of the most ardent hunters and fishermen in this area over a long period of years, taking a particular likeness to trout fishing, Mr. Suettinger had long been affiliated with an upstate sportsmen's club. An enthusiast of most sports, he served back in 1912 as advance agent for the old Hamilton Basketball Club of Two Rivers, which made a trip to the Pacific Coast. Mr. Suettinger belonged to most of the organizations of the Masonic fraternity, having been affiliated with the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M., the Barney G. Lyman Chapter 116, Royal Arch Masons of Two Rivers; the Wisconsin Consistory, the Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee, and the Two Rivers Shrine Club. Also a member of the Two Rivers Rotary Club for many years, he was a charter member of the Two Rivers Lodge of Elks No. 1380. On Jan. 27, 1914 Mr. Suettinger married the former Clara Holler, a former Two Rivers school teacher, who died on August 28, 1953. In August of 1955 he married the former Miss Emily Volk, who was a member of the Washington High School faculty, who survives him. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Potter of Rhinelander; son, Robert W., three sisters, Mrs. William Halberg and Mrs. Arthur Tomek of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Henry Beard of Detroit; a brother, Walter Suettinger, currently heading the hardware enterprise of the Suettinger family, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels after 2 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will be in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, June 27, 1956 P. 2 ********* Robert George Suettinger and Clara Wilhelmina Holler of Marion, Wis., were married at Manitowoc Tuesday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jos. JS. Morris at the Presbyterian manse at 5 pm. It was a quiet affair, only Rev. and Mrs. Axtell of the Manitowoc Presbyterian church being present to witness the ceremony. The pair immediately departed for Chicago and other points to spend their honeymoon. Robert Suettinger is an outstanding young business man, the oldest son of Robert Suetttinger, proprietor of the Cash Hardware Store. He has had erected a handsome dwelling in the northern part of the city along Washington Boulevard all furnished and ready to receive the couple on their return. Miss Holler is a sister of Mrs. N. O. Case. She was a very successful 3rd grade teacher here and during her service has won many friends by her pleasant disposition and social qualities. The Reporter united with their many friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Suettinger a happy journey thru life together. The Reporter, Sat., Jan. 31, 1914


ROBERT H. SUETTINGER (d. 1924) SUDDEN DEATH R. SUETTINGER AT TWO RIVERS Business Man Stricken At Close Of Day (By Staff Correspondent) TWO RIVERS, June 10- Two Rivers was shocked at the news of the sudden death of Robert H. Suettinger, lifetime resident and business man of the city who suffered a stroke shortly after 11 o'clock last evening, while enjoying a game of pocket billiards at the Gloe Recreation Hall with E.A Lindstrum salesman for the Moreley-Murphy Hardware company of Green Bay. Mr. Suettinger and his friend were playing their last game and after succeeding in making a difficult shot Mr. Suettinger started to walk to the end of table when he fell to the floor. Dr. A. Farrel was summoned immediately but it was too late, death having occurred. Loved and respected by all who knew him Mr. Suettinger occupied a place in the heart of every Two Rivers residents being known for his kind nature and willingness to help in anything which might prove for the betterment of the community. Mr. Suettinger was active as a member of various societies which worked for the betterment of the community and gave unselfishly of his time and money for various projects which have helped to make Two Rivers the city that it is today. Native of City Mr. Suettinger was born in Two Rivers, April 23, 1858 and had always resided here. He was educated in the public schools and entered into the hardware business with his father, after whose death some fifty years ago he took charge and has successfully carried on the work at the store since. Mr. Suettinger was a man possessed of a wonderful mind and could recall in his early childhood the boys leaving for the Civil War and he has often described vividly the departure in ox-carts from the corner of what is now known as Monroe and Sixteenth streets. In Addition he was a great lover of the outdoors, a huntsman and fisherman who possessed unusual skill with both the rod and the reel. Funeral services will be held from the home Twenty-second and Washington streets Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. T.W. Hawkes of the Congregational church officiating. Members of the Two Rivers Rotary Club of which Mr. Suettinger was a charter member and director, will attend the funeral in a body. Burial will be at Pioneer Rest Cemetery. Those who survive Mr. Suettinger in death are his widow Mrs. Catherine Suettinger, to whom he was married on December 26, 1883, two sons R.G. and Walter, both of whom were associated with their father in business and four daughters, Mrs. Carrie Krause, Mrs. William Halberg, Mrs. Arthur Tomek and Mrs. Henry O'Beard, the latter of Detroit, Michigan. Nine grandchildren also survive. Pay Tribute to Dead The high esteem in which Mr. Suettinger was held by friends is shown in a testimonial written by J.E. Hamilton, a life-long friend and school mate of the deceased who says: "The sudden death of Robert H. Suettinger was a great shock to the community. Mr. Suettinger has been a life-long resident of Two Rivers and one of our most respected and loyal citizens. He was always ready to asist in any movement for the betterment of the community and gave liberally to worthy objects, not only in a financial way, but what counts for more-he gave of himself. "The business of which Mr. Suettinger was the head, was founded by his father many years ago. Robert Suettinger Sr. was a man of sterling quality and his son, no doubt, inherited many of the good qualities possessed by the father. "Two Rivers can ill afford to lose such a man as Mr. Suettinger. He will be missed greatly in all the city's activities. "He was a good father, a good neighbor, and a loyal citizen. What more can be said of any man." Charles F. Kirst, another life-long friend says: "I know that no words can make amends for the great loss we have sustained in the sudden death of Mr. Robert Suettinger. I have been associated with him on many committees in various clubs and community work and found him always ready to lend a helping hand for any good cause. He was ???eal Two Rivers "Booster" and will be missed by all-We have lost a real friend." Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 10, 1924 P.2


ROBERT W. SUETTINGER (d. 1988) Robert W. Suettinger, 71, of 2222 Neshotah Road, Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon, May 8, 1988 at Appleton Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 pm Wednesday at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Kim Henning will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Suettinger was born March 16, 1917 at Two Rivers, son of the late Robert G. and Clara Holler Suettinger. He attended Two Rivers Public Schools and graduated from Washington High School. He also graduated from Lawrence University. For approximately 25 years he operated Suettinger Sheet Metal, Two Rivers. He married the former Annette Lee in August, 1942 at Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She preceded him in death on July 3, 1977. In March, 1982 he married Shirley Orvis. Mr. Suettinger was a member of Two Rivers Rotary Club of which he was past president; member of Two Rivers Elks club; past president of Sheet Metal Contractors of Wisconsin and very active in Grace Congregational Church organizations. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. and Sue-Jean Suettinger of Gaithersburg, Maryland and Jay and Nancy Orvis of Two Rivers; two daughters and a son-in-law, Cheryl Ceriole of Fort Collins, Colorado and Ellen and Seppo Kivioja of Longmont, Colorado; his step-mother, Mrs. Emily Suettinger of Two Rivers; a sister, Shirley Potter of Friday Harbor, Washington and five grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm Tuesday and after 11 am Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to Grace Congregational Church or the Heart Association. Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., May 9, 1988 page 18 ******** [cremated] (16 Apr 1917/08 May 1988/SSDI)


WALTER E. SUETTINGER Walter E. Suettinger, 65, of 1711 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, president of Suettinger Hardware Co., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the store shortly before noon Tuesday. The complete obituary will be announced Wednesday by Klein and Stangel Funeral Home of Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 04, 1960 page 3 ******** Suettinger Firm Chief Dead at 65 Walter E. Suettinger, 65, of 1711 Lincoln St., head of the 112-year-old Suettinger Hardware Co., one of northeastern Wisconsin's oldest retail estab- lishments, and a widely known sportsman, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the store at 1407-16th St. shortly before noon Tuesday. Suettinger was born at Two Rivers, Dec. 10, 1894, a son of the late Robert H. and Catherine Gau Suettinger. His late grandfather, Robert C. Suettinger, who came here from his native Chemnitz, Saxony, Germany, opened a tinsmith shop on Washington Street between the Hotel Hamilton and the present Messman Appliance-Bus Station. Suettinger attend the St. Luke Parochial School and Two Rivers High School. He became a clerk in the old Suettinger Hardware Store, operated by his father which was located at Washington and 16th streets on the site of the S.S. Kresge Co. store. Following the death of his father Suettinger took over the operation of the first hardware store in Two Rivers which was later located on 17th Street, just south of the Schroeder Dept. Store. Two years ago the establishment moved into its present quarters on 16th Street, one of the largest in this area. Through the years Suettinger was active civically and was a charter member of the Two Rivers Lions Club as well as the Two Rivers Yacht Club. An Army veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Robert E. Burns Post 165, American Legion. He was affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce and the Two Rivers Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus. Surviving Mr. Suettinger are his wife, the former Helen Schroeder, whom he married at Two Rivers in August of 1926; three daughters, (private); three sons (private); two sisters, Mrs. Henry Beard of Pompano Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Arthur Tomek of Bath, Ohio, and 16 grandchildren. Military funeral services, conducted by the Robert E. Burns Post 165, American Legion, will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. with a solemn requiem high Mass at St. Luke Catholic Church. Celebrant will be the Rev. George Beth, pastor of St. Mark parish here, a cousin, and a brother-in-law, the Rev. Peter Schroeder, pastor of St. James, Cooperstown, will be deacon. Sub deacon will be the Rev. Alphonse Wagner. Burial will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery here. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Robert Mitchell grand knight of the Knights of Columbis(sic) Council, announced that members of that organization will recite the Rosary at 7:15 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 5, 1960 p.2M *********** (The following is his son's obituary) W. John Suettinger, age 66, of 3319 School St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly early Saturday morning, September 11, 1999 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 1999 at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Rev. Kim Henning will officiate at the service. John was born May 6, 1933 in Two Rivers, son of the late Walter and Helen Schroeder Suettinger. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1951. On July 3, 1954 he was married to Ann Sincoular in Two Rivers. John was associated with the family business, Suettinger Hardware, in some capacity his entire life. John spent countless hours at the store each day and presently served as vice president of the corporation. He was a former member of the West Shore Sportsman Club, the Point Beach Archery Club, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and was a former Cub Scout pack leader. John was a self-taught musician, who enjoyed playing several instruments, and was also a member of the Grace congregational Church choir. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, ice boating, and metal detecting. He will be greatly missed by his special pet companion "Bud." He is survived by his wife, Ann, three sons and two daughters-in-law, Chris and Vicki Suettinger, Bruce and Sherrie Suettinger, and Marty Suettinger all of Two Rivers. One daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Mike Timm of Two Rivers. Seven grandchildren, Benji, Becky, Joey and Alex Timm, Kaylee, Craig and Megan Suettinger. His mother-in-law, Florence Sincoular, Two Rivers, one brother and sister-in-law, James and Sharon Suettinger of Two Rivers, three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Helen and Don Bleser, Two Rivers, Peggy and George Beckwith, Aurora, Colo. and Carol Mahan, Duluth, Minn. He is further survived by sisters-in-law, and a brother-in-law, Shirley Suettinger, Two Rivers, Audrey (Don) Wilker, Sandwich, Ill., and Don (Joyce) Sincoular, of Green Bay, a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, Oscar Sincoular, a brother and sister-in-law, Pat and Lois Mee, and by a brother-in-law, Frank Mahan. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday evening, and on Tuesday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. While John knew the nuts and bolts of the hardware business, invariably he would gravitate to the sporting goods department, where work became fun! John had a smile for everyone. He always took time to talk and always had a twinkle in his eye...or was it a mischievous little glint? Whether he was at the sporting goods counter, ice boating on the West Twin River, or flying a kite at the beach, John was a constant reminder to all of the importance in taking time to play. Herald Times Reporter, September 12, 1999 P. A2 ******* Mrs. Helen Schroeder Mee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Schroeder, 1901 Jefferson Street and Walter Suettinger, son of Mrs. Robert Suiettinger, 1420 Twenty-Second Street were married at St. Luke's church Monday morning at 7 o'clock, Rev. Hugo officiating at the ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss Margaret Schroeder while Mr. Suettinger's attendant was Paul Schroeder. Members of the immediate families were guests at the home of the bride's parents following the ceremony and the couple left for Manitowish where they will enjoy a ten days sojourn. Mr. and Mrs. Suettinger will live at 1907 Jefferson Street. Mr. Suettinger is manager of the Suettinger Hardware Company, a young man of excellent qualities. The bride has been teaching in the city schools and has endeared herself to a large circle of friends, all of whom join in best wishes. Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Aug. 13, 1926


GEORGE W. SUNNUCK G.W. Sunnucks(sic), who for several years conducted the Empire Confectionary and left this city five years ago, died at Minneapolis Thursday, March 27, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.F. Hickey where he made his home. The remains were brought here Monday for interment. Deceased was born in Waupun, Wis., 65 years ago. He was a resident of this city for fifteen years being employed at the Empire Building. He had been in his usual good health aside from the handicap of lameness which he always suffered since a boy, when he was injured by a premature explosion at a Fourth of July celebration. He passed away after an illness of two weeks. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon from the Beduhn & Goetz undertaking parlors under auspices of the Modern Woodmen lodge.Deceased leaves his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Hickey. Hamilton Plant a number of years and later conducting the confectionary in the city. Card of Thanks We wish to express our gratitude to our friends for kindness and sympathy extended us in our bereavement due to the death of our beloved husband and father. We are especially grateful to the Modern Woodmen lodge for their kindness and the funeral service and to those who gave beautiful floral tributes. Mrs. G.W. Sunnucks Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Hickey The Reporter, Fri., Apr. 4, 1924 ********* The funeral of George W. Sunnuck, who died at St. Paul, Minn., was held Tuesday afternoon from the Goetz & Beduhn undertaking parlors. Mr. Sunnuck conducted a confectionery business here for a number of years previous to moving to St. Paul. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hickey, the latter a daughter of Mr. Sunnuck, came here from St. Paul to attend the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, April 3, 1924 P. 6 ******* [George SUNNICKS]


C. ROBERT SUTTINGER Mr. Robert Suettinger of Two Rivers died quite suddenly of apoplexy on Tuesday morning. He was an old settler and a prominent business man of that place. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, July 12, 1883


EDMUND H. SUTTINGER Eddie Suettinger, a promising young man, died at Two Rivers lately. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, September 29, 1881


RUTH HAMILTON SWAZEY Mrs. Edward Swazey, 49, nee Ruth Hamilton, daughter of the late H.P. Hamilton of Two Rivers, died suddenly in New York city today, according to messages received here and at Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held Monday from the Cook's undertaking parlors, 72th street, New York city. The remains will be cremated. Mrs. Swazey was born and reared in Two Rivers, the daughter of the late H.P. Hamilton who aided his brother, J.E. Hamilton, in establishment of the Hamilton plant in that city. Her mother is still living and resided in Two Rivers until eight years ago when she moved to Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Swazey was educated in the schools at Two Rivers and later went away to school. She returned and in 1914 was married to Edward Swazey of New York city. The couple lived in River Forest, Ill., for some time and in recent years lived in the east. Survivors are the widower; daughter, Diantha of New York; son, Hamilton Edward, of New York; mother, Mrs. H. P. Hamilton of Los Angeles; three brothers, Edward of Two Rivers, Walter of this city and Henry of San Francisco. Edward Hamilton is in Canada on a trip and has been contacted. He will fly to New York city for the funeral as will Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hamilton of this city and Mrs. Hamilton of Los Angeles. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 8, 1939 P. 4 ********* One of the prettiest weddings of the season was celebrated at the home of H.P. Hamilton of this city, when at eight o'clock on Tueday evening, May 20th, Ruth Gail Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Hamilton was married to Edward Scott Swazey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyon Swazey of San Antonio, Texas. The couple was attended by Gladys Hamilton of Detroit, Minn, maid of honor and Walter Hamilton, brother of the bride as best man. Little John Steel Sweeny acted as ring bearer and Ethel Lohman as flower girl. Rev. Jos. S. Morris said the ceremony. There were six ribbon bearers, namely, Hazel Sherman, Ermina Pheat, Milwaukee, Anette Maxwell, Ethel Clark, Galesville, Wis., Marie McGeehan, DePere, Wis., and Laura Bosshart, Tomah, Wis. The bride was attired in a white gown of Venetian lace and embroidery over white satin and cap to match. She carried a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley. The maid of honor wore an accordian pleated pink embroidered marquisette gown with a lace tunic and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. The Gloe-Naidl Orchestra was present and rendered exquisite music appropriate to the occasion. The bride is a graduate from our local high school, also of Downer College of Milwaukee. She was very successful in teaching at the evening school here last winter. Mr. Swazey and bride are both graduates of the Columbia University, New York. It was here they met to become life long companions. The groom is employed as industrial engineer for the Bush Terminal, Brooklyn, New York, where they will make their home. The many friends of the couple wish them a long and happy married life. Out of town guests in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pierpont, Miss Jennie Pierpont, Miss Minnie Weber and Anna Brown of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. George Hamilton and daughter of Detroit, Minn., and quite a number of guests from Manitowoc. The Reporter, Sat., May 24, 1913


GRACE HAMILTON SWEENEY On Monday sad news from Chicago reached Two Rivers that Mrs. Dr. Sweeney, a daughter of Mr. J.E. Hamilton in Two Rivers, had died Sunday following an undisclosed operation she had undergone a few days before. The deceased who was born Grace Hamilton in Two Rivers on 10 August 1881, married Dr. Sweeney of Chicago on 16 August 1905 and leaves him with a child of about 1 year and a half. Also mourning her passing are her parents and a brother. The body was brought to Two Rivers and buried there yesterday afternoon. Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1908 ******** DIED: On Sunday evening, after an illness of but a few days, the young wife of Dr. John Steele Sweeney of Chicago breathed her last and in death found relief from the intense suffering that always accompanies peritonitis, the disease that occasioned her heath and which followed a severe attack of la grippe. The dead woman was the beloved and only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Hamilton. Into her life there came more of hoy than of sorrow. She had been trained with pains and patience and life to her seemed full of promise of future happiness. But the record of her life is made up. It is brief. We will give it. Born at Two Rivers, August 10, 1881. Married at Two Rivers, Aug. 16, 1905. Became a mother, June 25, 1906. Died in Chicago, February 9, 1908. Buried at Two Rivers, Feb. 12, 1908. Its beginning and its end is in Two Rivers where she was best known and most love. Into her brief life record each can write of the joy and the sorrow that association and memory supply. It is now only left to us to express as best we may our sympathy for those her death has bereaved and to assist as tenderly as we may at her funeral obsequies. The remains were brought here Monday by the family in a special car and were taken to the Hamilton home from which place the funeral will take place Wednesday. - Two Rivers Chronicle Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, February 13, 1908 pg. 1 ******** MRS. GRACE HAMILTON SWEENEY PASSES After but a week's illness, Mrs. ?? Steele Sweeney, nee Miss Grace Hamilton passed away Sunday night at 8:30 at Chicago. Mrs. Sweeney caught a severe cold and was compelled to go to the hospital where her sister-in-law, Mrs. Geo. S. Hamilton had been operated on for appendicitis. The room adjoining that of Mrs. Geo. Hamilton was occupied by Mrs. J. S. Swenny. At first her condition was thot not serious but Saturday night her condition was such that it was necessasry to summon her father, Mr. J. E. Hamilton. A slight operation was performed upon her Sunday afternoon. At 8:30 in the evening she passed away to the Great Unknown. Her remains were brought to this city for burial. Her funeral took place Wednesday afternoon. The Hamilton Works shut down for the day and many of the employees attended the funeral. The flowers given, showing sympathy, were very beautiful and many. Both the office force and the factory men contributed flowers. Many relatives form Chicago attended the funeral. Mrs. Grace Hamilton Sweeney was a well known young, amiable lady, respected by her friends and relatives. She was very popular amongst society. Mrs. Sweeney was born in this city August 10, 1881 and received her education in the Two Rivers Schools and also from Downer College of Milwaukee. She was 27 years of age. A husband and a little son of two years survive the deceased. She was married August 16, 1905, after she moved to Chicago where her husband, who is a doctor was attending to his business. The Reporter, Sat., Feb. 15, 1908 ******** Mrs. Grace Sweeney, nee Hamilton, Dies Death brought its sorrow home to Chicago. The hearts of many friends in this city in the sudden and unexpected demise of Mrs. Grace Sweeney of Chicago, nee Grace Hamilton of Two Rivers, which occurred Sunday evening at Chicago. Mrs. Sweeney's death occurred at the hospital in that city where on Saturday had undergone a slight operation from which no ill effects were anticipated. The operation was apparently successful but Sunday morning, alarming symptoms appeared and during the day the patient failed rapidly and at 8:30 death followed. With Mrs. Sweeney at her death were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Hamilton, her brother, George and her husband, Dr. Sweeney. Grace Hamilton was born at Two Rivers, August 10, 1881 and was 26 years of age at the time of her death. She graduated from the Two Rivers schools, attended Downer College at Milwaukee and completed her education at Ferry Hill, Lake Forest, Ill. On August 16, 1905 she was married to Dr. John Sweeney of Chicago who with one child, a year and one-half old survives. The family resided in Chicago where during the latter part of January, Mrs. Sweeney suffered a severe attack of grippe and had suffered loss of strength when she was taken to the hospital for an operation. The death of Mrs. Sweeney is a great shock to a large circle of friends in this city, where she was widely known and popular. At Two Rivers, she was a leader in social circles and had participated in society affairs in this city and possessed a personality that attracted friends and retained them. Her untimely death in the brightest, happiest period of her life, will be deeply deplored and general sympathy will be tendered the bereaved husband and little one and the grief stricken parents and brother. The body of Mrs. Sweeney was brought here from Chicago at 4 o'clock this afternoon and taken to Two Rivers and the funeral will be held in that city Wednesday at 2 pm. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Mon., Feb. 10 1908 ******** THE FUNERAL OF MRS. DR. SWEENEY The funeral of Mrs. John Steele Sweeney of Chicago, formerly Miss Grace Hamilton of this city took place last Wednesday afternoon from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Hamilton, where her body was brought immediately after her death. The funeral was a large one and there was a profusion of floral tributes from sorrowing friends and relatives. Indeed it is seldom that so many beautiful floral designs are seen on such an occasion. These eloquently expressed the sorrow felt over her death and also in a delicate and feeling manner, reminded those whom her death had left broken-hearted of the sympathy of those who were present to aid in the last sad rites. The funeral services were brief and appropriate. They were conducted by Rev. J.W. Davidson of Green lake, an old friend and pastor of the family of deceased, assisted by Rev. D. R. Anderson, pastor of the Congregational Church here and by Mr. Edwin Sweeney of Paris, Kentucky, a brother of the bereaved husband and a student of theology at the University of Lexington, Kentucky. A large number of people from Manitowoc attended the funeral and among those from abroad were Mrs. John Steele Sweeney of Paris, Kentucky, mother of the bereaved husband, Edwin Sweeney, his brother, also of Paris, Kentucky, Mr. Bartholomew, Miss Jennie Pierpont, Mrs. Geo. Bass of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. B. Shove, Ironwood, Michigan; Miss Hester Voje, Oconomowoc; Miss Virginia Manson, Wausau; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones, Appleton; Mr. Ted Jones, Minneapolis; Dr. Barrett and Carl Volrath of Sheboygan. The Chronicle, Tues., Feb. 7, 1908 ******** Dr. and Mrs. John Steele Sweeney of Chicago, the latter, formerly Miss Grace Hamilton of Two Rivers are parents of a son born on Monday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, July 5 1906 p.2


FRANCES SWOBODA AGED RESIDENT DEAD Mrs. Wenzel Swoboda, 73 died at the home on Nineteenth street yesterday and burial will take place Saturday afternoon with interment at Pioneer's Rest. The deceased has resided here for 12 years moving here from Tisch Mills. A husband, one daughter, Mrs. Wencel Doleysh of this city and five sons, John, Anton, Rudolph and Edward of this city and Frank of Denmark survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 09, 1928, Page 13 ******* Mrs. Wenzel Swoboda, aged 78, died at the family home, 1110 Nineteenth Street last Thursday. Death was due to the infirmities incident to old age. Deceased was born at Tisch Mills and has been a resident of Two Rivers for the past 12 years. She is survived by her husband, Wenzel Swoboda, one daughter, MRs. Wenzel Doleyah and five sons, John, Anton, Rudolph and Edward of this city and Frank of Denmark, Wis. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon. Interment was at Pioneers' Rest. Services were held at the home, Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating. Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle - Mar. 15, 1928


WENZEL SWOBODA MR. SWOBODA DIES, AGE 78 Funeral services Saturday For Veteran of Area Wencil Swoboda, 78, Two Rivers, died at 10 o'clock this morning at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital, where he had been a patient for the past five months. Death was caused by complications which set in after his long illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at two o'clock from the C. J. Jansky funeral home, the Rev. Hawkes officiating. Interment will be made in the Pioneers Rest cemetery. The deceased was born in the Town of Carleton, Kewaunee county. In 1884 he was married to Frances Nuhlichek, who preceded him in death seven years ago. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1910. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Wencil Doleysh, Two Rivers; five sons, John, Anton, Rudolph and Edward of Two Rivers and Frank of Denmark; a sister, Mrs. Anna Paulu of Tisch Mills; and 16 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral parlor from 7 to 9 o'clock this evening. The deceased made his home with his son, Rudolph, on 19th street in Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 26, 1934 P. 16