FOREST VIEW OBITUARIES

ARNO SCHUETTE

Arno F. Schuette, 46, well known Two Rivers bowler, who made his home at 
the Samuel Skrivanie residence, 2005 Madison street, Two Rivers, died 
Wednesday afternoon at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital. He suffered a 
severe heart attack last August. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Klein and Stangel, 
Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, with burial in Forest View cemetery. The 
body may be viewed at the funeral home. 
Born in Sheboygan in 1899, Mr. Schuette was the son of Julius and Clara 
Wilke Schuette, both of whom have preceded their son in death. He attended 
school in Sheboygan and came to Two Rivers 21 years ago to work for 17 
years at the plant of the Eggers Veneer and Plywood company. He later worked 
at the Hamilton Manufacturing company and the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company 
for a year during the war. He returned to Hamiltons where he was employed 
until illness forced his retirement. 
He was a member of the Manitowoc aerie of Eagles. 
There are no known relatives surviving. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 6, 1946  P. 2 


EMILIE SCHULTZ

Mrs. Fred Schultz, 80, died today at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she 
had been a patient three weeks since a fall in which she sustained a broken hip. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:45 pm Saturday at St. John's with interment in 
Forest View Cemetery.
Born in Germany, the deceased came to this country at the age of 17 and was married 
to Fred Schultz in Brooklyn, N.Y., where the family remained until 1900 when they 
moved to Nekoosa, Wis. Twenty years later they came to Two Rivers and Mr. Schultz was 
employed at Plant 4 of the Aluminum Goods Company until his death 13 years ago. The 
widow has made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Barber Jenkins, 
1819 14th Street, Two Rivers.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. John Regan, Wisconsin Rapids, Mrs. Percy Hinkley, 
Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Otto Nelson and Mrs. Barber Jenkins, Two Rivers and a son, William 
also of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. A.A. Sonnenberg, Chehlis, Wash.; 47 grandchildren 
and 10 grandsons in the overseas services and 14 great grandchildren survive.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral home, Two Rivers, from 
Thursday at 2 pm until Saturday morning when it will be taken to the church to lie in 
state until the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Nov. 29, 1944 page 14
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Miss Eleanor Regan has returned from Two Rivers, where she went to attend the funeral 
of her grandmother, Mrs. Emily Schutz on Saturday.
Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Mon., Dec. 4, 1944 page 6


FREDERICK SCHULTZ    (d. 1931)

Frederick Schultz, 72, Dies at Hospital Here 
Frederick Schultz, 72, a resident of Two Rivers for the past twelve years, 
coming here from Wisconsin Rapids, passed away last night at the hospital 
here. Funeral services will be held from the home on 14th street Monday 
afternoon at 1:30 and at two from the St. John's Lutheran church. A widow, 
three sons, five daughters, five sisters and two brothers survive. 
Manitowoc Herald News, March 13, 1931  P.19 


HATTIE SCHULTZ

Mrs. Walter Schultz, ___ ___ ___ 12th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of 
a heart attack at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital at 7:30 a.m. Monday, where she 
had been a patient since Saturday. She had been treated for a heart condition 
for the past two years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Schultz, nee Hattie La Fond, was born in Sheboygan in 1893, a daughter of 
the late Joseph M. and Hedwidge Cayo La Fond. She was only a child when the 
family brought her to Two Rivers. 
Attending the Two Rivers schools, Mrs. Schultz later trained in nursing at a 
Milwaukee hospital. Returning to Two Rivers, she was married in 1915 to Walter 
Schultz Sr. 
She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Krizek of Two Rivers 
and a son Walter Jr., at home; two sisters, Mrs. Willard Winters of Pittsburgh, 
Pa., and Miss Julia La Fond of Chicago.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 10 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, February 1. 1954  P.13
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Walter Schultz and Hattie Lafond of this city were married Saturday. Judge 
Chloupek performed the ceremony at the Court House. The bride is a daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Lafond of this city. The groom is employed at the 
Aluminum Goods plant.
The Reporter, Fri., July 23, 1915


MARVIN A. SCHULTZ

Marvin A. Schultz, 46, of 1701 Arlington St., Milwaukee, a Navy World War II 
veteran and a native of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Saturday evening in a 
downtown Milwaukee food establishment.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Graveside military rites 
will be conducted at Forest View Cemetery by Eleven Gold Star Post No. 1248, 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Schultz was born May 30, 1923, at Two Rivers, a son of William and Cora 
Barrand Schultz. He attended St. John Parochial School at Two Rivers. A veteran 
of the Navy in World War II, he served from 1942 to 1948. Unmarried, he had been 
an employe of the A.O. Smith Co. at Milwaukee, since 1948. He was a member of a 
Milwaukee VFW post.
Besides his parents, he leaves four sisters, Mrs. Leonard Kopetsky, Mr. Leonard 
Ernst, Mrs. Lester Thiel and Mrs. Francis Reedy, all of Two Rivers; two brothers, 
Dale and Glenn of Two Rivers; a half sister, Mrs. Walter Wagner of Manitowoc, and 
a half brother, Hilton Flavin of South Milwaukee. A sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 9, 1969  P.3
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[Marvin Allen Schultz]


WALTER W. SCHULTZ JR.   (d. 1982)

Walter W. Schultz Jr., 63, of 2408-12th St., Two Rivers, died Monday evening, 
Aug. 16, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Schultz was born Sept. 25, 1918, at Two Rivers, son of the late Walter W. 
Sr., and Hattie LaFond Schultz. He attended grade school and Washington High 
School, Two Rivers. He served in the United States Army in World War II. Prior 
to his retirement Aug. 1, 1980, he had been employed for 15 years at Wisconsin 
Fittings as a furnace operator.
Mr. Schultz was preceded in death by a sister.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Wednesday from noon until 
the time of services. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, August 17, 1982 P. 3
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(25 Sep 1918/Aug 1982/SSDI)


WALTER W. SCHULTZ SR.    (d. 1978)

Walter W. Schultz, Sr., 84, of 2408 12th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
Saturday evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
10 a.m. Tuesday in Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers and burial will be 
in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Schultz was born March 5, 1894 in Two Rivers, son of the late Carl and 
Albertina Grade Schultz. He attended at Two Rivers Parochial school and married 
Hattie LaFond in July, 1915 in Two Rivers. He had been employed with Mirro 
Aluminum Co., retiring 19 years ago. Mrs. Schultz preceded him in death in 
1954.
Survivors include a son, Walter W. Jr. and a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Koenig of 
Two Rivers; a granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Meister of Manitowoc and three great 
grandchildren, Scott, Chris and Staci.
Friends may call in Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, March 27, 1978 - page 3
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(15 Mar 1895/Mar 1978/SSDI)
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Walter Schultz and Hattie Lafond of this city were married Saturday. Judge 
Chloupek performed the ceremony at the Court House. The bride is a daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Lafond of this city. The groom is employed at the 
Aluminum Goods plant.
The Reporter, Fri., July 23, 1915


AMELIA A. SCHULZ

Amelia A. Schulz, 68, Two Rivers, died Saturday, February 18, 1989 at Bellin 
Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. She was born June 7, 1920 at Pittsville, daughter 
of the late John and Elizabeth (Ederer) Berres. On February 16, 1941 she 
married Clarence W. Schulz at Plymouth.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence, three sons and two daughters-in-law, 
Lyman and Carol, Horicon; Warren and Carol, Manitowoc; Duane and his fiancée, 
Vicky Gagnon, Two Rivers; three daughters and sons-in-law, Roselee and Thomas 
Clark, Milwaukee; Monica and Thomas Jeske, Neenah; Carol Lee and Christopher 
Wehunt, Lodi, Calif.; five brothers and three sisters-in-law, Leonard Berres, 
Denmark; Orman and Edith Berres, Batavia, Ill.; Cornelius Berres, Florida; 
Joseph and Mary Berres, Raymond and Ruth Berres, all of Manitowoc; three sisters 
and two brothers-in-law, Leona Berres, Two Rivers, Adeline and Paul Greene, 
Florida, Isabella and Donald Hendrickson, Two Rivers; a sister-in-law, Agnes 
Berres, DeForest, Wis.; nine grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Services were 
Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, with Rev. Edward 
Stelter officiating. Burial was at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Denmark Press – Thursday, Feb. 23, 1989 
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(07 Jun 1920/18 Feb 1989/SSDI)


CLARENCE W. SCHULZ

Clarence W. Schulz, age 81, of 2806-11th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday, January 10, 
1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 13, 1995, at St. John's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church. Officiating at the service will be Rev. David Scherbarth, 
with burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery.
He was born May 11, 1913, in Plymouth, Wis., son of the late Albert and Augusta 
Heckmann Schulz, Jr. He married Amelia A. Berres, on February 16, 1942, in Glenbeulah, 
Wis. She preceded him in death on February 18, 1989. Clarence was an active member of 
St. John's Lutheran Church for many years, serving in several capacities. He owned 
and operated the Spring Water Ice Company for many years. Clarence was an avid card 
player.
Survivors include three sons, Lyman and Carol Schulz, Horicon, Warren and Carol Schulz, 
Manitowoc, Duane Schulz and his fiance, Vicki Gagnon, Two Rivers; three daughters, 
Roselee and Tom Clark, Milwaukee, Monica and Tom Jeske, Neenah, Carol Wehunt and 
special friend, Paul Williquette, Green Bay; a special friend, Mary Le Clair, Two 
Rivers; one sister and brother-in-law, Norma and Royal Schaefer, Sheboygan Falls; 
ten grandchildren, including his special little buddy, Cameron; nine great-grandchildren; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by 
a brother and four sisters.
Friends may call from 4:30-7:30 Thursday evening, at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers, and 12:30-1:30 at the church on Friday.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 1995 P. A2


DUANE SCHULZ

Duane R. Schulz, age 59, of 1028 33rd St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday 
evening, June 12, 2009, at his residence.
He was born on May 11, 1950, in Two Rivers, son of the late Clarence and Amelia 
(Berres) Schulz. Duane graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School with the 
class of 1968. On July 4, 2000, he married the former Vicki Gagnon in Las Vegas. 
Duane was employed for 35 years at Mirro Corp. He then was employed for five 
years at Koenig and Vits. Duane was a lifetime member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Duane was also preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Roselee and 
Tom Clark, one godchild, Faye Ohrt; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert and 
Florence Gagnon and brother-in-law, Leon Gagnon.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday June 16, 2009, at St. 
John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the 
Rev. David Arndt with burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 
2009, at The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Visitation will continue 
on Tuesday morning June 16, 2009, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 
a.m. at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers.
Memorials may be made either to St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers or Manitowoc 
Lutheran High School.
Duane always had a smile and a wave for every one he saw and was always ready to 
lend a helping hand. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The family extends a sincere thank you to Pastor Arndt, Two Rivers Police Department 
and Rescue Squad for their compassionate help.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 14, 2009
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Duane R. Schulz
Duane R. Schulz, age 59, 1028 33rd St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday evening 
June 12, 2009, at his residence.
He was born on May 11, 1950, in Two Rivers, son of the late Clarence and Amelia 
(Berres) Schulz. Duane graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School with the class 
of 1968. On July 4, 2000, he married the former Vicki Gagnon in Las Vegas.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday June 16, 2009, at St. John's 
Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David 
Arndt with burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 until 8 p.m. on Monday, June 15, 
2009, at The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Visitation will continue 
on Tuesday morning June 16, 2009, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 
a.m. at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, June 15, 2009


EVELYN SCHUMAN

Evelyn L. Schuman, age 87, of 2312 Jackson Street, Two Rivers, died peacefully 
on Wednesday afternoon, May 9, 2012, at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc 
County.
Evelyn was born July 2, 1924, in Michigan, daughter of the late Frank and Theresa 
(Pappe) Schinderle. September 27, 1948 she married Frederick H. Schuman in 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on October 28, 1976. Evelyn was a member of 
St. John's Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum 
Company for many years. Evelyn enjoyed spending time with her children, grand-
children and great-grandchildren.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive.
She was also preceded in death by her son: Richard Schuman; a son-in-law: Richard 
Reimer; brothers, sisters and other relatives.
Private family services were held on Friday, May 11, 2012 at The Klein & Stangel 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service was Rev. David Arndt with 
burial at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Experessions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.kleinandstangel.com.
The family wishes to thank the staffs of Aurora Medical Center 3rd floor, emergency 
room, VNA Hospice, Homecare, Wisteria Haus and Dr. (private) for the excellent 
care given to Evelyn.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


FREDERICK H. SCHUMAN

Frederick H. Schuman, 56, of 2312 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died early Thursday 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial in 
Forest View cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Schuman was born Aug. 9, 1920, at Wisconsin Rapids, son of the late William 
and Carrie Behrend Schuman. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and 
married Evelyn Shinderle Sept. 27, 1948, at Manitowoc. They lived in Manitowoc 
until 1958, when they moved to Two Rivers. She had been employed at Kelvinator 
Commercial Products Inc., of Manitowoc and was a member of Machinists and Aero-
Space two Workers Union Local 2064 and St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Pat) Reimer, of Two 
Rivers and Bonnie Schuman, at home; two brothers, Edward, of Maribel and Arthur, 
of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Ella Schultz, of Two Rivers and two grandchildren. 
A son, Richard, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 5 
p.m. Friday and at the church after 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 28, 1976  P.3
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(09 Aug 1920/Oct 1976/SSDI)


RICHARD P. SCHUMAN

Funeral services for Richard P. Schuman, 20, of 1800 Adams St., Two Rivers, 
who died early in June, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial 
will be in Forest View Cemetery.
Richard Schuman was born Aug. 7, 1952, at Manitowoc, son of Frederick and 
Evelyn Schinderle Schuman. He was an employe of Paragon Electric Co., Inc., 
Two Rivers, and was a member of the Mishicot Sportsman's Club and the West 
Shore Sportsman's Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
2 p.m. Sunday and at the church after 11 a.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 23, 1972
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Funeral services for Richard P. Schuman, 20, of 1800 Adams St., Two Rivers, 
who died earlier in the month, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. 
Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery,
He was born August 7, 1951 at Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
2 p.m. Sunday and after 11 a.m. Monday at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 24, 1972
(NOTE: This is a correction for the birth year and the service times)


JOSEPHINE SCHWAHERT

Mrs. Raymond (Josephine) Schwahert, 48, of 1014-27th St., Two Rivers, died 
Sunday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. William Schultz officiating. Burial will 
be in Forest View Cemetery.
Mrs. Schwahert was born Josephine Marek April 29, 1923, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Julia Moutvitka Marek. She was married to Raymond 
Schwahert July 8, 1944, at Manitowoc. They lived at Manitowoc for several years 
and then operated a resort at Tomahawk for 11 years. They returned to Two Rivers 
in 1959.
She was a beautician at Beautifair Salon, Two Rivers, and was a member of the 
VFW Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, a son, (Survivor omitted for privacy.); a sister, 
Mrs. Helen Hearley of Two Rivers and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday. Memorial services by 
the VFW Auxiliary will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 28, 1971
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(29 Apr 1923/Jun 1971/SSDI)


RAYMOND J. SCHWAHERT

Raymond J. Schwahert, 66, of 2010 Jackson Street, Two Rivers, died Monday, May 9, 
1988 at a hospital in Reno, Nevada. Funeral services will be 10 am Saturday at St. 
Luke Catholic church, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith will officiate with burial at 
Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by 
V.F.W. Post Number 1248 of Two Rivers.
Mr. Schwahert was born April 3, 1922 at Two Rivers, son of Anna Thomas and the late 
Reuben Schwahert. He was a Veteran of the United States Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. 
He married the former Josephine Marek on July 8, 1944 at Manitowoc. She preceded him 
in death June 27, 1971. He later married Bernice LeClair Litersky on October 14, 1972 
at Two Rivers. Mr. Schwahert was part owner and operated the Silver Birch Resort at 
Tomahawk, Wisconsin for 11 years and employed later at Hamilton Industries for 24 years, 
retiring in 1976. He was a member of V.F.W. Post Number 1248 at Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, Bernice; a son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Patricia 
Schwahert of Two Rivers; two granddaughters, Tara and Karen Schwahert, both of Two 
Rivers; his mother, Anna Schwahert of Two Rivers; three step daughters, Mary Ann Hieptas 
of Appleton, Joan Sindelar of Reno, Nevada and Susan Kozlowski of Two Rivers; three step 
sons, Richard Litersky of iron Mountain, Michigan and John and Ronald Litersky both of 
Two Rivers; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Barbara Schwahert of Two Rivers; 11 
step grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 pm Friday. 
Parish memorial service will be held at 6:45 pm Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., May 12, 1988 page 20
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(06 Apr 1922/09 May 1988/SSDI)


ANNA M. SCHWAKE

Anna Schwake, 84, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, formerly of 
2210 Jackson Street, Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon, November 23, 1986 at the 
Hamilton Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Klein and Stangel 
Inc., Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate with burial to follow 
at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schwake was born December 21, 1901 at Germany. She married William H. Schwake 
on September 25, 1924 at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in March of 1985.
Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Charles F. and Elaine Schwake of 
Two Rivers; four grandchildren, Thomas and his wife, Darlene Schwake of Two Rivers, 
Gerald Schwake of Two Rivers, Kay Franz of Manitowoc and Sue and her husband, 
Charles Rozmarynoski of Aurora, Colorado and three great grandchildren, Brandon 
Schwake, Jeffrey Franz and Kalie Rozmarynoski. She was preceded in death by a 
brother.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5 pm 
to 8 pm this Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Nov. 24, 1986 page 18
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[bur. 11-25-1986/age 84 yrs.]
(21 Dec 1901/Nov 1986/SSDI)


CHARLES F. SCHWAKE

Charles F. Schwake, age 78, of 706 23rd St., died Friday evening, Oct. 15, 2004 
at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Charles was born on Oct. 22, 1925 in Manitowoc County, son of the late William 
and Anna Schwake. Charles was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, 
with the class of 1943. Charles served in the U.S. Armed Forces with a tour 
during World War II. On Sept. 24, 1949, he married the former Elaine Kotarek at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was employed at Paragon Electric 
Company for 30 years. Then he was employed by the Manitowoc Engineering Company, 
retiring in 1988. Charles enjoyed spending time at his cottage and making crafts. 
Charles also attended many crafts shows over the years. 
Survivors include his wife: Elaine Schwake, Two Rivers; two sons, and daughters-
in-law: Thomas and Darlene Schwake, Two Rivers, and Jerry and Linda Schwake, 
Westmore, Mich.; two daughters and sons-in-law: Kay and Mike Hicks, Manitowoc, 
and Sue and Chuck Rozmarynoski, Highlands Ranch, Colo.; five grandchildren:(private).
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, 2004 at The Klein & 
Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Kenneth 
Coenen with burial at a later date at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. until the time of service 
at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 18, 2004 at The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, Sunday, Oct 17, 2004 


WILLIAM H. SCHWAKE

William H. Schwake, 83, of 2210 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Monday evening, 
March 11, at Manitowoc County Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate and burial will be 
in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Schwake was born Jan. 10, 1902, in Germany. He married Anna Hilke, Sept. 25, 
1924, at Two Rivers. Mr. Schwake was employed at Mirro Aluminum, retiring in 
1964.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Charles F. and Elaine 
Schwake of Two Rivers; four grandchildren, Thomas and Darlene Schwake and Gerald 
Schwake of Two Rivers, Kay Franz of Manitowoc and Sue and Charles Rozmarynoski 
of Littleton, Colo. and two great grandchildren, Brandon Schwake and Jeffery 
Franz.
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, March 12, 1985 P. 3
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[bur. 03-13-1985/age 83 yrs.]
(10 Jan 1902/Mar 1985/SSDI)


ERNST E. SCHWANTES

Ernst Schwantes, 63, route 2, Two Rivers, died this noon at the Two Rivers 
Municipal hospital where he had been a patient for several months.
Mr. Schwantes fell out of an apple tree last fall on the farm of his son-in-
law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Meissner, in Shoto. He has been 
confined to the hospital since that time.
He was born in 1881 in the town of Two Rivers. In 1909 he was married to 
Rose Krause of Kossuth and the couple settled on a farm in the town of Two 
Rivers.
He is survived by his widow; three daughters, Mrs. William Meissner, route 
2, Two Rivers, Miss Rose Marie, at home, and Mrs. Kenneth Brunner, Two 
Rivers; four sons, Ernst Jr., route 2, Two Rivers. Pvt. Norman, Fort Riley, 
Kan., and Paul and Peter at home; one sister, Mrs. Peter Schwantes, Two 
Rivers; one brother, William, of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Rockwood Lutheran 
church, the Rev. Edward Zell officiating. The body may be viwed at the Klein 
and Stangel Inc. funeral home in Two Rivers from Sunday evening until time 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 20, 1945 P.2


ROSE SCHWANTES

Mrs. Rose Schwantes, 76, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for the past 10 days.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at Rockwood Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
the Rev. David Worgull officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Schwantes, nee Rose Krause, was born in the Town of Kossuth June 20, 1884, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Krause. She was married April 21, 1909, 
to Ernst Schwantes after which they operated a farm in the Town of Two Rivers 
until Mr. Schwantes' death in a farm accident Jan. 20, 1945. She had been 
residing with a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Brunner of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, for the 
past six years.
Surviving are two other daughters, Mrs. Wilmer Meissner of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, 
and Miss Rose Schwantes of Two Rivers; three sons, Ernst of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
Norman of Manitowoc, and Peter of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, 16 grandchildren and six 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers until 10 
a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will 
lie in state from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 10, 1961  P.13


ANTON SEBANZ

Anton J. Sebanz, 78, of 7543 Eliason Rd., Sturgeon Bay, died Monday morning, 
Dec. 12, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Memorial Mass will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Peter Schroeder will officiate.
Mr. Sebanz was born July 9, 1905, at Port Washington, son of the late John and 
Mary Starrich Sebanz. He married Evelyn Wiltgen, Oct. 12, 1930, at Two Rivers. 
Mr. Sebanz owned and operated an upholstery business in both Two Rivers and 
Mishicot, retiring about 11 years ago. He was very active in sports most of his 
life.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of Sturgeon Bay; a son, Robert of Goleta, 
Calif.; a brother, Ludwig of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Angeline Bruns and 
Mrs. Elsie Norris both of Sheboygan; four grandchildren and a great grandchild.
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at the funeral home. Klein and 
Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 12, 1983 P. 3
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[cremated 12-16-1983/age 78 yrs.]
(09 Jul 1905/Dec 1983/SSDI)


EVELYN SEBANZ

Evelyn J. Sebanz, age 90, a former Two Rivers resident, died Friday, February 6, 
1998, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. 
Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 9, 1998, at St. Lukes 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating will be Rev. Larry Seidl with burial 
of her cremains at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
She was born November 5, 1907, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Jacob 
and Mary Gates Wiltgen. She married Anton Joseph Sebanz on October 12, 1930, 
in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1983. Evelyn was an 
avid painter and studied under Lester Bently. She was a member of St. Luke's 
Catholic Church. 
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Mary Sebanz, Two 
Rivers, on sister, Beatrice Babler, Manitowoc; five grandchildren, Karen 
Rudberg, Viki Sebanz, Laura Schanz, all of California, Kathy Ramer, Alabama, 
Kathi Reinert, Two Rivers; seven great-grandchildren; other relatives and 
friends. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Beatrice (Betty) 
Malley; three brothers, Chester, James and Floyd. 
There will be no Sunday evening visitation. 
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, February 8, 1998


GEORGE F. SEKADLO

George Sekadlo, 88, of 10309 Saxonburg Road, Two Rivers, died late Thursday 
evening, Sept. 1, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2:00 (sic) Monday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Herbert Kesting will officiate with burial in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Sekadlo was born March 9, 1895 at Stangelville, Kewaunee County. He was the 
son of the late Frank and Anna Mach Sekadlo. Mr. Sekadlo o (sic) was educated 
at Kewaunee Schools. He married Linda Arnemen on June 30, 1922, at St. Peter 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot. He was a lifetime farmer and was employed 
between 1942 and 1960 at Manitowoc Ship Yards, a Veteran of World War I, and 
served as a bugler. Mr. Sekadlo was a member of the Manitowoc County Musicians 
Union and a member of American Legion Band.
Survivors include one son, Roger Sekadlo of Greensboro, North Carolina, one 
daughter, Mrs. Calvin (Elaine) Larsen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two sisters and a 
brother-in-law, Mrs. Josephine Yagle of Kewaunee, and Mrs. Jake (Evelyn) Ledvina 
of Kewaunee. Also six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded 
in death by one son, two sisters, and one brother.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday 
and from noon until the time of service on Monday.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2, 1983 P. 5
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[bur. 09-06-1983/age 88 yrs.]
(Mar. 09 1895/Sep. 1983/SSDI)
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Marriage of George/Linda Sekadlo
The marriage of Miss Linda Arneman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Arneman of 
Mishicot and George F. Sekadlo of Carlton, Kewaunee co., took place at St. Peter's 
Lutheran church at Mishicot Tuesday, Rev. Zell officiating at the ceremony which 
was attended by only members of the immediate families and a few intimate friends. 
Miss Erna Schultz and Bernard Sekadlo and Miss Mayme Redeker and Wm. Meineke were 
the attending couples. Little Ruth Zell was the flower girl. A reception at which 
fifty invited guests were present was held at the home of the bride's parents 
where a 6 o'clock dinner was served. The newlyweds left on a motor honeymoon to 
Chicago and other cities and will return to make their home on a farm owned by the 
groom in rural route 2.
Out of town guests present for the occasion included Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Arneman and 
family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jacobson,, Chicago; Major and Mrs. G.E. Arneman, Fort Sill, 
Oklahoma; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. H. Arneman, Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Blahnik, Two Rivers; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sekadlo, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sager, 
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Yagel, Kewaunee.
The Reporter, Fri., June 23, 1922


GERALD B. SEKADLO

Gerald Sekadlo Korea Casualty 
The first Manitowoc county soldier to lose his life in the Korean conflict was 
recorded Friday.
Mr. and Mr. George Sekadlo, of route 1, Two Rivers, were advised in a telegram 
from the war department their son, Pfc. Gerald Ben Sekadlo, 20, had died in a 
Tokyo hospital. A member of an infantry unit in Korea, he suffered a cut in the 
foot while in the front line fighting. Infection set in and he was flown to 
Japan where he died in the military hospital.
Funeral plans for the soldier will await word from the war department on when 
the casket will arrive in San Francisco. Services will be held in Mishicot.
Pfc. Gerald Sekadlo was born on the homestead farm in the town of Mishicot in 
1930 and after attending the district school enrolled in the Mishicot high school 
where he was graduated in June, 1948. On Sept. 26, 1948, he enlisted in the army 
and received his basic training at Fort Knox, Ky. He served 15 months on Okinawa 
in the southwest Pacific and was home on furlough in May.
Returning to Fort Lewis, Wash., he was moved to Japan and was a member of one of 
the first army units moved to Korea when the conflict started there.
Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Sekadlo, of route 1, Two Rivers; 
sister, Mrs. Calvin Larch of East Lansing, Mich.; and a brother, Roger of Lafayette, 
Ind. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 1, 1950  P.14
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(Manitowoc County 1st Korean War casualty/article in the
Lakeshore Chronicle, Sunday, May 27, 2007)


LINDA SEKADLO

Mrs. Linda Sekadlo, 92, of 10309 Saxonburg Road, Two Rivers, died Saturday, 
February 16, 1991, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, where she had been a resident 
the past 3 days.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, 
Mishicot. Rev. David Waege officiating and burial will be at Forest View Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
She was born February 28, 1898, in the Town of Mishicot, daughter of the late 
August and Mary Lauroesch Arneman. She married George Sekadlo on June 20, 1922, 
at St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Mishicot. He preceded her in death September 1, 
1983. She lived and farmed on the Arneman Homestead all her life. She was a member 
of St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church and the Ladies Bible Hour. She was a member of 
the Mishicot V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, the Gold Star Mothers, member and past 
president of the American Legion Auxiliary, Two Rivers, life member of the Mishicot 
Alumni Association and honorary member of the Mishicot F.F.A.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Caron of Banner Elk, N.C.; 
one daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Calvin Larsen of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; five 
grandchildren, six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, one 
grandson and three brothers.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4-8 p.m. this Monday evening 
and Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Mishicot V.F. W. 
Ladies Auxiliary will have a memorial service at 7 p.m. this evening.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1991 P. B8
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Marriage of George/Linda Sekadlo
The marriage of Miss Linda Arneman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Arneman of 
Mishicot and George F. Sekadlo of Carlton, Kewaunee co., took place at St. Peter's 
Lutheran church at Mishicot Tuesday, Rev. Zell officiating at the ceremony which 
was attended by only members of the immediate families and a few intimate friends. 
Miss Erna Schultz and Bernard Sekadlo and Miss Mayme Redeker and Wm. Meineke were 
the attending couples. Little Ruth Zell was the flower girl. A reception at which 
fifty invited guests were present was held at the home of the bride's parents 
where a 6 o'clock dinner was served. The newlyweds left on a motor honeymoon to 
Chicago and other cities and will return to make their home on a farm owned by the 
groom in rural route 2.
Out of town guests present for the occasion included Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Arneman and 
family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jacobson,, Chicago; Major and Mrs. G.E. Arneman, Fort Sill, 
Oklahoma; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. H. Arneman, Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Blahnik, Two Rivers; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sekadlo, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sager, 
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Yagel, Kewaunee.
The Reporter, Fri., June 23, 1922


M. MARGARETTE SHARP

Margarette (Peg) Sharp, 87, formerly of 3507 Glenwood Street, Two Rivers, died 
Wednesday evening, April 8, 1987 at Manitowoc County Health Care Center. Remains 
will be cremated with burial at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Margarette was born October 24, 1899 at LaPorte, Indiana, daughter of the late 
Charles and Lizzie Fisher Sharp. She was employed at the County Treasurers Office 
at Lake County, Indiana and also the Deputy Sheriff's Office at Lake County. She 
was a member of Chicago Montaineering Club and Business and Professional Women's 
Society in Gary, Indiana. Margarette was a resident of Manitowoc County since 
1977.
Survivors include a brother-in-law, Philip D. Grover of Two Rivers and a sister-
in-law, Bernice Sharp. She was preceded in death by a sister, B'Ellen Sharp Grover 
and two brothers, Marion and Donald Sharp. There will be no services or visitation 
at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Apr. 10, 1987 page 18
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[cremated]


JOSEPH F. SHEDIVY JR.

Joseph F. Shedivy, age 85, a lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died on Friday 
evening Jan. 7, 2011, at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Joe was born Oct. 15, 1925, in Two Rivers, son of the late Joseph Shedivy, Sr. 
and Agnes (Moseler) Shedivy. 
Joe was a WWII diabled veteran. While home on furlough, Joe paid a visit to 
his old employer, the Metal Ware Shop. There, on the machine that he used to 
operate, he found Ellie Graves working. It was love at first sight. After being 
severely wounded for the third time during the battle of the bulge, a long 
recovery and rehab, he was discharged as a one hundred percent disabled veteran 
on Aug. 14, 1945. During his service he received three Purple Hearts and a Bronze 
Star for Valor, along with numerous campaign ribbons and awards. After returning 
from the war, he married Ellie on Jan. 11, 1947.
Joe was an active member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and 
the Disabled American Veterans. He was named the Disabled Veteran of the Year for 
the State of Wisconsin in June of 1969. Joe was able to rehabilitate himself so 
that he was employed as a Chevy auto mechanic for nine years before coming a postal 
carrier for the remainder of his career, retiring in 1982. He was also very active 
in local government. Joe was a long time fixture of the Two Rivers city council. 
He also held the position of the President of that council for a number of years.
Joe was an avid Packers fan. He also loved taking his beagles rabbit hunting with 
his dad and son. He really enjoyed the children on his postal route and they loved 
him. He especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Of the many 
things that Joe will be remembered for is the fact that he was a part of the group 
of boys that discovered the stash of snow buried in the sand one summer. That was 
the origin of the now annual Two Rivers Snow Festival.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded 
in death by a brother, John Shedivy.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, at St. Peter the Fisherman 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the 
Rev. Dick Mauthe with burial to take place at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers, where 
he will have a view of his and Eleanor's long time residence on 41st St. Full 
military honors will be conducted by the VFW and American Legion Posts of Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, 
from 9 to 10:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joseph's name to the American Cancer 
Society, the American Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer's Association.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the Shedivy family with 
arrangements.
Joe was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a kind, 
loyal and extremely ethical man. His family and friends will surely miss him.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 11, 2011


ELSIE SHEKOSKY

Mrs. Elsie Shekosky, __, of __ Washington St., Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon 
at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, where she had been a patient the past 40 days.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery.
Mrs. Shekosky, nee Elsie Werth, was born at Kewaunee Jan. 2, 1892, daughter of the 
late Henry and Mrs. Emma Peters Werth. The family moved to Two Rivers when she was 
16 years old, where Mrs. Shekosky resided since. She was married in 1918 to Frank 
Shekosky, a veteran of World War I, who died Aug. 17, 1940 at Two Rivers. She was 
a member of the Auxiliary of the Robert F. Burns Post 165, American Legion and the 
Two Rivers Homemakers Club.
Besides her daughter, Bernice, a nurse at Fond du Lac, she leaves her mother of 
Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. Fred B. Ollendorf of Two Rivers, and a brother, George 
Werth of Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 24, 1958  P.9 
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Two popular young people of the city were united in marriage this morning when 
Miss Elsie Werth became the bride of Frank Shekoshki. The marriage ceremony was 
performed at the manse of Grace church by Rev. A.D. Grey at 11 o'clock. John 
Wierzbach and Miss Leona Daetz were the attending couple. A wedding dinner was 
served following the ceremony at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Fred 
Ollendorf. The pair then departed on a short wedding tour. The Reporter unites 
with a host of their friends in the best of well wishes.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 25, 1918


FRANK P. SHEKOSKY

Frank Peter Shekosky, 45, one of the leaders in American Legion and 40 et 8 
activities at Two Rivers, died at 8 p.m. yesterday at the Municipal hospital 
at Two Rivers. He had been ill for a month after suffering a stroke.
A full military funeral will be conducted by the Robert Burns post of the 
American Legion, of which he was a charter member, Friday at 2 p.m. at the 
Beduhn funeral home. The Rev. Joseph Gabryszek of Sacred Heart church will 
read the service. Interment will be in Forest View Cemetery.
He was a charter member of the Manitowoc county volture, No. 1130, of the 
40 et 8. He held several positions in the Legion post during the past 21 years 
and had always been a member of the post drill team.
At the time of his death he was in charge of the printing department at the 
Hamilton plant. His employment at the plant dates back 30 years.
He was born at Two Rivers July 2, 1895. He was mustered into service in the 
army Oct. 22, 1918 and served until Dec. 18 of the same year when he was 
honorably discharged. He was a private in Battery A, Ninth T.M. Battalion 
stationed at Camp Dodge, Ia.
In 1918 Shekosky married Miss Elsie Werth. She survives with one daughter, 
Bernice, at home; his father, Joseph Shekosky of Manitowoc; one brother, Andrew 
of St. Paul, Minn.; and two sisters, Mrs. Alec Pliest of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Charles Cope of Omro, Wis.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 14, 1940 P.2
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Two popular young people of the city were united in marriage this morning when 
Miss Elsie Werth became the bride of Frank Shekoshki. The marriage ceremony was 
performed at the manse of Grace church by Rev. A.D. Grey at 11 o'clock. John 
Wierzbach and Miss Leona Daetz were the attending couple. A wedding dinner was 
served following the ceremony at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Fred 
Ollendorf. The pair then departed on a short wedding tour. The Reporter unites 
with a host of their friends in the best of well wishes.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 25, 1918


DARLENE M. SIEBERT

Darlene M. Siebert, age 65, a resident of Hamilton Home in Two Rivers, died 
Friday afternoon Aug. 18, 2006, at the home. 
Darlene was born on June 20, 1941, in Forestville, daughter of the late George 
and Mamie (Dubois) Bellin. She attended Algoma High School and graduated with 
the class of 1959. On Aug. 27, 1960, she married William ""Bill"" F. Siebert in 
Maplewood. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1996. Darlene was employed with 
Mirro Aluminum Co. for more than 25 years until her retirement. 
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Debbie and Marvin Jahnke, 
Mishicot, Dawn and Richard Higgins, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law: Dean 
and Patty Siebert, Two Rivers; four grandchildren: Jack Polifka, Brittney, Bradley, 
and Deanna Siebert; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Germaine and Harvey Clark, 
twin sister: Arlene and Paul Rosinsky, all of Two Rivers; one brother and two 
sisters-in-law: Gerald and Donna Bellin, Manitowoc, Gail Bellin, Kewaunee; one 
brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Al and Patty Kobes, and Leona Siebert, all 
of Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She is 
also preceded in death by one daughter: Donna Polifka; an infant sister: Carol Mae 
Bellin; one brother: Gervaise Bellin; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Herbert 
and Alma Siebert; and one brother-in-law: Gordon Siebert. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at St. John's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the 
Rev. David Arndt with burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, Aug. 21, 2006, from 4 p.m. 
until 8 p.m. at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The visitation 
will continue on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2006, at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at the Hamilton Home for the 
compassionate care they gave to mom. She enjoyed her stay there. 
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2006
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(20 Jun 1941/18 Aug 2006/SSDI)


WILLIAM F. SIEBERT

William F. (Bill) Siebert, age 58, of 2507 14th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday afternoon, December 4, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 1996, at St. 
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Arndt will officiate 
with burial at Forest View Cemetery.
He was born August 29, 1938, in Green Bay, son of the late Herbert and Alma 
Drummond Siebert. He graduated from Mishicot High School with the class of 1956, 
serving in the United States Marines from 1956-1958. On August 27, 1960, he married 
Darlene Bellin at Maplewood. He was employed at Mirro Corporation for 25 years.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene, Two Rivers; three daughters and two sons-in-law, 
Debra and Marvin Jahnke, Manitowoc, Dawn and Daniel Schmitt, Donna Polifka, all of 
Two Rivers; a son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Pat Siebert, Phoenix, Ariz.; four 
grandchildren, Jack Polifka, Bradley, Brittany and Deanna Siebert; one brother and 
sister-in-law, Gordon and Leona Siebert, Two Rivers; one sister and brother-in-law, 
Patricia and Allan Kobes, Manitowoc; neices, nephews, other relatives and friends 
also survive.
Friends may call on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and on 
Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, December 5, 1996 P. A2
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(29 Aug 1938/04 Dec 1996/SSDI)


ANN SILBERSACK

Mrs. Roland Silbersack, 61, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died early Friday morning 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Vernon Hauser will officiate and burial will be in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Silbersack, nee Ann Wagner, was born Feb. 27, 1911, in the Town of Kossuth, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Frye Wagner. She was graduated from Lincoln 
High School, Manitowoc, and for many years operated a tavern at Shoto with her 
husband, until their retirement three years ago.
Survivors include her husband, Roland, to whom she was married April 23, 1930; 
two brothers, Joseph Kazda, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Tony Kazda, of Green Bay; 
a sister, Mrs. Mary Mraz, of Two Rivers; a daughter-in-law (Survivor omitted for 
privacy.) and three grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 31, 1972
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(27 Feb 1911/Mar 1972/SSDI)
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MISS ANN WAGNER AND R. SILVERSACK (sic) WED AT WOODSTOCK
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagner, Kossuth, have made announcement of the marriage of 
their daughter, Miss Ann to Roland Silversack. The marriage was performed at 
Woodstock, Illinois on Wednesday afternoon by Judge Battern.
Miss Elsie Seidl attended the bride as the maid of honor and Elmer Silversack, 
a cousin of the groom, acted as the best man. Following the marriage the young 
couple left on a short honeymoon trip and upon returning they will make their 
home at Two Rivers.
Miss Wagner was a graduate of the Lincoln High School with the class of '28 (sic) 
and has held a position at the Aluminum Goods office for the past two years. Mr. 
Silversack holds a position with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company at Two 
Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News  Friday, April 25, 1930  pg. 8
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*Note: Typo-Lincoln High School class of '28 didn't have an Ann Wagner. 
She graduated with the class of '27.


ROLAND SILBERSACK

Roland Silbersack, 64, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Wednesday afternoon at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels and 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Paul 
Schumacher will officiate with burial in Forest view Cmetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Silbersack was born April 25, 1910, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the 
late George and Mary Kronforst Silbersack. He attended rural school and St. 
Luke School of Two Rivers. He married Ann Wagner April 23, 1930. He worked for 
Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, for a number of years before taking over 
operation of a tavern at Shoto which he operated until four years ago when he 
retired. He was a member of Shoto Volunteer Fire Department, Shoto Conservation 
Club. Mrs. Silbersck preceded him in death in March of 1972.
Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Robert (June) Krause, of Manitowoc and 
three grandchildren. Two sons, a brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 
where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, February 20, 1975 P. 21
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(25 Apr 1910/Feb 1975/SSDI)
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MISS ANN WAGNER AND R. SILVERSACK (sic) WED AT WOODSTOCK
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagner, Kossuth, have made announcement of the marriage of 
their daughter, Miss Ann to Roland Silversack. The marriage was performed at 
Woodstock, Illinois on Wednesday afternoon by Judge Battern.
Miss Elsie Seidl attended the bride as the maid of honor and Elmer Silversack, 
a cousin of the groom, acted as the best man. Following the marriage the young 
couple left on a short honeymoon trip and upon returning they will make their 
home at Two Rivers.
Miss Wagner was a graduate of the Lincoln High School with the class of '28 (sic) 
and has held a position at the Aluminum Goods office for the past two years. Mr. 
Silversack holds a position with the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company at Two 
Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald News  Friday, April 25, 1930  pg. 8


ALBERT J. SIMONIS

Albert J. Simonis, 94, of St. Petersburg, Fla, a long-time Two Rivers resident, 
died Sunday afternoon at home after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. Burial will be in the Forest View Cemetery. 
Mr. Simonis was born Jan. 17, 1871, at Two Rivers, son of the late John and 
Catherine Petri Simonis. He attended public grade school and was graduated from 
Two Rivers High School in 1887 at the age of 16. He married the former Flora 
Lindstedt at Mishicot in 1896. She preceded him in death in 1952.
For many years, Mr. Simonis was employed as foreman of the wood type plant of 
Hamilton Mfg. Co. He cleared the wood type cutting trade under the late Henry P. 
Hamilton, brother of the firm founder, J. E. Hamilton. Mr. Simonis and his wife 
also operated a candy store and ice cream parlor for a number of years in the 
early 1900s. 
He retired as foreman of the Hamilton wood type plant in 1940 and moved to 
Milwaukee. He had made his home at St. Petersburg the past year.
Known as the community's "grand old man of music", Mr. Simonis played the cornet 
for many years and was one of the organizers of the Twin River Band, a musical 
organization he directed for more than a decade, beginning in 1902.
Survivors include two daughters, the Misses Ethel and Beatrice, of St. Petersburg, 
and three sisters, Mrs. Frank Becker, Mrs. William Ahearn and Mr. Peter Karl, of 
Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 31, 1965  P.5


FLORA SIMONIS

Funeral services for Mrs. Albert J. Simonis, 76, a former Two Rivers resident 
who died in Milwaukee Monday morning, will be held at the Beduhn, Deja and 
Martin Funeral Home, Inc., Two Rivers, at 2 p.m. Thursday.
The Rev. Richard Wichlei will officiate, and interment will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Simonis, the former Flora Lindstedt, was born in the town of Mishicot in 
1876. A daughter of the late Julius and Emma Schmidt Lindstedt, she lived in 
Two Rivers as a young woman. She later went to Chicago and Manitowoc.
At Manitowoc, in 1896, she was married to Albert J. Simonis of Two Rivers. The 
couple lived in Two Rivers until 1917, when they moved to Milwaukee. They 
returned to Two Rivers in 1920.
After 18 years, they removed to Milwaukee again where they lived at 1801 E. 
Jarvis St.
She leaves her husband; two daughters, Miss Ethel Simonis of Two Rivers and 
Miss. Beatrice Simonis, who is director of the nursing service at Gorgas 
Hospital in the Panama Canal Zone, and a sister, Mrs. Leona Frankel of New York 
City.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 19, 1952 P. 2


BURTON L. SINKLER

Youth Fatally Hurt in Car Crash 
Burton L. Sinkler Injured as Auto Rams Into Post 
Rider Is Hospitalized; Mishap Occurs Near Two Rivers Limits 
TWO RIVERS-Burton L. Sinkler, 21, 2828 11th St., Two Rivers, died at 6:50 a.m. 
Saturday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital of severe head injuries received 
when he lost control of his car which crashed into a post about 75 feet outside 
the city limits on Lake Shore Drive at 11:40 p.m. Friday.
His companion, Norman LeClair Jr., 20, 1918 Jackson St., Two Rivers, the only 
other passenger in the 1949 model maroon sedan, escaped with lesser injuries, 
sustaining a fractured clavicle in his right shoulder. He will remain confined 
at the Two Rivers hospital for several days, his physician said.
Suffered Skull Injuries 
Sinkler, according to the attending doctor, had sustained intracranial head 
injuries, concussion, possible skull fracture and multiple lacerations to the 
face. 
It was the 15th fatality in Manitowoc County this year. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, 
Manitowoc County coroner, said there would be no inquest.
Sinkler and LeClair, according to the local police report, were coming into the 
city from the southwest when the former lost control of his automobile in heading 
into Lake Shore Drive from Memorial Drive. The machine left the road, struck a 
post, hurling Sinkler through the door as it turned over 197 feet from the point 
where it left the highway. It finally landed about 15 feet from the water's edge 
a virtual total wreck. 
Passing motorists summoned Two Rivers police officers and Sgt. Herbert Pagels and 
Officers Al Kopstad, Len Mraz and Richard Henrickson were dispatched to the scene. 
The injured pair were removed to the local hospital in an ambulance.
Funeral Monday 
Funeral services for Sinkler will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Klein & Stangel 
Inc., Funeral Home, here, the Rev. M.J. Rehrdanz officiating. Interment will be 
in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Burton Lester Sinkler was born in Two Rivers in 1932, a son of Lester and Myrtle 
Hoffman Sinkler. A graduate of Washington High School with the class of 1951, he 
was graduated from the Manitowoc County Normal School, where he had prepared for 
a teaching career, in June of 1953. Since then he had been an employe of the 
shipping department of the Paragon Electric Company here.
Besides his parents, he leaves his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Louise Hoffman of 
Manitowoc, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mr. Joseph Sinkler of Tisch Mills. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 12, 1953  P.1


LESTER E. SINKLER

Lester E. Sinkler, age 84, formerly of Two Rivers, and a resident of Shady Lane 
Home, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, October 12, 1991, at Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael P. Tess of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 
Appleton will officiate with burial in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Sinkler was born August 22, 1907 in Green Bay, Wis., the son of the late 
Joseph and Jane Chiha Sinkler. On April 18, 1932 he was married to Myrtle Hoffman 
in Manitowoc. She died February 16, 1985. Mr. Sinkler worked for Paragon Electric 
in Two Rivers for many years retiring in 1972.
Survivors include one sister, Laurine Tess of Manitowoc; a special friend, Antoinette 
Vollendorf of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
He was preceded in death by a son, Burton Sinkler, in 1953.
Friends may call at the Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home on Tuesday 
from 12 noon until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, October 14, 1991  P. B9
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(22 Aug 1907/12 Oct 1991/SSDI)


MYRTLE SINKLER

Mrs. Myrtle Sinkler, 77, of 717 Buchholz Street, Two Rivers, died Saturday, 
February 16, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. Rev. Greg Smith will officiate and burial will be in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Sinkler was born October 24, 1907, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
George and Louise Derrick Hoffman. She married Lester Sinkler on April 18, 1932, 
at Manitowoc. Mrs. Sinkler was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Citizens and 
AARP.
Survivors include her husband, Lester; a sister, Mrs. Irene Stuebs of Lovelock, 
Nevada; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Laurine) Tess of Manitowoc; and a brother-
in-law, Earl Sinkler of Denmark. She was preceded in death by a son and five 
brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 6 o'clock 
to 8 o'clock this Monday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1985 P. 3
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[Myrtle Mary Sinkler]
(24 Oct 1907/Feb 1985/SSDI)


EILEEN E. SKIDMORE

Eileen E. Skidmore, 61 of 2300 45th St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning, 
April 17, 1987. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Emmanuel United 
Methodist Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Frederik Schulz will officiate and burial 
will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Skidmore was born April 26, 1925, at Sparta, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Olaus H. and Genn Hortum Overlien. She was married to Jack Skidmore, 
July 20, 1946 at Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Eileen was an Advertising Sales 
Representative with the Herald-Times Reporter for 17 years and was on the Board 
of Directors for the Herald Times Reporter Credit Union and was a member of Two 
Rivers Senior Citizens.
Survivors include her husband, Jack; a son and daughter-in-law, Bryan and Cyndi 
Skidmore of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and David Pech of 
Manitowoc; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Calmer and Donna Overlien of Mondovi, 
Wisconsin and Wilma Overlien; two sisters and a brother-in-law, a twin sister, 
Irene and John Marvin of Battle Creek, Michigan and Blanche Buegler of Altadena, 
California; six grandchildren, Cam Goetz, Carol Pech, Jessica Pech, Jonathan 
Pech, Michael Skidmore and Sara Skidmore and nieces and nephews. She was preceded 
in death by a brother, Earl Overlein and a brother-in-law, Ernie Buegler.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 8 
pm Monday and from 9:30 am Tuesday at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Apr. 19, 1987 page 21
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[bur. 04-21-1987] 
(26 Apr 1925/Apr 1987/SSDI)


HATTIE M. SKIFSTROM

Mrs. Hattie Skifstrom, 77, of 1110 16th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning 
at Holy Family  Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient for six days. 
Funeral services will be at 11am Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery. Mrs. Skifstrom, nee Hattie Frosch, was born Oct. 10, 1891 at Manitowoc, 
a daughter of the late Henry and Augusta Maas Frosch. She was married in 1909 
at Manitowoc to Charles Skifstrom. He preceded her in death 20 years ago. Since 
the death of her husband, she had made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Charles 
Fencil at Two Rivers. For a number of years until her retirement, she was an 
employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. Besides her daughter, she leaves a sister, Mrs. 
Mamie Laese and a brother, Elmer Frosch, both of Cohasset, Minn., two grand-
children and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home until 
the time of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 24, 1969, Two Rivers Reporter, p. T-7
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(10 Oct 1891/Feb 1969/SSDI)


ERNA K. SLATER

Erna K. Slater, age 91, a resident of the Wisteria Haus, Two Rivers, died 
Saturday afternoon, April 10, 1999 at the Wisteria Haus.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m on Tuesday, April 13, 1999 at Calvary 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Simensen will officiate at the 
service, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born May 2, 1907 in La Salle, Ill., daughter of the late Carl & Mathilda 
Zuehlke Kopischke. She was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School with 
the Class of 1926. On May 15, 1943 she was married to Harry Slater in Two Rivers. 
He preceded her in death March 19, 1980. Erna was employed as a cashier with 
Hamilton Industries, retiring in 1963.
She is survived by one nephew, Allan (Elaine) Anderson, Atlanta, Georgia; two 
cousins; and her friends at Wisteria Haus. She was preceded in death by per (sic) 
parents and two sisters.
Friends may call at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 1 p.m. on Tuesday 
until the time of service at 2 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church or Shriners Hospital for Crippled 
Children.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 12, 1999 P. A2
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(02 May 1907/10 Apr 1999/SSDI)


HARRY V. SLATER

Harry V. Slater, 86, of 1823-29th St., Two Rivers, former manager of the 
security department of East Wisconsin Trustee Company, died early Wednesday 
morning, March 19, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 
and 11 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Richard Bidwell 
will officiate and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Slater was born July 6, 1893, at Fonda, Iowa, son of the late Jesse and 
Mathilda Bruhn Slater, As a child he moved with his family to Stockbridge where 
he attended grade school and local high school. In the fall of 1910 he taught 
school at Brothertown for two years, then enrolled in Oshkosh State Teachers 
College, graduating in 1913. The following year he was principal of high school 
at Phillips, Wis., and the next year was superintendent of schools at Fifield, 
Wis. In 1917 he entered the United States Armed Forces and following his army 
service entered the security business. In 1942 he was employed with the State 
Banking Department until becoming manager of the security department at East 
Wisconsin Trustee Company in 1944.
He married Erna Kopischke May 15, 1943, at Two Rivers. Mr. Slater was a member 
of Calvary Lutheran Church and American Legion Robert E. Burns Post No. 165; 
past exalted ruler of Oshkosh Masonic Lodge No. 292; past president of Winnebago 
Land Shrine Club of which he was the fourth president of the first Shrine Club 
in North America and past president of Two Rivers-Manitowoc Shrine Club. He was 
a 50 year member of all Masonic Bodies and regional ambassador emeritus.
Survivors include his wife and two nephews, Allan Anderson of Atlanta, Ga., and 
George Anderson of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. 
Memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Church building fund or Shrine Hospital 
for Crippled Children.
Herald Times Reporter, March 19, 1980 P.3
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(6 July 1893/Mar. 1980/SSDI)


MARIE GODFREY SLOCUM

Mrs. (Helen) Marie Slocum, 72, of 1706 29th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday 
evening at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate and burial will be 
in Forest View cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Slocum, nee Helen Marie Godfrey, was born Aug. 1, 1902, at Whitelaw, 
daughter of the late William and Jeannie Arnold Godfrey. She was married to 
Ned Moore Slocum who preceded her in death in 1948.
Survivors include a son, Ned Jr., two daughters, Joan Guy and Susan Stanzel, 
eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. Friends may call at the Slocum residence after 
the memorial service Saturday. Memorials may be made to Grace Congregational 
Memorial Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, February 6, 1975  P.18 
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[Helen Marie Slocum]
(H. Slocum/21 Aug 1902/Feb 1975/SSDI)


NED MOORE SLOCUM    (d. 1948)

Ned M. Slocum, 51 (photo), teacher of commercial courses in the high school 
at Two Rivers for 25 years and active in civic affairs there, died last night 
at the Two Rivers municipal hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Grace Congregational 
church, Two Rivers. There will be Masonic rites at the grave in Forest View 
cemetery.
Mr. Slocum was born in 1897 at Alcester, S.D., and served overseas in World War 
I with an infantry unit. He was graduated from Whitewater State Teachers college 
in 1923 and married Miss Marie Godfrey the same year. He took a teaching position 
in Two Rivers that year. 
He taught all phases of commercial work in high school and also handled evening 
classes in the same subject in the vocational school. He was a past commander of 
the Burns post of the American Legion and a member of the Quarter Century club, 
made up of teachers who completed 25 years of teaching in Two Rivers. 
Mr. Slocum was church clerk of the Grace Congregational church and a member of 
the Masonic lodge there.
Surviving are his wife residing at 1706 29th street, Two Rivers, a son, Ned G., 
a senior at Ball State Teacher's college, Muncie, Ind., two daughters, ___ ____ 
at Billings Memorial hospital in Chicago, and Sue at home; two sisters, Mrs. 
William Luck of Baraboo and Mrs. B. F. Querhammer of Cazenovia, Wis., and a 
grandson.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 18, 1948  P.2 


ANNA M. SMITH

Mrs. George Smith, 67, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, died at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital late Wednesday night where she was a patient a few hours.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Assembly of God Church, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Arthur Gregg officiating. Burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Smith, nee Anna Marie Biesterveld, was born March 28, 1897, at Amsterdam, 
Holland, daughter of the late Peter and Petranella Van Boxel Biesterveld. When 
she was four the family brought her to this country. She was married in September 
of 1931 at Waukegan, Ill., to George Smith. Four years ago the family moved to 
Two Rivers from Sturgeon Bay.
Besides her husband she leaves three sons, Donald Hammond, and John Smith, of 
Two Rivers and Forest Hammond, of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. George Webb, of Eau 
Galle, Wis.; five brothers, Adrian and George, of Little Chute, William of Rock 
Falls, Wis., Ted of Menomonie, Wis., and Leonard, of Ohio; 13 grandchildren and 
14 great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 3 
p.m. Friday until noon Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church where 
the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 4, 1965  P.9 
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[Anna Marie Smith]


GEORGE A. SMITH    (d. 1966)

Funeral services for George A. Smith, 64, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, who died Sunday 
at Sturgeon Bay Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Calvary Assembly Church, 
Sturgeon Bay, the Rev. John Holmquest officiating. Burial will be Wednesday in 
Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Smith was born at Kalamazoo, Mich., and was employed with the Merchant 
Marines until retiring because of illness. He married the former Anna 
Bestervield in 1931 at Kalamazoo. She preceded him in death.
Survivors include a son, John, of Sturgeon Bay; two stepsons, Donald Hammond, 
of Sturgeon Bay and Forest Hammond, of Milwaukee; two step-daughters, Mrs. Mary 
Rupinski and Mrs. Doris Blackowski, of Milwaukee; and a grandson, Mark Smith, 
of Two Rivers. A son also preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 25, 1966  P.3
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(08 Mar 1901/Jan 1966/SSDI)


GEORGE F. SMITH    (d. 1964)

George F. Smith, 29, of 2202 Jackson St., Two Rivers, who had been an aid at 
Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, for a year up to his illness two years ago, died at 
Manitowoc Memorial Hospital Wednesday afternoon.
Funeral services will be at 1:15 p.m Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at Calvary Assembly of God Church, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. O.J. Hanson officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Smith was born June 22, 1934, at Milwaukee, son of George and Anna Biesterveld 
Smith. The family moved to Sturgeon Bay in 1951 and to Two Rivers three and a half 
years ago. He married the former Valeria Shoemaker in Texas in 1954. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 12, 1964 P. 14


BEN SOMMERS

Benedict "Ben" Sommers, age 90, of 1608 Iris Drive, Manitowoc, died suddenly 
on Thursday night, July 17, 2008, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
with his family at his side, after a brief bout with cancer.
Ben was born on May 10, 1918, in Chicago, Ill., a son of the late Ted and Agnes 
(Gonia) Szewczyk. At the age of 7, he and his family moved to Pulaski, where 
he attended schools. He graduated from Pulaski High School before entering the 
U.S. Navy. Ben served with the U.S. Navy before and during World War II aboard 
the USS Nevada. He also served four years in the Naval Reserves as a chief 
electricians mate. On Oct. 3, 1942, he married Dora Heldt at St. John's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. After serving his apprenticeship, 
Ben worked as a tradesman electrician for several area contractors until his 
retirement. He also ran his own electrical contracting business for several 
years. He was a proud, longtime member of the Electricians Local 158 IBW of 
Green Bay. He was very active, and played trumpet with the Lakeshore Wind 
Ensemble for many years; he was a member of the Musicians Local 195; and he 
also played with the Two Rivers Municipal Band. After retirement, Ben and Dora 
enjoyed wintering in Lakeland, Fla., for many seasons; he also enjoyed playing 
tennis at the YMCA, reading, traveling, yard work, family gatherings and music. 
He was also a longtime member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by an infant son: Billy, in 1956; and by one sister: 
Jean Baranczyk.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2008, at St. Paul's 
United Methodist Church, 411 Reed Ave., Manitowoc. The Rev. Thomas J. Dunham will 
officiate at the service, with burial in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Military graveside rites will be accorded by members of the VFW and American 
Legion posts of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, 
on Sunday evening, July 20, 2008, from 5 until 8 p.m., and at the church on 
Monday morning after 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Sommers family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and 
nurses of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, and Aurora Medical 
Center, Two Rivers, for the compassionate care given to Ben. A heartfelt thanks 
also to the staff of the Hamilton Memorial Home, for the kindness extended to Ben 
and our family during his short stay.
Herald Times Reporter, July 19, 2008


FRANCES L. SONNTAG

Frances L. Sonntag, age 88, formerly of Two Rivers, died Sunday, November 29, 
1992, in Janesville, Minn.
Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 2, 1992, at the St. John's 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial 
to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born in Watertown, Wis., on August 9, 1904, daughter of the late Franz 
and Katherine Weihert Ebert. She married Leo F. Sonntag on May 21, 1935, in 
Watertown, Wis. He preceded her in death on April 26, 1982. She was a Lutheran 
School teacher in Plymouth, Wis. for seven years and taught for more than 26 
years at St. John's Lutheran School in Two Rivers. She continued as a volunteer 
remedial teacher retiring in 1989. She moved to Janesville, Minn., June of 1991. 
She was a member of st. John's Ladies Aide.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Darla Sonntag, 
Manitowoc, Richard and Dorothy Sonntag, Milwaukee, The Rev. Lyle and Lois Sonntag, 
Alpine, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, LeAnn and Robert Marzinske, Janesville, 
Minn.; one brother and sister-in-law, S (sic) John and Edie Ebert, Iowa City, Iowa; 
one sister and brother-in-law, Vivian and David Schmidt, Lynchburg, Va. Also 
surviving are fifteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Friends may call at St. John's Lutheran Church from 11 a.m. Wednesday until the 
time of service. There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at the Klein and 
Stangel Funeral Home.
Herald Times Reporter, December 1, 1992 P. A2


LEO F. SONNTAG

Leo F. Sonntag, 75, of 3801 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers, died early Monday morning, 
April 26, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services willl be 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele will officiate and burial will be 
in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Sonntag was born June 4, 1906, at Two Rivers, son of the late William and 
Emma Kubel Sonntag. He married Frances Ebert, May 21, 1935, at Watertown, Wis. 
Mr. Sonntag worked at American Hamilton for 50 years, retiring about 10 years 
ago. He was a member of St. John Men's Club, served on the city council for 
eight years of which he was president, was a charter member and first president 
of Hamilton Credit Union, and director of Wisconsin State Central. He was also 
a charter member of Hamilton Band, and charter member and first president of 
Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Congregation.
Survivors include his wife, Frances; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and 
Darla Sonntag of Manitowoc, Richard and Dorothy Sonntag of Milwaukee, and the 
Rev. Lyle and Lois Sonntag of Bylas, Ariz.; a daughter and son-in-law, LeAnn and 
Robert Marzinske of Janesville, inn. (sic), and 16 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 
p.m. Wednesday and at the church Thursday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. 
Memorials may be made to Manitowoc Lutheran High School or St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, April 27, 1982 P. 3
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News article
BADLY INJURED IN FALL FROM TRUCK
Leo Sontag, son of William Sontag, sustained injuries which were at first thought 
to be serious, when he fell from a moving truck last Friday evening at about 8 
o'clock. Sontag, with several companions, was riding on the gravel truck of his 
uncle, Jos. Steinhauser, whose son, Herbert, was bringing in the last load of 
gravel for the day. When about a mile from the city, on the Mishicot Road, Sontag 
decided to climb into the seat with the driver. To set beside the driver he had to 
climb over the back of the truck. In attempting to do this he grasped a lever which 
gave unexpectedly and losing his footing, he fell from the moving truck to the hard 
road.
Sontag weights nearly 200 pounds. He was thrown violently and when the truck had 
been stopped and his companions picked him up, he was bleeding from his nose and 
mouth. He was also severely bruised but with assistance walked a short distance to 
a car which had stopped to take him to a surgeon. He was then taken to the hospital 
where a more thorough examination and xray disclosed that no fracture had been 
sustained. He is progressing satisfactorily. The most serious injury is to his knee 
which was chipped in the fall but it is said he will have fully recovered in two 
weeks.
The Reporter, Fri., July 20, 1923


SHIRLEY SPEARBRAKER

Shirley A. Spearbraker, age 79, a lifelong resident of Two Rivers, died 
Saturday, June 25, 2011, at Harmony of Two Rivers. Shirley was born to the 
late Samuel and Ida (Rasmussen) Valley on July 19, 1931, in the town of 
Maple Valley, in Oconto County. Shirley graduated from Gillett High School 
with the Class of 1949. She then went to work at Northwestern Mutual in 
Milwaukee for five years.
On Aug. 6, 1955, she married Alan Spearbraker and they would have celebrated 
their 56th wedding anniversary in August of this year. Shirley helped serve 
meals in the Two Rivers School District for many years, then left to work in 
the office at Paragon for ten years.
Shirley was a volunteer at Aurora Hospital for 15 years. Shirley and Alan 
really enjoyed traveling on bus tours, mystery trips and trips with the senior 
center, where Shirley was a lifetime member. She was also a member of the 
Washington House, a volunteer at the Machinery Museum, and she was a member 
of Grace Church since 1957. Shirley took great pride in her flower gardens, 
as they did not contain a single weed.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Shirley was further preceded in death by one son Armin on Jan. 31, 1978 at 
the age of seven; two brothers: Vernon and Francis: a sister-in-law and two 
brothers-in-law; Rosie and Adolph Druckrey and Raymond Schoss. 
Funeral services for Shirley will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 
at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. The funeral services will be lead 
by the Rev. Kim Henning, with interment at Forest View Cemetery.
Family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, from 9:30 
to 10:45 a.m. at Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers. 
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Her family would like to thank Homecare Health Services & Hospice, especially 
(private), and the entire staff of Harmony of Two Rivers, for their kind and 
compassionate care of Shirley.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


ADELA A. SPRINGSTUBE

Adela A. Springstube, 86, of Route 2, Wausaukee, Wisconsin, formerly of Two 
Rivers, died Tuesday morning, May 30, 1989 at Two Rivers Community Hospital. 
Funeral services will be 3 pm Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers. Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate and burial will be in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Springstube was born July 27, 1902 at Luxemburg, Wisconsin, daughter of 
the late Carl and Emilie Wendorf Mueller. She married William H. Springstube, 
May 12, 1925 at Kewaunee. He preceded her in death in 1979.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Shirley Springstube of 
Wausaukee; a brother and sister-in-law, Harvey and Arlene Mueller of Alaska, 
Wisconsin; five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in 
death by two grandchildren and four brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 1 pm, to 
3 pm Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., May 31, 1989 page B8
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(27 Jul 1902/30 May 1989/SSDI)
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Marriage of William/Adela Springstube
Judge Cowell officiated at the wedding at the Court House Tuesday morning at 
9:30 when he united in marriage Miss Adella Mueller, daughter of Carl Mueller 
---illegible-- and William Springstube of Two Rivers, the son of Mrs. Barbara 
Sturm of that city. Miss Viola Sturm was maid of honor and Harvey Mueller was 
best man. The other attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mueller.
The bride wore a gown of white canton crepe, a wreath and veil and carried a 
shower bouquet of roses. Miss Sturm wore a dress of powder blue satin and Mrs. 
Mueller wore a dress of orange crepe. The celebration that followed took place 
at the home of the groom's mother in Two Rivers. Only relatives were present. 
Mr. and Mrs. Springstube will reside in the Town of Luxemburg. The groom is a 
carpenter by occupation.. Kewaunee Enterprise
The Reporter, Fri., May 22, 1925


DONALD SPRINGSTUBE

Funeral services for Donald L. Springstube, 21, of 1509 Glenwood St., 
Two Rivers, who died in an accident with a motorcycle in the Town of 
Two Rivers early Monday morning, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Good 
Shepherd Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Knuth officiating. 
Burial will be Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Springstube was born at Two Rivers, May 11, 1952, son of Raymond and 
Shirley Lawerentz Springstube. He was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington 
High School with the Class of 1969 and was employed a Manitowoc Engineering 
Co. He married Barbara Novak at Two Rivers, April 7, 1973.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother, James died in a traffic accident as a pedestrian three weeks ago.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
5 p.m. Tuesday and at the church after 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis., August 6, 1973
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(11 May 1952/Aug 1973/SSDI)


JAMES R. SPRINGSTUBE

Funeral services for James Springstube, 22, of Silver Springs Rd., 
Town of Two Rivers, who was a pedestrian was killed Saturday night 
in a traffic accident, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Good Shepherd 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Knuth officiating. Burial 
will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Springstube was born Sept. 27, 1950, at Two Rivers, son of Raymond 
and Shirley Laerentz Springstube, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers. He was graduated 
from Two Rivers Washington High School with the Class of 1969. He married 
Julie Gagnon at Two Rivers, Jan. 2, 1971.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
5 o'clock this Monday afternoon and after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the 
church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 16, 1973
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(27 Sep 1950/Jul 1973/SSDI)


WILLIAM SPRINGSTUBE

William H. Springstube, 84, of Route 2, Two Rivers, died Monday, Nov. 26, at Two 
Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. John Brogaard will officiate and burial will be in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Springstube was born March 15, 1895, in the Town of Manitowoc, son of the late 
William and Barbara Buenzow Springstube. He married Adela Mueller May 12, 1925, 
at Kewaunee. Mr. Springstube was a retired carpenter and painter.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Shirley 
Springstube of Two Rivers; two half brothers, Frank Sturm of Melnik and Henry 
Sturm of Manitowoc; three half sisters, Mrs. Ella Benzinger of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Julia Rehrauer of Mishicot and Mrs. Willard (Anna) Hansen of Suring, five 
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A sister and two grandsons preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this 
Tuesday afternoon.
Herald Times Reporter, November 27, 1979 P. 3
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(15 Mar. 1895/Nov. 1979/SSDI)
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Marriage of William/Adela Springstube
Judge Cowell officiated at the wedding at the Court House Tuesday morning at 
9:30 when he united in marriage Miss Adella Mueller, daughter of Carl Mueller 
---illegible-- and William Springstube of Two Rivers, the son of Mrs. Barbara 
Sturm of that city. Miss Viola Sturm was maid of honor and Harvey Mueller was 
best man. The other attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mueller.
The bride wore a gown of white canton crepe, a wreath and veil and carried a 
shower bouquet of roses. Miss Sturm wore a dress of powder blue satin and Mrs. 
Mueller wore a dress of orange crepe. The celebration that followed took place 
at the home of the groom's mother in Two Rivers. Only relatives were present. 
Mr. and Mrs. Springstube will reside in the Town of Luxemburg. The groom is a 
carpenter by occupation.. Kewaunee Enterprise
The Reporter, Fri., May 22, 1925


THEODORE STANSBERRY

Theodore Stansberry, 49, of 2121 Emmet St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday, Nov. 27, 
at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday at 
Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Robert Ranier will officiate 
and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Stansberry was born July 14, 1936 at Freeport, Ill., son of the late Shelvy 
and Iva Gann Stansberry. He served in the United States Air force from 1954 to 
1974. He married Eileen Ellement, Aug. 17, 1973 at Hampton, Va. Mr. Stansbery 
was employed at Point Beach Nuclear Plant.
Survivors include his wife, Eileen; two sons, John and Brian at home; two brothers, 
Nathaniel Stansberry of Oakland, Calif., James Stanberry of Freeport, Ill.; two 
sisters, Edith Williams of Rockford, Ill., and Kathryn Johnson of Freeport, Ill.; 
a step-father, John Campell of Freeport, Ill.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 5 pm to 9 
pm this Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Nov. 29, 1985 page 3
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[bur. 11-27-1985/age 49 yrs.]
(14 Jul 1936/Nov 1985/SSDI)


REN C. STARKEY

Ren C. Starkey, 61, of 1722 14th St., Two Rivers, died early Wednesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate with burial in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Starkey was born July 23, 1913, at Racine, son of the late Chester Starkey 
and Emma Beer Starkey. He married Vivian Benedict in 1941 at Dubuque, Iowa.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Louis Nitzschke, of Atchinson, Kans., and a 
daughter, Mrs. Edwin Sauve, of Two Rivers, his mother of Beaver Dam, a sister, 
Mrs. Dorothy McCarthy, of Chicago, 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may all at Klein and stangel Inc. Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter, July 16, 1975  P.3
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(23 Jul 1913/Jul 1975/SSDI)


VIVIEN G. STARKEY

Vivian G. Starkey(sic), 81, a resident of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, 
formerly of 165 Turner St., Two Rivers, died Friday, March 31, 1989 at North 
Ridge. Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. Rev. James Feely will officiate and burial will be in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Starkey was born may 4, 1907 at Butte Des Morts, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late Orun and Lavina Johnson Benedict. She married Louie W. Nitzschke in 1923. 
He preceded her in death in 1940. She then married Ren C. Starkey and he preceded 
her in death in 1941.
Survivors include a son, Louis W. Nitzschke of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-
law, Lavina and Edwin Sauve of Two Rivers; two brothers and a sister-in-law, 
Raymond and Ruth Benedict of Butte Des Morts and Warren Benedict of California; 
a sister, Lavina Schneider of Oshkosh; a brother-in-law, Jacob Nitzschke of 
Kingsford, Michigan, 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 4 great great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two great grandchildren, 1 great great 
grandson, 2 brothers and 4 sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 12 noon to the time of 
services on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Apr. 2, 1989 page B11
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[bur. 04-04-1989/age 81 yrs.]
(04 May 1907/31 Mar 1989/SSDI)


WILLIAM H. STECHMESSER

William H. Stechmesser, age 89, of 3009 Adams St., Two Rivers, died Sunday 
afternoon Nov. 4, 2001 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001 at the Deja 
& Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Johannes will officiate 
at the service. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
William was born in the town of Two Rivers on April 27, 1912, son of the late 
Charles and Emma Schwake Stechmesser. He graduated from Mishicot High School in 
1928. On Aug. 30, 1947, he married Mable Pfefferkorn at St. Peter's Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Mishicot. The couple recently celebrated 54 years of marriage. 
William and Mable operated a dairy farm in the town of Two Rivers for many years; 
he also worked as a machine operator at Miro Corporation for many years, until 
his retirement in 1977. William was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran 
Church, Mishicot; he enjoyed the outdoors, traveling in his retired years, and 
was an avid deer hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Mable, one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Judy 
Stechmesser, Two Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Gary Sauer, 
Kellnersville; two grandchildren, Scott (Lisa) Stechmesser, and Vicki Stechmesser 
all of Two Rivers; one great-grandson, Griffin Stechmesser. He is further survived 
by one sister and brother-in-law, Eunice and Jack Knocke, Titusville, Fla.; one 
brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Helen Stechmesser, Kiel; two brothers-in-law 
and one sister-in-law, Earl (Bette) Pfefferkorn, Milwaukee, Pearl (Roger) Bruhn, 
town of Two Rivers, and Orrin (Evelyn) Pfefferkorn, McHenry, Ill.; many nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law, 
Adeline and Karl Kuether; one; one brother and sister-in-law, Elmer and Mary 
Stechmesser; and two nephews, Kenneth Kuether and James Bruhn.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers after 5 p.m. on 
Wednesday until the time of service at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, November 6, 2001  P. A3


DALE STEGEMANN

Dale W. Stegemann, age 68, of 1023 Madison St., Two Rivers, died late Friday 
afternoon, October 2, 1922, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 1992, at St. John's 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter officiating, 
with burial at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born January 29, 1924, in Two Rivers, son of the late Edward and Helen 
Hachmann Stegemann. He attended Two Rivers public schools and Washington High 
School. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the Army. On June 28, 1947, 
he married the former Mildred Flewelling at Ludington, Mich. He had been 
employed at the Schwartz Manufacturing Co., as a sewing machine mechanic.
Surviving besides his wife, are two sons and daughters-in-law, Allan and Mary, 
DeForest, Wis., Leigh and Judy, Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and 
Craig Schuler, Madison; a sister and brother-in-law, Sylvia and Dave Henning, 
Texas; and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church after 9 a.m. on 
Monday until the time of services. There will be no visitation at the Deja and 
Martin Funeral Chapels. Herald Times Reporter, October 4, 1992 P. A2


GLEN E. STEGEMANN

Glen E. Stegemann, 71, of 1080 S. 39th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, 
Aug. 20, 2005, at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Glen was born Jan. 21, 1934 in Two Rivers, a son of the late Edgar and Della 
(Schmidt) Stegemann. He attended St. John's Parochial School, and Two Rivers 
Washington High School, where he graduated with the class of 1951.
On Feb. 14, 1953, he married Joyce Fritsch at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. Glen was owner/operator of Sentry Food Stores in Two Rivers 
and Manitowoc for many years until his retirement. He was a longtime, active 
member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Two Rivers; and a past member of the 
Two Rivers Kiwanis Club, of which he served as past president, and past 
lieutenant governor. Glen also loved to play golf, and enjoyed bowling.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; one son; Mark Stegemann, Manitowoc; one 
daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Alan Habeck, Two Rivers; four grandchildren: 
Paula Habeck, Steven Habeck, Nicole (Mike) Wilde, and Kyle Stegemann; and one 
great-grandson: Logan Wilde. He is further survived by one brother: Alan 
Stegemann, Two Rivers; one sister and brother-in-law: Lois and Henry Freed, 
Two Rivers; three aunts: Delores Carron, Two Rivers, Ethel Frieder and Vivan 
Endries, both of Manitowoc; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many 
friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three infant daughters; 
his father-in-law: Rueben Fritsch; a sister-in-law: Cindy Stegemann; and a 
brother-in-law: Lowell Clarksen. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at Immanuel Evanglical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, after 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service at 1 p.m. 
There will be no visitation this evening.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005 at Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 916 Pine St., Manitowoc. Officiating at the service 
will be the Rev. Loren Lindeman and the Rev. Edward Stelter, with burial of his 
cremated remains to take place at Holy Cross Cemetery(sic), Two Rivers, at a 
later date.
Memorials may be made to Manitowoc Lutheran High School, or Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels of Two Rivers is assisting the Stegemann family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 22, 2005
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(Note: Per the cemetery office and his tombstone in Forest View, he is in
Forest View cemetery.)


ADA STEHLIK

Mrs. Ada Stehlik, 81, of 1800-11th St., Two Rivers, died early Tuesday morning, 
June 8, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele will officiate and burial will be 
in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Stehlik was born Feb. 5, 1901, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Julius 
and Augusta Bartz Beduhn. She attended St. John Parochial School. She was 
married to Joseph Stehlik, Oct. 31, 1921, at Milwaukee. He preceded her in death 
Sept. 21, 1979.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Audrey Stehlik of Fort 
Madison, Iowa; a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Dr. Jack Anderson of Appleton, 
five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 6 p.m. to 
9 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 1982 P. 3
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(5 Feb. 1901/June 1982/SSDI)
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Marriage of Joseph/Ada Stehlik
St. John's Lutheran Church at Milwaukee, was the scene of a wedding ceremony 
Monday afternoon, uniting two popular young people of this city, Joseph Stehlik 
and Miss Ada Beduhn. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Brenner in the 
presence of immediate friends and relatives. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Julius Beduhn and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stehlik of this 
city. After a short wedding sojourn, the couple will make their home in Two 
Rivers. The Reporter extends best wishes for a happy future.
The Reporter, Thurs., Nov. 3, 1921


JOSEPH J. STEHLIK

Mr. Joseph Stehlik, 79, of 1800 11th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday, 
Sept. 21, at Appleton.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel and 11 
a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church. The Rev. John Neuser will officiate and burial 
will be in Forest View Cemetery.
Mr. Stehlik was born Sept. 16, 1900, at Menominee, Mich., son of the late Albert 
and Mary Hallada Stehlik. He was a small child when the family moved to Two 
Rivers and it was here that he attended grade school and high school. He married 
Ada Beduhn, Oct. 31, 1921, at Milwaukee. Mr. Stehlik was employed at Mirro 
Aluminum Company for 45 years as a foreman of stock and receiving at plants one 
and four at Two Rivers. He retired 14 years ago. Joseph Stehlik was a member of 
the Mirro Management Club, Owl's Club, Knights of Columbus, A.A.R.P., Silver K 
Club, Senior Citizens, and the Holy Name Society of St. Mark's Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ada; a son and daughterin-law (sic), Richard and 
Audry Stehlik of Fort Madison, Iowa; a daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Dr. 
Jack Anderson of Appleton; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Baumgardt of Mishicot; five 
grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. The 
Owl's Club will meet in a body 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home to pay their 
respects. The Knights of Columbus and family memorial service will be at 7 p.m. 
Memorials may be made to St. Mark's or the donors choice.
Herald Times Reporter, September 23, 1979 P. 3
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(16 Sep 1900/Sep 1979/SSDI)
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BADLY HURT WHEN AUTO TURNS OVER
Jos. Stehlek, a young man residing on the Eastside, was severely injured last 
Friday night when the auto truck he was driving tipped over by striking a rut 
in the road. He was thrown against the windshield which broke and cut a gash 
on the back of his neck and from his ear to his mouth. He also sustained severe 
bruises. Stehlek was on the way to relatives in the Town of Mishicot. He was 
only a quarter of a mile from his destination when the accident happened and he 
made his way there unassisted. A physician was immediately summoned from Mishicot. 
Although his condition was at first precarious, he is now slowing recovering. 
The machine was badly smashed.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 31, 1919
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Marriage of Joseph/Ada Stehlik
St. John's Lutheran Church at Milwaukee, was the scene of a wedding ceremony 
Monday afternoon, uniting two popular young people of this city, Joseph Stehlik 
and Miss Ada Beduhn. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Brenner in the 
presence of immediate friends and relatives. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and 
Mrs. Julius Beduhn and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stehlik of this 
city. After a short wedding sojourn, the couple will make their home in Two 
Rivers. The Reporter extends best wishes for a happy future.
The Reporter, Thurs., Nov. 3, 1921


HENRIETTA M. STELZER

After a lingering illness, Mrs. Henrietta Stelzer, 49, wife of Henry 
Stelzer, circulation solicitor for the Daily Reporter, died yesterday 
at the hospital here. She has been an invalid since suffering a stroke 
two years ago. Burial will take place Saturday afternoon from the 
Beduhn and Goetz chapel.
Mrs. Stelzer was born in the town of Manitowoc, but went with her 
family to Chicago at the age of three. She received an education in 
the schools of Chicago and completed a business college course. As a 
young woman she was secretary of a lawyer in Chicago and also a teacher 
of piano.
Mr. and Mrs. Stelzer were married in the town of Mishicot on July 22, 
1903, and for a year lived in Chicago. Then they returned to Manitowoc 
and lived in the neighboring city for fifteen years. For ten years, 
they were residents of Mishicot and for the last three years had made 
their home in Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Stelzer is survived by her husband and four children, Karl of this 
city, Paul and Gladys, living at home and Mrs. Florence Schmitt of Denver, 
Colo.  Mrs. Schmitt is now on her way to Two Rivers with her family, having 
been notified Monday of her mother’s grave illness. Three grandchildren 
also survive as well as Mrs. Stelzer’s mother, Mrs. Minnie Krueger and a 
sister, Mrs. Ida Popp, both residents of West Kewaunee. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 2, 1932  P. 9 


HENRY F. STELZER   (d. 1959)

Henry F. Stelzer, 73, of 1805-20th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly
of a heart attack at his home early Friday night, having been stricken
after he had spent the day in his garden.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Savior Lutheran Church,
Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Forest
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Stelzer was born at Saxonburg, Town of Mishicot, Nov. 4, 1886, son
of the late John and Bertha Hartung Stelzer. He married the former Ida
Leise at Mishicot Nov. 4, 1922, after which the couple moved to Two
Rivers. From 1922 to 1940 he was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Two
Rivers, and from 1941 to 1953, when he retired, he worked at Manitowoc
Shipbuilding, Inc., Manitowoc. He was a longtime member of St. John
Evangelical Lutheran congregation of Two Rivers.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter (private); three sisters, Mrs. I.
Beck of West Allis, Mrs. Harry Streich of Manitowoc and Mrs. Arthur
Simsen of Kennewick, Wash.; a brother, Arthur of Van Nuys, Calif., and
two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers,
after 2 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. 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, Saturday, October 17, 1959  p.11
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Marriage of Henry/Ida Stelzer
Miss Ida Liese of Gibson and Henry T. Stelzer of Mishicot, took the marriage vows 
Saturday at the Lutheran parsonage at Mishicot, the Rev.  E. Zell officiating at 
the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Guse were the attending couple. Following the 
ceremony and wedding dinner was served at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. John N. Stelzer. The couple will make their home at Mishicot.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 10, 1922 


HENRY L. STELZER    (d. 1967)

Henry L. Stelzer, 84, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday
afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Karl F. Koch will officiate
and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery.
Mr. Stelzer was born July 9, 1882, in the Town of Gibson, son of the
late William and Anna Ploeckelman Stelzer. He married Henrietta Hecht
in July, 1901, at Mishicot. She preceded him in death in 1932. He
was employed by Standard Oil Co., as a route man for Watkins Products
and at the Two Rivers Reporter before taking employment at Manitowoc
Shipbuilding Inc., from where he retired.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Max Misic of Los Angeles, Calif.,
and Mrs. Bernard Menges of Two Rivers; two sons, Karl of Two Rivers
and Paul of Chippewa Falls; a brother, Robert of Milwaukee; six grand-
children and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 o'clock this Friday
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, February 24, 1967


IDA O. STELZER

Mrs. Ida Stelzer, 86, formerly of Two Rivers, died Thursday at
Portland, Ore.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Richard Weber will officiate and burial
will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Stelzer, nee Ida Liese, was born Sept. 15, 1887, in the Town of
Gibson, daughter of the late Charles and Bertha Krenz Liese. She was
married to Henry Stelzer Nov. 4, 1922, at Mishicot. He preceded her
in death in 1959.
Survivors include a daughter, (private); a sister, Mrs. Berdena
McGlenning, of Portland and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers
after 2 o'clock this Monday afternoon and after 11 a.m. Tuesday at 
the church until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Monday, May 13, 1974  p.16
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Marriage of Henry/Ida Stelzer
Miss Ida Liese of Gibson and Henry T. Stelzer of Mishicot, took the marriage vows 
Saturday at the Lutheran parsonage at Mishicot, the Rev.  E. Zell officiating at 
the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Guse were the attending couple. Following the 
ceremony and wedding dinner was served at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. John N. Stelzer. The couple will make their home at Mishicot.
The Reporter, Fri., Nov. 10, 1922 


PEARL M. STICKERT

Mrs. Arno Stickert, 33, of Milwaukee, daughter of Edward Waskow of Two Rivers,
died Thursday at the Milwaukee County General hospital.
The body has been brought to Two Rivers where funeral services will be held at
2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home of Klein and Stangel Inc, with the Rev. 
Melvin J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial will be in Forest View cemetery.
Born in Two Rivers in 1916, Mrs. Stickert, the former Pearl Waskow, moved to
Milwaukee upon her marriage in 1943.
Surviving in addition to the husband, are a daughter, Bonnie Lou; the father:
and one sister, Mrs. Kenneth Bausch of Milwaukee.
The body may be viewed at the Two Rivers funeral home after 7 o'clock this
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 17, 1949  p.2
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[bur. 09-19-1949/age 33 yrs.]


BERT STICKNEY

Bert Stickney, 69, of 1302 Madison St., Two Rivers, a retired foreman at Metal 
Ware Corp. and long active in affairs of Lodge No. 66, Independent Order of Odd 
Fellows, died shortly before noon Tuesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Ralph Backman officiating. Burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery.
Mr. Stickney was born at Camp Douglas, Wis., Feb. 26, 1903, son of the late Avery 
and Clara Kuhn Stickney. He married the former Mildres Allds (sic) at New Lisbon 
March 28, 1925. The couple moved to Two Rivers in 1930 where Mr. Stickney first 
operated a dairy business. For many years later he had been an employe of the 
Metal Ware firm, retirng three years ago. He was a member of the Grand Lodge of 
Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Wisconsin and a past grand of the Two Rivers 
lodge.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Jean, at home and a number of nieces and 
nephews. 
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. 
Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be taken to the church where 
the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. until the time of services. Memorial 
services, conducted by the Odd Fellows lodge, will be at the funeral home at 7 p.m. 
Thursday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 21, 1971  P. 25
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(26 Feb 1903/Jul 1971/SSDI)


MILDRED STICKNEY

Mildred M. Stickney, age 91, of 2516 34th St., Two Rivers, died early Friday 
morning, February 28, 1997, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 3, 1997, at Calvary Ev. 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate at the service 
with burial at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born April 18, 1905, in Juneau county, Wis., daughter of the late Frank 
and Martha Hawkins Allds. She attended schools in Juneau County. On March 28, 
1925, she married Bert Stickney at New Lisbon, Wis. He preceded her in death on 
July 20, 1971. Mildred volunteered many hours of work at the Two Rivers Senior 
Center and Calvary Lutheran Church where she was a charter member.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Doug Hoffman, Two Rivers; 
three grandchildren, Patti Hoffman, Kathy Cantalupo, Arina Hoffman; three great-
grandchildren, Alicia, Anthony, and Breanna Cantalupo; a special friend, Gertrude 
Christensen, Two Rivers; one brother, Lloyd Allds, Hillsboro; one sister, Gladys 
Doerr, Portage; one brother-in-law, Albert Martin, Two Rivers; a number of nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides her parents and husband, 
she was preceded in death by one sister, LaDorna Martin; one brother, Harold Allds; 
one sister-in-law and one brother-in-law.
Friends may call at Calvary Lutheran Church after 11 a.m. Monday until the time of 
service at 2 p.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Lutheran Chruch.
The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 1, 1997 P. A2
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(Mildred M Stickney/18 Apr 1905/28 Feb 1997/SSDI)


NORMAN J. STOLLBERG

N.J. Stollberg, Jeweler, Dies at Hospital
Norman J. Stollberg, 44, well known Two Rivers jeweler, passed away 
this morning at the municipal hospital after a several months illness. 
Funeral services will be held from the home on North School Street 
Saturday afternoon at 1:30 and at 2 o'clock from the Grace 
Congregational Church in charge of the Masonic Lodge.
The deceased was born here in 1885. After attending the local schools 
he entered the employ of the Hamilton Co., and later learned the watch 
making trade and was employed at Ironwood, Mich. He opened a jewelry 
store here on Washington Street nine years ago, which since his illness, 
has been conducted by his wife.
On April 29, 1925 he was united in marriage to Miss Lilly Lahey of this 
city. Besides his wife and parents, he leaves three sisters, Mrs. Roland 
Bleser of this city, Mrs. Walter Zander, Town of Two Rivers and Miss 
Frieda Stollberg at home and a brother, Dr. Louis Stollberg of this city.
Fraternally, he was a  member of the Masonic Lodge, I.O.O.F., Congregational 
Church and Men's Brotherhood, E.F.U and the Two Rivers Community Club.
Manitowoc Herald News, Jan. 29, 1930 page 11
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Marriage of Norman Stollberg and Lillie Lahey
Miss Lilly Lahey and Norman J. Stollberg, Washington Street were married Wednesday 
morning at the parsonage of Grace Congregational  Church, Rev. T.A. Hawkes 
performing the ceremony which was witnessed by Miss Frieda Stollberg, a sister 
of the groom and Mr. Gordon Kunz. After the ceremony the wedding party repaired 
to the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. F.W. Dicke where a wedding dinner was served 
with a few dear relatives only being present. The newlyweds then left for Chicago and 
Milwaukee on a wedding sojourn and upon their return they will make their home at 
the corner of 20th and Jefferson. Both bride and groom are well known and highly 
esteemed by a large circle of friends. The groom conducts the Stollburg Jewelry Store 
on Washington St. The bride for several years held the responsible position of cashier 
at the office of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. The Reporter unites with many friends of the 
couple in best wishes and congratulations.
The Reporter, Fri., May 1, 1925
(Lillie subsequently married a Hollander and is in Forest View cemetery also)


LOUIS STREESE

LOUIS STREESE DIES, MISHICOT 
Tuberculosis Is Cause; Will Be Buried On Friday 
Louis Streese, 52, died at 5 o’clock this morning at his home in the Town of 
Mishicot of tuberculosis.
The body was taken to the Beduhn and Goetz mortuary at Two Rivers and will be 
removed to the residence Thursday at 2 p.m. Services will be conducted Friday 
at 1:30 p.m. at the residence and at 2 o’clock at St. Peter’s church, Mishicot. 
The Rev. Edward Zell will officiate.
Mr. Streese was born Sept. 10, 1881 in Germany and came to the United States 
when he was four years old. The family went immediately to the farm three miles 
northeast of Mishicot where Mr. Streese lived until his death.
On Jan. 14, 1909 Mr. Streese married Miss Mathilda Begalke. The widow, three 
children and two sisters survive. Children are Adela, Raymond and Louis all at 
home and the sisters are Mrs. Fred Hintz, Brillion, and Mrs. Emil Mahnke, 
Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 3, 1934  P.2


MATHILDA STREESE

Mrs. Tillie Streese, 87, a native of the Town of Gibson and a resident of 
Sheboygan the past 22 years, died Friday night at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home, 
Sheboygan, where she had been a patient since 1960.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Eric Teller, pastor of Ebenezer Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Sheboygan, officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two 
Rivers. 
Mrs. Streese, nee Tillie Begalke, was born in the Town of Gibson June 2, 1880, 
a daughter of the late Edward and Matilda Mueller Begalke. She attended the 
rural schools. She was married June 14, 1909, to Louis Streese at Mishicot, 
after which the couple farmed in the Town of Gibson. He preceded her in death 
April 2, 1934. Mrs. Streese remained on the farm until 1946 when she went to 
Sheboygan to make her home with a daughter, Mrs. Edward Engeldinger. She was 
a member of Ebenezer church.
Besides the daughter, she leaves two sons, Louis of Hubertus, Wis., and Ray 
Streese on the home farm at Rt. 1, Mishicot; a sister, Mrs. Julius Grumann, of 
Manitowoc; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday until the time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 25, 1968  P.7 


DEBRA STRICKLIN

Mrs. Debra Stricklin, 24, of 2622-12th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday evening 
as the result of a motorcycle accident.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Kenneth Eisentrager will officiate and burial will be in 
Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Stricklin was born April 28, 1965, in Troy, Ohio, daughter of the late 
Michael Protsko and Mary Roseberry Protsko. She was married to William L. 
Stricklin May 12, 1973, in Zanesville, Ohio, and was a receptionist with 
Manitowoc County Bank.
Survivors include her husband and a daughter, Wendy at home, her mother of New 
Castle, Ind., a brother, Michael of Wellborn, Tex., and a sister, Joyce Morgan 
of New Castle.
Friends may call in Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 5 o'clock this 
Saturday afternoon and Sunday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 19, 1979 P. 3
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(28 Apr 1955/May 1979/SSDI)


ALOUES SWOBODA

Louis Swoboda(sic), 47, of 1311 Orchard Drive, Manitowoc, a former resident of 
Two Rivers who moved to Manitowoc nine months ago, died early Saturday at the 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the past two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial will be in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Swoboda was born in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, on Aug. 17, 1909, 
a son of Frank Swoboda and the late Barbara Schmidt ???????. He married the 
former Marcella Mleziva at Manitowoc in 19??. For a number of years he was an 
employe of the Invincible Metal Furniture Co. at Manitowoc.
Surviving are wife, a daughter, Delores, and two sons, David and Duane of Two 
Rivers, his father of Kewaunee; a sister, Mrs. Adam Kilmesh of Carlton; four 
brothers, Stanley of Luxemburg, Ernest of Memorial Drive, Maynard of West 
Kewaunee, and Eugene Swoboda of Kewaunee; and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 15, 1956  P. 13
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[Aloues C. Swoboda]


MARCELLA SWOBODA

Marcella M. Swoboda, age 91, of 1416 Lowell St., Two Rivers, died Sunday 
afternoon, May 23, 1999, at her residence. 
She was born March 25, 1908, in Kewaunee County, daughter of the late James 
and Ann Bauer Mleziva. She attended town of Carlton Schools, and married Aloues 
Swoboda, on April 22, 1929, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1956. 
Survivors include one daughter, Delores Thomas, Two Rivers; two sons and daughters-
in-law, David and Doris Swoboda, Two Rivers, and Duane and Norrine Swoboda, Two 
Rivers; 13 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. She was further preceded in death 
by two grandchildren and two brothers. 
There will be no visitation or funeral services. Burial will be at Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 26, 1999  p.A2
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(25 Mar 1908/23 May 1999/SSDI)


RICKY DAVID SWOBODA

Ricky David, five-year-old son of David and Doris Shambeau Swoboda, of Rt. 1, 
Two Rivers, Sandy Bay Road, died Monday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. 
An invalid since birth, he had been a patient for five days.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Emanuel Evangelical United 
Brethren Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. M. J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial will 
be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Ricky David was born at Two Rivers Nov. 7, 1955.
Besides the parents he leaves three brothers, Gary, Stephen and Scott at home; 
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Luelloff, of the Town of Two Rivers; 
and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Marcella Swoboda, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. 
Wednesday until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 10, 1961  P.11


TERRY L. "BODA" SWOBODA

Terry Lee (Boda) Swoboda, age 32, of 2513 44th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
Sunday morning, February 15, 1998. Private Family Funeral Services will be held on 
Wednesday, February 18, 1998, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Burial 
will take place in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Terry was born December 1, 
1965, in Two Rivers, son of Duane L. and Norrine Bohm Swoboda. He was a graduate 
of Washington High School, Class of 1984. Terry was employed at Fisher Hamilton 
as a group leader in the machine shop. He was a member of the Machinists Union 
Local #1181. Terry was active in many sports, including golf, hunting, fishing, 
volleyball, softball, and weightlifting. Survivors include his parents, Duane and 
Norrine Swoboda, Two Rivers; one brother and sister-in-law, Robin and Robin Swoboda, 
Two Rivers; one sister and brother-in- law, Toni and Casey Czekala, Two Rivers; 
two nephews, C.J. Czekala and Derek Swoboda; three nieces, Taylor Czekala, Mandy 
Czekala, and Angie Czekala; his paternal grandmother, Marcella Swoboda, Two Rivers; 
and other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal 
grandparents, Berdina and Jake Bohm; and his paternal grandfather, Alois Swoboda. 
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. 
Wednesday morning. 
He little thought when leaving home
He would return no more;
That he in death so soon would sleep
And leave us here to mourn.
We do not know what pain he bore,
We did not see him die.
We only know he passed away
And could not say goodbye.
Herald Times Reporter, February 17, 1998


ANDREW A. TADYCH

Andrew A. Tadych, 50, of 1900-13th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hosptial.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Michael Koch will officiate and burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Tadych was born Nov. 23, 1923, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late 
Joseph and Sophie Glysch Tadych. He married Ruth Schramm Oct. 19, 1946, at 
Two Rivers. He was owner and operator of Andy's Bar at Two Rivers. He was a 
member of St. Mark Holy Name Society and past president of Manitowoc County 
Tavern League.
Survivors include his wife, a son, William of Two Rivers; three brothers, Alex, 
of Manitowoc, Joseph, of the Town of Two Rivers and Raymond, of Chilton; three 
sisters, Mrs. Bernard (Helen) Hein, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Joseph (Grace) Hlinak 
and Mrs. Dan (Alice) Reimer, of Sheboygan and a grandson.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 5 
p.m. Thursday, where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, November 6, 1974 P. 23
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(23 Nov 1923/Nov 1974/SSDI)


JANIS G. TESS

Janis G. Tess, age 65, a resident of the Northland Lodge Assisted Living, 2500 
Garfield St., Two Rivers, entered eternal life on Sunday evening, Sept. 28, 
2008, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Janis was born on Oct. 17, 1942, in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late 
Donald and Anita (Kassner) Larson. Janis was a graduate of Lincoln High School, 
Manitowoc, with the class of 1961. She continued her education at the Lakeshore 
Technical College, where she received her associate's degree as a certified 
nursing assistant. Janis had been employed for 35 years at the Hamilton Home in 
Two Rivers, from where she retired in 2007. Janis served on the board of directors 
for the Hemophilia Outreach Center, and was a lifelong member of the VFW Otto Oas 
Post 659 Auxiliary.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Janis was preceded in death by her parents and two sons: Russell Tess on Nov. 7, 
1997, and Robert Tess on Jan. 20, 1998.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008, at St. Paul's 
United Methodist Church, 411 Reed Ave., Manitowoc, with the Rev. Thomas Dunham 
officiating. Burial will take place at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Wednesday 
(TONIGHT), Oct. 1, 2008, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., with a prayer service to be held at 
4:45 p.m., led by the VFW Otto Oas Post 659 Auxiliary.
The visitation will continue at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on Thursday, 
Oct. 2, 2008, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to The Hemophilia Outreach 
Center in Green Bay.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 1, 2008


ROBERT JAMES TESS

Robert J. Tess, age 33, a resident of Thiensville, Wis., was called home on 
Tuesday, January 20, 1998, at Sinai Samaritan Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wis.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 1998, at 
Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Mass of Christian Burial will 
be concelebrated by Rev. William O'Brien and Rev. Martin Carr. Burial will be 
in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Robert was born April 9, 1964, in Manitowoc, son of Janis Larson Tess and Roger 
Tess. In 1982, he graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers. He then 
continued his education at University of Wisconsin Whitewater, graduating in 
1987 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He attended Marquette 
University  in 1988 and 1989, completing post graduate studies toward his 
Certified Public Accounting license. Since 1987, he was employed by A.O. Smith 
Corporation in Milwaukee as a financial analyst. Memberships Robert was involved 
in include, the Certified Information Systems Auditors, Beta Alpha Psi/Epsilon 
Rho Chapter, Milwaukee Numismatic Society, South Shore Shekel Searchers, Wisconsin 
Chess Association, and Milwaukee Municipal Chess Association. Bob especially 
enjoyed his Mustang rag top, the Green Bay Packers, the stock market, and playing 
chess.
Survivors include his mother, Janis Larson Tess, Algoma; his father, Roger Tess, 
Sheboygan; one brother, Richard Tess and his special friend, Tracy Miller, both 
of Green Bay; his maternal grandmother, Anita Larson, Manitowoc; his paternal 
grandmother, Carroll Tess, Kewaunee, aunts, uncles, other relatives and many 
friends. Robert was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Donald Larson; 
his paternal grandfather, Kenneth Tess; and his brother, Russell Tess.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. 
Friday and at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials in Robert's name would be appreciated to Father 
Carr's Place 2B, Oshkosh, WI. or the Hemophilia Outreach of Wisconsin.
Herald Times Reporter, January 22, 1998 P. 2


RUSSELL JOHN TESS

Russell J. Tess, age 34, of 1457 Wildcat Court, River Falls, Wis., was called 
to the Lord unexpectedly Friday, November 7, 1997, at Meadowlands Hospital 
Medical Center, Secaucus, N.J.
Funeral Services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 1997, at Redeemer 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Scott Porath will officiate with burial at Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born November 20, 1962, in Manitowoc, son of Janis G. Larson Tess and 
Roger J. Tess. He was a 1981 graduate of Washington High School in Two Rivers. 
He then continued his education attending the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc 
Campus and also the Lakeshore Technical College where he received a degree in 
Dispensing Optical Program in May of 1984. Russell had been employed with the 
Shopko Optical Department in various locations throughout the state of Wisconsin 
for the past 14 years, the last five years being in River Falls, Wis. He was an 
active member of the Luther Memorial Church, River Falls, Wis. Russell also served 
on the National Board of Directors for Lutheran A.I.D.S. Network and he also 
traveled nationwide as a motivational speaker for the nonprofit organization H.O.P.E. 
(Hemophilia Opportunities of Personal Empowerment). Russell was active with the 
ministry group called Love and Actions which deals with churches and their 
congregations teaching them about AIDS and the HIV virus.
Survivors include his mother Janis (Larson) Tess, Algoma; his father, Roger J. Tess, 
Sheboygan; two brothers, Robert Tess, Theinsville, Wis., Richard Tess and his special 
friend, Tracy Miller, Green Bay; maternal grandmother, Anita Larson, Manitowoc; 
paternal grandmother, Carol Tess, Kewaunee; his godchild, Emmie Kent, Manitowoc; 
nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, along with other relatives and friends also survive. 
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Donald Larson and his paternal 
grandfather, Kenneth Tess.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, on Tuesday from 
5-8 p.m. and then at the church on Wednesday from 6 p.m. until the time of service 
at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to Hemophilia Outreach of Wisconsin.
Herald Times Reporter, November 10, 1997 P. A2


HANNAH THAYER

Mrs. Hannah Thayer, 92 (photo), died at 6 a.m. Wednesday at the home of her 
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Klein, of 1420-22nd St., Two 
Rivers, with whom she had made her home the past 20 years. She had been in 
????? health for more than a year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Interment will be in 
Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Thayer, nee Hannah Gill, was born July 5, 1865, at Sheboygan, a daughter 
of the late Daniel and Mathilda LeMere Gill. She spent her childhood in 
Shebogyan and was married Jan. 13, 1884, at Sturgeon Bay to Archie Thayer, a 
blacksmith. After several years of residence at Sturgeon Bay the family moved 
to Moran, Kan., and in 1896 move to Manitowoc, where Mr. Thayer died March 9, 
1917.
Besides the daughter, Mrs. Thayer leaves four other daughters, Mrs. Lillian 
Murk of Lake Forest, Ill., Mrs. Cora Harper of Junction City, Ore., and Mrs. 
Otto Behnke and Mrs. Pearl Schlager of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Ada Jansen 
of Sheboygan; 21 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and seven great great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 12, 1958 P. 19 


ERNEST V. THORNE

Ernest V. Thorne, 81, of 2506 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, died early Friday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock this Saturday afternoon at Deja and 
Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers. The Rev. Melvin Hendricks officiated and 
burial was in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Thorne was born Nov. 24, 1893, in Whitewater, Wis., son of the late Malon 
and Cora Ames Thorne. He attended the Whitewater schools. He married the former 
Viola Bertran Nov. 22, 1926, at Rockford, Ill. Twenty-eight years ago the family 
came to Two Rivers. Mr. Thorne was employed at Hamilton Industries for 10 years 
until retirement.
Survivors include his wife, four sons, Charles, of Two Rivers; Donald, of 
Francis Creek; Patrick, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; Willis of Oak Creek and 14 grand-
children.
Herald Times Reporter, October 5, 1974  P.3
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(24 Nov 1893/Oct 1974/SSDI)


VIOLA M. THORNE

Viola M. Thorne, age 92, a former Two Rivers resident, now a 
resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died early 
Monday morning, December 25, 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Private Family Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 
1995, at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Rev. Isidro 
Carrera will officiate at the service with burial to follow at Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Viola was born Novmember 29, 1903, at Bay Settlement, Wis., daughter 
of the late Louis and Alice Ducat Bertram. On November 22, 1926, she 
married Ernest V. Thorne at Rockford, Ill. He preceded her in death on 
October 4, 1974.
Survivors include four sons and two daughters-in-law, Charles Thorne, 
Two Rivers, Donald and Carol Thorne, Francis Creek, Patrick and Connie 
Thorne, rural Two Rivers, Willis Thorne, Austella, Ga.; 16 grandchildren; 
13 great-grandchildren. Besides her parents and husband she was preceded 
in death by one daughter-in-law.
There will be no visitation.
The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, assisted the family with 
the arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, December 25, 1995 P. A2
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(29 Nov 1903/25 Dec 1995/SSDI)


CLIFFORD C. TIRNER

Clifford C. Tirner, 89, of 1600 22nd Street, Two Rivers, died Monday, March 20, 
1989 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 2 pm Friday, 
March 24, at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Robert Sullivan will 
officiate and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Tirner was born July 13, 1899 at Kewaunee, Wisconsin, son of the late Wencil 
and Alvina Walschlaeger Tirner. He married Esther Lohrey on October 6, 1920 at 
Rankin, Wisconsin. He moved to Two Rivers in 1928 and was employed at Mirro Corp., 
until his retirement in 1962. His wife preceded him in death on December 2, 1980. 
He was a member of C.C.B.J.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Wencil (Jim) and Betty Tirner 
and Harvey and Alice Tirner of Two Rivers; a brother, Harold Tirner of Kewaunee; 
two sisters, Pearl Vlach of Kewaunee and Estalla Clerf of Reedsburg, Wisconsin; 
grandchildren, kathy Logan of Grafton, Wisconsin, Nancy Brown of Newport News, 
Virginia, Sara Tirner of New York, New York, and Patty Tirner of Milwaukee; great 
grandchildren, Sean and Kristin Brown and Wade Logan and three sisters-in-law and 
three brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 6 pm to 8 pm 
Thursday and at the church on Friday from 12 noon to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., Mar. 22, 1989 page B10
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(14 July 1899/20 Mar. 1989/SSDI)


ESTHER TIRNER

Mrs. Clifford (Esther) Tirner, 83, of 1600-22nd St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday, 
December 2, at her residence.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Carl Engstrom will officiate and burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Tirner, nee Esther Lohrey, was born Nov. 6, 1897, in the Town of Anaphee, 
Kewaunee County, daughter of the late William and Emma Holtz Lohrey. She was 
married to Clifford Tirner Oct. 6, 1920, in Kewaunee county and they had resided 
in Two Rivers since 1928.
Survivors include her hsuband, two sons, Harvey and Wencel (Jim) Tirner of Two 
Rivers; two brothers, Wiliam Lohrey of Milwaukee and Clarence Lohrey of Algoma; 
three sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Lillian) Melcarek and Mrs. Richard (Violet) Allen of 
Milwaukee and Mrs. Reuben (Evelyn) Jahnke of Kewaunee, four grandchildren and 
two great grandchildren. Two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 
o'clock this Wednesday afternoon and at the church after 11 a.m. Thursday until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 3, 1980 P.3
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(6 Nov. 1897/Dec. 1980/SSDI)


WENCEL TIRNER

Wencel (Jim) Tirner, age 84, formerly of 3021 School St., Two Rivers, a current 
resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Monday, June 20, 2005 at 
the home.
Jim was born March 24, 1921 in Kewaunee, son of the late Clifford and Esther 
(Lohrey) Tirner. He was a graduate of Kewaunee High School, with the class of 
1939. Jim served during World War II with the U.S. Navy from 1942-45. On June 22, 
1943, he married the former Elizabeth (Betty) Leist in Corpus Christi, Texas. 
After high school, Jim worked at Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding and upon his return 
from service, he was employed with the U.S. Postal Service as a railway postal 
clerk. Jim ended his postal career in Two Rivers retiring in 1985. After his 
retiremnt, Jim drove school bus for the Mishicot School System. He was also a 
member of the American Postal Workers Union, American Legion and an avid golfer 
of Emerald Hills Golf Course, formerly known as Fairview Golf Course.
Survivors include his wife: Betty Tirner, Two Rivers; two daughters and two 
sons-in-law: Kathleen and John Logan, Grafton; Nancy and Kenneth Brown, Grafton; 
two grandchildren: Sean (Jeannie) Brown; Kristin Brown; two great-grandchildren: 
Reed Logan and Jack Logan.
Also surviving are one brother; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
Jim was also preceded in death by one grandson: Wade w. Logan.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at the Klein & Stangel 
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will 
be the Rev. William O'Brien. Graveside military rites will be accorded by the Two 
Rivers American Legion and VFW Posts at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers, immediately 
following the service.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home from 
9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lakeshore Humane Society or Alzheimer's 
Association in Jim's name would be appreciated.
The family would like to thank Harmony Home in Two Rivers and the Hamilton Memorial 
Home for their loving care and embracing Dad as family.
Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 2005


LOVELLA TISLER

Mrs. Stanley (Lovella) Tisler, 73, of Route 4, Sturgeon Bay, died Thursday, 
Aug. 23, at her resience.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Forbes Funeral Home, Sturgeon 
Bay and 11 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church. The Rev. John Rossman will officiate 
and burial will be in the Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Tisler, was born April 26, 1911, in the Town of Morrison, Brown County, 
daughter of the late Bernard and Emma Capelle Natzke. They came to Door County 
in 1959 and from 1960 to 1972, her and her husband operated Stanley's Beach Bar 
until retirement. She was married to Stanley Tisler, Oct. 24, 1930, at Manitowoc 
County. Mrs. Tisler was a member of Salem Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Garceau of Two Rivers; 
a sister, Mrs. Evie Bever of Two Rivers; three grandsons, David of Route 1, 
Brussels, Steve of Two Rivers and Ralph Orr of Two Rivers and three great grand-
children. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and a son-in-law, 
Roger.
Friends may call at Forbes Funeral Home, Sturgeon Bay, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 
Saturday morning until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, August 23, 1984 P. 3
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[bur. 08-25-1984/age 73 yrs.]
(26 Apr 1911/Aug 1984/SSDI)


STANLEY M. TISLER

Stanley Tisler, 74, of 3475 Scrub Oak Rd., Sturgeon Bay, died Wednesday, August 
28, at Door County Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Forbes Funeral Home, Sturgeon Bay 
and 10:30 a.m. at St. Frances Xavier Church, Brussels. The Rev. Mel Wigman will 
officiate and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Tisler was born Nov. 13, 1910, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Joseph 
and Anna Tisler. He farmed in Menchalville area until 1949 when he moved to Two 
Rivers and he worked at Manitowoc Shipyards until 1958. Mr. Tisler then moved 
to Door County and operated a boating business until 1962 in Little Sturgeon 
area. He then operated Stanley's Beach Bar from 1962 to 1972 until he retired. 
He married Lovella Natzke, Oct. 24, 1930, in Manitowoc County. She preceded him 
in death Aug. 23, 1984.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Garceau of Two Rivers; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Jack and Dorothy Tisler of Menchalville; a sister, Mrs. Molly 
Korinek of Menchalville; three grandsons, David Garceau of Route 1, Brussels, 
Steven Garceau and Ralph Orr of Two Rivers and three great grandchildren, Tonya, 
Amanda and Jesse Garceau. He was preceded in death by his wife, a brother, Joey 
and a sister, Grace Anna.
Friends may call at Forbes Funeral Home, Sturgeon Bay, after 2:30 p.m. Friday, 
where a prayer service will be 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, August 29, 1985 P. 3
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[bur. 08-31-1985/age 74 yrs.]
(13 Nov 1910/Aug 1985/SSDI)


CECIL H. TONKIN

Cecil H. Tonkin, 45, of 1512-25th St., Two Rivers, log buyer at Eggers 
Plywood Co., Two Rivers, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Ralph Backman officiating. Burial 
will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Tonkin was born Sept. 21, 1926, at Ishpeming, Mich., a son of the 
late Charles and Mrs. Mildred Halls Tonkin. He was a graduate of the 
University of Michigan School of Forestry with the Class of 1951. He 
married Eileen Kangas Feb. 10, 1951, at Marquette, Mich. Twelve years 
ago he came to Two Rivers to become associated with the Eggers firm. He 
was a member of the Two Rivers Lions Club and Calvary Church. He was a 
Navy World War II veteran.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 to 
9 p.m. Tuesday. The casket will be taken to the church at 9 a.m. Wednesday 
where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Lions Club 
Members will meet to pay respects at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 14, 1972
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(21 Sep 1926/Aug 1972/SSDI)


EDNA S. TORSCH

Injuries Fatal To Mrs. Torsch 
Victim of Motorcycle, Bus Crash on Sunday 
Mrs. Louis W. Torsch, 23, of Two Rivers, victim of a motorcycle-bus crash in 
Two Rivers Sunday night when riding on a machine piloted by her husband, died 
last night at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital…
Mrs. Torsch’s death was due to a fractured skull. She never fully regained 
consciousness. She was thrown to the pavement when her husband sought to avoid 
striking a city bus at Two Rivers which had slowed down to discharge a passenger 
at Lowell and 13th streets. 
Mrs. Torsch was born in Sheboygan in 1923. Her maiden name was Edna Hermann. She 
was married there in 1945 to Louis Torsch, also of Sheboygan, but who resided in 
Two Rivers at the time.
Following their marriage the couple came to Two Rivers to make their home. For the 
past six weeks Mrs. Torsch has been employed by the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing 
company ___ .
She is survived by the husband and an adopted son, Jeffrey, 3. 
Also surviving are an aunt, Mrs. Kathryn Pragee, of Sheboygan, four brothers, Pfc. 
Gottlieb Hermann, Jr., and Pvt. Herbert Hermann, both in the army, Christ Hermann 
of Sturgeon Bay and Fred Hermann of Manitowoc, one sister, Ruth of Donora, Penn.
Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. W. G. Haase, pastor of St. John’s 
Lutheran church at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home at 2 o’clock Saturday 
afternoon. Interment will be in Forest View cemetery. The body may be viewed at 
the funeral home from 2 o’clock Friday afternoon until the time of services 
Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 26, 1946  P. 1


RAYMOND C. TREICHEL

Raymond C. Treichel, 52, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, town of Two Rivers, died 
unexpectedly Sunday morning enroute to Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Herbert Kesting officiating. Burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery.
Mr. Treichel was born at Maple Grove, Aug. 28, 1919, son of the late John and 
Mabel Zunker Treichel. He attended the Lutheran parochial school at Brillion. He 
served in the Army in the European Theater of Operations in World War II. For the 
past number of years he was an employe at Plant No. 2 of Mirro Aluminum Co. at 
Manitowoc. He married Milfred Martin at Brillion Aug. 23, 1940, the couple moving 
to Two Rivers 15 years ago.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters and four sons; two sister, Mrs. Milfred 
Cummings of Grimms and Mrs. Evelyn Rusch of Reedsville; a stepbrother, Norbert of 
Reedsville and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1972
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(28 Aug 1919/Jan 1972/SSDI)


DONALD W. URBANEK

Donald W. Urbanek, 47, of 2404 Lincoln Ave., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly of 
a heart condition at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Sunday evening.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Gerhard Geiger officiating. Burial will be in Forest 
View Cemetery.
Mr. Urbanek was born in the Town of Two Creeks Feb. 5, 1921, a son of the late 
Edward and Mrs. Eva Lehrmann Urbanek. He married the former Marion Strong at 
Two Rivers Nov. 17, 1945. In earlier years he was an employe of the Hamilton 
Mfg. Co., and of contractor Iggy Wojta. For a number of years until his illness, 
he was an employe of the Two Rivers Public Works Dept.
Besides his wife and mother, of Two Creeks, he leaves a daughter, Judy, at home; 
a son, Edward, also at home,and a sister, Miss Florence, of Two Creeks.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 29, 1968 P. 13
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(05 Feb 1921/Apr 1968/SSDI)


EDWARD J. URBANEK

Funeral services for Edward J. Urbanek, 64, longtime Two Creeks tavern operator, 
who died early Tuesday morning at St. Mary Hospital, Milwaukee, will be at 9:15 
a.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, the Rev. Donald Feller officiating. 
Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Urbanek and was born Sept. 9, 1900, at Two Creeks, son of the late Joseph and 
Sophia Lodel Urbanek, and spent his entire life in the village. For many years he 
was the sponsor of the community’s softball team in the County League and was a 
member for many years of the February Club of Two Rivers. Also he was a former 
member of the Two Rivers Lions Club.
Besides his wife, the former Eva Lehrmann of Two Creeks township whom he married 
at Manitowoc July 31, 1918, he leaves a daughter, Florence, at home; a son, Donald, 
of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Martha Shedivy, of Two River; three brothers, Ben and 
Louis, of Two Rivers and Charles, of Manitowoc and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 9 o’clock 
this Wednesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 14, 1965  P. 28 
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(09 Sep 1900/Apr 1965/SSDI)
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Eddie Urbanek, son of Mrs. Joseph Urbanek and Miss Eva Lehrmann, daughter of 
Mrs. Henry Lehrmann were united in marriage at Manitowoc Wednesday. They will 
reside at Mrs. Henry Lehrman's. The Reporter and their many friends extend 
best wishes and congratulations.
The Reporter, Thurs., Aug. 1, 1918


EVA URBANEK

Eva M. Urbanek, 87, of Two Creeks, died Wednesday night, October 29, 1986 
at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday 
at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Creeks. Rev. Maurice Hoppe will officiate 
with burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Urbanek was born March 31, 1899 at Two Creeks, daughter of the late 
Henry and Libbie Frasch Lehrmann. She married Edward J. Urbanek on July 31, 
1918 at Manitowoc. She and her husband operated Urbanek’s Bar at Two Creeks 
from 1918 until his death in 1965. Mrs. Urbanek then operated the tavern 
alone.
Survivors include a daughter, Florence Urbanek of Two Rivers; a daughter-in-
law, Marian Urbanek of Two Rivers; a granddaughter and her husband, Judith 
and Gerald Rogers of Two Rivers; a grandson and his wife, Edward and Katherine 
Urbanek of Two Rivers and four great grandchildren also survive, Elizabeth and 
Matthew Rogers and Edward and Emily Urbanek. She was preceded in death by a 
son, Donald; six sisters and three brothers.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 
4 pm to 8 pm this Friday and Saturday from 9:30 am until the hour of service 
at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Oct. 31, 1986 page 17
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(31 Mar. 1899/Oct. 1986/SSDI)
[Eva Mathilda Urbanek]
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Eddie Urbanek, son of Mrs. Joseph Urbanek and Miss Eva Lehrmann, daughter of 
Mrs. Henry Lehrmann were united in marriage at Manitowoc Wednesday. They will 
reside at Mrs. Henry Lehrman's. The Reporter and their many friends extend 
best wishes and congratulations.
The Reporter, Thurs., Aug. 1, 1918


FLORENCE URBANEK

Florence S. Urbanek, 68, of Two Creeks, died Thursday evening, May 28, 1987 at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am Monday at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran church, Two Creeks. Rev. Maurice Hoppe will officiate with 
burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Florence was born August 1, 1918 at Two Creeks, daughter of the late Edward and 
Eva Lehrmann Urbanek. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Marian Urbanek of Two 
Rivers, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death 
by her parents and a brother, Donald.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5 pm to 
8 pm Sunday and Monday at the church from 10 am until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., May 29, 1987 page 18
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(01 Aug 1918/May 1987/SSDI)


MARIAN R. URBANEK

Marian Urbanek, 67, of 1500 North 3rd Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday, 
September 10, 1989 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 10 am Tuesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. 
Rev. David Beaudry will officiate with burial to follow at Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Urbanek was born July 4, 1922 at Wabeno, Wisconsin, daughter of 
the late Hubert and Minnie Hoffman Strong. She married Donald Urbanek 
on November 17, 1945 at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death April 27, 
1968. Mrs. Urbanek was an Outreach Worker for Manitowoc County Committee 
on Aging, retiring several years ago.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Kathryn Urbanek 
of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Jerry Rogers of Shoto; 
a brother and sister-in-law, Ira and Shirley Strong of Two Rivers; two 
sisters and a brother-in-law, Katherine and Hubert Wilson of Two Rivers; 
Ceal Thurber of Hortonville and four grandchildren, Liz and Matt Rogers, 
Eddie and Emily Urbanek. She was preceded in death by a brother. 
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
5 pm to 8 pm this Monday. Parish Memorial Service will be held at 7 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Sept. 11, 1989 page B6
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(04 Jul 1922/10 Sep 1989/SSDI)


JERRY USITALO

Gerald (Jerry) Usitalo, age 70, of 2808 School St., Two Rivers, passed away 
Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 10, 2007. 
Jerry was born Nov. 8, 1936, in Detroit, Mich., son of the late George F. and 
Lea (Juntila) Usitalo. He was a graduate of Kingsford High School, Kingsford, 
Mich., class of 1955. After high school he entered the U.S. Coast Guard. In 
April of 1962, Jerry married Ruth A. Luchterhand at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Dec. 28, 1987. Jerry was employed with 
the city of Two Rivers as a police officer for 20 years retiring in 1992. After 
his retirement, he enjoyed working as a crossing guard until his illness. Jerry 
was also a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Choir for many years, 
and enjoyed participating in the Two Rivers Horseshoe League. 
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Randy and Cheryl Usitalo, Cleveland; 
one daughter: Lori Scherer, Two Rivers; five grandchildren: Randy II and Eric 
Usitalo; Krysta Klein; Andrew Scherer; and Michael Stewart; one brother: David 
Usitalo, Madison; and a special friend: Donna Wetzel, Two Rivers. Nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. 
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at Good 
Shepherd Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
William Kilps. Burial of the cremated remains will be at Forest View Cemetery. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, at Good 
Shepherd Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 12, 2007 
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A memorial service for Gerald G. "Jerry" Usitalo, age 70, of 2808 School St., 
Two Rivers, who passed away Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 10, 2007, will be held 
at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 15, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Two Rivers.
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. William Kilps. Burial of the cremated 
remains will be at Forest Veiw Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and 
friends on Monday, Jan. 15, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 13, 2007


RUTH USITALO

Ruth A. Usitalo, 48, of 2808 School Street, Two Rivers, died Monday, December 28, 
1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am 
Wednesday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Kenneth Dowdy will 
officiate and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Usitalo was born April 23, 1939, at Two Rivers, daughter of Marcella Doncheck 
Luchterhand and the late William Luchterhand. She married Gerald Usitalo on 
February 4, 1961 at Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Gerald; a son and 
daughter-in-law, Randy and Cheryl Usitalo of Cleveland, Wisconsin; a daughter, Lori 
Usitalo, United States Navy, stationed at Concord, California; a grandson, Randy 
Usitalo II of Cleveland; her mother, Marcella Luchterhand of Two rivers; a brother 
and sister-in-law, Alan and Darlene Luchterhand of Two Rivers; two sisters and 
brothers-in-law, Judi and Richard Huempfner of Isanti, Minnesota and Elayne and 
Frank Chovanec of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by her father.
There will be visitation at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers. 
Friends may call at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Wednesday from 9 am to 10:30 am. 
The family requests memorials to Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Dec. 29, 1987 page 18
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[bur. 12-30-1987/age 48 yrs.]


EUNICE VANDERBUSCH

Eunice, one and one half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vanderbush(sic), 
who died at her home on School Street Sunday will be buried from the Evangelical 
church Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. by Rev. Sievert and burial will be at Forest 
View cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, October 19, 1925 P. 5


FRED VANDERBUSCH

Frederick C. Vanderbusch, age 93, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two 
Rivers, died Monday afternoon, March 1, 1993, at Hamilton Memorial Home.
Funeral Services will be 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 1993, at St. Luke's 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Greg Smith will officiate at the Mass of 
Christian Burial. Interment will be at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born February 14, 1900, in Green Bay, son of the late Frank and Louise 
Karbense Vanderbusch. He married Lillian Mandel on January 19, 1920, in Two 
Rivers. She preceded him in death on November 6, 1975. He then married Theresa 
Kumbalek on October 8, 1976, at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She 
preceded him in death on April 23, 1988. He was employed at Hamilton Industries 
for many years, retiring in 1964. He was a past member and charter member of the 
Two Rivers Eagles Club. He was a member of the Hamilton 30 Year Club.
Survivors include a son, Marvin Vanderbusch, Two Rivers; a daughter, Winnie 
Bruechert, Two Rivers; three step sons and step daughters-in-law, Hilary and Ann 
Kumbalek, Manitowoc, Vernon (Lefty) and Luz Kumbalek, Coleman, Don and Marge 
Kumbalek, Two Rivers; a step daughter and step son-in-law, Eunice and Tom 
Fitzpatrick, Henderson, Nev.; three sisters-in-law, Elma Rahmlow, Two Rivers, 
Harriet Mandel, Portland, Ore., Irma Mandel, Milwaukee; seven grandchildren; 
10 great grandchildren; 23 step grandchildren and 37 step great grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by a son, LeRoy; two daughters, Helen and Eunice; two 
step children, Eileen Kumbalek and Leonard Kumbalek; a son-in-law, William 
Bruechert; a great grandson, David LeClair; five brothers, nine sisters, and 
five step grandchildren.
Friends may call at St. Luke's Catholic Church from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, 
March 3, 1993. The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home assisted the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, March 2, 1993 P. A2

HELEN VANDERBUSCH

FAMILY LOSES SECOND CHILD IN TEN DAYS
The family of Fred Vanderbush, Madison Street, is doubly bereaved since the second death of a child within ten days. Helen Vanderbush, aged 4 years, passed away Tuesday after ten days illness with pneumonia. Helen was taken to the hospital on the day of the funeral of her little sister, Eunice, who died at the age of two years, death being due to an ulcerated stomach and was buried Tuesday, Oct. 20.  The funeral of Helen Vanderbush was held Thursday afternoon with services at the Evangelical Church, Rev. Bleser of Seymour officiating. Besides the bereaved parents, Leroy, Marvin and Winifred remain to mourn the death of their sisters.
The Reporter - Fri., Oct. 30, 1925  

LILLIAN VANDERBUSCH

Mrs. Fred (Lillian) Vanderbusch, 77, of 2602 Forest Ave., Two Rivers died late 
Thursday night at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be at 
10:30am Monday at Emanuel United Methodist Church Two Rivers. The Rev. Melvin 
Henrichs will officiate with burial in Forest View Cemetery Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Vanderbusch, nee Lillian Mandel, was born March 3, 1898 at Two Rivers, 
daughter of the late Henry and Emilia Neumann Mandel Sr. She was married to Fred 
Vanderbusch Jan. 19, 1920 at Two Rivers. She was a member of Two Rivers Senior 
Citizens. Survivors include her husband, two sons, LeRoy of Two Rivers and Marvin 
of Green Bay, a daughter, Mrs. William (Winifred) Bruechert of Rt. 1 Mishicot, 
two brothers, Henry of Two Rivers and Walter of Milwaukee, two sisters, Mrs. 
Esther Kuhl of Two Rivers and Mrs. Gilbert Rahmlow of Rt. 1 Two Rivers, seven 
grandchildren. Two daughters and three brothers preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home Two Rivers after 2pm 
Sunday and at the church after 9am Monday until the time of service. Members of 
the Senior Citizens will meet at 6pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter November 8, 1975 p.9


ERNEST J. VANDEWESH    (a.k.a. Ernest Hanson)

Man, 55, Found Dead In His Bed
Ernest Vandervust (sic), about 55, known as George Hanson, was found dead in 
his one-room home at the rear of 1509 Glenwood street, Two Rivers, at 1:30 p.m. 
today.
Hanson’s body was found on the bed by Chief of Police Edward Pasdera and Captain 
Ben Hanstedt of Two Rivers after it was reported to them that Hanson had not 
been seen since Saturday, when he complained of feeling ill.
According to Mrs. Viola Drossart, who lives in the fore part of the same house, 
Hanson stopped at her place Saturday and complained of not feeling well. He was 
not seen yesterday but a light was noticed and nothing further was thought of 
it.
This morning Mrs. Drossart called a neighbor, Thomas Williams, who tried to get 
in and was unable to. Police were then called and they gained entry. Coroner 
Theodore Teitgen was then notified. The police chief said he thought the man had 
been dead for some time.
Hanson went to Two Rivers from Michigan about 18 years ago and had lived on 
Glenwood street for the past 14 years. He was a mason contractor. There are no 
known relatives but his effects are to be checked in an effort to locate some.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 11, 1943  P. 10 
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Death of Man Laid To a Heart Attack 
The death at Two Rivers of Ernest Vandervust, 55, known as George Hanson, was 
due to a heart attack, according to Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who set the time 
of death as about 11 p.m. Sunday.
Police at Two Rivers found Hanson in his one room home in the rear of 1509 
Glenwood street at 1:30 Monday afternoon after neighbors showed concern when 
the man wasn’t seen around the premises since Saturday.
The body was removed to the Beduhn funeral home at Two Rivers pending word from 
relatives. A sister of the dead man, Mrs. William Dory of Talbot, Michigan, is 
being notified. It is understood that Hanson has another sister and several 
brothers residing in Michigan.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 12, 1943  P. 10 
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Funeral services for Ernest Vandervust (sic), known also as George Hanson, a 
mason contractor, were held this afternoon from the Beduhn funeral home at Two 
Rivers. The Rev. T. A. Hawkes officiated. Burial was in Forest View cemetery.
Albert Vandervust, a brother, arrived in Two Rivers yesterday to complete 
funeral plans. Mr. Vandervust was found dead in his one-room home at 1509 
Glenwood street, Two Rivers. Monday afternoon. Death was due to a heart 
ailment.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 14, 1943  P. 2


JOHN B. VANNESS

JOHN VANESS (sic) GET SUMMONS
Funeral Wednesday For Resident Of Eighteenth Street
Suffering for more than a year with complication of diseases, John Vaness, 64, 
died at his home at 1818 Eighteenth street at six o'clock Sunday morning. He 
had been a resident of this city since 1927.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home 
and at two o'clock from the Emanuel Evangelical church, with the Rev. Franklin E. 
Schlueter officiating. Burial will be in Forest View cemetery. The remains were 
taken to the residence from the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home this morning.
Mr. Vaness was born in Humbird, Clark county, Wis., on February 8, 1869. He was 
married 33 years ago, December 19 to Victoria Mary Cervais, who survives him. 
Five years ago the family came to this city when Mr. Vaness worked with the 
section crew of the Chicago and North Western Railway company.
Besides his widow he leaves four daughters, Mrs. Frank Herman of Luxemburg, Mrs. 
Harold Wilson of Pulaski, Mrs. Edward Shambeau of the town of Two Rivers, and 
Miss Tisla Vaness at home, and six sons, John of Iron Mountain, Michigan, Arthur 
of Menominee, Michigan, and Hubert, Edward, Granville and Henry, all at home. 
He also leaves four sisters and two brothers, and 13 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 18, 1933 P. 9


VICTORIA VANNESS

Mrs. John Van Ess (sic), 61, nee Victoria Gervais, of Two Rivers, died this 
morning at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital after a short illness.
She was born at New Franken in 1883, and in 1900 was married to John Van Ess. 
About 16 years ago the couple settled in Two Rivers. Mr. Van Ess died 11 years 
ago.
She is survived by six sons, John, Ironwood, Mich., Arthur of Menominee, Mich., 
Herbert, Edward, Henry, all of Two Rivers, and Cpl. Granville, now stationed 
in Germany; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Herman of Luxemburg, Mrs. Harold Wilsman 
of Gillett, Wis., Mrs. Archie Rathsack of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Edward Shambeau 
of Two Rivers; one sister, Mrs. Silas Duquaine of New Franken; two brothers, 
Henry Gervais of Rock Island, Ill., and Joseph of Wallace, Mich.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Emanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. C. F. Hayes officiating. Burial will be in Forest 
View cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home, 
Inc., from Wednesday evening until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 26, 1944  P.2


THOMAS J. VAVRUNEK   (d. 1961)

Thomas J. Vavrunek, 46, of 1608 East St., Two Rivers, a tool and
die maker at Metal Ware Corp, Two Rivers, and an overseas Air
Force veteran of World War II, died unexpectedly of a heart attack
while viewing a television program at his home early Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Klein & Stangel
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating.  Burial will be in
Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Vavrunek was born Jan. 5, 1915, at Two Rivers, a son of the late
Thomas and Josephine Zobek Vavrunek.  He served in the U.S. Air
Force in World War II, most of which period was spent in England.
He married the former Hildegarde Hinkley of Two Rivers at Hartford,
Conn., May 12, 1942, while in the service.
Prominent in affairs of ZCBJ Lodge 142, Two Rivers, holding numerous
offices and on the committee which had charge of the lodge's golden
anniversary a number of years ago, he was also a member of Eleven
Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter and two sons (private) a sister,
Mrs. Casimir Markowski, of Two Rivers; two half-sisters, Mrs. Julius
P. Everson, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Frank Carl, of Manitowoc; a brother,
Alfred, of Manitowoc and two half-brothers, Anton Yakoubek, of Two
Rivers and Frank Yakoubek, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Members of Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
will meet in a body at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Monday, December 4, 1961  pg. T-3


THOMAS L. VAVRUNEK    (d. 1992)

Thomas Lee Vavrunek, 48, of 206 E. Foothill Drive, Phoenix, Ariz., died Saturday, 
February 22, 1992, in Phoenix, Ariz.
He was born on September 14, 1943, in Nekoosa, Wis., son of the late Thomas J. 
Vavrunek and Hildegard E. (Hinkley) Vavrunek-Kuhl. He attended Washington High 
School and graduated with the Class of 1961. He served in the U.S. Air Force 
from 1961-1965 and served overseas duty in both Vietnam and Turkey. He was later 
employed as a District Accounts Representative, T.W. Dodge Division with McGraw-
Hill Information Systems Co in Phoenix, Ariz. for over 20 years. Survivors include 
a sister and brother-in-law, Lynn and Jim Wilsmann of Two Rivers; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Dennis and Beverly Vavrunek of Cordova, Tenn.; one niece, Kelly and 
Jeremy Wilsmann of Two Rivers; two nephews, Vincent Vavrunek of Pearl, Mich. and 
Brian Casino of Cordova, Tenn.; also special friends, Ben Hostetler and Mike and 
Judy Dennis.
Tom loved sailing. May the winds of everlasting life blow (remainder unreadable).
Herald Times Reporter, February 25, 1992 P. B6


FANNY I. VIEWEG

Mrs. Fannie Vieweg, 69, of 611 East Tugjuga Ave., Burbank, Calif., widow of 
Herman Vieweg, a tailor who died at Two Rivers in 1939, died at Burbank County 
Hospital early Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. M. W. Oechler officiating. Burial will be in Forest View 
cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Vieweg, nee Fannie Ida Braumlich, was born Nov. 7, 1891, in Germany, daughter 
of the late Bernard and Marie Doerfel Braumlich. She was married nearly 50 years 
ago to Herman Vieweg at Wausau. After the death of her husband she moved to 
California where she resided since. 
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth F. McCarthy, of Burbank; two sisters, 
Mrs. Clara Hartlich and Mrs. Olive Yankee, of Two Rivers; two brothers, William 
of Two Rivers, and Eric, of Stockton, Calif., and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 7 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 3, 1962  P.9 


HERMAN VIEWEG

Herman Vieweg, 48, former Wausau tailor who only recently returned to Two 
Rivers to live, died late yesterday afternoon at Winnebago State hospital 
where he had been a patient for several days.
Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock 
from the Beduhn funeral home with the Rev. W. G. Haase of St. John’ Lutheran 
Church officiating. Interment will be in Forest View cemetery.
Mr. Vieweg was born in Germany June 3, 1891 and spent the first 22 years of 
his life there. He came to America 26 years ago and settled in Ashland where 
in 1914 he married Miss Fannie Braunlaich. About 20 years ago the couple 
moved to Two Rivers and lived there for four years after which they moved to 
Wausau. They moved back to Two Rivers about a month ago.
Survivors are the widow; one daughter, Elizabeth, at home; one sister, in 
Germany; and two brothers in Germany.
The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home until the time of the 
services Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 12, 1939  P.2


ELSIE VOGL

Mrs. Elsie Vogl, 81, formerly of Rt. 3, Two Rivers died early Saturday morning 
in Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 Tuesday in Klein & 
Stangel Funeral Home and 2 pm in Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Burial 
will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Vogl was born April 24, 1897 in Collins, daughter of the late Ernst and 
Caroline Wunsch Deffke. She was married to Victor Vogl June 19, 1920 in 
Manitowoc. Mrs. Vogl was a graduate of Manitowoc County Normal School. She taught 
in county rural schools prior to her marriage. She was a member and past president 
of VFW of Two Rivers. She also assisted in early Homemakers Club.
Survivors include two sons, Walter of Des Plaines, Ill., and Arthur of Two Rivers; 
a daughter, Mrs. Leo (Doris) Warden of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Otto (Laura) 
Luelloff of Valders and Mrs. Clara Clann of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren and a 
great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband, Victor, a son, John, 
four brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call in Klein & Stangel Funeral Home after 4 pm Monday where the VFW 
Auxiliary memorial services will be conducted.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 24, 1978 page 3
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(b. 24 Apr. 1897/d. June 1978/SSDI)
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Manitowoc County
Miss Elsie Deffke of Rockland, daughter of Ernst Deffke was married Saturday 
to Victor G. Vogl of Two Rivers, son of Mrs. Mary Vogl.
Kiel Tri County Record, June 24, 1920 page 4


JOHN VOGL

Two Rivers Section:
Little John Vogel, the 18-months-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Victor 
Vogel of the town of Two Rivers died at his home Wednesday afternoon. 
The baby will be buried Friday afternoon at 1:15 from the home and at 
2 o’clock from the Grace Congregational church with the Rev. H. G. 
Hawkes officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 10, 1928 Page 13
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(John Elmer Vogel/d. 9 May 1928/age 1 yr. 6 mo. 10 da. from record 
of St. John's United Ch. of Christ, Manitowoc)
[Baby Vogl]


VICTOR G. VOGL

Victor G. Vogl, 82, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, died Thursday morning at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Ralph Backman will officiate and burial will 
be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Vogl was born May 3, 1890, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late 
Henry and Mary Niner Vogl. He married Elsie Deffke June 19, 1920, at 
Manitowoc. He farmed all of his life in the Town of Two Rivers. Mr. Vogl 
was treasurer of the Town of Two Rivers for 29 years, was clerk of the 
school district for 25 years, served as a director of the Westshore 
Sportsman's Club and had been a director of the Twin River Livestock 
Shipping Assn. at the time of his death.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Leo (Doris) Warden, of 
Wauwatosa; two sons, Walter, of Wadsworth, Ill, and Arthur of Two Rivers; 
four sisters, Mrs. Louis Hindt, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Evelyn Murphy, of 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Charlotte Schepelman, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Miss Mary Vogl, 
of Milwaukee; a brother, Elmer, of Minneapolis, Minn.; and 10 grandchildren. 
A son, John, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday until the time of 
the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1972
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(03 May 1890/May 1972/SSDI)
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Manitowoc County
Miss Elsie Deffke of Rockland, daughter of Ernst Deffke was married Saturday 
to Victor G. Vogl of Two Rivers, son of Mrs. Mary Vogl.
Kiel Tri County Record, June 24, 1920 page 4


ORA VOGT

Ora I. Vogt, age 84, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died there Sunday afternoon, 
May 23, 1993.
Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 1993, at St. John's Lutheran 
Church, Two Creeks. The Rev. David Waege will officiate with burial in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born in the Town of Two Creeks, November 4, 1908, daughter of the late August 
and Minnie Kracht Last. She married Raymond H. Vogt on Decmeber 11, 1931 at St. 
John's Lutheran Church, Gibson. He preceded her in death on November 23, 1984. She 
operated a cheese factory with her husband in northern Manitowoc County for 30 years. 
She was employed at Hamilton Industries for 10 years retiring in 1970. She was a 
member of St. John's Dorcas Society for many years.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Diane Vogt, Fond du Lac, 
Ned and Karleen Vogt, Manitowoc; a daughter-in-law, Margaret Vogt, Milwaukee; one 
sister, Eva Amerpohl, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by a son, Don Vogt, one brother and three sisters.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, and 
from 10 a.m. Wednesday until the time of services at the Church.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Creeks.
Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 1993 P. A2


RAYMOND HENRY VOGT

Raymond H. Vogt, 77, of 1720 28th St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning, Nov. 23, 
at home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Creeks. 
The Rev. Maurice Hoppe will officiate and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mr. Vogt was born June 4, 1907, in the Town of Newton, son of the late John and 
Emma Selle Vogt. He married Ora Last, Dec. 11, 1931, at St. John Church, Gibson. 
Mr. Vogt was a Cheesemaker for 35 years. He worked at C. Reiss Coal Company for 
17 years and farmed in the Town of Two Creeks for many years, retiring seven years 
ago.
Survivors include his wife, Ora; three sons and a daughters-in-law, Gerald and Diane 
Vogt of Route 2, Malone, wis., Don and Margo Vogt of Brookfield, Wis. and Ed and 
Karleen Vogt of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Adolph and Evelyn Vogt of 
Zepher Hills, Fla; nine grandchildren and a great grandchild. He was preceded in 
death by two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 4 p.m. to 9 
p.m. Sunday and from noon Monday until the time of services at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, November 23, 1984 P. 3
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[bur. 11-26-1984/age 77 yrs.]
(04 Jun 1907/Nov 1984/SSDI)


ELEANOR WAIER

Eleanor Waier, 83, of 1029-26th St., Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, June 27, 
1991, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. Rev. David Scherbarth officiating and burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born July 23, 1907, at Oconto Falls, Wis., daughter of the late Charles 
and Bertha Pagel Birr. She attended grade school and high school in Two Rivers. 
On June 21, 1928, she was married to Michael Waier. He preceded her in death 
November 10, 1976. She was employed at Cool City Cleaners for a number of 
years.
Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis and Janis of Two Rivers, 
Warren and Darlene of Sheboygan, Gary and Michelle of Two Rivers; seven 
grandchildren; six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter 
and a brother.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral chapels, Two Rivers, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Friday and after 8 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, June 27, 1991 P. B10
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(23 Jul 1907/Jun 1991/SSDI)


JACQUELINE WAIER

Pneumonia Proves Fatal To Two-Year-Old Child 
TWO RIVERS (Special)—Jacqueline, the two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Mike Waier, died of pneumonia at the Two Rivers municipal hospital early 
last night. She was born Dec. 8, 1934. The parents and one brother, Gary, 
survive. Funeral services will be held from the Jansky funeral home at 2 
p.m. Thursday with Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Forest 
View cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 9, 1937  P.9 


MICHAEL WAIER

Michael J. Waier, 68, of 1612 East St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly at home 
Wednesday morning.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele will officiate with burial in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Waier was born at Two Rivers, Sept. 29, 1908, son of the late Stanley and 
Teckla Bialkowski Waier. He attended rural schools and married Eleanor Birr 
June 21, 1928. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. and Eggers Plywood Co., 
Two Rivers, and worked at Cool City Cleaners as a delivery man for many years. 
He was vice president of the Two Rivers Federation of Labor Retired Club, and 
was past president of the Lutheran Men’s Club of St. John Church. He and his 
wife always lived at Two Rivers. 
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Gary and Curtis, of Two Rivers and 
Warren, of Sheboygan; two brothers, Ben of Two Rivers and Stanley of Menomonee 
Falls; a sister, Mrs. Harold (Marion) Emond, of Two Rivers; a step-sister, Mrs. 
Ethel Tomcheck, of Milwaukee and seven grandchildren. A daughter, Jacqueline, 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5 to 9 p.m. 
Friday and Saturday at the church until the time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, November 11, 1976  P.3
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[Michael John Waier]
(Mike Waier/29 Sep 1908/Nov 1976/SSDI)


FRANK WALTER

Frank Walter, 84, of 1817 12th St., Two Rivers, a retired longtime cabinet 
maker at Hamilton Mfg. Co., died early Wednesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital. He had been in failing health for several years. Funeral services will 
be 1 pm Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers and at 1:30 
pm at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. 
Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery.
Mr. Walter was born in Kewaunee County Jan. 4, 1882, and came to Two Rivers in 
1913 to work for the Hamilton firm. He married the former Helen Retzlaff at Two 
Rivers May 26, 1921. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Marion 
Chrouser of Green Bay and Mrs. Norma Parkinson of Phoenix, Ariz., five 
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral 
home after 3 pm Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wed., April 6, 1966 page T9
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(04 Jan 1881/Apr 1966/SSDI)
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Miss Helen Retzlaff of Two Creeks and Joseph Walters(sic) of Two Rivers were married 
yesterday at St. John's Lutheran Church at Two Rivers, the Rev. Haase officiating 
at the wedding ceremony. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents 
where a wedding dinner was served. The couple will make their home at Tow (sic) 
Rivers where the groom is employed as a cabinet maker.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 27, 1921 P. 3


HELEN WALTER

Mrs. Helen Walter, 72, of 1817-12th St., Two Rivers, and who had been employed 
in the Koenig Elementary School cafeteria for a number of years, died Friday 
evening at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She had been ill the past two 
weeks.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, and a 2:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, the Rev. T. F. 
Stern officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery.
Mrs. Walter, nee Helen Retzlaff, was born Oct. 27, 1894, in the Town of Two 
Creeks, a daughter of the late William and Charlotte Schwahert Retzlaff. She 
was employed at the Waverly Hotel at Two Rivers before her marriage to Frank 
Walter at Two Rivers, May 6, 1921. Her husband died April 6, 1966. Until her 
retirement at 65 she worked for a number of years at the Schwartz Mfg. Co. She 
was a member of the Golden Age Club and the St. John Bible and St. John Ladies 
Society.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William Parkinson of Phoenix, Ariz.; a stepdaughter, 
Mrs. Marion Chrouser of Green Bay and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 29, 1967  P.5
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(27 Oct. 1894/Apr. 1967/SSDI)
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Miss Helen Retzlaff of Two Creeks and Joseph Walters(sic) of Two Rivers were married 
yesterday at St. John's Lutheran Church at Two Rivers, the Rev. Haase officiating 
at the wedding ceremony. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents 
where a wedding dinner was served. The couple will make their home at Tow (sic) 
Rivers where the groom is employed as a cabinet maker.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, May 27, 1921 P. 3


EDWARD A. WASKOW

In failing health for several months, Edward A. Waskow, 59, a former Two Rivers 
cement finisher, died Monday at the Fair Hill Nursing Home at Rosecrans, where 
he had been residing since early September.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein & Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial will be in 
Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Waskow was born in Two Rivers on Nov. 3, 1890 (sic) a son of the late John 
and Mary Wrieth Waskow. He attended the Two Rivers Public Schools and as a young 
man was associated with his brothers, Frank and John Waskow, in the concrete 
construction field. He lived near Shawano in the past few years.
Mr. Waskow married the former Odelia Pelnar in Two Rivers in 1915, who preceded 
him in death seven years ago.
He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Bausch of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; three brothers, 
Frank and John of Two Rivers and Ben Waskow, a conservation warden at Bayfield, 
Wis., and five grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 20, 1955 P. 15


ODELIA WASKOW

Mrs. Edward Waskow, 53, died Saturday at her home at the Washington House, 
Two Rivers. She had been in failing health for some years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein and Stangel 
Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, with burial in Forest View cemetery.
Mrs. Kaskow, nee Odelia Pelnar, was born at Spruce, Wis., in 1895 and came 
to Two Rivers with her parents. In 1915 she was married to Mr. Waskow. She 
was a charter member of the Conant Study club and the Camp Fire Girls when 
that organization existed in Two Rivers. 
Surviving are the husband; her mother, Mrs. Frank Pelnar; two daughters, Mrs. 
Arnold Stickert and Mrs. Kenneth Bausch, both of Milwaukee; a brother, John 
Pelnar of Two Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. Stephen Porak of Chicago, Mrs. Ted 
Lesperance of Milwaukee, Mrs. Otto Franzmeier of Two Rivers; Mrs. Jerry 
Tesinski of Berwyn, Ill., and Mrs. Wilford Belongia of Oconto and three 
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 9, 1948  P. 2


JAMES WASURICK

James Wasurick, 76, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died Saturday morning at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Melnik Presbyterian Church, Melnik. 
The Rev. Gregory J. Meyer will officiate with burial in Forest View Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. 
Mr. Wasurick was born April 24, 1901, at Marinette. He married Lillian Hagenow 
May 21, 1927. Mr. Wasurick retired from Hamilton Industries in 1966 and was then 
employed by the city of Two Rivers for several years. He was a member of Melnik 
Presbyterian Church for over 50 years where he served as a church elder. He was 
a member of ZCBJ Western Fraternal Association.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Robert and Gary, of Manitowoc; a brother, 
Alvin, of Oconto; a sister, Ella, of Peshtigo; two grandchildren, nieces and 
nephews. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Sunday and 
at the church from noon Monday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 11, 1977 P.10
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(24 Apr 1901/Jun 1977/SSDI)
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Notes from Fischerville:
Lillian Hagenow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hagenow of this vicinity and 
James Wasurick of Oconto were married at the Melnik Presbyterian Church Saturday 
at 10:00 o'clock a.m. The attendants were Ida Hagenow, Alvin Wasurick, Ella 
Wasurick and Wensel Kouba Jr., with Helen Doubek as flower girl. 90 invited 
guests participated in a splendid supper. Mr. and Mrs. Wasurick are preparing 
their new home in the Henry Hagenow residence opposite the Doubek blacksmith 
shop.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 26, 1927


LILLIAN WASURICK

Lillian Wasurick, age 87, who had been living with her son and daughter-in-law, 
Gary and Mary Wasurick, 904 Glenview Drive, Manitowoc, died Friday, August 30, 
1996, at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 1996, at 
Melnik United Presbyterian Church. Rev. Karen Doty and Elder Phil Kinzel will 
officiate with burial in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born December 1, 1908, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Emma 
Robinson Hagenow. Lillian married James Wasurick May 21 1927, at Melnik United 
Presbyterian Church. He preceded her in death June 11, 1977. Mrs. Wasurick was a 
lifetime member of the Melnik United Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include one son and two daughters-in-law, Gary (Mary) Wasurick, Manitowoc; 
Shriley (sic) Wasurick, Manitowoc; two brothers, Edward Hagenow, Manitowoc, Otto 
Hagenow, rural Two Rivers; one sister, Mayme Kouba, Manitowoc; four grandchildren, 
Jeffery and Michael Wasurick, Manitowoc, Kari Wasurick, Manitowoc, and her special 
friend Mark, Christopher Wasurick, Manitowoc; three great-grandchildren, Joshua, 
Danielle and Tiffany; nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one son, 
Robert, two sisters and two brothers.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday and 
after 12 noon on Wednesday at the church before the funeral services.
Herald Times Reporter, September 1, 1996 P. A2
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(01 Dec 1908/30 Aug 1996/SSDI)
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Notes from Fischerville:
Lillian Hagenow, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hagenow of this vicinity and 
James Wasurick of Oconto were married at the Melnik Presbyterian Church Saturday 
at 10:00 o'clock a.m. The attendants were Ida Hagenow, Alvin Wasurick, Ella 
Wasurick and Wensel Kouba Jr., with Helen Doubek as flower girl. 90 invited 
guests participated in a splendid supper. Mr. and Mrs. Wasurick are preparing 
their new home in the Henry Hagenow residence opposite the Doubek blacksmith 
shop.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 26, 1927


FREDERICK J. WATSON

Watson Brothers
Final rites for two brothers killed overseas in action in the last war, 2nd Lt. 
Frederick Watson, 21, and Pfc. George Watson, 24, sons of Mr. and Mrs. John F. 
Watson, Memorial drive, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Beduhn funeral 
home in Two Rivers.
Color guards of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct rites at the graves 
in Forest Veiw cemetery.
Lieutenant Watson met death in Germany in 1945. A graduate of Washington high 
school in Two Rivers, he attended the University of Wisconsin two years before 
entering service. After receiving officers' training at Fort Benning, Ga., Lt. 
Watson emerged a second lieutenant in November, 1941. Before the end of that 
year he was sent overseas with the 7th army.
Private Watson was killed in New Guinea in 1944. He also was graduated from 
Washington high school, Two Rivers, in 1938 and attended Mission House college 
two years.
In 1940 he joined Company E of the Wisconsin national guard and left from Manitowoc 
with that unit Oct. 15, 1940. After serving with Co. E in the Buna campaign he was 
hospitalized with malaria. He met his death on July 29, 1944, after rejoining his 
unit.
Survivors of the two boys are their parents, a brother at home and two sisters 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.), also at home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 19, 1948 P.2
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[bur. 08-20-1948/age 21 yrs.]


GEORGE G. WATSON

Watson Killed in New Guinea
PFC. George G. Watson, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Watson of Two Rivers, 
was reported killed in action in New Guinea on July 29, according to a War 
department notice to his parents today. PFC. Watson becomes the 56th casualty 
from Manitowoc county in this war.
PFC. Watson left the country with Company E of the Wisconsin National Guard 
in October, 1940.
He was born in Two Rivers on April 19, 1920. His father served overseas in 
World War I, both being members of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1246 of the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars. The young soldier is the third member of the World 
War II vets to be killed in service.
PFC. Watson graduated from Washington high school in 1938 and in his sophomore 
and junior years he was a member of the Washington high school football team. 
In his senior year he served as a member of the Civic Service society. Following 
his graduation from high school he attended Mission House college at Plymouth 
for two years and in 1940 joined Company E with which he left for service in 
October of that year, receiving his basic training at camps in Louisiana. During 
the summer vacation periods the young man worked with his father who is a partner 
in the Lahey and Watson Plumbing and Electrical company.
In his last letter to his parents, written on July 10, PFC. Watson said he expected 
to be home for Christmas.
A veteran of the Buna campaign, PFC. Watson was stricken with malaria in January 
1943 and was hospitalized for ten months, rejoining Company E in November.
Survivors are the parents, two brothers and two sisters. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 22, 1944 P.2 
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[bur. 08-20-1948/age 24 yrs.]


ORA H. WATSON

Ora H. Watson, 76, of 1708 20th street, Two Rivers, former circulation 
employe of papers in the state, died this mroning of a heart attack 
while seated in a chair at his home.
He was born at Tomah, Wis., in 1870 and when a young man learned the 
printer trade. He was operator of the Plymouth Reporter, a weekly, for 
some years. Later he was employed by the circulation departments of the 
Herald-Times and Two Rivers Reporter. He had lived in Two Rivers since 
1933, having been retired in recent years.
He was first married to Nell Finnegan, who died in 1898. Later he married 
Miss Clara Scheib of Plymouth. She survives with two daughters, Mrs. A.L. 
Vogel of this city and Mrs. Nels Peters of San Fernando, Calif.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. James church, 
the Rev. F.C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in Forest cemetery 
in Two Rivers.
The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two 
Rivers, after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 20, 1946 P.2


AVIS A. WEBER

Avis A. Weber, age 81, formerly of 1910 Adams St., Two Rivers, died Friday 
morning, June 20, 1997, at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 23, 1997, at Klein and 
Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Larry 
Seidl with burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Avis was born July 10, 1915, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Joseph and Diana 
Lintereur Neveau. On November 28, 1935, she married Roy G. Weber at St. Luke 
Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death March 11, 1996. Avis began 
her employment with her husband in the grocery business. She was then employed 
at S.S. Kresge and the Stangel Super Valu, Two Rivers. She was a former member 
of St. Luke Altar Society and held the position of president. She was also a 
former member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Presently she was a member 
of St. Luke Catholic Church and the Two Rivers Senior Center.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Deanna Weber, Wauwatosa, Karen 
and Russell Reinertson, Harrodsburg, Ky.; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Jim 
and Mary Weber, Racine, Tom Weber, Racine, John Weber, Milwaukee; six grandsons, 
Michael, Mark and David Wimmer, Randy Johnson, Christopher and Matthew Weber; 
three great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Ethel Neveau, 
Green Bay; two sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law, Dorothy Adler, Manitowoc, 
Ruth and Donald Sauve, Two Rivers; a son-in-law, Paul Wimmer, Green Bay. She was 
also preceded in death by a daughter, Bette Wimmer, a sister, Mary Ellen Paul, and 
a sister-in-law, Phyllis Karbowski.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 5-7 p.m. 
and on Monday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 21, 1997 P. A2


CLARA WEBER

Mrs. Clara Weber, 82, of 1406-16th St., Two Rivers, died early 
Tuesday morning in a Green Bay nursing home.
Funeral services will be 7 o’clock this Tuesday evening in Deja 
and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers.  The Rev. David Hansen 
will officiate and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mrs. Weber, nee Clara Ruthmansdorfer, was born March 16, 1896, in 
Milwaukee, daughter of the late Alois and Barbara Vanderbloomen 
Ruthmansdorfer.  She was married to John Weber Feb. 11, 1914, in 
Two Rivers.  He preceded her in death April 11, 1971.
Survivors include two sons, John of Two Rivers and Cyril A. of 
Green Bay; a daughter, Mrs. Francis (Cleo) Schmitt of Two Rivers; 
a sister, Mrs. Loretta Ploeckelman of Two Rivers, 14 grandchildren 
and 11 great grandchildren.
Friends may call in Deja and Martin Chapels after 6 o’clock this 
Tuesday evening until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Tues. 16 Jan. 1979 p.3
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(Clara Weber 16 Mar 1896 Jan 1979/SSDI)


JOHN J. WEBER    (d. 1971

John J. Weber, 78, of 1406-16th St., Two Rivers, retired employe of Mirro 
Aluminum co., Plant No. 1, died early Sunday evening at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery.
Mr. Weber was born March 6, 1893, in Milwaukee, a son of the late Peter and 
Mary Krimmer Weber. He attended the public schools in Milwaukee, and when he 
was a young man the family moved to Two Rivers where it was engaged in the 
bakery business on 16th St., Two Rivers. For many years late he was employed 
at the Mirro firm, retiring in 1958.
Besides his wife, the former Clara Ruthmansdorfer whom he married Feb. 11, 1914, 
at Two Rivers; he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Francis (Cleo) Schmitt of Two Rivers; 
two sons John of Valley City, N.D. and Cyril of Green Bay; 14 grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren.
Friends may pay their respects to the family at the funeral chapels from 5 p.m. 
to 7 p.m. Tuesday. The casket will remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 12, 1971
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(6 Mar. 1893/Apr. 1971/SSDI)


JOHN F. WEBER    (d. 1991)

John Weber, 66, formerly of 1406-16th St., Two Rivers, died late Wednesday morning, 
March 27, 1991, at VA Medical Center, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two 
Rivers. Deacon Willard Sauve will officiate and burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born January 26, 1925, in Two Rivers, son of the late John J. and Clara 
Ruthmansdorfer Weber. He attended Grade School and Washington High School in Two 
Rivers. He was a Veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two daughters, Johnne Gail Bierdeman of Fargo, N.D. and Debra 
Kammerer of Portland, Ore.; a brother, Cyril of Gillette, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. 
Cleo Schmitt of Two Rivers and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 10 a.m. Saturday 
until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, March 28, 1991 P. B8


MARY (MARON) WEBER

INFANT SON (sic) OF MR. AND MRS. WEBER DIES 
Marion Philipp, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Philipp Weber, died Sunday 
at the municipal hospital, to which institution the child had been removed a 
few hours before. Funeral services will be held from the home, 2613 Tenth 
street Tuesday afternoon.
Besides the parents, a brother, Leroy and a sister, Leota, survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 6, 1931  P.13
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(The mis-identification of the sex of a child who died happened fairly often
in the older newspapers)


ROY G. WEBER

Roy G. Weber, age 85, of 1910 Adams St., Two Rivers, died Monday evening,
March 11, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 1996, at
Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service
will be Rev. John Blaha with burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
He was born September 15, 1910, in Two Rivers, son of the late Peter and
Elizabeth Landt Weber. On November 28, 1935, he married the former Avis
Neveau at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Roy was an avid sports-
man playing baseball and football as a younger man. He was also a hunter
and avid reader. Roy loved traveling with his wife. He was a member of the
Two Rivers Senior Citizens and Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Avis Weber, Two Rivers, two daughters, three 
sons; six grandsons; three great-grandchildren; two sisters; a brother-in-
law and a sister-in-law; a son-in-law. He was preceded in death by one
daughter, Bette Wimmer, and one sister, Phyllis Karbowski.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral HOme from 5-8 p.m Friday
evening.
Two Rivers Reporter, Mar. 13, 1996


EVA WEGNER

Eva Wegner, age 88, of 2116 31st St., Two Rivers, died ednesday morning, 
November 2, 1994, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. on Friday, November 4, 1994, at St. John’s 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter officiating with 
burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born April 2, 1906, at Larabee, daughter of the late Walden and Anna 
Skarda Mott. She attended a district school. On September 25, 1925, she was 
married to Harvey A. Wegner, at Menominee, Mich. He preceded her in death 
December 8, 1979.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Harvey and Mary Ann Wegner, Two 
Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Ed Morley, Two Rivers; two 
brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald Mott, Larabee, Anton and Norma Mott, Larabee, 
one brother-in-law, Harold Mertens, Two Rivers; one sister and brother-in-law, 
Elanore and Otto Hagenow, Fisherville; five grandchildren and nine great-
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother Arnold and three sisters, 
Mildred, Marcella and Beatrice.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, 
and after 9 a.m. on Friday at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, November 2, 1994  P. A2
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(02 Apr 1906/02 Nov 1994/SSDI)


HARVEY A. WEGNER    (d. 1979)

Harvey A. Wegner, 73, of 2116 31st St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning, 
Dec. 8, at Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Martin Scheele will officiate and burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Wegner was born Dec. 30, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Augusta 
Schwartz Wegner. When he was a child the family moved to Two Rivers where he 
attended St. John's Parochial School. He married the former Eva Mott Sept. 25, 
1925. Mr. Wegner was employed at Hamilton Industries for 48 years as a machinist, 
he retired in 1969.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter-in-law, Harvey and Mary Ann Wegner 
of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Ed Morley of Two Rivers; a 
sister Mrs. Ben Wilson of Green Valley, Wis.; five grandchildren, Jeffrey and 
Michael Morley, Vicki, Steven and Allan Wegner all of Two Rivers. He was preceded 
in death by one sister and one brother.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Chapels of Two Rivers from 4 o'clock to 8 
o'clock this Sunday evening, and after 9 a.m. Monday at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, December 9, 1979 P. 3
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(30 Dec 1905/Dec 1979/SSDI)


HARVEY H. WEGNER    (d. 2001)

Harvey H. Wegner, age 70, of 3116 School St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
Friday night, Nov. 16, 2001, at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at St. 
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will 
officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two 
Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers V.F.W. 
and American Legion posts.
Harvey was born March 2, 1931, in Two Rivers, son of the late Harvey A. and 
Eva Mott Wegner. He attended public schools in Two Rivers, graduating from 
Washington High School with the class of 1950. He served with the U.S. Army 
in the 3rd Division, 15th Regiment, in the Korean Conflict, from 1950-53.
On May 27, 1961, he was married to Mary Ann Strzyzewski at St. John's United 
Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Harvey was employed with Paragon Electric Co. for 
30 years, retiring in 1992. Prior to working for Paragon, he also worked for a 
short time with Hamilton Industries and Manitowoc Engineering. He was a 
lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, where he once served 
as an usher and past president of the Lutheran Boys Pioneer. He was also a 
member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. Harvey enjoyed deer hunting, building 
models, reading novels and classic movies. He was an avid Packer fan, enjoyed 
playing cards with his card club and loved time spent with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Mary Ann; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Steven 
(Nancy) Wegner and Allan Wegner, all of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, 
Vicki (Kendall) Melius, Manitowoc; five grandchildren: Justin and Matthew Wegner, 
Aaron, Thomas and Amy Melius; a sister and brother-in-law, Marlene and Ed Morley, 
Two Rivers.
He is further survived by three brothers-in-law: Ron (Lynne) Strzyzewski, John 
(Nancy) Strzyzewski, and Roger (Mary) Strzyzewski, all of Manitowoc; two uncles 
and an aunt: Donald Mott, Anton (Norma) Mott, all of Larrabee, and Eleanor (Otto) 
Hagenow, rural Two Rivers, 11 nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, 
Harry and Margaret Strzyzewski. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday evening, and after 9:30 a.m. on 
Tuesday, at the church, until the time of service at 10:30 a.m.
Memorials may be made to St. John's General Fund or St. John's Library Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, November 18, 2001  P. A7


PEARL WEIHEMULLER

Pearl C. Weihemuller, age 81, of 909 County Road V, Two Rivers, entered into 
eternal rest on Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at the Northridge Medical and 
Rehabilitation Center in Manitowoc.
Pearl was born Feb. 14, 1928, in Two Rivers to the late Ben and Blossom Wilker 
Rahmlow and has been a longtime area resident. She married Elmer Weihemuller 
on June 30, 1951, at Emanuel United Methodist Church in Two Rivers. She was a 
member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Manitowoc. Pearl enjoyed music 
and singing, was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and loved animals.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, William 
Weihemuller; one brother, Elroy Rahmlow; and one sister, Doris Havel.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at 
St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Manitowoc with the Pastor Tom Dunham 
officiating with burial to follow in the Forest View Cemetery in Two Rivers. 
Relatives and friends may call after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the church, 
until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening 
visitation.
The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Weihemuller 
family with funeral arrangments.
MOTHER, NOW YOU HAVE THE BEST VIEW TO FIND ME IN THE STANDS!!!
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 16, 2009


WILLIAM WEIHEMULLER    (d. 1961)

William, two-year-old son of Elmer and Pearl Rahmlow Weihemuller of Rt. 1, 
Whitelaw, died Monday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial will 
be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
William was born at Manitowoc Sept. 4, 1959.
Besides the parents he leaves two sisters, Wanda Lynn and Wendy Lee; his 
maternal grandfather, Ben Rahmlow, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and 
Mrs. William Weihemuller, of Rt. 1, Mishicot.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 26, 1961 P.11


WILLIAM A. WEIHEMULLER    (d. 1990)

William A. Weihemuller, 94, formerly of Rock Lodge Road, Mishicot, died Sunday 
morning, January 28, 1990 at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral 
services will be 11 am Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Mishicot. Rev. David W?? will officiate and burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born June 27, 1895 in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Fred and Minnie 
Sharf Weihemuller. He was married on May 30, 1922(sic) at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, to Hattie Zermuehlen. He was a lifetime farmer in the Town of Gibson. 
He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Hattie of North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc; four 
daughters, Hazel Kind of Maribel, Wilma ?? of Two Rivers, Verla Rahmlow of Mishicot, 
Janet P?? of Two Rivers; a son, Elmer Weihemuller of Branch; a brother, Herman 
Weihemuller of Michigan; one sister, Mrs. Amanda Fries of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren, 
?? great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 grandsons, 5 brothers and 2 
sisters.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishioct, 3 pm to 8 pm Tuesday and Wednesday 
at the church from 10 am to the time of services. Memorials may be given to St. Peter 
Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Jan. 29, 1990 page B7
(Newspaper was hard to read)
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Notes from Fischerville:
Miss Hattie Zermuehlen, daughter of August Zermuehlen of Two Rivers and 
William Weihmueller of Mishicot were quietly married Saturday morning at 
9 o'clock at the Lutheran Church at Two Rivers. The Rev. Roese officiated 
at the ceremony. The couple were attended by Miss Emma Zermuehlen, sister 
of the bride and Norman Weihmueller, brother of the bridegroom. A reception 
was served to a small number of invited guests, members of the immediate family 
and a few intimate friends. Mr. and Mrs. Weihmueller will take up their home in 
this vicinity where the bridegroom owns a farm.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., May 25, 1922
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(27 Jun 1895/28 Jan 1990/SSDI)


FRED J. WEIHMULLER

Fred J. Weihemuller, 88, who claimed to be the first cheesmaker in
Manitowoc county to set up in business north of Manitowoc, died this
morning on the homestead farm operated by his son, William, at Jambo
Creek, 2 1/2 miles from Mishicot.
A native of Berne, Switzerland, Mr. Weihemuller was brought to this
country by his parents when he was nine months old. The family settled
in the town of Newton. In 1879 he married Miss Minnie Scharf and they
established their residence in the village of Mishicot where in 1885
Mr. Weihemuller began the manufacture of cheese. The building in which
he was then located is now occupied by the James Pivonka blacksmith
shop. Later Mr. Weihemuller continued as a cheesemaker on the Eckhardt
farm in the town of Gibson. Forty-five years ago he moved to a farm on
Jambo Creek.
Mr. Weihemuller was well known throughout the ocunty as a stone mason.
He built many of the handcut concrete and stone wells in this setion.
Survivors are the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Anna Havlicheck of 
Francis Creek, Mrs. Linda Brouchoud of Mishicot and Mrs. Amanda Pries
of Gibson; five sons, Albert and Harry of North Dakota, Adolph of Loyal,
Wis.; William on the homestead and Norman of Wyandotte, Mich.; 18
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Fricay afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Jambo
Creek Lutheran church with the Rev. Edward Zell officiating. Burial 
will be at Forest View cemetery at Two Rivers. The body will lie in
state at the Specht funeral home at Mishicot until 10:30 o'clock
Friday morning when it will be removed to the church.
Manitowc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 5, 1941  p.2
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(Fred Weihemueller/b: 8 Nov. 1853, Switzerland/d: 5 Feb. 1941/
cause: old age/spouse: Minnie Scharf/from the Gibson Evang. 
Lutheran Church record)


MINNIE WEIHMULLER

Mrs. Fred Weihemueller(sic), 84, nee Minnie Scharf, lifelong county 
resident, died early today at the farm home on route 1, Mishicot, 
following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Jambo Creek 
Lutheran church, the Rev. Edward Zell officiating. Burial will be in 
the Forest View cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Weihemueller was born at Newton in 1859 and in 1879 was married to 
Mr. Weihemueller. They located on the present homestead farm near Mishicot. 
Mr. Weihemueller died 2-1/2 years ago.
Survivors are five sons, William on the homestead farm; Herman of Wyandotte, 
Mich., Adolph of Loyal, Wis.; Albert and Harry of North Dakota; three 
daughters, Mrs. Michael Havlicheck of Francis Creek; Mrs. Peter Brouchoud 
and Mrs. Emil Pries of Mishicot; sister, Mrs. Mary Bernhardt of route 1, 
Mishicot; 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 
The body will lie in state at the Specht funeral home at Mishicot until 
Monday at 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 20, 1943  P. 2
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(Mrs. Minnie Weihemueller/b: 1859, Town Newton/d: 20 Aug. 1943/
cause: old age/parents: Frederick Sharf and Sophia Kuehn/spouse: 
Fred Weihemueller/from the Gibson Evang. Lutheran Church record)


GERTRUDE P. WELLS

Gertrude P. Wells, age 80, of 2401 Polk St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, 
Dec. 13, 2005, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Bill "Tex" 
Tadych, after a short battle with cancer.
Gertrude was born in Tomahawk, on Feb. 23, 1925, daughter of the late John and 
Beatrice (Hudson) Wanden. She graduated from Tomahawk High School with the class 
of 1943. On Aug. 13, 1946, Gertrude married Lyle Wells in Rhinelander. He 
preceded her in death in October of 1972. Gertrude live in Ironwood, Mich., until 
moving to Two Rivers in 1960. In the early 1960s, she worked as a housekeeper for 
the late L.B. Clarke, and in 1964, she began working at Hamilton Manufacturing 
Company. Gertrude retired from Hamilton's in 1987.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Evie and Pauly Lyons, Two Rivers; 
and Judy and Bill "Tex" Tadych, Two Rivers; three grandson: Jamie and Karen Tadych, 
Two Rivers; Ryan Tadych, Two Rivers; and Chad Tadych, Oshkosh; two great-
grandchildren: Bracken and Haley Tadych; one stepgreat-grandson: Kevin Allie; five 
brothers: Larry and Jane Wanden, Two Rivers; William and Delores Wanden, Puyallup, 
Wash.; Robert and Thora Wanden, Ironwood, Mich.; Tom Wanden and special friend: 
Sally, Ironwood, Mich.; and John and Kathrine Wanden, Bessemer, Mich.; special 
sister-in-law and traveling companion: Ellen Wells, Kewaunee; sister-in-law: Betty 
Hagen, Manitowoc; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Earl and Eunice Siebert, 
Kewaunee. Gertrude is also survived by many loving and caring nieces, nephews, 
other relatives, friends, and the special pets in her life: Lacy and Fergy. She was 
preceded in death by one daughter: Sandy; sisters: Evelyn and Catherine; and many 
other sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Funeral services for Gertrude will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, 
at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Presiding at the service will 
be the Rev. David Scherbarth. Burial will follow at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 16, 
2005, at The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers. The 
visitation will continue Saturday morning at church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of 
service at 10:30 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, December 15, 2005 P. A3


LYLE A. WELLS

Lyle A. (Pat) Wells, 52, of 1813-19th St., Two Rivers, died late Monday 
afternoon at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial 
will be in Forest View Cemetery.
Mr. Wells was born June 17, 1920, at Two Rivers, son of the late Jan and 
Louise Hupke Wells. He was a veteran of World War II and was affiliated 
with Robert E. Burns Post No. 165, American Legion. He married Gertrude 
Wanden July 13, 1946, at Rhinelander. The couple came to Two Rivers in 
1959, where Mr. Wells was employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co.
Besides his wife and mother of Algoma, he leaves two daughters (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.); three sisters, Mrs. Stewart Hagen, of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Tony Peserik, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Earl Siebert, of Green Bay; two 
brothers, Gordon and Burton, of Kewaunee and a grandson. A daughter 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Wednesday and after 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 3, 1972


SANDRA JEAN WELLS

Sandra Jean Wells, 14, of 1410-23rd St., Two Rivers, died at Newberry State 
Hospital, Newberry, Mich., Monday afternoon, where she had been a patient for 
a number of years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Sandra Jean was born July 15, 1948, at Ironwood, Mich., a daughter of Lyle and 
Gertrude Wanden Wells.
Besides the parents she leaves two sisters, Judith and Evelyn, at home, paternal 
grandmother, Mrs. Louise Wells, of Kewaunee and maternal grandmother, Mrs. 
Beatrice Wanden, of Ironwood.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Two Rivers Reporter, May 14, 1963 P. M-7


ROY F. WETMORE    (d. 1984)

Roy Wettore (sic), 90, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died 
Saturday, Jan. 7, at the Home.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Frederik Schulz will officiate and burial will be 
in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Wetmore was born Nov. 2, 1893, at Clintonville, son of the late Frank and 
Emma Bolster Wetmore. He married Lillian Peters, June of 1916, at Clintonville. 
She preceded him in death in 1956. He then married Vivian Nokes, April of 1958, 
at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death in 1962. Mr. Wetmore is a retired 
employee of Mirro Corporation.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Gladys Wetmore of Amarillo, 
Texas; two daughters and sons-in-laws, Emily and John Messman of Two Rivers and 
Sharon and Rodney Strohm of Kenosha; 15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by twin sons and two sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, from 5 o'clock this 
Monday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, January 9, 1984 P. 3
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(2 Nov. 1893/Jan. 1984/SSDI)


MERTON P. WHITE

Merton P. White, age 77 of 2101 Roosevelt Ave. Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2003 at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at St. 
Peter the Fisherman Parish, Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at 
the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial 
to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
He was born Sept. 2, 1925 in Obert, Nebraska, a son of the late Cecil & Anna 
Marie Hiedekruger White. He attended grade school and high school in Nebraska. 
On Dec. 27, 1943 he entered the U.S. Army, serving in the Pacific Theater 
during WWII. He was honorably discharged from service on April 14, 1946. On 
Oct. 28, 1952, he married Luella Mae Schmidt at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. Merton was employed at Hamilton Industries for 36 years, retiring 
in 1991. He was a charter member of Westshore Sportsman Club, Two Rivers Eagles 
Club, and a past hunter safety instructor. He was an avid hunter, and enjoyed 
golfing. 
Survivors include his wife, Luella; two sons & daughters-in-law, Bruce & Sandra 
White of Verbena, Alabama, Brian & Dawn White of Twin Lakes, Michigan; two 
daughters & a son-in-law, Tari & Larry DeBauch, and Tracie White, all of Two 
Rivers; six grandchildren, Holly, Tiffany & Adam White, and Sara, Mark & Eric 
DeBauch. He is further survived by a special friend of the family, Tara Johnsrud; 
three brothers & two sisters-in-law, Norman White, Rockville, Maryland, Donnie 
(Margo) White, Phoenix, AZ, and Vilas (Marge) White, Shoto; nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, 
Kay Ann, and by six brothers, Russ, Vernon, Marvin, Orville, Doug, and Roy White. 
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 
8 p.m. on Tuesday evening, and after 9 a.m. on Wednesday until leaving for the 
church at 9:40 a.m. There will be a prayer service held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at 
the funeral home, led by Fr. Bill. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 2003  


CAROLINE FRANK WILLERT

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. WILLERT
Widow of Civil War Veteran Dies At Municipal Hospital
Mrs. Caroline Frank-Willert, 87, widow of one of the last Civil war veteran 
in the county died Tuesday afternoon at the municipal hospital here as a 
result of injuries suffered in a fall a week ago. The deceased fell and broke 
her hip while attending the funeral of a friend and was removed from her home 
on River street to the hospital.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the St. John's Lutheran 
church with interment at Forest View cemetery.
Grandsons will act as pallbearers.
Born Caroline Buenzow in Germany in 1846 she came here with her parents at the 
age of nine, and the family located near Shoto. In 1866 she was married to 
August Frank who died many years ago. She was married to Henry Willert, Civil 
War veteran, in 1911. He died three years ago.
Two sons, Charles and William Frank of Milwaukee, two daughters, Mrs. Lillian 
Thomaschefsky, Doering, Wis., and Mrs. Emma Homer, Milwauke and three step-
daughters survive.
The remains are at the Jansky funeral home until the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Septembeer 27, 1933 P.10
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[bur. 09-30-1933]


ARTHUR WILLIAMS

Arthur D. Williams, 52, of 816-23rd St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday evening, 
March 29.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Good Shepherd Church, Two Rivers. 
The Rev. Kenneth Dowdy will offiicate and burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Mr. Williams was born Jan. 10, 1931, at St. Francisville, Ill., son of the late 
Arthur and Lucille Brian Williams. He served in Military Service with the United 
States Army from 1948 to 1970. He married Lois Marken Aug. 1, 1956, at Waukegan, 
Ill. He attended Lakeshore Technical Institute, recieved an associate degree in 
Accounting and was employed with Rockwell Lime Company. He was a member of D.A.V., 
V.F.W., American Legion and Lions Club.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Boyd at home and two daughters, Lynne of 
Sheboygan and Mrs. Robert (Sandra) Jimenez of Fayetteville, N.C.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Thursday and at the church after 9 a.m. Friday until the time of service. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 30, 1983 P. 3


MAYME WILTMAN

Mrs. Wenzel Wiltman, 82, of 2113-32nd St., Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, 
November 6 at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Emanuel United Methodist Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Bernard Setterland will officiate and burial will be in 
Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Wiltman, nee Mayme Wais, was born Feb. 8, 1898, in the Town of Carlton, 
daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Ramesh Wais. She attended Distric School 
in West Kewaunee and was married to Wenzel Wiltman June 16, 1925, at Manitowoc. 
The (sic) lived on the homestead farm until 1948 when they came to Two Rivers. 
She was a member of the Senior citizens.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, Myron of Route 1, Mishicot, and Eugene 
of Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Dorothy) Krebs of New Berlin, 11 grand-
children and five great grandchildren. Two brothers, a sister and a grandson 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 6 o'clock to 
9 o'clock this Friday evening and at the church after 11 a.m. Saturday until 
the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, November 7, 1980 P.3
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(08 Feb 1898/Nov 1980/SSDI)


WENZEL WILTMAN

Wenzel Wiltman, 92, formerly of 2113-32nd Street, Two Rivers, died Monday evening, 
January 27, 1992, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two 
Rivers. Rev. Frederik Schulz will officiate with burial to follow at Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born January 19, 1900, in Kewaunee County, son of the late Cyril and Anna 
Fictum Wiltman. He attended grade school at Norman, Wis. Mr. Wiltman was employed 
as a steel worker at Hamilton Industries, retiring in 1963. He was also a member 
of the Senior Citizens. On June 16, 1925, he married the former Mayme Wais at 
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death November 6, 1980.
Survivors include a son, Eugene of Two Rivers; a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy 
and Ronald Krebs of West Allis; a brother, Robert of Manitowoc; two sisters, Ella 
Klein of Mishicot, Martha Kunish of Kewaunee; 9 grandchildren and 13 great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Myron; a grandson and a brother, 
Frank.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Thursday and after 12 noon Friday at the church until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, January 28, 1992 P. B6
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(19 Jan 1900/27 Jan 1992/SSDI)


CHARLES F. WINTERS

Charles F. Winters, 77, of 526 North Ninth street, retired miller, 
died Sunday following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. A. C. Fischer officiating. Burial will 
be in Forest View cemetery at Two Rivers.
He was born in 1871 at Two Rivers and in 1899 married Miss Etta Hayn 
of Manitowoc Rapids. He was a grist and flour mill operator and located 
at Mayville, Wis., and later to Neosha, where he remained until 1906 
when he moved to White Lake, S.D. He returned to Manitowoc 26 years ago 
and was manager of the Oriental Mills until 1940, when he retired. Mrs. 
Winters died 12 years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Henrietta for Brainerd, Minn.; three sons, 
Roland of Milwaukee, Leslie of St. Paul and Berl of Roslyn, N.Y.; three 
brothers, August and John of Milwaukee, Emil of Los Angeles; three sisters, 
Mrs. Alex Rutz of this city, Mrs. John Stueck of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Rica 
Buege of Los Angeles; and six grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday noon until the 
hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 1, 1948 P.2


EVA WINTERS

Mrs. Willard Eva Winters, 82, of Pittsburgh, Pa., died in that city.
Mrs. Winters was a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Hedwig Cayo La Fond of 
Two Rivers.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later by Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 5, 1973  P. 3


WILLARD J. WINTERS

Willard J., on Thursday, March 11, husband of the late Eva LaFond Winters,. 
Friends and Penn Central Veterans may call 2-4 and 7-9 on Saturday at MAURICE L. 
KNEE LTD., Center at South, Wilk (parking on premises). Services and interment 
Monday at Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
Pittsburgh Press, March 12, 1976  P. 35


JOS. WIZNER

JOS. WIZNER, 77, DIES FROM OLD INJURY TO HIP 
A hip injury suffered on New Years’ morning, in 1929, when he fell on a slippery 
Forest avenue walk caused the death at the hospital last night of Joseph Wizner, 
77, who has been a resident of Two Rivers for eighteen years. Funeral services 
will be held Thursday afternoon from the Beduhn and Goetz chapel with interment 
at Forest View cemetery.
Born in Bohemia on October 26, 1853, he immigrated to this country with his 
parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wizner, at the age of nine years,
settling in the town of Kossuth. Several years later the family removed to Algoma 
where they resided since. In his early manhood he was married to Mary Marik of 
Algoma, who preceded him in death fifteen years ago in this city.
Shortly after the marriage of the couple, they moved to Sturgeon Bay where he spent 
most of his life, first being a member of the police department and later being 
employed at the municipal electric light plant in that city. Eighteen years ago 
they moved to this city where he was employed for most of the period at the 
Wisconsin Wood Products company and the Eggers Veneer Seating company.
Surviving him are five sons and one daughter, William and John Wizner, of Rush, 
Oregon, Frank and Anton, of Algoma and Joseph, of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Anna Mraz, 
of Algoma. His death is also mourned by two brothers, John and Bohumil of Algoma.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 1, 1930  P.11


MAE C. WOOD

Mrs. Mae C. Wood, 92, a resident of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died 
Sunday, Jan. 15, at the home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational Church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Daniel Wright will officiate and burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Wood was born July 27, 1891, at Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Albert 
and Otellia Beiging Chill. She was married to Norman B. Wood, June 16, 1915, at 
Chicago. He preceded her in death Sept. 10, 1950. Mrs. wood was a former member 
of V.F.W. Auxiliary and The American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of Grace 
Congregational Church and The Sunshine Circle.
Survivors include two sons, Franklin Wood of Annandale, Va. and Norman B. Wood Jr. 
of Delafield, Wis; three daughters, Mrs. Viginia Gaddis of Washington, D.C., 
Mrs. Marjorie Konecny of Manitowoc and Mrs. Katherine Taylor of St. Paul, Minn; 
two sisters, Mrs. Louise MacCann of Gulfport, Fla. and Mrs. Elsie Johannsen of 
Brookfield, Ill; 11 grandchidlren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by two brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at Grace Congregational Chruch, 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time 
of services. Memorials may be made to Hamilton Home Activity Pro-Church. Klein 
and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is in charge of funeral arangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 1984 P. 3


NORMAN B. WOOD

Col. N. B. Wood of Two Rivers Dies Suddenly 
Stricken with a heart attack at his home at 2605 School street, Two Rivers, 
at midnight Saturday, Col. Norman B. Wood, 60, one of Wisconsin’s most widely 
known army officers, died at Two Rivers Municipal hospital at 5 o’clock Sunday 
morning.
Col. Wood, a veteran of three wars, who came up from the ranks of a national 
guard private when he was 18 years old, had been in ill health for about four 
months. On Tuesday he entered the Two Rivers hospital for a checkup and returned 
to his home Wednesday morning.
Military funeral services, conducted by the Eleven Gold Star post 1248, Veterans 
of Foreign Wars, will be held at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral chapel at 2 
o’clock Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Richard Wichlei, pastor of Grace 
Congregational church, officiating. A firing squad from the Veterans of Foreign 
post will be at the graveside in Forest View cemetery, where the body will be 
interred.
Pallbearers will comprise reserve officers of the Manitowoc county chapter of 
the Reserve Officers association, including Col. Matt F. C. Konop, Col. S, D. 
Talarek, Capt. Don Olson, Capt. Alan M. Ohde, Major Jack Nash and Capt. C. 
Archie Randolph.
Norman B. Wood was born in Richfield, New Jersey, in 1889, a son of the late 
George and Mary Bentley Wood. When a boy the parents brought him to Marshfield, 
Wis., where he attended the public grade school. Forty five years ago the family 
moved to Chicago where he graduated from high school and also enlisted in the 
Illinois national guard. 
Assigned to Rockford 
Returning from Germany after service as a captain in the infantry in World War I, 
Col., Wood was assigned by the regular army to duty in Rockford, Ill. He was then 
made manager of the Veterans bureau at Danville, Ill., and in 1924 was sent to 
Madison to take charge of the Veterans bureau there. 
Remaining as a reserve officer, Co. Wood became associated with the Ray-O-Vac 
corporation at Madison, coming to Two Rivers in 1930 to take a position with the 
Metal Ware corporation. For the past 14 years he had been in the sales department 
of the Hamilton Manufacturing company, Two Rivers. 
Surviving Co. Wood are his wife, the former Mae Chill of Chicago, whom he married 
in that city in 1915; two sons, Capt. Franklin Wood, a regular army officer, 
stationed at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla., Norman Wood, a student at the University 
of Wisconsin; and three daughters, Miss Virginia at home, Mrs. Frank Konecny of 
Manitowoc, and Mrs. John Taylor of Superior, Wis. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. 
Charles Van Pelt of Waukegan, Ill., a brother, George Wood of Marshfield, and two 
grandchildren, Valerie, daughter of the Franklin Woods, and Peter, a son of the 
Frank Konecnys.
Retired by Army 
Co. Wood was retired on pension by the U.S. army in November, 1949, after 34 years 
of continuous service. Earlier, in October, 1949, he was honored, with Capt. C. 
Archie Randolph, Manitowoc, by the Manitowoc county chapter of the Reserve Officers 
association.
“I have always had an exceptional amount of respect for Col. Wood as a soldier,” 
said CO. S. D. Talarek, Two Rivers, a veteran of World War II, who served with the 
late retired officer on both New Caledonia and Okinawa. “He was cool and always 
sure of his ground in all of his undertakings. Truly, he was a brilliant soldier.”
At the time of Col. Wood’s retirement from the reserve service of the U.S. army 
last October, he held a brigadier general’s command as commanding officer of the 
450th infantry training division with headquarters in Neenah. He came up from the 
ranks through three campaigns. He saw Mexican border service in 1916, went through 
the First World War as a captain of infantry and in World War II as a colonel.
A native of Ridgefield, N.J., his army life began in 1909? when he enlisted as a 
private in the Illinois national guard’s 2nd infantry. He served with the guard 
through 1917, including the Mexican border service. That same year he entered the 
AEF and as a captain of infantry commanding the 132nd infantry company, went 
overseas and fought in six major campaigns. After the war he remained in Germany 
with the army of occupation.
Made Colonel in 1939 
In 1922, Col. Wood was commissioned in the Officers Reserve Corps a a captain of 
infantry and in 1939, was promoted to the rank of full colonel. While in the 
reserves he attended the command and general staff school of the U.S. army at Fort 
Leavenworth, Kan.
Col. Wood was already a resident of Wisconsin at that time, coming to the state in 
1924 to become production manager of the Ray-O-Vac corporation at Madison. He came 
to Two Rivers in 1930 and took an executive position with the Metal Ware corporation. 
For the past 13 years he had been associated with the Hamilton Manufacturing company, 
Two Rivers. Early in 1940 he was assigned to the Washington office of the Two 
Rivers concern.
At the outbreak of World War II, Col. Wood was called to active duty in March, 1941, 
and was assigned as morale officer for the 6th corps area. He went overseas in July, 
1942, and subsequently served in various capacities on 17 Pacific islands. His 
assignments included those of island commander, assistant chief of staff of the 
replacement training command for the Pacific theater, commanding officer of the 
25th Replacement depot on Hawaii and Okinawa and, for a time, as president of the 
foreign claims commission for the South Pacific.
Active in Reserves
While in Two Rivers before and after the war, he was one of the reserve movement’s 
most active members and his colleagues in the movement in the county had described 
him as a “bulwark” of the county reserve group that kept it going through the 
“dark days” of 1930-39.
Among the decorations worn by Col. Wood were the silver star, during World War I 
for heroism in the Meuse-Argonne sector; the legion of merit in World War II for 
outstanding service in pacific theater, and the bronze star with two oak leaf 
clusters for meritorious achievement in operations against the enemy.
Active in Legion circles during his residence in Madison, he was a past commander 
of the American Legion post there.
For many years, dating back to shortly after World War I, Col. Wood was a staunch 
supporter of the American Red Cross. Both in Madison and in Two Rivers he was one 
of the leaders in the annual membership campaigns and once was chairman of the 
Two Rivers campaign.
Col. Wood for years had been a member of the Eleven Gold Star post 1248,Veterans 
of Foreign Wars, and the Robert E. Burns post 165, American Legion in Two Rivers. 
Friends may view the body at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home at Two 
Rivers after 2 p.m. Tuesday until the hour of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 11, 1950  P.12


JAMES RAIL WOOSTER, JR

News was recieved in Two Rivers Monday of the death at John Hopkins Hospital, 
Baltimore, Md., of James Wooster, a former Two Rivers resident. His wife is 
the former Lois Engelbrecht.
Funeral plans will be announced Tuesday by the Beduhn, Deja and Martin Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, November 5, 1951 P. 2


ALICE YANA

Alice Mae Joyce Yana, age 88, a resident of Harmony House of Two Rivers, died 
early Wednesday morning, August 10, 2011 at her residence.
Alice was born August 6, 1923, in Lena, daughter of the late George A. and 
Margaret (Brouchoud) DesJarlais. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1935 where 
Alice attended Sacred Heart Parochial School and Washington High School 
graduating with the class of 1941. She was employed with the Bank of Two Rivers 
"The White Bank" until her retirement in 1985 after 43 years. On August 11, 
1946 she married Milton Yana at Sacred Heart Church in Two Rivers. He preceded 
her in death on January 11, 1993. Alice was a very active volunteer in the 
community, including her work with Aurora Medical Center, Rogers Street Fishing 
Village, Washington House/Two Rivers Historical Society, The Vets Auxiliary, 
ladies of Sacred Heart (now Ladies of St. Peter the Fisherman), Two Rivers Senior 
Center, and the French Canadian club. Alice and her husband Milton spent many 
happy times at their beloved cottage up north near Phelps.
Alice was the last surviving member of her immediate family that included 11 
brothers and sisters.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2011 at St. 
Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be Rev. Dick Mauthe. Burial will immediately follow the 
Mass at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Klein 
& Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. where a prayer 
service will conclude the visitation at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on 
Monday, August 15, 2011 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. 
until 10:15 a.m.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff of Harmony, Two Rivers, for the 
loving care shown to Alice. And to Home Care Hospice of Manitowoc for their 
kindness. Also thanks to Tanya and Leah.
Herald Times Reporter


MELVIN ADOLPH YANA

Technical Corporal Melvin Adolph Yana, 28, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yana of 
2706 __rest avenue, Two Rivers, suffered a heart stroke at the breakfast table 
shortly before 9 o’clock Sunday morning and died a few minutes later. He was 
home on a short furlough.
Yana, apparently in good health, did not complain of any illness until shortly 
before he died. He said he had pains in his chest and took a short walk in the 
fresh air, returning to the house for a cup of coffee. He was stricken at the 
table and died almost immediately.
Military funeral services will be held under the auspices of the Eleven Gold 
Star Post 1248 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Two Rivers Wednesday afternoon. 
Rites will be held from the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home at 2 o’clock with 
the Rev. F. E. Schlueter of the Emanuel Evangelical church officiating. Burial 
will be in Forest View cemetery.
Tch. Cpl. Yana, who held six medals for marksmanship, was a member of a crew that 
delivered a bomber from a west coast point to Hawaii early in July. He was a 
gunner on the crew. Yana entered the armed forces on February 25, 1941 from 
Plymouth where he had been employed as a cheesemaker for seven years. He was 
sent to Camp Grant for a few days and then assigned to camps in California. He 
was recently sent to Fort Benning, Ga., and was attending Officers’ Training 
School when he left last Monday to come home on furlough.
Yana stopped at Plymouth where he visited a brother until Friday and the pair 
drove to Two Rivers to visit with their parents. He was to report back to his 
camp this Wednesday.
Tch. Cpl. Yana was born in the town of Mishicot on May 2, 1914 and when the family 
moved to Two Rivers in 1934 he went to Plymouth where he was employed a a farm hand 
for a short time and as a cheese maker at the time of his induction.
Besides his parents he is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Schwiener of Green 
Bay, Mrs. Elmer Eis of Edgewood Place, Two Rivers and Mrs. George Butkiewicz also 
of Two Rivers. Two brothers, Milton of Plymouth with whom he made the trip on Friday, 
and Reuben at home also survive.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from this evening to the time of the 
services on Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 28, 1942  P.2


GEORGE G. YANKEE

George Yankee, 68, of Memorial Drive, died Sunday at Spruce ,Wis., where he 
and his wife have been living with a daughter, Mrs. Ben Gratton.
Funeral services will be held at 3 pm. Wednesday at the Calvary English 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Burial will be in the Forest View Cemetery, Two 
Rivers. 
He was born in Butternut, Wis., in 1886, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August 
Yankee and in 1918 married Miss Olivia Braunlich at Butternut. They came to 
Two Rivers in 1920 and he was employed until 1943 at Plant No. 1 of the 
Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. Later he was employed at the shipyards in Manitowoc 
and for seven years at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., in Two Rivers, retiring four 
years ago.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Ben Gratton of Spruce and Mrs. John 
Shemchak of Manitowoc; four brothers, Emil of Rhinelander, Edward of Ashland, 
Hubert of Park Falls, Arnold of Marengo, Wis., and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
2 p.m. Tuesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 18, 1955  P.9 
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[George Gust. Yankee]


OLIVIA YANKEE

Funeral services for Mrs. Olivia Yankee, 84, formerly of Memorial Drive, 
who died Tuesday morning at Community Hospital, Oconto Falls, will be at 
2 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the 
Rev. Ralph Backman officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, 
Two Rivers. She had been a resident of Peltier Convalescent Home, Oconto 
Falls.
Mrs. Yankee, nee Olivia Braunlick, was born Aug. 22, 1885, at Schmoellen, 
Germany, a daughter of the late Bernard and Mary Dorfel Braunlick. When 
she was 17 the family brought her to Butternut, Wis., where she was married 
Dec. 22, 1908 to George Yankee. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1920. Her 
husband died in 1955 at Spruce, where the couple later resided.
Surving are two daughters, Mrs. Ben Gratton of Rt. 2, Suring, and Mrs. Ruth 
Shemchak of Oconto; two brothers, William of Two Rivers, and ERic Braunlick 
of Sacramento, Calif., four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 22, 1970


ELEANOR ZANDER

Eleanor Bernice (Powers) Zander, age 73, of 3115 Whistle Lane, Two Rivers, 
started the next chapter of her life on Sunday morning, Jan. 7, 2007, at 
Appleton Medical Center, Appleton. 
Eleanor was born Dec. 15, 1933, in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late 
George and Mary (Harworth) Powers. She attended grade school at St. Margaret 
Mary Grade School in North College Hill, Ohio, and high school in Conneaut, 
Ohio. On May 10, 1955, she married Paul Zander in Ripley, N.Y. She was a mother 
and homemaker for many years prior to her employment with the Department of 
Commerce in the Kansas City office where she began part-time and became a 
full-time field census supervisor for 25 years before retiring. Eleanor was a 
member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, St. Peter the Fisherman 
Council of Catholic Women, where she was past vice president and president. 
She was president of the Church Women's Vicariate No. 12. Eleanor was a 
Eucharistic Minister, ministered to the shut-ins, and a member of various 
committees. She was a Girl Scout leader; vice president of the National 
Association of Retired Federal Employees Federal Chapter 710; current president 
and past vice president of VFW Women's Auxiliary Post 1248 11th Gold Star; 
chairman of poppy sales; president of the former American Legion Auxiliary of 
Two Rivers; and current member of the Manitowoc American Legion Auxiliary. 
Eleanor enjoyed collecting bells. She lived by her priority in life: faith, 
family, friends and fun. She had a passion for life and always enjoyed telling 
a joke or story. Eleanor loved to be with her family celebrating holidays and 
birthdays, loved to cook, do canning, go camping, and the family cottage. She 
was very devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren. 
Survivors include her husband: Paul Zander, Two Rivers; children: Diane (Pete) 
Christiansen, Manitowoc; David (Amy) Zander, Two Rivers; Linda Pinkney (fiance): 
Francis Meshelle), Fullerton, Calif.; Karen Zander, Two Rivers; step-children: 
Paul Tyree (Vicki) Zander, Troutdale, Ore.; Bob (Betty) Zander, Edmond, Wash.; 
Earl Zander, Seattle, Wash.; six grandchildren: Tim Zander, Eric Peterson, 
Ashley Peterson, Sarah Grigsby, Dustin Zander, David Grigsby; three step-grand-
children: Crystal (Bill) Lambert, TJ Zander and Michael Zander; one great-grandson: 
Bradin Bender; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Ned and Verna Zander, Two 
Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers-in-law: Daisy (Bob) Gick; Bea 
(Paul) Krupp; mother-in-law and father-in-law: Walter and Esther Zander; sister-
in-law and brother-in-law: Joyce and Earl Mandel. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien, with burial to follow at Forest View 
Cemetery. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 from 4 
to 8 p.m. at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers. 
A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Bill. Visitation will 
continue Thursday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m. 
Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1132, 
Fairfax, VA 22038-1132, www.diabetes.org or other expressions of sympathy. 
The family would like to express their sincere thank you to Dr. Gahl, Two Rivers, 
for his years of commitment to Eleanor's care; Dr. Wilson, Dr. Koeper, Dr. Ballard, 
and the nurses and staff at Appleton Medical Center, and for the prayers of her 
many friends during her illness. 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 9, 2007


NED ZANDER

Ned T. Zander, age 82, of 3406 Maplewood Rd, town of Two Rivers, died Wednesday, 
June 1, 2011 in the home where he was born, lived, and passed. He was surrounded 
and comforted by his loving family.
Ned was born January 15, 1929 in the town of Two Rivers. He was the son of the 
late Walter and Esther (Stollberg) Zander. Ned walked to the one room Tannery 
school for grade school. He drove his beloved Model T to Two Rivers Washington 
High School graduating in 1946. On May 28, 1955 he married Verna Stock at Salem 
Ebenezer Reformed Church in Newton, WI. Ned took over the family dairy farm. He 
also had a milk route picking up cans of milk from other local dairy farmers. 
After selling the farm he worked at Eis Structure Movers for several years. 
Before retiring in 1990 he worked 26 years for the town of Two Rivers doing road 
maintenance and snow plowing.
In 1950 Ned was one of four charter members who started the town of Two Rivers 
Volunteer Fire Dept. Ned served the Department as a Drill Instructor, Captain, 
and Assistant Fire Chief. He proudly served the Department for 39 years before 
retiring in 1989. Ned also served as the Secretary of the Manitowoc county 
Firefighters Association for 20 consecutive years. And he served for several years 
on the Board of Directors of the State Firefighters Association.
As a youth Ned was a 4-H member for a number of years. Ned also served on the Board 
of Directors of the county Farm Bureau. Ned was a member of Grace Congregational 
Church, Two Rivers since 1961.
Ned was a Maple Syrup producer. His parents introduced him to Maple Syrup making. 
He made Maple Syrup all his life first with his parents, then with brother, Paul 
Zander, and later with help from family and friends. He was a member of the 
Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producters Association. In recent years he enjoyed attending 
the annual meeting of the North American Maple Syrup Council in varous US states 
and Canadian provinces where he could talk about maple syrup 24 hours a day.
Ned was also an avid woodsman. Over the course of his life he cut and split 
approximately 700 cords of firewood for heating his home, cooking maple syrup or 
selling. He also made logs from his woods that he sold to Algoma Lumber Company.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by a son-in-law: Kip Hayes; sister and brother-in-law: 
Joyce and Earl Mandel; brother and sister-in-law: Paul and Eleanor Zander; brothers-
in-law: Norman Stock, Milton Stock, Garfield Stock; brother-in-law and sister-in-
law: Leroy and Ilene Stock.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM, Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Grace 
Congegational Chruch, Two Rivers. Pastor Kim Henning will officiate at the service. 
Burial will take place at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Klein & 
Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 3:00 PM until 7:00 P.m. Visitation will 
continue on Saturday morning at church from 8:00 AM until 8:45 AM.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pastor Kim Henning, Mishicot 
Volunteer Ambulance and Aurora Hospice for the care and compassion show (sic) to 
Ned and his family.
"Old Maple Syrup makers never die, they just evaporate."
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


PAUL W. ZANDER

Paul W. Zander, age 85, of 3115 Whistle Ln., Two Rivers, passed away peacefully 
at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, with family at his side on Sunday morning, 
Jan. 30, 2011.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Tom Reynebeau. Burial will immediately follow at Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military Honors will be accorded by the Two Rivers 
V.F.W. and American Legion.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday (TODAY), 
Feb. 2, 2011, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. A prayer service will 
be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at St. 
Peter the Fisherman Church from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
Memorials in Paul's name may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 
3218 Tannery Road, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 2, 2011


VERNA D. ZANDER

Verna D. Zander, age 85, of 3406 Maplewood Road, Two Rivers, died Wednesday, 
October 17, 2012 at Hamilton Care Center, Two Rivers.
She was born on August 16, 1927 on the family farm in Newton, daughter of the 
late Walter & Emma (Erdmann) Stock. Verna attended White Trail School until 
the 8th grade. On May 28, 1955 she married Ned T. Zander at Salem Ebenezer 
Reformed Church, Newton. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2011. Verna was 
a homemaker and for 20 plus years she babysat for several families who have 
always had a special place in her heart. She was a member of the Farm Bureau 
where she met her husband. Verna was also a member of Grace Congregational UCC 
Church in Two Rivers since 1961 and sang in the choir for many years. She was 
also a deaconate for 6 years and served on the church board, a member of 
Modernistic Homemaker Club and Twon of Two Rivers Fire Department Women's 
Auxiliary. Verna enjoyed gardening, writing poems and collecting angels for 
many years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law: Kip Hayes; five brothers and 
a sister-in-law: Norman, Milton, Leroy & Ilene, Garfield, Roland Stock; a sister-
in-law and brother-in-law: Paul & Eleanor Zander.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, (TODAY) Ocotber 20, 2012 at 
Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
Service will be Pastor James Barnes with burial at Forest View Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday morning (TODAY) at Grace 
Congregational UCC, Two Rivers, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:45 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.kleinandstangelfuneralhome.com
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
the family would like to extned a special thank you to the staffs of Hamilton 
Care Center, Holy Family Memorial Medical Center and Pastor Kim Henning for the 
wonderful care extended to Verna and her family.
Herald Times Reporter


ERVIN A. ZARN

Ervin A. Zarn, 70, of 1025-24th St., Two Rivers, a retired Mirro Aluminum Co. 
employe, died Wednesday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery.
Mr. Zarn was born March 8, 1900 in the Town of Two Rivers, a son of the late 
Gust and Adolphina Beedker Zarn. He married the former Ruth Bruhn at Two Rivers 
Feb. 23, 1922. She preceded him in death Jan. 31, 1937. He was an employe in the 
polishing dept. of the Mirro firm for many years until his retirement in 1962.
Surviving are a daughter, three sons, three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Heller and Mrs. 
Louis Engelbrecht of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Arno Schmidt his twin, of Rt. 1, Two 
Rivers; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
4 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the 
church where the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 21, 1971
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(8 Mar 1900/Jan 1971/SSDI)
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The marriage of Erwin Zarn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Zarn and Miss Ruth Bruhn, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bruhn, took place Thursday last at the home of 
the bride's parents. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. G. Koten. The 
attending couple was Mr. Fred Raatz and Miss Eleanor Zarn. A reception followed 
the ceremony. The couple will make their home in this city. The Reporter extends 
congratulations and best wishes.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 2, 1922


HOMER ZARN

Homer E. Zarn, age 88, a resident of North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, 
Manitowoc, formerly of 1924 24th St., Two Rivers, passed away peacefully on 
Wednesday morning, Jan. 13, 2010.
Homer was born May 4, 1921, in Two Rivers, a son of the late William and Phrona 
(Schmidt) Zarn. He attended St. John's Lutheran Grade School and Washington High 
School, Two Rivers, graduating with the class of 1939. On Sept. 22, 1942, he 
entered the U.S. Army, and served his country during World War II. He was honorably 
discharged on Nov. 14, 1945. Homer married the former Ruth Kautsky at St. John's 
Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, on May 17, 1947. He worked as a machine operator 
with Mirro Aluminum Co. for 38 years, retiring early due to poor eyesight. Homer 
was a very faithful, lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church; a very active 
member of the V.F.W. Post, and the American Legion of Two Rivers; and he enjoyed 
playing dartball with the VFW team, as well as other teams over the years. Homer 
reading, and always enjoyed the time spent with family & friends for cookouts or 
family gatherings. He was the last survivor out of a group of seven friends, who 
over many years enjoyed fishing, watching Packers games and hunting in the Lakewood 
area together.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn Semrau.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at St. John's 
Ev. Lutheran Church, 17th and East Park streets, Two Rivers. The Rev. David 
Scherbarth will officiate at the service, with military graveside rites being 
accorded by members of the VFW and American Legion Post of Two Rivers immediately 
following the service at the church. Burial of his cremated remains will take place 
at a later date in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. John's Lutheran Church, after 
12:30 p.m. Friday until the time of service at 2 p.m. There will be no visitation 
this evening.
The family requests that no flowers be sent. A memorial fund will be established 
in his name.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
The Zarn family would like to express their sincere thanks to the entire staff of 
North Ridge Medical & Rehab. Center, especially to "His Girls", for all the loving 
care and kindness extended to Homer over the years.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 14, 2010
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Homer E. Zarn
Inadvertently omitted from the obituary for Homer E. Zarn, age 88, a resident of 
North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 1924 24th St., 
Two Rivers, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, was an 
additional survivor, his sister-in-law: Judy Murphy.
Herald Times Reporter
Jan. 17, 2010


JANE ZARN

The funeral of nineteen months old Jane Zarn was held at the home of William 
Zarn Sunday afternoon. Burial was at Forest View cemetery. 
Manitowoc Herald News, November 15, 1926  P.14
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[bur. 11-14-1926]
(Note: Her tombstone has the wrong d. year)
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Jean Elsie, nineteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Zarn, died at 
the family home, Twenty-seventh street, this morning. The little one had been 
ill for months. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with 
services at St. John's Lutheran church, the Rev. Haase officiating. Burial will 
be at Pioneers Rest(sic).
Manitowoc Herald News, November 12, 1926 P. 
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Jane, the nineteen month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Zarn died at the 
family home Friday morning after a lingering illness which developed into pneumonia. 
The funeral was private and took place Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Re. Haase of 
the St. John's Lutheran church officiated at the ceremony. The Zarns have one other 
child, Homer, aged five years, who with his parents are left to mourn the death of the 
infant child. Interment took place at Forest View Cemetery.
Two Rivers Reporter - Fri., Nov. 19, 1926  
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(Note: 27th street is the address in William's obituary)
Both obits appear to be the same child.


PHRONA ZARN

Mrs. Phrona Zarn, 95, formerly of 1820 27th Street, Two Rivers, died early 
Sunday morning, October 7, 1990 at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 1:30 pm Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. 
Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate with burial at Forest View Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
She was born April 8, 1895 at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Charles and 
Caroline Carstens Schmidt. She attended schools in the Town of Two Rivers. On 
June 26, 1919 she married William Zarn at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death 
August 9, 1968. Mrs. Zarn was a charter member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 
Auxiliary and a charter member of St. John's Ladies Society.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Homer and Ruth Zarn of Two Rivers; 
a daughter and son-in-law, June and Paul Marquardt of Manitowoc; a brother and 
sister-in-law, Roy J. and Minnie Schmidt of Two Rivers; two sisters and a 
brother-in-law, Nora Luedtke of San Jose, California, Ora and Arthur Schwake of 
Two Rivers; two sisters-in-law, Irma Schmidt and Delia Schmidt, both of Two 
Rivers; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. She was 
preceded in death by an infant son, an infant daughter; three brothers, Erwin, 
Arno and Carl Schmidt and a granddaughter, Kathy Semrau.
Friends may call at St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 11 am Tuesday 
and until the time of services. Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran 
Church or the donor's choice. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 
assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 8, 1990 page B8
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(08 Apr 1895/Oct 1990/SSDI)
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Miss Phrona Schmidt and William Zarn, both well known young people of the town 
of Two Rivers were married on June 26 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Charles Schmidt. Rev. C.F. Doehler performed the ceremony in the 
presence of near relatives only, with Irvine Zarn and Miss Nora Schmidt the 
attending couple. A pleasant social time and bounteous supper was then enjoyed. 
Mr. and Mrs. Zarn will  make their home in this city where the groom, a son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Zarn of the Town of Two Rivers is employed in the aluminum industry.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 3, 1919


RUTH ZARN

Mrs. Erwin Zarn, 35, died at the municipal hospital at Two Rivers 
Sunday and was buried Wednesday afternoon. Survivors are the husband,
three sons a daughter, her father, three brothers and four sisters.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, February 5, 1937  p.7
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The marriage of Erwin Zarn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Zarn and Miss Ruth Bruhn, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bruhn, took place Thursday last at the home of 
the bride's parents. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. G. Koten. The 
attending couple was Mr. Fred Raatz and Miss Eleanor Zarn. A reception followed 
the ceremony. The couple will make their home in this city. The Reporter extends 
congratulations and best wishes.
The Reporter, Thurs., Mar. 2, 1922


WILLIAM ZARN

William A. Zarn, 74, of 1820-27th St., Two Rivers, a retired longtime die setter 
at Mirro Aluminum Co., Plant No. 4, and a deputy sheriff for more than 20 years, 
died late Friday night at Manitowoc County Hospital after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. A. L. Schemling officiating. Burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery.
A veteran of World War I, serving overseas, Mr. Zarn was born in the Town of 
Manitowoc Dec. 8, 1893, a son of the late Gustave and Adolphina Baetke Zarn. He 
attended St. John parochial school at Two Rivers. He served from 1917 to 1919 
with the American Expeditionary Forces in France and Germany.
He was a member of Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the 
Mirro 25-Year Club.
Surviving are his wife, the former Phrona Schmidt, whom he married June 26, 1919 
at Two Rivers. He served from 1917 to 1919 with the American Expeditionary Forces 
in France and Germany.
He was a member of Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the 
Mirro 25-Year Club.
Surviving are his wife, the former Phrona Schmidt, whom he married June 26, 1919 
at Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Paul Marquardt of Manitowoc; a son, Homer of Two 
Rivers; three sisters, Mrs. Hugo Heller, Mrs. Louis Engelbrecht and Mrs. Arno 
Schmidt, all of Two Rivers; a brother, Ervin of Two Rivers, and seven grand-
children.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. 
Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday 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 10, 1968  P.3
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[William Alex Zarn]
(8 Dec. 1893/Aug. 1968/SSDI)
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Miss Phrona Schmidt and William Zarn, both well known young people of the town 
of Two Rivers were married on June 26 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Charles Schmidt. Rev. C.F. Doehler performed the ceremony in the 
presence of near relatives only, with Irvine Zarn and Miss Nora Schmidt the 
attending couple. A pleasant social time and bounteous supper was then enjoyed. 
Mr. and Mrs. Zarn will  make their home in this city where the groom, a son of 
Mr. and Mrs. Zarn of the Town of Two Rivers is employed in the aluminum industry.
The Reporter, Thurs., July 3, 1919


AUGUSTA ZERMUEHLEN

Mrs. Henry Zermuehlen, 79, died at her home in Two Rivers late this morning 
on the 17th anniversary of the death of her husband. She had been in poor 
health since Dec. 11 when she fell and broke her left leg. 
The funeral will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran church, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. W. G. Haase will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer’s 
Rest cemetery (sic). The body may be viewed at the Beduhn Funeral home until 
the hour of the services.
Mrs. Zermuehlen was born in Germany and was brought to the United States at 
the age of three. The family settled near Sandy Bay. She was married in 1881 
and the couple resided in the Town of Two Rivers up to 18 years ago when they 
moved to Two Rivers. Surviving are two sons, Charles and Ernest, Town of Two 
Rivers; three daughters, Mrs. Emil Retzlaff and Mrs. Henry Engelbrecht, Two 
Rivers, and Mrs. Alfred Bartz, Sheboygan; 15 grandchildren and one great 
grandchild.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 22, 1937  P.2
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(Note: The cem. record has her here and her stone is here in Forest View)


DOLORES T. ZERMUEHLEN

Mrs. Dolores Zermuhlen, 74, of 604 Can-Dota Ave, Mount Prospect, Ill., died 
Tuesday, May 17, at North West Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, Ill.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Sullivan will officiate and burial will be in 
Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Zerhuhlen was born April 27, 1909, at Stoughton, Wis., daughter of the late 
Forest and Clara Starks Tusler. She was married to Herman Zermuhlen, Jan. 26, 
1935, at Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Zermuhlen had been a registered nurse.
Survivors include her husband, Herman; two sons, Frederick of Houston, Texas, 
and William of Elk Grove Village, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Gretchen) Wise 
of Palatine, Ill., and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Saturday from 9 a.m. 
until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, May 19, 1983 P. 3


DONALD ZERMUEHLEN

LOS ANGELES, CALIF. - Donald Zermuehlen died Monday, May 12, 2003, in a Los 
Angeles hospital following surgery for a serious head injury. Don was born in 
Two Rivers, Wis., in 1928, as the second son of Martin and Harriet Zermuehlen, 
who have both preceded him in death. He graduated from the Two Rivers High 
School and continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin. He received 
a M.A. in library science and worked as a librarian in the Madison Public 
Library system for more than 30 years before he retired 10 years ago. Don is 
survived by his three sons, George of Two Rivers, and Hans (Eloisa Reeves) and 
Franz of Los Angeles and Hermosa Beach, Calif., respectively. He is also 
survived by his older brother, Ralph (Esther) of Kansas City. Don's ashes will 
be buried in the Two Rivers family plot at a later date. 
Newspaper not cited. 


ELAINE A. ZERMUEHLEN

Elaine A. Zermuehlen, age 95, passed away Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003 in Littleton, 
Colo. Elaine was raised on Eastwin Valley Farm, north of Two Rivers. She attended 
Crystal Springs rural school, St. John's Lutheran School, Washington High School 
and Milwaukee State Teachers College. She taught in the rural schools, including 
the Tannery School from 1929 until 1935, before marrying Oscar Zermuehlen on 
Sept. 19, 1935. He preceded her in death Dec. 6, 1959. The couple raised two sons 
on a farm on the Rangeline (Hwy 42) where they resided until Oscar's death. Elaine 
had resumed teaching in 1957 at St. John's Parochial School in Two Rivers where 
she taught the second grade until 1965 when she moved to Littleton, Colo. to be 
close to her family.
She is survived by her two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert O. and Jackie Zermuehlen 
and Leslie and Trudy Zermuehlen; three grandchildren, Gary, Debbie and Connie and 
three great grandchildren.
A memorial service was held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Littleton, Colo. 
Cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends of the Two River area are invited 
to join her family for a gathering in celebration of her life at the Deja & Martin 
Funeral Chapels on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2003, from 5 until 8 pm. A graveside service 
will be held at 10 am on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Zermuehlen family with 
local arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 8, 2003
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(02 Apr 1907/04 Jan 2003/SSDI)


ERNEST ZERMUEHLEN

Ernest Zermuehlen, 86, of 1711-23rd St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday evening, 
Dec. 15, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Zermuehlen was born Sept. 5, 1896, in the Town of Two Rivers, son of the late 
Henry and Augusta Messman Zermuehlen. He attended District School and married 
Selma Gerhard May 25, 1922, at Two Rivers. He operated a cheese factory in the 
Town of Mishicot for many years and was affiliated with the cheese industry in 
cheese wholesale for 40 years. Mrs. Zermuehlen preceded him in death February, 
1979.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gerhardt and Betty Zermuehlen of 
Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Kaentje of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Henry 
Engelbrecht of Two Rviers and a granddaughter, Barbara of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 
at the church from noon Saturday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 16, 1982 P. 3
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(05 Sep 1896/Dec 1982/SSDI)
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CASCO GIRL IS BRIDE OF TWO RIVERS MAN
In the presence of only immediate friends and relatives, Miss Selma H. Gerhardt, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gerhardt of Casco, Wis., became the bride of 
Ernest A. Zermuehlen, son of Mrs. H. Zermuehlen of Two Rivers. The ceremony which 
took place at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the St. John's Lutheran church, 
was performed by the Rev. W. Haese. The attending couple was Miss Emily Zermuehlen 
and Oscar Zermuehlen.
Following the ceremony, a wedding luncheon was served at the future home of the 
couple. They left last evening for a honeymoon trip to Chicago and Milwaukee, and 
will be at home to their friends after the first of June.
The couple will reside at Two Rivers, where the groom is employed as a cheesemaker.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 25, 1922 P. 10


FRED A. ZERMUEHLEN

Fred A. Zermuehlen, 72, of 1419-23rd St., Two Rivers, a former member of 
Two Rivers City Council, died Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal 
Hospital.
Funeral services have been tentatively set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace 
Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers.
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 23, 1972
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Funeral services for Fred A. Zermuehlen, 72, of 1419-23rd St., Two Rivers, 
who served several terms as a member of the Two Rivers City Council, and 
who died Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, will be at 
11 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery.
Mr. Zermuehlen was born Jan. 6, 1900, at Two Rivers, son of the late Fred 
and Caroline Schmidt Zermuehlen. He was employed as a tool and die maker 
at Plant No. 1, Mirro Aluminum co., for 45 years, retiring in 1965. He 
married Jessie Ruelle in 1924. She preceded him in death in 1971. He was 
a member of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M., and Barney G. Lyman 
Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons.
Survivors include a daughter, a son, four sisters, Mrs. Thelma Patterson 
and Mrs. Douglas Chase, of Kansa City, Kan., and Mrs. Hubert Wentorf and 
Mrs. Leo Cutarea, of Two Rivers, three brothers, Martin, of Two Rivers, 
Herman, of Mt. Prospect, Ill., and Alfred, of Hollywood, Fla.; seven grand-
children and a great grandchild. (Survivors edited for living)
Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, where Masonic services will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 25, 1972
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RUELLE-ZERMUEHLEN
Miss Jessie Ruelle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Ruelle and Mr. Fred Zermuehlen, Jr., 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zermuehlen, Sr., were married at Waukegan on Thursday. 
The couple will reside in this city where the groom is employed as a machinist at 
Plant 4 of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Manitowoc Wis., Wednesday, October 22, 1924 pg. 6
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(6 Jan 1900/Sep 1972/SSDI)


HARRIET ZERMUEHLEN

Harriet M. Zermuehlen, age 94, of 1216 21st Street, Two Rivers, died Wednesday 
evening, October 12, 1994, at her home.
Graveside Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 17, 1994, at Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born April 11, 1900, at Lena, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and 
Adeline Peltier Buchberger. She married Martin E. Zermuehlen April 12, 1923, 
in Illinois. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1975.
Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Donald Zermuehlen, Two Rivers, 
Ralph and Esther Zermuehlen, Kansas City, Kan.; two foster daughters, Sharon 
Lichterman, Two Rivers, Judy (Jon) Levanez, Trevor, Wis.; one sister, Celia 
Scharner, Oconto Falls, Wis.; a special friend, Margaret Flentje, Two Rivers. 
She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
There will be no Sunday evening visitation at the funeral home.
Klein and Stangel Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, October 16, 1994  P. A2
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(11 Apr 1900/12 Oct 1994/SSDI)


HEINRICH E. ZERMUEHLEN

After a long illness, Henry F. Zermuehlen, answered the final summons Wednesday 
morning at his home, 1105 17th Street. Death was due to pernicious anemia from 
which he had suffered for over a year. Deceased was born in the Town of Two 
Rivers in 1857 and lived on the farm all his life except for his resident in 
this city. He was married in 1881 to Miss Augusta Messman. After over forty years 
of active farming during which time he earned the respect and esteem of many 
neighbors and friends, he moved to this city last year with his family and retired 
from active work on account of failing health.
He leaves six children, Fred, Carl, Ernst, Mrs. Emil Retzlaff, Mrs. Hy Engelbrecht 
and Mrs. Albert Bartz of Sheboygan, besides his widow and nine grandchildren. The 
funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the residence. There will be 
services at St. John's Lutheran Church where he was a deacon at 1:30. Interment 
will be at Immanuel Cemetery (Tannery).
The Reporter, Thurs., Dec. 23, 1920
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(Note: His stone is in Forest View cemetery, Two Rivers)


HERMAN W. ZERMUEHLEN

Herman W. Zermuehlen, age 94, a resident of Mount Prosect, Ill., died Tuesday, 
November 21, 2000, at Holy Family Medical Center, Des Plains (sic), Ill.
Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2000, at Klein & 
Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Deacon Kenneth Coenen will officiate with 
burial at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Survivors include three children, Gretchen (Fred) Wise, Frederick (Carol) 
Zermuehlen, and William (Cara) Zermuehlen; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Wise, 
Robert (Cindy) Wise, Thomas (Juthika) Wise, Leslie, Christopher, Martin, and 
Eric Zermuehlen; three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, 
the former Dolores Tusler, in 1983.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 12 noon until the time of 
service on Friday at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home.
Herald Times Reporter, November 20, 2000  P. A2


JESSIE M. ZERMUEHLEN

Mrs. Jessie Zermuehlen, 69, of 1419-23rd St., Two Rivers, wife of Fred 
Zermuehlen Jr., former longtime Two Rivers city councilman, died Saturday 
night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational United 
Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial 
will be in Forest View Cemetery.
Mrs. Zermuehlen, nee Jessie Ruelle, was born May 16, 1901, at Lena, Wis., 
a daughter of the late Eli and Emily Wells Ruelle. The family moved to Two 
Rivers in 1920. She was married Oct. 16, 1924, to Mr. Zermuehlen. Long 
active in Two Rivers Chapter No. 229, Order of Eastern Star, she was a past 
worthy matron of the organization. She was also a member of Grace church.
Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, a son, a sister, Mrs. Fred Krey 
of Two Rivers; three brothers, Arthur and Albert of Two Rivers, and Robert 
Ruelle of Menasha, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until 
10 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church. Memorial 
services will be conducted by the Order of Eastern Star Chapter at 7:30 
o'clock this Monday evening.
Memorials may be sent to Grace church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 25, 1971
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RUELLE-ZERMUEHLEN
Miss Jessie Ruelle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Ruelle and Mr. Fred Zermuehlen, Jr., 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zermuehlen, Sr., were married at Waukegan on Thursday. 
The couple will reside in this city where the groom is employed as a machinist at 
Plant 4 of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co.
Two Rivers Chronicle, Manitowoc Wis., Wednesday, October 22, 1924 pg. 6


MARTIN ZERMUEHLEN

Martin Zermuehlen, 77, of 1216-21st St., Two Rivers, died late Thursday morning 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Melvin Henricks will officiate with burial in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Zermuehlen was born March 3, 1898, at Two Rivers, son of the late Fred and 
Caroline Schmidt Zermuehlen. He married Harriet Buchberger April 12, 1923, in 
Illinois. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., retiring in 1963. Mr. Zermuehlen 
was a Two Rivers councilman for more than 30 years. He was a member of International 
Assn. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and Eagles Club of Two Rivers. 
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Ralph, of Kansas City, Kans., and Donald, of 
Madison; two step-daughters, Mrs. Sharon Lichterman, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Judy 
Levanetz, of Green Bay; two brothers, Herman, of Chicago and Alfred, of Miami, Fla.; 
three sisters, Mrs. Hubert Wentorf, and Mrs. Leo Cuturia, of Two Rivers and Mrs. 
Douglas Chase, of Kansas City and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Sunday. 
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 808 Washington St., Manitowoc.
Herald Times Reporter, June 2, 1975  P.3
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(03 Mar 1898/Jun 1975/SSDI)
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News of Marriage a Surprise
Telegram to friends here today announced the marriage at Waukegan, Ill., of 
Martin E. Zermuehlen of this ciyt (sic) and Miss Harriet M. Buchburger of 
Suring, Wis. The groom is employed at the plant of the Standard Aluminum 
company. News of the event came as a complete surprise to relatives and friends 
of the couple who were unaware of their plans. They will return here to make 
their home.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, April 13, 1923 P. 16


OSCAR H. ZERMUEHLEN

Oscar H. Zermuhelen (sic), 66, widely known Rt. 1, Two Rivers, farmer, who 
resided on the farm more than a century old and where he was born, died early 
Sunday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he had been a patient 
for several weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Zermuehlen was born in the Town of Two Rivers April 25, 1893, a son of the 
late August and Sophia Stechmesser Zermuehlen. He attended Rangeline Grade 
School and St. John Parochial School, Two Rivers. For many years he was active 
in various farm organizations and was also a member of the board of directors 
of the Twin Rivers Co-Operative of Two Rivers and Mishicot. He also served as 
clerk of the Rangeline School Board and was a lifetime member of St. John 
Lutheran congregation, Two Rivers. 
Surviving are his wife, the former Elaine Johannes of Two Rivers whom he married 
Sept. 14, 1835; two sons, Robert of Milwaukee and Leslie, a student at the 
University of Wisconsin at Madison; four sisters, Mrs. Julius Mandel, Mrs. Emma 
Last and Rivers (sic) and Mrs. William Weihemueller of Rt. 1, Mishicot. Two 
brothers preceded him in death in childhood. 
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 pm. Tuesday 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body 
will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 7, 1959  P.17 


SELMA H. ZERMUEHLEN

Mrs. Ernest (Selma) Zermuehlen, 77, of 1711 23rd St., Two Rivers, died 
unexpectedly Tuesday morning in Two Rivers Community Hospital.Funeral 
services will be 11 a.m. Friday in St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in 
Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. (sic) Zermuehlen, nee Selma Gerhard, was born March 21, 1901, in the 
Town of Rankin, Kewaunee County, daughter of the late John and Minnie Kuke 
Gerhard. She was married to Ernest Zermuehlen May 24, 1922, in Two Rivers. 
They operated a cheese factory in the Mishicot area for many years.
Survivors included her husband, Ernest; a son, Erhardt of Manitowoc; a 
daughter, Mrs. Gladys Kaentje of Milwaukee; two brothers, Julius of Algoma 
and Emil of Kewaunee; a sister, Mrs. Pauline Griese of Algoma; a grandchild, 
Barbara of Milwaukee; and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call in Deja and Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5 p.m. 
to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services in 
the church.
Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 1979 P. 3
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(21 Mar. 1901/Feb. 1979/SSDI)
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CASCO GIRL IS BRIDE OF TWO RIVERS MAN
In the presence of only immediate friends and relatives, Miss Selma H. Gerhardt, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Gerhardt of Casco, Wis., became the bride of 
Ernest A. Zermuehlen, son of Mrs. H. Zermuehlen of Two Rivers. The ceremony which 
took place at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the St. John's Lutheran church, 
was performed by the Rev. W. Haese. The attending couple was Miss Emily Zermuehlen 
and Oscar Zermuehlen.
Following the ceremony, a wedding luncheon was served at the future home of the 
couple. They left last evening for a honeymoon trip to Chicago and Milwaukee, and 
will be at home to their friends after the first of June.
The couple will reside at Two Rivers, where the groom is employed as a cheesemaker.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, May 25, 1922 P. 10


SOPHIA ZERMUEHLEN

Mrs. Sophia Zermuehlen, 85, of 1416 15th St., Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon 
at the Municipal Hospital, where she had been a patient for two days. Funeral 
services will be held at 2 pm Thursday at the St. John Lutheran church with the 
Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery.
Mrs. Zermuehlen was born on May 13, 1871 in the Town of Two Rivers, a daughter 
of the late Carl and Julia Vogel Steckmesser. She attended school in the Town of 
Two Rivers and on May 14, 1892 married August Zermuehlen in Two Rivers. The 
couple settled on a farm in the Town of Two Rivers. Mr. Zermuehlen preceded her 
in death in 1930. A number of years later she moved to Two Rivers and made her 
home with a daughter, Mrs. Emma Last. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society 
of the St. John's Lutheran Church.
The survivors include one son, Oscar of Town of Two Rivers; four daughters, Mrs. 
Julius Mandel of Town of Two Rivers, Mrs. William Weihmuller of Town of Gibson, 
Mrs. Emma Last and Mrs. Kermit Tessmer, both of Two Rivers; one sister, Mrs. Ernst 
Duveneck of Town of Two Creeks; one brother, Emil Steckmesser of Town of Two Rivers; 
15 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels in Two River, from 3 pm 
Wednesday until 10 am Thursday, when the casket will be moved to the church until 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 21, 1956 page M13


FRIEDRICH ZERMUHLEN

Death Friday of Friedrich Zermuehlen, an old settler of Town Two Rivers at
the home of his nephew there, August Zermuehlen. The deceased was born 15
April 1821 in Waldeck and came from Germany to Two Rivers about 50 years 
ago. During the Civil War he served with the 26th Wisconsin Regiment. He 
was unmarried. The funeral was held Monday.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1907
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Frederick Zermuehlen (sic), an old settler of the town of Two Rivers, died last 
Friday, age 86 years. He was unmarried and made his home with his nephew, August 
Zermuehlen. He served as a soldier all through the civil war. The funeral took 
place Monday from the home of his nephew.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, December 5, 1907 P. 1
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Died-
Frederick Zermuehlen, an old veteran of the War of the Rebellion and an old 
settler of the Town of Two Rivers, died on Nov. 29th and was buried yesterday. 
He was a bachelor and he died at the home of his nephew, August Zermuehlen, 
with whom he lived. He was born April 15, 1821 at Neerson, provincipality of 
Pyrmont, Germany and came to America about 50 years ago. From 1861 to 1865 he 
served as a soldier in the Civil War in Co. F, 26th Regiment, Wisconsin 
Volunteers. He was buried at the "Tannery" cemetery from the home of his nephew, 
August Zermuehlen yesterday, Rev. C. Doehler officiating.
The Chronicle, Tues., Dec. 3, 1907
(Note: It says Tannery, but his stone is in Forest View)


EMIL A. ZIERZOW

Emil A. Zierzow, 95, of Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, died Friday, June 12, 
1987 at the home. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Creeks. Rev. David Waege will officiate with burial to follow at Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Zierzow was born August 15, 1891 at Two Creeks, son of the late Carl and 
Fredericka Lienow Zierzow. He farmed in Two Creeks until 1950 when he then moved 
to Two Rivers, working for Cool City Cleaners, retiring in 1957.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Edith Zierzow of Two Rivers and many nieces 
and nephews also survive.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 6 pm to 
8 pm Monday and Tuesday at the church from 10 am until the hour of service. Memorials 
may be made to St. john Lutheran Church at Two Creeks or St. John Lutheran Church at 
Gibson.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., June 14, 1987 page 21
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[bur. 06-16-1987/age 95 yrs.]
(15 Aug 1891/Jun 1987/SSDI)


VERNON G. ZIMMER

Vernon G. Zimmer, 46, of 2313 Davis St., Two Rivers, died Friday evening, 
Sept. 24, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial will be 
in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Zimmer was born March 1, 1936, at Two Rivers. He served in the United States 
Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Clara Karl, June 7, 1958, at Manitowoc. 
Mr. Zimmer was along time employee of Susie Q Fish company of Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, Clara; his parents, Mr. George Zimmer Sr. of Kewaunee, 
and Mrs. Lillian Zimmer of Two Rivers; three brothers, George Jr. and Dalmar of 
Manitowoc, and Lawrence of Two Rivers; two sisters, Donna and Sandy of Two Rivers; 
his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Karl Sr. of Two Rivers; a 
sister-in-law, Mrs. Virginia Schulz of Two Rivers, and three brothers-in-law, Henry 
Karl Jr. of Menchalville, Joseph Karl of Manitowoc, and Gene Karl of Mishicot.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. 
Monday and at the church Tuesday from noon until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, September 26, 1982 P. 3
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[bur. 09-28-1982/age 46 yrs.]


GERTRUDE FORTIN ZIMMERMAN

Mrs. Gertrude (Fortin) Zimmerman,74 of Breed, died Friday morning in Oconto 
Falls Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday in St. James 
Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate. Burial 
will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Zimmerman, nee Gertrude Egner, was born March 18, 1903 in Merrill, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Egner. She was married to Andrew Fortin Oct. 12, 
1921 in Minneapolis. He preceded her in death August 13, 1959. She was married 
to Carl Zimmerman July 11, 1964.
Survivors include her husband, a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and William 
Bennington of Manitowoc; three grandchildren, Dean Bennington of Reno, Nev., 
Jane Braunel of Manitowoc and Jim Bennington of LaCrosse; three great grand-
children, Tony Braunel and Wendy and Andrea Bennington and several nieces and 
nephews. A son, Dean Andrew Fortin, three brothers and four sisters preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call in St. James Episcopal church after 1 p.m. Monday until the 
time of service. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, are in charge of 
funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald times - Friday, Jan. 27, 1978 - page 3


JOHN H. ZINN

John H. Zinn, age 88, of 2511 15th Street, Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, 
July 31, 2011 at his residence.
John was born July 24, 1923, in Two Rivers, son of the late Peter and Alma 
(Frenz) Zinn. He served his country with the U.S. Army 35th division during 
WWII. On October 25, 1947 he married Wilma Weihemuller at St. Peter's Lutheran 
Church in Mishicot. Presiding at the wedding was Rev. Edward Zell. John enjoyed 
hunting, fishing, building ships, bird houses and feeders. He was employed with 
the City of Two Rivers Water and Light Dept. for 38 years. John was a member of 
the Disabled American Veterans.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by a son: Mark Zinn; sisters: Dora Seefeldt, Hortense 
Christianson, Geraldine Leitzke, Vila Kasten, Wilma Busse, and Hazel Babich; two 
brothers: Carl and William Zinn.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at St. 
John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will 
be Rev. David Arndt. Burial will be at Forest View Cemetery where Full Military 
Honors will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion.
The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Thursday, August 4, 2011 
from 9:30-10:45 am.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Barylak and the staff at 
the Vince Lombardi Care Care (sic) Center for the kind and compassionate care given 
to John and his family.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


MARK PETER ZINN

Mark Zinn, 32, of Route 3, Highway 177, Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, 
October 4, at his residence.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Zinn was born September 2, 1952, at Two Rivers, son of John and Wilma 
Weihmueller Zinn. He attended St. John Parochial School, Washington High School 
and graduated from Silver Lake College. Mr. Zinn was a special education teacher 
at Washington High School for a short time and was presently a 3rd grade teacher 
at J.F. Magee School.
Survivors include his parents; a brother and sister-in-law, Philip and Margaret 
Zinn of Two Rivers and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Weihmueller 
of Route 1, Mishicot.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 o'clock 
to 8 o'clock this Friday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, October 5, 1984 P. 3


ALFRED HENRY ZOERB

Alfred Zoerb, Former Council Member, dead
TWO RIVERS—Alfred H. Zoerb, 69?, of 2618 Adams St., retired superintendent of 
the Schwartz Mfg. Co., a former vice president of the City Council and past 
master of the Two Rivers Masonic Lodge, died early Tuesday morning at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient the past five weeks.
Masonic funeral services conducted by the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M., 
will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace Congregational Church here, the Rev. 
R.J. Wichlei officiating. The Masonic rites will be held by Past Master Heber 
Clayton both at the church and graveside at Forest View Cemetery.
Mr. Zoerb was born in Two Rivers on April 12, 1887, a son of the late Fred and 
Laura Bauer Zoerb. He attended the Two Rivers public grade and high schools. 
After a short period of employment at the Hamilton Mfg. Co. he began to work 
for the Schwartz Mfg. Co. in 1921, becoming its superintendent in 1925. He 
retired in 1954 after 25? years of service.
Mr. Zoerb served six years on the City Council from 1936 to 1942 and became its 
vice president in the last year. He was a member of the Two Rivers Lodge of 
Masons, No. 200, for many years, serving as its worshipful master in 1939. He 
was also a longtime member of Grace Congregational Church and at the time of his 
death he was a trustee. 
Surviving are his wife, the former Amanda Halberg of Mishicot, whom he married 
on Aug. 4, 1916; four daughters, Mrs. Reuben (Winifred) Plantico Jr., of Two 
Rivers, Mrs. Frederick (Sally) Clemens of Charleston, W. Va., Mrs. John (Rachel) 
Murrell of Whitefish Bay and Mrs. Howard (Nancy) Rice of Minneapolis, Minn; a son, 
Frederick of Sturgeon Bay; a sister, Mrs. Oscar Muth of Lawrence, Kan.; three 
brothers, George of Oshkosh, Howard of Cudahy and Maurice of Milwaukee, and 10 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. 
Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 11, 1956 p.18
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[bur. 12-13-1956/age 69 yrs.]
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Notes from Mishicot:
Mr. Alfred Zoerb of Two Rivers and Miss Amanda Hallberg(sic) of Mishicot were 
united in marriage at the home of the bride last Saturday, Rev. Koten officiating. 
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jens Halberg.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 9, 1917


AMANDA ZOERB

Mrs. Amanda Zoerb, 96, formerly of 2618 Adams Street, Two Rivers, died Saturday 
evening, Sept. 15, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational Church, Two 
Rivers. Rev. Daniel Wright will officiate and burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Zoerb was born March 13, 1888, at Saxonburg, Route 1, Mishicot, daughter 
of the late Jens and Augusta Schmidt Halberg. She attended the District School 
and Manitowoc County Teachers College. For many years she taught at rural schools 
in Manitowoc County. In 1916 she graduated from Oshkosh Normal School and taught 
in Winneconne and Menasha. She married Alfred Zoerb on August 4, 1917. He preceded 
her in death on December 11, 1956. Mrs. Zoerb was a member of Grace congregational 
Church and the Two Rivers Womens Club.
Survivors include four daughters and two sons-in-law, Winifred and Reuben Plantico 
of Two Rivers, Nancy and Howard Rice of Anselmo, Calif., Mrs. Anna Laura Clemens 
of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Rachel Murrell of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a daughter-in-law, 
Mrs. Marjorie Zoerb of Sturgeon Bay; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by a son, Frederick, and three sisters.
There will be no Monday evening visitation at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two 
Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, September 17, 1984 P. 3
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[bur. 09-18-1984/age 96 yrs.]
(13 Mar 1888/Sep 1984/SSDI)
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Notes from Mishicot:
Mr. Alfred Zoerb of Two Rivers and Miss Amanda Hallberg(sic) of Mishicot were 
united in marriage at the home of the bride last Saturday, Rev. Koten officiating. 
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jens Halberg.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Aug. 9, 1917


JULIA ZOERB

Mrs. Raymond Zoerb, 65, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died late Thursday afternoon at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient two days. She had 
been in failing health for several months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Deja & Martin Chapels, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. R. J. Wichlei officiating. Burial will be in Forest View 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Zoerb, nee Julia Albrecht, was born at Two Rivers Sept. 28, 1892, daughter 
of the late Anton and Pauline Gesell Albrecht. She attended Two Rivers schools 
and June 14, 1916, she was married to Raymond Zoerb, who preceded her in death 
in 1956. 
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Robert Blust of Hinsdale, Ill., and Mrs. 
Ted Babbitt of Flagstaff, Ariz.; a son, Raymond Zoerb Jr. of Wickcliffe, Ohio.; 
a sister, Mrs. Mary Brey of Manitowoc; a brother, Albert Albrecht Sr., of Two 
Rivers, and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 4, 1957  P.13
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[bur. 10-07-1957/age 65 yrs.]
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A large gathering of friends and relatives witnessed the marriage of Raymond 
Zoerb and Miss Julia Albrecht at St. John's Church Wednesday afternoon when Rev. 
Doehler said the ceremony that united them in the holy bonds. The attending 
couples were John Albrecht and Miss Alma Gesell, Fred Zoerb and Miss Amanda 
Halberg, Howard Zoerb and Miss Elsie Mertens. After the ceremony the invited 
guests repaired to the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Albrecht 
where feasting and a social time was enjoyed by all. They will take up their 
residence at Manitowoc where the groom is employed in the ship yards. Both the 
bride and groom are estimable young people with many friends with whom the 
Reporter joins in best wishes.
The Reporter, Fri., June 16, 1916 


RAYMOND ZOERB

Raymond Zoerb, 62, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, a machinist at the Hamilton Mfg. Co. 
for more than 40 years, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Zoerb complained of feeling ill at his work shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday 
and was taken to the hospital for treatment by the family physician.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei officiating. Interment will be in Forest 
View Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mr. Zoerb was born in Two Rivers on June 14, 1893, a son of the late Frederick 
and Laura Hauer Zoerb. He attended the Two Rivers public schools and the high 
school for three years after which he began a machinist apprenticeship at the 
Hamilton firm. Except for two years in World War I he worked the entire period 
in the Hamilton plant machine shop.
He married the former Julia Albrecht on June 14, 1916, in Two Rivers, who 
survives him with two daughters, Mrs. H. H. (Pauline) Blust of Hinsdale, Ill., 
and Mrs. Ted (Betty) Babbitt of Flagstaff, Ariz.; a son, Raymond Zoerb Jr. of 
Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Freye of Two Rivers and Mrs. Oscar 
Muth of Lawrence, Kan.; four brothers, George of Oshkosh, Alfred of Two Rivers, 
and Howard and Maurice Zoerb of Milwaukee; and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 6, 1956  P.15 
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[bur. 04-09-1956/age 62 yrs.]
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A large gathering of friends and relatives witnessed the marriage of Raymond 
Zoerb and Miss Julia Albrecht at St. John's Church Wednesday afternoon when Rev. 
Doehler said the ceremony that united them in the holy bonds. The attending 
couples were John Albrecht and Miss Alma Gesell, Fred Zoerb and Miss Amanda 
Halberg, Howard Zoerb and Miss Elsie Mertens. After the ceremony the invited 
guests repaired to the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Albrecht 
where feasting and a social time was enjoyed by all. They will take up their 
residence at Manitowoc where the groom is employed in the ship yards. Both the 
bride and groom are estimable young people with many friends with whom the 
Reporter joins in best wishes.
The Reporter, Fri., June 16, 1916 


SALLY ZOERB  aka  ANNA LAURA (ZOERB) CLEMENS

Anna Laura (Zoerb) Clemens, age 85, of 20712 Kenyon Drive, Maple Heights, Ohio, 
a suburb of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2005.
Anna was born June 3, 1920 in Two Rivers, to the late Alfred and Amanda May 
(Halberg) Zoerb, of 2618 Adams St., Two Rivers, her childhood home.
Burial of the cremated remains will take place Monday, July 18 at 3 p.m. at 
Forest View Cemetery. The Rev. Howard L. Rice will say some words, as she 
wished.
Survivors include sisters: Winefred (Zoerb) and Reuben Plantico, Two Rivers; 
Rachel (Zoerb) Murrell, Madison; Nancy (Zoerb) and Howard Rice, Claremont, Calif.; 
a sister-in-law: Margie Zoerb, wife of her brother, Frederick (deceased); daughter, 
Carolyn Clemens-Alevizakis and husband Panos, Berlin, Germany; grandchildren: 
Sebastin, Brit Marie in Bremen, Germany; great-grandchild Rune, Bremen, Germany; 
son: Fritz Clemens, Moreland Hills, Ohio; grandson: Charlton Clemens, San Diego, 
Calif.; son: John Paul Clemens, Maple Heights, Ohio; and Charles Clemens, San 
Diego, Calif.; and grandchildren: Samuel, Amanda and Brenna Clemens, San Diego, 
Calif.
She was a great reader of literature and was always very well informed of current 
affairs. "Sally," as she was known, was very deeply loved and appreciated and 
sacrificed immeasurably for us kids. She had a great sense of humor and a sharp 
mind and memory. We loved her deeply and will miss her very, very much. She always 
remembered all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. She mastered 
tough circumstances and was very brave throughout her life. She will be remembered 
for her kindness, thoughtfulness, patience and perseverance. She passed away 
peacefully and gently, we didn't see it coming, but she did, and even said 
good-bye.
Herald Times Reporter, July 3, 2005 P. A3