MANITOWOC COUNTY PERSONAL SKETCHES

FRANK KOTCHI

From the Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1913
Frank Kotchi was shot in the face yesterday morning. He
was hit by a stray bullet while hunting in a boat up the
Mishicot river. Mud hens and rice hens fly low. There
were scores of hunters shooting at them and Mr. Kotchi's
misfortune is liable to be repeated for some one else.
Shooting was going on before daylight a violation of the
law.


ARDIS KRAINIK


Ardis Joan Krainik

Encyclopædia Britannica Article:       
 
American arts executive (b. March 8, 1929, Manitowoc, Wis.--d. Jan. 18, 1997, 
Chicago, Ill.), was the general director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago for 15 
years. Only the second person to hold that position, she guided the company out 
of financial difficulty and into worldwide renown. Krainik was educated at 
Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill. (B.S., 1951), taught drama and public 
speaking in Wisconsin (1951-53), and returned to Northwestern for postgraduate 
studies before joining (1954) the fledgling Lyric Theatre as secretary to the 
company's founder, Carol Fox, and as a singer. She performed in supporting roles 
in some 11 operas, but in 1960, having become assistant manager of what was by 
then the Lyric Opera, she chose to concentrate on administration and gave up her 
stage career. She was named artistic administrator in 1975. By 1980, however, the 
Lyric had become seriously unstable financially, and Krainik saw her future there 
as uncertain. When she was offered the leadership of the Australian Opera in Sydney, 
she made plans to take that position. Fox left the Lyric in early 1981, though, 
and Krainik agreed to stay on and take her place. She quickly returned the company 
to financial health and went on to raise enough money to renovate the Civic Opera 
House, the company's home. Krainik also made her mark artistically, presenting 
contemporary works, commissioning new works, and instituting a composer-in-residence 
program. In addition she staged (1996) the company's first complete Wagner Ring cycle. 
Krainik made headlines in 1989 when she announced that because of his numerous 
cancellations Luciano Pavarotti was no longer welcome at the Lyric. In June 1996 
she announced her impending retirement because of deteriorating health. The Civic's 
main auditorium was named the Ardis Krainik Theatre.


JOSEPH KRAINIK


Joseph Krainik



OTTO KRAINIK

Otto Krainik, Army, 1918


Otto and Clara (Cizek) Krainik Wedding 1920


Otto and Clara (Cizek) Krainik


Clara (Cizek) Krajnik


Otto & Clara (Cizek) Krainik on their 25th wedding anniversary


Otto & Clara (Cizek) Krainik visiting with Althea (Stupecky) Schirmeyer and 
her children, at an airforce base in Texas, where Althea's husband Ted (1906 - 1993) 
was stationed in the early 50's.  Althea (1913 - 1979) was the daughter of Vincent 
and Julia (Jacobs) Stupecky, granddaughter of Vincent and Mary (Cizek) Stupecky, 
and great-granddaughter of Jan and Alzbeta (Cermak) Cizek.



EMIL KRAJNIK



Emil and Katherine (Oswald) Krajnik



VACLAV KRAJNIK (Wencil)


The Wencil and Anna (Cerny) Krajnik family
Back row, L->R: Edward, Joseph, Ernest, Wencil, Ervin, Otto, Emil 
Front row, L->R:  Ellen, Molly,  Anne, Anna (Cerny), Mary, Emily, Alvina
Ernest & Ervin, and Emil & Emily, are twins
 
In order of birth:
Mary (b. 1891), married Ludwig Larson, resided in Oconto Co.
Otto (b. 1894), married Clara Cizek, resided in Town of Kossuth
Alvina (b. 1896), married Albert Pagel, resided in Manitowoc
Joseph (b. 1898), married Viola Herman, resided in Francis Creek
Emil (b. 1899), married Catherine Oswald, resided at Polifka's Corners
Emily (b. 1899), married Herman Duwe, resided in Milwaukee
Anna (b. 1901), married Charles Siebert, resided in California
Edward (b. 1902), married Clara Kozlovsky, resided in Mishicot 
     (Edward was founder of Krajnik Chevrolet)
Molly (b. 1905), married Ervin Schmitt, married William Hargraves, 
     resided in Land O'Lakes  WI
Ellen, (b. 1908), married Dr. Ralph Peterson, resided in Manitowoc
Ernest (b. 1917), married Edith Veech, resided in Francis Creek
Ervin  (b.1917), married Anna Leggio, married Lola, married Jean Hendrix, 
     resided in Pennsylvania





ANTON M. KRALL

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.508-509.

Anton M. Krall, residing at Maribel, is well known in the town as a wagon 
maker and in political circles is also prominent locally, serving at the 
present time as supervisor. He was born in Two Creeks township, this 
county, on the 7th of August, 1870, and is therefore but in the prime of 
life. Active and energetic, he is embracing the opportunities that point 
to success and is making continuous progress in business circles. His 
father, Joseph Krall, was a native of Bohemia and on leaving that country 
came to America in 1866. Making his way toward the Mississippi valley, he 
at length settled in Two Creeks township, Manitowoc county, where he 
secured a tract of land and engaged in farming. The soil in this district 
is rich and productive and responds readily to the care and labor bestowed 
upon it. Mr. Krall therefore carefully cultivated his fields with the 
result that he gathered good harvests and to his farm work he devoted his 
energies up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1911 when he was 
seventy-one years of age. In early manhood he wedded Barbara Kressel, who 
was also born in Bohemia. In that country her father passed away, after 
which her mother came to America with the Krall family. Unto Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Krall have been born five sons and five daughters, of whom six are 
yet living: Wenzel, who occupies the old home farm in Two Creeks township; 
John, a carpenter living at Antigo, Wisconsin; Anton M., of this review; 
Mrs. Mary Chiha, a widow living at Casco, Wisconsin; Anna, the wife of 
John Duchan, of Antigo, Wisconsin; and Mrs. Frances Cherf, who is a widow 
and also lives in Antigo.
As a farm boy Anton M. Krall early became familiar with the best methods 
of tilling the soil and caring for the crops. He worked on the home farm 
to the age of twenty-three years but thinking to find other pursuits more 
congenial than agriculture, he learned the trade of wagon making and 
painting in Kewaunee county, Wisconsin. He was employed in that way for 
three years, at the end of which time he took up his abode in Rosecrans, 
Wisconsin. Thirteen years later he came to Maribel, where he has since 
conducted a wagon-making shop. His long experience has made him thoroughly 
acquainted with the trade and the excellence of his workmanship is attested
by all who have engaged his services. Mr. Krall is an industrious man who 
recognizes the fact that the wise use that he makes of time and 
opportunities constitutes the basis of his growing success.
In 1891 Mr. Krall was married to Miss Julia Zeman, who was born in 
Cooperstown, Wisconsin, a daughter of Albert Zeman, who devoted much of his
life to farming but is now living retired. His wife bore the maiden name 
of Mary Skvor. Mr. and Mrs. Krall have one child, Lucy, twelve years of 
age. Mr. Krall was reared in the Catholic church, to the faith of which he 
has always adhered, and he is a member of the St. Wenzel Society of his 
church. His political allegiance is given to the democratic party and for 
the second term he is serving on the board of township supervisors. He has 
also been constable and is ever prompt and faithful in the discharge of 
his duties. He never caters to public opinion when he thinks it will be 
detrimental to the best interests of the office; he never sacrifices the 
public welfare for individual interests or places partisanship before 
patriotism.


WILH. KRAUSE


Lehrer means instructor
Photo from Zur Erinnerung An Das Funfzigjahrige Jubilaum
(First German Evangelical)Manitowoc, Wisconsin 1855-1905
Jubilee date was 7 Februar 1905, book is in the Manitowoc Library.


JERRY W. KREJCI

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.603-604.

Although one of the younger residents of Maribel, Jerry W. Krejci has 
become well known in business circles as proprietor of a saloon and as a 
decorator. German thrift and industry are among his sterling character-
istics and are winning him success in the lines of business to which he has
chosen to devote his energies. He was born in Manitowoc county, October 13,
1888. His grandfather enlisted for service in the Civil war but while he 
did not regularly engage in duty as a soldier who faced the enemy on the 
field of battle, he worked at his trade of barbering in connection with the
army, it being necessary that many tradesmen be engaged to serve the 
soldiers in various capacities. He died near St. Louis when on his way home
after being mustered out. His wife bore the maiden name of Mary Yandaw and 
among their children was Emil Krejci, the father of Jerry W. Krejci. His 
birth occurred in Gibson township, this county, and the greater part of his
life has been devoted to farming, his carefully directed agricultural 
interests bringing to him substantial success. He is now the owner of a 
valuable tract of land of eighty acres, from which he derives a substantial
annual income. He is not actively engaged in the management of his 
property, however, having retired from business cares. He has now reached 
the age of fifty-four. In his family are four sons: Otto, Jerry, Emil and 
Edward. The first named resides upon the home farm and has the active 
control of the place.
Jerry W. Krejci attended the public schools near his father’s home and when
not busy with his text-books gave his attention to general agricultural 
pursuits, working in the fields from the time that he was old enough to 
handle the plow until he reached the age of seventeen years, when he began 
learning the decorator’s trade. His skill and ingenuity in that direction 
were soon manifested and he continued in the business for several years. In
1911 he came to Maribel and has conducted a saloon here. He has ever been 
diligent and determined and his unfaltering energy, guided by sound 
business judgment, has constituted the chief element in his growing 
success.
On the 24th of July, 1911, Mr. Krejci was married to Miss Maria Velicer, 
who was born in Kewaunee county, Wisconsin, October 14, 1889, and is a 
daughter of Joseph and Kate (DeBeber) Velicer, representatives of old 
Bohemian families and pioneer settlers of Kewaunee county. Mr. Krejci is a 
member of the Z.C.B.J. branch of the Western Bohemian Brothers Association.
This is a local organization and among its members he has many friends. He 
is cordial and genial in manner and his active and well spent life has 
established him among the leading young business men of Manitowoc county. 
As a decorator he has done excellent work, displaying artistic taste and 
sound judgment, and his thorough understanding of the trade has qualified 
him to care for the liberal patronage accorded him.


HENRY G. KRESS

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.575-577.

Henry G. Kress was born at Wellsboro, Tioga county, Pennsylvania, on the 3d
of August, 1858. His father, George Clinton Kress, was born at Smithboro,
New York. His mother, whose maiden name was Eliza Knapp, was born in the
same town. Her father, Sylvester Knapp, was one of the well known 
physicians of southern New York and practiced his profession until nearly 
ninety years of age. The grandmother of Henry G. Kress was the daughter of 
Jonathan Fitch, the inventor of the first steamboat to run on American 
waters. The paternal ancestors of Mr. Kress settled in the state of New 
York during the year 1740, and the Fitches and Knapps settled in 
Connecticut, during the year 1620. Both parents of Henry G. Kress died 
before he had reached the age of five years, his father in 1860, and his 
mother three years after.
When eight years of age, Henry Kress was sent to the west to reside with 
relatives. He was first sent to Wabasha, Minnesota, in 1867, where he 
remained only a few months, and then came to Manitowoc during the fall of 
that same year, arriving here on the Goodrich steamer Sea Bird, which was 
burned early the next spring. He stayed at Manitowoc until the spring of 
1870, when he returned to his former home at Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. He 
attended a normal school at Mansfield, Pennsylvania, and during vacations 
and for some time after leaving school, he worked for his brother in a 
foundry and machine shop. Securing a position at Pittsburg, he went to that
city and, while working, took a course at the Iron City Commercial College,
and received a diploma from that institution. He came west again in 1880. 
For a time he kept books for the G. Menzel Foundry Company, of Minneapolis,
and afterward was traveling salesman for the Boynton Furnace Company.
In 1882 Mr. Kress was married to Jennie B. Reed of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, a 
daughter of the Hon. George Reed, the promoter and for years the president 
of the Wisconsin Central Railroad Company. Mr. Reed was the first lawyer to
locate in Wisconsin, and for a long time was the confidential advisor of 
Solomon Juneau.
Mr. Kress bought the Lake Shore Times, the only republican newspaper then 
published on the lake shore north of Milwaukee, and edited that paper until
1889. He was twice elected a delegate to the republican state convention, 
in 1886 and 1888, and was chosen by the state convention as a delegate to 
the national republican convention of 1888, and for the work done at that 
convention he received the personal thanks of the nominee, General 
Harrison. He was a member of the republican state central committee for 
1888-89, chairman of the Manitowoc county committee for 1887 and 1888, and 
held the chairmanship of the Manitowoc city committee for years.
During the year 1889 he moved to Spokane Falls, Washington, where he bought
the National Iron Works, which he managed until it was destroyed by fire in
1891. While a resident of that city he was elected delegate to the first 
reform city convention ever held there, was chosen chairman of the 
convention, and was elected by the convention to act as chairman of the 
committee to conduct the campaign. The members of the reform ticket were 
elected by five hundred majority, the first time the democrats had been 
defeated there. On election day, Mr. Kress, as chairman, caused the arrest 
of ten men who had sold their votes, and these men were placed in jail, 
this probably being the first time men were ever jailed on the western 
coast for attempting illegal voting.
In 1892 Mr. Kress was appointed United States consul at Cork (Queenstown), 
and while at that post he entertained a section of the first white squadron
of our new navy, four ships, for two weeks. He was made a life member of 
the Royal Cork Yacht Club, the oldest club in the world, and on leaving was
presented by the city government of Cork, with an engraved silver card case.
Mr. Kress returned to Manitowoc in 1893, and being urged to again publish 
a newspaper, the merchants guaranteeing a large amount of advertising as an
inducement, he started the Times Press. He was again chosen chairman of the
republican county committee and of the city committee and conducted the 
campaign of 1896, when for the first time Manitowoc county went generally 
republican. For seven years he was president of the Advancement Association
and was supported for congress by the Manitowoc county delegation in 1896. 
He was appointed postmaster at Manitowoc in 1898, and received three 
additional appointments, covering a period of nearly eighteen years. He was
appointed the first postal savings banker in the state of Wisconsin, and 
for six months conducted the only bank of the kind in the state. He is also
the first custodian of a public building in Manitowoc city or county.
Mr. Kress has had the honor of the friendship of many of the public men of 
the country, and has been associated with some of them in political 
matters. He always takes pride in being able to say truthfully that he 
never handled a political dollar, nor has he ever received a dollar for the
political services of his papers. For several years he was president of the
Herald Press Publishing Company and was in full control of the policies of 
the Daily Herald and the weekly Times Press.
The members of Mr. Kress’s family are his wife, Mrs. Jennie B. Kress, two
sons, Bancroft C. and Albert George Kress, and two daughters, Harriet R. 
and Helen M. Kress.


FRANK KRIZEK

County record - VOLUME #6, DOCUMENT #213
 
HUSBAND:  Frank Krizek
FATHER OF HUSBAND:  Frank Krizek
MAIDEN NAME OF MOTHER:  Maria Fischer
OCCUPATION OF HUSBAND:  Factory laborer
RESIDENCE OF HUSBAND:  Two Rivers, Wisconsin
BIRTHPLACE OF HUSBAND:  Bohemia, Europe
FULL NAME OF BRIDE:  Lucy Jebavy
FATHER OF BRIDE: Frank Jebavy
MAIDEN NAME OF MOTHER:  Agnes Vaclivick
BIRTHPLACE OF BRIDE:  Two Rivers, Wisconsin
MARRIAGE DATE:  June 30, 1896
PLACE OF MARRIAGE:  Parochial residence St. Lukes, Two Rivers
COLOR:  White
CHURCH OF CEREMONY:  According to rules of Catholic Church
WITNESSES:  Adolph Kresheck, Apollonia Walloa, Libby McClaire
NAME OF MINISTER:  Rev. John A. Dres, Two Rivers, Wisconsin
DATE OF CERTIFICATE:  June 30, 1896
DATE OF REGISTRATION:  July 8, 1896


JOSEPH KRIZENESKY

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.280-281.

Joseph Krizenesky, one of the farmers of Maple Grove township, who is 
counted among the prosperous agriculturists of Manitowoc county, was born 
in Chicago, October 16, 1867. He is a son of John and Frances (Vondrack) 
Krizenesky, natives of Austria, who married there, and came to the United 
States in 1864. They first settled in Chicago, but in 1868, moved to 
Wisconsin, locating in Manitowoc county. Here they bought one hundred 
acres in the town of Rockland, all of which was still in a wild state, 
although there was a small log cabin on the property. Moving into this, 
they commenced to clear the land. Within six years the mother died, but 
the father remained on the farm for eight years longer. In the meanwhile 
he sold out, and subsequently for two years rented land near Reedsville. 
Following this, he bought eighty acres in the town of Maple Grove, living 
upon that property until his death, which occurred about 1886. He had six 
children, of whom Joseph was the fourth. The latter remained with his 
father until he died, when the son was nineteen years old. After losing 
his father, Joseph Krizenesky went into the northern woods of Wiscousin 
and for four years worked in lumber camps, and for a year was engaged in 
business in Antigo, Wisconsin. He then came to Reedsville, where he was 
engaged in conducting a first-class buffet for a year, and during that 
period he bought one acre of his present property. On it he established a 
hotel and buffet, in 1894, and since then has continued in these two lines 
of business. In 1900, he bought the farm adjoining and now owns 
seventy-five acres of excellent land, which he also operates. He has 
seventy acres under the plow, and in a high state of cultivation, and all 
of it is fenced with barbed wire. He carries on general farming, marketing 
dairy products, and raising grain, hay and clover seed. He milks twelve 
cows, carrying graded stock. His basement barn is forty by eighty feet, 
and was built in 1910, having cement floors and the water supply for all 
purposes comes from drilled wells.
In 1892, Mr. Krizenesky was married to Theresa Augustine, a daughter of 
Joseph and Anna Augustine, also natives of Austria. Mr. and Mrs. Augustine 
were married in their native land, but came to this country soon 
thereafter, settling in Kewaunee, where both died, when Mrs. Krizenesky 
was a child, she being the third in a family of four children, being born 
October 1, 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Krizenesky became the parents of the 
following children: Mary; Annie, who died in childhood; Annie, second of 
her name; Joseph C.; Charles A., who died in childhood; Rosa; Frank J.; 
Beatrice and John F.
Mr. Krizeneskv is a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and Knights
of St. George and the Fraternal Order of Rangers. In politics, he is 
independent, and is now serving as clerk of the town board, having held 
this office for nine years. He is also a member of the school board of 
directors. He and his family are consistent members of St. Mary’s Catholic 
church of Reedsville.


CHARLES E. KRUEGER

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.320.

Charles E. Krueger, a practical young farmer on section 35, Maple Grove, 
was born in this town, December 10, 1877, being a son of John and Gustava 
(Birkholtz) Krueger. The parents were born in Germany, but came to the 
United States in the ‘60s, and settled in Manitowoc county. The father died
about 1878, and the mother married Charles Jones and is living in the 
county, aged fifty-six years. She and her first husband had two children, 
of whom Charles E. was the younger.
Thirty-five acres of Mr. Krueger’s forty acre farm are under cultivation, 
and his fields are all fenced with barbed wire. General farming is carried 
on intelligently, and hay, grain, hogs, cattle and dairy products are 
raised, and seven cows are milked. He specializes on Chester White hogs. 
The basement barn, thirty-six by sixty feet, he built in 1907, providing 
cement floors and patent stanchions. The water is all pumped from open 
wells.
On November 4, 1902, he was married to Tillie Treichel, daughter of Charles
and Carrie (Begalke) Treichel, natives of Germany, who were married in 
Wisconsin, and still reside in Manitowoc county. Mrs. Krueger was the third
of their twelve children, and was born January 28, 1880. Three children 
have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Krueger, namely: Linda, Ruella and Lester. 
After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Krueger located on their present 
property. They belong to the Lutheran church of Reedsville and he is a 
republican in political faith. The improvements on his place have been put 
in through unremitting hard work, on the part of himself and his wife, and 
they have many plans for the future, embodying various changes and 
additions.


GOTTFRIED OTTO KRUEGER

Sent in by researcher/see contributors page

Some interesting info on Gottfried Otto Krueger -- he was killed, 9/17/1902, 
in a horse and buggy accident near Reedsville -- the horse was spooked by 
a dog.  Gottfried was dragged and died immediately.  Johanna was not injured.  
There was a lawsuit involving the owner of the dog which resulted in quite 
a trial.  This story is written in "The Krueger Book", which is at the 
Manitowoc Library.


WALTER JOSEPH KRUEGER

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.281-282.

Walter Joseph Krueger, a thrifty farmer, owning seventy-seven acres of 
land on section 33, town of Maple Grove, was born June 2, 1883, in this 
same town, being a son of Otto J. and Augusta (Jagee) Krueger. They were 
natives of Germany, who married in Manitowoc county, afterward settling on 
one hundred and sixty acres of land in the town of Maple Grove. After 
residing on this farm for about twenty years, they sold eighty acres of it,
and moved to Milwaukee, where the father was employed for three years by 
the Milwaukee Coal Company, was for one year engaged in the retail liquor 
trade, and for three years worked for the city of Milwaukee. In 1897, he 
came back to Maple Grove and located on his remaining eighty acre farm, 
which has continued to be his home. He and his wife had eight children, of 
whom Walter Joseph was the fourth.
Fifty acres of the farm are under cultivation, and the land is all fenced 
with barbed wire, and Walter J. Krueger there carries on general farming, 
raising hay, grain, clover seed, and milks nine cows of graded stock, 
marketing his dairy products. His basement barn is thirty by eighty feet, 
and was built in 1898. It has cement floors and patent stanchions. The 
residence is two stories in height, frame in construction, and was built 
in 1904. The water comes from drilled wells, and is ample for all purposes.
Walter Joseph Krueger was married March 29, 1910, to Martha Rohrbach, a 
daughter of Henry and Bertha (Mueller) Rohrbach, natives of Wisconsin and 
Germany, respectively. They were married in Manitowoc county, and then 
located in the village of Brillion, where the father died in 1900, aged 
thirty-four years, and is buried there. Three years thereafter, his widow 
married her brother-in-law, and they are living in Kossuth, this county, 
on a farm. Mrs. Walter J. Krueger was the second of three children, and 
was born December 19, 1892. Mr. Krueger and his father are both independent
in politics, and the former was treasurer of the town two terms, and 
treasurer of the school board three years. He and his family belong to the 
Free Thought and Science Society of Chicago. His life has been spent on 
the farm he now owns, and his parents find with him a happy home in their 
declining years.


ALBERT D. KRUMDICK

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.277-278.

Albert D. Krumdick, who owns and operates eighty acres of the old 
Krumdick homestead farm in the town of Kossuth, was born on his 
present property, July 13, 1854, and is a son of John D. and Catherine
Krumdick. John D. Krumdick, who was a native of Hanover, Germany, was a 
shoemaker by trade and came to the United States as a young man, locating 
in Milwaukee for two years, and then purchasing three hundred and twenty 
acres of wild land in the town of Kossuth. A hard working man he cleared a 
great deal of his land, and he was engaged in cultivating his property 
until his death, February 13, 1886, at the age of seventy-five years. He 
was an ardent republican in politics, and a member of the Lutheran church, 
in the work of which he took a great interest. His first wife, Catherine 
Krumdick, a native of Germany, died in the town of Kossuth leaving three 
children: Daniel, of Manitowoc; Albert D.; and Louisa, wife of Henry 
Wilkie, of Two Rivers. His second marriage was to Miss May Hessel, also a 
native of Germany, and she died in the town of Kossuth, having been the 
mother of two children: Jacob, a farmer of this town; and Mary, who married
Mathias Tiel, of Chicago. Mr. Krumdick’s third wife bore the maiden name 
of Johannah Steinbiss, and she is also deceased.
Albert D. Krumdick was educated in both German and English. and until he
was twenty-six years of age resided on the home farm, working for his 
father.
On May 26, 1879, he was married to Miss Fedes Hessel, of the town of 
Kossuth, daughter of Casper and Theresa (Straka) Hessel, the former a 
native of Germany and the latter of Bohemia. Mr. Hessel was a tailor by 
trade and took up wild land in the town of Kossuth, where he died in 1897, 
his wife passing away in 1906. In their family were the following children:
Mary, the wife of Peter Komel, of Kossuth; Anton, a brewer in California; 
Mrs. Krumdick; Quinn, living in Escanaba, Michigan; Theresa, of Eau Claire,
Wisconsin; Annie, also of Eau Claire; Julia, deceased; and John, of 
California,
After his marriage, Mr. Krumdick located on his present farm, and he 
engages in general farming and stock-raising. He is a republican in 
politics, and has served as a member of the school board for seven years. 
His religious faith is that of the Lutheran church, while Mrs. Krumdick is 
a Catholic. They have six children, namely: Albert, of Green Bay, who 
married Rosie Jarr; Lewis, a resident of Milwaukee; Rosie, who married 
Christ Wuellner, of Menomonie; Clara, who married Anton Rhode, of Two 
Rivers; and Toney and Henry, residing at home.


JOHN KRUMDICK

From marriage records, v.4 p.52 item #180

Full Name of Husband and that of
Wife previous and her Marriage
 Krumdick, John D.
 Steinmetz, Joanna
Date of Registration: December 15, 1871
Color: White
Occupation of said Husband: Farmer
Residence of Husband: Kossuth, Manitowoc County
Birthplace of Husband: Hanover, Europe
Where Marriage was contracted: Manitowoc
Marriage date: October 16, 1871
Ceremony: Statute form
Name of person Performing Marriage: Jno F. Zimst(sp) ( hard to read)
Residence of Person last named: Manitowoc
Name of Subscribing witness:
 Carl Back/ Carl Shim__ek( very hard to read)
Date of certificate: October 16, 1871
Father & Mother of Husband: J. Dietrick Krumdick/Cath. Helena 
Father and Mother of Wife: Friedrick/Dorothea (no last name listed)



FRANK J. KUBALE
This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.350.

Frank J. Kubale, one of the business men of the town of Rockland, was
born in Manitowoc county. November 30, 1872, and is now residing on section
3, where he owns an acre of land. He is a son of Albert and Frances (Hajek)
Kubale, natives of Bohemia, who married in Wisconsin in 1869, and settled 
on a farm in the town of Rockland. This farm has continued to be their home
ever since.
Frank J. Kubale was educated in the schools of his vicinity, and in a good 
Catholic school, for his parents believed in giving him all the advantages 
that lay within their power. When fifteen years old, he began earning his 
own living, working at various things for a number of years. It was his 
ambition to go into business for himself, and in 1892, he established a 
first-class buffet, and has been conducting it ever since.
On November 10, 1896, Mr. Kubale married Mary Mandlick, at Clarks Mills, 
this county. Four children have been born of this union: Marie, aged 
fourteen; Clarence, aged twelve; Gertrude, aged seven, and Raymond, aged 
four years. Mr. Kubale is a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and
has been treasurer of that organization for the past eight years. He is a 
republican in politics, and takes an active part in public matters, having 
served for sixteen years as town clerk and justice of the peace. He has 
shown his business ability to a marked degree, and his word and opinion 
carry weight in political circles, and he wields a strong influence in this
part of the county.


REV. STANISLAUS J. KUBISZEWSKI

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.282-285.

Rev. Stanislaus J. Kubiszewski, who was appointed pastor of the Church of 
the Immaculate Conception at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on the 22d of April, 
1908, has since labored zealously and effectively in its interests. His 
birth occurred in Nakel, Poland, on the 2nd of September, 1870, his parents
being Jacob and Paulina (Mroczkiewicz) Kubiszewski, who spent their entire 
lives in that country. Our subject, who was the eleventh in order of birth 
in a family of twelve children, obtained his early education in the 
parochial schools of Poland. In 1884, when a youth of fourteen, he crossed 
the Atlantic to the United States and continued his studies in St. Francis 
Seminary at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, subsequently attending the Polish 
Seminary at Detroit, Michigan. He completed his studies for the priesthood 
in St. John’s University of Collegeville, Minnesota, and was ordained on 
the 24th of June, 1899 by Bishop Grobitz, holding his first mass at St. 
Stanislaus, church in Milwaukee. His first charge was at Two Rivers, 
Wisconsin, where he remained until May 1, 1900, and where he completed the 
construction of the church which had already been begun. In 1899 he 
organized the parochial school at that place, using the old house of 
worship for the purpose. From Two Rivers he went to Fancher, Wisconsin, 
where he remained until May 1, 1908. In 1900 he erected a ten thousand 
dollar brick parsonage at that place. Four years later the frame church, 
with all its contents, was destroyed by fire and the loss was great, as 
the insurance thereon amounted to only five thousand dollars. Rev. 
Kubiszewski then erected a new brick sixty by one hundred and fifty feet, 
with transept eighty feet wide, its approximate cost being forty thousand 
dollars. On the 22d of April, 1908, he was appointed pastor of the Church 
of the Immaculate Conception at Manitowoc and has held that charge 
continuously since. He completed the furnishing of the school building, 
which had already been erected, and also equipped the Sisters’ house, 
which is now being used as a parsonage. A central heating plant which will 
heat all of the building is now being installed at a cost of about two 
thousand dollars. The congregation was organized in 1870 by Rev. Symon 
Wieczorek and originally numbered only thirty families but has enjoyed a 
steady growth and now numbers about three hundred and fifty families. The 
present church edifice is the third structure that has housed the 
congregation and was built by Rev. Wenceslaus Krzywonos, now deceased. 
Rev. Kubiszewski, ever laboring with consecrated zeal to assist the growth 
and spread of Catholicity, has won the loyal support of his parishioners 
and his efforts have therefore been effective and far reaching.


Rev. S. J. Kubiszewski



AUGUSTUS F. KUHL

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.295-296.

Augustus F. Kuhl, a well known liveryman in Manitowoc, is a native resident
of this city, born August 5, 1864. His parents were Michael and Margaret 
(Riplinger) Kuhl, both of whom were natives of Germany. The father, who was
born in 1826, was a harness maker by trade, and came to America in 1847, 
first locating at Manitowoc, but afterward removing to Milwaukee, where he 
resided one year. In 1848 he entered in the harness-making trade in this 
city. Having a hard time to get started in his new location, he spent the 
time in chopping wood during the day and making harness at night. Finally 
he opened a harness shop in which he continued until his death, passing 
away January 17, 1906, at the advanced age of eighty years. His wife had 
died in this city in 1891. He was a democrat in politics, being very active
in local party work, and served at one time as alderman of the third ward. 
In his family were thirteen children, of whom the subject of this sketch 
was the seventh in order of birth.
Augustus F. Kuhl received his education in the public schools, and after 
putting aside his text books, took up the harness-making trade which he, 
however, followed only a short time. In 1883 he went to Chicago where he 
was employed until 1888, at which date he returned to Manitowoc, and 
started in the livery business with which he is now connected. He has been 
very successful in this work and now has an extensive and remunerative 
patronage.
In 1890 Mr. Kuhl wedded Miss Mary Rank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis 
Rank, the father a native of Germany, and the mother of Bohemia. The 
parents came to America in 1885, locating in Manitowoc, where the father 
was the proprietor of the Waverly Hotel on Tenth street, which he managed 
until the spring of 1911, when he retired from active life. He is yet 
living in this city. To Mr. and Mrs. Kuhl have been born seven children: 
Ruben Augustus, Lydia E., and Fermata, all of whom are in high school; and 
Irene S., Frank A., Vernon, Donald and Dorothy R. In his political views 
Mr. Kuhl is a democrat and fraternally he is a member of the Order of 
Moose. He is very successful in the livery business, and has a wide and 
favorable acquaintance in Manitowoc. He is a man of excellent character 
and upright life, worthy of the respect and confidence which he unanimously
receives from all his associates.



August F. Kuhl Stables, 904 South Main Street is seen around 1898.  
Kuhl was first listed in city directories as a harnessmaker in 
1880 with the listing for the livery stable beginning in 1894.
His business was one of the biggest and best equipped in Manitowoc
offering undertaking services as well as boarding horses and
providing carriages.  A hearse is seen on the left.
Photo compliments of Gary Omernick



CHARLES KULNICK

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.31-32.

Charles Kulnick, treasurer and general manager of the Schreihart Brewing 
Company, one of the large business concerns of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, was 
born in Manitowoc county, October 21, 1870, and is a son of John and Anna 
(Steiner) Kulnick, natives of Germany. The Kulnick family was founded in 
the United States by John Kulnick, the grandfather of Charles, in 1848, 
when he settled in Rapids township, Manitowoc county, on wild land, where 
he was engaged in farming until his death. John Kulnick, father of Charles,
was fourteen years of age when he came to America, and he was reared to 
agricultural pursuits, which he followed all of his life, his death 
occurring in May, 1910. He was a talented musician, and played in bands and
orchestras all over the county. His wife was a daughter of Albert Steiner, 
who came to the United States in 1848 and purchased unbroken land in Cato 
township, Manitowoc county, where the remainder of his life was spent in 
farming. Mrs. Kulnick is still living, as are her five sons and five 
daughters.
Charles Kulnick received his education in the common schools, and since 
1888 has been connected with the brewing business, and most of the time 
has been associated with the Schreihart Brewing Company. In 1901 he started
in the business on his own account in Berlin, Wisconsin, but after nine 
years sold out and came to his present position, as treasurer and general 
manager of the Schreihart Brewing Company. Mr. Kulnick is a graduate of the
Milwaukee Chemical School of Brewing, and has a wide and varied knowledge 
of the business. His many years of experience have taught him not only 
every detail of brewing, but has also made him conversant with what the 
public demands.
Mr. Kulnick was married to Miss Theresa Schreihart, June 28, 1903, and 
they have had four daughters and two sons. They are members of the Catholic
church. Mr. Kulnick has always been active in democratic politics, and 
when he left Berlin was mayor of that city. His fraternal connections are 
with the Elks, the Eagles and the Moose, and he is extremely popular with 
the members of all of these orders.


ANTON KUMBALEK
from the Manitowoc Co. Chronicle
August 27, 1872

Anton KUMBALEK has fixed up his dwelling house on Washington street,
by the addition of a new veranda, and a liberal supply of paint. He also
intends to add thirty feet to his harness shop.


CONSTANCE KUMBALEK
From the Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, July 16, 1901

                           ENTERS A CONVENT
  Last Wednesday Miss Constance Kumbalek, a young lady born and reared in this city,
the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Kumbalek, bade good bye to her relatives and friends
here and departed for Fond du Lac for the purpose of entering a convent and becoming
a religious recluse. Miss Kumbalek is one of the most gentle and loveable young
ladies that this city has ever produced or possessed and a large circle of most
sincere friends regret, though they do not condemn, the step she has taken. Her natural
sincerity, simplicity and gentility nobly qualify her for entrance into that devoted
and exalted sisterhood which in all lands is reverenced so deeply for the good it
accomplishes. Prior to her departure the choir of St. Luke's church, of which she has
long been a member, tendered her a farewell reception at St. Luke's Hall. It was,
in all probability, her final appearance at any social gathering and while it was
intended to be of a joyous nature there were tears as well as smiles in leave
taking, as the farewells were being said. She left here on the noon train, arriving
at Fond du Lac, in the evening and entering at once upon her novititate which will
last for two years.


GUSTAVE KUMMER

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.195-196.

Gustave Kummer, who is successfully carrying on general farming and 
dairying in the town of Rapids, was born on his father’s farm in the town 
of Kossuth, Manitowoc county, July 3, 1862, and is a son of Adolph and 
Antonina (Stroeker) Kummer. Adolph Kummer came to the United States in 
1830, as an orphan, when he was thirteen or fourteen years of age, and 
settled in the city of Manitowoc, where he secured employment as a cigar 
maker. There he was married to Antonina (Stroeker) Meyer, also a native of 
Germany, who came to this country with her sister and brother. She had been
formerly married to Valentine Meyer, by whom she had two children, who are 
now living in the, old country. Mr. and Mrs. Kummer had six children, 
namely: Mrs. Amelia Holsen; Mrs. Pauline Holsen; Mrs. Annie Ross; and Emil,
Gustave and Edward, the latter of whom was killed by lightning when he was 
thirteen years old. After his marriage, Adolph Kummer moved to the town of 
Kossuth, where he purchased a farm and continued to live until 1877, when 
he removed to the town of Rapids, and at the time of his death, in 1903, he
was still engaged in agricultural pursuits. His widow survived him five 
years.
Gustave Kummer received his education in the district schools of the towns 
of Kossuth and Rapids, and he was reared to agricultural pursuits, a 
vocation which he has followed throughout his life. He purchased his 
present farm shortly after his marriage, and has made it one of the best 
in his part of the township. There had been but few improvements made on 
this land when Mr. Kummer purchased it, but he has erected fine, 
substantial buildings, graded and drained the land, put up good fences, 
and in a number of other ways developed it into a well regulated, neat 
appearing farm. General farming and dairy work have occupied his attention,
and he is known to be skilled in all matters of an agricultural nature.
On December 6, 1893, Mr. Kummer was married to Miss Maggie Holsen, who was 
born in the town of Rapids, daughter of Adolph Holsen. Three children have 
been born to this union: Emil, born September 21, 1894; Rosa, born in June,
1897; and Gustave, Jr., born in 1898. Mr. and Mrs. Kummer are faithful 
members of the Catholic church. He is a republican in his political views, 
and for some years served as constable.


HERMAN KUMMEROW

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.559-560.

Herman Kummerow, who has been foreman of the Hamilton Manufacturing 
Company, of Two Rivers, since the 1st of May, 1908, was born in this city, 
on the 25th of April, 1872, and is a son of Ferdinand and Sophie (Hass) 
Kummerow. The father came from Germany in 1860 and was employed as a filer 
in the sawmill of the Manitowoc Company. His death occurred in 1909, when 
he was sixty-nine years of age. His wife passed away in 1886 and is buried 
in the public cemetery.
Herman Kummerow was educated at the German Lutheran school but at the age 
of fourteen years was compelled to lay aside his text-books and earn his 
own livelihood. He first worked with his father on the home farm, which 
was purchased in 1884. Afterward he again took up his studies and continued
his schooling for three years, residing on his father’s farm until 1889. At
that time he desired to start out independently and went to Two Rivers, 
where he was employed by the Hamilton Manufacturing Company. When he had 
been with this concern for twelve years he became foreman. The business has
now assumed extensive proportions and has gained recognition as the most 
prominent firm in the city.
On the 23d of November, 1893, Mr. Kummerow was married to Miss Henrietta 
Hindt, whose family were among the early settlers of Manitowoc county. To 
Mr. and Mrs. Kummerow five children have been born: Hulda, who is residing 
at home; and Roland, Helen, Arthur and William, who are all attending 
school. The family live at No. 1824 Adams street in the substantial 
residence which Mr. Kummerow erected in 1900. In politics he is 
independent, casting his vote regardless of party ties, and he is a member 
of the Knights of the Maccabees. His life has been one of intense and well 
directed activity and he is a typical American business man, energetic and 
determined, and his success is most creditable and gratifying.


CHARLES L. KUNZ

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.62.

Charles L. Kunz, a representative citizen of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, who has 
been identified with the business interests of this city for a number of 
years, is a native of Branch, Manitowoc county, and was born September 17, 
1865, a son of Gottfried and Elizabeth (Voltz) Kunz. Gottfried Kunz was 
born in Wittenberg, Germany, and came to the United States when a young 
man settling in Manitowoc county, where he engaged in the lumber business. 
Later he became the owner of the Branch Brewery, at Branch, and was so 
identified at the time of his death. He was married in Manitowoc county to 
Elizabeth Voltz, who was brought to this country from Darmstadt, Germany, 
by her father Jacob Voltz, and nine children were born to this union, of 
whom four are now deceased.
Charles Kunz received his preliminary education in the public schools of 
Branch, and later attended the Manitowoc high school and the English and 
German Academy at Milwaukee. After completing his education, he entered the
retail liquor business, and continued therein until 1895, when he sold out 
his interests and became connected with the M. G. Madson Seed Company, of 
which he is now manager and vice president. He is an able business man and 
has increased the business of this large company to a great extent.
In 1893, Mr. Kunz was united in marriage with Miss Bernice Gustavson, of 
Manitowoc county, daughter of Captain Charles Gustavson, a veteran of the 
Civil war. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Kunz, namely: 
Lester, Sterling, Franklin and Paul. The family is connected with the 
Lutheran church, and Mr. Kunz’s fraternal affiliations are with the Elks, 
the Masons and the United Commercial Travelers, and he is now serving in 
the capacity of secretary of the last named order.


ELIZABETH KUNZ

From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol II. Chicago: Western 
Historical Pub. Co., 1881, p. 535

Proprietor of a brewery, Branch Station. Her husband's name was Gottfried Kunz. 
The brewery was built in 1858. Mrs. Kunz was born in Germany Nov. 8, 1836. Her 
husband was also born in Germany, Feb. 1, 1830. He died May 28, 1878. They have 
five children: Louisa, Charles G. L., Minnie C., Ida W., and J. Florian. 


LOUIS KUNZ

This is a bio. sketch from "History of Manitowoc County Wisconsin" 
by Dr. L. Falge, 1911-1912, v.2, p.203-204.

Louis Kunz, a well known business man of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, who is one 
of the partners in the brewing firm of the Kunz-Bleser Company, was born in
Germany, July 14, 1854, a son of Johann and Elizabeth (Stegmeir) Kunz, the 
former of whom was the owner of a brewery in the old country. Louis Kunz 
came to the United States in 1872 and worked at various places before 
coming to Wisconsin, after which he was employed in several breweries in 
Milwaukee and for two years was connected with the malt house of the Best 
Brewery, now owned by the Pabst Company. In 1880 he came to Manitowoc and 
in the following year associated himself with Mr. Schreihart, and in 1885
the Kunz-Bleser Company was organized by Mr. Kunz and Dan B. Bleser, the 
firm leasing the Schreihart Brewery, which they operated until 1890. They 
then purchased the brewery of Grotch & Seidel, which they remodeled and 
operated until 1905, when they tore down the old plant and rebuilt it 
entirely. It is now covering a space of one hundred and fifty by one 
hundred and fifteen feet, the building being brick, of fireproof 
construction. The plant has a capacity of twenty-five thousand barrels per 
year, employs eighteen men, uses home-grown barley, has its own bottling 
works and produces Dortmunder, Hoffbrau and Extra Pale brands. Mr. Kunz 
made a special study of brewing in Germany and the excellent quality of 
the article produced has made it a general favorite all over the 
northwestern part of Wisconsin.
In 1876 Mr. Kunz was married to Miss Mary Kunz, a native of Ohio, and to 
this union there have been born four children, one of whom is now deceased,
while those living are George, Linda and Erwin. Mr. Kunz’s fraternal 
connections are confined to his membership in the Knights of Pythias, while
in political matters he keeps aloof of party ties and votes for the 
measure he considers best and the man most fitted for the office.


JOSEPH KUSTERMAN, GEORGE STIEFVATER AND THEO. GASTHOEFFNER


Joseph Kusterman, George Stiefvater and Theo. Gasthoeffner piling shingles in 
the saw mill west of Lake Oschwald behind the funeral home in St. Nazianz.  
The mill started by William F. Christel was later bought by Herman Lulloff and was 
still in operation around 1911.  Photo compliments of Gary Omernick