Some of the names have been taken from their tombstones, and some from the online
government site and the local Veterans Administration list. If anyone has anything to add
to these entries, feel free to send it to me. Future researchers would be delighted to find
physical descriptions, medals earned, what kind of people they were, pictures and whatever
else you deem proper to include.
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Type of Casualty:
Killed in action - Whether at the front or by enemy action in the rear areas or
if a prisoner of war, whether by air bombardment of his prison
camp or by being shot while escaping.
Died of Wounds - Persons who were wounded and later died. .
Died of injuries - Those who suffered fatal battle injuries as opposed to wounds
in combat or in combat area and died in a line-of-duty status.
Died non battle - Other line-of-duty deaths, such as from sickness, homicide, suicide or
accidents, outside combat area(including training and maneuver deaths).
Finding of death - Individuals who were determined to be dead under Public Law 490 are
designated 'FOD', finding of death.
Missing person
MACKERT: Robert William
Residence: Manitowoc
Inducted From : Illinois
Commander, USN. World War II
Service ID: 0-070030
Wife, Mrs. Edythe Agnes Mackert
Killed In Action
Missing In Action or Buried at Sea
Monument: Honolulu, Hawii, United States
U.S. Awards: Leigion of Merit Medal
1907 - June 23, 1944
Died: S. Pacific
Cemetery: Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial
Buried: Has stone in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
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Offer Mass For Condr. Mackert
A solemn requiem high mass was offered for Commander Robert W.
Mackert, U.S.N., by the Rev. Alfred Pritzl at St. Boniface Catholic
church at 9 o'clock this morning. Commander Mackert was reported
missing on July 3, somewhere in the south Pacific area, and his widow,
the former Edythe Kadow, who has been making her home in
Manitowoc since his transfer to the combat zone shortly after the first
of the year, was recently given official notification by the government
of his death while engaged in the line of duty. Besides the widow hi is
survived by three children, (private) and his father, William Mackert of
Peoria, Ill.
Commander Mackert was born Sept. 3, 1907, in Peoria. He was
graduated from the Naval academy at Annapolis with the class of 1931.
His marriage to Miss Kadow took place Feb. 25, 1938, in St. Anthony's
church in Long Beach, Calif.
Two years later he transferred to the aviation branch of the service
and completed this training in Pensacola, Fla. During the first two years
of World War II he was a test pilot in the Navy. While visiting with his
family here at the John M. Kadow home during the last Christmas
holidays he received word to report in the Pacific theater of war in
reply to his request for active duty. News of his transfer cut short his
holiday stay in this city and he left by plane to report back to
Washington D.C.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 24, 1944 pg. 2
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MADSEN: Walter G.
Residence: Manitowoc
Born: 1912
Enlistment Date: Oct. 15, 1940
Enlistment City: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Height: 68
Weight: 162
Pfc. 127th Inf Co E World War II
Killed in action
Died: Jan. 4, 1943
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
Monument: Fort William McKinley, Manila, the Philippines
Place of death: New Guinea
Buried: Unknown
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12th County Man Is Reported Killed In Action
Walter Madsen Is War Victim; Two Others Are Wounded
PFC Walter G. Madsen, 31, of this city, is Manitowoc county's 12th
member of the armed forces to be killed in the war.
Private Madsen, who left here with Company E in October, 1940,
was killed in action in New Guinea Jan. 4, 1943, according to word
received from the War Department in Washington by a brother, Viggo
Madsen, of 3609 Division street. The message gave no details of
Madsen's death.
Word was also received today of the wounding of two county soldiers,
PFC Ernest H. Kienbaum and Sgt. Norbert Masterlark.
Private Madsen, a son of Mrs. Carrie Madsen of Lena, Wis., resided in
Manitowoc five years before leaving with Company E. He was
employed as a trucker by Ward Schutte just before entering the service.
Being over 28 years of age he was released from service in November,
1941, and returned here only to be summoned Feb. 7, 1942. He returned
to a Louisiana training camp and went overseas to Australia.
Survivors are his mother; four brothers, Viggo of this city, Clifford of Fort
Benning, Ga., Peter of Idaho, and Harry of Lena, Wis.; five sisters, Mrs.
George Schausse of Racine, Mrs. Earl Carson and Mrs. Louis Hanson of
Gillett, Wis., Mrs. Myrtle Whitney and Mrs. Buhle Bagwell of Los Angeles.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, January 26, 1943 pg. 2
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MADSON: Gordon P.
Residence: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Enlistment Date: October 17, 1946
Pfc 19 Inf. Co. D World War II
Serial No: 16 241 081
Honorable Discharge Date: April 2, 1948
Awards: Medal of Honor
Buried: Gjerpen Cemetery, Cato, Wisconsin
Dec. 23 1924 - July 1, 1948
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Gordon Palmer Madson, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Madson
of the town of Cato, died yesterday at the Wisconsin General hospital
in Madison where he had been a patient for five days with rheumatic
fever.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Berge funeral
home in Valders and at 2:30 at the Gjerpen Lutheran church, the Rev.
N.A. Berntson, officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Gordon Madson was born Dec. 23, 1924 in Manitowoc. He attended
Valders high school and worked on his father's farm until entering the
army Oct. 12, 1946. He was discharged April 2, 1948, after overseas
service in Japan.
Survivors are the parents; two brothers, James and Lawrence at home;
and three sisters, Vivian, Elizabeth and Jean at home.
The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home after 2 p.m.
Saturday. The family requests that there be no military rites at the
funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, July 2, 1948 pg. 2
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MAHNKE: Edward T.
SCL USNR World War II
Feb. 12, 1911 - March 31, 1954
MANLICK: Edward J.
Cpl 907 Guard Sq AAF World War II
March 13, 1918 - Jan. 16, 1966
MANNEY: Ernest F.
PFC US Army World War II
Feb. 11, 1905 - Feb. 20, 1975
Cemetery: Evergreen, Manitowoc, WI
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Ernest F. Manney, 70, of 913 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate with burial in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Manney was born Feb. 11, 1905, at Royalton, Wis., son of the late Charles
and Martha Levendusky Manney. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World
War II, and a member of American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88 of Manitowoc.
He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, retiring in 1967.
Survivors include two brothers, Ralph, of Manitowoc and Myron, of Plymouth and
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home Monday morning until the time of
service.
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, February 21, 1975 P.12
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[bur. on Ralph T. Manney lot]
MARESH: Rudolph V.
Residence: Manitowoc
Born: 1914
Enlistment Date: October 15, 1940
Enlistment City: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Height: 69
Weight: 157
Pfc. 127th Inf Co E World War II
Died of wounds
Died: Dec. 20, 1942
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
Monument: Fort William McKinley, Manila, the Philippines
Place of death: Buna New Guinea
Buried: Unknown
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Rudolph Maresh 17th Casualty, Fathers Learns
Manitowoc Boy Killed December 20 In Action In New Guinea
PFC Rudolph Maresh, 27, son of Vincent Maresh of 850 North
Ninth street, became Manitowoc County's 17th war casualty Friday
when his Father received a message from the War Department in
Washington that his son had been killed in action in New Guinea
December 20.
Maresh left Manitowoc in October, 1940, with Company E of the
Wisconsin National Guard. He was home on furlough a year and
a half ago at the time of the death of his mother.
His father received the last letter from his son January 10. It was
written from a New Guinea camp and spoke in general terms of
camp conditions and added that he was in good health.
Born Here In 1914
Rudolph Maresh was born in this city in 1914 and attended public
schools. Later he enrolled in the Vocational school and also was
at a number of CCC camps. When additional men were needed
to fill up the Company E quota before the unit went south to Camp
Beauregard, La., for training, he enlisted.
He is survived by his father, brother and two sisters
(names omitted for privacy).
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, February 6, 1943 pg. 2
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Honor Soldier Posthumously
PFC Rudolph Maresh Given Purple Heart
A posthumous Purple Heart award has been made to Private First
Class Rudolph Maresh of this city who lost his life in the New Guinea
fighting last Dec. 20 and the decoration has been received by his father,
Vincent Maresh, 850 North 9th street.
The Purple Heart decoration was forwarded directly to the dead
soldier's father by the commanding officer of the Philadelphia
Quartermaster Depot, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PFC Maresh was a rifleman in a rifle platoon of Company E at the
time he was killed in action. His father was informed the he knew
his duties and carried them out during an attack although it cost him
his life.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, April 24, 1943 pg. 3
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice. At Two Rivers this week the two groups met
for formal presentation of flags to the Legion by officers of the
Forty-et-Eight. In the group left to right: Roland C. Bleser, John Mezera,
Peter Beitzel and T.C. Eckhart. Charles (Cy) Urbanek, of the
Forty-et-Eight and Dr. E.C. Cary, Reedsville, Joseph Vanderbloemen,
Two Rivers, Edwark Moakler, Manitowoc, Edward Koutnik, Kiel,
and Huber Clayton, Valders, representing the five Legion posts.
The list of names of the county's war dead include:
Two Rivers—Anton Damman, Alfred Denis, Joseph Dupuis,
Joseph Krey, Roland LeMere, Stanley Martinkavitz, Frances Paulow,
Floyd Wiltgen, Melvin Yana, Roland Lawrentz, George Larsen,
Burton Hansen, Harvey Engelbrecht.
Manitowoc—Harvey Fargo, Sylvester Habelwitz, Elton Hovi,
Harold Huebner, Robert Kelnhofer, Rudolph Maresh, John Rehak,
Thomas Somes, Chester Tadych, Robert Tills, Dean Welsh,
Bernard Wilmet.
Cleveland—Lester Hansen.
Reedsville—Charles Novak.
Valders—Ernest Klenke.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
MARTIN: Lloyd Henry
Lieutenant (JG) US Navy World War II
Aug. 19, 1914 - May 13, 1971
MARTINKAVITZ: Stanley F.
Residence: Two Rivers
Born: April 15, 1913
Enlistment Date: April 21, 1941
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Height: 71
Weight: 154
Service No: 36 208 227
Pfc. Inf World War II
Killed in action
Died: Dec. 30, 1942
Place of death: New Guinea
Buried: New Guinea
Cemetery: Fort McKinley, Manila, Philippine Islands
Grave Number: a 9 116
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Another County Soldier Dies In Pacific Zone
Stanley Martinkavitz of Two Rivers Is Added To List
Death of Private Stanley Martinkavitz, 29, son of Adam Martinkavitz of
2012 East River street, Two Rivers, in the southwest Pacific area brings
to 24 the number of Manitowoc county men who have died while in
service so far in this war.
Word of the Two Rivers soldier's death was received by his father in a
message from the War Department. Complete details were not given in
the message, but it was assumed from the wording of the message that
Martinkavitz was not killed in action. Death may have resulted from
wounds suffered prior to his death or from some illness. Further details
were promised.
Born In Two Rivers
Private Stanley Martinkavitz was born in Two Rivers April 15, 1913
and received his early schooling at the Sacred Heart school. Later he
attended the Vocational school and starred on the school's basketball
team.
He entered service on April 21, 1941 and when the 28 year old ruling
went into effect returned home for three months before being called
back to service. When last heard from he was in Australia.
Survivors are the father and a brother, who is stationed in Texas. His
mother died in 1937 and two sisters also preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, March, 11, 1943 pg. 2
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice. At Two Rivers this week the two groups met
for formal presentation of flags to the Legion by officers of the
Forty-et-Eight. In the group left to right: Roland C. Bleser, John Mezera,
Peter Beitzel and T.C. Eckhart. Charles (Cy) Urbanek, of the
Forty-et-Eight and Dr. E.C. Cary, Reedsville, Joseph Vanderbloemen,
Two Rivers, Edwark Moakler, Manitowoc, Edward Koutnik, Kiel,
and Huber Clayton, Valders, representing the five Legion posts.
The list of names of the county's war dead include:
Two Rivers—Anton Damman, Alfred Denis, Joseph Dupuis,
Joseph Krey, Roland LeMere, Stanley Martinkavitz, Frances Paulow,
Floyd Wiltgen, Melvin Yana, Roland Lawrentz, George Larsen,
Burton Hansen, Harvey Engelbrecht.
Manitowoc—Harvey Fargo, Sylvester Habelwitz, Elton Hovi,
Harold Huebner, Robert Kelnhofer, Rudolph Maresh, John Rehak,
Thomas Somes, Chester Tadych, Robert Tills, Dean Welsh,
Bernard Wilmet.
Cleveland—Lester Hansen.
Reedsville—Charles Novak.
Valders—Ernest Klenke.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
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MASON: Robert
Michigan T Sgt Army Air Forces World War II
Buried in Manitowoc co.
Nov 29 1910-June 28 1972
MATHES: Gordon D.
CmG 2 USNR World War II
Aug. 21, 1927 - Dec. 16, 1957
MATTES: Robert L.
Residence: Kiel
Born: August 22, 1925
Inducted: November 18, 1943
Pvt. 502nd Parachute Inf 101st World War II
Killed in action
Died: Sept. 18, 1944
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart Medal
Monument: the Netherlands
Place of death: Holland
Buried: Rockville cemetery, Schleswig
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Pvt. Smith Is Killed In Action
A telegram from the war department was received Sunday afternoon
by Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mattes, Kiel, informing them that their son,
Pvt. Robert L. Smith Mattes, a paratrooper, had been killed in action
Sept. 18 in Holland. Pvt. Mattes, death is the 67th war casualty among
Manitowoc county servicemen in this war.
Pvt. Mattes was inducted into service Nov. 18, 1943 and received
training at Fort Sheridan, Ill; Camp Wolters, Texas; and Fort Benning,
Ga. Following a furlough he left for overseas in July of this year.
The soldier was born in Kiel August 22, 1925, attending the Kiel graded
schools and was graduated from the high school with the 1943 class.
He received his Christian education at St. Peter's Evangelical and
Reformed church, Kiel, and was confirmed in 1939. He was a member
of the young peoples' organization and the Bible class of the church.
Surviving the deceased are his parents, two brothers and two sisters
(names omitted for privacy).
At 2:15 o'clock next Sunday afternoon memorial services will be
conducted at the church to which he belonged by the Rev. E.L.
Worthman.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, October 9, 1944 pg. 5
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Mattes Services
Many relatives and friends from away attended the memorial services for
Private Robert Lyle Smith Mattes, aged 19, on Sunday afternoon at the
St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. E.L. Worthman,
officiated and the Kiel Kasper Post No. 99 of the American Legion
attended the services in a body. Private Mattes was killed in action on
September18th over Holland. The Mendelssohn choir of the church under
the leadership of Degar P. Thiessen, sang three anthems, they were:
“Lead Kindly Light,” “Jesus I Live To Thee,” and “Asleep In Jesus.”
Miss Florence Wagenknecht accompanied at the organ.
(Remainder is list of friends and relatives who attended.)
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, October 17, 1944
MATTHIAS: Allan J.
Tec 4 US Army World War II
Feb 17, 1919 - Oct 8, 1972
MAUER: Kenneth H.
Tec 3 Hq Co Base 7 SOS World War II
March 18 1908 - Aug 5 1954
MAUTHE: Reuben A.
S Sgt. 97 Ordnance Co. World War II CR
Dec. 19, 1906 - Nov. 30, 1953
MCGOVERN: Robert William
Cpl US Army World War II
Jan 24 1926 - Jan 16 1979
MCINTYRE: Edward F.
MSgt. US Marine Corps World War II - Korea - Vietnam
Jun. 9, 1916 - Apr. 17, 1982
MCKAY: Eugene H.
SKSN US Navy World War II
Oct. 21, 1924 - July 19, 1958
MCKENNA: Leonard E.
US Army World War II
Oct. 16,1919 - Aug. 4, 1977
MCMILLAN: Hyacinth H.
1st Lt Army Nurse Corps World War II
Aug. 29, 1906 - May 6, 1968
MCMUNN: Stuart A.
Residence: Chilton
Sgt. 30th Inf. 3rd Div
Service No: 16 005 811
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart
Monument: Sicily & Rome, Italy
Cemetery: Nettuno, Italy
Grave No: E 13 16
Died: August 7, 1943
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STUART MCMUNN KILLED IN ACTION
Sgt. Stuart McMunn, 28, son of Mr. and Mrs. John McMunn, St.
Nazianz, was killed in action in Sicily August 7 according to a telegram
received by his parents from the War Department in Washington Friday
evening.
Sergeant McMunn, who enlisted in Milwaukee three years ago, has
been overseas since last November. He was a member of an American
Army unit that went to North Africa and later was assigned to a U.S.
Force that invaded Sicily.
Left 3 Years Ago
He was born in New London, Wis., and accompanied his parents to the
Town of Eaton, where they located on a farm, on route 4, Chilton. He
worked on the farm for a number of years and also was employed for
a time in Milwaukee. Three years ago he left his farm home to visit
the State Fair in Milwaukee and never returned. He joined up with an
Army recruiting officer stationed on the grounds and was sent to a
training center directly from the fair.
Last word received from Sergeant McMunn came in a letter he wrote
to his parents from a camp in Sicily. The McMunn's moved to St.
Nazianz a few weeks ago from Eaton.
Survivors are the parent, a brother, and two sisters (names omitted for
privacy).
Sergeant McMunn's fiance, Miss Mary Vi, resides in Milwaukee.
County death lists now total 34 persons in World War II.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 4, 1943
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Chilton Soldier Is Killed In Action
Sergeant Stuart A. McMunn of Chilton has been killed in action in the
North African area (including Sicily) according to an announcement from
the War Department in Washington.
Sergeant McMunn, son of Mrs. Amy Mcmunn, was one of 16 Wisconsin
men included in the list of 608 American soldiers listed by the War
Department as killed in action in the various war theaters.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, October 2, 1943
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MCNULTY: Etherel E.
Seaman 2nd Class Seabees Unit of the US Navy World War II Mar 17 1945-June 10 1946
Dec. 11, 1927 - Aug. 17, 1981
MEIDL: Vincent J.
Residence: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Enlistment Date: July 16, 1940
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Height: 68
Weight: 125
Company: Co. C
Tec. 5 1891 Engr. Aun. Bn World War II
Serial No: 160051885
Honorable Discharge Date: Nov. 16, 1945
Medals: Good Conduct Medal x5
Oct 30, 1921 - Sept. 13, 1948
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Joint funeral services fro both victims will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Michael Catholic church, Whitelaw. Burial will
be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Meidl was born in 1921, the son
of Mr. and Mrs. Blasius Meidl. He enlisted in 1939 and served five
and a half years in the India-China theater, and was honorably
discharged with the rank of T/5. Since leaving the service he was
employed by the Streu Construction company of Two Rivers, and
prior to the accident had been employed with the firm on a paving
project at Rhinelander. Meidl was a member of Holy Name society
and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The latter group will conduct rites
at the grave. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Mary Meidl of Whitelaw;
two brothers, (private); six sisters, (private). The rosary will be recited
at the Meidl home at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, September 13, 1948 pg. 2
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MEINEKE: Dale W.
Tec 3 US Army World War II
Jan. 12, 1927 - Jan. 27, 2000
MEISSNER: Gerald A.
Residence: Manitowoc
Born: 1923
Enlistment Date: September 26, 1941
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Service No: 16 046 205
Height: 67
Weight: 151
S/SG. 157th Liaison Sq. World War II
Killed in action
U.S. Awards: Air Medal, Oak Leaf Cluster
Died: June 7, 1945
Place of death: Luzon, Philippines
Cemetery Name: Fort McKinley, Manila, Phillipine Islands
Grave Number: C 12 72
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Meissner Listed Action Casualty, Parents Advised
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Meissner, of 715 North Eighth street, have
been advised by the war department, Washington, that their son S/Sgt.
Gerald A. Miessner, 22 year old liaison pilot, reported missing in action
in the Philippines last June is now listed officially as killed in action.
The county's war dead in World War II now totals 173.
Sergeant Meissner was lost in a plane crash June 7 while piloting an
officer from Manila to Baguio, in the Philippines. Before that he had
been engaged in transporting wounded by air.
Born in this city in 1923 he was graduated from St. Andrew's school in
1937 and from Lincoln high school in 1941. He entered the service in
September of that year and received his training in the air corps at
various fields in the United States. He received his wings at Lamesa, Tex.
Meissner went overseas to the south Pacific area in November, 1944.
He was decorated with the air medal made in recognition of courageous
service in aerial flights from Dec. 15, 1944, to Feb. 25, 1945. Later he
received the oak leaf cluster to the air medal.
He is survived by his parents, two sisters, two brothers and his
grandfather, Rudolph Meissner, Sr.
A memorial mass will be said for sergeant Meissner at the Sacred Heart
church here at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, March 22, 1946 pg. 2
MELVILLE: Robert D. Melville
AMM2 US Navy World War II
Jan. 16, 1924 - Aug. 6, 1956
MEYER: Edmund L.
Cpl Btry C 129 Fld Arty Bn World War II
Oct. 7, 1915 - July 25, 1961
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MEYER: Marvin P.
PFC. US Army World War II
Sept. 15, 1910 - Nov. 11, 1973
MEYER: Reuben C.
Residence: Manitowoc
Born: 1905
Enlistment Date: November 1, 1920
4th Reenlistment Date: September 28, 1939
Serial No: 6 303 967
M SG. 710 Ord Co Avn World War II
Died: June 19, 1942
Cause: non battle-heart attack at the base hospital
Place of death: Fresno, California
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
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Sergeant Reuben C. Meyer, 37, of the U.S. Army Air Corps,
stationed at Hammer Field, Fresno, Calif, died suddenly of a heart
attack in the base hospital Friday, according to a telegram received
by his mother, Mrs. Henry Meyer of the town of Franklin.
The body of Sergeant Meyer, who has served 20 years in the armed
forces, is being sent to Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and
Schlei funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Meyer was born in the town of Manitowoc in 1905, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyer. When 15 years of age he left the farm
in Franklin and went to Milwaukee to be employed on lake boats.
In 1921 he enlisted in the United States Army and was assigned to
various camps. He served three years in the Hawaiian Islands and
nine years ago returned home, later reenlisting in the Army Air Corps.
He spent several years in the Philippines and became a mechanic tn
the ground crew.
Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Henry Meyer of Franklin; sister, Wilma,
at home; two brothers, Arthur, in the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, Kan.,
Norman of Franklin. His father died two years ago.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, June 20, 1942 pg. 4
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Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa,
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home for Master Sgt. Reuben C. Mayer, 31,
who died Friday at Fresno, Calif. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body is enroute here from the west, accompanied by Sgt. Kenneth
Moore, and will arrive late Wednesday afternoon. It may be viewed at
the funeral home from Wednesday at 6 p.m. until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 22, 1942, p. 2
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Sergt. Reuben C. Mayer, 37, U.S. Army Air Corps, stationed at Hammer
Field, Fresno, Calif., died of a heart attack at the base hospital last Friday
and the body was returned here. Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon with burial at Evergreen. The mother, Mrs. Henry Mayer, town
of Franklin, sister and two brothers survive.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, June 26, 1942, p. 2
MEYER: Robert Peter
Residence: Manitowoc
Enlistment Date: March 5, 1942
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Height: 73
Weight: 155
TEC 4 U.S. Army World War II
Release Date: November 1, 1945
Cemetery: St. Gregory, Saint Nazianz, Wisconsin
October 24, 1913 - November 7, 1996
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St. Nazianz Man Hurt in Belgium
Mr. and Mrs. Math Meyer, St. Nazianz, received a telegram from the War
department on Monday informing them that their son, Cpl. Robert P. Meyer,
was wounded in Belgium on Jan. 5, and that details would follow.
Cpl. Meyer enlisted in the Army in March, 1942, and received his initial
training at Camp Cooke, Calif., and from there he was transferred to Camp
Hood, Tex., Camp Adair, Ore., and Fort Lewis, Wash., where he was in
commando training. Just two years after his enlistment he was sent to
England and in June went to France. He participated in the invasions in
Normandy, Brittany, Holland, Luxembourg and Belgium, where he was wounded.
He was transferred from the Third army to a tank destroyer battalion in
the Ninth army.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 24, 1945 p.2
MILLER: Andrew
Residence: Two Rivers
S SG. Army World War II
Killed in action
Died: Nov. 28, 1944
Place of death: Germany
Buried: St. Avold, France
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Andrew Miller
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
Service # 36248212
377th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: 29-Nov-44
Buried at: Plot A Row 26 Grave 1
Lorraine American Cemetery
St. Avold, France
Awards: Medal of Honor, Purple Heart
http://www.abmc.gov/search/wwii.php
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Sgt. Miller Is War Casualty, 85th In County
Staff Sgt. Andrew Miller, 28, of Two rivers, a former Manitowoc resident,
was killed in action in Germany Nov. 28, according to a message received
by his wife, Mrs. Mayme Miller of 2116 Washington street, Two Rivers, from
the War department.
Death of Sergeant Miller marks the 85th casualty from Manitowoc county in
World War II.
He was an inductee from the city of Two Rivers leaving with a group in June,
1941, and received his training at Fort Swift and Fort Sam Houston in Texas
and at Camp Polk, La. Later he was transferred to Indiantown Gap, Pa., where
he received special training in mountain climbing.
With Invasion forces
He was moved to England with a unit in August of this year and later was a
member of the invasion force on the continent and saw 36 days of continuaous
action with General Patton's army.
Sergeant Miller wrote his wife from Paris, Nov. 24, where he was on leave,
advising that he was returning to the western front battle lines.
Born in this city in 1916, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Miller. His
father died last May and his mother resides at 214 North Sixth street. He
attended the public schools here and after leaving school was employed by the
Midwest Creamery company. In June, 1942, at San Antonio, Texas, he married Miss
Mayne Jansky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jansky of Tisch Mills, and after
his contingent moved to a new camp Mrs. Miller returned to Two Rivers to make
her home. She is employed at Plant No. 1 of the Aluminum Goods company in Two
Rivers.
Surviving Sgt. Miller are his wife, his mother, two brothers and two sisters
at Sheboygan, John and Henry, Mrs. Alex Wagner and Mrs. Ervin Nenning, and one
brother, Sgt. Alex Miller who is with the army somewhere in the southwest
Pacific. His brother, Henry, of Sheboygan, only recently received his discharge
from the engineers at Fort Lewis, Washington.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, December 13, 1944
********
KILLED-Manitowoc county's 85th war casualty is Staff sgt. Andrew Miller, 28,
(Photo) Two Rivers, a former Manitwooc resident, who was killed in Germany
on Nov. 28. He is the son of Mrs. Henry Miller, 214 N. Sixth street.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 15, 1944 P.2
********
Photo * Medal of Honor Citation
MILLER: Harold W.
Sgt Co C 5307 Comp Unit World War II BSM
Sept 22 1922 - Jan 8 1967
MILLER: John S.
Residence: Manitowoc
Lt. U.S. Army Air Corps Pilot World War I & World War II
POW: Sept. 16, 1944-June 1945
Detaining Country: Germany
U. S. Medals: Air Medal, Three Oak Leaf Cluster
Apr. 24, 1884-Feb. 21, 1956
*****
Lieut. John S. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Miller, 513 St. Clair
street, who had been reported missing in action since Sept. 13 after a
mission over Belgium, is now a German prisoner. His wife, Ruth, who
makes her home in New York, received word from the Red Cross Friday,
and she telephoned the Millers last night.
Lieut. Miller was a pilot of a Mustang, assigned to a Ninth Air Force
fighter base in France. He has been cited for outstanding performance
of duty against the enemy, wearing the air medal and three oak leaf
clusters and the presidential citation.
Herald Times Reporter Saturday, October 28, 1944 pg. 2
*****
Liberated
In a telephone conversation with their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Miller of
New York City, the John L. Millers, 513 St. Clair street, learned that their
son, Lt. John S. Miller, held a prisoner of the German government since on a
mission over Belgium last September 12, had been liberated from Stalag 1 at
Barth.
The wife of Lt. Miller received word of her husband's release from the
American Red Cross. He is expected home soon.
Lt. Miller was a pilot of a Mustang, assigned to a Ninth air force fighter
base in France.
(snip)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 24, 1945 p.2
*****
Lt. John S. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, 513 St. Clair Street has
arrived in the States after being a prisoner of the Germans since September.
He is expected to arrive here next week accompanied by his wife who
resides in Grantwood, New Jersey.
Manitowoc Herald Times June 22, 1945 pg. 4
MILLER: Vess R. Miller
Captain U.S. Army World War II - Korea BSM-PH
Aug. 6, 1917 - April 4, 1960
MITCHELTREE: Lawrence E.
S Sgt. U.S.Army World War II
Feb. 24, 1920 - Apr. 6, 1974
MITCHELTREE: Louis E.
Residence: Manitowoc
Enlistment Date: November 4, 1942
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Height: 69
Weight: 140
Serial No: 16 134 468
PFC 310 Inf. 78th Div. Co D World War II
Killed in action
June 21, 1922 - March 21, 1945
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
********
Our Men In Service
Mrs. Louis Mitcheltree, the former Charlotte Anderson, has received
word from her husband, Pfc. Mitcheltree, that he is somewhere in
Germany. He received his six weeks training as an infantryman at
Camp Maxey, Tex., prior to going overseas. Previous to that he was
in the medical corps attached to several air bases. He has been in
service since November, 1942.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, April 5, 1945 pg. 5
********
Families Told Sons Missing
Families of two Manitowoc servicemen learned within the last few
days that their sons have been reported missing in action somewhere
in Germany.
First Lt. Frank W. Chermak, with the Ninth air force, who has
completed over 70 missions, has been unreported since Mar. 31
according to the War department report his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Chermak, 1136 N. 18th street, received Friday.
A Thunderbolt pilot, he wore the air medal with three oak leaf
clusters. He left this country for France last June.
Pfc. Louis E. Mitcheltree has been missing in action since Mar. 21,
his wife, the former Charlotte Anderson, has been informed by War
department officials. In his last letter to his wife he said he was
somewhere in Germany and had been overseas about a month.
He reported to Ft. Meade, Md., in February after spending an 11
day furlough with his wife and son. He was in the medical corps
attached to the air corps stationed at Camp Grant, Ill., Tucson, Ariz.,
Pocatello, Idaho and Muroc, Calif., before his transfer into the infantry.
He trained at Camp Maxey, Tex. He was serving with the 78th infantry
division when reported missing. He enlisted in the Army in November,
1942.
His brother, Sgt. Lawrence Mitcheltree, stationed in the Philippines,
has been in the Army since April, 1941. They are sons of Mr. and
Mrs. Orville Mitcheltree, route 4 Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, April 16, 1945 pg. 2
********
Messages Tell Death Of Three County Soldiers
War department messages have been delivered to families of three
county servicemen, confirming the deaths of two who earlier had been
reported as missing in action on the western front, and the third being
killed in fighting on Okinawa. This brings the total county dead in the
present war to 130.
The dead are:
S/Sgt. Richard Sheraski, 925 S. 26th street
Pfc. John J. Thomas, route 1, Manitowoc
Pfc. Louis E. Mitcheltree, route 4, Manitowoc.
The fourth casualty reported today is of a former resident of Manitowoc,
Pvt. Joseph M. Brennan.
(article talks of Sheraski and Thomas)
Pfc. Mitcheltree, who had formerly been listed as missing in action, is
now known to have been killed in action in Germany on Mar. 21. He
had been overseas about a month.
Before being transferred into the infantry Mitcheltree had been an
enlisted man in the medical corps attached to the air corps stationed at
Camp Grant, Ill., and then was transferred to Pocatello, Idaho, and
Muroc, Calif. His infantry training was secured at Camp Maxey, Tex.,
and when he went overseas he was put into the 18th infantry division.
Former Shipyards Worker
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Before his enlistment in November, 1942, he worked at the shipyards.
(Article ends with Brennan)
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, May 1, 1945 pg. 2
(Note: This article covers the deaths of 4 servicemen, I have divided it
to put the pertinent parts with each one.)
********
Photo
MOENIG: Carl H.
PFC US Army World War II BSM - PH
March 1, 1905 - Dec. 19, 1965
MOHR: Gerald James
Phm. 3C USNR World War II
July 2, 1921 - Dec. 5, 1947
MOLDENHAUER: James A.
S Sgt. 40 Bomb GP AAF World War II
Oct. 25, 1922 - Aug. 15, 1965
*****
James A. Moldenhauer, 42, president and manager of Streich Oil and Coal
Co., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly of a coronary Sunday afternoon at home,
4318 Custer St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery.
The lifelong City of Manitowoc resident was born Oct. 25, 1922, son of
the late Arthur Moldenhauer and Odessa Pugmeier Moldenhauer. He attended
public schools and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941. He
married Jermaine Streich May 11, 1944, at Clovis, N.M.
Mr. Moldenhauer was a member of Manitowoc Marine Band for many years. The
veteran of World War II served from Oct. 23, 1942, to Dec. 3, 1945, as a
staff sergeant with the 25th Bomb Squadron of the 40th Bomb Group and was
a year in the Asiatic and Pacific Theaters of Operation.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted for
privacy.), and his mother, Mrs. Odessa Moldenhauer, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Members of the
Manitowoc Marine Band will meet in a body at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday. Military graveside rites will be by Drews-Bleser Post No. 88,
American Legion.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 16, 1965 P. 7
MONTEY: Russell R.
Sgt. US Army World War II
Apr. 12, 1913 - Nov. 1, 1975
MORITZ: Raymond
T Sgt US Army World War II
Jan 16, 1912 - May 11, 1973
MOTT: Melvin
Cpl. 2022 POW Overhead Det. World War II
Feb. 16, 1926 - July 2, 1949
MOTT: Sidney Mott
Tec 5 6004 Army Service Unit World War II
March 22, 1928 - Aug. 29, 1948
MROTEK: Gust F.
Cook US Army World War II
March 11,1895 - April 1, 1971
MROTEK: Roland A.
TEC 5 Co. A 760 Mil. Police BN World War II
Sept. 28, 1907-Sept. 1, 1955
MUEHLBAUER: Robert R.
PFC Mil. Police Co. World War II
Jan. 19, 1924 - Sept. 7, 1970
MUELLER: William Henry
S1 U.S. Navy World War II
July 23, 1917 - Aug. 25, 1983
MUHOWSKI: Gerald W.
Cpl. Air Corp World War II
May 7, 1929 - Feb. 15, 1949
MULLINS: William F.
Pvt. Trp F 8 Calvary World War II
Aug. 22, 1897 - June 18, 1961
MURPHY: John F.
Residence: Grimms
Pvt. 31st Div Co C World War II
Died: July 11, 1945
Cause: POW - died of disease
Place of death: Philippines
Buried: Unknown
********
3 Manitowoc County Soldiers Reported Dead
Two Manitowoc county soldiers, reported missing in action in the Philippines
three years ago have now been officially listed as dead. They are:
Pvt. Gardy J. Havlichek, 25, of Branch.
Pvt. John Francis Murphy, 19, of Grimms.
Another county man was also reported killed on Okinawa, in a message to the
parents from the war department. He is Cpl. Sylvester R. Koerner, 23, of
route 1, Cato.
The three additional deaths reported today brings the number of Manitowoc
soldiers killed in World War II to 156.
Dies of Illness
John Murphy, Sr., former Grimms tavern operator, now living at 1148 Doty
street, Green Bay, received the telegram yesterday from the War Department
that his son, John Francis, 19, who enlisted in the U.S. army February 26,
1940, had died of illness July 11, 1942.
He had been erroneously reported "missing in action" since 1942. The message
made it plain that Private Murph6y had died of illness and not from wounds.
The Grimms soldier enlisted at Green Bay five years ago, while still a senior
at Reedsville high school. He received his training in California and was
attached to the 131 division when sent to Manila. He was stationed there at
the time of the outbreak of the Japanese war and it is presumed that he was
on Corregidor when it fell to the Japs.
Evidently he died while a prisoner of the Japs. Last September the parents
received word their son had been turned over to Germany by the Japs. Now it
develops this story was in error, as the Grimms soldier was confused with
another John Murphy.
Born at Oconto in 1923, Private Murphy accompanied his parents when they
located at Grimms. He is survived by his parents, three brothers (private);
four sisters (private).
A memorial mass will be offered for Private Murphy at St. Patrick's Catholic
church, Maple Grove, Thursday morning, July 5.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 28, 1945
(Note: This article covers the deaths of 3 servicemen, I have divided it
to put the pertinent parts with each one.)
NACK: Norman B.
CPL US Army World War II
Aug. 12, 1922 - Oct. 16, 1972
NAGEL: Walter J.
S. Sgt. 475 Fighter Gp. AAF World War II
March 28, 1917 - July 8, 1969
NAIBERT: Elmer A.
Pvt. US Army World War II - Korea
Jan. 21, 1922 - Sept. 26, 1981
NAIDL: Michael J.
Residence: Manitowoc
Born: 1903
Enlistment Date: Nov. 24, 1942
Enlistment City: Milwaukee
Pvt. US Army World War II
Height: 66
Weight: 131
Died: Sept. 4, 1949
Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc Wisconsin
*****
525 in U.S. Die Over Labor Day Week End
Two County Men Are Victims of Road Accidents
Hungerford of Quarry and Naidl of Cato Are Struck by Two Autos
Two highway fatalities were recorded in Manitowoc county over the
Labor Day week end, both victims being struck as they stood or
walked along highways into the path of oncoming cars.
The dead:
Harry Hungerford, 42, of Quarry. (photo)
Michael J. Naidl, 46, of Cato. (photo)
Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who was called to both crashes-one late
Saturday night and the other Sunday evening-said inquests will be
held.
Hungerford, father of three chidlren, was fatally injured as he
stood talking on highway 151 with an unknown motorist in the
driveway of the Oscar Ullness farm, a mile and a half west of
Silver Lake.
He was hit by a car driven by Leo R. Schroeder, of 736 North Seventh
street, according to traffic officer Henry Pleuss and deputy Andrew
Balog, who were called. Schroeder siad he was blinded by the lights
of the parked car on the shoulder of the road. Hungerford's car was
parked partly in the Ullness driveway while the stranger's auto was
close by. The impact from the Schroeder car crushed Hungerford
between the two other cars. He suffered a fractured skull and compound
fractures of both legs and died at 9 o'clock Sunday morning at the Holy
Family hospital.
Motorist Drives Away
Coroner Teitgen said that in the confusion following the accident the
unknown motorest got in his car and drove toward Manitowoc and his
identity was not learned.
Officers learned that Hungerford had taken his daughter, (private),
and girl friend to a dance at English lake early Saturday evening and
had promised to pick them up at 11:30. The accident, according to the
traffic officers, occurred at 11:45.
Mr. Schroeder was accompanied by his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lewis
of 1318 South 18th street. They were enroute for a short trip into the
country at the time.
Michael J. Naidl of Cato, a veteran of World War II, was struck and
killed as he walked across highway 10, a short distace (sic) west of
the junction with highway 148, in Cato, at 9:15 Sunday evening, according
to officer Henry Pleuss and deputy Andrew Balog. The driver of the car,
(private), 21, of route 1, Cato, who was westbound, said his view was
blinded by the light of an eastbound automobile and he did not see Naidl
until almost upon his (sic). The latter suffered a fractured skull.
Passenger is Cut
(private), 21, of Cato, riding with Schuh, suffered lacerations of the
arm, when the sudden stopping of the Schuh care hurled him against the
windshield.
Coroner Teitgen said that (private), driving a car ahead of the Schuh
car, said he noticed Naidl crossing the highway but was able to swerve
to one side and avoided hitting him. However Naidl was caught by the
Schuh car, following behind the Kelley vehicle.
The two deaths over the week end brought to 12 the number of traffic
fatalities in the county so far in 1949.
Funeral services for Harry
(Continued on Page 2, Co. 2)
TWO COUNTY MEN ACCIDENT VICTIMS
(Continued from Page 1)
Ralph Hungerford will be held at the Berge funeral home, Valders, with
burial in the West Lutheran church cemetery. The body may be viewed at
the funeral home after Wednesday noon.
Mr. Hungerford was born in Madison in 1907 and in 1927 married Miss Emma
Robinson of Lodi. They located later in Florida, moving to Quarry three
years ago. He was employed in the Nestle company condensary at Valders.
Survivors are his wife; daughter, at home; two sons (Survivors omitted
for privacy.) and his father, Ralph of Florida.
Born In Cato
Michael J. Naidl, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Naidl, was born in
Cato in 1903 and has been employed on the Daniel Dugan farm in Cato in
recent years. He never married. He entered the service in 1942 and trained
at Camp Wolters, Tex. He was discharged the following year.
Survivors are five brothers, Charles, Frank and Jake of Whitelaw, George
of Racine and Edward of route 5, Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Hynek
of this city, Mrs. Joseph Yanda and Mrs. Hardy Shavlik of Whitelaw and
Mrs. Albert Jung of Branch.
Funeral services for Mr. Naidl will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the
Urbanek and Schei (sic) funeral home, and at 10 o'clock at the Holy
Innocents church, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in
Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home where the rosary will be
recited at 8 o'clock this evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 6, 1949 P.2
NAPIERALA: Alois
Sgt. Co. 12 Infantry Regt World War II
June 6, 1893 - June 6, 1964
NEHRING: Howard George
Pfc Co A 143 Infantry World War II BSM
April 23, 1926 - Nov 3, 1964
NEIDL: Norbert W.
Residence: Manitowoc
Born: November 11, 1917
Enlistment Date: January 14, 1944
Serial No: 937599
Pvt. USMCR World War II
Wife, Mrs. Norbert W. Neidl
Died: Oct. 9, 1944
Cause: Died of Wounds
Place of death: Southwest Pacific
Buried: St. Marys cemetery, Brillion
********
Neidl Dies In Pacific Zone
Pvt. Norbert W. Neidl, 28, U.S. Marine, died of wounds received in
action Oct. 9 in the southwest Pacific theater of war, his wife, Mildred,
was notified Thursday. The message from the Navy department said
that he was buried in a cemetery at Peleliu.
With a motor transport division, Neidl entered the Marine Corps Jan.
14, 1944, and was sent to San Diego for boot training. He went into
the Pacific area in July, and had seen action at Guam and Guadalcanal.
He was born at Brillion on Nov. 11, 1917, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
George Neidl. His parents died during his youth, and since he was 11
years old had been living with his aunt, Mrs. Anna Kabat, 816 Buffalo
Street. He attended St. Boniface parochial and Lincoln high schools.
At the time of his induction, Neidl was employed by the Olson
Transportation company. He served as a member of Co. E. 127th infantry,
of the Wisconsin National Guard, having the rating of Corporal.
Neidl took as his wife the former Mildred VandeHey on Dec. 31, 1939,
and she survives with a two year old daughter. The Neidls are living at
1010 S. 12th street. Neidl never had a furlough during his military service.
A requiem high mass will be offered for the deceased at St. Boniface
Catholic church at 9 a.m. Tuesday. At 7 p.m. on Monday the rosary
will be recited in the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, October 27, 1944 pg. 2
NELSON: Edwin J.
PFC Army Advisory GP World War II
March 19, 1928 - June 27, 1965
*****
Edwin J. Nelson, (Photo) 37, veteran of World War II and active in
American Veterans of World War II, died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday at St.
Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient five days.
Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage.
Mr. Nelson and family resided on Rt. 2, Sheboygan Falls, since
September.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The
Rev. John Conrad will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Mr. Nelson was born March 19, 1928, at Manitowoc, son of Edwin F.
and Agatha S. Mrotek Nelson. He attended Manitowoc public schools
and married Margaret Schmidt at St. Mary Church Feb. 28, 1950.
Mr. Nelson served during the second World War overseas with an Army
advisory group. He was elected state commander of the Amvets of
Wisconsin at Sturgeon Bay in June of 1954 and had been a past
commander of the Charles Karling Post No. 21 of Amvets of Manitowoc
as well as serving as senior vice commander on the state level and
as adjutant to the former Manitowoc post commander.
He had been employed as a salesman for Terp Mobile Home Sales.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Military rites at graveside will be by Amvets Post No. 99.
Manitowoc Herald Times–Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., 28 June 1965, page 13
NELSON: Wayneworth E.
Residence: Valders
Serial No: 16 096 103
Staff Sgt. 15th Air Force Radio Operator Gunner World War II
Killed in action
Jan 25, 1921 - Feb 23, 1944
Place of death: Germany
Cemetery: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Section 84 Site 148
Burial Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Group Burial: 3574 GB-515 WWII returned from overseas
Buried in same grave with: 1/Lt Joseph F. Altemus,
S/Sgt Harold C. Carter, 1/Lt George M. Goddard Jr.,
S/Sgt John A. Goldbach, T/Sgt Oscar W. Houser,
S/Sgt Roy E. Hughes, 1/Lt Haig Kandarian,
S/Sgt Rexford H. Rhodes & 1/Lt Charles F. Spickard
Buried: Memorial at Our Savior cemetery, Valders
********
Valders Airman Is Missing In Action
Staff Sergeant Wayneworth E. Nelson, 24, radio operator-gunner on a
Liberator bomber has been reported missing in action over Germany
since Feb. 22.
Word that their son was missing was received by his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Otto Nelson of Valders on Tuesday. On Monday they had a letter
from their son, written Feb. 20
Sergeant Nelson entered service a year ago in September and has been
overseas since October 1943.
Herald Times Reporter Thursday, March 23, 1944 pg. 20
********
Give Official Report On Missing Flier
A Ward Department casualty list released today in Washington carried the
name of Staff Sergeant Wayneworth E. Nelson of Valders as missing in
action in the European area.
The Herald Times reported on March 23 that Sgt. Nelson, 24, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Otto Nelson of Valders, had been missing over Germany since
Feb. 22. He was a radio operator-gunner on a Liberator bomber.
Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, April 18, 1944 pg. 4
NEMECEK: Antone L.
Pvt Co. D. 30 Infantry
June 20, 1916 - July 25, 1962
NEUMANN: Robert V.
Pfc 506 Parachute Infantry World War II BSM
Jan. 22, 1926 - Feb. 8 1959
NEWTON: Dewey R.
AS US Navy World War II
Apr. 4, 1910 - Sep. 10, 1975
NICHOLSON: Robert E.
Residence: Manitowoc Rapids
Born: August 5, 1922
Enlistment Date: October 6, 1942
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Height: 68
Weight: 160
S/SGT. Army World War II
Combat: 404th Bomber Squadron 28th Bomber
Killed in action
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart
Died: March 27, 1944
Place of death: Asia
Buried: Unknown
********
Missing In War Action
Sergeant Robert Nicholson, 23, of Manitowoc Rapids, a tail gunner
on a B-24 bomber, has been reported missing in action on March 26
in the Asiatic theater of operations.
Sergt Nicholson, who entered service in October, 1942, is a son of
the late Robert and Inez Thayer Nicholson, who has resided at Rapids.
He was inducted four months after his father died.
A welder at the Manitowoc Ship Building Company before entering
the service, Sergt. Nicholson is one of seven children, two others being
in the service, including one being a half brother. He also has a sister
residing here.
Herald Times Reporter Friday, April 14, 1944 pg. 2
********
Listed Officially As Missing In Action
Names of two county men were included on War Department casualty
lists today as missing in action. The Herald Times has already reported
them missing on the basis of information received by their families.
The men are: Technical Sergeant Clinton Wusterbarth, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Wusterbarth of F-8-L Custerdale, missing in the Italian war
theater; and Sergeant Robert Nicholson, 23, of Manitowoc rapids, missing
in the Asiatic theater of operations.
The former has been missing since Feb. 23, only 8 days after his parents
received word he had been wounded. Sgt. Nicholson has been missing
since March 26.
Herald Times Reporter Saturday, April 22, 1944 pg. 2
********
Sgt. Nicholson Listed As Dead
S/Sgt. Robert E. Nicholson, 23, of Manitowoc Rapids, who was reported
as missing in action on Mar. 26, 1944, has been listed officially dead by
the War department, his sister, Juanita, seaman second class in the WAVES,
Oakland, Calif., has been advised. Sgt. Nicholson was a tail gunner aboard
a B-24 bomber which was lost on its first mission in the Asiatic theater
of operations. The entire crew is believed dead.
Sgt. Nicholson was born in Manitowoc on Aug. 5, 1922, the son of the late
Robert and Inez Thayer Nicholson. He was raised at the Odd Fellows
home in Green Bay and entered service from here in October 1942. He
was a welder at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company at the time of his
induction.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Sgt. Nicholson was graduated from the Harlingen army gunnery school at
Harlingen, Tex., when he qualified as an expert aerial trigger-man, and for
a brief time was stationed at Bowen field Boise, Idaho, before going
overseas.
Herald Times Reporter Monday, April 23, 1945 pg. 2
NICKSON: Joseph G.
Residence: Manitowoc
Pvt. 405th Inf. 102nd Div World War II
Killed in action
Monument: the Netherlands
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart
Died: Dec. 10, 1944
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Marqratten, Holland
********
Pvt. Nickson, 32, Killed on Dec. 10
Pvt. Joseph G. Nickson, 32, of Frankfort Mich., husband of the former
Elane (sic) Wetenkamp of this city, was reported killed in action in
Germany on Dec. 10.
He was a member of the 405th infantry, Ninth army, and entered service
in 1944 from Frankfort. He was sent to Sheppard field, Tex., for training.
From there he was stationed at Camp Swift, Tex., and then Fort Dix, N.J.
He left from there to go overseas to France last September. He had been
in the European theater only two months.
Pvt. Nickson was born in Aurora, Ill, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nickson,
who later established their residence in Frankfort. After his graduation
from the Frankfort high school, and for several years prior to the war he
was associated with his brothers in the Nickson garage. Before entering
the service he was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company.
Nickson and Miss Wetenkamp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wetenkamp of
this city, where united in marriage on Oct. 7, 1939.
Survivors are his wife, a 14-month-old son (Survivor omitted for privacy.),
who live here; his mother, Mrs. Mary Nickson, Frankfort; two brothers and
two sisters, (Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Memorial services for the late soldier will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the
Methodist church at Frankfort.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 17, 1945 P.2
NIELSEN: Hans E.
Pvt 7 Inf 3 Inf Div World War II
Died in Italy
Oct. 9, 1924 - Sept. 25, 1945
NIELSEN: Holger M.
Ensign US Coast Guard World War II
Dec. 7, 1898 - April 17, 1949
NITKA: Michael
Pvt. Btry D 815 AAA AW BN World War II
Nov. 22, 1905 — June 24, 1967
NIXON: John Edward Nixon
Tec 3 17 Signal Co World War II
July 7 1918 - Jan 24 1969
NONNEMACHER: Allen
Tec 5 US Army World War II
Jan. 1, 1923 - Aug. 2, 1976
NOVAK: Charles G.
Residence: Reedsville
Enlistment Date: July 1, 1940
Enlistment City: Wausau, Wisconsin
Height: 73
Weight: 171
Flt 0 351 Bomb Gp AAF World War II PH
Apr. 20, 1919 - Feb. 26, 1943
Cause: Airplane crash
Place of death: Biggs Fld, Texas
Buried: St. Marys cemetery, Reedsville
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Flight Officer Novak Killed
Reedsville Man Dies In Texas Air Crash
Flight Officer Charles Novak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Novak of
Reedsville, was killed in the crash of an Army plane at Biggs Field,
near El Paso, Texas, Friday. News of his death was contained in a
message to Novak’s parents from the commanding officer at Biggs Field.
Before entering the service Novak worked in CCC camps from
October, 1938, to July, 1940. He enlisted and was sent to Fort Lewis,
Wash., to serve in an anti-tank battalion. There he was promoted to
supply sergeant and technician. He was graduated from the Hancock
college of aeronautics at Santa Maria, Calif., last August. Early in
January Novak completed his advanced flying training at Williams
Field, Chandler, Ariz., receiving his wings and rating of flight officer
at the graduation exercises.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 27, 1943 P. 2
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Funeral services for Flight Officer Charles Novak Jr., son of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Novak of Reedsville, who was killed near El Paso, Tex.,
last Friday, in the crash of an Army bomber while on a routine training
flight, will be held Thursday morning at Reedsville. The body was
scheduled to arrive in Manitowoc by train this afternoon and was to be
taken to the E. J. Shimon funeral home at Reedsville.
Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 o’clock at St.
Mary’s Catholic church with the Rev. William Koutnik officiating.
Burial will be in the new St. Mary’s cemetery.
According to a letter written on Feb. 8 and received by Novak’s parents,
he was the co-pilot of a B-17 Flying Fortress and would have completed
his training about the end of March. He enlisted in the Army in July, 1940,
after serving in CCC camps for two years. He was sent to Fort Lewis, Wash.,
and there served in an anti-tank battalion, advancing to the rank of supply
sergeant and technician. He was graduated from Hancock college of
aeronautics at Santa Maria, Calif., last August and received his wings at
Williams Field, Chandler, Ariz., in January.
He was born April 20, 1919 on a farm at West Maple Grove, and was a
graduate of Reedsville high school. Besides his parents the survivors are
five brothers, Private John J. Novak of Camp Hale, Calif, Raymond of
Racine, Ralph, Joseph and Jerome at home; and three sisters, Mrs.
Jerome Thielen of Racine, Gertrude of Manitowoc and Helen at home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 2, 1943 P. 2
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice. At Two Rivers this week the two groups met
for formal presentation of flags to the Legion by officers of the
Forty-et-Eight. In the group left to right: Roland C. Bleser, John Mezera,
Peter Beitzel and T.C. Eckhart. Charles (Cy) Urbanek, of the
Forty-et-Eight and Dr. E.C. Cary, Reedsville, Joseph Vanderbloemen,
Two Rivers, Edwark Moakler, Manitowoc, Edward Koutnik, Kiel,
and Huber Clayton, Valders, representing the five Legion posts.
The list of names of the county's war dead include:
Two Rivers—Anton Damman, Alfred Denis, Joseph Dupuis,
Joseph Krey, Roland LeMere, Stanley Martinkavitz, Frances Paulow,
Floyd Wiltgen, Melvin Yana, Roland Lawrentz, George Larsen,
Burton Hansen, Harvey Engelbrecht.
Manitowoc—Harvey Fargo, Sylvester Habelwitz, Elton Hovi,
Harold Huebner, Robert Kelnhofer, Rudolph Maresh, John Rehak,
Thomas Somes, Chester Tadych, Robert Tills, Dean Welsh,
Bernard Wilmet.
Cleveland—Lester Hansen.
Reedsville—Charles Novak.
Valders—Ernest Klenke.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
NOVAK: John J.
Pfc U.S. Army World War II
May 29, 1920 - Dec. 19, 1972
O'CONNELL: Norbert J.
Residence: Reedsville
Tec 5. 4th Cav. Recon Squad Tank Div World War II
Killed in action
Died: June 30, 1944
Place of death: France
Interred in Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France
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Norbert J. O'Connell
Technician Fifth Class, U.S. Army
Service # 36235189
4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: 30-Jun-44
Buried at: Plot A Row 14 Grave 26
Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Purple Heart
http://www.abmc.gov/search/wwii.php
O'CONNOR: Margaret
1st Lt Regional L. Sta. Hosp. World War II
Oct. 18, 1903 - March 26, 1962
OLSON: Orville G.
PFC U.S. Army World War II
May 10, 1920 - July 2, 1972
O'MALLEY: Francis J.
Residence: Manitowoc
Enlistment Date: October 15, 1940
Enlistment City: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Height: 69
Weight: 148
Serial No: 20 646 718
Sgt. 127 Inf. Co. E 32nd Div World War II
Killed in action
Jan. 29, 1920/July 29, 1944
Place of death: New Guinea
Buried: Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc
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Bodies of Eight County Veterans To Be Returned
The casketed remains of eight Manitowoc county veterans of World War II,
all killed in the fighting against the Japs in New Guinea and the Phillipines,
being returned to their home communities from government cemeteries in the
South Pacific, are due to arrive in Manitowoc in June.
Seven of the veterans are from this city and one from route 2, Two Rivers.
....
All will be accompanied by a uniformed army escort from the Chicago distribution
center of the American graves registration division. They are Pfc. Wencel E.
Kubsch, Cpl. Sylvester Hablewitz, Sgt. Francis J. O'Malley, Private Elton Hovi,
Private Chester Tadych, Pfc. Harold J. Huebner, Staff Sgt. John Rehak, all of
this city and Staff Sgt. Anthony Damman, of route 2, Two Rivers.
....
The government provides the casket, transportation from overseas, a flag,
headstone, and a military escort.
Sergeant Francis J. O'Malley, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Malley of 1130
Washington street, was killed in action in New Guinea August 29, 1944, and
was buried temporarily in the Finschaffen temporary cemetery in New Guinea.
Wounded, Back To Unit
He was born in this city in 1920, was graduated from Lincoln high school in
1940, and enlisted in Company E of the Wisconsin National Guard and accompanied
the unit to Camp Beauregard, La. He went overseas to New Guinea and as a
corporal, participated in the Buna campaign, where he was wounded in December,
1943. He returned to his unit and was fatally wounded later. The parents,
two sisters and a brother survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 31, 1948 p.12
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O'MALLEY: Lloyd E.
Residence: Two Rivers
Sgt. Coast Arty Corps 634th AA AW bn World War II
May 27, 1923 - June 7, 1947
Cause: Motorcycle accident/hemothorax
Place of death: Pittsburg, California
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
OPICHKA: Louis
PFC US Army World War II
Jan. 31, 1916 - Jan. 4, 1977
ORVIS: Arthur H.
Cpl. 247 Base Unit AAF World War II
June 10, 1925 - Aug. 25, 1968
OSULSON: Sylvester
Pvt. 375 Port BN TC World War II
Nov. 3, 1903 - Jan. 16, 1962
OVERLEE: Raymond C.
Pvt. BTRY C 932 AAA AW BN World War II
M__ 12, 1914 - May 21, 1966
PALZER: Clarence E.
Phm1 USNR World War II
May 8 1913 - Oct 24 1950
PAPROCKI: Walter L.
Pvt Medical Dept World War II
Jan 22 1900 - Nov 6 1965
PARENT: Melvin I.
Residence: Manitowoc
Enlistment Date: September 1943
Pvt. 354th Inf Co A World War II
Killed in action
Serial No: 36 981 854
Died: March 26, 1945
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Iron Mountain Cemetery Park
Nov. 19, 1924 - Mar. 26, 1945
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Memorial Mass For Parent On Tuesday
A memorial high mass will be offered at 7:30 o'clock Tuesday morning
at St. Andrew church by the Rev. Henry Letz for Pvt. Melvin Parent of
Manitowoc, died Mar. 26 in Germany.
Parent is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Parent of Two Rivers, and had
been overseas since last November when he was fatally wounded. His
wife, the former Priscilla Fricke, resides at 2109 S. Tenth street.
The local soldier is survived by his wife, parents, six sisters and three
brothers.
He had been in the employ of the Hamilton Mfg. company prior to his
entrance into service in May, 1944.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 16, 1945 P.5
PARMA: William E.
PFC Medical Department World War II
April 4, 1900 - Oct. 26, 1963
PARTENSKI: Edward A.
Residence: Manitowoc
Pfc. Forward observer Grp World War II
Killed in action
Died: Feb. 15, 1945
Place of death: Luzon, Philippines
Buried: Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Phillipine Islands
Grave No: F 4 47
Burial Memorial: St. Mary Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisonsin
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Pvt. Partenski Dies On Luzon
It was reported today that Edward A. Partenski, 29, son of John
Partenski, route 1, Manitowoc, was killed in action near Paldit,
Luzon, on Feb. 15, while serving as a forward observer in the
front lines.
The official War department communication reported that he
was killed as the result of explosion of a Japanese mortar shell.
He was serving in the front lines as part of a forward observer
group whose duty it is to adjust artillery fire on the Japanese.
Pfc. Partenski graduated from Lincoln high school in the class of
1934 and until the time of his induction in 1941 worked on his
father's farm. He was stationed at Camp Carson, Colo., and
was sent overseas from San Francisco in December, 1942.
He served in the New Guinea campaigns and the last letter he
wrote was dated Jan. 7, this year, and came from New Guinea.
The notice of his death was the first information that his father
had of his whereabouts and change of location.
He is survived by his father; two brothers, Cpl. John J., now
serving with the Army in France and Chester at home; three
sisters, Mrs. George Damas of Chicago, Adele and Wanda at
home.
A high mass will be celebrated in his memory on Monday by
the Rev. John S. Landowsky at St. Marys Church in Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, March 21, 1945 pg. 2
PASCH: Charles F.
3 Sgt 390 AAF Bomb GP World War II
Dec 31, 1915 - Jan 10, 1945
PAUL: Edwin F.
PFC U.S. Army World War II
June 20, 1910 - April 23, 1972
PAUL: Lorton J.
Residence: Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Enlistment Date: February 25, 1943
Cpl Co F 114 Infantry World War II PH
Prisoner Of War
Report Date: January 6, 1945
Latest Report Date: July 16, 1945
Detaining Country: Germany
Status: Returned to Military Control, Liberated or Repatriated
Report Source: Individual has been reported through sources considered official
Release Date: November 26, 1945
Jan 3, 1914 - April 18, 1972
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Lorton Paul Is Missing, Word
PFC, Lorton Paul, with the Seventh U.S. Army in France, is missing
in action since Jan. 6, according to a message received by his wife,
Ellen, who is making her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Neveau, in Two Rivers.
Private Paul came to Two Rivers from Milwaukee and was employed
by the Hamilton company and entered the service February 25, 1943.
Last September his unit was sent to France. In November he was
wounded and received the purple heart, later returning to the front lines.
Lieut. Edward J. Weiss, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Weiss, and Pvt.
Louis Barsul, both of Two Rivers, had previously been reported missing
in action in the big drive started by the Germans Dec. 16. No further
information has been received on either case. PFC. Albert Kleckner,
living north of Two Rivers was reported missing in action Dec. 12, just
before the big drive started and no further word has been received
from him.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, January 23, 1945 p.2
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PRISONER
Mrs. Mary Paul of Two Rivers, wife of Pfc. Lorton Paul, 32, who was
reported missing in action in France Jan. 6, was advised in a letter from
him that he is a prisoner of the Germans. He indicated that he and other
prisoners were shortly to be moved to a new location.
Pfc. Paul was inducted Feb. 25, 1943, received his basic training at Fort
Lewis, Wash., then went to Louisiana and completed his training at Camp
Phillips, Kans. Last September the unit went directly to France and
became involved in action almost from the day of landing.
Mrs. Paul and son, Peter James are living with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Neveau in Two Rivers. The soldier's father, Henry Paul, lives in
Milwaukee.
Herald Times Reporter Saturday, March 31, 1945 p.2
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Lorton J. Paul, 58, of 1632 25th St., Two Rivers, a past commander of
Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and an industrial
engineer at Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers, for many years, died shortly
after noon Tuesday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Klein & Stangel Inc.,
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. William Scheer officiating. Burial
will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Paul was born Jan. 3, 1914, at Milwaukee, son of the late Henry and
Mathilda Blasing Paul. He was an overseas veteran of World War II.
He came to Two Rivers in 1938 and married Mary Ellen Neveau at St. Luke
Catholic Church June 28, 1941. Besides being a past commander of the
Two Rivers VFW post, he was also a past commander of the Manitowoc
County Council of Veterans of Foreign Wars and was also active in the
earlier years with the Two Rivers Jaycees.
Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, two sons and three grandchildren
(names omitted for privacy). A daughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon.
Military graveside rites at Holy Cross Cemetery will be conducted by the VFW.
Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, April 19, 1972 pg. 6-T
PAULOW: Francis B.
Residence: Two Rivers
Enlistment Date: April 21, 1941
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Height: 70
Weight: 135
Serial No: 36 208 244
Pfc. 128th Inf. Co D World War II
Killed in action
Died: Dec. 30, 1942
Place of death: New Guinea
Buried: New Guinea
Cemetery Name: Fort McKinley, Manila, Philippine Islands
Grave No: F 9 40
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County's War Casualty List Growing
Two More Killed In Action, Sylvester Hablewitz and Francis Paulow
Two more names were added today to Manitowoc county's list of war
casualties, raising the total to 19.
They were:
Corp. Sylvester “Sally” Havlewitz, 32, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Hablewitz, Sr., of 901 S. 20th street, Manitowoc.
PFC Francis B Paulow, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Paulow, 2501
14th street, Two Rivers.
Parents of the two Manitowoc county soldiers were notified by the War
department Thursday night that their sons had been killed in action on the
New Guinea front on the same day, Dec. 30.
(This part of article about Hablwitz)
Francis Paulow left Two Rivers with a group of selectees on April 23,
1941 and first served at Camp Livingston, La. Just before leaving for
overseas duty he was stationed st Fort Ord, Calif. A letter received by
his parents in June of last year revealed that he was in Australia.
The last heard from Paulow was a letter to his brother, Pvt, John Paulow,
22, stationed at Camp Adair, Ore., in December. It followed a letter to
his mother received at Two Rivers the latter part of November.
Another brother, Corporal Daniel Paulow, 19, is stationed in Chicago and
still another brother, Louis, 24, will leave Wednesday for the armed forces.
A sister, Beatrice, 16, and a brother Theodore, 12, both students at the
high school in Two Rivers, survive along with the parents.
Francis B. Paulow was born in Chicago August 19, 1916 and three years
later, September 8th, 1919, the family moved to Two Rivers to make their home.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, January 22, 1943 pg. 2
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice. At Two Rivers this week the two groups met
for formal presentation of flags to the Legion by officers of the
Forty-et-Eight. In the group left to right: Roland C. Bleser, John Mezera,
Peter Beitzel and T.C. Eckhart. Charles (Cy) Urbanek, of the
Forty-et-Eight and Dr. E.C. Cary, Reedsville, Joseph Vanderbloemen,
Two Rivers, Edwark Moakler, Manitowoc, Edward Koutnik, Kiel,
and Huber Clayton, Valders, representing the five Legion posts.
The list of names of the county's war dead include:
Two Rivers—Anton Damman, Alfred Denis, Joseph Dupuis,
Joseph Krey, Roland LeMere, Stanley Martinkavitz, Frances Paulow,
Floyd Wiltgen, Melvin Yana, Roland Lawrentz, George Larsen,
Burton Hansen, Harvey Engelbrecht.
Manitowoc—Harvey Fargo, Sylvester Habelwitz, Elton Hovi,
Harold Huebner, Robert Kelnhofer, Rudolph Maresh, John Rehak,
Thomas Somes, Chester Tadych, Robert Tills, Dean Welsh,
Bernard Wilmet.
Cleveland—Lester Hansen.
Reedsville—Charles Novak.
Valders—Ernest Klenke.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
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PEACHEY: Gerald Ross (VA list has Peachy)
Residence: Manitowoc
Born: December 14, 1920
Enlistment Date: September 12, 1939
Pharmacist's mate 3c, USN. World War II
Serial No: 2999694
Assigned Unit: Canacao Naval Hospital
Parent Unit: 16th Naval District
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford L. Peachey
Prisoner of war record. Died or killed in prisoner of war status
POW Report Date: May 6, 1942
Detaining Country: Japan
Died: Oct. 24, 1944
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart, Victory Medal
Monument: Fort William McKinley, Manila, Philippine Islands
Place of death: off China coast
POW Camp/Notes: died on Arisan Maru
Cemetery: Fort Logan, Denver, Colorado
Buried: at sea
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Parents Learn Sons Lose Lives In Philippines
Official confirmation has been received from a naval source by Mr.
and Mrs. Clifford Peachey, 1115 Manila street, that their son, Gerald
Ross Peachey, 24, pharmacist's mate third class, USN, who was held
captive by the Japanese in the Bilibid prisoner of war camp in the
Philippine islands, was lost when a Japanese ship bearing American
prisoners to the Jap mainland was torpedoed and sank.
Another navy casualty announced today is that of Chief Machinist
Herbert Louis Gerl, 29, son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Gerl, 436 N.
Sixth street, had been killed in action. Information was lacking in
the message as to how and when he was killed.
Ship Torpedoed
The message received by the Peacheys said “It has been ascertained
on Oct. 11, 1944, your son, who was held captive by the Japanese in
the Bilibid prisoner of war camp in the Philippine islands was placed
on board a Japanese freighter, apparently en route to Japan....The
ship anchored in a cove of an island between 200 and 300 miles from
Manila, six days before it returned to Manila. From there in a convoy
of Japanese ships proceeded in a general northward direction. On Oct.
24, 1944, this sip which bore no mark to indicate it carried prisoners of
war was torpedoed and sunk off Shoonan, eastern coast of China.”
Peachey was a native of Woodstock, Ill., and lived there until the time
of his enlistment into the navy.
His parents, who came here from Woodstock two years ago, survive
with one brother, Clayton and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Esther
Peachey of Waupun, Wis.
(Remainder of article about Gerl.)
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, July 6, 1945 pg. 2
PECH: Gardy W.
Pvt. Medical Dept. World War II
July 20, 1923 - Aug. 27, 1970
PEROUTKA: Leonard J.
T/Sgt H&H Det. 320 Ord BN World War II
Jan. 27, 1911 - March 5, 1972
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Leonard J. Peroutka, 61, of 425A N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died
unexpectedly Sunday evening at home.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek
and Schlei Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Cyril VanHeeswyk will officiate and
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Peroutka was born Jan. 27, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the
late Joseph and Helen Auton Peroutka. He was a graduate of Lincoln
High School, Manitowoc, with the Class of 1929. He was a World
War II Veteran serving from March 16, 1942 until Oct. 12, 1945 as
technical sergeant of the 320 ordinance battalion. He was plant
operater at Manitowoc Sewage Plant. He was a member of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Civil Defense Unit and Manitowoc
Submarine Club.
Survivors include a brother, Leo, of Manitowoc and a nephew
(Survivors omitted for privacy.).
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance,
from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at
7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 6, 1972
PERRY: Delphos J.
Sgt Co A 64 Inf Tng Bn World War II
Nov 25 1905 - Sept 6 1959
PETERS: Eugene
PFC 414 AAA Gun BN CAC World War II
June 10, 1905 - Oct. 2, 1957
PETERS: George W.
Cpl US Marine Corps Res. World War II
July 5, 1925 - Feb. 23, 1971
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George W. Peters, 45, of 1001 Sherwood Lane, Santa Ana, Calif., died Tuesday
at Santa Ana.
Mr. Peters was born July 5, 1925, at Manitowoc, son of Mrs. Sylvia Hendres
Peters and the late John Peters.
Survivors include his wife, his mother, Mrs. Slvia Peters, of Manitowoc;
a son and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Earl, of
Manitowoc, and two sisters, Mrs. George (Dorothey) Nicholson of Manitowoc and
Mrs. Kenneth (June) Koltz of Beaver Dam.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Thursday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral
Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 24, 1971
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Graveside services for George W. Peters, 45, of 1001 Sherwood Lane, Santa Ana,
Calif., who died Tuesday at Santa Ana, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate.
Military services will be performed by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No.
88 at the graveside.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 26, 1971
PETERSON: Otto M.
Cpl HO Bn 2 Marine Div World War II
June 16, 1926 - April 28, 1949
PETRICK: Kenneth John
Residence: Manitowoc
1 Lieut U.S. Marine Corps World War II
Oct. 12, 1924 - March 24, 1947
Cause: Airplane crash
Place of death: Pensacola, Florida
Buried: Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc
PETROSKI: Albert N.
Sgt Svc Co 127 Infantry World War II BSM
Oct 8 1916 - Nov 1 1965
PIERCE: Donald Ward
Pvt U S Army World War II
Oct. 23, 1917 - July 12, 1972
PIERSON: Schuyler J.
TSgt US Army World War II
Jan. 5, 1915 - March 26, 1973
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Schuyler J. Pierson, 58, of 1503 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Monday.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Uranek and Schlei Funeral
Home, Manitowoc. Ther Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pierson was born Jan. 5, 1915, at Chicago, son of Archie Pierson and the
late Bernice Mathieson Pierson. He was a merchant seaman and served in the
Army from 1938 to 1944.
Survivors include his father of Scales Mound, Ill., a brother, William, and an
uncle, Albert Pierson, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home, Ninth Street entrance, from 6 to 8 o'clock
this Tuesday evening and Wednesday until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 27, 1973
PINGER: Edwin J.
Residence: Cato
Pvt. U.S. Army World War II
Enlistment Date: Jan. 28, 1941
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Branch: Branch Immaterial-Warrant Officers
Grade: Private
Height: 69
Weight: 169
Release Date: Nov. 14, 1945
Nov. 23, 1909 – Dec. 12, 1979
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TO CAMP
One of the county draftees now stationed at Fort Sheridan, Ill.,
Edwin J. Pinger, is to be transferred shortly to a government
training camp in Tennessee. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Pinger of Kellnersville.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, March 20, 1941 pg. 17
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Our Men In Service
Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. John Pinger of Kellnersville
that their son, Corporal Edwin J. Pinger, has arrived safely overseas.
He has been in service since Jan. 28, 1941.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, May 3, 1943 pg. 5
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PIVONKA: Francis E.
U.S. Navy World War II
Nov. 12, 1918 -
PLANTICO: Donald L.
TEC 5 US Army World War II
Aug. 5, 1913 - May 1, 1975
PLOEDERL: John J.
Residence: Manitowoc
Enlistment Date: April 21, 1941
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Height: 65
Weight: 122
S SG. Infantry World War II
Killed in action
Died: April 2, 1944
Place of death: Burma
Buried: Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc
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Ploederl Killed In Action On Special Mission
Staff Sergeant John J. (Jack) Ploederl, 26, was killed in action in Burma
on April 2, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Ploederl, 1910 Columbus street, from the War Department this morning.
His parents have had no word from him since January, when he left India
to go on a special mission in Burma, but they had heard of him through
his commanding officer.
Sergeant Ploederl had been in the army since before Pearl Harbor,
enlisting in April, 1941. After one year of training at Camp Livingston
he went overseas to Australia and then took part in the fighting against
the Japanese in New Guinea.
He returned to Australia in Feb. 1943 and last September volunteered to
go to India. He was with an infantry unit and in January of this year he
was assigned to a special mission in Burma.
His parents recently has a letter from his commanding officer, Major E.T.
Hancock, reporting that their son's health was fine and telling them to be
sure and write because even though he could not write he could get all
the letters they sent to him.
Sergeant Ploederl was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class
of 1936 and prior to enlisting in the service had been employed at Klein's
grocery store.
Survivors are the parents, one brother and one sister.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, April 26, 1944 pg. 2
POKLINKOWSKI: John J.
Pvt U S Army World War II
Oct. 16, 1898 - Sept. 24, 1973
POKORSKI: Gerald A.
Residence: Manitowoc
Inducted: July 1943
Serial No: 36 830 169
Pvt. 322 Inf Co B 81st Div World War II
Killed in action
Died: Sept. 30, 1944
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart
Place of death: South Pacific
Monument: Fort William McKinley, Manila, Philippine Islands
Cemetery: Fort McKinley, Manila, Philippine Islands
Grave No: N 16 95
Buried: Unknown
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Sgt. Pokorski Dies In Pacific
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Pokorski, of 605 York Street, were advised today in
a telegram from the War department, Washington, that their son. Pvt.
Gerald Pokorski, 19, had been killed in action Sept. 30 on Palau island in
the south Pacific.
Private Pokorski was the 75th county soldier to be killed in World War II.
He was inducted into service in July, 1943, and before going overseas
four months ago was stationed at Camp Adair, Ore., Camp Beale and
Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif.
He is survived by his parents, a twin sister and another sister.
Herald Times Reporter Saturday, October 28, 1944 pg. 2
POKORSKY: Victor B.
Pfc 4144 Base Unit AAF World War II
July 29, 1911 - April 1, 1968
POPP: Raymond J.
Pvt. US Army World War II
May 3, 1924 - Nov. 30, 1971
PORTER: William A.
PFC US Army World War II
Apr. 26 1925 - June 24 1974
PORUBCANSKY: Clement A.
TEC 4 US Army World War II
Mar. 31, 1914 - Oct. 17, 1982
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Photo
PRIEGNITZ: Elmer G.
World War I - World War II
1896- Dec. 1971
PUETZ: Elroy J.
Sgt Btpy A 429 Ca (AA) World War II
Aug. 3, 1917 - Nov. 10, 1963
PUTZ: Anthony J.
F2 US Navy World War II
Apr 22 1922 - Mar 21 1994
RABE: Walter G.
Pvt Co. A 2 ARMD REGT World War II
Jan 25, 1901 - April 22, 1969
RABENHORST: Robert C.
S Sgt. 90 Bomb G.P.A.A.F. World War II
March 7, 1923 - July 29, 1970
RADY: Francis Joseph
Amm2 US Navy World War II
Feb 11 1924 - March 5 1956
RAPPEL: Joseph F.
Sgt 69 AAA Gp CAC World War II
March 2, 1921 - Dec 30, 1964
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Kleinhans, Rappel Funerals Joint funeral services for Kristi Kleinhans,
9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kleinhans, of Rt 2, Brillion, and
Joseph Rappel, 43, of 222 Center St., Brillion, who were burned to
death at a cottage at Rolling Stone Lake near Antigo Wednesday, were
at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion. The Rt. Rev.
Msgr. Orville Griese officiated. Miss Kleinhans was buried in the church
cemetery and Mr. Rappel in the Clarks Mills cemetery. Kristi, who was
a fourth grader at St. Mary Parochial School, is survived by her parents
and three sisters (Survivors omitted for privacy.). Rappel was born
March 2, 1921, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Gilbert Rappel. He had been employed by Brillion Iron Works for ten
years, and was foreman in the finishing department. He was a World
War II veteran. Survivors are three sisters and two brothers
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, January 2, 1965 P.3
RATHSACK: Walter Carl
Residence: Manitowoc
Chief radioman, USN. World War II
Mother, Mrs. Laura Rathsack
Missing in action, presumed Killed in action
Died: April 5, 1944
Place of death: North Atlantic
Buried: at sea
RATHSACK: Walter Jr.
C.RM USN World War II
1909-1942
(Note: This Walter Rathsack is the same person as the preceding entry)
REEDY: Ralph P.
Residence: Cooperstown
PFC 164 Inf. Co C World War II
Killed in action
Nov. 4, 1921 - April 15, 1945
Place of death: South Pacific
Buried: St. James cemetery, Cooperstown
REHAK: John F., Jr.
Residence: Manitowoc
Staff Sgt. 127 Inf. Co E World War II
Jan. 8, 1921 - Dec. 20, 1942
Killed in action
Place of death: Buna, New Guinea
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
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Gets Posthumous Award
Staff Sgt. John Rehak, Jr., 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Rehak, Sr., of 112?
Park Row, was killed in action in New Guinea December 20, 1942. His parents
in 1943, were awarded a special war department medal posthumously for their
son, who lead a detachment against a machine gun company.
Rehak, a graduate of Lincoln high school in 1939, left with Company E in
1940. He received a promotion to a sergeant ranking shortly after being sent
to the South Pacific.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 31, 1948 p.12
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice. At Two Rivers this week the two groups met
for formal presentation of flags to the Legion by officers of the
Forty-et-Eight. In the group left to right: Roland C. Bleser, John Mezera,
Peter Beitzel and T.C. Eckhart. Charles (Cy) Urbanek, of the
Forty-et-Eight and Dr. E.C. Cary, Reedsville, Joseph Vanderbloemen,
Two Rivers, Edwark Moakler, Manitowoc, Edward Koutnik, Kiel,
and Huber Clayton, Valders, representing the five Legion posts.
The list of names of the county's war dead include:
Two Rivers—Anton Damman, Alfred Denis, Joseph Dupuis,
Joseph Krey, Roland LeMere, Stanley Martinkavitz, Frances Paulow,
Floyd Wiltgen, Melvin Yana, Roland Lawrentz, George Larsen,
Burton Hansen, Harvey Engelbrecht.
Manitowoc—Harvey Fargo, Sylvester Habelwitz, Elton Hovi,
Harold Huebner, Robert Kelnhofer, Rudolph Maresh, John Rehak,
Thomas Somes, Chester Tadych, Robert Tills, Dean Welsh,
Bernard Wilmet.
Cleveland—Lester Hansen.
Reedsville—Charles Novak.
Valders—Ernest Klenke.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
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Photo
REICHART: Eldon J.
Tec 5 67 Ordnance Ammo Co World War II
July 15, 1911 - April 4, 1965
REIMER: Leo K. Reimer
Tec 3 Med. Det 71 Infantry BSM & OLC-PH & OLC World War II
July 29, 1924 - March 1, 1968
REINKE: Albert H.
PFC US Marine Corps World War II
Dec. 18, 1927 - Feb. 8, 1975
REMIKER: Arthur E.
Residence: Francis Creek
Pvt. 21 Inf. World War II (VA list has 24th Inf Co A)
Killed in action
Feb. 14, 1925 - May 22, 1945
Place of death: Philippines
Buried: St. Anns cemetery, Francis Creek
REPENN: John Emil
En. 1 US Coast Guard World War II - Korea
Apr. 7, 1917 - Aug. 26, 1972
RESCH: Louis J.
PFC U.S. Army World War II
Sept. 17, 1921 - Nov. 28, 1973
RETZLAFF: Earl Ernst
SI US Navy World War II
Apr. 27, 1916 - Mar. 2, 1981
REUSCHELL, Alfred Leonhard (VA list has Reuschel)
Residence: Reedsville
Gunner's mate 3c, USNR USS LaSalle World War II
Parents, Rev. and Mrs. John Reuschel
Killed In Action
Died: Nov. 2, 1942
Place of death: Lost at sea
Buried: at sea
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Local Woman Learns of Missing Brother
Mrs. Harold Eckert of Reedsville has been informed that her brother, First Class
Seaman Alfried (sic) Reuschel, 28, has been reported missing by the Navy
Department.
Seaman Reuschel was aboard the same merchant ship on which Lieut. Carl
Zeidler, mayor of Milwaukee, was a member of the gun crew. Zeidler had been
reported missing some weeks ago.
Reuschel is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. John Reuschel of Saginaw, Michigan.
His parents left Woodville, Calumet county, two years ago. The missing seaman,
who was single, visited in Reedsville in February, 1942.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 20, 1943 P.2
REYNOLDS: John R., Jr.
HA 2 US Navy World War II
Sept. 18, 1926 - July 2, 1978
RISCH: Robert H., Sr.
Sgt. US Army World War II
Mar. 28, 1918 - Jan. 31, 1977
ROBERTS: Melvin J.
Pvt. World War II
Died non battle
ROETHEL: Arvin W.
Pvt 8 Service Command World War II
Aug. 29, 1897 - Oct. 1, 1965
ROMDENNE: Moses M.
Residence: Two Rivers
Tec 5. 2nd Platoon Co K World War II
Died of wounds
Died: Jan. 3, 1945
Place of death: Luxemburg
Buried: Casco
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Photo
ROOT: John Harvey
Motor machinist's mate 1c, USN World War II
Wife, Mrs. Alice Root
Killed In Action, Died of Wounds
ROSINSKY: Miles N.
MM3 USNR World War II
Dec. 26, 1917 - May 31, 1962
ROSINSKY: Raymond J.
Residence: Manitowoc
T Sgt. 21 ARMD Inf. BN/ARMD Div. World War II
Killed in action
1915 - Jan. 16, 1945
Place of death: Belgium
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
ROZULMALSKI: Daniel J.
Sgt. U.S. Army World War II
June 13, 1913 - Dec. 30, 1970
RUSCH: Vernon Otto
SI USNR World War II
March 16, 1921 - Jan. 28, 1968
RUZEK: Lester Charles
Pfc. USMC World War II
Mother, Mrs. Libbie Ruzek
Released from prison camps
RYDZEWSKI: Linus Anthony
Residence: Manitowoc
Seaman 2c, USNR. USS Bunker Hill World War II
Wife, Mrs. Emily Rydzewski
Killed In Action
Died: May 11, 1945
Place of death: Pacific
Buried: at sea
SAMPE: Lester C.
Lester C Sampe
United States World War II Army Enlistment Records
Name Lester C Sampe
Name (Original) SAMPE LESTER C
Event Type Military Service
Event Date 15 Oct 1940
Event Place Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States
Race White
Citizenship Status citizen
Birth Year 1918
Birthplace WISCONSIN
Education Level 4 years of high school
Civilian Occupation Skilled construction occupations, n.e.c.
Marital Status Single, without dependents
Military Rank Private
Army Branch Infantry
Army Component National Guard (Officers, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source Reference National Guard
Serial Number 20645462
Affiliate ARC Identifier 1263923
Box Film Number 03553.76
Citing this Record
"United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946," database, FamilySearch,
Lester C Sampe, enlisted 15 Oct 1940, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
*****
Mr. Lester C. Sampe, age 74, of 1710 Meadowbrook Drive, Manitowoc, died
Saturday July 17, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
It was Mr. Sampe's wish to be cremated. There will be no visitation or funeral services.
He was born March 17, 1919, at Manitowoc, son of the late Carl and Bertha Koepke
Sampe. Mr. Sampe was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army in the
European Theatre of War.
Survivors include a son, Robert (Barbara) Sampe, Poquoson, Va.; two grandchildren,
Bret and Brenda Sampe; a sister, Viola Herzog, Manitowoc; also other relatives and friends.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 20, 1993 P. A2
SATORI: Anton P.
Tec 3 444 Ord. Ham Co. World War II
July 30, 1918 - Apri1 20, 1972
SAUCIER: Joseph G.
SC2 US Navy World War II
April 23, 1903 - March 6, 1972
SAUVE: Wilfred G.
Pvt 102 Med Training Bn World War II
March 11 1902 - April 9 1952
SCHAETZER: Albert
Pvt 6 Co 161 Depot Brig World War I - World War II
Aug. 22, 1897 - Nov. 20, 1969
SCHAMBUREK: Joseph G.
U.S. Army World War II
Enlistment Date: Feb. 25, 1943
Military Policeman
German Interpreter
Release Date: Nov. 7, 1945
May 9, 1917 – July 24, 2009
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Joseph G. Schamburek age 92, formerly of 4010 Cty Trk T, Cato, was
currently a resident of the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center
Manitowoc, died early on Friday morning, July 24, 2009, at the Manitowoc
Health and Rehabilitation Center. Joe was born May 9, 1917, in Valders,
son of the late Louis and Frances Augustin Schamburek. He attended St.
Michael grade school in Whitelaw. On Nov. 19, 1940, Joe was married to
the former Devota C. Lorrigan at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maple
Grove. Devota preceded Joe in death on Nov. 8, 2000. Joe was a WW II
Army Veteran serving in Europe from Feb. 25, 1943, until Nov. 7, 1945.
While in the Army Joe served as a Military Policeman and a German
interpreter. He owned and operated his own Masonary Contracting
business in the Whitelaw area. Joe was an avid sportsman and especially
enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping, He also was a collector of historical
artifacts. Joe was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church of Whitelaw,
the Whitelaw Sportsman Club and the Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post #6179
of Kellnersville. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death
by his parents, his wife: Devota; one son: David Schamburek; twin infant
daughters: Mary Ellen and Margaret Rose; four sisters: Marie Franz
Herman, Esther Braun, Gertrude Birringer, and Beatrice Schamburek.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at St.
Michael Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The Rev. David Zimmerman will
celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the parish
cemetery. Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post #6179 of Kellnersville will accord
military rites at the cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold
and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Monday from 5 p.m.
until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of
services at 11 a.m. There will be a military memorial service at the funeral
home on Monday at 7 p.m. and a parish prayer service at 7:30 p.m. led by
Deacon Tom Koch. A special thank you is offered to the staff of the
Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center for their kind and compassionate
care shown to Dad during his stay there.
Herald Times Reporter, July 25, 2009
SCHEELER: Joseph J.
Residence: Manitowoc
Tec 4. Infantry World War II
Killed in action
Died: Jan. 8, 1945
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Unknown
SCHEFF: Douglas F.
Cpl. 520 Engr. Fld Maint. Co. World War II
March 10, 1926 - Aug. 14, 1954
SCHEINOHA, Allan P. (sent in by a family researcher/see contrib. page)
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Height: 5ft 71/2 inches
Weight: 153
Complexion: Ruddy
Entered service 28 Jan 1943. Discharged 11 Dec 1945, Ft Sheridan, IL
PFC:C Battery 129th Anti Aircraft Artillery Gun Battalion. United
States Army. World War II. Awarded: Victory Medal, European African
Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon W/4 Bronze Battle Stars, 4 overseas
service bars, Good Conduct Medal.
Performed: Basic Infantry, Rifleman, Postal Clerk
Campaign from Normandy, thru France and Germany. Did demolition work on
pillboxes, dumps, and supplies.
Battles and Campaigns: Landed on Omaha Beach D-Day, advance demolition's unit,
Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe
31 August 1922 - 3 May 1993
SCHELLIN: Harold W.
TM2 US Navy World War II
March 6, 1904 - April 26, 1973
SCHETTL: Donald L.
MM3 USNR World War II
Oct 3 1926 - Oct 19 1969
SCHILL: Alois P.
Residence: Cleveland
28th Infantry
Killed in action
Died: Dec. 28, 1944
Place of death: Belgium
Buried: Unknown
Alois P. Schill
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Service # 36248296
377th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: 28-Dec-44
Buried at: Plot E Row 13 Grave 28
Luxembourg American Cemetery
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Awards: Purple Heart
http://www.abmc.gov/search/wwii.php
SCHINDLER: Robert H.
Pvt. US Army World War II
April 18, 1919 - May 15, 1973
SCHLAGER: Georg E.
PFC US Army World War II
Mar. 10, 1915 - Mar. 1, 1978
SCHLEH: Roman J.
Pvt. US Army World War II
Enlistment Date: March 29, 1943
Release Date: June 8, 1943
Dec. 27, 1919 - Oct. 15, 2004
Cemetery: Holy Rosary, New Holstein, Calumet, WI
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Roman J. (Romy) Schleh, age 84, a resident of St. Mary’s Home,
Manitowoc, died Friday morning, Oct. 15, 2004, at St. Mary’s Home.
He was born Dec. 27, 1919, in St. Nazianz, son of the late Joseph and
Leona Garthoeffner Schleh.
Roman was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States
Army.
He married the former Margaret Kiefer on Sept. 23, 1941, and she
preceded him in death in 1970.
He then married the former Arlene A. Madson on April 9, 1983.
Romy was the owner of the Piggly Wiggly Store in New Holstein and a
member of the St. Nazianz Senior Citizens Club. Romy was also a
member of American Legion Post 124 of New Holstein.
Survivors include his wife, Arlene Schleh of St. Nazianz; four sons and
daughters-in-law, Jerome Schleh of Manitowoc, Robert and Ann Schleh,
James and Carol Schleh, William and Mary Schleh, a daughter and
son-in-law, Dorothy and Dennis Nimmer, all of New Holstein; 19
grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; stepchildren,
Barbara Jane and Michael Carpenter of Hager City, Wis., David Schleh
of Visalia, Calif., John and Sharon Schleh of Chico, Calif.; and three
sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty Fay Schleh of St. Nazianz, Joann and
Jerome Ryan of New Berlin and Marjorie and James Schnell of
Sheboygan. Also surviving are a mother-in-law, Margaret Madison
of Manitowoc, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a brother,
Gerald Schleh.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18,
at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz with the Rev. Gregory
Coulthard officiating. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Cemetery, New
Holstein on Tuesday, Oct. 19, where graveside military rites will be
accorded by the American Legion Post 124 of New Holstein.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. until the time
of Mass on Monday at the church.
The Christianson and Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care
Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The Sheboygan Press October 16, 2004
SCHMEISSER: Gordon
Residence: Valders
Air Corps
Killed in action
Died: Aug. 5, 1944
Place of death: New Guinea
Buried: St. Isadore cemetery, Osman
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Lieut. Gordon Schmiesser(sic) of Valders was awarded the air medal for "Meritorious
Achievement" while participating in missions totaling more than 100 hours.
Lieut. Schmiesser has been in flights over Burma, Thailand and the Andaman
Islands.
Sheboygan Press, Sat., Jan. 8, 1944 page 3
*******
Valders Class Gives Plaque in Memorial
At their 30th class anniversary reunion, the VHS Class of 1938 presented the
school with a memorial plaque honoring the late class president, Gordon
Schmeisser. Mr. Schmeisser was killed during World War II and is the only
deceased member of the class.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 31, 1968 page 25
SCHMEISSER: Herbert Jr.
Residence: Valders
Private World War II
Discharged: July 1946
1926-1948
*****
Herbert “Gerry” Schmeisser, Jr., 21, of Osman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Schmeisser, Sr., passed away this morning at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc
of injuries received in an automobile accident last Feb. 9.
Born in Sheboygan on May 16, 1927, he attended parochial school in Osman
and the Valders High school. He served in World War II as a private and was
discharged in July, 1946, after which he went into partnership with his parents
in the grocery business at Osman.
The only survivors are the parents; two brothers, Calvin and Lt. Gordon
Schmeisser, preceded him in death. The latter was killed in action in World
War II.
Mr. Schmeisser was a member of St. Isadore’s Catholic church of Osman, the Holy
Name society and the V.F.W. post of Cleveland.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:45 a.m. at the Nennig Funeral home
at St. Wendel and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isadore’s church with Father Robert Klein
officiating. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home beginning Friday afternoon. The rosary will
be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Friday.
Sheboygan Press, April 15, 1948 P. 16
SCHMIDT: Donald A.
Residence: Manitowoc
Pfc. 333rd Inf Co I World War II
Killed in action
Died: Dec. 1, 1944
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Unknown
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3 Are Killed on German Front
Manitowoc Soldiers’ Deaths Reported By War Dept. Today
Three Manitowoc casualties—all in the fighting on the western European
front—were reported today by the War Department, bringing the death
list in this county in World War II to 90.
The dead:
Pfc. Donald A. Schmidt, 30, of 2215 Waldo boulevard.
Pvt. Thomas C. Isselmann, 19, of route 5, Manitowoc.
Pfc. Gardy Karbon, 30, of Cooperstown
News of the death of Pfc. Donald Schmidt was received by his wife,
the former Louise Yelmene, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Yelmene,
of 2215 Waldo boulevard. He was killed in action in Germany Dec. 1.
Schmidt was born at Tisch Mills and before entering the service was
employed at the Silver Lake convent and later at the Eggers plant
in Two Rivers. He was inducted into the army Nov. 1, 1940, and went
to Camp Wallace, Texas. The following May he was sent to Panama,
where he served two years. He was home on furlough a year ago
tomorrow.
Overseas in June
He married Miss Yelmene on March 25 this year, and was sent to Fort
Meade, Maryland in June and overseas to England for two months. He
was in a unit of the American invasion forces that went into France
and Belgium on D-day. His wife is his only survivor.
A requiem high mass will be sung in his honor at the Holy Innocents
church at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 29, 1944 P. 2
(Note: This article has been split with obits. being put in the
cemetery where the individuals are buried)
SCHMIDT: Edward J.
Colonel 127 Inf. 32 Inf. Div. World War I - World War II
June 30, 1893 - Sept. 18, 1970
SCHMIDT: George F.
MMI USNR World War II
Oct 24, 1899 - Dec 13, 1956
SCHMIDT: Henry F.
Pvt. Hq. Det. Sta Com World War II
Jan. 10, 1898 - Sept. 4, 1970
SCHMIDT: Herman H.
Pvt. 928 AAF Guard SQ World War II
Oct. 15, 1906 - Feb. 10, 1952
SCHMIDTKE: Oscar G.
PFC US Army World War II
Jul 22, 1906 - Dec. 1, 1981
SCHMIEDER: Lawrence F.
Residence: Brillion
Enlistment Date: July 20, 1942
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Height: 68
Weight: 216
Service No: 36 251 272
Sgt Co B 379 Infantry World War II SS PH
U.S. Awards: Silver Star, Purple Heart
Cemetery: St. Patrick's, Maple Grove, Wisconsin
Jan. 10, 1916-May 19, 1962
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Lawrence (Sonny) Schmieder, 46, of Maple Grove, died at 8 p.m. Saturday at
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a heart attack. He had been
hospitalized two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Watt Funeral Home, Maple
Grove, and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove, the Rev.
Alois Pimeskern officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with
military graveside rites.
Mr. Schmieder was born Jan. 10, 1916, at Brillion, son of John and Rose Bratz
Schmieder. He was graduated from Brillion High School and served for three
years in the European Theater during World War II. He was awarded the Silver
Star and Purple Heart medals.
On June 23, 1951 (or 54?), he married Catherine O’Leary at Maple Grove. He
was employed by the Chicago and North Western Railway Co. for the last 16
years, was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Patrick Church and Neis
Bowling Team of Brillion.
Survivors include his wife, a son, (private), and a daughter, (private);
his parents of Brillion; five brothers, John of Green Bay, Arthur and Richard
of Detroit, Mich., Allen serving in the U.S. Army in Hawaii and Kenneth of
Brillion and three sisters, Mrs. Alfred Schrieber of Brillion, Mrs. Joseph
Schaerbroch of Green Bay and Mrs. Walter Behnke of Niagara.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8
o’clock this Monday evening by Father Pimeskern and at 8:30 by members of
the Holy Name Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 21, 1962 P. 17
SCHMILLING: Otto C.
Bm2 US Coast Guard World War II
Jul 22 1910 - Apr 15 1978
SCHMITT: Alfred
U.S. Army World War II
Jul. 29, 1911 - Mar. 25, 1983
SCHMITT: Donald C.
Pvt. US Army World War II
Jan. 13, 1921 - Sept. 17, 1980
Buried: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
********
Donald C. Schmitt, 59, of 1232 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday
afternoon, Sept. 17, following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
The Rev. Gerald Schrnakler will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood
Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Schmitt was born Jan. 13, 1921, at Manitowoc, son of the late F.W.
Schmitt and Lena Broeski Schmitt. He resided in Manitowoc all his life and
attended Manitowoc Public Schools. He was a graduate of Lincoln High
School with the class of 1938. He was a veteran of World War II serving with
the United States Army from Aug. 23, 1945, until Aug. 19, 1946. He married
Mildred Herman, June 27, 1942, at Manitowoc. For the past 38 years he was
employed at Eck Industries Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael
F. and Joy Schmitt of Marshfield, Jeffery and Cindy of Appleton, and Richard W.
Schmitt of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and William Dimmick of
Pulaski, Wis.; his mother, Lena Schmitt of Manitowoc; two brothers, Rev. Myron
Schmitt of Streamwood, Ill., and Kenneth Schmitt of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs.
Herman (June) Meisner of Fla., and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by a daughter, Barbara.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and
Saturday until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, September 18, 1980 P.3
SCHMITT: Philip
U.S. Army World War II
May 17, 1904 - Jan. 23, 1992
SCHMITT: Louise M. Schmitt
Capt. World War II
associated with the nursing education program
1910 - Feb. 1988
SCHNEIDER: Donald F.
M. Sgt. US Air Force World War II, Korea, Vietnam
Dec. 4, 1926-April 20, 1975
*****
Donald F. Schneider, 48, of 825 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at his
residence.
Private family funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, and 11:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. The Rev.
Francis Rose will officiate with burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Schneider was born Dec. 4, 1926, at Osman, son of the late Albert and Stella
Weidemann Schneider. He was an army career serviceman, serving in the U.S. Army
Air Force for 23 years. He was a member of VFW Post No. 659 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, (private) and two brothers, (private).
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral HomeWednesday morning until the time of
service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, April 22, 1975 P. 18
SCHNEIDER: Kermit A.
PFC 437 Trp Carr GP AAF World War II
Dec. 23, 1909 - Oct. 25, 1969
SCHNELL: Kenneth J.
Tec. 5 U.S. Army World War II
1917 - 1976
SCHRAM: Eugene A.
Residence: Manitowoc
Enlistment Date: August 17, 1943
Serial No: 36 830 148
Pension No: XC 3 738 770
Pvt. 322 Inf. 81 Inf. Div. Co G World War II
Killed in action
May 4, 1925 - Sept. 28, 1944
Place of death: Palau Island
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
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Schram Killed In Palau Action
Pvt. Eugene A. Schram, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Schram,
2307 Washington street, was killed in action on the Palau islands in
the Pacific islands in the Pacific Sept. 28, his wife, the former Irene
Sepnafsky, was informed today.
Born in Manitowoc on May 4, 1925, Schram was employed at the
Manitowoc Shipbuilding company at the timehe was inducted into
the armed forces last August 17. Before departing overseas he was
stationed at Camp Adair, Ore., Camp San Luis, Obispo, Calif., and
Camp Beale, Calif.,
Surviving the soldier are his wife, his parents, one sister and one brother.
Herald Times Reporter Saturday, October 28, 1944 pg. 2
SCHREIBER: Alfred John
Residence: Manitowoc
Seaman 1c, USNR USS Bunker Hill World War II
Wife, Mrs. Ione Schreiber
Killed In Action
Died: May 11, 1945
Place of death: Pacific
Buried: at sea
SCHUH: Joseph G.
Residence: Cato
Tec 4 ORD DEPT World War II
Nov 24, 1920 - Oct 1, 1945
Cause: Accident
Place of death: Germany
Buried: St. Marys cemetery, Clarks Mills
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SECOND SON OF JOSEPH SCHUHS A WAR CASUALTY
A second son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Schuh, route 1, Cato, was listed as a war
casualty today, according to a war department message. T/4 Joseph G. Schuh, 24,
died in Germany on Oct. 1 as the result of injuries incurred in an accident, the department
advised the parents on Wednesday. His brother, Pfc. Nicholas B. Schuh, was with a
mechanized infantry unit of the American army in Italy when he gave his life in military
combat in 1944.
Sgt. Schuh, wearer of five battle stars, had only recently been transferred back to
German territory from Reims, France. He was anticipating orders to return to his
home, for he had accumulated 80 points.
A mechanic in a First army division, Schuh landed in France shortly after the Normandy
invasion, and had participated in the battle of the Bulge.
He was born in Cato on Nov. 24, 1920, and attended the St. Patrick and St. Mary's
parochial schools in Maple Grove and Clarks Mills respectively. Prior to his induction
into the armed forces Oct. 10, 1942, he was a mechanic at the Larson garage in Valders.
Schuh had his basic training at Fort Sill, Okla., and was at Camp Livingston, La., before
embarking for England in January, 1944.
He leaves his parents, four sisters, Helen of Manitowoc; Dorothy, Georgiana, and
Veronica, and three brothers, Pvt. Norbert, now stationed at Camp Joesph Robinson,
Little Rock, Ark., for basic training, Sebastian and William, at home.
A mass in his memory will be offered at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning in St. Mary's
church at Clarks Mills by the Rev. Michael Fetko.
Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, October 18, 1945 pg. 2
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PARENTS LEARN OF SONS DEATH
Letters from Lt. John T. Lampila Jr., commanding officer of the 914th ordnance heavy
automotive maintenance company and Chaplain Henry J. Palmer with the 52nd ordnance
group have been received by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schuh, route 1, Cato, giving them
particulars on how their son, T/4 Joseph G. Schuh was killed in Esslingen, Germany
on Oct. 1.
According to Lt. Lampila, Schuh was working in the automotive shop of the company
when he was fatally injured in an automobile accident and his death was instantaneous.
He is the second son of the couple to have died in military service.
Chaplain Palmer conducted a requiem high mass in the Catholic church at Esslingen,
on Oct. 3, and the entire organization attended the service and military funeral. The
body was then taken to St. Avold, France for burial in a U.S. Military cemetery.
Pictures of the funeral service taken by a member of the organization were forwarded
to Schuh's parents.
Chaplain Palmer wrote:
“During the war I had to write many letters to mothers and fathers and wives of men
who would not return to their homes. This letter is the heaviest task yet. I know what
joy must have been yours when the war ended and you knew that Joseph was safe and
that he would soon come home to you. The strength of that joy now makes you grief
all the deeper when the war department informed you that your son had met his death
in an accident.”
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, October 26, 1945 pg. 2
SCHUH: Nicholas B.
Residence: Valders
PFC 6 ARMD INF 8th Bn Co B World War II
Killed in action
Aug 17, 1922 - Jan 9, 1944
Place of death: Italy
Buried: St. Marys cemetery, Clarks Mills
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NICHOLAS SCHUH KILLED IN ACTION ON ITALIAN FRONT
Pfc. Nicholas B. Schuh, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schuh of Clarks Mills
has been killed in action in Italy, according to a telegram received by his father from
the War Department in Washington. The father is employed as a guard at the
Manitowoc Ship Building Company.
The death of young Schuh marks the 36th fatality from Manitowoc county in
World War 2.
Private Schuh has been overseas for several months and as a member of a
mechanized infantry unit of the American army, was a veteran of the fighting in
north Africa, Sicily, and latter in Italy.
His parents received a letter from him only last week. It was written in Italy
December 27, 1943, and he reported he was well at that time. The telegram
from Washington gave no details, but said a letter will follow.
Nicholas Schuh was born at Clarks Mills and attended St. Mary's parochial
school there. He was employed for seven months at the ship yards here before
he entered the armed services in November, 1942. Four months later he went
overseas to Africa.
Survivors are the parents; four brothers, Joseph, in the armed forces in England;
Norbert, employed at the yards here; Sebastian and William, at home; four sisters,
Helen, of this city, Dorothy, Georgiana, and Veronica, all at home.
A requiem high mass will be sung for Private Schuh at the St. Marys Catholic
church, Clarks Mills, Thursday morning at 8:30.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, January 31, 1944 pg. 2
SCHULTZ: Marvin Allen
An US Navy World War II
May 30 1923 - June 7 1969
SCHULTZ: Raymond L.
Residence: Manitowoc
2d Lieut. 326 AAF Bomb. Sq. World War II
Killed in action
Sept. 1924 - Aug. 14, 1944 (VA list has 1945/tombstone has 1944)
Place of death: France
Buried: St. Anns cemetery, Francis Creek
SCHURRER: Arthur J.
T Sgt Co C 707 Tank Bn World War II
Sept 3, 1908 - Apr. 26, 1972
SCHWAB: Raymond E.
Pfc. Co. L 186 Infantry World War II
June 29, 1915- July 16, 1971
SCHWARTZ: Roland. E.
S. Sgt. 66 Mil. Police Plat World War II
March 10, 1922 - Dec. 21, 1971
SEIBEL: Casper
S. Sgt. U.S. Air Force World War II
Enlistment Date: Feb. 17, 1942, Fort Sheridan, IL
Sep. 26, 1919 - Feb. 11, 1974
Cemetery: Evergreen, Manitowoc, WI
Plot No: V-33-3
*****
Casper Seibel Jr., 54, of 701 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Seibel was born Sept. 26, 1919, at Manitowoc, son of the late Casper
Seibel Sr., and Mrs. Gertrude Altergott Seibel. He was graduated from Lincoln
High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1937 and served in the U.S. Air Force
as a staff sergeant four and a half years during World War II. He married
Dorothy Zagrodnik Oct. 11, 1947, at Manitowoc. He always resided at Manitowoc.
He had been employed at Hamilton Industries of Two Rivers from 1954 to Feb. 1,
1974. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, his mother, Mrs. Gertrude Seibel, a brother, Herbert,
two sister, Mrs. Arthur (Emily) Kawalle, and Miss Clara Seigel, of Manitowoc,
five nieces and a nephew. His father preceded him in death Nov. 7, 1967.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and from noon at the church until the time of
service.
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, February 12, 1974 P.18
SEIFERT: Raymond J.
Tec 5 Co C 602 TD BN World War II
Mar. 17, 1919 - June 26, 1962
SHEAHAN: Charles G.
Pfc Btry 985 FA Bn World War II
April 17, 1905 - Oct. 13, 1967
Cemetery: St. Patrick's, Maple Grove, Manitowoc WI
SHEBESTA: Parul H.
S.Sgt. 12 AFFTR Escort Gp World War II
July 22, 1923 - April 1, 1951
SHEDIVY: Adolph F.
Sgt US Army World War II
Mar 26 1917 - May 15 1975
SHEDLOSKY: Giles A.
S. Sgt. US Army World War II
Jan. 29, 1920 - Feb. 6, 1977
SHERASKI: Richard
Residence: Manitowoc
Serial No: 36 840 153
S SG. 389 Bomb Gp 564 B Sq. World War II
Killed in action
Died: March 25, 1945
Place of death: Germany
Cemetery Name: Margraten, Holland
Grave Number: e 4 5
Buried: Unknown
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Messages Tell Death Of Three County Soldiers
War department messages have been delivered to families of three
county servicemen, confirming the deaths of two who earlier had been
reported as missing in action on the western front, and the third being
killed in fighting on Okinawa. This brings the total county dead in the
present war to 130.
The dead are:
S/Sgt. Richard Sheraski, 925 S. 26th street
Pfc. John J. Thomas, route 1, Manitowoc
Pfc. Louis E. Mitcheltree, route 4, Manitowoc.
The fourth casualty reported today is of a former resident of Manitowoc,
Pvt. Joseph M. Brennan.
John Sheraski, 925 S. 26th street received the message Saturday informing
him that his son, S/Sgt. Richard Sheraski, earlier reported missing in action,
was killed in action over Germany Mar. 25.
When last heard from Sgt. Sheraski, an aerial gunner on a B-24 Liberator
bomber had completed 12 missions, and had earned his staff sergeant's
stripes.
A graduate of Lincoln high school, Sheraski worked at the J.C. Penney
company before entering service. He was a graduate of the aerial
gunnery school at Davis Monthan Field, Tucson, Ariz., and had been with
the AAF overseas for six months.
To Hold Memorial rites.
He is survived by his father, three brothers and three sisters
(names omitted for privacy).
Memorial services will be conducted for the late soldier at 8 o'clock
Wednesday morning at St. Mary's church.
(Remainder of article about other three soldiers)
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, May 1, 1945 pg. 2
(Note: This article covers the deaths of 4 servicemen, I have divided it
to put the pertinent parts with each one.)
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Photo
SHILLCOX: John T.
PFC 1876 Eng. AVN BN World War II
April 12, 1914 - Nov. 22, 1955
SHIMULUNAS: Leroy C.
Residence: Two Rivers
Born: 1923
Enlistment Date: June 17, 1941
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hieght: 68
Weight: 153
Service No: T121188
FL O. Air Corps World War II
Missing in Action, nonrecoverable
Killed in action
Died: March 6, 1944
Place of death: Burma
Buried: Unknown
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Parents Told Son Missing
Mr. and Mrs. Anton Shimulunas of 2000 Jefferson street, Two Rivers,
have been notified by the War Department that their son, Lieut. Leroy
C. Shimulunas, 21, is missing in action in the Asiatic theater of operations.
He has been missing since March 5.
The Two Rivers officer has been overseas since last November and his
parents believe he has been in China. He was attached to the air corps
as a glider pilot.
Lieutenant Shimulunas was a prominent athlete in Washington High School,
Two Rivers, and a member of Coach Ed Hall's 1941 basketball team that
won the state championship at Madison. He also played softball on Two
Rivers teams and played in the high school band four years.
Graduated from high school in June 1941, he volunteered for service 10
days later. He received his wings at Lubbock, Texas in February, 1943.
He has three brothers and a sister in the service.
Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, April 4, 1944 pg. 2
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Shimulunas Died in Burma, Parents Told
War Department Says Local Glider Pilot Was Ambushed By Japs
Flight Officer, Le Roy Shimulunas, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton
Shimulunas, 2009 Jefferson street, city, missing in action in the
China-Burma-India theater since March 6, 1944, has been officially
declared dead in a letter from the war department received by his parents
here today.
Killed By Japs According to the message
Flight Officer Shimulunas, pilot of a troop- carrying glider, on a mission
over Burma on March 5, 1944, landed his craft safely during an emergency
the same night. Then, in company with British troops who were passengers
in the plane, started a march to Indaw, Burma. The following day the party
was ambushed by a group of Japanese soldiers, and Shimulunas was one
of those killed in the ensuing machine gun skirmish. The last letter from
the local flyer to his parents was dated in February, 1944. There has been
no word from him since. Plans are being made to conduct memorial services
at the St. John's Lutheran church here in the near future.
A graduate of Washington high school where he was an outstanding athlete,
on June 6, 1941. Shimulunas enlisted in the army at Green Bay ten days later.
He received his recruit training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and was commissioned
a flight officer at the South Plains Army Flying school, Lubbock, Texas, Feb. 4, 1943.
He left for duty in the Pacific theater in November, 1943.
On Championship Team
Shimulunas gained his greatest fame in high school athletics as a regular guard
on the state championship team of 1940 under Ed Hall, former Raider coach.
He took part in basketball for four years at Washington high and played football
during his first three years. A member of the high school band, he was the president
of the organization in his senior year. He was also a member of the senior class
executive board, and was recognized by his teachers and classmates as a
"fine, clean-cut boy."
He was engaged to wed Miss Lorraine Shedivy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Shedivy, 1714 Lincoln street, city.
Brother, Sister in Service
Surviving, in addition to the parents, are three brothers and three sisters.
Two Rivers Reporter, Monday, February 4, 1946
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Photo
SICKINGER: Florian
PFC Batry B67 Armd Fa.BN World War II
Dec. 26, 1904 - Jan. 1, 1965
SIEBENBORN: Howard F.
Residence: Manitowoc
Tec 5 735 Tank BN 3rd Army World War II
Killed in action
May 10, 1913 - Jan. 9, 1945
Place of death: Luxemburg
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
SIEHR: Sylvester J.
Residence: Whitelaw
Pvt. 10 Armd Div 3rd Tank Co B World War II
Killed in action
Died: March 18, 1945
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc
SIERACKI: Eugene F.
Torpedoman's mate 3c USN USS Golet World War II
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix J. Sieracki
May 21, 1924 - July 12, 1944
Missing in action, presumed Killed in action
Died: Pacific
Buried: At sea
SIMONO: Rev. Francis J.
ordained June 7, 1952
1st. Lt. 15th Air Force World War II
1920 - 1952
SINCOULAR: Arthur J.
Pfc 462 Med Coll Co. World War II
Dec. 31, 1905 - Feb. 17, 1970
SKREPENSKI: Marvin
Residence: Manitowoc
USS REID
Died: Aug. 26, 1943
Cause: Missing - presumed murdered
Place of death: Sidney, Australia
Buried: Unknown
SKRIVANIE: Oliver J.
Pfc 117 Inf World War II
Sept 9 1918 - Nov 7 1944
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Photo
SMITH: Gene E.
TEC 771 Tank Destroyer BN World War II
Nov. 29, 1920 - Oct. 22, 1968
Cemetery: Evergreen, Manitowoc WI
Plot No: V - 26 - 6
*****
Gene Edward Smith, 47, of 1226 N. 29th St., Milwaukee, died there
Tuesday.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post No. 659. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Smith was born Nov. 29, 1920, at Hartford, Mich., son of the late
Edward and Harriet Schaefer Smith. He married Doris Kiekhaefer June 6,
1942, at Detroit, Mich., and the couple located at Manitowoc in 1946.
He was in the insurance business. He was a World War II veteran.
Survivors include the wife; two sons and three daughters (Survivors
omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Wednesday
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, October 23, 1968 P.19
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[d. Milwaukee, WI/husband of Doris E. Smith]
SMITH, Manuel M.
Residence: Manitowoc
Pvt. World War II
Killed in action
Died: Oct. 10, 1944
Place of death: Europe
Buried: Unknown
SMITH: Maurice Glenn
Residence: Manitowoc
Motor machinist's mate 1c, SUB USN World War II
Wife, Mrs. Mary Roberts Smith
Died of Wounds - Skull fracture
Died: July 24, 1944
Place of death: Australia
Buried: Unknown
SOBIESKI: Arthur J. (VA list has Arthur L.)
Residence: Manitowoc
Enlistment Date: March 19, 1943
Sgt. 5817 Amb. Co. World War II
Serial No: 17 111 455
Killed in action
Feb. 7, 1920 - Aug. 9, 1944
Place of death: France
Buried: St. Marys cemetery, Manitowoc
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Sgt. Sobieski Died In France August 9, Word
Sgt. Arthur Sobieski, 24, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Sobieski of 1014 South
21st street, was killed in action in France according to a message received by his
parents late Tuesday afternoon from the War Department. The wire said he had
been killed August 9.
His was the 57th casualty from Manitowoc county in World War II, within two of the
total casualties suffered by this county in World War I.
Sgt. Sobieski has been overseas since March as a member of a U.S. Army
ambulance unit and is believed to have been a member of the invasion force that
(Photo) crossed the channel into Normandy on D-Day.
Born in Manitowoc, Sobieski was graduated from Lincoln high school in 1937.
He was a drum major in the high school band and active also in high school plays
and operettas. He later joined the Masquers and took part in several plays put on
by that organization. He was also a member of the dramatic club of the St. Marys
congregation and was employed by the Aluminum Goods company.
In 1940 he entered Parsons college at Fairfield, Iowa, and was elected president
of the freshman class there. He enlisted in 1942 and after training in this country
went overseas in March.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 23, 1944 P.2
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Reburial rites for Sgt. Arthur J. Sobieski, 24 (above), son of Mr. and Mrs. John F.
Sobieski, of 1014 South 21st street, who was killed in France in 1944, will be held
at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home, and at 9 o'clock at St. Mary Catholic
church. The Rev. John Landowski, Rev. Anthony Chmielewski and Rev. Casimir Stec
will officiate.
The American Legion will officiate at the grave in St. Mary cemetery.
Sergeant Sobieski was a member of an ambulance unit that went ashore on D-day
at Normany, He was graduated from Lincoln high school in 1937, was drum major
of the band and active in Masquers and the dramatic club of St. Mary congregation.
He later attended Parsons college in Iowa and enlisted in 1942.
Survivors are the parents; his wife, the former Christine Main, a son
(Survivor omitted for privacy.), living in Cernterville, Iowa.
The casket will arrive here Thursday morning. Friends may call at the funeral home
after 4 p.m. Thursday, where the rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock Thursday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, July 28, 1948 P.2
SOMES: Thomas Bennett
Residence: Manitowoc
Quartermaster 1c, USCG. World War II
Wife, Mrs. Lillian Marie Somes
Killed In Action
Died: June, 1943
Place of death: At sea - ship sunk
Buried: Unknown
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice. At Two Rivers this week the two groups met
for formal presentation of flags to the Legion by officers of the
Forty-et-Eight. In the group left to right: Roland C. Bleser, John Mezera,
Peter Beitzel and T.C. Eckhart. Charles (Cy) Urbanek, of the
Forty-et-Eight and Dr. E.C. Cary, Reedsville, Joseph Vanderbloemen,
Two Rivers, Edwark Moakler, Manitowoc, Edward Koutnik, Kiel,
and Huber Clayton, Valders, representing the five Legion posts.
The list of names of the county's war dead include:
Two Rivers—Anton Damman, Alfred Denis, Joseph Dupuis,
Joseph Krey, Roland LeMere, Stanley Martinkavitz, Frances Paulow,
Floyd Wiltgen, Melvin Yana, Roland Lawrentz, George Larsen,
Burton Hansen, Harvey Engelbrecht.
Manitowoc—Harvey Fargo, Sylvester Habelwitz, Elton Hovi,
Harold Huebner, Robert Kelnhofer, Rudolph Maresh, John Rehak,
Thomas Somes, Chester Tadych, Robert Tills, Dean Welsh,
Bernard Wilmet.
Cleveland—Lester Hansen.
Reedsville—Charles Novak.
Valders—Ernest Klenke.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
SORENSON: Joel G.
Pvt. 1473 SVC Comd. Unit World War II
Dec. 8, 1907 - March 21, 1959
SPATCHEK: Elroy J.
Pfc. U.S. Army World War II
Oct. 25, 1922 - Sept. 1, 1976
SPECHT: Clarence A.
Residence: Manitowoc
Cpl. Air Corps World War II
Died: Aug. 18, 1944
Cause: Airplane crash
Place of death: Buryhill, England
Buried: Unknown
SPINDLER: Charles E.
Capt. U.S. Army World War II
Dec. 21, 1913 - June 6, 1973
STADELMAN: George L.
Cpl.1613 Svc Comd Unit World War II BSM-PH
April 24, 1918 - March 14, 1966
STADELMAN: Robert N.
Pfc. US Army World War II
Aug. 22, 1923 - Jun. 15, 1975
STAUDINGER: Louis G.
Residence: Kossuth
Army World War II
Died: April 12, 1945
Missing in action presumed Killed in action
Place of death: Sterling Island
Buried: Unknown
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…Listed as Dead
Pvt. Louis G. Staudinger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arial Nelson, route 1, Mishicot,
reported missing April 11, 1944, is now officially listed as dead, according
to a letter from Maj. Gen J. A. Ulio of the Adjutant’s office of the War
department.
Staudinger was a member of a crew of a B-25 (Mitchell) bomber which took off
on a test flight from Stirling island which is located about 40 miles south of
Bougainville island in the Solomon islands. When the crew failed to return an
extensive search was conducted, but no trace of them or the plane was found.
The officer said:
“Since your son was reported missing… the War department has entertained the
hope that he survived and that information would be revealed dispelling the
uncertainty surrounding his absence. However, as in many cases, the conditions
of warfare deny us such information.
“Full consideration has recently been given to all available information bearing
on the absence of your son, including all records, reports and circumstances.
These have been carefully reviewed and considered. In view of the fact that
twelve months have now expired without the receipt of evidence to support a
continued presumption of survival, the War department just terminate such absence
by a presumptive finding of death.”
A graduate of Mishicot high school, Pvt. Staudinger entered the army and was sent
for six months training in a special mechanics course at Chanute Field, Ill.,
followed by three months of power engine training at Detroit, Mich. He was also
stationed at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.; Camp Luna, N.M., Morrison Field, West Palm
Beach, Fla., and Camp Stoneman, Pittsburg, Calif.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 29, 1945 P. 2
STEDL: John L. Stedl
Pfc 465 Medical Coll Co World War II
July 4, 1919 - June 3, 1960
STEFFENS: Francis, Jr.
Cpl 12 Tac Recon Sq AAF World War II
March 2 1919 - June 29 1966
STEGER: Raymond
World War II
1909 - Jan. 1987
STEINHORST: John W.
TEC 4 U.S. Army World War II
1918 - 1978
STEPHANI: Arnold G.
World War II
Feb. 21, 1921 - Feb. 19, 2007
Cemetery: Evergreen, Manitowoc WI
*****
Arnold G. Stephani, age 85, of 849 Wilson St., Manitowoc, went gently into
Jesus' arms with his family at his side, Monday morning, Feb. 19, 2007, at his
residence.
Arnold was born Feb. 21, 1921, in Sheboygan, son of the late Peter Stephani and
Elizabeth Stephani Hein. Arnold served in the U.S. Army during World War II as
a first lieutenant. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with
a Bachelor of Arts degree in accounting. On Jan. 20, 1944, he married the former
Helen Valenta at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He was a
partner in the CPA firm Schmalz and Stephani for many years. He was a member of
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church and the church council; Kiwanis Golden K;
Board of Regents of Wisconsin Lutheran College; board member of the Lakeshore
Humane Society; and a member of the Association of CPA's. He enjoyed spending
time with his family, loved to travel, and showing his care to others.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant brother; sister-in-law: Lucille
Stephani; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Frank Valenta and Helen Valenta Schlorf.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007, at Bethany
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. The Revs. Robert Kujawski
and Stephen Melso will officiate. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the
time of service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church
or the Lakeshore Humane Society.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. (private) and all the
oncology staff and Aurora Hospice Care.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 20, 2007
STOKES: Otto W.
Residence: Manitowoc
FL O. 467th BG 790th BS World War II
Died: Jan. 22, 1945
Cause: Airplane crash
Place of death: Norwick, England
Buried: Unknown
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STRADAL: Edwin
Tec 5 Co E 254 Infantry World War II
March 26, 1899 - March 25, 1965
STRADAL: Emil
Pvt 108 Engineer CBT Bn World War II
Sept. 5, 1897 - March 19, 1964
STREUBEL: Alvin F.
Pvt. Deml World War II
June 22, 1920 - June 29, 1959
STROHM: George F.
Pvt Hq Co 30 Inf Division World War II
April 23 1910 - May 25 1957
STRONG: Albert H.
Sgt. 404 Fighter GP AAF World War II
Oct. 20, 1923 - July 30, 1963
STRUTZ: Herman A.P.
F1 US Navy World War II
Mar. 11 1926 - Dec. 26, 1977
STUCKMAN: Donald Henry
Residence: Newton
PFC 29 Marines 6 Marine Dv. Co A World War II
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto C. Stuckman
Killed in action
Oct. 10, 1923 - May 14, 1945
Place of death: Okinawa
Buried: St. Johns cemetery, Centerville
Tombstone
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Two More Are War Casualties, Die In Pacific
The names of Pfc. Donald H. Stuckman, 22, of the U.S. Marines, whose home is
in Newton and Pvt. Clarence Sobieck, 28, of Denmark, were added to the roll
of honor dead of World War II today. Both were killed in the Pacific theater
of war.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Stuckman, route 1, Newton, the marine was killed
on Okinawa on May 14. Memorial services have been arranged for him at 2 p.m.
Sunday at the St. John Reformed church at Newton.
Pfc. Stuckman was born at Newton Oct. 10, 1922, and after attending the Valley
View public school he enrolled at the Vocational school. Previous to his
entrance into service Mar. 30, 1944 he was a welder at the Manitowoc Ship-
building company. He trained at Oceanside, Calif., and left for overseas last
November. He had seen some action at Guadalcanal.
Besides his parents he leaves a brother, (private) and two sisters (private).
(snip)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 24, 1945 p.2
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Re-burial services for Pfc. Donald H. Stuckman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Stuckman,
route 1, Newton, were held at the Pfeffer Funeral home at Manitowoc on Saturday
afternoon. The Rev. Erwin Warber officiated and burial was made in the Centerville
Reformed church cemetery.
Military rites were conducted by the Cleveland post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Color guards were Ray and Alvin Casper, color bearers were Kenneth Schnell and Wallace
Pippert while Thomas Gretz, Albert Stuckman, Roger Jost, Eugene Basler, Howard Vogel
and Roland Fiedler acted as pallbearers.
During the services Jeanelle and Jennifer Grotegut sang, “Safe in The Arm of Jesus”
and “God Be With You, Til We Meet Again”.
Pfc. Stuckman was born in Newton in 1922. Prior to entering the U.S. Marine Corps in
March, 1944, he was a welder at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company yards. He left for
overseas in November, 1944, after training at Oceanside, Calif. He was killed on
May 14, 1945, on Okinawa after seeing action on Guadalcanal.
The survivors are his parents; one brother, Norman; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence
Reichwaldt of Newton and Mrs. Fred Radder of route 1, Kiel.
The body of Pfc. Stuckman was escorted to Manitowoc by Sgt. William G. Williams.
Among those attending the services were: Mrs. Paul Boedeker and Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Herwig of Plymouth and Mrs. Fred Stuckman of Elkhart Lake.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, April 19, 1949 – P. 10
SUCHOMEL: Frank G.
Amm 2 USNR World War II
Apr. 10, 1914/Sept. 7, 1963
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Photo
SUKOWATY: Leona M.
Photo
Born: June 1, 1924
Residence: Valders
Pvt. Sq, W 325 Air Corps
Enlistment Date: Dec. 30, 1944
Enlistment City: Chicago, IL
Enlistment Grade: Private
Died: June 17, 1945
Cause: Illness
Place of death: Manitowoc
Buried: St. Gregory cemetery, St. Nazianz
Plot No: 4 - 1 - 32
Tombstone
*****
Pvt. Leona Sukowaty, 21, member of the WAC, and daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Sukowaty, of route 1, Valders, died suddenly early
Sunday morning at the Holy Family hospital.
Private Sukowaty, who has been stationed in the WAC training center
at Avon Park, Fla., in recent months was taken ill with a stomach ailment
and suffered a nervous breakdown. She was sent back to the farm home,
three miles northwest of St. Nazianz to recuperate and Saturday her
condition forced her removal to the hospital where she died early the next
morning.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Gregory's
Catholic church, St. Nazianz. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Miss Sukowaty was born at the farm home in Eaton in 1924 and attended
the St. Gregory's parochial school. She was a member of the Ladies
Sodality of the congregation. Later she located in Chicago and before
enlisting in the Woman's Auxiliary corps was employed in the plant of the
Douglas Aircraft corporation in Chicago.
She took her basic training at Des Moines, Iowa, after enlisting in January,
1945, and later was transferred to Florida.
Survivors are the parents, seven sisters, Sister M. Elinore of Chicago,
Mrs. Ray Leonhard of Kohler, Irene of this city, Mrs. Frank Wellert of
Sheboygan, Marcella of Park Ridge, Ill., Evelyn and Imelda on the home
farm; four brothers, Tech. Sgt. Herbert, gunner on a B-29 bomber in the
south Pacific, Seaman 2/c Raymond also in the south Pacific, Edward and
Andrew on the home farm.
The body may be viewed at the Kellenbenz funeral home in St. Nazianz,
where the rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, June 18, 1945 pg. 2
SURFUS: Walter L.
Pvt. 64 Engr. TNG BN World War II
Jan. 29, 1920 - June 3, 1948
SWEETMAN: Samuel S.
TEC 5 US Army World War II
April 11, 1900 - Jan. 25, 1970
SWOBODA: Lawrence J.
1st Lieutenant US Army World War II
Aug. 27, 1920 - Oct. 21, 1967
TADYCH: Alex M.
PFC US Army World War II
Apr. 20, 1925 - Jan. 28, 1980
TADYCH: Chester L.
Residence: Manitowoc
Pvt. 128th Inf Co D World War II
Killed in action
Died: Dec. 21, 1942
Place of death: New Guinea
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
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Private Chester Tadych, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tadych, Sr. of 435
North Tenth street, temporarily buried at Finschaffen cemetery, was killed
in action in New Guinea in December, 1942. Tadych, one of a family of 14
children, entered the service in April, 1941, and after training in camps
in this county went overseas.
Born in Manitowoc he was employed as a truck driver here before entering
service. Survivors in addition to his parents are five brothers and nine
sisters.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 31, 1948 p.12
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice. At Two Rivers this week the two groups met
for formal presentation of flags to the Legion by officers of the
Forty-et-Eight. In the group left to right: Roland C. Bleser, John Mezera,
Peter Beitzel and T.C. Eckhart. Charles (Cy) Urbanek, of the
Forty-et-Eight and Dr. E.C. Cary, Reedsville, Joseph Vanderbloemen,
Two Rivers, Edwark Moakler, Manitowoc, Edward Koutnik, Kiel,
and Huber Clayton, Valders, representing the five Legion posts.
The list of names of the county's war dead include:
Two Rivers—Anton Damman, Alfred Denis, Joseph Dupuis,
Joseph Krey, Roland LeMere, Stanley Martinkavitz, Frances Paulow,
Floyd Wiltgen, Melvin Yana, Roland Lawrentz, George Larsen,
Burton Hansen, Harvey Engelbrecht.
Manitowoc—Harvey Fargo, Sylvester Habelwitz, Elton Hovi,
Harold Huebner, Robert Kelnhofer, Rudolph Maresh, John Rehak,
Thomas Somes, Chester Tadych, Robert Tills, Dean Welsh,
Bernard Wilmet.
Cleveland—Lester Hansen.
Reedsville—Charles Novak.
Valders—Ernest Klenke.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
Photo
TADYCH: Joseph A.
Residence: Manitowoc
2 Lt. 1333rd Hq. World War II
Killed in action
Died: March 13, 1945
Place of death: Burma
Buried: Unknown
TAFELSKI: Andrew J.
TEC 4 US Army World War II
Feb. 26, 1914 - May 31, 1974
TANGEN: Edwin N
T Sgt 766 Base Unit AAF World War II
Sept 21 1913 - Oct 26 1956
TAYLOR: Ralph M.
Residence: Manitowoc
PFC 16 Inf. Div. Co I World War II
Died of wounds
Feb. 3, 1924 - March 28, 1945
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
TERENS: Wilbert P.
Residence: Mishicot
Cpl. 247 Field Arty Bn. World War II
Died non battle - Disease
Feb. 6, 1920 - Oct. 22, 1944
Place of death: Van Nuys, California
Buried: Holy Cross cemetery, Mishicot
TERRY: Milton C.
Pfc 551 MP Escort Guard Co. World War II
July 18, 1917 - Oct. 28, 1953
TETEAK: Carlton F.
Residence: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Rank: Corporal
Branch: U.S. Army Air Force
Enlistment Date: Aug. 10, 1942
Height: 69
Weight: 150
Release Date: Dec. 6, 1945
Jul. 30, 1921 - Nov. 18, 1974
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Cadet Carlton Teteak of the United States Air Corps, who is attending the Aeronautical
University in Chicago, spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Teteak, 813 South 18th Street.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, September 8, 1942 pg. 11
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Our Men In Service
Private Carlton F. Teteak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Teteak, South 18th Street, completed
the four and on-half month course for air-mechanics and received his diploma at the aero-
nautical university of Chicago, Ill. He is now stationed at a bomber air base in Yuma, Ariz.
He enlisted on Aug. 4, 1942 and received his basic training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, February 2, 1943 pg. 5
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Our Men In Service
Cpl. Carlton Teteak, 913 S. 18th street, has completed training andhas been graduated
from the Army air forces training command school at Chanute field, Ill. He received
instruction in the airplane power plant mechanics course.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, February 3, 1945 pg. 3
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Carlton F. Teteak, Manitowoc, corporal, 39 months in service, none overseas. He
was awarded the American theater ribbon.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 24, 1945 pg. 3
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Carlton F. Teteak, 53, of 616 Horseshoe Dr., Manitowoc, died Monday
morning at Marinette General Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be
in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded
by Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post no. 659, Manitowoc.
Mr. Teteak was born July 30, 1921, at Manitowoc, son of Fred and Mae
Prausa Teteak. He attended Manitowoc public schools and was graduated
in 1940 from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. A lifelong Manitowoc
resident, he married Dianne Fickett June 6, 1964, at Chicago and had been
employed as a truck driver for George Clark Transit Co. Mr. Teteak was
a veteran of World War II in which he served as a corporal in the Air Force.
He was a member of the VFW Post and International Brotherhood of
Teamsters Union Local 619.
Surviving are his wife, a daughrter, Mrs. Gary (Linda) Breitwisch, of
Sheboygan; a step-son, Harvey Fickett, of Manitowoc; parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Teteak, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc; two brothers, Charles and Gerald,
of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Richard *(Marie)* Simmet, of Manitowoc
and a grandson.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening at Pfeffer
Funeral Home.
Herald-Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Tuesday, November 19, 1974, page 3
Source: NewspaperArchive.com
*=Please note incorrect information
*=correct - name is Marion, not Marie
Corrections added by a researcher.
THOMASCHEFSKY: Norman J
Phm 2 US Coast Guard World War II
April 27 1917 - Sept 14 1965
THOMASCHEFSKY: Peter J
Pvt Co D 31 Med Training Bn World War II
April 6 1899 - Aug 9 1955
THONE: Gordon B.
Residence: Cato
PFC 36 Armd Inf. 3 Armed Div. Co B World War II
Died of wounds
Nov. 25, 1911 - Aug. 17, 1944
Place of death: France
Buried: Gjerpen cemetery, Cato
*****
Two County Men Action Victims On French Soil
Two youths from the county were killed in action on French soil in
August, according to messages received by their parents from the War
department over the weekend.
PFC. Paul G. Hynek, 19 (photo), son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hynek of
Manitowoc Rapids, was killed on August 13, while PFC. Gordon R. Thone
of Clarks Mills who was reported slightly wounded on August 19, died
of his injuries on that day.
Raymond C. Thone, Cato, route 1, learned of his brother’s death Monday.
This message followed one he received last Wednesday telling that his
brother had been slightly wounded.
PFC. Thone was born Nov. 25, 1909 at Clarks Mills, the son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Thone. He attended schools in the town of Cato.
In Army Two Years
Among his survivors are five sisters, Mrs. Peter Robley, Clarks Mills;
Mrs. Otis Korstad; Valders; Mrs. Olaf Olson, Manitowoc; Mrs. John Miller,
Suring and Mrs. Norman Anderson, Manitowoc; and two brothers, Raymond,
Clarks Mills and Orin Thone, Suring.
PFC. Thone was inducted into the Army in June, 1942, and received training
at Camp Polk, La., Rice, Calif., Camp Picket, Pa., and Indiantown Gap, Pa.
He left this country in August, 1943, going to England, and participated
in the invasion of France. He was with an infantry regiment.
Thone was a member of the Gjerpen church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, September 5, 1944 P. 2
THRONSON: Norris T.
PFC 1880 Engr. Avn Bn World War II
Aug. 2, 1914 - April 9, 1970
THUSS: Robert W.
Tec. 5 563 Ord Hv. Maint. Co. World War II
Sept. 30, 1918 - Feb. 20, 1964
TIKALSKY: Frank W.
Pfc Hq Co 76 Armd Med Bn World War II
March 27, 1906 - May 30, 1962
TILLS: Robert George
Residence: Rockwood
Ensign, USN. Pilot World War II
Father, Mr. William J. Tills
Combat: United States Navy
Monument: Fort William Mckinley, Manila, the Philippines
Awards: Purple Heart Medal
Service Number: 81538
Killed In Action
Died: Dec. 8, 1941
Place of death: Philippines
Buried: Unknown
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Rockwood Man On Langley
Aboard the U.S. Plane carrier Langley, based at Cavite, 30 miles
from Manila in the Philippine islands, is Lieut. Robert G. Tills, son
of Mr. and Mrs. William Tills of Rockwood. Unconfirmed reports
from Manila said that the carrier had been the object of an attack
by Japanese planes.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 8, 1941 pg. 8
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Robert Tills Is Killed In Jap Assault
Ensign Robert G. Tills, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Tills
of Rockwood, was killed in action in the Philippines according to
a telegram received this morning by his parents from the War
Department.
Although Ensign Tills had served on the airplane carrier U.S.S.
Langley, which was attacked and damaged by Japanese bombing
planes, his family had previously been informed that he was on
shore duty at the naval air base at Cavite, 30 miles from Manila
and thus had hoped for the best. They have no information as to
whether he was at sea or on shore duty when he was killed.
After completing his schooling in Manitowoc county, Tills enrolled
in the Tri-State Engineering college at Angola, Ind., where he was
graduated with the degrees of bachelor of science and aeronautical
engineering. He was an honor student. He enlisted in 1938 and
received his naval air training at Pensacola, Fla. He attained the rank
of ensign in March, 1939, was ordered to Pearl Harbor, T.H,. and
assigned to Patrol Squadron No. 24.
Born in the town of Kossuth March 9, 1918, Ensign Tills was the son
of William and Adelaide Tills. Besides his parents he is survived by
two sisters, Helen, a student at Oshkosh State Teachers college,
and Jean at home.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, December 12, 1941 pg. 1
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Details concerning the death of Ensign Robert Tills of Rockwood
appear to indicate that he was the first American casualty in the
Philippine Islands. He was machine gunned by nine Jap planes, in
his sea plane in a bay 20 miles off Davao on the Island of Mindanao
at daybreak on Dec. 8, 1941. Lieut. Ebbe, a close friend of the
ensign for two years, spent a day furlough in the state and turned
over to Till's parents his friend's only remaining possessions, a prayer
book and his spectacles. The delivery was made through an uncle
and an aunt.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger Sunday, May 1, 1942
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MEMORIAL FOR TILLS IS HELD
Special Services For First County Victim Of War
Memorial services for Ensign Robert G. Tills, first Manitowoc
county man to lose his life in this war, were held Sunday afternoon
at the Rockwood Lutheran church.
Taking part in the service were the Rev. Edward Zell, pastor of the
church, who baptized and confirmed the young man. Ensign Tills
was one of those killed in the Japanese attack on the Philippine
Islands on Dec. 7. The Rev. M A. Quandt, Watertown, father of
Miss Victoria Quandt to whom he was engaged, also took part in
the services.
Two cousins, Delton Tills of Thiensville seminary and Paul Tills of
this city, with Edward and William Zell of Northwestern college,
formed the guard of honor to lead the parents and other relatives to
their seats when the ceremony opened at 2:30 p.m. Delton Tills also
read a biography of Ensign tills. The choir of St. Peter's Church at
Mishicot, directed by Miss Alice Zell sang three songs.
Ensign Tills was born March 9, 1918, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J.
Tills. After graduating from grade school and attending Rockwood
high school for two years he attended Lincoln High School in Manitowoc
and then in 1933 entered the preparatory department of Concordia
college from where he went to Northwestern college at Watertown.
In the fall of 1935 he enrolled in Tri-State college in Augola, Ind.,
where he studied aeronautical engineering, graduating in 1937.
Receiving an appointment to the navy air school at Pensacola, Fla.,
he took training there for over a year and graduated in Sept., 1939 as
an ensign. On Oct. 15, 1939 he received orders to go to Hawaii and
after ten days was transferred to the Philippines.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, June 2, 1942 pg. 5
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice. At Two Rivers this week the two groups met
for formal presentation of flags to the Legion by officers of the
Forty-et-Eight. In the group left to right: Roland C. Bleser, John Mezera,
Peter Beitzel and T.C. Eckhart. Charles (Cy) Urbanek, of the
Forty-et-Eight and Dr. E.C. Cary, Reedsville, Joseph Vanderbloemen,
Two Rivers, Edwark Moakler, Manitowoc, Edward Koutnik, Kiel,
and Huber Clayton, Valders, representing the five Legion posts.
The list of names of the county's war dead include:
Two Rivers—Anton Damman, Alfred Denis, Joseph Dupuis,
Joseph Krey, Roland LeMere, Stanley Martinkavitz, Frances Paulow,
Floyd Wiltgen, Melvin Yana, Roland Lawrentz, George Larsen,
Burton Hansen, Harvey Engelbrecht.
Manitowoc—Harvey Fargo, Sylvester Habelwitz, Elton Hovi,
Harold Huebner, Robert Kelnhofer, Rudolph Maresh, John Rehak,
Thomas Somes, Chester Tadych, Robert Tills, Dean Welsh,
Bernard Wilmet.
Cleveland—Lester Hansen.
Reedsville—Charles Novak.
Valders—Ernest Klenke.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
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TO LAUNCH TILLS AT SAN PEDRO
The U.S.S. Tills, destroyer escort vessel to be launched Sunday in San
Pedro, Calif., will be christened by Miss Helen Tills, sister of Ensign
Robert G. Tills, after whom the ship is named. Tills was Manitowoc
County's first war casualty.
Miss Tills, accompanied by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Tills,
route 5, Manitowoc, left here last week for the west coast to attend the
launching.
Ensign Tills, killed the first week of the war in the Philippines, has been
awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. He is entitled to the American
Defense Service medal and the Asiatic-Pacific area campaign medal.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, October 2, 1943 pg. 2
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Photo
TOME: Lloyd N.
Tec 4. World War II
Died in the line of duty
TOME: Lloyd W.
Residence: Two Rivers
Enlistment Date: June 12, 1941
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Serial No: 36212593
Height: 68
Weight: 177
EC4 23 Engr. BN 3 Armd Div World War II (VA list has 23rd Armd Co B)
Feb. 12, 1919 - April 24, 1945
Cause: Died of wounds
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc
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Lloyd W. Tome Dies of Wounds
T/Sgt. Lloyd W. Tome, 26, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Tome, of 633 North 4th street,
reported wounded in Germany April 22, died the following day, according to a
message received by his parents and his wife, the former Lila Schurr, of Two Rivers.
His was the 131st war casualty in the county in World War II.
Sergeant Tome was in the third armored division of the U.S. First army and was in
one of the first contingents to storm the Normandy beaches on D-day, the first to
crack the Siegried line, to cross the Rhine and later to link up with the Russians.
In a letter to his wife, written April 22, and which was received earlier this week,
Sergeant Tome said he was waiting rations and cooking equipment to catch up
with the advancing column. He served as a cook in one of the units.
Born in this city in 1919, he was graduated from Lincoln high school in 1937 and
played basketball on the school five. He learned the barber trade and was
employed in a shop in Two Rivers before entering the service June 11, 1941. After
basic training at Camp Polk, Camp Pickett, Va., in California and Harrisburg, Va.,
he went overseas to England.
While home on a furlough visit he married Miss Lila Schurr, of Two Rivers Feb. 24,
1943.
Survivors are his wife; parents, sister (Survivor omitted for privacy.) of this city;
grandparents, Mrs. Rose Reif of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Peter Blashka of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 11, 1945 P.2
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Reburial services for the late Sgt. Lloyd Tome (above), son of Mr. and Mrs. William
Tome, 633 North Fourth street, this city, are to be held at the Beduhn funeral home
in Two Rivers at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. W.G. Haase of that city officiating.
Burial will be in Calvary cemetery here with military rites at graveside by a firing
squad of the Two Rivers post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Sgt. Tome was the husband of the former Miss Leila Schurr of Two Rivers. His
body is to arrive in Two Rivers late Monday. Friends may call at the funeral home
from Tuesday morning until the time of services.
Born in Manitowoc in 1919, Sgt. Tome graduated from Lincoln high school in 1937
and was employed as a barber in a Two Rivers barber shop prior to his induction
in June, 1941. Following his training in this country, he left for the European theater
in September, 1943, serving as a first cook with the third armored division of the
First army.
He was wounded in Germany in April, 1945, and died a day later.
Surviving, in addition to his wife in Two Rivers and the parents here, are a sister
(Survivor omitted for privacy.), and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Peter Blashka
of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 11, 1948 P.2
TROTTIER: Floyd M.
Residence: Manitowoc
Born: Sept. 24, 1919
Enlistment Date: March 24, 1942
Enlistment City: Milwaukee
Height: 67
Weight: 126
Serical No: 36220913
Pfc. 108 Inf 45 Inf Div World War II
Killed in action
Died: May 26, 1944
Place of death: Italy
Interment Date: Aug. 6, 1948
Buried: Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois
Plot No: Sec. 3 Site 879-K
*****
The body of Trottier has been returned at the request of his father, Armidos
Trottier of 504 South 25th street. Pfc. Trottier was killed in Italy, May 26,
1944 at the age of 25. He was a member of an infantry unit and had been in
service since March, 1942 and had been overseas for a year prior to his death.
Pfc. Trottier was born in Two Rivers in 1919 and moved to this city with his
parents about 10 years ago. He was a graduate of Lincoln high school.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, July 9, 1948 p.14
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Photo Tombstone
TUCH: Francis J.
Pfc 1918 Svc Comd Unit World War II
June 22, 1911 - May 24, 1956
TUCK: Carole Ellen
PHM3 US Navy World War II
Dec. 21 1923/Mar. 23 1990
Cemetery: Pioneer Rest, Two Rivers, WI
Gravesite: 4-22
Tombstone
TULACH: Glenn G.
Pvt. U.S. Army World War II
April 28, 1924 - April 27, 1970
TUSCHEL: Margaret A.
SP 1 USNR World War II
Oct. 8, 1912 - Feb. 20, 1966
TVETEN: Morten J.
Residence: Manitowoc
Pfc. 142nd Inf World War II
Killed in action
Died: March 20, 1945
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
TYCHANSKI: Stanley
Pvt. 1077 Base Unit AAF World War II
June 12, 1914 — Dec. 15 1954
VAN DE HEY: Wilbert H.
SF2 U.S. Navy World War II
Nov. 7, 1916 - Feb. 22, 1978
VAN DER LOUIS: John
PFC U.S. Army World War II
July 2, 1923 - Aug. 17, 1978
VAN DORNICK: Henry
Residence: Manitowoc
Infantry World War II
Killed in action
Died: July 10, 1944
Place of death: France
Buried: Unknown
Henry A. Van Dornick
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
Service # 7032466
22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: 10-Jul-44
Buried at: Plot D Row 7 Grave 17
Normandy American Cemetery
Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
http://www.abmc.gov/search/wwii.php
VAN ESS: Granville J.
Tec. 5 US Army World War II
Apr. 22, 1917 - Dec. 7, 1973
VAN SCHEPEN: Minor, Jr.
Cm. 2 USNR World War II
June 11, 1920 - Dec. 16, 1958
VANDERBLOOMEN: Edward P.
Pfc US Marine Corps Res World War II
Sept 28 1901 - March 8 1964
Cemetery: Holy Cross, Two Rivers, WI
Plot No: B - 23 - 8
Tombstone
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Edward P. Vander Bloomen, 62, of Rt. 2, Crivitz, a former resident of Two Rivers
and Marine Corps veteran of World War II, died Sunday at United States Veterans
Administration Hospital, Marquette, Mich.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral
Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. H.J.
Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Military rites at the
graveside will be by the American Legion Post of Two Rivers.
Mr. VanderBloomen was born Sept. 27, 1901, at De Pere, son of the late Peter and
Anna Anderson VanderBloomen. He married the former Elizabeth Brugmans at
Marquette, Mich., Sept. 7, 1922. After marriage the couple settled in the Crivitz
area. In 1957, the family moved to Two Rivers and for five years Mr. VanderBloomen
was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. and also during that period served as custodian
at VFW Center, Two Rivers.
He was a member of Netzel-Zenz Post, American Legion, Crivitz, an associate member
of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Two Rivers, and also
a member of the Holy Name Society at Crivitz.
Besides his wife he leaves three sons (private); two sisters, Mrs. George Leygraf,
of Milwaukee and Mrs. Lillian Brandt, of Marquette, Mich.; five brothers, Fred,
of Kaukauna, Louis, of Crivitz, Walter, of Pound, Ralph, of Cudahy and Elmer, of
Milwaukee; eight grandchildren and a great granddaughter. A sister preceded him
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will
be recited at 7:45.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 9, 1964 p.7
VANDERBLOOMEN: Elmer P.
Pvt US Coast Guard World War II
Born: Sept. 3, 1923 Crivitz
Enlisted: July 23, 1942
Honorably Discharged: Dec. 24, 1945
Died: Oct. 1, 2007 Two Rivers, Manitowoc, WI
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Elmer P. "Lucky" VanderBloomen, age 84, of 7930 Reifs Mills Road, Manitowoc,
died peacefully early Monday morning, Oct. 1, 2007, at the Hamilton Memorial
Home, Two Rivers.
Elmer was born on Sept. 3, 1923, in Crivitz, a son of the late Edward and
Elizabeth (Brugman) VanderBloomen. He attended schools in Crivitz, and was a
graduate of Crivitz High School. On July 23, 1942, he entered the U.S. Coast
Guard, and served his country during World War II. He was honorably discharged
from service on Dec. 24, 1945. On May 15, 1943, Elmer married the former Maefern
Jebavy in Two Rivers. He was employed as a mechanic with Hamilton Manufacturing
Company of Two Rivers for over 20 years, retiring in 1984. After retiring, Elmer
and Maefern enjoyed playing golf. He was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic
Church, Two Rivers Senior Citizens, Kubale - O'Connell VFW Post 6179 of
Kellnersville and the Sea Bees.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sons: Thomas and
Robert VanderBloomen; an infant: Peter; and by a sister-in-law: Annabelle
VanderBloomen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 5, 2007, at St. Anne's
Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will
be the Rev. Paul Paider, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Military graveside rites will be accorded by members of the Kubale - O'Connell
VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers,
from 5 until 7 p.m. on Thursday evening and after 10 a.m. on Friday at St. Anne's
Catholic Church until the time of Mass at 11 a.m.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the VanderBloomen family
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 3, 2007
VANSERKE: Ernest L.
Pvt. Btry C 22 Fld Arty Bn World War II
June 18, 1899 - Aug. 5, 1958
VAVRUNEK: Thomas J., Jr
S Sgt 593 Base Unit AAF World War II
Enlistment Date: Dec. 29, 1941
Enlistment City: Wausau, WI
Enlistment Grade: Private
Branch: Air Corps
Service No: 16 023 348
Honorable Discharge Date: Oct. 3, 1945
Jan 6 1915 - Dec 3 1961
Cemetery: Forest View, Two Rivers, Manitowoc WI
Plot No: B - 5 - 3
Tombstone
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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
VELCHEK: Anton A.
PFC U.S. Army World War II
July 7, 1925 - March 11, 1955
VETTER: Elroy E.
T. Sgt. 325 Base Unit AAF World War II D.FC. AM & 3OLC
Enlistment Date: Jan. 26, 1942
Enlistment City: Fort Sheridan, IL
Enlistment Rank: Private
Service No: 36 233 114
Pension No: XC 5 302 972
Honorable Discharge Date: Sept. 8, 1945
U.S. Medals: Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal w/3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Nov. 8, 1918 - July 2, 1958
Cemetery: Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Liberty, Manitowoc WI
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Farmer Killed When Board Pierces Chest
Elroy E. Vetter Fatally Injured While Sowing
Valders---A 39 year old farmer was killed almost instantly
Wednesday afternoon when a board pieced his chest during a
sawing operation.
Elroy F. Vetter of Rt 1. Valders, and two other men were
lifting a board during sawing operation at the sawmill on the
Vetter farm when the board caught in the saw and was sent
flying. The two by six board hit Vetter in the chest.
Vetter was taken to Valders for treatment but Dr. Theodore
Teitgen, Manitowoc County coroner believed that Vetter was
killed almost instantly after the accident.
The accident happened about 4:15 o'clock at the sawmill on
the 100-acre Vetter farm where logs were sawed into boards
for neighboring farmers.
Vetter, father of five children, was working with Theodore
Damm and Adam Durben at Rt. 4, Chilton, at the time of the
accident. The three men were cutting boards for Durben.
Doctor Teitgen said there would be no inquest.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran
Church in the Town of Liberty with the Rev. Samuel Kugler
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Vetter was born Nov. 8, 1918, in the Town of Liberty, son of
the late Edwin and Marie Nass Vetter of Manitowoc. He attended
the University of Wisconsin agricultural short course. He served
for four years in the Air Force during World War 11, including
service as an aerial gunner while stationed in England and
attained the rank of sergeant. On June 15, 1947, he married
Karolyn Bathke. In addition to farming in the Town of Liberty,
he had operated a sawmill for the past year. He was a member of
Trinity Lutheran Church. He was also active as a bowler.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, (private), and four sons,
(private), mother of Manitowoc, three brothers, Willard of Delhi,
N.Y., Vernon of Valders and Edward with the Army in Germany;
three sisters, Mrs. Edgar Pleuss of Valders, Mrs. Virgil Cogswell
of Manitowoc and Louella Vetter of Manitowoc, and several nieces
and nephews.
Friends may call at Berge Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thursday, July 3, 1958
VETTER: Roman W.
Pfc. US Army World War II
Enlistment Date: Dec. 22, 1942
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, WI
Enlistment Rank: Private
Nov. 9, 1922 - Dec. 19, 1976
Cemetery: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc WI
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Roman (Red) Vetter, 54, of 4105 Broadway St., Manitowoc, died early
Sunday morning at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate with burial in
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Vetter was born Nov. 9, 1922, at Valders, son of the late Fred and
Laura Glasow Vetter. He was graduated from Valders High School
with the Class of 1940 and was a veteran of World War II, serving with
the U.S. Army Overseas in the European Theater. He married Grace E.
Wiesner Dec. 18, 1948. Mr. Vetter had been employed at Pine River
Dairy and was presently employed by Fred Radandt Sons Inc. and was
a member of Teamsters Union Local 619.
Survivors include his wife, three brothers, Edgar, of Quarry, Gary of
Apple Valley, Calif., and Harold of Grimms and a sister, Mrs. Robert
(Lila) Barnes, of Valders.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o'clock this
Monday evening where a prayer service will be held at 7 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter Monday, December 20, 1976 pg. 3
VETTING: Gerhardt L.
Sgt. Co. C. 701 Mil. Police BN World War II
Enlistment Date: July 10, 1941
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, WI
Enlistment Rank: Private
Service No: 36 215 669
Height: 68
Weight: 163
Honorable Discharge Date: Dec. 12, 1945
Dec. 7, 1913 - Oct. 3, 1961
Cemetery: Evergreen, Manitowoc WI
Plot No: T - 15 - 7
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Gerhardt Vetting, 44, of 4343 Kostner Ave., Chicago, died Tuesday
evening at Chicago.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. The
Drews-Bleser American Legion Post 88 will conduct graveside
military rites.
He was born Dec. 7, 1916, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Emil
and Mathilda Larson Vetting. He married Eunice Wiger June 8, 1948,
in the Town of Cato. The family resided in that township until three
years ago when it moved to Chicago. He served in Company C of the
701 Military Police Btn. During World War II and gained rank of sergeant.
He was also a member of the Loyal Order of Moose.
Surviving are his wife; five brothers; Eugene of Milwaukee, Ervin of
Manitowoc, Herbert and Clarence of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Arnold of
Nekoosa; and three sisters, Mrs. Ferdinance Kieselhorst of Rt. 1,
Manitowoc, and Mrs. John Pollen and Mrs. E. C. Schroeder of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, October 4, 1961 pg. T-5
VIERGUTZ: Harold J.
Sgt. World War II
Killed in action
VOBORIL: Roy M.
Sgt. U.S. Army World War II
Apr. 9, 1921 - Jan. 3, 1978
VOELKER: Lester G.
TEC5 377 Infantry World War II
Enlistment Date: June 27, 1942
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, WI
Enlistment Rank: Private
Height: 67
Weight: 118
Oct. 28, 1912 - Oct. 25, 1970
Cemetery: Evergreen, Manitowoc WI
Plot No: V - 16 - 5
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Lester G. Voelker, 57, of 715 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at
home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. George J. Knudson will officiate and
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Voelker was born Oct. 28, 1912, son of the late Benjamin and Mrs.
Ida Schulz Voelker. He married Marion Schlaeter Nov. 17, 1942 at
Bastrop, Texas. He was employed at Piggly Wiggly grocery store as
produce manager in recent years. Mr. Voelker was vice-president of
the First Lutheran Church Men's Club until he became ill three years ago.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Capt. William. L Voelker, of Tucson,
Ariz.; his mother, Mrs. Ida Voelker, of Two Rivers; and two sisters,
Mrs. Howard (Ester) Geier and Miss Hazel Voelker of Two Rivers.
A sister, Mrs. Edna Puta, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc,
from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday where the First Lutheran Men will have
visitation at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church or the
American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, October 26, 1970 pg. T-7
VOGEL: Earl O.
1st Lieutenant Infantry 195th ITB IRTC Co B World War II
Enlistment Date: Nov. 13, 1942
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, WI
Enlistment Rank: Private
Serial No: 36 281 810 & 01 323 762
Pension No: XC 5 576 822
Height: 68
Weight: 179
Honorable Discharge: Aug. 10, 1943
Commissioned Service: Aug. 10, 1943
Honorable Discharge: Jan 3, 1946
Oct. 14, 1907 - Aug. 10, 1953
Cemetery: Evergreen, Manitowoc WI
Plot No: U - 2 - 10
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Earl O. Vogel, 45, who left Manitowoc two years ago to locate in St.
Petersburg, Fla., died unexpectedly at Tampa, Fla., Monday evening.
Masonic funeral rites will be held at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral
Home, Manitowoc at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Vogel was born in Manitowoc in 1907, son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Oscar Vogel. He served in the army in World War II and received a
lieutenant's commission in 1943. Returning from the service, Vogel
was the Manitowoc representative of Heronymous and Brinkman,
Inc., Sheboygan investment brokers, having offices in the Savings
Bank building. He and his family left Manitowoc in September, 1951,
to locate in St. Petersburg.
Since locating in Florida he had been engaged in the banking and
investment business.
In 1936 he married Miss Lois Wigglesworth of Madison. She survives
with a son, and two daughters (private).
He was a member of Manitowoc lodge No. 65, F. and A.M., Manitowoc
chapter Royal Arch Masons, and the Manitowoc Commandery Knights
Templar, the St. Petersburg lodge of Elks, Lakewood Country Club, St.
Petersburg, Drews-Bleser post of the American Legion, Manitowoc,
and the Disabled Emergency Officers of World Wars.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, August 11, 1953 pg. M-15
VOGEL: Frederick Paul
Residence: Manitowoc
Torpedoman's mate ec, USNR. USS Robal World War II
Wife, Mrs. Jean K. Vogel
Killed In Action
Died: July 2, 1944
Place of death: Philippines
Buried: At sea
VOGEL: Harold Richard
Cox U.S.N.R. World War II
d. Tn. Mosel, Sheboygan co. Wis.
Sept. 24, 1924 - Jan. 15, 1947
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Accident Occurs Near Sheboygan (photos of victims and also of car)
Cars Collide on Icy Road in Snow Storm; Two Killed Instantly; Two
Seriously Hurt
Three Manitowoc young men, all of whom served in World War II
were killed and a Sheboygan couple seriously injured in a two-car collision
on highway 32, five miles northwest of Sheboygan during a snowstorm
shortly after 11 o'clock Wednesday night. The dead: Grant A. Swette, 30,
of 1715A Washington street, driver of the car. Harold Vogel, 22, of 1715
Washington street. John Hlinak, 25, of F5R, Custerdale The injured:
(omitted for privacy) Vogel and Hlinak, riding in the Swette car, were
killed instantly. Swette died three hours later in St. Nicholas hospital,
Sheboygan. All sustained skull fracture, crushed chests and internal injuries.
.....(about survivors) According to Coroner Wesley Van Zanden, the
Swette car, bound north on the highway, skidded on the snow covered
road and swerved crosswise directly into the path of the Kress car, inbound
to Sheboygan. The Kress car struck the Manitowoc machine squarely in
the middle, according to the coroner. Third Car Involved Swette was thrown
clear of the car into the ditch. Vogel's body was on the highway while Hlinak
was inside the wrecked car, crushed against the side. Just after the impact
a car driven by (private) rammed into the rear of the Kress car. (private)
immediately got in touch with Sheriff Ted Mosch and Coroner Van Zanden,
and doctors and ambulances were rushed to the scene. Hlinak and Vogel
were dead but Swette, alive but unconscious, was rushed to the hospital.
The coroner announced there would be no inquest. According to information
gleaned from relatives of the three victims, Swette and Vogel left Manitowoc
early last evening for a trip to Sheboygan and called for Hlinak. While the
latter's wife and children reside at Custerdale, Hlinak had been employed
at the Vollrath plant in Sheboygan, and was boarding with his brother, Joseph,
also employed there. Car Demolished The three left Sheboygan shortly before
11 o'clock and were enroute towards Kiel, on Highway 32. The accident
happened about two miles northwest of Erdman's Corners at the intersection
of highway 32 and county trunk U. Sheboygan authorities said the Swette
car was a complete wreck. The tragedy brought death to three Manitowoc
youths who were back in civilian life after serving in the World War II.
Hlinak and Swette both served in the army, while Vogel was in the navy for
two years. The accident brought to five the number of highway fatalities in
Sheboygan county with January only half over. Last weekend two persons
were killed in [a] traffic accident in Sheboygan and south of that city. Funeral
Services Grant Swette, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Swette, was born in Green
Bay in 1916. He moved to Two Rivers with his parents 20 years ago where
the father established a dry cleaning business. Five years later they came to
this city. He was a veteran of World War II, serving a year in the army and
was discharged in 1945. A member of the Eagles and the American Legion
he worked with his brother harold in the building construction business here.
He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Swette, of this city; three
brothers, Harold and Kenneth of this city, Earl of Rio Creek, Wis.; and a
daughter (private). Funeral services will be held Monday morning at the St.
Boniface church with burial in the Ft. Howard cemetery at Green Bay. The
body is at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Harold R. Vogel was a son
of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Vogel of route 1, Cato, and for the past six months
resided at 1715 Washington street, being employed as a truck driver by the
Schlei dray line. He was born on the farm home south of Whitelaw in 1924
and was a coxswain in the navy, serving for two years in both the Atlantic and
Pacific areas. He was discharged last June. He is survived by his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Bernard Vogel; three brothers (private); three sisters (private)
(Continued on Page 2, Col. 5) Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday
at the Vogel home and at 9:30 at St. Michael's church, Whitelaw, the Rev.
John Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body
was moved to the Vogel home from the Pfeffer funeral home this afternoon.
The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday. John Hlinak was born at Krok,
Wis., in 1921 and in 1941 married Miss Geraldine Wolfert. He served in the
army during the war and was a member of the American Legion. While his
wife and two children reside at Custerdale he was employed at the Vollrath
plant at Sheboygan and boarded during the week at the home of his brother,
Joseph, in Sheboygan. He is survived by his wife; two sons (private); father,
Joseph, of route 1, Denmark; two brothers (private); three sisters (private).
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei
funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the St. Mary's Catholic church, the Rev.
John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in the Tisch Mills Catholic cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 p.m. tonight and the
rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 16, 1947 P.1
VREEKE: Henry Martin
T.Sgt. 4706 Defense Wg. AF World War II
July 8, 1919 - June 7, 1967
WACHHOLZ: Mainard H.
Tec 5 34355 Ord Maint Co World War II
Jan. 29, 1928 - Apr. 2, 1950
WACHOWSKI: John A.
Tec 3 497 Ord Mva Co World War II
Feb 15 1915 - Jan 31 1967
WACHOWSKI: Raymond G.
Cox USNR World War II
Sept 19 1924 - Oct 1 1969
WACHTEL: Roland A.
As. U.S.N.R. World War II
Oct. 9, 1914 - Jan. 18, 1965
WAGNER: Carl E.
PFC 3807 QM Truck Co. World War II
March 17, 1917 - Jan. 20, 1959
WAGNER: Francis J.
Residence: St. Nazianz
Serial No: 36830154
PFC 322 Inf. World War II
Killed in action
Jan. 2, 1925 - Sept. 28, 1944
Place of death: Polau Island
Interment Date: Feb. 12, 1949
Buried: St. Gregory cemetery, St. Nazianz
Tombstone
*****
Two Manitowoc county men have given their lives in defending their
country, and a local man, Lieut. Lorits L. Cerkas, 20, of the Army air
corps, son of John Cerkas, 1336-A S. Tenth street, is listed as missing
over Germany since Oct. 7, according to messages received by kin
from the War department this week. Killed in action in Italy was Pvt.
Berlyn Higgings, 32, 1132 S. 16th street, whose wife, Irene, survives
with an 18 month old daughter. Another casualty, the first in the village
of St. Nazianz, was Pfc. Francis Wagner, who was fatally wounded in
action on Angaur in the Palau Islands in the Pacific.
Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, October 27, 1944 pg. 2
*****
Reburial services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Gregory’s Catholic
church, St. Nazianz, for Pfc. Francis Wagner who was killed in the South
Pacific in September, 1944. The Rev. Fr. Clyde, a brother of the deceased
hero, was the celebrant at the requiem high mass, and the Rev. Finton
Holzknecht conducted the services at the grave.
Military services were also conducted and over 40 men in uniform attended
the services.
Survivors include the deceased’s mother, Mrs. Julius Wagner, St. Nazianz;
two brothers and two sisters. (Survivors edited for privacy)
The following group of Manitowoc County Gold Star Mothers attended the
funeral: Mrs. Lillian Gerl, Mrs. Guy Kelnhofer, Mrs. Anna Leindecker, Mrs.
Henry W. Engelbrecht, Mrs. A. Shimalune, and Mrs. Mary Willgen.
Out-of-county persons who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Gadow, Rhea Mae and John of Barton; Miss Millicent Hallas of St. Paul; Morley
Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Fergunson, all of Fond du Lac; Leo Glueckstein, Mr.
and Mrs. Schubert Censky, Paul and Mrs. Tess Jaeckels, Mr. and Mrs. James
Daley, Mrs. Louis Kusterman, Dr. and Mrs. Al Kusterman and children, Mr. Cy
Lulloff, Crissis Lulloff, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Philbert, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Sikerra, Mrs. Russell La Bonte, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Teben, and Louis Lulloff of
Milwaukee.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, February 15, 1949 – P. 20
WAGNER: Jerome J.
Pfc US Army World War II
June 6, 1922 - Aug. 29, 1977
WALKER: William Peter
Colorado Sgt US Marine Corp World War II
Feb. 27, 1923 - July 10, 1967
WALLEN: Sigwald N.
PFC 327 Glider Inf. World War II
July 6, 1919 - Jan. 12, 1949
WALTHERS: Robert E.
Residence: Manitowoc
2 Lt. World War II
Missing in action presumed Killed in action
Died: Dec. 5, 1943
Place of death: France
Buried: Unknown
Robert E. Walthers
Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army Air Forces
Service # O-750231
332nd Bomber Squadron, 94th Bomber Group, Heavy
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: 5-Dec-43
Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Tablets of the Missing at Cambridge American Cemetery
Cambridge, England
Awards: Air Medal, Purple Heart
http://www.abmc.gov/search/wwii.php
WARD: Stephen H.
TEC 5 343 QM Dep. Sup.Co. World War II
April 29, 1913 - March 5, 1965
WARREN: Emily C.
Tec 5 WAC World War II
Oct. 10, 1920 - Jan. 12, 1952
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Funeral services for Mrs. Richard Warren, 31, of Valders, victim of
a weekend auto accident, were held at the Saur Funeral Home,
Kellnersville, and the St. Joseph Catholic church Wednesday morning.
Officiating was Rev. Frank Svatek, pastor of the Kellnersville church.
Members of the Drew Bleser American Legion post, of Manitowoc,
conducted graveside military rites at the church cemetery.
Mrs. Warren, a former World War II WAC, died Saturday night when
her husband's car overturned on Highway 151, just west of Valders.
Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, January 17, 1952 pg. 2-M
WATSON: Frederick J.
Residence: Two Rivers
2 Lt. 7th Army World War II
Killed in action
Died: March 16, 1945
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Forest View cemetery, Two Rivers
*****
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.]
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Photo
WATSON: George G.
Residence: Two Rivers
Pfc. Co E World War II
Killed in action
Died: July 29, 1944
Place of death: New Guinea
Buried: Forest View cemetery, Two Rivers
*****
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.]
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Photo
WEBER: Norman L.
Cpl US Marine Corps Res World War II
Oct. 23, 1917 - Sept. 23, 1955
WEBER: Philip W., Jr.
Pvt. 25 Spruce Sq. World War II
Feb. 6, 1892 - Aug. 9, 1954
WEBER: Robert Peter
Sf 1 U.S. Navy World War II - Korea
June 8, 1921 - July 30, 1961
WEGNER: Reinhart
Sgt. Co. D 711 Tank Bn World War II
Nov. 12, 1921 - Feb. 1, 1960
WELLER: Raymond. N.
T.Sgt. 9201 Tech SVC Unit World War II
Aug. 30, 1910 - Jan. 27, 1963
WELLNER: Carl P.
Cpl. 3508 AAF Base Unit World War II
Aug. 24, 1905 - Dec. 18, 1950
WELLNER: Bernard A.
Residence: Manitowoc, Wisconsin
U.S. Air Corps World War II
Enlisted from: Milwaukee
Enlistment date: Jan. 19, 1942
Height: 65”
Weight: 127 lbs.
Grade: Private
Release date: Oct. 11, 1945
Sep. 3, 1921 – Jan. 14, 2008
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Bernard A. Wellner, age 86, of 1235 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died on Monday
afternoon, Jan. 14, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Bernie was born on Sept. 3, 1921, in the town of Franklin, son of the late
George M. and Mary (Braun) Wellner Sr. He served in the U.S. Air Force in
World War II from 1942 until 1946. On Nov. 15, 1975, he married the former
Eunice Morgan at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Bernie farmed for many years, and was then employed for 25 years with
Memorial Hospital until his retirement in 1987. He was a member of St.
Francis of Assisi Parish and the American Legion Post 88.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Bernie was preceded in death by seven sisters and eight brothers-in-law:
Martha (Joseph Menza)-(Ben) Baroun; Rose (Joseph) Chizek; Gertrude
(George) Borre; Louis Sauer; Marie (Eric) Schneider; Dorothy (Tony)
Moes; Caroline (Matt) Pettinger; and Regina Wellner; three brothers and
four sisters-in-law: Joseph (Viola) Wellner; George (Leona) Wellner; John
(Millie) Wellner; and Carol Wellner; and one step-grandchild: Bethany Sorenson.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at St. Francis
of Assisi-Waldo Site. The Rev John Schuetze will celebrate the Mass of
Christian Burial. Burial will take place at St. Michael Cemetery in Whitelaw.
Military graveside services will be accorded by the American Legion Post 88.
Relatives and friends may call on Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc.
A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m., led by Deacon Robert Drobka.
Relatives and friends may call again at the church on Friday from 9 a.m.
until the time of Mass at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 16, 2008
WELLS: Lyle A
Pvt Co H 309 Infantry World War II
June 17, 1920 - Oct. 2, 1972
WELNETZ: Joseph A.
Cpl. U.S. Army World War II
Oct. 3, 1923 - Oct. 12, 1977
WELSH: Dean Marvin
Carpenter's mate 1c, USCG World War II
Wife, Mrs. Marian Elizabeth Welsh
Killed In Action, Died of Wounds
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice. At Two Rivers this week the two groups met
for formal presentation of flags to the Legion by officers of the
Forty-et-Eight. In the group left to right: Roland C. Bleser, John Mezera,
Peter Beitzel and T.C. Eckhart. Charles (Cy) Urbanek, of the
Forty-et-Eight and Dr. E.C. Cary, Reedsville, Joseph Vanderbloemen,
Two Rivers, Edwark Moakler, Manitowoc, Edward Koutnik, Kiel,
and Huber Clayton, Valders, representing the five Legion posts.
The list of names of the county's war dead include:
Two Rivers—Anton Damman, Alfred Denis, Joseph Dupuis,
Joseph Krey, Roland LeMere, Stanley Martinkavitz, Frances Paulow,
Floyd Wiltgen, Melvin Yana, Roland Lawrentz, George Larsen,
Burton Hansen, Harvey Engelbrecht.
Manitowoc—Harvey Fargo, Sylvester Habelwitz, Elton Hovi,
Harold Huebner, Robert Kelnhofer, Rudolph Maresh, John Rehak,
Thomas Somes, Chester Tadych, Robert Tills, Dean Welsh,
Bernard Wilmet.
Cleveland—Lester Hansen.
Reedsville—Charles Novak.
Valders—Ernest Klenke.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
WETZEL: Lester H.
Cpl 1060 Base Unit AAF World War II
Oct 30, 1921 - Nov 6, 1952
WICKMAN: Vernon
Enlistment Date: April 21, 1945
Release Date: January 16, 1946
May 16, 1915-Nov. 17, 1980
Cemetery: Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Kossuth, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
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Mr. Vernon Wickman, 65, of County Trunk VV, Two Rivers, died unexpectedly
Monday, Nov. 17, in northern Wisconsin while vacationing.
Private family services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens,
Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Wickman was born May 16, 1915, at Marshfield, son of the late Edward and
Anna Schilling Wickman. He attended schools in Marshfield. He was owner of Wickman's
Cycle Shop for 43 years starting in business in 1937. He married Iola Colyar Aug. 23,
1939. The couple resided in Manitowoc. Mr. Wickman was a World War II veteran
entering service in 1945 and being discharged in 1946. He was a member Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church and past president of National Star Route Mail Carriers
Association.
Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, Vernon Jr. and Mary Ann Wickman
of Port Wing, Wis.; a daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and John Bauer of Cable, Wis.; two
brothers and sisters-in-law, LeRoy and Viola Wickman of Waupun, and Carl and Hazel
Wickman of Wisconsin Rapids; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Nila and Harold Jewett
of Waupaca, and Gladys and DeVere Primeau of New Jersey; a granddaughter, a
grandson (private), and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter,
Anne, iin 1969.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Wednesday
evening and until noon Thursday. A memorial has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, November 19, 1980 P.3
WIER: Chester J.
Residence: Manitowoc
Enlistment Date: September 16, 1942
Enlistment City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Height: 72
Weight: 159
Serial No: 2065455
2 Lt. Bombadier 871st Bomber Sq 497th BomberWorld War II
Killed in action
U.S. Awards: Purple Heart, Air Medal
Died: Feb. 19, 1945
Monument: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Cemetery: Tablets of the Missing at Honolulu Memorial
Place of death: South Pacific
Buried: Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
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Missing
Second Lt. Chester Wier, a bombardier on a B-29, had been missing in
action since out on a mission Feb.19 in the southwest Pacific, his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wier, 2316 Marshall street, were informed Tuesday
by the War department.
In the air force since September, 1942, Lt. Wier trained at Luke field, Ariz.,
received his wings at Childress, Tex., and later was transferred to Pyote
Army air field, Tex., and Nebraska. He left for overseas in January.
Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, March 21, 1945
WIERTZBACH: John J.
Pvt 6 Infantry World War I - World War II
Jan 12 1898 - Sep 6 1951
WIGEN: Ken J.
Residence: Manitowoc
Pfc. 32nd Div Co E World War II
Died Airplane crash
Died: March 15, 1945
Place of death: Philippines
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
WILKENS: Henry J.
Residence: Kiel
Pvt 22 Inf. 4 Inf. Div. World War II
Killed in action
June 9, 1922 - June 15, 1944
Place of death: France
Buried: St. Peter & Paul cemetery, Kiel
WILKENS: John A.
Residence: Kiel
Pfc 71 Inf. 44 Inf. Div. World War II
Killed in action
Dec. 12, 1923 - Nov. 17, 1944
Place of death: France
Buried: St. Peter & Paul cemetery, Kiel
WILLIAMSON: Arthur J.
Pvt. Stu Army Tng Corps World War II
April 25, 1899 - March 3, 1970
WILMET:Bernard B.
Cpl Air Corps World War II
Jan. 26, 1915 — Feb. 1, 1943
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice. At Two Rivers this week the two groups met
for formal presentation of flags to the Legion by officers of the
Forty-et-Eight. In the group left to right: Roland C. Bleser, John Mezera,
Peter Beitzel and T.C. Eckhart. Charles (Cy) Urbanek, of the
Forty-et-Eight and Dr. E.C. Cary, Reedsville, Joseph Vanderbloemen,
Two Rivers, Edwark Moakler, Manitowoc, Edward Koutnik, Kiel,
and Huber Clayton, Valders, representing the five Legion posts.
The list of names of the county's war dead include:
Two Rivers—Anton Damman, Alfred Denis, Joseph Dupuis,
Joseph Krey, Roland LeMere, Stanley Martinkavitz, Frances Paulow,
Floyd Wiltgen, Melvin Yana, Roland Lawrentz, George Larsen,
Burton Hansen, Harvey Engelbrecht.
Manitowoc—Harvey Fargo, Sylvester Habelwitz, Elton Hovi,
Harold Huebner, Robert Kelnhofer, Rudolph Maresh, John Rehak,
Thomas Somes, Chester Tadych, Robert Tills, Dean Welsh,
Bernard Wilmet.
Cleveland—Lester Hansen.
Reedsville—Charles Novak.
Valders—Ernest Klenke.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
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Photo
WILTGEN: Floyd N.
Residence: Two Rivers
Sgt 127 Inf 32 Div Co E World War II
Killed in action
Nov 22 1919 - Jan 4 1943
Place of death: Buna, New Guinea
Buried: Holy Cross cemetery, Two Rivers
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GOLD STAR FLAGS TO KIN OF WAR DEAD
The county voiture of the Forty-et-Eight will distribute gold star flags
to next of kin of county dead in World War II. The distribution will
be made through the five American Legion posts in the county. The
Legion posts have named presentation committees and will begin
distribution of the flags, officially approved by the War Department,
to the next of kin of all members of armed services that have made
the supreme sacrifice. At Two Rivers this week the two groups met
for formal presentation of flags to the Legion by officers of the
Forty-et-Eight. In the group left to right: Roland C. Bleser, John Mezera,
Peter Beitzel and T.C. Eckhart. Charles (Cy) Urbanek, of the
Forty-et-Eight and Dr. E.C. Cary, Reedsville, Joseph Vanderbloemen,
Two Rivers, Edwark Moakler, Manitowoc, Edward Koutnik, Kiel,
and Huber Clayton, Valders, representing the five Legion posts.
The list of names of the county's war dead include:
Two Rivers—Anton Damman, Alfred Denis, Joseph Dupuis,
Joseph Krey, Roland LeMere, Stanley Martinkavitz, Frances Paulow,
Floyd Wiltgen, Melvin Yana, Roland Lawrentz, George Larsen,
Burton Hansen, Harvey Engelbrecht.
Manitowoc—Harvey Fargo, Sylvester Habelwitz, Elton Hovi,
Harold Huebner, Robert Kelnhofer, Rudolph Maresh, John Rehak,
Thomas Somes, Chester Tadych, Robert Tills, Dean Welsh,
Bernard Wilmet.
Cleveland—Lester Hansen.
Reedsville—Charles Novak.
Valders—Ernest Klenke.
Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, September 25, 1943 pg. 3
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Photo
WINDUS: Charles F.
Residence: Manitowoc
PFC 392 Inf. 99 Inf. Div. World War II (VA list has 393 Inf Co K)
Sept. 4, 1919 - April 7, 1945
Cause: Disease
Place of death: France
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
WINKELMAN: George W.
Pvt. 1 CL 7 Inf. 3 Div. World War II
Purple Heart
Jan. 27, 1912 - Nov. 6, 1945
WISNIEWSKI: Joseph A.
Residence: Two Rivers
Tec 5. 2685 Ftr Gp. World War II
Died: April 1, 1944
Cause: Motorcycle accident
Place of death: Corsica, Italy
Buried: Unknown
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Photo
WOERFEL: William Mead
Resident: Manitowoc
Machinist's mate 3c, USNR. USS Cooper World War II
Parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Woerfel
Killed In Action
Died: Dec. 3, 1944
Place of death: Philippines
Buried: Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
WOOD: Norman B.
New Jersey Colonel U.S. Army Ret. World War I - World War II
Nov. 6, 1889 - Sept. 10, 1950
WOOSTER: James Rail, Jr.
Michigan Bm 3 US Coast Guard World War II
March 6 1928 - Nov 4 1951
WORDELL:Robert H.
Pvt. Co. I 328 Infantry World War II
April 2, 1920 - Dec. 12, 1972
YELMENE: Ralph E.
Tec. 5 2 Fighter Sq. AAF World War II
March 24, 1925 - March 17, 1971
ZAHORIK: Joseph W.
Photo
Resident: Manitowoc
S Sg. 47th Inf 1st Army World War II
Killed in action
Died: March 4, 1945
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Belgium - Memorial at Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc
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Joseph W. Zahorik
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
Service # 36827359
47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Wisconsin
Died: 4-Mar-45
Buried at: Plot F Row 10 Grave 55
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Awards: Bronze Star, Purple Heart
http://www.abmc.gov/search/wwii.php
*****
(Note: I have divided this and put the part about each serviceman with his
entry in the cemeteries. An entry for Stoeppelman couldn't be found, it's
possible he was buried in Illinois where his family was from.)
Three Manitowoc Servicemen Are Reported War Casualities
War department telegrams from Washington the past 24 hours brought news of the
death of two young Manitowoc sericemen, prominent in their school days on
athletic teams of Lincoln high school, and confirmation of the death of the
husband of a Manitowoc woman.
The dead:
S/Sgt. Joseph William (Zeke) Zahorik, 21-year-old son of Register of deeds and
Mrs. Joseph C. Zahorik, 1011 St. Clair street.
Pfc. Paul Adams, 21-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Adams, 955 N. Sixth Street.
Pvt. Horace A Stoeppelman, husband of the former Jean Luecke, 1609A S. Tenth street.
Sgt. Zahorik, who was a replacement division of Gen. Hodges' First army, was
killed in action in Germany on Mar. 4. Little is known about his participation
in combat, for "Zeke" as he was familiarly known to his friends, wrote nothing
of what he was doing.
Both Adams and Zahorik entered Lincoln high school after attending Woodrow Wilson
junior high. Zahorik was on the school's basketball and football squads for three
seasons, while Adams played with the football eleven for three years.
Was Drill Instructor
Zahorik was inducted into the service July 13, 1943, shortly after his graduation
from high school. He was sent to Camp Wheeler, Ga., where for 14 months he served
as a drill instructor for recruits going through their basic training. He came
home last August, and in September embarked for overseas, landing in England.
Always in the infantry, he earned his staff sergeant's stripes in January of this
year. Zahorik was born in this city on April 7, 1923. He attended the Sacred Heart
parochial, school and was an outstanding athlete there. While attending Lincoln he
with several other boys organized an orchestra and played for school dances. Later
he was a drummer with Duke Janda's orchestra. The summer before his graduation, and
a few weeks prior to his induction into service, he was employed at the Manitowoc
shipbuilding company.
Besides the parents, one sister (Private), and his paternal grandfather, Joseph
Zahorik of Cato survive. He was engaged to wed Miss Dorothea Heise of this city.
At 9 o'clock Monday morning a memorial requiem mass will be offered by the Rev.
L.M. Schorn at Sacred Heart church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 23, 1945 pp 1,3
ZARNEK: Daniel E.M.
MM1 USNR World War II
Oct. 8, 1910 - Nov. 5, 1955
ZBORALSKI: Ambrose
PFC BTRY B 227 Fld Arty World War II
May 18, 1920 - June 3, 1972
ZECKEL: C. Francis, Jr.
1st Lieutenant QMC World War II
Oct. 20, 1915 - Nov. 22, 1963
ZIEGELBAUER: Roman C.
Cpl 29 Quartermaster Co World War II
Sept. 24, 1915 - Sept. 29, 1959
ZIGMUND: Daniel C.
Residence: Manitowoc
PFC 157 Inf. 45 Inf. Div. World War II
Killed in action
Oct. 16, 1924 — Oct. 1, 1944
Place of death: France
Buried: St. Marys cemetery, Manitowoc
ZIGMUND: Leo L.
TEC 5 74 Med. Sup. Plat Avn. World War II
Dec. 4, 1906 - July 12, 1950
ZIK: Elmer
Residence: Manitowoc
Tec 4 Co E 127th Inf World War II
Killed in action
Died: Jan. 19, 1943
Place of death: Buna, New Guinea
Buried: Unknown
ZIMDAR: John Robert
1st Sgt. U.S. Army World War II
Oct. 7, 1915 - Dec. 19, 1983
ZIMMER: Walter C.
Master Sgt 271 FA Bn 1 Cav Div World War II
July 28 1913 - July 17 1948
ZIMMER: William H.
Residence: Manitowoc
11th Inf 3rd Army World War II
Killed in action
Died: April 26, 1945
Place of death: Germany
Buried: Unknown
ZIMMERMAN: Norbert H.
Residence: Reedsville
87th Cav Rcn Sq. World War II
Killed in action
Died: Dec. 20, 1944
Place of death: Belgium
Buried: St. John-St. James cemetery, Reedsville
ZIRZOW: Orval F.
Tec. 4 US Army World War II
1912 - 1981
