ANNA C. CHRISTIANSEN On Feb. 27th Mrs. Anna Christiansen, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Claus Meinert, at the advanced age of ninety years. The deceased was born in Germany May 1st, 1818, and in 1837 was married in her native land to C. D. Christiansen, In 1857 they came to America and located in the town of New Holstein. She was a woman held in high esteem in the community and her death is deeply deplored. Anna Christiansen Chilton Times March 7, 1908 ********** From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1908: Death in Kiel recently of 91-year old Mrs. Christiansen.
ANNA CLAUSSEN Mrs. Anna Claussen died Friday morning at two o’clock, at the age of 74 years. She had not been feeling well for some years and was making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Carl Struck, living two and one-half miles north of this village. She was born in Holstein, Germany in the year 1835 and was married to Peter Claussen there in 1856. In 1882 they moved to this country and settled on a farm a few miles east of here. Seventeen years ago she moved to her daughter’s where she has made her home. Mrs. Claussen, although in very poor health for many years bore up under her heavy load and seemed bright and cheerful all the while. Those who knew her intimately have only the kindest and sympathetic words to say about her. Three children are left behind to mourn her loss; Mrs. Carl Struck, Mrs. Fred Junge and John Claussen. The funeral took place Monday afternoon at two o’clock with interment in the New Holstein cemetery. Rev. Th. Schildknecht officiating. Calumet County Reporter, June 23, 1909 (Note: d. date on tombstone is a year off from obit.)
JOHN CLAUSSEN John Claussen, who had been in ill health for some time, passed away at the General Hospital at Milwaukee Thursday at 2 a.m. He had entered the hospital February 20th. Mr. Claussen was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany on April 19, 1860, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Claussen. The deceased came to America in 1880 and for a time made his home at Chilton. On January 14, 1890 he was united in marriage to Miss Mathilda Grimmsman of this city. They made their home on a farm near Brothertown for 11 years, after which they resided on a farm near this city for 13 years. In 1914 they moved to this city where they have since resided. Mr. Claussen is survived by his widow, three daughters; Mrs. Ed Fellbaum of Owen, Mrs. Roy Seybold of Milwaukee and Mrs. Alfred Paulsen of here; a son, Herman of Hartford; a sister, Mrs. Carl Struck of this city; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at one o’clock at the Erbe- Hoffmann funeral home. The Rev. A. Geo. Schmid officiated, with interment being made in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, February 27, 1936
FRIEDA COLLIN Mrs. Frieda Collin, 92, a native of the Town of New Holstein, died March 19 at the Calumet Homestead where she had been a resident since 1957. Born November 25, 1883, a daughter of Carl and Annie Mohr Hipke, she attended Town of New Holstein schools. Mrs. Collin was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, New Holstein, and the GUG Germania Society, Chilton. Survivors include a son, Allen, Route 1, New Holstein; a daughter, Mrs. Georgiana Roidt, Route 2, Plymouth; six grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren No newspaper named, 1976
RICHARD P. COOLEY Richard P. Cooley, 86, of 2015 Monroe St., New Holstein, died Monday June 19, 1995 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. He was born Jan. 9, 1909 in Wisconsin Rapids, a son of the late Ira and Elizabeth Cooley. He moved to New London in 1912 when his father purchased the New London Republican, a weekly newspaper. He graduated from New London High School in 1927 and attended Carroll College in Waukesha for one year. He later attended the University of Wisconsin, School of Journalism for two years. He became associated with his father and brother in the operation of the New Holstein Reporter in 1932, becoming editor and publisher for some 48 years, retiring in 1978 after turning his interests in the business over to his son. He was very active in local affairs for many years. He was a member of St. John UCC, a former member of the Churchmen’s Brotherhood and Church Choir. He was active for many years with the New Holstein Association of Commerce and the New Holstein Historical Society. He was also a member of the New Holstein Kiwanis Club for 33 years, a past master and 50-year member of the Calumet Lodge #172, F. & A. M. in New Holstein, and served one term on the City Council. In past years he also participated in the New Holstein Men’s Chorus. He is survived by his wife, Alice Vollstedt Cooley, whom he married Sept. 26, 1936 and two sons, He is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Richard Stephenson, and one grandson. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Everett. (Survivors edited for privacy) He and his wife enjoyed traveling and wrote newspaper columns chronicling their adventures, one of which was “Travels with Jezebel” which appeared in the New Holstein Reporter. Funeral services will be held Thursday at St. John UCC in New Holstein, with the Rev. James Werner officiating. Burial will be in the New Holstein City Cemetery. No newspaper named, June 19, 1995
ELWIN E. CURTISS Elwin E. Curtiss, well known resident of here, and for many years a teacher in Calumet county schools, passed away at his home early Friday morning at the age of 82 years. Mr. Curtiss was in ill health for several years and since December 19th his illness had become quite serious. Mr. Curtiss was born on a farm near Brothertown on November 27, 1853, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Curtiss. At the age of 17 he had charge of a school at Brothertown and for 33 years was a teacher in schools of Calumet County. During that time he was principal of the local grade school. On June 1, 1882 he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Moeller, and the couple made their home in this city until 1887, when they moved to Antigo, where Mr. Curtiss taught school for 3 years. He then secured a position as bookkeeper for the Charles Baumbach Co. at Milwaukee, where he was employed for 3 years. Then the couple returned to this city and operated what was known as the Curtiss Hotel for 14 years. Mr. Curtiss was active and deeply interested in the affairs of the community, having served as president of the village before it was incorporated; he also acted as village clerk for several terms; he served as justice of the peace for a great many years, and was city treasurer for many years. He is survived by his wife, a daughter, Lulu, a teacher at Mt. Vernon, New York; a son, Eugene of Ada, Michigan; two grandchildren; and three brothers, Louis of Wooster, Mass., Arthur and Fred of Chandler, Arizona. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home with the Rev. A. G. Schmid officiating. Interment was made in the local cemetery. Eugene Curtiss arrived here Friday evening, and Miss Curtiss on Saturday, to be present at the funeral. Tri-County Record, January 23, 1936 (Note: A picture of his brother Louis is in the glass negative photos)
JIMMY DAVIS Jimmie Davis, 62, of 1604 Jackson St., New Holstein, died Sunday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after being stricken with an apparent heart attack earlier in the day He was born in Bloomdale, Ohio on July 25, 1912, a son of Mrs. Muriel Probert Davis of New Holstein and the late Earl Davis. For the past 20 years he was assembly foreman at the Lauson Engine Division of the Tecumseh Products Co., New Holstein. On Aug. 4, 1956 he married the former Collette Meyers at Redwing, Minn. Mr. Davis was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein, New Holstein Masonic Lodge 172 F & AM, and the New Holstein-Calumet Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include his widow; a son, his mother; a brother Merton, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Howard Belair, Toledo, Ohio. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. John UCC, with the Rev. Albert K. Borns, pastor, officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein Cemetery. Masonic services were held at the funeral home. Pallbearers were James Weber, Otto Meili, Rubin Kuehl, Alex Goebel, Henry C. Meyer and Elmer Lete. New Holstein Reporter, May 22, 1975
TONJES DEBUHR Short funeral services were held at Port Washington Wednesday, for Tonjes DeBuhr, after which the body was brought to this city, where services were held at the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church. The deceased passed away Sunday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Peter Hueppman. Mr. DeBuhr was born November 24, 1860 in Germany, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus DeBuhr. He came to America in 1872 and located in this vicinity, and he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Bosma. They made their home on a farm some three miles from this city, and later moved to Saukville, where they lived until 1934, when they went to reside with their daughter at Port Washington. The Rev. A. George Schmid officiated at the last rites and interment was made in the local cemetery. Survivors are his widow; five sons, Edward and Anton of Waukon, Iowa, Alfred of Lancaster, Claus of Port Washington, Diedrich of Waldo and three daughters, Mrs. Paul Jaschob of Millhome, Mrs. Hugo Bugenhagen of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Peter Hueppman of Port Washington. Thirteen grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren also survive. Tri-County Record, December 1, 1938
HENRY DEDERING From Sheboygan county death records: J. Henry Dedering (v.64 p.346) Widower Jan. 13, 1863-Dec. 30, 1954 Son of Henry Dedering and Helen Worthman Born Ozaukee County Foundry worker at engine factory Died from “cerebral thrombosis, 1 day –general and cerebral arteriosclerosis, 10-15 years” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery ******* G.(sic) Henry Dedering, 92, of E. Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein, died early Thursday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital following a short illness. Born Jan. 13, 1863, in Ozaukee County, he was a son of the late Henry G. and Helen Worthmann Dedering. He was married Nov. 21, 1895 at Kiel to Katherine Bies. A retired foundry worker, Mr. Dedering lived in New Holstein most of his married life. For the past year he resided with a son and daughter-in-law, Mrs. and Mrs. Henry Dedering, of New Holstein. Survivors are three sons, Anton and Henry, New Holstein, and Alfred, Chilton; two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Amelia) Denzin, East Troy, Wis., and Mrs. Marion (Anna) Hayes, Milwaukee; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, William, of Kiel, and Fred, of Rockville. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home, New Holstein, with the Rev. Roland Kley, pastor of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, officiating. Burial will be in the New Holstein city cemetery. No newspaper named, 1954
KATHERINE DEDERING From Calumet county death records: Katherine Dedering nee Bies (v.11 p.350) Wife of John Henry Dedering June 15, 1866-May 3, 1944 Daughter of Peter Bies and Ann Junk (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from "metastatic carcinoma of liver" Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery ******** Mrs. J Henry Dedering, nee Catherine Bies, died at 2:30 a.m. last Wednesday at her home in New Holstein, following a three weeks illness. The deceased was born June 15, 1866, in Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Bies. When she was nine months old, the family moved to America and came directly to Wisconsin, where they settled in Manitowoc County. November 21, 1885, she was married to J. Henry Dedering of Kiel, and the couple resided at School Hill for several years, and in several other Manitowoc county localities, including the city of Manitowoc, where Mr. Dedering worked as a painter. They moved to New Holstein in 1916 and have resided there since. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Anton G. Dedering of Sheboygan, Henry, Jr. and Alfred, both of New Holstein; two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Emelie) Denzin, Mukwonago, and Mrs. Marian (Anna) Hays of Milwaukee; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. No newspaper named, June 1944
JOHN DEKKER John Dekker, Jr., truck driver at the A. A. Laun Company here, was drowned Sunday noon when his automobile went through the ice of Lake Winnebago. His companion in the car, Corbin Stenz, managed to extricate himself and float to the surface. He was rescued. The two men, on an ice fishing expedition, were two and one-half miles from shore between Calumetville and Brothertown when the mishap occurred. Sheriff’s authorities from Calumet County began to attempt to raise the car from the water almost immediately. It was thought that Mr. Dekker was pinned behind the wheel. The two men were on their way to an ice fishing shack on the lake. The body of Mr. Dekker was recovered Monday morning by a diver hired from Milwaukee by the family. Mr. Dekker was born October 31, 1907, in this city, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dekker, Sr. He lived most of his life in this city with the exception of two years during which time he worked through the Dakotas, Iowa and Illinois. He was married to Miss Olga Meilke of here on November 16, 1934. Survivors include his wife; a daughter Anita; his parents; two brothers, Fred of here and Rudolph of Plymouth; Mrs. Clarence Schaeffer of Chilton, Mrs. Henry Dane of New Holstein, Mrs. Fred Koeppen of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Jacob Lisowe of Plymouth, and Mrs. John Mertens of Sheboygan. Tri-County Record, December 17, 1936
MATHILDA DEKKER Mrs. John Dekker Dies At West Bend Hospital Mrs. John Dekker, aged 76, of New Holstein, former county resident, passed away Saturday night at a West Bend Hospital. The deceased was born Mathilda Greve in Rantoul, Calumet County, May 22, 1872, the daughter of Henry and Dorothea Severin Greve. They located on a farm near Kiel and later moved to a farm near New Holstein. Mr. Dekker died in 1940, since which time Mrs. Dekker had been residing with her children. Survivors are two sons, Fred of New Holstein and Rudolph of Barton: five daughters, Mrs. John Mertens of Sheboygan, Mrs. Jake Lisowe of Plymouth, Mrs. Henry Danes of New Holstein, Mrs. Fred Koeppen of St. Nazianz and Mrs. Claude Schaeffer of Chilton. Three brothers, Andrew of Willow Lake, S. D. and Rudolph and Robert of New Holstein: and two sisters, Mrs. Ferdinand Kreimann and Mrs. Olga Haas of New Holstein. Three sons, Henry, Alfred and John preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, with the Rev. J. R. Seidler, pastor of the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. (No newspaper named) 6-1948
IRMA DICKELMANN Miss Irma Elizabeth Dickelmann, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickelmann, passed away Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness. The deceased was born in New Holstein July 12, 1904, but moved with her parents to Kiel when she was still very young. She attended the public school and high school in this city and graduated from the latter institution in 1923. In 1924 she graduated from the Sheboygan Business College and served as bookkeeper at the Leverenz Shoe Company in that city. With increasing poor health she was forced to resign her position in July of last year. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickelmann and many relatives and friends. No newspaper named, 1928
MARIA DICKELMANN (d. 1965) Mrs. Mary Dickelmann was a resident of Kiel until last November when she moved to Bethany Nursing Home in Sheboygan. The former Mary Moeller was born February 15, 1879 in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Moeller and was married to Charles Dickelmann of the Town of New Holstein on December 28, 1899. The couple later settled in Kiel, where her husband died in April 1963. A daughter, Irma, also preceded her in death. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and the Frauenverein of the church. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Metha Meyer of Sheboygan, Mrs. Christina Gusk of Eau Claire, and two brothers, Hans Moeller of Owen and William of Gladbrook, Iowa. No newspaper named, 1965
KATIE DINS The remains of Mrs. William Dins, who passed away at her home at Milan on Friday, were brought to this city on Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon, the Rev. A George Schmid officiated, with interment in the local cemetery. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Dins lived on a farm near this city, later moving to Brothertown, where they remained until about three years ago when they moved to Milan. Mrs. Dins is survived by her husband and six children. Tri-County Record, February 28, 1929
ALBERT H. DISHAW Albert H. Dishaw, 72, of 2108 Broadway, New Holstein, died following a sudden heart attack at his home about 12:30 p.m. Monday. A retired employe of the former Hart-Carter Co. in New Holstein, Mr. Dishaw was born in Coleman, Wis., Sept. 22, 1885, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dishaw. He attended school at Coleman and came to New Holstein about 35 years ago, working for the above firm until his retirement several years ago. He married Mrs. Minnie Bosma of New Holstein, Feb. 28, 1928. Surviving are his wife; four step-sons, Oscar Bosma, Albany, Ga., John Bosma, New Holstein, Duane Bosma, Erie, Pa., and Verdun Bosma, Mobile, Ala.; two step-daughters, Miss Mildred Bosma, Odessa, Wash., and Mrs. Edgar Greve (Ovella), Kiel; and six step-grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers, Isaac, New Holstein, Grove, Marinette, Harlan, Peshtigo, Garfield, Chicago, and Dewey, Hammond, Ind.; and one sister, Mrs. John Borchart, Hammond. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home, New Holstein, with the Rev. Peter Schild of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church officiating. (No newspaper named, Nov. 18, 1957 handwritten on obituary) ********* From Calumet county death records: Albert Henry Dishaw (v.14 p.511) Married [to Minnie Bosma Dishaw] Sept. 22, 1883-Nov. 18, 1957 Son of Joseph Dishaw, with mother unknown Born Coleman, Marinette County Worked in small engine factory Died from “acute coronary thrombosis, immediate –coronary arteriosclerotic heart disease, 1 year + -generalized arteriosclerosis, 10 years” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
MINNIE DISHAW Mrs. Minnie L. Dishaw, 94, formerly of 2108 Broadway, New Holstein, widow of Henry, died Monday evening at Calumet Homestead where she had been a resident since June. She was born in Chilton on June 12, 1880 daughter of the late John and Eliese Libke Holthusen. She attended New Holstein area grade schools and graduated from Kiel High School in 1898. On March 28, 1903 she was married to Egbert J. Bosma. He died April 25, 1925. On Feb. 18, 1928 she was married to Mr. Dishaw in New Holstein. He died Nov. 18, 1957. Mrs. Dishaw was a charter member of the Royal Neighbors of America of New Holstein Camp 4484, and for many years served as president of the former New Holstein Cemetery Ladies Aid. Survivors are three sons, John Bosma of New Holstein, Verdun Bosma of Mobile Ala., and Duane Bosma of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter, Miss Mildred Bosma, at home; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Harry Greve of Spencer. A daughter, a son and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, New Holstein. The Rev. Albert K. Borns, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein, officiating. Burial will be in the New Holstein City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Wednesday. New Holstein Reporter, January 30, 1975 (Note: Her picture is with Albert Bosma in the glass negatives) ********* From Calumet county death records: Minnie Lenora Dishaw nee Holthusen (v.21 p.417) Widow [of Egbert Bosma and Albert Dishaw] June 12, 1880-Jan. 27, 1975 Daughter of John Holthusen and Eliese Libke Born Wisconsin Died from “broncho pneumonia, 3 days –chronic brain [?] syndrome, years –general arteriosclerosis, years” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery
HANS DREWS Hans Drews, an old and respected citizen of this village passed away at his home last Friday, January 28th. He was born October 20, 1833, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. At the age of 19 years he came to New Holstein and took up the occupation of farming. On April 6, 1861 he was united in marriage to Margaret Plett. Fourteen children were born to them of whom only eight are living; William Drews, Wittenberg; Mrs. T. Schaar, Wittenberg; John Drews on the old homestead; Aug. Drews, town of Schleswig; Mrs. Otto Pingle, Hayton; Mrs. Herman Schoen, Stockbridge; Mrs. Edward Schmiser of Chilton town; Mrs. Edwin Kuehl of New Holstein. Besides his wife and children, 43 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren survive him. In 1911 they celebrated their golden wedding; both being in excellent health at that time and expected to celebrate their diamond wedding in April. For the past twenty-five years he has been a resident of the village. The funeral was held Monday afternoon. Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating. Six son-in-laws acted as pall bearers. New Holstein Reporter, February 4, 1921
ANNIE DUECKER Mrs. Herman Duecker, nee Anna Rothfolk, 81, passed away Saturday at 11 p.m. at the home of her brother, John in the town of New Holstein. She had been in ill health for some time. Born Nov. 5, 1867, in the town of New Holstein, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rothfolk, she was married to Herman Duecker in April 1895, in New Holstein, and lived on a farm near there until 1927 when they moved to the city. Her husband passed away in 1929. Survivors are a brother, John, and several nieces and nephews. A brother, William, died in July, 1948 Funeral services were held at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home in New Holstein with the Rev. J. R. Seidler of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial was made in New Holstein City cemetery. No newspaper named, January 8, 1949 ********** From Calumet county death records: Annie Duecker nee Rothfolk (v.12 p.318) Died Jan. 1, 1949 with birth date left blank [Wife of Herman Duecker] Daughter of John Rothfolk and Christine Reimers Born Town of New Holstein Died from “senile gangrene, right leg, 12 days –varicose, ulcer, thrombosis –arteriosclerosis” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
CLAUS DUECKER From Calumet county marriage records: Claus Dueker and Margratha Sell (v.1 p.2) Married March 26, 1853 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein Claus Dueker Son of John Dueker and Catharine Farmer –born in Germany Margratha Sell Daughter of Christian Sell and Eelrah
FRIEDERIKE DUECKER (Caroline Friederike W. Lindemann/also went by Caroline) Mrs. Friederike Duecker died at her home one mile north of Kiel at seven o’clock Wednesday morning at the age of 83 years, 9 months and one day. Friederike Lindemann was born in Trepton, Pommern, Germany and came to America in 1850 with her father who settled at Sheboygan. One year later she was married to Peter Duecker and moved on a farm in the town of New Holstein. Eight sons and one daughter were born to them; four sons living to mourn her loss. In 1882 they retired from farm life and moved to the village of Kiel where Mr. Duecker died in 1905. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon, and the remains interred besides those of her husband in the New Holstein cemetery. Rev. W. Reck will officiate. Calumet County Reporter, September 29, 1916 ********* Translated from the German newspaper: Died - 1916 Around 7 o'clock Wednesday morning, Mrs. Friederike Duecker passed away peacefully from old age. The deceased, nee Lindemann, who was among the pioneers of this region, was born December 20, 1832 in Treptow, Pommerania, Germany, and reached the age of 83 years, 9 months and one day. In the year 1850, she came with her father to America, and went first to Sheboygan, where she met her late husband Peter Duecker. A year later she married him in the town of New Holstein, and they settled in the primitive forest, where in the course of the years, through painstaking work, they developed a beautiful farm. The couple had eight sons and one daughter, of whom four sons are still alive, namely: John, Gustave, and William in Kiel and George in California. In the year 1882, the couple moved to Kiel, where Mr. Duecker died in February 1905. After that she lived with her son, William, in his home on Sixth Street, where her eyes, blind for several years, closed forever. Besides the four living sons, she is survived by an elderly brother, Mr. August Lindemann and eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will start from the home of mourning Saturday at 2 p.m. Pastor W. Rech will lead the funeral procession.
HERMAN DUECKER Herman Duecker, who suffered a stroke at his home here on State Street early Thursday morning, passed away the same day about 3 p.m. Although Mr. Duecker had not been in the best of health for some time, his death was wholly unexpected. He was born January 18, 1865 on the Duecker homestead just north of this city. On April 17, 1894, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Rothfolk and they made their home on the Duecker homestead until two years ago, when they moved to this city. The deceased is survived by his wife and one brother Fred of Kiel. Funeral services were held at 1:30 Sunday afternoon, the Rev. A. G Schmid officiating with interment in the local cemetery. Among those from out of town attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eberlein of Shawano, Mr. and Mrs. William Bennin and daughter Lillian of West Bend, Fred Duecker, daughter Ella and son Edward, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Raquet, Mr. And Mrs. Walter Meiselwitz and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Raquet, all of Kiel. Tri-County Record, March 6, 1930 (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
PETER DUECKER Last Thursday, Peter Duecker, a well-known and long time resident died from natural causes of old age. The deceased was born in Averleuk, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany on October 8, 1821. In 1849 he immigrated to America and shortly thereafter settled in the Town of New Holstein, near Kiel where he operated a farm. In 1851 he married Friederike Lindemann and the marriage was blessed with nine children of whom six sons are still living; John, Carl, Heinrich, Gustave, George and Wilhelm, who live in Kiel and the surrounding area, except for George who lives in California. Mr. Duecker was one of the first settlers and worked hard with his hands to establish a lovely farm out of the virgin forest. His grandson Herman Duecker now operates the farm. The couple moved to Kiel twenty-two years ago to a well-deserved retirement. Pastor Rech (St. Peter UCC) performed the funeral service at the house of mourning and then the casket was taken to the New Holstein cemetery and laid to rest by his predeceased children. Pastor Schildknecht gave the graveside service. Besides his wife and six sons, he leaves behind one brother in Germany, eight grandchildren and one great- grandchild. May your ashes be free. Kiel Record, 1905 ******** From Calumet county marriage records: Peter Dueker and Caroline Friederica W. Lindemann (v.1 p.1) Married Nov. 13, 1852 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein Peter Dueker Son of John Dueker and Catharina Farmer in Town of New Holstein Born in Germany Caroline Friederica W. Lindemann Daughter of Martin Lindemann and Caroline
RUDOLPH DUECKER Rudolph Duecker, a little son of P. Duecker of Kiel, formerly a resident of the town of New Holstein, was buried in the cemetery here on Tuesday. After the funeral it was discovered that the nine year old son of Aug. Froeming, was missing. Search had been made since the boy’s disappearance, but up to this time nothing has been seen of him. Chilton Times, November 1, 1884
WILLIAM DUECKER From Sheboygan county death records: William A. Duecker (v.43 p.394) Single Nov. 9, 1870-March 12, 1939 Son of Peter Duecker and Friedericka Lindemann (both born Germany) Born Town of New Holstein Machinist at cheese box factory Died from “diffuse arteriosclerosis –chronic myocarditis –general septicemia – gangrene of large toe” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery ********* W. A. Duecker Passes Away - Confined at St. Nicholas Hospital For 3 Days William A. Duecker, aged 68, passed away at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan at quarter to five on Sunday afternoon after being a patient there since Friday. Mr. Duecker had a toe on one of his feet amputated. The deceased was born on a farm in the town of New Holstein, now owned and operated by his nephew, Herman J. Duecker, on November 9, 1870 the son of Peter and Fredericka Duecker. He attended the Kiel public school and was one of the first graduates of the Kiel high school in 1886. After he completed his high school education he was employed at the Pritzlaff Hardware Company in Milwaukee for a number of years. The past 40 years he has been residing in this city and for many years was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Company. The deceased was a member of the Kiel Maennerchor. Seven brothers and a sister preceded him in death and the only immediate survivor is a brother, Gustave Duecker of this city, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held from the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home here at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. (No newspaper named) 1939 ********* (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
ANNA DUERRWAECHTER Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Duerrwaechter were held Tuesday afternoon at New Holstein, with the Rev. Roland Kley in charge. Mrs. Duerrwaechter died at Memorial hospital Sunday at the age of 69. Among the survivors are two sisters; Mrs. Mary Duerrwaechter and Mrs. Ella Keppler of this city. She was born in the town of Schleswig November 3, 1884, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boege of Kiel. No newspaper named, 1954
FRED DUERRWAECHTER Fred Duerwaechter(sic), 67, passed away at St Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, on Saturday after an illness of seven weeks. For the past three weeks he had been confined at the hospital. Born in town Schleswig, Manitowoc County, on Jan. 18, 1877, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Duerwaechter, he learned the blacksmith trade at Kiel as a youth. On Oct. 18, 1902, he was married to Miss Ann Boege at Kiel, and they resided there until 1911, when they moved to Milwaukee. After eight months at Milwaukee they returned to New Holstein and bought the Henry Schueler blacksmith shop, which he operated for a number of years. In 1937 they went to Plymouth, where they operated the Hub City restaurant for a year and then moved back to New Holstein, where he has since been employed at the Martin Carstenveld Harness and Shoe store. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Rubin of Barrington, Ill., and Veiler, of Chilton; four grandchildren; three brothers, Ludwig and Otto, of Kiel, and Ben of Germantown; two sisters, Mrs. Louisa Krueger of Fresno, Calif., and Mrs. Ida Barlow of Menasha. He was a member of the New Holstein Royal Neighbor camp and was a former trustee of the village of New Holstein. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home here with the Rev. A. G. Schmid, pastor of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial will be made in New Holstein city cemetery. No newspaper named, 1944 ********** Fred Duerrwaechter of New Holstein Buried Tuesday Fred Duerrwaechter of New Holstein, a resident in this city many years ago, passed away at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan, on Saturday at 4:35 p.m. after an illness of seven weeks duration. For the past three weeks he had been confined at the hospital. Mr. Duerrwaechter, who had reached the age of 67 years, was born in the Town of Schleswig, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Duerrwaechter on January 18, 1877. As a youth he learned the blacksmith trade here. October 18, 1902 he was married to Miss Ann Boege of this city, and they resided here until 1911, when they moved to Milwaukee. After residing there for eight months, they moved to New Holstein, and bought the Henry Schueler blacksmith shop, which he operated for a number of years. In 1937 they went to Plymouth, where they operated the Hub City restaurant, and a year later moved back to New Holstein, where he has since been employed at the Martin Garstenveld Harness and Shoe store. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Rubin of Barrington, Illinois, and Veiler of Chilton; four grandchildren, three brothers, Ludwig and Otto of this city, and Ben. of Germantown; two sisters, Mrs. Louisa Krueger of Fresno, California, and Mrs. Ida Barlow of Menasha. Mr. Duerrwaechter was a former trustee of the village of New Holstein. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home at New Holstein, with the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. Unknown Paper, January 29, 1944
BERTHA LINDOW DUMKE Death claimed Mrs. Carl F. Dumke Saturday afternoon; her demise coming after an illness extending over a period of several weeks. Mrs. Dumke, whose maiden name was Bertha Lindow, was born in Sheboygan, July 10, 1856. At the age of one year she moved with her parents to a farm in the town of Rhine, where her father’s death occurred a few years after. She had always hoped to become a teacher, but due to the loss of her father she sought employment at Fond du Lac, later coming to New Holstein where she met Mr. Dumke. They were married on June 30, 1878. Four children came to bless their happy union, of whom three survive, besides the husband; Mrs. Henry D. Lauson, Mrs. E. L. Marken and Miss Emma Dumke. It is gratifying to mention that the mother’s journey down life’s western slope was made ideal by the attentions, comforts and luxuries bestowed upon by her children. Mrs. Dumke made many friends by her pleasant and pleasing manners and was always willing to extend a helping hand to the less fortunate. She took a great interest in the Reformed church and was one of the five surviving members who organized the Ladies Aid Society when it celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary some months ago. She was also a member of the Civic Society, Pastime Club and the Cinch Club. Funeral services were held at the home Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating. The members of the different organizations of which she was a member escorted the remains to their last resting place in the New Holstein cemetery. New Holstein Reporter, December 10, 1920
CARL FRIEDRICH DUMKE Charles F. Dumke, Steam Grist-mill Associations, New Holstein. Born in Prussia, Germany, in 1819; came to America in 1854, then went to Manitowoc Co., Wis., where he went on a farm. He built his first mill in town Newton, in 1869, and then moved the mill to Reedsville in 1874; staid(sic) there one year and came to New Holstein in 1875, and built the first mill here, which was burned on Jan. 4, 1876. Then the association was formed and the mill rebuilt having a capacity of 300 bushels per day. Mr. Dumke married in 1844, and has a family of nine children, six girls and three boys - R.C. (Now in Manitowoc), John (miller with his father) and E.O. (engineer in the same mill). From The History of Northern Wisconsin, Vol. II Chicago: Western Historical Pub. Co., 1881
CARL FREDERICK DUMKE C. F. Dumke, New Holstein Miller, Dies Friday Night C. F. Dumke, 93, passed away here at 9 p.m. following a heart attack. He had been a miller here for the past 68 years. He was born in Rosdin, Germany on October 13, 1850, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Dumke, and the family came to America in 1854 and located at Newton. His father operated a mill at Rockville. In 1875 the family moved to New Holstein and in 1876 Mr. Dumke’s father built a flour mill here. The following year the mill burned and a new feed and flour mill was immediately erected. Mr. Dumke’s father died in 1891 and Mr. Dumke took over the business. Mr. Dumke was married to Bertha Lindow of Franklin on June 30, 1878, and she passed away December 4, 1920. Also preceding him in death was a son, Edwin, who died in infancy. Survivors are three daughters. Mrs. Richard Marken of Kenosha, Miss Emma Dumke of Hibbing, Minn., and Mrs H. B. Lauson of New Holstein: four grand- children and two great-grandchildren: a brother, Emil Dumke, Sr., of New Holstein, two sisters, Mrs. Emma Meilke of New Holstein and Mrs Edward Puchner of Lewiston, Idaho. (No newspaper named, 1944) (Note from researcher: It should be Mrs. H.D. Lauson of New Holstein)
CAROLINE WERBKE DUMKE From Calumet county death records: Caroline Wilhelma Dumke nee Wirbke (v.3 p.127) July 31, 1821-March 28, 1902 Wife of Carl Dumke Born Brandenburg, Germany Died from “senility, about 4 years” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
CORA DUMKE Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Dumke, 80, of 1812 Wisconsin Ave., New Holstein who died Thursday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, will be held Saturday at the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home in New Holstein. The Rev. Charles A Koch, pastor of St. John United church of Christ, New Holstein, will officiate. Burial will be in New Holstein City Cemetery. The former Cora Weber, she was born in New Holstein on May 28, 1890, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Weber. She attended local schools. For many years she was an assistant librarian at the old public library in New Holstein. On Sept, 14, 1914, she and Oscar Dumke were married at Winnepeg, Canada. He died Feb. 9, 1960. Mrs. Dumke was a member of the New Holstein Order of the Eastern Star, and Fortnightly Club and the former Tuesday Club. Surviving are a son, Frederick of Chicago; one brother, Carl Weber, of Portland, Ore., and two sisters, Miss Hewa Weber of Chicago and Mrs. Philip Farley of Whitefish Bay. No newspaper named, 1970
THERESE DUMKE New Holstein – March 17 The death of Miss Theresa Dumke, which occurred at her sister’s home in Milwaukee Friday last, a brief mention of which was made in The Times, caused a feeling of sorrow to pervade the village. Miss Dumke was born at Newton, Manitowoc County, Nov. 15, 1864 and at the age of ten years came to New Holstein with her parents. In 1884 she left here for Clintonville, where she was employed in a store and later followed the same line at Wittenberg. She was a woman of unassuming ways and endeared herself to all with whom she came in contact. The remains were brought here Saturday afternoon, with interment in the family lot. She is survived by three brothers and five sisters. Chilton Times, March 9, 1910 (NOTE: Her photo is in the glass negatives)
ANNA EDENS Mrs. Anna Edens who has been suffering for the past two years with dropsy, peacefully closed her eyes for the last sleep Wednesday, January 14 at the home of her son E. J. Edens, south of the village. Anna Hoyer was born February 15, 1844 at Verdeo, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany and came to America in 1867. The same year on December 5, she was united in marriage to Claus Edens, who preceded her in death fifteen years ago. Eight children were born to them, five of whom survive. Mrs. J. G. Gessert of Plymouth; J. E. Edens, West Allis; H. F. Edens, Davenport Iowa; E. J. and H. M. Edens of this village. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon. Rev. A. C. Plappert officiating. New Holstein Reporter, January 16, 1920
CLAUS EDENS From Calumet county death records: Claus Edens (v.4 p.50) Husband of Anna [Katrina Klug] March 22, 1840-Nov. 23, 1904 Name of parents is left blank Born Germany Died from “apoplexy –senile dementia, 2 years” Buried at the New Holstein Cemetery ********* Died, at his home in the town of New Holstein on Wednesday of apoplexy, Claus Edens. The deceased was born in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and was among the early pioneers of this section. He was known to all as an honest, upright man, true friend and neighbor, a loving and devoted husband and father. He leaves a wife and six children. The funeral will take place from the family residence on Saturday afternoon. Chilton Times, November 26, 1904
KATRINA EDENS From Sheboygan county death records: Mrs. Katherine Edens nee Klug (v.9 p.32) Widow of R. Edens Feb. 27, 1812-June 18, 1901 Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Klug (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “asthenia –senile atrophy –about 6 months” Buried at the New Holstein Cemeter (Note: Her photo is in the glass negatives)
THOMAS EHLERS Friends here were shocked Monday afternoon when they received word that Thomas Ehlers had passed away suddenly at his home at Milwaukee. He was 54 years of age. The Ehlers family conducted a grocery store here and Mr. Ehlers had a barber shop in the Voigt building until about two years ago when they moved to Milwaukee. They also conducted a grocery store there. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Luella and Leora at home. A son, Wallace preceded him in death eight years ago. Funeral services were held at the local Lutheran church on Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. K. Ranthum officiating, with interment in the local cemetery. Tri-County Record, September 29, 1932
CHRISTIAN EICHHORN Called By Death Death claimed Christian Eichhorn at his home on Fourth Street in this city on Sunday morning at 9:45 after a lingering illness. The cause of his demise was paralysis of the brain. Decedent was born in the town of New Holstein, April 13, 1860, where he grew to manhood. He was married in 1886 to Bertha Quante, after which the couple resided on a farm in the town of New Holstein until four years ago, when they came to Kiel. The survivors are his widow, six children and 9 grandchildren: also one sister. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, from the home. Interment took place in the New Holstein cemetery. Rev. W Rech officiating. (Could not find a stone) (No newspaper named, 1922)
GEORGE EICHHORN George C. Eichhorn, 73, of 1905 Park Ave., New Holstein, died early today at his home. Mr. Eichhorn was born in the Town of New Holstein Feb. 12, 1888, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Eichhorn, and attended school there. He worked as a plumber and electrical contractor for many years at New Holstein and in recent years had served as emergency operator for the New Holstein Fire Department. Mr. Eichhorn was married to Katherine Mathes April 5, 1911. She passed away in April 1949, and on Sept. 8, 1953, Mr. Eichhorn was married to Amanda Erbstoeszer Ross in Sheboygan. He leaves his wife; two brothers, Edwin, of Whittier, Calif., and Henry, of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Hilton Baumann, Kiel, and Mrs. Helen Pingel, Whittier, Calif. Funeral services will be held at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home in New Holstein at 2 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Charles Koch, pastor of St. John’s UCC, New Holstein, will conduct the rites, and burial will be in New Holstein City Cemetery. No newspaper named, 1959
KATHERINE EICHHORN Mrs. George Eichhorn, nee Katherine Mathes, died at 3 o’clock this morning at her home in New Holstein, In ill health for the past two years, she suffered a stroke Tuesday. Born in Town Rhine on Jun 13, 1888, the daughter of Jacob and Dorathea (Schueler) Mathes, she attended local district schools until her marriage on April 5, 1911 in New Holstein. She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church and was a member of the Women’s Guild. Her husband survives. Six brothers prededed her in death, one of whom, Water, died just four days ago. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 2 p.m. by Rev John Seidler at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. Burial will be in the New Holstein Cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Saturday, April 9, 1949
HARRY EICHMEIER Harry Eichmeier, 73, a former Town of Russell farmer, died Tuesday evening at Sheboygan County Hospital where he had been a patient for about four years. He was born Feb. 24, 1895, in the Town of Charlestown, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Eichmeier. During most of his adult life he was engaged in farming in Calumet and Sheboygan Counties. He was not married. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Schaefer, Chilton, and Mrs. Violet Ranquette, Milwaukee and a brother, Herman, Chilton. Funeral servies will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in New Holstein City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m Thursday. The Sheboygan Press, Sheboygan, Wis. October 23, 1968 P. 2 ********* (Harry Eichmeier/24 February 1895/October 1968/SSDI)
WM. FRED EICHMEIER William Fred Eichmeier died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Stueven, Thursday of last week, from asthma of the heart. He was born October 27, 1860 in the township of Charlestown. In 1886 he was married to Tena Sonnabend of the same town. Besides his wife, two sons, Harry and Herman and four daughters, Mrs. Ida Barta, Mrs. Ed Schaeffer, Violet, all of Stockbridge, and Mrs. Henry Stueven, three sisters and two brothers are still living. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. C. Plappert Monday afternoon and the remains interred in the New Holstein cemetery. New Holstein Reporter, November 14, 1919
CATHERINE EISENTRAUT The funeral services for Mrs. Edward Eisentraut, 89, who died at 3 p.m. Sunday at her home here, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home, with the Rev. A. George Schmid, pastor of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial was made in the New Holstein city cemetery. Mrs. Eisentraut’s death was attributed to old age and the severe heat. She was born February 19, 1847 in Wuertenburg, Germany, and when she was 21 years old she came to America with friends. After staying for a short time in Milwaukee, she came to the home of her sister, Mrs. Leonard Weihler in Charlestown, and for several years was employed at Hayton and Calumet Harbor. On January 11, 1872, the deceased was married to Edward Eisentraut, and they resided here for 5 years after their marriage. Then they moved to a farm in the town of New Holstein, where Mr. Eisentraut died October 17, 1901. Mrs. Eisentraut continued to make her home on the farm with her son, Herman until 1932 when she moved back to this city. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Alvina Klinka of Milwaukee and Miss Emma Eisentraut of Sheboygan; her son Herman, and one brother, John Heldler, 92, of Marshfield. One son, Richard, died January 31, 1936. Tri-County Record, July 13, 1936
EDWARD EISENTRAUT Mr. Edward Eisentraut died from the effects of a stroke of paralysis and was buried in the New Holstein cemetery last Saturday. In former years he worked at the carpenter trade but of late had been working a farm one and one half miles northeast of the village. He was 58 years of age and a native of Germany. He leaves a widow, 2 sons and 2 daughters to mourn his death. Attorney E. W. Paulsen delivered the funeral oration. Chilton Times, October 24, 1901
RICHARD EISENTRAUT Funeral services for Richard Eisentraut, former resident here, who passed away at his home in Milwaukee Friday morning following a stroke, were held here on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home. The Rev. A. G. Schmid of the St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church officiated, and burial took place in the city cemetery. Mr. Eisentraut was born here October 31, 1872, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Eisentraut, and left about 40 years ago for Milwaukee, where he was messenger and janitor at the Merchants and Farmers Bank on N. Green Bay Avenue. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Edward Eisentraut and a brother Herman of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. C. J. Klinka of Milwaukee, and Miss Emma Eisentraut of Sheboygan. Tri-County Record, February 6, 1936
EDGAR ENGEL Edgar “Pat” Engel, 64, of 1407 Parkway Street, Port Washington, died Friday afternoon at his home following a lengthy illness. Born on September 3, 1908 at Kiel, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Engel. In 1935 he moved to Port Washington, starting the Marine Bar where Smith Brothers Fish Shanty Restaurant is located today. Later he operated the Moraine Tavern at 551 North Wisconsin Street, retiring two years ago. Mr. Engel was an avid fisherman and hunter and well-known in the area. He was married to Katherine Saxe in Milwaukee on November 27, 1948. Survivors include his widow, a daughter, (private) of Milwaukee; and a sister Mrs. Ruby Brill of Kiel. No newpaper named, 1973
FRIEDRICH ENGEL AN AGED RESIDENT EXPIRES Frederick Engel died Sunday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs. Minnie Fleischmann, where he has been making his home the past year. The deceased was born in Meckeldorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, July 21, 1839. He was married in Germany to Mary Edens in 1868. A year later they immigrated to America and landed at Kiel in 1869 where they purchased a farm. In 1869 [date rechecked in paper] they moved from the farm to this village where they have since resided. In 1918 they celebrated their golden wedding, and last fall moved to the home of their daughter. The deceased is survived by four sons, John and Rudolph of Kiel; Fred and William of this village; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Stecker who is spending the winter in California; Mrs. Edw. Hennings and Mrs. Minnie Fleischmann. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, Rev. A. D. Plappert officiating. Unidentified paper, Mar 11, 1921
MARIA ENGEL Word was received here by relatives Sunday that Mrs. Frederick Engel Sr. had passed away on that day at noon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Fleischmann at Sheboygan. Mrs. Engel, nee Maria Edens was born Jan. 30, 1845 in Dittmarsch, Germany. On March 1, 1868 she was united in marriage to Frederick Engel. One year later she came to this country with her husband, settling on a farm in the town of New Holstein. On this farm they resided until the year 1901, when they came to this city. To the couple eight children were born. Of these children, four preceded her in death. They were Emma, who died in her childhood, John of Kiel, Mary Hennings of this city, and Rudolph of Kiel. The surviving children are Mrs. Fleischmann of Sheboygan, Mrs. Helen Sievers of Del Ray Beach, Florida, William of Stockbridge, and Fred of here. Her husband passed away in March, 1921. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Since the demise of her husband she had made her home with her two daughters, Mrs. Fleischmann and Mrs. Sievers. Funeral services were held from the home of her son Fred here on Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. A. George Schmid, pastor of the St. John’s Reformed church, performed the last rites. Pall bearers were Lawrence and Lester Hennings, Claude and Edgar Engel, Eric Vorpahl and Waldemar Vollstedt. Tri-County Record, January 11, 1934
OLGA ENGEL Mrs. Edgar Engel, nee Olga Adams, of Port Washington, passed away Tuesday afternoon after a lingering illness. Before her marriage Mrs. Engel was employed in this city at the Kiel Wooden Ware. Co. Survivors are her husband; two children (names omitted for privacy), three sisters, Katherine, Alma and Lilly, and four brothers, Louis, Henry, Alfred and Raymond. Funeral services will be conducted at Port Washington on Friday afternoon, with burial taking place in the New Holstein city cemetery. No newspaper named, October 1947
RUDOLPH ENGEL Rudolph Engel Is Heat Victim Is Stricken After Day’s Work In Hayfield Monday Rudolph Engel, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engel, early citizens of New Holstein township, was born on a farm three miles east of New Holstein, on the 9th of February, 1883. Here he spent his boyhood and grew up to manhood. Being unmarried Mr. Engel considered home the place where he was employed, which during the last few years was near Kiel. On Monday, June 29th, he had worked as usual and apparently in good health on the farm of Fred Umsonst, two miles southeast of this city. He had been employed there for the past two years. In the early evening he complained of not feeling well and soon afterwards he lapsed into unconsciousness from which he did not awaken and he died at nine o’clock in the evening, attaining the age of 48 years. 4 months, and 20 days. He is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Mary Engel of Sheboygan; two brothers, Fred of New Holstein, and William of Stockbridge; and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Fleischmann of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Helen Sievers of Milwaukee. One brother John and one sister, Mrs. Mary Hennings died a few years ago. The funeral was held from the home of Fred Engel, New Holstein, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with interment in the New Holstein cemetery. The Rev. A. George Schmid of St. John’s Reformed church officiated. Pallbearers were: Fred Umsonst, John Kuhn, Adolph Meiselwitz, Louis Rosenthal, Carl Raquet, and Edwin Voigt. Mr. Engel was a member of the local Modern Woodmen of America lodge. Tri-County Record, July 2, 1931
CARL P.M. ERBACH At the high old age of over four score years, Carl Erbach, a respected citizen of our village, laid down the burdens of this life, Wednesday morning, March 24th, and entered upon his long rest. Mr. Erbach was a nation of German having been born on the island of Rugea a part of the duchy of Mecklenburg, May 25, 1834 and in 1864 he was married to Miss Wilhelmina Dorathea Schoen, and in 1870 the couple came to this country locating in the town of New Holstein. Here Mr. Erbach followed for years the vocation of stone mason and plasterer until advancing years compelled him to retire and in 1875 death robbed him of his helpmate, leaving him with five little motherless children, three sons and two daughters. One of the little girls, Emma, found a home with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harder, and the youngest, Martha, with Mr. and Mrs. Joachim Sell. In 1879 Mr. Erbach entered a second marriage, this time with Mrs. Katherine Sebelien. One little daughter was born to them but she died at the age of two years. Mr. Erbach was a quite unassuming man who industriously performed the duties life imposed upon him. Tuesday he suffered a stroke of paralysis from the effects of which he died early Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be held this Saturday afternoon. Calumet County Reporter, March 26, 1915