EDWARD MUENSTER
Edward Muenster
EMMA MUENSTER
From Calumet county marriage records (v.3 p.174)
Edward Muenster
b: Town of New Holstein –farmer
p: Ernst Muenster and Doris Greve
m: May 18, 1895 in civil ceremony, Town of New Holstein
to: Emma Muenster
b: Town of New Holstein
p: Adolph Muenster and Ina Arens
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From Calumet county death records:
Edward Muenster (v.8 p.133)
Died Feb. 15, 1927 at 59 years and 221 days
Husband of Iola Muenster (sic)
Son of Ernest Muenster (born Germany) and Doris Greir (born Wisconsin)
Born Wisconsin –farmer
Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
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Emma Muenster nee Muenster [this is correct] (v.6 p.384)
May 6, 1873-Nov. 4, 1915
Wife of Edward Muenster
Daughter of Adolph Muenster (born Germany) and Ina Arens (born Wisconsin)
Died from “bronco pneumonia, 7 years –mitral stenosis”
Buried at New Holstein Cemetery
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The community was greatly shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Edward Muenster,
living south of the village, early Thursday morning after having been in poor
health for the past several years. During the past month she has been confined
to her bed and at times she was near death’s door.
Mrs. Edward Muenster was born on May 6th, 1873 and was the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Adolph Muenster of this village. On May 18th, 1895 she was married to Mr.
Edward Muenster. The first three years of their married life was spent in the
village, then they moved on the old Muenster homestead where they have since
resided.
Besides her husband she leaves two children, Helga, and Norman, besides her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Muenster, two brothers, Herman and Rudolph, two
sisters. Mrs. H. Tiedjens of Phillips and Rola at home and a host of very dear
friends all who will long remember her as a woman of ideal character and sunny
disposition.
Her loving kindness and devotion to her husband was truly beautiful to behold,
and after them she loved her friends and shared their joys and their sorrows.
Ever on the watch to strew words of kindness in the path of a wayfarer she was
eagerly sought after and numbered her friends by the score. The funeral services
will be held from the home at 1:45 Saturday afternoon.
Calumet County Reporter, November 5, 1915
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New Holstein Cemetery:
Muenster, Edward 1868-1927 Smaller stone that is located behind larger Muenster stone.
Muenster, Emma 1873-1915 "Wife of Edward Muenster" smaller stone located behind
larger Muenster stone.
ERNEST MUENSTER
Ernest Muenster
From Calumet county marriage records: Carl Henrich Munster and Doris Greve (v.1 p.143) Married Oct. 6, 1867 in religious ceremony in Town of New Holstein Carl Henrich Munster Son of John Munster and Wiebke Richter Farmer in Town of New Holstein Born Marno Herzoth, Holstein, Germany Doris Greve Daughter of Claus Greve and Marie Webega (Note: Although the groom in the record is named “Carl Henrich Munster”, this would be the Ernest Muenster who married Doris Greve and is in the cemetery with her.) ******* The news received here late on Sunday to the effect that Ernst Muenster, a farmer well-known resident of New Holstein and also a well known veteran of the Civil War, had ended his life, Sunday April 9th, came as a shock to the people of this community. The motive of the act was undoubtedly despondency brought on by his prolonged illness. Ernst Muenster was born at Marne, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, May 20, 1843. In 1855 the family emigrated to the U. S., and at once located in the little pioneer settlement of New Holstein, on the farm later operated by the late Joachim Sell. When the call to arms sounded in 1861, two brothers of the Muenster family enlisted, John and Ernst, the former falling in defense of the Flag. Ernst served throughout the war, receiving his baptism of fire under General Grant in the battle of Shiloh, April 1862. With Company A of the 18th Wis., he then followed the movements of the army to Tennessee under General Grant, taking part in the battles of Iuka and Corinth, Jackson and Champion Hills in the second Vicksburg campaign; also in the charge and siege of Vicksburg, serving until the fall of this famous stronghold. With the shifting of Grant to Chattanooga, Mr. Muenster took part in the battle of Missionary Ridge, and later under Gen. Sherman in the battles of Altoona and Goldsboro, and after the fall of the Confederate government, he was honorably discharged and returned to New Holstein. In 1867 he was married to Miss Doris Greve, and the couple took up farming on the farm now owned and operated by their son Edward, two miles south of the village. Here they resided until 1898 when they moved to the village, erecting the handsome residence now occupied by G. M. Matson. In 1909 Mrs. Muenster died, and in 1913, Mr. Muenster sold his residence here and moved to Milwaukee, where he resided until his death, however, frequently coming for a week or two to keep up his acquaintance here. During the past winter, he was a severe sufferer from heart trouble, and despairing of return to his former health, he resolved to end it all. Funeral services were held at his home in Milwaukee, Tuesday, under the auspices of the Wolcott Post, G. A. R., and Wednesday afternoon interment was made in the local cemetery, the Chilton Post G.A.R. having charge of the services. The deceased is survived by one brother, Adolph, of this village, and six children; Edward, of the town of New Holstein; Dr. John Muenster, of Port Washington; Misses Ella, Algenia and Linda, all of Milwaukee; and Ernst, of Chicago. Calumet County Reporter, April 14, 1916 ******* From Calumet county death records: Doris Muenster nee Greve (v.5 p.74) Wife of Ernest Muenster Aug. 16, 1850-Feb. 3, 1910 Daughter of Claus Greve and Mary Weber Born Town of New Holstein Died from “diabetic coma –diabetis” Buried at New Holstein Cemetery ******** He is the father of Edward Muenster in these photos.