Henry Ramminger and Jacob Raquet
HENRY RAMMINGER
Henry Ramminger
Henry Ramminger
From Manitowoc county marriage records: Henry Ramminger and Katharine Diedrich (6-77) Jan. 24, 1891 in civil ceremony, City of Kiel Henry Ramminger Son of Conrad Ramminger and Mathilda Ball Born Town of Schleswig –farmer Katharina Diedrich Daughter of William and Katharine Diedrich Born Town of Meeme (NOTE: The Joseph Mahlich, who is a witness in this marriage, is a brother-in-law to Henry Ramminger. Joseph Mahlich married Theresa Ramminger on Oct. 21, 1890. Theresa is a sister to Henry Ramminger.) ************ From 1906 Sts. Peter and Paul church census: Henry Ramminger and Catherine Dietrich Henry Ramminger Jr. was born July 3, 1868 in Wisconsin. He is not confirmed in the Catholic Church. His first language is German but also speaks English. Farmer. Catherine Dietrich (his wife) was born Jan. 20, 1871 in Wisconsin. Her first language is German but also speaks English. They were married Feb. 25, 1891 in Kiel by a priest. In 1906 they had the following 6 children: Paulina born Dec. 9, 1891 John born Sept. 23, 1893 James born Sept. 3, 1895 Claudina born Oct. 31, 1897 Sophia born July 28, 1902 Joseph born Jan. 19, 1905 [Henry and Catherine were later divorced. Henry was an alcoholic and died poor. He is buried in a "poor lot" at the Rockville Cemetery.] *********** Henry Ramminger Hit By Train in Sheboygan Henry Ramminger, 89, a former resident of Calumet county was killed when he was hit by a Chicago and Northwestern passenger train just north of Sheboygan, Tuesday morning. He was pensioner residing at the Park Lawn Home for the Aged. He was born in Calumet county, July 30, 1868. His wife, the former Katherine Dietrich passed away in May 1935. Among the survivors are five daughters and four sons in this area. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 at the funeral home with burial taking place in the Rockville cemetery. Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg will officiate. *********** From Calumet county death records: Katherine Ramminger nee Dietrich (v.9 p.462) Jan. 20, 1870-May 11, 1935 “divorced” from Henry Ramminger Wife of Henry Ramminger Daughter of Wm. Dietrich and Katherine Wagner (both born Germany) Born Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County Died from “influenzel infection” Buried at Kiel Cemetery ******** Mrs. Katherine Ramminger, aged 65, passed away at her home here on Saturday evening at 11 o’clock, after an illness of about two weeks. The deceased, nee Dittrich, was born in the town of Meeme on January 20, 1870, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Dittrich. She was married to Henry Ramminger in 1891, and the couple lived for some time on a farm in St. Anna, then they moved on a farm in the town of New Holstein, and for the past 15 years the family has resided in this city. Ten children were born to the couple, of whom one passed away in infancy. Survivors are nine children as follows. Mrs. Helmuth Stier, and Mrs. Charles Stier, both of the town of New Holstein, Mrs. Norbert Gilsdorf of the town of Rhine, John and James of the town of New Holstein, Joseph of Kohler, and Edna, Elda and Othmar at home; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Klein of Kiel, and one brother, William Dittrich of the town of Meeme also survive. Funeral services were held on Tuesday morning from the family residence at 2219 Monroe Street, at 8:30 o’clock, and at 9 o’clock with services at the Holy Rosary church. The Rev. Joseph P Glueckstein officiated. Burial was made in the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic cemetery near Kiel. Tri-County Record, May 16, 1935
BARBARA RAQUET
Barbara Raquet
From Manitowoc county death records: Barbara Raquet (v.29 p.106) Died Nov. 7, 1934 at age 74 years, 7 months and 14 days (single) Daughter of Frank Raquet and Katherine Urban (both born Germany) Born Town of Schleswig Died from “arteriosclerosis –coronary thrombosis, Nov. 1, 1934” Buried at Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig ************* Miss Raquet Dies Nov. 7th End Comes at Home of Brother at Millhome Wednesday Miss Barbara Raquet, aged 74, died at her home at Millhome on Wednesday afternoon of last week. She had suffered a paralytic stroke two weeks previous, and had not recovered. The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig March 23, 1860, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raquet. For the past twenty years she has resided in Millhome with her brother Frank. Surviving her are a sister, Mrs. Herman Roethel, and five brothers, Frank of Millhome, John of Kiel, David of the town of Schleswig, George of Sheboygan and Emil of Kohler. Four sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. They were: Mrs. Philip Kuhn, Mrs. Henry Dirks, Mrs. Edward Baumann, Mrs. Emil Reichart, and Carl and Jacob Raquet. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the St. Peter Reformed church. Burial was in the Rockville cemetery, the Rev. E. L. Worthman performing the last rite. - 1934
JACOB RAQUET
Jacob Raquet
From Manitowoc county marriage records: Jacob Raquet and Anna Riechert (v.6 p.293) March 30, 1895 in religious ceremony, Kiel Jacob Raquet Father noted as “dead”, mother Anna Raquet Born Town of Schleswig –carpenter Anna Reichert Daughter of Friedrich Riechert and Frederika Anhalt Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County ********** From Manitowoc county marriage records: Jacob Raquet and Annie Buettner (v.7 p.319) Married March 5, 1904 at Reformed Church, Kiel Jacob Raquet Son of Frank Raquet and Anna Malich Born Town of Schleswig –carpenter Annie Buettner Daughter of Henry Buettner and Ida Freese Born Town of New Holstein Witnesses Christian Buettner, Espie [?] Raquet, Katie Raquet and Lillie Gessert ********** From Manitowoc county death records: Anna Raquet nee Riechert (v.6 p.342) Dec. 7, 1875-March 9, 1901 Wife of Jacob J. Raquet Daughter of Fred Riechert (born Hessen, Germany) and Friedericke (born Prussia) Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County Died from “sock from operation, 3-4 years” Buried at Kiel Cemetery ********** From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1901: Death of Mrs. Jacob Raquet in Kiel following an operation which she had recently undergone. She was only 24. ********** On Saturday morning, Mrs. Anna Raquet died in her home the wife of Mr. Jacob Raquet at the age of 24 years, 3 months and 3 days. The deceased was born a Reichert and saw the light of the world in the Town of Rhine on December 6, 1876. For six years she had been married to her surviving spouse. The deceased was ill for many years and since last fall her diagnosts was reconsidered. It was hoped that an operation would help, but it was too late and gave her only a short time to live. Besides, her husband she leaves behind, her parents and 11 brothers and sisters. The burial was on Monday afternoon. Pastor J. Roeck of the Reformed (St. Peter UCC) Church gave the funeral service. Freedom of her ashes Kiel Record - 1901 ********** From Manitowoc county death records: Jacob Raquet (v.28 p.177) Feb. 4, 1869-July 26, 1933 Husband of Annie Buettner Son of Frank Raquet and Anna Mahlich (both born Germany) Born Town of Schleswig –farmer Died from “heart disease –coronary” Buried at Kiel Cemetery ********** Jacob Raquet Rites are Held Large Number of Relatives, Friends Gather for Services Here Jacob Raquet, 64, died suddenly from a heart stroke Wednesday of last week at 4:30 p. m. at his farm home, two and one—half miles northeast of here. Mr. Raquet was born Feb. 4, 1869, in the town of Schleswig. He was married twice, first to Annie Reichert of Town Rhine, who passed away 32 years ago and on March 5, 1904, to Annie Buettner of the town of Schleswig. Mr. Raquet is survived by his wife, their son Arthur of Town Rhine and their daughter, Mrs. Walter Meiselwitz of the Town of New Holstein; five grandchildren, six brothers, Frank of Millhome, John of Kiel, David and Carl of Town Schieswig, George of Town Rhine and Emil of Kohler; three sisters, Miss Barbara Raquet Millhome; Mrs. Henty Dirks, Louis Corners; and Mrs. Herman Roethel of Kiel. Mr. Raquet was a member of the Kiel assembly, Equitable Reserve Asociation No. 14? which organization attended (tear in paper) rites in a body. Funeral services were held here Saturday afternoon from the family residence at ?:30 o’clock and at 2 o’clock services were held at the St. Peter Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated and burial was made in the local cemetery on the family lot. At the church the Senior Choir sang: "Naeher mein Gott zu Dir," Uber den Sternen ist Ruh," and "Gott mit Euch, sehn uns wieder." Pallbearers were: Frederick Umsonst, Henry Jugenheimer, John Kuhn, Edwin Voigt, Adolph Meiselwitz, and William Happel. Relatives and friends from Antigo, Charlesburg, Charlestown, Town of Eaton, Millhome, Manitowoc, Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan, Reedsville, New Holstein, Meggers, Kohler, Town of Rhine and Ada attended the funeral. Two brothers of the deceased, Carl of the town of Schleswig and George of the town of Rhine could not attend the funeral on account of illness. - July 28, 1933 ********* Mrs. Anna Raquet, 87, of Kiel, died early this morning at Rocky Knoll Hospital and Sanatorium, where she had been a patient for four weeks. The former Anna Buettner was born May 25, 1877, in the Town of New Holstein, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buettner. She was married March 5, 1904, to Jacob Raquet of the Town of Schleswig. The couple operated a farm in that township. Mr. Raquet preceded her in death in 1933, after which she moved to Kiel. For the past few years before her hospitalization, she had resided with her children. Mrs. Raquet was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Vera) Meiselwitz, Kiel; a son, Arthur C. Raquet, R. 1, Elkhart Lake; seven grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; a brother, John Buettner, New Holstein; and three sisters, Mrs. Meta Weber, New Holstein, Mrs. Carl Paulsen, Chilton, and Mrs. Eugene Scott, Cassville, Tenn. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Burialwill be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, January 6, 1965 – P. 14