FREDERICK W. MARTENS

Frederick W. Martens, 64, former Calumet County Sheriff, died at his home, W249 Charlesburg Road, New Holstein, Tuesday afternoon, May 7, after being ill for several months.
He was born October 1, 1920, in Mayville, a son of the late Louis and Alma Abraham Martens.  He graduated from Juneau High School.
During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific.
His married to Margaret Enneper took place June 24, 1944, in Potter.  The couple lived in Wells for three years before coming to the New Holstein area.
From 1975 to 1979, he was Calumet County Sheriff.  Before that, Mr. Martens was a police officer in New Holstein and a Calumet County patrolman.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in New Holstein, American Legion Post 124 of New Holstein and a past member of the Sheriffs Association.
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Joy) Blonigen of Newton and Mrs. Brian (Jody) Sippel of Sheboygan Falls; a son Duane of Kiel; and four grandchildren.
A brother preceded him in death.
The funeral was Friday at Zion Lutheran Church in New Holstein.  The Rev. Victor Kuerscher, pastor, officiated.  Burial was in Eaton Cemetery.
Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel was in charge of arrangements.
Chilton Times Journal – May 16, 1985

EMIL MEGGERS
 
Emil Meggers, 91, a former Kiel area resident, died Sunday at Manitowoc 
Health Care Center, where he had lived for 15 years.
He was born Sept. 29, 1894, in the town of Schleswig, the son of the 
late Henry and Sophia Greve Meggers.
He attended Kiel High School and worked as a farm laborer in the Kiel 
area.
Survivors include a niece and a nephew. He was preceded in death by a 
sister and a brother.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, the Rev. Joe Henderson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church 
of Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in Eaton Cemetery.
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Emil Meggers, 91, a former Kiel area resident, died Sunday afternoon, March 16 at 
Manitowoc Health Care Center, where he resided the past 15 years. Funeral services 
will be 8 pm Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Joe Anderson, pastor 
of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel will officiate and burial will be in Eaton Cemetery.
Mr. Meggers was born Sept. 29, 1894 in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Henry 
and Sophia Greve Meggers. He attended Kiel High School. Mr. Meggers was employed 
as a Farm Laborer in the Kiel area.
Survivors include a niece, Esther Wolfmeyer of Brillion and a nephew, Gilbert Gast of Kiel. 
He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel from 7 pm Tuesday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., March 17, 1986 - page 14
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(29 Sep 1894/Mar 1986/SSDI)


HENRY MEGGERS

HENRY MEGGERS DIES.
Death claimed Henry Meggers on Saturday, at the home of his 
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Gast, in this 
city. Heart failure was the immediate cause of death, after 
he had suffered some months with paralysis, which rendered 
him helpless. Mr. Meggers was a well-known former resident 
of the town of Schleswig, where he was postmaster of the 
village bearing his name, a few miles north of Kiel for 
several years.
He was born February 6, 1856, in the town of Charlestown,
Calumet county, and was married in 1881 to Sophia Greve. In 
1891 the couple settled in the town of Schleswig, where Mr.
Meggers operated a farm. His wife died in February of this 
year. He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Paul Gast of Kiel, and 
two sons, Alvin and Emil on the old homestead, He is also 
survived by one brother and six sisters. The funeral took 
place on Wednesday afternoon, with interment in the Eaton 
cemetery. Attorney E. S. Schmitz of Manitowoc officiated 
at the obsequies.
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HENRY MEGGERS COUNTY PIONEER DEAD AT KIEL
Man for Whom Meggers Corners Was Named Victim of Stroke
Henry Meggers, pioneer of the county and for whom the Meggers post-
office where he for years officiated as postmaster was named, died
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul Gast at Kiel Saturday, death
being due to heart failure following an attack of paralysis-from
which he had suffered for months. The funeral will be held at Kiel
tomorrow and Attorney E.S. Schmitz of this city will deliver the
eulogy for the dead.
Deceased was born in Calumet county February 16, 1856 and in 1881
was married to Sophie Greve who preceded him in death last February.
The couple established a store at Meggers Corners, the place being
named for them and until a few months ago, when the attack of
paraylis made him helpless, Mr. Meggers continued to make his home
at the Corners. He was then taken to the home of his daughter and
son-in-law at Kiel where he was cared for until his death Saturday.
Besides the daughter, Mrs. Paul Gast, two sons, Alvin and Ernst,
both at the old homestead and one brother, and six sisters survive
Mr. Meggers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 29, 1923  p.2
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More than 200 automobiles were in line for the funeral of the late 
Henry Meggers held at Kiel yesterday, the funeral being one of the 
largest held in the county in years. E. S. Schmitz of this city gave 
the euology of the dead at the services, the tribute of a friend and 
one who had known Mr. Meggers intimately and appreciated his worth. 
Mr. Meggers was a pioneer settler and had been active in public 
affairs for many years.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, November 1, 1923  P. 5

SOPHIA GREVE MEGGERS

MEGGERS RESIDENT DIES
Death claimed Mrs. Henry Meggers on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at her home in Schleswig, after an illness of pleurisy. 
Sophia Greve was born Dec. 31, 1856, in the town of New Holstein, where she grew to womanhood.  She was united in marriage in 1881 to Henry Meggers, after which the couple conducted a store for nine years in the place now owned by Henry Buettner.  In 1900 they moved on the farm where she has since made her home. 
She is survived by her husband, two sons, Alvin and Emil, one daughter, Mrs. Paul Gast of Kiel, her father, Claus Greve, and one brother, H. C. Greve, and one sister, Mrs. M. Bartels, all of New Holstein. 
The funeral will take place on Friday.  Rev. W. Rech of Kiel officiating.  Interment in the Eaton cemetery.
Tri-County Record – February 15, 1923

MARK MILLER

Hold Last Rites for Mark Miller at New Holstein
New Holstein, Wis. - (Special) - Funeral services for Mark Miller, aged 
5, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Miller of Floxville, Montana, were held at 
the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home here Monday afternoon.  Rev. A. G. 
Schmid, pastor of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, officiated 
and interment was made in the Town Eaton cemetery.
Pallbearers were Paul Mathes, Tilford Mathes, James Boehnlein and Gordon 
Sternbeck.
Among those from away who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Guy 
Miller, son Merle, and daughter, Marilyn, and Stanley Nees of Floxville, 
Montana; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schmeckert of Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. 
Henry Stueven, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schaeffer, Mrs. Edna Foley, Mrs. Tina 
Eichmeyer and sons, Harry and Herman of Kiel; Mrs. Hubert Grave of 
Elkhart Lake.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, May 11, 1939 - P. 10

FRIEDA MITCHELL

Frieda E. Mitchell, 95, a former Kiel resident, died Tuesday morning, January 21, at Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein, where she had resided there for the past 12 years.
The former Frieda Fluhr was born September 29, 1890, in the town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Philip and Mary Danke Fluhr.
She attended local schools and married Harry Mitchell on March 31, 1919 in Kiel.
After marriage, they resided in Kiel, Chicago and the State of Washington, before moving back to Kiel in 1935.  Mr. Mitchell died in 1981.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel and the Eaton Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Bernice) Finney of Phoenix, Arizona, and two grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by one grandchild, three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, with the Rev. Joe V. Anderson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church officiating.  Burial will be in Eaton Cemetery.
Chilton Times Journal – January 23, 1986


EMMA MODER

Emma Moder, 76, of N 1324 Plymouth Trail, New Holstein, died Monday, March 20, 2000 at her home. 
She was born May 2, 1923 in Milwaukee, a daughter of the late John and Katherine Bender Weimer. On Feb, 16, 1946, she was united in marriage to Theodore J. Moder in Milwaukee. 
She is survived by two sons, Michael (Barbara) and Robert; three daughters, Barb, Carol (Jim) Mahlberg and Kathy; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Henry Weimer; and one sister, Pauline Toepfer. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. 
Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. 
The Sippel Funeral Home of New Holstein is assisting the family. 
The Sheboygan Press  Tuesday, March 21, 2000  pg. A2


DAVID P. MORRIS

David P. Morris, age 67, of New Holstein, died on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at his home with his family at his side. 
He was born Dec. 15, 1943, in Baltimore, Md., to the late Eugene Morris and Catherine Olsen. David graduated from Baltimore City College High School in 1964. He served in the Coast Guard from 1964 to 1970. On June 1, 1974, he married Carolyn Rosenbauer at St. John United Church of Christ in New Holstein. David had worked at several areas restaurants including the former K & R Lounge in New Holstein and a restaurant in Sheboygan Falls and later on worked as a welder until his retirement.
He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in New Holstein, the Kiel Fish & Game Sportsman Club and the NRA. He was an avid outdoorsman, hunting all different kinds of game, fishing, and trapshooting and spending time at his cabin up North.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn of New Holstein; his two sons: Patrick (Robin) Morris of Milwaukee and Shaun (Olga) Morris of Columbia, Mo.; six grandchildren; Sandy, Patrick, Camarie, Chastity, Alexander and Katelyn; a great-grandson: Jayden; his brother: Robert E. Jr. (Martha) Morris of Maryland; his sister: Cynthia (Phillips) Mullikin of Maryland; four stepbrothers; his sister-in-law: Linda (Tom) Hau of Kiel; and nieces and nephews. 
Preceding him in death were his father and stepmother; mother and stepfather; a grandson; father-in-law and mother-in-law; a stepbrother; a niece and a nephew.
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Febr. 16, 2011, at the Sippel Funeral Home, 2618 Altona Ave., New Holstein. The Rev. James Werner will officiate. Burial with Military Rites will be held in the Eaton Cemetery in the town of Eaton.
Family and friends may call at the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein on Wednesday from 2 p.m. until the time of services.
Memorials in David’s name may be directed to the Kiel Fish & Game Sportsman Club for their youth program.
For additional information, please call the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 15, 2011

ANNETTE LINDA MUELLER

Mrs. Myron D. Mueller
Mrs. Myron D. Mueller, 19, R. 1, Kiel, was pronounced dead on arrival Monday 
night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after she was found in her car 
outside the Family Heritage Nursing Home.
Mrs. Mueller had attended a union meeting of nursing home employes.
An autopsy was being conducted to determine the cause of death. No foul play 
was suspected, according to Coroner James Powers.
The former Annette Linda Buchholz was born July 23, 1957, in Sheboygan, a 
daughter of Eldon and Mariele Klemme Buchholz, R. 1, Kiel.
She graduated from Kiel High School in 1975, and received a degree as a nurses 
aide from Lakeshore Technical Institute.
She was employed at the Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
On Nov. 13, 1976 she was married to Mr. Mueller at St. Peter United Church of 
Christ, Kiel
The couple resided in the town of Meeme since their marriage. She was a member 
of St. Peter UCC.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter UCC, with the 
Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery.
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Mrs. Myron D. Mueller, 19, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died unexpectedly Monday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. She was taken ill while at Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter Untied Church of Christ, Kiel. 
The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate with burial in Eaton Cemetery.
Mrs. Mueller, ne Annette Linda Buchholz, was born July 23, 1957, at Sheboygan, daughter 
of Eldon and Mariele Klemme Buchholz. She attended public school at Kiel and graduated 
from Kiel High School with the Class of 1975. She also attended Lakeshore Technical 
Institute, receiving a degree in nurses aide and as employed at Family Heritage Home, 
Manitowoc. She married Myron D. Mueller Nov. 13, 1976, at St. Peter United Church 
of Christ, of which she was a member. The couple lived in the Town of Meeme.
Survivors include her husband, her parents and a brother, Allen, of Rt. 1, Kiel; a sister, 
Mrs. Paul (Beverly) Schwoerer, of Brillion; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Buchholz, of Rt. 1, Kiel, and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Linda Klemme, of Kiel and her 
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Mueller, of Rt. 1, Kiel.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. 
Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 1979  P. 3

ELAINE M. NELSON

Mrs. Elaine H. Nelson, 54, of 210 Memorial Drive, Chilton, passed away Saturday, April 9, 1988 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton, after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born on June 13, 1933 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Frank Hodgson and the late Rose Marie (Peterson) Hodgson.
On March 1, 1952, she was married to Norbert Nelson in Los Angeles.  He preceded her in death in April 1966.
She was employed at Pandl’s Chilton House, formerly the Central House in Chilton.  She had worked at Meter Gas Inc., in New Holstein and the Chilton Sears Store.
Mrs. Nelson was a member of the Ancient Gassers Association.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Dave (Terri) Nennig, of Chilton and Tracey Nelson of Fond du Lac; a son, Robert of Chilton; two granddaughters, Lisa and Shawn; her father, Frank; two sisters, Mrs. Karen Valenzuela, of Torrance, California and Mrs. Jane Stapp of San Pedro, California; a brother, Conrad Hodgson of Reseda, California; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the Wieting-Schneider Funeral Home, Chilton.  The Rev. Albert Borns, officiated.  Cremation followed.
Chilton Times – April 14, 1988

ELSIE NEUMANN

Funeral services for Mrs. Rudolph Neumann of Town Rhine, who died at her home Monday 
morning at 6:30, was held Thursday afternoon, with burial in the cemetery in the town of Eaton.  
The Rev. Thomas conducted the services.
The deceased, nee Elsie Bosma, was born in the town of Eaton on the Bosma homestead and was 
married to Rudolph Neumann of the town of Schleswig November 2, 1915.  The couple then lived 
on a farm there for a number of years and for the last three years, have lived on the Lampert farm in 
Schleswig which Mr. Neumann purchased. Several weeks ago Mrs. Neumann contracted influenza 
of which she died Monday morning.
She leaves to mourn her death, her husband, three brothers, and three sisters.     
Kiel Tri-County Record   January 17, 1929
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Mr. and Mrs. Herman Winkel were in Kiel Thursday to attend the funeral of a cousin, 
Mrs. Rudolph Neumann, 33, who died at her home on Monday from influenza. She is 
survived by her husband and several brothers and sisters.
Appleton Post Crescent - Jan 19, 1929 - page 10


MINNIE NEUMANN

Mrs. Rudolph F. Neumann, 61, R. 1, New Holstein, died Wednesday evening 
at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.  She had been a patient there for 
the last four weeks.
Mrs. Neumann was born Minnie Diefenthaler, a daughter of the late John 
and Mary (Hartman) Diefenthaler, in the Town of Rhine.  She was baptized 
and confirmed at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in the Town of 
Rhine and attended district school there.
She married Rudolph Neumann at Elkhart Lake on Dec. 14, 1929.  The 
couple operated a farm in the Town of Rhine until 1950, when they moved 
to their present farm in the Town of New Holstein.
Mrs. Neumann was an active member of St. Peter's Evangelical and 
Reformed Church in Kiel.
Survivors include her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Allen Jeanette 
Wangemann; two sisters, Mrs. William Schmahl, Route 1, Elkhart Lake, and 
Mrs. William Storev of Milwaukee; a brother, William Diefenthaler of 
Appleton; and a granddaughter, Lori Lee.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter's 
Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, 
pastor, officiating.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. 
Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday, and at the church from 12 noon until time 
of services.
Burial will be at Eaton Cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, June 8, 1961 - P. 12


RUDOLPH F. NEUMANN

Rudolph F. Neumann, 72, of R. 1, New Holstein, died Friday morning at St. 
Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient since Feb. 3.
Born March 24, 1891, in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late 
William and Katie Ruh Neumann, attended the Schleswig district school, 
and married the former Elsie Bosma of the Town of Eden on Nov. 2, 1915.
The couple farmed in the Town of Rhine.
Mrs. Neumann died in January, 1929. On Dec. 14, 1929, Mr. Neumann married 
the former Minnie Defenthaler(sic) of the Town of Rhine in Kiel. The couple 
farmed in the Town of Rhine until 1950 when they moved to their present home.
She died in June, 1961.
Mr. Neumann was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Allen (Jeanette) Wangemann of Sheboygan; 
two granddaughters; two brothers, Oscar and Adolph of the Town of Schleswig; 
and four sisters Mr. William Happel and Mrs. William Defenthaler, both of Kiel, 
Mrs. Walter Jung of rural Plymouth, and Mrs. Edwin Meinnert of rural Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter’s United Church of 
Christ in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate and burial 
will be in Eaton Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Sunday until 
11:30 a.m. Monday, at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the services.


LAURA NINMER

Mrs. Oscar Ninmer, 74, of 928 4th St., Kiel, died Monday night at St. Nicholas 
Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks.
The former Laura Westphalen was born Feb. 20, 1894 in the Town of Eaton, a 
daughter of the late Ferdinand and Emilie Lechler Westphalen.  She was married 
to Oscar Ninmer of the Town of Schleswig on May 16, 1911, at St. John’s United 
Church of Christ in New Holstein.  The couple operated a farm in the Town of 
Schleswig, retiring 17 years ago, when they moved to Kiel. They observed their 
57th wedding anniversary last year.  Mrs. Ninmer was a member of St. Peter’s 
United Church of Christ, Kiel, and the Woman’s Guild of the church.  She was 
also a member of the Eaton Cemetery Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Ethel) Rautmann of 
R. 1, Kiel; two grandsons and one great grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Herman 
Buchholz of R. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Edgar Roehl of Sheboygan.
No newspaper named, February 1969
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Mrs. Oscar Ninmer, 74, of 928 Fourth St., Kiel, died Monday at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. 
The Rev. John Baumann will officiate and burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery.
Mrs. Ninmer, nee Laura Westphalen, was born Feb. 20, 1894, in the Town of Eaton, daughter 
of the late Ferdinand and Emil Lechler Westphalen. She was married to Oscar Ninmer May 16, 1911, 
at New Holstein, and the couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig, retiring 17 years ago, and then 
moving to Kiel. She was a member of the Women's Guild and the Eaton Cemetery Ladies Aid.
Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Ethel) Rautmann, of Rt. 1, Kiel; two sisters, 
Mrs. Herman Buchholz of Rt. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Edgar Roehl of Sheboygan; two grandsons and a 
great grandchild.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday 
and then at the church until time of services.
Herald Times Reporter  Tuesday, February 18, 1969  pg. M-9
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(20 Feb 1894/Feb 1969/SSDI)


OSCAR H. NINMER

Oscar H. Ninmer, 85, Route 1, Kiel, died Sunday afternoon at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital where he had been admitted earlier in the day.
He was born June 8, 1888 in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late August 
and Marie Roehl Ninmer. He attended district schools.
On May 16, 1911, he married Laura Westphalen at St. John United Church of 
Christ, New Holstein. After marriage the couple moved to a farm in Schleswig, 
which they operated until they moved to Kiel in 1951. While in Kiel he was 
employed as a custodian in a public school and by the City Park Commission.
The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in May 1961.
After the death of his wife on February 17, 1969, Mr. Ninmer made his home 
with a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rautmann of Route 1, Kiel.
He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors are the daughter, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; 
two brothers, Edwin of Route 1, Kiel and Walter at Rocky Knoll and a sister, 
Mrs. Stanley Buvid of Two Rivers.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 
with the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating.  Burial was in Eaton 
Cemetery.
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(08 Jun 1888/Sep 1973/SSDI) 


ALFRED J. OESAU

VETERAN DIES AT HOSPITAL
Alfred J. Oesau, 39, Kiel To Be Buried Monday
Alfred J. Oesau, 40, of Kiel, died Thursday evening at the Soldier’s Hospital in Milwaukee. 
Mr. Oesau, a world war veteran had been in the army hospital for the past six years and his 
death resulted from complications of war injuries.  Funeral services will be held Monday 
afternoon of 2 o’clock from the First Presbyterian Church at Kiel. Burial will take place in 
the Town of Eaton Cemetery.
The deceased was born June 29, 1893 in the Town of Schleswig. He attended district and 
high schools in Kiel. He worked on his father’s farm for some years. With the entrance of the 
United States into the world war, Mr. Oesau enlisted and spent 20 months in the army, 16 
of which were spent in France. He had been ill for years as a result of the effects of the war.
The deceased is survived by his wife; three daughters, Joan, Elizabeth and Gladys; his parents, 
who live in Manitowoc and several brothers and sisters.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday,Sept. 18, 1933 - page 4


ELLANORA OESAU

MRS. ELLANORE(sic) OESAU SUCCUMBS ON SATURDAY
Mrs. Ellanore Oesau, aged 55, passed away at the home of her
brother, Herbert Graf, in the town of Eaton on Saturday morning 
after a long illness.
Mrs. Oesau was born in the town of Eaton on Sept. 28, 1890, the 
daughter of Fred and Franciska Moser—Graf. In January, 1920, she 
was married to Alfred Oesau and they resided in this city for 
many years, and for the past 14 years has lived in the town of 
Eaton. Mr. Oesau died in 1931.
Survivors are three daughters, four brothers, Herbert and Waldo 
Graf of the town of Eaton, Ferdinand of Jacksonville, Fla., and 
John of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Mathilda Hansen of New Holstein.
Mrs. Oesau was a member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service 
of the Bethel Methodist church of Meggers.
Funeral rites were held Tuesday afternoom at 1:15 p. m. at the
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o’clock at the Bethel Methodist
church at Meggers, with Rev. C.E. Hagen of Manitowoc officiating. 
Burial was made in the town of Eaton cemetery. Pallbearers were 
John Timm, Milton Timm, E. W. Tamm, Clifford Weber, Milton Reichardt, 
and O.H Leverenz.


CLAUS POPPE

Mr. Claus Poppe died at the home of his son Henry, in the town of 
Charlestown on Thursday the 15th. Mr. Poppe was born in 1822, in 
Hohenwestedt, Holstein, Germany, being therefore 76 years of age. 
In 1852 he emigrated to America and shortly after his arrival 
settled in the town of Charlestown, where he resided until his 
death. He was a veteran of the rebellion and a member of the GAR 
Post. In 1851, he was married to Miss Thiessen, who with two 
children, Henry and Matthias, survives him. He was buried on 
Sunday afternoon.  
Chilton Times, December 24, 1898
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(NOTE: The transcribed date on his tombstone appears to be in
error. His age plus b. date also make his d. date 1898.)


HARRY POPPE

Harry L. Poppe, 67 of 1910 Mason St., New Holstein, died Thursday at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, 
New Holstein. The Rev. Charles Koch will officiate and burial will be in the Town of Eaton 
Cemetery.
Mr. Poppe was born Dec. 1, 1901 in the Town of Charleston, son of the late Henry and Meta 
Lorenz Poppe. He worked 34 years for the Lauson Engine Division of Tecumseh Products, 
New Holstein. He married Lucille Strassman February 24, 1923 at Chilton and the couple 
resided in New Holstein for 32 years. He was a member of the International Association of 
Machinists No. 1259.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, Harold and Larry of New Holstein and a daughter, 
Mrs. Elger (Fern) Coe of Shiocton; a brother, Herbert of Fond du Lac and six grandchildren. 
A sister and two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Friday, Dec. 27, 1968 - page 3


HENRY POPPE

Brillion News:
Mr. and Mfrs. Charles Kleist and son, Abner, attended the funeral of 
Henry Poppe in the Town of Eaton.
Manitowoc Herald News - Aug. 25, 1931 - page 5 


HERMAN POPPE

Died—Herman Poppe, on April 28, at the age of 22 years. The deceased taught 
school in this county until a year ago, when he had to stop on account of ailing in health. 
This was soon found out to be consumption, which caused his death. He was a son 
of Claus Poppe, a thrifty farmer of this town. The funeral occurred on Monday.
Chilton Times

LUCILLE POPPE

Lucille A. Poppe, 86, formerly of 1920 Mason St., New Holstein, a resident of the Calumet Homestead, in New Holstein since September of 1987, passed away Saturday, June 3, 1989 at the Homestead. 
She was born in Kiel, Wisconsin on March 12, 1903, daughter the late Mr. and Mrs. William Strassman. On February 24, 1923, she marred Harry Poppe in Chilton. He preceded her in death on December 26, 1968. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, New Holstein. 
Survivors include two sons, Harold, Appleton and Lawrence, of New Holstein: one daughter, Mrs. Fern (Elzer) Coe, of Shiocton; five grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, also four brothers, Clarence, of Howards Grove; Elmer Strassman, New Holstein; Howard, of Chilton and Kenneth, of School Hill; one sister Mrs. Jennie Rabe, of New Holstein; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Rose Strassman, of Brillion. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Gerald Coe and one brother, Harry Strassman. 
Funeral services will be Tuesday, at 2 p.m. from the Erbe-Evjen Funeral Home, in New Holstein, the Rev. Albert Borns officiating. Burial will be in Eaton Cemetery, Manitowoc County.
Friends may call at the Erbe Evjen Funeral Home, in New Holstein, Monday, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m, and from 10 a.m. until time of the services on Tuesday. 
The Sheboygan Press  Monday, June 5, 1989  pg. 7

MATHIAS POPPE

Hold Last Rites for Aged Resident of New Holstein
New Holstein - Funeral services for Mathias Poppe, aged 74, and a 
bachelor, who passed away Sunday night from heart trouble, were held 
today at the home of his brother, Henry Poppe, at Meggers, the Rev. A. 
George Schmidt, pastor of St. John's Reformed church of this city, 
officiating.  Interment was made at the town of Eaton cemetery.
Deceased was born November 10, 1855, in the town of Charlestown, the son 
of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Poppe.  His entire life was spent on the family 
homestead until three years ago when he went to live with his brother, 
Henry, at Meggers, the only survivor of the family.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, December 4, 1929 - P. 6


META POPPE

Mrs. Meta Poppe, 79, passed away at 10:30 p.m. Thursday at Glenbeulah 
following a lingering illness.
She was born in Germany on March 19, 1870, and was married to H. Poppe 
in September, 1892, at Chilton.
Survivors include 4 children, Mrs. Mathilda Piek of Chilton, Edwin of 
Fremont, Ill., Herbert of Fond du Lac, and Harry of New Holstein; 7 
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Full particulars will be carried in tomorrow's issue of the Sheboygan Press.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, July 1, 1949 - P. 8
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Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday for Mrs. Meta Poppe, 79, 
who died Thursday night at Glenbeulah.
Rites will be conducted at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home at New 
Holstein with burial in the Eaton cemetery.  The Rev. Orval Egbert of 
Chilton will officiate.
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, July 2, 1949 - P. 8


PETER POPPE

The dread disease consumption has claimed another victim in the person of 
Peter Poppe, a young man of town Eaton. Two years ago Mr. Poppe went into 
the employ of Schmidt & Mathaeus to learn the tinners trade when the dread 
disease began to show itself.  He then took a trip for his health to 
California, from where he returned some time later, apparently well, but it 
was not long before the symptoms again began to show themselves.  From that 
time on he began to grow worse until the disease terminated in death last 
week Thursday. Mr. Poppe was an upright and honest man, loved and respected 
by all who knew him. We extend our sincere sympathy to the bereft family.
Chilton Times, June 18, 1896


TELSCHE POPPE

Mrs. Claus Poppe died at the home of her granddaughter Mr. H. N. Edens Wednesday 
Oct. 20th, 1915, with whom she had been making her home for the past ten years.  
Telsche Thiessen was born in Germany on October 6, 1835.  In 1852 she was married 
to Claus Popp and a few months later they came to America and settled near New 
Holstein.  Mr. Poppe died in 1868.
She leaves two sons, one sister, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  
The funeral will be held from the residence of H. N. Edens Saturday and the 
remains placed in the Town of Eaton cemetery.


ALFON RABE

Alfon O. Rabe, 95, of rural Kiel died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Willowdale 
Nursing and Rehab Center where he was a resident for the past two months. 
He was born Sept, 22, 1905 in the town of Schleswig, son of the late August 
and Caroline (Schnuell) Rabe.  Alfon attended Hillside Grove School in the 
town of Schleswig. On November 26, 1930 he married the former Oliva Brocker 
at Zion Lutheran Church in Louis Corners and she preceded him in death on 
October 20, 1974. The couple farmed in the town of Schleswig for four years 
before moving to a farm in the town of Eaton.  Alfon also worked at the 
Schleswig Telephone Company, Hingiss Implement, and AA Laun Furniture Co. 
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel.  Alfon enjoyed his 
family immensely.  He had a love for card playing, walking in the woods, 
being with the threshing crew, selling his Christmas trees and going 
“Up North”.  We will miss him.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol and Herman Gaedtke of rural Kiel; a son, 
Eugene and Rachel Rabe of rural Sheboygan; six grandchildren, Alan and Krin 
Rabe, Douglas and Paula Gaedtke, Dale Rabe, Lynn and David Trochta, Deborah 
and Brian Rautmann, Amy and Larry Hochkammer; and thirteen great-grandchildren. 
He is further survived by two sisters, Florence and Herman Binversie, and Dorothy 
and Eldon Fluhr both of rural Kiel, one brother Rubin and Anna Rabe of New Holstein, 
and a sister-in-law, Lorena Ruh of Valders.  He was preceded in death by two sisters; 
Amanda Karstaedt and Elda Wagner; four brothers, Alvin, Fred, Elmer and Arno Rabe, 
and a brother-in-law, Milton Brocker and one great grandchild, Zachery Hochkammer.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Sunday, February 4, 2001 pg. A6
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(b. 22 Sep 1905/d. 2 Feb. 2001/SSDI)


CLARENCE RABE

Clarence H. Rabe, 73, of 1144 First Street, Kiel, died Sunday morning, July 15, 
at Willowdale Nursing home, New Holstein, where he resided since May 29.  
He was born March 27, 1917, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Otto and Emma 
Lawrence Rabe.  He attended Elder Grove School in the Town of Eaton. On July 3, 
1940, he married Norma Rades at Bethel Reformed Church, Town of Herman, Sheboygan 
County.  He first engaged in farming and later was co-founder of the Union Brass 
and Aluminum Foundry in Collins. Retired in 1979, they moved to Kiel.  He was a 
member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, 
sheepshead and touring.  He was a retired member of the Collins Volunteer Fire 
Department and a member of Rockea Hunting Club.  
Survivors include his wife, Norma; one son, four daughters, 15 grandchildren; 
two great-grandchildren; one sister, Elaine Wendling of Collins and one brother, 
Truman of Kiel.  
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister and one 
great-grandson.
No newspaper named, July 15, 1990

DENNIS C. RABE

Dennis C. Rabe, age 52, of 20810 Charleston St., Collins, passed away on Friday, June 16, , 1995, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, June 19, 1995, at 2 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Collins. Rev. Arnold Ruddat will officiate with burial in the Eaton Cemetery, Kiel.
He was born February 2, 1943, in Sheboygan, son of Norma Rades Rabe and the late Clarence Rabe. He married Diane Schaefer on January 6, 1964, in Collins. Dennis loved life, gardening, fishing, and deer hunting. He served in the United States Navy for 4-1/2 years. He was employed with the Union Brass and Aluminum Foundry in Collins and was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Collins.
Survivors include his wife, Diane; his mother, Norma Rabe, of Kiel; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Denise and Al Denil, Manitowoc, Denea and Steve Krueger, Appleton, DeAnn, at home, Darcie and fiancé, Brian, of Brillion; two sons, Derrik nad Dale, at home; a grandson, Paul Denil; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Darlene and Gordon Brehmer, Collins, Pat and Ken Groh, Kiel, Debbie and Jerry Schuh, Reedsville, Peg and Bruce Modrow, Mequon; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Schaefer, New Holstein; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Nathalyn and Stanley Berg, rural Chilton, Jerome and Nancy Schaefer, rural New Holstein. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence.
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion from 3-8 p.m. on Sunday and then at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 18, 1995  P. A2
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Dennis C. Rabe, 52, of 20810 Charleston St., Collins, passed away on Friday, June 16, 1995 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. 
He was born Feb. 2, 1943 in Sheboygan, son of Norma (Rades) Rabe and the late Clarence Rabe. On Jan. 6, 1964, he married Diane Schaefer in Collins. Dennis loved life, gardening, fishing and deer hunting. He served in the U.S. Navy for 4 1/2 years. He was employed with the Union Brass and Aluminum Foundry in Collins and was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Collins.
Survivors include his wife, Diane; his mother, Norma Rabe, Kiel; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Denise and Al Denil, Manitowoc; Dena and Steve Krueger, Appleton; DeAnn at home and Darcie and fiance, Brian of Brillion; two sons, Derrik and Dale, at home; a grandson, Paul Denil; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Darlene and Gordon Brehmer, Collins; Pat and Ken Groh, Kiel; Debbie and Jerry Schuh, Reedsville: Peg and Bruce Modrow, Mequon; his mother-in-law, Dorothy Schaefer, New Holstein; two sisters- in-law and brothers-in-law, Nathalyn and Stanley Berg, rural Chilton and Jerome and Nancy Schaefer, rural New Holstein. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence. 
Funeral services will be Monday, June 19, at 2 p.m. at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Collins with the Rev. Arnold Ruddat officiating. Burial will be in Eaton Cemetery in Kiel. 
Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home in Brillion, from 3-8 p.m., on Sunday, and then at the church, on Monday, from 10 a.m. until the hour of services. 
The Sheboygan Press  Saturday, June 17, 1995  pg. A2

EMMA RABE

Mrs. Otto Rabe
Mrs. Otto Rabe, 52, passed away at her farm home in the town of 
Schleswig at 2 a.m. Thursday, after an illness of three months' 
duration.
Mrs. Rabe, nee Emma Lawrence was born July 29, 1884 in the town 
of Schleswig, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lawrence.  
She was united in marriage to Mr. Rabe on May 29, 1900. For twelve 
years they lived on a farm on the Ucker road in the town of Eaton, 
and from here they moved to a farm in the town of Schleswig, where 
they have resided since.
Following are the survivors: her husband; a daughter Elaine, at home; 
six sons, Harvey of Charlestown, Ervin of Eaton, Ray (married), at 
home, and Walter, Truman and Clarence in Schleswig; two sisters, Mrs. 
John Mattes of Collins, and Mrs. Herman Voelker of Kiel. Two children 
preceded her in death.
Mrs. Rabe was a member of the Eaton Ladies' Aid Society.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, and burial was made in the Eaton cemetery. - April 30, 1936

HARVEY RABE

Harvey H. Rabe, 72, of 1605 Hoover St., New Holstein, died unexpectedly Monday morning at home.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Albert K. Borns will officiate and burial will be in Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton.
Mr. Rabe was born Jan. 1, 1907, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Otto and Emma Lawrence Rabe.  Later the family moved to the Town of Eaton where he attended district school. He married Jennie Strassman April 12, 1930, in Kiel. They lived in New Holstein, where he was employed with A.T. Hipke and Son Canning Company until 1951, when they moved to the Town of Eaton and operated the Rabe farm until May of 1978, when they moved to New Holstein. Mr. Rabe was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, New Holstein.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Marilyn) Scharenbroch of Green Bay and Mrs. William (Lorraine) Bathke of Milwaukee; two brothers, Truman and Clarence of Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Glenroy (Elaine) Wendling of Collins and five grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 o’clock this Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday until the time of service. A memorial has been established in his memory.
Herald Times Reporter, April 3, 1979  P. 3

JENNIE RABE

Jennie C. Rabe, 93, of New Holstein died Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at Calumet 
Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein where she resided the past 
three years.
She is the former Jennie Strassmann born December 25, 1910, in the Town of 
Schleswig, daughter of the late William and Lena Weise Strassmann. On April 
12, 1930 Jennie married Harvey H Rabe in Kiel.  Her husband preceded her in 
death on April 1, 1979.  She was a member of St. John’s United Church of 
Christ, New Holstein and the Eaton Ladies Aid. Jennie enjoyed playing cards, 
feeding the birds and squirrels and working in her flower garden.  
Survivors include her two daughters (private), five grandchildren and six 
great grandchildren.  She is further survived by two brothers Howard 
Strassmann, Eau Clair, Kenneth Strassmann, Howards Grove and three sisters-
in-law, Elaine Wendling, Valders, Dorothy Gutschow, Louis Corners, and Rose 
Strassmann, New Holstein.  She was preceded in death by three brothers, 
Harry, Clarence and Elmer Strassmann, and one sister, Lucille Poppe.
No newspaper named, August 3, 2004

NORMA RABE

Norma Rabe, 80, formerly of Kiel, died Friday evening, Dec, 21, 2001 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein where she was a resident since March.
She is the former Norma Rades, born Feb 14, 1921 of the Town of Meeme, a daughter of the late Herman and Hulda (Fromm) Rades.  She attended Pigeon River School in the Town of Meeme.  On July 3, 1940 she married Clarence Rabe at Bethel Reform Church in the Town of Herman (Sheboygan County). The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Her husband preceded her in death on July 15, 1990.  
Before moving to Kiel in 1979, they lived in Collins for 27 years.  She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel and the Eaton Ladies Aid. She loved when her children came home to visit.  She enjoyed playing bingo and cards with her friends, flowers, baking and quilting.
Survivors include four daughters: Darlene Brehmer of Collins, Patricia and Kenneth Groh of Elkhart Lake, Debra and Jerry Schuh of Reedsville, Peg and Greg Bohl of Cedarburg; a daughter-in-law Diane Rabe of Collins; 15 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by three sisters-in-law: Elaine Wendling of Valders, Jenny Rabe of New Holstein and Dorothy Gutschow of Kiel; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by a son, two sons-in-law, a great-grandson, two sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, at 7 p.m. at St. Peters United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery, town of Eaton. 
Friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until the time of service. A memorial has been established in her name.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home of Kiel is assisting the family.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter  Sunday, December 23, 2001  pg. A5

OLIVA RABE

Mrs. Alfon Rabe, 63, Route 1, Kiel, died Sunday night at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital after having been in ill health for the past 
several years.
The former Oliva Brocker was born August 25, 1911 in the Town of 
Eaton, daughter of the late Frederick and Ida Bosma Brocker. She 
attended school in the township.
On November 26, 1930, she married Mr. Rabe at Zion Lutheran Church, 
Louis Corners.
She later worked at hotels in New Holstein and ChIlton. The couple 
farmed in the Town of Schleswig for four years before moving to a 
farm in Eaton.
Mrs. Rabe was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, its Ladies 
Aid Society and the Eaton Ladies Aid.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services were held yesterday, Wednesday, in Trinity Church, 
Kiel, with the Reverend C. L. Reiter, pastor, officiating. Burial 
was in Eaton Cemetery.
A memorial for Trinity Lutheran Church has been established in Mrs.
Rabe’s name. - 10-1974
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(25 Aug 1911/Oct 1974/SSDI) 


OTTO G. RABE
 
Funeral services for Otto G. Rabe, 89, a retired Town of Eaton farmer, 
who died Thursday morning at the Toth Nursing Home, Chilton, will be 
held Saturday.
The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 
Kiel, will officiate at the 2 p.m. service at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel.  Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. today.
Born April 14, 1878 in the Town of Eaton, he was a son of the late Frederick 
and Wilhelmina Kepernich Rabe, and on May 29, 1900, married Emma Lawrence 
of the Town of Eaton.
The couple operated a farm in the Town of Schleswig until 1911, when they 
moved to a farm in the Town of Eaton.
Mrs. Rabe died in April, 1936.
He was clerk of the Eaton Cemetery Association for many years.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Glenroy (Elaine) Wendling of Collins; 
five sons, Walter of New Holstein, Harvey and Truman, both of R. 1, Kiel, 
Erwin of R. 2, Kiel and Clarence of Collins; 20 grandchildren; 17 great-
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Christel of Kiel and Mrs. Alma Ruh 
of New Holstein, and two brothers, John of Kiel and Herman of New Holstein.
One son, a daughter and a great-grandson preceded him in death.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, November 24, 1967 - P. 12
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(14 Apr 1878/Nov 1967/SSDI)


WALTER G. RABE

Walter G. Rabe, 68, of Rt. 1, Kiel, died Tuesday evening at Memorial 
Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate and burial will 
be in Eaton Cemetery.
Mr. Rabe was born Jan. 25, 1901, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the 
late Otto and Emma Lawrence Rabe. He attended district schools. He had 
been employed 11 years by Hipke Canning Co., New Holstein, until 
retiring three years ago. The past 18 months he had lived with a brother 
and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Rabe, on Rt. 1, Kiel.
Mr. Rabe was a veteran of World War II and had been a member of American 
Legion Post No. 124, New Holstein.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Glenroy Wendling, of Collins, and three 
brothers, Truman and Harvey, of Rt. 1, Kiel, and Clarence of Collins.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday until time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, April 23, 1969  P. 21


EDWIN RAUTMANN

Edwin Henry Rautmann, age 79, of 20522 Ucker Point Creek Rd., Kiel, died 
Thursday afternoon, shortly after being admitted to Sheboygan Memorial 
Medical Center.
He was born August 24, 1908 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Julius 
and Louise Wilke Rautmann. He attended schools in the Town of Meeme.  He 
married Ethel Ninmer, on October 15, 1932 at Bethlehem United Church of 
Christ, Town of Schleswig. He farmed in the Town of Schleswig most of 
his life, retiring in 1977. He belonged to Bethlehem United Church of 
Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel; two sons and daughters-in-law, four 
grandchildren, one brother, Armie Rautmann, town of Meeme, one sister 
Mrs. Alga Voss, Millhome. He was preceded in death by four sisters and 
three brothers.
No newspaper named, January 23, 1988

ETHEL RAUTMANN

Ethel Olga Rautmann, age 92, formerly of Ucker Point Creek Road, Kiel, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein.
She was the former Ethel Ninmer, born August 10, 1913, daughter of the late Oscar & Laura Westphalen Ninmer.  Ethel attended school in the town of Schleswig and in Kiel.
On October 15, 1932 she married Edwin Rautmann at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig.  Ethel and Edwin farmed in the Town of Schleswig until retirement in 1977. Her husband Edwin preceded her in death on June 23, 1988.  Ethel moved to Kiel in 1988.  She was a member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ and the Eaton Ladies Aid.  She also was a former volunteer for the Kiel Senior Citizen Center.  In 1998 Ethel suffered a stroke which left her in the care of the Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center where she resided until her passing. 
Survivors include one son and two daughters-in-law: Connie Rautmann, Monroe; Robert and Karen Rautmann, Manitowoc; four grandchildren: Michael (Mary) of Muskego; Melissa of Oshkosh; Chad of Chicago; Adam of Menomonee Falls; and four great-grandchildren: Meghan, Maxwell, Abigail and Natalie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin and her son, Lowell.
The Sheboygan Press, March 2, 2006


ANNA REINHOLDT

Mrs. Anna Margarethe Reinholdt, one of the oldest settlers of Town Schleswig, died March 4 of a stroke which arose from old age debility. Mrs. Reinholdt was born 18 September 1826 in Himme, Holstein, and came with her parents to America in 1854, settling in Town Schleswig in 1855. Her husband died in 1890. She leaves 6 children. The funeral was held March 7.
Der Nord Westen, 15 Mar. 1906
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DIED:
At an early hour Sunday morning, March 4th, Mrs. Anna Margarethe Reinholdt, a pioneer resident of the town of Schleswig, this county, responded to death's summons at the home of her son William in the town mentioned, her demise resulting from a stroke of apoplexy super induced by an illness of several weeks' duration and infirmities incident to advanced age.
The decedent was past seventy-nine years old at the time of her death. She was born in Holstein, Germany, September 18, 1826. In 1850 she was united in marriage, in her native land, to Claus H. Reinholdt, and four years later the couple came to America, locating in New Holstein, Calumet county. In 1855 they removed to the town of Schleswig, where they settled on a farm, on which they continued to reside for twenty-nine years. In 1884 they disposed of the farm and removed to New Holstein to lead a retired life. The decedent's husband preceded her in death by about fifteen years.
Of late years Mrs. Reinholdt had made her home with her children. Since last fall she had lived with her son William, owner and occupant of the old Reinholdt homestead in Schleswig, where, as stated, she breathed her last on March 4th.
Mrs. Reinholdt was the mother of nine children, three of whom preceded her in the passage to the Hereafter. The surviving children are: Therese Porter, Lena Parlamann and John, all of Milwaukee; Mrs. Frank Gisch of this city; Ida Wolters, La Crosse; and William, Schleswig.
The funeral was held on Wednesday, March 7th, Rev. Schildknecht of New Holstein officiating, and interment taking place on the Eaton cemetery.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, March 15, 1906  pg. 1
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Anna Margarethe Broeaker Reinholdt
birth: 18 September 1826 Germany
death: 4 March 1906 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Eaton
residence: 1906 Schleswig
spouse: Claus H. Reinholdt
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968

CLAUS H. REINHOLDT

Claus Henry Reinhold
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	Claus Henry Reinhold
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1889
Event Place	Wisconsin
Gender	Male
Age	64
Birth Year (Estimated)	1825
Father's Name	Jochen Reinhold
Mother's Name	Wifske Reinhold
Spouse's Name	Margaretha Reinhold
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch

EMMA REINHOLDT

Miss Emma Reinhold, 90, of 510 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, Feb. 14, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc, where she had resided the past two years.
Funeral services will be 8 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Joe V. Anderson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton.
Miss Reinhold was born Feb. 12, 1893, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late William and Mary Sievers Reinhold. She attended Woodland Park School and had been employed as a dietitian at Milwaukee County Hospital until her retirement in 1970, when she moved to Manitowoc.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Eva Reinhold of Minneapolis, Minn., and three nephews. Two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Thursday until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in her name for First Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, February 15, 1983  P. 3


JOHN H. REINHOLDT

Notes from Schleswig
At the Milwaukee County Hospital where he had been treated for a months' time, passed away Sunday night, March 8. Mr. John H. Reinholdt, a brother of Mr. Wm Reinholdt from here. The body was brought to Kiel Tuesday morning and was taken to the residence of his brother, Mr. Wm Reinholdt and from where it was buried Wednesday afternoon in the Eaton Cemetery. Mr. Wm Reinholdt officiated. 
Mr. Reinholdt was born in Germany May 8, 1852. Two years later he with his parents, came to America. They came to New Holstein in 1854. His parents bought a piece of land in Schleswig where he grew up in pioneer life. At 18 years he left home and went west. He did lots of traveling, having been in nearly every state in the union. His main business was selling nursery stock. 30 years ago his health failed. He was troubled with epilepsy for years. He made his home with his relatives. The last 8 years he stayed with a sister, Mrs. J. J. Porter, Milwaukee. A month ago his condition became serious so he had to be taken to the hospital where he passed away Sunday night, March 8. Mr. Reinholdt was a single man. He leaves one brother, Wm from here and four sisters, Mrs. J. J. Porter, Mrs. H.H. Walters and Mrs. S. C. Pariaman, of Milwaukee and Mrs. F. C. Gisch of Manitowoc. Mr Reinholdt was a quiet man and beloved by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Mar. 18, 1915

MARY REINHOLDT   

From Manitowoc county death records:
Marie Rienold [Reinholdt] nee Sievert (v.24 p.385)
Aug. 17, 1859-Dec. 3, 1928
Wife of William Reinold
Daughter of Jorgen Sievert with mother unknown (both born Germany)
Born Wisconsin 
Died from “cancer of breast –cancer of lung”
Buried Eaton Cemetery
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Mrs. William Reinholdt passed away at her home here at 3 p.m. Monday 
as a result of pneumonia. She had been ill for about a year, but had
been in bed only a few days. Mrs. Reinholdt, nee Mary Sievers, the 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sievers, was born in New Holstein, 
August 17, 1859. In February, 1886 she was united in marriage to William 
Reinholdt at Reedsville, where the latter was engaged in the retail 
hardware business. Later the couple moved to the old Reinholdt homestead, 
four miles north of Kiel, where they resided until eight years ago.
Five children were born to the union: Mrs. Herman Roseburg and George J. 
of Milwaukee; Rudolph of Minneapolis; Mrs. George Krueger of Valders; and 
Miss Emma of this city. Mrs. Reinholdt was a member of the Reformed church 
Frauenverein.
Other surviving relatives are: Mrs. D. Schaar of New Holstein; Mrs. Katherine 
Aggen of Chilton; Mrs. Christina Worm of Fond du Lac, sisters of the deceased; 
and one brother, Claus Sievers, of New Holstein.
Funeral services were held at her home on Thursday afternoon with interment 
in the Union cemetery in the town of Eaton.
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Mrs. Reinholdt of Kiel Passes Away After an Illness
Kiel - Mrs. William Reinholdt, aged 69, died at her home here Monday 
after a long illness with pneumonia.
Mrs. Reinholdt, nee Mary Sievers, was born in New Holstein, Aug. 17, 
1859, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jorgen Sievers.  She was married on 
Feb. 12, 1886, at Reedsville to William Reinholdt, and five children, 
who with her husband survive.  The children are:  Mrs. Herman Resebirg 
of Milwaukee, George Reinholdt of Milwaukee, Rudolph of Minneapolis, 
Mrs. George Krueger of Valders, and Miss Emma Reinholdt at home.  Other 
survivors are three grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. D. Schaar, Mrs. 
Christina Worm, Mrs. Katherine Aggen of New Holstein, and a brother, 
Claus Sievers of New Holstein.
After their marriage, Mrs. Reinholdt assisted her husband in the retail 
hardware business, and they later moved to the old Reinholdt homestead, 
twelve miles north of Kiel, where they resided until eight years ago.
Mrs. Reinholdt was a member of Reformed Church {illegible}.  She was a 
devoted wife and mother, and one who {illegible} disposition that 
{illegible} friends.
Funeral services will be Thursday at {illegible}.  Burial will be made 
in the Eaton Cemetery, Town Eaton.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, December 4, 1928 - P. 6
(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


WILLIAM REINHOLDT

From Manitowoc county death records:
William Reinholdt (v.26 p.28)
Died Sept. 9, 1930 at 74 years, 11 months and 10 days.
Born Town of Schleswig and was a farmer
Widower of Marie Sievert
Son of Claus Reinholdt and Anna Broecker (both born Germany)
Died from “chronic nephritis, 6 years –chronic prostatitis”
Buried at “Town of Eaton”
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Prominent Town Schleswig Resident Dies at Kiel Today
Kiel - William H. Reinhold of Kiel, who has held many offices in town 
Schleswig, died at 7 a.m. today at his home, 718 St. Paul street, Kiel.  
He was the son of Claus and Anna Reinhold.
Mr. Reinhold was born in Town Schleswig on September 29, 1855, and grew 
to manhood there.  On February 12, 1886, he was united in marriage with 
Mary Sievers of New Holstein.  The couple moved to Reedsville where Mr. 
Reinhold conducted a hardware store in company with his brother, Henry.  
In 1887 Mr. Reinhold sold his share in the store and moved to the old 
Reinhold homestead in town Schleswig.  The couple lived there for 
thirty-five years.  During the spring of 1922 they sold the farm to John 
Spettel and moved to Kiel.
For seventeen years Mr. Reinhold was justice of the peace, and for three 
years supervisor of town Schleswig.  Mr. Reinhold was for a period of 
four years Town Schleswig chairman and also road superintendent for ten 
years.  The deceased was also a director of the Eaton Cemetery 
association {the rest of the obituary is illegible}.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, September 9, 1930 - P. 2
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Wm. Reinhold, Public Figure, Dies Tuesday
William H. Reinhold, for over thirty years a prosperous Town of Schleswig
farmer and highly respected public official, and since 1922 a resident of
Kiel, died at his home here Tuesday morning at seven o'clock. Few men in
this vicinity have left behind them so long a record of faithful public
service as Mr. Reinhold who even at his age of 75 retained a keen mind
and was well informed on current events.
The deceased was born September 29 in the town of Schleswig, the son of
the late Claus and Anna Reinhold. On the homestead farm he grew to manhood.
On February 12, 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Sievers of 
New Holstein, and immediately after, entered into a partnership with his
brother Henry, founding a hardware store in Reedsville. After a year in
business, he sold his interest to his brother, and returned to the home-
stead farm, of which he assumed active control. It was there that he came
to be an important factor in civic and governmental affairs. Offices he
held prior to his retirement from public life included 21 years as school
clerk of school district number 3 in Schleswig; 17 years as justice of
the peace; three years as supervisor of the town of Schleswig; four years
as town chairman; and ten years as superintendent of roads for the town.
In addition, he was a director in the Eaton Cemetery Ass'n and the Schleswig
Telephone Co. until the time of his death.
It was in 1922 that he withdrew from active live, selling the farm to John
Spettel and moving to Kiel, where he had since made his home. His wife
preceded him in death Dec. 3, 1928. Five children, all of whom are living,
were born to the couple. They are: Mrs. Herman (Theresa) Reseburg and Mrs.
George (Helen) Krueger of Valders; and Miss Emma at home; Rudolph of
Minneapolis; and George of Milwaukee.
Three sisters, Mrs. Dora Gisch, Mrs. Helen Parlaman, and Mrs. Herman Walters,
all of Milwaukee, also survive, as well as three grandchildren.
For many years while he lived on the farm, he acted as correspondent for the
Kiel National-Zeitung and later the Tri-County Record. He was also a 
contributor to the Manitowoc Pilot.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Friday from the home and interment will
be in the Eaton cemetery. The Rev. E.L. Worthman will conduct the last rites.
(No newspaper named, 9-11-1930 handwritten on the obituary)
********
From Calumet county marriage records (v.3 p.29) 
William Reinhold
b: Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County
     Hardware dealer in Reedsville, Manitowoc County
p: Claus H. Reinhold and Anna Margaretha Brueckert
m: Feb. 12, 1886 in civil ceremony, Town of New Holstein
to: Mary Sievers
b: Town of New Holstein
p: Juergen Sievers and Wibke Platt


FRANCIS A. RIESTERER

Francis (Shorty) Riesterer, 60, of Steinthal Road, Kiel, died July 28, at St. 
Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, after a brief illness. 
 
He was born November 6, 1926, in St. Nazianz, son of Anton and the late Mary 
(Fessler) Riesterer.  He attended St. Gregory Catholic School in St. Nazianz.  
On September 27, 1947 he married Juanita Koenig at Holy Trinity Catholic 
Church, School Hill.  Mr. Riesterer was service manager at Stoelting Inc., 
Kiel for 32 years, retiring in 1984.  He was a veteran of the United States 
Army during World War II, and was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic 
Church, Kiel. 
 
Survivors are his wife; his father, Anton, of rural Kiel; two sons, Mark and 
Glen of Rural Kiel; two daughters, Mrs. Jeffrey (Lori) Woelfel of rural Kiel, 
and Lynn at home; seven grandchildren; four brothers, Matthew of School 
Hill, Wilfred of Collins, Alois of Rural Newton, Anthony of Rural Manitowoc; 
and four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Katherine) Halfmann of Kiel, Mrs. Leo (Magdeline) 
Steffen of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Elroy (Rosemary) Miller of rural Kiel, and Mrs. 
Wayne (Mary Ann) Repenshek of Sheboygan.
 
A funeral Mass was held at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel.  
The Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor, officiated.  Burial was in Eaton Cemetery.
No newspaper or date cited.

GLEN E. RIESTERER

Glen E. Riesterer, 56, of rural Kiel died Saturday morning, January 2, 2016. He was born in Manitowoc on June 15, 1959, son of the late Francis "Shorty" and Juanita (Koenig) Riesterer. Glen attended local grade schools and was a graduate of the Kiel High School class of 1977. Glen furthered his education independently and through numerous continuing education courses.
On October 6, 1979 he was united in marriage to Renae Prange at Trinity Lutheran Church in Howards Grove. Glen and Renae owned and operated the Pizza Factory in Howards Grove before Glen became a regional sales manager for Waukesha Wholesale Foods. He began his career in insurance in 1993 as an agent with Lutheran Brotherhood. In 2002, he founded Riesterer Financial Services as an independent insurance agent. Glen was recognized as a Million Dollar Round Table member for many years, was the Vice Chairman of the Board for Packerland Brockerage Services and because of Glen's leadership and the hard work of his agents and entire staff, Riesterer Financial has been the top producing office for Packerland Brokerage for many years. Those who worked with Glen were like family to him. The agents and staff shared many memorable times and professional accomplishments. Glen built a reputation for putting his clients' needs first. He took pride in educating his clients and giving them sound, honest financial advice.
Glen was the co-founder of the Kiel Sleigh Bell Run and served as chairperson for 20 years. He was the Kiel High School Assistant Cross Country Coach from 1992 until 2006 and continued to volunteer and support the team whenever possible. Glen took great pride in mentoring young runners and developed many friendships that lasted long after the students graduated. His dedication to the community also carried over to his church family. As a member of Zion Lutheran Church, New Holstein, he served on the Board of Education, was a member of the Men's Tuesday morning Bible study group and hosted the Thursday morning Bible study group at his home. Glen and Renae had a long standing tradition of putting together and handing out treat bags to all the kids at the annual Christmas Children's Service.
Glen loved to travel with family and friends. He enjoyed planning group car ride trips, motorcycle adventures and snowmobiling. He especially loved hunting with his nephews and his morning walks with his little buddy, Max.
Survivors include his wife, Renae, his daughters; Jessica Riesterer, Portland, OR and Abby (Carl) Allen, Minneapolis, MN. He is further survived by his brother; Mark (Lindy) Riesterer, his sister; Lynn Riesterer, brothers-in-law; Jeffry Woelfel, Randy (Denise) Prange, mother-in-law; Evelyn Prange, along with aunts, uncles, cousins, his very special nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister; Lori Woelfel
Funeral Services for Glen will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church (1702 Vanburen St. New Holstein) with Pastor Azor Cigelske officiating. Family and friends may call at the church on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 3:00pm until 7:00pm and on Thursday at the church from 9:00am until 10:45am when we will have brief family rites prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Eaton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Glen's name.
Glen's family would like to express their gratitude to the St. Nazianz and Valders EMT's and First Responders. A very special thank you to Mark P. Riesterer for all his help.
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter   Jan. 5, 2016


JUANITA R. RIESTERER

Juanita R. Riesterer, 87, of Kiel went to be with her Lord on Thursday morning, November 13, 2014 at Oak Creek Assisted Living. She is the former Juanita Koenig, born on March 17, 1927 in the town of Meeme, daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Brost) Koenig.
On September 27, 1947 she was united in marriage to Francis “Shorty” Riesterer at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Shorty preceded her in death on July 28, 1987.
Juanita took great pride in raising her children and being at home. She later worked at Wriedts/Western Cheese for many years, until her retirement. Juanita was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Christian Women’s Club. She also was a member of the Kiel Senior Center where she actively volunteered and served as a bard member. Juanita enjoyed playing cards and was a member of many local card clubs, she also enjoyed playing bingo, gardening, raising her farm animals, cooking and baking. Juanita loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her three children: Mark (Lindy) Riesterer, Kiel, Glen (Renae) Riesterer, Kiel and Klynn Riesterer, Sheboygan Falls; son-in-law: Jeffrey Woelfel, Newton; eight grandchildren: Mark (Brenda) Riesterer, Eric (Jody) Riesterer, Carla (David) Brunette, Brandon Riesterer, Jessica Riesterer, Abby (Carl) Allen, Jill (Jeff) Zimmermann, Joshua Woelfel (Kelly Walesh); 11 great-grandchildren; sister: Eleanor Waller, brother: Roland (LuAnn) Koenig; sisters-in-law: Lucille Koenig, Mary Ann Repenshek, Magdeline Steffen and Joanne Riesterer; brothers-in-law: Tony (Joanne) Riesterer, Alois Riesterer and Elroy Miller.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Shorty, a daughter: Lori Woelfel; brothers; Norbert (Lucille),  Jerome (Dorothy), Erin Sr. and LeRoy Koenig; sisters: Frances (Earl) Sievert and Jeanette (Robert) Olig, and brother-in-law: Joe Waller.
Funeral Mass for Juanita will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday November 17, 2014 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church (413 Fremont St., Kiel) with Fr. Daniel Lasecki and Deacon Pat Knier officiating. Family and friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home (815 6th St]., Kiel) on Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 am when we will have brief family rites. Burial will follow in the Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton.
In Lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her nae.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Oak Creek Assisted Living and Hospice Advantage for the loving care and compassion shown to Juanita and her family.
Newspaper not cited.


HEINRICH ROEH (d. 1911)

Notes From Schleswig:
Mr. Henry Roeh, Sr., an old pioneer settler of our town, passed away last week at the home of Mr. Henry Buettner, where he stayed for the last couple of years. Mr. Roeh was born in Germany in 1832. He came to this country in 1852, locating in Illinois. After a few years there he returned to the old country. After a few years he came again to this country bringing his parents along. He came to our town and bought 100 acres of wood land from which he made a fine farm. In the year 1857 he married Miss Christiana Harder. Thirteen children were born to them four of whom are dead. His wife died about 30 years ago and left him with a house full of small children but he brought them up well and all are married and well-to-do, with the exception of one of his sons, Henry, who is a cripple and stays with his sister. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon. He was buried in the Eaton cemetery. There was a large attendance. Mr. William Broeckert officiated.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, April 6, 1911  pg. 8


HEINRICH ROEH (d. 1926)

ENDS HIS LIFE BY PLUNGE IN FARM CISTERN
Henry Reoh, Living at Danes Farm Near New Holstein, Found Dead
Chilton - Henry Reoh, a middle aged man who for some time past had been living at the home of Henry Danes, near the village of New Holstein, committed suicide Tuesday afternoon. He had been employed by Mr. Danes as a hired man. On Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Danes left the house for a while, leaving Mr. Reoh at home with the children. On their return the man could not be found. After a thorough search of the premises the family found his body floating in a cistern. The reason for the suicide is unknown.
Appleton Post Crescent  Friday, January 15, 1926


EDGAR ROEHL

Edgar A. Roehl, 89, a resident of Sheboygan Retirement Home, died there Monday evening. 
He was born Jan. 25, 1896, in the Town of Schlewig, son of Christian and Anna Roehrborn Roehl. He attended school in the township. Mr. Roehl marred the former Irene Westphalen on Sept. 18, 1917, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig. Mrs. Roehl died in 1976. The couple had farmed in the township until 1937 when they moved to Sheboygan. Mr. Roehl then worked at Kohler Co. and later at Polar Ware Co. until he retired in 1961. Mr. Roehl was a member of St. John United Church of Christ in Sheboygan. 
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Sylvester (Elda) Neuber of Sheboygan; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Henry of Sheboygan. He was preceded in death by a son, three brothers, and two sisters. 
The funeral will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor of St. John UCC in Sheboygan, will officiate. Burial will be in Eaton Cemetery in the Town of Eaton. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m., Thursday until the hour of service. 
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Roehl's name. 
The Sheboygan Press  Tuesday, June 18, 1985  pg. 4

IRENE ROEHL

Mrs. Edgar Roehl, 77, of 3125 N. 27th St., died Thursday afternoon 
at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient the past
five days.
The former Irene Westphalen, she was born Jan. 12, 1899 in the Town 
of Eaton, Manitowoc County, a daughter of Ferdinand and Amelia Lechler
Westphalen she attended district school.
On Sept. 18, 1917 she was married to Mr. Roehl at Bethlehem United 
Church of Christ, Town of Schleswig. After marriage the couple operated 
a farm in the Town of Schleswig until 1937, when they moved to Sheboygan.
Mrs. Roehl was employed at Wolff’s Laundry until retiring 15 years ago. 
The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1967.
She was a member of St. John UCC in Sheboygan and the Eaton Ladies Aid.
Survivors are her husband: a daughter, Mrs. Sylvester (Elda) Neuber of 
Sheboygan; a son, Elmer of Gretna, La.; four grandchildren and 11
great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Herman Buchholz of rural Kiel.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel. The Rev. Clarence Schmidt, assistant pastor of St. John
UCC. will officiate. Burial will be in Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton.
Sheboygan Press, Friday, February 13, 1976


AUGUSTE ROH

Augusta Roh
Wisconsin Birth Index
Name	Augusta Roh
Event Type	Birth
Event Date	02 Apr 1878
Event Place	Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Affiliate Film Number	0116
Record Number	001036
"Wisconsin Birth Index, 1820-1907," database, FamilySearch
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Augusta Roh
Wisconsin Births and Christenings
Name	Augusta Roh
Gender	Female
Birth Date	02 Apr 1878
Birthplace	Schlesing, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Race	White
Father's Name	Heinrich Roh
Father's Birthplace	Schleswig, Denmark
Mother's Name	Christina Harder
Mother's Birthplace	Schleswig, Denmark
"Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch


CHRISTINE ROH

Christine Roeh    
On the 22nd, Mrs. Roeh of Schleswig, Manitowoc county, committed 
suicide by drowning. The self murder was committed prior to midnight 
and there is no doubt but what it was a premeditated act as on the 
day previous to the committal of the sad crime she had some of the 
children fill a barrel with water, and then perpetrated the rash act 
when her husband was wrapped in the arm of Morpheus. He awoke about 
twelve o’clock and noticing her absence went in search and found the 
body. She left a note on the table which contained the following words, 
or words to the same effect “Put me in bed and don’t let anybody know 
anything about it.” Her age was 40 years and sympathy flows, without 
stint for the wifeless husband and motherless children.  
Chilton Times, May 1, 1880
(Note: Date on newspaper does not match d. date on tombstone/it's
possible the date was handwritten as some of I got are, and the
wrong date was written on it..others had the wrong date also)


FRED ROSENBAUER

Hold Rites for Fred Rosenbauer
Kiel - Last rites were held last Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock for 
Fred Rosenbauer, Sr., at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church 
who passed away at his farm home on Monday afternoon, March 25.  The 
Rev. E. L. Worthman officiated and interment was made in the town of 
Eaton cemetery.  The senior choir sang "Heimatland," "Freundenvol", and 
"Safe In the Arms of Jesus," accompanied by Mrs. Roland Griebenow at the 
organ.  Pallbearers were Oscar Voigt, Paul LaCroix, John Ruh, Frank 
Hartmann, Raymond Henning and Harry Ruh.
Attending the last rites were relatives and friends from Chicago, 
Milwaukee, Sheboygan, Plymouth, Glenbeulah, Collins, New Holstein and 
Kiel and vicinity.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, April 4, 1946 - P. 12


FREDERICK ROSENBAUER  (d. 1992)

Frederick H. Rosenbauer, 77, of 55 East Chicago Street, Kiel, formerly of 
New Holstein, died Monday afternoon, January 20, at Theda Clark Regional 
Center in Neenah, where he had been a patient for the past two weeks.  He was 
born September 9, 1914, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Frederick 
and Mary Stueven Rosenbauer.  He attended Hillside Grove Grade School in the 
Town of Schleswig.  On June 5, 1940 he married Mabel Kreimann at St. Peter’s 
United Church of Christ, Kiel.  The couple celebrated their golden wedding 
anniversary in 1990.  He farmed in rural Kiel until 1947, then worked two years 
at the Kiel Tri-County Co-op in Kiel.  He owned the K&R Lunch and Motel in 
New Holstein, from 1949 to 1986.  He retired in 1977. 
He enjoyed music and at one time established and played an accordion in a band.  
He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in new Holstein, where 
he served on the church council and also was a deacon. 
Survivors are his wife, Mabel; two daughters, Carolyn (David) Morris, of New 
Holstein; Linda (Thomas ) Hau of rural Kiel; five grandchildren; one great grandson; 
two sister, Anita Jochmann of New Holstein; and Hulda Quante of Withee.  He 
was preceded in death by one brother, three sisters and one grandson.
Funeral services were Thursday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, new 
Holstein, with the Rev. Albert K. Borns, pastor, officiating.  Burial was in the 
Eaton Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – January 23, 1992


MABEL ROSENBAUER

Mabel Rosenbauer, age 89, formerly of Kiel, died Friday morning, 
Nov. 26, 2010, at Homestead Care Center, New Holstein.
She was born Jan. 24, 1921, in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Paul 
and Minnie (Eichsteadt) Metscher. She was adopted in childhood by 
Armin and Lora Kreimann.
Mabel attended Kiel area school and was a 1938 graduate of Kiel High 
School. On June 5, 1940, she married Fred Rosenbauer at St. Peter's 
UCC, Kiel. Together they owned and operated the K&R Restaurant 
in New Holstein. Fred preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1992. She 
was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ, New Holstein. 
Mabel 
will always be remembered for her sweet disposition and her beautiful 
smile, which she shared with everyone. Her final years were spent at the 
Homestead Care Center where she received the best care possible.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, one grandson, one 
great-grandson, three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services for Mabel will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 
2010, at St. John's United Church of Christ, New Holstein, with Pastor 
James Werner and Rev. Kris Borns officiating. Burial will take place in 
Eaton Cemetery, town of Eaton.
Family and friends may call at the church on Sunday from 2 p.m. until 
the time of service. A memorial has been established in her name.
Mabel's family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Homestead 
Care Center and Dr. Michael Hetzner for the wonderful care she received 
and Pastor James Werner for his prayers and concern. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt 
Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family.
Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 28, 2010

MARTHA A. ROSENBAUER

Martha A. Rosenbauer, age 88, of Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc, formerly of Osman, died Sunday morning, June 26, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient the past two weeks.
Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 1994, at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with Keith Burnett officiating. Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery.
She is the former Martha Wolfram born November 21, 1905, in Remscheid, Germany, daughter of the late August and Hulda Paffrath Wolfram. On October 30, 1928, she married Werner J. Rosenbauer in Chilton. Her husband preceded her in death on August 13, 1986.
Survivors include three sons, Randolph (Mary),  Valders, Edward (Marie) Manitowoc, Werner (Mary),  Manitowoc; one daughter, Mrs. Dorris (Paul) Waack, Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Elsa Schick, Florida, Mrs. Helen (Lee) Dennison, Green Bay. She was preceded in death by two sons and two daughters.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-8 p.m. Monday (TODAY) and on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 27, 1994  P. A2

MARY ROSENBAUER

Mrs. Fred Rosenbauer Sr., 74, former county resident, died Friday at 
the home of her son in law and daughter, Mr.and Mrs. Armin Kreimann 
of New Holstein.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the St. Peter-Paul 
Evangelical and Reformed church, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will 
officiate and burial will be in the Eaton cemetery.
She was born Mary Stueven in New York in 1876 and was brought to 
Manitowoc county by her parents. In 1894 she was married to Mr. 
Rosenbauer and they located on a farm in Schleswig where they resided 
for 50 years. In 1944 the couple observed their golden wedding. Mr. 
Rosenbauer died in 1946 since which time Mrs. Rosenbauer resided at 
New Holstein.
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Kreimann, Mrs. Edwin Quante, Mrs. 
Arthur Jochman and Mrs. Milton Brocker of New Holstein and Miss Mary 
Rosenbauer of Kiel; two sons, Werner of Osman and Fred Jr., of New 
Holstein; brother, Herman of Pymouth; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Matter 
of Milwaukee and Mrs. Edward Domke of Hilbert; 23 grandchildren, and 
48 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz funeral home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Sunday.  
The casket will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Monday.


WERNER J. ROSENBAUER

Werner J. Rosenbauer, 85, of 10809 Highway 42, Newton, died today at Memorial 
Hospital in Manitowoc, following a long illness.  
He was born March 21, 1901, in the town of Schleswig, a son of Frederick and 
Mary Stueven Rosenbauer.  He attended town Schools and was a graduate of 
Milwaukee Business College.  On Oct. 30, 1928 he married Martha Wolfram in 
Chilton.  He was the owner of the Osman Service Garage from 1927 until retiring in 
1966.  Mr. Rosenbauer was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Congregation in 
Manitowoc.  He also belonged to the Wisconsin Auto Dealers Association.
Surviving are his wife; three sons, Randolph of Valders, Edward of Route 1, 
Manitowoc, and Werner H., of Manitowoc, two daughters, Mrs. Hubert (Delores) 
Dahlke of Marathon and Mrs. Paul (Doris) Waack of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren; 
nine great grandchildren; a brother, Frederick of Kiel; and two sisters, Mrs. Anita 
Jochmann of New Holstein and Mrs. Hulda Quante of Withee.  Four sisters 
preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be Friday at Meiselwitz, funeral Home in Kiel.  Keith Burnett, 
a Jehovah’s Witnesses minister, will officiate.  Burial will be in Eaton Cemetery. 
No newspaper named – August 13, 1986
********
(21 Mar 1901/Aug 1986/SSDI) 


LORENA RUH

Lorena M. Ruh, age 86, Viking Villa Apartments, Christel Drive, Valders, 
passed away at her home on Monday, May 28, 2001 surrounded by her loving
 family. 
Lorena Mary Ruh was born July 1, 1914 in the town of Eaton, daughter of the 
late Frederick and Ida (Bosma) Brocker.  She attended Elder Grove Public 
School.  She married Jacob E. Ruh on Oct. 27, 1934.  During the course of her 
life, she was employed by the Penguin Restaurant, Manitowoc, Rex’s Café in 
Valders and later became owner and operator of Ma’s Drive-In, Valders.  She 
was employed by Ariens in Brillion for 12 years retiring in 1978.  Lorena was 
also a distributor of Dutchmaid clothing for 18 years. 
Lorena served as past officer and member of the Valders Senior Citizens, 
Valders American Legion Auxiliary and the Eaton Ladies Aid.  She was a member 
of Faith Lutheran Church of Valders.  Lorena organized and managed the Valders 
Travelers since 1978 as well as starting up the SHARE food program for the 
Valders area.  Since her retirement Lorena had been involved in many volunteer 
activities for Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, the American Red Cross and the 
Valders Nutrition Site.  In her leisure, Lorena enjoyed playing cards with her various 
card groups, playing the organ and having friends read to her as well as listening to 
her talking books from the Library For the Blind.
Surviving are four sons, and three daughters; Janice (Paul) Burkart, Rochester, 
MN, Dennis of Green Bay, Mardell Huske of Manitowoc, Daniel (Carol) of 
Manitowoc, Darrel (Mari) of DePere, Terry (Debbie) of Columbus, Ohio and 
Joleen Thibodeau of Appleton; 16 grandchildren, three great grandchildren.  
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, one daughter, one grandson 
as well as a sister, brother, and son-in-law. 
Funeral services will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders with the Rev. 
William Timm, pastor and Marsha Solberg, intern pastor, officiating.  Burial 
will take place in Eaton Cemetery.
Kiel Tri-County Record – May 31, 2001

PEGGY A. RUH

Peggy A. Ruh, age 67, of 23715 Steinthal Road, Kiel, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital in Milwaukee. She was born Sept. 29, 1936, in Brillion, daughter of the late Gilbert and Celia (Wolf) Gast. She married Lloyd W. Ruh on April 11, 1958, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kiel. Peggy was employed by Lake-to-Lake as a receptionist until her retirement. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kiel, where she taught Sunday school for many years, was past president of the ladies aid and a former member of the choir. She was also a leader of the Riverside 4-H Club in Kiel for many years. Peggy enjoyed her flower gardens, collecting stuffed bears and was known by her family to be an excellent baker whose signature was fresh baked bread on Saturday mornings. Most importantly, Peggy loved her family and was a dedicated wife and mother. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd; four children, Beth (Carl Burns) Ruh of Phoenix, Ariz., Brian (Gina) Ruh of Kiel, Brenda (Marv) Schneider of Malone, and Brad (Tina) Ruh of Cleveland; seven grandchildren, Brad, Ben and Brenton Ruh, Naomi, Isaac and Ethan Schneider, and Sam Ruh; two brothers, Gerald (Betty) Gast of Pardeeville, Wis., and the Rev. Kenneth (Roberta) Gast of Madison; and one sister, Susan (Dr. Tom) Luetzow of Watertown. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 31 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 Fremont St., Kiel, with the Rev. David Laabs officiating. Burial will follow in the Town of Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home, 1212 Teckla Place, Kiel, from 4 until 8 p.m. on Friday, July 30, and on Saturday at church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial fund has been established in the name of Peggy A. Ruh.
Herald Times Reporter  July 2004


ARMELLA C. SABELL

Armella C. Sabell, age 91, of Sheboygan, died peacefully on Monday evening, October 30, 2017 at Meadow View Manor Nursing Home, Sheboygan.
Armella was born on September 14, 1926 in the town of Eaton; daughter of the late Roland and Theckla (Schmitt) Westphalen. She attended Elder Grove Grade School.
On March 30, 1946 she married Thomas A. Sabell at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Port Washington. He preceded her in death on January 23, 2013. Armella was proud of her 50-year membership with the VFW Auxiliary as well as her involvement with the Ladies Aid Society for many years. Together Armella and Thomas lived in Wausaukee before moving to Sheboygan Falls. She enjoyed woodworking and quilting in her free time and loved to share her work. Armella was a very proud grandmother and wonderful role model to her grandchildren, her great-great granddaughter knew her as "grandma chocolate."
Armella is survived by her daughter: Linda Clausing; two grandchildren: Michelle Clausing and Melanie (Shawn Miles) Clausing-Miles; three great grandchildren: Thomas Ellner, Shelton Ellner and Dustin Clausing; and her great-great granddaughter: Maiyanah Soto. She is further survived by her sisters and brother: Evelyn Zeman, Harriet Kappelman, Wilbur (Eleanor) Westphalen and Virginia (Donald) Dickrell, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, one sister and one brother: Romilda (Reuben) Heinen and Allen (Lorraine) Westphalen; two brothers-in-law: Melvin Zeman and Carl Kappelman.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service for Armella will be held at 11:30AM on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th Street, Kiel. Officiating at the service will be Joe Zenk, Parish Director of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, with burial to follow at the Eaton Cemetery.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the funeral home from 10:30AM until the time of service at 11:00AM on Saturday.
The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Online Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.meiselwitzfh.com
Sheboygan Press   November 2, 2017

THOMAS A. SABELL

Thomas A. Sabell, 89, of Sheboygan Falls and formerly of Wausaukee & Port 
Washington, died Wednesday afternoon, January 23, 2013 at Rocky Knoll Health 
Care Facility, Plymouth.
He was born October 8, 1923 in Port Washington, son of Mike & Edna (Aldendorf) 
Sabell.
Thomas attended school in Port Washington.
He was a proud veteran of the Merchant Marines. He later enlisted in the Army/Air 
Corp.,serving as a radio operator during World War II. He had the privilege of being 
on the "Honor Flight" to Washington DC in 2011.
On March 30, 1946 he married Armella Westphalen at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 
Port Washington.
He was employed at Wisconsin Power & Light, for 37 years, retiring in 1983.
After retirement  Thomas & Armella moved to Wausaukee, spending 24 wonderful 
years there before moving to Sheboygan Falls.
Thomas was a former member of the Port Washington VFW and a volunteer driver 
for the Wausaukee Ambulance Service.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors with all his grandchildren. He also enjoyed listening 
to the radio  while working in his woodworking shop. Thomas was a proud grandfather 
& wonderful role model to his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Armella, Sheboygan Falls, daughter, Linda 
Clausing, Belgium, grandchildren: Michelle Clausing, Sheboygan, Melanie Clausing, 
Mequon, great grandchildren: Thomas Ellner, Shelton Ellner, Dustin Clausing and 
great-great grandchild, Maiyhana Soto. He is further survived by in-laws, Romilda 
Heinen, Kiel, Evelyn Zeman, Racine, Harriet (Karl) Kappelman, Two Rivers, Wilbur 
(Ellie) Westphalen, Plymouth, Virginia (Donald) Dickrell, Denmark, special cousins, 
Betty & Gladys, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Mike Sabell, mother & step-father, Edna & 
(Eddie) Faye and in-laws; Reuben Heinen, Melvin Zeman & Allen (Lorraine) Westphalen.
Funeral services for Thomas will be held at 3:00 pm, Saturday, January 26, 2013 at 
Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel with Rev. DuWayne Hanke 
officiating.
Burial will take place in Eaton Cemetery.
Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 1:00 pm until the 
time of service.
Online Obituary.

ORVILLE T. SCHAAR

Orville T. Schaar, 67, of New Holstein, died Friday, Dec. 22, 1995 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton.
He was born March 1, 1928, in New Holstein, a son of the late Hans and Eugenia (Jennie) Koeser Schaar.
Mr. Schaar was a graduate of New Holstein High School, Class of 1946.  He owned and operated Schaar’s Service Station in New Holstein for many years.
Orville was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, his tour of duty extending from June of 1946 until 1948.  He served on the U.S.S. Toledo CA 133, a naval heavy cruiser.  This cruiser participated in acceptance trials prior to a World Peace Cruise, and then assignment to its home port of Long Beach, Calif.  He was on board the Toledo during it commissioning, Oct. 27, 1946, and has attended a number of reunions.
On August 5, 1950, Orville married Jane Garbe at South Raymond Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Franksville, Wisconsin.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in New Holstein, where he served on the church council, and was a past president of the congregation.
Orville also was a member of the New Holstein American Legion Post #124, past president and for 20 years treasurer of Outdoors, Inc., past member of the Calumet County Conservation Alliance, an organizer and charter member of the Between Lakes Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and longtime member of the Gasoline Retailers Association.
Survivors include his wife, Jane; one son Bruce (Mary) Schaar, New Holstein; one daughter, Mrs. Ann (Jeff) Webber, New Holstein, four grandchildren, Sonny and April Schaar, and Jacob and Kristin  Webber.  He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Alice (Jerome) Schmitz, rural Elkhart Lake, and many friends.
Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church in New Holstein.  The Rev. Victor Kuerschner, pastor, officiated.  Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery, town of Eaton, Manitowoc County.
Chilton Times Journal – December 28, 1995

HERMAN SCHMECKERT

Herman Schmeckert, a former resident of New Holstein, died Wednesday 
at his home in Minneapolis, Minn.
Surviving are his wife, the former Ida Tagge, and a daughter, Ruth.
Funeral services will be held at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Homes, New 
Holstein, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Charles A. Koch, pastor 
of St. John’s United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in 
Town of Eden (Manitowoc County) Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday. 
Sheboygan Press, Friday, November 27, 1964   P. 12


AUGUST SCHROEDER

AUGUST SCHROEDER OF NEW HOLSTEIN CALLED TO REST
New Holstein, Wis (Special)—August Schroeder, aged 75, passed away 
at 2:30 a.m. today after an illness of three weeks. Deceased was 
born April 14, 1866, in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, 
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Schroeder. He was married to Miss 
Martha Lechler in that township. The couple lived there on a farm 
for a time and 40 years ago came to this city. He operated a 
threshing outfit, and for a number of years was employed as firemen 
and engineer by the New Holstein Canning Company. He then was 
employed as night watchman by the Lauson Manufacturing Company 
until he retired five years ago. His wife died July 8, 1920, and 
since that time he lived at the Harry Weiland home.
Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Frank Tupping of Stetsonville, Wis., 
and several nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be held at the Erbe-Hoffmann funeral home 
where the body will lie in state until the time of services. The 
Rev. A. G. Schmid, pastor of the St. John’s Evangelical and 
Reformed church, will officiate. Interment will be in the Eaton 
cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, June 18, 1941
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(Note from researcher: The article listed his surviving sister as 
Mrs. Frank Tupping of Stetsonville, WI. This is incorrect, her name 
was Mrs. Frederick (Ida) Kaping./see contributors page)


MARTHA SCHROEDER

Death claimed Mrs. August Schroeder at her home in Thursday morning after a 
lingering illness of about two years. She succumbed to heart failure. The deceased 
nee Lechler, was born in the town of Eaton, Sept, 3, 1873, where she grew to 
womanhood. She was united in marriage to Mr. Schroeder in 1890, and the couple 
have been residents of New Holstein since that time. 
Besides her husband she is survived by two brothers, Ferdinand of Eaton, Christian 
of Colorado; two sisters, Mrs. Ferd. Westphalen of Eaton and Mrs. Chas Broker 
of Kiel. The funeral was held Saturday, with interment in the town of Eaton 
Cemetery, Rev. Rech of Kiel officiating. 
Chilton Times – July 10, 1920


EDNA SIEVERT

Mrs. Herman Sievert, 85, formerly of 108 Park Ave.. Kiel, died Sunday morning at Chilton Village Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for the past four months. 
The former Edna Brocker was born July 9, 1894, in the Town of Eaton Manitowoc County, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Lechler Brocker. She attended Elder Grove School. She married Herman Sievert on May 8, 1915. The couple lived in Kiel before moving to the homestead farm in the Town of Schleswig, which they operated until 1941. They then moved back to Kiel. Mrs. Sievert was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, the church Women's Guild and the Eaton Ladies' Aid. 
Survivors are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Orville (Leora) Fluhr, Route 1, New Holstein; two sons, Earl and Clarence, both of Kiel; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Hilbert Klein, pastor of Bethel United Church of Christ, Town of Herman, will officiate. Burial will he in Eaton Cemetery. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. 
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Sievert's name. 
The Sheboygan Press  Monday, April 14, 1980  pg. 8


HERMAN SIEVERT

Herman C Sievert, 90, a former Kiel resident and a resident of Chilton Village 
Nursing Home for the past 2 1/2 years, died Thursday morning at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital in Chilton, where he had been a patient for the past week.  
He was born May 8, 1891, in the Town of Schleswig, son of Ludwig and Fredericka 
Schultz Sievert.  He attended district school.  Mr. Sievert married the former 
Edna Brocker on May 8, 1915 at Zion Lutheran Church in Louis Corners. The couple 
lived in Kiel before moving to the Sievert homestead farm in the Town of Schleswig.  
They operated the farm until their retirement in 1941, when they moved back to 
Kiel.  Mrs. Sievert died in 1980.  Mr. Sievert was a member of St. Peter UCC in 
Kiel.
He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Orville (Leonra) Fluhr of Route 1, New Holstein; 
two sons, Earl and Clarence, both of Kiel; six grandchildren; and 10 great grand-
children.  He was preceded in death by two brothers.
No newspaper named, April 8, 1982
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Herman C. Sievert, 90, a former Kiel resident who had resided at Chilton Village Nursing Home, 
Chilton, for the past two and one half years, died Thursday morning, April 8, at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient for the past week.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. John 
Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in Eaton 
Cemetery.
Mr. Sievert was born May 8, 1891, in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late Ludwig and Fredericka 
Schultz Sievert. He attended District School in the Town of Schleswig. He married Edna Brocker, 
May 8, 1915, at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. The couple resided at Kiel before moving 
to the Sievert Homestead farm in the Town of Schleswig which they operated until their retirement 
in 1941, when they moved back to Kiel. Mrs. Sievert preceded him in death in 1980. Mr. Sievert 
was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include two sons, Earl and Clarence of Kiel; a daughter, Mrs. Orville (Leora) Fleuhr of 
Route 1, New Holstein; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death 
by two brothers.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 
the time of services. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Sievert's name.
Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 1982 P. 3


JOHN SPETTEL

John Spettel, 84, of R. 1, Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, 
died at this home early today.  He had been ill for the past several years.
Born Sept. 18, 1875, in the Town of Herman, he was a son of the late 
Jacob and Elizabeth Spettel.  As a youth, the family moved to the Town 
of Schleswig.
On Oct. 23, 1900, he married the former Pauline Bosma of the Town of 
Eaton and the couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig until their 
retirement 18 years ago.  The couple had been living in Kiel for the 
past 10 years.  They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1950.
Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Elda) Hagenow of rural 
Kiel; a son, Elmer of Sheboygan; 12 grandchildren; 13 great 
grandchildren; one sister, Miss Mary Spettel of Oshkosh, and one 
brother, Jacob of rural Kiel.  Two infant children preceded him in death 
along with four sisters and two brothers.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in 
Kiel.  The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed Church in Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in the Eaton 
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, October 21, 1959 - P. 16
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Funeral services for John Spettel, 84, R. 1, Kiel, who died at his home 
early Wednesday morning, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home in Kiel.  The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter 
Ev. and Reformed Church in Kiel, officiated.
For the service, Mrs. Athniel sang, "In The Garden" and "I Am Praying 
For You."  Mrs. Howard Vorpahl was the accompanist.  Burial was in Eaton 
Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Harlan Christel, Frederick Hagenow, Melvin Happel, Fred 
Rosenbauer and Fred and Raymond Ruh.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, October 26, 1959 - P. 10


PAULINE SPETTEL
 
Mrs. Pauline Spettel, 90, of R.1, Kiel, widow of John, died Tuesday night 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she was a patient for 10 days.
Born on July 10, 1883 in the Town of Eaton, she was a daughter of the late 
Mr. and Mrs. Sent Bosma. She attended the Elder District School.
On Oct. 23, 1900 she was married to Mr. Spettel.
The couple operated a farm in the Town of Schleswig until 1941 when they 
retired. They later lived with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde 
Hagenow in the Kiel area.
They observed their golden wedding anniversary in October, 1950. Mr. Spettel 
died Oct. 21, 1959.
She was a charter member of the Eaton Cemetery Ladies Aid and a former member 
of the Better Homes Homemakers Club.
Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Hagenow (Elda), R. 1, Kiel; a son, Elmer, 
Sheboygan; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Unetah 
Opohl of Sheboygan Falls, and two brothers, George Bosma of Kiel and Alfred of 
New Holstein.
Two children in infancy, two sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
the Rev. John F. Bauman, pastor of St. Peter United church of Christ, Kiel, 
officiating. Burial will be in Eaton Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p. m. Thursday.
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, July 11, 1973

ESTHER E. SPLETTER

Esther E. Spletter, age 77, of New Holstein, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at the Calumet Medical Center in Chilton.
She was born May 4, 1935 to the late Lawrence & Mae (Ausloos) Kobriger.
Esther graduated from New Holstein High School in 1953. She received her teaching certificate from Marion College.
On June 20, 1959 she married Elroy Spletter at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
She was an Elementary teacher. She taught classes at Holy Rosary, St. Anna, and Port Washington. Esther was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary of New Holstein. She was a former member of the Daughters of Isabella.
She is survived by her husband, Elroy and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and other relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Vernon Kobriger: two sisters, Maycel Hailey & Ruth Swanson.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 1724 Madison Street. Rev. Harold Berryman officiating and Deacon, Pat Knier assisting. Burial will be at the Eaton Union Cemetery in the Town of Eaton.
Family and friends may call at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Saturday morning, December 29, 2012 from 9-10:45 AM
For additional information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net
Fond du Lac Reporter   December 28, 2012


SCOTT D. STEARNS

Scott D. Stearns, 49, of New Holstein died unexpectedly Sunday, December 12, 2010 at his home.
He was born April 30, 1961 in Troy, Pennsylvania to Janine Weaver Maloney and the late Vernon Stearns.
Scott graduated from New Holstein High School in 1979. He worked at the former K&R Lounge in New Holstein in his early years and at Ameriquip in New Holstein.
He golfed and shot pool and darts in various area leagues.
Survivors include his mother, Janine Maloney ; his sister, Sandy (Michael) Freund .
He was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Stearns; his step-father, Aelred Maloney; his maternal grandparents, Herman & Elaine Weaver; his paternal grandparents.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the Sippel Funeral Home 2618 Altona Avenue in New Holstein. Rev. James E. Werner will preside. Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery in the Town of Eaton.
www.sippelfuneralhome.net


BENJAMIN STRASMAN

Funeral services for Benjamin T. Strasman, 82, of the Town of Eaton were held Monday afternoon at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial was in Eaton Cemetery.
Mr. Strasman died Saturday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. He was born January 17, 1890 in the Town of Schleswig, a son of the late Michael and Louise Zorn Strasman. He attended district schools.
On October 5, 1914 he married the former Martha Wriedt at New Holstein. The couple lived in northern Wisconsin prior to moving to Schleswig 29 years ago. Mr. Strasman was a farmer and later employed as a carpenter for Stoelting Brothers at Kiel, retiring in 1967.
The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1964. Mr. Strasman was a member of the Kiel congregation of Jehovah Witnesses.
Survivors are his widow; two daughters, a son, nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. 
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(17 Jan 1890/Jan 1973/SSDI) 


MARTHA STRASMAN

Mrs. Martha Strasman, 91, formerly of rural Kiel, died Saturday afternoon, August 23, 1986, at Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein, where she had resided for the past five years.
The former Martha Wriedt was born January 26, 1895, in rural Kiel, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Radder Wriedt.
She attended Town of Schleswig schools.
On October 5, 1914, she married Benjamin Strasman in New Holstein.  Mr. Strasman died January 6, 1973.
Mrs. Strasman was a member of the Kiel Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
She is survived by one son, Archie of Sturgeon Bay; one daughter, Mrs. Mae Lee of Joliet, Illinois; nine grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Alvina Ninmer of rural Kiel, and Mrs. Viola Ninmer of Kiel.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, two brothers and six sisters.
The funeral was Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. George Enovoldsen, presiding minister of Kiel Jehovah’s Witnesses, officiated.  Burial was in Eaton Cemetery in the town of Eaton.
Chilton Times Journal – August 28, 1986

CHRISTINA STUEVEN

Mrs. Claus Stueven passed away at her home in the village Monday evening of asthma.
Christina Dorothea Stueven (nee Trimpop) was born in Marina, Holstein, Germany on 
Feb. 20, 1846.  On January 1, 1865 she was united in marriage to Claus Stueven.  
July 7, 1876 she, in the company of her husband and children, came to New Holstein 
and settled on a farm in the town of Eaton where they lived for several years, 
later buying a farm in the town of New Holstein one mile northwest of the village. 
On July 1, 1906 they moved to New Holstein and retired from active work.
Nine children were born to them, three of whom are dead.  The remaining are Henry 
and Herman of the town of New Holstein, Helen Matter of Milwaukee, Julia Feldt and 
Mary Rosenbauer of Schleswig and Kati Dumke of town of Charlestown.
Mrs. Stueven was a dutiful wife and a loving mother, who has worked early and late 
to give her children a good home.  On January 1, 1915, Mr. and Mrs. Stueven 
celebrated their golden wedding at the hall of Edw. Hennings.  A large number of 
friends were present. 
Funeral services were held at the Eaton cemetery.  Rev. A. C.Plappert officiated.
Calumet County Reporter, October 13, 1916


CLAUS STUEVEN

Claus Stueven, 90, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. 
Edward Domke, near New Holstein, after having been confined to his bed for 
5 weeks. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Domke residence. 
The Rev. E. L. Worthmann will officiate and interment will be in the New 
Holstein cemetery.
Mr. Stueven was born in Holstein, Germany on March 16, 1841.  His marriage 
with Christina Trempopt took place in Germany in 1866.  The couple came to 
America in 1876, locating near New Holstein.  The lived on a farm and in 
1902 moved to New Holstein where they resided on State Street for fourteen 
years. Mrs. Stueven preceded her husband in death on October 19, 1916. After 
that Mr. Stueven lived with a daughter, Mrs. August Feldt at Glenbeulah.  
Later he came to New Holstein to reside with another daughter, Mrs. Edward 
Domke.
He is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Domke, New Holstein; Mrs. August Feldt, 
Glenbuelah; Mrs. Fred Rosenbauer, Kiel; and Mrs. Louis Matter, of Milwaukee; 
two sons: Herman, town Schleswig and Henry of Kiel: twenty-five grandchildren: 
twenty-three great-grandchildren and by one sister. Mrs. Anna Krohn of Dodge 
Center, Minnesota.
Tri-County Record, March 19, 1931
(Note: The newspaper was in error about the cemetery)


EMMA STUVEN

Stuven
Wisconsin Births and Christenings
Name	Stuven
Gender	Female
Birth Date	25 Dec 1883
Birthplace	Eaton, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Race	White
Father's Name	Claus John Stuven
Father's Birthplace	Germany
Mother's Name	Christina Dor. Trempop
Mother's Birthplace	Germany
"Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1926," database, FamilySearch


ANNA TAGGE

Mrs. Anna Tagge, 91, former New Holstein resident, died Tuesday evening 
at Wolf Point, Mont., where she had been living for the past eight years 
with her daughter, Mrs. Guy Miller.
The former Anna Gau, she was born, Oct. 7, 1863, in St. Catherine, Ont., 
Canada, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederich Gau.
She was married to John Herman Tagge, April 29, 1885, in the town of 
Schleswig, Manitowoc County.  The couple farmed in Schleswig for several 
years before moving to New Holstein where Mr. Tagge died a number of 
years ago.
She was a member of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church, New 
Holstein, the Women's Guild, American Legion Auxiliary, Women's Relief 
Corps, Royal Neighbors of America, Turner Auxiliary and the E. R. A.
Surviving in addition to the daughter, Mrs. Miller (Emma), are another 
daughter, Mrs. Herman (Ida) Schmeckerty of Minneapolis; two sons, Herman 
of Loveland, Colo., and Otto of New Holstein; three grandchildren and 
six great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. John Evangelical and 
Reformed Church, New Holstein, with the Rev. Roland Kley, pastor, 
officiating.  Burial will be in the town of Eaton cemetery.
Friends may call at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home, New Holstein, from 7 
p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and from noon until the time of 
service at the church.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, September 29, 1954 - P. 14


HENRY TAGGE

John Henry Tagge, who left here to spend the winter with his daughter, Mr. Herman 
Schmeckert at Minneapolis, was taken seriously ill with pneumonia about two weeks 
ago and passed away Wednesday of last week. Mr. Tagge was born in the town of 
Eaton, on June 25th 1859.  On April 29th 1885 he was united in marriage to Miss 
Anna Gau. After his marriage the couple continued to live on the family homestead, 
later residing on a farm in Hayton for 12 years.  From there they moved to a farm 
one mile northwest of here, now owned by William Ninmer. In 1910 they retired and 
moved to this city were they have since resided. For the past six years Mr. Tagge 
was employed at a greenhouse in Sheboygan. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, 
four children; Mrs. Guy Miller of Flaxville, Mont., Mrs. Herman Schmeckert of 
Minneapolis, Herman Tagge of Holton, Kansas; and John of this city; two sisters, 
Mrs. Dora Eberhart of Cordova, Md., and Mrs. Anna McAdams of Racine.  The funeral 
was held Sunday afternoon at the home at 1:30 with interment in the Eaton cemetery.  
Rev. A. Geo. Schmid officiated.
Tri-County Record, March 29, 1934
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From Manitowoc county marriage records:
John H. Tagge and Anna Louise Gaul (v.5 p.241)
Married April 29, 1885 in civil ceremony, Kiel
John H. Tagge
Son of H. F. Tagge and Anna
Born Town of Eaton –farmer in Eaton
Anna Louise Gaul
Daughter of Fredr. Gaul and Louise
Born in Canada
Witnesses Henry Faber and Wilhelmine Faber

ROBERT M. TIMM

Robert M. Timm, 73, of 923 Fourth St., Kiel, died Thursday evening, March 10, 2005, at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Nov. 15, 1931 in Kiel, son of the late Milton and Florence Schroeder Timm. Robert was a graduate of Kiel High School and furthered his education at MSOE in Milwaukee where he received an associate degree in electrical engineering. On Sept. 17, 1955 he married Wanda Foerster at St. PeterÆs United Church of Christ in Kiel. Robert worked as an electronics technician for General Motors in Oak Creek until his retirement. After retirement he moved back to Kiel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving during the Korean War. Robert had volunteered his time the past 15 years for the ôMeals on Wheelsö program in Kiel. He enjoyed building and flying remote control airplanes, woodworking, singing in the choir and missionary work. Survivors include four children, Robin Timm and partner, Jayne Dunnum of Platteville, Charles (Dana) Timm-Ballard and their children, Ada and Emma of Walla Walla, Wash., Steven (Susan) Timm of Westby, Wis. and Hanna (Bryant) Campbell and their children, Xavier and Zavon of Madison; and one aunt, Norma Timm of Beaver Dam. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service. A memorial has been established in his name. 
The Sheboygan Press
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Timm, Robert M. 73, of Kiel, formerly of South Milwaukee died Thursday, March 10, 2005. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th. St., Kiel. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service.
The Sheboygan Press


ALLEN AUGUST WANGEMANN

Allen August Wangemann, age 86, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 6, 2014
at Terrace Place where he had been a resident since April.
Allen was born on December 27, 1927 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Elmer and Muriel (Groenzin) Wangemann. During his childhood, he was a member of the Sheboygan Turners Gymnastics organization. He graduated from Central High School in 1945. That same year, during World War II, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a medical corpsman until 1948. He continued serving his country as a U.S. Navy Reservist from 1948-1952. During this time he was called back to active duty during the Korean War.
He married the love of his life, Jeanette I. Neumann, on June 9, 1956 at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel, Wisconsin. They spent their 58 years of marriage residing in Sheboygan. Together, they had three daughters: Lori, Vicki and Kristi.
Upon his honorable discharge, he finished his studies at Mission House College, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1955. During his college years, he was an active member of the Mu Lambda Sigma Fraternity serving as Vice President. He later earned his Master of Arts degree at the University of South Dakota in 1962 and his Master of Science degree from the University of North Dakota in 1964. He became a member of the faculty of Lakeland College in 1956. During his years as a professor at Lakeland, he did additional work in Clinical Microbiology at UW-Madison, Marquette University, Mayo Brothers Clinic in Minnesota, and studied Parasitology at the Bethesda (MD) Medical Center. He teamed-up with the Smithsonian Institute in Washington D.C. to research parasitic diseases in mummy tissue.
He received his honorary doctorate degree from Lakeland in 1981. After 42 years of serving as a professor of Biology, Medical Technology, Nursing, Anthropology and Archeology, he retired in 1997 and was given the title of Professor Emeritus by the Lakeland Board of Trustees. He loved being at Lakeland College (Mission House) and interacting with the students. His favorite courses to teach were Natural Sciences I and II in which he taught Bronowski's Accent of Man. He was proud to serve as the Natural Sciences' Division Chair for a number of years and enjoyed the faculty and staff he worked with. After his retirement he served as curator of the College's Catherine Krueger Museum until 2007 when his health would no longer allow him to continue.
Allen loved learning and took a special interest in World War II and Native American history. Al and Jeanette enjoyed the opportunities they had to travel to South Dakota, Washington D.C., Egypt and Europe. In later years, they went on bus trips with the Men of Harmony to hear gospel music. He was involved in the creation of Maywood Environmental Park, and was active with the Sheboygan County Museum where he was often found in the log cabin during many History Adventure Weekends. Al and Jeanette also loved spending time with their four granddaughters and attending their activities. He was very proud of all them for the caring and intelligent women they became.
Allen was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Sheboygan where he served on the Consistory and as a teacher for the Adult Bible Class. He was also involved in the Sheboygan Optimist Club, and worked backstage running lights for the Sheboygan Theatre Company.
Allen is survived by his ever-devoted wife, Jeanette; his three daughters Lori (Kurt) January of Cheverly, MD, Vicki Kulhanek (finance Mark Krueger) of Sheboygan and Kristi (Richard) Vogel of Howards Grove. He is further survived by his wonderful grandchildren Desiree January, Tiffany (Solomon) Stoddard, Nicole Kulhanek and Morgan Kulhanek. He was elated to hear he would become a great-grandfather in 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents and parent-in-laws Rudolph and Minnie Neumann.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations being made to the Allen and Jeanette Wangemann Scholarship at Lakeland College, and Ebenezer United Church of Christ.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at Terrace Place Assistant Living and Embrace Care Management. You helped him smile and laugh through the tough times. Your compassion will never be forgotten. We would also like to thank Beth and Ross Stanley for their kind hearts and help throughout the years.
A funeral service for Allen will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Ebenezer United Church of Christ (3215 Saemann Avenue, Sheboygan) with the Rev. Dr. Roger Mealiff officiating. Friends may call on Thursday, at the church, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at Eaton Cemetery, Kiel.
Please visit www.zimmerfuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook.
Sheboygan Press   December 9, 2014

ELAINE K. WEAVER

Elaine K. Weaver, 84, of 1922 Roosevelt Avenue, New Holstein, died Sunday, 
Sept. 5, 1999 at her home.  She is the former Elaine Shaw, born October 28, 
1914 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Edward and Emma Dysland Shaw.  
She graduated from Green Bay West High School in 1932.  She married Herman 
Weaver in Green Bay on November 25, 1937.  The couple celebrated their golden 
wedding anniversary in 1987 with family and friends which included a horse drawn 
carriage ride. 
Herman preceded his wife in death on September 13, 1996.  Herman and Elaine 
farmed in the area for many years.  She was a member of St. John’s UCC, New 
Holstein.  She enjoyed reading, playing cards, baking and traveling. 
Survivors include five children; Janine Maloney of Oconto Falls, Darol Weaver 
of Cedar Lake, Ronald Dean Weaver of Milwaukee, Donna (Robert) Benzschawel 
of New Holstein, and Sandra (Michael) Freund of New Holstein.  Elaine is survived 
by 10 grandchildren.  She is further survived by one sister, Ruth (Richard) Weaver 
of Abrams. 
She was preceded in death by a grandson, a son-in-law Al Maloney, and two 
sisters, Thelma Enz and Dorothy Enz. 
Funeral services will be at St. John’s UCC, New Holstein, with the pastor Rev. 
James Werner officiating.  Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery, town of Eaton.
Kiel Tri-County Record – September 9, 1999

HERMAN A. WEAVER

Herman Alonzo Weaver, 86, of New Holstein, died Friday evening, September 13, 1996, at his home.
He was born May 1, 1910, in Coles County, Ill., son of the late Harry and Calla Graham Weaver.
He attended school in Beaver, Wis.
On Nov. 25, 1937, he married the former Elaine Shaw in Green Bay.
Herman farmed most of his life in the town of Harrison and Enjoyed raising horses.
He was a member of St. John’s UCC, New Holstein, and was a lifetime member of the Democratic Party.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Elaine; five children, Janine (Al) Maloney of Oconto Falls, Darol Weaver of Cedar Lake, Ronald Dean Weaver of Milwaukee, Donna (Robert) Benzschawel of New Holstein, Sandra (Michael) Freund of New Holstein; 10 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two brothers, Elgin Weaver of Crystal Falls, Mich., Harold (Ruth) Weaver of Abrams; two sisters, Charlotte (Norman) Vanes and Mildred Pauline (Sylvester) Detrie, all of Green Bay.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters and one grandson.
Funeral services were held Monday at St. John’s UCC, New Holstein, with the Rv. James Werner, pastor, as officiant.  Burial was in the Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.  Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel assisted the family.
Chilton Times Journal – September 19, 1996


LONNI WEIMER

Weimer, Lonni Age 57, of 6335 Lax Chapel Rd. Kiel, died on Mon. Aug. 27, 2001 at her home in the Tn of Eaton. Survivors include her husband Dennis; 4 children, Matt (Elizabeth) Weimer of Louisville, KY, Sergeant Daniel (Debra) Weimer of Phoenix, AZ, Jennifer (Tim) Schaid of Chilton, Amanda (Dan) Nowortzky of Darboy; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at 6 PM on Thur. Aug. 30, 2001 at St. Martin Lutheran Church, 717 Memorial Drive in Chilton. Burial will be in the Eaton Union Cemetery in rural Kiel. Friends may call at the church on Thurs. from 3 PM until the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter  August 2001
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Lonni Weimer, age 57, of 6335 Lax Chapel Road, Kiel, died on Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at her home in the town of Eaton.
In the final four years of her life, she displayed optimism and grace in her struggle with ovarian cancer.
She was born on June 14, 1944 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Norman and Ethel (Mary) Ische. She married Dennis Weimer on March 31, 1962 in Milwaukee. She enjoyed gourmet cooking, traveling, vacationing at her home in Green Valley, Ariz., and most of all her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Chilton.
Survivors include he husband, Dennis; four children, Matt (Elizabeth) Weimer of Louisville, Ky., Sergeant Daniel (Debra) Weimer of Phoenix, Ariz, Jennifer (Tim) Schaid of Chilton, Amanda (Dan) Nowortzky of Darboy; 12 grandchildren, Brian, Kristina, Nicole, and Britney Weime, Carson, Connor and Callum Weimer, Elise, Kelsey, Andy and Nick Schaid, Elijah Nowortzky; a sister, Wendy (Phillip) Laubenheimer of Jackson, Wis.; two sisters-in-law, Bonnie (Jim) Junkans of Suamico, DeLane Carini of Franklin; and a brother-in-law, Richard (Janette) Weimer of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Ethel Ische; a brother, Gary Ische; and a brother-in-law, Peter Carini.
Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001 at St. Martin Lutheran Church, 717 Memorial Drive in Chilton, with the Rev. Wayne Huebner officiating. Burial will be in The Eaton Union Cemetery in rural Kiel.
Friends may call at the church on aThursday, from 3 p.m. until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established in the name of Lonni Weimer for St. Martin Lutheran Church, and the American Cancer Society for Ovarian Cancer research.
The family wishes to thank all who provided medical care for Lonni during her illness, especially Dr. Julian Schink and staff, of the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic.
Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 29, 2001  P. A2

ALLEN A. WESTPHALEN

Allen A. Westphalen, 73, of Kiel, passed away peacefully after suffering from 
Parkinson's disease on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at Willowdale Nursing Home 
with family by his side.
He was born June 17, 1935, son of the late Roland and Theckla (Schmitt) Westphalen. 
Allen married Lorraine A. (Schweitzer) Westphalen on Oct. 3, 1959, at Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Kiel. The couple was married for 49 years. Allen was in the 
Navy for two years as an airplane mechanic in Texas. He was member of the 
Manitowoc County Farm Bureau and a member of Bethlehem UCC were he served 
on the consistory. Allen and Lorraine also belonged to a Card Club for 42 years with 
friends Eugene and Bernice Schnell family and Jerome and Carol Balz family. He 
previously had been employed at Lake to Lake, Kiel, Kohler Company and farmed 
for over 35 years in the town of Eaton. Allen retired in 1997. Allen was known as "Papa" 
to his loving grandchildren and took great pleasure in spending time with them, attending 
birthdays, concerts, and any other special events he could. Papa would "plant" whiskers 
on his grandson's cheeks so they could grow into mustaches and beards. He enjoyed 
dancing, playing cards, swimming, visiting his siblings and friends, reading farm 
magazines, woodworking and especially rodeos, attending the 4th of July Manawa 
Rodeo yearly. Allen and Lorraine enjoyed traveling to Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, 
Nashville, Las Vegas and Florida several times. Allen gave crewcuts to all his sons 
each summer, with the last one getting the shortest cut of all. He loved mom's excellent 
cooking and baking, eating all her Christmas cookies and sweets.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his loving wife three weeks ago, his parents, mother and 
father in law, Leo and Evangeline Schweitzer, brother in law, Donald Schweitzer, and 
granddaughter, Amanda Meyer.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 23, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem UCC, 
Lax Chapel Road, Kiel.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel, TODAY, 
Friday, May 22, 2009, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m. Burial is at Eaton Union Cemetery, Kiel.
A special thank you to the staff at Willowdale for their care and comfort for Allen 
during the last three years.
Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com
Herald Times Reporter, May 22, 2009


AMELIA WESTPHALEN

Eaton Woman Passes Away
Stroke is Fatal to Mrs. Westphalen; Rites to be Held Friday
Mrs. Aurelia Westphalen, nee Lechler, aged 63, passed away at
three o’clock a. m. Tuesday after a week’s illness and a stroke.
The deceased was born May 6, 1871, on a farm in the town of
Eaton, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Lechler. 
She was married to Ferdinand Westphalen of the town of Eaton on
October 25, 1887, and they located on the farm where Mrs. 
Westphalen passed away.
Mr. Westphalen died December 23, 1924. Six children were born
to the couple. Mrs. Westphalen is survived by three sons, Ernst 
and Roland of the town of Eaton and Edmund of Schleswig; three 
daughters, Mrs. Oscar (Laura) Ninmer, Mrs. Herman (Hulda) Buchholz,
and Mrs. Edgar (Arena) Roehl, all of Schleswig; and one brother,
Ferdinand Lechler and 13 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the
family residence in Eaton and at two o’clock with services at the
Bethlehem Reformed church in the town of Schleswig. The Rev. A. E.
Hammann will officiate and burial will he made in the town of Eaton
cemetery.
(Note: Amelia on tombstone, Aurelia in obit. It appears these are the same person)
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Death of Amelia Westphalen (v.28 p.592)(Westphal on marriage record)
Amelia Westphalen
Wife of Ferdinand Westphalen
Born May 16, 1871 - died May 22, 1934
Daughter of Christian Lechler and Ernestine Pautz (both born Germany)
Born Town of Eaton
Died from "angina pectoris"
Buried at "Town of Eaton Cemetery"
(Note: The marriage of Ferd and Amelia Westphal is in the marriages on this site
I have no idea why it's Westphal on their marriage and Westphalen in this cem.)


ANNA S. WESTPHALEN  (d. 1893)

Anna S. Westphalen
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	Anna S. Westphalen
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1893
Event Place	Eaton, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Gender	Female
Age	50
Marital Status	Married
Race	w
Birth Date	01 Dec 1843
Birth Year (Estimated)	1843
Birthplace	Germany
Burial Place	Town Eaton
Father's Name	George Herms
Mother's Name	Anna Herms
Spouse's Name	Thies Westphalen
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch


EDMUND WESTPHALEN

Ed. Westphalen of New Holstein Dies Wednesday
New Holstein - (Special) - Edmund Westphalen, 51, well-known Steinthal 
farmer, died at his home there Wednesday night at 8:30 o'clock of heart 
disease.
He was born in town Eaton on Feb. 27, 1889, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Ferdinand Westphalen.  On June 14, 1911, he married Loraine Nottling of 
town Rhine.  He was a carpenter for two years and then purchased a farm 
in Steinthal, where he resided since.
He was a member and elder of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church 
of New Holstein, member of the Churchmen's Brotherhood, and an officer 
of the Eaton cemetery board.
His wife died in September, 1936, and the only child died in infancy.  
Survivors are two brothers and three sisters, Roland and Mrs. Oscar 
Ninmer of Steinthal, Ernst of town Eaton, Mrs. Herman Buchholz of Megers 
and Mrs. Edgar Roehl of Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral home in Kiel, and at St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church 
here, the Rev. A. G. Schmid officiating, with burial in town Eaton 
cemetery.  Time of services has not yet been announced.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, February 20, 1941 - P. 6


ERNST WESTPHALEN

Funeral services for Ernst Westphalen, 77, of R. 1, Kiel, who died early 
Sunday at the Manitowoc County Hospital, will be held Tuesday at 
Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig.
The Rev. Carl Fried, pastor, will officiate at the 2 p.m. service.  
Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. today 
until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until the hour of 
services.
Born Dec. 9, 1890 in the Town of Eaton, he was a son of the late 
Ferdinand and Amelia Lechler Westphalen.  On Oct. 21, 1913, he married 
the former Ellen Bratz of the Town of Schleswig.
The couple lived on a farm in the Town of Eaton since their marriage.  
Mrs. Westphalen died in August, 1954.
He was a member of Bethlehem UCC in Schleswig.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Oscar Ninmer of Kiel, Mrs. Herman 
Buchholz of R. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Edgar Roehl of Sheboygan.  Two brothers 
also preceded him in death.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, April 8, 1968 - P. 14


FERDINAND WESTPHALEN

From Manitowoc county death records:
Death of Ferdinand Westphalen (v.21 p.348)
Ferdinand Westphalen ["Westphal" in marriage record]
Born May 15, 1865 - died Dec. 23, 1924
Farmer - born in Town of Eaton
Died from "myocarditis"
Buried at "Town of Eaton Cemetery"
*******
Eaton Pioneer Dies
Death claimed Ferdinand Westphalen, town of Eaton pioneer, whose funeral 
will be held Saturday at 1 o’clock at Eaton.
Deceased was born August 15, 1865 at Eaton where he had spent his entire 
life.  Mr. Westphalen is survived by his widow, three sons and three 
daughters, as follows; Edmund, Ernst and Roland at home, Mrs. Oscar Ninmer, 
Mrs. Herman Buchholz and Mrs. Edgar Roehl, all of this county.  Also three 
sisters, Mrs. August Gerkins, Mr. Ph. Reiland and Mr. M. Hajenga, all of 
Randolph, Neb., and eight grandchildren. 
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 26, 1924 P. 2


HELENA WESTPHALEN

Mrs. Ernest Westphalen, 59, of the town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, died 
at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at her farm home.
The former Helen Bratz, she was born in the town of Schleswig, May 15, 
1895, a daughter of Frank and the late Anna Voss Bratz.
On Oct. 21, 1913 she was married to Mr. Westphalen at the Bethlehem 
Reformed Church, town of Schleswig.  Following marriage the couple 
operated an Eaton farm where they had lived ever since.
Surviving are the husband; her father, Mr. Bratz of Schleswig; and one 
brother, Arthur, also of Schleswig.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bethlehem Evangelical and 
Reformed Church, with the Rev. Lloyd Weber, pastor, officiating.  Burial 
will be in Eaton cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from 3:30 p.m. 
Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday and at the church from 11 a.m. until the 
time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, August 26, 1954 - P. 20
*******
Funeral services for Mrs. Ernest Westphalen, 59, who died at her home in 
the town of Eaton, Manitowoc county, on Wednesday, were held at 2 p.m. 
Sunday at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed Church in the town of 
Schleswig.  The Rev. Lloyd Weber, pastor, officiated and burial was made 
in the Eaton cemetery.
During the services the church choir, accompanied by Miss Marion Balz, 
sang "Asleep In Jesus" and "Nearer, My God, To Thee."
The pallbearers were:  Kenneth Bratz, Lester Buchholz, Clarence 
Dickrell, Reuben Heinen, Edwin Rautmann and Lester Schnell.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, August 31, 1954 - P. 12


LORRAINE A. WESTPHALEN

Lorraine A. Westphalen, 68, of Kiel, passed away peacefully after battling diabetes 
on Friday, April 24, 2009 at Manitowoc Health & Rehabilitation Center with her 
family by her side.
She was born June 16, 1940, daughter of the late Leo and Evangeline (Snortum) 
Schweitzer. She was a 1958 graduate of Kiel High School. Lorraine married Allen 
A. Westphalen on October 3, 1959 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. The couple 
was married for 49 years. She previously had been employed at Lake to Lake, Kiel, 
the Kiel Record and Calumet County Human Services Department, Chilton. Lorraine 
retired in 2004.
She was a member of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau, Eaton Ladies Aid, project 
leader for the Schleswig Cadets 4-H Club and a member of Bethlehem UCC. Lorraine 
and Allen also belonged to a Card Club for 42 years with friends Eugene and Bernice 
Schnell family and Jerome and Carol Balz family.
Lorraine was known as "Granny" to her loving grandchildren and took great pleasure 
in spending time with them, making them meals, quilts, slippers, hats and scarves. 
She enjoyed cooking, baking, especially Christmas cookies, playing cards, reading, 
cross-stitching, knitting, crocheting and quilting. In 2007, she organized, typed and 
produced "Granny's Favorites" cookbook for all her children and grandchildren so 
they can enjoy her recipes forever.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Donald, mother and father-in-law, 
Roland and Theckla Westphalen and granddaughter, Amanda Meyer.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem UCC, 
Lax Chapel Road, Kiel. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 
815 6th St. Kiel on Monday April 27, 2009 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Tuesday at 
the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Burial is at Eaton Union 
Cemetery, Kiel.
A special thank you to Jeff and Girlie and family for all their wonderful care and 
comfort during the last five years and the Dialysis Center in Manitowoc for all 
their support.
Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com
Herald Times Reporter, April 26, 2009


MARIE WESTPHALEN

Mrs. Westphalen of Steinthal Dies There on Friday
Kiel - (Special) - Funeral services for Mrs. Edmund Westphalen, 48, who 
died of a heart attack at 3:10 p.m. Friday at her home in Steinthal, 
will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the home and at 2 p.m. at St. 
John's Evangelical and Reformed church in New Holstein.  The Rev. A. G. 
Schmid will officiate, and burial will be in the town of Eaton cemetery.
The body will be taken to the home Sunday where it may be viewed by 
relatives and friends from then up to the time of the funeral services 
Tuesday.
Mrs. Westphalen was born Marie Nottling, the daughter of the late 
Bernhard and Elizabeth Nottling, Nov. 5, 1887, in the town of Rhine.  
She was married to Edmund Westphalen of the town of Eaton, June 14, 
1911, and the couple located immediately on the present farm in the town 
of Schleswig.  They had one daughter who died while an infant.
Survivors are Mrs. Westphalen's widower; four sisters, Mrs. Joseph 
Wisheck of Bailey's Harbor, Mrs. Max Walker of Sterling, Col.; Mrs. 
Arthur Brocker of near Meggers, and Mrs. Richard Krutzick of Millhome; 
and four brothers, Henry Nottling of New Holstein, Bernhard of Milwaukee 
and William and John of Sheboygan.
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, September 26, 1936 - P. 4

ROLAND WESTPHALEN

Kiel Farmer Injures Head in Fall, Dies
A rural Kiel farmer died at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, at 6:45 p.m. Friday of head injuries received in a fall at the barn on his place earlier in the afternoon. The victim was Roland F. Westphalen, 64, of Rt. 1, Kiel. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, county coroner, said Westphalen fell out of the a hay mow onto the wooden floor of the barn around 2 p.m. He was discovered a short time later by his wife who summoned a Kiel doctor. The Westphalen farm is located six miles north of this city on Highway 32.
Dr. Tietgen said the fall was accidental and there would be no inquest.  Westphalen was born June 27, 1901 in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Ferdinand and Amelia Lechler Westphalen. He married Theckla Schmitt of Chilton, May 8, 1927 and the couple located in the Westphalen home farm.
He is survived by his wife, five daughters, Mrs. Reuben (Romilda) Neinen and Mrs. Donald (Virginia) Dickrell of Kiel; Mrs. Homas (Armella) Sabell of Port Washington, Mrs. Melvin (Evelyn) Zeman of Racine and Mrs. Karl (Harriet) Klappelman of rural Manitowoc; two sons, Wilbur of rural Plymouth and Allen of rural Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Oscar Ninmar of Kiel, Mrs. Herman Buchholz of rural Kiel and Mrs. Edgar Roehl of Sheboygan; a brother, Ernest of rural Kiel, 20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran church, Kiel, the Rev. C.L. Reiter officiating. Burial will be in Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11:00 Monday and after noon at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Dec. 11, 1965 - page 1


SCOTT E. WESTPHALEN

Scott E. Westphalen, 49, of Clam Lake, WI, passed away from an apparent heart attack on Thursday, August 15, 2013, in Glidden, WI.
Scott E. Westphalen was born October 14, 1963, in Chilton, WI, the son of Allen and Lorraine (Schweitzer) Westphalen. He graduated from Kiel High School in 1981 and then went to work in a factory for a short time. Scott began to drive truck over the road for Brennan Services and then began his career in carpentry. Scott loved building homes and learned how to build log homes while working with Greatwood Log Homes. Scott took this knowledge to the Philippines, where he began teaching how to construct log homes. Scott's work in the Philippines lead him to building homes in the Philippines and even constructing a log house and guest home for the President of the Philippines. Scott returned to Kiel, WI, where he began his own construction company, International Building Supplies. While working in Clam Lake, WI, Scott met Deanna Manning. Scott and Deanna were joined in marriage on September 1, 2012, in Clam Lake. Together they operated Tail Chasers Bar in Clam Lake in the summer and would drive over the road in the winter. Scott and Deanna traveled to 43 states in the U.S. and Scott had friends in every one of them. Scott enjoyed life and lived it exuberantly. His favorite past times were riding his Harley, fishing on Lake Michigan, hunting, visiting with his friends and spending time with his daughters.
Scott is survived by his loving wife, Deanna; his two beautiful daughters, Sarah Westphalen and Natalie Westphalen, both of Kohler, WI; stepchildren, Courtney (Jeremy) Anderson; one granddaughter, Rylan; five brothers, Todd (friend Jaime) Westphalen, Ross (Lisa) Westphalen, Jeff (Girlie) Westphalen, Brad (Dawn) Westphalen, Chad (Tammy) Westphalen; three sisters, Brenda (Mark) Jasper, Julie (David) Meyer and Kristie (Alan) Sheahan; nieces and nephews, Nicole Westphalen, Tina (Matt) Salm, Ryan Westphalen, Derek, Jordan and Rachel Meyer, Marchie and Rogie Ventura, Vanessa and Bryan Westphalen, Melanie, Jacob and Emily Westphalen, along with stepnieces and nephews, Cassandra, Vanessa, Stephanie, Dylan, Amber, Marvin and Stephen; father and mother-in-law, Kenneth (Jennifer) Manning, brother-in-law, Tyler Manning; and niece-in-law, Linsay Manning.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, and parents.
A memorial service celebrating Scott's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, at St. George's Church in Clam Lake. Another celebration of Scott's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, at Shadow's Bar in School Hill, WI.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to the Scott's family.
Online condolences may be left at www.andersonnathan.com.
Sheboygan Press   August 20, 2013

THEKLA WESTPHALEN

Funeral services will he held Tuesday for Mrs. Theckla(sic) Westphalen, 
66, of R. 2, Kiel, who died Saturday night at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a patient for four days.
The Rev. C. L. Reiter, pastor, will officiate at the 2 p.m. service 
at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4 p.m. 
today until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until the 
hour of services.
Born on Nov. 17, 1903, in the Town of Rhine, she was a daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schmitt.
On May 8, 1924 she was married to Roland Westphalen of the Town of Eaton.
The couple located on the Westphalen homestead farm until her husband’s 
death in December, 1965.  She lived in Kiel since then.
Mrs. Westphalen was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and the 
Eaton Cemetery Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include five daughters, two sons, 26 grandchildren, and five 
great-grandchildren.
She is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Walter Vogel of St. Nazianz, Mrs. 
Herbert Schwartz of rural Kiel, Mrs. Elmer Herman of Sheboygan, Mrs. 
Leon Roeck of Kiel and Mrs. Eugene Mathes of rural Plymouth, and three 
brothers, Albert and Elmer, both of Kiel, and Herbert of rural Elkhart Lake.
*********
Mrs. Theckla Westphalen, 66, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Saturday evening at Calumet 
Memorial Hospital, Chilton.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. 
The Rev. C.L. Reiter will officiate and burial will be at Eaton Cemetery.
Mrs. Westphalen, nee Theckla Schmitt, was born Nov. 17, 1907, in Town of Rhine, 
daughter of the late Peter and Apollonia Zimmerman Schmitt. She was married to 
Roland Westphalen May 8, 1924. The couple located on the Westphalen home farm, 
Town of Eaton. He preceded her in death December, 1965, then she moved to Kiel. 
She was a member of Eaton Cemetery Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include two sons, five daughters, three brothers, Albert and Elmer, 
of Kiel and Herbert, of rural Elkhart Lake; five sisters, Mrs. Walter Vogel, of 
St. Nazianz, Mrs. Herbert Schwartz, of rural Kiel, Mrs. Elmer Herman, of Sheboygan, 
Mrs. Leon Roeck, of Kiel and Mrs. Eugene Mathes, of rural Plymouth, 26 grand-
children and five great grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Fuenral Home, Kiel, until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the 
casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state from noon until 
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 2, 1970
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(17 Nov 1903/Jan 1970/SSDI) 


TIES WESTPHALEN

Thirs Westphalen
Wisconsin Deaths and Burials
Name	Thirs Westphalen
Gender	Male
Burial Place	Eaton, Wis.
Death Date	02 Sep 1898
Death Place	Eaton, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
Age	65
Birth Date	11 Apr 1833
Birthplace	Holztein, Ger.
Occupation	Farmer
Race	White
Marital Status	Married
Spouse's Name	Wiebke Westhalen
Father's Name	Has. Jacob Westphalen
Father's Birthplace	Holztein, Germany
Mother's Name	Cathrine
Mother's Birthplace	Holztein, Germany
"Wisconsin Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968," database, FamilySearch
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Thies Wesphalen
Wisconsin, Death Records
Name	Thies Wesphalen
Event Type	Death
Event Date	1898
Event Place	Eaton, Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Residence Place	Eaton, Manitowoc, Wis.
Gender	Male
Age	65
Marital Status	Married
Race	W
Occupation	Farmer
Birth Date	11 Apr 1833
Birth Year (Estimated)	1833
Birthplace	Holztein, Ger.
Burial Place	Eaton, Manitowoc, Wis.
Father's Name	Has. Jacob Westphalen
Father's Birthplace	Holztein, Germany
Mother's Name	Cathrine Westphalen
Mother's Birthplace	Holztein, Ger.
Spouse's Name	Wiebke Wesphalen
"Wisconsin, Death Records, 1867-1907," database, FamilySearch


WILLIAM ZARMSDORF

Stricken in Car, Elderly Man Dies 
Returning from a visit with relatives, a 71 year old New Holstein 
farm implement dealer, died at the wheel of his car as he traveled 
a town road in Schleswig Sunday evening.
William Zarmsdorf died of a heart attack, Dr. Theodore Teitgen, 
county coroner, said after arriving on the scene. Zarmsdorf was 
stricken on a road just south of Wilke’s Lake, about six miles 
northeast of Kiel.
Coroner Teitgen and Sheriff Baryenbruch were summoned to the scene 
by Charles Krueger and Edward Pekarske, who noticed from Krueger’s 
home that Zarmsdorf’s old model vehicle had been halted in the middle 
of the road for some time. Dr. Teitgen said Zarmsdorf apparently felt 
the attack approaching and was able to stop the car before he died. 
Dr. Teitgen said Zarmsdorf was returning to New Holstein from the 
home of a nephew in the county. Sheriff Baryenbruch pointed out that 
freshly caught fish in the car indicate the dead man had also spent 
part of the afternoon fishing at one of the nearby lakes as had been 
his custom for many years.
The body was taken to the Hoffman Funeral Home, New Holstein…
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 28, 1952  P. 2
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Funeral services for William Zarmsdorf, 71, who died suddenly at the 
wheel of his car in Schleswig Sunday evening, will be held at 1:30 p.m. 
Wednesday at the Erbe Hoffman Funeral Home in New Holstein. The Rev. 
Victor Vriesen, pastor of the Bethel Methodist Church at Meggers, will 
officiate and burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery.
Mr. Zarmsdorf’s death was due to a heart attack, according to County 
Coroner Theodore Teitgen. He had been returning to his home in New 
Holstein after visiting a nephew.
Mr. Zarmsdorf was born in 1881 in the town of Schleswig. He attended 
district schools and later became a farm implement dealer. He was a 
bachelor.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Emma Rusch of Schleswig, Mrs. Helen 
Oeseu of Chilton, Mrs. Mary Hauschild of New Holstein and Mrs. Anna 
Christel of Valders. 
Friends may call at the Hoffman Funeral Home from noon Tuesday until 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 29, 1952  P. 2

AUGUSTA ZARMSTORF

Meggers Corners:
Miss Augusta Zarnsdorf was called to final rest Thursday April 3, after a lingering illness, death being due to hardening of the arteries. She was born in the Town of Schleswig, August 3, 1881 and has always made her home here, keeping house for her brother, Henry at the old homestead. Her illness has extended over a period of twenty years and for the past eight months she has been almost helpless, death coming as a release from suffering. She is survived by seven sisters and four brothers. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 1:30, the Rev. A.C. Plappert officiating. Burial was at the Eaton Cemetery. 
Out of town people here for the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rusch of Milwaukee, R. Zarmsdorf, Mr. and Mrs. William Peterson and son, Richard of New Holstein; Louis Oesau, Chilton; Louis and Henry Krefman, Brillion; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Christel, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Christel, St. Nazianz and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Fleuhr of Kiel.
Manitowoc Herald News - Thursday, April 17, 1924 - page 8 

HENRY ZARMSTORF

Hy. Zarmsdorf(sic) Passes Away
End Comes Wednesday While on Visit With Niece
Suffering from a stroke, Henry Zarmsdorf, 62, passed away at
4 o'clock Wednesday morning of this week at the home of his
niece, Mrs. Henry Christel near Meggers. He had been visiting
there since Monday. He died on the farm where he was born and
where he lived all his life until a few years ago, when he sold
the farm to Mr. and Mrs. Christel. He had been living with a
sister, Mrs. William Peterson, at New Holstein.
Mr. Zarmsdorf was born February 20, 1874 on the homestead farm,
one of nine children. He remained on the farm all his life, and
was unmarried. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters
William Zarmsdorf, Mrs. William Hauschild and Mrs. William 
Peterson of New Holstein; Mrs. Lena Oesau of near Chilton; Mrs.
Joseph Christel of near St. Nazianz; Mrs. Minnie Huenerbein and
Mrs. Otto Rusch of Milwaukee; and Mrs. Rita Lemke of Nebraska.
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon from the
Meiselwitz Funeral Home here, and burial will be made in the
Eaton cemetery, in the family lot.


LUDWIG ZARMSTORF

Ludwig Zarmsdorf
birth: 10 March 1836 Meklenberg, Ger.
death: 28 February 1898 Schleswig, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial: Manitowoc Co.
residence: 1898 Schleswig, Wis.
father: Fred Zarmsdorf
mother: Sophia
spouse: Sophia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


SOPHIA ZARMSTORF

Mrs. Sofie Zarmsdorf, nee Timm, passed away at the home of her son, Gustave, on the 
old homestead in the town of Schleswig, on Saturday evening at 5 o’clock.
She was born in Michelburgh, Germany, on December 11, 1840. Later coming to America, 
she landed at New York, where she was united in marriage to Ludwig Zarmsdorf. After 
living there two years the happy couple came to New Holstein where they lived for a 
short time before purchasing the farm on which she died. Thirteen children were born 
to them, one of whom died while quite young. Those left to mourn the loss of a mother 
are; Mrs. Minnie Huenbein of Milwaukee, August Zarmsdorf of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. 
Henry Oesau of Chilton, Mrs. Rita Lemke, of Nebraska, Mrs. Emma Rush of Milwaukee, 
Mrs. Wm Hauschild, Mrs. W. Petersen, Rudolph and William of this village, Henry of 
the town of Schleswig, Gustave on the farm and Mrs. Jos. Christel of Steinthal.  
Mrs. Zarmsdorf was a very industrious woman, who assisted her husband in getting a 
start in life and knew no work too hard for her. Besides bringing up a large family 
of children, giving each a mother’s love and teaching then the right pathways to 
follow, she found time to assist her husband in the fields.
The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock from the home she so long 
enjoyed and the remains were placed besides those of her husband in the Eaton 
cemetery.  Mr. Wm Broeckert of Kiel conducted the services.
Calumet County Reporter, November 8, 1911
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Notes From Schleswig:
On Nov. 6 on Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. Ludwig Zarmstorf was buried in the Eaton cemetery. 
Mrs. Zarmstorf died at the home of her son Henry last Saturday afternoon where she stayed 
since her husband's death. Her death was due to dropsy of the heart. She was one of our 
pioneer settlers and leaves 12 children and 8 grand children. She was 70 years, 10 months 
and 3 days old. Wm. Broeckert officiated at the funeral.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 16, 1911


ADELA ZEINER

Mrs. Andrew Zeiner, 54, died suddently at 10:40 p.m. on Wednesday at her 
home in Town Schleswig, Manitowoc county.
She was born in Town Eaton, Manitowoc county, on May 23, 1894, the 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brocker.  In May of 1914 she was married 
to August C. Ninmer.  The couple settled on a farm in Town Schleswig 
where Mr. Ninmer died in 1922.
On Oct. 18, 1923, she was married to Andrew Zeiner of Town Schleswig.
The survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. William (Elfrieda) 
Becker of Schleswig; two grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Sievert 
of Schleswig, Mrs. William Koepp and Miss Bertha Brocker of Chilton, and 
one brother, George of Town Eaton.  One daughter preceded her in death 
in 1929.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the St. Peter 
Evangelical and Reformed church at Kiel.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman will 
officiate and burial will be made in the Eaton cemetery.  Friends may 
call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel from Friday noon at 10:30 
a.m. on Saturday.  The body will lie in state at the church from 11 a.m. 
to the time of services on Saturday.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, March 11, 1948 - P. 46


ANDREW ZEINER

Andrew Zeiner, 81, of Route 1, Kiel, a retired Town of Schleswig farmer, 
died Thursday evening at Rocky Knoll where he had been a patient six 
weeks.
Born March 28, 1893, in Hungary, he was a son of the late Nick and Helen
Spring Zeiner. He came In this country at the age of 17 and lived in New 
York City and Cleveland, Ohio, until 1921 when he located in Schleswig.
On October 18, 1923, he was married to Adelia Brocker Ninmer.
Mr. Zeiner operated the Ninmer home farm until his retirement eight years 
ago.
Mrs. Zeiner died March 10, 1948.
He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel, and a former
treasurer of the Eaton Cemetery Association.
Surviving are a daughter, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, 
the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
officiating. Burial was in Eaton Cemetery.


MELVIN L. ZEMAN

Melvin L. Zeman RACINE – Mr. Melvin L. Zeman, 82, passed away at Becker 
Shoop Center on Wednesday, July 4, 2007. Melvin Zeman was born in Manitowoc 
County to the late Myles and Anna (nee: Krish) Zeman on November 9, 1924. He 
had lived in Racine for over 50 years. In Sheboygan, he was united in marriage to Evelyn 
Westphalen on June 18, 1949. Mr. Zeman was the owner and operator of West 
Racine Shoe Service for 33 years retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Paul the 
Apostle Catholic Church. He also belonged to the West Racine Businessman's 
Association. Melvin is survived by his wife, Evelyn; three sons, Michael (Margeret) 
Zeman of South Milwaukee, Patrick (Pascale) Zeman of Dayton, Ohio, and Chuck 
(Sharon) Zeman of Wisconsin Rapids; two daughters, Deborah (Gary) Dawes of 
Grand Junction, Colorado, and Ann Schell of Eau Claire; and six grandchildren, 
Christopher (Megan) Zeman, Alex Schell, Roland Zeman, Pierre Zeman, Dana Zeman, 
and Jakob Zeman. Other relatives and friends also survive. Private services were 
held by Father Gregory at the Eaton Union Cemetery. A great thank you to Mary 
and all who cared for Mel at Becker Shoop Center. WILSON FUNERAL 
HOME 1212 Lathrop Avenue 634-3361 www.wilsonfuneralhomeracine.com
Racine Journal Times  July 15, 2007


RYAN S. ZWART

Ryan S. Zwart, age 21, of N2251 S. Washington Road Chilton died Saturday March 4, 2006
 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in the Town of Brothertown in Calumet 
County. He was born September 10, 1984 in Sheboygan a son of Kristen (Zwart) Anderson 
and Timothy Stecker. He graduated from New Holstein High School in 2003. Ryan was 
currently employed at Crown Services in Kiel. Ryan and his fiancee Alicia were in the
 process of planning their wedding which was to be April 22, 2006. Ryan was a poet 
and an artist. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing and spending time in the swamp 
with his grandfather and uncle. He loved spending time with his daughter Azia, his family 
and his fiancee Alicia. Survivors include his fiancee Alicia Bales; his daughter Azia Zwart 
and her mother Emily Gutowski of Kiel; his mother, Kristen Anderson and her fiance 
Larry Galinski; his father, Timoth Stecker; his step-father Mark Anderson; two brothers, 
Robert Anderson and Matthew Vollmer; one sister, Amber Anderson; Maternal grandparents, 
Wayne Zwart and Judy (Mark) Blakeslee; Paternal grandparents, Melvin (Lavonne) Stecker 
of Arizona (formerly of Kiel); step-grandparents, Emerald (Helen) Anderson of Kelly Lake, 
WI; his uncle Dean (Juli) Zwart and their children Spenser, Gabi and Morgen Zwart; his aunt 
Pam (Dario) Talerico and their family Jenny and Tony. Further survived by Rick, Cindy and 
Rick Jr. Bales and their family; his special god-mother, Teresa (Faust) Schwartz and her 
family and many other cousins and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his 
maternal great-grandparents Clayton (Mildred) Larson and Peter (Alice) Zwart; his 
paternal great-grandparents, Walter (Gertrude) Baltz and Edwin (Adella) Stecker and an 
uncle Dennis Meiselwitz. Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday March 10, 2006 
at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church N1230 Seven Corners Road New Holstein. Rev. Vicki 
Simon, Pastor, will officiate. Inurnment will be in the spring in the Eaton Cemetery. Friends 
may call at the church on Friday from noon until the time of service. In lieu of flowers a 
memorial fund will be established in his name. The Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein 
(920) 898-4300 is assisting with arrangements.
The Sheboygan Press, March 7, 2006