VIOLET ANHALT Violet M. Anhalt, 90, formerly of Kiel, died Saturday evening, Nov. 26, 1994 at Willowdale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein. She is the former Violet Lechler born Dec. 28, 1903, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Emma Strassman Lechler. On October 27, 1928, she married Clarence A Anhalt in Waukegan, Ill. Her husband, Clarence, preceded her in death on February 8, 1979. She was a member of St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel, St. Peter’s Ladies Aid, Eaton Ladies Aid, Swamp Edge Homemakers and the Royal Neighbors. Survivors include one son (private), two daughters (private), 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. No newspaper named, 1994
ANNA CHRISTINA BOSMA From Calumet county death records: Anna Bosma (v.6 p.812) Widow of Sent Bosma April 13, 1858-July 11, 1918 Daughter of George Sievers and Wilbka Plett (both born Germany) Born Wisconsin Died from "hepatic carcinoma -nephritis and arteriosclerosis" Buried at "Town of Eaton" [Eaton Union Cemetery]
GEORGE BOSMA Funeral services for George Bosma, 86, of 1045 First Street, Kiel, a retired Town of Eaton farmer who died Saturday day in Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, were held Tuesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Officiating was the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor, and the Reverend James Corbly, associate, of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. Burial was in Eaton Cemetery. A memorial has been established in Mr. Bosma’s name. A native of the Town of Eaton, he was born June 8, 1889, a son of the late Sent and Anna Sievers Bosma. He attended district school in Eaton. On May 19, 1914 he married Frieda Brocker in Kiel. Following marriage the couple operated the Bosma home farm, retiring and moving to Kiel in 1968. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in May 1964. Mr. Bosma was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ and a former treasurer of Elder Grove School and Eaton Cemetery Board. Survivors are his widow; a daughter, a son, eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Anita Pohl of Sheboygan Falls. - July 6, 1975
SENT BOSMA From Calumet county marriage records: Sent Bosma and Anna Christine Sievers (v.2 p.62) Married Oct. 3, 1882 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein Sent Bosma Son of Dirk John Bosma and Anlje Vande Zwaag Born Holland -farmer in Town of New Holstein Anna Christine Sievers Daughter of Jergen Sievers and Anna Christine Witnesses Jak D. Holst and Clem Sievers ******** (from death record: Dec. 14, 1855-Aug. 8, 1897/ husband of Anna, son of Dirk Bosma, farmer, born Wolvega, Holland in Friesland/emigrated to the US with his parents in 1873 died from "Bright's disease")
BERTHA BROCKER A combined funeral service for Miss Bertha Brocker, 80, of Route 4, Chilton, who died Saturday, and her brother-in-law, William Koepp, who died last Thursday, was held Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. Reverend John F. Baumann of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ officiated. Miss Brocker was born in the Town of Eaton, a daughter of the late Paul and Christina Brocker. She made her home with her sister, Mrs. William Koepp. Her sister survives. Burial was in the Eaton Cemetery.
CHARLES BROCKER Carl Brocker, aged 87, passed away at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sievert, at 4:45 p. m. on Wednesday, March 10, after a short illness. Mr. Brocker was born November 23, 1855, in Manitowoc, the son of John and Wiihelmina Brocker. At an early age he moved with his parents to a farm in the town of Eaton, and on October 20, 1876, he took as his bride Miss Elizabeth Lechler of that township. Following their marriage, the couple resided on a farm near Chilton for a number of years and later lived in the towns of Eaton and Schleswig. In 1920 he disposed of his farm to his son, Arthur, and moved to this city, where his wife died May 15, 1929. Mr. Brocker is survived by seven children, namely: Mrs. Edward (Christina) Boeselager, Mrs. Martha Boeselager, Arthur Brocker, and Mrs. Herman (Edna) Sievert of here; Mrs. Louis (Alvina) Haese of Reedsville; Mrs. George (Frieda) Bosma and Fred Brocker of the town of Eaton; 22 grand-children, 27 great-grandchildren and 2 sisters, Mrs. Bertha Preuss of Hilbert and Mrs. Emma Brocker of Norfolk, Nebraska. A daughter, Mrs. Mary Schroeder, and a son, Edwin, preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home on Saturday afternoon at 1 o’clock with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officating. Burial was made in the Town Eaton cemetery.
CHRISTINA BROCKER Funeral services for the late Mrs. Paul Brocker, of the town of Eaton were held Saturday afternoon, officiated by Rev. Wm. Shclei of Collins. Burial was made in the Eaton cemetery. Mrs. Broker, nee Tena Kurz, was born in Germany on January 8, 1866, and was brought to the United States with her parents at the age of 8 years. The family settled in the town of Chilton. At the age of 19 years she married Mr. Brocker. They have been residents of the town of Eaton for 41 years. Several weeks ago Mrs. Broker was taken ill with pneumonia from which she never recovered. Heart failure was the immediate cause of her death, which occurred last Wednesday evening at 10 o’clock. The survivors are her husband; five children, Mrs. Andrew Zeiner of Meggers, Mrs. Ed Sievert of Schleswig, Mrs. Wm. Koepp of Gravesville, George Brocker of Eaton and Bertha at home;; a sister, Mrs. Albert Chipper of Oshkosh, 4 grandchildren, and three brothers, unknown. Tri-County Record, June 2, 1927
EDWIN BROCKER Edwin Broecker(sic), son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Broecker, St. Paul st., passed away on Monday morning at 2 o'clock at the home of his parents, after being ill with pneumonia. Deceased was born Feb. 22, 1892 in the town of Eaton, Manitowoc county. He was raised and reared on his father's farm. For some time he followed the mason trade. After that he worked for his brother, Arthur, on the farm. Last November he came to Kiel to live with his parents. He was in poor health all winter. Mr. Broecker leaves to mourn his untimely death, his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Broecker, two brothers, Frederick of Eaton and Arthur of Meggers, and six sisters, Mrs. Rud. Schroeder of New Holstein, Mrs. Ed. Boeselager of Kiel, Mrs. Louis Hasee of Reedsville, Mrs. August Boeselager of Kohler, Mrs. George Bosma of Eaton, and Mrs. Herman Sievert of Schleswig. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of the parents. Burial at the Union cemetery in the town of Eaton. Rev. Saewert of the Reformed church of Plymouth will officiate. 1925
ELIZABETH BROCKER Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Brocker, who died as a result of heart trouble at her home in this city Wednesday morning of last week, were held from the home at 2 o'clock and from the Reformed church on Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Burial was made in the Eaton cemetery, with the Rev. Otto Saewert conducting the rites. Mrs. Brocker, nee Elizabeth Lechler, was born January 19, 1856 in Manitowoc, and was married to Carl Brocker on October 20, 1876. The couple then moved to Chilton, then to Eaton, and in 1921 came to this city. Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her death the following children: Mrs. Rudolph Schroeder of New Holstein; Mrs. E. Boeselager of Kiel, Mrs. Louis Haese of Reedsville, Mrs. George Bosma of Eaton, Mrs. Herman Sievert of Schleswig; and Fred and Arthur Brocker. One son Edwin passed away in 1925. Two brothers, Ferdinand and Christian Lechler of near Kiel, one sister, Mrs. Emilia Westphal, 20 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren also survive. The deceased was a member of the Eaton Frauenverein, and the Reformed chuch of this city. - May 1929
FRIEDERICK BROCKER Frederick C. Brocker, 82, of 903 6th St., Kiel, died at 4:30 a.m. today at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Milton C. Brocker, R. 1, New Holstein. He had been making his home there since his illness three weeks ago. Born Sept. 21, 1881, in the Town of Chilton, the son of the late Charles and Elisabeth Brocker, the family later moved to the Town of Eaton. He was married Oct. 14, 1904, to Ida Bosma of the Town of Eaton. They operated a farm in that township for 39 years before retiring in 1943 and moving to Kiel. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in October, 1945. Mrs. Brocker died in May, 1956. Mr. Brocker was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. Besides his son, Milton, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alfon Rabe of R. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Lorena Ruh of Valders; 15 grandchildren and 16 great- grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. George Bosma of R. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Herman Sievert of Kiel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter United Church of Christ with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Thursday to 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church from noon until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, September 16, 1964 – P. 10
IDA BROCKER Mrs. Fred Brocker, 69, of 903 6th St., Kiel died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Alfon Rabe of R. 1, Kiel. Nee Ida Bosma, she was born in the town of Eaton on March 29, 1887 a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sent Bosma. She was married to Mr. Brocker Oct. 14, 1904 and lived on a farm in the town of Eaton until 1943 when the couple retired and moved to Kiel. She was a charter member of the Eaton Ladies Aid Society and a member of the Women’s Guild of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church of Kiel and of the Kiel Frauenverein. Mr. and Mrs. Brocker celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in October of 1954. Survivors include her husband, a son Milton of New Holstein, two daughters, Mrs. Alfon (Oliva) Rabe of R. 1, Kiel and Mrs. Jacob (Lorena) Ruh of rural Manitowoc, 14 grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three brothers, Alfred Bosma of New Holstein, George of R. 1, Kiel and Harry of R. 2, Sheboygan, and two sisters, Mrs. John Spettel of Kiel and Mrs. Edwin Pohl of Sheboygan Falls. Mrs. Brocker was preceded in death by two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel, the E. L. Worthman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be made in the Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, May 28, 1956 – P. 20
MILTON C. BROCKER Milton C. Brocker, 93, of 2000 Taft St., New Holstein, died Wednesday evening, January 6, 1999, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center where he was a patient for one day. He was born March 17, 1905, in the Town of Eaton, a son of the late Frederick and Ida Bosma Brocker. He attended Elder Grove School and Chicago Engineer Works. On June 26, 1930, he married Christina Rosenbauer in the Town of Schleswig. She preceded him in death on January 16, 1977. On June 3, 1978, he married Gertrude “Trudy” Muenster Genal. He worked for a number of years at the Manitowoc Shipyards. Prior to his retirement in 1976, he owned and operated Brocker Electric, Kiel, for many years. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one sister, one granddaughter and one step son, Carl John Genal. No newspaper named, 1999
PAUL BROCKER Paul Brocker of Gravesville Passes Away After Illness Chilton – Paul Brocker, aged 76, retired farmer, died at 9 a.m. Friday at his home at Gravesville, after having been ill for a week. Mr. Brocker was born at Eaton, in Manitowoc county and was married there to Christina Kurtz, who died May 25, 1927. Mr. Brocker was a farmer in Manitowoc county practically all his life. Seven years ago he returned and moved to Gravesville. Survivors are: A son, George, Town of Eaton, Manitowoc county; four daughters, Bertha, at home; Mrs. Andrew Zeiner and Mrs. Edmund Seivert, both of Town Schleswig and Mrs. William Koepp of Charlestown, Calumet county; two brothers, Ewald of Chilton and Charles of Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Rudolph Pruess, New Holstein and Mrs. Louis Broker, Norfolk, Neb., and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home at Chilton. The Rev. Edmund L. Hennig of the Ebenezer Reformed church at Chilton will officiate and burial will be made in the Town of Eaton cemetery. The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, June 2, 1934 – P. 2
WILMA RUTH BUCHHOLZ Miss Buchholz Summoned Friday After An Illness Miss Wilma Ruth Buchholz, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Buchholz of the town of Schleswig, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Friday, after a long illness. She was born September 29, 1919, in the town of Eaton, where she received her early education in the district school. Later the family moved to a farm in the town of Schleswig. She is survived by her parents, twin sisters, Eunice and Bernice, and two brothers, Lester and Eldon, all at home. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at the E.J. Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel at 1:30 p.m. and at the First Presbyterian church at 2 p.m. with the Rev. E. L. Worthman in charge. Burial will be made in Rockville cemetery (sic). Friends may view the body at the funeral home from this evening until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - August 7, 1937 - P. 8 ****** (Note: The obit indicates Rockville cemetery, but she is found in the Eaton cemetery.)
LOIS M. DEPIES Lois M Depies, 75, of 2327 Illinois Ave. New Holstein died Sunday July 1, 2007 at her home. She was born May 2, 1932 in Kiel, WI a daughter of the late Howard C. and Anita (Ehlenbeck) Domke. Lois attended New Holstein Public Schools. On June 11, 1955 she married Paul W. Depies at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein. Lois had worked at the Flex-E-Clog Co., Arps Corp., Depies Oil Co. Inc. and Depies Firestone. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in New Holstein. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Anita Domke and a sister-in-law Betty Domke. The Sheboygan Press, July 3, 2007
EDWARD DOMKE Edward P. Domke, 81, of Route 2, Hilbert, retired Town New Holstein farmer, died Wednesday morning at Bellin Memorial Hospital at Green Bay. Born May 27, 1876, in Cook County, Ill., the son of Frank and Caroline Domke, he spent his early life there and at the age of 19 came to Calumet County. On Feb. 15, 1901, he was married to Katherine Stueven of Town Eaton, Manitowoc County, and they farmed until 1942 when they moved to the present home at Route 2, Hilbert. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1951 and Mrs. Domke passed away Jan. 14, 1956. Mr. Domke was one of the organizers of the Schleswig Telephone Co. and served as president and general manager of the company for a time. At the time of his death he was a member of the Eaton cemetery board. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Sam (Angela) Huebner of Forest Junction; a son, Howard, of New Holstein; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and a brother, Paul, of Danville, Calif. A son, Norris, died in 1932 and a sister and brother also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church officiating. Burial will be in the Eaton cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, March 20, 1958 – P. 12 ******** Funeral services for Edward P. Domke, 81, of R. 2, Hilbert, who died Wednesday morning, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel, officiated. During the services Mrs. Chris Christopherson and Mrs. Nelson Lechler sang “My God and I” and “Beyond the Sunset”. Burial took place in the Eaton Cemetery, Eaton township. Pallbearers were Elmer Domke, Herman Feldt, Armin Kreimann, Herbert and Louis Matter and Leonard Welker. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, March 24, 1958 – P. 16
KATIE DOMKE Mrs. Edward Domke Rites Held Here Tuesday Mrs. Edward P. Domke, 75, died at Bellin hospital, Green Bay, Saturday. She was a resident of Hilbert for the past 14 years, but had lived in this vicinity prior to that. Funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home here on Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. E.L. Worthman in charge. Burial was in the Eaton cemetery. Survivors are her husband; a daughter, Mrs. S.A. Huebner, Forest Junction; a son, Howard, New Holstein; two grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Lena Matter, Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by a son Norris in 1932, three brothers and three sisters. 1-19-1956 ******** She was the daughter of Clause Stueven and Christine Trimpop. (from researcher/see contributors page)
NORRIS DOMKE Following an illness of several years’ duration, Norris Domke, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Domke of near Meggers, passed away at the home of his parents at 3:30 Saturday morning. Cause of his death was diabetes. He had attended the Meggers district school, and the Kiel high school for two years, but was forced to discontinue his studies because of his health. He was born in Charlestown February 13, 1914 and death occurred on his birthday. He is survived by his parents, one brother Howard of here, and a sister, Miss Angela, who teaches school in Forest junction. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the home and at 2 o’clock at the First Presbyterian church, the Rev. J. W. MacElree officiating. Two hymns, “No Night There,” and “The Mercy Seed,” were sung by a sextet consisting of Mrs. E. M. Duecker, Mrs. Henry Meiselwitz, Mrs. Roy Nelson, Mrs. H. C. Mesch, Mrs. M. C. Timm, and Mrs. Hugo Neumann. Honorary pallbearers were Clarence Manz, Earl Voland, Bobbie Bahr, Walter Jaeger, and Eugene and Daniel Nauth. Active pallbearers were cousins of the deceased - Herbert and Louis Mattes, Frederick Rosenbauer, Martin Juno, Wilbert Weber and Fred Holm. Interment was in the Eaton cemetery. (no newspaper named, 2-20-1932)
WILHELMINA FABER Called By Death. Mrs. Wilhelmina Faber, nee Tagge, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jos. Klein at Brillion on Thursday of last week of heart failure, after a lingering illness. She was born in the Town of Eaton, Oct. 17, 1857, and was married there to Hy. Faber in May of 1878. The couple lived on a farm in Eaton for many years, where Mr. Faber died in 1910. Two years later Mrs. Faber moved to Kiel, where she has since resided with the exception of a short time preceding her death. Five weeks ago she came from the Fred. Greve home near New Holstein to Kiel, to the home of her son, and a few days later she was taken to Brillion, where she was ill for four weeks. The survivors include one son, Arthur Faber of this city and three daughters, Mrs. Eugene Klopfer of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Jos. Klein of Brillion, and Mrs. Fred. Greve of New Holstein; one brother Henry Tagge, and two sisters, Mrs. Doris Eberhart of Cordova, Maryland, and Mrs. Anna McAdams of Racine; also 10 grandchildren. The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the Arthur Faber home, with burial in the Eaton cemetery. Rev. A. C. Plappert of New Holstein officiated. - December 12, 1925
EDGAR FLUHR Edgar P. Fluhr Dies at His Home After an Illness Kiel – Edgar P. Fluhr, aged 44, died at his farm home five miles north of here at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, following a brief illness. Mr. Fluhr was born August 7, 1887, on a farm in the Town of Schleswig where he grew to manhood. On Sept. 6, 1916, he was married to Miss Emma Mahloch of Collins and the couple located on the Philip Fluhr homestead where they made their permanent home. Survivors are: his wife and three children, Elroy aged 14, Eugene, 12, and Marie, 4; his father, Philip Fluhr of Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. H. E. Mitchell, Baudette, Minn., Mrs. J. G. Jirikowic, Kaukauna, and Miss Ruby Fluhr of Kiel; two brothers, Walter of Meggers, and Arno of Walla Walla, Washington. Funeral services will be conducted at the Fluhr homestead Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock and at 2 o’clock at St. Peter’s Reformed church at Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be made on the Eaton cemetery near Meggers. The Sheboygan Press – Friday, June 17, 1932 – P. 2
EDWIN FLUHR Edwin N. Fluhr, 101, a former Kiel resident, died Thursday morning at Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein, where he had been a resident the past four years. He was born Jan. 6, 1884, in the town of Schleswig, the son of the late Frederick and Catherine Balz Fluhr. He married Hilda Arnold on Aug 20, 1908 in Kiel. Mr. Fluhr had been employed by Dickrell Hardware Co., and later by Stoelting Bros, Inc. He was preceded in death by his wife, who died in 1975. Mr. Fluhr was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. Survivors include one son, Willis, Francestown, N. H.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. No newspaper named, May 2, 1985
ELROY W. FLUHR Elroy W Fluhr, 69, of 66 Washington St., Chilton, died Saturday at Calumet Memorial Hospital Chilton. He was born Aug. 30, 1917, at Kiel, a son of the late Edgar and Emma Maloch Fluhr. On April 6, 1946, he married Edna Hertlin at Kiel. He had served in the US Army and the US Army Reserves for 20 years. Mr. Fluhr was employed at the Calumet County Highway Department garage, retiring in 1980. Prior to that, he had been employed at Hingiss Chevrolet Garage and Keuler Standard Station, both at Chilton. He was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Chilton, and VFW Post 3153. Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Linda) Baty of Conway, Ark.; two sons, (Private), three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Marie Bruckner of Kiel; and a brother, Eugene Fluhr of Kiel. No newspaper named, January 3, 1987
EMMA H. FLUHR Mrs. Emma Fluhr, 83, of 211 Paine St., Kiel, widow of Edgar Fluhr, died Thursday morning at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility, Plymouth. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate with Burial in Eaton Cemetery, Township of Eaton. Mrs. Fluhr, nee Emma Mahloch, was born June 2, 1893, at Collins, daughter of the late John and Mary Roberts Mahloch. She was married to Edgar Fluhr Sept. 16, 1916. They operated the Fluhr home farm in the Town of Schleswig. Seven years after the death of her husband June 16, 1932, she and her family moved to Kiel. Mrs. Fluhr was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ and Frauen-Verein of the church. She was a member of the Kiel Lodge Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include two sons, Elroy of Chilton and Eugene, of Kiel; a daughter, Mrs. Frederick Bruckner, of Kiel, 13 grandchildren and a great grandchild. She was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of the service. A memorial has been established in her memory. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. November 18, 1976 P. 3 ******* (Emma Fluhr/b. 2 June 1893/d. November 1976/SSDI)
EUGENE FLUHR Eugene “Jeeps” J. Fluhr, 78, 211 Paine St., Kiel, died Friday morning, March 27, 1998, at his home. He was born Dec. 18, 1919, in rural Kiel, son of the late Edgar and Emma (Mahloch) Fluhr. He was a 1937 graduate of Kiel High School. “Jeeps” was employed at Stoelting Inc, in Kiel all his life until retiring in 1982. He enjoyed bowling and fishing. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, where he was an usher for many years and was a former member of the Kiel Fish and Game and the Kiel Fire Department. He also was a member of the New Holstein/Calumet Masonic Lodge, No 172. Survivors include one sister, Marie (Fritz) Bruckner, Kiel; one sister-in- law, Edna Fluhr, Chilton; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Elroy, and one nephew, Michael Bruckner. No newspaper named, 1998 ******* (Eugene J Fluhr/18 Dec 1919/27 Mar 1998/SSDI)
FREDERICK FLUHR
Kiel Oldest Resident Dies Sunday at Age of 99 Many local people were grieved to learn of the death of “Grandpa” Fluhr, as they had hoped he would be able to fulfill his wish, that of living to reach the hundred mark. Frederick Fluhr, aged 99 years, and the oldest resident of the city, passed away Friday morning of last week shortly after 9 o’clock, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Henschel. Mr. Fluhr had been ill for several days. The venerable old man enjoyed perfect health all his life. He was born in Bibelheim, Germany on January 18, 1844, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Fluhr. He was married to Miss Catherine Balz of the town of Schleswig in 1875, and they located on a farm in that township. In 1907 they moved to Kiel and Mrs. Fluhr passed away in 1933. Since the death of his wife, Mr. Fluhr has made his home with his daughter. Mr. Fluhr is survived by eight children, namely: Mrs. Robert (Helena) Feile of Reedsville, Mrs. John (Henrietta) Henschel of this city, Mrs. W. L. (Alma) Horn of Valders, Mrs. William (Linda) Kriegelstein of Milwaukee, Mrs. Melvin (Norma) Gerlach of Princeton, John of Chilton, Edwin of here, and Arthur of New Holstein; 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; a brother, Philip of this city. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o’clock services were conducted at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial was made in the Eaton cemetery. Out-of-town people attending the funeral included the following cousins of the deceased: Mr. and Mrs. Philip Reichert, Mrs. Henry Helgeman and son Armin of Stratford, and many relatives and friends from New Holstein, Chilton, Malone, Plymouth, Elkhart Lake, Chicago, Milwaukee, Oshkosh and Kaukauna. Pallbearers were grandchildren: Howard Fluhr, Clarence Fluhr, Gilbert Fluhr, Robert Fluhr, Willis Fluhr, and Hugo Feile. The Senior Choir of the church rendered several anthems. - 1943 ********** Kiel's "Grand Old Man" to Observe His 99th Birthday Frederick Fluhr, Kiel's "grand old man," one of Wisconsin's oldest residents, will observe his 99th birthday Monday, Jan. 18. The quiet observance is to take place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Henschel, of 430 South Sixth street, Kiel, his son-in-law and daughter. Until a few months ago Mr. Fluhr took daily walks but now remains indoors. Two years ago he underwent a major operation but staged a rapid recovery. As the aged resident looked forward to Monday's observance he has still another goal. He expressed hope he will live to reach his 100th birthday. Mr. Fluhr was born in Germany in 1844 and came to this country at the age of 21 with his sister. He located at Schleswig and engaged in farming. Later he sold the farm and moved to Kiel. He married Miss Katherine Balz in 1875. She died in 1933. Ten children were born to the couple of whom eight survive. They are Mrs. Robert Feile of Reedsville, Mrs. John Henschel of Kiel, Mrs. W.L. Horn of Valders, Mrs. William Kriegelstein of Milwaukee, Mrs. Melvin Geriach of Princeton, Edwin of Kiel, Arthur of New Holstein, and John of Chilton. There are 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Grandpa Fluhr also has a brother Philip, 80 years of age who lives at 906 N. 6th., Street, Kiel. His brother, Philip is the youngest in the Fluhr family. Grandpa Fluhr is the proud possessor of a German first reader, a book he used while attending school in Germany, "Lesebuch in Lebensbildern," and also an old German Bible, which was published in 1882. Mr. Fluhr reads his Bible daily and is a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Refomed Church of Kiel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 15, 1943 P. 3
HULDA FLUHR Mrs. Hulda Fluhr, 84, a former Town of Schleswig and Kiel resident, widow of Walter, died Thursday at Family Heritage Nursing Home in Manitowoc where she had resided four years. The former Hulda Libke was born Jan. 31, 1890 in the Town of New Holstein, the daughter of the late Henry and Anna Struck Libke. She attended district school in the area. On June 6, 1912, she married Mr. Fluhr in the Town of New Holstein. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig until 1943 when they moved to Kiel. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in June, 1962. Her husband died Aug. 6, 1970. Mrs. Fluhr was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ at Kiel, its Women’s Guild, Thrifty Twelve Homemakers and Eaton Ladies Aid Society. Survivors are two sons, Eldon of rural Kiel and Orville of rural New Holstein; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and a brother, Hugo Libke, New Holstein. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC officiating. Burial will be in Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today and until time of services Saturday. The Sheboygan Press – Friday, June 21, 1974 – P. 6
KATHERINE FLUHR Aged Resident Dies On Sunday Mrs. Frederick Fluhr is Called After Long Illness; Rites Wednesday Mrs. Frederick Fluhr, aged 74, passed away at 11:10 Sunday morning at her home at 625 St. Paul street, after a lingering illness of eight months. The deceased, nee Katherine Balz, was a daughter of the late Nicholas and Caroline Balz, and was born in White Haven, Luzern county, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburg, on October 7, 1857. At the age of three years she came to Wisconsin with her parents, who settled on a farm in the town of Schleswig, where she grew to womanhood. On June 17, 1875, she was united in marriage to Frederick Fluhr, also a residant of the town of Schleswig. The couple located on a farm near Meggers, on which they resided for 33 years. In 1908 they sold the farm to Albert Lulloff and came to Kiel to live. They have lived at the present home ever since coming to this city. Ten children were born to the couple, of whom two daughters died in their infancy. Surviving her besides her husband are the following children: Mrs. Robert (Helen) Feile of Reedsville; Mrs. John (Henrietta) Henschel, Mrs. Alma Gessert, Kiel; Mrs. William (Linda) Krieglstein and Mrs. Melvin (Norma) Gerlach, Milwaukee; Edwin of here; Arthur of New Holstein; and John of Chilton, There are also 18 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Two sisters, Pezoldt of this city, and two brothers, Mrs John Boege and Mrs. Charles Nicholas of Rockville and John of here also survive. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1:30 at the residence, with services at the St. Peter Reformed church at 2 o’clock. The Rev. E. L. Worthman performed the last rites. Burial was in the family lot at the Eaton cemetery. The following grandsons of the deceased acted as pallbearers: Hugo Feile, Frederick Gerlach, and Willis, Howard, Clarence and Gilbert Fluhr. The St. Peter Reformed church Frauenverein, of which she was a member, attended the funeral in a body. - July 7, 1932
MARY FLUHR Mary (Danke) Fluhr The angel of death claimed Mrs. Philip Fluhr on Saturday morning, after a long illness with pernicious anemia. The funeral sevices were conducted on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Fluhr residence, by Rev. J. W. MacElree, and burial was made in the Eaton cemetery. The deceased, nee Mary Danke, aged 61 years, was born in Rochester, N.Y., on Sept. 15, 1865, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Danke. When she was four years old the family moved to Wisconsin. Her marriage to Philip Fluhr took place on October 23, 1885, at which time the couple took up their residence on a farm in the town of Schleswig. Ten years ago they moved to Kiel, and the homestead was taken over by their son Edgar. Mrs. Fluhr is survived by her husband, and the following children: Walter residing on a farm near Meggers, Edgar of Schleswig, Mrs. Harry Mitchell of Glacier, Wash., Arno of Walla Walla, Wash., and the Misses Ruby and Edna at home; she also leaves 5 grandchildren. - 1927 ********* From death record: Marie Fluhr nee Danke Sept. 15, 1865-Feb. 5, 1927 Wife of Philip Fluhr Daughter of Rudolph Danke (born Germany) and Fredericka (born Germany) Born New York Died from “permicious anemia” Buried at Eaton Cemetery ******** (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
ORVILLE W. FLUHR Orville W. Fluhr, 81, of 10615 Meggers Road, New Holstein, died Sunday morning, April 28, 2002 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center,New Holstein after a brief illness. He was born September 12, 1920 in the Town of Schleswig, son of the lateWalter and Hulda Libke Fluhr. He was a 1938 graduate of Kiel High School. On November 22, 1941 he married Leora Sievert at St. Peters United Church of Christ, Kiel. Orville worked for a number of years at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein and farmed the family homestead all his life until retirement. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, and was a member of the Kiel Municipal Band for a number of years. He enjoyed playing cards, woodworking and gardening. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Leora; two children, four grand- children, one great grandson, one brother, brother and sister-in-law, and nieces and nephews. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002 at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will take place in Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 1, 2002 from 4:00 until 8: p.m., and on Thursday at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial has been established for St. Peter's United Church of Christ. The Sheboygan Press, April 30, 2002
PHILIP FLUHR Philip Fluhr Summoned; Buried In Eaton Cemetery Philip Fluhr, aged 82, passed away at his home last Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock, following a four months’ illness. The deceased was born in Biebelheim, Hessen Darmstedt, Germany, on April 12, 1862, the son of the late Philip and Elizabeth Weich-Fluhr. He came to this country with his parents when he was 4 years old, and the family located on the homestead farm in the town of Schleswig. On October 23, 1885, he was united in holy wedlock with Mary Danke of Rochester, New York. The couple continued to live in the town of Schleswig. In 1917 they sold the farm to their son and moved to the present home in this city. His wife died February 5, 1927, and a son, Edgar, died June 16, 1932, and a daughter, Mrs. Edna Jirikowic on October 23, 1938. Survivors are four children, Walter of this city, Arno of Walla Walla, Washington, Mrs. Frieda Mitchell and Miss Ruby at home, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with the Rev. R. E. Dreger of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial was made in the family lot in the town of Eaton cemetery. Pallbearers were Arthur Fluhr, Edwin Fluhr, John Fluhr, Philip Reichert, Walter Roeber and Emanuel Geier. The following from away attended the services on Saturday: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jirikowic and family of Kaukauna; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kausmann, Mr. and Mrs. William Kriegelstein, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Zimmerman, and Miss Linda Helgeman of Milwaukee; Philip Reichert and Mrs. Henry Helgeman of Stratford; Mr. and Mrs. John Fluhr of Chilton; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fluhr and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Libke of New Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Temke of Meggers; Dr. and Mrs. Walter Dorn of Valders, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feile of Reedsville. - 1945 ******** From death record: Phillip Fluhr April 12, 1862-March 14, 1945 Husband of Mary Danke Son of Phillip Fluhr and Elizabeth Veit Born Germany Died from “myocarditis – carcinoma of the stomach” Buried at Eaton Cemetery ******** From Calumet county marriage records: Marriage of Philipp Fluhr and Mary Danke (v.3 p.15) Oct. 23, 1885, civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein, Calumet County Philipp Fluhr Son of Philipp Fluhr and Anna Elizabeth Viet Farmer –born Germany Mary Danke Daughter of Rudolph Danke and Fredericka Zarmsdorf Born New York State Witnesses Philipp Fluhr and Rudolph Fluhr ******** (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
RUBY FLUHR Miss Ruby H. Fluhr, 72, of 906 Sixth St., Kiel, died Friday at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Allen L. Bowe will officiate and burial will be in Eaton Cemetery. Miss Fluhr was born June 22, 1896, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Philip and Mary Danke Fluhr. After her graduation from Kiel High School she was an office worker at Hingiss Garage, Kiel, Helming Garage, Sheboygan Falls, and for 24 years was employed by Household Utilities, Kiel, retiring in 1966. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Women, former church financial secretary and treasurer of the Eaton Cemetery Ladies Aid Society. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Frieda Mitchel, of Kiel, and two brothers, Walter of Kiel and Arno of Walla Walla, Wash. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1969 P. 16 ******* (Ruby Fluhr/b. 22 June 1896/d. March 1969/SSDI)
WALTER FLUHR Walter R. Fluhr, 83, of 506 North St., Kiel, died early today at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital following an illness of three months. Born on Aug. 26, 1886 in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late Phillip and Mary Danke Fluhr. He attended district school. On June 6, 1912 he married the former Hulda Libke of the Town of New Holstein. The couple located on a farm in Schleswig until 1943 when they moved to Kiel. He was employed at the Tri-County Co-op and A. A. Laun Furniture Co., retiring 15 years ago. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1962. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Eldon, of rural Kiel and Orville of rural New Holstein; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Frieda Mitchell of Kiel, and one brother, Arno of Walla Walla, Wash. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, officiating. Burial will be in Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Friday until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, August 6, 1970 – P. 14
LOUISA GAU Mrs. Louisa Gau Dies at Home of Son Here Today Kiel – Mrs. Louisa Gau, 87, need Kreimann, widow of the late Herman Gau, passed away at the home of her son, Norman, in Sheboygan this morning at 12:45 a.m., following a several days’ illness. She had been visiting her son. She was born in town of Schleswig on March 30, 1865. Her first marriage was to Fred Geichert of Rhine in 1882, and he died in 1885. In 1887 she was married to Herman Gau, Schleswig and he passed away in 1907. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Fred Boeselager, Hilbert; Mrs. Herbert Lechler, town of Eaton; Hugo, town of Eaton, and Norman, Sheboygan; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister, both of New Holstein, Ferdinand Kreimann and Mrs. Bertha Hajeugo. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 2 o’clock in the Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel. Interment will be in the Town of Eaton cemetery. The Rev. A. George Schmidt of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church of New Holstein will officiate. The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, June 17, 1932 – P. 17
RENOLA GAU Mrs. Hugo Gau, 79, of R. 1, Kiel, died Wednesday night at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient 10 days. The former Renola Shell was born Jan. 11, 1892 in Parrott, Ga., daughter of the late Wesley and Bettie Smith Shell. She later moved to Grand Rapids, Mich. where she was married to Andrew Bosma of New Holstein. They lived in New Holstein until his death in 1934. On Dec. 7, 1937, she married Mr. Gau of the Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County). They lived on the Gau homestead farm. Survivors are her husband; three daughters, two step~daughters, a stepson, 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating. Burial will be in Eton(sic) Cemetery. Firned(sic) may call after 4 p.m. today. 11-1971
WILHELMINE GAU Sudden Death - An Old Lady Dies While Visiting in the Town of Chilton On Friday afternoon, Mrs. Wilhelmina Gau, an old lady who was visiting at the home of Nic Buettner in the town of Chilton, died suddenly. The cause of her death was internal hemorrhage. Mrs. Gau is a resident of the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, and some two weeks ago she came to visit the family of Mr. Buettner. She ate dinner with the family at noon and was apparently in good health. After dinner Mr. B. went out in the field to work and his son left for the woods. Between four and five o’clock, the boy returned to the house and found the old lady sitting in a chair dead. He called his father and neighbor and immediately sent word to this city to the authorities. An inquest was held on the remains and a verdict rendered that the deceased came to her death from internal hemorrhage. The deceased was born in Germany in 1826. She came to America thirty-five years ago and for the past 22 years has been a resident of Schleswig. Her son Herman, who resides in Schleswig was immediately notified of the death and he came Saturday to convey the remains to his home. The funeral took place on Sunday, the remains being taken to the town of Eaton, Manitowoc County for burial. Chilton Times, August 23, 1890
FRANCISKA GRAF Funeral Services for Mrs. Fred Graf Held at St. John's Reformed Church New Holstein - Funeral services for the late Mrs. Fred Graf, nee Francisco Moser, who died Tuesday evening at 8:15 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Hansen here, were held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John's Reformed church. Rev. A. C. Plappert conducted the services and interment was made in the Eaton cemetery. Mrs. Graf was born in Buffalo, New York, on September 13, 1853. When a child she came to the town of Rhine with her parents and in 1871 was united in marriage to Fred Graf. The couple lived on a farm in the town of Rhine for two years, after which they purchased a farm in the town of Eaton which was later sold to their son, Herbert. From Eaton they moved to a small homestead at Meggers Corners. Mr. Graf preceded his wife in death three years ago, after which she made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Alfred Oesau, of Kiel. In April of this year, Mrs. Graf visited at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Hansen and while there became seriously ill. She had suffered several strokes with complications and death resulted on Tuesday evening. The survivors are four sons, Fred Graf, of Jacksonville, Florida; John, of Milwaukee; Herbert, on the homestead, and Waldo, of Collins; two daughters, Mrs. Walter Hanson, of New Holstein, and Mrs. Alfred Oesau, of Kiel; thirty grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Drake, of Brookfield; Mrs. Ricka Lutz, of Marshfield; Mrs. Sophia Hilgers, of Dallas, Texas, and Miss Minnie Moser, of Pasadena, Cal., also survive. The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, July 30, 1927 - P. 15
HERBERT GRAF Herbert Graf, 69, a native of the Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County), died suddenly the past Sunday in Los Angeles. Born Sept. 16, 1889, he is survived by two sons, Truman of Madison and Lloyd of Frederick, Md., nine grandchildren, and a brother, Waldo, R. 1, Kiel. His wife, the former Rose Sell, died in 1927. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church, New Holstein, with the Rev. Charles Koch, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Town of Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at St. John Church from Friday noon until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, September 9, 1959 - P. 14
ROSE GRAF Dies From Injuries in Auto Crash New Holstein Woman Dies at Plymouth Early Today Accident Occurred on Sunday Evening Mrs. Herbert Graf Fails to Regain Consciousness and Passes Away as Result of Fractured Skull Sustained in Collision Sunday on Highway 57, a Short Distance from Highway 23 Intersection New Holstein - Without regaining consciousness since her skull was fractured in an auto accident near Plymouth Sunday evening, Mrs. Herbert Graf, 36, died at the Plymouth hospital at 9:30 a.m. today. Occasionally during the past three days she aroused sufficiently from her coma to ask "Where am I?" but her condition rapidly became weaker and she died this morning while members of her family still held hopes for her recovery. Relatives Here Mrs. Graf was a cousin of John and Frank Sell of Sell Brothers store in Sheboygan. Her maiden name was Rose Louise Sell and she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Juergen Sell. The accident which resulted in Mrs. Graf's death occurred on Highway 57 a short distance south of the Highway 23 intersection Sunday evening. The car driven by Mr. Graf collided with a car driven by Harry Steedeman, of Milwaukee. In the car with Mr. and Mrs. Graf were their two sons, Lloyd and Trumann, and Mrs. Alfred Oesau and children, Joan and Gladys, of Kiel. They were returning to their homes after visiting relatives in Milwaukee. Mrs. Graf was born March 1, 1891, on a farm near New Holstein. Her father is dead but her mother, Mrs. Juergen Sell is residing in Sioux City, Iowa. Mrs. Graf attended District No. 3 school, New Holstein high school, and later Oshkosh Normal school. Upon her graduation from Normal school she taught school for eight years and on November 27, 1917, she married Herbert Graf. The couple made their home on the Graf homestead near Meggers. The survivors include Mr. Graf and the two sons, Lloyd and Trumann, three sisters, Mrs. Robert Berndt of Gwinner, S.D., Mrs. Bertha Rickman of Sioux City, Iowa, and Mrs. Juliane Kindgren of Sioux City, two step-sisters, Mrs. John Boockmeier and Mrs. George Thade, Sr., of New Holstein, one brother, Robert Sell of Montrose, Minnesota, and four stepbrothers, John, Herman and George Sell of New Holstein and Charles Sell of Milwaukee. She was a member of the Frauenverein of the Reformed church here and was well known throughout Calumet and Manitowoc counties. Funeral arrangements were not announced today as members of the family were in Plymouth in order to arrange to have the body brought to New Holstein. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, September 14, 1927 - P. Front Page
CAROLINE HANSSEN New Holstein--Mrs. Caroline Hanssen passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Arps, in this city on Friday. Mrs. Hanssen was born in Germany January 14, 1850 (sic), and came to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baster, at the age of 12 years. The family settled in this city. On November 23, 1866, she was married to H. J. Hanssen and the couple moved to a farm in the town of Eaton, where they resided for 47 years. Sixteen years ago they moved to this city and Mr. Hanssen preceded her in death five years ago. Funeral rites will be held Monday from the home of Mrs. Fred Arps. Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred Arps and Mrs. Henry Karser(sic) of Kiel and three sons, Otto of Fond du Lac, Fred of town Eaton and John of Chilton. Mrs. Hanssen was a charter member of Ladies Aid society of this city. Sheboygan Press, February 15, 1929
DORA HANSSEN Mrs. Fred Hansen(sic), nee Dora Reimers, aged 67, passed away at the St. Elizabeth hospital in Appleton at 4:45 a.m. this Wednesday morning, after a several months illness. Mrs. Hansen was born August 13, 1874, in the town of New Holstein, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hansen, and lived on a farm one and a half miles east of this city. She was united in marriage with Fred Hansen on November 18, 1898, and they made their home on a farm five miles northeast of New Holstein until 1935, when they moved to that city. Mr. Hansen died January 13, 1936. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Peik of Potter, and Mrs. James Lechler of the town of Eaton; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. William Kuehl of New Holstein, and Mrs. William Edens of West Allis; and a brother, Edward, in Appleton. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Erbe-Hoffman Funeral Home. The body will be in state from 5:30 p.m. Thursday until the time of services. The Rev. A. George Schmid, pastor of the St. John Evangelical and Reformed church will officiate. Interment will be made in the Eaton cemetery. - 1941 ******** MRS. HANSEN (sic) OF NEW HOLSTEIN IS SUMMONED TODAY New Holstein—(Special)—Mrs. Fred Hansen, nee Dora Reimers, age 67, passed away at St. Elizabeth’s hospital, Appleton, today after several months of illness. She was born August 13, 1874, in the town of New Holstein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hansen (sic), and lived on a farm one and a half miles east of this city. On November 18, 1898, she married Fred Hansen, and they made their home on a farm five miles northeast of here until 1935, when they moved to this city. Mr. Hansen died Jan. 13, 1936. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Peik, Potter, and Mrs. James Lechler, town of Eaton; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. William Kuehl, New Holstein, and Mrs. William Edens, West Allis; and a brother, Edward in Appleton. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral home. The body will be in state until time of services. The Rev. A. G. Schmid, pastor of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church, will officiate, and burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery. Sheboygan Press, September 10, 1941 (Note: She would be the daughter of Reimers not Hansen)
FREDRICK HANSSEN F. Hanssen of New Holstein Dies After Long Illness Frederick Hanssen, aged 63, of New Holstein, died Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the Plymouth hospital following an illness of one and one-half years' duration. Mr. Hanssen was born in the town of Eaton on May 19, 1872, the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hanssen. He was a life-long resident of the New Holstein community. Following his marriage to Miss Dora Reimers of New Holstein on November 18, 1898, he and his wife made their home on the Hanssen farm in the town of Eaton until December 15, 1935, when they moved to New Holstein. During part of the one year and one-half which he was ill, Mr. Hanssen was a patient at St. Agens' hospital in Fond du Lac. Since Christmas, however, he had been confined to the Plymouth hospital. Survivors are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Pelk of the town of Chilton, Mrs. James Lechler of the town of Eaton, seven grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Fred Arps of New Holstein, Mrs. Henry Kaiser of Kiel, two brothers, John of Chilton, and Otto of Fond du Lac. One child died in infancy. The of the funeral has not yet been decided and will be announced in Wednesday's Press. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, January 14, 1936 - P. 4 ********* Plan Last Rites for F. Hanssen New Holstein - Funeral services for Frederick Hanssen, 63, who died Monday at 9:30 p.m. at the Plymouth hospital, will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m., at the Erbe-Hoffmann Funeral Home here. The Rev. A. G. Schmid of St. John's Reformed church will officiate and burial will be made in the town of Eaton cemetery. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, January 15, 1936 - P. 6
LUCY IBE Mrs. Rudolph Ibe, 76, of R. 1, Kiel, died unexpectedly this morning at her home in the Town of Eaton after being stricken with an apparent heart attack. Born Sept, 15, 1891 in the Town of Eaton, the former Lucy Lechler was the daughter of the late Ferdinand and Emma Strassmann Lecher. She attended district schools and on June 19, 1919, married Rudolph Ibe in the Town of Schleswig. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Eaton since their marriage. Mrs. Ibe was a life-long member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in New Holstein, the Women’s Guild of the church, member and former treasurer of the Eaton Cemetery Ladies Aid and member of the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post No. 99 Auxiliary in Kiel. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Chris (Margie) Christopherson of R. 1, Kiel; three brothers, John and Mike of rural Kiel and Helmuth of Kiel. Two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Saturday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, New Holstein with the Rev. Charles A. Kock, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery. Sheboygan Press, August 7, 1968
ARTHUR JOCHMANN Arthur J. Jochmann, 73, of 2225 Monroe St., New Holstein, died early Thursday evening at his home. Mr. Jochmann was born in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, on Aug. 30, 1893, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gothelf Jochmann, and attended Woodland Park District School. On Nov. 20, 1917, he married Anida Rosenbauer in Bethlehem Church in Schleswig. For 33 years he worked as a machinist for the Lauson Engine Division of Tecumseh Products, in New Holstein. Mr. Jochmann was a member of St. John United Church of Christ and an honorary member of the New Holstein Fire Department. Survivors include his wife; one son, Gordon, Ronton, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Mildred) Kotsch, Marathon, Mrs. Donald (Dorothy) Deffke, Brillion; and Mrs. James (Audrey) Steenport, Chilton; 14 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one brother, Herman and one sister, Mrs. Charles Schmidt. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, New Holstein, with the Rev. Charles A. Koch, officiating. Burial will be in the Town of Eaton Cemetery in Manitowoc County. Sheboygan Press, July 14, 1967
CHRISTINA JOCHMANN At the advanced age of almost 94 years, Mrs. Johanna Christina Jochmann, mother of Mr. A. F. Neumann of this city, passed away Saturday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Theodore Keppler, at Wild Rose, about fifty miles west of Oshkosh. Mrs. Jochmann, nee Liske, was born in Schleswig, Germany, May 3, 1837. At the age of 24, while still in Germany, she was married to Carl Jochmann. To the couple, eleven children were born, six of who died in their youth. Her husband preceded her in death 24 years ago, since which time the deceased had made her home with her surviving daughters, who are: Mrs. Henry Breyer of Chicago; Mrs. William Schadel of West Bend; Mrs. Herman Krueger of Sheboygan; Mrs. Keppler at Wild Rose; and Mrs. Neumann here. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held here Monday afternoon at the Neuman home, the Rev. E. L. Worthman conducting the last rites. Interment was in the Eaton cemetery, where Mr. Jochmann was also buried. Tri-County Record, April 16, 1931
GORDON F. JOCHMANN Gordon F. Jochmann, 66, of 1803 Monroe St., New Holstein died Tuesday, December 21, 1993 at his home. He was born June 24, 1927, in New Holstein, a son of the late Arthur and Anida Rosenbauer Jochmann. On February 10, 1984, he married Rose Ann Hocks in Chilton. Mr. Jochmann served in the United States Navy from October 1943 – April 1946. He then served in the United States Army from May 1947 – April 1966. During this time he saw action in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He was a current commander of the New Holstein American Legion Post 124. He was the first commander of Al Hertel Post 65, Disabled American Veterans. He was past correspondent of the 40 & 8 and also a member of the Chilton Eagles, Aerie 1288. (Survivors omitted for privacy) No newspaper named, 1993
KARL JOCHMANN From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1906 Death in Steinthal on Monday last week of Carl Jochmann, an old settler in that area. He leaves a widow and 7 children. The funeral was held Thursday. (Monday of the last week is 27 Dec. 1905)
J.F. KAPING From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896: Death of Fred Kaping, a farmer in Town Eaton, who was found dead of a heart attack in his bed on Sunday.
WILLIAM KOEPP A combined funeral service for Miss Bertha Brocker, 80, of Route 4, Chilton, who died Saturday, and her brother-in-law, William Koepp, who died last Thursday, was held Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. Reverend John F. Baumann of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ officiated. Miss Brocker was born in the Town of Eaton, a daughter of the late Paul and Christina Brocker. She made her home with her sister, Mrs. William Koepp. Her sister survives. Burial was in the Eaton Cemetery. *********** William H. Koepp, 76, of Rt. 4, Chilton, a World War I veteran and retired employe of the Manitowoc County Highway Dept., died Thursday evening at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate and burial will be in Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 23, 1972
GEORGE H. KRUEGER George H. Krueger, 73, a retired Town of Eaton farmer and beekeeper, died this morning at the home of his daughter-in-law and son, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Krueger in the Town of Rockland. Born Oct. 21, 1893, at Reedsville, he was a son of the late Henry and Anna Krueger. On July 10, 1920, he married Helen Reinhold of the Town of Schleswig. Following their marriage the couple located on a farm in the Town of Eaton which they operated until Mr. Krueger became ill. Mr. Krueger received the Purple Heart for wounds received in World War I as a member of the Fourth Division serving in France and Germany. He was an elder of the former Niles Presbyterian Church, Eaton, a member of the Manitowoc County Beekeepers Association, a trucker for many years and for more than 40 years was a Niles school board member. He also was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel; a charter member of the Thompson-Burkhart American Legion Post, Valders; and the Otto Oas VFW Post, Manitowoc. Survivors are his wife; four sons, Marne of Collins, Merlin of Two Rivers, Harlan of R. 4, Chilton, and Victor of Reedsville; five grandchildren; and three brothers, Oscar of Plymouth, Clarence of Manitowoc and Ben of Luxemburg. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, with the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, December 2, 1966 - P. 12
HELEN KRUEGER Funeral Services will be held Monday for Mrs. Helen Krueger, 83, widow of George H., 319 S. Jackson St., Valders, who died Friday at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Joe V. Anderson, pastor, will officiate at the 2 p.m. service at the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel. Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Sunday, until 11 a.m. Monday, and at the church from noon until the time of the service. Born on Jan. 24, 1892 in the Town of Schleswig, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Sievers Reinhold. She attended Kiel public school and Manitowoc County Teachers College, graduating in 1911. She taught for eight years in rural schools. On July 10, 1920 she was married to Mr. Krueger. The couple located on a farm in the Town of Eaton. Mr. Krueger died Dec. 2, 1966. She then resided with a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Krueger, Town of Rockland and Valders. She was a charter member and former president and treasurer of the Valders American Legion Auxiliary, a charter member of the Niles Homemakers Club and Eaton Ladies Aid Society, First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, and Ruth Circle of United Presbyterian Women. Survivors include three sons, nine grandchildren and a sister, Miss Emma Reinhold, Manitowoc. - January 1975
AUGUSTA LAU Mrs Augusta Lau Dies At Home of Daughter Here Mrs. Augusta Lau, 68, widow of the late Herman Lau who died twelve years ago, passed away Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Schnell, Route 3, Manitowoc, with whom the deceased made her home. The body may be viewed until Friday evening at the Vogelsang undertaking parlors and burial will take place Saturday afternoon from the Schnell home, with interment in the Eaton cemetery. Three daughters, Mrs. Henry Schnell, Route 3, Mrs. Albert Matzdorf, Sheboygan and Miss Emma Lau and three sons, Edward Lau of Jericho, Lambert of Plymouth and Otto of Sherwood and one brother, Herman Millert of Sheboygan Falls survive. Manitowoc Herald News, September 20, 1928
ROBERT L. LAU Hilbert Area Man Takes Own Life Hilbert—Robert Lau, 38, of R. 2, was found hanging Tuesday afternoon in a chicken coop hear his home, Calumet County coroner William A Langmack declared the death a suicide. Authorities said Lau was in good health and were unable to give a reason for his action. Lau made his home with a brother and sister-in-law. He was single. Sheboygan Press, May 15, 1957
ARLENE J. LECHLER Arlene J. Lechler, 72, of 8122 Hwy 67, Kiel (Town of Eaton) died Friday morning, December 5, 2008 at her home. She is the former Arlene Kluball, born July 12, 1936 in the Town of Summit, Langlade Co., daughter of the late Stephen and Hertha (Gerdes) Kluball. Arlene attended Peace Lutheran Parochial School and was a 1954 graduate of Antigo High School. On September 20, 1958 she married Roy C. Lechler at St. John’s UCC in New Holstein and he preceded her in death on February 25, 2005. Arlene and Roy farmed in the Town of Eaton for many years, during that time she was also a housewife and mother. Arlene also worked for 15 years at Leverenz Shoe Company. Arlene was a very active member of St. John’s UCC in New Holstein where she was a member of the Ladies Fellowship, Bible Study and was a Sunday School Teacher. She was also very active with the Eaton Cemetery Ladies Aid where she helped maintain the cemetery grounds. Arlene was a generous person always willing to help others, in her free time she enjoyed gardening, flowers and reading. Survivors include her two daughters, two grandchildren, two step grandchildren, one step great grandchild and two sisters. (Survivors edited for privacy) Arlene was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law; Nelson, Eugene Lechler and Steven Gross. The Sheboygan Press, December 7, 2008
C.J.F. LECHLER 1870 United States Federal Census Name: Christian Lechler Birth Year: abt 1826 Age in 1870: 44 Birthplace: Bavaria / Bayern Home in 1870: Eaton, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Kiel Household Members: Name Age Christian Lechler 44 Ernestine Lechler 34 Elisabeth Lechler 13 Christian Lechler 10 Ferdinand Lechler 1 Elise Feins 9 Carl Pautz 64 Caroline Pautz 59
EDNA LECHLER Mrs. Edna Lechler, 77, widow of the late Hubert, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home on R. 1, Kiel, Monday. The daughter of Herman and Louisa Kreimann Gau was born on April 20, 1893 in the Town of Eaton. She attended area schools and on Dec. 3, 1918 was married to Mr. Lechler at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig. The couple lived in New Holstein for a year before they moved to the Eaton farm. Mr. Lechler died in December 1958. Surviving is a brother, Hugo Gau, R. 1, Kiel. She was also preceded in death by a sister and step-sister. Graveside committal services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Eaton Cemetery. At Mrs. Lechler’s request, there will be no funeral rites or visitation. - Dec. 28, 1970
EMMA LECHLER Emma Johanna Lechler nee Strassman (v.40 p.349) Wife of Ferdinand Lechler May 10, 1871-March 20, 1947 Daughter of Michael Strassman and Antonia Zorn (both born Germany) Born Town of Schleswig Died from “coronary thrombosis, sudden –chronic myocarditis, years –pernicious anemia, 6 years –convalescent pneumonia, 2 weeks previous” Buried at Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton *********** Mrs. Lechler is Stricken Today; Rites on Sunday Kiel - Mrs. Ferdinand Lechler, 75, a resident of the town of Eaton, died at 7:45 a.m. today at her farm home, five miles north of Kiel, following a lingering illness. Nee Emma Strassmann, the daughter of Michael and Antonia Zorn Strassmann, the deceased was born May 10, 1871, in the town of Schleswig. She was married to Ferdinand Lecher on March 6, 1891, and the couple moved to the present farm home in Eaton township where they have since resided. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in May, 1941. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Rudolph (Lucy) Ibe, Town Eaton, and Mrs. Clarence (Violet) Anhalt, Kiel; five sons, Hubert, John, James and Michael, all of the town of Eaton, and Helmuth, Kiel; 15 grandchildren; two brothers, William and Benjamin, Town Eaton, and two sisters, Mrs. Louise Arbter, Sturgeon Bay, and Mrs. Jacob Spettel, of the town of Eaton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of Schleswig. The Rev. Charles H. Reppert, pastor, will officiate, and the interment will be made in the Town Eaton cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, March 20, 1947 - P. 16 ******* Plan Last Rites for Mrs. Lechler Kiel - Funeral services for Mrs. Ferdinand Lechler, 75, of the town of Eaton, who passed away Thursday morning will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of Schleswig, the Rev. Charles H. Reppert officiating. Interment will be made in the town of Eaton cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from noon Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday when the body will be taken to the church. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, March 21, 1947 - P. 6
FERDINAND LECHLER Carl Ferdinand Lechler (v.43 p.480) Widower [of Emma Strassman] Dec. 13, 1868-Aug. 21, 1950 Son of Christian Lechler and Ernestine Pautz Born Wisconsin –farmer Died from “coronary thrombosis, 1 hour –chronic myocarditis, years” Buried at the Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton ********* Ferdinand Lechler, 81, a retired town of Eaton farmer, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at the farm home of a son, John, six miles north of Kiel. A life-long resident of the town of Eaton, he was born December 13, 1868, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Lechler, and was married to Emma Strassman of Schleswig on March 6, 1891. Following their marriage the couple settled on a farm in the town of Eaton, Mr. Lechler made his home with his son, John, since the death of his wife in March, 1947. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Ibe of Eaton and Mrs. Clarence Anhalt of Kiel; four sons, Hubert, John and Mike of Eaton and Helmuth of Kiel; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son, James, also preceded him in death in 1947. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of Schleswig. The Rev. W. C. Koehler, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Eaton cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from Thursday noon until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, August 22, 1950 - P. 10
HUBERT LECHLER Hubert Lechler, 65, Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County) farmer, died early today at this home on Highway 32 about five miles north of Kiel. He had been ailing four years. A native of Eaton, he was born May 12, 1893, a son of the late Ferdinand and Emma Strassmann Lechler. He grew up and attended district school in Eaton, marrying the former Edna Gau, Dec. 3, 1918. The couple lived in New Holstein for a year, then took over operating of their present farm. Surviving are his wife; three brothers, John and Michael of Eaton and Helmuth of Kiel; and two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Anhalt of Kiel and Mrs. Rudolph Ibe of Eaton. He was preceded in death by a brother, James. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel, of which he was a member. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate, with burial in Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday and from noon at the church. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, December 11, 1958 - P. 12 ******* Funeral services for Hubert Lechler, 65, of the Town of Eaton, who died at his home on Thursday morning, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiated. During the service, Kenneth Dedering, soloist, sang "Beyond The Sunset," and "Rock of Ages." Mrs. Howard Vorpahl was the organ accompanist. Burial took place in the Eaton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eugene, Jackie, Nelson, Ray, Roy and Thomas Lechler, nephews of the deceased. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, December 11, 1958 - P. 16
JAMES A. LECHLER James August Lechler (v.40 p.416) Husband of Selma Hanssen April 24, 1901-April 5, 1947 Son of Ferdinand Lechler and Emma Strassmann Born Town of Eaton –farmer Died from “coronary thrombosis, sudden –coronary heart disease –chronic cholecyshtis” Buried at Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton
MARIE C. LECHLER Mrs. Marie C Lechler, age 72, of 822 7th St. Kiel, died this morning at Calumet Homestead in New Holstein after a lengthy illness. The former Marie Theobald, born Jan. 22, 1915 in the Town of New Holstein, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Schoenborn Theobald. She attended Kiel Schools. On Sept. 4, 1937 she married Helmuth Lechler in Kiel. She was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ, Kiel and a member of the Church Women’s Guild and the Church’s SenIor Social. (Survivors omitted for privacy) No newspaper named, October 17, 1987 ******* (22 Jan 1915/Oct 1987/SSDI)
MIKE H. LECHLER Mike H, Lechler, 66, of Route 1, Kiel, died Saturday at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, where he had been a patient for 10 days. Born in the Town of Eaton on December 15, 1907, he was a son of the late Ferdinand and Emma Strassmann Lecher. He attended Elder Grove School. On June 27, 1931 he married the former Florence Rabe at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. The couple located on the Lechler home farm in the Town of Eaton. For 11 years, prior to his retirement two years ago, Mr. Lechler was employed at the A.A. Laun Furniture Company, Kiel. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. Survivors include his widow; two daughters, seven grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Clarence Anhalt, Kiel, and two brothers, John, rural Kiel, and Helmuth, Kiel. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, with the Reverend C.L. Reiter, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial was in Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Lechler’S name for Trinity Lutheran Church.
ROY C. LECHLER Roy C Lechler, 72, of 8122 Hwy 67, Kiel (Town of Eaton) died Friday Feb. 28, 2005 at his home. He was born February 16, 1933 in the Town of Eaton, son of the late James and Selma (Hansen) Lechler. Roy attended Elder Grove School and Kiel High School. From 1956 until 1958 He served with the US Army in Germany. On September 20, 1958 he married the former Arlene Kluball at St. John’s UCC in New Holstein. For 60 years, Roy farmed in the Town of Eaton, during which time he also worked at Lake to Lake for eight years, Kiel Sand and Gravel for 12 years and Riesterer and Schnell for 18 years. After his retirement, Roy worked at Stell’s Piggly Wiggly in New Holstein. He was a very active member of St. John’s UCC in New Holstein. He also enjoyed working with wood. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Roy was preceded in death by two brothers Nelson and Eugene Lechler and one brother-in-law Steven Gross. No newspaper named, 2005
