HERBERT NEUMEYER A funeral Mass was held for Herbert Neumeyer, 83, of St. Nazianz, who died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. The Mass was held at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Reverend Lester Groeschl, pastor, was celebrant of the Mass. Burial was in the parish cemetery. He was born October 29, 1897, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, a son of Joseph and Magedelina Fundenberger Neumeyer. He attended Quarry School. On May 5, 1925, he married Lydia Burkart of St. Nazianz. The couple farmed in the Town of Liberty until 1946, when he acquired the Nu-Stone Company which he operated until retiring in 1963. (Survivors omitted for privacy)
ELIZABETH NIEDERPRUM Neiderprum.(sic) Mrs. Elizabeth Niederprum, 89, of 6364 N. 90th St., Milwaukee, died Saturday afternoon at Milwaukee County Hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Denis Cooney, S.D.S., officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Niederprum was born Feb. 18, 1869, at Newton, daughter of the late Simon and Maria Ball Hartlaub. On Nov. 24, 1896, she was married to Matthias Niederprum at Alverno. The couple resided at St. Nazianz until the death of Mr. Niederprum in 1934. Mrs. Niederprum moved to Milwaukee where she made her home until the time of her death. While living at St. Nazianz she was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include a foster-son, Hugo Goetz of Minneapolis; two foster-daughters, Mrs. Albert Gnadt of Milwaukee and Mrs. John Gnadt of St. Nazianz; five grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. (name and date of newspaper unknown) ********** Elizabeth nee Hartlaub (Feb. 18, 1869-Feb. 14, 1959 Wife of Mathias [married Nov. 24, 1896 at Alverno, Town of Manitowoc Rapids] -daughter of Peter Hartlaub and Mary Bell -born Town of Newton -died in Milwaukee County -died from "broncho pneumonia, bilateral, terminal -chronic brain syndrone associated with cerebral arteriosclerosis, with psychotic reaction")(death record in Milwaukee County
MATHIAS NIEDERPRUM M. Niederprum Is Called To Rest At Home Friday St. Nazianz - Maththias Niederprum, aged 73, died at his home, one-half mile east of here, at Valders, route 2, Friday at 9 p.m. Mr. Niederprum was born near St. Nazianz Dec. 11, 1860, the son of Henry and Mary Niederprum and lived here all his life. He was the last surviving member of the family. Three brothers and two sisters died in childhood and two sisters, Miss Theresa Niederprum and Mrs. Fred Baer, preceded him in death a few years ago. On Nov. 24, 1896, Mr. Niederprum was married to Miss Elizabeth Hartlaub at St. Joseph's church at Alverno, near Manitowoc. Survivors are: his wife, three children and thriteen grandchildren. Mr. Niederprum was a member of the Holy Name society of St. Gregory's church at St. Nazianz. The members will conduct a vigil Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Niederprum home and attend the funeral in a body. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory's church at St. Nazianz and interment will be made in the church cemetery. The Rev. Father Fintan will officiate. Unknown Paper Tuesday, October 30, 1934 ******** Mathias (Dec. 10, 1860-Aug. 3, 1934 -husband of Elizabeth nee Hartlaub [married Nov. 24, 1896 at Alverno, Town of Manitowoc Rapids] -son of Heinrich Niederbrum and Julianna Gmeiner -Mathias and Elizabeth had no children -farmer -died from "tetnus from barn nail in foot, uremia and chronic mycarditis")
JULIANNA NIEDERPRUMM From Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1904: Death in St. Nazianz on Wed. last week of 68-yr. old Mrs. Juliana Niederbruenn(sic). The funeral was held Friday. ******* Niederprum, Julianna nee Gmeiner (Feb. 16, 1837-Sept. 28, 1904 wife of Heinrich [married Sept. 22, 1859 at St. Gregory] -daughter of John and Mariana Gmiener -born Baden -died from "bronchitis and chronic asthma")
JOSEPH NOWOVATZKY SR. Passes Away at Monastery Joseph Noworatzky(sic), age 87, passed away early Sunday morning at the Salvatorian Monastery at St. Nazianz. Death was due to infirmities of old age. He was a pioneer of this vicinity. The deceased was born at Hochofen, Bohemia on September 2, 1854, and at the age of 4 years came to St. Nazianz with his mother, where they joined his father, who had preceded them to this country two years before. On January 20, 1885, he was married and established his home on a farm in this vicinity, now the Herbert Neumeyer farm. Six children were born of this union. Survivors are: Ven. Sr. M. Josephine, Sor. D. S. of St. Joseph's hospital, West Bend; Joseph Jr. at the Salvatorian Monestery, Anton at School Hill,and Mrs. Peter (Rosa) Schwoerer of Columbus; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two daughters, Sr. M. Marion, Sor. D. S., and Sr. M. Anatolia, C. S. A. and his wife preceded him in death. After his wife passed away and all his children were either employed or had entered the convent; Mr. Noworatzky disposed of his farm property and made his home at the St. Nazianz monastery for the last 34 years. Funeral services with a requiem mass was held at the church of St. Ambrose at the Seminary on Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, and interment was made in the cemetery adjoining St. Gregory's chuch in St. Nazianz. *********** Noworatzky, Joseph (Sept. 2, 1854-Nov. 23, 1941 husband of Anna Maria nee Grotzinger [married Jan. 20, 1885 at St. Nazianz] son of Frank Noworatzky and Anna Elster -farmwork -born Hochofen, Austria arrived in New York on the ship Elise and Mathilde from Bremen, Germany on Dec. 6, 1858 -died from "chronic myocarditis and senility") -no stone
MARY O'NEIL Mrs. William O'Neil, 67, of Quarry, Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a one month illness. Funeral services will be at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Dennis Cooney officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. O'Neil was born Mary Gill, May 26, 1893, at Egan, S.D., daughter of the late Michael and Anna Colwell Gill. The family moved to Clarks Mills shortly after she was born. She attended parochial school at Clarks Mills and later was graduated from Manitowoc Business College. For two years she was postmistress at Quarry. She was married to William O'Neil Oct. 3, 1922, at St. Mary Cathollic Church, Clarks Mills, and they settled at Quarry. Mrs. O'Neil was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Gregory Church and also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 477, St. Nazianz. Survivors include her husband, two sons, two daughters, two brothers, Leo and Leslie of Quarry, and five grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 17, 1960 P. 14 ********* Mary nee Gill (May 26, 1893-Dec. 16, 1960 wife of William [married Oct. 3, 1922 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills] daughter of Michael Gill and Anna Colwell -born Egan, South Dakota -her family moved to Clarks Mills in 1894 -died from "nephro-sclerosis diabetic -diabetes, coronary infarct -hypertension")
MARGARET OSCHWALD Name: Oschwald, Margaretha D.: 4/3/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 5/22/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 69 Yrs. B.P.: Unadingen in Baden Germany D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz Spouse: F.: Mathew Oschwald M.: Mary Ann Oschwald Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.305 ************ (Single -daughter of Mathias and Mary Ann Oschwald -sister of Ambrose Oschwald born Unadingen, Baden)
MARTIN OSCHWALD Name: Oschwald, Martin D.: 3/10/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 11/27/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 76 Yrs. B.P.: Germany D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Day Laborer Pg. #: v.1 p.267 ************ (Son of Mathias and Mary Ann Oschwald -brother of Ambrose -born Unadingem, Baden)
ANTON OTT Name: Ott, Anton D.: 3/14/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 5 Mo. B.P.: D.P.: Clark's Mills Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.170 *************** Son of Anton Ott and Margaret Knier [Anton Ott Sr., who had his name changed from Antoine DeOtto, was born March 16, 1831 in Alsace Loraine, France and died Aug. 19, 1903 in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County –he is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee –after the death of his first wife, Margaret Knier, Anton remarried to Mary Buckley] –born at Clarks Mills, Town of Cato –the mother of Anton Jr. died a week after giving him birth)
CAROLINA OTT Name: Ott, Carolina D.: B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1871 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 11 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Cato Cem.: St. Nazianz in Eaton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.107 *************** (Daughter of Anton Ott and Margaret Knier)
MARGARETHA OTT Name: Ott, Margaretha D.: 10/12/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 36 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Clark's Mills Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.167 ************* Margaret nee Knier (1841-Oct. 12, 1873 -wife of Anton Ott daughter of Joseph Knier and Anna Trotschmitt –emigrated to the US with her parents and 13 siblings in 1852 –arriving in New York City on June 6, 1852 –died one week after giving birth to her son Anton)
JOSEPH PETER Mr. Joe Peters, aged 77. died here after a lingering illness. He was born in Bavaria, Germany. He leaves a wife and six children, Mr. G. Mayer of this place, Mrs. Schinabeck, Mrs. Altenbach of Sheboygan, Mrs. Achtacz Lax of Sax, Germany, Joe Peters of Auburndale and Anton of San Francisco. (No newspaper named, Aug. 26, 1910/in Notes from St. Nazianz) ******** Joseph (Aug. 2, 1833-Aug. 26, 1910 husband of Monica nee Leitner -born Furtenwald, Bavaria died from "hydropsi") (no county death record)
FELIX PFEFFERLE From Der Nord Westen, 17 Oct. 1901: Death in St. Nazianz on Fri. of 81-yr. old Felix Pfefferle of old age debility. The funeral was held Mon. ******** Felix (Sept. 11, 1820-Oct. 11, 1901) husband of Walburga nee Benz [married in 1857] -farmer -settled on farm in 1855 -born Baden -arrived in New York in Aug. of 1854 -was the original person to purchase NE/4 of Section 24, Town of Eaton from the government this was on April 19, 1855 -died from "enlargement of liver")
ROSA PFEFFERLE Name: Pfefferle, Rosa D.: 8/8/1876 B.: Reg. D.: 1/10/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 3 Mo. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.203 ************** Rosa (baby -May 7, 1876-Aug. 8, 1876 daughter of Felix Pfefferle and Waldburga Benz)
WALBURGA PFEFFERLE Name: Pfefferle, Walburga D.: 8/30/1876 B.: Reg. D.: 1/9/1877 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 42 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.203 ************ Walburga nee Benz (Feb. 23, 1834-Aug. 30, 1876 wife of Felix [married in 1857] -born Baden)
JOHN PLATTEN John Platten of St. Nazianz (photo), who late last month observed his 90th birthday, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Schnettler, in the village, with whom he resided. He had been seriously ill two weeks. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the St. Gregory's Catholic church in St. Nazianz. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Platten was born in Pine Grove, Brown county, in 1854 and accompanied his parents to a farm in this county when nine years old. In 1889 he married Miss Mary Schnettler and they located on a farm east of St. Nazianz, adjoining the Platten homestead. He also operated a lime kiln near the village. In 1930 Mr. Platten retired from farming and moved into St. Nazianz. His wife died 19 years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. John Schnettler, St. Nazianz; son, Peter, on the homestead farm; two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Kellenbenz and Mrs. Susan Burkard, both of St. Nazianz; two brothers, Peter, St. Naziana, and Adam, Loyal, Wis.; and nine grandchildren. Mr. Platten was a charter member of the Holy Name society in St. Nazianz. The members will meet at the Kellenbenz funeral home in the village to recite the rosary Sunday evening. The body may be viewed from Saturday noon at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, March 23, 1944 P. 2 ********* John (Feb. 24, 1854-March 22, 1944 husband of Mary nee Schnettler [married Nov. 5, 1883 at St. Gregory] son of Peter Kastor Platten and Katharina Meyer -farmer -born Pine Grove, Brown County -moved to farm one mile east from village of St. Nazianz in 1863 soon after his marriage in 1883, purchased a farm on the east edge of St. Nazianz -in 1912 retired from farming and moved to St. Nazianz -died from "myocardial failure, senility and coronary sclerosis")
JOSEPHINE PLATTEN Mrs. Josephine Platten, 84, St. Nazianz widow of Peter, died at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, last week Wednesday after a lingering illness. The former Josephine Burkard, she was born February 16, 1889 in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Anton and Elizabeth Heinzen Burkard. On May 20, 1913, she married Mr. Platten at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. After marriage the couple farmed in the Town of Liberty, until moving to St. Nazianz about ten years ago. She was a lifelong member of St. Gregory Parish, its Christian Mothers Society and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Platten was a member of Wagner-Eberle-Sukowaty American Legion Post 477 at St. Nazianz and prior to that was a member of Thompson-Burkard American Legion Post at Valders. The Thompson-Burkard Post was named for her brother, the late Matthew Burkard, who was a United States Army veteran of World War I. Survivors are two sons, Anselm of St. Nazianz and William of rural Valders; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Ehrens of Sheboygan, Mrs. George Unterlander of Evanston, Illinois, and Mrs. Roman Bowser of Austin, Texas; 14 grand- children and a great-grandchild; a brother, Peter Burkard of Manitowoc, and two sisters, Miss Clara Burkard and Mrs. Rose Koeppen, both of Sheboygan. Funeral Mass was read Saturday at St. Gregory Church, The Reverend David Christel, SDS, a cousin was celebrant along with the Reverent Cyril Dickrell, SDS, pastor. Burial was in the parish cemetery. ********** Josephine nee Burkard (Feb. 16, 1889-Sept. 12, 1973 wife of Peter [1888-1963] -married May 20, 1913 at St. Gregory -daughter of Anton Burkard and Elizabeth Heinzen -residence 102 Douglas Court -died from "generalized abdominal cancer")
MARY PLATTEN Dec. 8, 1924 "Death Comes as She Kneels at Prayers. Mrs. John Platten, St. Nazianz, Stricken at Church." Death came to Mrs. John Platten well known resident of St. Nazianz, as she was at prayer Monday morning. Stricken at the services Mrs. Platten was removed to her home in unconscious state and never regained consciousness passing away at 9:30 Monday evening. Her death is a great shock to the community. Funeral services will be held at St. Gregory's church at which she was an attendant, Thursday morning. Mrs. Platten had attended first mass at the church and as she kneeled was seen to suffer and when other worshippers went to her assistance it was thought she had fainted. Efforts to revive her failed and a physician found that she had suffered a stroke which proved fatal a few hours later. "Came to the State in 1866." Born at Detroit, Mich., August 16, 1864, Mrs. Platten, nee Mary Schuettler, came to Wisconsin with her parents when but two years old in 1866 and had since resided here. She had made her home in St. Nazianz for twelve years, previous to that time residing on a farm. She is survived by her husband and two children, Peter Platten on the old homestead a mile north of St. Nazianz and Miss Hildegard Platten. Four brothers John Schuettler of Washington, Nicholas and Joseph, of St. Nazianz and Frank of St. Cloud, Minn., and three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Hildebrand, St. Nazianz, Mrs. Katherine Biskobink, of Plymouth and Mrs. Theresa Kutz, Milwaukee and three grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Platten was a member of the Christian Mothers' society of St. Nazianz and was well and favorably known and her death is keenly felt. (Name of newspaper unknown) ********** Mary nee Schnettler (Aug. 16, 1864-Dec. 8, 1924 wife of John [married Nov. 5, 1883 at St. Gregory] -daughter of John Schnettler and Regina Lubeley -born Eagle Harbor, Michigan -moved to St. Nazianz with parents in 1866 -died from "apoplexy, hypertensive nephritis" "Death came to Mrs. John Platten as she was at prayer Monday morning at church. Stricken at the services she was removed to her home in an unconscious state and never regained conciousness, passing away that evening." -from newspaper report
PETER PLATTEN Peter Platten, 75, of St. Nazianz, died Friday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Thursday night and was then admitted to the hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz and at 10:15 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Denis Cooney officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Platten was born July 28, 1888, at St. Nazianz, son of the late John and Mary Schnettler Platten. He married Josephine Burkard, May 20, 1913 at St. Nazianz. The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary this year. Mr. Platten was a farmer at St. Nazianz all his life and a member of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau. He was also a member of Catholic Order of Foresters and a past president of the Holy Name Society of St. Gregory Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, two sons, Anselm of St. Nazianz, and William on the home farm, Rt. 1, Valders; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Winifred) Ehren of Sheboygan, Mrs. George (Marcia) Unterlander of Chicago and Mrs. Roman (Mary Ann) Bowser of Randolph Air Force Base, Tex., a sister, Mrs. John Schnettler of St. Nazianz and 12 grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Foresters and at 8:30 p.m. by the Holy Name Society of St. Gregory Church. (No newspaper named - 1963 handwritten on the obituary) ********** Peter N. (July 28, 1888-Sept. 13, 1963 husband of Josephine nee Burkart [married May 20, 1913 at St. Gregory] son of John Platten and Mary Schnettler -farmer -died from "cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension")
ANNA PROELL After a lingering illness Miss Anna Proell died Friday at the home of her brother, northwest of this village. She was 70 years of age and resided there until last fall when she removed to make her home with her brother Frank who with two sisters survive her. The funeral was held Monday. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 19, 1920 P. 4 (NOTE: In the St. Nazianz news.) ********* Anna (July 9, 1847-Feb. 13, 1920 -single -daughter of John Proell and Mary Andrasga -born Austria -died from "asthma and bronchitis")
JOHANN PROELL John (March 8, 1843-Aug. 23, 1879 -husband of Adelina nee Stiefvater [married June 26, 1877 at St. Gregory] -son of John Proell [1814-1889] and Mary Andrasga -occupation is listed as "register of deeds" "He had been County Register of Deeds the last three years. A short illness turned into cholera causing his death. He had been town clerk, the Justice of the Peace in Eaton until three years ago when he was elected Register of Deeds" -from Der Nord-Western, Aug. 28, 1879 "John Proell, Register of Deeds for Manitowoc county, died on Saturday evening at 10 o'clock after a brief but painful illness. Just one week before his death he visited his father in Eaton. While there he was attacked by the cholera morbus, but under the attendance of Dr. Hayes, of that place, so far recovered as to be able to be removed to his home in this city [Manitowoc]. He seemed to do very well until Friday night when he grew worse so rapidly that his life was despaired of. He was unconscious on Saturday and died at the hour above stated. Mr. Proell was born in Upper Austria in the year 1844 and was 35 years old at the time of his death. He emigrated to this country in 1858. He lived for a long time in Eaton, this county, taught school there and held the position of town clerk and Justice of the Peace. He was elected to the office of Register of Deeds in the fall of 1876, and re-elected last fall. He was married to Miss Adaline Stiefvatter June 26, 1877, and leaves one child about one year old." -from obit -born Austria -arrived in New York on the ship Saxonia from Hamaburg and South Hampton on Aug. 18, 1858, in the company of his father -died from "consumption") ********** From Der Nord Westen, 28 Aug. 1879: Death of John Proell on 23 Aug. after a short illness. He has been County Register of Deeds for the last three years. A short illness turned into cholera causing his death. He had been the town clerk, then Justice of the Peace in Eaton until three years ago when he was elected Register of Deeds. The burial took place last Tues. at St. Nazians, the earlier residence of the deceased.
JOHN PROELL SR From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1889: Death of John Proell on Mon. night in St. Nazianz. He was a longtime resident, and reached the age of 79 yrs. The funeral took place this morning. (Note: Date is right but age is off.) *********** The following was sent in by the researcher for St. Nazianz on the contributors page: Husband of Mary nee Antresca -son of Mathias and Mary Proell farmer -born Austria -arrived in New York on the ship Saxonia from Hamburg and South Hampton on Aug. 18, 1858 –traveling with him is his son John Proell, Jr. –on Oct. 22, 1858 purchases from Fr. Ambrose Oschwald 120 acres in the NW 1/4 of Section 24, Town of Eaton –this becomes the base of the Proell farm that remains in Proell ownership to this day
WALTER J. PROELL Walter J. Proell, 76, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Cyril Dickrell will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Proell was born July 29, 1897, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Franz and Kathie Leichtnam Proell. He lived on the homestead farm all his life. Survivors include a brother, John, of Milwaukee and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 12, 1973 *********** Walter John (July 29, 1897-Oct. 11, 1973 single -son of Frank Proell and Katherine Leichtnam -farmer on Oct. 22, 1945, inherits the Proell Farm in NW 1/4 of Section 24, Town of Eaton -died from "nephro sclerosis, hypertensive disease")
STEPHANIA PROFATZ On Tuesday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Fredalin Profatz. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 8, 1920 P. 5 ******* Stephania nee Fessler (Dec. 18, 1839-April 5, 1920 wife of Fredolin [married Oct. 5, 1869 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Anton Fessler and Francis Kunzweiler -born Baden -died from "cardiac insufficiency and pulmonary oedema")
ROBERT QUINN Name: Quinns, Robert D.: 2/14/1874 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 9 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Schleswig Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.170
GREGOR RAUCH Name: Rauch, Gregor D.: 6/30/1871 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1871 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 3 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.117 *************** Gregor (child -May 10, 1868-June 30, 1871-son of Mathias Rauch and Rosa Benzinger)
JOSEPH W. RAUCH Joseph Rauch, Life Long Town Of Eaton Resident, Summoned St. Nazianz.-(Special)- Joseph W. Rauch, 82, life-long resident of the town of Eaton, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Andrew Groh, after a lingering illness. He was born in the town of Eaton October 23, 1856, the son of the late Mathias Rauch and Rosa Benzinger. He was married to Miss Victoria Sprang on May 22, 1883, and the couple made their home on the farm where Mrs. Rauch died about 20 years ago. At about that time Mr. Rauch was forced to retire from active service due to a heart ailment and continued to live on the old homestead with his daughter and family. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. William Lulloff of Mt. Calvary and Mrs. Andrew Groh in the town of Eaton; seven sons, Max of near St. Nazianz, the Rev. Father Joseph Rauch, pastor of the Catholic parish at Francis Creek, Fred of Wauwatosa, Dr. William A. Rauch of Manitowoc, Peter of Milwaukee, Dr. Alphonse Rauch of Kenosha and H. Herman Rauch, regional director of the Wisconsin labor relations board at Milwaukee. Twenty-six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Mr. Rauch was a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, the Holy Name society and the Third Order of St. Francis. Funeral services will be held at St. Gregory's church in St. Nazianz Saturday at 10 a.m. Celebrant of the solemn requiem mass will be the Rev. Joseph Rauch, a son of the deceased. He will be assisted by the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht, S.D.S. of St. Nazianz and the Rev. Robert Schweizer of Milwaukee. Six sons of the deceased will act as pallbearers. Interment will be made in the village cemetery. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ********** Joseph W. (Oct. 23, 1856-Feb. 9, 1938 -husband of Victoria nee Sprang [married May 22, 1883 at St. Gregory] -son of Mathias Rauch and Rose Benzinger -farmer -born Town of Eaton -died from "coronary occlusion, myocardial degeneration and arteriosclerosis")
ROSA RAUCH From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1908: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 03 Feb.) Death 26 Jan. of Mrs. Mathias Rauch, one of our oldest settlers, at age 80. She leaves 2 sons -Joseph Rauch from here and Anton Rauch of Pierce, Minnesota, as well as a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Guttmann here. Her brother, Rev. Max Benzinger of Indiana, was here for the funeral which was held last Wednesday. ********** Rosa nee Benzinger (June 24, 1828-Jan. 26, 1908 wife of Mathias -daughter of Michael Benzinger -born in Wurtemberg died from "fracture of femur" and "old age")
VICTORIA RAUCH On last Wednesday evening the Angel of Death entered the happy home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rauch and took from them their loving mother and sister Mrs. Rauch. On Tuesday Mrs. Rauch was taken to Milwaukee to submit to an operation but failed to recover, passing away on Wednesday. Mrs. Rauch was a loving mother and a fond sister. Her loving dispos- ition won a host of friends who will mourn her untimely demise. She is survived by nine children some of whom were present when Death approached. The funeral was held on Saturday from St. Gregory’s church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. E. Goerlich? officiating. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Those from outside who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Buckley, Mr. and Mrs. Sprang and daughter, Virginia, Mrs. Henry Rucka and Mrs. Frast? from Fond du Lac. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 21, 1918, Page 4 ******** Victoria nee Sprang (Aug. 24, 1862-Jan. 10, 1918 wife of Joseph [married May 22, 1883 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Anton Sprang and Amalia Lettenberger -born Town of Eaton) (no county death record)
REV. ANTON RICH Name: Rich, Rev. Anton D.: 2/17/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 58 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.159
JOHN RIESTERER (d. 1946) John Riesterer, 75, died Saturday night at the farm home in Eaton, west of the village of St. Nazianz. He was born on the homestead farm in 1871 and in 1894 married Miss Rose Anholt of near Kiel. He was a member of St. Gregory's parish in St. Nazianz and a charter member of the Catholic order of Foresters and the first chief ranger, which office he held several years. He was also a member of the Holy Name society. Mr. Riesterer served 45 years as a member of the schoolboard of Joint District No.8 of Eaton. Mrs. Riesterer died in 1938. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Clemens Endries of route 1, Kiel, Mrs. John Schnell and Mrs. Joseph Schnell of St. Nazianz; nine sons, Frank and John Jr., of route 4, Chilton, Peter and Reuben of St. Nazianz, Anton, William, Joseph and Herman of route 1, Kiel, Stephen of route 1, Mishicot; sister, Mrs. Dorothy Mailman of Sheboygan; brother Simon of Janesville. There are also 48 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gregory's church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Kellenbenz funeral home, St. Nazianz, where the rosary will be recited at 9 o'clock tonight. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 13, 1946 P.2 ******* John (June 24, 1871-May 11, 1946 husband of Rosa nee Anhalt [married Sept. 11, 1894 at St. Gregory] son of Maurus Riesterer and Magdalena Schmider -farmer -born Town of Eaton -died from "vascular accident, arteriosclerosis")
LESTER J. RIESTERER Lester J. Riesterer, age 86, a former St. Nazianz resident, currently of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at Shady Lane. He was born on Nov. 26, 1921, in the town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Hanke) Riesterer. Lester served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed with Hamachek of Manitowoc for many years, and then was employed with Millers of St. Nazianz, retiring in 1983. Lester was a member of the Lions Club in St. Nazianz and was an active volunteer for the Salvadoran Mission for many years and also the American Legion. He is survived by many family members and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Michael Bigley, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, from 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, until the time of service at 1 p.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the 4th Floor staff at Shady Lane and to Holy Family Memorial Hospice for their compassionate care given to Lester and his family. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 12, 2008
MARY RIESTERER Mrs. Reuben Riesterer Dies at Hospital Monday Mrs. Reuben Riesterer, 55, of St. Nazianz, died Monday night at Holy Family hospital where she had been taken that afternoon after being stricken at home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Gregory's Catholic church in St. Nazianz. The Rev. Denis Cooney will celebrate the requiem mass. She was born Jan. 27, 1906, at Tony, Wis., the daughter of the late John and Anna Hopman Strop, and was married at Ladysmith Oct. 20, 1925, to Robert Reuben Riesterer. Her husband died in February, 1961. (Survivors omitted for privacy) ************ Mary Ann nee Strop (Jan. 27, 1907-July 10, 1961 wife of Robert [married Oct. 20, 1925 at Ladysmith, Rusk County] -daughter of John Strop and Anna Hopman -born Rusk County -died from "cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension") (Note: Her obit says b. 1906, her death certificate says b. 1907)
MARY RIESTERER Mrs. Anton (Mary) Riesterer, 71, of Rt.1, Kiel, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Cyril Dikrell(sic), S.D.S., will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Riesterer, nee Mary Fessler, was born July 1, 1902, at St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Meyer Fessler. She attended St. Gregory School and was a housewife all her life. She was married to Anton Riesterer July 12, 1921, at St. Nazianz, celebrating their golden wedding anniversary in 1971. They farmed at rural Kiel until their retirement in 1964. She was a member of St. Gregory Christian Mothers Sodality. Survivors include her husband; five sons, four daughters, three brothers, Frank, of Kewaunee, Carl of rural Kiel and Peter, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Alex (Frances) Woelfel Sr., of rural Kiel; 47 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two brothers, Mathew and Joseph, and two grand- children preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Sunday, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. (No newspaper name - 6/2/1974 handwritten on the obituary) ********** Mary nee Fessler (July 1, 1902-June 21, 1974 -wife of Anton [married July 12, 1921 at St. Gregory -daughter of Joseph Fessler and Margaret Meyer -died from "respiratory failure due to coronary thrombosis and myocardial infarction")
MAURUS RIESTERER From Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1908: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 05 May) Death on 25 April of elderly Marus Riester, leaving 5 children, all married. ********* Maurus (Jan. 15, 1827-April 26, 1908 born Bavaria -entered New York in April of 1857 -husband of Justina nee Bank [married April 17, 1860 at St. Gregory -see Justina Bank, who died June 9, 1865] and Magdalena nee Schmider [1838-1897] -married Nov. 29, 1866 at St. Gregory parents are marked as "unknown" on death record -farmer -born Baden -died from "apoplexy")
PETER J. RIESTERER Peter J. Riesterer, 88, of St. Nazzianz, died Monday morning at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born Oct. 29, 1897, in the Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County), a son of the late John and Rosa Anhalt Riesterer. He attended St. Gregory Catholic School, St. Nazianz. On Nov. 18, 1919, he married Elizabeth Hanke at Charlestown. The couple farmed in the Town of Eaton and he employed in construction. Mrs. Riesterer preceded him in death. He was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church and its Holy Name Society. Survivors include two sons both of St. Nazianz; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; five brothers; and a sister. He was preceded in death by a daughter, two great-grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. (names omitted for privacy) A funeral Mass will be at 11:15 a.m. Thursday at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, preceded by family rites at 11 a.m. at the Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Cletus La Mere, pastor, will be celebrant. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. *********** Peter J. (Oct. 29, 1897-Feb. 17, 1986 husband of Elizabeth nee Manke -son of John Riesterer and Rosa Anhalt -farmer residence 112 N. 1st Ave. -died from "cardiac arrhymia, coronary arteriosclerosis, generalized arteriosclerosis")
ROSA RIESTERER Mrs. John Riesterer, aged 62, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at her home, one and one-half mile west of St. Nazianz, after a lingering illness of more than ten years duration. Mrs. Riesterer, nee Rose Anhalt, was born March 26, 1876 in the town of Rhine, and on September 11, 1894 was married to John Riesterer. After their marriage the couple settled on the present farm homestead. Survivors are the following: Her husband, John Riesterer, Sr., three daughters, Mrs. Clemens Endries, Kiel R. 2, Mrs. John Schnell, St. Nazianz and Mrs. Joseph Schnell, Kiel R. 2; nine sons, Frank and John of Chilton, R. 4, Peter and Anton of Kiel R. 1, Robert, Joseph and William of St. Nazianz, and Herman and Stephen at home; seven sisters, Mrs. John Buse of Glenbeulah, Mrs. Isadore Meyer of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Fred Altenberger of Sheboygan, Mrs. Charles Mahloch of Brillion, Mrs. John Bermke of Plymouth, Mrs. Edward Schad of St. Nazianz, and Mrs. Alex Gerhard of Kiel R. 1; four brothers, John Anhalt of Plymouth, Frank Anhalt of Schleswig, and Peter and Joseph Anhalt of St. Nazianz; and 34 grandchildren. One child preceded her in death at the age of five years. Funeral services were held this Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at the St. Gregory's Catholic church at St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. He was assisted by two other priests at a solemn requiem mass. Burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. - 1939 ******* Mrs. John Riesterer Passes Away After Lingering Illness St. Nazianz -(Special)- Mrs. John Riester, 62, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at her home, one and one-half miles west of here, after a lingering illness of more than 10 years duration. Last rites will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gregory's Catholic church here and burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery. Members of the Christian Mothers' sodality, of which she was a member, will meet at the home at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, to say the rosary and will attend the funeral services in a body. Rose Anholt was born March 26, 1876, in town Rhine, and on Sept. 11, 1894, she was married to John Riesterer. After their marriage the couple settled on the present farm homestead. Mrs. Riesterer is survived by a large family, including her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Clemens Endries of route 2, Kiel; Mrs, John Schnell of this village, and Mrs. Joseph Schnell of route 4 Kiel; nine sons, Frank and John of route 4, Chilton; Peter and Anton, of route 1, Kiel; Robert, Joseph and William of this village, and Herman and Stephen, at home; seven sisters, Mrs. John Buse of Glenbeulah, Mrs. Isadore Meyer of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Fred Altenberger of Sheboygan, Mrs. Charles Mahloch of Brillion, Mrs. John Beranke of Plymouth; Mrs. Edward Schad of route 1, Valders, and Mrs. Alex Gerhard of route 1, Kiel; four brothers, Frank Anhalt of town Schleswig, John Anhalt of Plymouth, Peter Anhalt of route 1, Valders, and Joseph Anhalt of St. Nazianz; and 34 grandchildren. One child preceded her in death at the age of 5 years. The Sheboygan Press, December 31, ???? ******* Rosa nee Anhalt (March 26, 1876-Dec. 31, 1938 wife of John [married Sept. 11, 1894 at St. Gregory] -daughter of John Anhalt and Barbara Knier -born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County -died from "pneumonia, diabetes and nephritis")
THERESA ANN RIESTERER Theresa Ann Riesterer, age 53, a resident of Manitowoc Health Care Center, died early Tuesday morning, March 15, 2005, at the center. Theresa was born July 22, 1951 in Manitowoc, daugther of the late Joseph and Helen (Gries) Riesterer. She was a member of the Special Olympics and loved music, dancing and animals. Theresa also enjoyed spending time with her many friends and family. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Riesterer. Private family services will be held at St. Gregory's Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard with burial at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Manitowoc Health Care Center Angels Association or the Special Olympics. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and residents of Manitowoc Heath Care Center for the care and compassion shown toward Theresa and her family. The Christianson and Deja Funeral Home in Valders is assisting the Riesterer family with funeral arrangements. The Sheboygan Press, March 16, 2005 ************ Theresa Ann (July 22, 1951-March 15, 2005 single -daughter of Joseph L. Riesterer and Helen Gries)
MARIA A. RISTOW Maria A. Ristow, 38, of Kiel, died unexpectedly, Sunday morning, Oct. 20, 1996 at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center, Neenah, from complications of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Oct. 11, 1996. She is the former Maria Agreda born Oct. 14, 1958 in Caracas, Venezuela, daughter of Jose Agreda and Ana Casado. She graduated from high school in Caracas, Venezuela. Maria was a graduate of St. Thomas University, St. Paul, Minn., where she received her B.S. degree in biology and her master's degree in education. She recently received her B.S. degree in chemistry from Lakeland College. On June 6, 1986, she married Dale Ristow at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. She was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz; a member of the Board of Education at St. Gregory Catholic School, a member of the Home and School Association and coached the Odyssey of the Minds Program at St. Gregory's. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her son, Michael and her maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m, Thursday, Oct. 24, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Cletus LaMere officiating, preceded by brief family rites at 10:15 a.m. at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m., Wednesday, until the time of services. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m., Wednesday evening at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in her name. Dale would like to thank the doctors and staff at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center, the Rev. Cletus LaMere, Theda Clark Flight for Life and the First Responders, who were at the accident scene on Oct. 11, 1996. *************** wife of Dale Ristow [married June 7, 1986 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Jose Angel Agreda and Anna Casado -born Venezuela -died from "probable pulmonary emboli -chest trauma, rib fractures, hema pneumethorax -motor vehicle accident on Oct. 11, 1996 -victim was the driver of her van, 2 vehicle accident at intersection of 67 and X")
GEORGE ROIDT Name: Reit, George D.: 6/4/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 8/31/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 57 Yrs. B.P.: Bohemia-Kreis Belson D.P.: Tn. Schleswig Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz Spouse: Anne Reit F.: Joseph Reit M.: Dorothea Reit Cause of Death: Comsumption of Lungs Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.228 ************* (Husband of Anna nee Haertel -son of Joseph and Dorothea Roidt -born Kries Belson, Bohemia -died from "consumption of lungs")
JOSEPH ROITT Funeral services for Joseph Roitt, 77, who passed away at his farm home, two and a half miles northeast of here on Monday, were held this Thursday morning at 9 a.m. at the farm home and at 10 o’clock at St. Gregory’s Catholic church at St. Nazianz with the Revs. Fintan Holzknecht of St. Nazianz and Joseph J. Esdepsky of this city officiating. Burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery. The deceased was born April 15, 1860 in the town of Schleswig, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Roitt. He was united in marriage to Mary Himmelsbach of St. Nazianz on July 28, 1891, and the couple resided near St. Nazianz for 21 years, after which they moved to their present home. Survivors are his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Arno Schneider of near School Hill, and two sons, George of Cedar Grove, and John at home; also three sisters and eight grandchildren. Two children preceded Mr. Roitt in death. February 5, 1937 ************* Roidt, Joseph (April 15, 1860-Aug. 2, 1937 husband of Maria nee Himmelsbach [married July 28, 1891 at St. Gregory] son of George Roidt and Anna Hartel -born Town of Eaton -farmer -died from "fracture of ribs -on July 29, 1937 fall off ladder and fracture ribs and concussion -arteriosclerosis")
MARIA ROITT Mrs. M. Roitt Laid To Rest Mrs. Marie(sic) Roitt, aged 83, widow of the late Joseph Roitt, passed away at her farm home in the town of Schleswig on Thursday evening at 7 o'clock, very unexpectedly. The deceased, nee Marie Himmelsbach, was born April 1, 1857 in Germany. In 1875 she came to this country and settled in Wisconsin. She was married to Joseph Roitt in 1889, and the couple moved onto a farm in the town of Schleswig, where they resided for many years and then purchased their present farm home 2-1/2 miles northeast of Kiel. Her husband preceded her in death on August 2, 1937. Survivors are 2 sons and one daughter, namely: John on the homestead farm; George of Cedar Grove, and Mrs. Arno (Helen) Schneider of the town of Meeme, and ten grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the home and at 9:30 o'clock at the St. Gregory's church in St. Nazianz. Interment was made in the adjoining church cemetery. - September 1940 ************** Roidt, Maria Anna nee Himmelsbach (Sept. 5, 1857-Sept. 5, 1940) wife of Joseph [married July 28, 1891 at St. Gregory] -daughter of John Himmelsbach and Theresia Schuler -born Baden -emigrated to the US in 1875 -died from "myocardial degeneration, defense arteriosclerosis")
JEROME ROSINSKY Thursday, July 5, 1928. Death came to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Palmer Rosinsky and took their beloved Jerome, who had reached the age of one and one-half years. He died Thursday, June 28, after suffering ten days of spinal meningitis. He was buried Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in St. Gregory's church cemetery, the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. He is survived by his parents, a sister, Marie, and a brother, Paul. (name of newspaper unknown) ********** Jerome Raymond (baby -Dec. 10, 1926-June 28, 1928 Son of Palmer August Rosinsky and Esther S. Schwoerer [Palmer and Esther married July 10, 1924 at St. Gregory] -born Town of Eaton -died from "sprinal meningitis" (no county death record)
MARY ROURKE Name: Rourk, Mary D.: 6/5/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 47 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Schleswig, Mtwc. Co. Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mertz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.165 ************** Mary (1826-June 6, 1873 -wife of John C.)
JOSEPH RUPLINGER Name: Replinger, Joseph D.: 6/9/1873 B.: Reg. D.: 1/22/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 2 Yrs. 1 Mo. B.P.: D.P.: St. Nazianz Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.165 ************** Joseph Anton Ruplinger (child -April 6, 1871-June 9, 1873 -son of Mathias Ruplinger and Maria Ann Nenning -born Washington County)