VALERIA TIMRECK Mrs. Valerie(sic) Timreck, 79, of Route 1, Valders, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services were at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 11:00 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church. The Rev. Cletus LaMere officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Timreck, nee Valerie Sprang, was born July 13, 1904, at rural Valders, daughter of the late Alois and Ida Clemens Sprang. She attended St. Gregory School. She married Arthur Timreck Nov. 29, 1934 and was employed for many years by the Milwaukee Railroad. She was a member of St. Gregory Church and St. Gregory's Christian Mothers. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and sons- in-law, two sisters, Antoinelle and Sylvia Sprang of Route 1, Valders; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. (No newspaper named or date) ********* (Valeria nee Sprang (July 13, 1904-July 17, 1983 wife of Arthur Timreck [married Nov. 29, 1934 at St. Gregory] daughter of Alois Sprang and Ida Clemens -bookkeeper at Milwaukee Road died from "right cerebral thrombosis, cerebral arteriosclerosis")
MICHAEL TORNSAW Name: Tornsaw, Michael D.: 9/28/1868 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 62 1/2 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. of Cato Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.56 (Possibly Michael Thornton in this cemetery)
ANNA TRONSON Name: Tronson, Anna D.: 10/5/1871 B.: Reg. D.: 12/28/1871 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 8 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.120
GREGOR VETTER Gregory Vetter Is Called To Rest St. Nazianz.-Gregory Vetter died this morning at the Salvatorian Home at St. Nazianz. He had lived there since the death of his wife many years ago. Mr. Vetter was well-known in the community, having resided there for most of his life. Funeral services will be held from St. Gregory's church on Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock, and interment will be in the church cemetery. Further particulars will be in Thursday's paper. Unknown Paper Wednesday, October 3, 1934
PIUS VETTER Name: Vetter, Pius D.: 12/19/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 2/5/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 20 Yrs. 6 Mo. B.P.: Tn. of Liberty, Mtwc. Co. D.P.: Tn. of Liberty Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Mutz Spouse: F.: Eustach Vetter M.: Marcella Vetter Cause of Death: Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.295 ******** Pius (May 5, 1858-Dec. 19, 1878 twin of Gregor -single -son of Eustachius Vetter and Marcella Happich -farmer)
OSCAR VOGEL Aged Man Dies When Home Burns Death came to Oscar Vogel, about 70, when his home burned early Thursday. He lived alone in the house located about three miles west of St. Nazianz. The log structure, built atop a stone basement, was completely leveled when fire of undetermined origin broke out early Thursday morning. The fire was dicovered shortly after 8 p.m. An investigation into the cause of the blaze is being continued by Manitowoc county authorities. They have theorized that the fire may have started by an explosion in a kerosene stove. Mr. Vogel, a bachelor, was born May 27, 1885, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. He was formerly employed at the Valders Lime and Stone company at Larson's garage at Valders. In recent years, he had been employed as a farm hand by several farmers in the St. Nazianz vicinity. Only immediate survivors are two brothers, John, R. 1, Reedsville, and Henry, Superior. Funeral services were held Saturday from the St. Gregory church in St. Nazianz. ******** Single -son of John Vogel and Christina Rump -farmhand -born Town of Manitowoc Rapids -employee of the Valders Lime and Stone Company -died from "cremation - trapped in home, which burned" -"An aged retired bachelor and his four dogs perished in a blaze which destroyed his home. The victim's skull and bones were recovered from the smoldering ruins of his four-room log cabin located on a side road about 3 miles west of St. Nazianz. Only known survivors are two brothers, John of Reedsville, Wis. and Henry, of Superior.") ("buried in his home")
ALICE WAGNER Miss Wagner Of Valders Is Sudden Victim Of Death Alice Wagner, 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wagner, Valders, Route 2, died suddenly this morning at 7:30 o'clock at her home. Upon retiring last evening Alice made no complaint of feeling ill, and when she arose early this morning she merely mentioned having a slight pain in her arms and head. Her death occurred an hour later. Miss Wagner was born December 9, 1918, at the home where she died. Following her graduation from the St. Gregory's school at St. Nazianz she stayed at home to help her parents. Survivors are her parents, nine brothers and one sister; Theodore, Manitowoc; Erwin, Sheboygan; Herbert, Valders, Route 1; Walter, Henry, Stephen, Clarence, John and Marie, at home, and Francis, Fond du Lac. Members of the Young Ladies sodality of St. Gregory's Catholic church will meet at the Wagner home Sunday evening at 8 o'clock to say the rosary. They will also attend the funeral in a body. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. Gregroy's church at St. Nazianz. The Rev. Fintan, S.D.S. will officiate and burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Unknown Paper October 26, 1934 ********** (Alice Mary (child -Dec. 9, 1918-Oct. 26, 1934 daughter of Albert Wagner and Mary Gries -born Town of Liberty -died from "acute myelitis"
CLARENCE R. WAGNER Clarence R. Wagner, age 87, of Valders died Sunday morning, July 27, 2008, at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan, surrounded by his children. Clarence was born November 21, 1920 in the town of Liberty, son of the late Albert and Mary Ann (Griese) Wagner. On November 19, 1949 he married the former Marion Polster at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. She preceded him in death on July 14, 2008. Clarence spent his life working on the family farm with his wife and children since its purchase in April, 1950. He was an avid Packers, Badgers and Brewers fan. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was also preceded in death by one son-in-law: Marvin Wimmer; seven brothers: Theodore, Edwin, Herbert, Walter, Henry, Stephen and Francis Wagner; and one sister: Alice Wagner. (No newspaper named/no date/from findagrave.com)
FRANCIS WAGNER Reburial services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Gregory’s Catholic church, St. Nazianz, for Pfc. Francis Wagner who was killed in the South Pacific in September, 1944. The Rev. Fr. Clyde, a brother of the deceased hero, was the celebrant at the requiem high mass, and the Rev. Finton Holzknecht conducted the services at the grave. Military services were also conducted and over 40 men in uniform attended the services. Survivors include the deceased’s mother, Mrs. Julius Wagner, St. Nazianz; two brothers and two sisters. (Survivors edited for privacy) The following group of Manitowoc County Gold Star Mothers attended the funeral: Mrs. Lillian Gerl, Mrs. Guy Kelnhofer, Mrs. Anna Leindecker, Mrs. Henry W. Engelbrecht, Mrs. A. Shimalune, and Mrs. Mary Willgen. Out-of-county persons who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gadow, Rhea Mae and John of Barton; Miss Millicent Hallas of St. Paul; Morley Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Fergunson, all of Fond du Lac; Leo Glueckstein, Mr. and Mrs. Schubert Censky, Paul and Mrs. Tess Jaeckels, Mr. and Mrs. James Daley, Mrs. Louis Kusterman, Dr. and Mrs. Al Kusterman and children, Mr. Cy Lulloff, Crissis Lulloff, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Philbert, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sikerra, Mrs. Russell La Bonte, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Teben, and Louis Lulloff of Milwaukee. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, February 15, 1949 – P. 20 ******* (Frank (Francis) J. (Jan. 2, 1925-Sept. 28, 1944 single -son of Julius Wagner and Monica Kustermann -killed in WW Two - "PFC. Francis Wagner, 19, was fatally wounded in action on Angaur in the Palau islands on Sept. 28… His death is the first war casualty in the village of St. Nazianz, and the 71st in the county…. He was inducted last August.")(no county death record -Francis' body was reburied at St. Gregory's on Feb. 12, 1949)
PATRICIA A. WAGNER Mrs. Robert Wagner, 39, of St. Nazianz, died unexpectedly Saturday noon at home. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Gregory Putzer will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. St. Gregory childrens choir will be singing. Mrs. Wagner, nee Patricia Burkart, was born Nov. 6, 1932, at St. Nazianz, daughter of Louis and the late Caroline Kautzer Burkart. She was married to Robert Wagner Oct. 18, 1952, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. She was a member of St. Gregory Christian Mothers Altar Society. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday evening where prayer service will be 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1971 ******* (Patricia A. nee Burkart (Nov. 6, 1932-Dec. 25, 1971 wife of Robert [married Oct. 18, 1952 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Louis Burkart and Caroline Kautzer -residence 111 S. 3rd Ave. -died from "coronary thrombosis")
LUCIA WEBER From Der Nord Westen, 13 May 1897: Death Wed., after an illness of only a few days, of Miss Lucia Weber, daughter of Michael Weber in Liberty. The deceased, who was only 17, died of typhus. Her burial took place Fri. with a large number of mourners.
MARGARET WEBER Funeral services of Mrs. Margaret Weber, 67, sister of John Reinert, who died at her home in Rockville, were held at St. Gregory's church at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht, S.D.S., officiated at a solemn requiem mass, and was assisted by nephews of the deceased, Rev. Arthur Wagner of Oshkosh, and Rev. James Wagner of DePere. The Rev. A. Roder of Kiel delivered the sermon. Mrs. Weber was born in Freudenberg, Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Reinert. She came to this country when she was 16 years of age and lived with her aunt, Mrs. Oberillig, at Centerville. At the age of 18 she was married to the late Michael Weber. The couple moved to Cleveland, where Mr. Weber operated a flour mill. Later they moved to Pigeon Lake where another mill was bought. After a brief period of residence at St. Nazianz, they bought the mill at Rockville twenty- five years ago, and Mr. Weber died there in 1922. She was a member of the Christian Mothers' Society at Kiel and at St. Nazianz. These societies attended the funeral services in a body. Burial was made in St. Gregory's cemetery. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********* Margaret nee Reinhart (Nov. 1, 1861-Aug. 12, 1928 wife of Michael [married Sept. 23, 1879 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland, Town of Centerville] -daughter of John Reinhart and Sussana Thiel born Freudenburg, Germany -emigrated to the US in 1877 -died from "diabetes mellitus, gangrene of foot") -no stone
MICHAEL WEBER, SR. CALLED BY DEATH The grim reaper called to his eternal reward on Saturday, Jan. 28, Michael Weber Sr., of Rockville, a well known and respected resident of the town of Schleswig, at the age of 72 years, 8 months and 28 days. Decedent was born in Germany, April 30th, 1849, and was but 7 years of age when he came to America with his parents. He spent his youthful days in his father’s home, acquiring his education in the local schools, and after that he followed farming and milling at Pigeon Lake. Later he built the St. Nazianz mill which he operated until 1906, when he came to his present home in Schleswig township, where he operated a flour, feed, lumber and cider mill until his death. On Sept. 23, 1879, Mr. Weber was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Reinhardt. Their married life was blessed with five children; two daughters, Lucy and Elizabeth, preceded him in death about 25 years ago. He leaves to mourn his departure in death, his widow, one son, Michael Weber Jr., and two daughters, Mrs. John Habach of Kiel, and Mrs. Thomas Mahlberg of New Holstein; one grandchild, Arno Mahlberg, and two brothers, Christ Weber of Stratford, Wis., and Peter Weber of Grover, Colorado. Funeral services took place at St. Nazianz on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Requiem high mass was sung by Rev. Fr. Deibele of St. Nazianz, assisted by Rev. Fr. Ignatius of Kiel, and Rev. Fr. Kuborn of New Holstein. His earthly remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. ********** Michael (April 30, 1849-Jan. 28, 1922 husband of Margaret nee Reinhart [married Sept. 23, 1879 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Cleveland, Town of Centerville] -son of Michael Weber miller of flour -ran a flour mill first in Cleveland in Town of Centerville and later a mill at Pigeon Lake -in 1897 purchased the flour mill at Rockville born Germany -arrived in New York in Dec. of 1859 -died from "cancer of stomach")-no stone
ANTON WEINGARD Anton Weingart(sic), 75, retired St. Nazianz tailor, died Friday at the Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a. m. Monday at St. Gregory Catholic church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Frederick Dorn officiating. He was born in Austria in 1874 and came to this country 37 years ago, settling first at Sheboygan. Thirty five years ago he moved to St. Nazianz to engage in the tailoring business. He was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors are his wife, nieces in this city and Sheboygan, and brothers and sisters in Austria. Friends may call at the Kellenbenz funeral home in St. Nazianz. (No newspaper named or date) ********* (May 12, 1874-Feb. 3, 1950 –husband of Mary –it is thought these two were never officially married –son of John and Anna Weingard –born Austria –tailor –on Sept. 8, 1917 purchased the house at 107 East Main Street –he made this both his residence and the location of his tailor shop –lived and worked here until his death in 1950 –his widow Mary then sold this house on May 14, 1953 –died from “terminal broncho pneumonia, diabetes mellitus (coma for 2 days) and arteriosclerosis”)
MARY WEINGARD Mrs. Marie Weingart (sic), 87, formerly of St. Nazianz, died at 1 a.m. today at St. Nicholas Hospital. Mrs. Weingart, widow of Anton, had been a resident of the Anna M. Reiss Home until hospitalized a week ago. A native of Vienna, Austria, she was born Aug. 26, 1874. Married in Austria, she and her husband came to St. Nazianz later where he was a tailor for some 50 years. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Weingart was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Gregory’s Parish. Only known survivors are two nieces. The requiem Mass will be at 10:15 a.m. Thursday at St. Gregory’s Church following 10 o’clock family rites at the Christianson Funeral Home in St. Nazianz. The Rev. Leon Ross, pastor, will be celebrant of the Mass, with burial in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Christian Mothers will recite the rosary there at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, February 13, 1962 – P. 8 ******** Mary (Aug. 26, 1874-Feb. 13, 1962 –wife of Anton Weingard –it is thought these two were never officially married –parents are marked as “unknown” on death record –born Vienna, Austria –came to US and settled in St. Nazianz about 1912 –died from “terminal broncho pneumonia, fracture of left femur [10 days] and hypertensive heart disease” –only known survivors are two nieces)
KAROLINA WEINKOETZ From Der Nord Westen, 17 June 1897: Death Mon. in St. Nazianz of 52 yr. old Mrs. Peter Weinkoetz, following a stroke which she suffered on Sat. The deceased, who is survived by her husband and 6 grown children, was buried yesterday morning in the St. Nazianz Cemetery. ********** From St. Nazianz researcher: Carolina nee Leichtnam (March 4, 1845-June 14, 1897 wife of Peter [married March 11, 1862 at St. Gregory] -daughter of John and Victoria Leichtnam -born British Columbia, Canada
PETER WEINKOETZ SR. DIES Peter Weinkoetz, pioneer resident of Manitowoc county and operator of the first Marionette show in the state, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John Lettenberger in Manitowoc, where he has made his home for the last year. He was 86 years old. The funeral, was held Monday morning, at 9:30 at St. Nazianz, home of Mr. Weinkoetz for sixty-three years. Mr. Weinkoetz was born at Croev, Prussia, on July 2, 1836, and came to America, settling at St. Nazianz, at the age of twenty. He married Miss Carolina Leichtnam in 1861. She died in 1897. He is survived by four children - Mrs. Rosa Wolf and Mrs. John Lettenberger, Manitowoc; Peter J. Weinkoetz, Elkhart Lake and Mrs. A. Lettenberger St. Nazianz. One sister Mrs. And. Dwarshak, Kewaskum, 24 grandchildren and 12 great grand-children also survive him. Mr. Weinkoetz was well known throughout the state by reason of his trips with his Marionette show, known as the Casper show. His first performance was given sixtyfive years ago and he kept up a continuous business until old age compelled hith to retire about sixteen years ago when he turned the business over to his sons, Peter and Theodore. The latter died five years ago, and the former still conducts the Casper shows, making the Marionettes perform on,the same system which the father used more than a half century ago. And the attraction still has great drawing power. - 1922 ******* Weinkoetz, Peter J. husband of Carolina nee Leichtnam [married March 11, 1862 at St. Gregory] son of Casper Wienkoetz and Antonia Schnedier [Casper (1803-1872) is the son of John and Susanna Weinkoetz] -born Prussia -arrived in New York on the ship Clara from Antwerp, Belgium on Aug. 5, 1856 -traveling with him was a Michael Wienkoetz, who was about the same age as Peter -carpenter keeping saloon, 1880 census -puppetier and manager of the Casper Puppet Show, later selling the show to his son, Peter John Weinkoetz -died from "general debility, gastritis") -no stone
THEODORE WEINKOETZ THEO. WEINKOETZ, ST. NAZIANZ, KNOWN AS “DOLL THEATRE” MAN, DIES AT HOSPITAL HERE, PARALYSIS Stricken by paralysis, while visiting here and removed to the hospital Sunday, Theodore Weinkoetz, of St. Nazianz, died late yesterday. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Mr. Weinkoetz was known as the “doll theatre” man and was known throughout the county and state, having traveled with a mechanical show which had been very successful. Born at St. Nazianz Feb. 22, 1878, Mr. Weinkoetz had resided in the county all his life. He is survived by his father, Peter Weinkoetz, of St. Nazianz, four sisters and one brother. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 06, 1917, Page 5 ******** single -son of Peter Weinkoetz and Carolina Leichtnam -showman with puppet show -died from "apoplexy")
ANNA WESTLING Mrs. Henry Wessling, whose death on Jan. 23rd was briefly mentioned in last week's Record, was found dead in bed by her husband. An apoplectic stroke was the cause of her sudden demise. Decedent nee Anna Schmidt, was born in Michigan, July 22, 1858. She came to Sheboygan county in 1868, and was married in 1881 to Mr. Wessling. The couple lived at St. Nazianz since 1901. Besides her husband she leaves ten children, who all attended the funeral, as follows: Mrs. Nic. Wagner of Cleveland, Wis., Mrs. John Lindemann and Mrs. Rudolph Kirch near Ada, Mrs. Nic. Backhaus and Miss Julia in St. Nazianz; Bernard and Frank Wesling(sic) of Plymouth, Henry of South Dakota and Joseph of Marshfield. Also one brother, Jos. Schmidt of ElDorado, Kans., and one sister, Mrs. Lena Bedessen of Milwaukee; fifty grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Three children have died. The funeral services were held on Saturday, at St. Gregory's church, Rev. E. Deibele officiating. Interment is in the church cemetery. (name and date of newspaper unknown) ********* Anna nee Schmidt (July 22, 1858-Jan. 23, 1923 wife of Henry [married in 1881] -daughter of Peter Schmidt and Julianna Melcher -born Michigan -moved with family to Sheboygan County in 1866 -has lived with husband in St. Nazianz since 1901 -died from "cerebral hemorrage". ********* (Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
HENRY WESTLING Henry Westling (also shown as James Henry) Jan. 1, 1844-May 11, 1928 Husband of Maria Bushmann [married April 10, 1866] at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Town of Herman, Sheboygan County - Maria Bushmann was born June 7, 1845 to Franziskus Bushmann and Gertrude Grilsen at Westerkotten near Lippstadt, Westphalia, Germany - after giving birth to 6 children, Maria died on Dec. 1, 1880 and is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery in Town of Herman, Sheboygan County - St. Joseph Church was abandoned in the 1920's - after the death of his first wife Maria Bushmann, Henry Westling re-married to Anna Schmidt in 1881 - six additional children were born from this second marriage. Henry is the son of Casper Westling and Maria Christina Himmel (Casper was born May 17, 1799 in Munster, Westphalia, Germany, in the mid 1830's emigrated with his wife Maria Christina Himmel and family, settling in Schuyler, Winchester County, New York. Sometime after 1844, the family moved to "Schwartzland" by St. Joseph Catholic Church, Town of Herman, Sheboygan County. Casper died June 4, 1866 and is buried at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Town of Herman, Sheboygan County. Maria Christina Himmel was born May 27, 1802 and died Nov. 13, 1880. She was born in Germany. Died from "chronic myocarditis" Henry Westling death record is in Sheboygan County. *********** Maria Bushmann [married April 10, 1866] at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Town of Herman, Sheboygan County - Maria Bushmann was born June 7, 1845 to Franziskus Bushmann and Gertrude Grilsen at Westerkotten near Lippstadt, Westphalia, Germany - after giving birth to 6 children, Maria died on Dec. 1, 1880 and is buried at St. Joseph Cemetery in Town of Herman, Sheboygan County - St. Joseph Church was abandoned in the 1920's - after the death of his first wife Maria Bushmann, Henry Westling re-married to Anna Schmidt in 1881 - six additional children were born from this second marriage. (This is the other half of the Henry Westling photo) *********** husband of Anna nee Schmidt [married in 1881](second wife) -son of Casper and Christyna Wesling -both born Germany -she died from "chronic myocarditis") ********** (His picture is in the glass negative photos)
SR. M. ELEANORA WETZEL Venerable Sister M. Eleanor Dies Friday Morning St. Nazianz – Venerable Sister M. Eleanor, a member of the Sisterhood of the Divine Savior, died suddenly at 4:30, Friday morning, June 11, at St. Mary’s Convent in St. Nazianz. She was born in Baden, Germany, Sept. 19, 1869, and entered the convent of that sisterhood at Rome. Her novitiate was spent in Devole, Italy, where she took her first vows shortly before coming to this county in April, 1903. After a short time spent at the Motherhouse of the Society, in Milwaukee, she was assigned to assist other member of her Society at St. Mary’s Convent in St. Nazianz. The remaining years of her life were spent in assisting with the work in the kitchens both at the seminary and at St. Mary’s Convent. During all of the last seventeen years she made her home at the convent. Funeral services will be held at the Sacred Heart Chapel in St. Mary’s Convent, Monday morning, June 14th, with a solemn requiem mass at 9 o’clock and interment will be in St. Gregory’s parish cemetery. The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, June 12, 1943 – P. 2 *************** (Elizabeth (Sr. Eleanora) Sept. 19, 1869-June 11, 1943 single -parents are marked as "unknown" on death record -born Bruenlingen, Baden -died from "cerebral vascular accident -arteriosclerosis and hypertension")
ANNA M. WILBERSCHEID Mrs. Anna Mary Wilbershide (sic), 70, widow of the late Peter Wilbershide, farmer near St. Nazianz, died at 5 o'clock this morning in a Sheboygan hospital, where she had been a patient since last Wednesday. Mrs. Wilbershide fell last Wednesday and fractured her left hip and shoulder while visiting at the home of Mrs. Herman Meyer, Sheboygan, a granddaughter. She was taken to the hospital, where she suffered a heart attack Friday. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning from the St. Gregory church, St. Nazianz. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wilbershide, nee Anna Mary Thome, was born May 24, 1868 at Johnsburg, Wis., the daughter of Matt and Gertrude Thome. She was married Sept 4, 1888 in St. Nazianz to Peter Wilbershide. The couple lived on the homestead near what was formerly known as Johnson's Mill, northwest of St. Nazianz. Mr. Wilbershide died in 1933. Mrs. Wilbershide was a member of the St. Gregory's congregation for over 50 years. Survivors include a step-son, Peter of Sheboygan; a step-daughter, Mrs. Susan Voigt, Chilton; three sons, Matt, a teacher at Altamont, Kansas; Jack, a Racine attorney; and Ben, on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. Peter Koenig, Johnsburg; and five grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 7, 1939 P.2 ******** (Anna Maria nee Thome May 21, 1868-March 7, 1939 2nd wife of Peter [married Sept. 4, 1888 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Mathias Thome and Gertrude Mertens -born Johnstown, Fond du Lac County died from "left hemiplegia, March 3, 1939 -hypertension -general arteriosclerosis -fractured right femur and right humerous, March 1, 1939") (death record is in Sheboygan County)
PETER WILBERSCHEID NILES VETERAN FOUND DEAD IN BED ON SUNDAY Peter Wilberscheid, Blacksmith Nearly 50 Years, Active To Last Peter Wilberscheid, 74, who as looking forward to 1934, marking 50 years of continuous business as a smithy at Niles, this county, was found dead in his bed at the home Sunday morning by his wife when she went to call him for breakfast. Mr. Wilberscheid remained active up to the very end. Last Friday he set a pair of heavy iron tire wheels. The next day he was also busy about his shop in the Niles settlement. From the position of the body, fully clothed on the bed, it is presumed that he arose as usual Sunday morning, dressed and then was stricken with a celebral hemorrhage. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from St. Gregory's Catholic church at St. Nazianz. Mr. Wilberscheid came to Niles 49 years ago when that village aspired to bigger things. When he purchased the blacksmith shop from Matt Wollersheim back in 1883, Niles consisted of a general store, saw mill, cheese factory and tavern. When the logging business fell off in 1909 business slackened and in 1918 the saw mill was torn down and other business dropped off in Niles. All that was left of Niles was the blacksmith shop and Peter Wilberscheid. Born In Germany The deceased was born near Coblenz, Germany, in 1859 and came to this country with his parents when a boy of eight years. His parents settled on a farm in Calumet county. He learned the blacksmith trade and was employed at Charlesburg, Calumet county. It was in 1883 that he came to Niles and the next year he was married to Mary Thome of Calumet county. He took over the blacksmith shop and continued to operate it down the span of years and at times assisted his son, Ben on the farm near Niles. The coming of automobiles and trucks resulted in the decline of the smithy business but Mr. Wilberscheid spent most of his time repairing wagons. The widow, four sons, Ben at Niles, Peter, Sheboygan, Matt of Kansas, and Jack Wilberscheid of Racine, and a daughter, Mrs. Peter Voigt of Chilton and 18 grand- children survive. Unknown Paper Monday, August 28, 1933 ******** (Peter J. April 11, 1859-Aug. 27, 1933 husband of Maria A. nee Endries [married Feb. 19, 1884 at St. Gregory] and Anna Marie nee Thome [married Sept. 4, 1888 at St. Gregory] -son of Jacob Wiberscheid and Mary Waldorf -blacksmith "Mr. Wilberscheid came to Niles 49 years ago [1883] when that village aspired to bigger things. When he purchased the blacksmith shop from Matt Wollersheim back in 1883, Niles consisted of a general store, saw mill, cheese factory and tavern. When the logging business fell off in 1909 business slackened and in 1918 the saw mill was torn down and other business dropped off in Niles. All that was left of Niles was the blacksmith shop and Peter Wilberscheid." -from obit. born near Coblenz, Germany and emigrated to the US with parents in 1867 parents settled in Calumet County, where Peter learned the blacksmith trade in Charlesburg -died from "probably apopolexy -arteriosclerosis and debility")
MARY ANN WILLIAMS (Mary Anna nee McCabe (Feb. 27, 1839-Feb. 19, 1929 wife of Abbnesen Williams -daughter of Patrick McCabe and Margaret Jackson born Toranto, Canada -died from "myocarditis, senility") ********** "Encylopaedia of Forms and Precedents for Pleading and Practice at Common" by William Henry Michael, William Mack, Howard Pervear Nash, Thomas Edward O'Brien, James Cockcroft 1901 Copyright Page 43 Form No. 15344. (Precedent in Eaton v. Williams, 51 Wis. 99.)* County Court, Manitowoc County. In the matter of the application of Richard White, John Grant and Robert Gould, supervisors of the town of Eaton, to compel Mary Williams to relieve and maintain her indigent mother. Whereas on application to John Marshall, county judge of Manitowoc county, made by Richard White, John Grant and Robert Gould, supervisors of the town of Eaton in said county, it appeared that one Margaret McCabe of said town was a poor person, old, lame and decrepit, so as to be unable to maintain herself and was likely to become a charge upon said town; that one Mary A. Williams was the daughter and only relative of said Margaret McCabe, and of sufficient ability to relieve and maintain at her own charge said Margaret McCabe in such manner as should be approved by said supervisors; and that said Mary A. Williams neglected and refused upon demand so to do; and whereas, upon due hearing had, the facts stated in said application were found to be true, Ordered, that the said Mary A. Williams, of the town of Eaton in said county, be, and she hereby is, required to pay to the supervisors of the said town of Eaton for the support, relief and maintenance of Margaret McCabe, of the aforesaid town, the sum of two dollars per week for each and every week succeeding the date of this order, until the further order of the court in the premises. It is further ordered, that the said Mary A. Williams pay the costs and expenses of this application, taxed at nineteen and 10-100 dollars, and that said supervisors are hereby authorized to enforce the collection of all sums herein directed to be paid, as by statute provided in such cases. [Dated the fifteenth day of May, A. D. 1890. By the Court. John Marshall, County Judge.]3
ANDREW WILLMAS Andrew Willmas, 71, of St. Nazianz, died Thursday night at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient two weeks. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, with the Rev. Dennis Cooney officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Willmas was born March 17, 1888, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Anton and Caroline Hook Willmas. He married the former Blanche Schnettler Oct. 24, 1916, at St. Nazianz. He was employed for 20 years at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc. prior to his retirement three years ago. He was a member of the St. Gregory Catholic Church and church Holy Name Society. Survivors include the wife, a son, Donald at Rt.1, Hilbert; five daughters, Mrs. George Pfeifer of Cleveland, Mrs. Rembert Broechert of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Clarece Berger of Manitowoc, Mrs. Edward Mrotek of Rt.1, Cleveland and Mrs. Charlie Combs of Fountain, Colo.; two brothers, Nick and Frank of Rt.1, Newton; two sisters, Mrs. Andrew Seipel of Rt.1, Newton and Mrs. Cy Hagen of Evanston, Ill., 30 grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Mr. Willmas was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited by Father Cooney at 8 p.m. (No newspaper named, 1959 handwritten on the obituary) ********* (Andrew March 17, 1888-Nov. 12, 1959 husband of Blanche nee Schnettler [married Oct. 24, 1916 at St. Gregory] son of Anton Willmas and Caroline Hook [Anton and Caroline are buried at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Spring Valley, Town of Meeme -Anton March 10, 1842 Jan. 10, 1924 -Caroline Jan. 23, 1856-June 2, 1947] -laborer, ship building born Town of Meeme -died from "pemphigies" [?])
FRANZISKA WIMMER John Wimmer and Franziska Igel (v.5 p.452) May 7, 1889 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz John Wimmer Son of Anton Wimmer and Brabara Brandel Born Town of Liberty –farmer Franziska Igel Daughter of Franz Xaver Igel and Theresia Fischer Born Bavaria ************ Wife of Johann Wimmer [married May 7, 1889 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Franz and Theresia Igel -born Schafberg, Bavaria -died from "consumption" (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
JOHANN WIMMER Johann Wimmer (April 26, 1868-Sept. 27, 1890 –husband of Franziska Igel [married May 7, 1889 at St. Gregory] –son of Anton Wimmer and Barbara Brandle born Town of Liberty –farmer –died from “accident”, “fractured skull caused by falling on piece of iron”)
MICHAEL WIMMER Michael F. Wimmer, Sr., 88, a former St. Nazianz resident, died Friday at the Shawano Municipal hospital. He had been making his home with a daughter, Mrs. Charles Bleser, near Shawano since the death of his wife about two years ago. Mr. Wimmer was born in Munich, Germany, in 1859. He came to this country in 1885 and began work as a carpenter. In 1887 he was married to Miss Theresa Stauber of St. Nazianz. The couple moved to a farm in Town Meeme. Eighteen years later they moved to a farm near Silver Lake. Mr. Wimmer retired 18 years later. The couple moved to Manitowoc where they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1937. The survivors include six sons, John, Joseph, and Michael of Manitowoc, Peter of Maribel, Emil of Appleton, and Henry of Green Bay; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Bleser of Shawano and 22 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. on Monday at St. Gregory’s church in St. Nazianz. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiated and burial was made in the church cemetery. The pallbearers were Paul Koch of Manitowoc, Elmer Ullmer of Seymour, Walter McMahon of Manitowoc, Arnold Avowlich of Manitowc, Jack Mullens of Seymour, and Robert Klingeisen of Alverno. They were grandsons of the deceased. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, April 13, 1948 – P. 10 ******* (Michael -husband of Theresa nee Stauber [married Feb. 21, 1887 at St. Gregory] born Bavaria -emigrated to the US in 1885 -died from "old age") (no county death record)
MICHAEL J. WIMMER Michael J. Wimmer, 77, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in St. Gregory Church Cemetery, St. Nazianz. Mr. Wimmer was born Oct. 15, 1894, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Michael and Theresa Stauber Wimmer. He married Elizabeth Kautzer June 7, 1921, at St. Nazianz. The couple settled on the farm located at Rt. 1, Manitowoc. Mr. Wimmer was also employed at Holy Family Convent. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 710. His wife preceded him in death Aug. 22, 1967. Survivors include a son, seven daughters, four brothers, Joseph of Manitowoc, Emil of Reedsville, Peter of Rt. 1, Maribel, and Henry of Green Bay; a sister, Mrs. Rose Bleser of Seymour; 23 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a Wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 26, 1971 ******** (Michael J. (Oct. 15, 1894-Oct. 26, 1971 husband of Elizabeth nee Kautzer [married June 6, 1921 at St. Gregory] son of Michael Wimmer and Theresa Stauber -farmer -died from "cardiac arrest or arrhythemia -arteriosclerotic heart disease")
HELENA WOCHNER From Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1909: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 06 Sep.) Death has taken another pioneer member from our midst. Mrs. Helen Wochner, who just two weeks ago had moved to Appleton to spend the evening of her life with her daughter, died there Saturday after a short illness. She was 81 and was among the first residents of St. Nazianz. She was blessed with 5 children of whom 2 are still living. Mrs. Frank Noworatzky of Appleton, and Miss Helena Wochner of St. Augusta, Minnesota, and other relatives were in the funeral procession held today from St. Gregory Church… (Several names of family members who attended the funeral are listed, but the typesetter has so scrambled the material as to render it useless.) She was laid to rest beside her husband who had preceded her in death many years ago. It is said that Mrs. Wochner knew President Abraham Lincoln and his in-laws as well as the Sewards. Her hometown was Springfield, Illinois, and her family lived in their vicinity. ********** Helena Wochner (July 31, 1829-Sept. 4, 1909 –wife of Clemens Wochner –born Baden –on Jan. 17, 1876 purchased the house at 119 South Third Avenue from the Roman Catholic Religious Association –although this was the official date of purchase, Helena had lived in this house, with the house being communal property since about 1860 –Helena continued to live here until selling in 1884 –“further to state that our good old Mother Helena Wochner died with us in Appleton on the 4th day of September 1909. She was a very good Mother and had stood the hardships of widow life for 47 years and died at the age of 80 years. She was buried aside her husband in St. Nazianz” –from Memories of Frank Noworatzky) Photo ********* IN PROBATE. Manitowoc County Court. In the matter of the last will and Testament of Clemans Wockner, deceased. ON reading and filing an instrument in writting, purporting to be the last will and testament of Clemans Wockner, late of the town of Eaton, in the county of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin, deceased, and also the accompanying petition of Helena Wockner, of the town of Eaton aforesaid, representing among other things that the said Clemens Wockner lately died at his residence in Eaton aforesaid; that said instrument is the last will and testament of said deceased, and that she, the said petitioner, is the identical Helena Wockner named and appointed in and by the said last will and testament executor thereof; and praying that a day be appointed for hearing the proofs of said last will and testament; It is Ordered, That the proofs of said instrument be heard before the Judge of this Court on Monday, the 20th day of October, A.D. 1863, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the office of the County Judge in the village at Manitowoc; And it is further Ordered, That public notice thereof be given to all person interested, by publishing a copy of this order for three weeks successively in the Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly newspaper printed at Manitowoc. H.S. PIERPONT, County Judge. Dated Sept. 22d. 1862 The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 24, 1862 P. 4
WILBERT WOELFEL Wilbert Woelfel, age 86, of 2230 S. 42nd Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born August 4, 1920 in Calumet County, son of the late Andrew and Bertha Sukowaty Woelfel Wagner. Wilbert attended St. Gregory School and lived in the township of Liberty, Manitowoc County, for 80 years. On June 1, 1943 he married former Helen E. Schad at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2007, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, from 9:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2007, until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Pfeffer funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The Sheboygan Press February 16, 2007 ******** Wilbert Woelfel, age 86, of 2230 S. 42nd St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born Aug. 4, 1920, in Calumet County, son of the late Andrew and Bertha Sukowaty Woelfel Wagner. Wilbert attended St. Gregory School and lived in the township of Liberty, Manitowoc County, for 80 years. On June 1, 1943, he married the former Helen E. Schad at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Wilbert farmed in the town of Liberty and also worked for the township for many years plowing snow and road maintenance. He retired from Valders Lime and Stone in 1982, and the couple moved to Manitowoc in 2004. Wilbert was a 4-H leader, helped organize the Pigeon Lake 4-H Club, was one of the original organizers of the Pigeon Lake Sportsman Club and was a life member of Manitowoc County Fish & Game Club. He was an 82-year member of St. Gregory Parish, serving on many committees, along with being a Eucharistic Minister for over 20 years and also a greeter. Wilbert was a member of the board of directors of the Manitowoc Catholic Social Services Board and was also a foster parent for many years. He also did carpentry work and craft work and was an avid Packer and Brewer fan. Wilbert loved to travel and visited 46 states. He and his wife also enjoyed dancing for many years. Wilbert enjoyed playing cards. In fact, the afternoon of his death, he played cards with his friends at his home and had the pleasure of having the Clipper City Chordsmen come and greet him and his wife with a Valentine greeting and had their picture taken with the quartet. Family was very important to Wilbert and he loved having them around. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by his stepfather: Frank Wagner; a son-in-law: Robert Reindl; two brothers: Edward and Alvin; two sisters: Rosalinda Schnell; and Selvina Woelfel; his extended family: Margie and James Neal; his stepsister and her husband: Celestine and Gregor Geiser; and two stepbrothers: Alfred and Alex Wagner. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, from 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 16, 2007
ROSA WOLF Mrs. Rosa Wolf, aged 59 years, passed away at St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan Saturday morning, following a paralytic stroke she suffered four days ago. Mrs. Wolf was born at St. Nazianz, June 4, 1863, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weinkoetz. She was married in 1884 to Mr. Wolf, who died about 27 years ago. She conducted a millinery business in St. Nazianz for many years, and for the past few years she made her home in Manitowoc. She had been a patient at the Sheboygan hospital for some time. Mrs. Wolf is survived by one brother, Peter Weinkoetz of Elkhart Lake and two sisters, Mrs. J.A. Lettenberger of St. Nazianz and Mrs. John Lettenberger of Manitowoc. The body was brought to St. Nazianz and the funeral was held on Monday at 8:30 o'clock, after services in St. Gregory's church, a Reverend from the Convent officiating. Manitowoc Pilot 10/12/22 ********* Rosa nee Weinkoetz (June 4, 1863-Oct. 6, 1922 wife of Theodore [married Nov. 25, 1884 at St. Gregory] -daughter of Peter Weinkoetz and Caroline Leichtnam -after the death of Theodore in 1895, managed a millinery shop in St. Nazianz -born Town of Eaton died Sheboygan County -died from "heart failure") -no stone (no county death record)
THEODORE WOLF From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1895: Death quite suddenly last Mon. in St. Nazianz of Theodor Wolf. He had been ill less than a week. Mr. Wolf filled two terms in the post of Registrar of Documents and chairman of Town Eaton, as well as serving several years as clerk of that town. He was about 44 yrs. old and leaves a widow and one child. ********* Theodore (Oct. 29, 1848-Feb. 4, 1895 husband of Rosa nee Weinkoetz [married Nov. 25, 1884 at St. Gregory] school teacher and saloon keeper -born Germany -emmigrated to the US in 1874 -died from "paralysis of heart"
MATHEW WOLLERSHEIM M. Wollersheim Dies On Friday Mathew Wollersheim, 70, who lived a retired life at his home in the village of St. Nazianz for the last twenty years, died there on Friday. He had been ill since last April, when he suffered a stroke. Funeral services were held at St. Nazianz on Tuesday morning at ten o’clock, with three priests officiating. Interment was in the adjoining cemetery. The deceased was born on a farm in the town of Johnsburg in 1862. He learned the blacksmith trade and in 1881 was married to Miss Mary Kautzer. When living at Hewitt, School Hill and west of St. Nazianz, he followed farming. He then retired and located in the village of St. Nazianz. His wife and three children preceded him in death, and in 1922 he was married to Mrs. Magdalene Gerhard. He was a member of the Catholic Knights and Holy Name society. For the past eight years he was treasurer of Town Eaton, and previous to that he held various town offices, chairman, supervisor, and assessor. Survivors are his wife, and six children, Mrs. Louis (Anna) Adelmann, St. Nazianz, Anton of Sheboygan, Joseph of Silver Lake, Peter of Sheboygan, William of New Holstein, and Louis of Manitowoc. One sister, Mrs. Ann Lefeber of Marytown and one brother, Fred, at Sheboygan and 21 grandchildren also survive. The following six grandchildren acted as pallbearers; Alphons Adelmann, Arnold, Ervin, Arthur, Clarence and Lawrence Wollersheim. 8-25-1932 *********** (Mathias -husband of Mary nee Kautzer [married Oct. 25, 1881 at St. Gregory] and Madgalena Sellner Gerhard [married July 4, 1922] -son of Anton Wollersheim and Katharine Bell -farmer -"Mr. Wollersheim held the office of town chairman, supervisor and assessor of the town of Eaton and for 8 years up the time of his death was treasurer." -born Johnsburg, Fond du Lac County -died from "myocarditis with auricular for 5 years -fibullation and embolism of brain, mitral regurgitation and general arterioisclerosis")
MINNIE WOLLERSHEIM Mrs. Joseph Wollersheim, 75, of Rt. 1., Valders, died Thursday morning at home after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Berge Funeral Home, Valders, and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Dennis Cooney officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Wollersheim was born Minnie Adelman Jan. 1, 1885, at St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Alois and Elizabeth Dietrich Adelman. She was married to Joseph Wollersheim Oct. 12, 1909, at St. Gregory church, St. Nazianz, and they farmed near St. Nazianz. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of the church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, LeRoy of Manitowoc and Arthur of Hilbert, Calumet County; three daughters, Mrs. Leonard Miller of Two Rivers, Mrs. Ralph Miller of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edmund Schad of St. Nazianz; a brother, Leo of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Rose Eigenberger of Sheboygan; 21 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Rev. Dennis Cooney and the Christian Mothers Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 22, 1960 P. 7 ********* (Minnie nee Adelman Jan. 1, 1885-Dec. 22, 1960 wife of Joseph [married Oct. 12, 1909 at St. Gregory] -daughter of John Alois Adelman and Elizabeth Dietrich -worked at canning factory born Town of Eaton -died from "myocardial infarction -coronary thrombosis")
ANN KATHERINE (BAER) YORK Wife of Linlie [married Oct. 12, 1940 at St. Gregory] daughter of Frederick Baer and Mary Julia Niederprum owner and operator of bowling alley in Illinois -died from "cardio pulmonary arrest, coma for 3 days -large cell gastric lymphoma with metastasis, since 1996") ******** Linlie York, of 7312 West Ogden Ave., Riverside, Ill., died Tuesday at Chicago. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Hayward, Wis. Among the survivors are his wife, the former Ann Baer, of St. Nazianz. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 14, 1970 (Note: Although he is not buried here, I thought his information would be easier to find if I put him here.)
