KNOLLWOOD MEMORIAL GARDENS OBITUARIES [A-I]

JACK V. ACKERMAN

Jack V. Ackerman, 57, of 4102 Lowell St., Two Rivers, a Two Rivers 
Washington High School instructor in biology, died unexpectedly early 
Monday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emanuel United Methodist 
Church. The Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood 
Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Ackerman was born Sept 4, 1915, at Kaukauna, son of the late Frank V. 
and Edith Post Ackerman. When he was two the family brought him to Madison 
where he attended public grade school and was graduated from Madison East 
High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and 
received his master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He 
taught for five years at Mishicot High School, at Menasha High School for 
one year, Mantiowoc County Teachers College for 22 years and was in his 
third year at the Two Rivers school. He married Elizabeth Johnson June 13, 
1942, at Wisconsin Rapids. He was a member of Manitowoc Lodge No. 22, 
F. & A.M., and Manitowoc Chapter No. 196, Order of Eastern Star, of which 
he was a past worthy patron. He was also a member of American Federation of 
Teachers and the Phi Delta Kappa, Sigma Zeta and Sigma Tau Delta fraternities.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter and a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
a sister, Mrs. Pear Robbin, of Cupertino, Calif., and nephews and nieces.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 3 to 9 p.m. 
Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 23, 1972


FRED G. AHRENS

Fred G. Ahrens, 57, of 1424 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning 
at home.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Saturday by Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Ahrens was born Feb. 6, 1914, at Oshkosh, son of the late Fred and 
Laura Ebert Ahrens. He moved to Manitowoc when he was 17. He married Alice 
Wallau Nov. 14, 1939, at Menominee, Mich. He had been employed at Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Inc., the past 27 years and was a member of the Boilermakers 
Local No. 443 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; two daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
two brothers, seven sisters and three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1971
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Funeral services for Fred G. Ahrens, 57, of 1424 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, 
who died Friday at home, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial 
will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Monday until 
noon Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church. The casket will 
remain closed at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1971


MELVIN ALLEN

Melvin S. (Swampy) Allen, 62, of 2400 Wilson St., Two Rivers, 
retired marine engineer on Great Lakes freighters and a member 
of one of the community's earliest families, died Wednesday 
afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He has been in 
failing health for several months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Klein & Angel 
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating.
Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Allen was born at Two Rivers Dec. 31, 1906, son of the late 
Edmund Allen and Mrs. Olga Behrendt Allen Goric. His grandfather, 
the late Andrew Allen, was the first keeper of Rawley (Twin River) 
Point Light Station, adjoining Point Beach State Forest. Mr. Allen 
was graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School in 1925 where 
he starred in all major sports. As a young man he worked on Great
Lakes freighters and gained his engineer's license. An employe of 
the C. Reiss Coal Co. for a number of years, he was engineer on the 
firm's tugs at Green Bay and Manitowoc, retiring Jan. 1, 1969. He 
was a member of Green Bay Elks Lodge.
He married at Green Bay July 10, 1934. She survives him along with 
his mother, Mrs. Olga Allen Goric, and his stepfather, Mike Goric, 
of Sheboygan; two sisters; a half-sister and a step-brother also 
survive.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, 1969 August 28


ROBERT B. ALLING

Robert B. Alling, 63, of 1002 E. Crescent Dr., Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will be 
in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Alling was born April 21, 1908, at New York City, son of the late 
Robert and Annie Smith Alling. He attended schools in New York and later 
attended Columbia University. Following his schooling he was a partner 
in a Wall Street firm for many years. He entered the U.S. Army in 1942 
and was discharged in 1945. He then was employed at the Trade Bank and 
Trust Co., New York, before coming to Manitowoc in 1954. He married Jean 
Lenz Feb. 25, 1950, at New York. Mr. Alling was employed as purchasing 
agent for the Manitowoc Equipment Works until 1959 when he formed the 
Alling Company Inc., of which he was president. He was a member of the 
First Lutheran Church, the Kiwanis Club of Manitowoc and Eagles Aerie 
No. 706.
Survivors include his wife and a sister, Mrs. Jane Carlton Farrell, of 
Clearwater, Fla. A sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday 
until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 5, 1971


VERNA M. ERNST-AMBRUSO

Verna M. Ernst-Ambruso, age 74, of Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, 
July 21, 1999, at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 23, 1999, at St.
John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will
be Rev. David Arndt with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens,
town of Kossuth.
Verna was born May 5, 1925, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late William 
and Cora Barround Schultz. She attended St. John’s Elementary School and 
graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, with the class of 1943.
On October 13, 1945, she married Leonard Ernst at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran 
Church. He preceded her in death on January 8, 1988. She then married 
Eugene Ambruso on April 21, 1995, at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church. Verna 
was a member of St. John’s Ladies Aide, the Two Rivers Historical Society,
V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies Auxiliary of U.S. Sub Vets World War II, 
and a former member of the Sweet Adelines.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was also preceded in death by one grandson, Jason Ernst; two brothers 
and one sister, Marvin Schultz, Hilton Flavin, and Marilyn Ciha.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers from 
4-8 p.m. Thursday, and on Friday morning at St. John’s Church from 10 a.m. 
until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, July 22, 1999


RUTH ANN ANDERSON

Mrs. Leland Anderson, 49, of Waupaca, a former Two Rivers 
resident, died unexpectedly enroute to a Waupaca hospital 
Wednesday morning.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Knuth officiating. 
Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Anderson, nee Ruth Ann Orlebeck, was born Aug. 23, 1923, 
at Sheboygan, daughter of the late E.P. and Mrs. Ella Roehl 
Orelbeck. She was a child when the family brought her to Two 
Rivers. She was a graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School, 
graduating in 1941. She was married at Two Rivers to Leland 
Anderson Oct. 7, 1944.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 25, 1973


WALLACE R. ANDERSON

Wallace R. Anderson, 67, of 1745 Johnston Dr., Manitowoc, died Monday evening 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James 
Kraanen will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Anderson was born Aug. 4, 1902, at Denmark, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Jim Anderson. He married Angeline Gallenberger Ross March 18, 1942, at Crivitz. 
The couple located in Manitowoc after their marriage. Mr. Anderson had been 
employed by Weyerhaeuser Co., Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; a step-daughter, three brothers, Lawrence, of Two 
Rivers, Norbert, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Louis, of Crivitz; a sister, Della, 
of Milwaukee; two grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Two brothers 
preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday until the time of 
service. A memorial service will be at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 24, 1970


LILY (MYERS) ARNEMAN

Lily (Myers) Arneman, 89, of Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning,
March 30, 1991, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate. Burial 
to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens.
The former Lily Myers was born May 16, 1901, in Burrett Township, Ill., 
daughter of the late John and Caroline Last Myers. She graduated in 1918
from Mishicot High School and also attended the University of Wis.-Milwaukee, 
graduating with the Class of 1922. On June 27, 1928, she married Elmer
Arneman at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death January 14, 1977. The couple 
farmed in the town of Two Rivers before moving to the city in 1951. Mrs.
Arneman was a teacher in the rural schools from 1942-1954 and also a teacher 
at St. John’s Lutheran School from 1954 until her retirement in 1965. She was
a member of the St. Johns Ladies Society, the Quilters and the Afternoon 
Social Group of St. Johns.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Beside her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Mae in 1978, 
and by a brother, Alvin.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5-8 p.m. this 
Monday evening and at the church Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of
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CLIFFORD J. BEAUPRE

Clifford Beaupre Sr., 53, of 3512 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon at University Hospital, Madison, where he had been a patient 
the past two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Adolph 
Dolezal will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, 
Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County.
Mr. Beaupre was born Nov. 16, 1903, in the Town of Pound, Marinette County, 
son of the late Daniel and Louise Lesperance Beaupre. He came to Manitowoc 
County in 1920. Mr. Beaupre married the former Minnie Traurig Nov. 7, 1924, 
at Manitowoc. After working a number of years as a maintenance man in the 
city school system Mr. Beaupre and his son went into the building contracting 
business which they operated the past 10 years. He was a member of the Painter 
Union Local 499 and the Manitowoc Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors include the wife, a son (private), a sister, Mrs. Ervin LeCoque of 
Manitowoc; and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1960


CHARLES L. BEDUHN

Charles L. Beduhn, age 76, formerly of Manitowoc, died Thursday,
December 28, 2000, at River’s Bend Health and Rehabilitation
Center, Manitowoc.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2001, 
at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating will be Rev. 
Randy Van Ert. Final resting place will be Knollwood Memorial 
Gardens, town of Kossuth.
Charles was born January 28, 1924, in Two Rivers, son of the late 
Walter and Margaret Sibenhorn Beduhn. He was educated in Two Rivers 
and graduated with the class of 1941 from Washington High School. He
continued his education at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Charles 
served in the United States Navy in the Pacific. He married Eloise Arndt 
on March 20, 1948, in Manitowoc. Charles began his career at Hamilton 
Industries and served as a corporate officer in various wood manufacturing 
operations across the country until his retirement in 1990.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Besides his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel
and Bert.
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc is assisting the 
Beduhn family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 5, 2001


MATIE W. BENINGHAUS

Mrs. Matie Beninghaus, 94, of Wabeno, Wis., died Wednesday evening at a 
nursing home at Antigo.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Karl Koch will officiate and burial will 
be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Beninghaus was born June 1, 1878, at Stettin, Germany, daughter of 
the late William and Marie Zenk. She was married to Alvin Beninghaus 
Sept. 26, 1898, at Menominee, Mich., and he preceded her in death July 23, 
1970.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elwood Torke, of Sheboygan and Mrs. 
Leigh Andrews, of Two Rivers; three sons, Carl, of White Lake, Wis., Amos, 
of Two Rivers and Harold, of Milwaukee; a brother, Charles Zenk, of 
Pulcifer, Wis.; 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and three great-
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 20, 1972


EUGENE BLAHA

Eugene Blaha, 62, of 1203 Victory St., Two Rivers, died Saturday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been taken 
a few hours earlier.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial 
will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Blaha was born Oct. 6, 1910, at Two Rivers, son of the late 
Anton and Antoinette Lodel Blaha. He attended parochial school 
and high school at Two Rivers and had been employed as a tool and 
die setter at Paragon Electric Co., Two Rivers, for 27 years until 
his recent retirement. He married Florence Wagner Aug. 21, 1935, at 
Waukegan, Ill. He was a member of the Paragon Goodfellowship Club.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter and three sons; two sisters, 
Mrs. Annette Sagers of Chicago, and Mrs. Leona Smith, of San Diego, 
Calif., and nine grandchildren. A brother, Daniel, preceded him in 
death in April of this year.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, 
from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening. The casket will be taken 
to St. John Church at 11 a.m. Tuesday where the body will lie in 
state until time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 20, 1973


WILLIAM BLANCHARD

William S. Blanchard Sr., 90, formerly of 910 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, 
presently of Park Lawn Nursing Home, died Thursday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Phipps Memorial 
Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. G. J. Zanotti 
will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town 
of Kossuth. 
Mr. Blanchard was born Feb. 8, 1883, at Dubuque, Iowa, son of the late 
George and Elizabeth Reno Blanchard. He came to Wisconsin in 1903. He 
married Emma Nemetz Oct. 27, 1908, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee 
County, locating in Two Rivers until 1910, then coming to Manitowoc. 
He was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and Manitowoc Equipment 
Works, retiring when he was 73. Mrs. Blanchard preceded him in death in 
1968. He was a member of the Royal League.
Survivors include two sons, William Jr., of Orange, Calif., and Edwin C., 
of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Simon (Esther) Grenier, of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Joseph (Alice)Hutterer, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Joseph (Mabel) 
Kirch, of Shawano, eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. A 
brother and three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 
9 o'clock this Friday evening until noon Saturday and then at the chapel 
until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 30, 1973


JOSEPH V. BLANCHETTE

Joseph V. Blanchette, age 75, a former Two Rivers resident, currently 
residing in Crivitz, died Thursday evening, Nov. 2, 2006, at the 
Woodland Health Care Center, in Brookfield.
He was born Dec. 28, 1930, in Marinette, a son of the late Victor and 
Sadie (Terriault) Blanchette, and attended school in Marinette. Joseph
was a U.S. Veteran, having served with the U.S. Navy. On July 25, 1963, 
he was married to Anna Marie Krueger, in Manitowoc. She preceded him in 
death Oct. 17, 1985. Joseph was employed with Fisher Hamilton in Two 
Rivers, for 32 years, retiring in 1992. After retiring, he then moved to 
Crivitz, where he enjoyed the outdoors; fly fishing, hunting, and
snowmobiling. He was a member of the VFW Post 1248 of Two Rivers, and 
a former member of the Two Rivers Eagles Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother: 
Jimmy; and a sister: Pearl Tessmer.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, 1506 - 18th St. Two Rivers, on Monday, Nov. 6, 2006, from 11
a.m. until 1 p.m. at which time the procession will leave for Knollwood 
Memorial Park Cemetery, Highway 310, Manitowoc, for military graveside
services. Burial will follow in Knollwood Memorial Park.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels is assisting the Blanchette family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 4, 2006


ETHEL A. BOHM

Ethel A. Bohm, age 91, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
died early Friday morning, November 5, 1999, at the home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 8, 1999, at St. 
John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate 
with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Bohm was born on March 17, 1908, in the town of Gillett, Wis., daughter 
of the late Charles and Clara Olson. She married John Bohm on June 6, 1926, 
in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1983. Ethel was a member
of the Ladies Aide Society of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Two Rivers 
Senior Citizens. She was an avid gardener and seamstress and enjoyed playing 
cards especially Sheepshead/
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers.
Friends may call at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 9:30 a.m. 
Monday until the time of service at ii a.m. There will be no Sunday evening 
visitation.
The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Miss Me - But Let Me Go
I have come to the end of the road,
and the sun has set for me.
I want no rites in a gloom filled
room, why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not too long,
and not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that we once
shared.
Miss me, but let me go.

“I am with Jesus now”

Herald Times Reporter
November 6, 1999


KATHERINE BOLZENTHAL

Mrs. Kathryn E. Bolzenthal, 75, who resided with a son Elmer, and 
daughter-in-law, Virginia Bolzenthal, of 1241 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, 
died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Kuhr will officiate and burial will be in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Bolzenthal, nee Kathryn Schultz, was born Nov. 25, 1897, in the 
Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Wencel and 
Frances Shimon Schultz. She was married to Arthur Bolzenthal Nov. 28, 
1922, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 17, 1969.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 10, 1973


EVELYN BORISCH

Mrs. Ray Borisch, 57, of Rt. 1, Denmark, died Friday morning at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral 
Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Borisch, nee Evelyn Krause, was born June 7, 1915, at Milwaukee, a 
daughter of Frank and Hilda Brauhein Krause. She was married May 4, 1941, 
at Milwaukee, to Ray Borisch. The family moved to the Denmark area in 1947. 
She had been an employe of the Mirro Aluminum Co.
Besides her husband and parents of Milwaukee, she leaves two daughters and 
a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a sister, Mrs. James Barkley of Fort 
Lauderdale, Fla., four brothers, Robert and Victor of Milwaukee, Frank of 
Whittier, Calif., and Bender of Hollywood, Fla., and five grandchilden. A 
grandson preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 15, 1972


ARTHUR BRANDENBURG

Arthur C. Brandenburg, 55, Rt. 1, Two Rivers, Town of Two Creeks farmer 17 years, 
died Tuesday morning at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, the Rev. T.F. Stern 
officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Brandenburg was born June 23, 1908, in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late Fred and Emma Kitzerow Brandenburg. He married the former Fern 
Mathiesen of the Town of Two Creeks at St. John Church, Two Rivers, Sept. 21, 1935, 
after which he became employed by Stoer Dairy of the Town of Two Rivers. Since 1947 
he had been engaged in farming in the Town of Two Creeks.
Besides his wife he leaves a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); three sisters, 
Mrs. Ralph Schultz, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, Mrs. Arnold Schulz, of Random Lake and 
Mrs. John Van Pembrook, of Milwaukee and two brothes, Lester, of Crivitz and Ervin, 
of Tisch Mills. A son preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 8, 1964 P. 24


OTTO R. BRATZ

Otto R. Bratz, age 86, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, March 24, 1999, 
at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 1999, at 
Rockwood Lutheran Church, in Rockwood. Officiating at the service will be 
Rev. John Hildebrandt, with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Park, 
town of Kossuth.
Otto was born April 6, 1912, in the town of Cato, son of the late Frederic 
and Mary Karrow Bratz. On December 22, 1937, he married the former Ilene 
McMunn. Otto was employed at Formrite Tube, Two Rivers, formerly known as
Hydro-Tool, until his retirement in 1982.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Otto was also preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
The Family will greet relativesand friends, Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. 
at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Saturday morning at Rockwood 
Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, March 25, 1999


FERN G. BRUECHERT

Fern G. Bruechert, age 87, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Saturday
morning, April 30, 2005 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David 
Scherbarth will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc.
Fern was born April 12, 1918, in the town of Two Rivers, a daughter 
of the late Joseph and Sybil (Koller) Levy. She was educated in the 
Kewaunee School District, and was a graduate of Kewaunee High School. 
On Oct. 8, 1938, she married Harold Bruechert in Two Rivers, and he 
preceded her in death on April 8, 1990. Following her marriage, Fern 
worked for the Hamilton family for a number of years, and also for 
Sauve’s Grocery Store. She later worked at Machut’s Supper Club for 
several years until her retirement. She was a member of the Two Rivers
Senior Center, and in her spare time enjoyed gardening, canning, 
knitting and crocheting, and in her younger days enjoyed playing 
golf.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 
two sisters: Dolores Bruechert and Hazel Paquette; two brothers: Merlin 
and Arden Levy; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Otto and Lillian
(Landt) Bruechert; and seven brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, 
after 12 o’clock on Wednesday until the time of service at 1 p.m.
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, or the Two Rivers 
Senior Center.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Bruechert 
family with funeral arrangements.
The Bruechert family extends their most heartfelt Thanks to the many dear 
people who have comforted and cared for our mother over the years.
Special “Thank You” to the entire staffs of Aurora Medical Center, North 
Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, and the Aurora VNA Hospice and 
Homecare staff for the excellent care and compassion extended to Mom.
Also, many thanks to Drs. Robert GahI, and Kenneth Katz, plus the many 
doctors who may have been on call and cared for Mother through her many 
crises. Your kindness will always be remembered by our family!
Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 2005


AUGUST F. BUSSE

August F. Busse, 81, of 412 St.Clair St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. 
Mr. Busse was born Aug. 6, 1890, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late John 
and Sophia Horstman Busse. He married Elizabeth Streckert June 24, 1914, at 
Collins. He operated a cheese factory there for 13 years. He then came to 
Manitowoc where he was an engineer for Tsopels and Adracktis. He was a 
janitor at Lutheran High School for a few years.
Survivors include his wife, four sons, Merl C., of Manitowoc, Clifford, of 
Orange, Calif., Delmar, in the Navy at Rhode Island and Robert, of Riverdale, 
Md.; a daughter, Mrs. Myron (Rose) Cegielski, of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren 
and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 
9 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 10, 1972


EDWARD CARBON

Edward Carbon, 77, of 1015 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of the 
First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate 
and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc 
County.
Mr. Carbon was born March 29, 1893, at Branch, son of the late Joseph and Anna 
Peroutka Carbon. He was employed as a Great Lakes engineer and also worked for 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., submarine Division. He married Emma Menchal 
June 15, 1921, at Manitowoc. Mr. Carbon was a member of the Odd Fellows, the 
Journeyman Machinist Local and also served as elder of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, three brothers, Joseph, John 
and William of Branch; six sisters, Mrs. Floyd Nelson, Mrs. Mary Tweten and Mrs. 
Julia Chizek of Manitowoc, Miss Elizabeth of Branch, Mrs. Anna Kodelka of Cato 
and Mrs. Lenor Schroeder of Appleton, and 10 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. 
Sunday.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 13, 1971


HELMAR CHRISTIANSEN

Helmar (Heinie) Christiansen, 50, died early Sunday morning at his 
home, 3514 Division St., Manitowoc. He had been ill eight months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating.
Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Christiansen was born Oct. 3, 1909, in the Town of Morris, 
Shawano County, son of the late Hans and Anna Nelson Christiansen.
He married Fern Mae Long, Sept. 12, 1930, and the couple came to
Manitowoc in 1937 where he was employed as foreman by Wisconsin
Aluminum Foundry.
Survivors are his wife, three daughters, a son, two brothers, a 
twin, Kjelmar and Harold of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Ed Krenberg
Sr., of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gerda Jensen of Luverne N.D., and three
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m.
Tuesday and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church when the casket
will be moved to the church where the body will be in state until
the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 09, 1960  page 17
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Christiansen funeral
Funeral services for Helmar (Heinie) Christiansen, 50, of 3514 Division St.,
Manitowoc, who died Sunday, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethany Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Armin Roekle officiating. Burial
was in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
(Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
It was inadvertently omitted in the obituary Monday that a son and daughter
died in infancy.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 11, 1960, page 21


KJELMAR CHRISTIANSEN

Kjelmar Christiansen, 63, of 1410 S. 36th St., Manitowoc, died Monday 
at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Bethany Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert L. Sawall will officiate and 
burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Christiansen was born Oct. 3, 1909, in the Town of Morris, Shawano 
County, son of the late Hans and Ann Nelson Christiansen. He married 
Genevieve Wincentsen Apr. 16, 1931, at Tigerton, Wis. He was employed 
as a foreman at the Manitowoc Co. Inc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday until noon Thursday when the casket will be moved to the 
church where the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 5, 1973


NORMA CHRISTOFFEL

Mrs. Luke Christoffel, 51, of 2814 Memorial Drive, Two Rivers, died
unexpectedly of a heart attack in her sleep at the home at 5 a.m.
Saturday. She had previously been in good health.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at the Deja and Martin
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers and at 3:30 p.m. at Our Savior Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers the Rev. E.A. Breding officiating. Interment
will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Christoffel, nee Norma Nickisch, was born Oct. 1, 1903 at Manitowoc,
a daughter of the late Frank and Amelia Bartz Nickisch. She attended the
public schools at Manitowoc and for 35 years was employed at the Aluminum
Specialty Co. at Manitowoc. She was married to Luke Christoffel at
Manitowoc on Jan. 2, 1943, and her death occurred on her 17th wedding
anniversary. She was a member of Our Savior Church and its Ladies Aid
Society.
Surviving are her husband, a sister, Mrs. Raymond Stern of Brillion;
a brother, Arnold Nickisch of Manitowoc, and a number of nieces and
nephews. A sister and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 2 p.m. Sunday until the
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald, Saturday, January 02, 1960  page 9


YVONNE R. DECKER

Mrs. Howard Decker, 35, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died unexpectedly Wednesday 
evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Calvary Assembly of God 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Victor Hillestad will officiate and burial will 
be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Decker, nee Yvonne Ruth Klien, was born Jan. 24, 1936, at Whittmore, 
Iowa, daughter of Harry and Ruth Leininger Klien. She attended schools at 
Algona and Pope Jay, Iowa, and attended high school at Hanlin Town, Iowa. 
She was married to Howard Decker Sept. 14, 1952, at Algona. The couple 
farmed in Algona before coming to Manitowoc County in 1965 where they were 
also engaged in farming. Mrs. Decker was a member of Calvary Assembly of 
God Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Friday and 
at the church Saturday from noon until the time of services.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Assembly of God Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 4, 1971


JEFFREY A. DUELLMAN

Jeffrey (Irv) Duellman, 18, of 1209 Division St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening as a result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Leschke Bergner Funeral 
Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James 
DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town 
of Kossuth.
Jeffrey was born July 23, 1953, at Manitowoc son of Jerome and Albertha 
Osieczanek Duellman. He attended schools in Manitowoc and would have been a 
senior at Lincoln High School.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. by Father DeWitt.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 26, 1972


MATHILDA EBERHARDT

Mrs. Herman Eberhardt, 85, of 1109 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening 
at Park Lawn Nursing Home there.
The former Matilda Bebermeier, she was married to Mr. Eberhardt on April 5, 1913 
in Manitowoc. They farmed until 1925 and from 1925-1957 operated a farm and 
implement store at Newton. 
In 1963 they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers, and a grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Donald Stannard, pastor, officiating. 
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, 1122 S. 8th, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Friday.
Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Garden, Town of Kossuth.
Sheboygan Press, 1 Jun 1972
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
**********
Mrs. Herman H. Eberhardt, 85, of 1109 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died 
Wednesday evening at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Eberhardt, nee Mathilda Bebermeier was born May 9, 1887, at 
Centerville, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Grotegut Bebermeir. 
She was married to Herman H. Eberhardt April 5, 1913, at Manitowoc. 
The couple celebrated its golden wedding anniversary in 1963. They 
farmed in the Town of Newton from 1913 to 1925. From 1925 to 1957 
they owned and operated a farm implement store in Newton. They came 
to Manitowoc in 1957. She was a member of Wesley Methodist Church 
and the Christian Stewart Club.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Hugo (Ellen) Schmidt, 
of Newton and Mrs. Harold (Olga) Nisleit, of San Leandro, Calif.; a 
brother, Otto, of Newton; a sister, Mrs. Mary Rodewald, of Cleveland; 
four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A grandchild, two 
sisters and two brothers, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. 
Friday until noon Saturday and then at the church until time of service. 
Memorials may be made to Wesley Methodist Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 1, 1972


ADOLPH C. EISENMANN

Adolph (Nic) Eisenmann, 83, of Rt. 2, Mishicot, died unexpectedly early 
Friday morning at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Zion United Methodist Church, 
Mishicot, the Rev. Robert A. Boettcher officiating. Burial will be in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Eisenmann was born June 14, 1887, at Harrold, S.D., a son of the late 
Fred and Julia Kannewurf Eisenmann. When he was 15, the family brought him 
to the Town of Mishicot where it became engaged in farming. He remained in 
farming in the Town of Mishicot until retiring in 1958. He married the 
former Alice Mueller at Two Rivers, Oct. 26, 1915. She preceded him in 
death in June of 1960.
A longtime member of Zion church he was its trustee for 26 years. He was 
a past treasurer of the former Kettle Range District School Board and the 
Saxonburg District School Board.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Earl (Pauline) Weiss of Rt. 2, Mishicot; 
three sons, Federick and Franklin of Rt. 2, Mishicot, and Kenneth of White 
River, Ontario, Canada; seven sisters, Mrs. Chester (Amanda) Mueller and 
Miss Emma Eisenmann of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Sophia Wallin and Miss Margaret 
Eisenmann of Seal Beach, Calif., Mrs. Antoinette Turek of Green Valley, 
Ariz., Mrs. Lucy Leigh of Libby, Mont., and Miss Rosetta Eisenmann of 
Milwaukee; and a brother, Ben Eisenmann of Maribel. Two brothers preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 2 p.m. Sunday 
until noon Monday when the casket will be taken to the church and the 
body will lie in state until the time of services.
The family requested that memorials be made to Zion church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 13, 1970


ESTHER ELLESTAD

Mrs. Albert Ellestad, 70, formerly of 1410 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
morning at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knutson will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood 
Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Ellestad, nee Ester Ida Zastrow, was born May 31, 1901, at Newton, daughter of 
the late Julius and Mathilda Henning Zastrow. She attended schools in Newton. She 
was married to Albert Ellestad May 25, 1921, at Gjerpen. The couple farmed in Valders 
and Manitowoc County until 1950, moving to Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in 
death in 1959. Mrs. Ellestad was a member of First Lutheran Church and the Ladies 
Circle of the church.
Survivors include four sons, Edmund of Glendive, Mont., Eldred of Appleton, Donald 
of Wauwatosa and Everett of Milwaukee; four daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Adeline) Klein 
of Chilton, Mrs. Richard (Imogine) Hermann of Santa Anna, Calif., Mrs. Walter (Carol) 
Schroeder of Manitowoc and Mrs. H. Roden (Jayette) Blom of Antigo; a sister, Mrs. 
William Jaeger of Sheboygan; 32 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and nieces 
and nephews. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday 
at the church from noon until the time of service. The casket will remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 17, 1971


CLARENCE GEORGE EMOND

Submitted by a researcher see contributors page.

Obituary - Herald Times Reporter, Tue. Nov. 10, 1987
Clarence Emond, 67, Mishicot, died early Tuesday morning,
November 10, 1987, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the
Rev. David Waege will officiate and entombment will be in Knollwood Mausoleum.
Mr. Emond was born May 14, 1920, at Two Rivers, son of the late Luke and
Hilda Bernhardt Emond.  He was employed at Schaus Hardware until 1965 and then
employed with Curtis Mathis of Manitowoc working as a TV repairman, retiring in 1982.
Mr. Emond was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and member and past president of 
Manitowoc Camera Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday 
at the church from noon until the time of services.


ELMER O. ENGELBRECHT

Elmer O. Engelbrecht, 57, of 920 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Wm. A. Schultz will officiate and burial will be 
in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Engelbrecht was born Nov. 23, 1914, in Manitowoc, son of the late Hugo 
and Alma Qualman Engelbrecht. He married Helen Mahnke in Sept. of 1939 at 
Dubuque, Iowa. He was a member of the Steam and Pipe Fitters Local.
Survivors include a son, three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
three brothers, Norman, Milton and Edwin; a sister, Grace Gadzinski; and six 
grandchildren, all of Manitowoc. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-9 p.m. Sunday until the time of 
service on Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 27, 1971


HELEN A. ENGLERT

Mrs. Francis C. Englert, 52, of 1524 Iris Drive, Manitowoc, died Friday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, and at 10 o'clock at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Cyril Van Heeswyk will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial 
Gardens.
Mrs. Englert, nee Helen A. Rezek, was born Feb. 20, 1920, in Manitowoc, the 
daughter of Joseph and Mary Cisler Rezek. She married Francis C. Englert 
Jan. 28, 1945, at Cheyenne, Wyo. both served in the U.S. Army, and after 
their discharge they settled in Manitowoc. She was a member of Z.C.B.J. Lodge 
No. 115 and a veteran of World War II, having served as a medical technician 
in the Army. She was formerly employed at the Manitowoc Equipment Works, 
Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until 
the time of service. Memorial service wil be at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. 
Military rites at the graveside will be by the VFW Post 659.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 29, 1972


JASON LEE ERNST



Jason Lee Ernst, age 20, of Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon, 
May 21, 1996, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, as the result 
of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 am. Saturday, May 25, 1996, 
at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Paul Schumacher. Burial will 
follow in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth.
Jason was born July 25, 1975, in Two Rivers, son of Robert and
Elizabeth Whitcomb Ernst. He attended grade school in Two Rivers 
and was a 1993 graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. He 
was a four year member of the Washington High School Swim Team, 
being honored with MVP in 1993. presently employed at the Oil
Rite Corp. in Manitowoc. Jason's life revolved around hunting,
fishing, snowmobiling and racing. He was a member of West Shore 
Sportsman Club.  Jason loved to be outdoors,
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Leonard Ernst.
Friends call at the Deja and Martin Funerai Chapels, from 5-8 
p.m. Friday evening. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. 
led by Father Paul.
Memorials would be appreciated to Two Rivers Fish and Game 
Association.
The pain within us is great,
Eased only the precious memories of your short life.
We find comfort in knowing you left us with a smile
And will be sharing your life even though you are no longer
with us.
We love you, Jason Bean. Mom, Dad and Craig
Herald Times Reporter, no date.


JOHN M. EWALD

John M. Ewald, 60, of Route 5, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Reformed United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William A. Schultz will officiate and burial will be 
in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Ewald was born May 30, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late Ferdinand and Ella 
Ludwig Ewald. He married Harriet Hansen May 30, 1931, at Manitowoc, and the couple 
located at Manitowoc. He had been self-employed as a mason contractor. Mr. Ewald 
was a member of the U.C.T. and the Mason's Local No. 12 of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
a brother, Elisworth of Arizona; two sisters, Mrs. Elda DeJongh and Mrs. Olga 
Tincknell of Norwalk, Calif., and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street entrance, 
Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until 
the time of service.
Memorials may be made to First Reformed Church of Christ, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 9, 1971


ERWIN K. FANTA

Erwin K. Fanta, 76, of 2115 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning 
at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at the family residence. 
Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Fanta was born March 2, 1895, at Manitowoc son of the late Alois and 
Christine Krainik Fanta. He attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated from 
the University of Wisconsin in 1916. He entered World War I in 1917 serving 
in France with the Second Division and received the Croix de Guerre. He was 
discharged in 1919. He married Mary Ann Engelson Nov. 11, 1926, at Milwaukee, 
and the couple returned to Manitowoc. He had been employed at Imperial Eastman 
as a purchasing agent for 25 years retiring in 1963.
Mr. Fanta was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientists, served as past 
president of the Optimists Club was a 50 year member of the Manitowoc Chapter 
No. 16 and a member of the Manitowoc Council No. 18. He served as past commander 
of the Manitowoc Commandary No. 45, and was a member of the Scottish Rite (a 32nd 
degree Mason), and a member of the Tripoli Temple Shrine of Milwaukee. He was 
also a member of the Manitowoc and Two Rivers Shrine Club, the Manitowoc Elks 
Club, and served on the Manitowoc Utilities Commission for several years.
Survivors include his wife, a son, three daughters, and nieces and nephews. A 
sister preceded him in death.
There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the First Church of Christ Scientists or the Y.M.C.A.
Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1971
*******
Private funeral services for Erwin K. Fanta, 76, of 215 Cleveland Ave., Manitowoc, 
who died Saturday at Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday at 
the family residence. Burial was in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 10, 1971


GEORGE MENDLIK FECHTER

George Mendlik Fechter, 85, of 509 St. Clair St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private family funeral services will be at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will 
be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Fechter was born Dec. 6, 1887, at Manitowoc, son of the late George 
William and Pauline Mendlik Fechter. He was a graduated from Manitowoc 
High School, and the Universities of Chicago and Wisconsin. He married 
Alvie Barta, Aug. 8, 1915, at Manitowoc, residing here. He was a self 
employed certified public accountant, retiring in 1968. He was a well 
known Civil (can't read) collector. He was at (can't read) War Historian 
and early period stamp collector. He was a 50 year member of the United 
Commercial Travelers and St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
There will be no visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 13, 1973


CHRISTOPHER FEIEREISEN

Christopher B. Feiereisen, 68, of 1837 Fairmont St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood 
Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Feiereisen was born Aug. 28, 1905, in Washington County. He married 
Louise Ann Denk in 1935 at Clark Mills. He was employed as an electrical 
engineer at the White House Milk Division of the A&P, Manitowoc, for 40 
years, retiring in 1969. His wife preceded him in death in 1972. He was a 
member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society of the 
church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 
where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 29, 1973


LEROY FOLLETZ

Leroy Folletz Jr., 18-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Foletz Sr., 
of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, where he had been a patient a week.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Armin Rockle will officiate and burial wll be in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
The infant was born at Manitowoc June 14, 1959. His mother is the former 
(private).
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Thursday 
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 1, 1960 P. 16


LOUISE FRANZ

Mrs. Emil Franz, 66, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Monday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rockwood Lutheran Church. 
The Rev. Herbert Kesting will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood 
Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Franz, nee Louise Kiel, was born Nov. 23, 1902, in the Town of Manitowoc 
Rapids, daughter of the late Charles and Amanda Rahn Kiel. She was married to 
Emil Franz May 15, 1926 at Manitowoc. She was a member of the Ladies Bible Hour.
Survivors include the husband: two sons, Donald, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and 
Richard, of Rt.1, Mishicot; three daughters; two brothers, Oscar, of Whitelaw 
and Arno, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and 20 grandchildren. A brother and a sister 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home Ninth Street entrance 
Manitowoc after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesdav and then at the church 
until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald-Times  - 3 Feb 1969
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


RICHARD C. FRANZ, Sr.  (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

Richard C. (Dick) Franz Sr., age 69, of 2704 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, entered 
into eternal rest Wednesday morning, Dec. 25, 2002 at his residence following 
a lengthy illness.
He was born Aug. 27, 1933 in Manitowoc County, son of the late Emil H. and 
Louise (Kiel) Franz. Dick married (his wife) at Rockwood Evangelical Lutheran 
Church on Oct. 8, 1955. The couple made their home in the Mishicot area for 
many years, moving to Manitowoc in 1995.
Dick was educated at Shoto School District No. 4 of the town of Two Rivers, 
Mishicot High School, the University of Wisconsin Short Course, Manitowoc 
Teacher's College, Silver Lake College and was a graduate of UW-Oshkosh, with 
a degree in elementary education and a minor in art. He taught at the Shoto 
School and later Pleasant View School until consolidation closed the one-room 
schools. He then taught at the Central School in Mishicot for one year. Following 
this, he gave up teaching to go into business for himself, starting in the 
upholstery trade. Tendonitis forced him to give up upholstery and continue his 
business career in woodworking, retiring in 1995. Also during the years he was 
in business, he spent 17 years as a janitor at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran 
Church in Mishicot. He also drove buses for the Mishicot schools for several years.
Devoting most of his life to conservation activities and efforts, Dick has done 
his part in making the earth a better place, planting trees and helping to 
preserve wildlife. In 1960, he purchased a run-down 100-acre farm where he 
remodeled the house, built a new barn, planted 72,500 trees and placed 40 acres 
under the old Forest Crop Law for 50 years. The rest of the land was used for 
Christmas trees, a pond for wildlife and fish and wildlife plants and cover. The 
Mishicot Sportsman's Club built pheasant pens for 600 birds on Dick's land and 
raised them for 10 years. He convinced more than 87 farmers to permit planting 
of the birds. It was during these same years that the club bought and developed 
what is now known as the Mishicot Sportsman's Park on Jambo Creek. Dick was 
involved in the development of the park and spent hundreds of unrecorded hours 
working on the club grounds and forest, as well as many hours with state, county 
and town officials to help with the growth of the club and the grounds. He 
promoted fund-raisers for the club to help in construction of the building on 
the grounds. He also designed the first bridge at Jambo Creek and assisted with 
the establishment of a wildlife pond with an island in the middle and a wood duck 
house on it in this area. Dick loved to cook at special events and some of the 
meetings. He made special grills from hot water heaters and cattle watering tanks 
to handle the large amounts of chicken and corn grilled. Dick became a lifetime 
member of the Mishicot Club around 1975.
Dick was secretary of the Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Association 
during 1963-1964. Other sportsmen's clubs he was involved with over the years 
were Shoto Conservation Club, Westshore Sportsmen's Club, Larrabee Sportsmen's 
Club, Kelly Lake Sportsmen's Club, Klondike Sportsmen's Club and Pine River 
Sportsmen's Club. Dick was also a member of the Wisconsin Sportsmen, North American 
Hunting Club, National Rifle Association, Friends of the NRA Manitowoc County, 
Wisconsin Woodland Owner's Association, Manitowoc Fish and Game Protective 
Association and Conservation Education. He sold hunting and fishing licenses in 
the Mishicot area from his home for 10 years. Dick served on the Mishicot Village 
Board for one term and was village treasurer for one term. He belonged to the 
Mishicot and Francis Creek Lions clubs for a total of 20 years and also was a 
member of the Mishicot Fire Department for some years. Dick was involved in 4-H 
for about 16 years and was on the original planning committee for Camp TaPaWingo, 
spending many hours searching for land before the present site was chosen. Here is 
where he first tapped maple trees, learning to make syrup and learning that the 
tapping does not permanently injure the trees. Making maple syrup was a hobby he 
pursued for many years, using his property in Oconto County to tap his trees. He 
also deer hunted in the area, a sport that he loved.
One of Dick's greatest memories was always the more than 366,000 trees he planted 
in his lifetime, in Manitowoc, Kewaunee, Oconto and Langlade counties. Most of 
the trees were planted in Manitowoc County through Wisconsin and the Manitowoc 
County Soil Conservation Service Office with the direction of Keith Henley, state 
forester during the 1960s. Due to ill health, most of Dick's efforts in recent 
years were limited to donations to worthy organizations, many of which are 
conservation or community related. Dick received a Special Achievement Award by 
the Manitowoc County Conservationists in 1997 and was enshrined into the Manitowoc 
County Conservationists Hall of Fame in 2002.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by his parents: Emil and Louise Franz; a brother: Donald; 
a sister: Dorothy Spalding; a sister-in-law: Dorothy (Kuhl) Franz; three 
brothers-in-law: Herbert Spalding, George Fenske and Robert Wordell.
Memorials may be made to First German Lutheran Church, Mishicot Sportsmen's Club or 
the charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2002 at First German 
Lutheran Church, 1033 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc.
Family and friends will be greeted from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002 at Jens 
Family Funeral Home and at the church on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of 
services.
The Jens Family Funeral Home, 1122 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, is assisting the 
family with arrangements.
His favorite poem was included by his wife:
What God Hath Promised
God hath not promised skies always blue,
Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through,
God hath not promised sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow, peace without pain,
God hath not promised we shall not know
Toil and temptation, trouble and woe.
He hath not told us we shall not bear
Many a burden, many a care.
But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the laborer, light for the way
Grace for the trials, help from above,
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
Herald Times Reporter - Dec. 27, 2002


JULIE FRASCH

Mrs. Henry Frasch, 75, of 1117-25th St., Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where she was taken two hours earlier.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational United Church 
of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Frasch, nee Julie Knutson, was born at Gills Rock, Door County, Oct. 10, 1895, 
a daughter of the late Theodore and Christina Jensen Knutson. She was married 
Feb. 20, 1913, to Henry Frasch at Marinette. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1921. 
She was an employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co. for several years and later was engaged 
in catering at Two Rivers. She was a 40-year member of the Rebekah Lodge and was a 
past district president of the organization. She was also a member of the Auxiliary 
of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars and of the Thimble Circle 
of Grace church, and the Wisconsin Federation of Weavers Guild.
Besides her husband she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Earl Ladwig and Mrs. Joseph Hein 
of Manitowoc and Mrs. George Kromm of Omro; four sons, Ira, Daniel, Harvey and Eugene 
of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Zimmer of Two Rivers and Mrs. Ruth Dehose of 
Baileys Harbor; two brothers, Herbert and Lexie Knutson of Two Rivers; 29 granchildren 
and eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 3 o'clock this Monday evening 
where memorial by the VFW Auxiliary will be at 7 o'clock and by the Rebekah Lodge at 
7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 18, 1971


ARTHUR H. FREE

Arthur Herman Free, 66, of 1022 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will offficiate and burial 
will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Free was born Dec. 16, 1904, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Henry and 
Mary Lindeman Free. He was employed as a carpenter for 40 years and also drove 
bus for Safeway Motor Coach Co. He married Lydia Lenz June 22, 1927, at Liberty. 
The couple located at Rt. 4, Manitowoc, until 1954, when they moved to Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, six sons, two daughters, two brothers, Edwin and 
Raymond of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and 26 grandchildren. A sister preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 o'clock 
this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 14, 1971


PHYLLIS N. FREE

Miss Phyllis Norma Free, 20, of 711 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died 
Friday morning at Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Lutze will officiate and burial 
will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Miss Free was born August 13, 1952, at Manitowoc, daughter of Clarence 
and Elmira Karstaedt Free. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School 
in the class of 1970 and was a senior at Columiba School of Nursing, 
Milwaukee.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, State 
Street entrance, after 3 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the 
church until the time of service.
Memorials may be made to Columbia Hospital School of Nursing, 2121 E. 
Newport Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. 53211
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 6, 1973


MARIE A. (JOST) FUNK

Herald Times Reporter, January 31, 2001
Marie A. Funk, age 85, of 2816 E. Hillcrest Rd., Two Rivers, died Tuesday
morning, January 30, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2001, at Holy
Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers.  Officiating at the Mass of Christian
Burial will be Rev. William G. O'Brien with entombment at Knollwood
Mausoleum, town of Kossuth.
She was born June 13, 1915, in Cleveland, Wis., daughter of the late
Paul and Anna Remick Jost.  On April 19, 1936, she married Raymond Funk
in Cleveland.  He preceded her in death on March 20, 1989.  Together the couple
operated a farm in the town of Two Rivers for many years.  Marie also worked
for the Carron Net Company for many years and retired from the Metal Ware
Corp.  Marie enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and playing cards especially
Sheepshead.  She especially cherished her grandchildren, great grandkids
and enjoyed family gatherings.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Kenneth 
Krejcarek; one great granddaughter, Kiara Nicole Haese; one sister, Lorraine 
Funk; two brothers, Clarence and Frederick Jost.
Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church after 9 a.m. Friday
until the time of Mass at 11 a.m.  There will be no Thursday evening visitation.
The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the family
with funeral arrangements.


RAYMOND FUNK

Sent in by a family researcher, see contributors page.
Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 1989
Raymond Funk, 81, Two Rivers, died early Monday morning, March 20, 
1989, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy redeemer Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers.  Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate and entombment will in Knollwood 
Mausoleum, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Funk was born March 9, 1908, at Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and 
Anna Huss Funk.  He attended Oakland School, St. Luke Parochial School and 
Washington High school.  He married Marie A. Jost on April 18, 1936, at 
Cleveland, Wisconsin.  The couple operated a farm all their lives.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by a sister, Marcella Samz.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, 5 p.m. to 8 
p.m. Tuesday where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m.


PAUL GAEDTKE

Paul W. Gaedtke, 45, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday at home 
after a heart attack.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Theodore Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be 
in Knollwood Memorial Gardens on County Trunk D, Manitowoc County.
Mr. Gaedtke was born Oct. 21, 1915, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the 
late Herman and Ella Kreuger Gaedtke. He farmed in Manitowoc County most of 
his life. He married Arlene Kudick June 27, 1936, in Kewaunee County.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
a brother, Reinhardt of Manitowoc; a step-brother, Everett Vander Kinter of 
Rt 1, Mishicot; a sister, Mrs. Herbert Pautz of Manitowoc, and two grand-
children.
Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Thursday and 
at the church from 11 a.m. Friday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 7, 1960 P. 16


PEARL GALLI

Mrs. Fred A. Galli, 51, of 1213 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Reformed United 
Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and 
burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Galli, nee Pearl Wagner, was born July 5, 1922, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of Lewis W. and Frances M. Marschie Wagner.  She attended Manitowoc schools 
and was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1940. She 
married to Fred Galli June 19, 1943, at Manitowoc. She had been employed 
at Manitowoc Tinsel Co. until 1943 and at Imperial Eastman Corp. in the 
payroll department from 1964 until January of 1973. She was a member of 
the First Reformed United Church of Christ and Order of Eastern Star 
No. 196 of Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of 
service. Eastern Star memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday 
at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin December 17, 1973


HENRY M. GATES

Henry M. Gates, 69, of 1207A S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
morning at Dania, Fla.
Masonic services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Knollwood 
Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Gates was born June 2, 1902, at Chicago, son of the late Mr. 
and Mrs. Otto Gates. He married Arlene Mueller Jan. 11, 1947, at 
Manitowoc. The couple came to Manitowoc in 1952. He was captain 
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway carferry City of Midland, 
No. 41, until his retirement in 1967.
He was a member of the Master, Mates and Pilots Assn., the Masonic 
Lodge of Manitowoc and the Elks Lodge of Ludington, Mich.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 
the time of service Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 7, 1972


BENJAMIN G. (BEN) GAUTHIER

Benjamin G. (Ben) Gauthier, age 80, of Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning,
September 9, 1997, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 12, 1997, at 
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will 
be Rev. David Arndt with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens,
Town of Kossuth.
He was born August 15, 1917, in the town of Two Rivers, son of the late 
Richard and Ella Oestrich Gauthier. He married the former Ruth Krause on 
September 21, 1946, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Ben was 
employed at Hamilton Manufacturing for 21 years. Ben and his wife, Ruth 
owned and operated the Park Lunch in Two Rivers from 1965 until 1981 when
the couple retired. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two
Rivers.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 4-8 p.m. 
Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. at the church until the time of service at 11
a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, September 10, 1997


GERALD A. GAUTHIER

Military funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, for Sgt. Gerald A. Gauthier, who 
died Jan. 20 in Vietnam of injuries received Jan. 5 when he was aboard a 
helicopter which was shot down by enemy forces. The Rev. Glenn Unke will 
officiate and a military detachment from Fifth Army Headquarters, Fort 
Sheridan, Ill., will be an honor guard. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial 
Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
He was born April 23, 1948, the son of Lester F. and Delores Fischer Gauthier, 
of 615 Buffalo St., Manitowoc. He was drafted into military serice in June, 
1968, and after preliminary training was assigned to Vietnam in May, 1969, and 
was expected to complete his tour of foreign duty in April.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. 
Sunday until Monday noon and then at the church until time of services.
A memorial has been established to Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 30, 1970


CURTIS GEISSLER

Curtis H. Geissler, 55, of Newton, died Wednesday evening at his resience 
following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood 
Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Geissler was born July 24, 1905, at Green Bay, son of the late Hugo and 
Odelia Gigot Geissler. He came to Manitowoc as a child with his parents where 
Feb. 17, 1927, he married Minnie Schmidt. They resided in the city until 
moving to Grimms 15 years ago and the past five years have resided at Newton 
where he operated Geissler Bar.
Surviving are his wife, a son, a brother, Paul, of Racine, a sister, Mrs. Al 
Miller, of Green Bay and four grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Max Pinkowski, 
died in 1949. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 8, 1960 P. 16


OSCAR W. GLAESER

Oscar W. Glaeser, 67, of 707 Revere Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Sawall will officiate and burial will be in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Glaeser was born Jan. 29, 1905, in the Town of Cato, son of the late 
August and Paulina Rusch Glaeser. He married Helen Scott July 9, 1927, at 
Waukegan, Ill., and the couple located in Manitowoc. He had been employed 
at Mirro Aluminum Co. until his retirement in 1965. Mr. Glaeser was a member 
of the Steel Workers Local No. 6499.
Survivors include his wife, two sons and two daughters (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); two brothers, Emil and Walter of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. 
Joseph Barilla of Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A 
daughter and two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 
9 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 9, 1972


RAY T. GRAINGER

Ray T. Grainger, 59, Manitwoc, WI, died 
unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2002, at Holy Family 
Memorial Medical Center.  Ray was born January 30, 1943, in Manitowoc, 
son of Kurth and Loraine Pilger Grainger.  he attended local schools 
graduating grom Lincoln High School in 1961 and graduated from Silver 
Lake College.  He served with U.S. Army Special Forces in Vietnam.  He 
enlisted April 6, 1964, and was honorably discharged March 7, 1968.  Ray 
worked for 27 years for the Manitowoc Public Schools as a custodial 
supervisor at Lincoln High School.  He was married on March 21, 1986, at 
Manitowoc.  Ray was a member of First Lutheran Church, Moose Lodge of 
Green Bay and American Legion Drews-Bleser Post #88 of Manitowoc.  He 
was a past commander of Post #88.  Ray enjoyed golfing and camping.  
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Ray was preceded in death by his grandparents.  Relatives and friends may 
call on Saturday, March 30, 2002, at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, 
from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service.  Funeral services will be held 
at 11 a.m.  Burial of his cremated remains will be at Knollwood Memorial 
Gardens, Township of Kossuth.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ADALIA W. GROELLE

Mrs. Reynold Groelle, 71, of Valders, died Thursday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Mr. Robert Rainer will officiate and burial will be in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Groelle, nee Adalia Koeppen, was born March 23, 1901, in the 
Town of Meeme, daughter of the late Fred and Emelia Quante Koeppen. 
She was married to Reynold Groelle Nov. 1, 1924, at Louis Corners. 
She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses, Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, a son, three daughters, three brothers, 
Henry, of Rt. 1 Kiel, Edgar, of La Messa, Calif., and Fred, of St. 
Nazianz; 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A brother 
preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Friday 
evening and Saturday until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1972


ARTHUR G. HAESE

Arthur G. Haese, 52, of Herman Road, Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been removed shortly before.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Donald T. Stannard officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial 
Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Haese was born June 28, 1911, at Quarry, Manitowoc County, son of Louis Haese 
and the late Martha Fredrich Haese. The life-long county resident married 
Wonnie M. Murray at Manitowoc Dec. 8, 1943. He had been employed since 1945 by 
Lakeside Packing Co. and was a member of Shoto Conservation Club.
Surviving are his wife, five daughters, and two sons (Survivors edited for privacy.) 
father of Manitowoc, three brothers, Clarence, Alvin and Lester of Milwaukee and 
three sisters, Mrs. George Williams, of Santa Anna, Calif., Mrs. Thomas Kemp, of 
Maplewood, N.J., and Mrs. Ernest Barth, of Ludington, Mich.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 
11:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will 
lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 18, 1964 P. 9


BERNHARD C. HAGEN

Bernhard C. (Barney) Hagen, 82, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, 
February 14, 1990, at North Ridge Care Center. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church. 
Rev. Bruce W. Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood
Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
He was born August 25, 1907, in Decorah, Iowa, son of the late Carl and 
Ingeborg Blekeberg. He attended schools and graduated from the Decorah
High School in 1927. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stout 
with a Bachelors Degree in Industrial Arts. He married Dorothy Erickson,
December 31, 1931, in Frankville, Iowa. The couple coming to Manitowoc 
where he taught Industrial Arts in the Manitowoc Junior Highs and Senior 
High School for 22 years. Mr. Hagen returned to receive his Masters Degree 
at the University of Iowa in 1937. In 1938 he was a Delegate to the 
Wisconsin Industrial Education Association Convention. By 1946 he was 
appointed by the Board of Education to head the Industrial Arts Department. 
In 1952 he was honored by the Wisconsin Manufacturers Association by being 
chosen to represent Industrial Teachers at the American Congress of Industry 
in New York. Following his 22 years of teaching, in 1957 while serving as 
Personnel Manager for the Manitowoc Equipment Works he was elected Chairman 
the Personnel and a Employment Managers Group an affiliate of Northeast 
Wisconsin Industrial Association. Mr. Hagen was Assistant Plant Superintendent
of Manitowoc Equipment Works and retired in 1973. In 1960 a camping award was 
bestowed upon him in the form of a bronze statuette by the Waumegesako Council 
of Boys Scouts of America for outstanding contributions to the camping program 
and in 1963 the same council presented him with the Silver Beaver Award for 
his volunteer efforts in Scouting. Mr. Hagen received honors at the Rahr 
Conservation and was the former President of Wisconsin Industrial Arts 
Association and also in honors he received the Silver Beaver and Lamb Award 
in Scouting. He also received a Distinguised Service Award from the Manitowoc 
Lions Club and received the award for the Modern Woodmen of America Community 
Service. Mr. Hagen was a member and past President of the Isaac Walton League. 
He was a member of Boy Scouts of America, Friends of Scouting, Manitowoc 
Maritime Museum and was a member of First Lutheran Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by a sister.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday 
and from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of services. Memorials may be
made to First Lutheran Church Easy Access Fund, Manitowoc County Historical 
Society and the donors choice.


FRANK O. HALVERSON

Frank O. Halverson, 64, of 941 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the past six 
weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude 
LeClair will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, 
Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Halverson was born Dec. 3, 1905, at Clarks Mills, son of the late Otto 
and Margaret Anhalt Halverson. He attended St. Mary Parochial school, Clarks 
Mills, and as a young man was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. and during World 
War II at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. From 1945 until ill health forced him to 
retire in 1967, he had worked for the Spindler Co. He married Dorothy Nelson 
Dec. 12, 1926, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
He was a member of Eagles Aerie No. 706, Boilermakers Local 443, and Teamsters 
and Chauffeurs Local No. 619.
Survivors include the wife; a daughter, three brothers, Edward and Ervin of 
Manitowoc and Ralph of Waukesha; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Mettler and Miss Helen 
of Milwaukee; and a granddaughter (Survivors edited for privacy.) A son preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 7 o'clock this Friday evening the 
Rosary will be recited and at 8 o'clock the Eagles memorial service will be 
conducted.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1970


CLAUDE B. HANES

Claude B. Hanes, age 77, of Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon, May 24, 1996,
at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 1996, at Good 
Shepherd Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev.
Kenneth Dowdy with burial to follow in Knollwood Memorial Gardens.
He was born July 11, 1918, in Amasa, Mich., son of the late Alpheus and Martha 
Hanes. He was a veteran of World War II having served with the United States 
Navy. On May 11, 1940, he married the former Leona Birr at Dubuque, Iowa. 
Claude was owner/operator of Claude Hanes and Son Contractors for many years 
and later was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding until his retirement. He 
enjoyed wood-working, and attended and displayed his work at many craft shows.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by three brothers and six sisters.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5-8 p.m. Monday 
and at the church Tuesday after 10 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, no date


EUNICE HANSEN

Mrs. Edwin Hansen, of 933 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate and burial will be 
in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Hansen, nee Eunice Milford, daughter of the late Charles Milford and Mrs.
Blanche Zboralski Milford. She attend schools at Manitowoc and was graduated 
from Lincoln High School in the class of 1937. She was married to Edwin Hansen 
June 26, 1943, at Manitowoc. She had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. 
factory office following graduation. Later she was transferred to the main 
office, purchasing department, where she was employed until she became ill. 
Mrs. Hansen was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Altar 
Guild of the church, and a member of the Eastern Star No. 196.
Survivors include her husband and her mother, Mrs. Blanche Milford of 
Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 o'clock to 9 o'clock 
this Monday evening, until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the 
time of services. The Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 
8 o'clock at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the St. Paul 
Evangelical Church Building Fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 25, 1971
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Funeral card:

IN MEMORY OF
Mrs. Eunice Hansen

DATE OF DEATH
January 23, 1971

PLACE AND TIME OF SERVICES
St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church
2:30 p.m.  January 26, 1971

CLERGYMAN
Rev. Edmund Olson

PLACE OF INTERMENT
Knollwood Memorial Gardens

ARRANGEMENTS BY
Jens Funeral Home


HAROLD E. HANSEN

Harold E. Hansen, 67, of 1023 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering 
illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and 
burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Hansen was born June 22, 1902, at Green Bay, son of the late Hans 
and Karen Nelson Hansen. He married Martha Goethe July 3, 1925, at Green 
Bay. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1927 to make its permanent residence. 
Mr. Hansen was manager of the engineering department of Mirro Aluminum Co., 
Manitowoc, at the time of his retirement in 1964, after 37 years of 
employment.
Survivors include his wife, a son, a sister, Mrs. Art Weidert, of Sioux 
City, Iowa, and five grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home,Manitowoc, until noon Tuesday, 
when the casket will be moved to the church to lie in state until the 
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1970


VLASTA HANSEN

Mrs. Russell W. Hansen, 57, of Higley, Ariz., died Monday at Higley.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Redeemer Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Lutze will officiate and burial will 
be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Hansen, nee Vlasta Cerny, was born May 11, 1915, at LaCrosse, 
daughter of the late Frank and Mary Pacal Cerny. She was married to 
Russell Hansen Nov. 24, 1934, at Manitowoc. The couple resided here 
until July, 1970, moving to Arizona.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Uranek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 
4 to 9 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday and then at the church until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 6, 1973


CAROLINE HARTLICH

Mrs. Caroline Hartlich, age 76, of Two Rivers, died Monday, July 29, 2002 
at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002 at the 
Salvation Army Chapel, 415 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc. Major Harry Litherland
will officiate with burial of her cremated remains at Knollwood Memorial 
Gardens.
Caroline was born Aug. 21, 1925 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Carl 
and Helen Reinke Fanslau. She grew up in Two Rivers and attended local
schools. On Jan. 1, 1949 she was married to Carl Hartlich at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. Caroline worked for the Mirro 
Aluminum Co. until 1970. In 1970 the couple began managing the Vets Club 
in Two Rivers until 1976. In 1984, Carl and Caroline moved to Lakewood,
Wis., returning to Two Rivers in 1993. On April 21, 1995 Carl preceded 
Caroline in death. Caroline was a member of the Salvation Army, VFW Post
#1248 Auxiliary of Two Rivers, Two Rivers Senior Citizens and also played 
in the Kitchen Band at the Senior Center. Caroline was a very active 
volunteer for the Salvation Army including their annual bell ringing at 
Christmas.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by three brothers: Raymond, Herman and Dalton
Fanslau.
Relatives and friends may call at the Salvation Army Chapel on Saturday 
at the time of services.
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc is serving the 
family.
Herald Times Reporter, July 31, 2002


ALLEN W. HAUPT

Allen William Haupt, 54, of Rt. 3, Tomahawk, Wis., died Monday morning 
accidently while changing a truck tire.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Congregational United 
Church of Christ, Tomahawk and at 1 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Anderson will officiate and burial 
will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Haupt was born Dec. 18, 1916, at Manitowoc, son of the late August and 
Bertha Voigt Haupt. He was employed as a bulk tank truck driver for Midland 
Co-op and had formerly been employed at Eck Foundry Inc., Manitowoc. He 
married Evelyn Rosso Oct. 11, 1941, at Newton. He resided in Manitowoc until 
1965 when moving to Tomahawk.
Survivors include his wife, three brothers, Siegfried of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, 
and Erhardt and Hilbert, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Edwin Krueger, of Rt. 3, 
Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. A sister and three brothers preceded him in 
death.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening at Krueger and Son 
Funeral Home, Tomahawk, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 14, 1971


ELSIE HAVLINEK

Funeral card:

In Memory Of
MRS. ELSIE HAVLINEK
Born in Town of Two Creeks, Wisconsin
November 1, 1905
Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
May 11, 1966

Services
2:00 P. M.
Friday, May 13, 1966
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Rev. T.  F. Stern, Officiating
Pallbearers

Gilbert Cherveny   LeRoy Hallada
Henry Kotarek      Donald Urbanek
Henry Lehrmann     Erwin Kocian

Place of Interment
Knollwood Memorial Gardens
Town of Kossuth, Wisconsin


DONALD J. HEDMAN

Donald J. Hedman, age 70, of Manitowoc, died Sunday, March 2003 at 
the Hamilton Home of Two Rivers. A memorial service will be held at 
2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at the Jens Family Funeral Home 
and Crematory, 1122 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. The Rev. Steven Miles
will officiate with inurnment of his cremated remains at Knollwood 
Memorial Park.
Donald was born June 8, 1932 at Rice Lake, son of the late Andrew 
and Maude Richardson Hedman. He grew up and was educated at Rice 
Lake joining the U.S. Army following high school. Donald moved to 
Two Rivers in 1953 and moved to rural Manitowoc in 1979. He worked 
for the Manitowoc Company until his retirement in 1996. On June 16, 
1979 he was married to Patricia Beatty Scimemi at Manitowoc. He was 
a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church of Manitowoc. Donald enjoyed 
hunting and fishing and watching the Green Bay Packers.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Phillip, 
Paul, John and Lawrence.
Relatives and friends may call at the Jens Family Funeral Home and 
Crematory on Wednesday at the time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, March 4, 2003


DALE R. HENRICKSON

Dale R. Henrickson, age 45, of Two Rivers, died this morning, 
October 26, 1992, at Froedert Memorial Hospital, Wauwatosa, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 1992, 
at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. 
David Scherbarth officiating, with burial in Knollwood Memorial 
Gardens.
Dale was born October 30, 1946, in Two Rivers, son of Mrs.
Henrietta Henning Henrickson, and the late Raymond Henrickson. 
He attended St. John’s Parocial Grade School, and graduated from 
Manitowoc Lutheran High School. On November 11, 1967, he married
the former Jean Jacquette, in Two Rivers. He was employed by the 
City of Two Rivers, as an electrician.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Friends may call at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, after 
5 p.m. on Wednesday, until the time of service. There will be no 
visitation at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel.
Herald Times Reporter, October 26, 1992


WILLIAM O. HENRICKSON

William Henrickson, 42, of S. 23rd Street, Milwaukee, died unexpectedly 
Thursday morning at his residence.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. Vernon Hauser will officiate and burial 
will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Henrickson was born Feb. 26, 1929, at Two Rivers, son of Orville 
Henrickson and the late Anna Schaefer Henrickson. He attended St. Luke 
Catholic School, Two Rivers, and for a number of years was employed by 
the City of Manitowoc as a bridge tender. For the past three years he 
was employed as a truck driver for the M.J. Kortsch Moving and Storage 
Co., Milwaukee.
He married the former Lorraine Meissner in January, 1955, at Manitowoc. 
Following a divorce, Mr. Henrickson then married the former Constance 
Boetcher July 12, 1968, at Milwaukee.
Besides his wife, father and stepmother, Mr. Henrickson is survived by 
a son; two daughters of Milwaukee, a brother, and three sisters.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 4 to 8 p.m.Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 27, 1971


JOSEPH HERDINA

Joseph Herdina, 73, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, died Thursday morning at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where he was a patient for 10 days.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, 
Kellnersville. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be 
in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Herdina was born Jan. 20, 1898, in the Town of Kossuth, son of the late 
John and Anna Kirt Herdina. He farmed with his brother in the Town of Kossuth 
all his life.
Survivors include a brother, Wencel J., of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, two sisters, Miss 
Mary, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Mrs. Anna Benishek, of Manitowoc and nieces and 
nephews. A sister, Emma, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 11, 1971


HATTIE E. HINDT

Hattie E. Hindt, age 87, formerly of Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning, 
Nov. 16, 2003 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003 at St. 
John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service
will be the Rev. David Scherbarth with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, 
Hwy. 310, Manitowoc.
Hattie was born March 16, 1916 in Price County, Wisconsin, daughter of the 
late William and Louise Tiegs Kusch. On July 31, 1948, she married Robert 
Hindt in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1991. Hattie was 
employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Company, Schwartz Manufacturing Company 
and Paragon Electric Company. Hattie and her husband owned and operated the
Round Up Bar in Mishicot for 18 years. She was well known for her Friday 
night fish fries.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
In addition to her parents, Hattie was preceded in death by her husband: 
Robert “Moose’ Hindt; three brothers: Lloyd, Clarence and Donald Kusch.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, 
Nov. 18, 2003 at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Visitation will 
continue Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at St. 
John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, is
assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
A very special thanks to the CNA who helped care for Hattie at her daughter’s
home.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 18, 2003


JOHN H. HOGE

Funeral services for John H. Hoge, 69, of 1502 Orchard Dr., Manitowoc, 
who died Wednesday, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Redeemer Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. John E. Lutze officiating and burial 
in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 
to 9 o'clock this Friday evening.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 17, 1973


WARREN W. HOLMES

Warren W. Holmes, 51, of 708 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church 
Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mr. Holmes was born Mar. 6, 1918, in North Dakota, son of the late Warren W. and 
Mary Foth Holmes. He attended schools in the Suring, Wis. area and was graduated 
from Suring High School in 1937. He attended Dickenson College, Williamsport, Pa., 
University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Campus and Lakeland College, Plymouth.
He married Dorothy Beissell Dec. 25, 1942, at Tampa, Fla.
Mr. Holmes was employed by Eastman Division, Imperial-Eastman Co., from 1940 to 
1946 and by Sears Roebuck Co. from 1947 until 1957. He then returned to the sales 
department of Eastman Division.
Mr. Holmes served with the U.S. Air Force from August, 1941, until January, 1946, 
and was a navigator with rank of first lieutenant in the Korean War, serving from 
November, 1951, until December, 1952.
A member of First Lutheran Church, Mr. Holmes was active in Sunday School and served 
as church liturgist for chapel services. He was chairman of education on the Church 
Council, a member of the church choir and of the Men's Brotherhood and Manitowoc Elks 
Lodge No. 687. As an active sportsman he devoted his summers to coaching boys in 
baseball for the Manitowoc Municipal Recreation Dept.
Surviving him are his wife; a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); his mother, Mrs. 
Warren Holmes, of Colorado Springs, Colo., two brothers, Ira C., of Portland, Ore., 
and Clifford, of Jackson, Wis.; and four sisters, Mrs. Alton (Addell) Johnson, of 
Laona, Wis., Mrs. Norman (Nomah) Ankerson, of Janesville and Mrs. Marie Kent and 
Mrs. John (Bonnie) Ulstad, of Colorado Springs. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the church chapel after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, until 12:30 p.m. 
Memorials may be sent to the church.
Funeral arrangements were by Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 2, 1970


PEARL I. HOLSCHBACH 

Pearl Holschbach, age 76, of Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning, September 14, 2000, 
at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, due to complications following 
heart angioplasty. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 18, 
2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc.  Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley 
with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth. 
She was born June 7, 1924, in Appleton, daughter of the late Arthur and Frances (Sternagel) 
Noffke.  On July 20, 1946, she married Raymond Holschbach, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
Appleton.  Pearl was employed at the former Elm Tree Bakery, Appleton and also M & M 
Lunch in Two Rivers and retired in 1989 from Aluminum Specialty/Foley Company.  She 
was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. 
Fishing was Pearlie's passion and her family was her love.  She was a great 
conversationalist and an avid reader.  She especially enjoyed attending family 
sporting events.  For the past 42 years, Pearlie and Ray and the Gray Squirrels have 
hosted a Labor Day Family Reunion to celebrate life with family and friends. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by a son, Charles in 1959; four brothers: Sherman, Roy, 
Harold "Teenie", Ralph "Buckie"; one sister, Bernice "Tootsie" Huelsbeck; two 
brothers in law: Wilbert "Moon" Frederick, Ronald "Buddy" Wydeven; and three 
sisters in law; Ruth Holschbach, Dorothy Noffke and Elaine Holschbach. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
from 4 until 8 p.m. Sunday where a Prayer Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon 
Ken Nelesen. 
In lieu of flowers and other gifts, memorials may be made to the Manitowoc Public 
Library, 707 Quay St., Manitowoc, WI  54220 
Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 2000 


FRIEDA E. BRUSS HOUGEN

Frieda E. Bruss Hougen, age 88, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, 
Manitowoc, died Monday evening, Dec. 3, 2001 at St. Mary’s Home.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 7, 2001 at 11 a.m. 
at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Dennis Broehm will officiate with burial to follow at Knollwood
Memorial Gardens.
The former Frieda Widerholdt was born June 17, 1913 at Green 
Valley, Wis., daughter of the late Alexander and Elizabeth Ferdig 
Widerholdt. Frieda grew up in the Newtonburg area and attended 
First German Evangelical Lutheran Grade School in Manitowoc. On 
Oct. 26, 1932 she was married to Lester R. Bruss at St. John
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Newtonburg, the couple made their 
home in Manitowoc and he preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 1968. 
On March 21, 1975 Frieda was married to Alton Hougen at Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc, he preceded her in death 
on Dec. 31, 1976. Frieda was a member of Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Immanuel’s Ladies Aid and in the past was an 
active member of the Manitowoc Senior Center.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
Relatives and friends may call at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
Memorials would be appreciated for the Immanuel Lutheran Ladies Aid 
Society. E-mail letters of condolence may be sent do the Bruss Hougen 
Family at jrp@lakefield.net.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving 
the family.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 5, 2001