CALVARY CEMETERY OBITUARIES

WENZEL CABALEK

From the Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., June 15, 1970

Wenzel J. (Jim) Cabalek, 81, of 1030 N. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at
10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J.
Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Cabalek was born Sept. 24, 1888, at Peoria, Ill., son of the late Frank
and Mary Bozdech Cabalek. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I.
He married Marian Nemetz Sept. 24, 1924, at St. Boniface Catholic Church,
Manitowoc. They made their permanent residency at Manitowoc since 1925. Mr.
Cabalek had been employed as a car salesman for Bouril and Ames auto
companies retiring eight years ago. He was a member of the American Legion
Drew Bleser Post No. 88 and the Knights of Columbus Council 710.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters, a brother, Anthony,
of Villa Grove, Ill; two sisters, Mrs. William Kallal of Edmonton, Canada,
and Mrs. J.F. Kunesh of Seattle, Wash., and four grandchildren. Four brothers
and a grandchild preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon,
where a wake service will be at 8:30 o'clock this Monday evening.


Wenzel Cabalek



PATRICK CAHILL

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Aug. 1903:
Patrick Cahill who lives on Chicago St. and is a well-known resident of 
our city, was found dead in his bed on Thurs. morning. A heart attack 
had claimed his life while he was sleeping. Cahill, who came from Ireland, 
was 75 yrs. of age. He had moved here 7 yrs. ago from Fond du Lac. He 
leaves a widow and 5 children. The funeral was held Sat. morning.


ATHALENE M. CAVANAUGH



Athalene M. Cavanaugh, age 74, of Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon,
January 18, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 22, 2001 
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 in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born May 26, 1926, in Two Rivers, daughter of Savannah Payette 
Hetue and the late Mose Hetue. On July 1, 1950, she married William
Cavanaugh at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her 
in death November 25, 1989. Athalene was born and raised in Two
Rivers and moved to Manitowoc following her marriage. She was employed 
at Paragon Electric Company and also at Northern Labs. Athalene spent 
the last five years helping with the care of her mother and brother at
Hamilton Memorial Home in Two Rivers.
Survivors include her mother, Savannah Hetue, two brothers and a 
sister-in-law, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Also surviving are 
13 god children, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was 
preceded in death by a brother, Carl Hetue.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be held at 
7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer.
The family extends a special thank you to the nurses and staff of the 
critical care unit at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the 
wonderful care.
Herald Times Reporter, January 20, 2001


ANNA MAE CHERMAK

Mrs. Anna Chermak of 1112 S. Ninth street, Manitowoc, died this morning at 
the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Knox at Osman.
Mrs. Chermak, nee Anna Mae Knox, was born April 22, 1921, at Osman, and was 
married to Mr Chermak on Jan. 26, 1946. She graduated from the Lincoln high 
school in Manitowoc in 1938.
Survivors are her parents; her husband; a son; three brothers; and a sister.
She was a member of the Nurses Aid during the war and a member of the Daughters 
of Isabella, and members of the latter society will recite the Rosary at the 
Pfeffer Funeral home at 7:30 p. m. Saturday. Father Pritzel will recite the 
Rosary at the funeral home at 7 p. m. Sunday.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a. m. at the Pfeffer Funeral home 
at Manitowoc and at 8 a, m, at St. Boniface church with Father Pritzel 
officiating. Burial will be made in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc. Friends may 
call at the funeral home beginning Saturday evening at 7 o'clock.
Sheboygan Press - 18 Sept 1947
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


FRANCES CHERNEY

Mrs. Frances E. Cherney, 80, of 1314 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John 
Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Cherney, nee Frances Neff, was born Nov. 9, 1892, in Wisconsin, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Amy Neff. She was married to Edward L. Gagner in 1909, 
at Park Falls, Wis. He preceded her in death Oct. 27, 1971.
Survivors include four sons, Edward Gagner, of Nebraska, Joseph Gagner, of 
California, Elmer Gagner, of Florida, and Gene Gagner, of Virginia; a daughter, 
Mrs. Claire Silbersack, of Nebraska; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Notz, of Two 
Rivers and Mrs. Ervin Vetting, of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Rose Neff, 
of Manitowoc; 31 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. Two sons, a daughter, 
a brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a memorial 
service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 26, 1973


MARY CHLOUPEK

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1909: 
A heart attack Saturday evening has taken the life of Mrs. Joseph Chloupek, the
mother of our County Judge John Chloupek. The deceased, who was born 10 March 1838 
in Castle Gregory, Ireland, as a small child came with her parents to Canada, then 
to Manitowoc in 1848 where they settled in Town Kossuth at a time when there were 
more Indians there than white men. When she was 16 she married Joseph Chloupek, her 
now surviving husband. About 14 years ago Mr. Chloupek sold his property in Town 
Kossuth and moved to Manitowoc and has lived here ever since. In addition to her 
husband she is survived by 4 sons and 2 daughters, as well as 4 sisters and a 
brother. The funeral was conducted Tuesday morning from Sacred Heart Church.


AUGUSTA CHRISTEL

From the Herald Times Reporter, Sunday, August 17, 2003
  (note: Isselman(n) is spelled both ways in this obit)
         Augusta M. Christel
Augusta M. Christel, age 100, a resident of St. Mary's Home,
Manitowoc, died Friday, August 15, 2003 at the home.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August
18, 2003 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating
at the Mass of the Christian Burial will be Rev. Thomas
Wojiechowski with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery,
Manitowoc.
Augusta was born June 17, 1903 in St. Nazianz, daughter of
the late Matthew and Anna Jerger Isselmann. On October
23, 1943 she married Joseph H. Christel in Appleton. He
preceded her in death on June 21, 1959. Augusta was employed
in retail sales in the fabric department at Schuette Brothers
Dept. Store, Manitowoc for 18 years and then at Marshall
Fields in Milwaukee until her retirement, then returning to
Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church
Rosary and Alter(sic) Society and Choir.
Survivors include a sister, a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law,
and nieces, nephews and relatives and friends. Augusta was
also preceded in death by two sisters; Antonia Kuechmann
and Marie Radey; and three brothers Florent Isselman, Joseph
Isselmann and Matthew (Duke) Isselmann.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, August
18, 2003 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 10:00
a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc
is assisting the Christel family with funeral arrangements.


GEORGE A. CHRISTOFF

George Christoff, 72, of 1130 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday
morning at the residence after a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred
Pritzl officiated and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Christoff was born at Manitowoc Aug. 5, 1887, son of the late Charles
and Mary Waltmann Christoff. A lifelong Manitowoc resident, he married
Ellen FitzGerald Sept 18, 1911, at St. Boniface Church. Before retirement
in May of 1953, he had been employed 48 years by Kingsbury Breweries. He
was a foreman in the bottling house.
Mr. Christoff was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church, Catholic
Knights of Wisconsin, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Brewers and Maltsters
Local 297.
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Earl Pruitt of Manitowoc; a son,
George Jr., of Chalfont, Pa.; four sisters, Mrs. Helen Goff and Mrs. Herman
Beck of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anna Gleason and Mrs. Howard Keup of Milwaukee;
six granchildren and five great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary
will be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 02, 1960  page 9


ANTHONY CLARK   From the Manitowoc Herald Times.  Feb. 24, 1941

Anthony Clark Dies Sunday at Home Here
Former County Official was ill only two weeks; Funeral on Tuesday.

Anthony J. Clark, 77, realtor and insurance agent here for years and prominent 
in Catholic fraternal organizations, died early Sunday at the home, 1312 Hamilton Street.
Mr. Clark, former county offical and lifelong resident of the county, had been 
ill two weeks. He was stricken with a severe cold while on a trip downtown and 
pneumonia developed.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 9 o'clock from the St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. J.H. Schmitt 
officiating.  Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Clark was born in Liberty April 20, 1863, the son of Anthony  and Bridget Clark.  
He attended district schools of the township and when a young man, learned the 
cheesemaker's trade. He attended the agricultural school at the state university 
in Madison, studying cheese and butter making.  He embarked in that business 
in 1886 and continued in it for 11 years.  In 1893 he was appointed state cheese 
and butter instructor.  In 1886 he married Miss Anges C. Peppard at Osman.
Mr. and Mrs. Clark moved to this city in 1890 and Mr. Clark became identified with 
the Schuette Bros. department store. He took an active interest in the Democratic 
party and in the fall of 1908 was the party's candidate for Clerk of Circuit Court. 
He was elected and served 6 years until January 1915. During that period, Mr. Clark 
inaugurated a school for men and women who wished to take out their citizenship papers.  
In his terms of office, nearly 1,600 men and 48 women were granted citizenship.  
Following his retirement from public office, Mr. Clark opened a grocery store which 
he operated three years and after disposing of this business entered the real estate 
and insurance field in this city. He remained active in this field until stricken ill.
Active in Politics.
Even after retirement from office, Mr. Clark remained active in party politics.  He 
served for many years on the precinct election boards of his ward.  Ever since they 
came to this city, Mr. and Mrs Clark have been members of the St. Boniface congregation.  
He served as secretary, treasurer and trustee of the congregation at various times.  
His affiliations included several Catholic societies.  he was secretary of the Catholic 
Knights at his death and a life honorary member of the Knights of Columbus.  He was 
also a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and St. Boniface Holy Name Society.
Mr. Clark in the years he was active as a realtor and insurance man, was a member of 
the Manitowoc Real Estate Board and the Manitowoc Insurance Board.
In October, 1936, Mr. and Mrs Clark observed their golden wedding anniversary with a 
gathering of their children, relatives and friends.   They repeated their nuptial vows 
at a ceremony at the St. Boniface Church.
Survivors are the widow; daughter, Miss Mary A, Clark, of this city; four sons, Edwin 
T. Clark and Attorney Walter H, Clark of this city, Dr. Finton H. Clark of Sheboygan, 
John A. Clark, Milwaukee, Milwaukee school principal; a brother, M.W. Clark of St. Paul, 
Minn; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence O'Grady of Meeme, Miss Catherine A. Clark, a nurse at 
Milwaukee; two grandaughters, Marguerite Mary Clark of Milwaukee, Patricia Ann Clark 
of Sheboygan.  There are also a number of nieces and nephews.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home.  The rosary will be recited there 
at 7 o'clock tonight by the Holy Name Society, at 7:15 by the Daughters of Isabella, 
and at 7:30 by the St. Baniface C.O.F. and K. of C. Societies.


JOSEPHINE CLARK

Mrs. Joseph Clark, 89, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. 
Msg. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Clark, nee Josephine O'Grady, was born Feb. 20, 1882, in the Town of 
Meeme, daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget O'Neil O'Grady. She was 
married to Joseph Clark in 1910 at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in 
death in February of 1944. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Catholic Womans' 
Club of Manitowoc and the St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. 
Boniface Church.
Survivors include two sons, John, of Green Bay and Francis, of Manitowoc, 
10 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Six brothers 
and three sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening 
where a Memorial service will be held at 7:30 o'clock by the Catholic Womans' 
Club and the St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 18, 1971


ROBERT (JERRY) CONNOR

Robert (Jerry) Connor, age 71, of Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, 
Nov. 26, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at 
St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M., with entombment 
at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc.
He was born Jan. 28, 1932, in Wausau, son of the late John and Laura 
Osterbrink Connor. Bob was a member of the United States National 
Guard for seven years. On May 22, 1954, he married the former Judith
Blank in Sturgeon Bay. Bob was employed as an electrician with Craft 
Electric in Manitowoc, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the 158th 
Union of Green Bay, Eagles Aerie #706, Knights of Columbus, Mens Club 
of St. Boniface Catholic Church and was a volunteer driver for Red
Cross. Bob enjoyed golfing, playing sheepshead, dartball and calling 
bingo at St. Boniface.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Connor, Manitowoc; two daughters and 
a son-in-law, a son and daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, a
brother and sister-in-law, two sisters and a brother-in-law. Also 
surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Boniface Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc, from 9 am. Saturday until the time of service at 
11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 28, 2003


CHARITY COOTWAY  

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1900:
On Fri. consumption also took the life of Miss Charity Cootway, 
daughter of T. Cootway here. The deceased, who reached the age 
of 23, leaves 4 brothers and 2 sisters in addition to her parents. 
Her funeral was held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.


ELSIE COOTWAY

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1904:
Death from consumption on Tues. of Elsie, the youngest daughter 
of Mr. T. Cootway here. She was just 14 yrs. old. She is the 3rd 
child who has been snatched from the family by death in the last 
3 yrs. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from Sacred Heart 
Church.


BABY GIRL CORSI

Private funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Corsi Jr., of 3458 S. 10 St., Manitowoc, where held at 
11 o'clock Friday morning at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. John Gallagher officiated and burial was in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The infant was born and died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1972


HENRIETTA COUTLEY

Manitowoc Herald News Thurs.  Nov. 10 1927
sent in by family researcher/see contributors page
 
OLD RESIDENT IS CLAIMED BY DEATH TODAY.
MRS. HENRIETTA COUTLEY HAD MADE HER HOME HERE FOR 70 YEARS.
Mrs. Henrietta Coutley, who for more than 70 years has made this county her 
home, and who was among the first who settled in what is now Milwaukee, passed 
away early this morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Peter Bauer, at Manitowoc 
Rapids. Funeral services will be held at 10 Saturday morning, from the St. Paul's 
Catholic Church, the Rev. Father Jaeckels officiating, and interment will be made 
at Calvary.
Was Born in Milwaukee
Born in Milwaukee, July 13, 1843, Mrs. Coutley, nee Lehmann, came to this county 
at the age of 11, and has lived here since, death claiming her today at the age 
of 84.  Mr. Coutley passed away 10 years ago, leaving four daughters, Mrs. Peter 
Mittnacht of this city, Mrs. Peter Bauer and Mrs. Nic Bauer of Rapids, and Mrs. 
Nic Klemen of Branch, to mourn the passing. Fifteen grandchildren and fourteen 
great grandchildren also survive.
The deceased has been an invalid for the last two years, and death was caused by 
a stroke, Little hope was held for her recovery during the last week, and the end 
came today as a blessing of relief.


HENRY COUTLEY

Manitowoc Daily Herald Sat. July 14, 1917
sent in by family researcher/see contributors page
 
HENRY COUTLEY, PIONEER OF CO. AND ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS, 
DIES AT HOME IN RAPIDS, AGED 90
Henry Coutley, one of the early pioneers of Manitowoc county and at his death 
one of the oldest residents of the county, died at his home at Rapids last 
evening at the advanced age of 90 years.  Death was due to infirmities of age.
A resident of the county for 66 years, Mr. Coutley who came here in 1851, had 
witnessed the development of Manitowoc from a wilderness to a section of well 
cultivated farms and builded cities and villages.  He was a resident of Rapids 
when that village was the county seat of Manitowoc County and assisted in the 
work of relocating the county seat in this city.
Mr. Coutley was a native of Canada, born at Cedar, upper Canada, Nov. 14, 1827.
He came to Wisconsin in 1851 and on July 14 that year settled at Neshota where 
he engaged in the lumbering business, working in a saw mill.  In the winter he 
worked at logging and the summer farmed.  Later he gave his entire attention to 
farming. Mr. Coutley was married Aug. 25, 1860 to Henrietta Lehmann, who survives 
him.
Besides his widow Mr. Coutley is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Peter Mittnacht, 
this city; Mrs. Nicholas Bauer, and Mrs. Peter Bauer, of Rapids, Mrs. Nicholas 
Klemen of Branch. One sister, Mrs. Ana Boujie, of Canada also survives. There 
are eighteen grandchildren.
The funeral of Mr. Coutley will be held from St. Boniface church Tuesday morning 
at 9 with interment at Calvary.


FRANZ DACHS

From Der Nord Westen, 06 July 1893:
Death yesterday afternoon of 57 yr. old Franz Dachs, father of Mrs.
Anton Aschenbrenner. Funeral will be held Fri. morning at the Catholic
Cemetery. (Listed with Aschenbrenner)


CATHERIN DAMM

Mrs. Henry Damm, 79, died this noon at the St. Mary Home for the Aged following 
a lingering illness.
The body will be taken from the Pfeffer funeral home to St. Mary chapel at 2 p.m. 
Friday where friends may call until the service at 8 a.m. Saturday.  The Rev. 
Casmir Stec will officiate with burial in Calvary cemetery.
Mrs. Damm. nee Catherin Urban, was born in Germany in 1869 and came to this 
country when she was a child. In 1895 she was married to Henry Damm.  He died 
six year ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Henry Steckbauer of White Lake, Mrs. Roman 
Matsche of Oshkosh and Mrs. Walter Schmidt of Manitowoc; 11 grandchildren and 
two great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, March 24, 1949
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JOHN E. DALEY

John E. Daley, 37, of 630 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Daley was born Aug. 7, 1934, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late 
John and Bertha Rolland Daley. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School 
with the Class of 1952. He served in the United States Army from 1957 to 
1959. He married Mary L. Savage July 7, 1962, at Two Rivers. He was 
employed for three years at Motor Transport Co., Manitowoc, and prior to 
that at C. W. Transport Co., Manitowoc, and Sorge Dairy. He was a member 
of the Catholic Knights and the Teamsters Local Union 619 of Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a 
wake service will be held at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 30, 1972


JOSEPH J. DECKER
 
Joseph J. Decker, 48, the owner and operator of the Medicine Chest 
Pharmacy in Kiel, died Saturday evening after being stricken with 
an apparent heart attack at his home, 108 Park Ave., Kiel.
Mr. Decker was born Oct. 3, 1930, in Manitowoc, a son of Joseph and 
Irma Reindl Decker of Sheboygan. He attended St. Boniface School and 
graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School.
He attended St. Norbert College and graduated from the School of 
Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin.
Prior to purchasing the pharmacy at Kiel, Mr. Decker was employed at 
pharmacies in Racine, Wauwautosa and Waukesha.
He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel, the Kiel 
Lions and Kiwanis Clubs and the Kiel Area Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors are his parents of Sheboygan and one sister, Miss Patricia 
Decker of Sheboygan.
The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ss. Peter and Paul 
Catholic Church, Kiel, the Rev. Francis Kerscher, pastor, officiating.
The Mass will be preceded by family rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home 
at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. A parish wake 
service will be held there at 8:15 Tuesday evening. - 1978


EUGENE J. DEGENHARDT

Eugene Degenhardt, 77, of 1214 Manila St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Maple 
Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, with Military 
graveside services by the American Legion.
Mr. Degenhardt was born May 20, 1892, in Town of Newton, son of the late George 
and Lena Wegner Degenhardt. He was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and 
retired in 1957. He was a member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 445 and 
the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a Veteran of World War I, a member of the 
American Legion, and also a member of Manitowoc Barracks Veterans of World I.
Survivors include a sister, Miss Cora, of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Tuesday evening where 
a memorial service will be at 7:45 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 10, 1970


BERNARD DELSMAN

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Apr. 1894: 
Another old settler has left us. Mr. Bernhard Dellsmann died on Tues.
morning following a 1-yr. illness. Mr. Dellsmann was born 27 Nov. 1822 
in Ascheberg, Westphalia and so was 72 yrs. old at the time of his death. 
He came to America in 1847 directly to Manitowoc County where he worked 
in several positions until 1851 when he bought a farm. A few months later 
he married Bernhardine Eimes. The happy marriage produced 11 children of 
whom 6 are still living, one of them in Nebraska. About 6 yrs. ago Mr. 
Dellsmann retired to Manitowoc. (The article goes into detail about the 
onset of his illness, an operation in Chicago, and the state of his health 
up to his death.) He was a member and supporter of the Manitowoc Rapids 
Farmers’ Fire Insurance Association, which did much good for the farming
community. His brother, Mr. Theodor Dellsmann, is also a farmer, residing
in Town Kossuth. The funeral will take place at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the 
Catholic Church.


JOHN DEMBSKI

John Dembski, 47, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Sunday following a coronary attack 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Dembski was born at Manitowoc Oct. 26, 1923, son of Frank and Clara Daron 
Dembski. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life where he operated a farm 
with his father on Rt. 3, Manitowoc. He attended St. Mary Catholic School and 
Lincoln High School, Manitowoc.
He is survived by his parents.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where Memorial 
services will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 25, 1971


VERONICA DEMPSKY

Mrs. Jess (Veronica) Dempsky, 81, of 1109 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and at 
9:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thadeus Koszarek will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dempsky, nee Veronica Budysz, was born Sept. 3, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Andrew and Margaret Brucki Budysz. She attended schools at Manitowoc. 
She was married to Jess Dempsky Aug. 29, 1911, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded 
her in death in 1958. Mrs. Dempsky was a member of the Golden Ager's Club and the 
St. Mary Altar and Rosary Society.
Survivors include a son, Daniel Dempsky, of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Ervin 
(Esther) Becker, of Manitowoc; eight grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a 
great great grandchild. A daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where a Rosary will be 
recited at 3 p.m. by the Rosary and Altar Society and a second Rosary will be 
recited at 8 p.m. by members of the parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 12, 1971


FLOYD H. DESMIDT

Floyd H. DeSmidt, 62, of Town of Sheboygan Falls, died Thursday following 
a coronary.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 Monday at Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth. 
The Rev. Donald Peters, pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church, Sheboygan Falls, 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. DeSmidt was born July 4, 1910, at Baldwin, Wis., son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Isaac DeSmidt. He married Loretta Hessel Feb. 27, 1937, at Manitowoc. 
The couple lived and farmed in the Manitowoc area from 1937 to 1951, moving 
to the DeSmidt homestead farm, Town of Sheboygan Falls.
Survivors include his wife and a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.); and a 
sister, Mrs. Charles (Blanche) Samse, of the Town of Sheboygan Falls and four 
grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 8, 1972


PATRICK DEWANE

Atty. Patrick A. Dewane, 64, of 904 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday at Madison.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery.
Mr. Dewane was born Dec. 11, 1908, in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee 
County, son of the late John and Mary Sweeney Dewane. He married 
Lenore M. Healy Dec. 31, 1938, at Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, four sons and two daughters; four brothers, 
Dr. Francis, of Menominee, Mich., Dr. James, of Sacramento, Calif., 
Wilbur, of Manitowoc and Raymond, of Venezuela; two sisters, Mrs. Walter 
Touhy, of Maribel and Miss Kathleen Dewane of Manitowoc and 13 grand-
children. Three brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a wake 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Missionary Society of White Fathers of Africa 
or charities of the donor's choice.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 17, 1973


MARGERETHA DICKHOFF

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1891:
Death on Sun. morning of Mrs. Dickof, age 74 yrs. 10 mos. 
of debility. Burial was Tues. morning in the Catholic 
Cemetery here.


EDWARD DIETL

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1903:
Eduard Diedl, a well-known resident of our city, died of a stroke Wed. 
morning. Mr. Diedl had suffered a stroke several months ago from which 
he recovered, but suffered another yesterday morning as he returned from 
a shopping trip to the meat market. Mr. Diedl was born 14 July 1842 in 
Leobschütz, Austria, and soon came to America in 1849. He occupied a farm 
in Neshoto for a long time but moved to Manitowoc several years ago. He 
is survived by his widow and 2 children, namely, a son Frank who resides 
in Milwaukee, and a daughter here, Mrs. Mary Herzog. The funeral will
probably be held Sat. afternoon, but the specific details have not yet 
been announced.


ROSE DIETL

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907: 
An illness with cancer of 4 years duration took the life of 60-year old 
Mrs. Rosa Dietl here on Tuesday. The funeral will be held this morning 
from St. Boniface Church.


HENRY J. DIETZLER

Henry J. Dietzler, 73, formerly of 926A Washington St., Manitowoc, died early 
Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lincoln, Nebr.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Dietzler was born Jan. 21, 1887, at Kaukauna, son of the late Joseph and Mary 
Rusch Dietzler. He married Agnes Leddy at Kaukauna April 1, 1921, and the couple 
moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Dietzler died Jan. 21, 1951, and in October of this year, 
Mr. Dietzler moved to Lincoln to make his home with a daughter, Mrs. Robert 
Mathewson. Mr. Dietzler retired from active employment in 1952 and prior to that 
had been employed by Aluminum Specialty Co.
Surviving in addition to the daughter are a son, Harold of Manitowoc, two sisters, 
Mrs. Anna Maley and Mrs. Ella Kispert, of Green Bay and a granddaughter.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herlad Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 24, 1960 P. 9


FRANZ DIRKMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 02 June 1904:
Death Fri. from old age debility of Franz Dirkmann at 
the residence of his daughter here, Mrs. Joseph Molterer. 
The deceased was born 21 Oct. 1820 on red earth, and came 
to America in 1850 to settle on a farm in Town Kossuth. He 
had to deal with all of the difficulties of pioneer life 
that early settlers faced, and he often told your editors 
interesting stories about his early life in the Manitowoc 
County wilderness…. He leaves 4 sons and a daughter. The 
funeral took place Mon. morning from St. Boniface Church.


THERESIA DIRKMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 22 June 1901: (Saturday dateline)
Death Thurs. here of Mrs. Theresia Dirkmann, wife of Franz Dirkmann, 
of pneumonia. The deceased, who was 73 yrs. old and has lived in
Manitowoc County for 50 yrs., leaves her husband, 4 sons and a daughter. 
The funeral will be held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.


MARY DONAHUE

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Dec. 1900:
Death Fri. of 75-yr. old Mrs. Thomas Donahue from general weakness. 
The funeral was held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.


THOMAS DONAHUE   

Manitowoc Pilot on Thursday, January 20, 1898:
Thomas Donohue of this city died on Friday last aged 81.  He was born
in Ireland but came to this country when young and enlisted in the
army taking part in the Mexican War.  When discharged at the close of
the war he came west.  He stepped aboard the same boat in Buffalo on
which Henry Mulholland and family were coming west to enter upon a
pioneer life.  Donohue had a soldier's land warrant and he accompanied
Mulholland to Meeme and entered 80 acres of land in Liberty.  This was
in 1850.  He disposed of his farm a few years ago and has since resided
in the city.  He was a man of sturdy character, honest and independent.

(Although the obituary does not mention survivors, it appears that the
surviving children of Thomas Donahue included the following:  Mrs. John
(Bridget) Shimunok of Milwaukee county; Mrs. James (Sarah) Hall, Mrs.
James (Mary Ellen) McGinnis and Mrs. Hugh (Catherine) McGinnis, all of
Florence, Snohomish County, Washington; and Mrs. William (Margaret)
Sherer, James Donahue, and Alice Donahue (later Mrs. Robert Puls), all
of Manitowoc.)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
********
From Der Nord Westen, 20 Jan. 1898
Thomas Donahue died here at the age of 81 of old age debility. The deceased, who
leaves a widow and 11 children, was buried Mon. morning in the Catholic cemetery.


ALBERT DONCHECK

Albert A. Doncheck, 74, of 705 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Martin Fox will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Doncheck was born Feb. 6, 1896, at Two Rivers, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Martin Doncheck. He married Amanda M. Lenhardt. She preceded him in death March 7, 
1966. They had resided at Two Rivers until 1932, when they moved to Manitowoc. He 
retired in 1961 after being employed by the Spindler Co. and Rahr's Technical 
Laboratory.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roy (Catherine) Ruemmele, of Eau Claire; a 
half-brother, Anton, of Two Rivers; a half-sister, Mrs. Pauline Smongesky, of 
Palm Beach Calif.; five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a wake service 
will be at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 19, 1970


JOHN W. DOOLAN

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1906:
J.W. Doolan, a well-known resident of our city where he has lived since 1866, died
Friday after several months of illness from a combination of lung and heart disease.
The deceased was born 65 years ago in Ireland and came to America as a 2-year old
child. His parents settled in Kossuth and the deceased lived there ever since. He
served with the 21st Wisconsin Regiment during the Civil War and came back to
Manitowoc after his discharge. He is survived by a widow, 7 children, 2 brothers and
a sister. The funeral was held Monday from Sacred Heart Church. The local post of
the G.A.R., to which Doolan belonged, gave their old comrade the last salute.


PATRICK DOOLAN

From the Manitowoc Pilot,  7 July 1870
Suicide -  A man by the name of Doolan, brother of our fellow citizen 
Michael Doolan, Esq., committed suicide on Sunday, by drowning himself 
in Chloupek's pond in the town of Kossuth. No cause is assigned for the 
act.


OLIVE DORSCH

Mrs. Olive Dorsch, 73, of 1226 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dorsch, nee Olive Herman, was born Nov. 8, 1899, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Benedict and Walburga Hugh Herman. She was married 
to Gustave C. Youngwall Jan. 20, 1928 at Chicago. He preceded her in 
death Sept. 20, 1961. She then was married to Walter Dorsch in August 
of 1963 at Egg Harbor, Wis. He preceded her in death in October of 1968. 
She had been employed for a number of years as a teacher at Lakeshore 
Technical Institude, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Dorsch was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, American Legion 
Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Catholic Women's Club, Business 
and Professional Womens Club, Manitowoc Homemakers, Women's Club of 
Manitowoc, Elks Auxiliary, St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society and the 
Senior Citizens.
Survivors include nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday where a 
Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by the Catholic Womens Club, 
Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society 
and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 20, 1973


ALFRED DROST

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1905:
Alfred Drost died Mon. from consumption. The deceased had been ill 
with the disease for about 6 mos., … but it suddenly took a turn for 
the worst on Sat. On Mon. they wanted to take him to the hospital 
where he could be better cared for, but he died even as the transport 
was being arranged. Alfred Drost was born 08 Apr. 1860 in Wesel, 
Rhineland, and in 1875 came to America with his parents. The family 
settled in Manitowoc and it was here the deceased has always lived. 
As a result of a childhood disease he had completely lost his hearing. 
22 yrs. ago, together with his father Henry Drost, he established a 
box factory here which under his direction, grew straight upward and 
is still operated by H. Drost & Sons. In addition to his sorrowing 
father, he leaves a brother and a sister. His mother died a few years 
ago. The funeral will be held this morning from St. Boniface Church.


CHRISTINA DROST

From Der Nord Westen, 17 July 1902:
Death Tues., following a long illness, of 72-yr. old Mrs. Henry Drost
in her residence at 1213 South Main St. The deceased, wife of Mr. Henry 
Drost, the well-known operator of the box and carton factory on 9th St., 
came to Manitowoc with her husband 27 yrs. ago and has lived here ever 
since. For many years she operated a successful cleaning shop on Jay St. 
and was well known and highly thought of in the city of Manitowoc and its 
environs. In addition to her sorrowing husband, she is survived by 2 sons 
and a daughter. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the Catholic 
Church.


ANTHONY V. DUFEK



Anthony V. Dufek, age 83, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening, April 13, 2004, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, 
April 17, 2004 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Concelebrating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Ronald Reimer and the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski 
O.F.M. with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Graveside military rites will be accorded by VFW Otto 
Oas Post #659. He was born April 5, 1921, in Manitowoc,
son of the late Anton and Lillian Krcma Dufek. Tony was 
a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 
1939. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving 
from July 22, 1942 to March 15, 1946. He served as a 2nd 
lieutenant overseas in Europe, England, France, Belgium 
and Germany, receiving four bronze battle stars. On Dec. 
27, 1943, he married the former Elaine E. Klackner at St. 
Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary in 1993. Tony was 
employed at Chicago & Northwestern Railroad from 1946 to 
1973. He then became mayor for the city of Manitowoc from 
1973 to 1989. He was a member of the Manitowoc School 
Board of Education from 1986 to 2001 and was past chairman 
and member of the Manitowoc County Board of Supervisors 
from 1966 to 1973 and from 1990 to 2004, serving as 
chairman from 1970 to 1973. Tony was author of the weekly 
Lakeshore Update, which was published in The Lakeshore 
Chronicle beginning in 1989. He also produced a radio show 
called Lakeshore Comments, which aired on WCUB for 30 years. 
He was also a member of the Manitowoc 4th degree Knights of
Columbus, Elks BPOE #687, Eagles Aerie #706, VFW Otto Oas 
Post #659, American Legion Drews Bleser Post #88 and the 
AMVETS Post #99.
Survivors include his wife: Elaine Dufek, Manitowoc; three
sons and two daughters-in-law: two grandchildren: and a 
brother and sister-in-law. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by 
two infant children: Mary Margaret and Daniel Anthony; and 
three sisters and a brother-in-law: Mary Ann and Jack Irving, 
Mildred Dufek and Margaret Dufek.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic
Church, Manitowoc, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. this Friday (TONIGHT), 
where a prayer service will conclude the visitation at 7:30 p.m. 
led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. The family will also greet relatives
and friends Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Roncalli
High School, Manitowoc.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 2004


GEORGE DUSOLD

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Apr. 1904:
George Dusold died Mon. noon. The death of the old gentleman 
occurred quite suddenly as he had been seen just a few days 
ago meandering about the streets of our city, but he fell ill 
with bronchitis on Fri. which quickly turned into pneumonia. 
He died on Mon. after lying unconscious with a fever for many 
hours. George Dusold was born 20 Jan. 1817 in Roschlaub, Bavaria. 
He came to America in 1845 and settled in Manitowoc Rapids, at 
that time our county seat. In 1846 he married Anna Wolf in 
Milwaukee and soon moved to Manitowoc where he has lived ever 
since. He established a guest house here on the south side 
when it was just a wilderness and contained only a half dozen 
residences. He also worked as a shoemaker which he had learned 
in Germany. He was naturalized in 1850 following his Declaration 
of Intent to become a citizen in 1846. His naturalization 
document is dated 07 Oct. 1850 and is signed by P.P. Smith, 
the then Court Clerk. His life partner died in 1897. There 
were 12 children and Mr. Dusold is survived by 9 of them, 
namely, Mrs. M. Pankratz here, Mrs. W. Schultz in Ozaukee 
County, and Mrs. P. Riederer, August, Alex, George, Lhelm, 
Edward and Oliver. The funeral will be held this morning 
from St. Boniface Church.


HELEN DUVENECK

Helen M. Duveneck, age 88, formerly of 3819 Clover Rd., Manitowoc,
died Wednesday evening, September 30, 1998, at St. Mary's Home,
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, October 3,
1998, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic
Church, Northeim. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be
Rev. David Beaudry, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc.
She was born July 20, 1910, in Newton, daughter of the late John and
Antonia Murzyn Kadow. On July 20, 1926, she married Ulrich Duveneck
at St. Casimir Catholic Church, Northeim. The couple celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary on July 20, 1976. He preceded her in death
June 28, 1987.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and 
sons-in-law, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, four great-
great-grandchildren, and two sisters. Also surviving are nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by
four brothers, four sisters and a great granddaughter, Tracie Ann
Nack.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5-8 p.m.
Friday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Deacon
William Klein.
The family extends a special thank you to Fr. Tom, the nurses and
staff at St. Mary's Home, for the wonderful care that was given 
to Helen.
Herald Times Reporter, October 2, 1998
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ROBERT C. DUVENECK


Robert C. Duveneck, age 65, died early Friday morning, October 22, 1999, 
at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 25, 1999, at
the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church,
Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev.
Camillus Janas O.F.M., with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum,
Manitowoc.
He was born September 21, 1934, in Manitowoc, son of the late Ulrich
and Helen Kadow Duveneck. Bob attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School
and then entered the United States Army where he received his G.E.D.
On May 20, 1982, he married the former Luanne Rugowski in Manitowoc.
Bob was employed as a police officer with the city of Manitowoc for 
27 years, retiring with the rank of Sergeant in 1993. He was a life
member of the Manitowoc Gun Club and a past member of the Ducks
Unlimited.
Survivors include his wife, four daughters and sons-in-law, one son
and his special friend, six granchildren, one brother and sister-in-law,
two sisters and brothers-in-law. Also surviving are nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Sunday where a prayer service will be
held at 7 p.m. led by Sr. Renee.
Herald Times Reporter, October 23, 1999
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JOHN EGAN

JOHN EGAN, 66, ASSEMBLYMAN, DIES SUDDENLY 
Deceased Name: Assemblyman John Egan
Manitowoc, Wis., Nov. 21 [Special]. -- Assemblyman John Egan, 66 years old, 
of the 1st district, died at his home here today following a heart attack 
which he suffered early in the morning. Until today he had not felt ill and 
during the week attended to his usual business affairs.He was elected 
assemblyman on the Republican ticket two years ago and was to have served 
until the end of the year. In the Nov. 3 election he was defeated by Otto 
Vogel, Progressive.Mr. Egan was a former state game warden, and his dismissal 
two years ago on half pay, against his wishes, caused much resentment among 
sportsmen's groups. The state board of personnel ruled his dismissal was 
unwarranted and recommended his reinstatement but the conservation commission 
rejected the recommendation. He is survived by his widow, two daughters, 
Frances and Mrs. Lowell Watson, Manitowoc, and a son. 
Chicago Tribune (IL) - November 22, 1942


WILLIAM EGAN

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1896: 
Death on Thurs. last week in Manitowoc of Mr. W. Egan, of 
inflammation of the lower abdomen. His funeral took place 
Sat. at the Catholic Cemetery.


VIOLA EHLERS

Mrs. Viola Ehlers, 85, of 911A Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very 
Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Ehlers, nee Viola Stadler, was born July 19, 1886, at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Nicholas and Lena Fay Stadler. She was married to Christian Ehlers 
May 14, 1931, at Chicago. The couple located in Gary, Ind. Her husband preceded 
her in death in 1956. Following her husband's death she returned to Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Ehlers was a member of the St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. 
Boniface Church.
Survivors include serveral nieces and nephews. Three brothers preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening 
where a wake service will be held at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 2, 1971
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(b. 19 Jul 1886/d. Nov 1971/SSDI)


EMELIA EIEARMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1908: 
Mrs. John Eiermann, a prominent resident of Neshoto, died after an illness of
several weeks at age 45. She is survived by her husband and several children. 
Her funeral was held yesterday morning from St. Boniface Church here.


CHRISTINE EIERMANN

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Feb. 1906:
Death in Town Manitowoc on Monday of 77-year old Mrs. Christine Eiermann
of old age debility. The deceased had come here from Germany more than 50 years
ago. The funeral will be held this morning from St. Boniface Church.


MARY ANN EINBERGER

Mrs. Clarence Einberger, 67 of 1108 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Einberger, nee Mary Ann Maresch, was born April 18, 1905, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Jacob and Anna Pabian Maresch. She was married to 
Clarence J. Einberger Oct. 2, 1926, at Manitowoc. She was a member of St. 
Ann Christian Mothers Society of St. Boniface Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, two daughters, a brother, Eugene 
Maresch, of Manitowoc; and 14 grandchildren. (Survivors edited for living)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening 
where a Wake memorial service will be held at 7:30 o'clock by Christian 
Mothers Altar Society, members of the parish and friends.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 2, 1972


ERVIN H. ELFNER

Ervin H. Elfner, 46, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been ill since July 30.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. The Rev. Ronald Kirk O. 
Pream, will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Ervin Elfner was born Aug. 20, 1922, at Manitowoc, son of Edward J. Elfner Sr. and 
the late Julia Bellin Elfner. A lifelong resident of Manitowoc County, he graduated 
with the class of 1940 from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. 
He married Dorothy Wimmer Feb. 12, 1944, at Manitowoc. He was a World War II veteran, 
serving as a technician four with the Headquarters COmpany of the 711th Tank Battalion 
in the Philippine and Asiatic theatres. Elfner was a sergeant with the Manitowoc 
County Traffic Patrol and was also an instructor for the Red Cross. 
The patrolman was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 706, the Wisconsin 
Traffic Officers Assn. and was serving as the assessor for the Town of Manitowoc Rapids 
at the time of his death.
Besides his wife he is survived by a son, a daughter, his father and step-mother, four 
brothers, and a sister. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times: "Obituaries: Elfner", 18 Nov 1968 (Monday)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


GERALDINE ELLERMAN

Mrs. Donald J. Ellerman, 52, of 1415A Columbus St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday afternoon at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church Manitowoc. The Rev. Roy 
Greenen will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Ellerman, nee Geraldine M. Bubey, was born Sept. 8, 1921, at 
Hermansville, Mich., daughter of the late Louis and Aldia Paquin Dubey. 
She moved to Manitowoc with her family in 1927 and was a graduate of 
Lincoln High School in 1940. She was married to Donald J. Ellerman 
Jan. 3, 1942, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Ellerman was a member of the Elks 
Auxiliary No. 687.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a 
Wake service will be held at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 6, 1973


JULIANNE M. ENDRIES

Julianne M. Endries, age 79, of 16804 County Road C, St. Nazianz, died early 
Tuesday morning, Dec. 27, 2005, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc. 
Julianne was born Jan. 9, 1926, in Kiel, daughter of the late Peter and Angeline 
(Herr) Rollmann. She graduated from Kiel High School with the class of 1945. On 
May 5, 1951, Julianne married Alois G. Endries at St. Peter & Paul Catholic 
Church, Kiel. She was employed at Tecumseh of New Holstein for 20 years retiring 
in 1988. Julianne and her husband, Alois, owned and operated Endries Trucking 
and Excavating. She was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, 
and a former member of the St. Gregory's Christian Mother's Society. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law: Robert Schmitz. 
Funeral services will be at 6 p.m., Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, at St Gregory's Catholic 
Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Gregory Coulthard with entombment at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc, on 
Saturday. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, Dec. 30 from 4 p.m. until 
the time of service at 6 p.m. at St. Gregory Church, St. Nazianz. 
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is 
assisting the Endries family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter - Dec. 28, 2005 


BENJAMIN ENK

From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1907:
Death Sunday morning at age 26 of Ben Enk of consumption. The deceased
managed a summer hotel at Silver Lake a couple of years. The funeral 
was held yesterday morning from St. Boniface Church.


ELMER C. ERDMANN



Elmer C. Erdmann, age 103, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc, and formerly of 1401 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, entered into
eternal life on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2005, at Shady Lane.
Elmer was born on Aug. 3, 1902, in Manitowoc, to the late Albert and 
Wilhelmina Boldt Erdmann. He married Agnes Kolbeck on July 3, 1923, 
in Manitowoc. Elmer was employed at the old Capitol Theatre from 1921 
to 1932. He was the oldest living member of the original Capitol Theatre 
staff. When the Capitol Theatre reopened as the Capitol Civic Center, 
Elmer was given the honor of cutting the ribbon. Elmer was employed at 
the Manitowoc Public Utilities for 30 years, retiring in 1967.
Survivors include four children, 21 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren;
28 great-great-grandchildren; also other relatives and friends surviving.
Elmer was preceded in death by his wife: Agnes; his parents; a son: Richard; 
three sisters; two brothers; and a grandson.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi - Grand 
Avenue Site, Manitowoc, on Monday, Dec. 26, 2005, from 10 a.m. until the
time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Rev. Dan Felton and the Rev. John Neuser will 
be concelebrating the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow at 
Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the fourth floor staff 
of Shady Lane Nursing Home, for the quality care they provided to Elmer.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 23, 2005


MRS. JOHN FAGAN

From Der Nord Westen, 13 May 1897:
Death Mon. morning of Mrs. John Fagan in Manitowoc. The deceased, 
who was 24 yrs. old, succumbed to consumption. She leaves a husband 
and 2 small children. The burial took place yesterday at the Catholic 
Cemetery here.


JACOB FELTEN

Jacob L. Felten, 75, of 1031 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday 
at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Felten was born Feb. 17, 1895, at East Wrightstown, Brown County, son of the 
late Mathias and Mary Nies Felten. He attended St. Mary School, East Wrightstown, 
and came to Manitowoc in 1922. He married Clara Hermann Oct, 16, 1917, at East 
Wrightstown. She preceded him in death in 1966. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum 
Co. rolling mill for 13 years. He then operated a farm on County Trunk Q, five 
miles north of Manitowoc until 1962 when he retired and moved to Manitowoc. He 
also worked at Manitowoc Engineering Co. for 10 years before retiring. He was an 
honorary member of Machinists Local No. 516.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Doris) Holschbach of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
and Miss Grace, at home; a brother, Peter, of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. John Klein, 
of Milwaukee, and a granddaughter.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a wake service will 
be at 3:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 20, 1970


ANTON FELTMAN

Anton Feltman, 65, of 1313 S. 20th St., Mantiowoc, died Friday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been ill six days.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Feltman was born at Manitowoc Sept. 19, 1894, son of the late John and Emma 
Nespodzinay Feltman. He was employed 33 years by Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, 
and was a member of its Twenty-Five Year Club. A veteran of World War I, Mr. 
Feltman married Martha Novak Sept. 29, 1919. She died Dec. 3, 1957.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Gilmore Jr., of Milwaukee; a brother, 
Alois of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Edna Novak, Mrs. Ella Karthieser, Mrs. 
Ellison Bebeau and Mrs. Anton Zboralski of Manitowoc; and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 23, 1960


ALEXIA M. FESSLER

Alexia M. FESSLER, age 85,formerly of 1901 Waldo Blvd, Manitowoc, who was
currently residing at 1480 N. 7th St Manitowoc,WI, died Sunday morning, Sept
24,1995 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Family funeral services will
be held at 2pm Tuesday at St Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard 
Heymen will officaite at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow
in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Alexia Marie Meyer, Jan.
14, 1910, in St Nazianz, WI to the late Peter and Rose Schnurr Meyer. She 
married Peter Fessler Sept 1, 1938. The couple settled in Manitowoc after their 
marriage. Mr. Fessler preceded her in death on April 4, 1983.
Survivors include one and and daughter in law, a daughter, five grandchildren,
one great grandson, four sisters, and other relatives and friends.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home,Manitowoc assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


NORBERT FESSLER

Norbert G. Fessler, 62, of 1122 Parkrow Blvd., Manitowoc, died at 6 a.m. 
Monday at home. He had been ill five months.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. 
E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Fessler was born March 10, 1899, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late 
Anton and Christina Trost Fessler, He married Antoinette Gehrig of St. 
Nazianz Oct. 12, 1931, and came to Manitowoc 35 years ago. He was educated 
at St. Joseph Parochial School, Silver Lake. He had been employed since 
May 10, 1926, as a shearman at rolling mills of Mirro Aluminum Co. He was 
a member (rest missing)
(No newspaper named or date)


PETER FESSLER 

    Sent in by a relative, see contributors page:
         (edited for possible living people)
       MANITOWOC HERALD REPORTER  April 4, 1983
Peter Fessler,77 of 1205 Green Street. Manitowoc, Wisconsin, died late
Monday evening, April 4, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. A requiem 
memorial Mass will be held at 10 am Thursday at St. Joseph Chapel, 1825 
S. Riverside Drive, Green Bay. The Rev. Edward Bujarski will officiate and 
private family commital services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 
Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Fessler was born Jan 21, 1906 at St. Nazianz, son of the late Joseph
(also known as Carl) and Margaret Meyer Fessler. He married Alexia Meyer 
Sept 1, 1938 and after marriage, the couple resided in Manitowoc. Mr. 
Fessler had been employed by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company for 48 
years, retiring in 1974.
Survivors include his wife, a son and daughter in law, a daughter, a
brother, a sister, and five grandchildren.  A sister, Mary and three brothers, 
Matt, Joseph and Frank preceded him in death.
There will be no visitation. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge 
of funeral arrangements.


EDWARD FINKELMIER

Edward Finkelmier, 70, of 1025 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Finkelmier was born Dec. 22, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
George and Elizabeth Moos Finkelmier. He married Linda L. Wilke Aug. 21, 
1926, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was employed as a 
cheesemaker in Manitowoc County for more than 25 years and was also 
employed at Portland Cement Co. until his retirement in 1967. His wife 
preceded him in death Apr. 19, 1970. He was a member of Senior Citizens, 
Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706 and St. Mary Holy Name Society.
Survivors include a son and two daughters; four sisters, Mrs. William 
Scott, Mrs. William Cochrane and Mrs. Andrew Balog, of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Anna Clark, of California; and eight grandchildren. A sister preceded 
him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a 
wake memorial service will be held at 7:45 p.m. by the Holy Name Society 
and Friends.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 6,1973


LINDA FINKELMIER

Mrs. Edward J. Finkelmier, 67, of 1025 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Koprowski will 
officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Finkelmier, nee Linda L. Wilke, was born April 23, 1902, in Town of Two 
Rivers, daughter of the late John and Catherine Silbersack Wilke. She resided 
in Manitowoc County all her life. She was married to Edward Finkelmier Aug. 21, 
1926, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was a member of the 
German Society, the Rosary Society of St. Mary Parish and the Catholic Women's 
Club.
Survivors include her husband, a son, Paul, of Manitowoc; two daughters, a 
brother, John, of Manitowoc and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday, where a Rosary will 
be recited at 3:30 p.m. by the members of the Rosary Society and at 7 p.m. 
Tuesday by members of the Catholic Women's Club, friends and parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 20, 1970


AARON FISCHER

(From the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, November 28, 2000)
Aaron C. Fischer, aged 92, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center,
Manitowoc, formerly of River Hills Apartments, died early Monday morning,
November 27, 2000, at the center.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2000, at
the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic
Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be
Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M., with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery,
Manitowoc.
He was born February 21, 1908, in the town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of
the late John and Matilda Neuser Fischer. On June 23, 1931, he married
the former Margaret Anna Miller at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Clarks
Mills.  Aaron was employed with the Manitowoc Seed Company for 20 years
and then as custodian for the St. Boniface Catholic Church and School of
Manitowoc for 22 years. Aaron was also employed with the Pfeffer Funeral
Home for 13 years. He was a past member of the St. Boniface Athletic
Club, Catholic Knights, and the Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Aaron was one
of the original founders and organizers of the Lakeport Credit Union
formerly known as the St. Boniface Credit Union. He served on its Board
of Directors for 19 years.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; one son and daughter-in-law;
one brother and sister-in-law; one sister, seven grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also
survive.
He was preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law, Elfrieda and
Gerhardt Sickinger; one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Hildegarde;
and a brother-in-law Wilbur Gresl.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday,
November 29, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc.


JOHN A. FISCHER

John A. Fischer, 65, of 4221 Springhill Dr., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following 
a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Fischer was born Dec. 1, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Alex and Catherine Zipperer Fischer. He married Mildred Budnik 
June 29, 1957, at Manitowoc. He had been employed by Wisconsin 
Aluminum Foundry for 25 years. Mr. Fischer was a 25 year member 
of the Eagles Aerie No. 706 and a member of the St. Paul Holy Name 
Society.
Survivors include his wife, a step-daughter (Survivors name omitted 
for privacy.), two brothers, Alex, of Rt. 2 Manitowoc, and William 
of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening where a Wake service will be held at 7:30 o'clock by friends 
and the Holy Name Society.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 23, 1973


EUGENE D. FITZGERALD

Eugene D. Fitzgerald, 63, of 1012 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Charles A. Brooks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Fitzgerald was born June 12, 1907, at Manitowoc, son of the late Daniel 
and Helen Muelenbruch Fitzgerald. He married Esther Taddych Sept. 4, 1929, 
at Manitowoc. He had been employed as personnel and purchasing director of 
Holy Family Hospital. Mr. Fitzgerald was a member of the Knights of Columbus 
Council No. 710 and the Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents Church.
Survivors include include his wife, a brother, William, of Manitowoc and a 
sister, Mrs. Bob (Doris) Dosen, of Port Edward, Wis.
Friends may call at the funeral home (Ninth Street entrance), after 4 o'clock 
this Thursday afternoon where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1971


JOSEPH FOERG

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1893:
Death on Thurs. of last week of the 3-mo. old son of Joseph Foerg 
who lives on the corner of Marshall and Main. The infant died of 
child cholera and was buried Sat. in the Catholic Cemetery.


RONALD FOERG



Ronald Foerg, age 72, of Manitowoc died Wednesday, 
June 21, 2000, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, 
June 26, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 
a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc.
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M., with entombment to 
follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc.
He was born May 8, l928, in Manitowoc, son of the 
late Jacob and Mary Homer Foerg. Ronald was a 
graduate of Lincoln High School. He was a veteran 
of the United States Navy. Ron was a member of the 
Manitowoc Fire Department from 1950-1974, when he 
retired due to ill health. On July 28, 1956, he was 
married to LaVerne Manlick. He was a member of St. 
Mary Catholic Church and was an avid golfer and 
bowler. Ron was also a member of the Meadow Links 
Golf Association.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his 
mother-in-law  and father-in-law, Agnes and William 
Buckmaster; and a sister-in-law, Barbara Foerg.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Sunday, 
where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by
Deacon Robert Drobka.
Memorials may be made to the Cardio Vascular Dept., 
St. Lukes Medical Center, P0 Box 4309, Milwaukee, WI 
53204-0309.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the 
staff at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for the care 
they extended to Ronald during his stay at Shady Lane.
Herald Times Reporter, June 23, 2000


ADELINE M. FORST    (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

  Adeline M. Forst, 81, of 1114 Manitou St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, 
March 6, 1989, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
  Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  Presiding the Mass of 
Christian Burial will Revs. James Stamborski, Joseph Lutheran and Michael Koch 
and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
  Mrs. Forst was born November 3, 1907, at Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the 
late Joseph and Mary Gabryel Cisowski.  She married Leo Forst, June 3, 1939, at 
Chicago, Illinois.  He preceded her in death June 3, 1976.  Mrs. Forst was 
employed with the Mirro Corporation in the Communications Department for several 
years and as a Legal Secretary for the Thomas Knab Law Office and Dudley Emmert 
Law Office.  She was a charter member of the St. Theresa Rosary and Altar Society 
of St. Andrew Catholic Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by an infant son, two sisters and two brothers.
  Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 
where a prayer service will be at 6:30 p.m. by Rev. James Stamborski.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, WI., March 7, 1989


CLARA T. FRANZ



Clara T. Franz, age 92, of Manitowoc passed away Saturday morning,
Jan. 6, 2007, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Clara was born on Sept. 26, 1914, in Whitelaw, daughter of the late 
John and Clara (Meidl) Schamburek. On Jan. 10, 1934, she married 
Joseph C. Franz at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Whitelaw. The 
couple celebrated 72 years of marriage. Clara also was employed 
with Mirro Aluminum Co. for 20 years until her retirement. She was 
a 60 year member of the St. Mary Rosary and Altar Society and a 
member of the St. Clare Society. Clara was a 25-year volunteer at 
St. Mary’s Home and for 20 years, she counted the collection offerings 
on Monday mornings at the St. Mary’s Rectory.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Clara also was preceded in death by one daughter, Elaine (Franz) Thone,
one son: Eugene Franz; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Lorretta
(Andrew) Ebert, Margaret (John) Ebert, Monica (William) Baroun, Elsie
(Robert) Bennington and Georgianna Krall; three brothers and two 
sisters-in-laws Jack (Grace) Schamburek, George (Mae) Schamburek and
Robert Schamburek; one brother-in-law; Norbert Schermetzler; five 
sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007, 
at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall Street in Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski
O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, 
Jan. 8, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. A prayer service
led by Deacon Robert Drobka will be held at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will 
continue from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 
Jan. 9, 2007, at St. Francis Assisi on Marshall Street.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, 
Manitowoc, and Father Tom for their care and compassion given to Clara.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 7, 2007


JOSEPH FREIMUTH

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1892:
Death of 81 yr. old Joseph Freimuth on Sat. evening in Manitowoc of old age.
He was buried Tues. in the local Catholic Cemetery.


MARGERETHA FREIMUTH

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1902:
As a result of a stroke suffered several weeks ago, Mrs. Margarethe Freimuth 
died on Mon. The deceased, who was born 72 yrs. ago in Bohemia, came to America 
in 1852 and has been a resident of our city for the past 15 yrs. She leaves 3 
sons and 2 daughters. The funeral will be held this morning from the Catholic 
Church.
(Note: Stone says 1900, obit says 1902. Maybe the stone was mis-read)


ANTHONY FRELICH

Anthony Frelich, 86, of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at 
the home.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Home Chapel, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Crispin Nowakowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Frelich was born April 12, 1885, in the Town of Cooperstown, son of the 
late Frank and Mary Kozlousky Frelich. He attended Jamesville School of 
Telegraphy in 1904 and was later employed by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. 
Paul Railroad in various towns in Montana. He married Josephine Johnston of 
Ingomar, Mo., and she lost her life near Miles City, Mo., in a railroad 
accident in June of 1948. He retired and returned to Manitowoc in 1948. Mr. 
Frelich was a member of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and the Brotherhood 
of Railroad and Steam Ship Clerks.
Survivors include a brother, Adolph, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Wencel 
(Anna) Petska, of Maribel and Mrs. Frank (Rose) Fogeltanz, of Denmark, and 
nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Sunday where a Wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Frelich will be in 
state after 8 a.m. Monday until the time of service at St. Mary Home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 12, 1971


CONSTANCE FRICKE

Mrs. Constance Fricke, 90, formerly of Manitou Manor, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. 
The Rev. James DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Fricke, nee Constance Pitsch, was born Feb. 16, 1883, in Newton, 
Wis., daughter of the late John and Anna Pitsch. She was married to 
Joseph Fricke in 1901 at Manitowoc. She was a member of the Germania 
Society and a former member of the St. Theresa Altar Society of St. 
Andrew Catholic Church. Her husband preceded her in death in August, 
1960.
Survivors include a son, Joseph Jr. of Alpha, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. 
Rudolph (Arline) Rick of Manitowoc; two brothers, Frank Pitsch of St. 
Petersburg, Fla. and Ignatz Pitsch of Waukesha; for grandchildren and 
18 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a 
prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.
Herald Time Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 22, 1973


MARY J. FRICKE

Mrs. Mary Fricke, 91, a resident of Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, 
the past two months, died there Tuesday. She formerly resided with her daughter 
and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pollen, of 1035 N. 18th St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Fricke, nee Mary Gerl, was born April 12, 1879, at Hilbert, daughter of the 
late Andrew and Catherine Shavet Gerl. She was married to Theodore J. Fricke 
Nov. 16, 1904, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Her husband preceded 
her in death Jan. 23, 1967.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Catherine) Pollen, of Manitowoc and 
a granddaughter. Eight brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Wednesday 
evening where a Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 24, 1971


FLORENCE ROSE FRISCH

From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905:
A 5-mo. old daughter of Henry Frisch here died 
Wed. last week and was buried Thursday.


FRANCIS HENRY FRISCH

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: 
Death Sun. morning of a child, only a few hours old, 
of Mr. Henry Fritch here with burial Monday.


LOUIS P. FRISCH

Louis P. Frisch, 82, of 1205 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Leander Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Frisch was born May 16, 1890, at Manitowoc, son of the late Wenzel 
and Barbara Waltmann Frisch Sr. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., 
retiring in 1955.
Survivors include four brothers, John, of Chippewa Falls and Edward, 
George and Carl, of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Michael Mrotek and Mrs. 
Roy Place, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a 
memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 14, 1973


ROSE FRISCH

From Der Nord Westen, 13 May 1909:
Death in Raton, New Mexico, on Saturday of Mrs. Rose Frisch, wife of Henry Frisch, 
after a long illness. The deceased, a daughter of Wm. Hermann who died a few years 
ago, was born here 29 December 1875. She married Henry Frisch 10 June 1902. Two 
children were born to the couple, both of whom died. Mrs. Frisch fell ill several 
years ago and with her husband, who had a tailor shop here, traveled to the west. 
The change in climate did not have the desired result. The deceased’s father had 
paid her a visit two years ago when they were still living in Fort Collins, and Miss 
Lottie Wille had gone to Raton to visit them just six weeks ago.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her mother, 4 sisters and 2 brothers. 
Her body will be brought here.


SOPHIA FRISCH

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Oct. 1902:
Death Tues. of Mrs. Sophie Frisch, of old age debility, 
at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Zimmer, close to 
the city. Mrs. Frisch was born in Germany 07 Apr. 1818 
and came to America about 3 yrs. ago to spend the 
remainder of her days with her 6 children who reside here.


MARGARET FUESSENICH

Margaretta (Hoffmann) Fuessenich
Born 1803 in Bruehl, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Prussia. Parents were 
Gerhard Hoffmann and Anna Catharina Kreutzer
Died January 28, 1879 in Manitowoc Co. Buried in Manitowoc at 
Calvary Cemetery, Sec L, block 202, lot 1, aged 76.


WILLIAM FUESSENICH

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1891:
Death of Mr. W. Fuessenich on Sat. noon following a stroke he 
suffered last Thurs. He was born in Nov. 1802 in Strassfeld, 
near Bonn, and reached the age of 89 yrs. In 1848 he came to 
America with his family, lived for about 5 yrs. in Milwaukee 
and then for a substantial time in Calumet Co. before settling 
in Town Cato in Manitowoc Co. Some years ago he gave up his 
farm and moved into Manitowoc. His wife died about 10 yrs. 
ago. He is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters (Mrs. Breuer 
and Mrs. Annon), 19 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. 
His funeral took place Tues. morning at the Catholic Cemetery 
here.
(Note: He is listed with Boyce/his tombstone is a year off)
*********
Born November 25, 1804 in Strassfeld, Rheinland, Prussia.  
Parents were Caspar Fuessenich and Margaretha Trimborn.
Married Margaretta Hoffmann on June 30, 1830 in Weilerswist, 
  Nordrhein-Westfalen, Prussia 
Immigrated 1848 to Milwaukee
In Manitowoc by 1860
Died September 12, 1891 in Manitowoc Co. Buried in Manitowoc 
at Calvary Cemetery, Sec L, block 202, lot 1, aged 86.
(from researcher/see contributors page)