SHIRLEY GADZINSKI Shirley A. Gadzinski, age 71, of 836 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 15, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer, surrounded by her family at her home. Shirley was born on July 5, 1936, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Havlichek) Holschbach. She graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class of 1954. On Oct. 28, 1961, she married Sylvester Gadzinski. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1974. Shirley was employed at Lakeside Foods, Aitken Reed and the Herald Times Reporter until retirement. Shirley enjoyed polka music, picnics, shaking dice and spending time with her friends, daughters and grandchildren. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother: Eugene; her sister: Charlotte, and special friend: Robert Taddy. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m., on Tuesday, May 20, 2008, until 10:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Faith Formation Center (10th and Marshall), Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. John Schuetze, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She will be truly missed by all who knew her. OUR ANGEL We know we'll never be the same, for God took "Our Angel" away. Living life without you, is a struggle day to day. Your battle now is over, you are in a better place... As the gates of heaven opened to greet "Our Angel's" beautiful face. You have kept us girls together with your undenying love... We will do the same for you, as you watch from up above. We cannot say good-bye mom, for we'll meet again you'll see... Our Mother, Our Friend, "Our Angel" is who you'll forever be!!! We love you Mom Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 2008
EARL GALLAGHER EARL GALLAGHER, 12, DIES AT HOSPITAL Earl Gallagher, twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gallagher, 928 South 23rd street, passed away at midnight last night at the hospital here. The boy has been in failing health for the past year and had been a patient at the hospital for three weeks. He had attended the St. Boniface school. Besides his parents he is survived by one brother, Charles Jr. Funeral services will be held from the home at eight o'clock Thursday morning and later from the St. Boniface church, with interment at Calvary. The remains may be viewed at the Pfeffer parlors tonight and Wednesday evening from seven to nine. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. October 7, 1930 P. 1
EDWARD GALLAGHER Edwin F. Gallagher, 63, of Milwaukee, died Friday morning at St. Mary Hospital, Milwaukee. 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 Very Rev. Msg. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Gallagher was born Nov. 12, 1906, in Town of Newton, son of the late Edward and Nellie Kelley Gallagher. He moved to Milwaukee in 1927. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Fabian G. Stadler Sr., of Manitowoc, and a niece and nephews. Friends may call at Harder Funeral Home, Milwaukee, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, and also Pfeffer Funeral Home from 8 a.m. Monday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 27, 1970
ANN GALVIN (d. 1892) (Part of the first paragraph is unreadable.) Not only have all her requests been faithfully attended to, but she has been sought out in several instances by the chairman of the Relief Committe,in order that she might have her ???????? is received or reject her apportionment in the relief ????: Nevertheless the present is a welcome one, and she is more than grateful to the generous donors that have supplied her from their ???? ???? stocked purses. The following is the letter which accompanied it: Camp of 5th Wis. Vol., May, 28th, 1863. To Mrs. M. Galvin: Dear Madam: Enclosed you will find the sum of $22.00 which you will please accept from the Company as a mark of the respect and esteem in which your husband was held by his comrades in the company. We have been pained to hear that the pledges the citizens gave to the company, to care for the widows and orphans of those who died in their country's service, have not been kept in good faith. Hoping the sum enclosed will be of some assistance to you and your children. I will subscribe myself, your friend. J.S. Anderson For the Company. P.S. There are but few of the old company here or the sum would be much larger. There are not over 20 of the old boys left, all the rest are either killed, died from dieases, discharged or are now in hospital. J.A. The names of those who contributed to send you this sum, are as follows: Capt. Horace Walker, $5.00 1st Lieut. W.S. Goodwin, 2.00 2d Lieut. A. B. Gibson, 1.50 Sergeant Julius Enert, 2.00 " Joseph Goodwin, 1.00 " Maurice Mullins, 1.00 " James Leonard, 1.00 Corp. Albert Barbridge, 1.00 " H.L. Hughes, 1.00 " Frank Greenman, 1.00 Private G.B. Engle, 1.00 " John Schomaker, 1.00 " William Crocker, 1.00 " J.S. Anderson, 1.50 " Joseph Cox, 1.00 Total $22.00 Please let me hear from you as soon as you receive this, Yours Truly, J.S. Anderson Manitowoc Weekly Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, June 17, 1863 P. 2
MARTIN GALVIN Martin Galvin was arrested yesterday by the Marshal, and committed to jail for beating his wife. The Daily Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, July 20, 1858 P. 2
PHILIP GARBER Note: Please find following this message, the obituaries for my mother-in-law's grandfather. Philip Garvey. My mother-in-law was a Garber and no one knows of the explanation why the name got changed from Garvey to Garber. The Manitowoc Co. records show the name both ways for his four children. As we understand it, He married an Irish Woman (Ms. Haloran), but my mother-in-law thought that he himself was German (however there is an Irish immigrant, namely Patrick Garvey, buried in the Calvary Cemetery). “A FATAL ACCIDENT. Philip Garvey, aged forty-six years, died at the Holy Family hospital on Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, after having been unconscious for about for hours, as a result of a fall down a coal chute. The accident occurred Monday afternoon, Feb. 4, when Mr. Garvey, who was employed as a teamster, was about to unload a load of coal at the hospital. The unfortunate man had his skull fractured in the fall. He never regained consciousness. Garvey leaves a wife and two small children—a son and a daughter—to mourn his loss. The decedent was a brother-in-law of James Holleran, He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, Cato lodge. The funeral was held last Saturday morning from the St. Boniface church in this city. Interment took place at Calvary cemetery. Mr. Garvey’s untimely end is deplored by all who knew him, and the bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their sore affliction. The family home is near the plant of the Clay company, Mr. Garvey having been an employe of that concern.” The Manitowoc Pilot, Volume XLVIII, Manitowoc, Wis., Thursday, February 14, 1907, Number 32 ********* INJURY HAD FATAL RESULT Philip Garvey Dies From Fall at Hospital Monday Without having regained consciousness, Philip Garvey, the Clay Product Co. employe injured at the Holy Family hospital Monday, died early today, death being due to hemorrhages which he suffered as a result of the injury to the skull. There was no break in the skull and physicians attending decided that an operation would do no good. It is said that in the fall Garvey burst a blood vessel in the brain and the hemorrhage was a severe one that caused death. The dead man was 46 and is survived by a widow and two children who reside at the plant of the Manitowoc Clay Product Co. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Vol. 9, Manitowoc, Wis., Wednesday, February 6, 1907, No.92 ********** DIES FROM INJURIES. Philip Garvey Fails to Survive Fracture of the Skull Philip Garvey, who had his skull fractured Monday afternoon by falling backward through a coal chute at the Holy Family hospital, died at midnight last night without having regained consciousness. There was no hope practically from the start for his recovery. Deceased was 46 years of age and is survived by his parents, wife and two children. He has been employed by G. W. Kennedy in driving a team for some time. The funeral will take place Friday morning at nine o’clock from the St. Boniface church. The Manitowoc Citizen, Volume Liii, Manitowoc, Wis., Thursday February 7, 1907 ********* Unfall mit tödtlichem Ausgang Philip Garvey, den in Diensten G. W. Kennedy’s stand, hatte am Montag letzer Woche das Unglück, durch ein Kellerfenster des Hospitals zur hl. Familie, für welches ere eine Ladung Kohlen gebracht hatte, zu fallen und sich einen Schädelbruch zuzuziehn. Er glitt beim Abladen der Kohlen aus und fiel durch das offene Fenster in den Keller hinab, mit dem Kopfe auf einen Zie gelhausen aufschagend. In bewußtlo sem Zustande wurde er aufgehoden und im Hospital verplegt. Am Dienstag wurde eine Operation an ihm vonzogen, um womöglich sein Leben zu renen, aber ohne Erfolg. Er verschied am Mittwoch Morgen, ohne das Bewußtsein wiedererlange zu haben, im Alter von 46 Jahren . Er hinterläßt seine Gattin und zwei Kinder. Die Beerdigung fand am Freitag Morgen von der St. Bonifazius Kirche aus statt. Die Wahrheit, No. 558, Manitowoc, Dienstag, den 12 Fabruar 1907, 11. Jahrgang ************ Accident with deadly result Philip Garvey, who was in the service of G. W. Kennedy, had the misfortune last week Monday of falling through a basement window of Holy Family Hospital, for which he has delivered an order of coal, and to fall loading to a skull fracture. He slid down the coal drop and fell through the open basement window with his head hitting the sill. He was found in an unconscious state and taken up to the hospital. On Tuesday, an operation was attempted in order to where possible save his life, but without success. He Passed away on Wednesday morning, without having regained consciousness, at the age of 46 years. He left behind his wife and too children. The burial took place Friday morning at St. Boniface Church. —interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann ********** “Tödtlicher Sturz.—Starb, ohne das Bewußt-sein wiederlangt zu haben. Philip Garvey, Fuhrmann der Manitowoc Clay Product Co. zog sich durch einen Sturz im Hospital zur heiligen Familie, einen schweren, tödtlichen Schädelbruch zu. Garvey, der mit seiner Familie ein Haus in den Höfen der Clay Pr. Co. bewohnt, ist von seinen Arbeitgebern einer der geschätztesten Angestellten. Er war an seinen Unglückstage, letzten Montag, beschäftigt, eine Fuhre Kohlen in dem Hospital abzuliefern. Beim Durchgang zum Maschinenhaus stürzte er eine vier Fuß hohe Treppe herunter und schlug hierbei so schwer mit dem Kopf gegen einen Stapel Ziegelsteine, daß er bewustlos liegen blieb und auch bis zum Dienstag, ohne zu sich gekommen zu sein, im Hospital lag. Ohne sein Bewustfein wieder erlangt zu haben, ist der Schwerverletzte am Mittwoch Morgen verschieden. Der so plötzlich und schrecklich seiner Familie Entriffene, erreichte ein Lebensalter von 46 Jahren. Er ist Vater einer Familie und eine kränkliche Gattin und zwei Kinder überleben ihn. Der tiefgebeugten Familie unser inniges Beileid. Manitowoc Post, Manitowoc, Donnerstag, den 7. Februar, 1907, Nummer 36 ********** “Deadly Accident: Died, without having regained consciousness . Philip Garvey, Carter (teamster) of Manitowoc Clay Product Co. drew himself through an accident at the Holy Family Hospital, a severe, deadly skull fracture. Garvey, who with his family inhabited a house in the Clay Pr. Co. district was according to his employer one of the most treasured employees. On his misfortunate day, last Monday he occupied himself with a coal delivery to the Hospital. On his way through the maintenance house he plunged down a four-foot high step and hit in this way, his head so hard against a pile of bricks that he died there in the hospital remaining unconscious also into Tuesday without coming to. Without him having regained consciousness, the badly injured passed on. The man was so suddenly and horribly met his maker, reached an age of 46 years. He is the father of a family and a sickly wife and two children survive him. The deeply sorrowed family has our heartfelt sympathy. —interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann ********** Phillip Garrvey, der sonst auf der hiesigen Zigelei beschäftigt ist, half am Montag beim Abladen einer Fuhre Kohlen für das Hospital zur Hl. Familie. Die Kohlen wurden mittelst einer Rinne durch ein Feuster in den Kesselraum des Hospitals geleitet. Durch iregend einen Zufall glitt Garvey aus und stürzte rückwärts etwa vier Fuß tief hinab, mit dem Kopfe so heftig auf die Fensterbank des Kesselraumes aufschlagend, daß der Verschluß des Fensters sich löste und dieses heabrutschte, den Schädel Gerden’s brechend. Man glaubt nicht, daß der Mann mit dem Leben davon kommen wird. Garrvey ist seiher gestorben. Der Nord-Westen, No. 2191, Manitowoc, Wis., Donnerstag, den 7. Februar 1907, page 5 ********* Philip Garvey, who was formerly employed by Zigelei, assisted with a coal delivery for Holy Family Hospital. The coal was guided by a channel through a window of the boiler room. Through some mischance, Garvey slid out and plunged backwards down some four feet with his head so severely hitting a windowsill, that it loosened and broke off, and Garvey’s skull broke. It was not believed that the man would be able to be revived. Garvey was pronounced dead. —interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann (contributed by researcher/see contributions page)
THERESA ZBORALSKI GARRY From the Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, July 26, 2003 Theresa Zboralski Garry, age 95, of St. Mary's Home, 2005 Division St., Manitowoc, formerly of 1115 S. 15th St., Manitowoc entered eternal rest Thursday, July 24, 2003 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1114, S. 21st St. Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Theresa was born Jun. 23, 1908 in Manitowoc. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Burish Zboralski. On April 21, 1928 she married Leonard Garry. He preceded her in death January 1962. Theresa had been a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, on son and daughter-in-law, one sister-in-law, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two nieces and one nephew, along with other relatives and friends. Theresa was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leonard in 1962, four brothers, one sister, one grand- daughter, Cheryl Vreeke Reindl and son-in-law, Russell Palm. Friends may call at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Harrington Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
ALLAN P. GAUTHIER Allan P. Gauthier, 56, of 1417 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at his residence Saturday afternoon, April 21. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. James Stamborski and burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. Gauthier was born Oct. 30, 1927, at Manitowoc, son of the late Melcher and Lillian Lodl Gauthier. He was a 1945 graduate of Two Rivers Washington High School. Mr. Gauthier was a teletype operator for the Manitowoc Herald Times and was then employed at Northern Foods of Manitowoc, until his retirement due to illness in 1972. He married Carol M. Mertens on May 20, 1950, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Gauthier was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Navy on Jan. 26, 1945, until Oct. 22, 1948. Mr. Gauthier was a 10 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a past president of St. Andrew Athletic Association and a member of St. Andrew's Couples Dartball Association. Survivors include his wife, Carol; two sons and daughters-in-law, four daughters and three sons-in-law, and eight grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) He was preceded in death by a grandson, Dean Paul Halstrom. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a prayer service will be at 8 o'clock by Father James Stamborski. Herald Times on April 23, 1984 (Note: His birth certificate shows his name as being Paul Allan Gauthier, however always was known as Allan Paul./from family member)
JOSEPH GAUTHIER From the Two Rivers Reporter, Thursday, February 7, 1946 AGED BROTHER IS SUMMONED Joseph Gauthier, County Pioneer, Taken Joseph Gauthier, 92, pioneer resident of the county, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his son, Louis, in Manitowoc Rapids. He fell and suffered a broken hip two months ago. Funeral services will be held at Manitowoc at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the St. Pauls's Catholic church, the Rev. Martin Jaeckels officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Gauthier was born in St. Joseph, Canada, in 1854, and came to this county when a boy. In 1888 he married Miss Mary Roemer and they located in Manitowoc Rapids. He followed the carpenter trade for many years. Mrs. Gauthier died 28 years ago. Survivors are a son, Louis, of Manitowoc Rapids; two brothers, Frank of Two Rivers and John of Munising, Mich.; two sisters Mrs. Olive Le Clair of Two Rivers, Mrs. Delia Schleicker of Kenosha; 13 grand- children and six great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Naumann preceded him in death.
JULIUS GAVIN Julius Gavin, 71, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Gavin was born Mar. 31, 1902, in Portage County, son of the late Frank W. and Josephine Ebendorf Gavin. Survivors include three brothers, Leonard of Allenton, Wis., Harry, of Middletown, Ind., and Henry, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Oberlander, of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Esther Buss, of Green Bay and Mrs. Elizabeth Bouman, of Middletown; and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a wake memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 18, 1973
ALVIN GEBHARD Alvin R. Gebhard, 73, of 1026 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at a Manitowoc hospital. Funeral services will be held 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. Mr. Gebhard was born July 21, 1898, at Hayton, Wis., son of the late John and Emma Helfrich Gebhard. He married Stella H. Schliesleder Sept. 5, 1942, at Manitowoc. He owned and operated Manitowoc Oil Co. with his brother, George, for the past 35 years retiring in 1967. Survivors include his wife and two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Hugo, of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Oldenberg, of New Holstein; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Two brothers, George and John, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc,Wis. April 22, 1972
ROSE E. GEHRIG Rose E. Gehrig, 94, formerly of 1433 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, December 22, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Entombment was in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Miss Gehrig was born August 24, 1900, in St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Bernhard and Rosa Heinzen Gehrig. She had owned and operated the Annette Beauty Salon for many years before retiring in 1970. Survivors include two brothers, Joseph of Manitowoc, and Herman of Sheboygan; and three sisters, Maline Schultz of Rockford, Illinois, Ann Bartkus of Holiday, Florida, and Margaret Pribyl of Cicero, Illinois. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Edmund and Hubert Gehrig; and four sisters, Eleanor Radwick, Isabel and Antoinette Fessler, and Olga Powers. Unknown Paper Unknown Date
FRIEDRICH GEHRKE FRED GEHRKE, PIONEER AND 20 YEARS JANITOR AT THE LINCON SCHOOL, IS CALLED BY DEATH Fred Gehrke, well known pioneer resident of the city and for twenty years janitor of the Lincoln school, First ward, died at his home on South Ninth street, at midnight last night. Mr. Gehrke had been in ill health but his condition had not been alarming. Mr. Gehrke was 56 years of age and had resided here for many years. He was appointed janitor at the Lincoln school when it was the old First ward school, and was reappointed when the new school system was organized. He was faithful in his duties and was a friend of the pupils. A widow survives Mr. Gehrke, there being no children. The funeral will be held Saturday morning with burial at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1916 P.5
FLORENCE J. GEIGEL Florence J. Geigel, age 90, of 920 Wilson St., Manitowoc, died on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 20, 2008, at Palm Springs Health Care And Rehabilitation Center, Palm Springs, Calif. Florence was born on Oct. 31, 1917, in Manitowoc, daughter of Joseph and Matilda Wier. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. On Sept. 1, 1937, she married Albin A. Geigel at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Albin preceded her in death on January 23, 2001. She was employed for many years at Rummele's Jewelry Store, ending her career at Holy Family Hospital. She was active for many years in the Manitowoc Chapter of Business and Professional Women. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her husband: Albin; one daughter: Jane Marie Christoffel; two brothers: Chester and Marvin Wier; two sisters: Grace Robinson and Ruth Nuhs; and two nieces: Beverly Boland and Judith Krainit. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at St Francis of Assisi on Marshall Catholic Church, formerly St. Mary's, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Jim VandenHogen, with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall until the time of the service. Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 30, 2008
KATHERINA GENTGEN From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1909: Death last week of 71-year old Mrs. Katharine Gentgen in the residence of her brother, John Hasenfuss. The deceased, who was a resident of our county for over 50 years, is survived by a brother and 3 sisters. The funeral was held Friday morning from St. Boniface Church.
WILLIAM GENTGEN From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1907: Death here Tuesday of 74-year old William Gentgen, a veteran of the Civil War. He is survived by his widow. The funeral will be held this morning from St. Boniface Church.
EDWARD GERL EDWARD GERL, THIS CITY, IN LIST OF MISSING ON SHIP SUNK BY U-BOAT Son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gerl, Wollmer Street, First Manitowoc Boy to Fall Victim to Undersea Warfare of the Enemy WAS WITH CONTINGENT WHICH LEFT CITY IN OCTOBER FOR SERVICE Another Manitowoc name has been added to the honor roll—“Died for His Country” and the city today mourns the loss of its first soldier victim of the U-boat in person of Edward Gerl whose name is listed among those missing following the sinking of the British steamer Moldavia in the English channel Thursday. Twelve of 53 American soldiers reported lost in the sinking of the steamer are Wisconsin boys. Edward Gerl, who was 28, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gerl, Wollmer street, this city, was with the second contingent which left here in October and was at Camp Custer for a short time. The young man was a graduate of the Manitowoc County Training School and later was engaged in teaching in the county for two years, later taking an examination and entering the railway mail service in which he was at work when called to the colors. Two Brothers In Service. First intimation that the local soldier was among those missing and probably dead on the Moldavia was conveyed in Associated Press dispatches to the Herald today at 11:20 am and the family of Frank Gerl, brother, was informed of the news, and it was the son who soon after conveyed the sad intelligence to the parents at their home on the West side. The news was a terrible shock to Mr. and Mrs. Gerl who have had three of their sons respond to the call of the colors, two of the boys having left within the past month, Richard to go to Columbus Barracks, O., and William as a member of the contingent sent to Lansing, Mich., two weeks ago to enter the Michigan College for special training as an automobile mechanic. Overseas Three Weeks. It was believed that Gerl was safe and in France receiving his training, because of the fact that word only recently was received from Leonard Pfeffer, another Manitowoc man who was with Gerl in North Carolina where they were assigned in camp, to the effect that he (Pfeffer) was safe in France. If Pfeffer conveyed the news from France, it is possible that the two Manitowoc boys became separated in England, Pfeffer being assigned to an earlier boat which landed him safely. Gerl was among the first of the local contingents to leave the city and was transferred to Camp Greene, Charlotte, N.C. One of the last letters was received by his brother Frank which was dated April 4 in which it was intimated that he was soon to leave for New York to take passage for England. In a later letter to his parents, Gerl wrote on the eve of his departure from New York, stating that he was leaving in the morning. This letter was undated but was received here about three weeks ago. Judging from the interim between that time and now, Gerl was assigned to cross the channel with the Moldavia’s contingent almost immediately after he arrived in Liverpool or some other English coast port. First Victim of U-Boat. News of the loss of Gerl, the first Manitowoc boy to fall victim to the ruthless U-boat warfare of the enemy was a shock to the community and called forth widespread sympathy for the bereaved family. While there is a chance that Gerl may have been picked up and saved, the hope is not strong as it is feared that the men lost on the Monrovia were killed outright in the explosion. With the news of the death of another local boy in the service, the departure of the contingent of 306 to leave tonight, has added more significance and will impress more emphatically upon the community, the dangers into which they owe to stand behind the country for which their sons are ready to battle and die. Edward Gerl was popular with a large circle of friends and was a clean cut, upright young man whose memory will be cherished. Gerl was a member of Co. B, 58th U.S. Inf., Fourth division. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 25, 1918, Page 1 ********* OFFICIAL NOTICE OF DEATH OF EDW. GERL IS RECEIVED Training School of Which Young Man was a Graduate to Place Gold Star on Service Flag Official notice of the death of Edward Gerl of this city, in the sinking of the British steamer Moldavia in the English Channel Thursday and received from the U.S. War department Saturday afternoon. The message, the usual brisk and ? by Secretary Baker of the War department was addressed to Frank Gerl, brother of the dead man, whose name had been (rest is illegible) News of the death of Edward Gerl had its effect upon the select men who left Saturday was a subject of comment among the boys to whom it brought realization that they might meet a like fate, but it did not dampen the spirit of the men. At the Training school tomorrow a gold star will be placed in the ? to be dedicated by the school, Mr. Gerl having been a graduate of the school. It is unknown whether Mr. Gerl’s body was recovered when the Moldavia was sunk but it is ? it will be ?. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 27, 1918, Page 1 ********* Yesterday was the second anniversary of the sinking of the Tuscania, which while carrying American troops overseas, was torpedoed off Ireland. Priv. Gerl of this city was one of the victims of the tragedy. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1920 P. 3 (Note: The earlier report, 1918 listed the Moldavia as the ship he died on) ******** "The Moldavia was purchased by the Admiralty in 1915 and converted into an armed merchant cruiser. She was torpedoed and sunk on 23 May 1918 off Beachy Head in the English Channel by a single torpedo from U-boat UB-57. At the time of her sinking she was being used as a troopship for United States troops. Fifty-six Americans soldiers were lost in the sinking. from Wikipedia.com ********* "The SS Tuscania was a luxury liner of the Cunard subsidiary Anchor Line, named after a town in Italy. She was torpedoed in 1918 by the German U-boat UB-77 while carrying American troops to Europe and sank with a loss of 210 lives." from Wikipedia.com
JOHN GERL John F. Gerl, 82, of 1716 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Robert Schiavone will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Gerl was born Oct. 22, 1890, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Alois and Anna Rappel Gerl. He married Clara Tuschel Oct. 22, 1912, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clark Mills. The couple owned and operated a farm in the Town of Cato and he was also employed at Schuette Bros. Co., Manitowoc, retiring in 1963. His wife preceded him in death July 12, 1954. Survivors include two sons, Harold, of Manitowoc and Lester, of Valders: three daughters, Mrs. Edmund (Marian) Dirkman, of Mishicot, Sister M. Francis DeSalles, of Kaukauna and Mrs. Robert (Annabelle) Miller, of Manitowoc; 12 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A son, Herbert, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a wake service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 7, 1973
JULIUS GERL From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sept. 1894: Death by drowning Sat. of Julius Gerl, who was about 20 yrs. old and the son of Andreas Gerl. He was swimming in the Manitowoc River near the railroad bridge with two companions – Charles Christensen and someone named Tschefs. Young Julius swam across the river and on his way back, suffered cramps and sank before their eyes. They sought to help but the body was not found until later. Burial was Mon. in the Catholic Cemetery.
WILLIAM A. GERL William A. Gerl, 67, of 1809 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at his home following a coronary attack. Mr. Gerl was born Sept. 20, 1895, at Manitowoc, son of the late Andrew and Catherine Chavet Gerl. He married Lillian E Peterson Sept. 26, 1922, at Manitowoc. He was a member of the armed services in World War I and served overseas with the Quartermaster Corps. He was manager of a Manitowoc baseball team and an ardent bowler. He was employed at Kingsbury Breweries Co. and retired two years ago. He was a member of the Brewers and Malsters Union No. 297 and of Holy Name Society of his church. Among survivors are his wife; a son, William E., of Sturgeon Bay; a sister, Mrs. Theodore Fricke, of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. A son, Edward J. was killed during fighting in World War II. Three brothers and a sister also preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, Jan. 2, 1963
MARILYN A. GIGURE Marilyn Agnes Gigure, age 76, of Appleton, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008, at Appleton Medical Center. Marilyn was born on Christmas Day of 1931, in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Ann (Maresch) Einberger. She spent her early years on the family farm near Valders, and graduated from Valders High School in 1949, where she also was prom queen. On Nov. 4, 1950, she was united in marriage to Donald J. Gigure in Manitowoc, sharing nearly 58 years together. Marilyn was formerly employed as a legal secretary by the Savage-Webster Law Firm in Manitowoc. Marilyn was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Appleton, a past state president of the Wisconsin Catholic Junior League, and a past state president of the Wisconsin Council of Catholic Women. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Marilyn played bridge with a passion, and participated in several bridge clubs, meeting many great friends over the years. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by a brother: Clarence Einberger; and a sister Barbara Voeltz. The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 222 E. Fremont St., Appleton, with Father Robert Karuhn officiating, with Deacon Dan Koszalinski assisiting. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel from 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2008, and then at the church, Sacred Heart Room, from 9 a.m. on Monday until the time of the Mass. The parish prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday with Deacon Gib Schmidt officiating. A memorial fund has been established. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 24, 2008
EMMA M. GILMET Mrs. Emma Gilmet, 80, formerly of 2125 S. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday 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. Mrs. Gilmet, nee Emma Bruley, was born May 29, 1890, at Menominee, Mich., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Bruley. She was married to George Gilmet Oct. 18, 1911, at Marinette. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1918. Her husband preceded her in death July 17, 1959. Mrs. Gilmet was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, a member and past president of the Germania Society and also a member of the St. Theresa Society of St. Andrew Church. Survivors include two sons, John R. of Green Bay and Joseph C. of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Wilfred Wall, of Highland, Ind., four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 13, 1971
HAROLD C. GLESNER Harold C. Glesner, age 66, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday evening, March 25, 1994, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, March 28, 1994, from the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born February 10, 1928, in Two Rivers, son of the late Clarence E. and Irma L. Mueller Glesner. He married Doris Huss on October 9, 1954, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. He was employed at Paragon Electric for many years and at Sieferts Mfg. Company, Kiel and retired from the Stockbridge Company in Stockbridge in February, 1990. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, a former usher, an avid bowler and helped form and coach the Junior Ramblers football team. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, from 5-8 p.m. Sunday. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. Harold will be greatly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren, family, friends and neighbors. (no newspaper and no date)
FRANK GLOMSKI Frank Glomski, 89, a resident of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, died Monday at the hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Glomski was born Sept. 17, 1883, at Newton. He married Susan Pitsch March 7, 1905, at Newton. The couple owned and operated a farm at Newton until 1947. His wife preceded him in death in 1950. He was employed at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, until his retirement in 1962. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. John (Louise) Wergin, of Casco, Mrs. Edwin (Lucille) Mullins and Mrs. Harold (Marcella) Schadeberg, of Manitwooc; six grandchildren. A son and a daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 18, 1972
ALEX GLISCH Alex L. Glisch, 70, of 1133 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Glisch was born Sept. 4, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Agnes Vunk Glisch, and worked for Kingsbury Breweries at Manitowoc and Wisconsin Malting Co. until retirement in 1959. He married Alvina Radey Nov. 28, 1922, at Sheboygan, and the couple established residence at Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, two daughters (private), a brother, Anton, of Denmark, five sisters, Mrs. Peter Rysticken and Mrs. Clarence Luebke, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Hilary Schroeder of Two Rivers, Mrs. Arlington Bulk, of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Florence Paul, of Milwaukee and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where at 8:15 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 1, 1967 P. 16 ******** (Alex Glysch/b. Sep 03 1896/d. Feb 1967/SSDI)
ALVINA E. GLISCH Alvina E. Glisch, age 97, of 1133 S. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Sept. 18, 1904, in Kellnersville, daughter of the late Matthew and Elizabeth Steuber Radey. On Nov. 28, 1922, she married Alex Glisch at Holy Name Catholic Church, Sheboygan. He preceded her in death in February 1967. Alvina worked at the National Tinsel Factory for many years, retiring in 1983. Survivors include 10 grandchildren, many great- and great-great-grandchildren and a son-in-law. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by two daughters and a son-in-law, Agnes and Oliver Parent, Ione Naibert, a son, Billy Glisch, a grandson, Bruce Parent, a brother, Adolf Radey and a sister, Lilly Streich. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 1 p.m. Monday until the time of service at 2 p.m. Alvina lived a long and happy life. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. *********** (18 Sep 1904/14 Nov 2001/SSDI)
ANTON F. GLYSCH Anton (Cy) Glysch, 62, of Denmark, died Friday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at All Saints Catholic Church, Denmark. The Rev. Donald Feller will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Glysch was born Mar. 1, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Anna Vnuk Glysch. He married Theresa Dirkman July 1, 1936, at Manitowoc. He served on the Manitowoc Police Force for 23 years and was Chief of police at Denmark the past nine years. He was a member of the Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Assn. and the Manitowoc Eagles Club. Survivors include his wife, two sons, a daughter (Survivors names omitted for privacy.); four sisters, Mrs. Hilary Schroeder, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Pete Rystricin and Mrs. Clarence Luebke, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Florence Paul, of Milwaukee; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2 p.m. Sunday, where a wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 21, 1973
THERESA A. GNADT Theresa A. Gnadt, age 86, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. She was born Sept. 17, 1922, in Coleman, daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (Eberl) Janka. On June 7, 1947, she married Bernard H. Gnadt in Coleman. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2001. Theresa was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, St. Nazianz; the American Legion Auxiliary; Christian Mothers; and the Homemakers Club. She enjoyed gardening, recipe collecting, and in her later years knitting and crocheting. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Theresa was preceded in death by one granddaughter: Bonnie; brothers- in-law and sisters-in-law: Marie and John Domagalski, Ruth Gnadt, George and Loretta Gnadt, Alois and Veronica Gnadt, Robert Martin, John Gnadt and Leonard Gibeault. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2008, at St. Mary's Home Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Michael Bigley, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary's Home Chapel, Manitowoc, from 10:30 a.m. Monday until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 5, 2008
WILLIAM GOETHKE William Goethke, 78, of 1330 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday 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. Goethke, was born April 24, 1893, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, son of the late August and Mary Bull Goethke. He married Elsie Kortas June 8, 1916, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was foreman at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, for 16 years. He retired in 1959. He was a 25-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 706, Manitowoc, a member of the Management Club of Mirro and the Mirro Retirement Club. Survivors include his wife, two sisters, Mrs. Peter Holschbach, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Walter Dick, of Chicago, a niece and a grand niece (Survivors names omitted for privacy.), and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 24, 1972
IDA GOETZ MRS. E. GOETZ, 41, DIES TODAY AT T.R. HOSPITAL Mrs. Edward Goetz, 41, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jagodinsky, of this city, passed away this afternoon at the Municipal hospital, Two Rivers, where she had been taken suffering from a complication of diseases. The deceased whose maiden name was Ida Jagodinsky, was married to Edward Goets, ????? ?? Two Rivers merchant, fifteen years ago and have resided on Twenty-sixth street in that city. Besides her husband and two daughters, 13 and 11 years of age, she is survived by her parents, four brothers, and four sisters, all of this city. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at nine o'clock, at St. Luke's church in Two Rivers, with interment in Calvary cemetery in this city. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, November 15, 1929 P.10
MARY GOETZ From Der Nord Westen, 16 Sept. 1909: Mrs. John Goetz, residing at 1122 South Main Street, died Sunday morning of Bright’s disease. The deceased, who was born 48 years ago in Germany, came to Manitowoc with her husband about 30 years ago. In addition to her husband, she leaves 7 children. The funeral was held yesterday morning from St. Boniface Church.
SON OF JOHN GOETZ From Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1893: Death on Tues. afternoon of the 8 mo. old son of John Goetz, resident of South Main Street. The burial will take place today in the Catholic Cemetery.
CATHARINA GOETZLER DEATH CLAIMS ONE OF CITY’S OLDEST RESIDENTS TODAY Mrs. Valentine Goetzler, Stricken After Entertaining Friends at 91st Birthday, Passes Away After Brief Illness Mrs. Valentine Goetzler, one of the city’s oldest residents, mother of City Assessor Rudolph Goetzler, passed away at the family home on South Eighth street at an early hour this morning after an illness of only a few days. Funeral arrangements have not been made. On Friday Mrs. Goetzler observed the ninety-first anniversary of her birth and on that day was about as usual and welcomed guests who visited her to tender congratulations on the event. A woman of remarkable vitality, Mrs. Goetzler, up to the day she was stricken had attended to her own household duties and had almost daily visited neighbors and friends in the city. Despite her 91 years, she was active and appeared far younger, both in age and spirit and her death, after so short an illness is a great shock. Mrs. Goetzler was born at Amorbach, Bavaria, May 11, 1826 and came to New York with her parents as a girl. She was married in that city to Mr. Goetzler and the couple resided there for some time. More than fifty-five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Goetzler came to Wisconsin, locating in Manitowoc where they have since resided, Mr. Goetzler being one of the pioneer mason contractors of the city. The couple recently celebrated their iron wedding, the sixty- fifth anniversary of their marriage. Besides her aged husband Mrs. Goetzler is survived by seven children, Edward and Rudolph Goetzler, this city; Mrs. Buegler, Stapleton, N.Y.; Sister Dolores, Zanesville, O.; Mrs. Catherine Stockinger, Colon, Neb.; Mrs. B. Germerhausen, Milwaukee, and Mrs. F. Sechel, Frederich, Md. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 17, 1917 | Page 7 ********* The funeral of the late Mrs. Valentine Goetzler takes place Monday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Boniface church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 19, 1917 | Page 3 ********* Mrs. Nic Ording has returned to Sheboygan having been here for the Goetzler funeral. Alex Goetzler, who was here to attend the funeral of his grandmother, Mrs. Goetzler has returned to Kankakee, Ill. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 23, 1917 | Page 3 ********* (Catharina Buechler Goetzlerb. Apr. 11, 1826, Germany d. 1917/ spouse Valentine Goetzler)
CHARLES GOETZLER From Der Nord Westen, 02 Nov. 1905: Tues. evening Valentin Goetzler, well-known local mason contractor, was notified that his grandson, Charles Goetzler, son of Edward Goetzler here, had been overtaken and killed by a train near Peotone, Illinois. Further details of the terrible incident were not forthcoming. The unfortunate man had been identified by a letter from his grandfather found in a pocket; which resulted in his grandfather being notified instead of the father. The deceased was born here 15 Dec. 1877 and was a mason contractor like his father and grandfather. He had been working in Kankakee, Illinois, the last 2 yrs., and it is said that he was on his way to Peotone on foot along the railroad tracks when the incident occurred. His relatives have gone to bring the body here. ******* (Charles Goetzler/b. Dec. 19, 1877, Manitowoc/d. 1905/Son of Edward and Susanna Fankel Goetzler)
SUSANA GOETZLER DEATH CLAIMS MRS. GOETZLER, ILL A LONG TIME Third Death in Family Within Few Months on Sunday Mrs. Edward Goetzler passed away at the family home, 12? South 8th street, Sunday afternoon, death terminating an illness of many months. The death of Mrs. Goetzler is the third in the Goetzler family within a comparatively short time, parents of Mrs. Goetzler having died the past year. Mrs. Goetzler was born in the town of Manitowoc Feb. 2, 1860, being 58 years of age. She was married forty years ago and is survived by her husband and seven? children. (too hard to read this name), Mrs. Fred Schmitz, Illinois,(too hard to read other names). Funeral arrangements have not been made. Manitowoc Daily Herald. Monday, January 21, 1918, Page 8 (this is really light) ********** The funeral of the late Mrs. Goetzler will be held from St. Boniface church at 9 o’clock tomorrow, Wednesday morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 22, 1918, Page 1 ********** Mr. and Mrs. Alex Goetzler of Kankakee, Ill. And Mr. and Mrs. Nic Ording of Sheboygan who were here to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Edward Goetzler, have returned to their respective homes. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 24, 1918, Page 2 ********** (Susanna Fankel Goetzler/b. Feb. 1860, Manitowoc/d. 1918 spouse Edward Goetzler)
VALENTINE GOETZLER Valentine Goetzler, pioneer contractor of the city and a man of 86, today started on a journey to New York where he goes to attend the funeral of his son-in-law who died suddenly as result of a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Goetzler wanted to make the trip and being in good health, determined to do so. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 19, 1916 P.5 ******** VALENTINE GOETZLER, PIONEER MASON CONTRACTOR OF CITY PASSES AWAY, GRIEF OVER WIFE'S DEATH HASTENS END One of city's Oldest Residents, but Enjoyed Robust Health Up to Time of Wife's Death ten Weeks Ago, Shock Lays Him Low and He Never Rallied - Was 87 Valentine Goetzler, pioneer contractor of the city and one of its oldest residents, passed away at his home on South Eighth street at an early hour this morning, his demise occuring just ten weeks to a day from that of his aged wife, the shock of whose death is believed to have hastened that of Mr. Goetzler. Despite his advanced age Mr. Goetzler had enjoyed robust health and up to the last illness of his wife he had been about the city daily. Following her burial Mr. Goetzler took to his bed the next day and never rallied from the shock, his condition showing gradual decline as day following day until the end came this morning. He was 87 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Goetzler came to this city 55 years ago and their married life covered a span of 67 years when death separated them ten weeks ago. Two years ago they celebrated their diamond wedding and on that occasion both were in the best of health. Mrs. Goetzler's health failed some months ago and her husband, companion for three score and more years, worried over her condition and when death came to her, the shock shattered his health and he never recovered. Born in Germany Jan. 7, 1830, Mr. Goetzler, with his wife came to America 60 years ago, the couple spending five years in New York and Milwaukee before coming to this city to take up their home. Mr. Goetzler for 40 years was engaged in business as a mason contractor and during that time had built many of the city's leading buildings, including the Williams House, the Carnegie library, the Teitgen block, present city hall and the Vogelsang block. He retired from active work fifteen years ago but retained an interest in building operations up to his death. Mr. Goetzler was one of the best known residents of the city and was known for his industry and honesty. He is survived by seven children, Mrs. Elizabeth Zochel, Edward Goetzler, of this city; Mrs. Casper Stockinger, Colon, Neb.; Sister Dolores, Zanesville, O.; Mrs. Tecla Buegler, Stapelton, N.Y.; Rudolph Goetzler, this city; Mrs. Gammerschausen, Milwaukee. The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church Friday morning, with interment at Calvary cemtery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 31, 1917 P.1 ********* (Valentine Goetzler/b. Jan. 7, 1830, Germany/d. 1917/spouse Catharina Buechler Goetzler)
FRANCES M. "DAISY" GORYCHKA Frances M. "Daisy" Gorychka, age 83, of 2808 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, who died on Sunday evening, Nov. 30, 2008, following a short illness at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. She was born on Nov. 16, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles A. Sr. and Lillian (Radliff) Roberts. On May 28, 1949, she married Edwin S. Gorychka at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1980. Daisy and her husband, Ed, were owner and operators of Anderson Trenching for six years until selling the business. Daisy also owned and operated Daisie's Gifts and Crafts for many years, where she enjoyed running the business and meeting people. Following retirement, Daisy enjoyed traveling. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law: Theodore and Judy Roberts; and one sister and brother-in-law: Ruth and Joe Everard. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster. Daisy will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Daisy will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 2, 2008
MICHAEL R. GOSPODAREK Michael R. Gospodarek, age 85, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, September 11, 2000, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, where he resided for the past three years. A Memorial Service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka, with burial of the cremains at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside Rites will be accorded by the Amvet Post #99. He was born August 15, 1915, in Manitowoc, son of the late Michael J. and Antoinette Drobka Gospodarek. Michael was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1933. On June 20, 1939, he married the former Oriet Hrudka, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated 61 years of marriage. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II in the Pacific Theatre aboard the Flagship G.C. #3 USS Rocky Mount as Radar man First Class. Mr. Gospodarek was the proprietor of Mikes' Grocery in Manitowoc from 1946-1977, in partnership with his wife, Oriet. He was an active Boy Scout and Bugler who was the recipient of the Eagle Scout Award. He also coached basketball and football at St. Mary's School in the early 30's and was an avid dart ball player. Mr. Gospodarek was a former member of the St. Mary's Men's Club, lifelong member of St. Mary's Parish, Manitowoc and a member of Amvets Post #99, Manitowoc County Planning and Parks Commission, from 1970-1994, and an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus #710. Survivors include his wife, three sons and four daughters in law, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild, one sister, three sisters in law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, James Gospodarek; four brothers, Adolph, Alois, Tony, Leonard; and a sister, Pauline Witczak. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pefeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 p.m. Sunday, until the time of service at 5 p.m. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Herald Times Reporter, September 14, 2000
ROSEMARIE GOSPODAREK Mrs. Harry Gospodarek, 56, of 1629 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James R. De Witt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Gospodarek, nee Rosemarie Zaczek, was born Dec. 29, 1915, at Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Teckla Mrotek Zaczek. She was married to Harry Gospodarek Nov. 19, 1934, at Manitowoc. She was employed in the dietary department at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two sons preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial service will be at 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 31, 1972