CALVARY CEMETERY OBITUARIES


EVELYN NABER Naber, Evelyn M. (nee Saduske) Of Wauwatosa, WI. Went home to the Lord on Saturday, September 21, 2002 at age 85. Beloved wife and best friends of William P. Naber for 56 years. Loving mother of John (Donna) Naber of Houston, TX; Mary Ellen (Kenneth) Nelson of Menomonee Falls, WI; Thomas (former wife Elizabeth "Betsy" Montag Burr) Naber of Greenfield, WI; Charles (Kris) Naber of Pewaukee, WI. Grandmother of Cheyenne Laura (Steve) Ligon, Michael (Hope) Naber, Catherine Naber, Robert (Jennifer) Naber, William (Alicia) Nelson, Victoria Nelson, Cory Naber, Michael (Carrie) Montag, Brian Montag, Karoline (Steve) Plochocki, Mark Naber and Angela Naber. Dearest sister of Janet (late Edwin) Bonin. Best friend of Irma Brandt and Bess Erens. Also survived by other relatives and many friends. Visitation from 6 PM to 7PM on Tuesday, September 24, at St. Agnes Church, 12801 West Fairmount Avenue, Butler, WI immediately followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 7PM. Private interment on Wednesday, September 25 at Calvary Cemetery in Hometown of Manitowoc, WI. Long time teacher at MATC (Milwaukee Area Technical College). Please no flowers or plants. In lieu of flowers Masses or memorial to St. Agnes Parish of Butler, WI or S.E.T. Ministry 2977 North 50th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210-1641 will be appreciated. Obituary, Sympathy Expressions and Direction www.beckerritter.com BECKER RITTER Michael Feerick Associate Brookfield (262)782-5330. Herald Times Reporter September 2002


WILLIAM P. NABER Naber, William P. Of Wauwatosa, WI went home to the Lord on July 9, 2004 at age 86. Preceded in death by beloved wife and best friend Evelyn M. Naber (nee Saduske). Loving father of John (Donna) Naber of Houston, TX; Mary Ellen (Kenneth) Nelson of Menomonee Falls, WI; Thomas (former wife Elizabeth ""Betsy"" Montag Burr) Naber, New Berlin, WI; and Charles (Kristine) Naber of Pewaukee, WI. Loving grandfather of Cheyenne Laura Ligon, Michael (Hope) Naber, Catherine Naber, Robert (Jennifer) Naber, William (Alicia) Nelson, Victoria Nelson, Cory Naber, Michael (Carrie) Montag, Brian Montag, Karoline (Steve) Plochocki, Mark Naber, and Angela Naber. Loving great-grandfather of Christa Evelyn Naber. Dearest brother of Mary Naber, Patricia Mehring, Richard (Cecelia) Naber, George (Liz) Naber and Gene Naber. Preceded in death by his sisters, Sr. Rosemary Naber R.C. and Rita McGrath. Fond brother -in- law of Janet Bonin (nee Saduske). Further survived by many other relatives and friends. An extra special thank you to angel-caregivers Sharon and Cindy from Homewatch Caregivers of Milwaukee and also to all the caring staff of Vitas Hospice. Visitation from 5 pm to 7pm on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at St. Agnes Church, 12801 West Fairmount Avenue, Butler, WI immediately followed by Mass at 7 pm. Private internment on Wednesday, July 14, 2004 in Calvary Cemetery in Evelyn's hometown of Manitowoc, WI. Mortgage Loan Manager at Catholic Knights Insurance Society for 38 years. Past BOMA President and member. Past officer and member of Serra International and active member of St. Agnes Parish, St.Vincent de Paul Society and S.E.T. Ministry. Honoree of Marquette University School of Business Administration. PLEASE NO FLOWERS OR PLANTS OR GIFTS TO ENDOWMENTS PER BILL'S WISHES. Masses or memorials to his favorite charities will be appreciated: S.E.T. Ministry, 2977 N. 50th St., Milwaukee, WI 53210-1641, St. Agnes - St. Vincent de Paul Society, or St. Agnes Parish/School of Butler, WI. BECKER RITTER Michael Feerick Associate Brookfield (262)782-5330. Herald Times Reporter July 2004



ALFRED S. NAIBERT Alfred S. Naibert Jr., age 86, of 2230 S. 42nd Street, Manitowoc, died on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Alfred was born on October 10, 1927 in Manitowoc, son of the late Alfred Sr. and Martha (Folletz) Naibert. He attended school in Manitowoc. Alfred enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII and served in Germany. On July 21, 1951 he married the former Ione Glisch at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on October 23, 1989. He was employed with Wisconsin Fuel and Light as a locator, retiring in October of 1989. Alfred loved traveling, especially to casinos, enjoyed four wheeling, NASCAR, the Packers, fishing, golfing, mushroom picking, playing cards and watching baseball and old westerns. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Hally and Tony Meunier, Whitelaw; two sons: Nathan "Fuzzy" Naibert, Crivitz, Derek and Heidi Naibert, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren: Joey Kvitek, Nicole Kvitek, Dustin Meunier and fiancé Ashley Wiegand, Derek (Jamie) Meunier, Deah, Justin and Leah Naibert, Amanda (Aaron) Spurlin, Alyssa Naibert; one great granddaughter: Hailey. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by his wife: Ione; one grandson: Nathan Naibert, Jr.; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Lorny and Elaine Naibert, Elmer and Dolores Naibert; one sister: Rose Armstrong; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Agnes and Oliver Parent; and his very special friend Daisy Gorychka. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday November 25, 2013 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. John Becker with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, where Military Rites will be accorded by the AMVETS Post #99. The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The visitation will continue on Monday, November 25, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the 5th floor nurses and staff at Holy Family Memorial for their kindness and compassionate care given to Alfred and his family. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 23, 2013


IONE D. NAIBERT Ione D. Naibert, 58, of 1133 S. 21st Street, Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, October 23, 1989, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Naibert was born October 5, 1931, at Manitowoc, daughter of Alvina Radey Glisch and the late Alex Glisch. She was a 1949 graduate of Lincoln High School. She married Alfred S. Naibert Jr. on Lyly 21, 1951, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Naibert was employed at the Mirro Company for many years. She was a member of St. Mary Church. Survivors include her husband, Alfred S. Naibert Jr. of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Hally and Joseph Kvitek of Melnik; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Nathan and Sandie Naibert of Manitowoc and Derek Naibert at home; her mother, Alvina Glisch of Manitowoc; a sister, Agnes Parent of Long Beach, California; five grandchildren, Joey and Nicole Kvitek and Nathan Jr., Deah and Justen Naibert; and her mother-in-law, Martha Naibert of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her father, Alex, and a brother, Billy. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka. Herald Times Reporter Oct. 24, 1989


CHARLOTTE A. NAIDL Charlotte A. Naidl, age 86 passed away on Saturday evening, November 28, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. She was born on June 14, 1929 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Walter and Hildegarde (Reindl) Strohfeldt. Charlotte was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Manitowoc with the class of 1947. On July 7, 1951 she married Lester F. Naidl at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alverno, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on September 19, 2012. Charlotte was employed with the Manitowoc Tinsel Factory and White House Milk Company, Manitowoc. After her retirement, she cleaned homes and office buildings in the Manitowoc area. She was also a member of the Wisconsin CZECHS, the St. Mary's Home Prayer Group, Manitowoc Catholic Women's Club, Senior Center Choir, and a member of the Christian Singers. Charlotte was also an avid Packer fan who loved cooking for her family, singing and playing her guitar, and spending time with family. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Stephen and Sue Naidl, Judy and Tom Schulz, Joan and Steve Kiel, and Glenn and Lynn Naidl, all of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren: Tammy Herzfeldt, Candace Naidl, Jason (Jennie) Naidl, Justin (Nicole) Naidl, Sara Naidl and fiancee Marshal Black, SkyAn Schulz, Kristin (Jeff) Shields, Aimee Kiel, Brenda Staab and fiancee Rick Ratajczyk, and Jeff Diedrich; 14 great-grandchildren: Lillian and Michael Herzfeldt, Jacob, Juliet, Lucas, Emily, and Mathew Naidl, Cameron and Davon Kiel and Mason and Eden Shields, Brayden and Alexa Staab and Cora Ratajczyk; one brother-in-law: James Sheahan, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law: Pauline Strohfeldt, Manitowoc, and Perla Strohfeldt, Chicago; and one brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law: Victor and Elaine Naidl, Manitowoc, Nancy Naidl, Manitowoc, and Katie Naidl, Two Rivers. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Charlotte was further preceded in death by one son and daughter-in-law: Thomas and Constance Naidl; one sister: Irene Sheahan; Four brothers and two sisters-in-law: Chester and Elizabeth Strohfeldt, Elroy and Dorothy Strohfeldt, Floyd Strohfeldt, and Daniel Strohfeldt; five brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law: George and Marion Naidl, Ray and Helen Naidl, Joe and Viola Naidl, Norbert Naidl, and Leo Naidl; and one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law: Lucille and Joe Sauer and Lucille's second husband, Ed Schreiber. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, December 3, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Michael Warden with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday evening, December 2, 2015 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Cal Naidl. The visitation will continue on Thursday morning, December 3, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Our family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, and St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc for the special care given to mom in her final days. Charlotte was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was guided by the power of her faith. Rest in peace mom, you will be greatly missed. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter November 30, 2015


JOSEPH F. NAIDL Joseph F. Naidl, age 77, of 928 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 1996, at 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 burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by the Amvets Post #99. Joseph was born April 9, 1919, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late Joseph and Rose Stipeck Naidl. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II from 1944 until 1946 being honorable discharged with the rank of Fireman First Class. On September 14, 1940, he married the former Viola Tienor at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. Joe was employed with the Manitowoc County Highway Department for 32 years retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Wisconsin Chzechs and also enjoyed singing with the Wisconsin Chzechs Choraliers. Joe was also a member and enjoyed polka dancing with the Happy Hoppers and Norman Chzechs Dance Clubs. Mr. Naidl was a national charter member of Amvets Post #23 and past post commander. Survivors include his wife, Viola, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, Clarence (Cal) and Karen Naidl, Maribel; two daughters and sons-in-law, Pauline and Roger Rusch, Valders, Linda and Michael Tollefson, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Terry (Greg) Barnes, Virginia, Minn., Wade Naidl, Milwaukee, Becky Naidl, Tampa, Fla., Chad Naidl, Maribel, Eric, Luke and Matthew Tollefson, Manitowoc; a great-grandson, Zachary Barnes; five brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Marion Naidl, Whitelaw, Raymond and Helen Naidl, Manitowoc, Victor and Elaine Naidl, Manitowoc, Lester and Charlotte Naidl, Manitowoc, Leo and Nancy Naidl, Kellnersville; a sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Edmond Schreiber, Whitelaw; a sister-in-law, Catherine Naidl, Two Rivers. Also surviving are nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth, an infant daughter, a brother, Norbert, and his step-mother, Marie Naidl. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Father Roman. Joe will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched with his gentle spirit of wisdom and understanding, fairness and compassion. Through his love for God, he was able to unconditionally love family and friends. The family would like to express special thanks for the compassionate and constant care given by Drs. Herring and Barylak, the staff of the Oncology Unit, HomeCare Nursing staff, and the Pastoral Care Department of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 1996 p.A2


KENNETH GEORGE NAIDL Kenneth George, six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Naidl, of 914 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died late Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient a month. Funeral services will be at 8:30 am Friday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 am at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Kenneth Naidl was born Feb. 20, 1950 at Manitowoc and was a senior kindergarten pupil at Cleveland School. Surviving him in addition to the parents are a brother, Clarence and two sisters, Pauline and Linda at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wencel Tienor of Rt.1, Valders; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Naidl of Manitowoc; and a great grandmother, Mrs. Francis Naidl of Rt. 3, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Mar. 21, 1956 - page T9



LESTER F. NAIDL Lester F. Naidl, age 82, of 1700 S. 18th Street, Apartment 107, at Felician Gardens, Manitowoc, died on Wednesday morning, September 19, 2012 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Lester was born on April 5, 1930 in the town of Kossuth, son of the late Joseph J. and Rose (Stipek) Naidl. He was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1948 and then served in the Air Force from 1951 – 1960 where he served 18 months in Okinowa during the Korean Conflict and eventually obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant. On July 7, 1951 he married the former Charlotte A. Strohfeldt at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alverno. Lester worked for Invincible Metal Furniture until his retirement in 1993. He was a former member of the AmVets Post 23, a member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans. Lester enjoyed John Deere tractors, dancing and polka music. He was also a member of the Wisconsin CZECH Society. Over the years, Lester claimed he wasn’t an avid Packer fan but, we all knew better.  Survivors include his wife: Charlotte, Manitowoc; three sons and two daughters-in-law: Thomas Naidl, Stephen and Sue Naidl, Glenn and Lynn Naidl; two daughters and two sons-in-law: Judy and Tom Schulz, Joan and Steve Kiel, all of Manitowoc; ten grandchildren: Tammy (Craig) Herzfeldt, Candace (Tony) Blaha, Jason (Jenny) Naidl, Justin (Nicole) Naidl, Sara Naidl, Brenda Staab, Jeff Diedrich, SkyAn Schulz, Kristin (Jeff) Shields, Aimee Kiel; twelve great-grandchildren: Lillian & Michael Herzfeldt, Jacob, Juliet, Lucas & Emily Naidl, Brayden & Alexa Staab, Cora Ratajczyk, Cameron & Davon Kiel and Mason Shields; one brother and three sisters-in-law: Victor and Elaine Naidl, Nancy Naidl, all of Manitowoc, Katie Naidl, Two Rivers; one brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law: Elizabeth Strohfeldt, Cato, Pauline Strohfeldt, Manitowoc, Perla Strohfeldt, Chicago, James Sheahan, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by one daughter-in-law: Connie Naidl; five brothers and three sisters-in-law: George and Marion Naidl, Ray and Helen Naidl, Joe and Viola Naidl, Norbert Naidl and Leo Naidl; one sister and brother-in-law: Lucille Sauer-Schreiber; four brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Chester Strohfeldt, Elroy and Dorothy Strohfeldt, Floyd Strohfeldt, Daniel Strohfeldt and Irene Sheahan.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by American Legion Post #88. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2012, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friends may also call Saturday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank the physicians, staff and pastoral care of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, who provided such compassionate comfort to our dad in his final days.


VIOLA C. NAIDL Viola C. Naidl, age 91, a resident of Harmony of Two Rivers, a former South 30th Street resident of Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, December 18, 2011 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. She was born on August 11, 1920, in the town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Wenzel and Rose (Zahorik) Tienor Jr. Viola was a graduate of St. Mary Parochial Grade School in Clarks Mills and on September 14, 1940 she married Joseph F. Naidl at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks, Mills. He preceded her in death on September 15, 1996. Viola was a current member of the Manitowoc Senior Center, St. Clare Society of St. Francis of Assisi, formerly known as St. Mary Rosary & Altar Society and a former member of the Wisconsin Czechs and the Daughter of Isabella. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Clarence (Cal) & Karen Naidl, Maribel; two daughters and a son-in-law: Pauline Rusch, Manitowoc, Linda & Michael Tollefson, Two Rivers; seven grandchildren: Terry (Chris) McCabe, Eveleth, MN, Wade (Kris) Naidl, Racine, Becky DeLeo, Florida, Chad Naidl, Neenah, Eric Tollefson, Manitowoc, Luke Tollefson, Florida and Matthew (Andrew) Tollefson, Florida; eight great grandchildren: Zach & Kate Barnes, Brock & Carsen Naidl, Caleb, Jacob & Kesly Tollefson and Hailey Tollefson; a sister and brother-in-law: Leona & Francis Preston, Whitelaw, and two brothers-in-law and four sisters-in-law: Victor & Elaine Naidl, Manitowoc, Lester & Charlotte Nadil, Manitowoc, Katie Naidl, Two Rivers and Nancy Naidl, Manitowoc, Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; a son: Kenneth Naidl; a son-in-law: Roger Rusch; two brothers, George & Raymond Tienor; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: George & Marian Naidl, Ray & Helen Naidl, Norbert Naidl, Leo Naidl, Joseph Sauer and Lucille & Ed Schreiber. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Viertel with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. this Tuesday, (TONIGHT) December 20, 2011, concluding with a prayer service led by Deacon Alan Boeldt and a rosary service led by Clara Svatek. Friends may also call Wednesday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. The family wishes to thank the staff at Harmony in Two Rivers, Dr. Mark Herring, Dr. Carl DiRaimondo and the staff from ICU at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, especially Tressie, John, Mickey and Colleen for their compassionate care. The family greatly appreciates the spiritual support of Father Viertel, Fr. Dick and Fr. Joel. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and mother-in-law who was blessed with many God Given Gifts. She loved crafting, sewing, baking and gardening which she openly shared with family and friends. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. We will truly miss you this Christmas because you always made it so special. Herald Times Reporter, December 2011


PEARL BUDNIK (Budnik 1st husband/Napierala 2nd husband) Mrs. Alois (Pearl) Napierala, 78 formerly of Manitowoc and a resident of the Good Shepherd Nursing Home at Sheboygan, died Friday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital there. Funeral services will be at 8:30 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Napierala was born May 17, 1888 at Milwaukee, daughter of the late John and Catherine Byezinski Wisniewski. She was married to Joseph Budnik Nov. 14, 1916 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Oct. 5, 1935. She was married to Alois Napierala Feb. 28, 1939. He preceded her in death Jan. 6, 1964. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., Dec. 31, 1966 - page M11


ELMER G. NARTEN Elmer G. Narten, age 76, a resident of 1418 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, entered into eternal rest on June 30, 2004, at his residence. Memorial services will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at 11 a.m. Deacon Al Boeldt will officiate. Cremation will have taken place. Elmer was born April 14, 1928, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to the late Louis and Elizabeth Eggers Narten. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1947. He served with the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He married Patricia Novak on Jan. 20, 1951, in Dubuque, Iowa. He owned and operated Narten's Standard Service for 23 years. He then was employed by various trucking companies in the Manitowoc area until retiring in 1997. He was a member of the Manitowoc Yacht Club. He loved football, and served on the Manitowoc Chief's board of directors from 1957 to 1968. He also was inducted into the Manitowoc County Chief's Football Hall of Fame in 1995. Survivors include his wife: Patricia; three children: Steven (Sandra) Narten, Rick (Debra) Narten, Michelle (John) Brixius, all of Manitowoc; also five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kurt Narten. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, Wednesday, July 7, 2004, from 10 until the time of memorial services at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter June 2004


FERN E. NARTEN Fern E. Narten, age 74, of 1035 South 11th St., Manitowoc died Sunday afternoon, July 5, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 1998, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Carl Muelemans will officiate, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born January 12, 1924, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edward and Grace Lambries Wickert. Fern was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1942. She had been employed for many years with the Manitowoc Clinic, working in the insurance department from which she retired. On September 18, 1943, she married Kurt G. Narten at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death August 18, 1991. Fern was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include one son, William Narten, Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Scott C. Narten, Manitowoc, and Elizabeth M. Narten, Green Bay; one brother, Robert Wickert, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kurt; and one sister-in-law, Ann Wickert. Friends may call at St. Boniface Catholic Church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorials would be appreciated to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 6, 1998 P. 2



KURT G. NARTEN Kurt G. Narten, 69, of 1035 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, August 18, 1991, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Private funeral services for the family will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harrian Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. Cremation will have taken place with burial of the cremains to be at Calvary Cemetery. He was born December 7, 1921, at Celle, Germany, son of Elizabeth Eggers Narten and the late Louis Narten. He came to the United States at the age of 5 in 1926. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1940. He then entered the United States Army where he served during World War II. He had been employed with Manitowoc Shipbuilding and later with White House Milk Company. He was married to Fern Wickert September 18, 1943, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Fern; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Narten of Manitowoc a son, William Narten of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Guenther (Elmer) and Patricia Narten of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Scott C. Narten and Elizabeth M. Narten both of Green Bay; two nephews and a niece, other relatives and friends. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 19, 1991 P. B8


PATRICIA L. NARTEN Patricia L. Narten, age 77, a resident of St. Mary's at Felician Village, Manitowoc, died on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, at the home. She was born on Feb. 8, 1930, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Christoff) Novak. Pat attended St. Paul Catholic Grade School and graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1948. On Jan. 20, 1950, she married Elmer Narten in Iowa. He preceded her in death on June 30, 2004, after 54 years of marriage. Pat worked at Holy Family Memorial Hospital and Michigan Shores for many years, a job she absolutely loved. She enjoyed the friendships developed with her co-workers, and the many people she was able to help. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Catholic Church, now St. Francis of Assisi. In her retirement, she enjoyed bus trips, and shopping out of town with her special friend, (private). She loved spending time with her grandchildren, her flowers, golf, long walks, reading and her front porch, where she watched the world go by. She especially liked Sunday. She and Elmer would go to visit the local pubs or The Yacht Club and see their friends. In the summertime, they would often meet with their dear friends of over 50 years, Shirley and Phil Wall, who would spend summers here from California. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by one brother: Bob Novak; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Pearl and Randy Glasow, and Arlene and Jim Nemec; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Kurt and Fern Karten. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 24, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007. Friends may also call on Monday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at St. Mary's Home Tower Two, for their compassion and care given to their mom and family. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 20, 2007


ARCHIE NATE Funeral services for Archie J. Nate, 67, of 1513 Philippen St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday morning, will be at 10:00 a. m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will be Mass celebrant with the Rev Alois Pimeskren as deacon and the Rev Gerald Falk as subdeacon. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitwoc. Mr. Nate was born June 24, 1900, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Jacob and Catherine Dugan Nate. He attended St. Patrick Parochial School, Maple Grove, and married Irene Welch Oct. 23, 1928 in Maple Grove. They owned and operated a farm on Rt. 2, Cato, until 1960 when they moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Nate was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Edgar, of Manitowoc and Thomas, of Rt. 2, Cato: two daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Rose Jean) Dvorachek, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and Mrs. Russell (Bernita) Schenian, of Rt. 2, Cato; a brother, Charles, of Rt. 2, Cato; and 17 grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters proceeded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. by the members of the Holy Name Society and parish. Manitwoc Herald-Times Friday April 12, 1968 pg. 20


FLORETTE NATE Florette (Korky) Nate, 63, of 1317 S. 32nd Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, February 12, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum. She was born on April 16, 1928, in the town of Franklin, Wis., daughter of the late James and Margaret Mullins Doolan. She married Edgar Nate on September 8, 1951, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. She was a graduate of East DePere High School and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Edgar, of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, William and Debra Nate of Rockwood; two daughters, Susan Nate of Manitowoc, Sherry Nate and a special friend, Charles Parworth, both of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-n-law, Elaine and Archie Tadych of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Tyler Nate; a brother-in-law and his spouse, Thomas and Doris Mae Nate of Reedsville; three sisters-in-law and a spouse, Rose Jean and Bernard Dvorachek of Reedsville, Mrs. Russell (Bernita) Schenian of Whitelaw, Mrs. Clem (Marion) Doolan of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Clem; an infant sister; a brother-in-law, Russell; and a niece, Gerilyn Dvorachek. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. Paryer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times February 13, 1992 pg. A7


IRENE NATE Mrs. Irene Nate, 82, of 1500 N. Third St, Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, Sept. 18, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Rev. William Zimmer and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nate, nee Irene Welch, was born March 13, 1900, in the Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Edmundt and Margaret O’Brien Welch. She attended Reedsville Public Schools, and was graduated from Reedsville High School and Manitowoc County Normal School. She was married to Archie J. Nate, Oct. 23, 1928, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The couple owned and operated a farm at Route 2, Cato, until 1960 when they came to Manitowoc to reside. He preceded her in death April 11, 1968. Mrs. Nate was a teacher in the Manitowoc County School System and taught for seven years at St. Andrew Catholic School, Manitowoc. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Edgar and Florette Nate of Manitowoc, and Thomas and Doris Nate of Route 1, Cato; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rose Jean and Bernard Dvorachek of Route 2, Reedsville, and Bernita and Russell Schenian of Route 1, Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. William (Viola) Watt of Green Bay, and Sister M. Catherine Virgenese of Clarks Mills; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruth Welch of Grimms; 19 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, two sisters and a granddaughter. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, September 20, 1982 P. 3 ******** Notes from Maple Grove Miss Irene Welch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Welch of Grimms was united in marriage to Archie Nate, son of Mrs. J.D. Nate, also of Grimms, with only immediate friends and relatives of the contracting parties being present at the ceremony, which was performed in the St. Patrick's church at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, Rev. Grace officiating. The attendants were Miss Katherine Welch, sister of the bride and Edward Ramiker. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. A dinner and supper was served to about fifty guests. The bride is one of our choicest young ladies. She has been a successful teacher of the county for nine years. The couple left on a honeymoon trip in the evening and will be at home to friends after November 20. They will reside on a farm near Grimms. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 25, 1928



ARTHUR A. NATZKE Arthur A. Natzke, 64, of 1003A. Franklin St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and b urial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Natzke was born June 24, 1906, at Wayside, son of the late John and Martha Lemke Natzke. He resided at Milwaukee most of his life where he was employed as a crane operator for Milwaukee Underground Construction Co. He married Viola Kuhl Revolinski May 14, 1966. Mr. Natzke was a veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion Post No. 1, of Milwaukee, and a member of Local No. 139 Operating Engineers of Milwaukee. Survivors include his wife; two brothers Martin pf Greenleaf and John of Athelstane; and five sisters, Mrs. Henry Loppnow and Mrs. Edgar Blauert of Greenleaf, Mrs. Frank Welch and Mrs. Ernest Runnoe of Milwaukee and Mrs. Alvin Falck of Manitowoc. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, November 9, 1970 pg. M-11


DOROTHY NAUMANN Mrs. Edward Naumann, 50, a lifelong resident of the town of Manitowoc Rapids, died at her home Monday after a lingering illness. The body is at the Pfeffer funeral home, and friends may call after 10 a.m. Wednesday. Funeral services have been set for Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home and at 9 o'clock at the St. Paul Catholic church with the Rev. Martin Jaekels as celebrant of the requiem mass. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Naumann was a member of the Christian Mothers society of the church, and members will meet at the funeral home tomorrow evening at 7 o'clock to recite the rosary. Mrs. Naumann was born September 12, 1893, in the town of Rapids, and was married on November 11, 1916. Her maiden name was Dorothy Gauthier. Survivors are the husband, her father, Joseph Gauthier, Rapids; four children, Mary, Edith and Leo at home and Paul, Manitowoc Rapids, eight sisters, Mrs. Tony Lugar, Phelps, Wis.; Mrs. August Yoeger, Clintonville; Mrs. Joseph Kornely and Mrs. Albert Vaclavik, both of Antigo; Mrs. Harry Belanger and Miss Irma Frazee, both of Milwaukee; Mrs. Wiliam Lueck, Marshfield; and Mrs. William Oetzel, Sheboygan; and three brothers, Louis Gauthier, Manitowoc Rapids, Chris, Phelps, and William, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, April 11, 1944 P. 2


EDWARD J. NAUMANN Edward J. Nauman, 82, of 4109 Archer St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nauman was born Feb. 19, 1892 at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late William and Mary Nuhs Nauman. He married Dorothy Gauthier in 1917 and she preceded him in death in 1944. He married Amelia Schumacher Kornely in 1946. Mr. Nauman was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., for more than 50 years, retiring in 1955. He was a member of the Boilermakers Union Local No. 443, the St. Paul Holy Name Society and a former member of the Town of Manitowoc Rapids School Board. Survivors include his wife; a son, Leo of Baldwin Park, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Mary) Hessel and Mrs. Dale (Edith) Luedtke of Manitowoc; a step-son, Elmer Kornely of Chicago; six step-daughters, Mrs. Mabel Flannery of Pelican Lake, Wis., Mrs. Marie Harder of Chicago, Mrs. Arthur (Doris) Gschwind of Roselle, Ill., Mrs. Robert (Grace) Gschwind of Chicago, Mrs. Maxine Van Price of Menasha and Mrs. Theodore (Bernice) VerHaagh of Antigo; a brother, Elmer of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. William P. Jagemann of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A son, Paul preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 pm Sunday where a wake service will be held at 7 pm by the Holy Name Society and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Feb. 22, 1974 - page 14 ******** (19 Feb. 1892/May 1974/SSDI)


IDA E. NAUMANN Ida E. Naumann, age 84, a Manitowoc resident, died Thursday evening, Dec. 30, 2004, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005 and Monday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. She was born Jan. 5, 1920, in Stiles, daughter of the late Joseph and Carrie Spice Greetan. On Aug. 20, 1949, she married Paul L. Naumann in Stiles. He preceded her in death April 11, 1967. Ida was employed at Mirro Company for many years until her retirement. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Alan and Betty Naumann, Green Bay; William and Charlotte Naumann, Louisiana; two daughters and a son-in-law: Dorothy and Harold Schexnyder, Louisiana; Gale Felsman, Manitowoc; a brother: John Greetan, Oconto Falls; a sister: Adeline Cox, Stiles; sixteen grandchildren: Barb, Nancy, Ken, John, Cathy, Karen, Tim, Cindy, Billy, Paul, Paula, Sheri, Krystal, Jason, Becky, James: seventeen great grandchildren: Larry, Colleen, Philip, Tanya, Mickey, Alyssa, Erin Rose, Tylor, Kalob, Drew, Lance, Megan, Connor, Erin, Kyle, Chelsea and Montana; and four great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter: Joann; two brothers: Mark and Harlow; and a sister: Beryl. Herald Times Reporter December 2004 ******** (05 Jan 1920/30 Dec 2004/SSDI)



PAUL L. NAUMANN Paul L. Naumann, 50, of 2714 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly, Tuesday evening at home. He suffered a coronary attack. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Very Rev. Clement P. Kern officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Naumann was born April 2, 1917, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of Edward and the late Dorothy Gautheir Naumann. He married the former Eunice Beeman Nov. 5, 1938, at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death July 20, 1945. He married the former Ida Greetan Aug. 20, 1947, at Stiles. He was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc and was employed for 30 years at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., where he held the position of manager of the Marine Planning Dept. He was a member of the Foreman’s Club of the corporation. Survivors include his wife, three daughters, two sons (names omitted for privacy); father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Naumann of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Hessel and Mrs. Dale Luedtke of Manitowoc; a brother, Leo, of Albuquerque, N.M., and five grandchildren. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at thefuneral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 12, 1967 P. 25


JOSEPH J. NECHODOMU Joseph J. Nechodomu, 54, of 1526 S. 38th St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning, at his home following a heart attack. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery. He was born June 21, 1902, in Bohemia and came to this country with his parents, settling at Kewaunee. He moved to Manitowoc in 1941 and married the former Leona Sanders here on June 21, 1941. Mr. Nechodomu was employed as a painter at the Manitowoc Equipment Works. Survivors include his wife; four daughters, four sons (names omitted for privacy); his mother, Mrs. Johanna Nechodomu; a brother, Steve; and sister, Mrs. James Novy, all of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 29, 1956 P. 15


CLARE J. NEFF Clare J. Neff, 58, of 1301A S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been moved Monday following a coronary attack. Funeral services wil be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Neff was born at Neenah April 15, 1899, son of the late Joseph and Frances Gregory Neff. He came to Manitowoc in 1918 where May 19, 1919, he married Rose A. Selch. Mr. Neff was owner-operator of Neff’s Health Food Shop on Washington Street Manitowoc. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Rose Beirne? of Fond du Lac; four sons, Giles of San Antonio, Texas, and Harland, Richard and Francis of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Francis Cherney and Mrs. Ervin Vetting of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward Metz (or Netz?) of Two Rivers; and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 24, 1957 P. 19 ******** Clare J. Neff and Miss Rose Selch, two well known and popular south side young people were married yesterday morning at St. Boniface church the Rev. Father Peil officiating. A wedding celebration was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried Selch, south Ninth St. after which the briday (sic) pair departed on a honeymoon trip to Milwaukee and Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Neff will make their home in this city. Mr. Neff came her a few years ago from Park Falls. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, May 20, 1919 P. 5


ESTHER A. NEFF Esther A. Neff, 85, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday, April 16, 1990, at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Born Esther Ann Wergin, August 31, 1904, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anton and Mathilda Andrastek Wergin. She married Frank A. Neff, July 3, 1948, at Waukegan, Illinois. He preceded her in death July 30, 1980. Mrs. Neff was employed at Abbott Laboratory in Chicago, Illinois, retiring in 1960. She was a member of the Germania Society. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Judith and LeRoy Schettl; a brother, Anton Wergin; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Schaefer and Mrs. Lucille Hendris; a brother-in-law, Tony Steeber all of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Louise Wergin of Casco; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a grandson, David Schettl, a brother, John Wergin and a sister, Anne Steeber. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Wednesday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter



FRANCES NEFF MRS. NEFF, 68, GETS SUMMONS Dies Suddenly Today at Home of Daughter; Buried Monday Mrs. Frances Amanda Neff, 68, nee Frances Burdick, died suddenly early this morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Notz, 1216 South 10th street, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 from the home and at 9 o’clock from the St. Boniface church. Burial will be made in the Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Neff was born in Minnesota August 14, 1868. She came to Wisconsin as a child and to Manitowoc county, 20 years ago. Mr. Neff preceded her in death. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Notz, Mrs. Edward Gagner and Mrs. Ervin Vetting, all of this city; a son, Claire of Brillion; and 22 grandchildren. The body will be taken to the home from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 27, 1936 P. 2


FRANK A. NEFF Frank A. Neff, 70, of 914 Raton Crt., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning, July 30, at the family residence, following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, where military graveside rites will be accorded by Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto-Oas Post 659. Mr. Neff was born Feb. 8, 1910, at Adams, Wis., son of the late George and Emma Howard Neff. He married Esther Wergin July 3, 1948, at Manitowoc. The couple moved to Waukegan, Ill., and returned to Manitowoc in 1968, residing here since. Prior to his retirement in 1972, Mr. Neff had been employed with John Mansville Corporation at Waukegan for more than 30 years as a welder. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army in the European Theater of Operations and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto-Oas Post 659. Survivors include his wife, Esther, a daughter and and (sic) son-in-law, Judy and LeRoy Schettl of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Rachel Colburn of Adams, Wis., and nieces and nephews. Two brothers and six sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, July 30, 1980 P.3


RICHARD C. NEFF Richard C. Neff, 71, 1732 Blue Heron Road, Manitowoc, died Feb. 7 while residing with his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Dr. Jeffrey Just. Funeral services were held Feb. 10 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Justin Pierce S.D.S. with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Neff was born Jan. 29, 1928 in Manitowoc, son of the late Clare J. and Rose Ann Seich Neff. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Mr. Neff also served with the United States Navy during World War II. He owned and operated Neff's Flower Shoppe, Neff's Natural Foods and Richard's Restaurant. He was also employed with Kohler of Sheboygan and Natural Ovens of Manitowoc. After retirement, Richard also was employed for two years at Silver Lake College. He was a former member of the Manitowoc Eagle's, Elk's, Lion's Club and St. Boniface Athletic Association. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Patrick and Dianna Neff, Manitowoc, Todd and Cheryl Neff, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Dr. Jeffrey Just, Manitowoc, Amy and Heath Miller, Valders; 10 grand- children; one brother and sister-in-law, Harlan and Betty Jane Neff, Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Janice Neff, Manitowoc; one sister, Gwen Beirne, Oshkosh Manitowoc Lakeshore Chronicle, February 14, 1999


ROSE A. NEFF Rose A. Neff, a Park Lawn Home resident, died Thursday morning at the Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 16, at 1:30 p.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Prusakowski O.F.M. will officiate with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born December 28, 1897, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Gottfried and Frances Fischer Selch. She married Clare J. Neff on May 19, 1919, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on December 24, 1957. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Harland and Betty Neff, Richard Neff, Francis and Janice Neff, all of Manitowoc; one daughter, Mrs. Gwen Beirne of Fond du Lac; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Nora Zink of Marshfield, Helen Deeley of Sheboygan Falls and Leona and Clarence Houghton of Kewaunee; 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by one son, Giles, and three sisters. Friends may all at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of services. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 1991 P. B10 ******** Clare J. Neff and Miss Rose Selch, two well known and popular south side young people were married yesterday morning at St. Boniface church the Rev. Father Peil officiating. A wedding celebration was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried Selch, south Ninth St. after which the briday (sic) pair departed on a honeymoon trip to Milwaukee and Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Neff will make their home in this city. Mr. Neff came here a few years ago from Park Falls Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, May 20, 1919 P. 5



ADELHEID NEILITZ Mrs. Anton Neilitz, 93, of 1021 S. 20th 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. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Neilitz, nee Adelheid M. Wagner, was born Jan. 22, 1881, in the Town of Centerville, daughter of the late John and Mathilda Kohn Wagner. She was married to Anton S. Neilitz June 16, 1903, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Osman. They celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary in June of 1974. She was an honorary member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Church. Mr. and Mrs. Neilitz were members of the church for 69 years. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Roland and Raymond, of Manitowoc and Joseph, of Appleton; two daughters, Mrs. H.A. (Agatha) Lillington, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Clayton (Isabella) Kramer, of Rt. 2, Menasha; a brother, Frank, and a sister, Mrs. Agatha Adelman, of Manitowoc; 29 grandchildren and 75 great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a wake memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. by the Christian Mothers Altar Society, members of the parish and friends. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, December 9, 1974 P. 3


ANTON NELITZ Anton S. Neilitz, 96, of 116 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at his residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Neilitz was born May 26, 1881 in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, son of the late Peter and Anna Pankow Neilitz. He married Adelheid M. Wagner, June 16, 1903 in St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman. They celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary in June, 1974. Mrs. Neilitz preceded him in death Dec. 8, 1974. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church for more than 73 years. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Roland and Ione of Manitowoc, Raymond and Dorothy of Rt. 2, Brillion and Joseph and Elinor of Appleton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Agatha and H.A. Lillington of Manitowoc and Isabella and Clayton Kramer of Rt. 2, Menasha; a sister, Mrs. Anna Schmitt of Manitowoc; 29 grandchildren, 86 great grandchildren and a great great granddaughter. Six sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday where a Rosary service will be at 3:30 p.m. and a prayer service at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Feb. 6, 1978 - page 3 ******** (26 May 1881/Feb. 1978/SSDI)


IONE C. NEILITZ Ione Catherine Neilitz, 77, of 116 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, June 21, 1986 at home. Funeral services will be 11 am Tuesday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Ronald Reimer will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Neilitz, nee Ione Catherine Kautzer was born Sept. 1, 1908 at Marathon County, Wis., daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Wix Kautzer. She was married to Roland P. Neilitz, June 21, 1932 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Neilitz was well known for her work as a bridal seamstress in the Manitowoc area and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Women and Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include her husband, Roland P. Neilitz; three sons and daughters-in-law, Art and Elaine Neilitz of Manitowoc, John and Mary Neilitz of Leona, Wis., and Paul and Ruth Neilitz of Manitowoc; six daughters and sons-in-law, Jan and Carl Kaminski of Kaukauna, Lory and Ed Waniger of Manitowoc, Carole and Roger Hastreiter of Manitowoc, Joan and Mike Miller of Mequon, Wis., Mary and Al Skubal of Saukville, Wis., and Sherry and Bill Glandt of Two Rivers; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Melvin and Antoinette Kautzer of Manitowoc, Ronald and Lucille Kautzer of Manitowoc; 36 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters. Friends may call at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, 7 pm Monday, where a rosary service will be held. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sun., June 22, 1986 - page 25 ******** (01 Sep 1908/Jun 1986/SSDI)


ROLAND P. NELITZ Mr. Roland P. Neilitz, 83, of 2244 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, March 3, 1989 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 am Monday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Jeff Vanden Heuvel will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Neilitz was born August 10, 1905 in Manitowoc, son of the late Anton and Adelheid Wagner Neilitz. He married the former Ione C. Kautzer on June 21, 1932 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple resided in Manitowoc their entire married life and Mrs. Neilitz preceded him in death June 21, 1986. Mr. Neilitz was an avid musician and was a 50 year member of the Manitowoc Marine Band, a 50 year member of the Manitowoc Musicians Union and a 25 year member of the Two Rivers Municipal Band. He led his own orchestra for 15 years and also played in the Green Bay Packer Band and other local bands and orchestras. In addition, Mr. Neilitz directed the St. Boniface and St. Paul Choirs. Mr Neilitz had attended the Manitowoc Business College and was employed by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., and was also self-employed as a piano tuner. He was a 50 year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706 and the Knights of Columbus Council 710. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Art and Elaine Neilitz of Manitowoc, John and Mary neilitz of Leona, paul and Ruth Neilitz of Manitowoc; six daughters and five sons-in-law, Jan and Carl Kaminski of Kaukauna, Lory and Ed Waniger of Manitowoc, Carole and Roger Hastreiter of Manitowoc, Joan and Mike Miller of Mequon, Wisconsin, Mary Skukal of Saukville, Wisconsin and sherry and Bill Glandt of Two Rivers; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Dorothy Neilitz of Manitowoc and Joe and Eleanor Neilitz of Appleton; two sisters, Isabel Kramer of Waupaca and Agnes Lillington of Manitowoc; 36 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a special friend, Viola Krainik of Francis Creek. Friends may call at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, 5 pm to 8 pm Sunday and on Monday prior to the time of services; Prayer service at the church at 7:30 pm Sunday by Deacon William Klein. Memorials would be appreciated to the Cancer Society or an African Priest, a special friend of the Neilitz family. Pfeffer Fuenral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sun., Mar. 5, 1989 - page A5 ******** (10 Aug 1905/03 Mar 1989/SSDI)


ALICE J. NELSON Alice J. Nelson, 73 of 2304 Division Street, Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning, April 20, 1988 at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral home and 11 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nelson, nee Alice Josephine Wergin, was born April 22, 1919 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Theodore and Mathilda Mrotek Wergin. She was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and attended Manitowoc Schools and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She married William Degenhardt in 1941 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1954. She later married Virgil (Whitey) Nelson on July 3, 1958 at St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement, Mrs. Nelson was employed as a Bookkeeper at Northern Laboratories. She was a member of St. Mary Parish and the Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include her husband, Virgil (Whitey) Nelson; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Monday. Prayer services will be held at 7 pm Monday evening led by Father Berryman. Manitowoc Herald times - Sun., May 1, 1988 - page 21


CLARENCE "BUD" NELSON Clarence E. (Bud) Nelson, age 73, of 2510 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening, March 27, 1993, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Memorial Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 1993, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Robert Simensen will officiate, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born December 12, 1919, in Manitowoc, son of the late Paul and Ida Gullickson Nelson. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School in 1937. Mr. Nelson served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps in the Aleutian Islands, Pacific Theater, from 1942-1943, and in the European Theatre from 1943-1945. He married the former Ruth D. Weinert on May 10, 1947, in Manitowoc. He was employed as a traffic manager at the Mirro Company until his retirement in 1983. Survivors include his wife, Ruth D. Nelson; two sons and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Dianne Nelson, Manitowoc, James and Mary Nelson, Two Rivers; one daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Ivon Shanks, Rice Lake; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Pape, Juneau, Mrs. Ethel Jacobs, Durham, N.C.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Cynthia Nelson, Manitowoc; six grandchildren, Jared, Tar, Keith, Eric, Laura and Jessica; one great granddaughter, Allysa. He was preceded in death by a brother, Oscar Nelson and two sisters, Esther Houghton, and Florence Breuer. The family will greet relatives and friends following the services in the church fellowship hall. The Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 29, 1993 P. A2


DELPHINE H. NELSON Delphine Nelson, age 92, of 1207 S. Eighth St. in Manitowoc, presently residing at Harmony East, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Delphine was born on Oct. 8, 1911, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late George and Josephine Ording Herrmann. She graduated from St. Boniface Grade School, Lincoln High School, Teachers Normal College of Manitowoc, and also graduated from Oshkosh State Teachers College. On June 23, 1943, she married the late William F. Nelson in Harrisburg, Pa. She lived in Manitowoc all her life. She was a secretary at Mirro Aluminum and then was a secretary at Kadow Meat Market in Manitowoc. She enjoyed singing and dancing and was a member of the Weston Choir. She was a member of Friends of the Library. Delphine loved to travel and took numerous trips. She also enjoyed working the polls on Election Day for the first ward. Delphine was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Vets Club Auxiliary, both of Manitowoc. She was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Citizens Center and the Bridge Club. Delphine enjoyed playing bridge and watching horse racing, especially the Kentucky Derby. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church all her life. Survivors include her children, Neil and special friend Adele Schroeder, Manitowoc, Randy and Chris Nelson, Engelwood, Fla.; five grandchildren Sara and Jeff Myers, Georgia, Adam Nelson, U.S. Army, overseas, Phoebe Nelson, Florida, Ronda and Marc Stevens, Minnesota, Reed Nelson and special friend Chantal, Shawano; one sister-in-law Arlene Herrmann; very special nieces and nephews, Mary Jo, Mary, George, Dick, Eddie, Mike and Ann. Also surviving are Jarrod and Jolene Schroeder and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and one sister-in-law, Hillary, Eldred and his wife Lucille, and Aeriel; a sister-in-law, Maime Sturik and her husband Peter and a brother-in-law Harvey Nelson. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. A very special thank you to Dr. Herring and staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, and an extra special thank you to Lola and her staff at Harmony East for the wonderful care Delphine received while a resident there. Herald Times Reporter September 2004 ******** Delphine Nelson, age 92 of 1207 South Eighth St., in Manitowoc, presently residing at Harmony East, died Saturday Sept. 25, 2004. at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004. Complete details will be announced Monday by the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter September 2004 ******** Wedding Announced at Reception At a reception Saturday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Herrmann, the marriage of Miss Delphine to Corporal William F. Nelson, was announced. The couple were married June 32, at St. Francis Assisi church in Harrisburg, Pa., by the Rev. Metz. Mr. Nelson is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Nelson, 702 South 14th street. Miss Genevieve Wilk of Harrisburg and Corporal Brents Richardson of Indian Town Gap were the attending couple. The bride wore a two piece pink celanese crepe dress with white accessories and a corsage of gardenias. Her attendant was attired in a beige and green ensemble and used beige accessories. Her flowers were gardenias. A dinner for the bridal party followed the ceremony at the Penn-Harris hotel. The bride is a graduate of the Lincoln high school and the Manitowoc County Normal and Oshkosh State Teachers college. She is employed as a stenographer at the Aluminum Goods Mfg. company. The groom is with the armed forces at Indian Town Gap, and is on a ten-day furlough. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 12, 1943 P. 6


EMIL M. NELSON Emil M. Nelson, age 67, of 507 South 27th Street, Manitowoc, died Sunday, October 27, 1991, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Ruby with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born September 24, 1924 in Manitowoc, Wis., son of the late Emil and Martha Gleixner Nelson. He married the former Eleanor Krcma on February 8, 1947 in Manitowoc. Mr. Nelson was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theatre from 1943 until 1946. Survivors include his wife Eleanor Nelson of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Michael Sundust of Casa Grande, Ariz.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Patricia Nelson of Manitowoc; Ken and Sharon Nelson of Mount Prospect, Ill.; also surviving are six grandchildren, Travis, Nate, Heather and Trent Nelson and Mikhail and Noah Sundust. He was preceded in death by a daughter Jean Marie Nelson on July 26, 1991. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen. Memorials can be made to Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Oncology Unit. Herald Times Reporter, October 28, 1991 P. B8


JEAN M. NELSON Jean M. Nelson, 37, of 2524-34th St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning, July 26, 1991, at her residence. Funeral services will be 9:15 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul A. Schumacher will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and entombment will be in the Knollwood Mausoleum, Town of Kossuth. Born December 15, 1953, in Manitowoc, daughter of Emil and Eleanor Krcma Nelson. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1972 and also attended Silver Lake College. For the past 5 years she had been employed by Point Beach Nuclear Plant. Survivors include her parents, Emil and Eleanor Nelson of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Michael Sundust of Casa Grande, Ariz.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Patricia Nelson of Manitowoc, Ken and Sharon Nelson of Mount Prospect, Ill.; nieces and nephews, Travis, Nate, Heather and Trent Nelson, Mikhail and Noah Sundust; and a special friend, Bill Hebel of Two Rivers. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday evening. Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 1991 P. B7.



SHAWN MARIE NELSON Shawn Marie Nelson, infant daughter of Brett and Julie Hutterer Nelson of 1124 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, was born and died Friday, June 6, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private family graveside services were 1 p.m. Monday at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann officiated. Survivors include her parents, grandparents, Eugen Nelson, DeAnn Novak and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hutterer of Manitowoc and great grandparents, Rosetta LaBuwi of Oshkosh, Alva Nelson of Waupun, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Hutterer of Rockwood and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baumgart of Mishicot. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, was in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 9, 1980 P.3


VIRGIL K. NELSON Virgil (Whitey) Nelson, age 78, of 2202 Division St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, February 18, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. on Monday, February 22, 1993, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Macco will officiate, with burial in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born November 2, 1914, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., son of the late Elmer M. and Caroline Arneson Nelson. He attended schools in Sturgeon Bay and Two Rivers, where he graduated from Washington High School in 1932. During high school he set many records for his athletic ability in swimming. He owned and operated Nelson’s Gardens here in Manitowoc for many years. He married Alice Degenhart at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on April 30, 1979. He then married Esther Dushek on February 29, 1992, in Manitowoc. He was a member of the Manitowoc Eagles Aerie No. 706, the Manitowoc and Two Rivers Senior Citizens, and for many years he was active in the Manitowoc area with various dartball leagues both locally and in the county. Survivors include his wife, Esther; one step-son and step-daughter-in-law Charles and Lynne Dushek, Two Rivers; one step-daughter and step-son-in-law, Carole and Raymond Moller, Springfield, S.C.; a sister and brother-in-law, Merley and Frank Hack, Manitowoc; five step-grandchildren; even step great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters. Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Home on Sunday from 4-8 p.m., and on Monday from 12 noon until the time of services. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 20, 1993


WILLIAM F. NELSON William F. Nelson, 73, of 1207 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon in University Hospitals –Madison. Funeral services will be 11 am Thursday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11:30 am in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Nelson by the VFW Otto Oas Post 859. Mr. Nelson was born Oct. 19, 1905 in Mishicot, son of the late James and Josephine Kozina Nelson. Moving to Manitowoc as a child with his family he was graduated from local schools. A veteran of World War II, he served from 1941 to 1945 with the United States Army and was a member of the Third Armored Division which was the first American combat unit to cross the Siegried Line. He received five battle stars for participating in the battles of Normandy, Bulge, Arden Sector, Rhineland and Battle of Central Germany. June 23, 1943 he married Delphine Herrmann in Harrisburg, Pa. Mr. Nelson had been employed by Chicago North Western Railroad Company for 28 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of VFW Otto Oas Post No. 659 and a 33 year member of Eagles Aerie 706 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randall and Chris Nelson of Kaukauna and Neil and Chris Nelson of Manitowoc; a brother, Harvey of LaFarge, Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Mayme Sterk of Irving, Tex., and three grandchildren, Sara, Ronda and Adam. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, where an Eagle memorial service will be at 6:30 pm and a prayer service at 7 pm Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Dec. 12, 1978 - page 3


ARLENE NEMEC Arlene C. Nemec, age 81, of 426 N. Duluth Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI, died Friday, October 15, 1999, at Dorchester Health & Rehabilitation Center, Sturgeon Bay, WI. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesdy, October 19, 1999, at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Arlene was born on July 6, 1918, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and Clara Christoff Novak. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1936. On December 26, 1939, she married James B. Nemec in Dubuque, Iowa. Arlene and James raised their children in the lakeshore area before moving to Sturgeon Bay in 1971. Arlene was employed by numerous Manitowoc businesses. Survivors include her husband, James Nemec, Sturgeon Bay; one daughter, Kathy Balzan, Sturgeon Bay; one daughter-in-law, Dorothy Nemec, Winneconne; Pat and Guenther Narten, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Josie Novak, Green Bay; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, James G. Nemec, and a sister, Pearl Glasow. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11;00 A.M. Herald Times Reporter, October 17, 1999 P. A2


JAMES B. NEMEC James B. Nemec, age 89, of 426 N. Duluth Ave., Sturgeon Bay, died Wednesday morning, April 6, 2005, at his residence. He was born Oct. 24, 1915, in Two Rivers, son of the late Vaclov and Anna Parka Nemec. On Dec. 26, 1939, he married the former Arlene Novak in Dubuque, Iowa. She preceded him in death Oct. 15, 1999. Jim was employed with the Manitowoc Company from 1930 to 1970 and then continued his employment at Bay Shipbuilding, Sturgeon Bay, as a welding supervisor until his retirement in 1984. Survivors include a daughter: Kathy Balzen, Sturgeon Bay; five grandchildren: two great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law: Pat Narten, Manitowoc; and Josie Novak, Green Bay. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a son: James G. Nemec; and three sisters; Alyce, Lucy and Lilla; and two brothers-in-law: Robert Novak and Elmer Narten. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2005, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter April 2005



ANNA NEMETZ DEATH COMES TO RELIEF OF MRS. E. NEMETZ Bringing relief from three years of suffering, death last night claimed the life of Mrs. Edmund Nemetz, nee Vondrachek, aged 51. Death was not wholly unexpected, her condition having been serious for some time. Born in this county, March 10, 1875, Mrs. Nemetz has made her home here all her life, having been married to Edmund Nemetz thirty-two years ago, the couple taking residence in this city where they have since lived. Their union was blessed with six children, all of whom survive being Anna, Lydia, Evangeline, Edwin and William of this city and Joseph of Milwaukee. Besides her husband and children, she is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Catherine Vondrachek of Reedsville, one sister, Mary, and two brothers, John and Joseph all of Reedsville, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held from the home Monday morning at 8:30 to the St. Boniface church here where Father Kersten will conduct the last services. Burial will take place at Calvary. Manitowoc Herald News, December 10, 1926 P. 1


CATHERINE NEMETZ Catherine Nimetz, a woman of about 45 years of age, who lived in the Fifth Ward, Manitowoc, committed suicide last Saturday by hanging herself in her woodshed. Temporary insanity is attributed as the cause of the rash deed. Manitowoc County Chronicle - Feb. 11, 1896 ******** Suicide by hanging, of Mrs. Katharina Nimiz, on Sat. She lived with her son Edmund Nimiz. Several years ago it was necessary to send her to the mental facility in Oshkosh, but she had been released Nov. of last year. Justice of the Peace Markham conducted the coroner's inquiry. She was 53. (Long article). Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1896 ******** MRS. CATHARINE NEMITZ (sic) of this city committed suicide on Saturday last by hanging herself in the woodshed. She was living with her son in the Fifth ward and went out ostensibly to get some wood. Soon after she was found suspended from a rafter by means of a bed cord. She had mounted a box and jumped from it when she had the noose adjusted. She was about 50 years of age and had been twice sent to the asylum. Some time ago she attempted to commit suicide by jumping into a well. Manitowoc Pilot, February 13, 1896 P. 3.


EDMUND NEMETZ NEMETZ, Edmund. Age 75. 1313? So. 14th Street. Died Friday, Dec. 12. Funeral services will be held at 8:20 a.m. Monday at the Mittnacht-Kollath funeral home and at 9 o’clock at St. Boniface Catholic church with the Rev. Alfred A. Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Saturday, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 13, 1947 P. 10


EDWIN NEMETZ Edwin Nemetz, 77, of 1319 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10:00 o'clock at St Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Msg. Alfred A. Schneider wil be the concelebrant with the Revs. Alfred Pritzl, John Hephner and John Gallagher and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nemetz was born Dec. 15, 1895, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edmund and Anna Veseley Nemetz. He attended Manitowoc high schools. He married Martha Wojciechowsky June 15, 1921, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was employed by Mirro Aluminum Co. as office manager until his retirement in 1961. Mr. Nemetz was a World War I veteran. He was a 55 year member of American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88, a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Mirro Retired Club, a former member of the Holy Name Society of St. Boniface Church, a parish consultor and member of the parish council of St. Boniface Church and a member of the St. Vincent De Paul Society, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother, a grandson and a granddaughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where the members and volunteers of St. Vincent De Paul will meet at 7 p.m. and the Knights of Columbus will meet at 7:30 p.m. There will be a parish vigil at 8 p.m. Graveside rites wil be conducted by the American Legion Brews-Bleser Post. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 30, 1973 ******** WOJCIECKOWSKY-NEMETZ At Sacred Heart church at 9 o'clock this morning, Rev. Father Luby officiaitng, Miss Martha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Wojcieckowsky and Edwin Nemetz were united in marriage. They were attended by Misses Anna Nemetz and Elizabeth Wojcieckowsky, Stanley Wojcieckowsky and William Nemetz. A wedding reception was held at the home of the brid's parents and the couple have departed for a fortnight's honeymoon trip to southern points. Upon their return they will take up their residence at 1817 New York avenue. Both are well known and popular young people. The groom is employed by the Aluminum Goods company. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, June 15, 1921 P. 9


ERNA NEMETZ Erna M. Nemitz, 92, of 816 S. 21st Street, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, August 7, 1989 at her residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Daniel Felton will be presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nemitz was born July 19, 1897 in the Town of Newton, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Herman and Mary Trost Ruchkoeft. She married Rudolph F. Nemitz on July 26, 1935, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1985. Mrs. Nemitz was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Rudolph of Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, Lester and Roma Nemitz of Manitowoc; two granddaughters and their husbands, Julia and Tracy Richard of Palatine, Illinois and Judy and Tim Knox of Menahsa, Wisconsin; two great grandsons, Michael Richard and Andrew Knox; three sisters, Pauline Stueber of Whitelaw, Marie Felber of Manitowoc and Viola Blashka of Manitowoc and two brothers, Herbert and Herman Ruchkoeft of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by a sister and three brothers. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 5 pm to 9 pm Wednesday where a prayer service will be at 8:30 pm by Deacon Bill Klien. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Aug. 8, 1989 - page B6 ******** (19 July 1897/7 Aug. 1989/SSDI)



FLORENCE E. NEMETZ Mrs. William F. Nemetz, 61, formerly of 1609 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. D. L. Krembs officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Nemetz, the former Florence E. Vogt, was born at Manitowoc June 27, 1903, daughter of the late Henry and Minnie Witt Vogt. She was married to William Nemetz June 12, 1926, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death July 3, 1959. She was a member of St. Theresa Society of St. Andrew parish. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Marilyn) Brault and Mrs. John (Delores) Broderick, of Manitowoc; two brothers, Edgar and Henry Vogt, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Hansen, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Aaron Kerscher, of Waukegan, Ill., and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. by the parish, members of St. Theresa Society and Daughters of Isabella. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 3, 1965 P. 11


MARTHA NEMETZ Mrs. Martha Nemetz, 81, of Family Heritage Home, formerly of 1319 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening, March 25, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nemetz, nee Martha Woyciehowski, was born Sept. 19 1898, at Susnevitz, Poland, daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Eisenach Woyciehowski. She was married to Edwin Nemetz June 15, 1921, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death April 29, 1973. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Marion Nemetz of Francis Creek; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bernice and Joseph Gagnon of Manitowoc and Genevieve and Paul Mittnacht of Madison; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Commander Stanley and Lauretta Woyciehowski of Salinas, Calif., and Phil and Edna Woyciehowski of Manitowoc; two sisters, Veronica Wilda of Manitowoc and Betty Ehnert of Glendale, Calif., 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. A grandson and a granddaughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at Parkside Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, March 26, 1980 P.3


RUDOLPH NEMETZ Rudolph F. Nemitz, 88, a Manitowoc resident, residing at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died Friday evening, June 5, 1992, at the Center. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday morning, 9:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at the St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born Jan. 29, 1904, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank and Anna Zeman Nemitz. He married the former Julia Wanek in June of 1925, and she preceded him in death in 1930. He then married the former Erna Ruchkoeft on June 26, 1935, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in June of 1985, and she preceded him in death on August 7, 1989. Mr. Nemitz was employed as a maintenance engineer for the Kadow Realty Company in Manitowoc for many years. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Lester and Roma Nemitz of Manitowoc; two granddaughters and their husbands, Julia and Tracy Richard of Palatine, Ill.; Judy and Tim Knox of Menasha; two great grandsons, Michael Richard and Andrew Knox; one sister, Mary Wanek, Green Bay; and also survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Peterman, and Barbara Bohacek; and two brothers, Frank and Mike Nemitz. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home Monday evening from 5-9 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, June 7, 1992 P. A2



WILLIAM F. NEMETZ William F. Nemetz, 57, of 1609 S. 13th st., Manitowoc, died at 5 pm. Friday at St. Theresa Hospital, Waukegan, wher he had been removed after suffering a stroke Sunday, June 28, while attending the Eagles State convention at Kenosha, where he was a delegate. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born March 25??, 1902, son of the late Edmund and Anna Vondrachek Nemetz. He attended school here and June 12, 1926, married the former Florence Vogt. Since 1914 he had been employed at the Mirro Aluminum Co. as a tool and die maker. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church, member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, a 25-year club member at Mirro and a member of Machinists Local 516. An active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, he was a past president, organizer and head of the lodge ritualistic team and as a grand worth conductor went about the state for many years installing officers of state lodges. He was a convention delegate for many years. In 1931 he became a second lieutenant of the infantry branch of the Officers Reserve Corps following several years of service as a first lieutenant in the National Guard. In 1941, upon the promotion of Capt. Frank Khail to a higher position, Nemetz was made a captain and put in charge of Company E of the Wisconsin State Guard. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Glen Brault and Mrs. John Broderick, two brothers Edwin and Joseph of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Patrick Gallagher of Milwaukee, Mrs. Lydia Tadych of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ardel Remakel of Chicago, and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where Eagles will conduct memorial services at 7 o’clock this Monday evening and the Rosary will be prayed by the Holy Name Society at 8 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 6, 1959 P. 11


FRED P. NENNIG Fred P. Nennig, 66, of 811 Washington St., Cleveland, died Thursday afternoon at Wausau. Private funeral serviceswill be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nennig was born April 5, 1911, at Cleveland, son of the late Horomerous and Lena Hoffman Nennig. He married Georgiana Kaufmann June 5, 1948, at Manitowoc and resided at Cleveland all their lives. Mr. Nennig was a construction worker at Sheboygan. Survivors include his wife, two brothers, Peter, of florida and Frank, of Howards Grove; a sister, Mrs. Mae Walker, of St. Paul, Minn., and nieces and nephews. A brother preceded him in death. There will be no Friday evening visitation at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter Friday, June 24, 1977 pg. 3 ******** (04 Apr 1911/Jun 1977/SSDI)


GEORGIANNA NENNIG Georgianna C. Nennig, age 82, of the Felician Village, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, December 17, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 1996, at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Father Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. She was born October 6, 1914, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Catharine Yost Kaufmann. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1932 from Lincoln High School. She married Fred. P. Nennig June 5, 1948, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1977. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include two nephews, James and his wife Janet Spackman, Manitowoc, Harry and his wife Arlene Kasten, Milwaukee; one niece, Rita Kasten, Wausau; other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fred, two sisters, Sylvia and Irene, and one brother, Frank. Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Herald Times Reporter, December 19, 1996 P. A2 ******** (06 Oct 1914/17 Dec 1996/SSDI)


AGNES J. NESPER Agnes J. Nesper, age 95, a resident of St. Mary's Home at Felician Village, Manitowoc, died on Thursday morning, June 17, 2010, at St. Mary's. She was born on Aug. 17, 1914, in Kellnersville, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Naidl) Yanda. On May 25, 1949, she married Raymond E. Nesper at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. He preceded her in death on Feb. 16, 2003. Agnes was employed with Imperial Eastman Co. of Manitowoc for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, the former Christian Mothers and the Adoration Society of St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Agnes and Ray were life long members of the former St. Paul Catholic Church until it's closing. She was a current member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Ronald and Janis Nesper, Whitelaw, David and Renee Nesper, Houston, Texas; five grandchildren: Ronalee (Mark) Johnson, Turlock, Calif., Brad (Hope) Nesper, Brillion, Christopher Nesper, Valparaiso, Ind., Robert Nesper, Minneapolis, Minn., Kelley Nesper, Brooklyn, N.Y.; four great-grandchildren: Samuel and Noah Johnson, Braedy and Lily Nesper; one sister: Mae Tisler; and two sisters-in-law: Evelyn Yanda and Lillian Wallander, all of Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by a brother: Joseph G. Yanda; two sisters and four brothers-in-law: Marcella and Victor Shavlik, Anna and Elmer Troullier, Edward Tisler, Lawrence Wallander, and four sis brothers-in law: Laura and Othmar Pritzl, Christine and Fred Karl, Gertrude and Tony Nemitz, and Marion and Frank Braun. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, June 20, 2010. A prayer service will onclude the visitation at 7 p.m. led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Friends may also call Monday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9:30 until 10:15 a.m. The family of Agnes Nesper would like to sincerely thank all of the staff at St. Mary's Home at Felician Village for their compassionate care extended to Agnes through the years. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter June 18, 2010


RAYMOND E. NESPER Raymond E. Nesper, age 87, a resident of Sacred Heart Court, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, Feb. 16, 2003, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2003, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Francis R. Kerscher with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Graveside military rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659. He was born May 11, 1915, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank and Anna Oswald Nesper. Raymond attended elementary school in the town of Franklin. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army with the Military Police from 1941 until his honorable discharge in 1946. On May 25, 1949, he married the former Agnes Yanda at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Raymond was employed with Weyerhaeuser Company of Manitowoc for 34 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Paul Catholic Church and a life member of VFW Otto Oas #659. Survivors include his wife: Agnes Nesper, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law: Ronald and Janis Nesper, Whitelaw; David and Renee Nesper, Houston, Texas; five grandchildren: Ronalee (Mark) Johnson, Lake Forest, Calif.; Brad Nesper and Hope VanBoxel, Green Bay; Christopher Nesper, Whitelaw; Robert Nesper, Whitelaw; Kelley Nesper, Houston, Texas; two great-grandchildren: Samuel Johnson and Braedy Nesper; and two sisters: Marion Braun, Manitowoc; and Lillian Wallander, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and all his new friends at Sacred Heart Court, including the staff. He was also preceded in death by three sisters: Laura Pritzl, Christine Karl and Gertrude Nemitz. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Al Boeldt. The family will also greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter February 2003 ******** (NESPER Raymond E. 5/11/1915 2/16/2003 Phase I Cor B SE Tier B Crypt 4)


ETHEL M. NEUBERT Mrs. Ethel M. Neubert, 60, of 824 York St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 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 Sacred Heart Catholic Church Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude Le Claire will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Neubert was born Oct. 28, 1907, at Chicago, daughter of the late Edward and Hattie Golding Bahr, and came to Manitowoc as a young girl. She was employed as a telephone operator by the Wisconsin Telephone Co., and was a member of the veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Survivors include a son, Lee, and a daughter, Mrs. Keith (Gayle) Budzien, Menomonee Falls, and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where at 8:30 p.m. the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 25, 1968 P. 19


GERMAINE E. NEUENFELDT Germaine E. Neuenfeldt, age 67, of 2005 Division St., Manitowoc, died Friday, August 28, 1998, at St. Mary’s Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, 1998, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Deacon William Klein with burial of her cremated remains to take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Germaine was born January 18, 1931, in Valders, daughter of the late Nick and Anna Denk Schuh. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1949 from Lincoln High School. Following graduation from Manitowoc County Normal Teacher’s College, she taught at numerous Manitowoc County Schools. Germaine was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for many years until her retirement in 1988. Survivors include two sons and four daughters, David (Jeannine) Neuenfeldt, Rose (Richard) Wegner, Mishicot, Kathy Neuenfeldt, Manitowoc, Mary (Daryl) Luebke, Francis Creek, Bob (Lisa) Neuenfeldt, Manitowoc, Laura (John) Kunesh, Manitowoc; 13 grandchildren, Jason, Tyler, Hannah, Mike, Jeremie, Beth, Steven, Megan, Brett, Patrick, Joshua, Ana, Jacob; four brothers, Bob (Angie) Schuh, Chilton, Roger (Mangie) Schuh, Sheboygan, Al (Pat) Schuh, Dyckesville, Lenny Schuh, Manitowoc; two sisters, Rosie (George) Cain, Manitowoc, Lorraine (Norm) Massman, Manitowoc; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Dallas (Barb) Kelp, Indiana, Leon Armbruster, Manitowoc, Joan (Jerry) Mushel, Manitowoc, Pat (Oscar) Garnett, Pennsylvania; special friends, Dori, Toni and Nancy; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Roberta; two sisters, Marilyn Klein and Gail Armbruster and one sister-in-law, Delores Schuh. Relatives and friends may call at St. Paul Catholic Church, from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Mom was a courageous woman who raised her children alone. She was a die hard Packer fan and will be missed greatly by everyone who knew her. Herald Times Reporter, August 30, 1998 P. 2


ALVIN L. NEUMAN Alvin L. Neuman, age 92, formerly of 1318 S. 32nd Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. He was born on February 8, 1924 in Montello, Wisconsin, son of the late Joseph and Verona (Helenik) Neuman. On October 10, 1942 he married the former Violet E. Bergquist at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on June 18, 2004. Alvin was employed at Weyerhauser Company for over 42 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Alvin was an avid coin collector. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law: Diane & Cory Prindle, Whitelaw, Bonnie Bierman, Manitowoc; two grandchildren: Wendy Kurth & her husband Andy, Manitowoc, Shane Nething, Manitowoc; five great grandchildren: Nicole, Aimee, Amber, Tyler and Brandon; one great great grandchild: Jaden; two brothers: Lester Neuman, Wisconsin Rapids, Mark Neuman, Milwaukee; one sister-in-law: Carol Neuman, Manitowoc; and a brother-in-law: Terry Rank, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law: Ronnie Bierman; five brothers and three sisters-in-law: Verlin & Audrey Neuman, Francis & Helen Neuman, Joyce Neuman, Robert Neuman, Donald Neuman; three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Myrtle & Elmer Ohm, Joanne & Ruben Ploeckleman, Delores Rank; and a sister-in-law: Mary Neuman. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt. Alvin will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 until 10:00 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting wwww.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to all the staff at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center for all the care and compassions shown to Alvin and his family. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter March 31, 2016


BEVERLY NEUMAN Beverly Eugenia Neuman, five-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Neuman, 912 South 6th street, died yesterday at the family home after having been ill only three days. Funeral services will be held Saturday, at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 o’clock at St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The body was removed to the family home this afternoon from the Pfeffer Funeral Home. The child was born October 19, 1941, in this city. She is survived by her parents and several brothers and sisters. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 6, 1942 P. 2



FRANCIS C. NEUMAN Francis C. Neuman, 36, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, veteran of World War II, died Thursday morning at Veterans Administration Hospital Wood, where he had been since August. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Neuman was born Nov. 11, 1925, in the Town of Buffalo, Marquette County, son of Joseph and Verona Helniak Neuman. He came to Manitowoc with his parents in 1939 and attended St. Boniface Parochial School. He married Helen Cain Aug. 7, 1947. A veteran of World War II, he was a technician-5 with the Army, serving in Company C of the First Tank Battalion from June 22, 1945 to July 31, 1946. Before his illness he had been employed a general maintenance contractor at Manitowoc for 16 years. He was a member of Holy Name Society. Surviving are his wife, five sons (names omitted for privacy); his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Neuman of Manitowoc; seven brothers (names omitted), and three sisters (names omitted), Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Holy Name Society and St. Andrew Parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 9, 1962 P. 11


JOSEPH T. NEUMAN Joseph T. Neuman, 78, of 809 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Neuman was born Mar. 5, 1894, at Lost Lake, Wis., son of the late Joseph and Anna Goodwin Neuman. He married Veronica Helenick Feb. 15, 1915, at Doylestown, Wis. He was employed at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, Manitowoc, retiring in 1960. Survivors include his wife, seven sons, Lester, of New Berlin, Verlin and Mark, of Milwaukee, Donald, of Sheboygan, Alvin and Robert, of Manitowoc and Raymond, of Green Bay; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Myrtle) Olm, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Rueben (Joann) Plockelman, of Milwuakee and Mrs. Terry (Dolores) Rank, of Manitowoc; two brothers, John, of Randolph, Wis., and Leonard, of Beaver Dam; 50 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. A son and two daughters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where Memorial servies will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 28, 1972 ******* Joseph T. Neuman, 78, of 809 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Among survivors is a sister, Mrs. Mae Schedellaly, of Beaver Dam, Wis. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 29, 1972 ******** (5 Mar. 1894/Dec. 1972/SSDI)


ROBERT J. NEUMAN SR. Robert J. Neuman Sr., age 76, a resident of Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 at his residence. Bob was born on March 24, 1939 in Manitowoc to the late Joseph and Veronica (Heleniak) Neuman. He enlisted with the United States Army and served his country as a medic and marksman. He was honorably discharged in July of 1958. On July 12, 1958, Bob married Carol J. Cherney at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He had worked at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry for 40 years until his retirement in 1999. He enjoyed spending his time fixing things around the house, watching the news and complaining about politics. Survivors include Bob's wife: Carol; five children: Randy Neuman, Manitowoc; Bob (Wendy) Neuman Jr., Manitowoc; Lori Neuman, Manitowoc; Debra (Rick) Budda, Rockwood; and Julie (Andy Karbon) Neuman, Manitowoc; six grandchildren: Brad, Billy, Justin, Travis, Jessica and Kayla; four great grandchildren: Chase, Bentley, Jayden and Arya; three brothers: Mark Neuman, Milwaukee; Al Neuman, Manitowoc; and Lester Neuman, Wisconsin Rapids: sister: DeDe (Terry) Rank, Manitowoc; nieces: Bonnie Bierman, Diane (Cory) Prindle, and Patsy Meddaugh; very dear friends: Greg and Dorothy Place; special friends: Ricky Bobby and 7; also other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and Veronica Neuman; eight siblings; and a son-in-law: Bill Nicholson. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home with Chaplain Bob Nooker officiating. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel with burial of Bob's cremated remains to be at Calvary Cemetery at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday, November 6, 2015 from 5 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 6 p.m. Following the memorial service, military rites will be accorded by American Legion Drews-Bleser Post 88. Family and friends will then be invited to a dinner held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Bob's family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to Brenda, Cathy and Chaplain Bob from Unity Hospice. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Nov. 1, 2015


VERONICA A. NEUMAN Mrs. Veronica A. Neuman, 80, of 809 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at the residence of a daughter, Mrs. Terry Rank of 1401 N. 21st St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Neuman, nee Veronica Helenick, was born Jan. 3, 1897 in Poland, daughter of the late Frank and Rosella Pachinski Helenick. She immigrated to United States with her parents at age of nine years, the family settling in Doylestown, Wis. She was married to Joseph T. Neuman Feb. 15, 1915 in Doylestown. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1939. Mr. Neuman preceded her in death Dec. 28, 1972. Survivors include seven sons and daughters-in-law, Lester and Mabel Neuman of Wisconsin Rapids, Verlin and Audrey Neuman of Milwaukee, Donald and Caroline Neuman of Sheboygan, Alvin and Violet Neuman of Manitowoc, Mark and Joyce Neuman of Milwaukee, Raymond and Mary Lou Neuman of Green Bay and Robert and Carol Neuman of Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Myrtle and Elmer Olm and Joann and Rueben Ploeckelman of Milwaukee and Dolores and Terry Rank of Manitowoc; a brother, Anthony Helenick and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Gillespie of Seattle, Wash., 51 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. A son, two daughters, two brothers, and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, November 30, 1977 P. 3 ******** (03 Jan 1896/Nov 1977/SSDI)


VIOLET E. NEUMAN Violet E. Neuman. age 80, of 1318 S. 32nd St., died at her home Friday, June 18, 2004, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2004, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Deacon Robert Drobka with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Violet was born on April 12, 1924, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Arthur and Viola (Heise) Bergquist. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1942. On Oct. 10. 1942, she married Alvin Neuman at Sacred Heart Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband: Alvin Neuman, Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law: Diana (Cory) Prindle and Bonnie (Ronnie) Bierman, Manitowoc; two grandchildren: Wendy (Andy) Kurth, Manitowoc, and Shane (Tina) Nething, Manitowoc; five great-grandchildren: Nicole, Aimee, Amber, Tyler, and Brandon; one great-great-grandchild: Jaden; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Helen (Norm) Ploor, Praire du Chien, and Ione (Leo) Kahl, Manitowoc; and two sisters-in-law: Gladys and Darlene Bergquist, Manitowoc. Violet was preceded in death by twin brothers: John and William Bergquist: and two sisters: Betty Liebly and June Kowalski. The family will greet relatives and friends Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Violet enjoyed working on crafts„ going to craft shows, gardening, and loved to gamble once a month. She loved having her family around her She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Saturday, June 19, 2004 pg. A3



JOSEPH NEUMANN From Der Nord Westen, 08 Feb. 1894: Death Wed. morning, after a long and painful illness, of Joseph Neumann in Town Newton. The deceased was born 02 June 1827 in the Rhineland and reached the age of 66 yr. 9 mos. 4 days. He came to America in 1853, first residing in Milwaukee and later in Town Kossuth, then lived for many years on a farm that he operated in Town Newton. He is survived by his widow and 4 children – 3 daughtersand 1 son – of whom two are married. The deceased is the father-in-law of Peter Endries of Manitowoc. The funeral will take place at 9 a.m. tomorrow at the local Catholic Church.


MARGARET NEUMANN AGED RESIDENT DIES DAY BEFORE HER BIRTHDAY Miss Margaret Neumann, who would have been 68 years of age had she lived until today passed away at the Holy Family hospital Sunday noon. She has made her home at the hospital for the past few years. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer parlors between eight and nine this evening and funeral services will take place from the Pfeffer chapel at 8:15 Tuesday morning and at nine o'clock from the St. Paul's Catholic church, Rev. Father Jaeckel, officiating. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, September 17, 1928 P.2


ERNEST WILHELMY E. WILHELMY PASSES AWAY Retired Carpenter to Be Buried Here Tuesday Morning Ernst Wilhelmy, 73, retired carpenter, died Saturday evening at 8:20 at his home, 1613 S. 10th Street, after being ill one week with heart disease. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 10 am at the residence with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Wilhelmy was born in this city April 29 1864. He married Mary Neumann Nov. 18, 1890. She survives with six daughters, two sons, two sisters and 15 grandchildren. The daughters are: Mrs. George Stephanie, Route 3, Manaitowoc, Mrs. Francis Scheurell and Miss Hattie Wilhelmy, city, Mrs. Hollis Webster, Milwaukee, Mrs. Ralph Houghton, Kenosha and Mrs. Kenneth Coffin, Siasconet, Mass.; sons, Leonard of Dallas, Tex., and Lincoln, city; sisters, Mrs. George Jaeger, Yale, Ill., and Mrs. George White, Bell, California. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Jan. 4, 1937 - page 23


MARY NEUMANN WILHELMY Mrs. Ernst Wilhelmy (photo) died late Friday afternoon at the hoe, 1613 S. 10th St., Manitowoc. Mrs. Wilhelmy, who was 87, had been in ill health for several months. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Wilhelmy, the former Mary Neumann, was born Jan. 21, 1870 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Steffens Neumann. She attended St. Boniface Parochial School and Nov. 13, 1890 was married to Ernst Wilhelmy. He was a carpenter-contractor and died in 1937. Surviving her are six daughters, Miss Hattie at home, Mrs. George Stephani and Mrs. Francis Schuerell of Manitowoc, Mrs. Hollis Webster of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ralph Houghton of Kenosha and Mrs. Kenneth Coffin of Nantucket Island, Mass.; two sons, Lincoln of Manitowoc and Leonard of Sacramento, Calif.; a brother, John of DePere; a sister, Mrs. John Zalusky of Milwaukee; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm by St. Theresa Altar Society of which she was a member. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sat., Apr. 6, 1957 - page M9



MARIA K. NEUMANN From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901: Death Mon. of Mrs. Joseph Neumann in the home of her daughter Mrs. Wilhelm P. Hermann, following a long illness. The deceased, who reached the age of 88 leaves 4 children. Her funeral was yesterday.


PETER JOSEPH NEUMANN From Der Nord Westen, 16 Aug. 1900: Death in Town Manitowoc on Fri. of 82-yr. old Joseph Peter Neumann. The funeral was held Mon. morning from the local Catholic Church.


ADOLPH J. NEUSER Adolph J. Neuser, 53, of 1229 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for one month. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Neuser was born Sept. 15, 1907, at Alverno, son of the late Charles and Clara Backus Neuser Sr. He attended grade school at Silver Lake and married Agnes Benzschawel June 18, 1929, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks Mills. He began in the plumbing trade at the age of 17 and later owned and operated the Neuser Plumbing Co. at Manitowoc. He was named plumbing inspector for the City of Manitowoc in September of 1950 and served in that capacity several years. At time of death he as employed as maintenance engineer at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc in September of 1950 and served in that capacity several years. At time of death, he was employed as maintenance engineer at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. He was a member of the St. Boniface Holy Name Society and Manitowoc FOE No. 706. Surviving are his wife; three daughters, seven sons (names omitted for privacy); two brothers, Rene of Benton Harbor, Mich., and Charles Jr., of Des Moines, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Steve Chowe of McLean, Va.; Mrs. Matt Benzschawel and Mrs. Stanley Kattner of Manitowoc; and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o’clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 10, 1961 P. 13


AGNES NEUSER Mrs. Agnes M. Neuser, age 86, formerly of the Felician Village Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, August 26, 1993, at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 1993, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be her son, the Rev. John Neuser,. Concelebrating the mass will be the Rev. Jerry Prusakowski O.F.M., the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski, O.F.M, the Rev. Ron Belitz, the Rev. John Bergstadt, the Rev. William Kuhr, the Rev. David Pleier, the Rev. Dennis Ryan, and Msgr. John Schuh. The homilist will be the Rev. David Pleier. The St. Mary Parish Funeral Choir of Brillion will sing for the Mass. The former Agnes Benzschawel was born February 2, 1907, in Grimms, WIs., daughter of the late Matthew and Rose Anhalt Benzschawel. She was married to Adolph J. Neuser on June 18, 1929, at St. Mary’s Church, Clarks Mills, Wis. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1961. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and the St. Boniface Rosary and Altar Society. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Marian and Jerome Keehan of Manitowoc, Rosanne and Thomas Pagels of New Berlin, Wis., Suzanne and Thomas Kuffel, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; seven sons and five daughters-in-law, the Rev. John Neuser ,of Mishicot, Paul and Margaret Neuser, of Manitowoc, Laurence and Eileen Neuser, of Manitowoc, Dr. Kenneth and Carol Neuser of Green Bay, James and Judith Neuser, of Manitowoc, Richard Neuser, of Manitowoc, Randolph and Sandra Neuser, of Watertown, Wis.; a brother and sister-in-law, Bernard and Lenore Benzschawel, of Sheboygan; three sisters-in-law, Matilda Benschawel and Viola Kattner, both of Manitowoc, Dorothy Benzschawel, Reedsville; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Reinhold and Leona Neuser, of Manitowoc, Eunice Neuser, Des Moines, Iowa; thirty-two grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter and three brothers, Matthew, Raymond and Joseph. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-9 p.m. Friday and at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The family will pray the rosary at 7 p.m. Friday. Memorials to St. Mary’s Home or St. Boniface Parish would be appreciated by the family. Agnes loved to write poetry, and she wrote a poem to be read at her funeral mass. Her concluding lines read: Know that I shall intercede For you, my dear ones, In whatever need Until that joyful day. When we all shall be United in His love eternally. Herald Times Reporter, August 26, 1993 P. A2


ARLENE NEUSER Mrs. Robert Neuser, 32, of 1611 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient 10 days. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The former Arlene Melville was born Aug. 2?, 1925 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late James Melville and Edith Franklin Melville Orton. She was married Sept. 28, 1947 to Robert Neuser, who survives along with a son, Michael of Manitowoc, stepfather and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Orton of St. Cloud, Minn., a sister, Mrs. Richard Gauthier of Manitowoc, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Franklin of Sturgeon Bay. Two brothers, Thomas and Robert, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 27, 1958 P. 25


BLANCHE M. NEUSER Blanche M. Neuser, age 97, a Manitowoc resident, died Friday evening, January 24, 2014 at her residence. Blanche was born on April 6, 1918 by Manitowoc, daughter of the late John B. and Mary Ann (Budysz) Becker. She was a graduate of St. Mary parochial grade school in Manitowoc and later attended Manitowoc Vocational School. On August 6, 1935 she married Norbert H. Neuser at St. Mary Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on February 26, 1985. Blanche was employed with Mirro Aluminum of Manitowoc. She also co-owned and operated with her husband Neuser Refrigeration Service and Appliance Sales located at S. 17th and Clark Street, where she was a secretary and treasurer for 35 years. The couple also owned and operated the Starlite Beer Depot. Blanche also enjoyed many years of business and was an avid sports fan. She especially loved playing basketball and baseball with her beloved grandchildren. For all her life Blanche was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Norbert J. (Sonny) and Carol Neuser, Kewaskum; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Joanne and Charles Geiger, Kathleen and David Miller, Elizabeth Neuser, all of Manitowoc; six grandchildren: Rebecca Neuser and special friends Randy Kertscher, Brenda Bohlen and special friend Lee Laatsch, Dana (Nathan) Scheunemann, all of West Bend, Jason (Christine) Miller, DePere, Tracy Miller, and fiancée Jim Stephany, Manitowoc, Justin Miller and special friend Jenna Krumenauer, Madison; eight great grandchildren: Thomas Bohlen, Nicole and Megan Emily Scheunemann, Molly, Jack and Isaiah Miller, Amber Miller Duescher and Rachel Vnuk; Father of Amber; Donald L. Duescher, Manitowoc; two sisters: Sophie Bies and Esther Bertler, both of Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by one great grandson: Elijah David Miller; seven brothers and six sisters-in-law: Richard and Margaret Becker; Alex and Agnes Becker; Frank and Maude Becker, Stanley and Harriet Becker, Joseph and Lucille Becker, Chester Becker, Hilary and Georgiana Becker; three sisters and four brothers-in-law: Emily Becker, Josephine and John Jankowski, Agnes and Ralph Augustine, Roy Bies, Walter Bertler and three infant sisters: Frances, Mary and Ann Becker. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo--1121 North 14th Street. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on Monday, January 27, 2014 at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4:00 p.m. until 6 p.m. A prayer service will conclude the visitation at 6:00 p.m. led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. The visitation will continue on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com . The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Mom was able to stay in her home due to the love and care provided by her family and special caregivers: Debbie, Tracy and Virginia. Mom you were a kind, loving mother—always there for us. We will deeply miss you. Herald Times Reporter, January 2014


CHARLES NEUSER Card of Thanks We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our friends, relatives and neighbors, who sent messages of sympathy, floral offerings, spiritual bouquets and food during our recent bereavement, the loss of our father, brother and grandfather, Mr. Charles J. Neuser. Special thanks are extended to Rev. Clement Kern, the organist and choir of St. Paul's Catholic Church, the pallbearers, the donors and drivers of cars, the ladies who helped service the dinner and all others who assisted in any way. All helped to lighten our burden of sorrow. Family of Mr. Charles J. Neuser Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., May 4, 1959 - page 18



CLARA NEUSER Mrs. Charles Neuser, 79, lifelong resident of the city and county, died unexpectedly Sunday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she has resided the past two years. Death was due to a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Clara Backhaus Oct. 14, 1879 at Silver Lake, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Backhaus. On Oct. 23, 1902 she was married to Charles Neuser and they located on a farm near Silver Lake. They moved to Manitowoc in 1926. The couple observed their golden wedding in 1952. She was a member of the Christian Mothers of the St. Paul congregation. Surviving are the husband; three daughters, Mrs. Matt Benzschawel and Mrs. Stanley Kattner of Manitowoc, Mrs. Steve Chowe of Alexandria, Va.; three sons, Reinold of Benton Harbor, Mich., Adolph of Manitowoc, Charles of Moline, Ill.; 22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 15, 1955 P. 13


EILEEN C. NEUSER Eileen C. Neuser, age 65, of 1708 Manila St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning Dec. 21, 2002 at Holy Family Memorial Meidcal Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2002 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. Cremation has taken place with burial of the cremated remains at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Eileen was born on Jan. 15, 1937 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Raymond and Anne Engeldinger Harlow. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1955. Eileen also graduated in 1958 with a RN degree from Holy Family School of Nursing. Eileen married Laerence Neuser on Aug. 8, 1959 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was employed as a registered nurse at Holy Family Hospital and St. Mary’s Home. Eileen was the founder of the local Lupus support group in Manitowoc County. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and the Manitowoc Yacht Club Auxiliary. Eileen was an avid game player and enjoyed doing puzzles and reading, as well as an accomplished stained glass artist. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence Neuser, Manitowoc; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Terri Neuser, Racine; one daughter, Kren Neuser, Oak Creek; two grandchildren, Natalie and Kelsie; six sisters and three brothers-in-law, Mary Tuesbeg, Manitowoc, Rita (Fritz) Greenwald, Illinois, Jean (Matthew) Kasberger, Sheboygan, Benita Ewald, Manitowoc, Grace (Donald) Markwardt, Manitowoc, Inez McDermott, Manitowoc; six brothers-in-law, Rev. John Neuser, Mishicot, Paul (Margaret) Neuser, Manitowoc, Dr. Kenneth (Carol) Neuser, Green Bay, James Neuser, Manitowoc Richard (Eileen) Neuser, Manitowoc, Randolph (Sandra) Neuser, Watertown; three sisters-in-la, Marian (Jerome) Keehan, Manitowoc, Roseanne (Thomas) Pagels, New Berlin, Suzanna (Thomas) Kuffel, Sturgeon Bay. She is further survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Patrick (Nancy) Harlow, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a brother, Patrick Harlow, brother-in-law, Joseph McDermott and a sister-in-law, Judy Neuser. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Thursday morning, Dec. 26, 2002, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 23, 2002


FRANK J. NEUSER Frank J. Neuser, age 80, of 5130 Reifs Mills Road, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, September 30, 1995, at his residence. Private Family Services were held this Monday, October 2, 1995, at Calvary Chapel, Manitowoc. Rev. Richard Klingeisen officiated with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum. He was born November 26, 1914, in the township of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank and Anna Braun Neuser. He grew up in the township of Kossuth attending local schools. Frank armed in the township of Kossuth all his life. He also was a semi-truck driver for 35 years, driving for local trucking companies. Frank also was a member of the local Teamster's Union. He was married to Rosalie E. Fierst November 28, 1933. Survivors include his wife, Rosalie; one son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Virginia Neuser, rural Whitelaw; one daughter, Sharon Bries, Two Rivers; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, is serving the family Herald Times Reporter, October 2, 1995 P. A2


REVEREND JOHN C. NEUSER With faith in the resurrection of Jesus the Christ, the Reverend John C. Neuser, the third of eleven children born to Adolph J. and Agnes (Benzschawel) Neuser, went home to the Father on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Father Neuser was born in Manitowoc on February 22, 1933. He was a graduate of St. Boniface School in 1947, a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1951 and Manitowoc County Normal School in 1953. He began his studies for the priesthood in Jordan Seminary, Menominee, Michigan, which he attended for three years and then continued his education in St. John's Seminary in Collegeville, Minnesota. On June 9, 1962, he was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Green Bay by Bishop Stanislaus V. Bona, Bishop of Green Bay. His first appointment was a temporary appointment to St. Anthony Parish in Oconto Falls, WI. On October 8, 1962, he was appointed as associate pastor of St. Luke Parish, in Two Rivers, where he was also appointed to be chaplain for the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. On September 8, 1966, Father Neuser was transferred to Sacred Heart Parish in Oshkosh. He later served as an assistant pastor at St. Bernard Parish in Appleton and St. Aloysius Parish in Kaukauna. His first pastorate was at St. Mary Parish in Reedsville on June 23, 1971. In 1974, Father Neuser returned to Appleton as pastor of St. Pius X Parish. Then he returned to Two Rivers to become the pastor of St. Mark Parish from June 16, 1976 to July 1, 1983, when he became pastor of St. Mary Parish in Brillion where he remained until named pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Mishicot as of November 18, 1992. At the age of 70 Father Neuser retired to his home in Manitowoc but became a part-time chaplain to the Felician Senior Living Community and assisted in other parishes in the area. Father Neuser is survived by three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Marian Keehan, Manitowoc, Roseanne & Thomas Pagels, Charlotte, NC, Suzanne & Thomas Kuffel, Sturgeon Bay; five brothers and four sisters-in-law: Paul & Margaret Neuser, Manitowoc, Dr. Kenneth & Carol Neuser, Green Bay, James Neuser, Manitowoc, Richard & Eileen Neuser, Manitowoc, Randy & Sandy Neuser, Watertown. Also surviving are 32 nieces and nephews, many great nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister; one brother and two sisters-in-law: Larry & Eileen Neuser, Judith Neuser; and a brother-in-law: Jerome Keehan. Reception of the body by the Vicar Rev. Richard Klingeisen will be at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Grand - 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014 with visitation following until 7:30 p.m. where a prayer service will be led by the Rev. Dave Pleier. Visitation will resume on Friday morning, June 13, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. The funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. Bishop Robert Morneau will preside and Reverend John Bergstadt will preach the homily. Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Leo Benevolent Society, E490 Hwy KB, Denmark WI 54208 Additional expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Special thanks to the wonderful nursing staff at St. Mary's Home who took such loving care of Father John. Your kindness will never be forgotten by the family. "Other than Jesus Christ, what has influenced my own priestly ministry the most is "The Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests," Chapter 2, "The Function of Priests", which tells me "... it is the first task of priests as co-workers of the bishops to preach the gospel of God to all men". If you were to ask any of the people whom I have served during the past 45 years what my outstanding quality is, I am sure they would immediately respond "excellent homilies". I have spent much time in preparing and presenting the Word of God. Perhaps it is my background from Manitowoc County Nomal School that gave me great joy in teaching at all grade levels from pre-school through college. Jesus IS my Master Teacher." "Brothers and sisters, I must say good-bye. Mend your ways. Encourage one another. Live in harmony and peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you." 1 Corinthians 13.11. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter June 10, 2014


KAREN ANN NEUSER Karen Ann Neuser, age 53, Racine, formerly of Manitowoc, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at her residence. Karen was born in Manitowoc, March 7, 1961, daughter of the late Lawrence and Eileen (Nee: Harlow) Neuser. Karen was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School "Class of 1979". Furthering her education she received a Business degree at Silver Lake College and a Paralegal degree at Lakeshore Technical College. Karen was last employed at the law firm of Foley and Lardner. An avid reader, Karen also enjoyed music, watching movies and celebrating her Irish heritage. She especially loved attending her niece's activities and watching college football with her brother. She will be greatly missed. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Michael (Terri) Neuser and their children, Natalie and Kelsie; her extended family, Aunt Inez McDermott; cousins, Kelly LeClair, Patrick McDermott; other many close relatives and dear friends. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, with Reverend David Plier officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of Mass at 11 a.m. Memorials to the American Breast Cancer Foundation have been suggested. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Nov. 15, 2014


LAWRENCE M. NEUSER Lawrence M. Neuser, age 68, of 1708 Manila St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Lawrence was born on Nov. 22, 1936, in Manitowoc, son of the late Adolph and Agnes (Benzschawel) Neuser. He attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1955. Lawrence also served in the U.S. Army. On Aug. 8, 1959, he married the former Eileen Harlow at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 2002. Lawrence was employed at St. Mary's Home in Manitowoc until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of the Manitowoc Yacht Club and St Francis of Assisi. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Michael and Terri Neuser, Racine; one daughter: Karen Neuser, Racine; two grandchildren: Natalie and Kelsie; six brothers and four sisters-in-law: the Rev. John Neuser, Manitowoc; Paul and Margaret Neuser, Manitowoc; Dr. Kenneth and Carol Neuser, Green Bay; James Neuser, Manitowoc; Richard and Eileen Neuser, Manitowoc; and Randolph and Sandra Neuser, Watertown; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Marian and Jerome Keehan, Manitowoc; Roseanne and Thomas Pagels, Charlotte, N.C.; and Suzanne and Thomas Kuffel, Sturgeon Bay; five sisters-in-law: Mary Tuesberg, Manitowoc; Rita (Fritz) Greenwald, Springfield, Ill.; Jean (Matthew) Kasberger, Sheboygan; Grace (Donald) Markwardt, Manitowoc; and Inez McDermott, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Lawrence was also preceded in death by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Judy Neuser; Patrick and Nancy Harlow; Joseph McDermott; Benita Ewald; and Bill Ewald. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at St. Francis of Assisi, Grand Ave. Site, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at St. Francis of Assisi, Grand Ave. Site. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Hoffman, with burial of the cremated remains to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Lawrence's name to St. Francis of Assisi, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter November 2005 ******** Funeral services for Lawrence M. Neuser, age 68, of 1708 Manila St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2005, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at St. Francis of Assisi - Grand Ave. Site. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Hoffman, with burial of the cremated remains to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, at St. Francis of Assisi - Grand Ave. Site, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter November 2005


LEONA M. NEUSER Leona M. Neuser, age 96, formerly of Manitowoc, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at Canterbury on the Lake Care Center, Waterford, Mich. Leona was born Sept. 16, 1908, in Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Heinzen) Ourada. Leona grew up in Manitowoc Rapids with her family where her father was owner and operator of the Manitowoc Rapids grain mill. In her years growing up there, she collected many wonderful memories of the river and dam. In 1926, she graduated from Manitowoc Business College and subsequently became executive secretary for the president of the Invincible Furniture Company and was once a passenger in the experimental airplane they were developing in those years. She married Reinhold C. Neuser of Manitowoc on Nov. 3, 1932 in Dubuque, Iowa. For many years, the couple resided in Benton Harbor, Mich. where Mr. Neuser owned and managed a wholesale auto parts business. After retirement, she and her husband returned to Manitowoc living first on Waldo Boulevard and then at Felician Village. After her husband's death in January 1994, Leona remained at Felician Village until 1999 at which time she moved back to Michigan for supervised care close to her family. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: Donald and Sharon Neuser, Cape Coral, Fla.; Robert and Jane Neuser, Tempe, Ariz.; and William and Katherine Neuser, White Lake, Mich. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; one brother: Anthony Ourada; and three sisters: Olive Ourada, Violet Zmeskal and Ida Hein. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, Manitowoc, from 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. with Father John Neuser presiding. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter January 2005 ******** Funeral services for Leona M. Neuser, age 96, formerly of Manitowoc, who died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at Canterbury on the Lake Care Center, Waterford, Mich. will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005 at the Calvary Mausoleum Chapel, Manitowoc with Father John Neuser presiding. The family will greet relatives and friends at the chapel from 1 to 2 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter January 2005 ******** (NEUSER Leona M. 9/16/1908 1/27/2005 Phase I Chapel NW Tier C Crypt 6)


META B. NEUSER Mrs. Walter (Meta) Neuser, 73, of 705 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 26, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Arno J. Wolfgramm will officiate with cremation to follow. Entombment of the cremains will be in Calvary mausoleum. Mrs. Neuser was born Dec. 31, 1910, at Appleton, daughter of the late Richard and Bertha Sager Reifke. She was educated in the Appleton School System graduating from Appleton High School in 1928. She was married to Walter Neuser, Sept. 5, 1935. Mrs. Neuser was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid of the church. Survivors include her husband, Walter, a daughter,Willabelle Carr of Manitowoc; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Clara and Norman Tock of West Bend, Bert and Robert Butkiewicz of Omro and Mrs. Margaret Johnson of Appleton; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. There will be no Friday evening visitation at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church or The American Cancer Society. Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 27, 1984 P. 3 ******** (NEUSER Meta B. 12/31/1910 1/26/1984 Phase I Chapel SW Tier B Crypt 1)


NORBERT H. NEUSER Norbert H. Neuser, 71, of 804 S. 17th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, February 26, at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Gerald Prusakoski O.F.M. and entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Mr. Neuser was born September 1, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph P. and Mary Lemberger Neuser. He married the former Blanche M. Becker on August 6, 1935, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Norbert Neuser was a graduate of Manitowoc Rapids Grade School and the Manitowoc Vocational and Adult Education. He earned a degree in Refrigeration from the Utilities Engineering Institute of Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Neuser was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for 16 years and also at Schuette Bros. Company as Refrigeration and Appliance Repairman for many years. Since 1948 he was self-employed and owned and operated Neuser’s Refrigeration Service. Mr. Neuser was well-known in Manitowoc County for his Commercial and Residential Refrigeration Service for over 30 years. He was a 25 year member of United Commercial Travelers Association. Survivors include his wife, Blanche; a son and daughter-in-law, Norbert Jr. and Carol Neuser of Kewaskum, Wisconsin; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Joanne and Charles Geiger, Kathleen and David Miller and Elizabeth Neuser of Manitowoc; a brother, Bernard Neuser of Menchalville; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Arnold Boldt of Valders, and six grandchildren, Rebecca, Brenda, and Dana Marie Neuser and Jason, Tracy, and Justin Miller. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Edwin and George Neuser. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Wednesday afternoon where a prayer service will be at 7 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, February 27, 1985 P. 3 ******** (NEUSER Norbert H. 9/1/1913 2/26/1985 Phase I Cor B SW Tier D Crypt 4)


PETER NEUSER Peter F. Neuser, 85, formerly of 613 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Claude Le Clair will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Neuser was born July 14, 1883, at Reif Mills, son of the late Anton and Catherine Theisen Neuser. He farmed in the Town of Kossuth until 1924 when he moved to Manitowoc and operated a tire and brake shop at 924 Buffalo st. After retirement in 1953 he maintained a small business in his garage sharpening lawnmowers and scissors. He married Veronica Wellner Nov. 5, 1906, at S. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw, and the couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1956. Mrs. Neuser died in 1964. Survivors include three sons, Leonard and Peter Jr. of Manitowoc and Eldred of Milwaukee; four daughters, Mrs. Ray (Cecelia) Krippner and Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Revolinsky of Manitowoc, Mrs. Donald (Loretta) Amend of Brookfield and Mrs. Gordon (Hilda) Devine of Minneapolis; a sister, Mrs. Henry Meyer, of Manitowoc; 24 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where at 8 o'clock this Friday evening the Rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times Friday, November 8, 1968 pg. T-9


REINHOLD C. NEUSER Reinhold C. Neuser, age 87, of the Felician Village, Manitowoc, died Friday, January 28, 1994, at the St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held 9 a.m. Monday, January 31, 1994, at the St. Mary’s Home Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with entombment to follow at the Calvary Mausoleum in Manitowoc. He was born April 30, 1906, in Manitowoc County, son of the late Charles and Clara Backhaus Neuser. He married Leona Marie Ourada on November 3, 1932, in Dubuque, Iowa. The couple resided at Dubuque for five years, then moving to Benton Harbor, Mich., where Mr. Neuser operated the Ridge Kramer Auto Parts business until 1972. Upon retirement the couple returned to Manitowoc to make their home. Mr. Neuser was a past usher and member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church an the St. Vincent DePaul Society of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Leona Neuser, Manitowoc; three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald J. and Sharon Neuser, St. Joseph, Mich., Robert C. and Jane Neuser, Tempe, Ariz., William P. and Kate Neuser, West Bloomfield, Mich.; one sister, Mary Stanley (Viola) Kattne, Manitowoc; eleven grandchildren; our great grandchildren; also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Adolph and Charles Neuser; two sisters, Clara Benzschawel and Agnes Chowe, and one grandchild, Patricia. Friends may call at the St. Mary’s Home Chapel Monday morning from 8 a.m. until the time of service. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 30, 1994 P. A2



ROBERT NEUSER Robert Neuser, 56, who formerly resided with his brother Richard and sister in law Jessie Neuser of Pleasant Avenue, Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Cathlic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Neuser was born Oct. 4, 1917, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Henry and Clara Vogel Neuser. He married Arlene Melville, Sept. 28, 1947, in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1958. Mr. Neuser was a veteran of World War II where he served in the Army as a corporal. He was a member of the Amvets Post 99, Manitowoc. Survivors include a son, (name omitted for privacy), of Manitowoc, and a brother, Richard, also of Manitowoc, nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home between 4 and 9 p.m. Monday. Military rites will be performed by the Amvets post 99, they will meet in the body at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. A wake memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, July 13, 1974 P. 10


ROBERT NEUSER (d. 2001) Robert E. Neuser, age 61, a resident of Auburn Washington, died Monday, May 14, 2001, at Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage, Alaska. Funeral Services will be held at 930 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2001, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, St. Joseph, Alverno site. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born June 8, 1939, in Manitowoc, son of Blanche Braun Neuser and the late Elmer Neuser. Robert was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1957. On October 29, 1960, he married the former Marilyn Surfus in Manitowoc. He was employed with the Kirby Company. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Neuser, Auburn, Washington; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Doug Neuser, Bellingham, Washington, Ronald and Debra Neuser, Albuquerque, new Mexico; four daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Brian Cammel, Tacoma, Washington, Dawn and Derrick Burkle, Foley, Alabama, Amy Neuser and Matt Anderson, Lynden, Washington, Bobbie Jay and Chet Maleski, Kenniwick, Washington; his mother, Blanche Neuser, Manitowoc; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Edward Neuser, Anchorage, Alaska, David and Rosemary Neuser, Ferndale, Washington, Eugene (Skip) and Margaret (Peggy) Neuser, Manitowoc, Daniel and Vickie Neuser, Manitowoc; five sisters and four brothers-in-law, Mary and William McClary, Anchorage, Alaska, Carolyn and Timothy (Cleaver) Bauch, Chugiak, Alaska, Donna and Peter Hunt, Francis Creek, Barbara and Donald Stammer, Appleton, Rosemary Peters, Manitowoc; nine grandchildren, DJ Neuser, Anna Neuser, Dalice Neuser, Christopher Cammel, Ashley Cammel, Cody Burkle, Nicole Burkle, Jessica Maleski, and Jaclyn Maleski. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Neuser on March 7, 2001 and a brother, Ronald Neuser. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. led by Brenda Korinek. Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 2001


ROBERT J. NEUSER Robert J. Neuser, age 102, a resident at Harmony Living Center, 2115 Cappeart Road, Manitowoc, entered eternal life Tuesday evening, July 15, 2014 at the living center. Robert was born on January 31, 1912 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. He was the son of the late Charles and Theresa Seibert Neuser. Robert was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Manitowoc and continued his education in officer’s training school with the United States Army. He entered the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and served overseas in the European Theater. After being honorably discharged Robert lived in the Chicago, Illinois area for many years and returned to Manitowoc in the early 1970’s. Robert was an avid Green Bay Packer football fan. He is survived by one sister: Rita Fictum, Manitowoc WI; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Theresa Neuser; eleven brothers and sisters. Memorial services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2014 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating will be Deacon Bob Beehner. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Cremation has taken place at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel. Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00. Military rites will be accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Otto Oas Post #659 immediately following the memorial service at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. After the conclusion of the military rites there will be a luncheon held for family and friends at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center located on the south property of the funeral home. Online condolence to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com . The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 2014



ROSALIE E. NEUSER Rosalie E. Neuser, age 89, of 2005 Division St., Manitowoc, died on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Rosalie was born on April 29, 1918, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Emma Swetlik Fierst. Rosalie married Frank J. Neuser on Nov. 28, 1933. He preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1995. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Francis Creek. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Frank; two great-grandchildren: Kelly Marie Bries and Warren Frank Bries; three sisters and one brother; two sons-in-law: Paul Schamburek and Robert H. Bries. Private family funeral services were held on Friday, at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum. The Rev. Richard Klingeisen officiated. Entombment followed at Calvary Mausoleum. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc assisted the family. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 11, 2007


VERONICA NEUSER Mrs. Peter Neuser Sr., 80, of 613 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Friday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Claude LeClair officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Neuser was born Veronica Wellner, June 2, 1884, at Whitelaw, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wellner. She attended St. Michael Parochial School, Whitelaw and was married to Peter Neuser Nov. 5, 1906 at St. Michael Church. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1956. They operated a farm near Reif Mills and in 1924 moved to Manitowoc, residing there since then. She was a member of the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Leonard and Peter of Manitowoc and Eldred of Milwaukee, four daughters, Mrs. Ray (Cecelia) Krippner and Mrs. Eugene (Helen) Revolinsky of Manitowoc, Mrs. Donald (Loretta) Amend of Brookfield and Mrs. Gordon (Hilda) Devine of Minneapolis, Minn.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Kolbeck of Manitowoc; 24 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Three brothers and five sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by the Rosary Society of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 9, 1964 P. 11


WALTER G. NEUSER Mr. Walter G. Neuser, 75, of New Oxford, Pennsylvania and formerly of Manitowoc, died Friday evening February 21, at Brethern Home, New Oxford, Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be 2 pm Tuesday at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Rev. Jerry Prusakowski O.F.M. will officiate with entombment at the Mausoleum. Mr. Neuser was born May 3, 1910 at Rockwood, Wisconsin, son of the late Charles and Teresa Seibert Neuser. For many years Mr. Neuser was treasurer and manager of the Aluminum Workers Credit Union, which now is known as the Manitowoc Community Credit Union. Mr. Neuser retired in 1976. He married the former Meta B. Reffke on September 5, 1935. She preceded him in death January 26, 1984. Mr. Neuser was a charter member of Knights of Columbus Council Number 710. Mr. Neuser was also a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and he served on the church’s usher society. Survivors include a daughter, Willabelle Carr of Milwaukee; five brothers, Oscar Neuser of Brillion, Charles Neuser of Mishicot, Alfred Neuser of Little Chute, Herman Neuser and Robert Neuser, both of Manitowoc; two sisters, Rita Fictum and Helen Doerner, both of Manitowoc; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren and other relatives and friends survived. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. Friends may call at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Tuesday noon until the hour of service. There will be no Monday evening visitation at the funeral home. Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home of Manitowoc is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Feb. 24, 1986 - page 14 ******** (NEUSER Walter G. 5/3/1910 2/21/1986 Phase I Chapel SW Tier B Crypt 1)


DOUGLAS W. NEWTON Douglas W. Newton, 23, a former Manitowoc resident, who resided at 103 Columbia St., Chilton, died Wednesday noon at Chilton Plating Co. where he was electrocuted. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John P. Koprowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Newton was born July 28, 1947 at Manitowoc, son of Dewey and Margaret Alfredson Newton. He attended Manitowoc Public Schools. He married Joyce Jeske Oct. 3, 1968, when they moved to Chilton where he was employed by the Wisconsin Public Service Corp. as a lineman. Survivors include his wife, a son, Troy; two daughters, Ronny Lynn and Ann Marie, at home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Newton, of Manitowoc; four brothers, Richard and Thomas of San Bernardino, Calif.; Timothy and Mark of Manitowoc and a sister, Mrs. Richard Wanek of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o’clock this Thursday afternoon where a Rosary will be recited at 7 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thurs., Aug. 13, 1970 - page T6


HANNAH M. NGUYEN Hannah M. Nguyen, age three months, of 1309 Hawthorne, Two Rivers, died Friday morning, December 30, 1994, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 3, 1995, at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home. Rev. Dallas Bivins will officiate with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born September 21, 1994, in Two Rivers, daughter of Nam and Brenda Jensen Nguyen. Survivors include her parents, Nam and Brenda, Two Rivers; two brothers, Jamie and Derek; five sisters, Heidi, Brooke, Kim, Holly and Amy; maternal grandparents, Darlene Kiefer, Manitowoc, Allen and Kay Jensen, Two Rivers; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nguyen, Vietnam; maternal great-grandmother, Grace Jensen, Manitowoc; aunts and uncles, Annette and Tim Schisel, Bridgette Jensen and Todd Brault, Theresa Jensen and John Berger, Dawn Huntington and Chad Huntington, all of Manitowoc; other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one brother, Nam Jr., her maternal great-grandparents, Roy Jensen and Tom and Clara Hoffman, an aunt, Tailin Nguyen, and a special cousin, Bobby Hoffman Jr. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home on Tuesday from 12 noon until the time of services at 1:30 .m. Herald Times Reporter, January 2, 1995 P. A2


NAM VAN NGUYEN Nam Van Nguyen Jr., infant son of Nam and Brenda Nguyen of Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 27, 1991 at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Family graveside services were held at 10:00 on Monday, Dec. 2, 1991 at the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bob Ebersold officiated. Survivors include his parents, two brothers, James and Derik Nguyen of Two Rivers; five sisters, Heidi, Brooke, Kim, Holly and Amy Nguyen, of Two Rivers; maternal grandparents, Darlene and James Kiefer of Two Rivers and Allen and Kay Jensen of Manitowoc; paternal grandparents, Nihn and Tham Nguyen, great grandmother, Grace Jensen of Manitowoc; four uncles, Chad Huntington, Cory Jensen and David Jensen of Two Rivers and Marty Huntington of Manitowoc; five aunts, Annette, Teresa and Bridgette Jensen and Dawn Huntington of Manitowoc and Tina Brouchoud of Two Rivers. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Clara and Tom Hoffmann and Roy Jensen, an aunt, Tailynn Nguyen and a cousin, Robert Hoffman. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times - Dec. 2, 1991 - page B8


MARION J. (FRIEDER) NICHOLS Marion J. (Frieder) Nichols, RN, age 91, died peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2006. She was born Sept. 11, 1915 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frank and Martha (Rogalski) Frieder. Marion was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1934, and earned a nursing degree in 1937 from Loyola University, St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Evanston, Ill. The school's hospital retained her as a registered nurse until her marriage to Edwin L. Nichols on May 29, 1943 in Clarksville, Tenn., where she worked for the Montgomery County Department of Public Health. Marion returned to Manitowoc in 1944, and joined the Holy Family Hospital in 1946 as a staff nurse for 15 years, then as a night supervisor until her 1981 retirement after 35 years with the hospital. Marion often reflected on her rewarding 44 year career as a nurse with satisfaction and pride. Marion was a past member of St. Anne's Society and a former member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was a Meals on Wheels volunteer in her early retirement years, and was active in the local arts and crafts creating many family cherished charcoal sketches, oil and water color paintings, ceramics, and colorful, intricate Norwegian rosemals. She also is a past member of the American Tinnitus Association, Portland, Ore., the Manitowoc Senior Center, Capitol Civic Centre, and the Manitowoc YMCA. Marion maintained her enthusiasm and appreciation for art and music, and cheerfully and contentedly enjoyed the special moments with her beloved family, home care health providers and friends, while always displaying a pleasant, loving and kind disposition. She will be missed by all. Survivors include Marion's loving and devoted children: Mary Sue Thielen and her fiance: Wayne Schroeder, Manitowoc; Thomas John Nichols, Fort Myers, Fla.; five grandchildren: Kim (Ed) Buck, Janesville; Lisa (Tom) Westphal, Wausau; Rebecca Thielen, Wausau; Kristin Nichols, Manitowoc; Kathleen Nichols and her fiance: Matt Hendricks, Sturgeon Bay; five great-grandchildren: Sam and Brooke Buck; Sheridan and Landon Westphal; Bailey Hendricks; a sister: Susan (Frieder) Strebel, Chicago; a brother-in-law: Dr. Robert Randolph, Manitowoc; and a sister-in-law: Ethel Frieder, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a son: Edwin Joseph (Nick) Nichols; two sisters: Paula Frieder, Helen (Frieder) Randolph; and five brothers and two sisters-in-law: Joe, John and George Frieder; Romy and Luella Frieder, and Frank and Violet Frieder. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Marion, Mary Sue, and Thomas extend their deepest appreciation to the professional team of home care health providers who made it possible for Marion to fulfill her mission of living life to the end with safety, style and grace with as much good health and independence as possible, especially our network of angels: Marcie Bierman, Pat Casavant, Susan Dramm, Florence Gorman, Chrissy Hochkammer, Lynn Kautzer, Rita Kohlbeck and Lisa Reindl. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, December 27, 2006 pg. A2



DAVID JOSEPH NIEMOJUSKI Private funeral services for David Josehp, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Niemojuski, of 714 N. 40th st., Mantowoc, who was born and died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Besides the parents, four brothers, three sisters (names omitted for privacy), paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Niemojuski, of Chicago, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Harvey Poquette, of Marinette, survive. The mother is the former Shirley Poquette. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 13, 1965 P. 14


ERWIN W. NIES Ervin W. Nies, 86, of 1700 S. ?? St., Manitowoc, went into his eternal reward Friday evening, January 19, 1990 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Ronald Reimer will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial and entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum. Mr. Nies was born June 25, 190 at rural Brown County, son of the late Ferdinand and Theresa L? Nies. He married Lillian Stedl June 25, 1923 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The couple then moved to Manitowoc residing here since. His wife preceded him in death January 30, 1982. Mr. Nies was Owner and Operator of Manitowoc Paper Box Company until retiring in ?. He was a member of T.P.A. and St. Paul Catholic Church. Mr. Nies served as Manitowoc County Board Chairman from ?? to ?? During his term they build the Jail and Traffic Center, The University of Wisconsin, Manitowoc County Center, The Park Lawn Nursing Home and the Mental Health Center. He also serves as the Fund Raising Chairmaster for the Roncalli High School. Survivors include many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 6 brothers and a sister. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm this Sunday where a prayer service will be at 7:30 pm by Deacon William Klein. Memorials may be made to Roncalli High School, St. Paul Catholic Church, Silver Lake College, St. Mary Home or the donor’s choice. Manitowoc Herald Times - Sun., Jan. 21, 1990


LILLIAN H. NIES Mrs. Ervin (Lillian) Nies, 83, of 712 S. 27th St. Manitowoc, died Saturday, January 30, at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will celebrate the Mass of Resurrection and entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nies, nee Lillian H. Stedl, was born Feb. 23, 1898, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Lawrence and Anna Kopidlansky Stedl. She was married to Ervin W. Nies June 25, 1923, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and St. Paul Parish Women. Survivors include her husband, Ervin, a brother, Joseph Stedl of Menchalville; a sister, Mrs. John (Catherine) Ludwig of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday afternoon. A prayer service will be at 8 o’clock by St. Paul Parish Women and relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 1, 1982 P. 3 ******** (NIES Lillian H. 2/23/1898 1/30/1982 Phase I Chapel NW Tier B Crypt 6)


EDWIN NIESPODZIANY Edwin M. (Happy) Niespodziany, age 81, formerly of 417 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, February 28, 1994, at the Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am. Thursday, March 3, 1994, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M. with burial to follow at the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born July 2, 1912, at Newton, son of the late Martin and Josephine Waltoa Niespodziany. He married the former Elizabeth Belonger on June 9, 1937, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He began his employment as a milkman for the Fischl Dairy Company of Manitowoc for 29 years, until his retirement in 1977. Mr. Niespodziany was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #706 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Deacon Robert Drobka, Manitowoc; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Thomas Niespodziany and his special friend Robin, Green Bay, Paul and Donna Niespodziany, San Diego, Calif.; seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by a brother Roman, and three sisters, Elizabeth, Helen and Hattie. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 1994, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka. Herald Times Reporter, March 1, 1994


ELIZABETH NIESPODZIANY Elizabeth M. Niespodziany age 91, formerly of 417 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, March 19, 2000, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Due to the renovation at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2000, 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. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M., with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Elizabeth Belonger was born July 21, 1908, at Coleman, Wis., daughter of the late Peter and Delia Dupuis Belonger. ON June 9, 1937, she married Edwin M. Niespodziany, at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Two River. He preceded her in death February 28, 1994. Elizabeth had been employed in the dietary department of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, for many years, until her retirement. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella and the St. Mary Rosary and Altar Society. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Tom Niespodziany and special friend, Robin, DePere, Paul and Donna Niespodziany , San Diego, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and Deacon Robert Drobka, Manitowoc; five grandchildren, James Drobka, California, Gerald Drobka, Illinois, Mary Peterson and her husband, Bruce, Kenosha, Heidi Niespodziany, Manitowoc, Kim Niespodziany, Manitowoc; three sisters, Sr. Cyprian CSA, Fond du Lac, Sr. Frances Terese CSA, Fond du Lac, Mrs. Alice Schaden, Two Rivers; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mildred Belonger, and Mrs. Catherine Belonger, both of Two Rivers. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, other relatives, two special friends who visited her often, Helen Rydzewski and Romelda Lukes and many other friends. Elizabeth was preceded in death by five brothers, Robert, Willard,Isadore, Clarence and Harry; four sisters, Amanda, Adeline, Dorothy and Bernadette. The family will greet relatives and frends at the Pfeffer Fuenral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday (TONIGHT), where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Robert Drobka. The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to the North Ridge nurses and staff for their compassionate care given to Elizabeth. Herald Times Reporter, March 22, 2000 P. A2


ANTON NIKOLAI (d. 1949) Card of Thanks Because we cannot thank each of you personally, we wish to take this opportunity of thanking our neighbors, friends and relatives for the kindness extended during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved husband, father and brother. We are especially grateful to Rev. Father Beth, the pallbearers, donors of cars, flowers, spiritual bouquets and any others who aided and comforted us in any way. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Mrs. Anton Nikolai and Children; Brothers and Sisters Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Aug. 9, 1949 - page 14


ANTON F. NIKOLAI (d. 2015) Anton F. Nikolai age 91, former Mishicot resident, entered into eternal life Sunday, September 13, 2015, at the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center of Manitowoc. Tony was born October 30, 1923, in Manitowoc to the late Anton and Josephine Kutil Nikolai. He attended the Mishicot High School. Tony served his country in the United States Navy during WWII as a Motor Machinist aboard a rescue ship. He was proud of his association with General Douglas Mac Arthur. He was employed as a semi truck driver for the Les Johnson Trucking Co. and the Princl Trucking Co. for many years. Tony is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Eunice and Norbert Zelinski, of Manitowoc; his nieces and nephews, Michael (Ann) Zelinski of Larrabee; Donald (Sue) Zelinski, of Manitowoc; Patricia (Michael) Morley, of Branch; Mary (Jeff) Phillips, of Manitowoc; Charles (Tammy) Zelinski, of Manitowoc; Naci (Joel) Steber, of Suamico; and is further survived by his great-nieces and nephews, Michael and Ali Zelinski, Danielle Morley, Sam and Carly Phillips, Katelyn Zelinski, Alex Steber and many good friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by an infant brother. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Mishicot, with the Reverend John Becker officiating, followed by Military Rites at the church accorded by the Mishicot VFW Kempen-Staudinger-Terens Post #7753. Burial will take place in the Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call after 10 a.m. on Wednesday at the church, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Tony's family would like to express a very special thank you to the entire staff of Shady Lane for the special care extended to Tony during his illness. Your kindness will always be remembered. The Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting with arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Sept. 15, 2015



JOSEPHINE NIKOLAI Mrs. Anton Nikolai Sr., 81, formerly of Mishicot, died early Saturday morning at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nikolai, nee Josephine Kutil, was born Feb. 9, 1890, at Branch, daughter of Joseph and Eva Bie Kutil. She was married June 3, 1920, at Manitowoc, to Anton Nikolai, the couple residing there until 1932, moving then to a farm on Rt. 1, Mishicot. Her husband preceded her in death in 1949. She was a member of Holy Cross parish and Holy Cross Altar Society. Surviving are a daughter and a son; two brothers, John, of Washington and Michael, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Mae) Busker, of Mundelein, Ill,, and five grandchildren. A son, sister and four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Altar Society Rosary will be at 7:30 o'clock and the parish Rosary at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 3, 1972 ******** (09 Feb 1890/Jan 1972/SSDI)


HUBERT L. NISCHAN Nischan, Hubert L., age 87 of Hudson, FL, formerly of the Heather in Spring Hill, FL, died Tuesday, January 14, 2008 at the Bayonet Point Hospital, Hudson, FL. Born in Owensboro, Ky, he came here six years ago from Manitowoc, Wis. He was a sales representative in the crane industry, World War II U.S. Navy Veteran and member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Brooksville, FL. Survivors include his wife, Doris, sister, Ursula Marie O'Connell of Antioch, Ill., and several loving nieces and nephews. Visitation for friends will be 9:30 – 10:30 am Thursday, January 17, 2008 at St. Anthony Catholic church where funeral mass will begin at 10:30 am with Father Robert Donlan officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Merritt Funeral Home obituary - January, 2008


ADELINE D. NITKA Mrs. Adeline D. Nitka, age 80, a resident of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, March 1, 1995, at Park Lawn Home. Private Family Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 1995, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born April 26, 1914, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Tillie Norkoski Psazkiewicz. She married Theodore Nitka on August 7, 1937, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1958. She was a life long member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She was a long time employee of Mirro Aluminum from where she retired in 1979. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Francis and Janet Paskiewicz, Manitowoc one sister and brother-in-law, Genevieve and Henry Kramer, Manitowoc along with other relatives and numerous friends surviving. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Theodore Nitka in 1958 and a son, Francis. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Memorials would be appreciated to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, March 2, 1995 P. A2 ******** (26 Apr 1914/01 Mar 1995/SSDI)


FRANCIS T. NITKA Francis Nitka, 14, of 1505 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Friday evening following a week’s illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 am Monday at Leschke Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. He was born May 14, 1944 in Manitowoc, son of Mrs. Adeline and the late Theodore Nitka, who died in January of this year. Francis was graduated from St. Mary Catholic Parochial School in June of 1958 and had entered Washington Junior High School earlier this month. He was an altar boy at St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, his paternal grandfather, John Paszkiewicz of Manitowoc. Friends may call after 1 pm Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be prayed at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald times - Sat., Sept. 27, 1958 - page 11


JOSEPH NITKA Joseph A. Nitka, age 91, of 1403 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, October 20, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be Friday, October 23, 1992, at 9:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born March 19, 1901, in Manitowoc, Wis., son of the late Michael and Josephine Niespodziany Nitka. He married the former Vila Klein VanLannen on July 2, 1938. She preceded him in death on August 14, 1984. Mr. Nitka was employed with Wisconsin Public Service for many years until his retirement on April 1, 1966. Survivors include include two daughters and sons-in-law, Christine and Thomas Wenstadt, Cadillac, Mich., LaVeda and Lawrence Grimm, Two Rivers, Wis.; one son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Barbara Nitka, Manitowoc; a foster daughter and her husband, Dorothy and Clifton Phares, Oak Grove, La.; one sister, Mrs. Matt “Ana” Lambries, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by five brothers, five sisters, and a grandson, Andrew Grimm. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9 a.m. at Friday, until the time of services. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, October 21, 1992 P. A2 ******** (19 Mar. 1901/20 Oct. 1992/SSDI)



THEODORE NITKA Theodore Nitka, 49, of 1505 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church with the Rev. John Landowski officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Nitka, who was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for more than 30 years, was born Feb. 13, 1906, in Manitowoc, son of the late Nicolas and Josephine Niespodziany Nitka. He married the former Adeline Paszkiewicz Aug. 7, 1937, in Manitowoc. He is survived by his wife; a son, Francis at home; three brothers, John, Joseph and Michael of Manitowoc; and four sisters, Mrs. Wenzel Ziarnik, Mrs. Felix Marenda, Mrs. Agnes Schultz and Mrs. Matt Lambries of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 27, 1958


VIOLA NITKA Mrs. Joseph (Viola) Nitka, 77, of 1403 South 17th Street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday, August 14, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Fuenral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nitka, nee Viola Lena Klein, was born April 12, 1907, at Sheboygan, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Charles and Anna Lawerentz Klein. She married Lawrence VanLannen on April 22, 1907, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1936. She then married Joseph A. Nitka on July 2, 1938, at Holy Innocent Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; a son and a daughter-in-law, Nicholas and Barbara Nitka of Manitowoc; two daughters and sons-in-law, LaVeda and Lawrence Grimm of Two Rivers and Christine and Thomas Wenstadt of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois; a foster daughter, Mrs. Clifton (Dorothy) Phares of Oak Grove, Louisiana; three brothers, Harry and Harold Klein of Manitowoc and Carl Klein of Cato; four sisters, Mrs. Ervin (Caroline) Zik of Golden, Colorado, Mrs. Clarence (Violet) Miller of Lena, Wisconsin, Mrs. Fred (Evangeline) Gadzinski of rural Manitowoc and Mrs. Eleanore Mays of Chicago, Illinois and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Oscar and Ernest, a sister, Leona and a grandson, Andrew Grimm. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, August 15, 1984 P. 3 ******** (12 Apr 1907/Aug 1984/SSDI)



MARGARET M. NOACK Mrs. Donald (Margaret M.) Noack, age 82, formerly of 1252 Jasmine Lane, Kellnersville, died Saturday evening, Aug. 24, 2008, at Care Partners Assisted Living in Manitowoc. The former Margaret Keehan was born July 28, 1926, in Oshkosh, daughter of the late Lawrence and Christine Wilhelm Keehan. She grew up in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, and was a 1944 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Margaret furthered her education at the Manitowoc County Normal Teachers College and became a school teacher. She worked for various schools and retired from the Denmark Public School System. On Oct. 18, 1949, Margaret was married to Lester Blahnik at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Lester preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 1965. On April 20, 1970, Margaret was married to Donald Noack at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. Margaret was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Rosary Society and Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville Auxiliary. In the past she was the director of St. Joseph CCD program and lectured in church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents: Lawrence and Christine Keehan; her first husband: Lester Blahnik; one brother: Edward Keehan; two sisters: Caroline Kohlbeck and Donna Keehan; two brothers-in-law: Louis Remiker and Ned Kohlbeck; three sisters- in-law: Vivian Keehan, Beatrice Keehan and Gwen Keehan. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Rallen Stencil will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville is serving the Noack family. A special thanks to the staff of Care Partners Assisted Living in Manitowoc for the loving care Margaret received for the past three years. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 25, 2008


CHARLOTTE NOLL Charlotte C. Noll, age 101, formerly of 1311 Manila St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, December 21, 1999, at Vallhaven Nursing Home, Neenah. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 1999, at St. John Catholic Church, Menasha. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Paul Radetski. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Charlotte was born August 24, 19898, in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth Meissert Mielke. On August 28, 1923, she married the late Joseph J. Noll at St. Michael Catholic Church, Milwaukee. In 192, the couple moved to Manitowoc. Charlotte was a member of the Catholic Women’s Club, KC Council #710 Auxiliary, St. Andrew & St. Theresa Society, Elks Auxiliary and UCT. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Bernice and Daniel Gleason, Canoga Park, Calif.; one son, Robert G. Noll, Menasha; 11 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, a daughter-in-law, Jean Brey Noll, four brothers, two sisters and a grandson. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. John Catholic Church, Menasha from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 1999. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in Charlotte’s name. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, December 27, 1999 P. A2



JOSEPH J. NOLL Funeral services for Joseph J. Noll, 63, of 1311 Maniola St., Manitowoc, who died at the home Friday morning, will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Noll was born at Chilton Dec. 23, 1896, son of the late Jacob and Theresa Becker Noll. He came to Manitowoc 34 years ago. Mr. Noll married Charlotte Mielke Aug. 28, 1923. He was a veteran of World War I, serving as seaman first class with the Navy from May 14, 1918, until Sept. 30, 1921. Before his retirement 12 years ago, Mr. Noll was a hardware salesman for 30 years with Pritzlaff Hardware Co. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, Manitowoc Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, Eagles Aerie and Drews-Bleser American Legion Post. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Daniel Gleason, of Reseda, Calif., a son, Robert, of Menasha, a brother, George, of Corpus Christi, Tex., a sister, Miss Lucille Noll, of Pasadena, Calif., and nine grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus at 8 p.m. The Drews-Bleser Legion Post will conduct services at graveside. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 27, 1960 P. 7


ALLEN E. NONNEMACHER Allen E. Nonnemacher, 53, of 1135 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died late Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Justin Pierce will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Nonnemacher by Manitowoc Amvet Post No. 99. Mr. Nonnemacher was born Jan 1., 1923, at Antigo, son of the late Joseph and Anna Andrew Nonnemacher. He was graduated from Antigo High School with the Class of 1941 and was a veteran of World War II from January of 1943 to January of 1946, serving with the U.S. Army overseas in the Pacific Theater. After military service he settled in Manitowoc where he married Dianne R. Kaminski Oct. 17, 1953, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Mr. Nonnemacher had been employed at Imperial Eastman Co. of Manitowoc the past 26 years and was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 710 and an usher and member of Athletic Assn. of St. Boniface Congregation. He was also a 20-year member of Eagles Aerie 706. Survivors are his wife; five sons and four daughters (names omitted for privacy), six brothers, Lawrence, Elmer, Joseph Jr., LaVern and Richard, of Manitowoc and Ervin, of Antigo, and a sister, Mrs. Alvin Mabel TIlliman of Antigo. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, August 3, 1976 P. 12


DIANNE R. NONNEMACHER Dianne R. Nonnemacher, age 86, of Manitowoc, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Dianne was born on February 2, 1929 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Anton and Myrtle (Sempier) Kaminski. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On October 17, 1953, Dianne married Allen Nonnemacher at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1976. She was employed with Northern Labs, Manitowoc until her retirement in 1991. Dianne enjoyed baking, taking bus trips with her sisters and rummaging. She loved taking care of her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Dianne was a member of the Manitowoc Eagles Ladies Auxiliary, Ladies VFW Auxiliary, and St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Dianne is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law: Mary and Jim Sweetman, Manitowoc, Jean and Dave Staudt, Novi, Michigan, Lisa "Mona" and John Hackmann, Deb and Shane Miller, all of Manitowoc; five sons and daughters-in-law: Tom and LuAnn Nonnemacher, Manitowoc, Bill and Bonnie Nonnemacher, Howards Grove, Mark and Peggy Nonnemacher, Manitowoc, Gary Nonnemacher, Manitowoc, and Greg and Sharon Nonnemacher, Manitowoc; 17 grandchildren: Aaron Nonnemacher, Danielle, Calli, and Logan Nonnemacher, Sarah (Andrew) Schwalbe, Katie (Danny) Williams, Jim (Alex) Sweetman, Abby Nonnemacher and fiancé Brandon Nienhaus, Molly Nonnemacher, Rachel and Amber Staudt, John (Jasmin) Hackmann, Allie Hackmann, Heather (Brodie) Berglund, Jarred Nonnemacher, and Alex and Jenna Miller; four great-grandchildren: Addison Waack, Cooper and Cayden Williams, Liam Hackmann, one great-grandchild to arrive in two weeks; and one sister: Darlene Wagner, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She is also preceded in death by one grandson: Kevin Sweetman; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Arlette Kaminski, Elaine and Reiny Groelle, Dale Wagner; seven brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, (1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc). Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. a prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. The visitation will continue at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc on Wednesday morning April 15, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of morning prayers at 10:30 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center - Changing Seasons for the care given to Dianne over the years. Alzheimer's disease may have taken her mind but not her spirit. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Apr. 13, 2015


ELMER A. NONNEMACHER Elmer A. Nonnemacher, age 86, of Manitowoc, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001 at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M., with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Elmer was born on Sept. 4, 1914 in Antigo, Wis., son of the late Joseph and Anna Nonnemacher. He married Marion Noskowiak on Aug. 29, 1939 in Antigo, Wis. at the St. Hyacinths Catholic Church. Last Wednesday, Elmer and Marion celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. Elmer was a carpenter with local 731 for over 50 years. He was a member of the Eagles dartball league and a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church for 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Marion, Manitowoc; sons, Eugene (Joan) Nonnemacher, Rockford, Ill., Robert Nonnemacher, Manitowoc; daughter, Betty (Alan) Naumann, Green Bay; five grandchildren, Jeffery (Mary) Nonnemacher, Steven Nonnemacher and his fiancee Karen Morris, Jennifer Nonnemacher, Timothy (Anne) Naumann, Cynthia Naumann; four great-grandchildren, Megan and Nichole Nonnemacher, Connor and Erin Naumann. He is also survived by a sister and a brother, Mabel Tillman, and Joseph Nonnemacher, both of Antigo. Elmer was preceded in death by six brothers, Lawrence, Ervin, Lavern, Allen, Thomas, Richard; and one sister, Delores. Relatives and friends may call at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001 and again on Wednesday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. A Parish Prayer Service will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday evening at The Pfeffer Funeral Home. Elmer was a special man, loved by his family, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends, and neighbors. Herald Times Reporter, September 2, 2001 P. A8


MARION M. NONNEMACHER Marion M. Nonnemacher, age 92, a Manitowoc resident, died on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. Mary’s Home in Manitowoc. Marion was born on May 9, 1920 in Antigo, daughter of the late Anton and Lillian (Walzak) Noskowiak. She married Elmer Nonnemacher, the love of her life on August 29, 1939 in Antigo. He preceded her in death on August 31, 2001 after 62 years of marriage. Marion worked at Lincoln High School, in Manitowoc, for many years. She was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church (now St. Francis of Assisi), a member of the Daughters of Isabelle and the St. Clare Society. Marion was the loving mother of three children: Eugene Nonnemacher (deceased), Betty Naumann and Robert Nonnemacher. She was a sister to 9 brothers and sisters and was the Matriarch of the family. Marion was known for her wonderful cooking and baking abilities, especially for her Rasberry Kuchan from raspberries that she grew in her own garden. She is survived by her two children: Betty Naumann, Green Bay, Robert Nonnemacher, Manitowoc; five grandchildren: Jeff (Mary) Nonnemacher, Jennifer Nonnemacher, Tim (Anne) Naumann, Cindy (Joe) VanderMeer; six great grandchildren: Megan Nonnemacher, Nichole Nonnemacher, Conner Naumann, Erin Naumann, Jacob Nonnemacher and Allison VanderMeer; one sister: Joan Jacobson, Antigo; and two sisters-in-law: Betty Noskowiak, Antigo, and Louise Noskowiak, Ohio. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband Elmer Nonnemacher; one son: Eugene Nonnemacher; one daughter-in-law: Joan; one grandson: Steven Nonnemacher; one great grandson: Mark Eugene Nonnemacher; her parents: Anton and Lillian Noskowiak; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Joe and Anna Nonnemacher; one sister and brother-in-law: Alice and Jerome Janssen; seven brothers and four sisters-in-law: Thomas and Angeline Noskowiak, Anthony and Bernice Noskowiak, Daniel Noskowiak, Paul and Cecelia Noskowiak, Frank and Agnes Noskowiak, Henry Noskowiak and Eugene Noskowiak. Funerla Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William Van Dynhoven with burial at Calvary Cemetery to follow. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. We wish to extend a special thank you to St. Mary’s Felician Village Unit D for the wonderful care given to our mother over the last four years. Thank you also to her wonderful neighbors on S. 7th street; the Martinezs (sic), the Benzingers, the Brunes and Hummers. We love you mom. Herald Times Reporter, May 2013


ALPHONSE A. NORDMAN Alphonse A. Nordman, 80, of 813 Redfin Crt., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, December 27, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will celebrate the Mass of Resurrection and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nordman was born Dec. 18, 1901, at Quinnesec, Mich., son of the late William and Anna Nordman. He married Rose Christnagel in 1928 at Quinnesec. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1942. He had been employed by Schwantes Manufacturing Company for 30 years, retiring in 1976. Mr. Nordman was a member of Local Carpenter and Electrician Unions and Manitowoc Senior Citizens. Mrs. Nordman preceded him in death June 21, 1976. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, William Nordman of Manitowoc and James and Clare Nordman of Madison; a sister, Linnea Trepanier of Marquette, Mich., and six grandchildren, Robert, Mary, Catherine, Joseph, John and Susan. Three brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 7 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday evening. A prayer service will be at 8 o’clock led by Deacon William Klein. Herald Times Reporter, December 28, 1981 P. 3 ******** (Dec. 1901/Dec. 1981/SSDI)



ROSE V. NORDMAN Mrs. Alphonse (Rose) Nordman, 70, of 813 Redfin Ct., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at her residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nordman, nee Rose Christnagel, was born June 21, 1906, at Quinnesec, Mich., daughter of the late Emery and Frances Krusko Christnagel. She was married to Alphonse Nordman in 1928 at Quinnesec, moving to Manitowoc in 1942. She was a member of St. Paul Parish Women and Adoration Society, Daughters of Isabella and Eagles Aerie Auxiliary 706. She was a Manitowoc County Health Care Center volunteer. Survivors include her husband, two sons, William, of Manitowoc and James of Madison; two brothers, Martin, of Quinnesec and John, of rural Guinn, Mich.; five sisters, Mrs. John (Josephine)Peters, of Ely, Minn., Mrs. William (Helen) Weigner, of Winton, Minn., Mrs. Robert (Catherine) Gill, of Quinnesec, Mrs. Louise (Gertrude)Antonini of Iron Mountain, Mich., and Mrs. Charles (Berndette) Smith, of North Carolina and six grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o’clock this Tuesday evening, where a Rosary service will be at 7 o’clock by members of Daughters of Isabella and a prayer service at 8 o’clock by members of St. Paul Parish omen and Adoration Society and friends. Herald Times Reporter, June 22, 1976 P. 14


WILLIAM M. NORDMAN William M. Nordman, age 80, of 813 Redfin Court, Manitowoc, died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 17, 2008, at his residence. Bill was born in Quinnesac, Mich., on Oct. 11, 1928, son of the late Alphonse and Rose (Christnagel) Nordman. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and he attended and graduated from Manitowoc County Teacher's Normal School. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Memorial services for Bill will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Bill will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc following cremation. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 10 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. We are grateful to those who gave friendship and help to Bill in his later years. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 19, 2008


DARRELL NORDSKOG Darrell N. Nordskog, age 57, of 714 E. Linden Av., died Wednesday morning, June 9, 1999, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 11, 1999, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Steven Olson and Sister Jean Herrman Dykstra, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born August 11, 1941, in Leland, Iowa, son of the late Grant and Amanda Hegland Nordskog. Darrell served in the Armed Forces with the United States Army during 1964 until 1966, with a tour in Germany On December 26, 1969, he married the former Mary Wier at First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Darrell was employed with various employers, including Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, and Mirro-Foley, Manitowoc. Darrell loved music, and was very talented at composing as well as playing. Survivors include his wife, Mary, Manitowoc; three sons, Darren Nordskog, Inver-Grove Heights, Minn., Daniel Nordskog, Madison, Derrick Nordskog, at home; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Donald Nordskog, Mahnomen, Minn., Marvin and Patricia Nordskog, Germantown, Stanley Nordskog, Marinette, Wis.; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Lavonne Weaver, Lake Mills, Iowa, Carol and Dean Stahl, Ennis, Texas, Phyliss Sterry, Fosston, Minnesota; one sister-in-law, Barbara Kunesh, and her husband Ronald, Denmark; two brothers-in-law, Eugene Wier, and his wife, Marge, Clinton, Richard Wier, Rockford, Ill.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Friday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 1999 P. A2


GEORGE M. NORKOSKY George M. Norkosky, 95, formerly of 917 S. 25th Street, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, August 12, 1991, at Manitowoc Health Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. will officiate with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born February 10, 1896, in Manitowoc, son of the late George and Marcine Koniczka Norkosky. He had been employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company, retiring in 1962. Mr. Norkosky was a member and former officer of the Boiler Makers Local 443. Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Koch of Summit, N.J.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Gerry Norkosky of Manitowoc, Wallace and Loretta Norkosky of Manitowoc; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Earl; a grandson, George; and ten sisters. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, August 13, 1991 P. B8 ******** (10 Feb. 1896/12 Aug. 1991/SSDI)


GERALDINE M. NORKOSKY Geraldine M. (Kubichek) Norkosky, age 85, of Bradenton Florida was called home to rest on October 15, 2016. A celebration of life will be held on Friday November 4 at 10:00am at St Joseph Catholic Church 2704 33rd Avenue West in Bradenton. A Graveside service will be held in Manitowoc Wisconsin at a later date. Gerry was born in Manitowoc on January 8, 1931, attended Lincoln High School and graduated class of 1949. She then married her high school sweetheart Kenneth Norkosky on October 26, 1951. Ken and Gerry lived in Wisconsin, Colorado, Montana, and in 2003 Gerry retired to Florida. Gerry made friends everywhere she lived sharing her many interests, bowling, bingo, cards, gardening, cooking, and golfing. While raising her family she also was active in the community and local Catholic Churches helping as room mother and member of the Alter and Rosary Societies, Historical Societies, and was very active in the VFW Auxiliary. After moving to Florida she was an active member of St Joseph Catholic Church. For several years she served as The Sunshine Lady at Bayshore at the Lake. Gerry is survived by her sister, JoAnne Thompson, a son, Kenneth (Anna) Norkosky and four daughters. Sue Kraemer, Lee Ann (Tim) Brady, Eve (Joe) Rutherford, Terri (Bob) DeMoss. Her eleven grandchildren include John, Scott, Chad, James, Sven, Mia, Milo, Brandy, Keith, Julie, and Robyn. Gerry had fourteen great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Allan, Aspen, Allyson, Andrew, Jenz, Trinity, Andrew, Alex, Jessica, Tess, Colton, Jackson, Keera, Jenna and one great-great granddaughter, Addi Mae. She also enjoyed her step-grandchildren great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and In-laws. She also shares a special friendship with Betty Heaton of Bradenton. Gerry is preceded in death by her loving husband Ken, grandson Timothy, infant grandson Bruce, sister Gladyce Westphall, brother Joseph Kubichek and brothers-in-law Paul Thompson and Robert Westphal. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tidewell Hospice, Bradenton. Gerry touched numerous lives and will be greatly missed. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Oct. 23, 2016


INFANT BOY NORKOSKY Graveside rites were conducted at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, Monday afternoon for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Norkosky of Slinger, Wis., who was born and died Saturday at a Hartford, Wis. hospital. The Rev. John Koprowski of St. Mary Catholic Church officiated. The child is survived by the parents; four sisters, Sue Ann, Lee Ann, Eve Ann and Terry Ann and a brother, Kenneth Jr., at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Luedtke and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Norkosky of Manitowoc. The mother is the former Geraldine Kubichek. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., March 1, 1966 - page M11


KENNETH R. NORKOSKY Kenneth R. Norkosky, age 73, a Manitowoc resident, died Monday afternoon, April 28, 2003 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2003 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659. Ken was born in Manitowoc, on Nov. 2, 1929 son of the late George Norkosky and Nelly Vesser-Watzke, and was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1949. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. On Oct. 26, 1951, he married Geraldine M. Kubichek at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Ken was a lifetime meat cutter who was employed for various grocery stores in the area, retiring from the meat department of Copps. In 1969, Ken, Geraldine and family moved to Bennett, Colo., where Ken served as mayor for two terms. Ken established and enjoyed coaching little league, playing softball and was an active member of the VFW and served as post commander. In 1980, the couple returned to Manitowoc. His hobbies included memberships to the Manitowoc Gun Club, Viking Bow & Gun Club and Manitowoc Rifle & Pistol Club. Ken was a lifetime member of the NRA, taught many hunter safety courses in the area, was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time at his cabin. Survivors include his wife: Geraldine Norkosky, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law: Kenneth and Debra Norkosky Jr., Aurora, Colo.; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Sue Kraemer, Casa Grande, Ariz.; LeeAnn and Tim Brady, Clyde, Kan.; Eve Norkosky and fiance, Joe Rutherford, Manitowoc; Terri and Bob DeMoss, Strasburg, Colo.; 16 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law: Wallace and Loretta Norkosky, Manitowoc; a sister: Betty Koch, New Jersey; three aunts: Edna Zabo, Largo, Fla.; Erna Machalek, Kewaunee; Eleanore Veeser, Kewaunee; and an uncle: Ray and Ileene Veeser, Casco. He is further survived by a special goddaughter: Linda; a special nephew: Jeff; dear friends: Joe, Joey, Gary and Scott Sr.; along with other nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by an infant son: George; an infant grandson: Bruce; and an older brother: Earl. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Ken touched numerous lives and will be greatly missed. Herald Times Reporter April 2003


JOHN A. NORMAN “Pop” Norman ex-Assembly Member, Dies MANITOWOC—John A. (Pop) Norman, 72, former assemblyman from the First district of Manitowoc County who retired in 1948 as a member of the faculty of Lincoln High School to enter Politics, died early Friday evening at an Oshkosh hospital. He had been in failing health the past two years. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral home and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. He earned the title of “Pop” during his 21 years as a physics instructor at the high school, because of his close personal contact with his students. He was born May 29, 1883, at Hartford, Washington County, and received his early education in a parochial school at nearby St. Lawrence and his high school and some college education at St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee. He attended and was graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1907, where he took a course in education, and later attended schools at Berne, Switzerland, where he specialized in languages. He also attended Marquette University at Milwaukee. Never Flunked Student His teaching career was launched at Lake Geneva, Wis. He also did some substitute teaching in New York City and the state of Washington and taught in a high school at Los Angeles, Calif., for 15 years. Coming to Manitowoc in 1927, he joined the faculty of Lincoln High School and endeared himself to the members of his physics classes down through the years. He boasted that he never flunked a student, on the theory that this would not make them any better students. In the fall of 1948 he entered the race for the assembly in the first district of the county, which includes the city of Manitowoc and several towns. He swept through the primaries on the Republican ticket and when no Democrat filed to make the race, was unopposed in November. He won again in 1950 and 1952. When it came time to file papers for the 1954 election, Norman advised the county clerk that he would not be a candidate because of failing health. He was then residing with a sister in Milwaukee. He was an ardent golfer in his earlier years in Manitowoc and was a familiar figure during his long walk. In early years he also spent some of his summer vacation time as a cook on the Great Lakes. In 1950 he was named president of the Manitowoc County Historical Society, succeeding the late John G. Johnson. Mr. Norman was a past grand knight of the Manitowoc Knights of Columbus, Council 710. Wife Died in 1926 He married the former Ella Laughran of Yankton, S.D., on Thanksgiving Day, 1911. She died in 1926. Surviving are three daughters, Sister Mary Olive, O.F.S., and Mrs. Lester Siebold of Milwaukee and Mrs. Clarence Kriesa of Davenport, Ia.; two brothers, Jacob and Herman Schnorenberg of Hartfod, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. Francis Auldermauer of Hartford, Mrs. Amelia Strupp of West Bend and Mrs. Gertrude Muench of Milwaukee, and eight grandsons. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday, where the Rosary will be recited at 7;30 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 7, 1956 P. 2


CATHARINE NORTON DIED: Mrs. Catherine Norton, wife of Captain Henry Norton, died Monday afternoon at her home on South 9th street, after a long illness, aged 73 years. Mrs. Norton was a native of Ireland and came to this country when a young girl. After some years' residence in Vermont Mr. and Mrs. Norton removed to this city which has been their home for 50 years. She was a woman who was highly esteemed and had a large circle of friends. Besides her husband she is survived by nice children as follows: Mrs. Edward Theis, Mrs. P.D. Gilek, Mrs. R. Covyo, and Mrs. L.A. DeBerge, all of Chicago; Mrs. Michael Carney of Grimms, Mrs. P.H. DeGuire of Green Bay; George of Antigo, William of Milwaukee and Henry, Jr., of this city. The funeral was held this morning from St. Boniface church. Interment was in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, March 23, 1911 pg. 1



CAPT. H. C. NORTON CAPT. NORTON EMBARKS ON LAST VOYAGE Pioneer Vesselman and Resident is Dead at Chicago. Capt. Henry Norton, early day vesselman of the lakes and a resident of Manitowoc until a year ago, is dead at Chicago and the body will be brought here for burial from St. Boniface church tomorrow morning at 9:30. News of the death of Capt. Norton was received Monday and the body will be brought from Chicago tonight or early Wednesday morning. Capt. Norton who was past 80 years of age when he was claimed by death, resided in this city for a long term of years, leaving here a year ago last March after the death of his wife, and since that time having made his home with his children at Chicago. Capt. Norton, during his long residence here, followed the lakes, sailing a schooner which he owned and in which venture his sons were interested with him. He was widely known on the lakes and was one of the pioneers. Some years previous to his departure from this city, Capt. Norton, owing to his age, gave up sailing and with his wife lived a retired life, the family home being on S. Ninth street. Six daughters and their (sic) sons survive Capt. Norton, being Mrs. Gillek, Mrs. E. Theiss, Mrs. L. DeBerg, Mrs. Covlo, of Chicago; Mrs. Philip DeGuire, Green Bay; Mrs. M. Carle of Grimms and William and Henry, Chicago and George of Antigo. The death of Capt. Norotn will bring _____ sorrow to a large circle of friends who knew him in his life here. Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 3, 1912 P. 1 ******** Edward Theis and wife and Louis DeBerg and wife, who accompanied the body of the late Capt. Henry Norton here from Chicago, have returned. Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 5, 1912 P. 2


GERALDINE NOSKOWIAK Car Plunges Into Lake, Killing Two From Manitowoc MANITOWOC—The bodies of a young Manitowoc couple, whom friends said were out seeking a place for their wedding reception, were found Thursday in Grotegut Lake about 10 miles south of Manitowoc. Their car had plunged into the artificial lake sometime Sunday. The deaths of Michael Naumann, 21, of 913A S. 14th St. and his fiancée, Geraldine Noskowiak, 20, of 1010 Flambeau St., brought Wisconsin’s 1967 highway toll to 370, compared with 371 on this date a year ago. Manitowoc County authorities said the bodies were discovered by Ervin Stock of Newton, when Stock was driving on the Ival Grotegut farm driveway and happened to see the two bodies floating in the lake, County Traffic Dept. was notified at 4:07 p.m. Thursday. Aerial Protruded Eugene Springstube, a sheriff’s deputy, donned diving gear and hooked a chain to the car, which was then towed out of the lake by a wrecker. Only about eight inches of the car aerial protruded above the surface, Sgt. Ervin Elfner, county traffic officer, said. “We felt that they must have tried to get out, and that’s the reason the bodies rose to the surface,” Sergeant Elfner said in reporting that the right rear door was open. The sheriff’s department was informed by Naumann’s father at 2 p.m. Monday that the couple was missing. The two were last seen Sunday evening. Naumann’s watch had stopped at 6:07 p.m. Traffic police said the car crossed to the left side of the town road, near Newton, jumped a ditch and skidded into the lake which is about 14 feet deep and an acre in size. Born in 1947 Miss Noskowiak was born May 31, 1947, at Antigo, daughter of the late Paul P. Noskowiak and Mrs. Cecilia M. Jansen Noskowiak. She came to Manitowoc in 1953 and was a graduate of St. Andrew parochial school and Lincoln High School with the class of 1965. She worked at Mirro Aluminum for one year and had been attending Manitowoc Technical Institute. At Lincoln she was a member of the Teachers Memorial Scholarship Assn. and the Teens Against Polio organization her junior and senior years and was president her junior year. She was a member of the Wisconsin Business Education Club. She is survived by her mother, a sister, Debra, of Manitowoc and the paternal grandmother, Mrs. John Janssen, of Antigo. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the fu- (Turn to Page 2-M, Col. 6) Two Killed (Continued from Page 1) neral home where at 7 o’clock this Friday evening the Rosary will be recited. (SNIP) Both caskets will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 9, 1967 P. 12


PAUL NOSKOWIAK Paul P. Noskowiak, 41, of 1010 Flambeau St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at University Hospital, Madison, where he was a patient 10 days. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. D.L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Noskowiak was born May 7, 1925 at Antigo, son of the late Anton and Lillian Walczak Noskowiak. He married Cecilia M. Janssen July 3, 1946 at Phlox, Wis., and the couple lived at Antigo a year before locating at Manitowoc. He was a carpenter-piledriver for McMullen and Pitz Construction Co. 18 years. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and Carpenters Local 849. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Geraldine and Debra at home; five brothers, Thomas of Greenleaf, Daniel of Antigo, Frank of Manitowoc, Henry of Milwaukee and Eugene of San Antonio, Texas; and three sisters, Mrs. Elmer Nonnemacher of Manitowoc, Mrs. Jerome Janssen of Phlox and Mrs. Lawrence Jacobsen of Antigo. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Sunday where at 7 pm the Rosary will be recited by the Holy Name Society and parish. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., Aug. 19, 1966 - page M11



APPOLINE NOTZ Mrs. Bartley Notz, 77, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, lifelong resident of the county, died Tuesday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Henry Letz will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Appoline Wenner in the town of Mishicot in 1875 and in 1930 moved to Manitowoc, where she as married to Mr. Notz in 1931. They located in a farm in the town of Manitowoc. Survivors are her husband; a brother, John of California, and two nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, December 9, 1952 P. 4


BARTHOLOMY NOTZ (d. 1963) Bartley J. Notz, 82, formerly of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Abode Nursing Home, Sheboygan, where he had resided since March. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. The Rev. D.L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Notz was born Aug. 24, 1881, in the Town of Two Creeks, son of the late John and Theresia Thomes Notz. He came to Manitowoc as a child with his parents. He married Appoline Wenner Jan. 14, 1941, at St. Andrew Church. He farmed until the death of his wife Dec. 9, 1952. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Anna Wilsman of Two Rivers and Mrs. Theresa Adelman of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; four brothers, Edward of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, John of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, William of Wausau and Walter of Minnesota; and 30 nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 30, 1963 P.6


JOHN NOTZ FATHER OF ELEVEN, TUBERCULAR VICTIM, SENT TO ASYLUM JOHN NOTZ, 56, IS ADJUDGED INSANE FOLLOWING PECULIAR ACTIONS AT COUNTY SANITORIUM WHERE HE WAS A PATIENT Father of eleven children, a victim of tuberculosis and rapidly failing from ravages of the disease, John Notz, an old resident of the city, was yesterday committed to the Northern Hospital at Oshkosh, having been adjudged insane by physicians who conducted an examination in probate court. Notz is 56 years of age and had resided here most of his life. Recently he was found to be suffering from tuberculosis and was admitted to the Maple Crest sanatorium at Whitelaw where he was to receive treatment. Notz upon his arrival at the county institution began acting in strange manner and is said to have caused the superintendent and attendants to much annoyance. The man was found on several occasions wandering about the grounds with a lighted lantern and is said to have refused to heed any orders given by the authorities and it was impossible to care for the man there. The matter was reported to the trustees of the county institution and to relatives and an examination into the mental condition of Notz was petitioned for and was held yesterday with the result that he was committed to the state hospital at Oshkosh. Notz presented a sad spectacle ? any other provision for care of the man. Notz lost an arm in a ? shredder accident some years ago and is a cripple. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 11, 1915, Page 1 ********** WORD COMES OF DEATH OF JOHN NOTZ Man Sent to Northern Asylum 2 Weeks Ago, Dies Notice has been received by Judge Chloupek in probate court of the death at the Northern hospital for insane at Oshkosh of John Notz, a Manitowoc county patient. The body is to be buried here. Notz was committed to the asylum two weeks ago after an examination in probate court, following complaint made by the authorities at the county sanatorium at Whitelaw where he had been a patient. It was said that it was impossible to care for Notz at the sanatorium because of his acts which it was said indicated insanity. Physicians adjudged the man insane and he was committed. Notz was a man of 56 and is survived by a widow and a large family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 19, 1915, Page 8 ********* A sad accident came to our notice one day last week. A Mr. Jno. Notz had three fingers of his right hand cut off in a feed cutter. Some two or three years age (sic) he lost his left hand and part of his left arm in a threshing machine. These two accidents render him nearly helpless. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, December 15, 1885 P.4


LENA NOTZ Miss Lena Notz, aged 26, residing with her mother south of the city, died Saturday, death being due to heart failure, superinduced by grippe from which she had suffered for a week. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning from St. Boniface church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 16, 1917, Page 3 ******** Miss Lena Notz, daughter of Mrs. J. Notz, died Saturday after a few weeks' illness of pneumonia. She was 26 years of age. Besides her mother, she is survived by four sisters and six brothers, Mrs. Henry Athen of Two Rivers, Mrs. Peter Werner of St. Paul, Mrs. Louis Wilsman of Glidden, Ashland County, Miss Theresa of this city and Bartley, John, William, Walter, August and Edward, all of the city. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Boniface Church with interment in the Calvary Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Apr. 19, 1917


THERESA NOTZ DEATH COMES WHILE PATIENT THO’T BETTER Mrs. Notz, Pioneer of County, Dies at the Age of 68 Mrs. Theresa Notz, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, passed away at the home of her son, Bartley Notz at the family home on Route 3 early this morning, death being due to dropsy. Bartley Notz, one of the sons who has been engaged logging in the north woods, was called home a week ago by the illness of his mother, but yesterday her condition had improved and he decided to return last evening. Shortly after midnight, Mrs. Notz became worse, death coming at 1:30. Mrs. Notz was born in Chicago February 23, 1856, and came to Manitowoc county with her parents when she was a child of two. The family first settled in Two Creeks and then removed to Mishicot, where Mrs. Notz made her home until her marriage forty-five years ago, since that time living on the farm just south of the city. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 8 o’clock from the St. Boniface church and burial will take place at Evergreen cemetery, the Rev. Kersten to officiate at the services. Ten children, six sons, Bartley, Edward, John, William, Walter and Gustav, all of this city, and four daughters, Mrs. Henry Althien of Denmark, Mrs. Louis Wilsman, Neilsville; Mrs. Peter Wenner, Owen, and Mrs. Joseph Adelman of this city, together with two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Karo of this city, Mrs. Andrew Bishop of Two Rivers, and a brother, Herman Thoms of Mishicot, all survive. Manitowoc Herald News, February 26, 1924 P. 2



WALTER F. NOTZ Funeral services for Walter F. Notz, 69, former Manitowoc resident, who died Sunday at Veterans Administration Hospital, Minneapolis, were at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiated and burial was in Calvary Cemetery. The Otto Oas Veterans of Foreign Wars Post conducted graveside rites and members of the post who were pallbearers were Earl Junk, Elroy Karl, John Franz, Tom Willman, Ozzie Wilda and Paul Erdmann. Mr. Notz was born Sept. 9, 1895, in the Town of Manitowoc, son of the late John and Theresa Thomes Notz. He never married. He was a World War I veteran, having been a private in the 16th Co. of the 16th Depot Brigade. He moved to Minnesota in 1929 and had retired four years ago. Survivors are three brothers, Edward, of Two Rivers, John, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, and William, of Wausau, a sister, Mrs. Theresa Adelman, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, nieces and nephews. Two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 25, 1965 P.18


ANN E. NOVACK Miss Ann E. Novack, age 75, formerly of 1926 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, May 22, 1994, at the Manitowoc County Health Care Center. Private Family Services will e held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 1994, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Gerald Prusakowski, O.F.M. with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born March 6, 1919, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Matthew and Hildegard Tauschek Novack. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, John and Marjorie Novack, Manitowoc; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Mrs. Marguerite (Clarence) Felber, Manitowoc, Lorraine and LeRoy Trochil, Manitowoc, Laverne and Dick Schleis, Random Lake; a brother-in-law, George Reimer, St. Louis, Mo.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Leonard, a sister, Charlotte Reimer and a sister-in-law, June. Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 1994 P. A2



HILDEGARD NOVACK Mrs. Hildegard Novack, 85, of 1926 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, September 28, at Holy Family Hosptial, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Kohnka will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery (sic), Manitowoc. Mrs. Novack, nee Hildegard Tauschek, was born July 17, 1895, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Conrad and Anna Maier Tauschek. She resided at Manitowoc all her life, attended St. Boniface Parochial School and had been employed as a clerk for many years at Zimmermann and McNeil Smartwear. She was married to Matthew Novack Nov. 21, 1916, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He preceded her in death April 15, 1969. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John and Margie Novack of Maniotwoc; four daughters and a son-in-law, Miss Anne E. Novack, Lorraine and Leroy Trochil and Mrs. Marguerite Felber of Manitowoc and Mrs. LaVerne Wusterbarth of New Holstein; a brother, Richard Tauschek and a sister, Mrs. Marguerite Maresch of Manitowoc, 24 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. A son, Leonard, a daughter, Charlotte, two brothers, Arnold and Carl and a sister, Coletta preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. There will be no Monday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, September 29, 1980 P.3 ******** (17 July 1895/Sept. 1980/SSDI)


MATTHEW NOVACK Matt (sic) B. Novack, 74, of 1926 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Matt Novack was born May 5, 1894, at Manitowoc, son of the late Mathias and Mary Stelmach Novack. He married Hildegard Tauschek Nov. 21, 1916, at Manitowoc. He was employed for a number of years as foreman at the Aluminum Casting Co., Manitowoc, the Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. and was in charge of testing of the hull and tank department at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. Mr. Novack also owned and operated his farm in Manitowoc County. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Leonard of Port Washington and John of Manitowoc; four daughters, Miss Ann, Mrs. Clarence (Marguerite) Felber and Mrs. LeRoy (Lorraine) Trochil of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lyle (Laverne) Wusterbarth of Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Cecilia Bomski, of Green Bay; 24 grandchildren and a geat granddaughter. A daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 16, 1969 P. 21 ******** (5 May 1894/Apr. 1969/SSDI)


AGNES M. NOVAK Agnes M. Novak, age 90, of 526 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning, December 8, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 12, 1998, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born May 20, 1908, in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Frank and Anna Bradl Gerl. She married Theodore A. Novak February 6, 1942, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death November 28, 1992. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Allan Novak and Andrea Graff, San Francisco, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Scott Hamman, Clancy, Mont.; one sister, Sr. M. Edana, Holy Family Convent; two sisters-in-law, Victoria Gerl and Olive Gerl, both of Port Washington. She is further survived by five grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. Friday. A prayer service will be held at 730 p.m. by Deacon William Klein, Herald Times Reporter, December 10, 1998 P. A2



ALOIS NOVAK Alois Novak, 54, of 2207 Washington St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at home of a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday 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. Graveside military rites will be by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 659. Mr. Novak was born March 12, 1915, at Manitowoc, son of the late John J. and Mary Ann Novak. He married Vivian Wagner May 24, 1947, at Manitowoc. Mr. Novak worked for Mirro Aluminum Co., until illness forced his retirement in 1967. He was a member of the VFW post and the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706. He served in the armed forces during World War II, having been overseas in France and central Europe before his discharge Dec. 21, 1945. Survivors include his wife; two sons (names omitted for privacy); two sisters, Mrs. Leo Schmidt and Mrs. Martha Toston, of Manitowoc; and a brother, Edwin, of Kansas City, Kan. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where at 7 o’clock this Friday evening the Rosary will be recited. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 23, 1969 P. 16


BERTHA J. NOVAK Bertha Novak, age 82, formerly of 1807 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, December 12, 1999, at Rivers Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 1999, 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., and burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born December 15, 1916, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Blanche Rysticken Jagodensky. On January 24, 1940, she married Chester Novak, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1967. Bertha was employed at National Tinsel Factory for 17 years, retiring in 1983. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Sandi Novak, Waukesha; four daughters and a son-in-law, Charlotte Guile, Two Rivers, Joyce Novak, Green Bay, Jean and Dan Simon, Waukesha, Carol Tetzlaff, Cottage Grove; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a former son-in-law, Bill Guile, Two Rivers. Niece, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers, four sisters, and two grandsons, Jeffrey A. Guile and Michael Guile. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday (TONIGHT) where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Robert Drobka. Our mother, grandmother and great grandmother was truly loved and will stay in our hearts forever. Herald Times Reporter, December 14, 1999 P. A2


CESARENA R. NOVAK Mrs. Rena Novak, age 93, of 1325 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, February 11, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 15, 1999, at the Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Deacon Ken Nelesen will officiate, with entombment of her cremated remains at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Rena was born May 10, 1905, at Bessemer, Mich., daughter of the late Alfred and Maria Antonia Bartilli. She grew up and was educated in Bessemer, Mich. She was a seamstress at Schuette Bros. Dept store until her retirement. Rena was an avid reader. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Gerri and George Bessert, Manitowoc; two grandsons, David and Ellen Hlinak, Palo Cedro, Calif., Tom Hlinak, Manitowoc; five great-grandchldren; Tammy Hlinek, Redding, Calif., Steven and Michelle Hlinak, Moaresville, N.C., Mark Hlinak, Elgin, Ill., Brenda and Diane Hlinak, Green Bay; two great great grandchildren, Kevin Hlinak, Redding, Calif., Ashley Hlinak, Moaresville, N.C.; a brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Ingred Bartilli, Marquette, Mich.; a sister, Jenny Hempelmann, West Bend. She was preceded in death by a brother, Valdo Bartilli. Relatives and friends may call at Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 12 noon Monday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 1999 ******** (NOVAK Cesarena R. 1905 1999 Phase I North Tier AN Niche 4)



CHESTER NOVAK Chester A, Novak, 52, of 1807 Hamilton St., Manitowoc, died Friday at Manitowoc Lincoln Fields Golf Course of a coronary seizure. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Novak was born Feb. 25, 1915, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Catherine Cizewski Novak. He was a graduate of St. Mary parochial and Lincoln High schools and had been employed 25 years at the National Tinsel Mfg. Co. He married Bertha Jagodinsky Jan. 24, 1940, at Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife; a son, four daughters (names omitted for privacy); three brothers, Edwin of Milwaukee and Leon and Adam of Manitowoc, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday and at 7:30 p.m. the Rosary will be rccited. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 6, 1967 P. 3


CLARA L. NOVAK (d. 1981) Clara L. Novak, 67, of 1301 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon, July 6, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. A memorial Mass will be 9 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold J. Berryman will officiate and entombment will be in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Clara L. Novak was born Dec. 13, 1913, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Henry and Edna Feltman Novak. She was a lifelong Manitowoxc resident, a member of St. Mary Rosary Society and had been employed by Chermak’s Meats. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Delmar and Rita Novak and a daughter and son-in-law, Doreen and Clarence Tadych of Manitowoc; a brother Ervin Novak of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Tony (Alice) Welna and Mrs. Kenneth (Elaine) Brixius of Manitowoc and Mrs. Stanley (Arlene) Adamski of Two Rivers; a special friend, Eddie Poklinkoski; five grandchildren, Keith and Karl Lynn Novak and Tammy, Timothy and Terri Sue McDougall and a great grandson, Bradley Neuman. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 7, 1981 P. 3 ******** (NOVAK Clara L. 12/13/1913 7/6/1981 Phase I Cor A NE Tier E Crypt 1)


DELMAR F. NOVAK Delmar F. Novak, 58, of 1509 S. 26th Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening, March 18, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, following a five week battle with cancer. Memorial Mass will be 12:00 noon Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M. with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Graveside military rites will be accorded by VFW Otto-Oas Post No. 659 of Manitowoc. He was born December 15, 1933, in Manitowoc, Wis., son of the late Clara L. Novak. He married the former Rita Komoroski on January 2, 1965, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1953. Mr. Novak was employed at Fleischmann's (Richter) Vinegar Company of Manitowoc for 35 years. He was also employed with J.J. Security Company of DePere working at the Weyerhaeuser Company of Manitowoc as a security guard. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Mr. Novak served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Rita Novak of Manitowoc; a son, Keith J. Novak and his fiancée, Irene Binversie, both of Manitowoc; a daughter, Kari Novak, and a special friend, Todd Strzyzewski, both of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Doreen and Clarence Tadych Jr. of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may call at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 9 a.m. Saturday until 11:30 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, March 19, 1992 P. B10


ERVIN NOVAK Ervin R. (Pa) Novak, age 84, of 420 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening, Jan. 27, 2005, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born June 7, 1920, in Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Edna Feltman Novak. Ervin was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. On July 26, 1947, he married the former Evelyn Denor at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. Ervin owned and operated Erv's Lunch for seven years before working at Bill Wagner's Meat Market. In 1965, he purchased Chermak Meats in Manitowoc, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Manitowoc County Chiefs and a lifetime member of the AMVETS. Survivors include his wife: Evelyn Novak; two sons and daughters-in-law: Terry and Cindy Novak, Rick and Ginger Novak, all of Manitowoc; two grandsons: Randy (Brenda) Novak, Two Rivers; Chris Novak and special friend, Jo Lang, Manitowoc; two stepgrandchildren: Roxanne (David) Gollata, Appleton; Michael (Tammy) Reimer, Whitelaw; five stepgreat-grandchildren: Amber, Bryce and Abi Gollata, all of Appleton; Jaime and McCoy Reimer, both of Whitelaw; and two sisters: Elaine Brixius, Manitowoc; and Arlene Adamski, Two Rivers. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by an infant son: Joseph; an infant brother; and three sisters: Blanche Novak, Alice Weina and Clara Novak. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 2005, and Monday morning at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter January 2005 ******** Funeral services for Ervin R. (Pa) Novak, age 84, of 420 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, who died Thursday evening, Jan. 27, 2005, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31, 2005, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski O.F.M. with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday (TONIGHT), Jan. 30, 2005, and Monday morning at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter January 2005 ******** (NOVAK Ervin 6/7/1920 1/27/2005 Phase I Cor A NE Tier B Crypt 4)


MARY K. NOVAK Mary K. Novak, 31, of 223 Lawrence St., Fredonia, died Friday morning in St. Alphonsus Hospital, Port Washington. Funeral services will be 9:45 am Monday in Schmidt Funeral Home, 629 Cedar St., West Bend, and 10:30 am in St. Rose of Lima Church, Fredonia. The Rev. David Wilbur will officiate and burial will be in Manitowoc. Mrs. Novak was born April 3, 1947 in Port Washington, daughter of Mrs. Rose Schladweiler Keil Ploeckelmann and the late Elmer Keil. She was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc and a 1967 graduate of Manitowoc County Teachers college. She just received her B.A. degree from Lakeland College, Sheboygan, graduating Magnum Cum Laude in June of 1978. She was married to Gerald Novak Aug. 5, 1967 in St. Boniface Church, Manitowoc. She was a school teacher in St. Mary School, West Bend and an admissions clerk at St. Joseph Community Hospital, West Bend. Mrs. Novak was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, the Women of the Moose, West Bend Chapter No. 732 and Kettle Kampers. Survivors include her husband, Gerald; two sons, Peter and Thomas at home; her mother, Mrs. Ed Ploeckelmann of Manitowoc; her parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Novak of Reedsville; her grandmother, Mrs. Elmer Keil of Manitowoc; a brother, John of Manitowoc; a niece and two nephews. Friends may call in Schmidt Funeral Home after 4 pm Sunday where a prayer vigil will be conducted at 8 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Saturday, July 15, 1978 - page 3


RICKY A. NOVAK Ricky A. Novak, age 49, a Manitowoc resident, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, June 12, 2007, at his residence with his wife by his side. He was born Jan. 18, 1958, in Manitowoc, son of the late George and Josephine (Blashka) Novak. Ricky was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1976. On Jan. 25, 2002, he married the former Judi A. Brennan Neff in Manitowoc. Ricky was employed as a new car sales manager at First Chrysler, Manitowoc, for the past 10 years. He was a member of the Wisconsin Bowling Association and enjoyed golfing and was interested in all sports. Survivors include his wife: Judi A. Novak, Manitowoc; five stepchildren: Patrick Neff, Florida; Michael Neff, Manitowoc; Susan (Dr. Jeff) Just, Manitowoc; Todd (Cheryl) Neff, Manitowoc; and Amy (Heath) Miller, Whitelaw; 14 step-grandchildren: Destiny Neff, Florida; Braden, Ethan and Owen Just; Rose, Ruth, Carol, Giles and Gwendolyn Neff; and Joshua, Haley, Amanda, Sydney and Maddeson Miller; one sister: Bonnie Novak, Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Gary (Kim) Novak, Manitowoc; Tom (Sue) Novak, Francis Creek; two step-sisters-in-law: Donna Fricke, Manitowoc; Bonnie (Peter) Perry, Manitowoc; and a very special uncle and aunt: William and Caroline Blashka. Also surviving are two nephews: Jeff Novak, and special friend, Brenda, Appleton; and Chad Novak and fiancee, Shauna, Manitowoc; one niece: Jennifer Novak, Green Bay; three step-nephews: Christopher (Jenny) Perry, Michigan; Jay Perry, Arkansas; Kevin (Mikel) Perry, Green Bay; and three step-nieces: Lori Krupkat, Manitowoc; Kim (Ron) Leitermann, Mishicot; and Heidi (Ralph) Hackmann, Manitowoc. Also surviving are other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 15, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2007. Friends may also call on Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, June 13, 2007 pg. A3


ROBERT J. NOVAK Robert John Novak, age 45, a Manitowoc resident died Thursday morning November 4, 1993, at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held 9 a.m. Monday, November 8, 1993, at the St. Mary’s Home Chapel. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Wojciechowski, O.F.M. Burial will follow at the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born January 27, 1948, in Manitowoc, WI, son of Vivian (Wagner) Galli and the late Alois Novak. He married the former Margaret Crowe June 29, 1979 in Manitowoc. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School Manitowoc. Survivors include two sons, Terry John and Kerry David, both of Green Bay; his mother Vivian F. Galli, St. Mary’s Home resident, Manitowoc; one half-brother, Ronald Khail, Manitowoc; a stepbrother, Lon Galli, South Carolina; a stepsister Gina Srenaski, Madison, other relatives and friends also survive. Friends may all at the St. Mary’s Home Chapel from 8 a.m. Monday until the time of services. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, November 7, 1993 P. A2


THEODORE A. NOVAK Theodore A. Novak, age 82, of 526 S. 30th St., Manitowoc died Saturday, November 28, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held 9:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at the St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer, with Graveside Military Rites accorded by the VFW Otto Oas Post No. 659, at the Calvary Cemetery. He was born April 20, 1910, in Manitowoc, Wis., son of the late Anton and Mary Osesek Nowak. He married the former Agnes M. Gerl on February 6, 1942, at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Novak was a World War II Veteran, serving in the United States Army National Guard 32nd Division in Australia and New Guinea, and was the recipient of the Purple Heart Award. He was employed with the Mirro Aluminum Co. for 25 years until his retirement in1970, and was a member of the VFW Otto Oas Post No. 659 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Novak, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law, Allan and Andrea Novak, San Francisco, Calif.; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Scott Hamman, Clancy, Mo; a brother and sister-in-law, Chester and Louise Nowak, Milwaukee; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Antoinette Nowak, Manitowoc, Sophie Seivert, Milwaukee, Isabel and Carl Krysak, Sheboygan; also surviving are three grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Ray Seivert. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 4-9 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by the Deacon William Klein. Herald Times Reporter, November 30, 1992 P. A2


TYLER MICHAEL NOVAK Tyler Michael Novak, infant son of Michael and Donna Kraemer Novak, of 2350 S. 23rd Street, Manitowoc, was born and died on Monday, November 26, at Milwaukee County Medical Complex. Funeral services for the family and close friends will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Chad, Shannon, and David of Manitowoc; hi paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. David Novak of Manitowoc; his maternal grandmother, Esther Kraemer of Manitowoc; and a paternal great grandmother, Emily Novak of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 10 a.m. Saturday to the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, November 29, 1984 P. 3


VIVIAN NOVAK Vivian D. Galli, age 83, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon April 19, 2002 at the home. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2002, at ST. Mary's Home Chapel, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Vivian was born on May 31, 1918 in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Louis and Frances Mareschie Wagner. She graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1936. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Anton Khail, Aois Novak and Fred Galli. She was employed with the Mirro Aluminum Goods of Manitowoc and then as a nurse's aid with the Shady Lane Home for 30 years, retiring in 1984. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law: Ronald and Pat Khail, Manitowoc; one step-daughter and son-in-law: Gina and Steve Srenaski, Madison: one stepson and daughter-in-law: Lon and Sandy Galli, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Vivian was preceded in death by a son: robert; two brothers and two sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends from 8 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Home Chapel, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, April 23, 2002 pg. A3



HELEN C. NOVY Helen Novy, 85, formerly of 3310 Mero St., a St. Mary’s Home resident, died early Thursday morning at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be 9 a.m. Saturday, August 24, at St. Mary’s Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born October 14, 1905, in the town of Gibson, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Wenzel and Emma Hallada Zahorik. She married Henry Novy on May 20, 1924, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. He preceded her in death February 12, 1956? Helen and Henry Novy owned and operated the former Novy’s Club at 4 Corners, Manitowoc County, from 1938-1973. Mrs. Novy was a charter member of the St. Paul’s Parish Women, the Catholic Women’s Club and a member of the Western Fraternal Association. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rosemary and Curtis Lemke of Green Bay; one sister, Evelyn Schmeizle; a brother-in-law and his wife, Ben and Leone Novy of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Helen Zahorik of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Tom and Barbara Novy, Brother Michael, Patrick and Tony Sobel, Michele Petska, Pamela Lieber; four great grandchildren, Rachel and Jacob Lieber, Kimberly Petska and Elizabeth Sobel. Also preceded in death by a son, Daniel Novy, a sister, Marcellis Rabas, and a daughter-in-law, Geraldine Novy. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8 p.m. on Friday and at the St. Mary’s Home Chapel from 8 a.m. Saturday until the time of services. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. by Father Tom. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name. Herald Times Reporter, August 22, 1991 P. B10


HENRY NOVY Henry Novy, 52, active in rural softball in Manitowoc County, a musician and tavern operator, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following an illness of three months. Funeral services will be at 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocent Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Novy was born in the town of Gibson on May 11, 1903, son of the late John and Catherine Weber Novy. He married the former Helen Zahorik at Manitowoc on May 21, 1924?. He was employed variously by the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co., and the Westport Transit Co., of Manitowoc, before entering the tavern business in the city on July 1, 1924. On Oct. 1, 192_ he took over the tavern at Four Corners and the establishment on Rt. 5, Manitowoc became known as Novy’s Tavern. Mr. Novy was a member of the Manitowoc County Tavern League since its inception and served the organization as a member of the board of directors. Active in athletics, he early became identified with rural softball and currently was serving as vice president of the Manitowoc County Rural Softball League. He was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge and was also justice of the peace for the town of Manitowoc Rapids. For many years Mr. Novy played with the Navy Brass Band. Surviving him are his wife, a son, Daniel of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Sobel of Manitowoc; three brothers, Joseph of Melnik and James and Ben of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. John Karbon of star route Denmark; a stepsister, Mrs. John Hronek of Manitowoc; and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. The Rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 14, 1956 P. 29


JOSEPHINE NOWAKOWSKI Mrs. Josephine Nowakowski, 81, of 1232 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Extended Care Facility, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be t 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nowakowski, nee Josphine Henry, was born March 17, 1886, at Green Bay, daughter of the late Jule and Marie Collard Henry. She was married to Rudolph J. (Rod) Nowakowski, May 19, 1917, at St. James Catholic church, Kenosha, moving to Manitowoc, where they resided since. He preceded her in death June 13, 1968. She was a member of St. Ann Society of St. Boniface Parish. Survivors include three sons, Roger, of Manitowoc, Ragnar, of Richland, Wash., and Rodney, of Miami, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. James (Corinne) Kumbalek, of Burbank, Calif.; and Mrs. Robert (Corola) Kowalski, of Azusa, Calif., 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. by members of St. Ann Society, relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, May 9, 1977 P.3 ******** (17 Mar. 1896/May 1977/SSDI)


RUDOLPH J. NOWAKOWSKI Rudolph J. (Rod) Nowakowski, 72, 1232 S. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening following a coronary attack while fishing at Thunder Lake in Marinette County. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Chester A. Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Rudolph Nowakowski was born Feb. 27, 1896, at Marinette, son of the late Simon and Pauline Clark Nowakowski. He married Josephine Henry, May 19, 1917, at Kenosha. They moved to Manitowoc and resided there ever since. Prior to his retirement he and his wife owned and operated Rod's Bar on Buffalo Street at Manitowoc for 35 years. Mr. Nowakowski was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 710 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aeria 706. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Roger of Manitowoc, Ragner of Richland, Wash., and Rodney of Miami, Fla; two daughters, Mrs. James (Corinne) Kubalek of Burbank, Calif., and Mrs. Robert (Corola) Kowalski of Winston Salem, N.C.; two brothers, Felix and Alois of Marinette; two sisters, Miss Mary and Mrs. Helen Grenier of Marinette; 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the Knights of columbus and the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, June 14, 1968 P.11 ******** (27 Feb. 1896/June 1968/SSDI)


CAROLINE A. NOWORATZKY Caroline A. Noworatzky, age 84, formerly a St. Nazianz resident, currently a Manitowoc resident died Friday, September 13, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. Caroline was born on March 4, 1929 in the Town of Rhine to the late Benjamin and Josephine (Thuecks) Faust. She attended Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic grade school in Kiel. On June 15, 1949 she married Roger Noworatzky at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. He preceded her in death on September 23, 2006. Caroline was employed with the Leverenz shoe company in Valders for many years. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Gregory and also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 477, St. Nazianz. Caroline enjoyed her time sewing, baking and cooking. She also loved dancing. Living in St. Nazianz for many years she acquired many friends, and enjoyed the social life. She is survived by her four children and their spouses: Steven Noworatzky, St. Nazianz, Kenneth and Marog Noworatzky, Sheboygan, Donald and Sue Noworatzky, Manitowoc and Joyce and Dennis Meyer, Waukesha; 10 grandchildren: Mike Noworatzky and his special friend Michele, Daniel Noworatzky, Shawn (Alysia) Noworatzky, Alison (John) Rorhbach, Kate Noworotazky, Lisa Nowortazky, Melissa (Jon) Navin, Chad (Amy) Noworatzky, Christina (Jake) Appleton and Sarah Meyer; one step granddaughter: Sarah (Matt) Vogt; 10 great grandchildren; five sisters and a brother-in-law Isabel Kienbaum, Elkhart Lake, Dolores and Hugo Hartman, Kiel, Florence Walsdorf, New Holstein, Leona Sobiech, New Holstein and Laverne Faust, New Holstein; two brothers and sister-in-law: Gilbert Faust, King, WI and Melvin and Germain Faust, Kiel; two sisters-in-law and brother-in-law Sylvia Noworatzky, School Hill, Reuben (Ann) Noworatzky, New Holstein and Florence Junk, Manitowoc. Caroline is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relative and friends. She is also preceded in death by three brothers: Elmer, Lester and Edwin Faust; five brothers-in-law: Willard Kienbaum, Lawrence Sobiech, Roman Nowortazky, Charles Walsdorf and Albert Junk: mother-in-law and father-law: Rita and Roland Shimek. Funeral services will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Ev. Patrick Nelson, S.D.S. Entombment will take place on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4:00 P.M. until 5:45 P.M. on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to thank the nurses, staff and care givers for the care nad support given to Caroline during her stay at Laurel Grove and Shady Lane. Also to the card playing neighbors of the Regency on Peto Street. Herald Times Reporter, September 2013


ROGER NOWORATZKY Roger H. Noworatzky, age 81, of 122 Colonial Dr., St. Nazianz, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006 at the Manitowoc County Health Care Center. He was born Jan. 27, 1925 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Anton and Clara (Remich) Noworatzky. Roger attended grade school at St. Fidelis in the Town of Meeme. He attended the Vocational School in Manitowoc for printing. Roger served in the United States Navy during World War II as 3rd Class Petty Officer in the South Pacific from 1944 to 1946. On June 15, 1949, Roger married the former Caroline A. Faust at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Kiel. From 1952 to 1975 he operated a printing business out of his home in St. Nazianz. Roger was also printer at the Salvatorian Center, Herald Times Reporter and Hoefner Printing, before retiring in 1991. Roger enjoyed reading and was a charter member of the American Legion Post 477 in St. Nazianz. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Caroline, St. Nazianz; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Steven Noworatzky, Manitowoc, Kenneth and Marge Noworatzky, Sheboygan, Donald and Sue Noworatzky, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Dennis Meyer, Waukesha; 10 grandchildren, Mike Noworatzky and special friend Michelle, Danial (Amanda) Noworatzky, Shawn (Alysia) Noworatzky, Alison (Jon) Rohrbach, Kate Noworatzky, Lisa Noworatzky, Melissa Noworatzky, Chad Noworatzky, Christina (Jake) Appleton, and Sarah Meyer; one step granddaughter, Sarah (Matt) Buhr-Vogel; two great grandchildren, Elijah Noworatzky and Ella Rohrbach; one step great grandchild, Samuel Buhr-Vogel; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roman and Sylvia Noworatzky, School Hill, Reuben and Ann Noworatzky, New Holstein; one sister, Florence Junk, Manitowoc; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Isabel and Willard Kienbaum, Elkhart Lake, Dolores and Hugo Hartman, Kiel, Florence Walsdorf, New Holstein, Leona and Lawrence Sobiech, New Holstein, Laverne Faust, New Holstein, Gilbert Faust, King, Melvin and Germaine Faust, Kiel. Roger was also preceded in death by one sister and five brothers-in-law, Rita and Roland Shimek, Albert Junk, Lester, Elmer and Edwin Faust; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Benjamin and Josephine Faust. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006 at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gregory Coulthard. Entombment will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Gregory Catholic Church, from 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, until the time of service at 7 p.m. The family wishes to thank the nurses, staff and care givers for the care and support given to Roger during his seven-month stay at the Manitowoc County Health Care Center. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Valders is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter September 2006 ******** (NOWORATZKY Roger 1925 2006 Phase III Alc B Tier F Crypt 307)


ROMAN W. NOWORATZKY Roman W. Noworatzky, age 84, of 15612 Highway X, Kiel, "School Hill", died peacefully at his home on Monday morning, Jan. 22, 2007. He was born Jan. 3, 1923, in the town of Meeme, Spring Valley, son of the late Anton and Clara Remich Noworatzky. He attended St. Fidelis School in Spring Valley. On May 10, 1947, Roman married Sylvia Mattfield at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill. Roman held the position as maintenance office machine specialist for 43 years at the Salvatorian Center in New Holstein retiring in 1988. He also owned and operated Noworatzky Repair Shop in School Hill most of his life. He was a school bus driver for the Kiel school district transporting the handicapped. Roman was the town of Meeme treasurer for 32 years, from 1963 until 1995. Roman enjoyed spending time with his family, visiting with his many young and elderly friends. Survivors include his wife of 59 years: Sylvia; his children: David (Bonnie) Noworatzky, Manitowoc; Dean (Debbie) Noworatzky, Sheboygan Falls; Mary (Randall) Bonde, Newton; Joe (Lynette) Noworatzky, Grafton; and 10 grandchildren: Jason (Heather) Noworatzky, Fond du Lac; Kelly (Jonas) Moermond, Hazelhurst; Joshua Noworatzky, Manitowoc; Shane Noworatzky, Redondo Beach, Calif.; Erik Noworatzky, Rochester, N.Y.; Nicholas (Carrie) Bonde, Kiel; Kristine (Marc) Schaeuble, Grafton; Heidi (Miah) Schaefer, Ada; Luke and Abby Bonde, Newton. He is further survived by four great-grandchildren: Nathan and Carlie Bonde; Kasey and Max Schaefer; mother-in-law: Selma Sundstrom, Bovey, Minn.; one sister: Florence Junk; one brother: Reuben (Ann) Noworatzky; sister-in-law: Caroline Noworatzky; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandson: Adam Bonde; one sister: Rita Shimek; two brothers: Roger and William Noworatzky; and his father-in-law: Herman Mattfield. The funeral Mass will be held at 7 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, with the Rev. Gregory Coulthard officiating. Entombment will take place in Calvary Chapel & Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 4 p.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in his name. Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com Manitowoc Herald Times Wednesday, January 24, 2007 pg. A3


AGNELLA M. NUHS Agnella M. Nuhs, a resident of River's Bend Health & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, March 14, 1999, at the center. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 1999, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley with entombment to follow in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. She was born in Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Louis J. and Mary F. Schuh Vogel. Agnella attended a business college in the Chicago area. On July 10, 1948, she married William G. Nuhs at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past July 10, 1998. Agnella was a 50 year member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and also a member of the Christian Women of Holy Innocents. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, William G. Nuhs, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Lyle Anderson, Greendale; one son and daughter-in-law, William S. and Mary Nuhs, Sturgeon Bay; three grandchildren, Tracey Lee Anderson, Alisa Marie Nuhs, Arick W. Nuhs; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Priscilla and Lawrence Vesely, Mary Jane and Robert Kupina, all of Manitowoc; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Susan Vogel, Manitowoc, John and Carol Vogel, Las Vegas, Louis Vogel, Waupaca. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one sister, Matranella Miller; and one brother and sister-in-law, Arnold and Alice Vogel. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 pm on on Wednesday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff at River's Bend, Father Foley, Father Matt and the pastoral staff at Holy Innocents Catholic Church for all their care and understanding. Herald Times Reporter, March 16, 1999 P. A2 ******** (NUHS Agnella M. 9/11/1914 3/14/1999 Phase I Cor A NW Tier C Crypt 7)



AGNES J. NUHS Mrs. Lester W. Nuhs, 70, of 1809? Marshall St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at Holy Family Extended Care Facility of Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30am Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10am at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nuhs, nee Agnes J. Feuerstein, was born March 22, 1905, at Algoma, daughter of the late Anton and Emma Pinger Feuerstein. She was married to Lester Nuhs Nov. 28, 1934, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, settling at Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Boniface St. Ann Society. Survivors include her husband, a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Sophie) Braun, of Manitowoc, a niece and a nephew. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-9 pm Tuesday, where a prayer service will be held at 7pm by friends and members of St. Ann Society. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, February 23, 1976, Page 3


ARTHUR NUHS Mrs. E. L. Kausler and daughter, Angeline, Miss Rose Steger and the Misses Theresa Liebl and Julia Liebl left Tuesday afternoon for Manitowoc Rapids to attend the funeral of a child of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nuhs held this morning. Sheboygan Press - Wed., July 24, 1918 - page 6


EDWARD NUHS Edward Nuhs, 56, lifelong resident of the county, died yesterday afternoon at the home, 1117 Hamilton street, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o’clock from the St. Boniface church, the Rev. J. H. Schmitt officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Nuhs was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1885 and when a young man came to his city. Until taken ill he was employed at the ship yards. In 1915 he married Miss Elizabeth Liebl of this city. Survivors are the widow; daughter, Eugenia, of this city; brother, John, of this city, sister, Mrs. Ida Schumacher of Manitowoc Rapids. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o’clock tonight. The rosary will be recited Friday night. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 29, 1941 P. 2


ELIZABETH NUHS Mrs. John Nuhs, 74, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, the Rev. Clement Kern officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nuhs, the former Elizabeth Simmer, was born Nov. 1, 1883, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Simmer. She was married to John Nuhs April 27, 1904. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary a year ago. She was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Paul Church. Survivors include the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Schuler of Milwaukee and Mrs. Warren Bernard of Manitowoc, three sons, Lester and William of Manitowoc and John Jr. of Manitowoc Rapids, and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 20, 1955 P. 21


ERVIN NUHS Ervin J. Nuhs, 68, of 717 Manitou St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, October 5, 1987 at Holy Family Medical Center. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James J. Stamborski will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nuhs was born September 11, 1919 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc County, son of the late John and Rose Leibl Nuhs. He was employed as an electrician for Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., retiring in 1981. Survivors include two sisters and a brother-in-law, Geraldine and Earl Herman and Etta Harmes; a stepsister, Joan Dueben, all of Manitowoc; nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, where a prayer service will be 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Oct. 6, 1987 - page 14



HELEN NUHS MISS HELEN NUHS, 21, DIES ON WEDNESDAY Miss Helen Nuhs, 21, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Nuhs who has been suffering from a nervous breakdown and a complication of diseases for the past eight months passed away at her home at Manitowoc Rapids last night. Miss Nuhs through her pleasing personality had won a wide circle of friends who will mourn her loss. She was born at Manitowoc Rapids June 17, 1909 and attended the school at Rapids and for several years she held a position at the Aluminum Specialty Company. The deceased is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Nuhs, three brothers, Lester, William and John Jr., at home, Mrs. Clarence Schuber of Milwaukee and Miss Pauline Nuhs also at home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at eight thirty o'clock from the home and at nine o'clock from the St. Paul's Catholic church with Rev. Martin Jaekels officiating. Interment will take place at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, April 10, 1930 P.15


JEANNETTE NUHS Jeannette Nuhs, 8, died Tuesday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital where she had undergone an operation for appendicitis a week before. Funeral services were held this morning at St. Boniface. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Edna Nuhs, 714 Marshall St. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, May 12, 1939 P.1


JOHN NUHS John Henry Nuhs, 60, of 714 Marshall street, lifelong Manitowoc resident, died suddenly Friday afternoon while at his work in the plate shop of the Manitowoc Ship Building company. He was stricken with a heart attack and died in a few minutes. Mr. Nuhs was born in Manitowoc Rapids in 1882 and 32 years ago married Miss Rose Liebel of this city. He has been employed at the yards for a number of years. Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Ted harms, of Detroit, Mrs. Earl Herman of this city; son, Erwin of this city; sister, Mrs. Godfrey Schumacher of Manitowoc Rapids. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Boniface church, the Rev. J.H. Schmitt officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 10 o'clock Sunday morning. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Sunday evening at 7:45 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times Saturday, May 22, 1943 pg. 2


JOHN A. NUHS (d. 1956) John A. Nuhs, 76, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the past week. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at the St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Clement Kern officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Born Sept. 3, 1880, in Manitowoc Rapids, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Nuhs. On April 27, 1904, he married the former Elizabeth Simmer. She preceded him in death in April of 1955. Mr. (unreadable sentences) years at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. He was a member of Boilermakers Local No 443. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Schuler of Milwaukee and Mrs. Warren Bernard of Manitowoc; three sons, Lester and William of Manitowoc and John Jr., of Manitowoc Rapids; and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 14, 1956 P.13


JOHN J. NUHS (d. 2000) John J. Nuhs, age 76, of 1628 Sylvan Drive, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, July 27, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Francis Kerscher with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. John was born August 30, 1923, in Manitowoc, son of the late John A. and Elizabeth Simmer Nuhs. John was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1942. He served with the United States Air Force as an airplane mechanic from 1943 to 1945. On June 30, 1948, he married the former Ruth Wier at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. John was a lifelong Manitowoc resident. He owned and operated Johnnies 66 Service Station for 34 years until his retirement. John was a member of the American Legion Drew Bleser Post #88. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Nuhs, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Ervin Winiecki, Dianne and Ralph Knier, Patti and John Vetting, all of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren, Tina (Jeffrey) Rozum, Christine Winiecki, Renee, Nic, Jordon Knier, Chad and Matthew Vetting; one great-grandson, Benjamin Rozum; one brother, William Nuhs, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Nuhs, Pauline Bernard, Norma Schuler; one brother, Lester Nuhs. The family will greet relatives and friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday (TONIGHT) July 28, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. There will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Herald Times Reporter, July 28, 2000 P. A2


LESTER W. NUHS Lester W. Nuhs, 72, of 1609 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon at the family residence. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 11 am in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Nuhs was born April 2, 1906 in Manitowoc, son of the late John A. and Elizabeth Simmer Nuhs and resided in Manitowoc all his life. He married Agnes J. Feuerstein Nov. 28, 1934 in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Feb. 22, 1976. Prior to his retirement in 1968 he had been employed with Eastman Corp. for 25 years as a press operator. Survivors include two brothers, William G. and John J. of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Warren (Pauline) Bernard of Manitowoc; a brother-in-law, Clarence Schuler of Milwaukee; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Joseph (Sophie) Braun of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 pm to 9 pm Friday where a memorial service will be at 7 pm. Manitowoc Herald times - Thursday, July 27, 1978 - page 3



ROSE YOUNG NUHS Mrs. Charles Young, 78, of 1501 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been removed after suffering a coronary attack at home. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, the Rev. D. L. Krembs officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Young, nee Rose Leibel, was born Jan. 31, 1886, at Sheboygan, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Leibel. She was married in 1915 to John Nuhs at Manitowoc and he died in 1943. She was married in 1945 to Charles Young. Survivors are the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Ora Harmes, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Earl Herman, of Manitowoc, a son, Erwin Nuhs, of Manitowoc, a stepdaughter, Mrs. Joan Duben, of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 29, 1964 P. 7


RUTH E. NUHS Ruth E. Nuhs, age 74, of 1628 Sylvan Dr., Manitowoc, died on Friday evening, November 22, 2002. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday November 27, 2002, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Ronald Reimer with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Ruth was born on March 31, 1928, in Manitowoc, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mathilda Burry Wier. She attended St. Mary’s School and was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School class of 1946. On June 30, 1948 she married John Nuhs at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. On July 27, 2000, he preceded her in death. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc. Ruth did the accounting at the family business, Johnnie’s 66 Service Station, for many years. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law; Barbara (Erv) Winiecki, Dianne (Ralph) Knier and Patricia (John) Vetting, all of Manitowoc, seven grandchildren; Tina (Jeff) Rozum, Christine Winiecki and Brian Bentley, Renee, Nicholas and Jordon Knier, Chad and Matthew Vetting, one great grandson, Ben Rozum, one brother and sister-in-law, Alvin (Lois) Wier, Manitowoc, two sisters and one brother-in-law, Florence Geigel and Dorothy (Norman) Brandt, both of Manitowoc, one brother-in-law, Norman Robinson, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Ruth was preceded in death by two brothers, Marvin and Chester Wier, one sister, Grace Robinson. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, on Tuesday evening, November 26, 2002, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A prayer service concluding the visitation will be held at 7:00 p.m. led by Deacon William Klein. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Monday, November 25, 2002 pg. A3 ******** (NUHS Ruth E. 1928 2002 Phase II Alc A NW Tier A Crypt 6)


WILLIAM G. NUHS William G. Nuhs, age 83, of 1134 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, September 11, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 14, 2000, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Mathew Simonar, with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. He was born October 12, 1916, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late John J. and Elizabeth Simmer Nuhs. Bill was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1934. On July 10, 1948, he married the former Agnella Mary Vogel at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Manitowoc (sic). She preceded him in death March 14, 1999. Bill was employed at Imperial Eastman for 46 years, retiring as plant superintendent in 1981. He was a member of the T.P.A. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Lyle Anderson, Greendale, Wis.; one son and daughter-in-law, William S. and Mary Nuhs, Sturgeon Bay; three grandchildren, Tracey Anderson, Alisa Nuhs, Arick Nuhs and a sister-in-law, Ruth Nuhs, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Norma Schuler, Helen Nuhs, Pauline Bernard and two brothers, Lester and John Nuhs. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by Deacon Paul Kieffer. Bill and Agnella enjoyed many hours of fishing at their cottage on Little Sturgeon Bay. Herald Times Reporter, September 12, 2000 P. A2



HAROLD NYS Harold (Skinny) Nys, 63, of 914 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. Nys was born Dec. 27, 1910, at Green Bay, son of the late Louis and Veronica Nys. He moved from Green Bay to Manitowoc in 1947. He married Mary Leiker May 29, 1918, at St.. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He had been employed at Manitowoc Eingineering Co, retiring in 1972. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Seagulls Club and American Legion. Survivors include his wife, a brother, Gordon, of Green Bay and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 7 to 9 o’clock this Friday evening where prayer service will be held at 8 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, January 18, 1974 P. 14


MARY A. NYS Mary A. Nys, 65, formerly of 914 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, December 28, at Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Nys, nee Mary Leiker, was born March 25, 1915, at Munjor, Kans., daughter of the late John M. and Apollonia Klaus Leiker. She was married to Harold Nys May 29, 1948, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. He preceded her in death January, 1974. She had been employed with Mirro Corporation until her retirement in 1976. She was a member of St. Boniface St. Ann Society and Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include three brothers, Ben and Heribert Leiker of Manitowoc and Brother Leo Leiker of Kansas; a sister, Edith Handl of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon. A prayer service will be 7 o'clock by members of the family, relatives and friends and a prayer service at 7:30 o'clock by members of Daughters of Isabella. Herald Times Reporter, December 29, 1980 P.3


ALMA O'BRIEN Mrs. Charles (Alma) O’brien, 84, a resident of Manitowoc, died Tuesday, July 7, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, with a Mass of Resurrection at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. O’Brien, nee Alma Hokenson, was born March 30, 1897, at Escanaba, Mich., daughter of the late Andre and Emma Johnson Hokenson. She was married to Charles J. O’Brien June 5, 1919, at Menominee, Mich. Mrs. O’Brien was a member of Maryknoll Society, Eagles Auxiliary No. 706, V.F.W. Auxiliary and Rosary Society of St. Mary Catholic Church. She was an honorary member of St. Anne Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Charles; a brother, Lawrence Hokenson of California, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a Rosary service will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. by Rosary and Altar Society of St. Mary Catholic Church. A prayer service will be conducted at 7;30 p.m. by St. Anne Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Catholic Church, relatives and friends. Herald Times Reporter, July 7, 1981 P. 3 ******** (20 Mar. 1897/July 1981/SSDI)


CHARLES O'BRIEN Charles J. O’Brien, 88, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, September 22, at Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated by the Rev. Harold Berryman and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. O’Brien was born April 12, 1893, at Kaukauna, son of the late Charles and Mary Rafferty O’Brien. He was a veteran, serving in the United States Army as a sergeant in the 32nd Division, Company L, 125th Infantry overseas, in France and Germany during World War I. He married Alma Hokenson June 5, 1919, at Menomonie, Wis. His wife preceded him in death July 7, 1981. Mr. O’Brien had been employed with Mirro Corporation, Manitowoc, from which he retired in 1958. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 659 and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706 of Manitowoc. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Four brothers, a sister and a stepbrother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, September 23, 1981 P. 3 ******** (12 Apr. 1893/Sep. 1981/SSDI)


ELLIE A. OBRY Eleanor A. Obry, nee Blahnik, age 76, of Hortonville, passed away in the presence of her loving family following a short illness on Monday, Sept. 25, 2006, at Appleton Medical Center. Eleanor was born on May 2, 1930, in Kewaunee County, daughter of the late John and Matilda (Bauer) Blahnik. She graduated from Casco High School in 1949. She has been a resident of Hortonville for the past four years; prior to that a resident of Manitowoc. On Aug. 10, 2002, she married Marvin Obry. Eleanor was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed quilt making at church, watching the birds in her yard, looking at her flowers, and playing sheepshead. Ellie is survived by her husband: Marvin; her daughters: Erin (Jerry) Heron, Green Bay; Bridget O'Hair (special friend, Tom Gigot), Green Bay: her son: Kevin O'Hair, Two Rivers; four grandchildren: Eric Heron (special friend, Dory Drewleski); Stephanie, Ryan and Austin, children of Bridget O'Hair; four sisters: Lorraine Cotter, Arlene Mauer, Bernice Anhalt, all of Manitowoc, and Grace (Donald) Witte, Green Bay; and a sister in-law: Elsie Blahnik. She was preceded in death by a brother: John; and three brothers-in-law: Robert Mauer; Edward Cotter and Robert Anhalt. A funeral Mass for Eleanor will be held on Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, at 11 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Hortonville, with Father Jim Feely officiating. Entombment will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Sept. 30, 2006, in the Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Friends may call directly at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established. Borchardt & Moder Funeral Home, 109 W. Main St., Hortonville, 920-779-4588, is assisting the family. www.borchardtmoderfuneralhomes.com Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, September 27, 2006 pg. A3


GRACE O'CONNELL Mrs. Grace M. O’Connell, 79, a lifelong Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, January 13, 1987 at St. Mary Home for the Aged, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9 am Thursday at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Thomas Wojeiechowski, O.F.M., and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. O’Connell, nee Grace Kohout, was born August 19, 1908 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Wenzel and Georgiana Donovan Kohout. She married Sherman O’Connell on June 8, 1940 at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1946. Mrs. O’Connell was a graduate of Lincoln High School and Manitowoc County Normal Teachers College. She was employed at Zannackers Cleaners and also was in the Credit Department at Holy Family Medical Center, retiring in 1972. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Aldene and David Wilhelm and Eileen and John Senglaub, both of Manitowoc; three grandsons, Dean, Scott and Todd Senglaub; a brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Arliene Kohout of Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Esther Guse of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 6 pm to 8 pm Wednesday and also Thursday morning from 8 am at St. Mary Home to the time of services. Prayer service 7 pm Wednesday at the funeral home by Rev. Tom. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Jan. 13, 1987 - page 14 ******** (b. 19 Aug 1907/d. Jan 1987/SSDI) (Grace was a sister to Esther Guse, their maiden name was Kohout/from researcher)



SHERMAN O'CONNELL O'CONNELL, Sherman-Age 35 years. 1701 Meadow Lane. Died Wednesday, June 26th at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday from the Pfeffer fuenral home and at 9 o'clock fromthe St. Paul's Catholic church. Rev. Martin Jackels will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewd at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Thursday. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 27, 1946 P. 18


BENJAMIN O'CONNOR B.J. (Ben) O’Connor, 81, of 729 North Ninth Street, who retired from the postal service in 1933 after nearly 40 years service as a city carrier, died last night at the Holy Family Hospital. He had been ill five months. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mittnacht-Kollath funeral home and at 9 o’clock at the Sacred Heart Church. There will be solemn requiem high mass with the Rev. L.M. Schorn as celebrant, the Rev. George Beth of Mishicot, cousin of the deceased as deacon and the Rev. Raymond Nowak, sub-deacon. Mr. O’Connor was born in this city in 1867, the son of the late Mr.and Mrs. Richard O’Connor. He was city carrier for 38 years, entering the service as a substitute carrier in 1895, went on a regular route in 1902 and continued until he reached the 65 years retirement age in 1933. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Holy Name Society and the Letter Carriers Association until his retirement. Mr. O’Connor married Miss Catherine Scherer of Two Rivers in 1905. She survives with four sons, Francis and Robert of this city, Richard of Milwaukee and Staff Sgt. John O’Connor with the air corps at El Paso, Tex.; three daughters, Mrs. Ben Bartelme and Mrs. John C. Bull of this city and Mrs. Eugene Polinsky of Chicago and 14 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times - Thursday, June 30, 1949 - page 2


 

CATHERINE O’CONNOR Mrs. Ben O’Connor, 75 (above) of 1122A South 12th St., Manitowoc, lifelong resident of city and county, died early Monday at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home with a requiem mass at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church with the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. The Rev. George Beth of Mishicot, a cousin of Mrs. O’Connor, will be deacon and the Rev. Earl Brouchoud of Manitowoc, subdeacon. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Catherine Scherer in Two Rivers in 1876 and in 1905 was married to Mr. O’Connor and they located in Manitowoc. Her husband was a mail carrier out of Manitowoc Postoffice for many years, retiring a few years ago. He died in 1949. She was a member of the Altar Society of the Sacred Heart congregation and the Cathlic Women’s Club. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Ben Bartelme and Mrs. John C. Bull of Manitowoc, Mrs. Eugene Polinski of Chicago; four sons, Francis and Robert of Manitowoc, Richard of Milwaukee and T/Sgt. John in the air corps at Roswell, N.M.; and 16 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after Tuesday noon, where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday by the Altar Society and at 7:30 by the Catholic Women’s Club. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 12, 1951 P. 2


ELAINE M. O'CONNOR Elaine M. O'Connor, 71, of Green Bay, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born May 17, 1945 in Manitowoc to the late William and Margaret (Andres) Theisen. Elaine attended Branch Grade School for her elementary education and graduated from Lincoln High School in Manitowoc. Elaine married Michael O'Connor, October 12, 1963. They resided in Whitelaw until moving to Green Bay in 1995. Elaine shared a deep bond with her grandchildren and cherised the time she spent with them. She was an avid reader and was also known for her excellent cooking and baking skills which she passed on to her children. Elaine also enjoyed working on her flower beds, which were always so beautiful! Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Michael and their 3 children: Kelly O'Connor of Green Bay, Kevin (Patty) O'Connor of Idaho and Tim (Tammy) O'Connor of Whitelaw. Elaine is also survived by her 3 grandchildren: Alex and Sierra Christon of Green Bay and Joey O'Connor of Whitelaw; sister, Susan Wanek of Little Chute; 2 sisters-in-law, Marlene Theisen of Racine and Charlotte Mezera of Janesville; brothers and sisters-in-law: Daniel (Sharon) O'Connor of Two Rivers, James O'Connor of Ohio, Patrick (Linda) O'Connor of Manitowoc, Lois (Bob) Lehman of Ossco, Roger (Sheryl) O'Connor of Whitelaw and Ellen (James) Schneider of Whitelaw; special cousin, Eilleen Schwingle of Green Bay; 4 Godchildren: Sandra, Debra, Crystal and Josh; many nieces, nephews and friends. She is further survived by her constant companion "Cooper", who was always at her side. In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Robert and Richard Theisen; father and mother-in-law, Ervin and Mabel O'Connor; 2 brothers-in-law, Eugene Mezera and John O'Connor and 2 sisters-in-law, JoAnn and Ann O'Connor. Visitation will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHEDRAL (140 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay), Saturday, July 2, 2016 from 9:30AM to 10:45AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11AM with Rev. John Girotti officiating, Msgr. James Feely concelebrating and Deacon Tom Mahoney assisting. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit www.NewcomerGreenBay.com or for more information call (920) 432-4841. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter (413 St. John St., Green Bay, WI 54301) are appreciated. A special thank you to Dr. Nawaz and the staff at Vince Lombardi Cancer Center, also to the caregivers from Heartland Hospice. Special thanks to Susan, Ellen and Michelle for the special care they provided. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter June 29, 2016


ELLEN O'CONNOR Death yesterday morning here of Mrs. Michael O’Connor at age 73 following a long illness. Der Nord Westen, 14 Oct. 1909 ******** Mrs. Michael O’Connor, a pioneer settler of this city, died Wednesday morning at her home on North 7th street, aged 73 years. She had been in poor health for some months. Mrs. O’Connor was previous to her marriage Miss Ellen Sheehy and she was born in Limerick, Ireland, in 1836, and came to this country with her parents in 1844. The family resided at Milwaukee for four years, removing to this county and settling in Maple Grove in 1848. Mrs. O’Connor had been a resident of this city since 1852. In 1859 she was married to Michael O’Connor who died four years ago. She is survived by eight children, Mrs. O’Toole, Mrs. Thos. Hennessey, Johanna, Thomas and Daniel of Chicago, William of Marietta, Oho, and Mary and Michael of this city. The funeral will be held Friday morning from Sacred Heart church, Rev. O’Leary officiating. The burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, October 14, 1909



FRANCIS X. O'CONNOR Funeral services for Francis (Tom) O'Connor, 61, of 1716 Washington St., Manitowoc, who died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. O'Connor was born Dec. 12, 1901, at Manitowoc, son of the late Benjamin and Catherine Scherer O'Connor. He married Verona C. Kaufman June 26, 1940, at Manitowoc. Mr. O'Connor worked as an electrician for the Bechtel Corp. at the Point Beach nuclear power plant, and was a member of the Electricians Local 751. Survivors include his wife; two sons, two daughters, a brother, Robert, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Bartleme and Mrs. John Bull, both of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Eugene Polinski, of Chicago. Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 8 p.m. wake services will be conducted. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 28, 1968 page 5


GRACE C. O'CONNOR Grace C. O’Connor, age 86, of 314 Riverview Dr., Manitowoc, died Sunday, October 10, 1999, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 1999, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M. and Deacon Donald Schneider. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Grace was born June 16, 1913, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Anna Radl Schwartz. Grace married Richard J. O’Connor and he preceded her in death on July 4, 1964. Grace was employed at Gimbel’s Dept. Store in Milwaukee and returned to reside in Manitowoc upon retirement. Survivors include nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Edward Schwartz; five sisters, Violet, Clara, Elizabeth, Lillian and Luella. Friends may call at St. Boniface Church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church. Herald Times Reporter, October 12, 1999 P. A2 ******** (16 Jun 1913/10 Oct 1999/SSDI)


ISABEL O'CONNOR Miss O’Connor Teacher Here 35 Years Dead Miss Isabel O’Connor, who retired from active teaching last year after more than 35 years of service in schools of this city and county, passed away this noon at the Holy Family Hospital. She went to the hospital last Thursday and underwent an operation there on Saturday. Funeral arrangements have not been completed and will be announced tomorrow. The deceased was 64 years of age and has always made this city her home. She taught for a number of years in rural schools and then joined the staff of the McKinley School where she continued until last year, when she retired. She resided with her niece, Miss Marie Mulholland at 1014 St. Clair Street. She is survived by a sister, Nellie O’Connor, teaching at Milwaukee and a brother, Ben O’Connor, a city mail carrier. Manitowoc Herald News - Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1929 - page 1 ******** Miss Isabel O'Connor died at the Holy Family hospital, Monday at 11:30 am. She underwent an operation a few days before and failed to rally. Her friends knew she was not in the best of health but few, if any, were aware that death was imminent and the news of her passing away came as a shock. Miss O'Connor was born at Manitowoc 62 years ago. She began teaching in the rural schools in her teens and after a few years joined the North Side city district school staff. She continued teaching until last year, covering a period of over forty years in the city grade schools. She had been residing with her niece, Marie Mulholland at 1014 St. Clair Street. She is survived by a sister, Nellie O'Connor, a teacher in the Milwaukee schools and Benjamin J. O'Connor of this city. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Friday) with mass at Sacred Heart Church at 9 o'clock and interment at Calvary. The death of Isabel O'Connor recalls the reference to "those sweet and patient souls who in narrow circles live radiant lives". Her religious faith was complete. It admitted of no disturbing doubt. She lived each day exactly as if she expected to face her maker and render her account at sundown. She did not parade her devotion to the ancient faith of her forbears nor allow her piety to work an austerity in social intercourse, but with a smile performed her daily duties to society, to herself, her family and her church, quietly and competently. Here was a rich life that surely merited the words of hope as the shadows closed round. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Jan. 24, 1929


MICH'L O'CONNOR (d. 1904) Death Sat. evening, following a long illness, of 68-yr. old Michael O’Connor, a resident of Manitowoc for many years. He leaves a widow and 8 children. The funeral was held yesterday morning from Sacred Heart Church. Der Nord Westen, 17 Nov. 1904 ******** MICHAEL O'CONNAR (sic) SUMMONDED BY DEATH. Saturday evening Michael O'Connar, a pioneer resident of the city, died at his home, 719 North Seventh street, after a long illness. The decedent was born at Ogdensburg, N.Y. in 1836, and came here in 1856, entering the employ of J.E. Platt. He had been a continuous resident here for forty-eight years. In 1859 he married Ellen Sheehe. Eight children were born to the couple, all, with the widow surviving. The children are: Mrs. T. Hennessey, Mrs. O'Toole, Johannah, Thomas, Daniel, all of Chicago; William, Marrietta, O., and Michael, Ellen and Mary of this city. The funeral took place yesterday morning at 9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, November 17, 1904 pg. 1



MICHAEL O'CONNOR (d. 1943) Michael O'Connor, 71, former Manitowoc resident retired lake seaman, died Tuesday in Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Friday at 8:30 a.m. and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church the Rev. Louis Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. O'Connor was born in this city in 1872 and when a young man became a crew member on sailing craft out of this city. About 20 years ago he moved to Milwaukee. Survivors are three brothers, William, of Port Huron, Mich,. Daniel and Thomas of Chicago; sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hennessey of Chicago. The body arrived here today and may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, December 30, 1943 pg. 2


MICHAEL J. O'CONNOR (d. 2017) Michael J. "Mike" O'Connor, 74, of Green Bay, died on July 5, 2017 surrounded by his family. A memorial service was held on Monday at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home in Manitowoc. Deacon Tom Mahoney officiated with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Mike was born on November 11, 1942 in Stambough, Mich., to the late Ervin and Mabel DesJarlais O'Connor. He attended Tipler Grade School and graduated from Valders High School. Mike married Elaine Theisen on October 12, 1963. The couple lived in Whitelaw until moving to Green Bay in 1995. He was a volunteer firefighter for the Whitelaw Fire Dept. In the early 1970's Mike and his brothers owned and operated the Hiway 29 Sausage Co., in Kewaunee County. He retired from Airgas in 2005. Mike was an avid sportsman and especially enjoyed deer hunting with his family and fishing with his sons. Mike shared a very special bond with his grandchildren and cherished the time he spent with them. Survivors include his daughter, Kelly O'Connor of Green Bay; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Patty O'Connor of Idaho and Tim and Tammy O'Connor of Whitelaw. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Siera Christon of Green Bay and grandson, Joey O'Connor of Whitelaw. Also surviving are brothers and sisters-in-law, Daniel and Sharon O'Connor of Two Rivers, James O'Connor of Ohio, Patrick and Linda O'Connor of Manitowoc, Lois and Bob Lehman of Osseo and Roger and Sheryl O'Connor of Whitelaw; a sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and James Schneider of Whitelaw; three sisters-in-law, Susan Wanek of Little Chute, Marlene Theisen of Racine and Charlotte Mezera of Janesville. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He is further survived by his constant companion, Cooper, who could always be found at Mike's side. In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, his grandson, Alex Christon, a brother, John; a sister, Ann; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Margaret Theisen; three brothers-in-law, Robert and Richard Theisen and Eugene Mezera and a sister-in-law, Joann O'Connor. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in his name. Mike was the eldest of eight children. He was a soft-spoken, quiet man who enjoyed visits with family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Valders Journal - July 8, 2017


NELLIE O'CONNOR Funeral services for Miss Nellie O’Connor who died at the Holy Family Hospital on Monday afternoon of pneumonia, will be held on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Shimek and Schwar Funeral Home and at 9 o’clock at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Louis Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The body is lying in state at the funeral home and the rosary will be recited there on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Miss O’Connor was 83 years old. She lived at 1014 St. Clair St. Born in Manitowoc on January 24, 1858, she attended the St. Boniface parochial school and the public high school and she was a teacher for many years. She taught for nearly 40 years in Milwaukee and at the old Third Ward School here for a number of years. She was a member of the Altar Society of the Sacred Heart church. The only immediate survivor is a brother, Ben O’Connor of this city. Manitowoc Herald times - Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1941 - page 2


MRS. RICHARD O'CONNOR MRS. RICHARD O'CONNOR DEAD Pioneer of City is Called to Eternal Rest Death's call summoned Mrs. Richard O'Connor, another of the city's pioneers Wednesday, her demise, due to an illness of two months, occurring at the home, St. Clair and Eleventh Streets. Mrs. O'Connor has been in poor health for two years or more and for several weeks past had suffered severe attacks that made death but a matter of time. Mrs. O'Connor was a native of Dublin, Ireland, born 78 years ago and was married at Quebec where her family removed when she was a girl. After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor resided at Ogdensburg, New York until 1854 when they came to Manitowoc and have since remained here. Mr. O'Connor, who is 81 years old and four children, Mrs. Henry Mulholland, Benj., Isabel, this city and Nellie of Milwaukee survive. The funeral will be held from Sacred Heart Church Saturday at 9:30 am with interment at Calvary. Mrs. O'Connor was a woman loved by a large circle of friends and her death will occasion sincere regret. Friends, please omit flowers. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Thurs., May 21, 1908 ******** Death here late Wednesday night last week of Mrs. Richard O'Connor, mother of postal carrier O'Connor. She leaves her sorrowing husband and 4 children. The funeral was held Saturday. Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1908 ******** Mrs. Richard O'Conner, age 77 years, died at her home on St. Clair street Wednesday evening, after an illness of three months. She was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1831 and came with her parents to Quebec, Canada, when a child. She was married to Richard O'Connor in Quebec in 1851. In 1858 the family came to Manitowoc, where she had ever since resided. Besides her husband she leaves four children, Mrs. Henry Mullholland, Miss Isabel O'Connor, and Mr. Benjamin O'Connor of this city, and Miss Nellie O'Connor of Milwaukee. Mrs. O'Conner has answered the final summons; her life work is done and she has passed to final rest. She was a devoted wife, a kind and loving mother and had a wide circle of friends. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock from Sacred Heart church. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery. Friends please omit flowers. Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 21, 1908 P. 1



RICHARD O'CONNOR (d. 1909) Death Sunday of 83-year old Richard O’Connor, a well-known resident of our city, of old age debility. He has lived here since 1856 and is survived by a son and 3 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday morning from the Catholic Church on the North Side. Der Nord Westen, 04 Nov. 1909 ******** A long useful life came to a close Sunday with the death of Richard O'Connor, one of the city's pioneer settlers, his demise being due to infirmities incident to his 83 years. Mr. O'Connor had been failing for some time and since the death of his wife two years ago, his decline had been more noticeable and death was not unexpected. A native of Ireland, Mr. O'Connor emigrated to America in the 50's and in 1856 came to Manitowoc county where for years he was employed as foreman of the Sherman tannery and shoe shops. Mr. O'Connor retired from active business pursuits only when advancing age forced him to do so and of late years had lived in retirement. The death of his wife two years ago was a terrible shock from which he never recovered. Mr. O'Connor is survived by four children, one son Benjamin, who is a U.S. mail carrier and three daughters, Mrs. Henry Mulholland and Misses Nellie and Isabel O'Connor. Mr. O'Connor was a man who had the respect of his fellows and was beloved by his friends. The funeral will take place Wednesday at 9 from Sacred Heart Catholic church. Manitowoc Daily Herald November 1, 1909 pg. 1


RICHARD J. O'CONNOR (d. 1964) Richard J. O’Connor, 52, of 4205 W. Lancaster Ave., Milwaukee, died Saturday afternoon while visiting his mother-in-law, Mrs. William Schwartz, of 917 S. 14th St., Manitowoc. Private funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. O’Connor was born October 10, 1911 at Manitowoc, son of Benjamin and Catherine Scherer O’Connor. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School, Manitowoc and in 1930 was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. He married the former Grace Schwartz August 10, 1935 at Chicago. The couple lived in Milwaukee for the past 20 years where Mr. O’Connor was employed by Square D Co. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Boniface Church. O’Connor was a protégé of the late Billy Schultz and began a career of comedy tumbling when Schultz organized a troupe of four youths and they practiced at the old Orpheum and when that building was razed, the training continued at the Vocational School where Schultz was custodian. After six years, O’Connor got his big break and joined the Bell Trio and performed under the big top with Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey combined shows. He was with the trio for more than four years. Survivors include his wife; three sisters, Mrs. Benjamin Bartelme and Mrs. John Bull of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gene Polinski of Chicago and two brothers, Francis and Robert O’Connor of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o’clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald times - Monday, July 6, 1964 - page 3


VERONA C. O'CONNOR Verona C. O'Connor, 82, a Manitowoc Health Care resident, died Monday evening, December 10, 1990 at the Center. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be presided by Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born February 29, 1908 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Becker Kaufman. She married Francis X. O'Connor, June 26, 1940 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death December 27, 1968. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Vickie of Manitowoc, John and Sally of Kansas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Randy Byland of Illinois, Carol and Frank Lanich of Marinette, Wisconsin; a sister, Mrs. Theo Backus of Manitowoc; four grandchildren, Kristin and Casey O'Connor, Erin O'Connor and Mark Byland. She was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard and a sister, Lorraine. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 pm to 8 pm Wednesday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 pm by Father Roman. Manitowoc Herald times - Tues., Dec. 11, 1990 - page B8



PETER JOHN O'DELL Peter John, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Dell, 711 Columbus street, died Monday and brief rites were held at the Pfeffer funeral home Monday afternoon with the Rev. Peter Duerr officiating. Burial was in the Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times Tuesday, March 21, 1944 pg. 2


AUSTIN A. OESAU Austin A. Oesau, age 82, a resident of Shorehaven Nursing Home, Oconomowoc, died Sunday, April 4, 1993, at Shorehaven Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 7, 1993, at the John Borgwardt Funeral Home, and Thursday at 2 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Phil Kenas will officiate. Beloved father of Bonnie (Rus) Weigan, Wales, Wis., and Jean Wurster, Watertown, Wis.; dear brother of Marie Schultz, Manitowoc; loving grandfather of Jennifer and Shannon Wiegan, and Steven Wurster. Also survived by other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Leona (Nee) Vandenbusch and his two sisters, Lily Loth and Sylvia Mirkes. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-7:30 p.m. at the John Borgwardt Funeral Home, and Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at Calvary Cemetery Chapel, Manitowoc. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc, Lutheran Homes of Oconomowoc, Tree of Life or Chapel fund would be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at Shorehaven for their loving care. Herald Times Reporter, April 7, 1993 P. A2


LEONA R. OESAU Leona R. Oeasau, 67, of West Allis, a former Manitowoc resident, died Monday, Feb. 28. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Calvary Cemetery Chapel, Manitowoc. Mrs. Ousau, nee Leona VandenBusch was born Feb. 15, 1916, at rural Manitowoc. She was married to Austin Oesau, Sept. 9, 1939. The couple left the Manitowoc area in 1948 and moved to West Allis where they have resided since. Survivors include her husband, Austin A. Oesau; two daughters and a son-in-law, Bonnie L. and Russell F. Wiegan and Jean M. Wurster, both of Wales, Wis.; a brother and sister-in-law, Leonard and Geri VandenBusch; a sister, Dorothy Wellhoefer; three grandchildren, Jennifer L. and Shannon M. Wiegan and Steven C. Wurster; other relatives and friends. Friends may call at West Allis Borgwardt Funeral Home, 1603 S. 81st St., West Allis, after 4 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, March 2, 1983 P. 3


EDWIN O. OESTREICH Edwin O. Oestreich, age 66, of 1028 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, December 16, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 1998, at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Rev. Alan Sunn will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Edwin was born November 26, 1932, at Watertown, Wis., son of the late Edwin H. and Verona H. Guse Oestreich. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1951. He was employed at Mirro Company retiring in 1995. He was married to Mary Lou Stuiber, August 9, 1958, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They celebrated 40 years of marriage together. Edwin enjoyed camping and traveling. Survivors include his wife Mary Lou; aunt and uncle, Ruth and Norman Huggett, Watertown; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Hazel Stuiber, Manitowoc; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joanne and Ron Miller, De Pere; nieces and nephews include Ronnie and Tracy Miller, Westfield, Ind., Linda Miller, Mazomanie, Wis., and her fiancé Michael Candella, Drew and Bailey Miller, Westfield Ind.; cousins and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by aunts and uncles. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc after 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of services. Edwin's family would like to thank Dr. Edward Barylak, Holy Family Memorial Pastoral Care staff, and the Oncology and Transitional Care Nursing staff for their kindness, compassion and loving care. Your thoughtfulness is most appreciated. Herald Times Reporter, December 18, 1998 P. A2 ******** Funeral Services for Edwin O. Oestreich, age 66, of 1028 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, who died Wednesday, December 16, 1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, following a courageous battle with cancer, will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 1998, at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Rev. Alan Sunn will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfefffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc after 11 a.m. Saturday until the time of services. Edwin’s family would like to thank Dr. Edward Barylak, Holy Family memorial Pastoral Care staff, and the Oncology and Transitional Care Nursing staff for their kindness, compassion and loving care. Your thoughtfulness is most appreciated. Herald Times Reporter, December 19, 1998


MARY LOU I. OESTREICH Mary Lou I. Oestreich, age 78, formerly of Manitowoc and currently a resident of Rennes Health Care Center in De Pere, died Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Rennes Health Care Center following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer with her loving family at her side. Mary Lou was born on October 27, 1936 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Hazel (Belz) Stuiber. She grew up in Manitowoc and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1955. On August 9, 1958 she was married to Edwin O. Oestreich at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on December 16, 1998. Mary Lou worked at Mirro as a master scheduler and retired after 46 years. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Manitowoc. Mary Lou enjoyed camping and trips to Florida. Survivors include 1 sister and brother-in-law: Joanne (Ronald) Miller, De Pere; 1 nephew: Ronald (Tracy) Miller Jr., Oswego, IL; 1 niece: Linda (Michael) Candella, Mount Horeb; 3 great nephews: Drew and Bailey Miller, Oswego, IL; Ryan Candella, Mount Horeb; 1 special friend: Margaret Schikowski, Manitowoc, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Hazel Stuiber; her husband: Edwin O. Oestreich. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, 1416 Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. The Rev. David Pleier will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial of her cremated remains to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com The family would like to offer a special thank you to Mary Lou's cousin, Beverly Badker for all of her love and care shown to Mary Lou during her illness. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 17, 2015




AGNES O'GRADY MISS O'GRADY DEATH SUNDAY Chicago Woman Dies At Home Of A Sister Here Seriously ill for several weeks, Miss Agnes O'Grady died Sunday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Gallagher, 1120 South 11th street. Miss O'Grady, a native of the town of Memee and graduate of the old north side high school in this city was well known here although she had been in Chicago for a number of years. Up to the time of her illness she held a responsible position in the health department offices at the city hall in Chicago. She was a graduate of Chicago university and had attended Northwestern University for two years as an undergraduate. Survivors are five sisters, Mrs. P. J. Hayes, Mrs. John Gallagher, Mrs. Anton Karnofsky, and Mrs. Joseph Clark, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Susan Kinnane, Buffalo, N.Y., and two brothers, Edward O'Grady, Iron Mountain, Mich., and Hilary O'Grady, Chicago. The body was taken to the Gallagher home, 1120 South 11th street, from the Pfeffer funeral home this afternoon. Funeral services will be from the Gallagher home at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. A requiem mass will be celebrated at the St. Boniface Catholic Church at 9 a.m. and burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, February 20, 1933 pg. 2 ******** Among those from out of twon who attended the funeral of Miss Agnes O'Grady at St. Boniface Catholic church Wednesday morning were Mr. and Mrs. Hilary O'Grady and children, Miss Mary O'Grady, Miss Catherine Laux and Herbert Johnston, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Ed O'Grady and daughter, Patricia, Iron Mountain, Mich.; Miss Olive Flaherty and Miss Wells, Milwaukee; Mrs. William Wall, Antigo; Mrs. Will Rebechek, Francis Creek, and mr. and Mrs. August Westermeyer, Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald Times Thursday, February 23, 1933 pg. 2


BRIDGET O'GRADY DEATH CLAIMS PIONEER WOMAN OF THE COUNTY Death came to Mrs. Patrick O'Grady at her home 1127 South Ninth street, this morning, her demise being due to pneumonia from which she had suffered only a week. Funeral services will be held at St. Boniface church with burial at Calvary. The death of Mrs. O'Grady will come as a keen sorrow to many who knew her as a kindly, charitable woman whose benefactions for others have been the happiness of her life. She possessed those qualities which endeared her to family and friends and her life was a living example of sacrifice and helpfulness to others. Mrs. O'Grady was born in Ireland seventy-eight years ago and as a child came to America, locating at Brooklyn, N.Y. She was married at Clemont, N.H. and with her husband was among the pioneer settlers of the town of Meeme, removing to this city twenty years ago. Mrs. O'Grady was the mother of eleven children, nine of whom with her husband survive. They are Mrs. P. J. Hayes, Mrs. John Gallagher, Miss Lucy O'Grady, Mrs. Joseph Clark of this city, Mrs. E. Kinnane of New York, Miss Verona and Miss Agnes of Chicago and Hillary of that city and Edward of Iron Mountain, Mich. Manitowoc Herald News, June 26, 1920 P. 8



PATRICK O'GRADY Patrick O'Grady died at his home, 1127 S Ninth St. at three o'clock this morning. His death was due to old age. Mr. O'Grady was born in Ireland 88 years ago and came to this country with his parents when a child. The family lived at Clarmont, New Hampshire, where the deceased grew to manhood, and came to Wisconsin with his young wife in 1859 and settled on a farm in the town of Meeme. After a residence of about forty years in Meeme, they disposed of the farm and removed to this city. His wife died on June 26 this year. Mr. O'Grady was an indulgent father, a kind husband, a good neighbor, and an upright citizen. He is survived by nine children as follows: Mrs. P.J. Hayes, Mrs. John Gallagher, Miss Lucy O'Grady and Mrs. Joseph Clark of Manitowoc, Mrs. E. Kinnane of Buffalo, N. Y. , Misses Verona and Agnes and Hilary O'Grady of Iron Mountain Michigan. The funeral will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock from St. Boniface church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot, August 12, 1920


VERONA O'GRADY MISS V. O’GRADY DIES AT HOME OF SISTER HERE Well Known Teacher In The Chicago Schools Dead At Age of Sixty-four Complication of diseases from which she suffered for the past several months, proved fatal to Miss Verona O’Grady, for many years a teacher in the Chicago schools, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Joseph Clark, Route 3, Manitowoc, yesterday afternoon at 1 o’clock. Miss O’Grady was 64 years of age at the time of her death. For several months, Miss O’Grady was in ill health but completed the school term at Chicago and came to Manitowoc immediately after the close of school. Born in the town of Meeme, Miss O’Grady spent her youth in Manitowoc county but for the past 33 years has been a teacher, the greater part of the time in Chicago. She is survived by six sisters; Mrs. P.J. Hayes, Mrs. John Gallagher, and Mrs. Anton Karnofsky of Manitowoc; Mrs. Joe Clark, Manitowoc Route 3, Mrs. S. Kinnane of Buffalo, N.Y. and Miss Agnes O’Grady, Chicago and two brothers, Edward O’Grady of Iron Mountain, Michigan and Hilary O’Grady of Chicago. Funeral services will be held from the home of her sister, Mrs. Joe Clark, Manitowoc Route 3 at 8:30 o’clock Friday morning and at 9 o’clock from the St. Boniface church, Rev. Fr. Letz officiating. Burial will take place at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, September 12, 1928 Page 2


CATHERINE O'HARA (co. death index v.10 p.480) SONS AS PALLBEARERS Four Sons of Mrs. O'Hara to Bear Remains to the Grave Four sons, a grandson and a son-in-law will offiiciate as pallbearers at the funeral of the late Mrs. O'Hara which will be held from the late home on Marshall street at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning, with interment at Calvary Cemetery. No services will be held. The pallbearers will be the sons, Thomas of Detroit, Wm of Washington, John of Iron Mountain and James of St. Joe., a grandson, Bernard and a son-in-law, John Judge. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wed., Dec. 7, 1910 - page 1 ******** DEATH TAKES MRS. O'HARA Pioneer of City dies at Advanced Age of Nearly 80 Death claimed another pioneer of the city today when Mrs. John O'Hara, wife of John O'Hara, the city's oldest justice, passed to rest at her home, Twenty-sixth and Marshall Streets, in the house which the family has occupied for thirty-five years. Mrs. O'Hara had been ill ten days and owning to her advanced age was unable to withstand the ravages of disease. She was nearly 80years of age and had resided in the city for upward of forty years. Mr. O'Hara and five of six children born to the couple survive to mourn her demise, one child having died. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Dec. 6, 1910 ******** Name: Catherine O'Hara White/Female Housewife B: Nov 12,1835, Ireland D: Dec 6, 1910, Manitowoc/Age 75 Years 24 Days/Cause: Acute Gastritis Father: Frank Marchem, Born Ireland Mother: Sarah Costella, Born Ireland Physician: J.E.Meany Residence Of Physician: Manitowoc Name Of Informant: John O'hara Place Of Burial: Calvary


DANIEL HUGH O'HARA Son of County Surveyor John O'Hara and Catharina O'Hara. He was 10 yrs. 9 mos 6 da. old and died of diphtheria. Der Nord Westen, 20 Jan. 1881


JOHN O'HARA (co. death index v.11 pg.5) FOLLOWS WIFE IN DEATH JUST A YEAR LATER Ex-Co. Surveyor John O'Hara, Old Resident is Dead RESIDENT OF CITY FOR 41 YEARS On the eve of the first anniversary of the death of his wife which occurred Decembeer 6, 1910, John O'Hara, one of the city's oldest residents and widely known men, crossed his earthly career Tuesday night. Mr. O'Hara's death was due to general debility from advanced age, he being 82 years of age. With the death of Mr. O'Hara there passes one of the most unique characters known to local politics and a kindly man whose friends numbered legion. A life long democrat, Mr. O'Hara early became prominent in the councils of his party in the county and for years he was recognized as a leader. He was an ardent supporter of party principles and being a man well read and with ability as an organizer, he achieved results for his party in early day campaigns when personal effort counted for much in the fights. One of the notable incidents in the career of Mr. O'Hara as a politician of the county occurred in the campaign of 1896. A candidate for nomination as county surveyor, a position to which he had been elected in many previous elections, he faced defeat in the county convention of his party. Before the balloting started, Mr. O'Hara requested the privilege of being heard and in a speech that will live long in the annals of the party in the county, he swung the convention in his favor and captured the nomination defeating C.C. Ertz. Upon the very time of his death, Mr. O'Hara maintained his interest in politics and except when forced by illness to forego it, he was a regular attendants at all gatherings of his party. Elected county surveyor in 1872, Mr. O'Hara held the position for years, before retiring only because of his advancing age. He also held the office of justice of the peace and it was his proud boast that he was the oldest in point of years and continuous service in that position in the city. Of late years he office of justice has been little more than a name but Mr. O'Hara retained the title and among his friends was familiarly known as "Judge". Born in Sligo, Ireland iin 1829, Mr. O'Hara came to Manitowoc County forty-one years ago and had since continued his residence here. In 1852 he was married to Katherine McKenna who preceded him in death just one year. Nine children blessed the union, six of whom survive, Thomas, Chicago; John of Iron Mts.; James of St. Joe; Bernard of Chic ago; W.H. of Washington D.C.; and Mrs. Sara Connor of San Francisco. During the past three or four years, Mr. O'Hara made his home on the outskirts of the city where he owned a small plat of land and engaged in gardening. The death of his wife a year ago was a terrible shock to the husband and one from which he never fully recovered and with the knowledge that he was to join her in death, he was happy. Mr. O'Hara's death occurred at the Holy Family hospital where he had made his home for a year past since the death of his wife. He had been feeble for months and had failed rapidly and past few weeks and his death was not unexpected. He passed away quietly and without suffering. The death of Mr. O'Hara will cause a pang of sorrow to many who knew him and to his friends the announcement will bring a keen regret. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Wed., Dec. 6, 1911 ******** John O'Hara, aged 82 years, a well known resident of this city, died at 7 o'clock Tuesday evening at the Holy Family hospital, where he had lived since the death of his wife a year ago. He had been in poor health for several week, his ailment resulting from a general breakdown incident to old age. John O'Hara was born in Sligo, Ireland, in 1829, and has been a resident of Manitowoc over forty years. He was married in 1854 to Miss Catherine McKenna. Nine children were born of this union six of whom survive, Thomas and Bernard of Chicago, John of Iron Mountain, Mich., James of St. Joseph, Mich., William of Washington D.C., and Mrs. Sarah Croner of San Francisco. Mr. O'Hara was widely known in the county, especially among the early residents. He taught school in the county for some years, was justice of the peace a number of years and held the office of county surveyor for several terms. Mr. O'Hara was a well read man, a genial, whole-souled gentleman who had many friends. In politics he was a Democarat and for many years took an active part in political campaigns. He was a devoted husband and an indulgent father; to his friends the soul of fellowship. His best monument will be the good report that he has left behind him in the community in which he has lived for more than forty years. The funeral was held this morning at 10 o'clock from St. Boniface church. Interment was in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Tribune Thursday, December 7, 1911 pg. 8 ******** Name: John O'Hara White/Male Birthdate: Dec 1829, Ireland d: 5 Dec. 1911, Manitowoc/Age 82 Yrs./Cause: Brights Disease - Length 2 Years Father: Patrick O'Hara, Born Ireland Mother: Nancy Mcgraty, Born Ireland Physician: J.E.Meany Residence Of Physician: Manitowoc Name Of Informant: James O'Hara Place Of Burial: Calvary Date Of Burial: Dec 12, 1911



FLORENCE OHLSEN Mrs. Lawrence Ohlsen, 40, of Springhill drive, Manitowoc, died suddenly Friday afternoon at Holy Family hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at st. Paul Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Clement Kern will officiate with burial in Calvary cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Ohlsen was born in 1911 in Manitowoc, and was the former Florence Julia Mrotek. She was married in 1929 to Lawrence Ohlsen. Survivors are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Endries of Manitowoc and Cheryll Ann at home; two sons, James Allen and Thomas at home; brother, Roland of route 2, Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Agnes Nelson of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Sunday and the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 23, 1951 P. 2


IONE E. OHLSEN Ione E. Ohlsen, age 96, a Manitowoc resident, died on Tuesday evening, June 23, 2009, at St. Mary's Nursing Home, Manitowoc. She was born Aug. 23, 1912, in Valders, daughter of the late Rudolph and Louise (Christel) Kletzien. On Sept. 2, 1932, she married John E. (Babe) Ohlsen in Waukegan, Ill. The couple moved to Los Angeles in 1943 before relocating back to Manitowoc in 1956 where the couple established their own printing company. The couple operated Ohlsen Printing for 24 years, retiring in 1982. John preceded her in death on May 19, 2001. Ione and her husband enjoyed sports, especially golf. Ione enjoyed the hobby of creating art and pictures through the use of canceled postage stamps. She was an avid collector for many years. Ione was a member of St. Francis of Assisi. Survivors include two sisters and a brother-in-law: Emily Underburg, Manitowoc; Mildred and Edward Keller; Las Vegas, Nev.; a brother: Donald Kletzien, las Vegas, Nev; and a sister-in-law, Rose Kletzien, Rindello, Calif. Ione is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is also preceded in death by a sister: Alfreda Czekala; two brothers: Erwin and Lincoln Kletzien; two brothers-in-law: Donald Underburg and Victor Czekala; and two sisters-in-law: Albena Kletzien and Francis Kletzien. She is also preceded in death by a sister: Alfreda Czekala; two brothers: Erwin and Lincoln Kletzien; two brothers-in-law: Donald Underburg and Victor Czekala; and two sisters-in-law: Albena Kletzien and Francis Kletzien. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. The committal service will take place in church and burial will occur at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2009, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The family wishes to express their gratitude to her caregivers, especially Christine Noskowiak and Ann McDonall, and also the staff at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, St. Mary's Home and Home Care Health Services/Hospice. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 26, 2009


JOHN E. OHLSEN John E. (Babe) Ohlsen, age 89, formerly of 1613 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, died Saturday morning, May 19, 2001 at the center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Finian Zaucha O.F.M. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born June 29, 1911, in Manitowoc, son of the late Elmer and Minnie Post Ohlsen and step-son to the late John Rulseh. On September 2, 1932 he married the former Ione Kletzien in Waukegan, Ill. The couple moved to Los Angeles in 1943 before moving back to Manitowoc in 1946 and opening up their own print shop called Ohlsen Printing. The couple ran the print shop for 36 years retiring in 1982. John was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Ione Ohlsen, Manitowoc; one step-brother and three step-sisters-in-law, Roger & Mary Rulseh, New Holstein, Deloris Rulseh, Manitowoc, and Phillis Rulseh, Milwaukee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister, Arlene Heidman; one brother, Lawrence Ohlsen, two step-brothers, Richard and Elroy Rulseh, a step-sister, Dorothy Smith. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, Tuesday, May 22, 2001, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. John enjoyed many sports and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at the Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for all the loving care and support they gave John and Ione. Herald Times Reporter, May 21, 2001 P. A3


LAWRENCE E. OHLSEN Whitelaw Man Among 5 Fatalities A Whitelaw area man was among at least five persons who lost their lives on Wisconsin highways during the weekend. Lawrence Ohlsen, 58, of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, was killed Saturday evening when the car he was driving missed a curve 3 1/2 miles south of Wabeno on Highway 32 in Forest County. Authorities said he was thrown through the windshield. His wife, Mabel, who was a passenger in the car, was treated for minor injuries. Mr. Ohlsen was born Jan 6, 1909, at Manitowoc, son of the late Elmer Ohlsen and Mrs. Minnie Post Rulseth. He married the former Florence Mrotek in December, 1928, and she preceded him in death in June, 1951. He married the former Mrs. Mabel Dehne in March, 1963, and was employed as an awning erector for Dow Canvas Products, Inc., Manitowoc, for the past 18 years. Survivors include his wife; his mother, Mrs. John Rulseth, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (June) Endries, of Manitowoc and Miss Cheryl, at home; two sons, James and Thomas, of Rt. 1, Hilbert; four step-daughters, Mrs. Russell (Bernadine) Wheelox, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Duwayne (Shirley) Wolf, of Kaukauna, Mrs. Dwight (Karen) Hurley, of Connecticut and Miss Pattie Dehne, at home; two step-sons, Wayne and Leroy, at home; a sister, Mrs. Fred Heidman, of Muskegon, Mich.; a brother, John, of Manitowoc; and nine grandchildren. Two daughters preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Clement P. Kern will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, September 11, 1967 pg. 1 ******** Man Suffers Hip Injury in Fall Manitowoc- Lawrence Ohlsen, 51, of Manitowoc Rapids, suffered a hip injury when he fell to the floor with a ladder shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday at the County Armory Building, 930 N. 18th St., city police reported. Ohlsen was taken to Holy Family Hospital in a police emergency vehicle. Officers said he also had a broken finger on the left hand and a cut over the left eye. Ohlsen was atop the ladder which slipped to the floor from its resting place against the wall according to police. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 02, 1960 page 9


MARY OLCOTT Miss Mary Jane Olcott, 68, residing the past 10 years with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Tondey at ?? Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be 8:30 on Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 9 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Rady will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Olcott was born at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Thomas and Marcie Fitzgerald Olcott. She was employed as a domestic for many years. Surviving are an aunt, Mrs. Daniel Fitzgerald of Manitowoc and several cousins. Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 pm Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 pm. Manitowoc Herald Times - Dec. 10, 1957 - page 16 ******** Funeral services for Miss Mary Jane Olcott, 68 of 1924 Menasha Ave., Manitowoc, who died Tuesday will be at 8:30 am Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 am at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Rady will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o’clock this Wednesday evening. Olcott Funeral - Manitowoc Herald Times - Dec. 11, 1957



CATHERINE O'LEARY Four homes in the city and county were today saddened by the invasion of death which casts a cloak of gloom over the Christmas season. The demise of Miss Catherine O'Leary who for years was in the employ of the Maple Grove congregation in the capacity of housekeeper for the Rev. Father Casey, brings sowrrow to a great number of city and county friends. Miss O'Leary has made her home at the local hospital for the last six months and passed away yesterday. Arrangement of funeral services is pending arrival of relatives. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, December 21, 1927 P.2 ******* O'Leary Funeral To Be Held In City Tomorrow Morning Funeral services for Miss Catherine O'Leary, who passed away Tuesday, at the local hospital, will be held from the Pfeffer chapel tomorrow morning at eight and from the St. Paul's church at 8:30, the Rev. Father Jaekels officiating. Miss O'Leary is well known in the county, having for years been associated with the Maple Groce (sic) Catholic congregation where she was housekeeper for the Rev. Father Casey. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, December 22, 1927 P.2


BERNIECE J. O'LESKE Mrs. Berniece O'Leske, 58, of Surf Side Nursing Home, Milwaukee, died there Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 10 am Friday at the Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and at 10:30 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will officiate ad burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. O'Leske, nee Berniece Pitroski was born May 26, 1912 at Abrams, Wis., daughter of the late John and Anna Dyba Pitroski. She had been employed a the Eddy Paper Corp., until moving to Milwaukee in 1951. Her husband preceded her in May of 1970. Survivors include two sons, James of Manitowoc and Marvin of Waukesha; three daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Betty) Mrozinski of Cato, Mrs. Warren (Marain) Nelson of Milwaukee and Mrs. Angeline Correll of Manitowoc; six brothers, Julius and Walter of Milwaukee, Stanley, John and Leo of Manitowoc and Paul of Oconto; three sisters, Mrs. William O'Leske and Mrs. Marvin Ziarnik of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward Piorkowski of Milwaukee and 15 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 pm Thursday where the rosary will be recited at 7 pm by Father DeWitt. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Nov. 25, 1970 - page 9


LEROY W. O'LESKE Leroy W. O'Leske, age 84, formerly of Manitowoc, died Monday, September 29, 2014 at Rennes Health & Rehabilitation Center, Appleton. Leroy was born on June 14, 1930 in Manitowoc, son of the late William F. and Marie A. (Pitroski) O'Leske. He was a 1948 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Following high school Leroy entered the United States Navy and served in Boat Unit One, Naval Beach Group One from February 1950 until his honorable discharge in December 1953 as an Electrician's Mate, Petty Officer Second Class. Leroy was co-owner of the Club Bil-Mar until his retirement in 1983. He was a past president and member of the Newton Lions Club. Survivors include his three children: Michael L. (Kim Near) O'Leske, Tucson, AZ; Debra M. (Larry) Placzek, Cedar Park, TX; Cindy A. (David) Hull, Kimberly; five grandchildren: Samantha; Jenna; Bryce; Lauryn; Jayson, nieces, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; previous wife: Nanette Lewis; brother and sister-in-law: Norman (Lois) O'Leske; special friend: Georgia Johnson. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 6, 2014 at the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Rev. Dave Pleier will officiate. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Dad, your wit and humor will be missed by all who knew and loved you! We are forever grateful for all you have done for us. Rest in Peace. -Mike, Deb & Cindy. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Oct. 2, 2014


MARIE A. O'LESKE Marie A. O’Leske, age 91, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, died Thursday morning, April 6, 2000, at the home. Due to the renovation of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2000, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M. with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Marie was born August 15, 1908, at Cresent (sic), Pa., daughter of the late John and Anna Dyda Pietroski. On August 24, 1929, she married William F. O’Leske, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death December 13, 1976. Mr. and Mrs. O’Leske were involved in various local tavern businesses all of their lives until retiring after the sale of the Club Bil Mar. Marie was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, LeRoy O’Leske, Norman and Lois O’Leske, all of Manitowoc; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Paul and Adeline Pitroski, Brookside, Wis., John and Dorothy Pitroski, Manitowoc, Leo Pitroski, Manitowoc; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Sophie and Marvin Ziarnik, Manitowoc, Adeline Piorkowski, Milwaukee. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Cynthia Hull and her husband, David, Appleton, Debra Piaczek and her husband, Lawrence, Aurora, Colo., Michael O’Leske, Tucson, Ariz., Sandy Schwartz and her husband, Michael, Manitowoc, Barbara Swigum, Manitowoc, Kristine Thomley and her husband, David, Montello, Wis.; seven great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Julius and Stanley Pitroski; a sister, Bernice O’Leske; a sister-in-law, Shirley Pitroski and a brother-in-law, Edward Piorkowski. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Boniface Catholic Church from 9 a.m. on Monday until the time of service at 10 a.m. A service will be held by the Daughters of Isabella at 9:50 a.m. Monday morning. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 2000 P. A2 ******** (15 Aug 1908/06 Apr 2000/SSDI)


WILLIAM F. O'LESKE William F. O'Leske, 71, of 3627 Hwy. 141, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev, Joseph Mattern will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. O'leske was born March 30, 1905, at Morris, Ill., son of the late Martin and Sophie Labinski O'Leske. He moved to Manitowoc County in 1927. He married Marie A. Pitroski Aug. 24, 1929, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement in 1971, Mr. O'Leske was owner and operator of Bil-Mar Supper Club, Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, two sons, LeRoy, of Hwy. 141, Manitowoc, and Norman, of Manitowoc; two brothers, Clifford, of Milwaukee and Joseph, of West Bend four sisters, Mrs. Lucille Machurick, Mrs. Edwin (Mary) Voss and Mrs. Adolph (Francis) Dolonsek, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Charles (Helen) Calvert. of Cal.; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times Monday, December 13, 1976 pg. 3 ******** (30 Mar 1905/Dec 1976/SSDI)



ANNA MARIA OLLINGER From Der Nord Westen, 11 Sept. 1890: Death of 65 yr. old Mrs. Ollinger Tues. after a long illness with cancer. The funeral will be tomorrow at 9 a.m. in the Catholic Church.


FRANZ OLLINGER From Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1893: Death on Tues. noon of Frantz Ollinger at the home of his son Nic Ollinger on the Lake Shore Road. He reached the age of 73 yrs. 10 mos. and died of old age. He is survived by 4 sons and 3 daughters, all grown and married. The burial will take place Fri. morning in the Catholic Cemetery here.


MAY R. OLLINGER OLLINGER, Mrs. Mary (sic)—Age 74. Died Saturday, March 8th at her home on Route 3, Manitowoc. Funeral WAednesday, March 12th at 9 a.m. from the Ollinger Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Catholic church. Rev. Henry Letz will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Ollinger home. The St. Theresa Society of St. Andrews will recite the rosary Monday at 7:30 p.m. Pfeffer Funeral directors are in charge. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 10, 1941 P. 10


NICKOLAS OLLINGER From Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1900: Death Tues. evening in a local hospital of Nic Ollinger of typhus, from which he had been ill for a period of 5 weeks. Mr. Ollinger was born 03 Nov. 1862 in Town Manitowoc and operated a farm on the southern boundary of Manitowoc City. He is survived by his widow and 2 children. His funeral will be held tomorrow morning. ******** Nicholas Ollinger birth: 3 November 1862 Manitowoc, Wis. death: 2 October 1900 Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1900 Manitowoc, Wis. father: Franz Ollinger mother: Anna Maria spouse: Mary Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


RUBIN OLLINGER A four year old son of Mrs. Nic Ollinger died Sunday afternoon of convulsions after but a short sickness. Manitowoc Pilot, October 1, 1902 ******** Rubin Alex Olimger birth: 9 March 1899 Manitowoc death: 27 September 1903 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin residence: 1903 Manitowoc father: Nic Olimger mother: Mary Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


JAMES H. O'LOUGHLIN James H. O’Loughlin, age 87, of 1622 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. James was born on Aug. 6, 1922, in New Richmond, Wis., son of the late Bernard B. and Mary E. (Earley) O’Loughlin. He attended schools in St. James, Minn., and graduated with the class of 1940 from St. James High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Italy from 1943 to 1945. He then attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minn., graduating with the class of 1948. On Oct. 2, 1948, he married the former Rev. Hitchcock at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Paul, Minn. James worked at Eastman Manufacturing for 12 years and then the Aluminum Specialty until his retirement in 1984. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, former member of the St. Andrew’s Choir, Knights of Columbus, Holy Innocents Mens Choir, Masquers, American Legion Post No. 88, St. Vincent de Paul, Lamplighters Dance Club and a member of the Republican party. James enjoyed gardening, fishing, music, and dancing. He also enjoyed doing volunteer work at Peter’s Pantry, St. Vincent de Paul, and the Wisconsin Maritime Museum. Survivors include his wife; Bev O’Loughlin, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law: Michael (Sue) O’Loughlin, Indianapolis, Ind.; Kevin (Petty) O’Loughlin, Manitowoc; three grandchildren: Eric O’Loughlin, Indianapolis, Ind.; Ryan and Stephanie O’Loughlin, Manitowoc; one brother: Dr. Bernard J. O’Loughlin, Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: James Kaufman, Longmont, Colo.; Hope Weiss, Champlin, Minn.; Doris (Paul) Blanchard, Phoenix, Ariz. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and two sisters-in-law: John P. (Rosemary) O’Loughlin and Margaret O’Loughlin; two sisters: Sr. Eileen O’Loughlin and Patricia Kaufman one brother-in-law: Don Weiss. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish-Grand Ave. Site, S. 14th and Grand Avenue, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dan Felton will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow. Interment will take place at Calvary Mausoleum. The Jens Family Funeral Home & crematory is assisting the O’Loughlin family . Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 2010


GRACE L. OLSON Grace L. Olson, age 65, of 1444 Hubbard Circle, Manitowoc, was born to eternal life on Monday, April 27, 1992, at her residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 1, at 10 a.m. from First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Bruce W. Hanstedt will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born November 9, 1926, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Aaron J. and Agnes S. Schetter Bausch. Grace grew up and was educated at Manitowoc and was a 1944 graduate of Lincoln High School and attended the School of Banking-University of Wisconsin-Madison graduating in 1977. She was employed at First National Bank in Manitowoc for 26 years, retiring as a financial adviser on December 1, 1989. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Business and Professional Women. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Cris E. and Pamela R. Olson of Manitowoc; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Karen A. Olson of New Glaurus, Wis., Kathleen M. and Allan Fischer of St. Louis, MO., Judith L. and Michael Alexander of Miami, Fla.; grandchildren, Carrie Lynn Fischer of St. Louis, MO., Ashley Kib Fischer of St. Louis, MO., Lauren Ann Richmond of Miami, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Elayne (LeRoy) Duenkel of Manitowoc, Mrs. Nathalle (Allen) Schweigel of Manitowoc; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Bausch. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday. Devotional Service will be held at 8 p.m. Friends may call on Friday at the church after 9:30 a.m. until the hour of service. Memorials to Holy Family Memorial Home Care Hospice would be appreciated. Herald Times Reporter, April 29, 1992 P. B12


MARVIN L. OLSON Marvin L. Olson, age 84, a Manitowoc resident, died on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born on October 24, 1928 in Valders, son of the late Kenneth & Stella (Lindtner) Olson. Marvin was a graduate of Valders High School. On September 6, 1952 he married the former Ruth Grzeskowiak at St. Mary Grzeskowiak Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on February 3, 2009. Marvin was employed with Weyerhauser until his retirement. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting, fishing and trapping. He also enjoyed playing sheepshead with his friends. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: John & Peggy Olson, Franklin, WI; a daughter: Linda Antonie & her special friend: Mack, Two Rivers; a very special friend: Dorothy Baker, Manitowoc; two sisters: Lola Otto, St. Nazianz, Naomi Luebke, Howards Grove; Dorothy’s family: Don & Jane Bonfight, Shoto, Larry & Lynn Bonfigt, Manitowoc, Ed & Mary Bonfigt, Manitowoc; and special friends: Corrie & Fritz Reitmeyer. Nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and very helpful neighbors also survive. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law: Phillip Antonie. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with entombment at Calvary mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 until 10:45 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Marvin’s name. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The Family would like to extend a special thank you to Chaplain John Vincent of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center fo the wonderful care extended to Marvin and his family. Herald Times Reporter, January 2013



RUTH OLSON Ruth Olson, age 76, of 1715 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. She was born on June 22, 1932, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Sophia (Strzyzewski) Grzeskowiak. Ruth was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, class of 1950. On Sept. 6, 1952, she married Marvin Olson at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Ruth was employed with Lapcor Plastics Company for 30 years, retiring in 1995. She enjoyed nature and loved to travel, especially to upper Michigan. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law: Phillip; a sister: Jane Bartel; and her father-in-law: Kenneth Olson. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Shady Lane and to Dr. Milan Jordan for their care and compassion shown towards Ruth and her family. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 5, 2009


ALICE O'MALLEY Death Robs Home of Babe Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. James O’Malley, 1419 Phillip St., yesterday and robbed it of a daughter, Alice, aged four and one half years. The child had been ill only one week. Besides the parents, three brothers and a sister survive. The funeral will be held Thursday morning at 8 from the home and St. Boniface Church with interment at Calvary. Manitowoc Herald News - Tuesday, June 23, 1925 - page 2



FRANCIS J. O'MALLEY Bodies of Eight County Veterans To Be Returned The casketed remains of eight Manitowoc county veterans of World War II, all killed in the fighting against the Japs in New Guinea and the Phillipines, being returned to their home communities from government cemeteries in the South Pacific, are due to arrive in Manitowoc in June. Seven of the veterans are from this city and one from route 2, Two Rivers.  .... All will be accompanied by a uniformed army escort from the Chicago distribution center of the American graves registration division. They are Pfc. Wencel E. Kubsch, Cpl. Sylvester Hablewitz, Sgt. Francis J. O'Malley, Private Elton Hovi, Private Chester Tadych, Pfc. Harold J. Huebner, Staff Sgt. John Rehak, all of this city and Staff Sgt. Anthony Damman, of route 2, Two Rivers. .... The government provides the casket, transportation from overseas, a flag,  headstone, and a military escort. Sergeant Francis J. O'Malley, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Malley of 1130 Washington street, was killed in action in New Guinea August 29, 1944, and  was buried temporarily in the Finschaffen temporary cemetery in New Guinea. Wounded, Back To Unit He was born in this city in 1920, was graduated from Lincoln high school in 1940, and enlisted in Company E of the Wisconsin National Guard and accompanied the unit to Camp Beauregard, La. He went overseas to New Guinea and as a  corporal, participated in the Buna campaign, where he was wounded in December, 1943. He returned to his unit and was fatally wounded later. The parents, two sisters and a brother survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 31, 1948 p.12 ******** Military rites will be accorded Sgt. Francis J. O'Malley, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Malley of 1130 Washington street, killed in New Guinea in 1944. Services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, to be followed by a requiem mass at St. Boniface church at 9 o?clock, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The Legion post will conduct military rites at the grave. Sergeant O'Malley was born in this city in 1920 and before entering the service was employed at the Lakeside Packing company. He left here with Company E of the National Guard. (2 lines unreadable). Survivors are his parents; two brothers, Thomas of this city, and Donald of Milwaukee; sister, Mrs. Gerald LesMonde of this city. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 14, 1948 P. 2


JAMES J. O'MALLEY James J. O’Malley, 84, of 1130A Washington St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at his residence. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore J. Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside rites will be accorded Mr. O’Malley by American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. O’Malley was born February 10, 1894 in Pennsylvania, son of the late Thomas and Nora Conwell O’Malley. He moved to Manitowoc in 1914 where he married Selma Arndt September 20, 1914 in St. Boniface Catholic Church. A veteran of World War I, he served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. He had been employed with Lakeside Packing Co and Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. and was a member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Survivors include his wife; a son, Donald O’Malley of Madrid, Spain; a daughter, Agnes LesMonde of Manitowoc; three sisters, Elizabeth, Noreen and Patricia O’Malley of Chicago; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A son, Francis, a daughter, Alice, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home, 5 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Monday afternoon where a prayer service will be at 8 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, March 6, 1978 - page 3


SELMA E. O'MALLEY Selma E. O’Malley, 96, a St. Mary’s Home resident died early Tuesday morning, February 12, 1991, at St. Mary’s Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 14, at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Prusakowski will preside the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. She was born May 19, 1894, in Hofa Park, Route 2, Seymour, Wis., daughter of the alte Ernest and Anna Wenderski Arndt. She married James O’Malley, October of 1914, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death March 5, 1978. She was a member of American Legion Mothers of The Golden Star and St. Ann Society of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Agnes Lesmonde of Manitowoc; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Thomas and Josephine O’Malley of Manitowoc, Donald O’Malley of Madrid, Spain; two sisters-in-law, Miss Patricia O’Malley of Hometown, Ill., Mrs. Emil (Esther) Arndt of Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, a sister and a great great granddaughter. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of services. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Herald Times Reporter, February 12, 1991 P. B8



TOM O'MELIA A CARD OF THANKS The undersigned desires to express her thanks to those friends who aided in the recovery of the body of her husband and who rendered invaluable assistance to forwarding it to Manitowoc, and also to those who showed their sympathy by attendance at the funeral. Mrs. Lucy O'Melia Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 23, 1881 ******** The body of Tom O'Melia was found in thew river at Cleveland and brought to this city Tuesday morning at interred at the Catholic cemetery. O'Melia was lost last fall and although it was believed he was drowned nothing was positively known of his fate. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 23, 1881 ******** The recovery of O'Melia's body and the circumstances attending his death, have given rise to the suspicion that he was foully dealt with. Branigan, his brother-in-law, charges that O'Melia was murdered by his captain, and his story has in it a great deal of probability. The captain was charged, with having done the deed and shortly after disappeared and has not since been seen. The police are looking out for the suspected man. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, June 23, 1881


AUDREY A. O'NEIL Audrey A. O'Neil, age 87, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning, October 14, 2014 at Shady Lane. She was born on January 20, 1927 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Alois & Clara (Buretta) Rohrer. Audrey was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1945. On June 7, 1947 she married Leonard (Mike) O'Neil at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2002. Audrey's professional career included many years with the Grants Department Store of Manitowoc and the A.C.E. Building Company, also of Manitowoc. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Michael R. & Tracy O'Neil, Houston, TX; a daughter: Pamela O'Neil and her partner: Tom Heitl, Sebastian, FL; and a brother and sister-in-law: Richard & Dianne Rohrer, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall - 1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall - 1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc, from 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2014 until 11:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to St. Francis of Assisi, 601 N. 8th Street, Manitowoc WI 54220 Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Oct. 15, 2014


GERALD F. O'NEIL Gerald F. O’Neil, 55, of 1027 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Wednesday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. O’Neil was born Aug. 9, 1923 in Maple Grove, son of the late Martin and Elizabeth Sullivan O’Neil. He attended St. Patrick Parochial School, Maple Grove and was graduated from Reedsville High School with the Class of 1940. He married Elaine C. Lambries Oct. 26, 1948 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Prior to his illness he had been employed as a baker with Dick Brothers Bakery for 26 years. Survivors include his wife, Elaine; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Kathie O’Neil of Appleton and Joseph and Joanne O’Neil of Kewaunee; two brothers, Raymond and James of Milwaukee; six sisters, Mrs. Norbert (Mayme) Morgan of Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. Edward (Lucille) Schmidt of Valders, Mrs. Ted (Florence) Isaacson of Route 2, Reedsville, Mrs. Anton (Ruth) Sprang and Mrs. Betty Sheahan of Manitowoc and Mrs. John (Loretta) Burns of Greenleaf and four grandchildren. A brother, Lester, preceded him in death. Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Tuesday evening, where a prayer service will be 7:30 o’clock. Manitowoc Herald Times - Dec. 26, 1978 - page 26


LEONARD J. O'NEIL Leonard (Mike) O’Neil, age 83, of 3400 Yorkshire Lane, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, March 13, 2002, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born April 15, 1918, in Manitowoc, son of the late Raymond and Liza Driscoll O’Neil. Mike was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1937. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Infantry from 1941 to 1945 as a staff sergeant and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. On June 7, 1947, he married the former Audrey Rohrer at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Mike was self-employed as a painting contractor, retiring in 1983. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church for over 50 years and was a lifelong member of the Paniters Union 809. Survivors include his wife: Audrey O’Neil, Manitowoc; a son and daughter-in-law: Michael R. and Tracy O’Neil, Houston, Texas; a daughter: Pamela O’Neil and her partner, Tom Heitl, Sebastian, Fla.; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Eileen Wergin, Evelyn and Ken Tosten; two brothers-in-law: Stephen Kukoski, Richard Rohrer and his wife: Diane, all of Manitowoc; and a sister-in-law: Margaret O’Neil, Florida; also surviving are many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Orville O’Neil and two sisters: Lucile Kukoski and Elizabeth Meyer. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 8:30 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 15, 2002



LOUIS OPICHKA Louis Opichka, 60, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Julian Resch, O.Praem, will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be conducted by the veterans of foreign Wars Otto Oas Post. Mr. Opichka was born Jan. 31, 1916, at Denmark, son of the late Joseph and Emma Rouse Opichka. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army from 1940 to 1945. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 659 of Manitowoc. Survivors include three brothers, Emil, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, Darvin, of California and Raymond, of Manitowoc; six sisters, Mrs. Agnes Neuser, of Rt. 4 Manitowoc, Mrs. Marcella Rauens and Mrs. Ted (Lilliam) Bushman, of Two rivers, Mrs. Darvin (Evelyn) Post, of Cleveland, Mrs. Thomas (Clara) Rauen, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elder (Elsie) Zimmerman, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a prayer service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter Wednesday, January 5, 1977 pg. 3


CLARA ORDING MALLOY Mrs. Clara Ording Malloy, 62, died Sunday noon at the home, 1009 Columbus Street, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 from the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at nine o’clock from St. Boniface Catholic Church with the Rev. J.H. Schmitt officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Malloy was born January 23, 1880 at Cooperstown and came to this city with her parents when she was 12 years old and resided here since. She was married on August 25, 1909. Survivors are two daughters, Miss Marguerite Malloy at home and Mrs. William Hein, City; one brother, Nick Ording of Sheboygan; three sisters, Mrs. George E. Herrmann, Mrs. John Pollock and Mrs. Andrew Clark, all of this city and one grandson, Stephen Hein, city. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 7 o’clock tonight to the time of the funeral. The Daughters of Isabella will recite the rosary at 7:30 this evening. The Rev. Schmitt will lead the recitation of the rosary. Manitowoc Herald Times - Monday, Nov. 16, 1942 - page 2



CLAUS ORDING Claus Ording, Old Resident, Dies, age 73 Had been a resident in County since he was 23 years old Claus Ording, an old resident and for years engaged in business as a mason contractor,died at his home, 1009 Columbus Street,last night, death following a two week illness. He was 73. Mr. Ording, who was born in Germany, came to Manitowoc as a young man of 22 and had made his home here since. Decedent is survived by his wife, one son and four daughters. Nicholas of Sheboygan, Mrs. Simon Malloy, of Milwaukee, Mrs. George Herman, Mrs. John Pollock of this city, and Mrs. Andrew Clark of Chicago. The funeral will be held Monday morning fron St. Boniface church. Mr. Ording was a member of the Catholic Knights and the local order will escort the body to Calvary. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday April 27th, 1917 ********* Nic Ording, Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Simon Malloy, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Clark, Chicago; Mrs. John Ording, Green Bay; Adam Netzer, Boyd; Mr. and Mrs. Nic Netzer and Mrs. Margaret ?, Lena, who were here to attend the funeral of the late Claus Ording have returned to their respective homes. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 01, 1917, Page 3


MARGUERITE ORDING Mrs. M. Ording, Co. Pioneer Called to Rest Mrs. Margaret Ording, widow of Claus Ording, died at the family home at 1009 Columbus street Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock. the funeral will be held from the home Monday morning with service at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface Catholic and burial will be at Calvary. Mrs. Ording was seventy-two years old. Having been born in Paris, France June 14, 1851. She came to this country at the age of one year with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Nic Netzer, the family taking up its home in Cooperstown, this county. In 1876 she was married to Claus Ording who preceded her in death seven years ago. The family took it home in the city in 1893 and have always since resided here. Through her personal traits Mrs. Ording won for herself a wide circle of friends to whom her death will come as a shock. Mrs. Ording is survived by five children; Nic Ording of Sheboygan, Mrs. Clara Malloy, Mrs. George Herman, Mrs. John Pollock and Mrs. Andrew Clark all of this city. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and by four brothers, Peter and Nic Netzer, Lena Wisc.; Adam Netzer Boyd., Henry Netzer, Suring; and a half brother Anton Grimmer of Milwaukee Manitowoc Herald News, Friday January 25, 1924


ROBERT C. ORPIN Robert C. Orpin, age 82, of 2412 Lakeside Blvd., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, May 5, 2009, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. He was born on March 14, 1927, in California, son of the late Robert and Eunice (Cosgrove) Orpin. Robert finished high school and joined the United States Navy where he served in the Pacific Theater during WWII. In 1944, he married Marie Cusimano in California. She preceded him in death on Jan. 6, 1977. Bob later married Carole (Duzeske) Coffee in Laguna Beach, California, on June 29, 1979. Bob was employed as a retail clerk with the United Foods and Commercial Workers Union, Local 324, in California for more than 40 years, where he was manager of nonfoods with Food Giant and at Albertson's until his retirement. Bob and Carole then moved to Manitowoc in 1990. He was a member of the Elks Club and Golden K. Robert enjoyed volunteering his time especially at Felician Village and frequently assisted at brat frys where he was usually eating. Survivors include his wife: Carole, Manitowoc; two sons and one daughter-in-law: Robert Orpin, California; and Richard and Jill Orpin, Nevada; one granddaughter: Amie Orpin; one great-granddaughter: Madisyn; one brother and sister-in-law: Jerry and Diana Orpin, Missouri; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Jackie and Kenneth Carl, Manitowoc and their children: Debra (Sonny) Stringer, and Randall (Filipina) Carl. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by one sister and brother-in-law: Betty and Riley Bissonette; and his step-father: Edison (Baldy) Dial. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton. Cremation will follow and the cremated remains will be laid to rest at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc, at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, on Friday May 8, 2009 (TODAY), from 4 until 7 p.m. The visitation will conclude with a prayer service at 7 p.m. which will led by Deacon Robert Drobka. The visitation will continue Saturday morning, May 9, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. A memorial fund has been established and memorials may be made in "Orpie's" name. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff of Aurora VNA Hospice, especially to James Schepper, for their care and compassion shown toward Robert and his family. The Pfeffer Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter May 8, 2009


AGNES M. ORTH Mrs. George N. Orth, 68, of 1309 South 16th street, died late yesterday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic church, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Orth, nee Agnes Clark, was born in the town of Meeme in 1880 and was married to George Orth in 1902. Survivors are the husband; two daughters, Mrs. Jerome Brunner of route 5 and Mrs. Fred Maresh of Manitowoc; four sons, Alvin of Two Rivers and Floyd, Donald and Raymond of Manitowoc; two brothers, Andrew and John of Manitowoc; 5 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday and the rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Orth was a member of the St. Theresa society. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 30, 1948 P. 2


ALBENA M. ORTH Albena M. Orth, age 86, of 3309 Mero St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning, July 28, 2000, at her residence. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2000, at St. aul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Ronald Reimer, with entombment to follo at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. She was born October 6, 1913, at Zanders, Wis., daughter of the late Anton and Rose Cherney Melichar. On October 6, 1937, she was married to George Orth at St. Paul Catholic Church by Rev. Martin Jaekels. Mrs. Orth was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, George Orth, Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-law, Delvin and Mary Orth, Newton, David and Kathy Orth, Fond du Lac; one daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and George Lambert, Oshkosh; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Delores Melichar; one sister, Mary Melichar; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Audrey Orth, Francis and Betty Orth, John and Caroline Orth, Marion and Paul Skarvan, Rita Orth, Grace Orth and Clarence Seidl. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Jensen and a brother, Raymond Melichar. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Paul Catholic Church, from 9:30 a.m. Monday, until the time of service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 29, 2000 P. A2



BEN ORTH Ben J. Orth, 58, of 1268 Arlington avenue, Manitowoc, lifelong resident, died Saturday at Columbia hospital, Milwaukee. He had been in failing health for several months. Funeral plans are incomplete but will be held at the Pfeffer funeral home early next week. Mr. Orth was born in Manitowoc in 1891 and in 1911 married Miss Erma Kugler. For a number of years he was employed at the Invincible Metal Furniture company and in recent years had been a burner at the Manitowoc Ship Building company. He was active in AFL union circles at the yards. Mrs. Orth died last April. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Ted Long of Milwaukee, Mrs. Richard Krcma?, Mrs. Gordon Rosigsky, and Mary Ann, all of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Walter Wachowitz of Waukesha. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 2, 1950 P. 2


CAROLINE ORTH Mrs. Melvin Orth, 41, of 2130 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Orth, nee Caroline Schadeberg, was born June 20, 1911, in Manitowoc. She attended grade school and was graduated from Lincoln High School. In 1937 she was married to Melvin Orth. He survives with a daughter, Lynn Carol, and two sons, Frederick and Gary, all at home; father, George Schadeberg Sr. of Manitowoc; four brothers, Ray and George Schadeberg of Manitowoc, Rev. Henry Schadeberg of Rising Sun, Md., and Ted of Bloomington, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. C. A. Johnson of Duluth, Mrs. William Walker and Mrs. George R. Peterson of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Tuesday, and the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. with members of the Catholic Woman’s Club and the Theresa society attending. Mrs. Orth was a member of the St. Theresa Altar Society at St. Andrew Catholic Church, the church choir, and the Catholic Woman’s Club. The Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 19, 1953 P. 2


EDWARD ORTH Edward A. Orth, 76, of 1415 S. 37th St., Manitowoc, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient two weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Orth was born Sept. 8, 1885, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Matthias and Mary Engeldinger Orth. He married the former Minnie Lindenau June 9, 1908, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death Oct. 22, 1918. He resided at Two Rivers until 1919 when he moved to Manitowoc where he married the former Elizabeth M. Kaiser at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, May 4, 1920. Prior to his retirement in 1946 he was a painter. Mr. Orth was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Boniface. Survivors include his wife, nine sons, Norman of Kiel, Walter of Brillion, Ralph of New Holstein, Clifford of Two Rivers and George, Herbert, Francis, John and Conrad of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Trig Aarhus of Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Clarence Seidl and Mrs. Paul Skarvan of Francis Creek; three sisters, Mrs. Conrad Netzhammer of Milwaukee; Mrs. Charles Guenzel of Shawano, and Mrs. John Mosuch of Two Rivers; 30 grandchildren and 12 great grand- children. Seven children also preceded him in death. Friends may call after 4 p.m. at the funeral home, where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 22, 1961 p.17


EDWIN G. ORTH Edwin G. Orth, 26, former Manitowoc resident now living at 330 Main St., Brillion, died unexpectedly at the home Tuesday noon of a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at S. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Orth was born at Manitowoc Dec. 2, 1934, son of Edward and Elizabeth Kaiser Orth. He attended St. Boniface Parochial School and married Helen Fritsch at Whitelaw July 11, 1959. The couple moved to Brillion in September of 1960 where he was employed by Ariens Co. He enlisted with the Marine Corps Feb. 15, 1954, and served in the Korean Conflict, receiving his discharge Feb. 17, 1956. Mr. Orth was a member of Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 24 of Two Rivers. Surviving are his wife and two daughters, Barbara Ann and Mary Agnes, of Brillion; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Orth of Manitowoc; nine brothers, Norman of Kiel, Walter of Brillion, Ralph of New Holstein, George, Herbert, Francis, John and Conrad of Manitowoc and Clifford of Two Rivers; and three sisters, Mrs. Trygve Aarhus of Alexandria, Va., and Mrs. Clarence Seidl and Mrs. Paul Skarvan of Francis Creek. Five brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday here the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Graveside rites will be by Amvets Post No. 99 of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 10, 1961 P. 21



ELIZABETH ORTH Mrs. Elizabeth Orth, 76, of 1415 S. 37th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient the past three days. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Orth, nee Elizabeth Kraiser, was born Jan. 19, 1894, at Stratford, Wis., daughter of the late John and Mary Engeldinger Kraiser. She was married to Edward A. Orth May 4, 1920, at Manitowoc, where the couple located. He preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1961. Mrs. Orth was a member of the St. Boniface St. Ann Society. Survivors include five sons, two daughters, four step-sons, a step-daughter, two brothers, Myron and Walter Kraiser of Stratford; a sister, Mrs. Caroline Lackas, of Hartford; 33 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Seven children preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Friday evening, where a wake service will be at 7:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 6, 1970


ERVIN C. ORTH Two Employees of Public Service Company Killed at Rapids Today Gilbert Anderson, 44 and Erwin Orth, 19, Members of Line Crew are Victims – Details of Tragedy Two members of a line crew of the Wisconsin Public Service and High Falls Company, operating out of this city, both Manitowoc County residents, were electrocuted while at work on lines of the community at Manitowoc Rapids this morning when 33,000 volts of electricity passed through their bodies. Gilbert Anderson, 44, married, a resident of Rural Route 1 and Erwin Orth, 19, single, South Eleventh Street, this city. - Accident details omitted - Both Anderson and Orth are Manitowoc men, well known in the city. Mr. Anderson’s home is near Madsen, on rural route 1, out of this city, where a wife and one daughter received the news of the tragedy as a terrible shock. Mrs. Anderson is prostrated by the death of her husband and is being attended by her daughter and neighbors. Mr. Anderson had been employed with the Wisconsin Public service Company for two years, being experienced in his work. A trick of fate claimed his life, the action of the wind being unforeseen as the loose wire was being drawn for its fastening. The Orth boy is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Orth, South Eleventh Street and a youth of brilliant promise. He had accepted a position with the Public service Co., less than a year ago after retiring from the insurance business in which he had been engaged with John Kadow Jr. He was about 19 years old, born in this city and was employed under his brother-in-law, C.J. Krieser, who is foreman of the line crew of the company. Besides his parents, Mr. Orth is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Krieser and twin sisters, Veronica and Virginia. Orth attended the local high school and was a dependable and industrious youth. Coroner W.G. Kemper, after being informed of the circumstances and investigating the accident, decided that no inquest need be called and announced that no steps would be taken in this direction by his office. The wire which the men were handling at the time of the accident was carrying no current and but for action of the wind carrying it into contact with the high tension wire there would have been no damage. Funeral arrangements have not been made for the two men. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, Sept. 13, 1924 page 1 ********* Funerals of Gilbert Anderson and Erwin Orth, unfortunate victims of the tragedy at Rapids Saturday, where they were killed while handling a wire which came into contact with a high tension line of the Public Service Co., will be held tomorrow. The Orth Funeral will be from St. Boniface Church at 9 o’clock while that of Mr. Anderson will be held from the Jerpen church at 2 in the afternoon. Manitowoc Herald News, Sept. 15, 1924 page 2 (Note: Gilbert Anderson was moved to Evergreen in 1931)


EUGENE ORTH EUGENE ORTH DIES SUNDAY Young Boy Will Be Buried On Wednesday Morning Eugene Orth, 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Orth, 1521 Hamilton street, died Sunday afternoon at 12:20 at his home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial will be made in the Calvary cemetery. Eugene was born April 10, 1922. He attended the St. Boniface graded school, having reached the 6th grade this past year. Besides his parents, Eugene is survived by six sisters, Mrs. Clara Slegar of Chicago, Mrs. Margaret Helden of Milwaukee, Sister Lucille, Manitowoc and Lucille, Catherine and Elizabeth at home. The body will be removed to the home this afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 6, 1934 P. 2



GARY C ORTH Gary C. Orth, 16, of 2130 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died early Tuesday 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. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. D.L. Krembs officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Orth was born Jan. 21, 1950, at Manitowoc, son of Melvin J. and the late Caroline Schadeberg Orth. He attended St. Andrew Parochial School and was graduated from there in 1964. He presently was a sophomore at Roncalli High School. He was a member of Holy Name Society of St. Andrew parish. Survivors include his fathrer and step-mother, a brother, a sister, and a step-brother (Private). Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. by members of the Holy Name Society, friends and the parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 25, 1966 P.5


GEORGE N. ORTH George N. Orth, 70, of 1209 South 16th street, a retired painter and decorator, died this morning at Holy Family hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home and at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic church, the Rev. Henry Letz officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mr. Orth was born in 1878 in Gibson, and later made his home in Manitowoc where he was a painter and decorator. He married Agnes Clark in 1902. She died eight months ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jerome Brunner of route 5, Manitowoc and Mrs. Fred Maresh of Manitowoc; four sons, Alvin, Floyd, Donald and Raymond of Manitowoc; four brothers, Nick, Matt and Edward of Manitowoc and John of Neenah; four sisters, Mrs. John Mosuch of Manitowoc, Mrs. Thomas Walburn of Menasha, Mrs. C. A. Netzhammer of Milwaukee and Mrs. Francis Ginzl of Shawano. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home after noon on Friday until the time of services. Mr. Orth was a member of the Spanish American War veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Holy Name society and the Last Man’s club. The rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Friday. The VFW will conduct military rites at the grave. Manitowoc Herald Times, March 3, 1949 P. 2


GEORGE E. ORTH (d. 2009) George Edward Orth, age 93, formerly of 3309 Mero St., Manitowoc, went to meet his Savior and his beloved wife, Albena, on May 9, 2009, at River Wood Estates, Manitowoc. George was born in Two Rivers on July 15, 1915, to the late Edward G. and Minnie (Lindenau) Orth. After school, George worked at various jobs, and was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp. from 1934-36. He married the former Albena Melichar on Oct. 6, 1937, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He worked at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company until 1945. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1946 at Fort Lewis, Wash. After his honorable discharge, on June 15, 1946, he joined the Manitowoc Fire Department. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant on Jan. 1, 1957, captain on Jan. 1, 1965, and battalion chief on July 15, 1977. He retired on Jan. 12, 1978, as assistant chief. He was a member of the Firefighters Local Union 368. George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed being a handyman and provider, fixing anything and everything for family and friends. He took pride in making anything from toys for his children to cabinets for the kitchen. George also enjoyed get-togethers with family and friends and was always ready for a game of pinochle. He is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law: Delvin and Mary Orth, Newton, David and Kathy Orth, Menominee, Mich., and one daughter and son-in-law: Dorothy and George Lambert, Oshkosh; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers- and sisters-in-law: Francis and Betty Orth, Manitowoc, John and Carolyn Orth, Wisconsin Rapids, one sister- and brother-in-law: Marian and Paul Skarvan, Manitowoc; four sisters-in-law: Rita Orth, Cato, Audrey Orth, Chilton, Helen Herrmann, Manitowoc, Mary Melichar, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law: Richard (Delores) Melichar, Manitowoc. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. George was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Albena, 12 brothers, three sisters, a grandson, a great-granddaughter, and his stepmother, Elizabeth Orth. The funeral service for George will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends also on Wednesday, May 13, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to extend thanks to all of the staff at River Wood Estates for the wonderful care that they gave to George. George was loved and respected by everyone who knew him, and his memory will live on with those who survive. Herald Times Reporter May 11, 2009


GERALDINE ORTH Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Orth 905 South Twenty-sixth street, are mourning the loss of their sixteen months old daughter Geraldine who died last night following an illness of only three hours. The funeral will be held Wednesday morning with service at 9 o'clock at St. Boniface church. Burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, July 24, 1922 p.4


HELEN ORTH Mrs. Melvin Orth, 66, of 2130 S. 23rd St., 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. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James R. DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Orth, nee Helen Marion McGraw, was born Oct. 12, 1907, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen McGraw. She was married to Herbert Bernhardt in 1937 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in 1948. She was married to Melvin Orth in 1957 at Manitowoc. She had been employed in the office at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, until her retirement in 1972. She was a member of the Catholic Women's Club, Knights of Columbus Women's Club and St. Andrew Women's Council. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a wake memorial service will be held at 7 o'clock by the Catholic Women's Club, Knights of Columbus Women's Club, St. Andrew Women's Council and friends. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin December 17, 1973


IRMA M. ORTH Mrs. Ben Orth, 54, nee Irma Kugler, of 1268 Arlington avenue, died this morning at St. Joseph hospital in Milwaukee where she had been a patient for a week. The body is at the Pfeffer funeral home and funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow. Survivors include the husband, who is a patient at the Columbia hospital in Milwaukee; four daughters, Mrs. Ted Long of Milwaukee, Mrs. Richard Krcma of Manitowoc, Audrey and Mary Ann, at home; mother, Mrs. Kate Kugler of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. George Jageman of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 5, 1950 P. 2 ******** Funeral services for Mrs. Ben Orth, of 1268 Arlington avenue, who died Wednesday morning in a Milwaukee hospital, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer funeral home. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate with burial in Calvary cemetery. The funeral mass will be said at 8 a.m. Monday at Holy Innocents Catholic church. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday and the rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Orth is survived by five grandchildren, in addition to the survivors listed yesterday. She was a member of the Holy Innocents Altar society. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 6, 1950 P. 2



KATHRYN ANN ORTH Kathryn Ann, day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Orth, of 1224 S. 12st St., Manitowoc, died Friday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Private funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Pfefffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Rose will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. She was born Feb. 5, 1959. Her mother was the former Carolyn Sprang. Survivors include the parents, brother (name omitted for privacy), paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Orth, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sprang, and maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Sprang, of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, February 9, 1959 P. 13


LUCELLE ORTH A 3-week old child of Geo. Orth here died last week and was buried Thursday. Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1908 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Orth, Fifteenth Street, are mourning the death of their infant daughter. The child was but three weeks old and had been ill since birth. The burial was held today. Manitowoc Daily Herald - Mar. 26, 1908 - page 2


MARY ORTH Mrs. Mary Orth, 1324 So. Ninth street, widow of Peter Orth, died this morning after a prolonged illness, having undergone a surgical operation about a year ago. She was born at Summers, Kenosha county, May 8, 1866, being fifty-four years of age. Her husband preceded her in death nine years ago and she is survived by two children. They are Benjamin Orth and Mrs. W.J. Wachowitz, both of this city, she having made her home with the latter. Four grandchildren and two brothers and for sisters also survive. They are Nicholas and Mathew Grosser, Mrs. John Furher and Mrs. Henry Sullivan, all of Kenosha, Mrs. Thos. Bain of Russell, Ill., and Mrs. Jos. Teporten of Superior, Wis. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. November 22, 1920 P. 8


MARY ORTH (d. 1932) MRS. MARY ORTH DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER Mrs. Mary Orth, 82, pioneer resident of the county, who had been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. John Mosuch, 722 South Twenty-fifth street for the past eight years, passed away there on Sunday morning. Burial will take place Wednesday morning at 9:30 from the St. Boniface church, with interment at Calvary cemetery. The deceased, whose maiden name was Mary Engeldinger, was born at Hartford, Wis., in 1849. She was married 66 years ago to Matt Orth, and they made their home for years on a farm in the town of Gibson. They removed to this city to reside 34 years ago. Mr. Orth passed away several years ago. Five daughters, Mrs. Mosuch, city, Mrs. Nick Boehringer, Francis Creek, Mrs. Thos. Walbrun, Menasha, Mrs. Charles Guenzel, Shawano and Mrs. C. A. Netzheumer, Milwaukee; six sons, John of Menasha, Henry of Minneapolis, Nick, George, Matt and Edward all of this city, 66 grand children and 44 great grandchildren survive. The body was removed to the home of the daughter on Twenty-fifth street this afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, where the remains may be viewed up to the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, February 29, 1932 P. 2


MARY C. ORTH (d. 1949) Mrs. Mathias Orth, 68, of 1118 South 11th street, died Friday evening at Holy Family hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Pfeffer funeral home and 9 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic church, Father Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Orth was born Mary Gruber in Gibson in 1881. She was married to Mathias Orth in 1901 and lived in Manitowoc all her life following the marriage. She was a member of the St. Ann Christian Mothers society. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence Kreiser of Ft. Peck, Mont., Mrs. Ray Skladge of Two Rivers and Mrs. Robert Rindt of Appleton; a sister, Mrs. William Gill of Manitowoc; a brother, Joseph of Manitowoc and five grandchildren. Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Monday. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, October 8, 1949 P. 2


MATHIAS ORTH Death Sat. evening of 62-yr. old Mathias Orth from heart trouble. Mr. Orth had trouble with his heart the entire day, the major part of which he spent in bed. In the evening he got up and sat in an armchair. He asked for his medicine, but as Mrs. Orth went to get the bottle he died suddenly. His doctor was called but could only confirm the death. Mr. Orth was born in the Rhineland and came to America with his parents when he was 15. The family settled in Town Centerville. During the Civil War Mr. Orth served with the 22nd Michigan Infantry Regiment. After the war he married and settled in Town Gibson, moving to Manitowoc a year later. In addition to his widow he is survived by 11 children. The funeral took place yesterday morning from the Catholic Church. Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1901 ******** Cooperstown: Last Saturday evening at his home, corner of Hamilton and Fifteenth streets, Manitowoc, Mathias Orth, a well known and highly respected veteran of Civil war, died suddenly from effects of heart trouble. Mr. Orth was a prominent retired farmer from Cooperstown a year ago. He was 62 years of age. The funeral took place yesterday. Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 17, 1901 pg. 8 ***** Cooperstown: At a meeting of Cooperstown Branch No. 101 Catholic Knights of Wisconsin held at their hall Jan 20, 1901, the following resolutions of respect and condolence were adopted on the death of Brother Knight Mathias Orth Whereas, It has pleased God in His divine providence to call from our midst our brother Mathias Orth who died at his residence in Manitowoc On Jan. 5, 1901 and Whereas, We deeply grieve over the early demise of our esteemed brother that it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed to say that in regretting his removal from our midst we mourn for one who was in every way worthy of our respect and regard therefore be it "Resolved, That we assume his bereaved widow and orphans of our heartfelt sympathy in their irreparable loss and we pray to God that He who in His infinite wisdom has dealt this hard blow may through his grave sustain them in this sad hour when the kindest sympathy of friends avails so little. "Resolved, That these resolutions be tendered the widow the same appear upon the records of our branch and published in the Manitowoc Pilot and Nord-westen. W.H. O'Brien J.E. Cashman, Committee Manitowoc Pilot, Wis., Thursday, January 24, 1901 pg. 8


MATHIAS M. ORTH Mathias M. Orth, 73, lifelong Manitowoc County resident, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Thursday afternoon at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Skladge, 1711 13th St., Two Rivers, where he had resided six years. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Orth was born Aug. 7, 1880, in the town of Gibson and married the former Mary Gruber in 1901. She died in 1949. Prior to hs retirement six years ago, Mr. Orth was employed as a cement finisher for the city of Manitowoc. Surviving him are three daughters, Mrs. C. J. Krieser of Yuma, Ariz., Mrs. Raymond Skladge of Two Rivers and Mrs. Roger Rindt of Appleton; two brothers, Ed and Nick of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. John Mosuch of Two Rivers, Mrs. Charles Ginzel of Shawano and Mrs. Conrad Netammer of Milwaukee; five grandchildren and one great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, September 9, 1955 P. 13


MELVIN ORTH Melvin J. Orth, 82, formerly of 1230 S. 23rd Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, March 15, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Rev. James J. Samborski will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born April 21, 1908, in Manitowoc, son of the late NIckolas and Wilhemina Jacquette Orth. He married Caroline Schadeberg in 1937 and she preceded him in death in 1963. He was then married to Helen McGraw Bernhardt in 1956 and she preceded him in death in 1973. Mr. Orth had been employed for 27 years by the Manitowoc Equipment Works (Kelvinator) retiring in 1971 as the Head of the Engineering Department. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 710 and a former active member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Survivors include a son, Fred Orth of Madison, Wis.; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Robert Sweetman of Manitowoc; a stepson and daughter-in-law, Donald and Sue Bernhardt of Seattle, Wash.; six sisters, Lucille Wilson, Betty Sweet, Irma Hardin, Clara Slegar, Margaret Heiden and Catherine Koehn; and six grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, Gary and two brothers, Sylvester and Edward. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 6-9 p.m. this Monday evening where a prayer service will be held at 8:30. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Herald Times Reporter, March 18, 1991 P. B7


MILDRED ORTH Mildred A. Orth, age 92, of 2407 Division Street,Manitowoc, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2014 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Mildred was born Jan. 9, 1922 in Reedsville, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Jerabek) Burich. She graduated with the class of 1939 from Reedsville High School. On Sept. 30, 1944 she married Raymond J. Orth at Champaign, Ill. He preceded her in death on Jan. 19, 1970. Mildred was employed at Aitkin Reed Comapny and Aluminum Specialty until her retirement. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren, reading, trips to the casino, playing sheepshead and was a wizard with crossword puzzles. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Mary Shulander, Manitowoc, Kathy (Roger) Siebold, DePere; one son and daughter-in-law, Tom (Candy) Orth, Sheboygan; 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Alyce Ott, DePere, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Raymond; one son, Arthur Orth; three sisters and four brothers-in-law, Mary (George) Kanter, Julia (Ray) Grasser, Helen (John) Gosz, Wallace Ott; two brothers and sisters-in0law, Johnn (Delores) Burich, Joseph (Alice) Burich, other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law also preceded her in death. Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi, on Marshall, 1114 S. 21st St., Manitowoc. Rev. Dave Pleier will officiate and burial of her cremated remains will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 11 am until the time of Mass at 12:00 noon. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc assisted the family with funeral arrangements. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center and Holy Family Hospice for all the care and compassion given to Mom. Manitowoc Herald Times - online obit - Nov. 3, 2014



MINNIE ORTH Mrs. Wilhelmina (Minnie) Orth, 83, a resident of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, three years, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. 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. Ralph Gillis will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Orth, the former Wilhelmina Jacquette, was born Aug. 27, 1882, in the Town of Mishicot, daughter of the late Frank and Catherine Hoffman Jacquette. She was married to Nicholas A. Orth Nov. 23, 1904, at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple lived at Two Rivers two years. The couple observed its golden wedding anniversary in 1954 and then moved to Manitowoc. Mr. Orth died Nov. 6, 1956. She was a member of St. Anne-CMA Society of St. Boniface. Survivors are four sons, Philip of Milwaukee, Sylvester of Chicago and Melvin and Edward of Manitowoc; six daughters, Mrs. Louis (Clara) Slegar of Chicago, Mrs. Harry (Margaret) Heiden of Milwaukee, Mrs. Charles (Irma) Hardin of Argena, Ill., Mrs. Cyril (Lucille) Wilson of Fargo, N.D., Mrs. Roy (Catherine) Koehn of Holy Cross and Mrs. Cyrus (Elizabeth) Swett of The Dalles, Ore.; two brothers, Joseph and John Jacquette of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Manthei and Mrs. Helen Werner of Milwaukee 27 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. A daughter, a son, a brother and six sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where at 7:30 p.m the Rosary will be recited by the St. Anne-CMA Society and parish. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 6, 1966 P. 8


NICHOLAS ORTH Nicholas A. Orth, 81 (photo), of 1017 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for three days following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 am Friday at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 am at the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Orth was born June 1, 1875 in the Town of Gibson son of the late Mathias and Mary Engeldinger Orth and resided in Manitowoc all his life. On November 23, 1904 he married the former Wilhelmina Jacquette. Prior to his retirement in 1945 he was employed at the Kaufman Manufacturing Co. Before that he served for 19 years as the custodian for the St. Boniface Church and School. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Boniface. Survivors include his wife; six daughters, Mrs. Louis Sleger of Chicago, Mrs. Harry Heiden of Milwaukee, Mrs. Charles Hardin of Argenta, Ill., Mrs. Cyril Wilson of Fargo, N.D., Mrs. Roy Koehn of Jackson, Wis., Mrs. Cyrus Swelt of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; four sons, Philip of Milwaukee, Melvin of Manitowoc, Sylvester of Grovertown, Ind., and Staff Sgt. Edward, stationed at Travis Air Base, Calif.; a brother, Ed of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. John Mosuch of Two Rivers, Mrs. Charles Ginze of Shawano, Mrs. Conrad Netzhammer of Milwaukee; 27 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 pm Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 pm Thursday by the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. Manitowoc Herald Times - Tues., Nov. 6, 1956 - page M13


PETER ORTH Peter Orth died Sunday at his home, 1324 South 9th street, after a long illness. Besides his wife and two children, Angeline and Bernard, two sisters, Mrs. Theo. Loef of this city, and Mrs. Linenwaber and a brother John of Kenosha, survive him. The funeral was held Wednesday morning from St. Boniface church. Interment was in Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, August 15, 1912 pg. 1



RAYMOND ORTH Raymond J. Orth, 48, of 2407 Division St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday of a coronary attack at his home. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 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. Graveside military services will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Orth was born March 2, 1921, at Manitowoc, son of the late George and Agnes Clark Orth. He married Mildred Burich Sept. 30, 1944, at Champaign, Ill. Mr. Orth was graduated from St. Andrew Parochial school and Lincoln High School, class of 1939. He was employed for the City of Manitowoc Street Department and was a member of the Teamsters Local 619 and the Otto Oas Post 659, V.F.W. He was also a veteran of World War II serving as sergeant in the Air Force from 1962 to 1965 (sic). Survivors include his wife; two sons; two daughters, two brothers, and two sisters. A brother, Donald, preceded him in death. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 20, 1970


ROSA ORTH From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1906: Death Monday morning after an illness of 19 weeks of Rose Orth, the 13-year old daughter of Peter Orth here, of consumption. The funeral will be held this morning at 9 a.m. from St. Boniface Church….


RUTH ORTH Death’s Shadow at the Orth Home Ruth Orth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Orth, 1309 South Sixteenth street, died at the family home at 10:30 this morning, the victim of an attack of diphtheria. The funeral was held this afternoon from the home with burial at Calvary and was private. Miss Orth was born June 11, 1915 and was nine years of age. Manitowoc Herald News, December 30, 1924 P. 5


SYLVESTER G. ORTH Sylvester G. Orth, 66, of 737 Sherman Ave., South Bend, Ind., died Thursday morning at his residence following an extended illness. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Orth was born Nov. 27, 1909, at Manitowoc, son of the late Nicholas and Minnie Jacquette Orth. He married Evelyn M. Harvey Sept, 7, 1939, at Chicago. He had been a resident of South Bend the past eight years and was a retired employee of Bendix Corp. Survivors include his wife, two brothers, Melvin, of Manitowoc, and Edward of Everett, Wash., and six sisters, Mrs. Louis Slegar of McHenry, Ill., Mrs. C. Swett, of Boardman, Ore., Mrs. Charles Hardin, of Argenta, Ill., Mrs. Margaret Heiden, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Roy Koehn, of Port Washington and Mrs. C. Wilson, of Fargo, N.D. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter Friday, July 2, 1976 pg. 3


WILBERT ORTH Wilbert T. Orth, 21, of 1415 South 37th St., died Tuesday evening at the Holy Family hospital, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Orth was born on Manitowoc in 1929. He attended St. Boniface grade school and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949. He worked as a furniture upholsterer and was a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Orth, 10 brothers, Norman of Kiel, Walter of Brillion, George and Herbert of Manitowoc, Ralph of Brillion, Clifford at home, Francis with the U.S. Army in Virginia and Edwin, John and Conrad at home; three sisters, Mrs. Trig Aahrus of Germany, Mrs. Clarence Seidl of Kossuth and Marion at home. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday and the rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald times - Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1950 - page 2



ALOIS A. OSESEK Alpis A. (Osee) Osesek, 70, of 2315 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Osesek was born Jan. 23, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late Felix and Balbina Novak Osesek. He was educated in Manitowoc area schools and married Frances Kortas Nov. 8, 1926, at Manitowoc. He retired as a supervisor from Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc in 1970 after 51 years employment. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, a son, Richard, two brothers, Joseph and Henry, and two sisters, Mrs. Victor Christine Powalisz and Mr. Emil Florence Henricks of Manitowoc and two grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Schneider-MIttnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 o’clock this Monday evening, where a prayer service will be at 7 o’clock. Harry J. Bergner is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 21, 1975 P. 3


BERNADINE B. OSESEK Bernadine B. Osesek, age 76, a Manitowoc resident, entered into eternal rest on Monday morning, April 26, 2010, at her residence. She was born on June 6, 1933, in Stevens Point, daughter of the late Jacob and Josephine (Przybylski) Bikowski. Bernadine attended St. Joseph's Academy in Stevens Point, graduating with the Class of 1950. On Feb. 13, 1954, she married Richard Osesek at St. ary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on May 20, 1992. Bernie was employed with Mirro Aluminum Company for 41 years, retiring in March of 1995. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, the St. Clare Society and the Senior Center, all of Manitowoc. Bernie will be deeply missed by her two children: Kenneth Osesek, Manitowoc; Karen (Thomas) Koeppe, Two Rivers; five grandchildren: Jacob (Sabrina) Koeppe, Manitowoc; Lisa (Jerad) Dittrich, Sheboygan Falls; Halli Koeppe, Two Rivers; Eric and Samuel Osesek, and their mother: Brenda Osesek, Manitowoc; two great-grandchildren: Madalyn Koeppe, Tanner Dittrich; two brothers and a sister in-law: Leonard Bikowski, Maryland; Albert (Loretta) Bikowski, Rudolph; a sister and brother-in-law: Jeanette (Chet) Olszewski, Menasha; and a special friend: Ralph Kujawa, Manitowoc. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters-in-law: Felix (Henrietta) Bekowski, Hank (Doris) Bikowski, Millie Bikowski; and five sisters and brothers-in-law: Agnes (Leo) Slowinski, Florence (George) Koslowski, Jeanre (Ronald) Stinski, and Dorothy (Ambrose) Daczyk. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 11 30 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2010, until 1:15 p.m Bernie enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, especially at the family cottage in Pensaukee. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter April 28, 2010



ELAINE M. OSESEK Elaine M. Osesek, age 85, a resident of the Manitowoc Health Care Center, died on Friday morning, April 11, 2008, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, surrounded by her family. She was born on Sept. 15, 1922, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Mary Buretta. On Oct. 2, 1948, she married Henry F. Osesek at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 1995. Elaine was employed at Aluminum Specialty and then Mirro Aluminum Company, retiring in 1982. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law: Daniel and Eleanor Buretta; and a brother-in-law: Norbert Benzshawel. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2008, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen, with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. on Monday, April 14, 2008, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, April 12, 2008


FRANCES R. OSESEK Mrs. Frances R. Osesek, 78 who presently resided at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, formerly of 2315 Marshall Street, Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, June 13, 1986, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 am Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Harold Berryman with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Osesek, nee Frances R. Kortas, was born February 29, 1908 in Newton, daughter of the late John and Katherine Tomchek Kortas. She married Alois A. Osesek on November 11, 1925 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. After their marriage, the couple settled in Manitowoc. Mr. Osesek preceded her in death July 19, 1975. Mrs. Osesek was a member of St. Mary’s Rosary and Altar Society. Survivors include a son and a daughter-in-law, Richard and Bernardine Osesek of Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Karen Koeppe and Kenneth Osesek; two great grandchildren, Lisa and Jacob Koeppe and two sisters-in-law, Pauline Kortas of Manitowoc and Virginia Kortas of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Pete, Paul, Frank, Gordon and Florian Kortas and two sisters, Mary Hodzinski and Anna Koprowski. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 pm to 9 pm Sunday afternoon. A Rosary will be recited at 3:30 pm Sunday afternoon by St. Mary’s Rosary and Altar Society and a prayer service will be held at 7:30 pm Sunday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times - Fri., June 13, 1986 - page 17 ******** (29 Feb 1908/Jun 1986/SSDI)


HENRY F. OSESEK Henry F. Osesek, age 74, of 1507 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning, August 5, 1995, at the Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, 1995, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. James Stamborski will officiate with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Osesek was born on July 7, 1921, son of the late Felix and Minnie Nowak Osesek. Henry served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in North Africa and Italy from 1942 to 1945. He married Elaine Euretta (sic) October 2, 1948, at the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Henry was employed by Eck Industries for 35 years, retiring in 1934. Survivors include his wife, Elaine; one son, Jeffrey Lee Osesek, Manitowoc; a sister and brother-in-law, Florence and Emil Henricks, Manitowoc; two sisters-in-law and spouses, Adeline and Don Mathey's, Bella Vista, Ark. Lois and Norbert Benzshawel, Hot Springs, Ark.; two brothers-in-law and spouses, Daniel and Eleanore Buretta, Manitowoc, Victor and Ruth Buretta, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Alois, Joseph and Chester; two sisters, Valaria and Christine. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning. Herald Times Reporter, August 6, 1995 P. A2


RICHARD A. OSESEK Richard A. Osesek, age 61, of 1224 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 1992, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, following a courageous fight with cancer. Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 1992, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. at the St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Roman Zbieranski, O.F.M., will preside at the Mass of Christian Burial, with entombment in the Calvary Mausoleum. The military graveside rights will be conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 659 of Manitowoc. He was born on July 11, 1930 in Manitowoc, son of the late Alois and Frances Kortas Osesek. He married the former Bernardine Bikowski on February 13, 1954, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He was employed at Kelvinator Products Co., Manitowoc, retiring in 1980, due to illness. He was a Veteran of the U.S.A Army, serving in the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife, Bernardine; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Brenda Osesek, Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Thomas Koeppe of Two Rivers; four grandchildren, Jacob, Lisa, and Halli Koeppe, and Eric Osesek. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, with a prayer service Thursday at 8 p.m. by Father Roman. Herald Times Reporter, May 20, 1992 P. A2


ALVIN A. OSIECZANEK Alvin A. Osieczanek, age 80, of 1235 S. 24th St., and formerly of 2214 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday, June 29, 2003 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. A memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2003 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community. The Rev. Dave Beaudry will officiate. Entombment of his cremated remains will follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Alvin was born Oct. 27, 1922 in Manitowoc, son of the late Walter and Clara Becker Osieczanek. He served in the 8th Airdrome Squadron, 1st Air Force that landed on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion. Alvin’s squadron was among the first to land on Mainland Europe. On July 13, 1946, Alvin married the former Carol Weber at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The couple celebrated 50 years of marriage, she preceded him in death Oct. 25, 1996. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Community and the AMVETS Post #99. Alvin worked as a meat cutter at Fairview Meat Market for many years, he then owned and operated Meadow Lanes Superette for 10 years. Alvin later retired from the Manitowoc Public Schools. Survivors include his seven children: Thomas and Ruth Ann Osieczanek, Centennial, Colo.; Michael and Linda Osieczanek, Manitowoc; Nancy and Harry Schaefer, Manitowoc; Dawn and Michael Endries, Manitowoc; Kevin and Cindy Osieczanek, Littleton, Colo.; Todd and Kris Osieczanek, Manitowoc; Becky and Todd Kiel, Manitowoc; 20 grandchildren: Tom (Robin) Osieczanek; Tammy (Jeff) Schlaver; Aric, Tad, Emily, Micah, Ross and Bryce Osieczanek, all of Colorado; Shane Osieczanek; Scot (Brooke) Osieczanek; Shannon (Shawn) Taddy; Chad and Aimee Schaefer; Michael Jr. (Sara) Endries; Russel Endries; Katie and Dan Osieczanek, Aaron, Adam and Tania Kiel; all of Manitowoc; 11 great-grandchildren: James, Andrew and Autumn Osieczanek; Cheyenne, Meranda and Austin Schlaver; Olivia and Payton Osieczanek; Ryan Taddy; Alex and Megan Endries; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Arthur (Marion) Osieczanek, Englewood, Colo.; Allen (Connie) Osieczanek, Bennett, Colo.; three sisters and one brother-in-law: Elaine (Ervin) Krizek, Two Rivers; Winnifred Weber, Manitowoc; Shirley Osieczanek, Manitowoc; other relatives and friends also survive. Besides his parents and wife, Carol, Alvin was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Ervin and Myrtle Weber; and one grandson: Scott Adrian Osieczanek. Relatives and friends may call at St. Thomas the Apostle Community on Thursday, July 3, 2003 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter July 1, 2003 ******** (OSIECZANEK Alvin A. 1922 2003 Phase I South Tier GN Niche 5)


CAROL M. OSIECZANEK Carol M. Osieczanek, age 68, of 2214 S. 23rd St. Manitowoc, died Friday, October 25, 1996, at her residence. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 1996, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Kenneth Frozena and Rev. Richard Heymann with entombment to follow at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum. She was born December 30, 1927, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Ervin and Myrtle Hanstedt Weber. Carol was a lifelong area resident. She married Alvin A. Osieczanek on July 13, 1946, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple celebrated 50 years of marriage with a family gathering on July 16, 1996, having renewed their marriage vows on their anniversary date. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Alvin, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Harry Schaefer, Jr., Dawn and Michael Endries, Becky and Todd Kiel, all of Manitowoc; four sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Osieczanek, Todd and Kristine Osieczanek, all of Manitowoc, Thomas and Ruth Ann Osieczanek, Kevin and Cynthia Osieczanek, Littleton, Colo.; 20 grandchildren, Shane, Scot, Shannon, Katie, and Danny Osieczanek, Chad and Aimee Schaefer, Michael Jr. and Russel Endries, Aaron, Adam, and Tania Kiel, all of Manitowoc, Tomas and Aric, Tad, Emily, Micah, Ross, and Bryce Osieczanek, Tammy Schlaver, all of Colorado; three great grandchildren, James and Andrew Osieczanek, Cheyenne Schlave, also of Colorado; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Winnifred Weber, Manitowoc, Elaine and Ervin Krizek, Two Rivers; five brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Hilary and Georgianna Becker, Manitowoc, Jerome and Albertha Duellman, Manitowoc, Phillip and Cecelia Tudor, of Mary Esther, Fla., Arthur and Marion Osieczanek, Colo., Allen and Connie Osieczanek, also of Colo. Nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Walter and Clara Osieczanek, one grandson, Scott Adrian Osieczanek. Friends may call at st. Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw, from 9 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service. The Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. When you lay this mortal by I wonder just how high you'll fly. Could it be just yesterday we laughed and sang, you showed the way. Or was it just a space in time and now we've got a hill to climb. I wonder how the Lord above can shower with His constant love. You and me and all the rest yes this is life, it is a test. So when our time is finished here, we'll draw our strength from memories dear. And now the time we've had to share was but a gift from Father who cares. Yes, separated we may be for time, but not eternity because it seems quite clear to me. His love will set us free. Herald Times Reporter, October 28, 1996 P. A2


CLARA OSIECZANEK Clara P. Osieczanek, 88, a Park Lawn Home resident, died Tuesday morning, November 20, 1990 at the Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Roman Zbieranski OFM and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitiwoc. She was born May 8, 1902 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Mary Ziarnik Becker. She married Walter, November 14, 1921 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death November 19, 1970. Mrs. Osieczanek was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church, Manitowoc and a former member of St. Mary's Rosary and Altar Society. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Alvin and Carol Osieczanek of Manitowoc, Arthur and Marian Osieczanek of Colorado, Allen and Connie Osieczanek of Colorado; three daughters and sons-in-law, Georgiana and Hilary Becker, Alberta and Jerome Duellman, both of Manitowoc, Cecelia and Phil Tudor of Florida; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Walter Erickson of Arizona, Frances Frozena of Manitowoc, Marie Denk of Manitowoc, Alex Becker of Manitowoc; sister-in-law, Esther Becker of Manitowoc; special friends, Shirley Osieczanek of Manitowoc; 34 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; a great great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by three brothers, four sisters, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 4 pm to 8 pm Friday, where a prayer service will be held at 7 pm by Father Roman. Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., Nov. 21, 1990 - page B6



SCOTT A. OSIECZANEK Private family services for Scott A. Osieczanek, two-day-old son of Michael and Linda Osieczanek, of 4103 Delta St., Manitowoc, were held at 10 a.m. Friday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 25, 1971


WALTER S. OSIECZANEK Walter S. Osieczanek, 72, of 1111 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Leschke-Begner Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Kenneth Frozena will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Osieczanek was born Aug. 8, 1898, at Antigo, son of the late Stanley and Stella Komoroski Osieczanek. He attended schools in Antigo and had been employed at the Eastman Manufacturing Co. retiring in 1962. He married Clara Becker Nov. 14, 1921, at Manitowoc. Mr. Osieczanek was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Alvin and Allen of Manitowoc, and Arthur of Englewood, Colol; three daughters, Mrs. Hilary (Georgiana) Becker and Mrs. Jerome (Alberta) Duellmann of Manitowoc and Mrs. Phil (Cecelia) Tudor of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Steve of Iron Mountain, Mich., and John of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Gomney of Munsing, Mich., and Mrs. Helen Jagodinsky of Manitowoc; 33 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where a rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by Father Frozena. Manitowoc Herald Times, November 20, 1970 P. 10


ROBERT L. OSTERTAG Robert L. Ostertag, 36, salesman for Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening after a heart attack at home, 1140 N. 17th St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. Anthony Stefl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Ostertag was born Nov. 13, 1924, at Oshkosh, son of George S. Ostertag and the late Ethel Hunt Ostertag. He attended Oshkosh public schools and was graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1942. He attended Wisconsin State College, Oshkosh, for two years. He married Mary Kubsh April 7, 1947, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville, and the couple lived a short time at Appleton before moving to Two Rivers to reside two years. They came to Manitowoc in 1952. He had been employed 12 years by Mirro Aluminum Co., 10 years in the office, the past two as a salesman. A veteran of World War II, he served overseas in Germany in 1943-45. He was a member of Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Assn. Surviving are his wife, a daughter and two sons at home, father of Oshkosh, a brother and a sister (names omitted for privacy). 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, January 16, 1961 P. 11


MARJORIE L. OSWALD Mrs. Eugene (Marjorie L.) Oswald, age 88, of 124 Wilson St., Valders, died on Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 10, 2010, at her residence, with her family at her side. Marjorie was born on Oct. 30, 1922, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Richard and Margaret (Junk) Ellig. She was a 1940 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. On Aug. 16, 1950, she married Eugene F. Oswald at st. Boniface Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Marjorie enjoyed raising her family and her pet cats. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community. Survivors include her husband: Eugene Oswald, Valders; five children and their spouses: Diane (Gary) Kliment, Fond du Lac; Paul (Lori) Oswald, Two Rivers; Cindy (Don) Kalista, Manitowoc; Tim (Jean) Oswald, Valders; Rick (Jodi) Oswald, Valders; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren: Kacy and Krista Kliment; Paul (Tonya) Oswald and their children Nicholas and Justin; Amanda (Matt) Holschbach and their children Austin and Emma; Jonathon Satterburg; Craig, Ashley, and Brittany Oswald; Rebecka, Meghan, and Andrew Oswald; five sisters-in-law: Ann Ellig, Manitowoc; Verna Shavlik, Two Rivers; Beatrice Kostechka, Reedsville; Elaine Kutil, Two Rivers; Virginia “Ginny” Oswald, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents: Richard and Margaret Ellig; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Robert (Lucille) Ellig; Richard Ellig; two sisters and two brothers-in-law: Marion (Carl) Herman, Grace (Fred) Davis; five brothers-in-law: George Shavlik; Ray Kostechka; Sylvan Oswald; Robert Kutil; Cletus Oswald. Join us in celebration of Mom’s life at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, 8100 Brunner Road, Newton. The Rev. Tom Long will celebrate the Mass of Christian burial with entombment to follow at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. There will be no public visitation prior to the Mass. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is serving the Oswald family. Marjorie’s family would like to offer thanks to all the wonderful members of Holy Family Hospice for their awesome care given to Mom and her family. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 12, 2010


DORIS OTIS Doris Otis, age 90, died at her home with her family at her side on March 10, 2012. she was born April 8, 1921 to the late Peter and Mary Kowash Strong in Two Rivers. She attended St. Luke’s School, graduated from Washington High School in 1939, and married John Otis, Sr., February 14, 1942 at St. Luke’s Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Otis preceded Doris in death July 7, 2003. Her employment included Hamilton Manufacturing, the Manitowoc Shipyards, and Schwartz Manufacturing. She was involved in the Girl Scouts, the Ladies Society of Holy Redeemer and was a long standing volunteer of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In addition to her family which was her number one priority, she enjoyed cooking, baking, and sewing including cross-stitching. Survivors include two daughters, Kathryn (Thomas) Kochan of Brookline, MA and their children, Andrew, Samuel (Messe), Jacob (Ludia) and Benjamin (Teresa); Mary Kornely of Green Bay and her children, Gretchen (Adam Spear), Christina and Elizabeth; three sons, Peter (Sue) Otis, Sr., of Minocqua and his son, Peter, Jr. (Elizabeth); John, Jr. (Barbara) Otis of Green Bay and their children Amy Otis Griffin and John III; Mark (Rebecca) Otis of Plover, WI and their children: Bailey and Sydney; and six great grandchildren, Miles Otis Watson, Mikayla and Isabella Kochan, Owen Griffin, and Evan and Michael Spear. Other survivors include her sisters, Ethel Andrews and Jean Barta; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Robert and Myrtle Otis, Nancy Zuleger, Pat and Michael Haverty, Lynn and Greg Theiss, several nieces and nephews as well as a special friend, Marian Tomashek. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her one granddaughter, Sarah Kochan, a dear aunt and uncle, Ceil and Heber Clayton, a brother and sister-in-law, Delmar (Bud) and Louis Otis; a sister, Miriam Lintereur. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, 2117 Monroe St., Two Rivers, 54241. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 16, 2012, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3210 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Tom Reynebeau with entombment at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church on Friday, March 16, 2012, from 12:00 noon until 1:45 p.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St., Two Rivers, is assisting the Otis family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March, 2012


JOHN H. OTIS John H. Otis, Sr., age 82, a lifelong Two Rivers resident, died Monday morning, July 7, 2003 at the Aurora Medical Center, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2003 at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish - Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Reverend William G. O’Brien will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will be in Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, Doris; three sons and daughters-in-law, Peter (Sue) Otis, Sr., Minocqua; John (Barb) Otis, Jr., Green Bay; and Mark (Becky) Otis, Peshtigo; two daughters and son-in-law, Kathryn (Thomas) Kochan, Brookline, MA; and Mary Kornely, Green Bay; 13 grandchildren, Andrew, Sarah, Samuel, Jacob and Benjamin Kochan, Gretchen, Christina and Elizabeth Kornely, Peter Otis Jr., Amy Otis, John Otis III, and Bailey and Sydney Otis, and one great-grandchild, Miles Otis. He is further survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Robert (Myrtle) Otis, Appleton; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Nancy Zueleger, Appleton; Patricia (Michael) Haverty. Glenview, IL; and Lynn (Greg) Theiss, Wauwatosa; four sisters-in-law, Louise Otis, Appleton; Ethel Andrews, Two Rivers; Jean Barta, Green Bay; and Miriam (Donald) Lintereur, Tomahawk, WI; one aunt, Mildred Belonger, Two Rivers; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Peter and Mary Strong, one brother, Delmar G. “Bud” Otis, and four brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law, Owen (Betty) Clayton, Robert Zueleger, Darwin Andrews and Dale Barta. Friends may call at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish - Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday until the time of mass at 6 p.m. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Otis family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter July 2003 ******** (OTIS John H. 1921 2003 Phase V Alc 108 Tier G Crypt 146)


DELLA OTTO Della A. Golata, age 95, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 2821 Wagon Wheel Road, Manitowoc, died on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Shady Lane. She was born on Jan. 7, 1915, in the town of Newton, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Klingeisen) Fischer. On Oct. 12, 1940, she married Faris Otto at St. Andrew Catholic Church. On June 24, 1967, she married Joseph J. Golata at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Della was a delivery driver for 19 years for the Herald Times Reporter and was also an Avon representative for 19 years. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Survivors include a brother-in-law: John Golata and his wife, Beth, Morton Grove, Ill.; and a sister-in-law: Dorothy Poradek, Manitowoc. Della is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her two husbands; a brother-in-law: Robert Poradek; and a sister-in-law: Emily Otto. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 until 10:45 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter Tuesday, May 25, 2010 pg. A3


FARIS OTTO Faris Karl Otto, 51, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday at home following an illness of 18 months. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. He was born June 8, 1912, at Amery, Wis., son of the late Charles and Minnie Mundt Otto, and came to the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, Manitowoc County, with his parents when a child. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Business College and had been a rural delivery driver for the Manitowoc Herald-Times for 22 years. He also farmed. Mr. Otto married Della Fischer Oct. 12, 1940, at Manitowoc. She survives along with a brother, Russell Otto, of Rt. 2, Cato, and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, November 6, 1963 P. T-7


MARTIN OUKER Martin L. Ouker, for many years owner-operator of Ouker Silver Lake Resort, Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died at 10 p.m. Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Rev. D. F. Hurley will officiate at the solemn requiem high Mass and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Ouker was born Nov. 8, 1883, at Free Soil Mich. He married Mary Wilson, who died June 20, 1940. He had operated the resort on Silver Lake for years. Interested in the out-of-doors, he had made his resort available to Manitowoc County Fish and Game Protective Assn., for meetings and picnics and was honored in 1957 by the group when he was presented with a life membership. Mr. Ouker, a member of the sportsmen’s group, gave Fish and Game a 24-acres tract of land which included Weyer Lake and 350-feet of frontage on Hartlaub Lake in the Town of Newton. Also a supporter of Manitowoc Marine Band, he had been serenaded a number of times by the musical organization when he celebrated birthdays. Surviving are three sisters and two brothers in Michigan. Friends may call at the funeral Home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, July 16, 1963 P. M-13 ******** Ouker Resort Destroyed The store, saloon and dance hall of Martin Ouker at Silver Lake were wiped out by fire early Tuesday morning. There was no electric wiring to the place and no heating all day. The origin of the fire is a mystery. Mr. Ouker, who lives in a separate building was awakened by the bright light and the fire had progressed so far that it was beyond control, although some of the personal property was saved. An addition erected at a cost of $9000 nearing completion was a total loss. The entire loss is between $15,000 and $20,000 including Kelley Springfield tires worth $2800. There was but $3500 insurance on the place. The city department refused to send the city pumper out, mainly because the fire had already proceeded so far that the possibility of doing any good was not sufficient to justify the danger to the city in sending the apparatus so far away. Mr. Ouker has conducted the place which is a sort of road house and lake resort for eighteen years. He says he will rebuild fireproof. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Dec. 20, 1923


BENJAMIN ENK (Ouker Lot) 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. Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1907


MARY OUKER Mrs. Martin Ouker, 79, of Silver Lake, died last night at the Holy Family hospital. She had been a patient there for three weeks. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. from the Silver Lake Home and at ____ from the St. Joseph church, Silver Lake. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery here. Mrs. Ouker, nee Mary Riederer, was born in Manitowoc in 1861. She was married to Martin Ouker, proprietor of the Silver Lake hotel and resort, 29 years ago and assisted Mr. Ouker in operation of the place until taken ill. She was a member of the Christian Mothers. Survivors are the widower and a sister, Mrs. J. J. Stueber, of this city. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Sunday at 4 p.m. until Monday noon when it will be moved to Silver Lake. The Christian Mothers will meet at the home Monday evening at 7:30 to recite the rosary. Manitowoc Herald Times, June 21, 1940 P. 2


LEROY E. OWART LeRoy E. Owart, age 81, a Shady Lane Nursing Care Center resident, died Thursday evening, January 4, 1996, at the center. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 8, 1996, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Carl Meulemans with burial at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born August 3, 1914, in Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Mary Landt Owart. LeRoy was a graduate of Lincoln High School class of 1932. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II. He married the former Winnifred Pritzl, October 31, 1942, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in June of 1972. Mr. Owart had been employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding for many years retiring in 1972. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie #706 and a50 year member of the Boiler Makers Local #443. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Barbara Owart, Manitowoc, Michael and Jeanne Owart, Franklin, Wis.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Fred Moreaux, Susan and Dennis Loritz, all of Green Bay; one brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Norma Owart, Two Rivers; two sisters, Erma Rocque, Milwaukee, Leona Vetting, Florida. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Walter and two sisters, Lynn and Elsie. Friends may call at St. Boniface Catholic Church from 9 a.m. Monday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday evening visitation. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, January 5, 1996 P. A2 ******** (03 Aug 1914/04 Jan 1996/SSDI)



WINIFRED M. OWART Mrs. Leroy Owart, 49, of 1235 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Owart, nee Winifred M. Pritzl, was born March 1, 1923, at St. Nazianz, daughter of Benjamin Pritzl and the late Clara Thissen Pritzl. She was married to Leroy Owart Oct. 31, 1942, at Manitowoc. She was a member of the St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband; two sons and two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); her father, Benjamin Pritzl, of Two Rivers, a brother, Bennett, of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Ray Zik, of Two Rivers; and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening where a memorial service will be held at 8 o'clock by the Christian Mothers Altar Society and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 7, 1972


ANTOINETTE OZGA Antoinette Ozga, age 84, of Charlevoix, Mich., formerly of Manitowoc, died Thursday, February 25, 1999. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 Tuesday, March 2, 1999, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Camillus Janus O.F.M. will officiate with burial in Calvary cemetery. She is survived by her son, John Ozga, Shelton, Wash. Herald Times Reporter, February 28, 1999 P. A2


CLARA OZGA   Mrs. Thomas Ozga, 58, of 1231 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Monday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient five days. Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  The Rev. Alfred  Pritzl will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Clara Bonk in Sheboygan March 25, 1897, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ignatius Bonk.  A few years later the family moved to Manitowoc.  On Oct. 12, 1915, she was married to Thomas Ozga.  She was a member of the St. Ann Society of the St. Boniface congregation. Surviving are the husband; three daughters, Mrs. John Gross, Mrs. Milton Knutson and Mrs. James Rezba of Manitowoc; two sons, Arnold of Manitowoc and Allan with the U.S. Coast Guard at Groton, Conn.; a brother, John of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Emil Chermak, Mrs. Leo Kattner and Mrs. Roy Christoffel of Manitowoc; and eight grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday, where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times  Tuesday, February 21, 1956  pg. M-15


ERVIN OZGA Ervin M. Ozga, age 82, a native of Manitowoc, Wis., died Friday, July 14, 1995, at his residence in Charlevoix, MIch. Burial will take place in the Calvary Cemetery of Manitowoc and a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. He was born December 31, 1912, in Manitowoc. He attended St. Mary’s Grade School and was a vetran of World War II serving with the Army Corps of Engineers in the Aleutian Islands. He married the former Antoinette Riederer on November 30, 1947, at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple moved to Charlevoix in 1967. Mr. Ozga had been employed by the Saure Deal Oil Company of Manitowoc, the Manitowoc Public Utilities and the Medusa Cement Company of Manitowoc and Charlevoix. Survivors include his wife, Antoinette Ozga, Charlevoix, Mich.; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Margaret Ozga, Shelton, Wash.; two grandchildren, Stacy and Jacob Ozga, Shelton, Wash.; one sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Ellsworth Zlatohlavek, Manitowoc; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Catherine Riederer, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Sylvia Reindl and Florence Kotarek. The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, assisted with local arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, July 17, 1995 ******** A Memorial Mass for Ervin M. Ozga, age 82, a native of Manitowoc, who died July 14, 1995, at Charlevoix, Mich., will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 1995, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Roman Zbieranski O.F.M. will officiate. Burial has taken place in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, September 6, 1995 P. A2


THOMAS J. OZGA Thomas J. Ozga, 91, a resident of the City of Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 11, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Daniel J. Felton will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Ozga was born Dec. 23, 1892, in the Country of Poland. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 12, settling in Manitowoc and residing here since. He married Clara Bonn Oct. 12, 1915, at Manitowoc. She preceded him in death Feb. 20, 1956. Mr. Ozga was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Company for 40 years, retiring in 1959. He was a longtime member of Machinists Local 516 and Eagles Aerie 706. Survivors include two sons, Arnold Ozga of Manitowoc and Allan Ozga of Arlington Heights, Ill.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Esther and John Gross of Manitowoc and Lorraine C. Knutson of Manitowoc; 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dolores Rezba and a brother, John Ozga. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, where a prayer service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 1984 P. 3 ******** Miss Clara Bonk and Mr. Thomas Ozga were married Tuesday morning at St. Mary's Church. The attendants were Miss Eva Mrotek and Mr. Edward Tadych. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ignatz Bonk,, South 13th Street. Manitowoc Pilot - Thurs., Oct. 14, 1915 ******** (23 Dec. 1892/Jan. 1984/SSDI)