AUGUSTE FLORENTINE BIBINGER From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1895: Death on Sat., 12 Jan., of Mrs. Auguste Florentine Bibinger (nee Teitgen) in the residence of her brother, Mr. Emil Teitgen. The deceased was born 02 Dec. 1853, the sister of the late August Teitgen in Newton. She married Mr. John Bibinger in 1873, a marriage blessed with 2 children. Since then Mr. Bibinger suffered a nervous condition that required his placement in the mental facility. The deceased entered her last rest on Tuesday. [From cemetery office: We double checked the marker. It does have 12/2/1854 - 1/12/1894. However, I double checked the original burial register from that time, and Mrs. John Bibinger was buried 1/12/1895. The marker saying 1894 is on the space with the burial from 1895. So, I believe the marker has the wrong year on it. The burial lists her age as 42 and that she was born in the town of Newton.] ********* [Mrs. John Bibinger/bur. 01-12-1895/age 42 yrs./cause: spinal & mental disease] (Auguste Florentine Bibinger)
CATHARINE BIBINGER From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1896: Death Fri. morning of Mrs. Catharina Bibinger here in Manitowoc. The deceased was born 31 Oct. 1817 in Frensheim, Bavaria, came to America in 1848, and settled in Manitowoc in 1875 where she has lived ever since. She leaves 2 grown children – Mrs. John Staudt and Mr. Jakob Bibinger. The well-attended funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery. ********* [cause: apoplexy]
JACOB BIBINGER From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1903: Death Thurs. evening last week following a short illness, of Jacob Bibinger, a wellknown resident of our city. The deceased was born in Germany 14 June 1839 and came to America in 1848. After a long stay in the eastern part of our country he came to Manitowoc. The last 7 yrs. he has lived in Staudt's Hotel, where he died. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Staudt. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon. ********* [cause: pedema brain]
JOHN BIBINGER From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1896: Death Fri., in the mental facility in Oshkosh, of John Bibinger, formerly a prominent merchant in our city. He at one time occupied several civic offices, among which were Sheriff of Manitowoc County, and later Deputy Revenue Collector. His casket was brought here Sat. and interred in the city cemetery.
JOACHIM BIEBERITZ From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan 1901: Death in Sheboygan from a stroke of Joachim Bieberitz, a one-time resident of our city, who for the last year has been living with a daughter in Sheboygan. The deceased, who was born in Mecklenburg-Schwerin on 13 Aug. 1829, is survived by 9 children. The casket was brought here and buried Sun. afternoon.
ADELE BIEGEL Name: Biegel, Adela D. 2/6/1873 B.: 4/26/1871 Reg. D.: 6/9/1875 sex: f/w Age at death: B.P.: Mtwc. City D.P.: Mtwc. City, Wis. Cem: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Elisa Biegel Spouse: F.: Joseph Biegel M.: Elisa Biegel Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 179
BARBARA BIEGEL From Der Nord Westen, 30 Dec. 1880: Death of Mrs. Barbara Bigel(sic) during the night between Tues. and Wed., at age 59. Burial will take place on Fri., 31 Dec. at 2pm. The deceased was one of the first women in this city, arriving here in 1849. She was ill for a long time and bedridden for 15 months.
ELIZABETH BIEGEL From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1895: Death on Sun. of Mrs. Joseph Biegel at the age of 57. The funeral took place Tues. The deceased was born in Germany and came to America in 1854. She is survived by her sorrowing husband and 4 children. ********* [bur. 05-05-1895/age 57 yrs./cause: heart disease]
JOSEPH BIEGEL From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1900: Death in Waupun, where he had been living with his daughter, of Joseph Biegel on Fri.He is a former resident of our city, having settled here in 1854. The 76-yr. old man died of a stroke. His body was brought here and buried Sun. in the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 10-21-1900/cause: paralysis]
HEINRICH BIEL From Der Nord Westen 10 Sept. 1874: Sep. 10 Death of Heinrich Biel, about 18, by drowning yesterday about 11 a.m. He was employed by builder John Meyer on the new bridge and was Meyer's nephew. [Note: The burial register has "buried Mr. Mayer Frend a Young Man Draned," which I think means buried Mr. Meyer's friend, a young man, who drowned.]
GOTTLIEB BIELING From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1889: Sudden death on Sat. evening, 19 Jan., of the widely known and loved music director Gottlieb Bieling. He was felled by a stroke in the afternoon and despite immediate medical attention, he died about 6:30 p.m. Mr. Bieling was born 13 Mar. 1828 in Pattendorf, Saxony, and showed musical talent as a boy. As a young man he served in the band of the 30th Prussian Infantry Regiment for 11 years. He came to America in 1855 and soon moved to Two Rivers as a voice and music teacher, remaining there 7 yrs. He moved to Manitowoc in 1865. Mr. Bieling married twice, first to his brother's widow who had been left with several children. Following her death he married Mrs. Vollmer in Manitowoc, also a widow with children. Although he never had any children of his own, Mr. Bieling is said to have regarded his stepchildren with fatherly love. (The article goes into considerable detail concerning his profound influence on the musical life of the community, its organization and its young people. It also extols his personal attributes and the high regard in which he was held.) His funeral was held Tues. afternoon and was one of the largest ever seen by the community.
ARTHUR BIGEL From Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1905: Arthur Bigel, a son of Joseph Bigel who is a teacher in the 1st Ward school here, is extremely ill with peritonitis, and the doctors have only a slight hope of bringing him through it. ******* From Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1905: We reported last week that the doctors had little hope of stopping the peritonitis of Arthur Bigel, and on Fri. afternoon death shattered all hopes for the young man. Arthur Bigel was born in Manitowoc in 1885, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bigel. He attended the schools of the 1st Ward and then attended Normal School in Milwaukee to become a teacher. He took his final examinations last summer and returned to Manitowoc. Here he took a position in a 1stWard school, which he handled in excellent fashion until a few weeks ago when he fell ill with the disease which took his life. Arthur Bigel leaves his sorrowing parents, 2 brothers and a sister. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon attended by many mourners.
GOTTLIEB J. BISCHOFF From Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1893: Death on Thurs., 23 Nov., of Johann Gottlieb Bischof after a 5 mo. illness with “nervous complaint” (Nervenleiden). He was a Manitowoc resident on North Main Street west of Luling School. He was born 17 July1827 in Trutzlaff, Pomerania and reached the age of 66 yrs. 4 mos. 6 days. The burial took place Mon. afternoon in the city cemetery.
WILHELMINE, IDA AND OTTILIE BISCHOFF From Der Nord Westen, 29 Apr. 1880: An article describes the family of Mr. Bischoff who "lost a child last week", and returned home Sunday morning only to lose two more children within 15 minutes - 15 year old Wilhelmina and 9-year old Ida. Their burials took place on Tues. (Cemetery records show the two girls died 24 Apr.; and show that the earlier child was probably OTTILIE who died 19 Apr.)
ALBERT J.A. BLANK Name: Blank, Albert D. 7/2/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 sex: m/w Age at death: 27 yrs. 7 mo. B.P.: D.P.: Mtwc. City Cem: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele, Mtwc. Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Accident railroad Add Info.: Pg.# 186 *********** (Note: Either his stone was misread or they put the wrong date on it.)
M.C. CAROLINE BLANK From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1878: Death of Carolina Blank, a widow living in the 4th Ward following a fall last Tues. near the railroad station. She was carried to a nearby house where she died in a few minutes. ********* Name: Blank, Caroline M. D. 8/13/1878 B.: 2/19/1805 Reg. D.: 12/27/1878 sex: f/w Age at death: 73 yrs. 5 mo. 25 da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Mtwc. Cem: Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F.A.O. Pieper Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Apoplexi Add Info.: Pg.# 277
CHARLES BLESCH From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1891: Death Mon., after a long illness with consumption, of C.A. Blesch, son of our old fellow citizen P.J. Blesch. The deceased, who served here for years as an attorney was 35 yrs. of age. The well-attended funeral took place yesterday.
PETER J. BLESCH From Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904: Another German pioneer in our city has been taken by death. Peter J. Blesch died Mon. afternoon following a long illness. He was born 06 Jan. 1827 in Bingen, on the Rhine River, and came to America in 1848. He first settled in New York, but headed west in 1849 as far as Milwaukee. From there he came to Manitowoc in 1850 and has remained here. He worked for 3 yrs. as a cabinet maker, a skill he had learned in Germany, but in 1853 established a store on 9th St. which he operated until 1860 when he was elected County Treasurer, an office he occupied for 1861 and 1862. After that he reopened his store which he had to give up because of approaching age 5 yrs. later, and he retired. Mr. Blesch married Margarethe Kellner in 1853. She preceded him in death 18 yrs. ago. From that marriage there were 2 children –Frank J. and Clara Blesch, who now survive their father. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery. ******* [cause: heart disease]
FERDINAND BLIESENER From Der Nord Westen, 06 Dec. 1900: A stroke took the life of South Main St. resident Ferdinand Gliesner(sic) on Sat. The deceased had lived many years in our city and reached the age of 79. He is survived by several grown children. The funeral was Mon. from the Lutheran Church. (Note: I believe the newspaper erred in the surname, it has happened before.)
ROBERT T. BLAKE From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1907: Death Friday morning after a long illness of Robert T. Blake, a well-known resident of our city, at age 88. Mr. Blake was born in the state of New York and came to Manitowoc in 1856 where he has lived ever since. He was a deputy U.S. Marshal here and a State Marshal for many years. In 1867 and 1868 he was sheriff of Manitowoc County. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and a son who lives in Escanaba, Michigan. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
DOROTHY G. BLIMEL "Dorothy G. Blimel, age 93, of 1137 S. 25th St., Manitowoc, passed away peacefully, Saturday morning, Nov. 10, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Dorothy was born June 12, 1914, daughter of the late Hugo and Blanche (Jana) Shimek. She graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, in 1932. In 1933, Dorothy graduated from Manitowoc County Normal Teacher's College. On May 6, 1941, she married LeRoy Blimel at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Francis Creek. He preceded her in death on Aug. 1, 1955. Dorothy was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening. She taught second grade at Holy Innocents Parish. A lifelong volunteer, she was a Girl Scout leader, a neighborhood chairman. Dorothy was actively involved at St. Mary's Parish as a Rosary Altar Society member and past president and member of the St. Mary's School Board, Lector and Eucharistic Minister. She was also an adviser of the Junior Daughters' of Isabella, a member of the Daughters' of Isabella and its past Regent (1979-1981 and 1985-1987). In addition, she was past president of the Wisconsin Czechs, member of the Wisconsin Czech Choraliers, and the Pinecrest Historical Society. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Dorothy was also preceded in death by her two brothers: Hugo and Edward Shimek; a step- brother: Roman Koepple and stepsister: Helen Timm. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Thomas Wojciechowski O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice. 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 third floor nursing staff, hospice staff, and Dr. Alfredo Diaz at Aurora Medical Center as well as the VNA staff. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 12, 2007"
JULIUS BLOCK From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1909: Another of our early pioneers has gone to his rest. Julius Block, a well-known resident of Manitowoc, died of old age debility Friday evening in the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Arthur Otto. Mr. Block was born 20 February 1825 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin. After leaving school he learned hand-tailoring and in 1853 came to America, arriving in Buffalo, New York, on 02 November. He remained there 6 months and then traveled on to Chicago. He did not stay there very long either and in 1855 traveled once again this time to Manitowoc where he remained. For many years he operated a tailor shop here until old age made it impossible, at which time he opened a candy store which he operated until his death. Since the death of his wife in October 1907, he has been living with his daughter, the above named Mrs. Otto. During his years in our city Mr. Block maintained an interest in local affairs and his fellow citizens provided him with many positions of trust. During his 60 years he was often elected to the office of Alderman for the 3rd Ward and for many years occupied the office of village marshal, and served as auxiliary sheriff during several administrations. He was very active in the establishment of the volunteer fire company and served many years as a member of the hook and ladder company… His large funeral was held Monday afternoon. The flag was flown at half-mast at the fire stations. Mr. Block is survived by 2 children –Mr. P.A. Block in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Arthur Otto here. ******* From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1909: Mr. P.A. Block of La Crosse is visiting here to attend the funeral of his father, Julius Block.
MARGARET A. BLOCK Mrs. Margaret A. Block, 64, of 1519 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, May 13, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Salvation Army Citadel Chapel, Manitowoc. Major David Biggs will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Block, nee Margaret Ann Graff, was born July 9, 1921, at Sheboygan, daughter of the late Harold and Harriet Warner Graff. She was married to Walter Block, in 1935, at Manitowoc. Mrs. Block was a member of Salvation Army Citadel of Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Walter; her stepfather, Luke Sovine of Manitowoc; three sons and a daughter-in-law; seven daughters and sons-in-law; 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Salvation Army Citadel from 11 a.m. until the time of services.
SOPHIA M. BLOCK From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1907: Again another old German settler of our town has passed. Mrs. Julius Block closed her tired eyes in the final sleep on Thursday last week. Mrs. Block was born Marie Sophie Schultz on 26 May 1818 in Stavenhagen, Mecklenburg- Schwerin, therefore she reached the age of 89 years 4 months and 29 days. In 1846 she married her now surviving husband, Julius C. Block, with whom she came to America in 1853. The family first settled in Buffalo, New York, but only remained there 5 months before they moved west to make their residence in Chicago. The family stayed there until 1854, and then in 1855 the family moved to Manitowoc where the deceased has lived for 52 years. Her husband operated a tailoring business until age made that profession impossible and then established a sweet shop. In recent years the deceased grew weaker and weaker and then caught a terrible chill several weeks ago which her weakened body could not fend off, resulting in death. In addition to her elderly husband she is survived by a son Philipp A. Block in La Crosse, a daughter here - Mrs. R.A. Otto, as well as a host of friends she made over the years. On Sunday she was carried to her final rest. (There is a thank you ad in this edition, especially thanking Carl H. Paulus for delivering the graveside oration. It is signed by Julius G. Block, husband; Philipp A. Block, son; Mrs. A. Otto, daughter.) ************* From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1907: Philipp A. Block of La Crosse, son of Julius Block here, together with his wife were recent visitors in our city. The reason for his visit to his old hometown was a sad one in that he was attending his mother’s funeral. Mr. Block has for many years been the proprietor of a large brewery in La Crosse, but still has many friends here.
GUSTAV BLOQUELLE From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907: The grim reaper has taken the life of another old German settler in our city. Gustav Bloquelle died Sunday afternoon. Mr. Bloquelle, a descendent of French Huguenots who fled to Germany, was born 27 June 1833 in Wesel in Prussian Rhineland. In 1855 he immigrated to America with his brother Louis and both came to Manitowoc. Louis Bloquelle later moved to Detroit where he died several years ago. Gustav Bloquelle remained here and opened a box making business which he operated until his death except for the war years. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted in Company ‘B’ of the 9th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, a company almost totally made up of men from our county, with which he served until the end of the war. After his discharge he returned to Manitowoc and reopened his box business. In 1867 he married Mrs. Baensch, the widow of Capt. August Baensch who now survives him, along with her son, former Vice Governor Emil Baensch. Mr. Bloquelle has no blood relatives here but is survived by 3 sisters in Germany. He was a passionate hunter and in his first years here made many hunting trips with the Indians. Last winter he fell ill and remained so for a long time. It was hoped he would recover when Spring arrived, but that hope was unfulfilled and his illness recurred ending with his death Sunday afternoon… Mr. Bloquelle’s funeral was held yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the local post of the G.A.R. to which the deceased had belonged for many years. Six comrades from his company served as pallbearers: August Grosstueck, Henry Schmidt, Carl Fricke, Carl Werbke, Henry Schweitzer and Gottfried Krueger.
FRED W. BOCK From Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1906: Death Wednesday afternoon last week in the local Holy Family Hospital of Fred. W. Bock, a ship's carpenter. A short while ago BOCK went to Milwaukee to work and while eating got a bone stuck in his throat which the Milwaukee doctors were unable to remove. He was brought back here and entered the hospital where Dr. Sifton operated. The patient grew constantly weaker and died on Wednesday. Fred. W. Bock was born in 1852 in Germany and came here with his parents as a child of 9-months, settling in Town Kossuth. He learned ship carpentry as he grew up and worked here for many years. He leaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon.
LYDIA BOCK Name: Bock, Lydia D. 3/6/1878 B.: 2/22/1878 Reg. D.: 12/27/1878 sex: f/w Age at death: 12 da. B.P.: Mtwc. D.P.: Mtwc. Cem: Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F.A.O. Pieper Spouse: F.: Carl Bock M.: Albertine Bock Cause of Death: Add Info.: merchant Pg.# 273 *********** [Child of Charles Bock]
WILLIAM F. BOECKMAN Manitowoc Herald Times: "Obituaries: Boeckman" 22 Jun 1970 (Monday) William F. Boeckman, 65, of 1810 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore P. Crusius will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Boeckman was born Jan. 7, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and Ida Kreie Boeckman. He attended schools at Manitowoc where he married Loretta Staudinger Dec. 30, 1924. He was a mason by trade and worked for many of the contractors here. In 1946, he became a self-employed mason contractor, working until health forced him to retire. Mr. Boeckman was a member of Masons Union Local 12 and at one time held all offices in the union. He was also a member of Master Builders, Eagles Aerie 706, Manitowoc Masonic Lodge 65, Manitowoc Chapter 16, Manitowoc Council 18 and Manitowoc Commandery 45. Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, a brother, 13 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A son, a sister and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Tuesday and from noon at church until the time of services Wednesday. A Masonic memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
DOROTHY BOECKMANN Name: Boeckmann, Dorothea D.: 12/10/1878 B.: 6/15/1828 Reg. D.: 12/27/1878 sex: f/w Age at death: 50 yrs. 5 mo. 25 da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Mtwc. Cem: Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. R. Pieper Spouse: Carl Boeckmann F.: M.: Cause of Death: internal soreness Add Info.: Pg.# 281
KARL BOECKMANN From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1909: Carl Boeckmann, an 85-year old man living south of Manitowoc who has been known to walk in his sleep, on Sunday night wandered away from his house barefoot in his nightshirt. The old man was found Monday morning lying alongside a hedge. Because of his age it is feared there may be some aftermath. ************ From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1909: Carl Boeckmann, the old man we recently wrote about as a sleepwalker, had another episode Saturday night. This time he slipped on the ice and broke a hip. At his age of 88, an injury of this sort is very dangerous. ************ From Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1909: Death last week of 84-year old Carl Baeckmann in his home on Lake Shore Road. The deceased had come here from Germany in 1851. He leaves 8 children. The funeral was held Saturday.
WILLIAM BOECKMANN From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1901: Death Wed. evening last week here of Wilhelm Boeckmann of old age debility. The deceased, who was born 22 Oct. 1822, leaves a widow and several children. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon.
WILHELM BOEDER From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1886: Death of Wilhelm Boeder Wed. morning in Town Manitowoc. He was 76 yrs. 9 mos. old. He leaves a widow and a large number of children. Burial took place Sat. afternoon. (Note: Only the age is off)
ELLA BOEHMER From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1889: Death of Ella Boehmer, 3-1/2 yr. old daughter of Charles Boehmer, on 25 Mar. of a cerebral hemorrhage. Charles is the son of Daniel Boehmer. The child was buried in the City Cemetery on 27 Mar.
EDWARD BOETCHER From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1908: Saturday afternoon 20-year old Edward Boettcher and several comrades went bathing in the river near the bridge of the Wisconsin Central Railroad. He could not swim and in a deep part of the river he sank before his comrades could help him. The body was recovered shortly after by policemen Carle and Christiansen. Boettcher had come here from Antigo in December last year and was employed in the shipyard. His funeral was held Monday afternoon.
ALVIN T. BOLL From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1901: On Wed. evening last week Geo. Boll's second little twin also died.
LENA BOLL From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903: Death Fri. last week of a cerebral hemorrhage of Lina Boll, the 10-yr. old daughter of Geo. Boll here. Her heavily attended funeral was held Sun. afternoon. ************ Lina Boll/b. Jan. 14, 1894 in Milwaukee/dau. of George Boll and wife/ d. May 15,1903 in Manitowoc - St. John's United Church of Christ
MARY ALMA BOLL From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897: Death Wed. last week of the 4-day old child of George Boll of Manitowoc. The burial took place Friday.
FRANK BONK Frank F. Bonk, age 89, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at his residence. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 2004, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial of the cremated remains to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born Oct. 4, 1914, in Manitowoc, son of the late Martin and Josephine Norkosky Bonk. Frank attended St. Mary Grade School, Southside Junior High and Lincoln High School, graduating in 1934. He lettered in football and track. He was involved in all sports from 1932 until 1966. He started and operated as sole owner of the city semi-pro football team known as the Manitowoc Galloping Gaels from 1938 to 1966. This later became known as The Braves and then The Chiefs. He served as football commissioner of the Central States Football League and Wisconsin State Football League. In 1967, he organized a minor league professional football league in Columbus, Ohio, including all the states east of the Mississippi River. On Oct. 15, 1938, he married the former Dorothy Steffen at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He was inducted into the Central States League Hall of Fame in 1966. He was the first athlete inducted into the Lakeshore Sports Hall of Fame in April 1977. In 1988, he was inducted into the National American Football Association Minor Pro Hall of Fame in Chicago, III. He also has been included in the Congressional Records in Washington, D.C., for his accomplishments in sports in 1989. Frank retired from the White House Milk A & P in April 1977 from the maintenance engineering department. He had been a union steward for six years. He was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter: Pamela; an infant son; and five brothers: Chester, Adolph, Ben, George and Emil Bonk. The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 10 a.m. Memorials made to Holy Innocents Catholic Church would be appreciated. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 3, 2004
F.W. BORCHERDT (FRED) From Der Nord Westen, 30 Jan. 1902: Fred Borcherdt died Mon. in the state mental facility in Oshkosh. The deceased, who had been born here as a son of Consul Fred Borcherdt, operated a cigar business here for many years until he was taken to the state mental facility a few years ago. He is survived by his widow and 2 children as well as several brothers and sisters.
FRED BORCHERDT From Der Nord Westen, 05 Aug. 1886: Death of 28-year old Fritz Borchardt(sic) last Thurs. evening in an accident in which he fell from his wagon and broke his neck. No one saw the accident and it was some time before he was found. He leaves a wife and two children, another child having recently died.
FREDERICKA BORCHERDT From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1907: Death Tuesday of 91-year old Mrs. Fredericke Borcherdt in the home of her son-in-law Hermann Habermann on the corner of 13th and Columbus Streets. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Habermann. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
HENRY BORCHERDT From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903: Death Fri. morning of 45-yr. old Henry Borcherdt, a well-regarded resident of our city, following an illness of about a year. The deceased had been employed by the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for many years, but about 5 yrs. ago took over the Central Hotel and then later the Badger Café. He is survived by his sorrowing parents, several sisters, his widow and a 9-yr. old daughter. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon. ****** (d. 27 Nov. 1903/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
JOACHIM BORCHERDT From Der Nord Westen, 22 Sep. 1904: On Tues. evening Mr. F.C. Borcherdt, the proprietor of the Hotel Victoria here, received a telegram that his brother, Joseph Borcherdt, had died from burns received while at work in Kaukauna. He was employed there by the Chicago Northwestern Railroad Co. and was injured in the explosion of a gasoline receptacle while at work. He was burned so badly that he suffered a terrible death within a few hours. This is the third of the Borcherdt brothers who has died within the past year. This victim of such a terrible end was 50 yrs. of age and leaves a wife and 3 children as well as his sorrowing parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The body will be brought here for burial tomorrow. ********* [Johan Borcherdt/bur. 09-28-1904] (Note: Because of the dates involved, I sent this one to the cemetery office and here is the reply) [It’s believe it’s the same person: Lot purchased By Joachim Burchardt on 10/3/1881; Lot diagram book has Joachim Borcherdt; Burial register has Jochan Borcherdt, male, no age listed, no birthplace or cause of death listed These 2 markers are on the lot: Wilhelmina Borcherdt/1851-1930, next to: Joachim Borcherdt/1849-1904 That match to (printout info on the site): [W2-219-2]-[Johan Borcherdt/bur. 09-28-1904] [W2-219-2]-[Wilma Borcherdt/bur. 7-2-1930/age 86 yrs/died at Kaukauna, WI/cause: cancer of right lung/bur. on Joachim Borcherdt lot] although ages are off a little. Note that the wife also died in Kaukauna.]
WILHELMINA BORCHERDT From Der Nord Westen, 23 Aug. 1900: Death Fri. of 91-yr. old Mrs. Wilhelmine Borcherdt, widow of the late Friedrich Borcherdt who died in Livorno in 1877. The deceased was born 11 June 1809 in Chemnitz, Kingdom of Saxony, and came to America with her husband in 1833. The family first lived in Detroit, but then in 1841 came to Neshoto and beginning in 1856 have been residents in Manitowoc. When Mr. Borcherdt was named American Counsel in Livorno in 1874 the deceased accompanied him there but returned to Manitowoc following his death. She leaves 6 children. The funeral was held Mon. afternoon.
WILLIAM BORCHERDT From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1904: Death Fri. in Kaukauna of Wilhelm Borcherdt, a son of Mr. Fr. Borcherdt here. The deceased had come here about 6 wks. ago to attend the funeral of his brother, Henry Borcherdt, and while here caught a severe cold which turned into pneumonia that shortly claimed his life. He worked for the Northwestern Railroad for 23 yrs. and proved himself to be a conscientious employee. He was born 14 Apr. 1861 and married several years ago with Miss Emma Brennig. About 14 yrs. ago he moved to Kaukauna with his family. In addition to his widow he is survived by 3 children, his father, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. His body, and his survivors, were brought here by the Northwestern Railroad on a special train honoring the loss of a loyal employee. He was buried Mon. in the local city cemetery.
ELLA I. BORN Ms. Ella I. Born, age 92, a Shady Lane Nursing Care Center resident, died Tuesday morning, June 24, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 1997, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. She was born February 28, 1905, in Collins, Wis., daughter of the late August and Minnie Saches Born. Ella resided in Collins until 1973 when she moved to Manitowoc. She had been employed at Collins State Bank from 1923-1953 and was a partner at the August Born Hardware Store from 1953-1969. She was a member of the Senior Citizens of Manitowoc and the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Collins. Survivors include two sisters and brothers-in-law; three nieces; one nephew; one grand-niece, and four grand-nephews; other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ruben; and two sisters, Eva and Hilda. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 p.m. Thursday evening until the time of service at 6 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, June 25, 1997