BARBARA FABERA Mrs. Frank Fabera, 70, of 1222 New York avenue, died Tuesday afternoon after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. A.J. Fanta will conduct the services and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Fabera nee Barbara Oujezda, was born in Bohemia on Oct. 28, 1871. She was married in May, 1900, and in 1904 she and her husband came to America, coming directly to Manitowoc. Survivors are the widower; four daughters, Mrs. Adolph Benishek, Milwaukee, Mrs. Raymond McLain, Gary, Ind., Mrs. William Fisher, city, and Miss Barbara at home; two sons, Wenzel, of Long Beach, Calif., and Charles at Fort George Meade, Md.; and five grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday evening to the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 10, 1942 P. 2 ******** [d. 06-09-1942 at Winnebago State Hosp./age 70 yrs./wife of Frank Fabera/ hospital is in Oshkosh, WI]
JOSEPH T. FABRIZI Joseph Fabrizi, 37, of 4563 N. 50th St., Milwaukee, was found dead in bed by his mother Saturday morning hours before he was to attend the funeral of his father, Renato, 75. Joseph, a former World War I Navy veteran, suffered from a heart condition. He was unmarried and lived with his parents. His mother is the former Marie Olson of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Harder Funeral Home, Milwaukee, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc where his father was buried Saturday afternoon. His mother is the only survivor. Joseph was an optician at Bausch and Lomb Optical Co., Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1960 P. 7 ******** [d. at Milwaukee WI/bur. on Joseph Jr. and Sylvia Monka lot]
MARTHA FABRIZI Miss Martha Jane Fabrizi, 21, died today at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.N. Fabrizi, on Waldo boulevard, following an eight months illness. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Miss Fabrizi was born in Milwaukee in 1920, and spent most of her life there. Following her graduation from school she was employed in a Milwaukee store until taken ill. Survivors are the parents; brother, Joseph, of this city. Miss Fabrizi was a granddaughter of the late Captain and Mrs. Thomas Olson of this city. The body may be viewed from Saturday evening until the time of the funeral at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1942 P. 2 ******* [d. 01-09-1942/age 21 yrs./cause: tuberculosis]
RENATO N. FABRIZI Renato Fabrizi, 75, of 4563 N. 50th St., Milwaukee, died Wednesday morning at a Milwaukee hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Herman C. Harder Funeral Home, 4217 West Fond du Lac Av., Milwaukee. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, immediately after the service. Mr. Fabrizi was born in Italy Jan. 12, 1885. He lived at Manitowoc during World War I and was employed as a sheet metal worker. While here he married the former Mary Olson of Manitowoc. The couple later moved to Milwaukee but returned to Manitowoc during World War II when he again was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. Surviving are his wife; son, Joseph of Milwaukee; and a niece, Mrs. Joseph Monka of Manitowoc. He was preceded in death by a daughter in 1942. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from noon Friday to the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 21, 1960 P. 14 ********* [d. 04-20-1960 at Wauwatosa WI/age 75 yrs./bur. on Joseph and Sylvia Monka lot]
ANNA FAGG MRS. G. FAGG, 54, PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL Mrs. George Fagg, 54, nee Anna Otto, passed away Tuesday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital. She was taken ill only a few days ago at her home, 1211 South Seventeenth street and taken to the hospital when her condition became critical. The deceased was born in Holland in 1878, and came to this country forty-five years ago and to this city eight years ago. She was married to George Fagg, who survives together with her mother, at Forest Park, Ill., a daughter, Mrs. Oscar Jenke, of Riverside, Ill., two sons, Harry Boeshel of Racine and Martin Fagg of this city and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, in charge of Rev. Feldt. The remains may be viewed there tonight, Thursday afternoon and evening and on Friday up to the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 16, 1932 P. 5 ********* [bur. 3-18-1932/age 53 yrs/cause: post operative shock]
ROSA FAIRBAIRN From Der Nord Westen, 30 Apr. 1903: Mrs. Rosa Fairbairn died Wed. last week in Houghton, Michigan. The deceased (nee Kuhnle) was born here in Manitowoc 24 yrs. ago. The body was brought here and committed to the ground on Sat. Mrs. Fairbairn leaves her husband and 3 children as well as her mother who had just gone to Houghton to visit her daughter when the death came.
WILLIAM D. FAIRBAIRN From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1903: Death here Fri., at the home of Mrs. Kuhnle, of a small child of Mr. Fairbairn of Houghton, Michigan. The child’s mother, a daughter of Mrs. Kuhnle, died a few weeks ago at which time the grandmother took the child. The burial was held Saturday.
AUGUSTA FALGE Mrs. Augusta Falge, 89, died early Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Max Rahr Jr., 1623 Clark street, with whom she has resided since the death of her husband, Justice Hubert Falge. Mrs. Falge has been confined to her bed eight months with a broken hip. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Rahr home. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Falge, nee Augusta Leverenz, was born in Germany and when a girl accompanied her parents to this city. In 1883 she was married to Hubert Falge. The later taught school in the city, served three terms as clerk of court and for many years was justice of the peace of the first ward. He died eight years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Rahr, city; one son, Ottmar Falge, Ladysmith; and three step-daughters, Mrs. Hermine Morris and Mrs. Anne Copps, both of California, Mrs. Bertha Barnard, Detroit, Mich. The body may be viewed at the Rahr home on Clark street tonight and Thursday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 16, 1937 P.2 ********* [bur. 08-17-1937/age 89 yrs./cause: acute nephritis/bur. on Hubert Falge lot]
HUBERT FALGE JUDGE H. FALGE PASSES AWAY, AGED 93 INJURIES OF NINE WEEKS AGO HASTEN END (photo) Pioneer Settler Who Had Made Home Here More Than 60 Years, Widely Known Death, hastened by injuries which he sustained nine weeks ago in a fall while at work on trees in his yard, claimed Hubert Falge, pioneer settler and more than sixty years a resident of the city, last night. Active despite his 93 years up to that time, Mr. Falge since the accident, had been confined to his bed and during the last several weeks had been a patient at the Holy Family hospital when the end came at 8 o'clock. The death of Judge Falge, as he was familiarly know ????? ?? of his long tenure of office as justice of the peace in the city, ????? one of the oldest of Manitowoc pioneer residents and one who through three score and more years of life here had been actively interested in the city's affairs. A kindly man of high character and companionable nature. Judge Falge numbered his friends by legion and in his delcining years when age had taken him from out of the active ranks, he was a familiar figure in his daily walks and every where was greeted with cordiality. Had Only 22 Birthdays Although Mr. Falge was born in Trautenau, Germany, 93 years ago, Mr. Falge by reason of the fact that his birthday was February 29, had observed but twenty-two anniversaries and ofttimes ??????? to this in referring to his age ???? to robust health which remained with him almost to the ???? of ???? injury. For many years Judge Falge with Judge Chloupek and ????ly one or two others, have ????mony of his youth by and ????? hike to Reedsville on ???? ???? distant point. Daily he ??? ??? on his walks about the ?????? found keen enjoyment in visits ?? many sections where his ???? the changes that had taken place since pioneer days when he was one of the early settlers. Was Highly Educated A man of unusual ????? Judge Falge was well ???? and ??? educated, studying in Germany and ??ter for ten years. (Unreadable sentence) In 1860 Mr. Falge married Mary Ludvik in Europe and (Remainder of article illegible.) Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, December 11, 1929 P.2 ********* [bur. 13 Dec. 1929/age 93 yrs./cause: age and general debility]
LOUIS FALGE COUNTY CORONER LOUIS FALGE PASSES AWAY AFTER ILLNESS OF THREE MONTHS AT AGE 57 YRS. WELL KNOWN PHYSICIAN AND EDUCATOR HAD BEEN PROMINENT IN COUNTY FOR MANY YEARS--THREE OF FOUR SONS NOW SERVING WITH THE COLORS, ONE OVER SEAS Dr. Louis Falge, coroner of Manitowoc county and one of the best known physicians of the county, died late Sunday afternoon, death coming as a welcome messenger of relief from an illness of four months, which gave no hope of his recovery. Dr Falge suffered a breakdown three months ago and at that time his life was despaired of, but he rallied, although physicians held no hope that he would be restored to health. For a week past he had failed rapidly. News of the death of Dr. Falge will be received with keen sorrow throughout Manitowoc county, he having been widely known, having been a resident of the county since he was boy of nine years. For years Dr. Falge was located at Reedsville in the practice of his profession and later removed to this city where he has been a resident for twelve years. Dr. Falge was prominent in educational affairs of Manitowoc county, being a member of the school board of this city at the time of his death. For fifteen years he was a member of the board of education at Reedsville and his efforts aided materially in giving Reedsville its excellent schools. Dr. Falge was one of the original members of the school board here and has served for eight years. Born in Bohemia, on Sept. 9, 1861, Dr. Falge was 57 years of age at his death. He came to American in 1869, locating in this county where he has been a resident ever since. He attended the schools of the county and later engaged in teaching at Newton and Cleveland and later at the Division street school in this city. He attended the University of Wisconsin and in 1884 received the degree of bachelor of science. He graduated from Rush Medical college at Chicago in 1887 and practiced at Cato and Reedsville, coming to this city in 1907. Dr. Falge has taken a prominent interest in Historical research and was an authority on Indian history of Manitowoc county and the state, having secured a considerable collection of Indian relics, which he prized highly. He was president of the Manitowoc County Historical society and a member of the state society, and when the state organized the county war history board, to collect material anent------was, Dr Falge was named as a member of the board. In 1889 Dr. Falge was married to Marion E. Burton, of Unity, Wis., who preceded him in death on May 27, 1912. He is survived by four sons, three of whom are serving with the colors. Lieut. John Falge being an officer of a United States destroyer operating from Boston; Robert Falge, a student at the United States aviation school in Maine; Raymond Falge, who is with the United States forces in France, and Francis, who is at home in this city. His aged father, Judge Hubert Falge, four sisters, Mrs. Max Rahr, of this city; Mrs. Wm. Bernard, Manisteo; Mrs. Arthur Copps, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Wm. Morris, of San Diego, and on brother, Ottmar Falge of Ladysmith, survive. Dr. Falge was held in universal esteem by all who knew him. A man of high ideals, conscientious and a student, he gave his best to his profession and to humanity and his death will be deeply mourned by many who knew him best. The funeral will be held from the home of Judge Falge, So. 7th Street, Wednesday afternoon, and will be in charge of the Masonic order, of which deceased was a member. ---------------that any of the sons of Dr Falge will be able to reach here for the funeral Wednesday. Lieut. John Falge visited here two months ago shortly after his father was taken ill but the two others in the service have been unable to return to see him. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, August 5, 1918, front page ******* [bur. 08-07-1918/cause: arterio sclerosis nephritis] ******* Death Certificate #3, vol. #15, page #572 Dr. Louis Falge, born Germany white/male/widowed Doctor of medicine Born: 9 Sept. 1861 Died: 4 Aug. 1918 at 4 p.m./age 67 yrs. 10 mo. 25 days/ cause: arterio sclerosis/at Holy Family Hosp., Manitowoc Father: Herbert Falge, born Germany Mother: don't know, born Germany
MARIA FALGE From Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1880: Death of Mrs. Maria Falge (nee Ludwik), wife of Mr. Hubert Falge, on Wed., 07 July at 12 noon. She was born in Rachot in Bohemia, 07 Apr. 1843. She leaves five children, a son 19, and 4 girls of which the eldest is 13 and the youngest 5. Burial will take place tomorrow, Fri., at 2pm. (Long article) ******* [age 37 yrs/cause: child bed]
MARION FALGE NEWS OF DEATH IS SORROW TO MANY FRIENDS Announcement of the death of Mrs. Louis Falge Monday was received with keen regret by friends and calls forth sympathy. Though it was known that Mrs. Falge's condition was extremely critical and that there was little hope of recovery, the news of her death was a shock. Mrs. Falge's illness was of eighteen months duration and was due to cancer of the lower intestines. Last fall Dr. A.J. Ochsner performed an operation at Augustana hospital, Chicago, with apparent recovery but relatives were informed that there was no hope of permanent recovery and that the malady would terminate fatally. This knowledge was kept from Mrs. Falge and from friends until recently. For several weeks Mrs. Falge has been growing weaker and it was realized that death could not be stayed, and at 1 o'clock Monday afternoon she quietly passed to rest. Marion Burton Falge, was born at Plymouth, December 13, 1869 and removed with her parents to Unity, Wis., where she graduated from the high school with the class of 1885. Following her graduation she taught school for three years and attended the University of Wisconsin. In 1889 she was married to Dr. Louis Falge and the family made their home at Reedsville until 1907 when they removed to this city where they have since resided. Mrs. Falge is survived by her husband and five children, John, who graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis June 7, Robert, Raymond, Helen and Francis, at home. Four brothers, A.W. Burton, superintendent of schools at Green Bay, H.C.Burton, Pomona, Cal., Rev. C.V. Burton, of Chicago and two sisters Mrs. E.T. Barford, Plymouth, Mrs. J.H. Healy of Reville S.D., also survive. Mrs. Healy had been with Mrs. Falge for five weeks and all other brothers and sisters, with exception of S.N. Burton of California, had visited her during her last illness. Mrs. Falge was a woman of high ideals strong individuality and ability and her life left its impress upon those with whom she came in contact, it was in her home that she found her true sphere and her death is an irreparable loss to her family. Mrs. Falge was an ardent lover of Nature and found happiness in the simple things in life. Mrs. Falge was a member of the Presbyterian church and in her last illness her patience and fortitude and resignation of suffering emphasized the strong Christian faith which marked her life. Funeral services for Mrs. Falge wil be held from the late home at 616 St. Clair street Wednesday afternoon at 2, Rev. Sheppley officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 28, 1912, page 1, column 6 ******* [cause: cancer of the bowels] ******* Death Certificate #2, vol. #11, page #356 Marion Eugene Falge Female/white/housewife/married Born: 13 Dec 1869, Wisconsin Died: 27 May 1912 at 1:16 p.m./age 42 yrs. 5 mo. 14 days/ cause:Carcemones of sigmond failure of rolone(this was very hard to read) Father: Isaac Burton, born New York Mother: Maria Leach, born Ohio
ELSE FALTERMAYER The funeral of Mrs. J. Faltermayer will be held tomorrow, Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. Emily Richter. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 13, 1921 P.3 ******* [bur. 06-14-1921/age 39 yrs/cause: pneumonia/bur. on Mrs. Teckla Klingholz lot]
ELEANOR FANDRICK Funeral services for Mrs. Louis Fandrick, 44, of 711 Flambeau St., Manitowoc, who died Wednesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Friday until 11:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state from noon until the time of the service. Merorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, October 22, 1964 P. 11 ******** [d. 10-21-1964/age 44 yrs./wife of Louis Fandrick]
ELSIE FANSLAU Mrs. Henry Fanslau, 77, (photo) of 917 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Fanslau, the former Elsie Meurer, was born June 12, 1890, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and Louisa Westphal Meurer. She was married to Mr. Fanslau June 17, 1908, at Manitowoc. The couple opened Wimpy's Lunch at 1515 Washington St., Manitowoc, and disposed of their interests in 1945. Mrs. Fanslau was a member of the Ladies Aid, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and the Kitchen Band of Manitowoc City Homemakers. Her husband died Nov. 6, 1960. Survivors include a brother, Fred, of Delafield, Wis., and a sister, Mrs. Clara Hermann, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street entrance, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Friday until Saturday noon and at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 20, 1968 P.35 ******** [widow of Henry L. Fanslau]
ALOIS J. FANTA Alois J. Fanta, 91, of 831 N. Eighth St. Manitowoc, a former alderman of the old Fourth Ward, died early Wednesday evening at home after a brief illness. Christian Scientist services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home. Manitowoc, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Fanta was born April 17, 1869 in Czechoslovakia and came to the United States at the age of 14. He learned the tailoring trade at Chicago and then worked in numerous cities throughout this country as a merchant tailor, specializing in the cutting of material. He came to Manitowoc in 1891 and married Christine Krainik here in 1892. He was employed as a tailor at O. Torrison Clothing Store in the building now housing Johnson Hills department store, Manitowoc. In 1901 he opened his own tailor shop at 112 N. Eighth St. and retired in 1930. His wife preceded him in death in 1915. He married Alvina Krainik in 1917 and she preceded him in death in 1947. A daughter also preceded him in death. Since 1930 he had been on the board of directors of Manitowoc Savings and Loan Assn. and he would have been a 60 year member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge, No. 645 F and AM, in September. He was an alderman from 1915 to 1916 in the old Fourth Ward and a member of the Library Board from 1935 to 1950. He was also a member of the Christian Science Church Manitowoc. Survivors include a son Erwin, of Manitowoc, four grand children and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday where there will be Masonic memorial services at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Thursday, 9 Feb 1961 ******* [d. 02-08-1961/age 91 yrs.]
ALVINA C. FANTA Mrs. A. J. Fanta, 67, of 831 North Eighth street died Sunday evening at the home, following a several weeks illness. Mrs. Fanta, nee Alvina Krainik was born in this city in 1880 and after her graduation from high school was employed as a clerk in the post office and was the first postal savings clerk in the state. She was employed in the post office 17 years. In 1917 she was married to Mr. Fanta. An active member of the Eastern Star, she served as its matron in 1923, the first year the organization met in the new Masonic Temple. She was a member of the Federation of Women's clubs. Surviving are her husband; three brothers, John and Charles of this city and Emil of Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. A. J, Chermak and Mrs. Henry Wilda of this city. Private funeral services, conducted by a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Fanta home. Friends are asked to omit flowers. The body will be moved to the home Tuesday afternoon from the Frazier Mortuary. Manitowoc Herald-Times Reporter, Monday, 23 June 1947 ******** [Death certificate has Mrs. Alvina Fanta, female, white, married, husband A.J. Fanta (age 78), died 6/22/1947, born 04/17/1880 in Manitowoc, age 67y 2m 5d, parents: Wenzel Krainek [should be Krainik] Bohemia & Ann Swoboda - town of Gibson, cremated in Milwaukee - Valhalla Cem.]
CHRISTINE FANTA PEACEFUL DEATH COMES TO END A BEAUTIFUL LIFE MRS. A.J. FANTA IS SUMMONED WHILE SHE IS IN SLUMBER. NEWS IS A GREAT SHOCK TO FRIENDS A beautiful death came to close a beautiful life Sunday morning when, as she slumbered in apparent health, Mrs. A. J. Fanta quietly passed into eternal sleep at her home on North Eighth street. Mrs. Fanta's death occurred at 1:30 Sunday morning and was due to heart failure. Announcement of the death of Mrs. Fanta came as a great shock to the community. She had been down town Saturday afternoon and had returned home at 6 and spent the evening in reading as was her practice and had retired early. Shortly after midnight Mr. Fanta awakened to find her dead. Mrs. Fanta, nee Christina Krainik, was born in this city 46 years ago and was married to Mr. Fanta 23 years ago. Besides her husband she is survived by two children, one son Erwin, who is a student at the University, and a daughter Miss Mildred. An aged mother, Mrs. Wenzel Krainik, four brothers and five sisters also survive. Mrs. Fanta's life was the embodiment of faith and duty. She had a high sense of her responsibility as a Christian, member of society and as a mother and was a woman of intellectual attainments and strong ideas. She had a sweet and strong personality and her cheerful and helpful life will be sadly missed by those who knew her best but the influence which she indelibly impressed upon her friends will live and while she is absent in person her memory will be fresh and blessed. Mrs. Fanta had been affiliated with the First Church Christ Scientist of this city and was a member of the Mother church of Boston and was completing her third year course as a reader of the church. The sympathy of friends will go out to the family in their loss. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 from the late home, 831 N. Eighth street, and will be private. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, 27 Sept 1915, p. 1 ******** [Christina Fanta/bur. 28 Sept. 1915/cause: fatty degeneration of the heart/ bur. on Alois J. Fanta lot]
MILDRED FANTA Miss Mildred Fanta, 60, of 831 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, a lifelong resident of the city, died Friday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Private Christian Science services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at the Frazier Mortuary Chapel, Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Fanta was born August 14, 1893, at Manitowoc. She is survived by her father, A.J. Fanta, and a brother, Erwin Fanta. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 27, 1954, p. M-15 ******* [d. 02-26-1954/age 60 yrs./bur. on Alois J. Fanta lot]
HARVEY EARL FARGO Local Radioman Dies In Crash Of Navy Plane Harvey Fargo 29th County Casualty In World War II Harvey Earl Fargo, 21, of this city, aviation radioman, third class, was killed Sunday morning in the crash of a Navy plane at Jacksonville, Florida, according to a telegram received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Fargo of 1206 South 16th street. The message from the commandant of the Naval air station in Florida gave no details of the accident, other than to state that Fargo had died of injuries suffered in the accident. Death of Radioman Fargo is the 29th fatality of county men in World War II. The body is to be brought to Manitowoc for burial and will be accompanied here from Jacksonville by an enlisted man from the naval base as an escort. Harvey Fargo had been in the service since September, 1942, getting his preliminary training at Great Lakes, Ill. Later he was assigned to the U.S. Naval Aviation Radio school at the Navy Air station at Seattle, Wash. He was graduated from this course last February and was assigned to the crew of a Navy bomber at Jacksonville. Active in De Molay Born in Manitowoc, he attended the grade schools here and was graduated from Lincoln high school in 1939. Since his graduation and before enlisting in the Navy, Fargo was employed at the Aluminum Goods company. He was active in De Molay circles, being elected master councilor of the Edwin Nash chapter in Manitowoc in September, 1941. During his high school days Fargo was employed as a caddy at the Lakeside Country club and in August, 1938, achieved the dream of every golfer, sinking a hole-in-one at the Lakeside course. Survivors are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Fargo of this city; three brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 10, 1943 P.2 ******** A military funeral will be held Thursday for Aviation Radioman Harvey E. Fargo, 21, who was killed Sunday morning when a Navy plane crashed at Jacksonville, Fla. The body will arrive in Manitowoc Wednesday night and will be taken to the Pfeffer funeral home where services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at two o'clock by the Rev. Paul Blaufuss, pastor of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church. The Order of DeMolay, of which Fargo was a past master councilor, will conduct rites at the grave in Evergreen cemetery. Members of the order will be pallbearers. Guy Drews post of the American Legion will furnish a firing squad, bugler and color guard. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 11, 1943 P.2 ******** KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY-Manitowoc county's list of war dead reached the 30 mark Monday with the announcement that Radioman Harvey E. Fargo, 21, of Manitowoc had been killed in the crash of a Navy plane at Jacksonville, Fla, and Sgt. Roland W. Lawrentz, 23, of Two Rivers, in action in North Aftrica. Fargo, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Fargo, 1206 S. 16th street, was killed Sunday and his body will be brought to Manitowoc Wednesday night. Plans for the funeral will be found in the obituary column. Sgt. Lawerentz was killed last month in the North Aftrican conflict. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 11, 1943 P.2 Photo with article ******** [d. at Jacksonville, FL/son of Edw. B. Fargo] (Harvey Fargo/21yrs. 11mo. 11days/(St. John's United Church of Christ)
MABEL E. FARGO Mrs. Edward Fargo Sr., 72, of 1206 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Mabel Brown was born Sept. 19, 1889, at St. Paul, Minn., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Brown. She attended public schools and business college at St. Paul where she was married May 14, 1913, to Edward Fargo. The couple resided at that city until May of 1916 before moving to Manitowoc. Surviving are her husband, three sons, Edward Jr., and Robert L. of Manitowoc and Roland O. of Enid, Okla.; three brothers, Walter and Robert of St. Paul and George of Oakland, Calif.; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son, Harvey E., died in May of 1943 while serving with the Navy Air Force and a brother and two sisters also preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 10, 1962 P.3 ******** [d. 04-10-1962/age 72 yrs./wife of Edward B. Fargo]
WALTER J. FARLEY Capt. Walter J. Farley, 75, of 2122 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a cerebral hemorrhage suffered at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Vernon Anderson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Capt. Farley was born Sept. 23, 1893, at Menominee, Mich., son of the late Frank and Ruth Stewart Farley. He married Edith M. Jackson Jan. 4, 1934, at Duluth, Minn., and they moved to Manitowoc in 1953. Sailing the Great Lakes for 60 years, prior to his retirement three years ago, he served as a mate on the Ann Arbor Railroad carferry. He was a veteran of World War II serving as a lieutenant with the U.S. Coast Guard and was a life member of the Masonic Lodge of Menominee. In 1937 he was appointed master of the government light- house tender Tamrack operating out of the Soo Locks and was engaged in the real estate and insurance business at Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, two sons, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a sister, Mrs. Hazel Stry??wski, Manitowoc; and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 1, 1968 P.5
JOHN FARREL DEATH ENDS DEBAUCH FOR CARFERRY MAN HERE John Farrel, Said to Have Imbibed Freely, Found Dying When Called at Local Hotel Saturday John Farrel, a sailor, said to have been a fireman on the Pere Marquette 47/17(?), died at the hospital Saturday afternoon and the body is being held at the C & H Frazier morgue pending identification and shipment by the Seamen’s union of which he claimed to be a member. Farrell reached town Friday night and is said to have imbibed freely of liquor. He later visited the Star hotel and sailors who knew him, put him to bed. When Farrel failed to get up in the morning and appeared ill, a physician was called and the man was found to be in a dying condition. County Physician Luhmann was notified and Farrel was taken to the hospital where he died later. The man is about 60 years of age and is said to have been employed on the lakes for a long time. Messages to the Seaman’s union at Chicago giving the man’s name, brought a reply asking for a description as there are several Farrels on the rolls of the union. The body is held pending the response from Chicago, the description asked for having been forwarded. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 12, 1917, Page 6 ********* [cause: apoplexy]
GENEVRA (SHERMAN) FAULKES Mrs. William F. Faulkes, 54, nee Eugenie Sherman of this city, died at her home in Madison today. She had been in failing health. Burial will be in this city, where she was born. The body will be brought here, probably Sunday, and services held Monday with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Faulkes was a daughter of Eugene Sherman, who operated a cigar store here many years ago. After her marriage to Mr. Faulkes she moved to Madison. Mr. Faulkes is state supervisor of civilian rehabilitation for the State Board of Vocational Education and also secretary of the Wisconsin Association for the Disabled. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 8, 1939 P.2 ******** [Genevia/bur. 09-11-1939/d. at Madison, WI/ cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on E.S. Sherman lot]
CLARA FECHTER From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1909: After many months of terrible illness, death has released Mrs. Clara Fechter from her pain. Mrs. Fechter, widow of the late Geo. W. Fechter, was born 1835 in Germany and came to America as a young lady, spending the greater portion of her life as a resident of our city. She was well-known and highly respected here… She is survived by 4 sons, 3 daughters, and a host of grandchildren. Her funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. ********* [cause: polomyeditis]
GEORGE FECHTER (d. 1910) FECHTER FUNERAL FRIDAY. Services From Late Home at 2, Rev. Hastings Officiating. The announcement of the sudden death of George W. Fechter Wednesday was shock to business circles of the city and carried sincere sorrow with it to many friends who knew him best. Funeral services for Mr. Fechter will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home on N. Sixth street and Rev. Hastings former rector of St. James Episcopal church who was a warm personal freind (sic) of the decedent, will officiate. Manitowoc Council 42, Royal League of which Mr. Fechter was a member will attend the services. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 11, 1910 P.1 ******** [bur. 08-12-1910/cause: erisipilas]
ANNA MARIA E.L. FEHRING From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sept. 1895: Death Wed. morning of Mrs. Anna Maria Fehring of Manitowoc, widow of the late Heinrich Friedrich Fehring. The deceased was born 01 Apr. 1824 in Bohmte, Amt Wittlage, Hanover, and leaves 3 grown sons. The funeral will take place Sat. afternoon at 2 p.m. in the city cemetery.
HEINRICH FRIEDRICH FEHRING From Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1886: Mr. Fehring who was well known locally died Sun. in Town Rapids. His body was buried yesterday.
LOUISE FEHRING From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1888: Death last Thurs. evening, about 11 o’clock, of little 6 yr. old Louise Fehring, daughter of W. Fehring. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon at Evergreen Cemetery, attended by a large number of relatives and acquaintances. Pastor Pieper of the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation delivered the funeral oration. ****** [cause: inflamation of the bowels]
ANNA FEHRMAN From Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1893: Death on Wed. evening of Anna Fehrmann, daughter of Mr. A. Fehrmann, of consumption. The deceased who was 19 yrs. 5 mos. old, will be buried Sun. afternoon in the city cemetery.
AUGUST FEHRMAN From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1895: Death Wed. morning of 66 yr. old August Fehrmann, of a heart illness. The deceased, who belonged among the oldest settlers of Town Newton, for the last 3 yrs. has resided in Manitowoc. He served during the war in the 26th Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment. In addition to his widow, he leaves 6 grown children of whom 4 are married. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 3 p.m. in the city cemetery. ******** [cause: heart disease]
HARVEY L. FEHRMAN From Der Nord Westen, 18 Oct. 1906: A 6-mo. old child of Washington Street resident Ernst Fehrmann here died on Friday last week. ******** [bur. 10-14-1906/age 6 mo./cause: cholera infantum]
HULDA J. FEHRMAN Mrs. Ernst C. Fehrman, 91, of 1037 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufus will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Fehrman, nee Hulda Groelle, was born Dec. 5, 1879, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Ludwig and Margaretha Wherwein Groelle. She attended schools in the Town of Newton. She was married to Ernst C. Fehrman June 11, 1904, at Newton. The couple resided at Newton until 1906 when they moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Fehrman was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1936. Survivors include a son, Marvin W. of Manitowoc, and nieces and nephews. A son, four sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1971 ******** [d. 11-05-1971/age 91 yrs./widow of Ernst Fehrman] (b. Dec. 5, 1878/d. Nov. 1971/SSDI)
IRENE FEHRMAN Mrs. Irene Fehrman, 69, of Rt. 5, Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Fehrman, nee Irene Evenson, was born Oct. 12, 1904, at Valders, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ole Evenson. She attended Valders schools. She was married to Orville Fehrman June 30, 1927, at Valders. She and her husband owned and operated a farm in rural Manitowoc. Mrs. Fehrman was a member of First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and at the church from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 31, 1973
EMMA (HENTSCHER) FEHRS Mrs. Emma Laura Fehrs, Passes Away at So. Eight (sic) Street Home at Aadvanced Age of 84 Mrs. Fehrs Passed Away The death of Mrs. Emma Laure Fehrs, widow of the late Gustave Carl Fehrs, at her home on south Eighth street Saturday evening removed one of the best known pioneer residents of the county, a woman widely known and highly esteemed in the community. Mrs. Fehrs had been in failing health for a year and for several days it was known that death was near. The end came at 10 Saturday evening. Mrs. Fehrs was 84 years of age and had made her home in Manitowoc since 18?3 when, with her husband, she came here from New York. She was a native of Germany, born July 10, 1832, and was married there to Mr. Fehrs in 18?3 and after a year in New York they removed to this city where Mr. Fehrs established the jewelry business which his son, G.A. Fehrs, still conducts. Mr. Fehrs died in 1898. Mrs. Fehrs was beloved by all who knew her and her death will bring a sense of personal loss to a large circle of friends. She was a woman who gave her first attention to her home, yet her social nature was one of the dominant features of her character. Mrs. Fehrs was a woman of broad charity and her unassuming and kindly benefactions will long be cherished by many who were recipients of her helpfulness. During the last year of her life, in which illness made it impossible for her to continue the minstrations which she had loved to bestow, this inability was one of the sorrows of her declining days. Mrs. Fehrs is survived by three children, two daughters and one son, Mrs. Emma White, who made her home with mother, Mrs. Robert Haukuhl of Milwaukee and G.A. Fehrs of this city. The funeral will be held Wednesday and will be private from the home. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, Ocotber 30, 1916 P.8 ********* Mrs. Fryme of Chicago, will arrive this evening to attend the funeral of her grandmother, Mrs. Fehrs. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, October 30, 1916 P.3 ********* [bur. 11-1-1916/cause: casconoma/bur. on Gustav Fehrs lot]
GUSTAVE FEHRS From Der Nord Westen, 13 Jan. 1898 Gustave Fehrs closed his eyes for the last time Tues. morning. He was born 18 Aug 1829 in Halberstadt in the Prussian Province of Saxony. He learned the watchmaker profession and after his marriage, emigrated to America in 1854. He spent one year in the eastern states, coming to Manitowoc in 1855 where he has been a resident for the last 44 years. Despite problems - he lost several children and sustained a leg amputation - he cheerfully persevered and was counted among the eminent German citizens of our city. He is survived by his widow and three children: Mr. G.A. Fehrs, who took over hs father's business sometime ago, Mrs. White in Antigo and Mrs. Haukohl in Milwaukee. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the funeral home on 8th Street. ******** [bur. 01-11-1898/cause: asthemia]
EMMA FEICHTNER From Der Nord Westen, 01 Dec. 1892: Death on Sun. morning after a long illness with consumption of Miss Emma Feichtner. Burial was Tuesday.
CHARLOTTE FELBEL From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1897: Death Wed. of Charlotte Felbel after a long and difficult illness of stomach cancer, at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Fr. Bliesener in Manitowoc. The deceased, who was 62 yrs. of age, was born in Schlave in the Province of Pomerania. Her funeral will take place this afternoon in the city cemetery.
HAROLD T. FELDHAUSEN Harold Feldhausen, 66, of 3700 Kimberly Lane, Fort Worth, Texas, died there Saturday evening. Mr. Feldhausen was born May 26, 1903, at Chicago, son of the late Emil and May Helgerson Feldhausen. He was a general dynamic aviation engineer at Fort Worth. He married Esther Benson in 1958. Mr. Feldhausen was a member of the WW Peavy Lodge 1162 F. & A.M., the El Texa Grotto, the Worth Commandery and the Moslah Temple Shrine. Survivors include his wife and a sister, Mrs. Leonard Ruggles, of Munising, Mich. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 14, 1970 ********* [d. 04-12-1970 at Fort Worth TX/age 66 yrs.] (28 May 1903/Apr 1970/SSDI)
MAY FELDHAUSEN Mrs. Emil Feldhausen, 82, widow of a former police and fire commission member, died Friday morning at the home, 1201 New York Ave., Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Myron Hoff will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former May Helgerson was born Oct. 29, 1877, at Green Bay, daughter of the late Harry and Christina To?lefson Helgerson. She was married at Green Bay to Emil Feldausen June 5, 1901, and the couple came to Manitowoc in 1908. He died Nov. 6, 1956. Mrs. Feldhausen was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and served as a past noble grand. She had been a member of the Women's Benefit Assn., the Pioneers Club, Ladies Aid Society and the Guild of the church. Mrs. Feldhausen is survived by a son, Harold of Fort Worth, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. L.B. Ruggles of Munising, Mich., and Miss Beatrice Feldhausen of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Albert DeGraves of Green Bay; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1960 ******** [d. 01-29-1960/age 82 yrs./widow of Emil E. Feldhausen]
CHRIST FELTEN From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1891: Death of 71 yr. old Christian Felten on Sat. The deceased, who is an old resident of our city, leaves a widow who is also of advanced age. His burial took place Tuesday.
CATHARINE FENDER From Der Nord Westen, 10 March 1898 Death Tues. of the widow Catharine Fender at the age of 79 yrs. 10 mos. of old age debility. The deceased, who is survived by a married daughter, will be buried tomorrow afternoon.
BESSIE FENSTERMAKER Mrs. Charles Fenstermaker, 80, of Plainfield, N.J., a former resident of Tisch Mills, died Friday at Poundbrook Hospital, Plainfield, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Bessie Chermak was born Sept. 3, 1878, in Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Chermak. When she was five years old she came to America with her parents. Mrs. Fenstermaker was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a son, John Galbraith of Plainfield, N.J., two brothers, Joseph of Manitowoc and Louis of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. C. Sorenson of St. Petersburg, Fla., and one grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1959 P. 13 ******** [d. 02-13-1959 at Bound Brook NJ/age 80 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/ bur. on Joseph Chermak and Geo. Pivonka lot]
NATHAN FENTON From Der Nord Westen, April 30, 1874 Death of Nathan Fenton, an old settler, on Sunday night or Monday morning. His body was found in his bed in the Williams House. Death attributed to heavy drink. ********* The Manitowoc County Chronicle Two Rivers Wisconsin June 1, 1875 The grave of Nat (sic) Fenton, in the Manitowoc cemetery, is to be marked by a monument. The funds for that purpose are nearly if not quite all scribed. Every one who knew Nat Fenton liked him, and although like us all he had some defects, yet he is remembered for his good qualities alone, and the liberal contributions for his appointment by those who knew him, show how much he was esteemed by them.
ESTHER FERDON 1860 CENSUS: James Ferdon 45 M Farmer 300 50 New York Esther Ferdon 48 F -- -- -- New York Zacharia L. Ferdon 18 M Farm Laborer -- -- New York Ann Eliza Ferdon 16 F -- -- -- New York Miriam Ferdon 14 F -- -- -- New York Obadiah B. Ferdon 11 M -- -- -- New York ******* 1880 CENSUS: "Oberdier Ferdon M 35 -- M -- Carpenter New York New York New York Margeret Ferdon F 33 Wife M -- Keeping house New York England England Francis Ida Ferdon F 8 Daughter S -- -- Wisconsin New York New York Oberdier James Ferdon M 6 Son S -- -- Wisconsin New York New York Cora Ferdon 6/12 Jan. Daughter S -- -- Wisconsin New York New York James Ferdon M 60 -- M -- Carpenter New York New York New York Esta Ferdon F 68 Wife M -- Keeping house New York New Jersey Penns ******** [Unk]-[Mis Fardoun/bur. 01-31-1882/burial register has buried Mis Fardoun, Kings Britch, $2.50/cem. office determined this is same person]
EULALIA FERGUSON Mrs. S.K. Ferguson, 76, of 848 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Ferguson, nee Eulalia Stone, was born June 3, 1893, at Clarksdale, Mo., daughter of the late Kenley and Clara Hillebran Stone. She was married to S.K. Ferguson March 26, 1913, at Maywood, Ill. The couple located at Manitowoc and celebrated its golden wedding anniversary March 26, 1963. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the Shrine Auxiliary and the Memorial Hospital Guild. She was a former soloist and director of the First Presbyterian choir. She was also a member of the Monday Music Club and the Elk's Ladies. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Sylvester of Penn Yan, N.Y., Gerald of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Robert of Manitowoc; a brother, W.G. Stone, of North Hollywood, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday and until noon Monday, and then at the chapel. The casket will remain closed. Memorials may be sent to the music department of the Presbyterian Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1970 ********** [d. 03-13-1970/age 76 yrs./wife of Sylvester K. Ferguson]
JAMES FERGUSON DEATH COMES TO J.W. FERGUSON WITH NO WARNING Returns Home from Day's Labors and Is Stricken. James W. Ferguson, father of S.K. Ferguson of the Wisconsin Pea Canners Co. and a resident here with his son for the past eight months, died suddenly at the Ferguson home on North Sixth Street last night. Mr. Ferguson was 62 years of age. Mr. Ferguson, although he had been ailing for some time, was not thought to be seriously ill and had been at his post at the plant of the Aluminum Goods Co., where he had been employed, yesterday. He returned home from the office at the usual hour and though he appeared weary did not complain of any serious illness and his death, which occurred while the family were in the home during the evening, came as a great shock. Physicians who were summoned when Mr. Ferguson collapsed, were unable to revive him and death ensued in a short time. Mr. Ferguson was a native of New York state but since manhood had made his home at Chicago up until a few months ago when he and Mrs. Ferguson came here to be with their son. During his residence, Mr. Ferguson has made many friends to whom his death will bring sorrow. Mr. Ferguson is survived by his wife and one son. The funeral will probably be held from the home on North Sixth street Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 17, 1920 P. 1 ******** [bur. 03-19-1920/cause:apoplexy/bur. on S.K. Ferguson lot]
BERNARD FETZER B. FETZER, OLD SETTLER OF CO. PASSES AWAY Came to County Nearly Four Score Years Ago to Make Home Bernard Fetzer, pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, having come here as a child of four years, is dead at his home on N. Eleventh street, death resulting from dropsy from which he had been a sufferer for some time. He had been confined to his bed only two weeks. Mr. Fetzer was 82 and one of the best known residents of the county. Funeral services will be held from Sacred Heart church Monday morning at 9 o’clock with burial at Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Fetzer was born in Germany in 1844 and came to Manitowoc with his parents in 1848 and until recent years was one of the prominent and successful farmers at Whitelaw, retiring 16 years ago to come to the city. He is survived by his wife, who was Mary Shavet and whom he married 53 years ago, three sons, Bernard at Grimms, Godfrey of Whitelaw and Frank, this city, and five daughters, Mrs. J.R. Burkard, Fond du Lac, Mrs. George Jordan, Madison, Mrs. Grimm, Whitelaw, Mrs. Schunk and Mrs. Ora, of this city. Mr. Fetzer was devoted to his home and family but took an active interest in public affairs and was a good citizen. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 29, 1926, Page 1
FRANK E. FETZER
Frank E. Fetzer, age 59, of Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, November 24, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born June 4, 1937, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank J. and Nora Holsen Fetzer. He attended St. Anne’s School in Francis Creek and was a graduate of Mishicot High School in 1954, being class president. On July 6, 1963, he married the former Janet A. Westphal at St. Paul Catholic Church. Rev. Clement P. Kern presided at the marriage of the couple. The couple resided in the city of Manitowoc since their marriage. Frank started his employment with the Hamachek Company as an automobile insurance salesman and soon began his career in auto sales working in various positions as used car manager, sales manager and sales at Hamachek, Lauson Chevrolet and currently Maritime Ford. Frank enjoyed camping with his family and friends. He had a beautiful singing voice and enjoyed singing country music and playing his guitar, especially around the campfire. Frank also sang with the Meistersingers Guild in the 1950’s. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law and two brothers-in-law. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. by Deacon Ken Nelesen. Frank was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. We will remember his hearty laugh and ever so kind heart. Frank will be sadly missed by his family, friends and co-workers. Herald Times Reporter, no date.
MARGARETHA FETZER From Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1882: The 60-year old widow of Mr. Peter Fetzer of Manitowoc Rapids died last Sat. night
PETER FETZER Death announcement in Der Nord Westen, 20 Sept.1878 Peter Fetzer died in Forrestville, Door Co.
AUGUSTE KAROLINE FEUERPFEIL Name: Feuerpfeil, Auguste D.: 1/16/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 4 Mo. 9 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper Spouse: F.: Wm. Feuerpfeil M.: Auguste Will Cause of Death: Cramps Pg. #: 237
C.H. FRIEDRICH FEUERPFEIL From Der Nord Westen, 21 July 1892: Death, by drowning, of Friedrich Feuerpfeil, bookkeeper for the firm of Schuette Bros. The deceased, who was about 24 yrs. old, went swimming with friends last Tues. at Stuempge’s Lake. He jumped into the water from a boat, got cramps, and drowned before the others could save him. His body was found yesterday morning. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. ******* [cause: drowned]
FREDERICK FEUERPFEIL From Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1900: Death Mon. of a 3-yr. old son of Mr. W. Feuerpfeil here after an illness of only a week. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon. ******** [bur. 05-16-1900/cause: broncho pneumonia]
PAULINE FEUERPFEIL From Der Nord Westen, 24 Mar. 1904: Death Mon. after a long illness of Miss Paula Feuerpfeil, daughter of Mr. C. Feuerpfeil here, at the age of 23. The funeral will be held this afternoon. ********* [cause: tuberculosis]
ARNOLD FICK From Der Nord Westen, 01 July 1909: Death recently in Holy Family Hospital of Arnold Fick, the 12-year old son of Town Newton farmer Henry Fick, following an appendectomy. He is survived by his parents, a brother and 3 sisters. The funeral was held yesterday. ******* [cause: appendicitis]
OSCAR FICK KICK OF HORSE PROVES FATAL TO NEWTON MAN Oscar Fick Dies While on Way to Hospital Injuries which he suffered when he was kicked by a horse yesterday, caused the death of Oscar Fick, well known town of Newton farmer early today. Fick died in the ambulance of the Urbanek and Wattawa company while being conveyed from his home to the hospital in this city. Internal hurts caused death. Fick was found by his wife in the stable yesterday morning when she heard groans of the injured man who had been kicked by one of the horses he was caring for and was unable to help himself. She pulled the body from the stable and summoned a physician. It was deemed inadvisable to remove Mr. Fick at the time but this morning arrangements were made to have him brought to the hospital for care, but before the ambulance arrived in the city, death had overtaken the patient. Kicked in Abdomen Mr. Fick was kicked in the abdomen and internal injuries of fatal nature resulted. The horse responsible for the death of its owner had never been considered vicious and it is believed that the animal, annoyed by flies, became restless, and that Mr. Fick in entering or leaving the stall, was unexpectedly the victim of the fatal blow. Was 28 Years Old Born in the town of Newton August 6, 1893, Mr. Fick would have been 28 next Saturday. He had always made his home in Manitowoc county and was one of the progressive young farmers of the community. He is survived by his wife at Newton and by his mother, Mrs. Henry Fick, who makes her home with a daughter in this city. Three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Dorschner, Hamilton street, this city; Mrs. Walter Hoffman of Chicago and Mrs. Edward Sicker of Newton also survive. Funeral arrangements have not been made. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, August 2, 1921 ******** FLIES RESPONSIBLE FOR MAN'S DEATH Manitowoc, Wis., Aud 5. - Flies were the indirect cause of the death of Oscar Fick, town of Newton farmer who was kicked by a horse. Fick had gone into the barn to feed the animal, which had been bothered by flies. While in the stall he was struck in the abdomen by a hind foot of the horse. When he failed to return to the house his wife went to the stables and found her husband groaning and helpless. He was removed to the local hospital and died after suffering 20 hours. The man was 28 years old. Racine Journal-News, Friday, August 5, 1921 ******** [bur. 08-06-1921/cause: accidental violence/bur. on Mrs. Emma Fick lot]
HANNAH FICK From Der Nord Westen, 22 July 1909: Mrs. Auguste Fick, a former resident of Town Two Creeks who for the past 24 years has lived with her daughter here, Mrs. Wm. Ploeckelmann, died from old age debility Saturday at age 84. She leaves 2 daughters. The funeral was held Tuesday. (Note: Because of the difference in names, I conferred with the cem. office and she replied: On W2-159-2 are Christian, Hanna, & Frederick Fick and William Sr., Fredericka, & William Ploeckelman. William Sr. seems to be the right age to be a son-in-law of Hanna/Auguste Fick.)
CARROLL FICKETT Carroll J. Fickett, 51, of 905 Jackson St., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at home following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services wil be held by the Otto Oas Post No. 659, V.F.W. Mr. Fickett was born Dec. 24, 1921, at Milbridge, Maine, son of the late Adver W. and Lottie M. Jordon Fickett. He moved to Manitowoc in 1952 and had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. Rolling Mill the past seven years. He was a veteran of World War II serving as a Private first class in the 313th Infantry Regiment. He married Sharon Colson Dec. 31, 1963, at Harrington, Maine. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 23, 1973
ANTON FICTUM, SR. Anton Fictum Sr., 92, 1001 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Fictum was born Nov. 1, 1891, at Tisch Mills, Wis., son of the late John and Antoinette Kerch Fictum. Mr. Fictum was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding prior to being engaged in farming from 1950 to 1968. He married Emma K. Skubal on Sept. 28, 1920, at Kewaunee. She preceded him in death on May 13, 1956. Survivors include two sons, and two daughters. He was preceded in death by a son, Allen. Herald Times Reporter January, 1984
MARIE J. FICTUM Marie C. Fictum, age 90, of 4704 Vista Road, Manitowoc, died early on Friday morning, May 23, 2008, at Rivers Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Marie was born on Sept. 9, 1917, in the town of Newton, daughter of the late Edward and Emma (nee Roberts) Zinkel. She attended St. Joseph Parochial Grade School, Alverno, and Whittier Public School. On May 24, 1938, she married Ivan Fictum at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. He preceded her in death on Sept. 14, 1979. Marie was employed at Northern Laboratories of Manitowoc for several years and then at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center as a nurses' aid for 14 years. After her retirement, she continued to volunteer her time at Holy Family for an additional 14 years. Marie was a member of the St. Mary Rosary and Altar Society, as well as the Manitowoc County Homemakers. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Marie was also preceded in death by two sisters: Margaret Trainor and Gertrude Kohlbeck; one brother: Anton Zinkel and one stepsister: Myrtle Sprang. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2008, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Richard Klingeisen. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, on Tuesday morning, May 27, 2008, at 9 a.m. The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, May 25, 2008, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 3 until 6 p.m., where a prayer service conducted by Deacon Alan Boeldt will conclude the visitation. The visitation will continue on Monday morning at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until the time of the Morning Prayer service at 10:30 am. A special thanks to the Dr. (private) and the Rivers Bend Nursing Home Staff for their high quality and compassionate care toward our mother. Herald Times Reporter, May 24, 2008
MRS. FIELTER Name: Fieter, Johanne Louise D.: 2/6/1878 B.: 4/28/1800 Reg. D.: 12/27/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 77 Yrs. 9 Mo. 9 Da. B.P.: Mtwc. Wis. D.P.: Mtw. Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Franz Pieper Spouse: F.: Aug. Fieter M.: F. F. Fieter Cause of Death: ????? Pg. #: ******** [From cem. office: I believe these are the same person, it's too bad I don't know where she is buried. I'm wondering if her surname isn't Filter. I found this: Burial register has buried old Misses Fielitter, $2.50]
ALFRED FILHOLM From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1896: On Fri. the eldest son of Mr. J. C. Filholm died of pneumonia. The deceased was employed in Smalley’s factory and was a good employee and comrade. The burial took place Sun. afternoon in the city cemetery. ******** [Alfred C. Filholm/bur. 02-27-1896/age 30 yrs./cause: pneumonia]
GUNILD FILHOLM From Der Nord Westen, 13 Mar. 1902: Death Thurs., after a confinement of several weeks, of Mrs. J.C. Filholm an old settler of our city. The deceased was born in Norway 13 Mar. 1832 and came to Manitowoc while very young. Since her marriage in 1852 she has lived in the same house on Chicago Street where she died. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon. ****** [Gunild Filholm/bur. 03-08-1902/age 69 yrs./cause: paralysis]
JORGIAN CHRISTIAN FILHOLM From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907: Death Wednesday last week, following an illness of several months, of well-known tailor Jorgian Christian Filholm here. The deceased was born in Denmark 75 years ago and came here in 1854 where he has lived ever since. He is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Friday afternoon. ******* [J. Christ Filholm/bur. 12-20-1907]
NELLIE FINCH From Der Nord Westen, 06 Mar. 1902: Death Thurs. last week from consumption of Nellie Finch, a daughter of supervisor J.W. Finch of Liberty.
MARIE FINGOUST From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1909: Death Thursday in Clarks Mills of 66-year old Mrs. Mary Fingoust from a heart attack. She was found dead in her bed. The deceased, who was a resident of our county for the past 57 years, is survived by 2 children. Her funeral was Saturday at the local city cemetery.
VACLAV FINGOUST From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1907: Wenzel Fingoust, a well-known resident of Clarks Mills, died Thursday evening last week after an illness of several months. The deceased was born 1851 in Bohemia and came to America as a child. He is survived by his sorrowing father, his widow and 2 children. He was buried in the city cemetery on Monday.
LOUISA FINK Mrs. Louise Fink, 71, a resident of Manitowoc for 22 years, died late yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Olson of 411 North Ninth street. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at two o'clock from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Fink, nee Louise Klapstein, was born in Germany in 1869 and accompanied her parents to this country. The family located at Portage, Wis. She was married there in 1893 to Charles Fink. He was killed in an accident in 1911. In 1919 she came to this city to make her home with her daughter. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Olson of this city; two sons, Byron and Nelson of this city; two brothers, Fred of Appleton, Herman of Canada; two sisters, Mrs. R. W. Lutz of this city, Mrs. Herman Haese of Portage. The body may be viewed from Sunday noon until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 28, 1941 P. 4 ******* [Mrs. Augusta Louise Fink/d. 06-27-1941/age 71 yrs./cause: carcinomotosis]
ANNA FINKELSON From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1900: Death on Mon. of 80-yr. old Mrs. F. Finkelson of old age debility. The deceased, who was born in Valders, Norway, was a resident of our city for about the past 45 yrs. Her funeral was held yesterday afternoon. ******* [bur. 09-11-1900/[age 80/cause: old age]
JOHN FINKELSON From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1896: Death in Chicago on Wed. last week of John Fickelson(sic), son-in-law of Mr. J. Seitz of Manitowoc. The casket was brought here and buried Fri. in the city cemetery.
KNUD FINKELSON FUNERAL OF K. FINKELSON HELD THURSDAY The funeral of Knut Finkleson (sic), pioneer resident, who died at the hospital yesterday as result of a stroke suffered a week ago, will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home 723 N. Tenth street. Mr. Finkleson was born in the town of Liberty February 15, 1854 and had made his home in this city for many years, being engaged as a carpenter contractor. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Edward Seefluth and Miss Mable of this city. One sister Mrs. Joseph Seitz, this city, also survives and there are two grandchildren. Mr. Finkleson was well and favorably known and was held in esteem by all who knew him. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, August 10, 1921 P.10 ******* [KNUT Finkelson/bur. 08-11-1921/cause: apoplexy]
AMANDA FISCHER Mrs. William H. Fischer, 78, of 1012 Marshal St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of three weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Untied Church of Christ, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Amanda Lippert was born July 21, 1885, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Ernst and Mary Luebke Lippert. At the age of 18 she came to Manitowoc where Oct. 30, 1909, she was married to William H. Fischer. He died in February of 1959. She was a member of the Women's Guild of St. John Church. Surviving Mrs. Fischer is a son, Omer, and a daughter, Mrs. Chester Gustavson, of Manitowoc, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 18, 1964 P. 7 ******** [Amanda Fischer/d. 1-17-1964/age 78 yrs/widow of William H. Fischer/ bur. on Ernst Lippert lot]
CLAUS FISCHER OLD RESIDENT OF CITY IS CALLED BY DEATH TODAY Claus Fischer, Former Gibson Man, Passes Away, Aged 81 An old resident of Manitowoc, Claus Fischer, died at his home in this city this morning at the age of 81 years. Up to fifteen years ago he resided at Gibson and then moved to this city taking up his home on Sixteenth and Division Sts. He is survived by his aged wife, five sons, Claus, Jaunge, Henry, John ? and William and three daughters, Emma Kasteen, Mary Taoten? and Lizzie Kind. Thirty two grandchildren also survive. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 from the German Lutheran Church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 19, 1918, Page 1 ******** [bur. 03-21-1918/cause: apoplexy]
EMMA FISCHER Mrs. Emma Fischer, 87, of 1117 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday evening at her home following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, at 8:30 a.m. Monday and at St. Boniface Catholic church at 9 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Alfred Pritzl. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Fischer was born Emma Herrmann in Manitowoc in 1866. She married the late Anton Fischer in 1890. He died in 1936. She was a member of the St. Ann Altar Society. Surviving are four sons, Anton, Raymond, Arthur and Frederick, all of Manitowoc; a brother, George Herrmann, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Ida Barkhahn, also of Manitowoc, and two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 26, 1953 P. 17 ******* [d. 06-25-1953/age 87 yrs./bur. on Frederick Fischer lot]
HENRIETTA FISCHER From Der Nord Westen, 14 Nov. 1895: Death on 07 Nov. of Mrs. Henrietta Fischer, wife of Mr. Ignace Fischer, resident on Washington St. in Manitowoc. The deceased, who was born 18 May 1816, was buried Sun. afternoon in the city cemetery.
IGNATZ FISCHER From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1903: Death Thurs. last week from old age debility of Washington St. resident Ignatz Fischer. The deceased, who was born 81 yrs. ago in Bierglas, Bohemia, came to America in 1852, settled first in Milwaukee, and then came to Manitowoc in 1855 where he remained, operating a small bakery for many years. His wife preceded him in death many years ago. The funeral took place Sat. at the city cemetery.
JOHN FISCHER (d. 1917) FORMER RESIDENT KILLED AT PARK FALLS BY KICK OF HORSE Body of John Fisher(sic), Former Teamster for J.G. Johnson Co., to be Brought Here for Burial John Fischer, a former resident of this city, died at Park falls, Wis., early today as result of injuries he sustained Saturday when he was kicked by a horse. The body will be brought here tonight for burial, the funeral being held from W. Frazier’s undertaking rooms. Fischer was formerly employed as a teamster by the J.G. Johnson company of this city and up to four years ago was on the company’s ice wagons. He located at Park Falls where he was barn foreman for the Udell Lumbering company and was injured while at his work. News of the accident reached here Saturday and a cousin, John Fischer, went to Park Falls and will accompany the body here. Fischer is survived by one son who is serving the army. Fischer was well known in the city where he made his home for years. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, Oct. 22, 1917, Page 6 ******** August Fischer, of Arnegard, N.D., arrived yesterday to attend the funeral of the late John Fischer, who was buried from William Frazier’s undertaking establishment this afternoon, interment being at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, Oct. 25, 1917, Page 3 ******** [cause: fracture at base of skull]
JOHN FISCHER (d. 1954) Hamlet Founder, Fischer, Is Dead John R. Fischer, 71 of 502 York St. founder of the hamlet of Fischerville in the town of Mishicot and retired cheesemaker and tavern operator, died Thursday at the Holy Family Hospital. He was born in Gibson in 1881 and in 1904 married Miss Anna Kunz. He farmed in the town of Gibson for two years and then took up the short course in agriculture at the University of Wisconsin and learned the cheesemaking trade. He established a cheese factory at the small hamlet west of the village of Mishicot, which later bore his name. He also operated a tavern, general store and blacksmith shop in that community. Feb. 11, 1954 (no newspaper named)
JULIUS A. FISCHER Julius A. Fischer, 85, of 947 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Huffer will officiate and burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Fischer was born March 9, 1885, in Oconto County, son of the late Fred and Minnie Brulheide Fischer. He had been employed as a maltster retiring in 1950. He married Emily Rosinsky in 1934 at Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.), two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Harr of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anna Gajewski of Green Bay and six grandchildren. A grandson, a daughter, five brothers and four sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home (State Street entrance) after 4 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1971 ********* [d. 01-10-1971/age 85 yrs.] (b. 9 Mar 1885/d. Jan 1971/SSDI)
ROY FISCHER (d. 1918) TWO YEAR OLD CHILD DIES FROM BURNS SUFFERED IN FALL INTO TUB OF SCALDING WATER Death after hours of suffering came to little Roy Fischer, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fischer, yesterday afternoon. (Illegible)..while the mother was engaged in the weekly washing. Mrs. Fischer had poured boiling water from a boiler into tub and while her back was turned the child accidentally fell into the water… (rest is illegible). [Article Is Mostly Smeared] Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 01, 1918, Page 8 ******** [cause: extensive burns/bur. on Claus Fischer lot]
VINCENT FISCHER Vincent Fischer, 83, of 513 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Manitowoc County Hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. G.J. Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Fischer was born July 5, 1877, in Bohemia. He married Frances Chaloupetski in 1903 at Prague. The family came to the United States in 1907 and settled at New York, moving to Manitowoc in 1909. He had been a member of International Molders Union for 60 years and held a life membership card. His wife preceded him in death three years ago. Surviving are two sons, Harry and William of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Kirk of Wausau; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may all at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 3, 1960 P. 3 ********* [d. 12-01-1960/age 83 yrs.]
WILLIAM H. FISCHER (d. 1959) William H. Fischer, 73, of 1012 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died early Wednesday morning at his home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Fischer was born July 6, 1885, son of the late Claus and Emily Raetz Fischer, in the town of Gibson. He came to Manitowoc as a young man where Oct. 30, 1909, he married Amanda Lippert. Before his retirement 25 years ago, he was employed as a custodian in the Manitowoc Public School System. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Chester Gustavson, a son, Omar, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren, of Manitowoc. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of services Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, February 11, 1959 ******** [d. 02-11-1959/age 73 yrs.]
NICOLAS FISHBACH Nicolaus Fischbach had a tragic life which seems to stem from his time spent in the war. He enlisted as a private in Company "E", 35th Regiment Wisconsin Infantry in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on December 31, 1863 for a three year period. He was mustered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and paid a $60 bounty. The roll recorded his name as Nicholas Fishback, born in Germany, occupation of farmer, age of 24, blue eyes, brown hair, height 5 ft. 7 in. and fair complexion. Sept. 2, 1864 they listed him as a deserter at St. Charles, Arkansas, but he was actually in a hospital at Memphis, Tennessee and voluntarily returned to duty on Dec. 23, 1864. He is then listed as a deserter on March 2, 1865 at Mobile Point, Alabama. According to his pension files, he walked all the way from Alabama back to Centerville still wearing his uniform. On the 1870 Federal Population Census for the Town of Centerville, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin page 39 (stamped 42) he was enumerated with his brother-in-law's family, Nicolaus Braun, line 4 through 12. They took care of him until he was later committed to the Manitowoc County Insane Asylum for the chronic insane in January of 1885 were he remained till his death on July 3, 1900. He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc City. (Note: He was Nicolaus Braun's brother-in-law (Centerville)) (from researcher/see contributors page)
ELSIE FITTING Elsie Fitting, 71, of 552 Friar Place, Chicago, a former Manitwooc resident, died Saturday evening at American Hospital, Chicago, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with Christian Scientist services, Mrs. Vivian Seymore, reader. Miss Fitting was born May 22, 1889, at Hartford, Washington County, daughter of the late Jacob and Caroline Knaab Fitting. She came to Manitowoc in 1910 and was employed at The Spindler Co. She moved to Chicago in 1931, where she was employed at Marshall Field Department Store. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Herman Diskowski of Manitowoc and Mrs. Arthur Goetz of Hartford and two nieces. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 12, 1960 P. 9 ********* [d. 12-10-1960 at Chicago IL/age 71 yrs./cause: arteriosclerotic heart disease/bur. on Mathilda Diskowski lot]
DANIEL M. FITZGERALD Two Rivers Reporter, Monday, January 9, 1939 NEIGHBOR CITY MERCHANT DEAD Daniel Fitzgerald, 64, Dies on Sunday at Milwaukee Daniel M. Fitzgerald, 64, member of the Fitzgerald Bruder firm, engaged in the confectionery and liquor business in Manitowoc for years, died Sunday morning at the Milwaukee hospital, Milwaukee. He submitted to an operation a week ago Friday. Pneumonia, which developed, caused his death. Although not enjoying good health for several months, Mr. Fitzgerald continued active in the business until shortly before he went to the hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home. The Rev. W.C. Kurtz will officiate. Mr. Fitzgerald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fitzgerald was born in Kossuth, June 26, 1875. By an unusual coincidence John Bruder, his business partner, was born on that same date in the same township. They were associated as employes and partners for a 40 year span. In 1906 he married Miss Helen Muehlenbruch of Manitowoc city. She survives with a daughter, Doris, Milwaukee; two sons, Eugene, Sheboygan, William, Manitowoc; and a grandchild. ******* [d. 01-08-1939 at Milwaukee, WI/age 63 yrs./cause: carcinoma of stomach general carcinosis/bur. on Adolph Muehlenbruch lot]
