JACOB GABRIEL FORMER LOCAL RESIDENT DIES AT RICE LAKE Body of J. Gabriel Brought Here for Burial This Morning Jacob Gabriel, former Mishicott resident, who for years has made his home at Rice Lake where he was engaged in farming, died at his home there and the body was brought here today for burial, funeral services being conducted at Evergreen by Rev. Keicher. Mr. Gabriel was a resident of this city for some time, being employed in the old glue factory. The funeral was under auspices of the Bohemian society, Z.C.B.J. of which decedent was a member. He is survived by a wife and two daughters who accompanied the body here. Mrs. Gabriel is a sister of J. Skubal of this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 24, 1917, Page 4 ******** (cause: shot/res. Rice Lake, Wis./from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc) [bur. 05-24-1917/age 48 yrs./cause: gunshot of heart suicide]
EDWIN GADZINSKI Edwin Gadzinski, age 82, of Manitowoc, died Monday, March 10, 1997, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, where he had been residing for a brief period. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 1997, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Rev. William Plank will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born August 13, 1914, in Manitowoc, son of the late Thomas and Josephine Markowski Gadzinski. Edwin attended St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Manitowoc. He was employed with Mirro Aluminum for 48 years retiring in 1979. He married Carol J. Krumdick April 12, 1941, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Edwin was a member of the Northeastern Great Lakes Sport Fisherman Club. He greatly enjoyed sports and in the past years he played baseball and bowled. Edwin loved his gardening skills which he took great pride in over the years. Survivors include his wife, Carol; one son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law, two sisters and one brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, along with other relatives and friends surviving. He was preceded in death by six brothers, Leonard, Alois, Florian, Thomas, Victor and Sylvester Gadzinski, two sisters, Rose Tollefson and Lillian Stelzer. Friends may call at First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.. A special thank you to Dr. Edward J. Barylak and his staff at the Manitowoc Clinic and also to the staff of St. Mary's Home for the kindness and care given to Edwin and our family. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Gadzinski family with funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times March 11, 1997 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ELISABETH GAEDKE From Der Nord Westen, 20 Sep. 1906: Death here Friday of 81-year old Elisabeth Goedke(sic) at the home of her son following a one-year illness. She is survived by 1 son and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. ******* [cause: paralysis-stroke]
JOHN GAEDKE (d. 1948) Fire Chief John Gaedke Dies of Heart Attack at LaCrosse Member 43 Years of Department Here John F. Gaedke, chief of the Manitowoc fire department since 1938 and a member of the department for 43 years, died in St. Francis hospital at LaCrosse late Wednesday afternoon, while attending the annual convention of the Wisconsin ???? Chiefs association. He was 62 years of age. Accompanied by Mrs. Gaedke, the chief had left here by auto Sunday morning for the three-day conference. At Oshkosh his car figured in a minor traffic accident, necessitating completion of the trip by bus. He took part in the Monday and Tuesday convention sessions of the chiefs' organization of which he was elected president in 1946. Mrs. Gaedke said that her husband, who had enjoyed previous good health, suffered a heart attack in their hotel room at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning. A doctor was called and ordered the chief removed to the hospital where he was placed in an oxygen tent. He was kept there throughout the day until 4 p.m. He failed to respond, however, and death came about 5:30. Mrs. Gaedke was with him at the time and was joined there early Wednesday evening by a daughter, Miss Lucille, a Lincoln high school teacher, and a sister of the chief, Mrs. Arthur Scherer. Woods Acting Chief Death of Chief Gaedke has made Edward H. Woods, first assistant chief, acting head of the local department. He has been a member of the department since 1915 and was named to his present post March 1, 1945. Funeral services for Chief Gaedke will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Reformed church, Hancock and South Ninth streets, with the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Members of the fire department will take an active part in the funeral services and will serve as pallbearers for their chief. A son of the late Henry and Sarah Gaedke, Chief Gaedke was born on his parents' farm near Wayside, Brown county, in 1886. When a boy of five years he moved to Manitowoc with his parents where his father was a bridge tender on the old Eighth street bridge for 24 years. After receiving his education in both Lutheran and public schools of the city, he joined the local fire departmen in 1905 when 18 years of age. At that time all of the fire fighting equipment was horse drawn and the young fireman enrolled as a driver. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant two years later and in several years was made a captain. Was State President Upon the retirement of Chief J.H. Kratz in 1927, and the promotion of assistant chief James Kuplic to chief, Gaedke was made the assistant chief. He continued in that position until succeeding Kuplic as chief when the latter was named to head the local police department in September, 1936. For years Chief Gaedke had been in charge of the drill schools conducted weekly at the northside station. Always active in the affairs of the Wisconsin Chiefs association, Gaedke was elected first vice president at the Watertown convention in July, 1945. A year late he was chosen state presi- (Continued on Page 2, Co.5) FIRE CHIEF GAEDKE DIES AT LA CROSS (Continued from Page 1) dent at the Neenah meeting. At the LaCrosse convention he had been named a state director. Chief Gaedke was particularly interested in activities dealing with fire prevention in Manitowoc and was a member of the city safety commission. He was responsible for numerous recommendations for safety made by the commission to the city council. Worked For Fire prevention For years he was in charge of the city's annul cleanup week and in 1942 obtained national recognition when Manitowoc, largely through his efforts, received a second place ranking in the state for the year-round program of fire prevention and community cleanup activity here. That same year Milwaukee alone placed ahead of Manitowoc among Wisconsin cities participating in the program of the National Fire Prevention association. On that occasion this city received a special certificate for the outstanding program conducted under the direction of Chief Gaedke. His local lodge affiliations included the Eagles club and the Royal league. Leaves Wife, 6 Children In 1910 Chief Gaedke married the former Miss Ella Scherer of this city. She survives him with two sons, Reuben and Frederick, at home; four daughters, the Misses Lucile, Merle and Joan, all at home, and Mrs. Wayne Shellman, also of this city; a brother, Capt. Edward Gaedke, who retired from the local fire department in May, 1947, five sisters, Mrs. George Vollendorf, Mrs. Hugo Schroeder and Mrs. Arthur Scherer of this city, Mrs. Edward Hopper of Ogema, Wis., and Mrs. Harry Blumenstein of San Diego, Calif., and one grandson (private) of this city. The body was brought to the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home here this afternoon and may be viewed there from Friday noon until removal to the church at 10:30 Saturday morning. It will lie in state at the church until the time of services Saturday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, July 29, 1948 Pages 1 & 2 ******** [d. 07-28-1948, LaCrosse, WI/age 62 yrs.]
LILLIAN GAEDKE Mrs. Herman Gaedke, 84, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Reedsville Funeral Home, the Rev. Arthur Wadzinski of Denmark officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Gaedke, nee Lillian Kruse, was born in 1869 in the town of Brillion, Calumet County. She was married in 1886 to Herman Gaedke who died in 1941. The couple farmed in the town of Maple Grove until 1904 and then moved to the present farm on Rt. 1, Reedsville which is located in Brown County. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Martha Liermann of Manitowoc and Mrs. Louis Wienke of Valders; two sons, Emil and Herman on the home farm; a sister, Mrs. Fred Kanke of Brillion; one grandchild and one great grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Two Rivers Reporter, Monday August 3, 1953 ******** [d. 08-02-1953/age 84 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Herman Gaedke lot]
MATHILDA GAEDKE Mrs. Julius Gaedke, 87, of Maple Grove, died at the home early Friday evening. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Mathilda Uecker was born June 9, 1872, at Cooperstown. When a young girl her parents moved to Morrison where she was married to Julius Gaedke Nov. 13, 1890. He died in 1940. Surviving are a son, Reinhold and two daughters, Emma and Elsie, all at home, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma Vecker of Morrison. Preceding her in death were the husband, five sisters and four brothers. Friends may call at the family residence to view the body after noon Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 15, 1958 P.9 ********* [d. 11-14-1958/age 87 yrs./widow of Julius Gaedke]
REINHOLD A. GAEDKE Reinhold A. Gaedke, 74, of Rt. 1, Greenleaf, died Friday at Memorial hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Gaedke was born Feb. 24, 1895, at Wayside, son of the late Julius and Mathilda Uecker Gaedke. He farmed his entire life and was a deputy sheriff. Survivors include two sisters, Emma and Elsa, of Rt. 1, Greenleaf. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitwooc, after 1 p.m. Sunday until Monday noon and then at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, November 22, 1969 P.9 ******** [d. 11-21-1969/age 74 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Mathilda Gaedke lot]
ETHEL R. GAGNER Ethel R. Gagner, age 79, of 804 MacArthur Drive, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, Nov. 29, 2004, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center, Green Bay. She was born April 11, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Michael and Dorina Hansen Pilger. Ethel was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, class of 1943. On July 17, 1943, she married Ward Gagner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Oct. 23, 1949. Ethel worked for Dr. VanElls for approximately 10 years. She then was employed with the county of Manitowoc as a clerical assistant working for the Human Services Department until her retirement. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a special friend and cousin, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Patricia Gagner in 1968; and a great-granddaughter: Ashley Zeman in 2001. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Joachim Swarick O.F.M. with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Ethel loved good food, the Green Bay Packers and above all, her family. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
ARCHIE GALBRAITH EXPLOSION ON THE ANN ARBOR NO. 5 AT FRANKFORT KILLS THREE MEN Archie Gilbraith, One of Engineers, This City, May be One of Men Killed Outright Wife Leaves For Frankfort Bulletin Mrs. Gilbraith departed this afternoon for Frankfort on Ann Arbor No. 5. Just before she left she received word that her husband’s collar bone had been fractured and that he had been scalded with steam about the face and hands. Later today another report to the Ann Arbor office stated that the body of “A.Gilbert” had been recovered, together with that of Wm. Freeman and Lon Boyd. It is thought the name Gilbert was confused in the message and may be that of Gilbraith and if the message is true, indicated that the local man was killed instead of seriously injured and that the message to Mrs. Gilbraith here announcing only injuries, was sent to allay her fears. Word was received here shortly before noon today of a serious explosion on board the Ann Arbor No. 5 while she lay at her docks at Frankfort, Michigan, resulting in the death of three men, including Second Assistant Engineer, William Freeman. Details are meager and relatives of Archie Gilbraith, one of the engineers, and Louis Hanson, employee of this city, first mate, are anxious as to their safety. First messages today stated that Mr. Gilbraith was badly but not fatally injured. The other two men killed were a coal passer and a water tender. Hanson, according to messages was not near the scene of the explosion and was uninjured. The accident occurred at 9:30 and probably was caused by the explosion of a steam pipe. It is thought that an oversupply of gas was generated by the draft furnaces while the vessel was lying in port awaiting the boarding of a show troupe for Manistique. R.H. Reynolds, marine superintendent, in this city today received the first word of the explosion and is awaiting further details. In the meantime the family of Mr. Gilbraith is awaiting messages telling of the extent of his injuries. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 08, 1918 ******** GILBRAITH(sic) FAILS TO SURVIVE BURNS IN BOAT EXLPOSION Local Man Injured at Frankfort Passes Away and Body Brought Here for Burial—Funeral Friday Burns which he suffered in the explosion aboard the Ann Arbor carferry No. 5 at Frankfort Monday proved fatal to Archibald Gilbraith, of this city, assistant engineer of the boat, and he passed away at Frankfort at noon yesterday from the shock an exhaustion of his injuries. The body of Mr. Gilbraith was brought here last evening by carferry No. 4 of the Ann Arbor line, which made a special trip to this city with the remains, accompanied by Mrs. Gilbraith. News of the death of Mr. Gilbraith was received with regret in the city. Early reports indicated that he had been seriously injured, but it was hoped that he would survive. Mrs. Gilbraith was with him at his death which occurred at a Frankfort Hospital. Mr. Gilbraith, who had followed the lakes for years, was first assistant engineer of the Ann Arbor line and was injured while making repairs to a boiler, a steam pipe bursting. He suffered a fracture of the collar bone and was burned about the neck, head and arms. Two other men were killed outright and a fourth is in a precarious condition. Born in Canada, January 25, 1867, Mr. Gilbraith was in his fifty first year at his death. He is survived by a widow and seven children, residing here. Mrs. Gilbraith was formerly Miss Anna Bowman, of Brillion, and the couple have been married twenty years. Mr. Gilbraith was employed with the Goodrich line for some time. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 9:30 from Sacred Heart church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 11, 1918, Page 1 ******** [bur. 07-13-1918/cause: scalded by broken steam pipe]
ELIZABETH GALBRAITH Died - At the home of her son, Captain Gilbraith, of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, May 17th, 1877, Mrs. Elizabeth Gilbraith, aged 61 years. Mrs. Gilbraith was married to her now bereaved husband, in Scotland forty-two years age. About one year after her marriage, she united with the Presbyterian church, of which she continued a member ???? transferred to that church "that is without ???." For about one year, she had been ill with consumption; and during the last four months, was confined to her bed. She is spoken of by those who knew her, as a devout Christian woman. Her little granddaughter passed to the heavenly country, only a few days before. Who knows but little Martha was among the first to meet grandmother at the gate? In the absence of the Pastor, the funeral services were conducted by the writer, from II Corinthians, 5th, ?? John W. Olmsted. Manitowoc Pilot, May 24, 1877
FRANCIS GALBRAITH Francis (Shorty) Galbraith, 51, of 425 Chicago St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Monday afternoon while working on a steamship at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., Yards. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Claude LeClair officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Galbraith was born Feb. 12, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late Archie and Anna Bohman Galbraith. He graduated from Sacred Heart School and Lincoln High School, class of 1930. He was a former athletic star at Lincoln and Fox Valley Conference basketball scoring champion in 1930 with 96 points. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of Boilermakers Union Local 443, Eagles Aerie No. 706 and American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. The Legion post will conduct military rites at graveside. Surviving are a brother, Archie Galbraith of Hayward, Wis.; and five sisters, Mrs. Caroline Delsman, Mrs. Earl Parworth, Mrs. Earle Young and Miss Margaret Galbraith, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Arthur Grunwald, of Two Rivers. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 7, 1964 P. 9 ******** [d. Jan. 6, 1964/age 51 yrs/bur. on Archie Galbraith lot]
CAPT. J. GALBRAITH From Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1894: Capt. Galbraith died a few days ago in the Oshkosh mental facility. The body was brought here Tues. and will be buried this afternoon in the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 03-29-1894/cause: cerebral apoplexy]
MARY GALBRAITH From Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1907: Death yesterday following a long illness of 77–year old Mrs. Mary Gilbraith (sic), an old resident of our city. ********* [bur.12-06-1907/cause: peritonitis]
FRANCISCO J. GAMEZ Funeral services for Francisco J. Gamez, age 54, of 2610 Meadow Lane, Apt. A, Manitowoc, who died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Bill Klein with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007, until the time of service at 1 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 1, 2007
AUGUST GANS From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1901: Death Thurs. last week here following a long illness of August Gans of old age debility. The deceased had suffered a stroke several months ago from which he never completely recovered. He was born in Gramson, Germany, on 18 Apr. 1818 and came to America in 1857 settling on a farm in Town Franklin which he worked until 1884 when he retired to Manitowoc. He is survived by 5 children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
JULIA BARTA GARDNER MRS. I. GARDNER, NEE JULIA BARTA, WRITES NOTE, TELLING INTENTION, PLACES IT UNDER HER PILLOW AND THEN STEALS OUT TO RIVER DOCK Despondent in the belief that she never would recover from tubercular affliction, her mind affected since the death of her babe a year ago and with other trouble that had preyed on her so that she could endure it no longer, Mrs I. S. Gardner, nee Julia Barta of this city, ended all in the river last night leaving a tear stained letter for the family to read when they missed her this morning. In the letter Mrs. Gardner requested her parents not to mourn for her, that she had thought out her solution for herself and refused to be a burden on them any longer and that in the end they would find that she had chosen the better course for she would never be well again. She related how for weeks she had fought off the desire to end her existence in the river and had many times come to the point when she was ready to take the finel step and then became afraid when the actual attempt was to be made. She asked that Mr. Gardner's people be not notified since for it would be expensive to come here from the West and the letter bade them an affectionate farewell. Mrs. Gardner was married five years ago and left with her husband for Cleveland, Ohio, and other cities of this state. Mr. Gardner was tubercular at that time and his wife soon contracted the desease. Recently she returned here and her mind was affected since the death of her baby a year ago. Her family tried in every way to quiet her and set her mind at rest but she was imbued with the desire of committing suicide, though she herself did all she could to fight off the desire. ... She is survived by a father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bartha(sic). Mrs Gardner was 28 years of age, sisters, Mrs. Samuel Lewis , Lodi, Mrs. Jos. Kaiser, and the Misses Blanche, Cleveland, Ohio, and Albie, this city. Her brothers are Fred, Lodi, and Emil, this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Fri 3 Oct 1913, p. 1 ********* [Julia Gardener/bur. 10-05-1913/cause: drowning/bur. on Frank Barta lot] (B. Gardner/d. 5 Oct. 1913/cause: T.B.-suicide/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)[Note: This is probably Julia and the suicide was by drowning/ she is the only one who matches in the cem. records.]
MARGARET GAREY Mrs. James G. Garey (photo), 81, 1020 North 11th street, died Sunday evening after a week's illness. Death was due to pneumonia. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. from the home and at nine o'clock from the Holy Innocents church, the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Garey, nee Margaret O'Hearn, was born at Maple Grove in 1857 and in 1893 was married to James G. Garey. They located on a farm near Grimms, which they operated until 1912, when Mr. Garey disposed of the farm and with his wife, moved to this city. Mrs. Garey was a member of the Altar society of the Holy Innocents church. Survivors are the widower; a brother, John E. O'Hearn, Reedsville; and several nieces and nephews. The body was removed to the home this afternoon from the Pfeffer funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 16, 1939 P.2 ********* [d. 01-15-1939/age 81 yrs./cause: lobar pneumonia/bur. on James G. Garey lot]
JIMMIE GARRIGAN Jimmie Garrigan, 47, of Whitelaw, died early Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Garrigan was born Oct. 1, 1927, at Manitowoc, son of Leland Garrigan and Lillian Garrigan LaFleur. He was educated in Manitowoc schools. He was a career man in the U.S. Army serving from 1945 until his retirement with the rank of Sergeant E5, Sept. 1, 1968. He served in World War II, Korean Conflict and Vietnam. Mr. Garrigan was awarded the purple heart and bronze and silver stars, three overseas bars, good conduct medal with three bronze leaves, Vietnam service medal and national defense service mdeal with oak leaf cluster. Mr. Garrigan married Barbara Overlee Aug. 11, 1962, at Manitowoc. He was a member of VFW Otto-Oas Post No. 659 of Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, a son and two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother, Richard, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, August 12, 1975 P. 11 ********* Funeral services for Jimmie Garrigan, 47, of Whitelaw, who died early Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening and Thursday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. August 13, 1975 P. 23 ******* [bur. on Mrs. Barbara Garrigan lot-his wife]
KAYLA J. GARRIGAN A fire Friday night claimed the life of 7 year old Kayla Garrigan, who ran upstairs to warn her 12 year old brother Christopher about the fire. Her brother jumped out of a second-story window. Firefighters found Kayla in an upstairs bedroom. She died at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center after being pulled from the burning home by firemen. Firefighters from the departments of Manitowoc, Valders, Mishicot and Silver Creek attended the funeral to pay tribute to the little girl's heroism. Herald Times Reporter, May 17, 1995
VERNE GARROW Vern J. Garrow, 48, (photo), general agent for the Ann Arbor railroad here for 13 years, and connected with railroading for 30 years, died early this morning at the home, 864 North Ninth Street. Mr. Garrow, who retired from active service in December because of ailing health, was a victim of a serious heart ailment that baffled physicians. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:15 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, with the Rev. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Garrow was born in Cadillac, Mich., in 1892 and after completing school started railroading in Michigan at the age of 18. He married Miss Gladys Smith of Luther, Mich, in 1920. Coming to Manitowoc in 1925 to be employed in the Ann Arbor offices here he was made general agent of the line two years later. Mr. Garrow retired on pension December 1, 1939, when his health failed. For years he was an active member of the Lions club serving as the club's secretary. Survivors are the widow; two sons, Frank and Richard of this city; daughter, Ann, city; mother, Mrs. Charles J. Markham of Cadillac, Mich. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday afternoon until the hour of the services Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 5, 1940 P. 2 ******** [cause: degenerative organic heart]
AUGUSTA GASS MRS. JOSEPH GASS, MOTHER OF CO. SURVEYOR OTTO GASS, PASSES AWAY AT HOME IN CITY, AGED 63 Death came to Mrs. Joseph Gass, mother of County Surveyor Otto Gass, at her home on South Fifteenth street, yesterday afternoon, taking one of the county’s early day residents, Mrs. Gass had been in poor health for some time. Decedent was born in East Prussia, May 10, 1854 being 63 at her death. She came to Manitowoc as a girl and was married here in 1876 and with her husband resided on a farm at Newton (illegible)…removed to this city. Mrs. Gass is survived by her husband, two sons, Otto, this city and Joseph of Newton and three daughters, Mrs. Anton Helfert, Dorcheser, Wis., and Mrs. Nic Salm of Mosel, Sheboygan county. One brother, Henry Witt of this city and seven sisters, two residing here, Mrs. George B? and Mrs. Herman Heidricks of Newton also survive. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o’clock from the German (illegible) Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 20, 1918, Page 8 ******* [bur. 03-22-1918/cause: carcinoma of liver/bur. on Joseph Gass lot]
EVA GASS Mrs. Eva Gass, 88, of 1013 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Kristaps Caune will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Gass, nee Eva Dow, was born Nov. 25, 1884, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Arthur and Adelaide Wetenkamp Dow. She was married to Otto Gass Oct. 17, 1907, at Mantiowoc. He preceded her in death in 1935. Survivors include a brother, Arthur, of Illinois; a sister, Mrs. Addie Kieselhorst, of Florida; and a nephew, Donald E. Dow, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 22, 1973 ********** [d. 06-21-1973/age 88 yrs./widow of Otto Gass/bur. on Joseph Gass lot] (b. 25 Nov 1884/d. Jun 1973/SSDI)
MINNIE GASS Mrs. Joseph A. Gass, 82, of 2406 S. 35th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday noon at a local hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Minnie Ansorge was born Dec. 22, 1881, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Henry and Emilia Ebert Ansorge. She was married to the late Joseph Gass Sept. 20, 1902, in the Town of Newton. They farmed in the Town of Newton. He died May 3, 1956, and the following year Mrs. Gass moved to Manitowoc where she lived since. Surviving are three sons, Herman Gass of Manitowoc, Rueben Gass of Rt. 1, Newton and Harold Gass of Rt. Rt. 1, Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Nick Bonde and Mrs. Leonard Schrank of Manitowoc, Mrs. Walter Vogel of Cleveland and Mrs. Norbert Vogel of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. Charles Zinkel of Manitowoc; 24 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. Friends may call until 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and from 11 a.m. Thursday until the hour of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1964 P. 15 ********** [Minnie Gass/d. 1-21-1964/age 82 yrs./widow of Joseph A. Gass/ died at Manitowoc Rapids]
ROLAND A. GASS Roland A. Gass, 32, of 1120 Wisconsin avenue, a World War II veteran, died early Monday at Sturgeon Bay. He was fishing at Little Sturgeon and suffered a heart attack. He died upon entrance to the Sturgeon Bay hospital. Funeral services, under the auspices of the local Odd Fellows lodge, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct funeral rites at the grave in Evergreen cemtery. Mr. Gass was born in 1914 in Manitowoc. During the war he served in the air corps at Chanute Field, Ill., and was a corporal. He was secretary of the Manitowoc lodge of Odd Fellows, No. 194. Survivors are the mother, Mrs. Rose Gass, four brothers, Clarence, Charles and Elmer of Manitowoc and Capt. Arnold of Camp Lee, Va., and one sister, Mrs. John Engelbrecht of Manitowoc. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, September 3, 1946 P. 2 ******** [d. 09-02-1946 at Sturgeon Bay, WI/age 32 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Rose Gass lot]
ERWIN GATERMAN JR. (d. 1917) Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Gaterman are mourning the death of their of their week old son which occurred yesterday. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the home of Mrs. Anderson, 942 North Fifth street. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 05, 1917, Page 5 ********* (he died shortly after birth/sent in by family researcher see contributors page) [bur. 06-05-1917/cause: interus neonatorum/bur. on William Gaterman lot]
LYDIA K. GATERMAN Lydia K. Gaterman, 98, of 1103 Memorial Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Gaterman, nee Lydia Grosshuesch, was born July 5, 1873, at Newton, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Grossheusch. She was married to William Gaterman, founder of Gaterman Manufacturing Co., of Manitowc May 18, 1893, at Newton. Her husband preceded her in death in 1952. Mrs. Gaterman was a member of the Women's Guild of St. John United Church of Christ and a past member of the Women's Federation Club of Manitowoc. Survivors include a son, Erwin P. of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Edgar J. (Freda) Born of Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. George (Laura) Kriz of Apache Junction, Ariz., a brother, Otto of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Meta) Scheffler of Manitowoc and Mrs. John (Hulda) Krueger of New Jersey, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday Memorials may be made to St. John United Church of Christ. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 23, 1971 ******** [d. 08-21-1971/age 98 yrs./widow of William Gaterman Sr.] (Lydia (Grosshuesch)Gaterman/sent in by fam. researcher see contrib. page)
JAMES GATON From Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1889: On Sun., James Gaton, one of the few Colored residents of our city, passed away. He had lived here for 35 yrs. and for many years practiced the barber's trade. He was in his 75th year and died of the debility of old age. He was buried Tues. in the City Cemetery. James Gaton was not born a slave, as many here believed, but was born in Steuben Co., New York, as the son of free parents. His grandparents, however, were slaves.
ALBERT GAUGER TWO PIONEERS HARKEN TO DEATH'S CALL Albert Gauger, 89, Town of Manitowoc and Mrs. Quisdorf, Mishicot, Die These of two of the pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county have gone out with the passing of the old years, the death of Albert Gauger, one of the oldest residents of the town of Manitowoc occurring yesterday at the old home while at Mishicot, Mrs. Eliza Quisdorf, another of the older settlers of the county heard the summons to rest. Mr. Gauger was on the thresold of his 90th year when death came, following a general breakdown due to advanced age. He was born in Germany April 16, 1838 and came to America at the age of 17, settling on a farm and being employed in various lines of work until he finally took up farming as his life work. Mr. Gauger made this city his home for years until locating on a farm in the town of Manitowoc where he has resided for a half century or more. He was married to Conradina Hackman, who preceded him in death two years ago. Mr. Gauger is survived by one son, Albert who made his home on the old farm. Five grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 o'clock from the home, with the Rev. Kuhn officiating and burial will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 31, 1927 P. 2 ******** [bur. 1-3-1928/cause: heart disease/died at Manitowoc Rapids, WI] (d. 30 Dec. 1927/age 89 yrs. 8 mo. 14 da./from St. John's United Church of Christ)
AUGUST GAUGER Smith at Manitowoc Writes Own Obituary Manitowoc (Special)- August A Gaugher, 61, knew what he wanted from life- -and he knew what he wanted in death. As far as it is possible for any man he obtained both. August Gauger knew what to expect of the future, too. He saw to that. When he died at his home last night his family only to write the words "August 13th" in the obituary August Gauger wrote in his own hand two years ago. Here it is, just as Mr. Gauger wrote it and wanted it printed: "August A. Gauger, well known Washington street blacksmith and horseshoer, died after a lingering illness of heart trouble. He was born in this city December 8, 1875 at the old homestead on South 15th street, which he still occupied at the time of his death. He attended the old third ward school until he was 14 years of age, when he was called upon by his father to learn the blacksmith and shoeing trade which he worked for 66 years. His health failing, he was forced to quit the trade. The old Gauger blacksmith shop was erected in 1870. It was equipped with an old time ox frame to shoe oxen, which was used extensively in those days. After serving a number of years as apprentice Mr. Gauger's father entered into a partnership with him under the name of O. Gauger and Son. After his father became incompetent and retired he went into partnership with the following well-known blacksmiths-Charles Zinkel, Bern Kitserow and Phil Heidorf. Mr. Heidorf is still operating the shop and it is the last horseshoeing shop in the city today." "Mr. Gauger was married in 1899 to Amanda Baerwaldt of this city who survives with one daughter, Mrs. Otto Rapp, one grandchild, and two brothers, Edward of this city and John of Porterville, California. Mr. Gauger was an active member of the old Manitowoc Turn verein serving as Turning Teacher for (illegible) years until the Verien finally disbanded." "Although his education was limited, Mr. Gauger succeeded in passing the civil service examination and was appointed substitute mail carrier under Postmaster Harry Kress. At that time the mail was collected from the corner mail box with a horse and cart. He was a charter member of the old Manitowoc County Blacksmiths' association, also a charter member of the Master Horseshoers Protective association of America. Hew as a member of the following lodges: the E. R. A., the Beavers, and the local Aerie of Eagles, who will conduct the funeral services. The body was taken to the funeral home of Pfeffer's, 929 South 14th street, where it will stay until the day of burial. Burial will be at 2 p.m. on August 13th, Friday. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery." Signed, AUGUST A. GAUGER Two Rivers Reporter, Aug. 11, 1937
CONRADINA GAUGER ANOTHER AGED CO. RESIDENT GOES TO REST Mrs. Albert Gauger, Sr., wife of Albert Gauger of the town of Manitowoc Rapids, died at the old homestead this morning at the age of eighty years, death being due to the infirmities of old age. Mrs. Gauger, nee Hackman, was born in Amsterdam, Holland, September 4, 1845. At the age of four she came to Manitowoc with her parents and for the last seventy-six years this county has been her home. In 1963 she was married to Albert Gauger and they settled on a farm in the town of Manitowoc Rapids which has been the home of the family since. Besides her aged husband she is survived by a son, Albert Gauger, Jr., a daughter having preceded her mother in death twenty years ago. Funeral services will be held from the home in Manitowoc Rapids Friday at 1:30 with burial at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. October 20, 1925 P. 14 ******** (Konradina nee Hackmann/d. 20 Oct. 1925/age 80 yrs. 1 mo. 16 da./St. John's United Church of Christ)
GOTTFRIED GAUGER From Der Nord Westen, 1 Mar. 1883: Gottlieb(sic) Gauger, an old resident of the 2nd Ward, died last Tuesday.
LOUISA GAUGER From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1894: Death on Tues. morning, quite suddenly, of Mrs. Louise Gauger, wife of Carl Gauger of Manitowoc. The deceased, who reached the age of 41 yrs. 8 mos., was pleased with her good health, until suffering a sudden heart attack. Her passing is difficult for Carl Gauger who enjoyed 20 yrs. of happy married life with the deceased, and is joined in his sorrow by his 3 children. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon with a large attendance at the city cemetery. ******* [cause: paralysis of the heart] ******* (Mrs. Louise nee Gauger/b. 12 Oct. 1853, Milwaukee/d. 12 June 1894/ from St. Johns United Church of Christ)
ELSIE F. GEERDTS Mrs. Elsie F. Geerdts, 82, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, for the past two years, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Geerdts, nee Elsie F. Milski, was born April 4, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Felix and Mary Jarocka Milski. She resided in Manitowoc all her life. She was married to Arthur H. Geerdts Jan. 19, 1909, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Sept. 10, 1956. Mrs. Geerdts was a member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Church. Survivors include a son, Arthur, of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Ruth) Greenwood, of Green Bay, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A daughter, five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by members of the Christian Mothers Altar Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 22, 1971 ********* [d. 09-21-1971/age 82 yrs./widow of Arthur H. Geerdts]
ELLA IDA GEHBE From Der Nord Westen, 21 July 1887: Death by drowning yesterday about 5 o’clock of Ella Gehbe, the 9-yr. old daughter of Mr. August Gehbe. The child was playing a children’s game with her playmates near the Zeman Kreynicks dock, and fell into the river. Help was called but by the time they arrived it was too late. Workmen from the Carl Zander factory pulled the body out with a rake, but medical help was of no avail
HEINRICH GEHBE From Der Nord Westen, 13 Jan. 1887: Death of 82-year old Henry Gehbe, one of the first settlers of Manitowoc, on Mon. evening. He came to this county 32 years ago. His wife, who has also been ill for quite a while, survives him, and he also leaves a large number of children.
MARGARETHA GEHBE From Der Nord Westen, 14 Nov. 1889: Death of 77 yr. old Mrs. Margarethe Gehde(sic) on Sun., 10 Nov. She was the mother-in-law of Messrs. Carl Werbke, Jacob Lenz, and E. Krummheuer. Her funeral took place yesterday.
HELENA GEHRKE From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1897: Death Wed. morning of 39 yr. old Mrs. Helene Gehrke, wife of Gottlieb Gehrke, of a heart attack. The funeral took place Sun. morning at the city cemetery. ****** [cause: heart disease]
JOSEPH GEHRKE Joseph Gehrke, 57, a former Manitowoc resident who had been living at 230 Second St., Neenah, was killed instantly Tuesday afternoon in Oshkosh when he walked out between two parked cars and into the rear wheels of a trailer loaded with 72,000 pounds of cement. He fell underneath the dual wheels and was crushed. Funeral services are being handled by Kessler Funeral Home, Neenah. Gehrke was born April 2, 1903, at Manitowoc, where he spent his boyhood, and was graduated from Lincoln High School. He prepared for a career as a professional engineer at Chicago Tech and the University of Wisconsin. After graduation he went to work for Kimberly-Clark Corp., retiring in June, 1955. He was a member of the Neenah Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Reserve Officers Training Corps. National Guard and St. Patrick Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife; two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Anton of Sheboygan Falls and Peter of Neenah; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Terens of Manitowoc and Mrs. James Wells of Ludington, Mich.; and three grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 14, 1960 P. 14 ******** Funeral services for Joseph Gehrke, 57, of 230 Second St., Neenah, who was killed Tuesday in Oshkosh when he fell under the wheels of a semi-trailer truck loaded with cement, will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Kessler Fuenral Home, Neenah, and at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Neenah. The Rev. Michael Koch will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Gehrke was born and educated at Manitowoc and went to Kimberly Clark Corp., Neenah, as an engineer following graduation from the University of Wisconsin. He retired in June, 1955. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 15, 1960 P. 7 ******** [d. 04-12-1960 at Oshkosh WI/age 57 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Evelyn Gehrke lot]
ANNA GEIGEL Geigel, Anna Katharine nee Muehlhaupt (Nov. 4, 1868-Feb. 4, 1959 –wife of Joseph Geigel [married April 22, 1890 at St. Gregory] –daughter of Jacob Frank and Magdeline Brachmann –county birth records show Anna Katharine Muehlhaupt born on Nov. 4, 1868 in the Town of Eaton, the daughter of Magdalena Muehlaupt nee Bachmann with no father listed –the father was Jacob Frank, a widower whose wife Gertrude had died on July 26, 1863 –at time of death lived at 731 N. 5th Street, Manitowoc –died from “arteriosclerosis –senility”) –buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
JOSEPH GEIGEL Joseph Giegel(sic), 80, of 731 North Fifth street, died Tuesday night at the Holy Family hospital following a short illness. He was born in November, 1865 in Austria and came to this country to settle in Clarks Mills at the age of four. In 1890 he married Anna Millhaupt at St. Nazianz, where the couple made their home until 1918. He was employed there as a carpenter. After moving to Manitowoc, Mr. Giegel was employed by the Shipbuilding company and the American Seed company, before taking a positon as custodian of the Sacred Heart school. Mr. Giegel was a member of the Catholis (sic) Order of Foresters and Holy Name society of the Sacred Heart church. Survivors are his wife; five daughters, Sister M. Agathella of Decatur, Ill., Sister M. Adjutora of Waumandee, Wis., Mrs. C.E. Duee of Milwaukee, Mrs. G.A. Gorrigan of Lena and Mrs. C.W. Martin of this city; for sons, Ivo of Appleton, Herman of Denmark, Roy of this city and Chaplin Francis of the armed forces now stationed at Walla Walla, Wash.; one brother, Peter and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei funeral home and at 8:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic church. Mr. Giegel's son, Chaplain Francis, will officiate, assisted by the Rev. L.M. Schorn and the Rev. William Spalding. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to view the body from Friday noon until the time of the sevices. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 7:30 Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 1, 1946 P.2 ******** [d. 04-30-1946/age 80 yrs.] ******** (the following sent in by Bob Domagalski) Geigel, Joseph (Nov. 25, 1865-April 30, 1946 –husband of Ann Muehlhaupt [married April 22, 1890 at St. Gregory] –son of Mathias Geigel and Katharine Kaikl [Mathias was born Dec. 24, 1830 at Honositz, Pilsen, Bohemia and died April 25, 1902 in Town of Cato –Katherina Kaikl was born Feb. 20, 1820 of Jacob Kaikl and Anna Ryba and died Nov. 10, 1919 in Town of Cato] –born at Honositz, Pilsen, Bohemia –immigrated to the US, arriving on July 24, 1867 in Baltimore, Maryland on the ship “Ocean” –immigrated with his parents, with no other siblings listed –janitor –on Jan. 13, 1897 purchased the house at 102 South Fourth Avenue from his mother-in-law Magdalena Muelhaupt, with Magdalena continuing to live here until her death in 1903 –lived in this house until selling in 1916 – “Mr. Geigel had a meat market in St. Nazianz, and when he moved to Manitowoc with his family he joined the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. He also worked for the Manitowoc Seating Co., and for the last 13 years he had been janitor at the Sacred Heart church.” –from newspaper article on Golden Wedding –at the time of death lived at 731 N. 5th Street, Manitowoc –died from “severe anemia, 3 months –carcinoma of gastro-intestinal tract”) –buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
ALVENA GEISLER MRS. O. GEISLER DIES AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS Ill less than ten days, Mrs. Otto Geisler, 38, passed away this morning at 8:30 at the family home, 1615 Wisconsin Avenue, her demise being a sad shock to relatives and friends. Funeral services will take place Friday afternoon at two o'clock from the family home with interment at Evergreen. The deceased, whose maiden name was Alvina(sic) Nespor, was born in this city, Nov. 24, 1891 and was married to Otto Geisler March 31, 1914, the couple having recently observed their fifteenth wedding anniversary. She was one of the organizers of the Women's Benefit Association and was serving as president of that body at the time of her death. The members will attend the funeral in a body. The Rev. Wilson of the St. Paul's M.E. church will officiate at the services at the home. Besides her husband, the deceased is survived by her mother, Mrs. Julia Nespor, five sisters, Mrs. Anton Kostlevy, Mrs. Landonia Dick, Mrs. Carl Geisler, Mrs. Albert Hendricks and Mrs. William Bruechert, all of this city and four brothers, Ladimer, Milos and Bjaemil Nespor, all of this city and Zdenek Nespor of Elmira, N.Y. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, May 1, 1929 P. 2 ********* [Mrs. Otto Geisler/bur. 3 May 1929/age 37 yrs./cause: acute myocarditis]
ARTHUR F. GEISLER Arthur F. Geisler, 86, of 1209 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Geisler was born Feb. 5, 1887, in Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Louise Koepke Geisler. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. as a foreman, retiring in 1951. He married Caroline Wernecke Dec. 9, 1911, at Newton. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. His wife preceded him in death Jan. 15, 1970. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Louis Kaufman, of Manitowoc, three grand- children and a great grandchild. A son, Henry, and a daughter, Ruth Freiberg, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Thursday. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 12, 1973 ******** [d. 06-12-1973/age 86 yrs.](b. 5 Feb 1887/d. Jun 1973/SSDI)
CAROLINE GEISLER Mrs. Arthur Geisler, 80, 1209 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died late Monday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. N.W. Kock officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Geisler, nee Caroline Wernecke, was born Dec. 30, 1889, daughter of the late Carl and Caroline Schmitz Wernecke. She was married to Arthur Geisler Dec. 9, 1911, at Newton and the couple resided at Manitowoc. She attended parochial and public schools at Manitowoc and was a member of the Ladies Aid at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband; two brothers, Ervin of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Benjamin of West Allis; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Reich and Mrs. Margaret Schroeder, both of West Allis, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. A son, Henry and a daughter, Mrs. Edmund Freiberg, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 20, 1970 ******** [d. 01-19-1970/age 80 yrs./wife of Arthur Geisler]
GUSTAVE GEISLER Local Man Dies at Bay Gustave Geisler, a son of Henry Geisler, 1125 South Twelfth street, died today at Green Bay where he made his home, the news received in a telegram proving a great shock to relatives who had no intimation that he was ill. It is thought that death was due to a sudden attack of heart failure. Mr. Geisler was born in this city August 30, 1882. He had resided at Green Bay for seven years and was employed as superintendent of the Northern Corrugating company. He is survived by his wife four children, his parents, five sisters, Mrs. Herman Pleuss, Mrs. Walter Hutchthausen, Mrs. Joseph Kaufman, Mrs. Robert Bean and Miss Olivia Geisler and one brother, Arthur. Mrs. Geisler was formerly Minnie Kohout of this city and the couple were married sixteen years ago. It is expected that the body will be brought here for burial. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, December 10, 1921 P. 1 ********* [bur 12-13-1921/age 39 yrs/cause: valvular heart disease/bur on Henry Geisler lot]
LOUIS GEISLER L. GEISLER, SR. DEAD AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS Louis C. Geisler, Sr., care taker of the new city hall and father of Undersheriff Louis Geisler, Jr., died at the hospital this morning after an illness of four weeks duration which developed pneumonia and complications. Not many friends were aware of Mr. Geisler's serious condition and news of his death is a great shock. Mr. Geisler was a native of Sheboygan county, having been born at Mosel, Sept. 6, 1857, and removed here more than forty years ago and had since resided in this city. He was married in 1883 to Minna Koebke who with eight children survive, the children being Mrs. Milos Nespor, Carl, Otto, Louis, Linda, Theodore, Victor, and Luella, all of this city. Three brothers and one sister also survive. Mr. Geisler was a member of the Royal League and of the United Aid. In former years Mr. Geisler was employed as a painter but when the new city hall was opened he was elected care taker and had been in charge of the building. Flags on the city buildings are at half mast for Mr. Geisler. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 from the home 1118 So. Thirteenth street, the Rev. Menke officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 10, 1921 P. 1 ******** [bur. 08-14-1921/cause: pneumonia-tubercular]
LUCILLE GEISLER Mr. and Mrs. Louis Geisler of Milwaukee and Victor Geisler of Geneva, Ill., were called here by the death of their sister, Miss Lucille Geisler. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 24, 1938 P. 8 ******* [bur. 01-24-1938/age 33 yrs./cause: carcinoma ovaries/ bur. on Louis Geisler lot]