HILARY M. PEOT

Hilary M. Peot, 64, of 1617 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Monday night at 
Veterans Hospital, Wood, following an illness of one year.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, the Rev. D. L. Krembs 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery where military graveside 
rites will be performed by members of Drew-Bleser Post 88, of the American 
Legion.
Mr. Peot was born Feb. 8, 1897, at Luxemburg, son of the late John and Cordelia 
Thibaudeau-Peot. After graduation from parochial schools at Luxemburg, he went 
to Milwaukee where he learned the tool and die-making trade at Wetmore and Reamer 
Co.
On Nov. 4, 1923, he married Manila Herman at Milwaukee, and the couple established 
its home at Manitowoc where he was a tool and die maker for Mirro Aluminum Co. for 
the last 43 years.
He was a member of Local 516 of the International Association of Machinists, 
25-year Club of Mirro Aluminum Co., and a member of Drews Bleser Post 88 for more 
than 25 years, and also a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 706. He 
was a veteran of World War I, serving in the U.S. Navy from July 16, 1918 to 
Sept. 30, 1921.
Survivors include his wife, a son John of Cudahy, three brothers, Sylvester and 
Werner of Milwaukee and Robert of Waterloo (Wis.) and four grandchildren. A 
daughter, Joanne preceded him in death Feb. 23, 1958.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Memorials will be accepted by the family.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 30, 1962  P. 9 
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[d. 01-29-1962 at Milwaukee WI/age 64 yrs.]


JOANNE M. PEOT

Miss Joanne M. Peot, 29, commercial artist formerly of 1617 S. 15th St., 
Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at University Hospital, Madison, where 
she had been a patient three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Miss Peot was born at Manitowoc March 21, 1928, daughter of Hilary and Manila 
Herman Peot. She was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1948, 
and attended and was graduated from Layton Art School, Milwaukee, in 1952. 
She had been employed as a commercial artist by the U.S. Forest Service at 
Milwaukee.
Surviving are her parents of Manitowoc and a brother, John, of Cudahy.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church 
where the body will lie in state.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 24, 1958  P. 13
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[d. 02-23-1958 at Madison WI/age 29 yrs./bur. on Hilary and Manila Peot lot]


MANILA C. PEOT

Mrs. Hilary M. (Manila C.) Peot, 76, formerly of 1617 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, 
died Monday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will 
be at 1:30 pm Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Peot, nee Manila Hermann, was born June 14, 1898 at Manitowoc, daughter of 
the late John and Bertha Wienke Hermann. She was educated in Manitowoc schools. 
She was married to Hilary Peot Nov. 2, 1923 at Manitowoc and operated a millinery 
shop at Manitowoc for many years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1962. She 
was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Ladies Aid Society of 
the church, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, former member of American Legion Auxiliary 
and Manitowoc Band Mothers and former chairwoman of Easter Seals Society.
Survivors include a son, John H. of 3774 E. Squire Ave., Cudahy, Wis.; four 
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A daughter, Joanne, preceded her in 
death in 1958. Two brothers and four sisters also preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 pm 
Wednesday and at the church from noon Thursday until the time of service. Memorials 
may be made to Easter Seals Society or Crippled Children's Hospital.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Aug. 20, 1974 page 3
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[d. 08-19-1974/age 76 yrs./widow of Hilary M. Peot]
(14 Jun 1898/Aug 1974/SSDI)


GERALD E. PEPPARD

Gerald E. Peppard, age 90, of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006. 
Gerald was born on Jan. 21, 1915. He graduated from Manitowoc Lincoln High 
School, class of 1934. He was also known by his nickname "Jiggs." He served 
in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. He served in England, France, Belgium, Germany, 
in the Battle of the Bulge, Company B, 97th Signal Battalion, 9th Army. He 
received the medal of American Theater Ribbon, European, Africa, Middle Eastern 
Theater Ribbon, with three bronze battle stars, two overseas service bars, one 
service stripe, good conduct medal. He worked for the Chicago Transit Authority 
and retired in 1977. He belonged to VFW, attended Sacred Heart Church, and was 
the 9:30 Mass usher. He was a Packer fan, had a 170 bowling average, drank beer 
and enjoyed it. 
Survivors include one sister-in-law: Mrs. Vincent Peppard; 11 nieces and nephews. 
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 21, 2006, at the Holy 
Innocents Church on N. 14th and Waldo Blvd. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. until 
the time of service at 11:30 a.m. 
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Manitowoc 
Senior Center, or your church.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2006


JOHN PEPPARD

John H. Peppard, 79, Manitowoc's first building inspector, died early this 
morning at his residence, 420 N. Eighth street. Before assuming this post 
which he held for 14 years Mr. Peppard was a city plumber. He was a life-
long resident of Manitowoc county, having been born at Meeme on April 1, 
1866. His wife, the former Margaret Shallue, whom he married on October 16, 
1898 survives with 6 children. The only daughter is Mrs. Agnes Cohan of 
Maple Grove and the five sons are Earl J. and Thomas D. both of Chicago; 
Daniel of Manitowoc, Sgt. Vincent, whose home is in Green Bay, but now with 
the U.S. army and Sgt. Gerald with American forces in Germany. A daughter, 
Mary, preceded her father in death. 
Two brothers, Daniel J. Peppard of Osman and Thomas of Seattle Wash., and 
four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Clark of Manitowoc, Mrs. Kate Pollard of Seattle 
Wash., and Mrs. Alice O'Connor and Mrs. Lizzie Shallue, both of Osman, also 
survive. Funeral services for the deceased will be at 10:30 o'clock Thursday 
morning at the Scared Heart church with the Rev. L.M. Schorn in charge. Brief 
rites will be held at 10 o'clock at the Fraizer mortuary, and interment will 
be at Evergreen cemetery. The body can be viewed at the mortuary from 7:30 
p.m. today to the hour of the services, and at 7:30 o'clock Wednesday evening 
the rosary will be recited. Shimek and Schwartz are in charge of the funeral. 
Manitowoc Herald Times  July 3, 1945  p. 2


MARGARET PEPPARD

Mrs. John Peppard, nee Margaret Shallue, 77 (above), of 418 North Eighth street, 
Manitowoc, died Tuesday night at Holy Family hospital after an illness of three 
weeks.
Mrs. Peppard was born in 1873 in Meeme, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis 
Shallue. She was married in 1899 to John Peppard at Osman, and the couple moved 
to Manitowoc shortly after their marriage. Mr. Peppard died in 1945. 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at the Mittnacht funeral 
home, Manitowoc, and at 930 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic church, Manitowoc, Rev. 
L. M. Schorn officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Peppard was a member of the Sacred Heart Altar Society, veterans of Foreign 
Wars auxiliary, and Royal Neighbors.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Melvin Cohan of Maple Grove; five sons, Earl, 
Thomas and Gerald of Chicago, Vincent of Green Bay and Daniel of Manitowoc; a 
brother, James Shallue of the town of Meeme; and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 p.m. Wednesday until the time of 
services. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 8, 1950  P. 16
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[bur. on John Peppard lot]


MARY PEPPARD

DEATH LAID HEAVY HAND ON CITY IN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS
OLSON, PEPPARD AND MUSHEL (sic) HOMES VISITED BY GRIM DESTROYER 
DURING NIGHT AND EARLY MORNING--FRANK BLIMEL BURIED
Death laid a heavy hand on Manitowoc last night, a number of homes 
being saddened by the visitation of the Grim Destroyer
Peppard Home Stricken.
Mary, 13 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Peppard, 612 York 
street died last night from pneumonia from which she had been ill 
only a few days, developing from a cold. The funeral will be held 
Monday morning from the Sacred Heart church, 9 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 8, 1916 P.1
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We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many friends who offered 
us their sympathy and expressed many words of consolation in the hour 
of extreme sorrow, the death of our daughter and sister, Mary.
Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Peppard and Family.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1916 P.5
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Mary Peppard, aged 13 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Peppard, York Street, 
died last Friday night after a few days' illness. Her death was due to pneumonia. 
Thus over a happy home the shadow of a bright grave has fallen. She was a bright, 
happy and cheerful girl and her death comes as a dark shadow to relatives and 
friends who loved her dearly. Besides her parents, she is survived by five 
brothers and one sister. The funeral was held Monday forenoon from Sacred Heart 
Church.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Jan. 13, 1916
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[bur. 01-10-1916/age 13yrs/cause: pneumonia/bur. on John Peppard lot]


IRENE D. PEPPLER

Irene D. Peppler, age 98, resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, 
died Friday evening, Jan. 28, 2011, at Shady Lane.
She was born on Sept. 22, 1912, in Door County, daughter of the late Halvor and 
Laura (Johnson) Johnsrud. Irene attended Manitowoc Lincoln High School, graduating 
with the class of 1930. On Nov. 5, 1932, she married Reinhart Peppler in Waukegan, 
Ill. He preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1968.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law: Eileen (Vernon) Jorgensen, Manitowoc; 
Karen (Melvin) Gaestel, Lakewood; 11 grandchildren: Brian Jorgensen, Minneapolis; 
Susan (Chris) Becker, Manitowoc; Ellen (Doug) Jansen, Kaukauna; Lois (Michael) Ricci, 
Brookfield; Gail (Brian) Anderson, state of Washington; Randy Gaestel, Weyauwega; 
Jim (Patti) Gaestel, Seymour; Joanne (Scott) Phillips, Lake Placid, Fla.; Julie (Kris) Woelfel, 
New Holstein; Laura (Robert) Parent, Wausau; Eric de Oliveria, Colorado Springs; 
14 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and a special friend: Richard Pietz, Minneapolis, also survive. 
She was also preceded in death by one daughter: Rhoda in 1972; a great-grand-
daughter: Margaret in 1990; eight brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at St. Paul Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Brian Staude with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church 
Manitowoc from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 30, 2011


RINEHART M. PEPPLER

Funeral services for Rinehart Peppler, 57, of 1510 Division St., Manitowoc, 
who died Friday at home, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Peppler was born May 16, 1911, at Fort Wayne, Ind., son of the late William 
Peppler and Mrs. Caroline Zollinger Peppler. He came to Manitowoc in March, 1932, 
and married Irene Johnsrud Nov. 5, 1932, at Waukegan, Ill. He was employed 35 
years by the National Tinsel Mfg Co. and for a short time at the Capitol Theater, 
Manitowoc, until retirement. He belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 
No. 706.
Survivors include the wife; three daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Eileen) Jorgensen and 
Miss Rhoda of Manitowoc and Mrs. Melvin (Karen) Gaestel of Green Bay; his mother; 
a sister, Mrs. Elmer Frane, and a brother, Melvin of Fort Wayne, Ind., and 11 
grandchildren. A brother and sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday 
until Monday noon and then at the church until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, August 3, 1968  P. 5


LUIS AND JOSE PEREZ

Luis and Jose Perez were born sleeping on the wings of angels on Nov. 12, 2009, 
twin sons of Luis and Angela (Boucher) Perez.
Left to mourn their precious memories are sisters: Melina, Jasmine and Ariella. 
Grandparents: Jose and Guadalupe Perez; Steve and Sandi Foster. Great-grandparents: 
William Boucher; Joe and Gisela Meidl; and Francisco Lara. Aunts and uncles: Cary Vogt; 
Jennifer and Jesus Gomez; Salvador Perez; Juan Perez; Jose Perez; Patrick Boucher and 
Curtis Dokey. Also surviving are many cousins, other family members and friends.
Waiting with arms wide open in heaven are Carol Boucher, William Boucher, Sadie 
Denor, Maria Consuelo Romero, Marselina Contreras, and Maximiliano Perez.
Visitation will be at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 
2009, with funeral service following visitation. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
"Even the smallest of feet have the power to leave everlasting footprints upon 
this world"
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 22, 2009


OTIS T. PERKINS

School Teacher Comnmits Suicide 
Otis T. Perkins Found Shot to Death in Home 
A veteran city school teacher shot and killed himself in a second-floor bedroom 
of his home Wednesday night.
Otis T. Perkins, 54, of 1009 Pine St., was ruled a suicide by Dr. Theodore Teitgen, 
Manitowoc County coroner. 
He had been a teacher in Manitowoc since 1925.
The body was found by Mrs. Perkins when she went to call her husband for dinner 
at 6 p.m. He had shot himself through the head with a shotgun.
Reason for the suicide was unknown but Dr. Teitgen said Perkins suffered from 
severe headaches. He had been treated at the Holy Family Hospital Tuesday after 
an attack, and was released Wednesday afternoon.
Family Was Away 
Mrs. Perkins told police she and a daughter, Mrs. Robert Martin, 927 S. 14th St., 
had left the house with a friend at 4 p.m. when her husband said he was going 
upstairs to take a nap.
The trio returned at 4:45 p.m., talked until dinner was ready shortly after 6, when 
Mrs. Perkins found her husband.
The body was taken to the Pfeffer Funeral Home, where services will be held at 3 p.m. 
Friday. The Rev. Allen McCaul will officiate, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Perkins was born in 1899 in Oshkosh, and was a graduate of Oshkosh State College, and 
later received a master's degree from Northwestern University.
In 1922, he married the former Naomi Carlsen at Republic, Mich., and the couple moved 
to Manitowoc three years later.
Was Principal
Perkins was principal and sixth grade instructor at the old First Ward Roosevelt school 
until 1929, then taught for two years at the Madison Junior High school.
He was transferred to Woodrow Wilson Junior High in 1931, and since 1945 had taught 
half time at Wilson and Washington Junior high in 1931, and since 1945 had taught half-
time at Wilson and Washington Jr. High for children who needed special help. Perkins 
was described Thursday by Superintendent of Schools Angus B. Rothwell as "very mild 
mannered and an excellent teacher."
A World War I Navy veteran, Perkins was a member of the Manitowoc Lodge No. 65, F and 
A.M., and was active in the Men's Brotherhood of the St. Paul Methodist Church. 
He is survived besides his wife by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Martin and Mrs. Joseph 
Kaufman of Manitowoc; a son, Jack at home; a brother, Lyle of Oshkosh, and five grand-
children.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Thursday until time of services. 
The casket will be closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 17, 1953  P. 1
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[Otis Throll Perkins/d. 09-16-1953/age 54 yrs.]


MARIE PERNOT

Mrs. Eugene Pernot of 1417 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died early Saturday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services 
will be at 2 pm at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. 
Roland L. Schwandt officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Pernot, the former Mary Wippler, was born at Plymouth where she was married 
Nov. 10, 1897. The couple resided at Plattville, Fenimore and Appleton before 
coming to Manitowoc. Mr. Pernot died in 1955. Mrs. Pernot was a member of the 
Rebekah Lodge.
Surviving her are a daughter, Mrs. Roland Cherney of Manitowoc and four sisters, 
Mrs. Walter Wendt of Milwaukee, Mrs. George Nickell and Mrs. William Kennedy of 
Sheboygan and Mrs. John Krauss of Plymouth.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 pm Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, Jan. 19, 1957
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[d. 01-19-1957/age 80 yrs./cause: carcinoma/bur. on Roland Cherney lot]


ALICE PERONTO

Mrs. Alice Peronto, 75, of 1212 Fairmont Lane, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon, July 15, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Plank will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Peronto was born June 16, 1906, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Anton and Marie Hackbarth Krainik. She attended schools in Manitowoc 
graduating with the first class of Lincoln High School in 1924. She was 
married to Roy Peronto May 26, 1934, at Manitowoc, the couple residing 
here all their lives. Mrs. Peronto was a member of First Presbyterian 
Church, the U.C.T., a charter member of Memorial Hospital and a 50 year 
member of Order of Eastern Star No. 196. She taught ceramic classes for 
many years at her home.
Survivors include her husband, a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Gloria
Peronto of Manitowoc; a brother and two sisters-in-law, Paul and Evelyn Krainik,
and Mrs. Elva Krainik of Manitowoc, and two grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary, a brother, Alvin, and a 
sister, Viola.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Friday and at the church Saturday until the time of the services. 
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Thursday, July 16, 1981, p. 3


ANGELINE J. PERONTO

Miss Angeline J. Peronto, 75, 411 Park St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, 
Feb. 12, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. 
Rev. William B. Plank will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Miss Peronto was born March 19, 1908, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Emanuel 
and Lena Jung Peronto. She was a life resident of Manitowoc, attended local schools 
and was a 1926 graduate of Lincoln High School. Miss Peronto was employed at Mirro 
Aluminum Co. in the office for 46 years, retiring in 1972. She was a member of 
First Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School. Miss Peronto was also a 
member of the Eunice Guild of First Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include two brothers and a sister-in-law, Roy F. Peronto of Manitowoc and 
Earl N. and Mary Ellen Peronto of Tampa, Fla.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, 
Geneva L. and Sylvester J. Gospodarek of Manitowoc and Mildred Staalson of Manitowoc; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street Entrance, 6 o'clock 
to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and at the church on Tuesday from noon to the time 
of services. Memorials would be appreciated to First Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, February 13, 1984  P. 3


EMANUEL PERONTO

Emanuel Peronto, 62, died Wednesday night at the home of his mother, Mrs. 
Angeline Bedford of 418? North Eight street. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from the Shimek and 
Schwartz funeral home, and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Peronto was born in Algoma in 1880 and came to this city 37 years ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Angeline and Mildred Peronto, and Mrs. William 
Thuerwachter of this city; three sisters, Mrs. Susie Debord, Mrs. Walter Abel, 
Mrs. William Klein, of this city; two brothers, Louis Peronto of Sawyer, Harry 
Bedford of Sheboygan; mother, Mrs. Bedford  of this city; and two grandchildren. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday afternoon at 1:30 until 
the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 11, 1943  P. 2
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[d. 03-10-1943/age 62 yrs./cause: apoplexy/bur. on Mrs. A. Bedford lot-his mother]


FRED PERONTO

Fred Peronto, 77, of 479 S. Kenilworth, Elmhurst, Ill., died Saturday morning 
at his home.
Funeral services will be held at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, at 11 a.m. 
Monday. The Rev. David Passet will officiate and burial will be at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Peronto was born April 27, 1898, in Clay Banks, Wis., son of the late Louis 
and Julia Peterson, Peronto. He married Mary G. Haughton at Manitowoc. The 
couple resided in Chicago, Ill., later moving to Elmhurst, Ill., where she 
preceded him in death in 1964. He was a World War I veteran, a member of the 
Society of Mechanical Engineers and writer for the American Railway Age Magazine, 
and a retired executive vice chairman of the Association of the American Railroad 
Association (sic).
Survivors include a son, Donald D. Peronto of Elmhurst, Ill.; three brothers, 
Oscar, of Luxemburg, Wis., Franklin of Racine and Archie, of Madison, a sister, 
Mrs. Florence Erickson of Baileys Harbor, and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and Monday until 
time of services.
Herald Times Reporter, November 29, 1975  P. 13
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[d. 11-29-1975 at Elmhurst IL/age 77 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Anna Haughton lot]
(27 Apr 1898/Nov 1975/SSDI)


LENA PERONTO

Mrs. Emanuel Peronto, 70, of 411 Park St., Manitowoc, died Friday at the Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. D. L. Krembs will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Lena Jung at school Hill Feb. 7, 1885, daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Matthew Jung, and Sept. 26, 1905, was married to Emanuel Peronto. They 
located in Manitowoc where her husband followed the painter's trade. He died in 
1943.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. S. J. Gospodarek, Mrs. Norman Staalson and 
Miss Angeline Peronto of Manitowoc; two sons, Roy of Manitowoc and Earl of Albany, 
Ga.; brother, William of Milwaukee; three sisters, Mrs. Johanna Nemetez, Mrs. 
Richard Ellig and Mrs. John Rezach of Manitowoc, and 11 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after Monday noon, where the Rosary will be 
recited by the Rosary society of the Sacred Heart congregation of which she was 
a member at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 3, 1955  P. 11
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[d. 09-02-1955/age 70 yrs./cause: carcinoma of gall bladder duct/
bur. on Angeline Peronto lot]


MARY G. PERONTO    (d. 1974)

Mrs. Fred G. Peronto, 75, of 375 Mitchell St., Elmhurst, Ill., died early 
Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. David Passet will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Peronto, nee Mary Bell, was born March 4, 1899, at Ludington, Mich., 
daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude Cleveland Bell. She attended Manitowoc 
schools and was married to Fred Peronto at Manitowoc. They resided at Chicago 
for many years until moving to Elmhurst.
Survivors include her husband and a son, Donald D., of Elmhurst and three 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, June 12, 1974  P. 22
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[d. at Elmhurst IL/wife of Fred Peronto/bur. on Mrs. Anna Haughton lot]


MARY H. PERONTO  (d. 1957)

Mary Peronto Dies in Early Morning Crash
Manitowoc County's traffic death toll rose to 19 Monday with the death 
of an 18 year old girl in an accident on the Lake Shore Road.
Dead on arrival at Holy Family Hospital was Mary Helen Peronto, 18, of 
1212 Fairmont St., Manitowoc. She suffered facial injuries and a skull 
fracture when thrown against windshield of a car in which she was riding 
with Richard F. Hartman, 24, of 1731 28th St., Two Rivers. Hartman was 
hospitalized with fractures of upper and lower jaw.
The accident occurred about 12:15 a.m. at a point three quarters of a 
mile south of the Manitowoc city limits on the Lahe Shore Road.
County traffic police said the northbound 1953 model Oldsmobile sedan 
driven by Hartman ran off the east side of the road and plowed about 
150 feet along the ditch before striking a culvert leading into farm 
property. The car had extensive damage to the front end. Hartman was 
apparently returning to the city after visiting at Sunmet's Bar.
Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen indicated that inquest would be held.
The girl's death was the third traffic fatality to be reported in the 
county within 10 days and left the 1957 total only one short of the 
final total for 1956 with more than a month remaining. ...
Miss Peronto was born May 17, 1939, in this city, daughter of Roy F. 
and Alice Krainik Peronto. She attended McKinley elementary school, 
Woodrow Wilson Junior High Schooland was graduated in June of this 
year from Lincoln High School.
While at Lincoln, Miss Peronto was a member of the Girls Athletic Assn., 
Girls Club, band and orchestra and the National Honor Society. In her 
junior year she was a flower girl at the annual senior graduation 
ceremony and participated in the annual student exchange program with 
Baton Rouge, La. She was a member of Jobs Daughters and Manitowoc Civic 
Symphony Orchestra.
Surviving in addition to her parents is a brother, (private), of this 
city.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church. 
The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Tuesday 
until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the body will lie in state until the hour of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times-Reporter, Monday, Nov. 25, 1957, p.1
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[Mary Helen/d. 11-25-1957/age 18 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/
bur. on Roy F. and Alice Peronto lot]


ROY PERONTO

Roy Francis Peronto, age 90, formerly of 1212 Fairmont Lane, Manitowoc, 
died Thursday, June 6, 1996 at the Manitowoc Heath Care Center. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 1996 at the 
First Presbyterian Church. Rev. William Plank will officiate with burial 
at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born February 11, 1906, in Manitowoc, son of the late Emmanuel and 
Lena Jung Peronto. He was the secretary and treasurer of Rahr Furniture 
Store for many years. He graduated from Lincoln High School, which was 
the first graduating class. He married Alice Krainik, May 26, 1934, in 
Manitowoc. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church a member of 
the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge #65 and the Manitowoc Chapter #16. Also a 
member of the Manitowoc Philatelical Society.
Survivors include one son, Charles, Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Nancy 
Boprey and Michael Peronto, both of Manitowoc; three great-grandchildren; 
two sisters, Mildred Staalson, and Geneva Gospodarek, both of Manitowoc; 
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the First Presbyterian Church, on Monday, from noon 
until the time of the services, 2 p.m. There will be no Sunday evening 
visitation.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church. The Jens Funeral Home 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, June 8, 1996, p. A-2


EDWARD PEROUTKA

STROKE IS FATAL TO ED. PEROUTKA; LOCAL RESIDENT
Edward Peroutka, former Manitowoc man who for some years has made 
his home at Chicago, died last night as result of a stroke of 
paralysis suffered four days ago. Messages announcing the serious 
illness of Mr. Peroutka were received Sunday and Joseph Peroutka, 
a brother immediately left for Chicago.
The body of Mr. Peroutka will be brought to this city for burial, 
arriving tomorrow afternoon when it will be taken to the home of 
Thomas Peroutka, 2015 Clark street from where funeral services 
will be held Thursday afternoon at 2.
Mr. Peroutka was 42 years of age and is survived by his wife at 
Chicago. For years he had been employed with the Goodrich company 
at the time of his death was chief engineer of the steamer Alabama. 
Besides his wife Mr. Peroutka is survived by three brothers, Joseph 
and Thomas of this city; John of Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. 
Karbon at Branch.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, February 15, 1921 P.1
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[bur 02-17-1921/age 43 yrs/cause: apoplexy/bur on Peroutka Bros. lot]
(Edmund Peroutka/d. 14 Feb. 1921/age 43/res. Chicago, Ill./
cause: paralysis/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


GEORGE PEROUTKA

George L. Peroutka, 55, a native of this city, died at his home in Wausau 
late Tuesday after a short illness.
The body will be brought to this city and funeral services will be held from 
the SHimek and Schwartz funeral home at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. C. H. 
Phipps officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Peroutka was born in this city on Oct. 18, 1886. He resided here until 25 
years ago when he moved to Wausau. He was married Oct. 9, 1911.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Machia, city, Mrs. Dorothy Rozelle, 
Racine, and Miss Jane Peroutka of Milwaukee; three sons, Kenneth and Harold 
who are now serving in the U.S. Navy, and Lawrence who is in the army at Camp 
Walters, Texas; one brother, John Peroutka, Arlington Heights, Ill.; one sister, 
Mrs. Wilbur Warnecke, city; and four grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Friday to the time of 
the funeral Saturday. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 1, 1942  P. 2
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[d. 09-29-1942 at Wausau, WI/bur. on Thomas Peroutka lot]


HELEN PEROUTKA

Funeral services for Mrs. Joseph Peroutka, 75, of 417 North Fifth St., Manitowoc, 
who died Wednesday, will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 at the Sacred Heart Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. L. M. Schorn will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born Helen Auton in Manitowoc in 1876 and in 1905 was married to Mr. 
Peroutka. The latter is a retired marine engineer, having been with the Goodrich 
Transit Company for many years. Mrs. Peroutka was a member of the Altar Society 
of the Sacred Heart congregation.
Survivors are her husband; two sons, Leonard and Leo of Manitowoc; brother, 
Arthur of Manitowoc, and a grandchild. 
Friends may call at the funeral home, where the rosary will be recited by the 
Altar Society at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 3, 1952 P. 2
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[bur. 04-04-1952/age 75 yrs./bur. on Joseph and Helen Peroutka lot]


JOSEPH PEROUTKA    (d. 1958)

Joseph Peroutka, __, a retired marine engineer, died Thursday afternoon at 
his home, ___ N. ___ St., Manitowoc, after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday…(underinked)… the Rev. Allen McCaul 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Mr. Peroutka was born at Manitowoc Sept. __, 1871, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Thomas Peroutka. He attended Manitowoc schools and Jan. 9, ____ married Helen 
Auton who died six years ago.
Mr. Peroutka was a marine engineer and had been a chief marine engineer for 
Goodrich Transit Co. and in later years was employed in the same capacity on 
the steamer Virginia, Christopher Columbus and the Theodore Roosevelt. He 
retired in 1941. A member of the Masonic lodge, men of the order will conduct 
graveside ___. 
Surviving are two sons, ___ and Leo at Manitowoc and a grandson.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 6, 1958  P.13
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[d. 06-05-1958/age 86 yrs.]


LEO T. PEROUTKA    (d. 1987)

Leo (Bud) Peroutka, 73, of 430 N. Lake Street, Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, 
October 17, 1987 at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 am 
Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial 
will be celebrated by Rev. William Zimmer and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Peroutka was born July 16, 1914 at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Helen 
Auton Peroutka. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc, graduating from Lincoln 
High School. He also attended Manitowoc Business College. Mr. Peroutka was a Marine 
Electrician at Manitowoc Shipbuilding, working there for 35 years, retiring in 1972. 
He married Mary Halloran on May 28, 1949 at Sacred Heart Catholic church. He was a 
lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic church. Mr. Peroutka was a retired member 
of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; a son and daughter-in-law, Joseph L. and Sara 
Peroutka of Milwaukee; two granddaughters, Leah and Julia Peroutka. He was preceded 
in death by a brother, Leonard.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei State Street Chapel, 5 pm to 
8 pm Monday where a parish prayer service will be at 7:30 pm led by Rev. William Zimmer.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Oct. 19, 1987 page 14


LEONARD J. PEROUTKA

Leonard J. Peroutka, 61, of 425A N. Fifth St., Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Sunday evening at home.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Cyril VanHeeswyk will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Peroutka was born Jan. 27, 1911, at Manitowoc, son of the 
late Joseph and Helen Auton Peroutka. He was a graduate of Lincoln 
High School, Manitowoc, with the Class of 1929. He was a World 
War II Veteran serving from March 16, 1942 until Oct. 12, 1945 as 
technical sergeant of the 320 ordinance battalion. He was plant 
operater at Manitowoc Sewage Plant. He was a member of the 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Civil Defense Unit and Manitowoc 
Submarine Club.
Survivors include a brother, Leo, of Manitowoc and a nephew 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.).
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, 
from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 
7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 6, 1972
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[bur. on Joseph and Helen Peroutka lot]


MARY PEROUTKA    (d. 1932)

WOMAN DIES AS SHE TALKS WITH SON-IN-LAW
Mrs. T. Peroutka, 65, Stroke Victim Thursday Afternoon At Clark Street Home 
While conversing with her son-in-law, Wilbur Wernecke, after he entered the 
home, 2015 Clark street, Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Thomas Peroutka, 65, a 
resident of the county her entire life, was the victim of a sudden heart 
stroke and breathed her last a few minutes later. She has not complained of 
feeling ill and had apparently recovered from an illness that she had suffered 
about a year ago.
Funeral services will be held on Monday. The remains will be removed to the 
home tomorrow afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, 
where they may be viewed up to the time of the funeral, which has been set 
for Monday afternoon at 2:30 from the home on Clark street. 
Born in Cooperstown. 
The maiden name of the deceased was Mary Janda and she was born in Cooperstown, 
Oct. 16, 1866, being 65 years of age. She was married here 45 years ago to 
Thomas Peroutka, who for years was an engineer at the ship yards and since then 
they continued to make their home in this city.
Besides the husband the deceased is survived by two sons, John of Chicago and 
George of Wausau, a daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Wernecke of this city, a sister, Mrs. 
Albrecht of Evanston, six grandchildren and one great grandson.
Manitowoc Herald News, April 1, 1932  P. 1
*******
[bur. 4-4-1932/age 65 yrs/cause: mitral regurgilation/bur. on Thomas Peroutka lot]


MARY P. PEROUTKA

Mary P. Peroutka, age 81, of 420 N. Lake St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
December 13, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 1997, at 11 a.m. at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. William Zimmer with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mary was born on July 21, 1916, in Grimms, Wis., daughter of the late Hugh and 
Anna Marlborough Halloran. She married Leo T. Peroutka on May 28, 1949, in 
Manitowoc. Mr. Peroutka preceded her in death on October 17, 1987. She was a 
member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors include her son, Joseph (Sarah) Peroutka, Shorewood; two grandchildren, 
Leah and Julia Peroutka; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and four 
sisters.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Tuesday, December 16, 1997, 
from 6-8 p.m. and at the church on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of mass. 
A prayer service will be held Tuesday evening at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, December 15, 1997  P. A2


RICHARD PEROUTKA

R. PEROUTKA PASSES AWAY AT CHICAGO 
Messages to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peroutka, 2015 Clark street, 
brought news of the death at Chicago this morning of their son, Richard 
Peroutka, at the family home at Chicago. The body will be brought here for 
burial and the funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from 
the home of the parents here.
Richard Peroutka was thirty-seven years old, having been born in this city 
August 26, 1887. He attended the local schools and was a graduate of the 
Manitowoc High school. Ten years ago he moved to Chicago to take up his 
home and was married in that city seven years ago. He is survived by the 
widow, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Peroutka, a brother John, at 
Chicago, a brother, George, at Wausau and a sister, Mrs. Wilbur Warnecke 
of this city.
Mr. Peroutka was employed as a stationary engineer at Chicago and was a 
member of the union of his craft and a member of the South Chicago Aerie 
of Eagles. He had visited here only a few weeks ago.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 2, 1925  P. 2


THOMAS PEROUTKA    (d. 1940)

Thomas Peroutka, 78, a Manitowoc resident for 65 years, died yesterday afternoon 
at the home, 2015 Clark street, following a brief illness. He retired as a 
stationary engineer at the shipyards eight years ago.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating.Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Peroutka was born in Bohemia in 1861 and came to Wisconsin with his parents 
at the age of 6. The family located in Milwaukee and later in Kewaunee. Sixty-
five years ago he came to this city. For years he was employed at the shipyards. 
He married Miss Mary Janda in this city. On her death eight years ago he retired 
and has been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Warnecke. 
He was a member of the Royal League and the National Association of Stationary 
Engineers.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Warnecke, of this city; two sons, George, of Wausau, 
John, of Arlington Heights, Ill.; brother, Joseph, of this city; sister, Mrs. 
Joseph Karbon of Branch; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday noon until the hour of 
the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 17, 1940  P. 2
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[d. 04-19-1940/age 78 yrs./cause: myocarditis]


ANNIE PERRODIN

DEATH COMES TO TWO AFTER LONG ILLNESS 
Mrs. Anna, wife of Joseph Perrodin of Goodrich, Wis., who underwent an operation 
at the Holy Family hospital about six weeks ago, died last evening at the home 
of Henry Peterson, North Eighth street, to which place she was conveyed Sunday, 
when it became evident that she could not recover. The decedent was born in this 
state April 11, 1878, and was a resident of Goodrich for many years. Besides her 
husband, six children survive her. They are Sister Marice, of St. Rose convent 
LaCrose, and Gertrude, Arthur, Mary, John and Joseph, who still reside at home. 
The funeral takes place from the Sacred Heart church Friday morning, her remains 
finding a last resting place at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, August 24, 1921  P. 5
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[bur. 08-23-1921/cause: chronic parenchymatony nephritis/bur. on Joseph M. Perrodin lot]


ARTHUR F. PERRODIN SR.

Arthur F. Perrodin, 59, of 1844 Belmont St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Perrodin was born March 24, 1905 at Peshtigo, Wis., son of the late Morris 
and Annie Schlim Perrodin. He married Henrietta Petersen June 20, 1927, at 
Buffalo, N.Y., and the couple moved to Manitowoc.
Mr. Perrodin was assistant superintendent of the fabricating division of 
Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., chairman of the credit committee of the Credit 
Union, a member of Eagles Aerie 706, Holy Name Society of Holy Innocents church 
and a member of American Welding Society.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, Lee of Sheboygan and Arthur Jr., of Manitowoc; 
two daughters, Mrs. Jerome (Jean) Cherney of Menchalsville and Mrs. Ralph (Carol) 
Berndt of Milwaukee; two brothers, John of Holmes, Pa., and Joseph of Athens, 
Wis.; three sisters, Miss Cecelia Perrodin of Jacksonsville, Ill., Mrs. John 
Knight of Sarasota, Fla., and Mrs. Walter Benson of Chicago and 18 grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m. by Holy Name Society and parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 14, 1964   P. 10 


HENRIETTA M. PERRODIN

Mrs. Henrietta M. Perrodin, 79, of 1844 Belmont Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
September 30, 1987 at her residence. Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday at 
Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 
celebrated by Rev. Jeff VandenHeuvel and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Perrodin was born March 7, 1908 at Appleton, daughter of the late Henry and 
Mary Petersen. She married Arthur F. Perrodin on June 20, 1927 at Buffalo, New 
York. He preceded her in death on December 14, 1964. Mrs. Perrodin was employed 
at Park Lawn Home, retiring in 1971. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Holy Innocents Christian Women and Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Lee F. and Rosemarie Perrodin of 
Sheboygan and Arthur F. and Margo Perrodin of Newton; two daughters and a son-in-
law, Jean P. Cherney of Manitowoc and Carol and Ralph Berndt of Merrill, Wisconsin; 
a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Joe and Sally Perrodin of Athens, Wisconsin; 
a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Benson of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren; 17 great 
grandchildren, as well as many friends. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law, 
Jerome Cherney Sr., three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei 9th St. Chapel, Manitowoc, 
5 pm to 9 pm Friday where a prayer service will be at 8:30 pm by Deacon Donald 
Gigure.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Oct. 2, 1987 page 14
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[widow of Arthur F. Perrodin]


ALICE PERRY

Mrs. Alice B. Perry, age 86, formerly of 1311 Orchard Drive, Manitowoc, died 
Friday morning, June 8, 2001, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center 
in Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Foley will celebrate the 
Mass of Christian Burial, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Alice was born Nov. 16, 1914 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late James and 
Catherine Morris Heffernan. She attended local schools and graduated in 1933 
from Manitowoc's Lincoln High School. On Dec. 12, 1942, Alice was married to 
Walter M. Perry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manitowoc. Walter preceded 
her in death on Aug. 23, 1974. Alice was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church and The Daughters of Isabella.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law: Ellen and Rupert Framness of 
Whitelaw, Janet and Kenneth Seliger of Seattle, Wash., and Elizabeth and Richard 
Stedl of Brillion. Nine grandchildren: Mark and Lorie Framness of Appleton, 
Brian Framness of Whitelaw, Kelly Seliger of Atlanta, Ga., Alyssa Seliger of 
Tallahassee, Fla., Annette Yao of Menasha, Barb and Doug McKenzie of Appleton, 
David and Jaci Stedl of Brillion, Christopher Stedl of Brillion, Matthew Stedl 
of Brillion. Five great-grandchildren: Gemini Stadl of Menasha, Jeremiah Yao of 
Menasha, Veronica Callies of Green Bay, Travis Stedl of Brillion, Colin McKenzie 
of Appleton. Two brothers and two sisters-in-law: Paul Heffernan of Manitowoc, 
William and Grace Heffernan of Green Bay, and Grace Heffernan of Manitowoc. 
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in 
death by an infant daughter, Margaret; one grandson, James Stedl; two brothers, 
Milton and Francis; and two sisters, Monica Pierson and Catherine Heffernan.
Relatives and friends may call at The Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home 
in Manitowoc, on Tuesday from 4 until 9 p.m. and on Wednesday at the church from 
10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. There will be a parish prayer 
service at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home led by Sister Connie Wavrunek. 
Following the prayer service, the Daughters of Isabella will hold an additional 
prayer service.
An Irish Blessing
May there always be work
for your hands to do.
May your purse always hold
a coin or two.
May the sun always shine on
your windowpane.
May a rainbow be certain
to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend
always be near you.
May God fill your heart
with gladness to cheer you.
Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 2001 P. A6


WALTER M. PERRY

Walter M. Perry, 65, of 1311 Orchard Dr., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Monday at Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Perry was born Feb. 11, 1909 at Sturgeon Bay, son of the late John and Allice 
Damkoehler Perry. He was educated in Sturgeon Bay schools and was a 1927 graduate 
of the high school. He was employed as a first assistant engineer with Marathon 
Oil co., on the tanker Detroit. He married Alice B. Heffernan Dec. 12, 1942 at 
Sacred Heart, Manitowoc. He was a member of Senior Citizens, Fraternal Order of 
Eagles Aerie No. 706 and the licensed Tugmen's Assn.
Survivors include his wife, Alice; three daughters, Mrs. Rupert (Ellen) Framness, 
Jr., of Whitelaw, Mrs. Kenneth (Janet) Seliger of Chester, Pennsylvania, Mrs. 
Richard (Elizabeth) Stedl of Brillion; two brothers, William Perry of Sturgeon Bay 
and Dr. Edward Perry of LaCrosse; a sister, Mrs. Earl (Dorothy) Foelske, of 
Sturgeon Bay and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 4 pm Sunday and on Monday 
until the hour of service. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 o'clock Sunday 
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Aug. 24, 1974 page 3
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[d. 08-23-1974/age 65 yrs./bur. on Alice Perry lot]
(11 Feb 1909/Aug 1974/SSDI)


WILBUR C. PERRY

Wilbur C. Perry, age 72, of 1019 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening, 
December 23, 1996, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, December 27, 1996, at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to 
follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born January 7, 1924, in Oklahoma, son of the late Edgar and Maude White 
Perry. He was a graduate of Elvoy High School in Alvin, Wis., with the class of 
1942. On August 3, 1968, he married the former Frances Hendry at St. Patrick 
Cathedral, Green Bay. Wilbur was employed with the Manitowoc Engineering Co. for 
16 years until his retirement in 1983. He was a former member of the Local Machinist 
Union.
Survivors include his wife, Francis, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law, Linda 
and Glen Zietlow, Green Bay, step-granddaughter, Brittni Zietlow, Sheboygan; two 
sisters, Bernice Perry and Louise Perry, both of Lacey, Wash.; two sisters-in-law 
and brother-in-law, Susan and Larry Patzkowski, Pleasanton, Calif., Sarah and James 
Fischer, Scotland; five brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sam and Margaret Hendry, 
John and Ann Hendry, Thomas and Cathy Hendry, Andrew Hendry, James and Carol Hendry, 
all of Scotland. Also surviving are special friends, Straw and Frances Spencer, 
Milwaukee; along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded 
in death by one brother, M. Gene Perry.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-7 p.m. Thursday where 
a prayer service will be held at 6:30 p.m. by Deacon Kenneth Nelesen.
Wilbur's Family would like to thank Dr. Mark Herring, and the nurses and staff of 
the Manitowoc Health Care Center for all their love and support.
Herald Times Reporter, December 24, 1996  P. A2


LEROY FRANK PESCE

LeRoy F. Pesce, 48, of 3702 Seneca Lane, Manitowoc, died of leukemia on 
Wednesday morning, November 23, 1988, at Holy Family Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul United Methodist Church. 
Rev. Jim Barnes will officiate.
Mr. Pesce was born August 12, 1940 in Highland Park, Illinois, son of the late 
Frank and Anna Krock Pesce. He received his B.S. degree from the University of 
Wisconsin-Madison, M.B.A. degree from Mankato State University, Mankato, 
Minnesota, M. H.A., degree from the University of Minnesota at Minneapolis. At 
the time of his death, Mr. Pesce was President of Holy Family Medical Center and 
was formerly with hospitals at Minneapolis, Chicago, Illinois, Kankakee, Illinois, 
and Woodstock, Illinois. He was a Fellow with the American College of Health 
Care Executives. Mr. Pesce was a member of Rotary International and recent 
recipient of the Paul Harris Award. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist 
Church where he was Chairperson of the Trustees. Mr. Pesce was a member of the 
Manitowoc Commission on Aging; on the Board of Directors of the Manitowoc-Two 
Rivers Chamber of Commerce; member of the Lakeshore Curling Club; Chairperson of 
the Cancer Crusade in Manitowoc County; and a member of the Maritime Yacht Club. 
He married Karen S. Swiatek on October 27, 1961, at Madison, Wisconsin.
Survivors include his wife, Karen; two sons, Christian W. Pesce of Farmington 
Hills, Michigan, and Matthew F. Pesce of Cornell University, Ithaca, New York; 
a daughter, Julia L. Pesce of Evanston, Illinois, and relatives in the northern 
suburbs of Chicago, Ironwood, Michigan, and Bar?, Italy.
Memorials to Holy Family Medical Center or St. Paul United Methodist Church would 
be appreciated. Reinbold-Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, November 23, 1988 P. 20
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[d. 11-23-1988/age 48 yrs./cremains]


HELEN PESERIK

Mrs. Helen Peserik, 83, of 1301 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Peserik, nee Helen Just, was born Dec. 23, 1887, at Lena, Wis., daughter of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Just. She was married to James Janda Feb. 25, 1908, at 
Lena. The couple resided at Luxemburg, operating a tavern for 25 years. Mr. Janda 
preceded her in death Sept. 5, 1948. She was married to Wencel Peserik July 11, 1953, 
at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Sept. 16, 1968. Mrs. Peserik was a member of 
the Senior Citizens Club of Manitowoc.
Survivors include a son, Earl (Duke) Janda, of Manitowoc, three daughters, Mrs. 
George (Evie) Valibile, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Carol Schaefer, of Milwaukee and Mrs. Al 
(Violet) Etzel, of Los Angeles, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 1, 1971
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[d. 05-31-1971/age 83 yrs./widow of Wenzel Peserik and James Janda/bur. on Mrs. James Janda lot]


WENZEL H. PESERIK

Wenzel (Jim) Peserik, 74, of 1301 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Monday at 
home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery,Manitowoc.
Mr. Peserik was born April 1, 1894, at Mishicot, son of the late Wenzel and 
Anna Kuba Peserik, and married Helen Janda July 11, 1953, at Manitowoc. He 
worked as a truck driver for the Mobile Oil Co. 31 years, retiring in 1956. 
Survivors include the wife; a stepson, Earl Janda, of Manitowoc; three 
stepdaughters, Mrs. George Valibile of Manitowoc, Mrs. Al Etzel of Los 
Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Carol Schaefer of Biloxi, Miss.; five brothers, 
George, Vincent and Anton of Two Rivers, and Emil and Edward of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the funeral home this Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 17, 1968  P. 6


WILLIAM PESHEK

William Peshek
birth: 14 June 1872 Green Bay, Wis.
death: 15 September 1901 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc, Wis.
residence: 1901 Manitowoc, Wis.
father: Frank Peshek
mother: M. Mary Jolly
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[age 29 yrs./cause: typhoid fever]


CHARLES PETERIK    (d. 1981)

Charles Peterik, 86, of Shady Lane Home and formerly of 1015 N. Ninth St., 
Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, June 6, at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn H. Unke will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Peterik was born Nov. 25, 1894, at Shoto, son of the late George and Verona 
Jansky Peterik. He was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc County and married 
Lillian Sengbusch Dec. 4, 1915, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. Mr. Peterik had been employed with Mirro Corporation 45 years, 
retiring in 1960. He was an active member of Mirro Retirement Club until this 
year. Mr. and Mrs. Peterik celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in December, 
1980. He was  a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian, a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and 
Caroline Peterik of Ann Arbor, Mich.; two grandchildren, Mrs. Richard (Kary) 
Powers of Haslett, Mich., and Marcia Peterik of Ypsilanti, Mich., and a great 
granddaughter, and a Powers (sic) of Haslett and nieces and nephews. Four brothers, 
Emil, Edward, George and John, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 
o'clock this Monday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, and at the church from 
noon until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Immanuel Evangelical 
Lutheran Church.
Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 1981 P. 3


CHARLES J. PETERIK    (d. 1998)

Charles J. Peterik, age 99, of 908 Wilson St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, May 21, 
1998, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at St. John's 
United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Robert Meyer with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside Services 
will be accorded by V.F.W. Post #659.
He was born September 24, 1898, in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Mary 
Matajovetz Peterik. Charles joined the Manitowoc Fire Department on August 7, 
1922. He retired on November 1, 1950, as Captain. He married Leta Schadeberg on 
February 19, 1924, in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1969. He was a 
member of St. John's United Church of Christ, the last charter member of Veterans 
of Foreign Wars #659, and a member of the American Legion Post #88.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Ralph Heise, Manitowoc; 
one daughter-in-law, Lois Peterik Edinger; eight grandchildren; 14 great-
grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Besides his parents and his wife, he 
was preceded in death by one son, Robert Peterik in 1974; one great-grandson; one 
brother, John Peterik; two sisters, Mary Danielson and Emma Groll.
Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. Tuesday until the time of service at the church.
Memorials may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ.
The Jens Family Funeral Service and Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, May 23, 1998 P. 2
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[cremation]


CHRISTINA PETERIK

Mrs. John Peterik, 77, who had been residing with a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. 
and Mrs. John Peterik, 1121 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening after 
a short illness at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 
8:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 9 a.m. at 

Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Christiana Tikalsky(sic) was born at Brillion October 14, 1880, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Tikalsky. She was married in 1906 at Manitowoc. Mr. 
Peterik died three years ago.
Survivors are the son, John Jr.; a brother, Charles of Manitowoc; two sisters, 
Mrs. E. Lawrence of Milwaukee and Mrs. Adolph Novak of Antigo; a granddaughter 
and a great grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1957 page 7
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[d. 10-08-1957/age 77 yrs./cause: myocardial failure/widow of John Peterik]
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Miss Crissy Tikalsky of our city and John Peterick of Manitowoc were married 
last week at Manitowoc. The groom owns a hotel and saloon at Manitowoc and was 
formerly chief of the northside fire station there. The bride has been in the 
dress making business at Manitowoc. the couple will make their home at 
Manitowoc.
Brillion News, Fri., July 31, 1908


ELEANOR PETERIK

Eleanor Peterik, age 95, of St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, and formerly of 
Manitowoc, passed away on Monday May 10, 2010, in Fond du Lac.
Eleanor was born Nov. 13, 1914, in the town of Melnik to Julia (Rezba) and 
Edward Maly. She attended grade school in the town of Melnik and high School 
in Mishicot, graduating in 1931. She received her teaching degree in 1959, 
from the Manitowoc County Teachers College and a bachelor's degree in elementary 
education from the former Holy Family College in 1965.
Eleanor taught in the rural, one-room Larrabee School and the Mishicot Elementary 
schools, retiring in 1977. Eleanor was a member of the Manitowoc county Retired 
Teachers Association. She enjoyed outings to her family's land along the West Twin 
River and trips to Door County and Horicon Marsh. A favorite memory of Eleanor's 
was holding a small Saw Whet Owl at Woodland Dunes.
Eleanor is survived by her children (Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14, 2010, at St. Francis of 
Assisi on Waldo. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
Richard Klingeisen. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo on 
Friday, May 14, 2010, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is serving the family.
The family wishes to thank the caregivers at St. Francis Home and Hospice Hope 
for their kindness and compassionate care.
Herald Times Reporter, May 12, 2010


EMIL PETERIK

Following a lingering illness, Emil Peterik, 45, well known county tavern operator, 
died at his home in Shoto Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Monday at 
9:30 am from the Jansky funeral home, Two Rivers and at 10 o'clock from the Holy 
Innocents Church in this city, the Rev. E. A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Peterik was born in this city in 1899 and moved to Shoto with his parents when 
a boy. Upon the death of his father, George, in 1903 the tavern was taken over by 
his mother, Verona, and in 1922, Emil Peterik purchased the tavern and his since 
operated it.
In 1924 he married Marie Hall, who survives with two daughters, Dolores and Agnes, 
at home; a son, Pfc. Mark Peterik, stationed with the marines in Hawaii; three brothers, 
George and Charles of this city and John of Mishicot.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday at 2 pm until the hour of the 
services. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home Sunday evening at eight o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., June 10, 1944 p.2
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[d. 06-09-1944/age 45 yrs./bur. on Verona Peterik lot-his mother]


ERHARD G. PETERIK

Erhard G. Peterik, 69, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday evening, July 29, 
at Manitowoc Health Care Center. 
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Cremation 
will follow and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Peterik was born Feb. 9, 1912, at Two Rivers, son of the late George and 
Rose Pech Peterik. He resided in Manitowoc County all his life and attended 
Manitowoc County Schools. Prior to his retirement he had been a funeral director 
and embalmer in Manitowoc and Algoma.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Patricia Peterik of 
Belgium, Wis.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Dorothy LaFleur of Manitowoc, 
Barbara and Rod Glaeser of Fond du Lac and Nancy and David Ludwig of Madison, 
nine grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Saturday until the time 
of service.
Herald Times Reporter, July 30, 1981  P. 3
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[cremains/bur. on Mr. and Mrs. George Peterik lot]


GEORGE PETERIK, JR.  (d. 1958)

George Peterik Jr., 67, ill 12 years and a resident of Shady Lane 
Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday night at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Peterik, son of the late George and Verona Jansky Peterik Sr., 
was born at Manitowoc Feb. 2, 1891. As a young man he moved with his 
parents to Shoto where he attended school. He married Rose Pech in 
1911 and the couple moved to Two Rivers where Mr. Peterik built and 
operated American hall for a number of years. He also operated a 
tavern at Manitowoc Rapids for a short time before illness 12 years 
ago caused him to retire. He had been a salesman for Worel Hardware 
Co. Mr. Peterik was a member of United Commercial Travelers and a 
charter member of Two Rivers Moose Lodge. His wife died Dec. 8, 1954.
Surviving are a son, Erhard G. of Algoma, a brother, Charles of 
Manitowoc, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, 6 Feb 1958
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[d. 02-05-1958/age 67 yrs.]


JIRI/GEORGE PETERIK

Geo. Peterik died Wed. last week in Neshoto following a short illness. 
The 35-yr. old deceased was born in Bohemia and came to America as a 
child. He is survived by his widow and 5 children. The funeral was held 
Saturday.
Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1903
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[age 34 yrs./cause: tuberculosis]
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STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY. In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of George Peterik, deceased.
An Instrument in writing, purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of George 
Peterik of the town of Two Rivers, in said County, having been delivered into said 
Court:
An Vernon (sic) Peterik, of said town aforesaid in said county, having presented 
to said Court her petition in writing duly verified, representing, among other 
things, that said George Peterik died testate, at town of Two Rivers, in said 
County, on the 20th day of May, 1903, that said Instrument is the Last Will of 
said deceased, and praying that said instrument be proven and admitted to Probate 
and that letters testamentary with will annexed be thereon issued to Verona Peterik.
It is Ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs of 
said Last Will and Testament be taken, at a special term of said County Court, to 
be held at the Probate Office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 23rd day of 
June, 1903, at 10 o'clock a.m.
And it is Further Ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing be given 
by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, previous to the 
time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Pilot a newspaper published in said Manitowoc 
County.
Dated May 27th, 1903.
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, May 28, 1903 P. 8


JOHN PETERIK    (d. 1902)

Yesterday noon Joseph Peterik went to the farm machinery storehouse to call his
father John Peterik for lunch, only to find the old man dead from a self-inflicted
gun shot wound. He had bought a pistol and bullets only the day before. (Extensive
details) The deceased, who was 48, had moved to Manitowoc from Tisch Mills about
15 yrs. ago.
Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902
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JOHN PETERIK SENDS BULLET THROUGH BRAIN
John Peterik, an old resident of Manitowoc, proprietor of the Aberdeen 
Hotel, committed suicide Wednesday morning, by shooting himself in the 
temple in a warehouse used by his son Joseph on Buffalo street. 
Despondency over domestic troubles is supposed to be the cause for 
the act.
The body was first discovered by John Peterik a son who was in the 
warehouse in search of tools, about nine in the morning, but who, 
however, finding him in a recumbent position, believed his father 
asleep. Later when Joseph another son went to awaken him it was found 
that the sleep of the old man was the sleep of death. A revolver one 
chamber of which was empty, found in the immediate vicinity was a silent 
witness to the tragedy.
An inquest held, pronounced "death due from suicide." Mrs. Peterik is 
prostrated.
Besides a wife, eight children, five daughters and three sons survive. 
They are Mrs. J. Wagner, Chicago, Mrs. Adolph Vollendorf, Mrs. Wenzel 
Kadow, Misses Bessie and Libbie, John, Joseph and Louis Peterik.
The funeral will take place Friday.
Manitowoc Pilot  Thursday, October 23, 1902 pg. 1
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There was a large concourse of friends present to pay respect to the memory of 
the dead and sympathize with the bereaved family of John Peterik at the funeral 
which was held from the late home on Buffalo street Monday. The floral offerings 
that crowned the casket were many and beautiful from friends who sincerely mourn 
the death of Mr. Peterik. Rev. S.R.S. Gray officiated at the services at the 
house and at the grave John Nespor delivered an eulogy to the departed.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, October 30, 1902 P. 1
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[cause: suicide]
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IN COUNTY COURT-MANITOWOC COUNTY, Wisconsin. In the Matter of the Estate of John 
Peterik, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Rudolph Kretche, setting forth the amount 
of the personal estate that has come to his hands, and disposition thereof, the 
amount of debts outstanding against said deceased, and the description of all the 
real estate of which said deceased died seized, and the condition and value of 
the respective portions thereof, and praying that license be to him granted, to 
sell, lease or mortgage, lot No. 3 (three.) in block one hundred and sixty-five, 
(165) in the city and county of Manitowoc, Wisconsin:
And it appearing by said petition, that there is not sufficient personal estate 
in the hands of said Rudolph Kretche to pay said debts, and that it is necessary, 
in order to pay the same, to sell, lease or mortgage said real estate:
It is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said estate appear before 
this court on Tuesday, the 22d day of September, 1903, at ten o'clock a.m., at the 
Probate office in the city of Manitowoc, in said county, and then and there show 
cause, if any there be, why a license should not be granted to the said Rudolph 
Kretche, administrator of said estate, to sell, lease or mortgage said real estate, 
according to the prayer of said petition.
And it is further ordered that a copy of this order shall be published for three 
successive weeks, prior to said date of hearing, in The Manitowoc Pilot, a weekly 
newspaper, printed and published at Manitowoc, in said county, and personally served 
on all of the persons interested in said estate, residing in said county, ___ least 
twenty days before said day of hearing.
Dated at Manitowoc, this 10th day of August, A.D., 1903.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, August 13, 1903 P. 8


JOHN M. PETERIK SR.    (d. 1954)

John Peterik, Sr., 78, retired Manitowoc city fireman, and active for more 
than 40 years in the County Fish and Game Protective Association, died Sunday 
night at the home of his son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. John Peterik, 
Jr., of 1121 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born in Mishicot in 1876 and attended high school in Manitowoc. He 
played baseball and football and was on the track team of the old North Side 
High School, back in the late 1890s. He joined the Manitowoc Fire Department 
in 1906, was advanced to the rank of captain, and retired in 1939, after more 
than 22 years in the department.
During World War II he was employed at the Burger Boat Co., retiring in 1946.
In 1947 he was honored by the County Fish and Game Protective Association, 
after completing 40 years as a member, being presented with a life membership 
and a gift on that occasion.
In 1906 he married Miss Christina Tikalski. She survives, with a son, John, Jr., 
of Manitowoc; brother, Louis, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Wenzel Kadow 
and Mrs. Emma Marshall of Manitowoc, Mrs. Elizabeth Bruce of New Underwood, 
S.D.; and a grandchild, Mrs. Larry Zarnott, of Hilbert, Wis. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after Tuesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 15, 1954  P. 15
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[d. 11-14-1954/age 75 yrs.]
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Miss Crissy Tikalsky of our city and John Peterick of Manitowoc were married 
last week at Manitowoc. The groom owns a hotel and saloon at Manitowoc and was 
formerly chief of the northside fire station there. The bride has been in the 
dress making business at Manitowoc. the couple will make their home at 
Manitowoc.
Brillion News, Fri., July 31, 1908


JOHN PETERIK    (d. 1996)

John C. Peterik, age 87, a Fieldcrest Manor resident since 1993, died Tuesday, 
February 27, 1996 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Private Services will 
be held on Friday, March 1, 1996 at Reinbold  and Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Rev. David Klutterman will officiate with burial at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
John was born October 12, 1908 at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Christina 
Tikalsky Peterik. He grew up and was educated at Manitowoc, graduating from 
Lincoln High School in 1926. He was employed at Burger Boat Company for 47 years 
retiring as Purchase Agent in 1978. he married Majie L. Hoffmann September 1, 
1928 at Waukegan, Ill. Majie preceded him in death January 10, 1980. John was 
a former member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 687.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy L. and Lawrence Zarnott, 
Berlin, Wis.; three grandchildren, Bonnie Lee and Michael Benes, Franklin, Wis., 
Jody Ann and Gary Fossum, Fitchburg, Wis., Lee William and Margaret Zarnott, 
Ripon, Wis.
The Oshkosh Northwestern, Fri., Mar. 1, 1996 page 9
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[widower of Majie Peterik]


JOSEPH PETERIK  (d. 1917)

DEATH CLAIMS JOSEPH PETERIK AFTER SHORT ILLNESS
Well Known Young Business Man Victim of Pneumonia at Hospital Sunday, 
Eagles to Officiate at Burial
Joseph Peterik, one of the city's well known young business men, for 
years engaged in conducting a motorcycle and bicycle shop on Buffalo 
street, died at the hospital Sunday afternoon, aged 40. News of the 
death of Mr. Peterik came as a great shock to a large circle of 
friends who had no thought that his condition was critical. 
Taken ill a week ago when pneumonia developed from a severe cold which 
he contracted while making a long motorcycle trip, Mr. Peterik was taken 
to the hospital Tuesday and his condition continued to grow worse until 
Sunday when death came. 
Mr. Peterik came to this city with his parents at the age of 18 and 
shortly after opened a bicycle repair shop and later located at 710 
Buffalo street where he also made his home. He was born July 7, 1877. 
Decedent is survived by a widow and three children, the oldest 14 years; 
his mother, four sisters and two brothers, one brother John and a sister, 
Mrs. W.C. Kadow, residing here. The funeral will be held under auspices 
of the Eagles of which he was a member.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 02, 1917, Page 4
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Louis Peterik is here from Milwaukee, called by the death of his brother, 
Joseph Peterik.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 02, 1917, Page 3
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The funeral of the late Joseph Peterik was held Tuesday afternoon and 
was largely attended, members of the Eagles marching in a body. Beautiful 
flowers attested the esteem of friends for the decedent, one of the most 
beautiful floral pieces being presented by the Harley Davidson Motorcycle 
club, a motorcycle of flowers. Mr. Peterik was an enthusiastic motorcycle 
rider and was local agent for the Harley Davidson company here.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 05, 1917 | Page 3
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[bur. 07-03-1917/age 40 yrs./cause: double labor pneumonia/
bur. on Mrs. Mary Peterik lot]


JOSEPH PETERIK    (d. 1939)

Joseph Peterik, 83, died early Friday evening at the family home, 1016 Buffalo 
street, where he and his wife had lived for 53 years.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, with burial in Evergreen cemetery. The Rev. Frank Junek 
of Melnik will officiate. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 
this evening until the hour of the funeral.
Mr. Peterik was born September 28, 1856, in Bohemia, and came to America with 
his parents when he was 15 years old. The family established its home on a farm 
near Mishicot, and after his marriage to Mary Matejovec in 1878 Mr. Peterik and 
his wife remained on the farm for eight years. They moved to Manitowoc in 1886 
and have lived here since.
Mr. Peterik was a malster by trade, and worked in the breweries of the city for 
many years. Later he was employed by the Hall Brothers feed firm, the American 
Seating Co. and the city of Manitowoc. He retired a number of years ago.
In November, 1938, Mr. and Mrs. Peterik celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.
Survivors are the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Dan Danielson and Mrs. William Groll 
of this city, two sons, Charles of Manitowoc and John of Roaring Branch, Pa., 16 
grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and two sisters. Mrs. Joseph Hoffman of 
Larrabee and Mrs. Anna Kren of Manitowoc.
Mr. Peterik was a member of the C.S.P.S. Bohemian society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 18, 1939  P. 4
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[d. 11-17-1939/age 83 yrs./cause: arterio sclerosis and myocarditis]


LETA PETERIK

Mrs. Charles J. Peterik, 67, of 908 Wilson St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Peterik, nee Leta Schadeberg, was born June 15, 1901, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Fred and Bertha Brockoff Schadeberg. She attended local 
schools and worked as a clerk at Dick Bros. Bakery and Schuette Bros. Department 
Store. She was married to Charles Peterik Feb. 19, 1924, at Manitowoc.
Survivors include the husband; a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Betty) Heise, and a son, 
Robert, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Miss Bertha, of San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. 
A. J. McManus, of Graham, Wash.; a brother, Fred, of El Cerrito, Calif., and 
eight grandchildren. A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 pm. Friday until 
Saturday noon and then at the church until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 15, 1969  P. 11
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[d. 05-14-1969/age 67 yrs./bur. on Fred Schadeberg lot]


LILLIAN PETERIK

Mrs. Lillian Peterik, 94, formerly of 1015 N. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening, October 26, 1989 at Park Lawn Home. Funeral services will be 8 pm this 
Sunday at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Glenn 
Unke will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Peterik was born July 18, 1895 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Herman and 
Emma Miller Sengbusch. She grew up and was educated in Manitowoc County. Mrs. 
Peterik worked for Henderson Hoyt Store and later Boston Store for a few years. 
She married Charles Peterik December 4, 1915 at First German Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death June 6, 1981. She was a member of 
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church. Lillian loved to play bridge and enjoyed 
gardening.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Caroline Peterik of Ann 
Arbor, Michigan; two granddaughters, Kary Powers of East Lansing, Michigan and 
Marcia Taylor of Kalamazoo, Michigan; two great grandchildren, Amanda Powers and 
Brian Taylor; a niece and a nephew. She was preceded in death by two sisters, 
Rose Beyer and Mildred Aleckson.
Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
after 4 pm this Sunday until the time of services at 8 pm. Memorials may be made 
to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Oct. 9, 1989 page B12
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[widow of Charles Peterik]


LOIS A. PETERIK EDINGER

Lois Peterik Edinger, age 83, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died on 
Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Lois was born on May 12, 1928 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Clausina 
(Burkart) Dethlefson. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the 
class of 1946. On October 15, 1949 she married Robert C. Peterik at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on September 27, 1974. On 
July 9, 1982 she married Arthur A. Edinger. He preceded her in death on June 22, 
2001. Lois worked as an Admissions Manager at Holy Family Memorial Hospital for 
30 years retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Red Hatters, Knights of Columbus 
Auxiliary, Daughters of Isabella, the Lois Club and was also an avid golfer.
She is survived by four children and their spouses: Catherine and Henry Baer, St. 
Nazianz, Cynthia Peterik, Kaukauna, James and Treesa Peterik, Whitelaw, John and 
Betsy Peterik, Green Bay; seven grandchildren: Henry Baer Jr, Robert Peterik, 
Nichole Peterik, Michael Peterik, Andrew Peterik, Sara Peterik, Cody Marcelle; 
one great grandson: Dawson Peterik; three stepchildren: Mary Kornely, Madison, 
Julie Edinger, Reedsville, Barbara Piaskowski, Manitowoc; two step grandchildren: 
Tallie and Jenna Piaskowski. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also 
survive. She was also preceded in death by one son: Joseph Peterik; one brother: 
John Dethlefson Jr; one infant grandson: Steven Peterik; one step son-in-law: 
Chewy Piaskowski. She was also preceded in death by many other relatives and 
friends.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at St. 
Francis of Assisi on Grand, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian 
Burial will be the Rev. Dan Felton.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc, for the care and concern shown to Lois and her family during 
her time in the hospital.
Green Bay Press-Gazette, Apr. 8, 2012


MAJIE L. PETERIK

Mrs. John C. (Majie L.) Peterik, 69, of 1121 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday afternoon, Jan. 10, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private family services will be Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William R. Harvey will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Peterik, nee Majie L. Hoffmann, was born Jan. 21, 1910, at Algoma, daughter 
of the late Wencil and Mayme Richmond Hoffmann. She grew up and was educated in 
Manitowoc and was a 1927 graduate of Lincoln High School. She was married to 
John C. Peterik at Manitowoc. She was a member of Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 
Manitowoc Senior Citizens, and the Elks Ladies of Lodge No. 687.
Survivors include her husband, John C.; a daughter and son-in-law, Nancy P. and 
Lawrence E. Zarnott of Berlin, Wis.; a brother and sister-in-law, John and 
Delores Hoffman of Two Rivers; and three grandchildren (private), all of Berlin.
Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital, the American Heart Association or 
the donor's choice.
Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 1980 P.3


MARY PETERIK    (d. 1924)

MRS. PETERIK PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF 67 
Death came to Mrs. Mary Peterik early today in the home where she had lived 
for forty years at 712 Buffalo street, Mrs. Peterik passing away at 8 this 
morning after a protracted illness which an operation which she underwent 
recently failed to stay in its fatal effects. Funeral services will be held 
Monday morning at St. Boniface church at 9 o'clock, Rev. Peil officiating.
Mrs. Peterik was born at Mishicot on November 11, sixty-seven years ago and 
was married in 1873 to Mr. Peterick who for many years conducted a hotel on 
Buffalo street. She is survived by six children, Mrs. W. C. Kadow, Mrs. Adolph 
Vollendorf and John Peterik, this city, Mrs. William Marshall of Los Angeles, 
Mrs. W. Wolfinburger of Rapids City, S.D., and Louis Peterik of Milwaukee. 
Four brothers, John Kretche, this city, Joseph of Argonne, Wis., Rudolph of 
Milwaukee and Louis of Chicago, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, September 26, 1924  P. 2
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[bur 09-29-1924/cause: cancer of the liver]


MARY PETERIK    (d. 1947)

Mrs. Mary Peterik, 89, nee Matejovec, died this morning following a lingering 
illness, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dan Danielson, 715 North Seventh 
street, where she had made her home for the past eight years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home with the Rev. Yaroslav Vraney officiating. Burial will take place 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Born in Bohemia in 1857, Mrs. Peterik came to this country when two years of 
age with her parents who settled on a farm in the town of Kossuth.
In 1878 she was married at Reifs Mills to Joseph Peterik and the couple settled 
on a farm near Mishicot where they remained for eight years before moving to 
this city, residing at the family home, 1016 Buffalo street, for 50 years. Her 
husband, employed as a malster here for many years, preceded her in death in 
1939.
Surviving, in addition to Mrs. Danielson, are another daughter, Mrs. Emma Groll, 
and a son Charles Peterik, both of this city. A son, John, died in 1942.
Sixteen grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren also survive.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 p.m. Sunday until the time 
of services. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 13, 1947  P. 2
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[d. 09-13-1947/age 89 yrs./bur. on Joseph Peterik lot]


ROBERT C. PETERIK

Robert C. Peterik, 48, of 1605 S. 10th?? St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Fuenral Home and at 
11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roy Geenen will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Peterik was born July 25, 1926, at Manitowoc, son of Charles Peterik and 
the late Leta Schadeburg Peterik. He was a Manitowoc resident all his life 
and attended Manitowoc Public Schools, graduating from Lincoln High School 
with the Class of 1944. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. 
Navy from July 1944 to May of 1946. He married Lois A. Dethlefson Oct. 15, 
1946, at Manitowoc. He was a carrier for the U.S. Post Office of Manitowoc 
for 26 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 706, 
Knights of Columbus Council 710 and VFW Otto Oas Post No. 659. 
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Joseph, James and John, two daughters, 
Catherine and Cynthia Anne, his father, Charles, and a sister, Mrs. Ralph Heise, 
of Manitowoc; a niece and two nephews. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, where a 
memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, September 28, 1974  P. 15


ROSE PETERIK

Card of Thanks
Deeply grateful and appreciation of the kindnesses shown us by relatives, friends 
and neighbors, in our recent sad bereavement, the death of our dearly beloved 
wife, mother, sister, grandmother, Mrs. George Peterik. We hereby tender our 
heartfelt thanks to one and all. Special thanks to Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti, the 
pallbearers, to those who offered the use of their cars, donors of flowers and 
memorials wreaths, visitation of friends and any others who assisted in any way.
Family of Mrs. George Peterik.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Mon., Dec. 13, 1954 - page 22
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[Rose P. Peterik/d. 12-08-1954/age 64 yrs./bur. on George Peterik lot]


VERONA PETERIK

Mrs. George Peterik Sr., 66, nee Veronica(sic) Jansky, died at her home at 
Shoto yesterday following a heart attack.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, the Rev. C. H. Phipps officiating. 
Burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Peterik was born January 21, 1871 in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county. 
She was married January 20, 1891 to George Peterik. The couple moved to Shoto, 
where Mrs. Peterik has lived for the past 35 years. Mr. Peterik died some years 
ago.
Survivors include four sons, Emil of Shoto, George Jr. and Charles of Manitowoc, 
and John of Two Rivers, route 2; a brother, Charles J. Jansky of Two Rivers; 
two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Urban, town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, and Mr. 
Andrew Gabriel, Rice Lake; and two grandchildren. A fifth son, Edward, died 
four years ago. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 17, 1937  P. 2
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[Veronica Peterik (Mrs. George)/bur. 11-20-1937/cause: coronary acelusion (occlusion)]


VIRGINIA PETERIK

Virginia L. Peterik, age 71, of 528 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died 
Saturday, December 28, 1996, at University Hospital, Madison. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 
1996, at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Keith Haag 
will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Virginia was born March 25, 1925, in Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Earl and Ruella Krueger Kohlmeyer. She grew up and was 
educated at Manitowoc and a 1943 graduate of Lincoln High School, 
Manitowoc. She owned and operated Earl's Lunch on Washington 
Street for many years retiring in 1992. She was a member of Grace 
Ev. Lutheran Church. Virginia's life revolved around her family, 
and friends that she enjoyed serving at Earl's Lunch. 
Survivors include a daughter Kathie A. Stelter, Manitowoc; four 
grandchildren, Tamara and Chris Ringel, Plymouth, Adrianne Adams, 
Mark Stelter, Jr., Justine Stelter, all of Manitowoc; a great-
grandson, Andrew Ringel, Plymouth; an aunt, Lillian Krueger, 
Reedsville; cousins and many friends. 
Relatives and friends may call at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, Monday 
(TODAY) from 6-8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of 
service. 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, is serving 
the family. 
Herald Times Reporter, December 30, 1996 p.A2
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[d. at Madison WI]


CHARLES J. PETERMAN

Ice Covered Streets And Highways Cause Series of Accidents
14 Persons Injured, One Fatally In More Than Dozen Mishaps
Fourteen persons were injured, one fatally in more than a dozen auto 
accidents in Manitowoc city and county over the weekend.
Icy streets and highways, as well as mist and drizzling rain Saturday 
night and Sunday was the direct cause of the majority of the accidents, 
officials said.
Charles Peterman, 58, of 709 Hancock street, died at the Holy Family 
hospital at 2:30 this morning following an accident at 8th and Hancock 
streets at 9:30 Saturday night, when he was bit by cars driven by 
Lawrence Geiger, 829 Wilson street, and Andrew Hutchison, 3103 Calumet 
Avenue. Petermans' death was the first highway fatality for 1939 in 
Manitowc county.
(Continued on Page 12. Col. 5)
Peterman was hit while walking midway in the intersection of 8th and 
Hancock streets Saturday evening. He was taken to the hospital by 
Sheriff Norman Berkedal in the county ambulance. His injuries at the 
time were not considered serious.
Cause of Death Uncertain
At a late hour this afternoon authorities were not yet certain whether 
injuries suffered in the accident or pneumonia caused his death.
According to Geiger, who hit Peterman first, Peterman must have been 
right in the middle of the intersection, at about where the manhole is 
located. Geiger said he was driving north on 8th street. He didn't see 
Peterman, he said, until the rear of his car was 12 or 13 feet past the 
south crosswalk. Peterman was hit by the left front part of the car and 
fell across the fender and bumper. Geiger applied his brakes and stopped, 
after skidding. Peterman fell from the car and Hutchison, driving south 
on 8th street, hit his body. Peterman was lying nine feet north of the 
intersection.
District Attorney Patrick Dewane and Dr. Gerald Rau, coroner, said there 
will probably be an inquest. Sergt. Georg Tulach and Officer George 
Darbant of the police department took measurements at the scene of the 
accident this morning and questioned witnesses.
Funeral services for Charles Petterman will be held Wednesday morning at 
10 o'clock from the Leschke funeral home. Burial will be in the Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mr. Peterman was born in Germany on Dec. 2, 1881. He came to America as a 
young man and has lived in Manitowoc for the past 36 years. He was employed 
at the Aluminum Goods Co.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Frank Gersek; three sons, Frank, 
Charles and Paul, all of this city; a sister, Mrs. John Wardzinski, Chicago; 
and 11 grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home tonight and until the time of 
the services Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 20, 1939 P.1
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[d. 02-20-1939/age 57 yrs./cause: pulmonary embolism] 


LUCAS G. PETERMAN

Lucas G. Peterman, age 15, of 15615 Hwy. 42, Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, 
July 25, 1996, at Theda Clark Hospital, Neenah.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 29, 1996, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William Zimmer with 
burial to follow at the Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born July 1, 1981, in Two Rivers, son of Gail Nelson Brander and Gary 
Peterman. Lucas was a student attending Kewaunee High School.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Gail and Jim Brander, Two Rivers; 
two sisters, Michelle and Crystal, at home; one step-brother, Jonathon Brander, 
Pennsylvania; a maternal grandmother, Jackie Nelson, Manitowoc; a maternal 
grandfather and step-grandmother, Carl and Audrey Nelson, Two Rivers; a paternal 
grandmother, Dorothy Peterman, Manitowoc; special extended family, Dale and Roberta 
Bishop, Greg Bishop, all of Manitowoc; Georgene Brander, Pennsylvania. Also surviving 
are aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 4-8 p.m.
Memorials may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation.
Our beautiful young man touched by curiosity, always seeking to find new horizons. 
Our love and caring are with you as you embark on this new journey with God.
You will be deeply missed by all your family and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, July 27, 1996 P. A2
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[Died at Theda Clark Med. Center/age 15 yrs./hit by car/bur. on James Brander lot]


ALICE H. PETERS

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. E. PETERS
Body of Chicago Woman Will Be Brought Here Thursday
Mrs. E.J. Peters, 61, native of the town of Manitowoc Rapids, died yesterday 
at her home in Chicago after a lingering illness.
The body will arrive in Manitowoc Thursday afternoon and will be taken to the 
Vogelsang funeral home where services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Peters, whose maiden name was Alice ?ein, was born in Manitowoc Rapids 
August 20, 187?. She was married to E.J. Peters in Manitowoc 35 years ago. 
After living at Reedsville for a short time they moved to Chicago where they 
since resided.
Survivors are the widower, one daughter, Madeline, and four brothers, Ed. of 
Manitowoc, route 4, Frank of New York, Bernard ???? ????? ??? of Washington.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 6, 1935 P.2
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[cause: diabetes/bur. on Fred Peters lot]
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(Mrs. E.J. Peters/d. Mar. 5, 1935/age 61 yrs. 3 mo. 13 da./from burial records
of St. John's United Church of Christ)


ALVIN J. PETERS

Alvin J. Peters, 41, of 811 St. Clair street, a department manager 
at the Aluminum Goods company, and former high school teacher and 
coach, died suddenly early this morning at his home. 
He, with Mrs. Peters, had been visiting with neighbors early in the 
evening and on returning home Mr. Peters complained of severe chest 
pains. His condition improved slightly, but at 4 a.m. he was stricken 
with a heart attack and died in a few minutes.
Masonic funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Masonic 
Temple. Interment will be in Evergeen cemetery.
Mr. Peters was born in Belvidere, Ill., and came to Manitowoc in 1923 
to teach commercial subjects at Lincoln high school. He also assisted 
Coach Rex John with the high school football and basketball teams. 
Two years later he took an office position with the Aluminum Goods 
company and in recent years has been contract sales manager.
He was a member of the Masonic lodge, the Elks, and the Lakeside Country 
club.
In 1927 Mr. Peters married Miss Dorothy Gruhle of this city. She survives 
with a son, (Survivor omitted for privacy.); parents, Mr. and Mrs. William 
Peters of Belvidere; two brothers, Staff Sgt. Carl, with American forces 
in Germany and William, of Belvidere; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Phalen, of 
Lake Forest, Ill., Mrs. Aubrey Peterson of Rockford.
The body is at the Frazier mortuary and may be viewed there after 5 p.m. 
Thursday. It will be moved to the Masonic Temple at 10 a.m. Friday to lie 
in state until the hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 15, 1945 P.2
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[d. 08-15-1945/age 41 yrs./bur. on Charles C. Gruhle lot]


ANNA PETERS

MRS. PETERS DIES IN CITY 
60-Year-Old Woman Will Be Buried On Tuesday 
Mrs. Anna Peters, 80, nee Anna Conen, died at her home, 1421 Division street, 
Saturday evening. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock 
from the Frazier mortuary, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss, St. Johns Evangelical church 
officiating. Burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery. 
The deceased was born Sept. 9, 1854 in DePere. In 1881 she was married to Mr. 
Peters, who preceded her in death three years ago. The couple came to Manitowoc 
in 1900.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Alex Pariseau of Blackwell, Wis., Mrs. 
William Wenzel of Rhinelander, and Mrs. Leo Adelmann of Manitowoc; six sons, 
John, Charles, Bert, Joseph, Eugene and Roy, all of this city; a brother, Jim 
Conen of Green Bay; 18 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. 
The body will lie at the funeral home until interment Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 22, 1934  P. 2
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[Anna Conen Peters/bur. 10-23-1934/age 75 yrs/cause: broncho pneumonia/
bur. on Mrs. Martin Peters lot]
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(Mrs. Martin Peters nee Anna Conen/d. Oct. 20, 1934 age 75 yrs. 1 mo. 11 da./from
burial records of St. John's United Church of Christ)


BERTRAND PETERS

Bertrand Peters, 74, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Peters was born June 13, 1898, at Escanaba, Mich., son of the 
late Martin and Anna Coonen Peters. He came to Manitowoc as a young 
boy with his parents, attending schools of the city. He started to 
work for Mirro Aluminum Co. in 1937, retiring as a die setter in 1961. 
He married Elvie Wagner in 1939 at Plymouth. She preceded him in death 
in 1963. He was an avid fisherman and hunter all his life.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday until the 
time of service Friday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 6, 1973
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[Bertrand/d. 06-05-1973/age 74 yrs.] (13 Jun 1898/Jun 1973/SSDI)


CHARLES PETERS    (d. 1974)

Charles Peters, 80, of 710 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded 
Mr. Peters by the VFW Post NO. 659.
Mr. Peters was born Oct. 21, 1893, at Escanaba, Mich., son of the late Martin 
and Annie Coenen Peters. He married Agnes Wangat Sept. 9, 1930. He served in 
the U.S. Army during World War I, in Company H. 127th Infantry, 32nd Division, 
seeing action at the Mexican Border and in France. He received the Purple Heart 
July 30, 1918. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. after his discharge until 
1940 and then for 18 years at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, Manitowoc. He was a 
member of the VFW Post No. 659 and the Z.C.B.J. Lodge. 
Survivors include his wife, Agnes, a sister, Mrs. Leo (Blanche) Adelman, of 
Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Two infant sons, a daughter, seven brothers, 
and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, February 26, 1974  P. 10 


DAVID G. PETERS    (d. 1979)

David Gary Peters, 27, of 3511 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Monday afternoon 
of injuries received in a Manitowoc County automobile accident.
Funeral services are tentatively scheduled for 1:30 p.m Friday in Parkside 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Peters was born March 20, 1951, in Manitowoc, son of Helen Ouradnik Peters 
and the late Eugene Peters. He attended Manitowoc area schools and Lincoln 
High School, Manitowoc. Mr. Peters had been employed with Musial Hauling 
Company of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Helen Peters of Manitowoc, two brothers, 
Thomas of Manitowoc and Alan of Mishicot, a niece and a nephew.
Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday 
from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, January 2, 1979 P. 3
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[bur. on Mrs. Helen E. Peters lot (mother)]


DOROTHY PETERS

Mrs. Dorothy G. Peters, age 91, a resident of Manor Care Nursing Home, Arlington, 
Va., formerly a long time resident of 75 years at 811 S. Clair St., Manitowoc, 
died Saturday, April 1, 1995, of complications from pneumonia at the Manor Care 
Nursing Home where she had been a resident the past 15 months.
Funeral Services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 1995, at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. William Plank with 
burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Dorothy was born August 19, 1903, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Charles and 
Maude Fraser Gruhle. She attended the Manitowoc School System and continued her 
education at Lawrence College, Appleton and then Whitewater State Teachers 
College, Whitewater. She later taught commercial classes in Freeport, Ill, and 
then locally her in Manitowoc at Lincoln High School. She married Alvin J. Peters, 
who preceded her in death in 1945. She was a long time member of First Presbyterian 
Church. In past years, Mrs. Peters was active in the Anti-Tuberculosis Society and 
also the Elks Club and the Lakeside Country Club.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles A. and Virginia S. Peters, 
McLain, Va.; four grandchildren, Alvin L. Peters, Panama City, Fla., Cynthia Peters, 
Boston, Mass., Susan Dennis, Waldorf, Md., Marcia Peters, Atlanta, Ga.; four great-
grandchildren. Also surviving are other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Saturday from 2 p.m. until 
the time of service at 3 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, April 6, 1995 P. A2
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[d. at Arlington VA/widow of Alvin Peters/bur. on Charles Gruhle lot]


EARL L. PETERS    (d. 2007)

Earl L. Peters, age 84, a resident of Harbor House II, Manitowoc, died on 
Wednesday, Oct., 17, 2007, at his residence. 
He was born on Aug. 9, 1923, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Sylvia 
(Bull) Peters. Earl attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. On Sept. 8, 1945, 
he married Bernice Petske in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Dec. 25, 
1998. He then married Margaret Hynek on Jan. 28, 1999, in Manitowoc. She 
preceded him in death in October 2006. Earl owned and operated Peters' Bar in 
Manitowoc, and retired from the Rahr West Museum. He was a member of the 
Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 706 in Manitowoc and the Vans Athletic 
Club. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Earl was also preceded in death by one sister: Dorothy Nicholson; and one brother: 
George Peters. 
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at First 
German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. 
David Rosenow. Cremation will have taken place, with burial of the cremated remains 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 10 a.m. until the time of the 
memorial service at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements. 
The family wishes to thank the staff at Harbor House II for their compassion and care 
given to Earl and his family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 18, 2007 


ELVI PETERS

Mrs. Bert Peters, 59, of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Monday morning 
at home. She had been ill a year.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Theodore P. Crusius will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The former Elvi Wagner was born Jan. 4, 1904, at Manitowoc, daughter of the 
late Louis and Hannah Boeckman Wagner Sr. She was married to Bert Peters at 
Plymouth in 1939 and the couple resided in Manitowoc County.
She is survived by her husband and five brothers, Edward, Louis, Ernest, William 
and Frank, of Manitowoc. Four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 28, 1963  P. 6
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[d. 10-28-1963/age 59 yrs./female/bur. on Bert Peters lot]


ERNEST J. PETERS

Ernest J. Peters, 65, former resident of this city, died Thursday at his home 
in Chicago, according to a message received here. 
The body has arrived here and may be viewed tonight at the Vogelsang funeral 
home. Services in charge of the Rev. Paul Blaufuss of the St. John's Evangelical 
church, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m., from the funeral home. Interment will 
be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Peters was born in Germany in 1873 and came to Manitowoc when a boy of 10. 
He married Miss Alice Hein, of Reedsville, and later they moved to Chicago to 
live. Mrs. Peters died four years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Madeline Peters, Chicago; and a brother, Theodore, 
West Allis, Wis.
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 16, 1938  P. 8 
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[age 65 yrs./cause: chr. myocarditis/bur. on Fred Peters lot]
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(Ernest J. Peters/d. Dec. 15, 1938 age 65 yrs. 4 mo. 2 da./from burial records
of St. John's United Church of Christ)


ERWIN T. PETERS

Erwin T. Peters, 81, of 2112A Washington St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
December 13, at his residence.
Private family services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Alfred Klumb will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Peters was born Feb. 14 (sic), 1899, at Manitowoc, son of the late 
Ferdinand and Sophia Stahl Peters. He attended schools in the Manitowoc 
area and married Laura Hobson May 17, 1919, at Chicago. The couple resided 
in Chicago until 1960, when they moved to Manitowoc to reside. Mr. Peters 
had been a supervisor with American Telephone and Telegraph in Chicago, 
retiring in June of 1962. He was a member of Manitowoc Elks Club No. 687.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marjorie Peters of 
Chicago, a daughter, Betty White of Urbana, Ill., a sister, Adeline Lusthoff 
of Forest Park, Ill., five grandchildren, five great grandchildren and nieces 
and nephews. His wife, two brothers, Roy and Walter and sister, Adeline Young 
preceded him in death.
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation at the funeral home.
Herald Times Reporter, December 16, 1980 P.3
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[bur. on Homer Hobson lot]


EUGENE PETERS

Eugene Peters, 52, Word War II veteran, died Wednesday morning after suffering 
a heart attack at his home on Rt. 3, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Peters, son of the late Marlin and Anna Coonan Peters, was born at Manitowoc 
June 10, 1905. He married Helen Oradnik at Manitowoc, Oct. __ ____ and during 
World War II served in the Medical Corps. He was employed at Aluminum Goods Mfg. 
Co.
Surviving are his wife, three sons, Thomas, Allen and David, of Manitowoc; four 
brothers, John, Joseph, Charles and Burt, of Manitowoc; and two sisters, Mrs. 
Blanch Adelman, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elizabeth Kampf, of Whitewater. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 2, 1957  P. 17
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[cause: coronary]


FERDINAND PETERS

INJURIES ARE FATAL TO SHIP YARD WORKER 
Ferdinand Peters, 59, Injured In Fall Into Hold of Boat Monday At Yards, 
Dies Last Night
Living until the arrival of his two daughters and three sons who rushed here 
last night on the Limited train from Milwaukee and Chicago, Ferdinand Peters, 
59, a foreman at the yards of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Corporation, who was 
seriously injured when he fell headlong into the hold of the Peter Reiss 
yesterday noon at the yards passed away at 10:40 o'clock. He regained conscious-
ness for a few minutes and was able to recognize the children as they gathered 
about his bedside shortly before he breathed his last.
Mr. Peters, who was employed at the shipyards here for a quarter of a century 
was directing the raising of a plate over the opening into the hold of the Reiss 
when, in guiding one of the plates he slipped forward and plunged 22 feet to the 
hold below. Rushed to the hospital it was found that he had suffered a broken 
leg and that two of his ribs had punctured his lungs. His condition grew rapidly 
worse last night and he sank rapidly.
Born in Germany 
Born in German 59 years ago he came to America with his parents when nine years 
of age and was married here 35 years ago to Sophia Stahl, who survives him. 
Employed at the Seating Works and later at the Schoch plant he entered the employ 
of the Shipbuilding Corporation 26(?) years ago and at the time of his death was 
a foreman at the yards. He was a favorite with the workers there.
Besides the widow, two daughters, Mrs. A. Martin Young of Milwaukee and Mrs. Edward 
Lusthoff of Forest Park, Ill., and three sons, Erwin, Walter and Roy of Chicago 
survive. Two brothers, Ernest Peters of Chicago and Theodore of Milwaukee, also 
survive.
Funeral on Thursday 
The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, first from the home, 807 
North Eighth street and at two o'clock from the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
church with interment at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, January 22, 1929  P. 2
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[bur. 24 Jan. 1929/age 59 yrs./cause: shock-fractured back-internal injuries]
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FALLS AND HURTS SPINE
Ferdinand Peters Received Bad Injuries At Dry Docks Co. Plant
Severe injuries to his spine were received by Ferdinand Peters, an employee of 
the Manitowoc Dry Docks Company plant this noon, when he slipped and fell from 
his station in the yard to the ground, a distance of eight feet or more. the 
nature of the fall rather than the distance being responsible for his hurt. 
Peters was at work in the steel yard when the accident happened and he was taken 
to his home where a physician was summoned to attend him. He is 38 years of age 
and will be incapacitated for work for some time even should there be no further 
bad results.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Jan. 28, 1908 page 1


FRIEDRICH PETERS

DEATH AT RIPE OLD AGE
Fred Peters, Well Known Resident of City, Summoned to Rest
The earthly career of Frederick Peters, an aged resident of the city, 
came to a close this morning when death summoned him to eternal rest. 
Decedent was a native of Germany and 79 years of age. He had been a 
resident of the city seventeen years and was well known, having 
formerly been engaged in making delivery of kerosene oil about the city. 
He had been in poor health for months and death was not unexpected. A 
wife and three sons, Fred and Theodore, of this city and Ernst, of 
Chicago, survive him. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 18, 1902, Page 1
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Death yesterday morning of 79-yr. old Fr. Peters, known here as 
a traveling petroleum oil seller. He leaves a widow and 3 sons. 
His funeral will be held Sat. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 19 June 1902
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Frederick Peters, an aged resident of this city, died yesterday morning. 
He was a native of Germany and 79 years of age. He had been a resident of 
the city seventeen years. A wife and three sons, Fred and Theodore, of 
this city and Ernst, of Chicago, survive him. The funeral will be held 
Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Pilot, June 19, 1902
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Fred Peters
birth: 1823 Germany
death: 18 June 1902 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1902 Manitowoc
spouse: Sophia
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[Fred Peters/cause: pneumonia]
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First Publication August 14, 1902
State of Wisconsin-Manitowoc County Court, In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Fred Peters deceased. In Probate.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament of 
Fred Peters of Manitowoc, in said county, having been delivered into said 
court:
And Ferdinand Peters of Manitowoc, in said county, having presented to said 
court his petition in writing duly verified, representing among other things, 
that said Fred Peters died testate at Manitowoc, in said county on the 18th 
day of June, 1902, that said instrument is the last will of said deceased 
and that Ferd. Peters is named therein as executor and praying that said 
instrument be proven and admitted to probate and that letters testamentary be 
thereon issued to said Ferdinand Peters.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and proofs 
of said last will and testament be taken at a special term of said county 
court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, on Tuesday, 
the 9th day of Sept. 1902, at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said hearing 
be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once each week, 
previous to the time of said hearing in the Manitowoc Post a newspaper 
published in Manitowoc county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the 7th day of Aug. A.D., 1902.
By the Court,
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Baensch & Kelley, Atty's.
Manitowoc Post, Thursday, August 28, 1902 P. 8


GEORGE PETERS    (d. 1924)

DROPS DEAD IN HIS OFFICE 
GEO. PETERS STRICKEN AT WORK TODAY 
Death Came Without Warning and Is a Great Shock
George Peters, foreman in the foot press department at the local factory of 
the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, dropped dead at the plant this 
morning while engaged in his duties, the end coming without a moment's warning 
and while Mr. Peters was conversing with an assistant in his department. Death 
was due to heart trouble which followed a recent illness from which he had 
suffered. 
Mr. Peters had returned to his position at the plant last Monday after some time 
off because of illness. He arrived at his usual hour this morning, apparently in 
the best of health and spirits and had been engaged about the department only a 
short time when the end came. Mr. Peters was about to go from one part of the 
room to another with an assistant inspecting machines when he suddenly collapsed 
and before medical aid could be summoned, was dead. 
Death Great Shock 
The sudden death of Mr. Peters and the circumstances attending proved a great 
shock at the factory where he was popular and a pall rested over the plant today. 
Mr. Peters had been employed with the Goods ever since he was a boy coming here 
from Escanaba with his parents, and had been an industrious and efficient employee 
whose advancement testified to his worth to the company. 
Deceased was born January 27, 1887 and was married several years ago to Alma 
Meihsner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meihsner 12331 So. Fourteenth street. 
The Peters home is at 1309 So. Fifteenth street, Mr. Peters is survived by his 
wife and an infant son, Lloyd and by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Peters, 
1421 Division street and six brothers, John, Charles, Roy, Eugene Bertrand and 
Joseph and three sisters, Mrs. A. D. Pariseau?, Mrs. Leo Adelman and Mrs. W. 
Scheadore, all residing here except Mrs. Parisea and Mrs. Scheadore.
Funeral on Saturday
The funeral of Mr. Peters will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
home of Henry Meihsner, 1234 So. Fourteenth St. 
Manitowoc Herald News, January 24, 1924  P.2
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GOODS PAYS $1,500 POLICY ON PETERS' LIFE
Georg Peters, who was employed at plant No. 2 of the Aluminum Goods Company in 
this city and whose death occurred January 24, was insured for $1500 in the 
insurance carried by the company under the group plans of insuring all employes 
and this amount was paid to Mrs. Alma Peters, widow of the decedent, by the 
company today. Mr. Peters died suddenly while at work at the plant.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 4, 1924 P. 10
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[bur 01-26-1924/cause: valvular heart lesions/bur. on Henry Meihsner lot]
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(George Peters/b. Jan. 27, 1887/d. Jan. 24, 1924/from burial records of St.
John's United Church of Christ)
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Miss Alma Meihsner and Mr. George Peters were married Saturday morning at the 
home of the bride's parents, South 14th Street, Rev. Haas officiating. The 
attendants were Miss Lena Meihsner, sister of the bride and Bert Peters, brother 
of the groom.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meihsner and is a graduate of 
the Wisconsin Business College. Up to a few days ago, she was employed in the 
office of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company. The groom is the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Marvin Peters, Division Street and is also employed by the Aluminum 
Goods Co.  Mr. and Mrs. Peters will make their home in the city on South Eleventh 
Street.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Sept. 28, 1916


GEORGE A. PETERS    (d. 1951)

George A. Peters, 68, of 929 South 20th street, Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
the Holy Family hospital, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm. Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. John Walker will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Peters was born in DePere in 1883 and came to Manitowoc in 1910. The 
following year he married Miss Lenora Dueno. She died in 1935. For many years 
he was employed by the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry company, retiring five years 
ago. He was a member of Local No. 301 of the International Molders union. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Elmer Johansen of Manitowoc; two brothers, John 
of Rice Lake and Henry of DePere, three sisters, Mrs. Lena Borg of Milwaukee, 
Mrs. Clint Leiberg and Mrs. Frank Jansen of DePere and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 18, 1951  P. 14
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[d. 07-17-1951/age 68 yrs./bur. on Lenore Peters lot]


GEORGE W. PETERS    (d. 1971)

George W. Peters, 45, of 1001 Sherwood Lane, Santa Ana, Calif., died Tuesday 
at Santa Ana.
Mr. Peters was born July 5, 1925, at Manitowoc, son of Mrs. Sylvia Hendres 
Peters and the late John Peters.
Survivors include his wife, his mother, Mrs. Slvia Peters, of Manitowoc; 
a son and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Earl, of 
Manitowoc, and two sisters, Mrs. George (Dorothey) Nicholson of Manitowoc and 
Mrs. Kenneth (June) Koltz of Beaver Dam.
Funeral arrangements will be announced Thursday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 24, 1971
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Graveside services for George W. Peters, 45, of 1001 Sherwood Lane, Santa Ana, 
Calif., who died Tuesday at Santa Ana, will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate.
Military services will be performed by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 
88 at the graveside.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 26, 1971
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[bur. on William Hendries lot]


HELEN E. PETERS

Helen E. Peters, age 82, a resident of the Kewaunee Care Center, 
and formerly of 3511 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, entered into eternal 
life on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007, at her residence. 
Helen was born on Oct. 28, 1925, to the late William and Violet 
Popelka Ouradnik. On Oct. 28, 1948, Helen married Eugene Peters. 
He preceded her in death on Nov. 2, 1957. 
Helen worked as a welder in the Sturgeon Bay shipyards during 
World War II, and later was employed with the SuperValue grocery 
store on 10th Street in Manitowoc. 
Helen was a long-time member of St. John's United Church of Christ 
Woman's Guild. She was active with the Manitowoc County 4-H Clubs, 
and also was a leader for the Silver Creek 4-H Club where she 
taught leather crafts. Helen was a long time volunteer at Peter's 
Pantry and the Holiday House in Manitowoc. 
Helen had a passion for plants and flowers, loved feeding and 
watching birds and animals, was an avid hunter, and also had a 
special love for horses. She loved to ride her horse Rusty in 
various parades. She enjoyed participating in local flea markets 
and craft shows where she sold plants and her handmade leather 
products. Above all, she was a devoted mother who cherished the 
time she was able to spend with her family. 
Survivors include one son: Al (Darlene) Peters; three grandchildren: 
Jamie Peters, Terra and Jennifer Yanda; one great-grandson: Cody Petska; 
three brothers; six sisters; one daughter-in-law: Mary Peters; also nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends surviving. 
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons: 
David and Tom Peters; two grandchildren: Sherry Petska and Kris 
Loritz; two brothers, and two sisters. 
The family will greet relatives and friends on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 
at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. 
The visitation will continue Thursday at St. John's United Church 
of Christ, Manitowoc, from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral 
service at 2 p.m. The Rev. Dr. James Klein will officiate with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, N. 11th and St. 
Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff 
of the Kewaunee Care Center for the care and compassion they 
provided to Helen during her stay. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 23, 2007 


LAURA PETERS

Mrs. Erwin Peters, 84, of 2112A Washington St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private services for family and relatives will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Jens 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Deason will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Peters, nee Laura Hobson, was born July 19, 1895, at Whitcomb, Wis., daughter 
of the late Homer and Mary DeLoye Hobson. She attended schools in Brillion and 
Manitowoc. Mrs. Peters was a telephone operator for Wisconsin Telephone Company. 
She was married to Erwin Peters May 27, 1919, at Chicago. They resided there until 
1960 when they moved to Manitowoc to make their home. 
Survivors include her husband, Erwin; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marjorie 
Peters of Chicago; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and John White of Urbana, Ill.; 
five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded 
her in death.
There will be no visitation prior to services.
Herald Times Reporter, September 21, 1979  P. 3
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The following sent in by a researcher:
Laura Evelyn Peters (nee Hobson) was born July 19, 1895 in Whitcomb, Wisconsin. 
She passed away Sep 19, 1979 at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc. She was 
married to Erwin Henry Peters of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. They are both interred 
at Evergreen Cemetery in Manitowoc. Erwin passed away a year 
later(Dec.13,1980). Laura was the last child of 3 to pass away(Frank & Dora 
were her siblings). Erwin was also the last to pass away in his family(twin 
sisters,Oddie & Adeline,Walter and Roy). Laura & Erwin had two children (Betty 
& Robert).  
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[d. 19 Sept 1979/age 84 yrs/wife of Erwin T. Peters/bur. on Homer Hobson lot]
(19 Jul 1895/Sep 1979/SSDI)


LENORA PETERS

MRS. PETERS RITES Tuesday
Local Woman Dies Saturday At Fond du Lac
Mrs. George Peters, 43, of 930 South 19th street, died Saturday 
afternoon at Fond du Lac following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from 
the Pfeffer funeral home with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Peters, the former Lenora Dueno, was born on August 24, 1891 
in this city. She was married to George Peters on August 18, 1911.
Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. Elmer Johansen, city; 
the mother, Mrs. Louise Dueno; and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Barwig 
and Mrs. H.E. Schuette, Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 27, 1935 P.2
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[bur. 05-28-1935/d. at Fond du Lac, WI/age 43 yrs./
cause: toxic adenomatous thyroid-pneumonia]
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(Mrs. George Peters nee Leonore Dueno/d. May 25, 1935 age 43 yrs.
9 mo. 1 da./from burial records of St. John's United Church of Christ)


LILLIAN PETERS

3-Year-Old Daughter Ill One Day, Dies
Lillian Ann Peters, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peters, 1023 Manila 
street, died last night after only a day's illness. The parents survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Thursday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 14, 1936  P. 2
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[Lillian Ann/bur. 10-16-1936/age 3 yrs./cause: acute oedema of larynx/
bur. on Charles Peters lot]
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(Lillian Ann Peters/d. Oct. 13, 1936 age 3 yrs. 2 mo. 13 da./from burial records
of St. John's United Church of Christ)


MARTIN F. PETERS

MARTIN PETERS, 73, PASSES AWAY AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS
A complication of diseases claimed the life of Martin Peters, 73, 
late yesterday after a serious illness of only a short time. He 
died at 1421 Division steet where he has lived for the past twelve 
years.
The deceased was born in Holland on October 16, 1857. On September 
17, 1882 he married Miss Anna Coonen and later came to this country 
where he has resided for the past thirty years. He is survived by 
his wife, six sons, John, Charles, Bert, Joseph, Eugene and Roy: 
three daughters, Mrs. Leo Adelmann, Mrs. Alec Pariseau, and Mrs. 
William Sheadore, and one brother, George Peters of Green Bay. 
Seven grandchildren also survive him.
Funeral services will be held from the chapel of the Frazier Mortuary 
tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will take place at Eveergreen 
cemetery with Rev. Paul Blaufuss of the St. John's Ev. Lutheran church 
officiating. The body may be viewed by friends from 5 o'clock this 
evening to the time of the funeral, at the Frazier mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, August 10, 1931 P.2
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[bur. 8-11-1931/age 74 yrs/cause: Paris green poisoning-probably self 
administered]
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(Martin Peters/d. Aug. 9, 1931 age 73 yrs. 9 mo. 23 da./from burial records
of St. John's United Church of Christ)

(Note: I looked up Paris green and found this:
Paris green, also called Schweinfurt green, an extremely poisonous, bright 
green powder that was formerly used extensively as a pigment (e.g., in wallpaper) 
and that is sometimes used as an insecticide or to kill plant fungi; it must 
be used with great caution because of its poisonous nature. Chemically it is 
a copper acetoarsenite that may be prepared from arsenic trioxide and copper 
acetate.)


ROY PETERS

Ray (sic) Peters, 50 LaCrecent, Minn., who has five brothers in Manitowoc, 
drowned in a lake near his home last evening.
The brothers are Bert, John, Charles, Joseph and Eugene, all of Manitowoc. 
John and Bert Peters left this morning for Minnesota to take care of the 
funeral details.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 4, 1945  P. 2
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[age 49 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion or thrombosis/
bur. on Mrs. Martin Peters lot]


SOPHIA PETERS    (d. 1905)

After a lingering illness of a year's duration, due to a complication of
diseases, Mrs. Sophia Peters, widow of the late Fred Peters, responded
to the final summons last Saturday night at 11 o'clock, at the home of
her son, Ferdinand Peters, 807 North Eighth street. The decedent was
sixty-eight years old.
She was born and reared in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Germany; and was
married to Fred Peters in her native land in the year 1867. Her maiden
name was Sophia Schroeder. The couple had born to them five children,
of whom two died as infants, in Germany. The family came to America in
1884 and immediately located in Manitowoc. In the following year they
removed to Neshota, where they remained for about a year and a half, 
after which they returned to Manitowoc and built a home on North Eighth
street, where the decedent had resided continuously until several weeks
ago, when her son Ferdinand removed her to his home, where she breathed
her last Saturday night. Her husband died about three years ago.
Mrs. Sophia Peters leaves three children to mourn her loss. They are:
Ferdinand of this city, E.J. Peters of Chicago, and T.C. Peters of
Milwaukee. Two sisters also survive. The funeral was held Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Machmiller officiating and interment being
at Evergreen cemetery. All the children of the departed were present at
the funeral. The mourners have the sympathy of friends.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 30, 1905
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Death Sat., following a long illness, of Mrs. Sophie Peters at the home 
of her son Ferdinand Peters. The deceased, who born 20 June 1837 in 
Germany, came to Manitowoc in 1884. She is survived by 3 sons. The 
funeral was held Tues. from the Lutheran Church,
Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1905
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Sophia Schroeder Peters
birth: June 1837 Germany
death: 26 November 1905 Manitowoc, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
residence: 1905 Manitowoc
father: Schroeder
spouse: Fred Peters
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
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[cause: nephritis]


SOPHIA PETERS    (d. 1961)

Mrs. Ferdinand Peters, 89, of 1618-A S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Max. N. Herrmann officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born Sophia Stahl May 24, 1872, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Carl and Sophia Mahnke Stahl. She was married to Ferdinand Peters Sept. 21, 
1895, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1929.
Surviving are three sons, Ervin of Chicago, Walter of Sarasota, Fla., and Roy 
of Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Adeline Young of Elmwood Park, Ill., 
and Mrs. Adelade Lusthoff of Forest Park, Ill., 11 grandchildren and 19 great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and until 10:30 a.m. Thursday when the casket will he moved to the 
church where the body will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 10, 1961  P. 9 
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[d. 07-09-1961/age 89 yrs./widow of Ferdinand Peters]


THOMAS E. PETERS    (d. 2007)

Thomas E. Peters, age 58, of Albert Drive, Manitowoc, entered into eternal life 
on Thursday afternoon, July 5, 2007, as the result of a truck accident in the 
town of Mishicot. 
Tom was born on May 16, 1949, in Manitowoc. He was the son of Helen (Ouradnik) 
Peters and the late Eugene Peters. Tom lived here his entire lifetime, and was 
employed for over 25 years with Waste Management. In 1980, he married Mary M. 
Loritz in Manitowoc. 
He is survived by his wife: Mary; his mother: Helen Peters, Kewaunee; on brother: 
Alan (Darlene) Peters, Tisch Mills; one nephew, along with other relatives and 
friends.
He was preceded in death by his father: Eugene Peters; one son: Kristopher Peters 
on Nov. 15, 1993; one brother: David Peters. 
Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2007, at the Harrigan 
Parkside Funeral Home. Cremation will take place with burial of the cremains at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday 
from 6 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair 
streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 7, 2007 


SHIRLEY F. PETRESHOCK

Mrs. Stephen (Shirley) Petreshock, 56, of 1418 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly early Wednesday evening, April 15, at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Petreshock, nee Shirley F. Heyduk, was born June 23, 1925, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Florence Timin Heyduk and Gustav Heyduk. She was married 
to Stephen Petreshock June 27, 1953, at Kingston, Rhode Island. She was a member 
of American Legion Auxiliary of Manitowoc, United States Submarine Veterans World 
War II Auxiliary and Fleet Reserve Association Auxiliary Post 18 at Green Bay.
Survivors include her husband, Stephen, two sons and a daughter-in-law, George of 
Chicago and Dennis and JoAnn of Manitowoc; a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and 
George Lettenberger of Manitowoc; her father, Gustave Heyduk and two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Delmar and Ellie Heyduk and Thomas and Gloria Heyduk of Manitowoc; 
seven grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may all at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until 
the time of service. A memorial service will be 7 p.m. Friday by American Legion 
Auxiliary.
Herald Times Reporter, April 16, 1981 P. 3
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[wife of Stephen Petreshock/bur. on Herman Timm lot]