BERNARD RHODE Soldiers’ And Citizens’ Album, Biographical Record, Grand Army Of The Republic, 1888 Page 395: BERNARD RHODE, Manitowoc, Wis., member of G.A. R. Post No. 18, was born November 20, 1841, in Germany. Mr. Rhode returned to Two Rivers after the war and resumed his former employment. He was married at Manitowoc before he enlisted, Aug. 20, 1864 to Mary Wasserer. They have seven children. Lizzie, the oldest, is the wife of Emil Teitgen, a hardware merchant of Manitowoc. Lillie is a clerk in the office of the Register of Deeds of Manitowoc county. Schiller, Vanda, Selma, Jessie and Norris are the names of the other children. In 1883, Mr. Rhode removed his family and interests to Manitowoc and has since been engage in the vocation of hotel keeper.
MRS. BERNHARD RHODE From Der Nord Westen, 30 Oct. 1902: Death Sun., following a long illness, of Mrs. Rhode in the home of her daughter Mrs. Wilhelm Guttmann. She was the wife of the well-known proprietor of Two Rivers House, Bernhard Rhode. Mrs. Rhode lay ill for the past month and recently all hope for her recovery was given up. Mrs. Rhode was born 01 Nov. 1842 in Etienne, France. She came to America in 1864 and married Mr. Rhode in 1865. In addition to her deeply sorrowing husband, she is survived by 2 sons and 5 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday morning from St. Boniface Church.
ROSE T. RHODE Mrs. Julius J. Rhode, 71, of 1413 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at Los Angeles, Calif., where she had gone for a visit with her son, Robert Thielen. Funeral services are tentatively set for Wednesday. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 29, 1967 P.24
ADOLPH J. RIBBECK Ribbeck Funeral Will Be Held On Saturday The body of Adolph Ribbeck, 16, Union Grove, who was fatally injured in an automobile accident Tuesday evening near Racine, will be brought here Friday afternoon. Friends may view the remains after 7 o'clock Friday evening at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home The body may be viewed until the time of the funeral, 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Ribbeck, formerly of Manitowoc, was riding on the hood of an automobile and fell to the roadway when the car crashed into a parked autombile. He died of shock, doctors said, following an operation for a fractrued skull. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 28, 1934 P.2 ******** [d. Racine, WI/cause: fractured skull foll. auto collision with ruptured lt. middle memengial artery and brain damage cont. shock/bur. on Antonia Kouril lot]
JANE RIBECK Mrs. Jane J. Ribbeck(sic), 90, widow of Charles Ribbeck, died Friday at Miami, Fla. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Ribbeck was a charter member of Grange Avenue Methodist Church, Racine. Her husband preceded her in death in 1947. Survivors include a son, Wallace A., of Kenosha, two daughters, Mrs. John Stezak, of Miami and Mrs. Louise Saxild, of Vero Beach, Fla., a sister, Mrs. Bertha Maltby, of Wauwatosa, two grandchildren and 14 great grandchidlren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 12 noon Wednesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 20, 1971 ******* [d. 03-19-1971 at Miami FL/age 90 yrs./widow of Charles F. Ribeck]
EMILIA RICHARDS / MARYAN EMILIA From Der Nord Westen, 20 Apr. 1899: Death Sun. evening, after many years of illness, of Mrs. James Richards here. The deceased was born 28 Mar. 1849 in England and came with her parents to Manitowoc as a child and has lived here ever since. In addition to her husband she leaves 8 children. The burial took place yesterday at the city cemetery. ******* The last sad rites over the mortal remains of the late Mrs. James Richards were held this afternoon. Short services were held at the home at 2 o'clock and at 3 o'clock at the M.E. church. The large attendance was an impressive token of the affectionate regard in which the deceased was held. Rev. Hooton delivered the funeral sermon, choosing for his text the passage of scripture found in Luke 8,52. "She is not dead, but Sleepeth." He paid a glowing tribute to the memory of the departed and dwelt upon the fact that there was no death, what seemed so was but transition. In a few moments they would stand by the grave and say dust to dust, ashes to ashes, but that would be said only of that which was mortal, the shrine or temple; the soul had gone to the God who give it; and they knew and were certain that she had crossed the bar, she still lived and saw her pilot face to face. The memory of her beautiful life should be a perennial source of comfort to the family. Every thought of what she was should be a perpetual inspiration. She was still the loving wife and mother and these thoughts are of comfort when they "sigh for the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of a voice that is stilled." The floral tributes were profuse and beautiful, the casket being almost completely hidden from view. A large funeral cortage followed the remains to their last resting place in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 19, 1899 P.2
IDA RICHARDS/ARTHUR RICHARDS From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1888 Death on the 26th of Ida Richards, 17 year old daughter of James Richards of nervous sickness. She was buried on the 27th. Ten days ago the family buried their son Arthur Richards who also succumbed to nervous sickness.
LEWIS RICHARDS Died in this city, July 20, 1872, of consumption, Lewis T. Richards, second son of Jonah and Mary Ann Richards, aged 18 years and three months. The subject of the notice, thus cut down in the flower of his youth, by that fell disease, consumption, for seven long months lingered on a bed of sickness, which he bore with a fortitude and resignation only equaled by those of more mature years. He met his fate with a calmness and resignation possessed by none but those who relied on the blood shed by the Savior of Mankind, and surrendered his life into the hands of his Maker, with a blissful consciousness of a happy mortality. (Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, July 29, 1872)
DANA RICHARDSON From Der Nord Westen, 29 Sep. 1904: Death Fri. evening of 78-yr. old Dana Richardson, a well-known resident of our city. The deceased was born 1826 in Vermont and came to Kenosha in 1836 with his parents, then in 1856 to Manitowoc where he has lived, except for short intervals, ever since. He served during the war in Company D of the 52nd Wisconsin Infantry Regiment. Richardson was an old printer. For many years he worked here for the former “Tribune”, until advancing age brought his retirement. He leaves his elderly widow but no children. The funeral was held Mon. morning. ******* [cause: apoplexy]
ELIZABETH RICHARDSON From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1909: Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson, who lives north of the city limits, died Monday morning at age 74. She leaves her husband and several children. ******** Mrs. Elizabeth Richardson/d. 25 Jan. 1909/age 72 yrs./from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc
MINNIE RICHARDSON From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1889: Death on Sun. of Miss Minnie Richardson, after a short illness. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. D. Richardson, who works for the "Tribune". She was born here in Manitowoc on 13 Apr. 1859. She was a teacher in the 2nd Ward School and was taken ill last Tues. while at work and had to go home. All efforts by the doctors to defeat the disease were to no avail. The funeral took place at the Catholic Church Cemetery yesterday morning. (Note: The obit says the Catholic cemetery, but I found her in Evergreen)
SARAH RICHARDSON MRS. RICHARDSON WIDOW OF DANA IS DEAD HERE Early Resident Of City Passes Away Today Mrs. Sarah Richardson, widow of the late Dana Richardson, died suddenly early this morning. The body has been taken to the Pfeffer undertaking parlor, Washington street and the funeral will be held Tuesday morning with services at Sacred Heart church and burial at Evergreen. Came Here in Youth Mrs. Sarah Richardson was born in Ireland aboaut eighty-five years ago and came to this country in youth. The family settled in Manitowoc county and she was married at Manitowoc Rapids to Dana Richardson. Her husband answered the call of the government in the civil war and was a member of the last companies to leave the city for the front. After his return he erected a large brick home on North Tenth street and there they lived for many years. Mr. Richardson was both a mason and a printer and at the time of his death some twelve years ago was said to be the oldest printer actively employed at the trade in the whole state. Mrs. Richardson is the last member of her family. All of her sisters and brothers have preceded her in death, and two children born to the couple died many years ago. She was a sister of the late Mrs. Felix Walsh of Two Rivers and was well known to all the older residents of the city. Miss. S.C. Walsh of Milwaukee is here called by death of Mrs. Richardson and is in charge of the funeral arrangements. A number of relatives are expected here to attend the funeral. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, March 25, 1922 P. 1 ********* SACRED HEART BENEFICIARY OF MRS. RICHARDSON The last will and testament of Mrs. Sarah Richardson, widow of Dana Richardson, filed in the county probabe court today, leaves all of the estate of the deceased both real and personal to the Sacred Heart congregation after making provision for the payment of the debt, funeral expenses and a fund of $100 for the perpetual care of the family lot in the Sacred Heart section of Evergreen cemetery. The fund for the perpetual care is also left to the church. Personal Property of $1,200 The petition filed with the will gives the value of the personal property at $1,200 and sets $200 as the sum received in rents from real estate other than the homestead. No total value is given. Attorney Edward L. Kelley is named as executor. No conditions of any sort are attached to the gift. Mrs. Richardson was the last member of her family, all of her sisters and brothers having died before her and her husband and children having died many years ago. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, March 30, 1922 P. 1 ******** [bur 03-28-1922/cause:entero colitis/bur. on Dana Richardson lot]
AUGUST M. RICHTER From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1907: Death has taken another of our county’s pioneer settlers. Mr. A.M. Richter, known countywide and a respected resident of our city, died late Tuesday night of old age debility. Mr. Richter was born 18 May 1822 in Kennberg, Saxony. He married in 1850 and promptly journeyed to America, arriving in New York on 04 July of that year. He directed his steps to rapidly growing Wisconsin and settled in Town Wilson, Sheboygan County, on Green Bay Road. He opened a store there but later moved to Town Newton in Manitowoc County where he operated a farm. He came to Manitowoc in 1860 to become a teacher, and a great number of our men and women have him to thank for their education. In 1866 he gave up teaching and, in partnership with Eduard Maerklein, opened a drugstore, a business he continued until 1873. In 1872 he was elected County Clerk and served for two years. In 1875 he opened a vinegar factory which became very successful. During his Manitowoc tenure he served 15 years as Clerk of Schools in the 1st Ward, and variously served as City Clerk, City Treasurer and Alderman. In addition to his sorrowing widow he is mourned by 3 sons – Max, Hugo and Arthur, the latter a professor at the University of Wisconsin. He is also survived by 3 daughters –Miss Emilie, Mrs. Fred Gehm in Chicago, and Mrs. Thekla Klingholz in Denver. Had he lived until 30 April he would have been able to celebrate the 57th Anniversary of his marriage. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the funeral home at 1235 S. 8th Street. The German Odd Fellow Lodge here, of which the deceased was a member, will direct the funeral service. A fine man has been lost in the passing of August M. Richter. May he rest in peace. ******* [cause: La Grippe]
BARBARA RICHTER From the Manitowoc Herald, 27 Feb 1862: Barbara Richter died, wife of August Richter.
CHRISTIANE RICHTER ANOTHER OF CITY’S PIONEER WOMEN IS CALLED BY DEATH Mrs. Christiana Richter, Widow of Late A.M. Richter, Passes Away at Advanced Age of 89 Years Last Night Mrs. Christiana Richter, widow of the late A.M. Richter, passed away at her home last evening at the advanced age of 89 years. Death was due to infirmities of age, Mrs. Richter having been in feeble health for some time. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Mrs. Richter had been a resident of this county for sixty five years, having come here in 1850 with her husband soon after their marriage. The family located in Sheboygan, later removing to Newton where they made their home for two years and then came to this city in 1860 where Mrs. Richter has since resided. Mr. Richter was one of the first teachers and singing masters in schools of the city and later founded the business now conducted under the name of the A.M. Richter Sons. Mrs. Richter was a native of Saxony and was born July 2, 1828. Mr. Richter died ten years ago. Three sons and three daughters survive Mrs. Richter, being Max and Hugo, this city, Prof. Arthur Richter, head of the engineering department of the University of Montana, Miss Emilia? Richter, this city, Mrs. ? Wilholz? and Mrs. Clara (illegible). Eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren also survive. (last sentence illegible, but looks like it talks about how well liked she was) Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, May 01, 1917, Page 1 ********** The funeral of the late Mrs. Christiana Richter, whose death occurred yesterday will be held from the late home at 1235 South Eighth street Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 02, 1917, Page 3 ********** Mrs. Thekla Klingholz, Mrs. Fred Gehm and Mrs. John Faltermeyer have returned to Chicago after attending the funeral here of the late Mrs. Richter. ******** Oscar Richter, who was here to attend the funeral of his grandmother, the late Mrs. A.M. Richter, has returned to Eau Claire where he is engaged in the insurance business. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 07, 1917, Page 3 ******** [Christine Richter/bur. 05-04-1917/cause: carcinoma of intestines/ bur. on AM Richter lot]
HUGO OTTO RICHTER DEATH CLAIMS H.O. RICHTER, MANUFACTURER President of Vinegar Company Dies at Hospital Today; Was 75 Years Old Hugo O. Richter, 75, president of the A.M. Richter Sons company, and one of the last survivors of the old school of yeast and vinegar manufacturers in the country dating back nearly 65 years, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. Mr. Richter had been a patient at the hospital for the past week. Funeral services will be held Friday at 3pm from the home, 1232 South Seventh street. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Richter was born in this city at 1862, the son of A.M. and Christina Richter. The elder Richter founded the vinegar and yeast factory here in 1875 and the business has remained in the Richter family ever since. At the age of 13, Hugo Richter joined his father in the plant and was identified with the company ever since. A few years later, Max, another son of A.M. Richter joined the company. The company erected a plant on Madison street. On the death of A.M. Richter, the business was continued by his sons Hugo and Max. Max Richter died 16 years ago. Supervised Expansion. As president of the company Hugo Richter supervised an expansion program a few years ago which included erection of a second and larger vinegar and yeast plant on South Ninth street. In more than 60 years in the business Mr. Richter saw manufacturing trends change to modern methods. Mr. Richter’s son, Oscar, became associated with his father in the company after completing his university schooling. In 1891 Mr. Richter married Miss Clara Fechter, who survives with a son, Oscar; two sisters, Emelie, city and Mrs. Fred Gehm, Chicago. Mr. Richter’s fraternal affiliations included membership in the Elks, Royal League and the United Commercial Travelers. Although always interested in civic affairs Mr. Richter never sought public office. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 4, 1937 page 2 ********* [bur. 08-06-1937/age 75 yrs./cause: cerebral sclerosis arterio sclerosis coronary sclerosis]
ROBERT D. RICHTER Capt. and Mrs. Richter of the Salvation army are mourning the death of their son, Robert, at the family home, 1316 South Thirteenth street, Sunday noon after a brief illness. The little one was born November 24 last and was three and a half months old. The funeral will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, afternoon with services at the home at 2 o'clock. Rev. A.R.E. Schreiber officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 12, 1928 P. 3 ******* [bur. 3-13-1928/cause: convulsions]
WM. RICHTER "Richter, William A 134th IL Infantry, Company D Born: December 21, 1839 Enlisted: May 14, 1864 as a Private, from Chicago, IL. Mustered Out: October 25, 1864 at Chicago, IL Wife: Emilie, 1851-1941 Died: November 23, 1878 Buried: Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, WI Gravesite: E2-74-2: “Wm. Richter/Co. D/134 Ill. Inf.” " From Manitowoc County Civil War RoundTable
DR. J.B. RICK (JOSEPH) VETERAN PHYSICIAN OF COUNTY DEAD Dr. J.B. Rick of Mishicot, one of the pioneer physicians of Manitowoc county, passed away last night, at the family home in Mishicot. The deceased had been in failing health for some time. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 26, in charge of the Masonic Order of Two Rivers. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery in this city. Born in Mishicot The deceased was born in Mishicot, March 9, 1857, and has always made his home in the county. After completing his medical education he started practice in the county and continued until failing health forced him to retire. He was married June 17, 1881 to Miss Lillie Pelischck who survives him, together with two daughters, Elsie of Green Bay and Mrs. Ruth Miller of St. Paul, Minn. One sister, Mrs. Otto Mathieson, of Council Bluffs, Ia., also survives. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. November 23, 1929 P. 4 ******* [Joseph B. Rick, M.D./bur. 26 Nov. 1929/age 72 yrs./cause: exhaustion due to old age]
LILLIE A. RICK Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie A. Rick, 80, widow of Dr. J.B. Rick, prominent county physician for many years, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the home in Mishicot. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery here. Mrs. Rick died at her home in Mishicot Saturday. Mrs. Rick, nee Lillie A. Pelishek, was born in Manitowoc and in 1884 was married to Dr. J.B. Rick. They located in Mishicot, where the doctor established a practice. He died in 1929. Survivors are two daughters, Elsie, at home, Mrs. Ruth Miller of Hunt, Idaho; and a grandson, Robert Miller. Mrs. Rick was a member of the Eastern Star at Two Rivers, whose members will be in charge of the services. The body was moved to the Rick home this afternoon from the Frazier mortuary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 26, 1944 P. 2 ******* [d. 12-21-1944/age 79 yrs./widow of Dr. Jos. B. Rick]
AMELIA RICKER From Der Nord Westen, 05 Jan. 1888 Death on Tues., 03 Jan., at 4 a.m. of Mrs. Emilie Ricker, formerly wife of County Judge E. Ricker. Funeral service today at 2 p.m. at Trauerhause on the Northside. ******* [cause: debility]
EZEKIEL RICKER From the Manitowoc Herald, 12 Aug 1854: Judge Ezekiel Ricker died, husband of Amelia Ricker. ******** In this village, on Friday Morning, the 11th inst. Hon. E. Ricker, aged 33 years. While the shafts of death are falling on all sides and striking down the bright ornaments of the social, domestic, professional, and political circle, it were unwise to expect that Manitowoc should escape the dread visitant, who "spares neither the high nor the humble." But the unexpected announcement of the death of Judge Ricker, has fallen with crushing force upon our immediate neighborhood. Within the past two months the citizens of this village have been called upon to pay the last tribute of respect to two of the brightest ornaments of the legal profession. Both had gained high honors as members of the Bar and in the political arena, but both have been stopped in their bright career by the relentless hand of Death. Judge Ricker, was one the early settlers of Manitowoc, and has ever been identified with its interests, has twice represented the County in the Legislature and served one term as Judge of the County Court. He was earnestly devoted to his profession in the pursuit of which, he spent his time and attention with an assiduity seldom equalled. In political life his unbanity of manners, social disposition, and general knowlege of human nature amply qualified him for success, and he secured the good will, even of those who were opposed to him. Political animosity will sleep in the tomb of him who is done with the cares and toils of political life and his bright and glowing qualities will be cherished by all who knew him. The gloom of the cypress shall shroud the dark thoughts of political animosity, and the willow shall raise its branches above the grave of one who shall be remembered as a kind Husband and Father, a good citizen, a liberal, generous hearted, and sincere friend, and his loss will be mourned as a public calamity. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 12, 1854 P. 3 ******** (Ezekiel Ricker/d. 10 Aug. 1854/bur. 11 Aug. 1854/from record of St. James Epis. Ch., Manitowoc) ******** COMMISSIONER'S NOTICE. Manitowoc County court,-In Probate. In the matter of the Estate of Ezekiel Ricker, Deceased, WE, the undersigned, having been appointed by the Hon. the County Court, for the County of Manitowoc, and State of Wisconsin; Commissioners to receive, examine and adjust all claims and demands of all persons against the Estate of Ezekiel Ricker, late of the Village of Manitowoc, in said County, deceased; and also of all claims and demands exhibited in offset thereto, and seven (7) months from the 23d day of November, A.D. 1854, being allowed by said Court for that purpose; We hereby give notice that we will attend to the business of said appointment at the office of Lee & Walker, in the Village of Manitowoc, in said County, on the thirteenth, (13) day of January, the third, (3) day of March, and the thirtheth (30) day of June, A.D. 1855, from 10 o'clock A.M. until 4 o'clock P.M. on each of said days respectively. Dated at Manitowoc, this 29th day of Nov. A.D. 1854. GEOR. L. LEE, WM. H. HAMILTON, EDGAR DE BEARDSLEY. Commissioners. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, December 27, 1854 P. 2 ******** IN PROBATE.-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT. In the matter of the Estate of Ezekiel Ricker, Deceased, On reading and filing the petition of Ole Olson, of said county, representing among other things, that on the 21st day of January, A.D. 1854, the said deceased, (together with his then partner, Nicholas Wollmer) contracted to convey to him, the said petitioner, the premises known as the North West quarter of the North East quarter of Section, No. eighteen (18) in Township No. eighteen (18) North of Range No. twenty-two, (22) East. And claiming that he, said petitioner, is entitled to a conveyance of said premises, and praying that Amelia Ricker, Peleg Glover and August Baensch, be authorized and directed, by decree of this Court to make and execute a conveyance of all the right, title and estate of the said E. Ricker, deceased in and to the said premises, to him, the said petitioner. It is ordered that said petition be heard before the Judge of this Court, at his office in the Village of Manitowoc, in said county, on Monday, the 2nd day of April next, at 10 o'clock A.M. and that notice thereof be published for six successive weeks, before such hearing, in the 'Manitowoc Tribune,' a wekly (sic) newspaper printed and published at said village of Manitowoc. GEO. L. LEE, Co. Judge. Dated, Manitowoc, Feb. 3d 1855. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, February 14, 1855 P. 5
ANNA L. RICKETSON Mrs. Anna L. Ricketson, 57, died this morning of a lingering illness at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Howard Hamann, 1840 North Ninth street. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. Valentine Mack officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Born July 4, 1891, in Sweden, Mrs. Ricketson, nee Anna Peterson, came to this country in 1907. She moved to Manitowoc in May, 1948, to reside with her daughter. Mr. Ricketson preceded her in death 10 years ago. Survivors in addition to Mrs. Hamann include another daughter, Miss Ruth Ricketson of this city and a grand son. The body will lie in state from 7 p.m. Tuesday until the hour for services Wednesday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 6, 1949 P. 2 ******** [bur. 06-08-1949/age 57 yrs./bur. on Howard Hamann lot]
AUGUST RIEBE AUGUST RIEBE, WHO FOUNDED SHEEP FARM, DIES ONE MONTH AFTER DEATH OF HIS BROTHER August R.W. Riebe, a resident of the city since 1904 when he established the Manitowoc sheep farm, died at his home, 916 Madison street last night, after an illness of five days of pneumonia. Mr. Riebe’s death occurred just a month to a day, from that of his brother who died at Hokah, Minn., Jan. 1, 1917. Mr. Riebe was a native of Germany, born Jan. 9, 1845 and served in the Prussian army in the Franco Prussian war in 1870. He came to America in 1872 and in 1874 was married here. Mr. Riebe came here in 1901 and established the sheep farm. Besides his widow he is survived by one son, Erwin. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the German M.E. church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 02, 1917, Page 6 ******** [bur. 4 Feb. 1917/cause: lobar pneumonia bur. on George Kapitz lot]
BABY RIEBE (d. 1927) Mourn Loss of Baby Boy of Four Days Mr. and Mrs. Dell Riebe, 820 Buffalo street, mourn the loss of their four day old baby boy, who passed away at the hospital yesterday. Mrs. Riebe is well out of danger. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Father Luby this morning. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, June 13, 1927 P. 2
ALMA E. RIECK Mrs. Herman R. Rieck, 77, of 1012 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 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. Rieck, nee Alma E. Lutzke was born May 5, 1893, in the Town of Liberty. She was married to Herman Rieck June 21, 1913 in the Town of Liberty. The couple came to Manitowoc to reside. Her husband preceded her in death April 18, 1968. Mrs. Rieck was a member of the Women's Guild of St. John Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Emmett (June) Bubb, of Manitowoc, two brothers, John, of Manitowoc and Emil, of St. Nazianz, a granddaugher of Nashville, Tenn. (Survivor omitted for privacy.) and a great granddaughter. A son, Willard, preceded her in death July 27, 1967, also a great grandson, two brothers and four sisters. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc after 4 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1971 ******** [Alma L./d. 03-24-1971/age 77 yrs./widow of Herman R. Rieck]
HERMAN R. RIECK Herman R. Rieck, 80, of 1012 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John United Church of Christ. The Rev. Paul F. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr Rieck was born March 18, 1888 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late August and Mary Schmidt Rieck, and he married Alma Lutzke June 21, 1913 in the Town of Liberty. They lived at Milwaukee for a short time and then located at Manitowoc where he was a builder-carpenter for the Hamann Construction Co. When he retired 12 years ago he was job superintendent. Survivors include the wife; a son, Willard: a daughter, Mrs. Emmett (June) Bubb, of Manitowoc; three brothers, Arthur of Manitowoc, Albert of the Town of Meeme, and Edmund of Peshtigo; a sister Mrs. Edna Reinicken, of Sheboygan; a grand-daughter, (private); and a great grandson, (private). A brother and a sister preceded in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until Monday noon and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, April 19, 1968 ******** [d. 04-18-1968/age 80 yrs.] (18 Mar 1888/Apr 1968/SSDI)
HENRY G. RIECKHOFF Word has been received of the death of Henry G. Rieckhoff, 64, of 2408 W. Burleigh St., Milwaukee. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Heiden and Lange Funeral Home, 3116 N. Third St., Milwaukee, under the auspices of Henry L. Palmer Lodge No. 301. Burial will be at Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife, the former Lillian Pautz, daughter, and two brothers, Fred and Richard. He was also a member of the Wisconsin Consistory Bodies, Red Fez. and Tripoli Shrine. Friends may call at the funeral home where Pabst Post No. 421, American Legion, will conduct services at 8 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 11, 1960, page 21
AUGUST RIETZ From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1909: Death Saturday evening, following a long and painful illness, of August Rietz, an old and well-known resident of our city. Rietz came from Germany to Manitowoc in the 60’s with his parents and has remained here ever since. For many years he operated a shoemaker shop on South 10th Street. He fell ill recently and suffered such pain from that illness that one may consider his passing as a release. The 64-year old man leaves a widow and 4 sons. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Lutheran Church. [he is the son of Friedrich & Friedericke Rietz who are buried in W2-189-1]
DOROTHEA RIETZ From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sept. 1889: Death late last evening of Dora Ottilie Ida Rietz, little daughter of shoemaker August Rietz. She was born only last 28 Mar. and so was only 5 mos. 7 days of age. The funeral will take place Sat. afternoon at 2 p.m.
ELMER RIETZ From Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1894: A child of August Rietz, who was born Fri., died Sat. evening and was buried in the city cemetery on Monday.
EMIEL RIETZ From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sept. 1895: Death Tues. morning of Emil Rietz, son of August Rietz of Manitowoc, following an 8-mo. severe illness with consumption. The deceased is survived by his widow, a small child, his parents and sisters. He was born 18 Dec. 1873. His burial will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. in the city cemetery. ******** [bur. 09-03-1895/age 22 yrs./cause: tuberculosis of lungs]
FRIEDRICH RIETZ From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1886: Death of 75-year old Friedrich Ritz(sic) on Sat., 02 Jan. He was an old settler and a good citizen of the 3rdWard. Burial took place Tues. afternoon.
HUGHIN RILEY From Der Nord Westen, 14 July 1904: Death in Menominee, Mich. on Thurs. last week of 85-yr. old Hugh Riley, a former resident of Kings Bridge in our county. He had settled in Kings Bridge in 1847 and lived there until moving to Menominee a year ago. The body was brought to Kings Bridge and buried there Sun. afternoon under the direction of the Local Post of the G.A.R., of which the deceased was a member. He leaves his wife and 7 children. ****** [bur. 07-09-1904/cause: old age]
MARTHA RILEY From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1907: Death Friday night of Mrs. Hugh Riley, a resident near Kings Bridge in Town Kossuth. Mrs. Riley was the mother of Postmaster Riley of Two Rivers. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.
JOHANNA RISCH STRICKEN AS SHE DRIVES ON THE STREET Mrs. H. Risch Suffers Stroke of Paralysis Today Stricken by paralysis while driving on Clark street early this morning, Mrs. Herman Rusch, a well known North side resident, is reported in a critical condition at her home on N. Fourteenth street. Mrs. Risch was waiting for a train on which her son, Arthur, a salesman for the Plumb & Nelson Co., was expected and was driving at Clark and Thirteenth streets when John Maurer, a railway man, noticed that she appeared to be helpless and stopped the horse. Officer Dueno accompanied Mrs. Risch to her home and a physician was called. Her condition is said to be serious. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, Feb. 19, 1916 P.8 ******** DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS FOR MRS. RISCH Well Known Resident Passes Away at Home on 14th Street Death like a messenger of Peace entered the home of Hiram Risch on North 14th street, last evening, claiming the beloved wife and mother. Mrs. Risch was born in the town of Gibson Jan. 18, 1817 [sic] and was 47 years old at the time of her death. Many friends will regret the death of Mrs. Risch who was known for her charity and helpfulness and to help friends and those in distress. She was very patient during her long illness, although she knew that death was near. She is survived by her husband, one son and two daughters, Mrs. Walter Schwake of Milwaukee and Edna and Arthur of this city. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Leopold Kind, and one brother, Henry Loeb, both of Larrabee. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the late home. Services will be held at the German Reform church, Rev. Grether officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 17, 1917, Page 8 ******** Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schwake, Mr. and Mrs. W. Armbruester of Milwaukee and Mrs. Fred Gunderson, Sheboygan, have returned to their homes after attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Risch. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 21, 1917, Page 3 ********* [Hanna Risch/bur. 08-19-1917/cause: cordrac insufficiency/ bur. on CP Koehler lot]
DITLEF G. RISTAD, REV. Funeral services for Dr. D.G. Ristad, pastor of the First Lutheran church here since 1922, who died Tuesday, where held this afternoon from the church. Presiding over the final rites of the well known clergyman, educator and author, was Dr. L.W. Boe, president of St. Olaf college, Northfield, Minn. He headed a large delegation of Lutheran clergy and laymen from the middle west who came here for the services. Dr. Ristad was a former president of the eastern district of the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America. The body was brought to the church, Eighth and State streets, from the parsonage, where private services were held for members of the family at 11 a.m. Honorary pallbearers this afternoon were Walter Dorsch, H.L. Vits, William Krumm, Emil Sohrweide, Peter Anderson, George Maxfeldt, Emil Krug and Thorval Torrison. Active pallbearers were Oscar Gunderson, Albert Tetzlaff, Vernon Aleckson, T.C. Geisler, Orley Halverson and Peter Gresholt, Jr. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 22, 1938 P. 2 ****** [d. 09-20-1938/age 74 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis/bur. on G. Rolf Ristad lot]
AUGUSTA RISTOW WIDOW OF FRED RISTOW, SR. DIES AT SHEBOYGAN Former Resident of Manitowoc Dead at Age of 85 Mrs. Augusta Ristow, nee Knack widow of Fred Ristow, Sr., died at home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Koehler at Sheboygan this morning her demise being due to infirmities incident to old age. The body will be brought to this city and the funeral will take place from the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kunish, 1207 South Eleventh street, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be at Evergreen. Lived at Manitowoc Mrs. Ristow, who was past eighty-five years of age, was born in Germany and was married there, the family coming to America shortly afterward, coming to Manitowoc to make their home. Mr. Ristow preceded her in death seven years ago and until three years ago Mrs. Ristow made her home here with Mr. and Mrs. Kunish. Besides the two daughters, Mrs. Koehler of Sheboygan and Mrs. Kunish of this city, Mrs. Ristow is survived by two sons, Fred Jr., who served as backstop on the Sheboygan and Manitowoc Lake Shore League teams, Carl of Milwaukee and another daughter, Mrs. Herman Henning of Sheboygan. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 30, 1926 P. 1
BABY RITCHIE From Der Nord Westen, 09 June 1904: A small child of Mr. R.A. Ritchie here died last week.
ANN ROBERTS From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1896: Death of 81 yr. old Mrs. Anna Roberts last Thurs. of old age debility.
CHRISTIAN B. ROBERTS From Der Nord Westen, Dec. 17, 1891: Death in Kewaunee on Thurs. of last week, of Christian B. Roberts, a pharmacist here. He had been born 19 Jan. 1853 in Manitowoc. His body was brought here and buried in the city cemetery on Saturday. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
VIANNA ROBERTS From the Manitowoc Herald, 26 Jan 1856: Vienna Roberts died in Manitowoc, daughter of Adam Roberts
ALICE EDWARDS ROBERTSON Mrs. Doug Robertson, 61, of Los Angeles, Calif., a former Manitowoc resident, died at Los Angeles, Wednesday. Funeral services were at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Robertson was born Alice Edwards on July 9, 1900, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Flora Galbrith Edwards. She resided in California the last five years. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, (private) of Tulsa, Okla.; four step-brothers and two grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 13, 1962 P.14 ********* [d. 03-07-1962 at Los Angeles CA/age 62 yrs./ bur. on Theodore C. Thompson lot]
WILLIAM ROBERTSON OPERATION IS FATAL, JAMES ROBERTSON DEAD Royal League to Have Charge of Funeral on Wednesday An operation for appendicitis which he underwent a few days ago proved fatal to James William Robertson and he passed away at the hospital last night. Mr. Robertson was 35 years of age and had been employed at the Shipbuilding Co. yards as an iron worker. He was a native of Scotland, having been born at Glasgow, May 18, 1883, being 35 at his death. He came here several years ago and was married in this city Sept. 10, 1914 to Miss Inez Thayer, who with one son survvies him. His parents also survive in Scotland. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the undertaking rooms of William Frazier and will be in charge of the Royal League of which decedent was a member. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 22, 1918 P.1 ********* [bur. 04-24-1918/cause: appendicitis/bur. on Mrs. AW Thayer lot]
WALTER ROBICHAUD Robichaud Dies in Florida City MANITOWOC-Walter Robichaud, 65, former vice president and sales manager of the National Tinsel Mfg. Co., died Sunay night at St. Anthony Hospital, St. Petersburg, Fla. He had been in failing health in recent years and with his wife moved to Florida last April. They resided at 615 Twelfth Ave., Northeast, in St. Petersburg. Masonic funeral rites will be held at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born Dec. 23, 1889, in New York City, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Robichaud, and in 1911 married Miss Marjorie Huneke in Brooklyn. They came to Manitowoc in 1929 and he became associated with the Tinsel Co. as vice president and then became sales manager moving back to New York City in 1933. He retired in 1942 and in recent years Mr. and Mrs. Robichaud have been residing in California He was a 32nd degree Mason and helped organize the Manitowoc Commandery. He was a past master of the Jeppa Masonic lodge in New York and a member of the Kismet Shrine Club in New York. During his residence here he was also a member of the Lakeside Country Club and the Manitowoc lodge of Elks. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Miss Beryl Robichaud of New York City; son, Ald. Leonard Robichaud of Manitowoc; and two grandchildren (Survivors omitted for privacy.), of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 28, 1955 P. 13 ******* [d. 11-27-1955 at St. Petersburg FL/age 65 yrs./bur. on Mrs. and Mrs. Leonard Robichaud lot]
EARL ROBINSON BODY OF LATE EARL ROBINSON IS BROUGHT HERE FROM MARINETTE The body of the late Earl Robinson arrived here from Marinette yesterday and was interred at Evergreen. Mr. Robinson was a son of the late William Robinson and was born April 16, 1857, and had been a lumberman in Michigan for a number of years. He is survived by four brothers, Lymann of Vernon Center, Minn.; John of Sheboygan; Thomas and Peter, this city, and by a sister, Mrs. John Spencer, this city. William Robinson of Rockwood is a cousin. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, June 30, 1917, Page 4 ******** [cause: chronic intestinal nephritis/bur. on Mrs. Emma F. Spencer lot]
ELIZABETH (EVERELL) ROBINSON From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1909: 63-year old Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, widow of the late John Robinson, died Saturday in Kenosha where she was visiting.. The body was brought here for burial. ******** [cause: intestinal obstruction]
JOHN ROBINSON From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1907: Death Thursday afternoon last week of John Robinson, a well-known resident of our city. The deceased was born 1823 in England, came to America in 1844, then came to Manitowoc County in the early 50’s and operated a farm in Town Kossuth before retiring to Manitowoc a few years ago. John Robinson was elected to several town offices and represented his district for one term in the State Assembly. He leaves his sorrowing widow, one son and one daughter. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the city cemetery. ******* [cause: old age]
JOHN ROBINSON From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1909: The body of John Robinson of Green Bay, who died Saturday in Kenosha, was brought here and buried Tuesday in the city cemetery. He was formerly a pharmacist here. ******* [cause: apoplexy]
LAURA M. ROBINSON Mrs. Arthur A. Robinson, 78, of 935 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Robinson, nee Laura M. Elfner, was born July 16, 1893, at Luxemburg, daughter of the late George and Margaret Schneider Elfner. She was married to Arthur Robinson Sept. 22, 1913, at Manitowoc. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1963. Mrs. Robinson was a member of Holy Innocents Christian Mothers Altar Society. Survivors include her husband, four sons, Norman, Arthur R., George and Dale of Manitowoc, two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Delores) Lehman of West Bend and Mrs. Norbert (LaVerne) Doligalski of Racine, two brothers, Edward Elfner St. and John Elfner of Manitowoc, a sister, Mrs. Lloyd LaPlante of Green Bay, 22 grand- children and 20 great grandchildren. A sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday where a wake service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1972 ******* [d. 03-25-1972/age 78 yrs./wife of Arthur A. Robinson]
MARY JANE ROBINSON From the Manitowoc Herald, 09 Sep 1854: (no name) Robinson, 18 mo. old drowned in Manitowoc river daughter of Arthur C. Robinson. ********* DROWNED. An infant daughter of Arthur Robinson of this village was drowned by falling off the dock on Saturday last. It was found soon after being missed and Doct. Miller was immediately called but life was extinct. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, September 9, 1854 P. 5 ********* (Mary Jane Robinson/d. 2 Sept. 1854/age 1 yr. 5 mos./cause: drowned in river/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc) ********* [dau. of Arthur C. Robinson/cause: drowned/no stone)
THOMAS ROBINSON Name: Robinson, Thomas D.: 11/20/1876 B.: 1/6/1829 Reg. D.: 7/21/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 47 Yrs. B.P.: Church Stretton, Shropshire Engl. D.P.: Mtwc. City Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: Emma Phipps Robinson F.: John Robinson M.: Catherina Robinson Cause of Death: Apoplexy Add Info.: Druggist Pg. #: v.1 p.226 ********* Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 23 Nov. 1876 Thomas Robinson, head of the local firm T. & J. Robinson, died on Monday morning about 1 o'clock. Death was sudden, not much more than an hour. (long article) ********* On Monday last, sad news, sudden as a thunderbolt, cast a mournful gloom over the city of Manitowoc, which made a deep impression upon men, women and children, of all ages and conditions, giving solemn notice to us all, that brittle is the thread of life, and that the lease we have of it, is of exceedingly uncertain duration. It was the startling announcement that the Hon. Thomas Robinson, of Manitowoc (better known as "Tom Robinson") was dead - a solemn fact that could hardly be realized - which alas! has proven too true. The deceased (or, as we prefer to call him, our old friend "Tom") has lived among us for twenty-one years, known by almost every man, woman and child in the city, and was of such marked character that it entitles his memory to more than a passing notice. He was born in church Stretton, in Shropshire, England, on the 6th day of January, 1829, and was in his forty-eighth year. He received a good business education, and in 1852 left Old England to try his fortune in America. He arrived at Kenosha, Wis., about Christmas of that year, and was engaged as a clerk in the drug store of his uncle, Hon. Frederick Robinson, of that city. In November 1854 he came to Manitowoc, then but a small hamlet, bought and took possession of the small drug store then run by Mr. Deming. In 1857 his only brother, John left England and came straight to Manitowoc, and immediately entered into partnership with his senior brother, under the firm name of T. & J. Robinson, which partnership continued to grow, thrive and prosper from the day of its birth to the present time, and from small beginnings, by industry, honor and integrity, the firm built up one of the largest drug business in the state of Wisconsin. In the fall of 1859 the lamented deceased married a daughter of Mr. Phipps, an esteemed citizen of Manitowoc, by whom he had a daughter now about 14 years of age. In 1847 the enlargement of business required John to move to Green Bay, where the firm had purchased and taken possession of a large business, leaving the longest and best known partner here with us, where he remained until the hour of his death, which took place about one o'clock on Monday morning. As is known to every one who knew him, deceased was of remarkably robust constitution and frame, and never looked better or more cheerful than the day before he died. He retired to bed late (about twelve), complained of some pain in his side, nothing unusual; he had been in bed not more than twenty minutes when his wife was awakened by a gurgling noise in his throat, and taking the symptom for the night-mare, she tried to arouse him but could not; she obtained a light, called for help, but her beloved husband neither knew her nor anything else. Medical aid was immediately summoned, but when the physician arrived, the lamp of life had gone out, and the head of the household was no more, leaving not only the stricken inmates of the house in sorrow and mourning but everyone else who knew him, and their name is legion. And well they may, for with all his faults, (he had some, who has not?) he was the best friend of the poor this city could boast of; not demonstrative in his charities, but as is known to many keeping the left hand ignorant of what the right hand was doing; and it may be safely said that no child in this whole city ever went to bed hungry, with his knowledge. We would rather have the blessings and benedictions that are to-day showered upon his memory, for our earthly crown, than the largest marble shaft that ever pierced the clouds. We fear that when Christmas comes round that many, very many scanty boards will be much leaner and scantier in the absence of the lamented tender and large hearted "Tom;" and if feeding the hungry, clothing the naked remembering the widows and orphans, caring and providing for the destitute does procure a key to the celestial city; the much mourned departed carries it with him to the eternal world. Deceased was an ardent if not enthusiastic mason, and, as we are informed, did more for the advancement of this order than any member in Manitowoc. He was made Master Mason in 1857, past through numerous degrees and became a member of the Manitowoc Chapter in 1859, and at his death was the highest officer in the Chapter which shows the esteem he was held in by his brethern. He was also a member of the Odd Fellows lodge in Manitowoc, and has belonged to the Manitowoc Fire Department, either as an active or honorary member (and one of the most efficient of its members), ever since its advent to Manitowoc. In 1867 he was elected Assemblyman for the Manitowoc district, and served one term, and while in Madison made many friends. He was several times elected Coroner of the county, and nearly every body voted for him. That he was a public spirited citizen is well attested by the part he took in all general improvements especially in school matters; and the beautiful 1st District school house, which is the chief ornament of the city, was labored for long by him, and finally built while he was a member of the district school board. And many a time we have heard him rejoice in having had a part in the erection of such a noble structure, remarking that it would be remembered after he was dead that he had something to do with it. He was a staunch, steady, true and reliable friend, the same yesterday, to-day and tomorrow; and if a man obtained a place in his heart once, he staid there forever. He could also hate for a few days if he was wronged or abused, but let his adversary step an inch towards reconciliation and he would jump a foot, for nothing gave him so much pain as being at enmity with his neighbors. Every impulse of his nature was good will to man. Socially, he had few peers among us, fond of a song, delighted with a story, and never tired of pun, fun or repartee. Among his circle of acquaintances his place cannot be filled. With such characteristics, what need be said of him as a husband and father? That he was a kind and affectionate husband, everybody knows; that his whole soul was wrapped up in his daughter, whom he loved with such a warmth of affection as is vouchsafe to but few, is well known to his friends. Would that we could pour a little of the oil of consolation into this cup of bitterness and sorrow. If tears of sympathy can alleviate the woe they flow throughout the community. If universal testimonials of respect to the memory of the departed husband and father can lighten the burden of their sorrow, they are to be seen and heard abundantly. In closing this somewhat lengthy notice, we tender our heartfelt sympathies, not only to the mother, daughter and family relations of the deceased upon whom this blow has fallen so heavily, but we condole with the entire public in the loss all have sustained in the death of our much beloved old friend. May the Great Dispenser of love and mercy lighten the burdens of sorrow and woe, and enable all to bear them with fortitude. The following two verses, with the substitution of a single word might have been written for this occasion: O, Robinson! the man, the brother; And art thou gone, and gone forever: And best thou cross that unknown river Life's dreary bound? Like thee where shall I find another The world around? Go to your sculptur'd tombs, ye great. In all the tinsel trash o'state; But by the honest turf I'll wait Thou man of worth! And weep these best fellows fate, E'er lay in earth. Chilton Times, November 25, 1876
VIOLET A. ROBINSON Violet A. Robinson, 81, formerly of Manitou Manor, died Friday, July 8, 2005 at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County. Violet was born Nov. 27, 1923 at Maribel, daughter of the late Edward & Anna (Decker) Salta. She grew up in Mishicot and married Joseph Robinson Feb. 15, 1941. He preceded her in death. Violet was a seasonal worker at Lakeside Foods for 19 years. Violet enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, great grandchildren, was a good cook and baker, an avid reader of mysteries, worked puzzle books and word searches. She was a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her parents, Violet is predeceased by three sons: Joseph, Jr., Gene and Gary Robinson; great-granddaughter: Emily Robinson; two brothers: Paul and Roman Salta; sister-in-law: Margaret Salta; brother-in-law: Robert Nichols. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at St. Francis of Assisi Parish - Waldo Site, Waldo Blvd. at North 14th Street, Manitowoc. The Rev. Dave Hoffman will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may greet the family from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc where a Parish prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. will be led by Deacon Paul Kieffer. The visitation will continue on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Waldo Site to the time of liturgy at 10:30 a.m. Memorials to the donor's choice would be appreciated. Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is serving the Robinson Family. Herald Times Reporter, July 11, 2005 Photo
HERMAN ROCKHOFF From Der Nord Westen, 09 Aug. 1888: Hermann Rockhoff, a worker at the firm of Lehmkuhl & Dicke, went missing Sat. evening. He had attended the evening meal, then went out to complete the purchase of a cow but he never came back. A nightlong search by his loved ones brought no results. On Tues. morning, a son of the missing man went to a piece of land the family owned in Town Manitowoc, only to find his father lying lifeless on the floor of one of the barns. The son brought the news of his discovery into the city and as a result Justice of the Peace O’Hara went out to conduct a coroner’s inquest. Dr. Luhmann was appointed to conduct a postmortem, and he testified that the deceased’s heart was completely shattered and that a heart attack had taken the man’s life. Why Rockhoff, after completing his cow transaction, didn’t return home but instead went out to his land, remains unclear. The burial took place yesterday noon. ******* [cause: heart disease]
JOHN ROCKHOFF From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1903: Death Fri. in Green Bay of 77-yr. old John Ruckhoff(sic), a former residentof Manitowoc. He came to Manitowoc many years ago and was a resident here until about 3 yrs. ago when he moved in with his children in Green Bay. The body was brought here and buried in the city cemetery.
MARY ROCKHOFF From Der Nord Westen, 30 Oct. 1902: Mrs. John Ruckhoft(sic), a former resident of Town Newton, died Thurs. in Green Bay at age 60. She is survived by her husband and 2 sons. The body was brought here for burial.
WILHELMINE ROCKHOFF From Der Nord Westen, 16 Sept. 1897: Death Thurs. evening in Manitowoc of Mrs. Wilhelmine Rockhoff (nee Wallschlaeger). The deceased, who was born 08 Jan. 1824 in Langendorf, Pomerania, died of old age debility, leaving 5 grown children. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon in the city cemetery.
WILLIAM ROCKHOFF William Rockhoff, 93, pioneer Manitowoc clothing merchant and former alderman who later engaged in the manufacturing business in Ohio and Indiana, died Monday mroning at Detroit, where he had been living a retired life in recent years. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roland Schwandt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born at Manitowoc April 17, 1862, and after attending schools in the city became a apprentice coppersmith at the Rand and Roemer Co., a retail and wholesale hardware firm in Manitowoc. He formed a partnership with August Gerpheide and they opened a clothing store under the firm name of Gerpheide and Rockhoff on South Eighth Street. He served in the City Council as an alderman from the First ward, Manitowoc, and was on the first lighting commission when electric lights were installed. Active in politics he served as chairman of the Manitowoc County Republican Committee. Later he organized the Fostoria Aluminum Mfg. Co., at Fostoria, Ohio, which later became the American Castings Co., at Mishawaka, Ind. In later years he was employed by the Westinghouse Co., at South Bend and Cleveland until retiring, locating first at South Bend and then at Detroit. His wife, the former Bertha Gerpheide, died Oct. 7, 1951. Surviving are three sons, Lisle and Bert of Detroit and Roland of Escondido, Calif.; and a granddaughter, (Survivor omitted for privacy.) of Detroit. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, December 19, 1955 P. 21
KATHERINE ROCKY / ROCKEY / RACKE From Der Nord Westen, 28 Nov. 1907: Mrs. Katharine Rockey, who moved from here to Kenosha several months ago, died there at age 70 from old age debility. The body was brought here and the funeral held Saturday from the Lutheran Church. (Note: She is also listed as Racke)
PETER ROCKY From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1905: Death Thurs. last week, following a 2-yr. illness with consumption, of Peter Rocky, son of Henry Rocky here. In addition to his parents the deceased leaves several sisters. The funeral was held Saturday. ****** [01-19-1905/cause: consumption]
LOUIS W. RODEWALD Louis W. Rodewald, 76, formerly of 1807 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Manitowoe County Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Newtonburg. The Rev. A. T. Degner will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Rodewald was born June 5, 1892, at Newtonburg, son of the late William and Emilie Wernecke Rodewald. He was educated in Newtonburg area schools. He married Ida Carstens Oct. 24, 1914, at Newtonburg. Mr. Rodewald farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids until 1947. He was employed with the Manitowoc County Highway Dept. until retirement in 1957. Survivors include his wife; a son, Clarence, of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Edmund (Mildred) Johansen of Manitowoc, Mrs. Elroy (Loretta) Schwalbe of Valders and Mrs. Delates Crancus of Milwaukee; a brother, Emil, of Sheboygan; 13 grandchildren and two great grand- children. A sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, August, 24, 1968 ******** [d. 08-24-1968/age 76 yrs.] (05 Jun 1892/Aug 1968/SSDI) (Louis Rodewald/d. 08/24/1968/bur. 08/26/1968/from records of St. Johns Evang. Luth. Ch.)
CARL ROEBER From Der Nord Westen, 29 Nov. 1900: Death on Fri. afternoon after a short illness of 77-yr. old Carl Roeber. The deceased had been a resident of our city for more than 30 years. Earlier he followed the blacksmith trade. He is survived by his widow and 6 grown children. The funeral was held Sun. ****** [cause: apoplexy]
FLORA ROEBER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Apr. 1903: Death on Sat. of a child only a few days old of Paul Roeber with burial Sunday.
WILHELMINA ROEBER From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905: Following a 5-mo. illness Mrs. W. Roeber, 71 yrs. of age, died Mon. evening. The deceased, who was a resident of our city for many years, leaves 3 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral will be held this afternoon. ****** [cause: heart failure]
WILLIAM ROGERS From the Manitowoc Herald, 26 Aug 1854: William Rogers died. ******** (William Rogers/bur. 19 Aug. 1854/age 35 yrs./ from record of St. James Epis. Ch., Manitowoc) ******** IN COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc county, In Probate. In the matter of the Estate of William Rogers, late of said County, deceased. On reading and filing the petition of Lydia Rogers, to be appointed Administratrix of the estate of said William Rogers, deceased: Notice is hereby given that a hearing of said petition will be had before me, on the 16th day of September next A.D. 1854, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon of said day, at the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court for said County of Manitowoc. and it is ordered that a notice of said hearing be published in the "Manitowoc Tribune," a weekly newspaper printed and published in said County, for three weeks successively, previous to said hearing. Dated at Manitowoc this 26th day of Aug. A.D. 1854. GEORGE REED, County Judge. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, September 9, 1854 P. 3 ******** NOTICE. We the subscribers being appointed by the Hon. the county Court, for the county of Manitowoc, Commissioners to receive examine and adjust all claims and demands of all persons against the estate of William Rogers, late of the town of Manitowoc, in said county, deceased, and also all claims and demands, exhibited in ????? thereto and six months from the 18th day of September last, being allowed by said court for that purpose. We do theretofore, hereby give notice that we will attend to the business of our said appointment at the office of S.A. Wood, in the village of Manitowoc, in the county of Manitowoc, state aforesaid, on the 30th day of October, inst. on the 6th and 1?th days of November next from nine o'clock a.m. until four o'clock p.m. of each of said days. Dated at Manitowoc, this 7th day of October, a.d. 1854. RICHARD B. MUSSON, L.T. WARREN, Commissioners. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, November 18, 1854 P. 5
MINNA ROHAN From Der Nord Westen, 12 May 1904: Death Mon. morning after a short illness of 27-yr. old Mrs. Paul Rohan, a 15th St. resident. In addition to her husband and a small child, the deceased leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kirchner, 3 sisters and 2 brothers. The funeral will be held today.
AUGUST ROHRBACH Funeral services for August Rohrbach, 81, of 1324 S. 21st. St., who died Monday morning at home will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wesley Methodist Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Donald Stannard officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Inadvertently omitted among survivors in his obituary published in Monday's issue of this newspaper, were two sons, Edgar of Manitowoc and Harry of Upland, Calif. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 23, 1960 page 11
EMMA ROHRBACH Mrs. Albert Rohrbach, 87, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Harvey H. Rakow officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Emma Specht was born August 5, 1876, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Mathias and Maria Antholt Specht. She was married to Albert Rohrbach Nov. 22, 1899, at Manitowoc. They farmed all their married life on Route 2, Manitowoc. Mr. Rohrbach died in 1944. Mrs. Rohrbach was a life member of First Baptist Church and its Women's Mission Society and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 196. Surviving are four sons, Albert and Ruben Rohrbach of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Victor Rohrbach of Mena, Ark., and Harold Rohrbach of Wauwatosa; a daughter, Mrs. William E. Schweitzer of Hemet, Calif.; five brothers, Herman Specht of Green Bay, William Specht of Chicago and Henry, George Sr., and Richard Specht of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Orville Hampton of Huntington Park, Calif., Mrs. Albert Schielke of Milwaukee and Mrs. Frank Beneditz of Wausau; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Three sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday and until 10:30 a.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Eastern Star Memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1964 P. 19 ********** [d. 2-27-1964/age 87 yrs./widow of Albert Rohrbach]
