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.
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.
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)
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.
BARBARA RICHTER From the Manitowoc Herald, 27 Feb 1862: Barbara Richter died, wife of August Richter.
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. ******** (Ezekiel Ricker/d. 10 Aug. 1854/bur. 11 Aug. 1854/from record of St. James Epis. Ch., Manitowoc)
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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. ********* (Mary Jane Robinson/d. 2 Sept. 1854/age 1 yr. 5 mos./cause: drowned in river/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
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)
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]
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.
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]
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)
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
CLARA ROSENAUER Name: Rosenau, Clara D.: 11/8/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 4 Yrs. 8 Mo. 16 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Mtwc. City Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.190
LEOPOLD ROSENFELDER From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1896: Death yesterday afternoon quite suddenly, reportedly of a heart attack, of 70 yr. old Leopold Rosenfelder. Mr. Rosenfelder came to America in the early ‘50’s and was among the older settlers of Manitowoc. He married in 1854 and his wife and one grown son survive him. The funeral will take place Sat. afternoon.
FLORENCE M. ROSENTRETER Manitowoc Herald Times Jan 13, 1967 Mrs. Fred R Rosentreter, 74, of 605 Cleveland Ave, Manitowoc, died Thursday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm saturday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Rosentreter, the former Florence Ristow, was born May 26, 1892, in the Town of Waupun, daughter of the late Edward and Augusta Opperman Ristow. She was educated in Omro schools and was married May 14, 19185, to Mr. Rosentreter at Oshkosh. The couple located at Manitowoc shortly thereafter when Mr Rosentreter joined the faculty of Lincoln High School. He died in 1949. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and its Lois and Missionary societies. Suriviors are two sons, two sisters, two brothers, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 7 o'clock this Friday evening until 11am Saturday when the casket will be moved to the chapel where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Memorials may be sent to Memorial Hospital of First Presbyterian Church.
FELIX A. ROSIK Felix A. Rosik, 73 1218 S. 12th St., died Saturday 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 St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the very Rev Msgr. Alfred Schnieder will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Rosik was born Nov. 20, 1895 at Pine Grove, son of the late Andrew and Mary Laskowsky Rosik. He married Elizabeth McCann at St. Mary church, Tisch Mills, June 8, 1921 and the couple settled at Manitowoc. Before retiring in 1961 he worked 30 years for Mirro Aluminum Co. and 15 years for Heresite Chemical Co. Manitowoc. Survivors include the wife; two sons, four daughters, three brothers, a sister, and 13 grand children. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home at 7:30 o'clock this evening the Rosary will be recited Herald Times Reporter February 17, 1969
ELIZABETH ROSIK Mrs. Elizabeth A. Rosik, 71, of 1107 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Bonfface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Reverend Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial Will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Rosik, nee Elizabeth Antoinette McCann, was born March 14, 1900, in New York City. Her family died in a flu epidemic in 1905. In 1906 she went to live with the Patrick O'Brien family at Cooperstown. She attended schools at Cooperstown, Green Bay and the Holy Family Hospital School of Nursing, Manitowoc. She was married to Felix A. Rosik June 8, 1921, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills, The couple resided at Manitowoc all their married lives. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 15, 1969. Mrs. Rosik was a member of the St. Ann Altar Society of St. Boniface Church, an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and was named auxiliary's "Mother of the Year" in 1969 and 1970. Her favorite work was with the Eagles Child Welfare Committee. Survivors include two sons and four daughters. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. (note from contributor) Mrs. Rosik's (my mother) middle name is May not Antoinette.
ALBIE ROSINSKY 1967 Manitowoc Herald Times Mrs. Albie Rosinsky, 74, of 1845 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient two weeks. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetary. The former Albie Wesolowsky was born Feb. 6, 1893, at Wausau, daughter of the late Martin and Anna Wesolowsky. She was married April 5, 1913, to Orson J. Rosinsky at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple observed the golden anniversary of the wedding in 1963. Mr. Rosinsky died Sept. 12, 1963. Mrs. Rosinsky was a charter member of Germania Society. She is survived by two sons, Harvey, of Charlevoix, Michigan., and Eugene, of Manitowoc, a daughter, [name rem. for privacy], of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Roughan, of Fairfield, Calif., and Mrs. Alex Stark, of St. Petersburg, Fla., eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A son, Raymond, was killed in WWII and four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
BABY ROSINSKY From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1907: A little daughter of Richard Rosinsky died Tuesday. [From cem. office: The baby is bur. next to Pheamie and Richard, the only thing is we have it listed as a baby boy (there are just ditto marks in the sex column indicating it was male like the listing above), so either our register is wrong or the newspaper is wrong.
EDWARD ROSINSKY From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1899: Death Sun. morning after a long illness of Eduard Rozinsky, the 19-yr. old son of Hermann Rozinsky. The deceased, who was born 25 Jan. 1888 here, succumbed to consumption. He wanted to enter the ministry and was a student at the Lutheran Seminary in Watertown, but he had to give up his studies as his deadly disease increased. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery.
EMIL ROSINSKY From Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1907: Emil Rosinsky, about whose illness we recently reported, died from it Sunday. It had been believed that he was suffering from appendicitis, but an operation established that that was not the case. Mr. Rosinsky, who operated the former Voigt Furniture Store next to the 8th Street bridge, reached the age of 30. His widow as well as his mother, one brother and one sister mourn his early death. The funeral was held yesterday from the Lutheran Church.
GRACE ROSINSKY Mrs. Grace Rosinsky, of 2512 Silver Creek Road, Manitowoc, died Friday, Jan. 6, at her residence. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Rosinsky, nee Grace Schroeder, was born in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Hugo and Augusta Gaedtke Schroeder. She married George R. Rosinsky on Sept. 7, 1939 at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death on April 11, 1958. Mrs. Rosinsky was employed as a secretary in Manitowoc and also at Park Lawn Home until her retirement. Survivors include a brother, Paul Schroeder of Maples, Florida. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harlan and Ernest Schroeder. (no newspaper named, Jan. 1984) (sent in by family member/see contributors page)
HERMAN ROSINSKY From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903: Sudden death Thurs. evening last week of Hermann Rozsinsky, the well-known furniture merchant. Mr. Rozsinsky felt perfectly well all day and that evening attended the Thanksgiving service at the Lutheran Church. He had just started singing when he sank back into his seat. Naturally the service was interrupted and nearby Dr. Luhmann summoned. He could only report that the ill man had been stricken with a heart attack and that he was probably in his last moments. Death followed shortly. His body was taken by ambulance to the family residence on Buffalo Street. Mr. Rozsinsky was born 07 Oct. 1852 in Grabow, Pomerania, and came to Manitowoc as a 15-yr. old with his parents and has lived here ever since. Many years he worked in the establishment of W. Rahr Sons Company here, then several years ago bought the furniture store of Anton Vogt, which he operated with his sons. About 5 yrs. ago he became seriously ill, and it is now thought that heart trouble may have begun during that illness. Since then he has felt fine except for a cold a few weeks ago. His sudden death was entirely unanticipated and came as a terrible blow to his family. The deceased is survived by his father, his widow and 3 children. His funeral was held from the Lutheran Church Sun. afternoon among a large number of mourners.
LILLY ROSINSKY From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906: A small child of Richard Rosinsky here died last week and was buried Sunday.
RALPH ROSINSKY From Der Nord Westen, 11 Nov. 1909: A 9-month old child of North 9th Street resident Fred Rosinsky died Tuesday morning.
WILLIAM ROSINSKY From Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug 1907: William Rosinsky, a resident on Neshoto Road, was found dead in his bed Saturday morning. He felt perfectly well when he went to bed Friday evening, but a heart attack during the night ended his life. The deceased was 83 years old but had been in sound health. He came to Manitowoc County in 1853 and has lived here ever since. He leaves a sorrowing widow and 6 children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
NORRIS ROSS From Der Nord Westen, 03 July 1902: Death Sun. in Antigo at age 87 of Norris Ross, a former resident here. The deceased had at one time been engaged in the shipbuilding trade here and helped in the construction of the first wooden ship in Manitowoc. He is survived by 3 children. His body was brought here and buried Tues. in the city cemetery.
VERNETTA E. ROSS Vernetta E. Ross, age 77, a resident of Manitowoc, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000 at her residence after an inspiring struggle with cancer. Funeral services for Mrs. Ross were held at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, (TODAY) Monday, Feb. 21, 2000, at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. Keith Haag officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Vernetta was born May 20, 1922, in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. Her parents were the late Bruno and Clara Cerrull Daetz. She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers in 1940. She was employed at the Manitowoc Clinic as a receptionist for many years, retiring in 1984. On April 17, 1943, she married LaVern H. Ross at Two Rivers, Wisconsin. She was a member of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband LaVern; four children, two brothers, also eight grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and a sister. The visitation for Mrs. Ross was held TODAY at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Memorials in Vanetta’s name would be appreciated to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home assisted the Ross family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, February 21, 2000
AUGUST ROSSO From Der Nord Westen, 25 Sept. 1890: Death in the mental facility in Oshkosh on Sat. of August Rosso who had worked here as a mason. The body was brought here and buried in the city cemetery.
JOHN ROSSO From Der Nord Westen, 24 Feb. 1876: John Rosso died on Saturday, Feb. 19th in the home of his son-in-law, Wm. Ehlert. He was the father of building contractor, August Rosso, and was 76 years and 10 days of age.
SOPHIA ROSSO From Der Nord Westen, 09 Dec. 1886: Death of 56-year old Mrs. Sophia Rosso (nee Schmelz), on Wed. morning shortly after midnight. The deceased, wife of stonemason August Rosso, had been ill for a long time with stomach cancer. The funeral service will be held Fri. afternoon at 2pm in the funeral home on the corner of Washington and 20th Street.
BEATRICE ROTTER "Beatrice F. Rotter, a resident of River Wood Estates, Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, at the Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers. Beatrice was born on April 10, 1916, in Marinette to the late Isadore and Dora Stein Solomon. She grew up and was educated in Racine. Beatrice was an avid bridge player, and enjoyed spending her time reading and collecting antiques. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, and three sisters: Grace Daneman, Evelyn Gordon, and Ruth Shrago. It was Beatrice's request to be cremated without any visitation or memorial services. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, N. 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. Any donations can be sent in Beatrice's name to the Autism Society of the Lakeshore, 413 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, WI 54220. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of River Wood Estates and the Aurora Medical Center for the care and compassion they provided to Beatrice. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 19, 2007
LEWIS ROUSE From the Manitowoc Herald, 21 Apr 1855: Lewis Rouse, Judge died (eulogy included). ********* (Lewis Rouse/bur. between 23 Mar. and 11 Aug. 1855/age 69 yrs./from record of St. James Epis. Ch., Manitowoc)
ANNA ROZUM From the Two Rivers Reporter, Tuesday, January 8, 1946 DEATH CLAIMS MRS. ROZUM OF GIBSON AT 96 Resident of County 92 years Taken Monday; Rites on Thursday Mrs. Anna Rozum, 96, pioneer county resident, died last evening at the homestead farm in the town of Gibson, now operated by her son, Anton Rozum. She was born in Bohemia on Oct. 18, 1849, and came to the United States with her parents when she was four years old, and immediately the family settled in this county. Nee Anna Mosterske, she was united in marriage with John Rozum on Oct. 10, 1867. Her husband preceded her in death 15 years ago. The funeral will be Thursday morning, 9:30 from the home of the son, and at 10 o'clock from St. Ann's Catholic church, Francis Creek, with interment in Evergreen cemetery there. The Rev. Joseph Rauch will officiate. The body will be removed to the farm home from the Urbanek and Schlei funeral parlors at Manitowoc at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Survivors include the son; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Zeman of Milwaukee; a stepsister, Mrs. Antonia Stueber of Peshtigo; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
CAROLINE RUDOLPH From Der Nord Westen, 11 Nov. 1909: Death Tuesday morning, after a long illness with old age debility, of 76-year old Mrs. Caroline Rudolph, the widow of Ernst Rudolph who died 7 years ago. She is survived by 6 children and a host of grandchildren, as well as 3 brothers and a sister. The funeral will be held this afternoon from St. John’s Evangelical Church. ******* [bur. 11-11-1909/cause: senility]
DORIS (SALOMON) RUDOLPH From Der Nord Westen, 30 Mar. 1899: Mrs. Doris Rudolph, wife of Fritz Rudolph, died Tues. morning. The death was not entirely unanticipated because she has been ill for 6 weeks and since the beginning of the month got considerably worse. The family did everything to cure her illness to no avail. Mrs. Rudolph was born 21 Mar. 1828 in Halberstadt, the daughter of toll collector Gustav Salomon. In 1855 she came with her parents to America and settled with them in the city of Manitowoc. In 1860 she married Fritz Rudolph, one of the most prominent German residents of our city. They had no children of their own, but adopted the son of Mrs. Hottelmann, Mrs. Rudolph’s sister, who has grown into a fine man. In addition to her husband she is survived by a brother, former Governor of Wisconsin, Edward Saloman, now living in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Generals Fritz and Eberhard Saloman and Mr. Hermann Saloman; as well as two sisters, one of whom was referred to above. Her death is a severe blow to her husband who is now in his 78th year. Her funeral will take place at 2 p.m. this afternoon. ------------- Die Wahrheit #149, 4 April 1890: 28 March 1899 Died last night — Died after a long illness. Born 21 March 1828 area of Halberstadt, daughter of Head Revenue collector, Gustav Salomon. In 1855 came here with parents and settled near Manitowoc. Married Fritz Rudolph in 1860. No children born to couple but they adopted a son of Mrs. Hottelman, sister of deceased. Only a brother of Mrs. Rudolph who now lives in Frankfort Am Main remains of the sisters and brothers of Mrs. Rudolph. Preceding her in death were Edward S. (Gov of WI), Gen’l Fritz and Eberhard Salomon as well as Herman Salomon and Mrs. Hottelman. Burial on Thursday at 2 pm. ******** [cause: heart disease]
Doris (Salomon) Rudolph
ERNST RUDOLPH From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902: Ernst Rudolph, a well-known resident of our city, died Fri. morning following a 3-week confinement with pneumonia. The deceased was born 10 May 1823 in Arnstadt, Thuringia, and came to America with his brothers in 1852 (Fritz Rudolph, who died last winter, and Gottlob Rudolph, a resident in the 5thWard). The 3 brothers first settled on a farm in Town Newton, later moving to Manitowoc. The deceased leaves a widow and 6 children as well as the above mentioned brother and one sister, Mrs. Hemleben in Dubuque. The heavily attended funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery. Pastor Nagel of the Evangelical St. Johannes Church delivered the funeral oration ******* [cause: pneumonia]
FRITZ RUDOLPH From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1901: Fritz Rudolph died last Sat. morning, one of the first German settlers of our county. He would have been 88 yrs. of age on Fri. next week. He was born in Arnstadt, Thuringia, on 08 Mar. 1813. He received a sound schooling in Germany, then learned the dyer's trade which he pursued throughout Germany and Austria. He came to America in 1848 and spent a year in Philadelphia before coming to Manitowoc in 1849. With his brothers Gottlob and Ernst as well as his brother- in-law, he worked a farm in Town Newton. Two years later he moved to Manitowoc and opened a wine and liquor business which prospered. In 1860 he married Doris Salomon, a sister of Governor Edward Salomon, with whom he lived a happy but childless marriage until her death in Mar., 1899. Though he has no children of his own he raised the orphaned children of his brother-in-law and formally adopted one of them, Wilhelm. He gave up the wine business in 1886 and pursued the life of a private man, giving his attention to his garden. Every morning and every evening he was seen taking a walk through the streets of our city, always stopping to chat with friends, until last Christmas when the walks had to stop. He grew weaker and weaker until on Sun., 8 days ago, he was no longer able to get out of bed, when his condition worsened until his death. On Mon. afternoon he was buried in the city cemetery alongside his wife. (Long article) ------------ Manitowoc Citizen, February 26, 1901: FRED RUDOLPH LAID TO REST—From Mondays Daily News This afternoon at two o’clock the last sad rites were performed over the body of Fred Rudolph and his remains were laid away at the Evergreen Cemetery. The bier was one mass of flowers, the condolences of friends and relatives. At two o’clock the house was crowded with sorrowing friends and relatives come to pay their respects to their departed friend. The funeral sermon was preached by Justice H. Falge after which the remains were taken to the Evergreen Cemetery for interment. The pallbearers were Max Richter, Edward Schuette, Charles Hutchausen, Julins Linstedt, F. Schultz and Emil Teitgen. The Frier Saengerbund of which the deceased was a member had charge of the music. Fred Rudolph one of the best known residents of this city who has been ailing for the past month passed away at his home on South Eighth street at 6 o’clock this morning, aged 88 years. The deceased was born March 8, 1813 in the city of Arnstadt, Province of Thuringia, Germany. In 1848 he emigrated to America, and landed at Philadelphia where he resided about a year, when he came to Manitowoc in 1849. After trying farming for several years in the town of Newton, he moved to the city where he lived continuously until his death. For over thirty years he was an active business man, conducting successfully the largest liquor store in the city until 1886, when he sold out to his son. He was a progressive man constructing several store buildings at the corner of Eighth and Franklin streets. He was married in 1860 to Miss Doris Salomon sister of Ex-Gov. Edward Salomon and General Fred Salomon. Mr. Rudolph has a rugged constitution and a man of sympathetic and kind feeling. Not being blessed with children, he took unto his home the four orphan children of his brother-in-law Mr. Hottelman, who were educated and taken care of by him as his own. The youngest child, William, he legally adopted. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1900: “It was 87 years ago today that our upstanding German fellow citizen Fritz Rudolph first saw the light of day.” (Long laudatory article of praise.) ******** [cause: old age]
Frederick Gustav Rudolph
GOTTLOB RUDOLPH From Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1905: Gottlob Rudolph died late Mon. night after a long confinement with an illness which old age debility brings with it. The deceased was born 1818 in Arnstadt, Principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, and came to America with his brothers Fritz and Ernst in 1848, coming to our county in 1850. The 3 brothers operated a farm in Town Newton for several years, but they didn’t understand farming and moved to the City of Manitowoc where Gottlob established a tannery which he operated for 27 yrs. He has been retired for several years. Both the above mentioned brothers preceded him in death. Mr. Rudolph is survived by his widow and 6 grown children. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the funeral home on Clark Street. ******** [bur. 07-19-1905/cause: apoplexy]
IDA RUDOLPH From Der Nord Westen, 17 Feb. 1876: Death of Ida Rudolph on Monday evening. She was the oldest daughter of Mr. G. Rudolph. She was age 9 years. Burial is scheduled for today in the afternoon.
ROBERT RUDOLPH From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1899: On Sat. Mr. Gottlob Rudolph here received a telegram from Denver stating that his son Robert had died there. The deceased was born here 14 May 1859. At one time he was a teacher here but several years ago when his illness struck he went to Denver hoping that the climate would help. He found no relief there. He leaves a widow and one child. His brother Richard Rudolph left immediately for Denver to accompany the casket here.
CATHARINE RUEDIGER From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1897: Death of Mrs. Catharine Ruediger on Mon., 22 Nov., after a long illness, in the sanitarium in Kenosha. The deceased was born 1836 in Amorbach, Bavaria, and came to Manitowoc in 1847. When grown she married Felix Ruediger, who went into the army when the war broke out, during which he became ill and had to be released but died a week after his discharge. Mrs. Ruediger then returned to Manitowoc with her children, Minnie (now Mrs. Fleischer in Chicago), Hugo and Oscar. She opened a private school here, giving instructions in handwork, and many ladies of our city have her to thank for having learned such skills. The last 8 or 9 yrs. Mrs. Ruediger traveled to Chicago to be with her children, but as her illness progressed, she was transferred to the sanitarium in Kenosha. Her oft stated wish was to have her body brought here, and so the funeral was held yesterday afternoon in the residence of Mr. Hinrichs. In addition to the above named children she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Wimpf of Manitowoc. Mr. Charles Esslinger is her uncle. ********* Mrs. Ruedinger Burried (sic) Here The funeral service of Mrs. Ruedinger was held yesterday afternoon at two o'clock at the residence of Henry Hinricks (sic). The deceased was for years resident of this city and is well known here. She came to Manitowoc in 1847 being then a child eleven years old. Her husband Felix Ruedinger after serving three years in the war was brought home sick and died in a short time leaving her with three children. She gave lessons in needle work and in German and was a leader in all kind of entertainments given by the Germans in this city. Her daughter Miss Minnie was for nine years an assistant in the Post Office, and her son Hugo was for ten or twelve years employed in the Pilot office. She had one other son, Oscar. All of her children now live in Chicago and she has of late lived with them. They were all present at the funeral. Her death occurred at the sanitarium at Kenosha where she had gone for treatment. She was brought here for burial at her own request. Mrs. Wimff, mother of Mrs. H. Hinrichs, was a sister of the deceased. (the last line with the mother and sister's name was hard to read). Manitowoc Tribune, Nov. 25 1897
KARL RUMPEL From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1900: Death on Tues. of Carl Rumpel at the home of his son-in-law John F. Dumke. The deceased was born in 1837 in Germany and came to America as a 15-yr. old boy. He was a resident of Town Kossuth for many years. His funeral will take place this afternoon.
WILHELMINE RUNGE Name: Runge, Wilhelmine D.: 11/3/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/2/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Germany D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. R. Pieper Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.280 *************** [Mrs. William Range Rank/bur. 11-04-1878] [It is believed this is Wilhelmine Runge/burial register has Buried the wife of Wm. Ranye (Range??) free ground $2.50/I think someone was unsure if it was Range or supposed to be Rank so they put both in.]
HERBERT RUPPENTHAL From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1903: A small son of Alvin Ruppenthal, who resides on the corner of Hamilton and 18th Street, died a few days ago after a short illness with pneumonia. The burial was Tuesday.
CAROLINA RUSBOLDT From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1900: Death Fri., following a long illness, of 65-yr. old Mrs. Rusboldt, an old resident of our city. The deceased is survived by her husband and 7 grown children. The funeral took place Sun.
FREDERICKA RUSBOLDT From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1896: Death last Fri. here in Manitowoc, of Mrs. Friederike Rusbolt, of a heart condition. She was born 22 July 1838 in Kleinpiritz, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and is survived by one son and 3 daughters. Her husband had died sometime ago. She had come to Manitowoc about 30 yrs. ago and has lived here ever since. The funeral was Mon. at the city cemetery.
MARTIN RUSBOLDT From Der Nord Westen, 29 Sept. 1892: Death on Mon. morning of 58 yr. old Martin Rusboldt of stomach cancer. He is survived by his widow, one son and 2 daughters. The funeral will take place this afternoon at the city cemetery.
ULRIKE RUSCH From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1889: Death on Mon. of Ulrike Rusch, age about 50. Burial will take place this afternoon (Wed.) in the City Cemetery.
E.J. RUSTERHOLZ, REV. (ERNEST) From Der Nord Westen, 28 July 1904: Pastor J. Rusterholz, former minister in the local Reformed Church, but resident in Green Bay for the last several years, died there Sun. at age 32 following a short illness. The deceased was a son-in-law of Henry Esch here. He is survived by his widow and 2 children. The body was brought here and laid to rest yesterday afternoon. ******* [cause: consumption]
HEINRICH RUSTERHOLZ, REV. From Der Nord Westen, 22 Aug. 1901: Death in Elk Rapids, Mich., on Sun. of Pastor Heinrich Rusteholz, former minister of the local Reformed Church, at age 55 of stomach cancer. His body was brought here and buried yesterday in the city cemetery. He is survived by his widow and 2 children. ******* [cause: cancer of the stomach]
FRANK RYAN From Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1900: Death Thurs. of Frank Ryan, 12-yr. old son of Wash. St. resident widow Ryan. The burial took place Sat. morning. ****** From Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1900: A collection, which reached the sum of $125, was started for widow Ryan whose child died last week.
PATRICIA A. RYDZEWSKI Miss Patricia Rydzewski, 19, of 702 MacArthur Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday 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 St. Mary Catholic church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koszarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Rydzewski was born May 25, 1953, at Manitowoc, daughter of Gerald and Helen Klein Rydzewski. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School in the class of 1971. She was presently attending Lakeshore Techical School, Manitowoc, and was employed part time at ABC Supermarket, Manitowoc. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening where a Memorial service will be held at 8 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 19 1973 ************ [d. 03-17-1973/age 19 yrs./dau. of Gerald J. and Helen M. Rydzewski] (21 May 1953/Mar 1973/SSDI)
