EVERGREEN CEMETERY OBITUARIES

WILLIAM R. RAATZ

William R. Raatz, Sr., 41, of 1860 Michigan Ave., Manitwooc, died Monday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. 
E.A. Radey officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Graveside rites 
will be conducted by the Amvets.
Mr. Raatz was born Jan. 6, 1919, at Manitowoc, son of Louis and Anna Hrabik Raatz. 
A graduate of Lincoln High School, and entered the armed forces on Jan. 29, 1941, 
and served as technician fifth class with the 350 Harbor Craft Co. He was honorably 
discharged from service Nov. 9, 1945. He married the former Lillian Zdun Nov. 16, 
1946, at Detroit. The couple took up residence at Manitowoc where Mr. Raatz was 
employed by Manitowoc Portland Cement Co. He was a member of the United Lime, Gypsum 
and Allied Workers, Local No. 34.
In addition to the wife and parents, he is survived by two sons (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); a brother Robert of Manitowoc, and a sister, Mrs. Sylvester Endries 
of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 18, 1960


CLARA RABENHORST

Mrs. Henry W. Rabenhorst, 76, of 504 26th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at the family residence.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval Kock will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rabenhorst, nee Clara Karnopp, was born Oct. 16, 1893, at Maribel, daughter 
of the late Reinholdt and Bertha Schultz Karnopp. She was married to Henry 
Rabenhorst June 19, 1919, at Maribel. The couple moved to Manitowoc after their 
marriage and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1969. She was a 
member of the Ladies Aid of Frist German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, Robert C. of Manitowoc and Paul H. of 
Madison; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Becker of Maribel and Mrs. William Radtke of 
Dale, Wis., and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday. 
The casket will be moved to the church at noon Friday to lie in state until the 
time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1970
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[d. 02-17-1970/age 76 yrs./wife of Henry Rabenhorst]


HENRY RABENHORST

Henry W. Rabenhorst, 78, of 504 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rabenhorst was born July 3, 1892, at Maribel, son of the late William and 
Othila Habeck Rabenhorst. He married Clara Karnopp June 18, 1919, at Maribel, 
and the couple moved to Manitowoc to reside. He had been employed as the 
manager of the appliance department at the Schuette Bros. Co. from 1932 to 1962 
when he retired. His wife preceded him in death Feb. 17, 1970.
Survivors include a son, Paul of Madison, two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Becker and 
Mrs. Emma Kluenker of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. A son, Robert, a sister 
and two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday 
until 11:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 14, 1971
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[d. 01-14-1971/age 78 yrs.]
(03 Jul 1892/Jan 1971/SSDI)


FRIEDRICH RADDATZ

Friedrich Raddatz (b. 25 Nov. 1835—d. 5 May 1913)

Gestorben.—Friedrich Radatz, der bei seiner Tochter, der Frau Robert Wiesmann 
dahier, wohnhaft war, erlag am Montag Morgen der Wastersucht. Der Verstorbene, 
der im Jahre1892 von Deutschland hierher kam, wurde am 21. November 1834 geboren. 
Er hinterläßt drei Söhne und drei Töchter. Die Beerdigung findet am Donnerstag 
Nachmittag von der lutherischen Kirche aus statt.—Manitowoc Post, Jahrgang 32, 
Dienstag, den 6ten Mai, 1913., No. 99

Manitowoc Post:  May 6, 1913:  Fredrick Raddatz, who lived at the home of his 
daughter Mrs. Robert Wiesmann died there Monday morning of dropsy.  The deceased, 
who came here in 1892 from Germany, was born November 21, 1834 [1835?].  He leaves 
behind three sons and three daughters.  The funeral will take place at the Lutheran 
church Thursday afternoon. 

Gestorben.—In der Wohnung seiner Tochter, der Frau Robert Wihsmann dahier, starb 
gestern Morgen Friedrich Radatz. Der Verstorbene, der am 21. Nov. 1834 in 
Deutschland geboren wurde, kam im Jahre 1892 hierher. Er hinterläßt zwei Söhne 
und drei Töchter, Die Beerdigung findet am Donnerstag Nachmittag von der 
lutherischen Kirche aus statt.—Die Wahrheit, No. 883, Manitowoc, Dienstag, 
den 6. Mai 1913, 16. Jahrgang

Die Wahrheit, May 6, 1913:  Died.  Friedrich Rad[d]atz died at the home of his 
daughter yesterday morning.  The deceased who was born November 21, 1834 [1835?] 
in Germany came here in 1892.  He leaves behind two [should be three] sons and 
three daughters.  The funeral is at the Lutheran church Thursday afternoon. 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


AUGUST RADKE

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1906
August Radke, one of the oldest settlers in our city, died Monday morning at 82.
Ever since Radke’s wife died a few weeks ago, he sought death for himself. Now
his wish has been fulfilled. He is survived by 2 sons. The funeral will be held this
afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
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[cause: old age]


EFFIE RADKE

Mrs. Erwin Radke, 45, nee Effie Stenson, a former Manitowoc resident, died 
Tuesday in Milwaukee.
The body will arrive here Friday afternoon and will be taken to the Pfeffer 
funeral home, where it may be viewed. Funeral services will be held Saturday 
at 2 p.m. from the funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Radke lived in this city for many years. Following her marriage to Mr. 
Radke they moved to Milwaukee, residing at 235 E. Townsend street.
Survivors are the widower; mother, Mrs. Thomas Stenson of this city; brother, 
Edward, of Valders; two sisters, Miss Irene Stenson of this city, Mrs. Selma 
King, Superior.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 10, 1943 P. 2
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[d. 06-08-1943 at Milwaukee, WI/age 45 yrs./bur. on Wm. Radke lot/
wife of Ervin Radke]


RICHARD RADKE

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Dec. 1909: 
Death Tuesday afternoon of 21-year old Richard Radke after a 2-month heart
illness. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral 
will be held tomorrow afternoon.
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[cause: typhoid fever]


WILHELMINE RADKE

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1905:
Death Thurs. last week of 36-yr. old Mrs. Henry Radke after a 
long illness. She leaves her sorrowing husband and 4 children. 
The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
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[cause: peritonitis]


JAN RADL

From Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1896: 
Death in the local hospital Fri. last week, of 62 yr. old John Radl 
following a kidney illness. He leaves a widow and 5 children. Burial 
was Sunday.
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[John Radl/cause: hypertophy]


THERESA RADL

Mrs. Theresa Radl, 72, of 1322 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday night 
after a short illness at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. 
E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Theresa Fellner was born at Menasha April 1, 1887, daughter of 
the late Frank and Mary Fraff Fellner. In 1910, she was married at Manitowoc 
to Alois Radl. She was a member of Christian Mothers Alter Society of Holy 
Innocents Church, Germania Society and Golden Agers Club. Mr. Radl died in 
1920.
Surviving her are a son, Alois J. of Two Rivers; two daughters, Mrs. Wesley 
Besweil and Mrs. Sylvester Rohrer of Manitowoc; a brother, Frank of Orlando, 
Fla.; and eight grandchildren. A daughter, Violet, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where at 6:15 o'clock this Monday 
evening the Germania Society will conduct services and where at 7 o'clock 
the Rosary will be recited.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 18, 1960
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[d. 01-16-1960/age 72 yrs./widow of Alois Radl]


GLADYS M. RADUENZ

Gladys M. Raduenz, age 84, a resident of Harbor House II, 1480 N. Seventh St., 
Manitowoc, entered eternal life Good Friday evening, April 6, 2007, at Harbor 
House II. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at 
Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be the Rev. Paul 
Schossow with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Gladys was born Sept. 6, 1922, in Milwaukee. She was the daughter of the late 
Felix and Anna Nemetz Jentsch. She was a graduate from Lincoln High School with 
the class of 1940. From 1965 to 1972, Gladys was a secretary for Schmitt Lumber 
Co. On March 11, 1944, she married John F. Konecny at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran 
Church. He preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1965. She later married Russell F. 
Raduenz on July 29, 1972, at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church. He preceded her in 
death Feb. 12, 2000. Gladys was a member of Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church and also 
did volunteer secretarial work at the church in past years. She enjoyed traveling 
and traveled through many states in the country.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands: John Konecny in 1965 and 
Russell Raduenz in 2000; one brother: Ernest Jentsch; one sister: Alyce Bocher. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 916 Pine St., 
Manitowoc, on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. 
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clare 
streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 2007


EMIL OTTO RADUNZ   cemetery #44

Name: Radunz, Emil Otto
D.: 4/25/1875
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 3 Mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: City of Mtwc.
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.183


GOTTLIEB RADUNZ

From Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1891:
Death on Wed. of 79 yr. old Mr. J. Radins, an old resident 
of our city. He was buried Fri. in the city cemetery.
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[Burial register has Godlieb? Radenz, male, age 81.3.18, city pauper, born in Germany, 
cause of death: old age]


FERDINAND RAETHER

From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1903:
Death in Manitowoc Rapids Tues. morning of Ferd. Raether, an old and wellknown
resident of that town. Mr. Raether was born 02 Nov. 1828 in Germany and came to
our county as a young man where he resided until his life ended. He died as a 
result of old age debility and is survived by a widow and several children. 
His funeral will take place this afternoon from the local Lutheran Church.


MARY RAETHER

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1892:
Death on Mon. morning in Town Manitowoc Rapids of Mrs. Marie Roether. The
deceased, who was only 22 yrs. 9 mos. old, died of consumption. The burial 
took place yesterday in the city cemetery.


EDWARD RAEUBER

WEDDED 55 YRS.; OBSERVE DAY BY FAMILY REUNION
Descendants of Edward Raeuber to Gather at Mayor's Home
A family reunion at which the seven children and nineteen grandchilfren of Mr. 
and Mrs. Edward Raeuber, will be the form of celebration of the fify-fifth 
wedding anniversary of the couple tomorrow. Today is the anniversary date the 
marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Raeuber taking place at Milwaukee February 28, 1865, 
but the celebration will be held tomorrow.
The reunion will be at the home of Mayor and Mrs. John Schroeder on So. 
Sixteenth street. Mrs. Schroeder being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raeuber. 
Word has been received from all the children that they will be here to join 
in the celebration. For years past the family has held these annual reunions 
on occasion of the wedding anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Raeuber, who have been residents of Manitowoc for thirty years, 
having spent the first twenty-five years of their married life at Milwaukee, 
were parents of eight children, all but one of whom are living, being Edward 
of Milwaukee, John and Fred of Kenosha, Arthur of Fond du Lac, William of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. John Schroeder of Manitowoc and Mrs. Carl Strateman of 
Milwaukee. There are nineteen grandchildren.
Mr. Raeuber, who is in his seventies is still active and daily spends his time 
at the plant of the Building Supply Co. in which he is interested with Mayor 
Schroeder and Charles Salveson. Mrs. Raeuber also enjoys good health and the 
annual reunion of the family on the wedding anniversary is a day looked 
forward to all year. Mr. Raeuber was for many years clerk of the school 
district and has served in the city council. Many friends will tender 
congratulations to the worthy couple.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 28, 1920 P. 1


LUCIE RAEUBER

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Mar. 1897:
Death Sun. morning of Lucy Raeuber, daughter of E. A. Raeuber of Manitowoc,
at the young age of 19 yrs. 17 days, of a heart illness. The burial took 
place yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery.


ADOLPH RAHR

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1896: 
Death last Sun. of Adolph Rahr, the 6-1/2 yr. old son of Max Rahr 
of Manitowoc, after several weeks of a severe illness. This is the 
second child who Mr. Rahr has lost to death in the space of a few 
weeks. The funeral took place Wed. in the city cemetery.
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[cause: pneumonia]


BLANCA RAHR

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1889:
Death on Sat. of the 3 yr. old daughter of Max Rohr(sic) of the flu. 
Burial was Mon. in the city cemetery.
(From cem. records: The burial register has Blanca Rahr, female, age 2 y, 
daughter of Max & Ella Rahr, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: membr. croup, 
burial fee $2.)


CLARA RAHR

Mrs. Reinhardt Rahr, 85, who for the past 30 years had resided at Pasadena 
Calif., died in that city Monday.
Private funeral services for the immediate family will be Monday with the 
Rev. William Harvey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rahr, the former Clara Roch, was born at Madgeburg, Germany, Dec. 22, 
1874. She was married to the late Reinhardt Rahr at New York City in 1900.
In 1941, Mrs. Rahr donated the family home at North Eighth and Park streets, 
Manitowoc, to the city for use as a museum and civic center. The building 
has been converted to that purpose.
Surviving Mrs. Rahr are two daughters, Mrs. Donald Jennings, of LaCanada, 
Calif., and Mrs. John S. Hamilton, of Tyrone, N.M.; a son, Guido R. Rahr, 
of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, has charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 1, 1960 P. 16
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[Clara Roch Rahr/d. 11-28-1960 at Pasadena CA/age 84 yrs./
cremains/widow of Reinhardt Rahr/bur. on William Rahr Sons Co. lot]


JOHN RAHR

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1896: 
Death last Thurs. evening of John Nagle Rahr, 
the youngest child of Mr. Max Rahr of Manitowoc.


MOLLIE RAHR

Graveside services for Mrs. William Rahr, 82, of Sheffield, Ill., former Manitowoc 
County diretor of public welfare, who died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday at the Kewaunee 
(Ill.) Public Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
with the Episcopal priest from Sheboygan officiating (in the absence of the Rev. 
William Harvey of Manitowoc).
The former Mollie Hall was born March 24, 1881, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late 
Samuel and Sarah Brown Hall. She was graduated from Manitowoc High School and 
attended the Milwaukee Conservatory of Music. She was married to William Rahr III 
Nov. 27, 1902, who died in 1929. A lifelong member of St. James Episcopal Church, 
Manitowoc, she was active in St. Faith's Guild, the Sunday school and St. James 
Society. She was director of public welfare for Manitowoc county from 1935 until 
1957 when she retired and moved to Sheffield, making her home with her son, William 
Rahr. She was one of the founders of Elm Terrace Home, Manitowoc.
Surviving are a son, William Rahr of Sheffield; a daughter, Mrs. Mollie Bryan of 
Rockford, Ill.; three grandsons, three granddaughters, and  eight great grandchildren 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 5, 1964 P. 15
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[widow of William Rahr/cause of death: coronary thrombosis/aka Sarah Elizabeth]


NATALIE TOMMA RAHR

From Der Nord Westen, 05 May 1904:
Death yesterday at 4 a.m. of Nathalia Thomma, the 6-mo. old 
little daughter of Reinhardt and Clara Rahr. The burial ceremony 
will be private, solely for the close friends and relatives of 
the family, and will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2p.m. at 
the funeral home.
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[cause: bronchitis]


NATHALIA RAHR  (Mrs. Wm. Rahr)

(Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 18 Aug. 1881
The widow Rahr died this morning of a stroke.
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From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1881: Mrs. Nathalia Rahr (nee Gesellschap),
her burial was delayed until her son Max arrived from Colorado. 
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[Mrs. W. Rahr/bur. 08-21-1881](Natalia/Mrs. William Rahr)


WILLIAM RAHR

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1880:
Death of Wm. Rahr, Jr. on Tues. of this week. He was born 17 Mar. 1813 in
Wesel and came to Manitowoc in the Spring of 1849 where he quickly established a
farm and a brewery. He had 3 sons and 2 daughters. The eldest son, Wilhelm,
followed him in business. The burial took place Fri. afternoon.


EMILY E. RAINE

From Der Nord Westen, 05 June 1902:
Death yesterday, from a stroke, of Mrs. Emily Raine, who resides 
on the road to Two Rivers. The deceased, who was born in England 
but has lived in our city for the past 30 yrs., reached the age 
of 65. She is survived by her husband and 5 children.


ANN CORDELIA RAND

Died Febr. 22, 1870/AE 30 yrs. 6 mos.
From the Manitowoc Pilot, February 24, 1870
Rand -  In this village, Feb. 23d, Mrs. Ann Cordelia, wife of Edwin H.
Rand, aged 31 years and 6 months. A large circle of friends were pained 
to learn on Monday, Feb. 21st, of this serious illness of the wife of 
Edwin H. Rand, Esq. of this village, and greatly shocked to learn on 
Tuesday morning that she was dead. It will have its interest to many of 
the readers of The Pilot to have the leading facts of her life rehearsed.
She received her birth and baptism in New Brunswick, of the British 
American Colonies, where she resided with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. 
James Albee, until she was seventeen years old. It was then that she 
thought she had met with a great spiritual change, and became a member of
a Congregationalist church. In 1856 the family removed to Manitowoc, which
remained her home, until her early death. It is hardly necessary to speak 
of her intercourse with those around her. Those most interested, know best
what it has been. Advantages which she enjoyed in the place of her birth as 
here, so far fitted her for usefulness to others, that for two or three 
years before her marriage she was engaged in teaching - for limited 
periods at Cato and Neshoto - and for a much longer period in this village. 
In 1865 she was married to Mr. Rand, and now, leaving him with the 
responsibility to care for two precious little ones, she has gone. With 
her has gone the light of her husband's home, and his life, so suddenly 
overshadowed, is darkened with gloom. The social circle, so recently 
favored with her presence, has seen it, to see it no more. The Sunday 
school and choir, where, before her marriage, and consequent domestic 
cares, she was always present, will no more witness her cheerful smile, 
nor hear her voice of song. She has bid her adieu to earth, and all its
interests and scenes; and already she has had disclosed the sublime 
mysteries of that eternal world, to which indeed all hasten but which 
cannot be unveiled to mortal eyes.


EDWIN HANSON RAND

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Sept. 1908: 
Death Monday, following an illness of about 2 years, of Edwin Hanson Rand, a
well-known resident of our city. The deceased was born in Sacketts Harbor, New
York, and in 1852 came to Manitowoc with his parents. He leaves 5 children.
[bur. 09-03-1908/cause: cordus oscutor]


GREENLEAF S. RAND

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1885:
Death on Tues. morning, locally, after a short illness, Mr. Greenleaf S. Rand,
the well known ship builder, Superintendent of Goodrich Ship Works, and member of
the shipbuilding firm of Rand and Burger. Mr. Rand had built many ships which
served on the Goodrich Line. He was 56 years old and left a wife, but no children.


MARY A. RAND

MRS. MARY RAND DIES SUDDENLY AT MILWAUKEE
Mother of G. Sterling Rand Stricken During Visit
Messages received in the city this morning brought news of the sudden death 
of Mrs. Mary Spencer Rand widow of Edwin H. Rand, at Milwaukee where she had 
been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Johnson. Mrs. Rand was stricken 
while getting her little granddaughter off for school. The child, realizing 
that something was amiss, called her mother, who found Mrs. Rand unconscious, 
and death ensued in a few minutes. Mrs. Rand had suffered a stroke of paralysis 
last April and, although somwhat improved, had never regained strength to 
return to her home here.
BORN IN RHODE ISLAND
Mrs. Rand was born at Providence, R.I. Sept, 24, 1847, and came to Manitowoc 
with her parents at the age of seven years, the family locating on a farm in 
Kossuth. She was engaged in teaching school when she met Mr. Rand and was 
married to him in 1871, July 4. Mr. Rand died August 31, 1908. Since that time 
Mrs. Rand had made her home here.
LARGE FAMILY SURVIVES
At the time of the marriage, Mr. Rand was a widower and besides two children of 
the first marriage, Edwin, Jr. of this city and Mrs. E.R. Flack of Enterprise, 
Ore., neither of whom have ever known any other mother. Mrs. Rand is survived 
by two daughters, Mrs. W.J. Sloan and Mrs. C.B. Johnson of Milwaukee, and one 
son, O. Sterling Rand of this city, with whom she made her home at 807 Huron 
street. One brother, William Spenser of Kossuth, and four sisters, Mrs. Belle 
Carmen of Rensselaer, Ind., Mrs. Sadie Collison of Jamesport, Me., and Mrs. 
George Fulton of Kaukauna, also survive, together with seven grandchildren.
ACTIVE CHURCH WORKER
Mrs. Rand was an active church worker in her day and her kindly nature and 
spirit of doing for others had endeared her to all who knew her.
The body will be brought here from Milwaukee and the funeral will be held 
at the Sterling Rand home at 807 Huron Street Friday afternoon, Rev. M.S. 
Axtell officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 18, 1920 P. 1


ETHEL RANDOLPH

Mrs. Samuel W. Randolph, 90, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Phipps Memorial Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Randolph, nee Ethel Bown, was born March 17, 1883, at New Orleans, La., 
daughter of the late Frederick and Henrietta Post Bown. She attended schools 
in New Orleans and was married to Samuel Randolph June 14, 1905, at New 
Orleans. The couple came to Manitowoc to reside. Her husband preceded her in 
death in 1941. Mrs. Randolph was a member of First Presbyterian Church, a 
member of the former Louis Society of the church and the Ladies Aid. She was 
also a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 196.
Survivors include a son, Fred, of Waynesburg, Penn., two daughters, Mrs. 
Charles (Charlotte) Scherb, of Chicago, and Mrs. Freeman (Florence) Butts, of 
Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J.; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A son and a 
sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday 
and Friday at the chapel from noon until the time of service. Eastern Star 
Memorial Services will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 26, 1973
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[d. 12-25-1973/age 90 yrs./widow of Samuel W. Randolph]
(b. 17 Mar. 1883/d. Dec. 1973/SSDI)


FRANK J. RANDOLPH 

From the Manitowoc Pilot, November 9, 1905:
Last Thursday relatives in this city received a telegram conveying the
sad news that Frank Randolph had died at Chicago on Wednesday, Nov. 1.
The decedent had been employed as head baggage agent by the Goodrich
Transportation company at the Chicago docks since 1900. On receipt of
the telegram Senator Randolph, a brother of the deceased, immediately
left for Chicago to bring the remains to this city for burial. The body,
in charge of Mr. Randolph, arrived here last Thursday evening, and the
funeral was held Friday afternoon from the home of the decedent's
brother, Senator S.W. Randolph. Besides the parents, four brothers,
George of Buffalo, Charles, Samuel and William of this city, and one
sister, Mrs. Albert Hessel, also of this city, survive. The decedent had
a host of friends in this city and his loss will be much regretted.
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From Der Nord Westen, 09 Nov. 1905:
Frank Randolph of Chicago, a brother of Senator Randolph here, 
died Wed. last week. The deceased, who was employed as baggage 
master on the dock of the Goodrich Transportation Co. in Chicago, 
was born here 30 yrs. ago. He leaves his sorrowing parents, 
4 brothers and 2 sisters. The body was brought here for burial.
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[bur. 11-03-1905/cause: heart disease]


JACKSON RANDOLPH

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1905:
Telegraphic news reached here Sat. evening reporting the 
death of Jackson Randolph in Dunning, Illinois. He is the 
son of Sam Randolph, Sr., and the brother of Senator Randolph. 
The death occurred Fri. and was the result of “galloping 
consumption”. The deceased was born and raised here, reaching 
the age of 35. He is survived by his sorrowing parents, 
5 brothers and one sister. The body was brought here and 
buried Mon. in the city cemetery.


LEONORA RANDOLPH

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1909:
Consumption took the life Monday of Mrs. Charles Randolph here. She had
caught the deadly disease about a month ago from a cold. Mrs. Randolph, a
daughter of Mrs. Emma Lang here, was 42 years old and is survived by her
husband and 5 children. The funeral will take place this afternoon.
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[bur. 04-22-1909/cause: tuberculosis]


SAMUEL RANDOLPH

Funeral services for Samuel W. Randolph, 69, prominent Manitowoc resident 
who died in a Chicago hospital early Tuesday, were held this afternoon 
from the First Presbyterian church, of which he was a member. The Rev. 
C.H. Phipps officiated.
The body was in state in the church auditorium from 10:30 this morning 
until the hour of services, 2 p.m.
Six nephews of Mr. Randolph, Charles Randolph, W.C. Randolph, Charles 
Frum, Albert Hessel, and Sylvester Ferguson of this city, and Herbert 
Holmes of Two Rivers, were pallbearers.
Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 31, 1941 P. 2
*******
[d. 10-28-1941 at St. Lukes Hosp., Chicago, IL/age 68 yrs./
cause: cancer of stomach]


WILLIAM RANDOLPH

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Jan. 1908: 
William Randolph, about whom we reported elsewhere as being brought back
from the state T.B. hospital, died Sunday in Holy Family Hospital. The 
deceased was born here 27 years ago. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
******
[bur. 12-31-1907/cause: consumption]


KENNETH C. RANK

Kenneth C. Rank, 58, of 1401 N. 21st St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and 
Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund E. Olson will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rank was born Oct. 18, 1913, at Brillion, son of the late Peter and 
Wilhelmina Barth Rank. He was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, 
with the Class of 1933. He married Ruth A. Krainik Oct. 25, 1937, at 
Manitowoc. The couple located at Manitowoc. Mr. Rank was employed as office 
manager for the Manitowoc County Highway Dept.
Survivors include his wife and two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); 
a sister, Mrs. George Mayerl, of Manitowoc; and four grandchildren.
There will be no visitation. Memorials in his memory may be made to the 
heart fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 13, 1972
*********
[d. 10-13-1972/age 58 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Ruth E. Rank lot-wife]
(18 Oct 1913/Oct 1972/SSDI)


LOUIS W. RANK

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Sept. 1909:
Death last week in Chicago of Louis Rank, a former resident of our city. 
The deceased reached the age of 32 and is survived by a widow and a child. 
The body was brought here and buried Saturday in the city cemetery.


AMELIA S. (BORCHERDT) RANKIN  (Emily Estella Rankin)

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1906
Death Monday (15 Jan.) of Mrs. Emily Estella Rankin of pneumonia which followed a
cold she caught on New Year’s Day. She is the widow of Joseph Rankin who
died 20 years ago. Mrs. Rankin was born in Detroit in 1838, the daughter of Fred
Borcherdt, former publisher of the local Tribune and later Consul in Livorno.
She came to Manitowoc with her parents in the 40’s and married Mr. Rankin here in
1862. She is survived by one son, Joseph Rankin who resides in Dallas, Texas,
and who arrived here shortly before his mother died. Also surviving are 3 sisters and
one brother. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.


ARCH F. RANKIN

Arch F. Rankin, 67, or 3104 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Private funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the residence. The 
Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Rankin was born Oct. 12, 1904, at Lakewood, Ohio, son of the late 
Arcb????d P. and Gertrude Fraser Rankin. He married Mary B. Worrall 
Oct. 12, 1935.
Survivors include his wife, a brother, Gilbert, of Manitowoc and a sister, 
Helen Ingram, of Santa Monica, Calif.
Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. There will 
be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Memorial Hospital or to charities 
of choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 23, 1972
********
[Archibald F./d. 06-22-1972/age 67 yrs.]


JOSEPH RANKIN

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1886:
Joseph Rankin, Representative in Congress, died last Sun. and was buried Thurs.,
28 Jan.
******
Cause of death: Bright's Disease/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc
******
Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Joseph Rankin, March 25, 1886, 
Delivered in the House of Representatives and in the Senate, Forty-Ninth Congress, 
First Session:  Address of Mr. SPOONER, of Wisconsin.
Mr. President, in offering here a tribute to the memory of Joseph Rankin, late 
a member of the House of Representatives from Wisconsin, I do not come to the 
mere perfunctory discharge of a customary duty.  My acquaintance with Mr. Rankin 
commenced fourteen years ago, when we were associated in the legislative service 
of our State. He was of one political faith, I of another, but our friendship 
commenced with our acquaintance and ended only when his life went out.
The formal story of his life is soon told. He was born at Passaic, N.J., 
September 25, 1833, and died in the city of Washington on the 24th of 
January, 1886. At an early age he removed with his parents to Connecticut, and 
soon thence to Homer, N.., where he lived until he was twenty-one receiving a 
fair academic education. His boyhood and youth were in no wise peculiar, except 
in the originality and strength of purpose which afterwards marked his manhood.
In 1865, just of age, he sought, alone, a home and fortune in Wisconsin, then 
still one of the frontier States of the far West, settling in Mishicot, in the 
county of Manitowoc, which county with little interruption, thereafter remained 
his home. Upon his advent to Wisconsin he entered a mercantile career, in which 
he was quite successful.
Early he developed an interest in, and an aptitude for, public affairs, and in 
1860 he was elected a member of the assembly, in which body he served with credit.
The silvery notes of the war bugle quickly won him from the paths of peace, and in 
October, 1862, he bade good-by to the loving woman who had been but a little time 
his wife, and enrolled himself in the Army of the Union as Captain of Company D, 
Twenty-seventh Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers. He, with his regiment, participated 
in the siege of Vicksburg and in many skirmishes and battles. From the date of his 
muster-in to June 30, 1864, he was, save for a month or two, present and in service 
with his company. He served as an acting assistant inspector-general from February, 
1865 to August, 1865, when, with the rank of major, he was mustered out with his 
regiment.
He was a brave and skillful officer and dearly loved by the men of his command.
From the close of the war he resided in Tennessee until 1868, when he returned to 
Wisconsin, making his home at Manitowoc.
In 1872, 1873, and 1874 he was elected to the assembly, and in 1876 he was elected 
to the State senate, in which he served for six years.
He was elected to the Forty-eight Congress and re-elected to the Forty-ninth.
Mr. Rankin easily distinguished himself throughout Wisconsin as a legislator. In 
truth, the work of legislation seemed natural to him. He was not technical nor 
obstructive, but nothing in legislation escaped him. He knew from the beginning what 
some legislators seem never to learn—that niggardliness in public expenditure is 
wastefulness and that true economy lies nearly always in the direction of liberal 
expenditures for public purposes; but he was always alert and powerful to prevent 
extravagance. He was not known to study pending measures, but his remarkable power 
of quick analysis searched every measure, and, at the proper time, his objection to 
a loosely drawn or bad bill was sure to come, in a few crisp, sharp sentences, which 
went to the heart of the subject. His knowledge and mastery of legislative details 
seemed intuitive and complete. He was, during his entire legislative career in the 
State, a marvel in this respect to his associates. His grasp of public affairs and 
policies as broad, strong, and accurate. As a parliamentarian he was of great skill, 
and as a presiding officer he excelled. In no sense an orator, he was, what is of 
more value in the service of the people, a good debater, keen, incisive, fertile in 
resources, and quick at repartee. His memory was strong and retentive, and while he 
was not a student, somehow he was always ready, and well ready, to meet every call 
which duty made upon him.
He was independent and proud-spirited; not obstinate, but firm. When he had decided 
what he ought to do no persuasion nor influence nor threat nor charm could swerve 
him a hair’s breadth from the line he had marked out.
His integrity as a man and as a public servant was above suspicion.
Of fine presence, he was a delightful companion, cheery, hospitable, and full of 
generous impulses, but possessing withal a quiet dignity which never for a moment 
left him. From the early days of his Wisconsin life to the end he was known among 
the people as “Joe” Rankin, and went by no other name.  
This popular familiarity of in no sense a belittling of him. It was simply a tribute 
to the qualities which compelled the respect and friendship of men, and it out-lived 
him, for o-day, though “he sleeps the sleep that knows no waking,” the old, familiar 
name is tenderly spoken from one end of the State to the other. 
I never knew a man who would do more with alacrity and delight to serve a friend, nor 
one more loyal and steadfast in his friendship. He was not effusive or demonstrative,
but his friendship needed no nursing. Absence did not change it. Adversity only 
strengthened it.
He was tender as well as brave. He would fight his way with sturdy blows through a 
score of men to avert an outrage or to right a wrong; yet the sobbing, half-clad 
stranger child upon the city street found him always a ready listener and a ready helper.
He was, too, essentially a modest man. Turn to the Congressional Directory and you 
will find descriptive of his Army record and service only these seven words: “Served 
in the Union Army three years.”
This was quite characteristic of the man. I venture to say that no one ever heard from 
him of any good deed he had done, although in his life there was abundance of good 
deeds and unobtrusive, unheralded charities.
By a kindly law of our humanity the voice of criticism is hushed at the new-made grave.
But Rankin’s life has left no stress upon his friends to invoke for his name and fame 
this protection, for while this strong man had, of course, his faults and weaknesses, 
they were forgotten even before he died, and were not such as, if remembered, would 
stand, unforgiven of men, against him.
He was a Democrat always, and a leader in his party, potential, as a leader should be, 
in its councils. At one time he was chairman of its State central committee and directed 
and led the party forces. As a party manager he was wary, devoted, tireless, and able.
However hopeless the contest, he always contrived to compel the respect and attention 
of his adversaries and to give them great trouble and anxiety. While he never lost sight 
of the party flag nor allowed his troops to straggle, his warfare was honorable and his 
methods reputable.
He loved the truth and hated falsehood. The man whose word was not good in politics was 
to him unworthy of confidence in business. The “campaign lie”: had no place in his 
armory of party weapons. Slander he thought the weapon of the coward. He could not 
tolerate even in the heat of a political battle—
    Low-breathed talkers, minion lispers,
    Cutting honest throats by whispers.
Once I knew him, in a summary way and in a close campaign, to stamp out with indignation 
well worthy of his manliness a slander which, while it was helping temporarily his party, 
was unjustly wounding in heart and home an opponent who was his bitter personal enemy.
He was pitiless in his detestation of pretense and hypocrisy, and a sham reformer of 
either party found in him an unrelenting foe.
With him politics never entered the domain of friendship as a disturber. I have heard 
him often quote with great delight the beautiful words of Garfield at Columbus, upon his 
election to the Senate, words day by day so happily illustrated in this Chamber:
I say, moreover, that the flowers that bloom over the garden wall of party politics are 
the sweetest and most fragrant that bloom in the gardens of this world, and where we can 
early pluck and enjoy their fragrance it is many and delightful to do so.
And when the committee representing the Congress bore his dead body back to Wisconsin, 
of the thousands who gathered from far and near to join in the last sad rites about his 
grave there were no sincerer mourners than those who had fought against him in vigorous 
party fights of many years.
Those of us who knew him well confidently expected that with his peculiar talent for 
legislation he would become, after a little time, conspicuous in the larger field to 
which the people had called him. But this was not to be. Shortly after the end of the 
first session of the Forty-eight Congress he was stricken with a malady slow but sure 
in his undermining word, and from then there was ever by his side, with almost palpable 
presence, the angel of death. And well he knew it. This man’s character and strength 
were never better illustrated than by his sickness and death. He seemed to say:
If I must die, I will encounter darkness as a bride, and hug it in mine arms.
Calmly he set himself to guard with tender forethought the wife and children from around 
whom his strong arms were soon to fall forever. With patient skill he gathered together 
some of the fragments which in the generous days of his strong manhood he had scattered 
by the way. And when at length his task was done, it was well done.
Then, though he had no hope of life, he would not lay away the harness. Few who hear 
me knew him, but none I think will soon forget the pathetic story of his last journey 
to the Capitol. With high resolve, he traveled with wife and children and death from 
his distant home to take the oath as a member of the Forty-ninth Congress. Once again 
only he dragged himself to the Capitol, weary and weak, but nerved and inspired by the 
purpose to serve a friend who had once served him.
Then he awaited the final muster-out. Then this man, who with unflinching courage had 
faced death upon the field of battle and with the wild music of war ringing in his ears, 
calmly and as unflinchingly faced him again in the quiet of the sick-room. He sat and 
watched the lengthening shadows as peacefully as one looks from the window upon the 
sunset when the day is done. No murmur of discontent or revolt was heard from his lips.
He seemed only intent to force the old-time cheeriness into his wan face, in the hope 
to lighten the heavy blow to the loved hones who watched about him. Considerate to the 
end, almost his last word was an injunction to his attendant not to let his dear ones 
know of the keep pain which he was suffering.
Then when he knew the time was come, that journey was ended, with passionate love he 
gathered his remaining strength for the last embrace of wife and children, and in the 
agony of that parting there came to him—
                       The sinless, stirless rest,
                       That change which never changes.
He said to me not long before he died, thinking, I believe, that it would be my duty to 
speak of him in the Senate, “If you ever mention me, talk of me as I am.” This, Mr. 
President, I have done. In a plain way, but with affectionate purpose, I have spoken 
of him as he was, as I knew him, as my honored colleague knew him, as the people of 
Wisconsin knew him, and as with tender pain he will be remembered in that State.
Mr. Sawyer. Mr. President, I second the adoption of the resolutions offered by my 
colleague.
The President pro tempore. The question is on the adoption of the resolutions. The 
resolutions were unanimously agreed to.
Mr. Sawyer. As a further mark of respect to the memory of deceased, I move that the 
Senate do now adjourn.
The motion was agreed to; and the Senate accordingly adjourned.” 


JOHN RASMUDSEN

From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1889:
Death of 76 yr. old Mr. Rasmusen on Manitowoc's Northside last Sun. The burial
took place yesterday in the City Cemetery.


TILLIE RASMUSSEN

Mrs. Eli O. Rasmussen, 93, of 930 S. 9th St., Manitowoc, died early Friday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. George J. Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rasmussen, nee Tillie Swenson, was born Oct. 12, 1876, at Winchester, 
Wis., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Swenson. She was married 
to Eli Rasmussen in 1902 at Winchester. After their marriage the couple 
lived at Arbor Vitae, Wis., for five years, then moving to Oshkosh and 
coming to Manitowoc in 1917. They celebrated their 60th anniversary in 1962. 
Mr. Rasmussen died in 1964. Mrs. Rasmussen was a member of the Royal 
Neighbors of America and Rebekah Lodge No. 18.
Survivors include a son, Alton J., of Manitowoc and a brother, Adolph, of 
Oshkosh.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday until time of 
services. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday by the 
Rebekah Lodge.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 3, 1970
*******
[d. 04-03-1970/age 93 yrs./widow of Eli O. Rasmussen/bur. on Alton J. Rasmussen lot]


CAROLINE RATH

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1887:
Death of Mrs. Carolina Rath last Sun. morning. She was the wife of JOHN
RATH, resident of 11th St., 3rd Ward. The deceased had reached an advanced age and
was ill for many years. Burial took place yesterday in the city cemetery.
**********
[Mrs. Caroline Rath/bur. 10-26-1887/age 67 yrs/cause: debility]


HOMER RATH

Homer Rath, 75, a former resident of 1409 S. 13th St. Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Rath was born Feb. 16, 1884, in the Town of Lind, Waupaca County. He came to 
Manitowoc as a young man and was employed in local foundries as a moulder until 
retiring in 1931. Mr. Rath married the former Tina Bartel June 27, 1905 at 
Stevens Point. She died July 12, 1959. He was a member of the International 
Moulders Union Local 301.
Surviving is a son, Borden, of Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 30, 1960
*********
[d. 01-30-1960 at Sheboygan WI/age 75 yrs.]


JOHANN RATH

From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1903:
Following a long illness, consumption took the life of John Rath, a 
37-yr. old resident of our city. The deceased is survived by his 
parents and several sisters here. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon.


JOHANN RATH

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1895: 
Death on Thurs. of last week of 81 yr. old Johann Rath. He came to 
Manitowoc in 1850 and has resided here ever since. He was employed 
for 20 yrs. at Schuette Bros. The well-attended funeral took place 
Sun. afternoon at the local city cemetery.
********
[cause: old age]


WILHELM RATH

From Der Nord Westen, 14 July 1904:
William Rath, who came back ill from Chicago to Manitowoc a 
few weeks ago, has now died. He is survived by his parents 
and several sisters.
**********
[William Rath/bur. 07-12-1904/age 41 yrs./cause: tuberculosis]


ALVIN RATHSACK

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907:
A 20-mo. old son of Joseph Rathsack here died Friday evening of a
hemorrhage. The funeral was conducted Monday afternoon.


ANNA RATHSACK

From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1908:
Death here Friday morning of Mrs. Wm. Rathsack from a stroke. The deceased,
who was born in Austria, reached the age of 59. She leaves her husband, 3 
sons and 3 daughters. The funeral was held Monday morning from St. Boniface 
Church.
[Anna Mrs. William] [cause of death: precis]


CHRISTIAN RATHSACK

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Jan. 1901:
Christian Rathsack died Tues. at age 91. He was the father of our well-known
fellow citizen William Rathsack, in whose residence the death occurred. The
deceased was born in Germany in 1810 and came to America in 1860. He settled in
Manitowoc where he operated a blacksmith shop for many years, until old age made
him give it up and retire. He is survived by 2 sons and a daughter.


EMMA RATHSACK

Name: Rathsach, Emma Anna M.
D.: 3/22/1878
B.: 1/6/1876
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 2 Yrs. 2 Mo. 16 Da.
B.P.: Mtwc.
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. Pieper
Spouse:
F.: William Rathsack
M.: Anna Tinner Rathsack
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.274


JOSEPH RATHSACK  (d. 1943)

Joseph Rathsack, 82, a resident of this city for more than 70 years, died Friday 
at his home, 936 North 15th street, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home and at 9 o'clock from the Holy Innocents church. Burial will 
be in Evergeen cemetery.
Mr. Rathsack was born in Poland in 1860 and came to Manitowoc with his parents 
when a boy nine years old. He married Miss Antoinette Potrowsky. For many years 
Mr. Rathsack was employed by the Goodrich Transit Co. He retired 17 years ago. 
Mrs. Rathsack died in 1902.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Edward Reindl of this city, Mrs. O.U. Hamilton 
of Los Angeles; two sons, Leo of this city, Ben of Clover; five brothers, George 
and Peter of Glen Flora, Wis., Edward of Milwaukee, Frank and Anton of the town 
of Franklin; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Radey of Cato, Mrs. Frank Brezinski, of 
this city; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday noon until the hour of the 
services. The rosary will be recited Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the funeral 
home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1943 P. 5
********
[d. 01-01-1943/age 82 yrs./cause: arterioscleriotic heart disease]


LAURA M. RATHSACK

Mrs. Walter Rathsack, 84, of 631 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rathsack, nee Laura Larson, was born Feb. 14, 1888, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Lars and Mary Riis Larson. She was reared by Mr. and 
Mrs. Lars and Johanna Hansen. She was married to Walter Rathsack July 30, 
1908, at Manitowoc. The couple established residence at Manitowoc. Mrs. 
Rathsack was a member of the Gold Star Mothers, Women of St. Paul Lutheran 
Church and Esther Circle. Her husband preceded her in death in 1968.
Survivors include two sons, Joseph C. of Manitowoc and Sterling L., of Park 
Falls, Wis.; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Lucille) Peterson and Mrs. John 
(Betty) Bebow, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Alma Christiansen, of Manitowoc; 
16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. 
Two sons, Walter and Robert, and two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 
9 o'clock this Wednesday evening until noon Thursday and at the church from 
1 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials in her memory may be made to St. 
Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1972
**********
[d. 12-26-1972/age 84 yrs./widow of Walter L. Rathsack]
(14 Feb 1888/Dec 1972/SSDI)


MARIA RATHSACK

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1894: 
Death on Tues. of Mrs. Carl Rathsack, Sr. in the residence of her 
son-in-law Mr. H.C. Westphal. The deceased was born 19 July 1825 
in Priebenow, by Stavenhagen . She is survived by her husband and 
one daughter. The funeral will take place tomorrow at 2 p.m. at 
the residence of H.C. Westphal.
********
[cause: hepatic calculus]


WALTER RATHSACK    (information from researcher/see contributors page)

Walter's body was never recovered and
the only memorials to him are the small cenotaph on his parents'
tombstone and an even smaller one on the Tablets of the Missing at the
East Coast Memorial in Battery Park, New York City. His parents tried
for years to learn the circumstances of his death but, so far as I
know, went to their graves knowing no more than I did.

We have learned that Walter C. Rathsack and his shipmates died as the
result of an unsuccessful experiment in anti-submarine warfare
promoted by President  Roosevelt: the deployment of Q-Ships in the
Atlantic. The story is told -- and Walter C. Rathsack named -- in
Kenneth M. Beyer's book _Q-Ships Versus U-Boats: America's Secret
Project_, Naval Institute Press, Annapolis, MD, 1999.

Q-Ships were converted merchant ships, heavily armed but disguised to
appear harmless. Their mission was to entice German U-boats into
attacking them on the surface (thus conserving their torpedoes for
bigger prey), then destroy them with depth charges and gunfire. The
experiment was born in desperation, undertaken in haste and soon
abandoned. Only three or four Q-Ships were commissioned by the U.S.
Navy. The first were the USS Asterion (ex-SS Evelyn) and the USS Atik
(ex-SS Carolyn), former bulk sugar carriers of about 3200 tons
displacement. They were converted to Q-Ships in Portsmouth, Maine, and
commissioned on 5 March 1942. All officers and crew were volunteers.
Chief Radioman Walter C. Rathsack was assigned to USS Atik.

After a short period of training (only 36 hours according to author
Beyer!), Atik and Asterion put to sea on their maiden voyages. On 26
March 1942 Atik was torpedoed by U-123 about 300 miles off the coast
of Virginia. The ship sent two distress signals, reporting itself on
fire though not seriously, and fired on the submarine, inflicting some
damage and one casualty.  U-123 then submerged and waited until
nightfall to administer the coup de grace with another torpedo. Atik
disappeared without a trace, leaving no survivors among its crew of
139 officers and men. The whole affair was shrouded in secrecy until
May 1944 when the Navy announced only the presumption of death of the
Atik's crew. The identity and actions of U-123 were not revealed until
postwar examination of German records.

So there at last is a date of death for Walter C. Rathsack: 26 March
1942. I find it a cruel irony that  Walter's father was a foreman at
the Manitowoc shipyard that built submarines for the U.S. Navy.


WILLIAM RATHSACK  (d. 1921)

WM. RATHSACK SR. CITY PIONEER IS DEAD AT AGE 73
Founder of Hardware Concern; Lived Here 57 Years
Death closed the book of life for another early day resident and pioneer 
business man of the city when it claimed William Rathsack, Sr., at his home 
123? South Ninth street last evening after an illness that had confined him 
to his bed for ten days. 
Mr. Rathsack had been in failing health for several years, suffering from a 
complication of diseases but up to ten days ago he was able to be up and about. 
Death came peacefully at the residence which had been the home of Mr. Rathsack 
since his boyhood day.
RESIDED HERE 57 YEARS
Mr. Rathsack had been a resident of Manitowoc for 57 years and for ???? years 
had been identified with business interest of the city having founded the 
present business of the William Rathsack Sons Company of which he was for years 
at the head and at the time of his death honorary president. Mr. Rathsack formed 
the business on Jay street in 1893 but of late ??? had not been active in the 
management, his sons having taken over the store. He was an energetic businessman, 
upright in his dealings and his business which he established had grown to large 
proportions and he took people in the ?????  ?????
CAME HERE BOY OF 6
Born in Germany on December 10, 1848, Mr. Rathsack was ???? ??? ??????. He came 
to Manitowoc with his parents when a boy of ??? and had made his home here ever 
since. He attended the local schools until 1? years of age and then engaged as 
a ?????, a hazardous undertaking for being so young in that day, ??? he 
continued the work for two years and then became an apprentice in the tinshop 
of August Berner and made rapid advancemetn working himself to ????man. After 
he became superintendent of the Ernst Wagner shops and of the Rand & Roemer 
company and then in 1893 established his own business opening a store on Jay 
street. He gave his personal supervistion to the business up to twelve or 
fifteen years ago when he retired from active management and was succeeded ??? 
the William Rathsack Sons Co. A handsome large store building is a monument to 
Mr. Rathsack's energy and industry in the business. The death of his wife 
fifteen years ago was a servere blow to Mr. Rathsack.
LEAVES SIX CHILDREN
Mr. Rathsack is survived by six children, all residents of the city, being 
William, Jr., Mrs. Anna Bem, Louis, Mrs. Adolph Kadow, Mrs. ?. T. Ziglinski 
and Charles Rathsack. Fourteen grandchildren also survive as does a twin 
brother Charles Rathsack of Butternut, Wis., a former resident here where he 
was a pioneer employee of the N.W. company.
Funeral services for Mr. Rathsack will be held at the home on South Ninth street 
Saturday afternoon at 2 under auspices of the local lodge of Odd Fellows. Rev. 
Schuppe will conduct the services.
Friends please omit flowers.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 23, 1921 P. 1


WILLIAM RATHSACK  (d. 1960)

William A. Rathsack, 57, of 1415A S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of a month.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Allan Walt 
celebrant of the solemn requiem high Mass. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Rathsack was born March 17, 1903, at Manitowoc, son of the late Louis and 
Clara Hoyer Rathsack. He was educated at Manitowoc schools and in 1919 did sheet 
metal work for Rathsack Hardware Co. of Manitowoc where he was employed until 
1943. He married Beatrice LaFave July 9, 1923, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc.
In 1943 he moved to San Francisco where he was employed at the San Francisco 
Naval Shipyards, returning to Manitowoc in 1957. He worked at Rathsack Hardware 
store until 1958 when he took a job as tender of the 10th Street bridge.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, a daughter, two brothers, Edward and 
Clarence of Manitowoc, and a sister, Mrs. Robert McCoy of Cottonwood, Ariz., 
and two grandchildren. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 31, 1960 P. 14


ROSALIA RAUBER

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sept. 1894: 
Death of Mrs. Rosalie Rauber on Sun. afternoon in the residence of 
her son-in-law, August Schmidt, on South Main St. The deceased, who 
reached age of 79 yrs. died of dropsy and old age. Her funeral took 
place Tues. afternoon in the city cemetery.
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[age 79 yrs./cause: old age]


LYDIA RAUS

From Der Nord Westen, 26 June 1902:
Death Sun. of 85-yr. old Judith Raus of old age debility 
at the home of her daughter Mrs. John Mahler here. The 
deceased has been a resident of our city since 1879. Her 
funeral was conducted yesterday afternoon.


CAROLINE RAUSCH

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1888: 
Death of Mrs. Ransch(sic), wife of our beloved fellow citizen Mr. Fr. Ransch(sic), on
Saturday of a heart illness. The deceased was 63 yrs. old at the time of her 
death. She was born in Halberstadt in the Prussian Province of Sachsen and 
came to America in 1854, to Manitowoc in 1858. She leaves her husband and 
7 children, most of whom are married. The funeral took place Mon. with 
countless people in attendance.


CHARLES RAYMOND

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906:
Death in Minneapolis last week of Charles Raymond, a former 
resident of our county who many of our readers will remember 
as the owner of a sawmill in Neshoto. The body was brought 
here Friday for burial in the city cemetery.


JAMES W. REA

James W. Rea, 84, formerly of Milwaukee, died early Thursday morning 
at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht 
Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. William Kuhrs will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside rites will be accorded Mr. Rea by 
American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88.
Mr. Rea was born Dec. 30, 1888, at Meron, Wis., son of the late Orin and 
Minnie Jenson Rea. By occupation, he was an operating engineer. He served 
in the United States armed forces in France from 1917 to 1919. He married 
Susan Holsen of the Town of Kossuth Oct. 12, 1920, at Francis Creek. He 
was a member of the Operating Engineers and American Legion of Milwaukee 
and former member of St. Augustine Catholic Church of Milwaukee and the 
Holy Name Society of the church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a 
prayer service will be at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 29, 1973
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[d. 03-29-1973/age 84 yrs./bur. on Alban A. Holsen lot]
(30 Dec 1888/Mar 1973/SSDI)


ALICE M. REARDON

Mrs. William R. Reardon, 84, of 511 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died noon Thursday, 
Nov. 29 at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Reardon, nee Alice Margaret Sullivan, was born March 14, 1895, at Milwaukee, 
daughter of the late Daniel and Bridget Egan Sullivan. She was married to William R. 
Reardon in 1922 at Michigan, moving to Manitowoc following their marriage, residing 
here since. She attended Milwaukee County Normal from which she received her 
teacher's certificate.  For many years she taught in the Manitowoc Public School 
System and later as a teacher at St. Boniface Parochial School.
Survivors include her husband, William R., a son and daughter-in-law, a sister, 
Mrs. Bessie Tack of Manitowoc; four grandchildren, three great grandchildren. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday 
evening where a prayer service will be at 8 o'clock. 
Herald Times Reporter, Fri., Nov 30, 1979  (Survivors edited for privacy)
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[d. 29 Nov 1979/age 84 yrs/wife of William R. Reardon]
(Mar 14 1894/Nov 1979/SSDI)


BURTON E. REARDON

Burton (Bill) Reardon, 48, of 1404 Hillcrest Drive, Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
morning at home. 
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Reardon was born March 9, 1923, at Manitowoc, son of Pritchard and Irene 
Schaden Reardon. He had been employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. He was a 
member of Local 516 International Association of Machinists, the Manitowoc Gun 
Club and also a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy from 1941 to 1947. 
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard Reardon, of Manitowoc; 
four sisters, and nieces and nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon."
Herald Times, Tues., April 6, 1971
(survivors edited for privacy) 
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[d. 04-06-1971/age 48 yrs./son of Pritchard J. and Irene Reardon]
(09 Mar 1923/Apr 1971/SSDI)


EMMA REARDON

Mrs. William J. Reardon 79, died Thursday morning at the home of her daughter, 
Mrs. Cornelius Tack in Wyandotte, Mich.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. F. C. St. Clair, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Reardon, nee Emma Etersky, was born in Boldt in 1872. She came to Manitowoc 
at the age of 18, and was married in 1893 to William Reardon. He died in 1941 
and Mrs. Reardon moved to Michigan four years ago. 
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Tack; two sons, William R. and Pritchard J. of 
Manitowoc; brother, Joseph, of Maribel; six grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren. 
Herald-Times Sat May 12, 1951
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[d. 05-10-1951 at Wayne (Wyandotte) MI/age 78 yrs.]


IRENE REARDON

Mrs. Pritchard Reardon, 71, of 1404 Hillcrest Dr., Manitowoc, died Friday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday 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. Reardon, nee Irene Schaden, was born Aug. 24, 1901, at Reedsville, daughter of 
the late Casper and Emma Elmer Schaden. She moved to Two Rivers with her parents as 
a child. She was married to Pritchard Reardon July 25, 1922, at Manitowoc. The 
Reardons celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in July of 1972. 
Survivors include her husband; four daughters, a sister, Mrs. Hubert Simono, of Two 
Rivers, and 16 grandchildren. A son, Burton, preceded her in death in 1971. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a memorial service 
will be held at 7:30 p.m.
(survivors edited for privacy)
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[d. 12-08-1972/age 71 yrs./wife of Pritchard J. Reardon]
(b. Aug. 24, 1901/d. Dec. 1972/SSDI)


PRITCHARD J. REARDON

Pritchard J. Reardon, 73, of 1404 Hillcrest Dr., Manitowoc, died early Thursday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will 
officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mr. Reardon was born July 25, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and Emma 
Etersky Reardon. He resided at Manitowoc all his life. He married Irene Schaden 
July 25, 1922. She preceded him in death Dec. 8, 1972. Prior to his retirement five 
years ago, he was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co, for a period of 52 years, 
where he held the position of assembly foreman. He was a 25-year member of Masonic 
Lodge No. 65, F & AM, and was also affiliated with several other Masonic lodges. 
Survivors include four daughters, a brother, William, and a sister, Mrs. Bessie Tack, 
of Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
A son, Burton, preceded him in death in 1971.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a memorial 
service will be at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Thur, January 29, 1976
(survivors edited for privacy)
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[d. 01-29-1976/age 73 yrs.]
(25 Jul 1902/Jan 1976/SSDI)


WILLIAM J. REARDON

William J. Reardon, 73, for 49 years chief steward for the Goodrich Transit 
Company and several restaurant chains, died at 5 o'clock this morning at his 
home, 1126 S. 11th Street, after a brief illness.
Mr. Reardon was born in London, England, in 1869 and came to the United States 
as a boy. Forty-seven years ago, he married Emma Etersky, who survivies, and 
they spent their entire married life in Manitowoc. For 27 years, Mr. Reardon 
was employed as chief steward for the Goodrich company which operated a fleet 
of lake steamers. He was employed as chief steward by the Thompson restaurant 
chain in Chicago for 12 years and in the same capacity by the Schaefer restaurant 
chain in Chicago for 10 years. He had been retired the last several years.
Besides the widow, survivors are one daughter, Mrs. C. Tack of Wyandotte, Mich., 
two sons, William Jr., superintendent of the Municipal Sewage Treatment plant, 
and Pritchard Reardon, both of this city; and six grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the Shimek & Schwartz funeral parlors from Wednesday 
afternoon until the hour of the funeral.  Funeral services will be held there 
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
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[d. 01-09-1942/age 72 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis/bur. on Mrs. Emma Reardon lot]


WILLIAM R. REARDON

William R. Reardon, 83, of 511 S. 32nd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon, 
Dec. 9, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Philip Hoffmann will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. 
Mr. Reardon was born March 29, 1896, at Manitowoc, son of the late William J. 
and Emma Etersky Reardon. He was a Manitowoc resident all his life and married 
Alice M. Sullivan April 3, 1923, in Michigan. She preceded him in death Nov. 29, 
1979. He had served in the Merchant Marine during World War I and was chief 
engineer on the M.V. Daniel McCool from 1935 to 1938. He also served on other 
Great Lakes ships. From June of 1948 he held the position of superintendent of 
Manitowoc Sewage Treatment Plant until his retirement in 1972. He was a 50 year 
member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, F and AM.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, a sister, Mrs. Bessie Tack of 
Manitowoc; four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. 
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, where a 
Masonic memorial service will be at 7 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter Mon, Dec. 10, 1979 (Survivors edited for privacy)
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[d. 9 Dec 1979/age 83 yrs]
(b. 29 Mar. 1896/d. Dec. 1979/railroad retirement/SSDI)


FRANK J. REBITZ

Frank Rebitz, 65, of 4011 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Saturday evening at 
his cottage at Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Rebitz was born July 11, 1904, at Stangelville, son of the late Wencil 
and Margaret Zima Rebitz. He attended schools at Stangelville and was a 
barber at Manitowoc Rapids for 21 years. He married Mildred Kugler Sept. 4, 
1933, in Illinois. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and the Men's 
Brotherhood of the church.
Survivors include his wife, a son, and two daughters (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.), and four grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home,Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Tuesday and 
then at the church chapel until the hour of service. The Brotherhood memorial 
will be at 9 o'clock this Monday evening. The casket will be closed.
Memorials may be sent to the church or to Memorial Hospital.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 2, 1970
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[d. 01-31-1970 at Sturgeon Bay WI/age 65 yrs.]
(11 Jul 1904/Jan 1970/SSDI)


JOSEPH REBRACHEK

Joseph Rebracheck(sic) died at the Holy Family hospital Friday after a brief 
illness. Deceased was an aged man as far as could be learned had no friends 
or relatives. The burial took place Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 23, 1920 P. 8


STEPHEN RECHCYGL

From Der Nord Westen, 25 May 1905:
Death Fri., following a 2-yr. illness, of Stephen Rechcygl, 
a well-known resident of our city. The deceased was born in 
Reedsville 44 yrs. ago but was brought to Manitowoc as a 
child where he has lived since. He is survived by a widow 
and 5 daughters, as well as 2 brothers and a sister. The 
funeral was held Sun. afternoon.
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[bur. 05-20-1905/cause: leukemia]
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(Stephen Rechcygl/d. 19 May 1905/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


CHARLES H. REDDIN JR.

Charles H. Reddin, 57, of 2420 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Saturday morning at his summer cottage in Ellison Bay.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Heyman will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Reddin was born Dec. 19, 1914, at Alberdeen, S.D., son of the late 
Charles H. and Nell A. Pederson Reddin Sr. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic 
School and was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the class 
of 1933. He was also a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, with the 
class of 1939. He was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. He 
married Evelyn Catherine Augustine Dec. 26, 1942, at St. Paul Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc.
He served in the field artillery in France with the United States Army from 
1942 to 1945. He was employed as assistant retail sales manager of Mirro 
Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, for 32 years. He was past president of Manitowoc 
City Council, a member of St. Paul parish and the Holy Name Society, the 
Knights of Columbus Council No. 710 and the Elks Lodge No. 687.
Survivors include his wife, a son and two daughters (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); a brother, John N., of Shorewood, Wis.; a sister, Miss Mary E., 
of Honolulu; two grandchildren (Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 
9 p.m. Monday where a prayer service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 29, 1972
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[d. at Ellison Bay WI/bur. on John N. Reddin lot] 


WINIFRED P. REES

Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Rees, 75, of 915 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, 
who died Monday at Columbia Hospital, Milwaukee, will be at 11 a.m. Friday 
at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William R. Harvey will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Rees, nee Winifred Flatman, was born April 20, 1894, at Gloversville, 
N.Y., daughter of the late Joseph and Emily White Flatman. She attended 
schools at Gloversville, graduating from Oswego Norman School, Oswego, N.Y. 
She was an elementary school teacher, and taught at Cleveland, Ohio, and 
Gloversville. She was married to Dr. Thomas Rees June 25, 1927, at Johnstown, 
N.Y. The couple came to Manitowoc in 1930. She was a member of the Clio Club 
and the P.E.O. Sisterhood. She had received a citation for being recording 
secretary for the local Red Cross Chapter.
Survivors include her husband, and two sons. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday 
and Friday until 10:30 a.m. The casket will remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 11, 1970
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[d. 03-09-1970 at Milwaukee WI/age 75 yrs./wife of 
Dr. Thomas H. Rees/bur. on Mrs. Ada Rosalie Rapp lot]


CHRISTIAN REHBEIN

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Dec. 1902:
Death Wed. last week from old age debility of Christian Rehbein at the 
home of his son in Town Newton. Mr. Rehbein was born 16 Dec. 1813 in 
Pomerania, thus reaching the age of 89 yrs. 1 day. He came to America in 
1851 and settled in Town Newton where he has lived ever since. He is 
survived by 4 sons and 5 daughters, his wife having predeceased him 5 yrs. 
ago. The funeral was held Sun. at the local city cemetery.


WILLIAM REICH

WM. REICH, EX-CITY EMPLOYE, PASSES AWAY
Messages from Milwaukee today announced the death in that city of William Reich, 
former Mishicot resident and for twelve years an employe of the city of Manitowoc 
under Park Supt. Edward Pasewalk. Mr. Reich has been in failing health for a long 
time but no details of his death have been received.
The body is to be shipped here for burial and the funeral will be held from the 
North Western railway station at 4 Wednesday afternoon.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, August 3, 1925 P. 2
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Funeral service for William Reich Sr., who died at Milwaukee, will be held 
in that city at St. Leo's Catholic church tomorrow morning and the body will 
arrive here over the Chicago and North Western at 3:55. The services here 
will be held from the depot and burial will be at Evergreen cemetery, Mr. 
Reich was 52 years of age and leaves a family.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, August 4, 1925 P. 12
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Mr. and Mrs. B.O. Reich and family returned to their home at Milwaukee after 
attending the funeral of Mr. Reich's father, William Reich.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, August 6, 1925 P. 3


WINONA REICHARD

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reichard, ???? North ??, are mourning the death of their 
seven year old daughter, Winona who ??? ???? Tuesday night as the result of 
scarlet fever. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon and interment will 
be at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1920 P. 8


ANTON REICHERT

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Dec. 1893:
Death on Wed. morning after a long illness with pneumonia, of Mr. 
Anton Reichert at his mother's home on 9th Street. The 30 yr. old 
deceased is survived by his mother and 2 brothers. The funeral will 
take place tomorrow afternoon in the city cemetery.


CHRISTIAN REICHERT

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Feb. 1908:
Saturday morning, as he sat at the breakfast table in full health, 81-year old
Christian Reichert felt a choking in his throat and before his relatives were
able to help him in any way, he fell from his chair and died. A heart attack had
brought his healthy existence to a sudden end. The deceased was a tanner by
profession who had come to America about 40 years ago and had lived in Manitowoc
for a long time. At the time of his death he was living with his son here, Henry
Reichert. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
[cause: apoplexy]


EDWARD J. REICHERT

Edward J. Reichert, 8742 Michigan avenue, Oct. 27, 1942, beloved husband 
of Laura K. Reichert, father of Marjorie Valois, brother of George C. At 
chapel, 63d and Harvard, until 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Services and 
interment at Manitowoc, Wis. 
Chicago Tribune (IL), Date: October 28, 1942
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[d. at St. Lukes, Chicago, IL/bur. on Herman Reichert lot]


HERMAN REICHERT

From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900:
Mon. evening cemetery watchman Emil Schroeder found the lifeless body of
Hermann Reichert on one of the graves. A coroner’s inquiry determined that
Reichert had committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid mixed with whiskey. 
The 43-yr. old man was born in Germany but came to America with his parents 
while he was still a boy. He worked 17 years for Henry Schmidt and for the 
past three years for the Manitowoc Seating Co. His wife died several years 
ago leaving him with 2 children.
He later married his late wife’s sister, the widow of Henry Herzog, who 
brought 5 children to the marriage. 
(The article goes into more details of the event.)


MARGARET REICHERT

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Nov. 1901: 
Arthur Reichert, our beloved City Clerk, received a telegram 
Fri. reporting the death of his elderly mother. The 72-yr. old 
lady formerly lived here and was highly thought of, but moved 
to Antigo several years ago to live there at the residence of 
her daughter Mrs. Schadewald. She is survived by one son and 3 
daughters. Her casket was brought here with burial Sat. in the 
city cemetery.


MARY REICHERT

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Aug. 1897:
Death of Mrs. Hermann Reichert of Manitowoc, on Thurs., at the 
age of 40 yrs. 2 mos. 4 days. She leaves her sorrowing husband 
with 2 children, ages 14 and 12. The deceased suffered for a 
considerable time with cancer and a rheumatic affliction. The 
funeral took place Tues. at the city cemetery.


ADOLPH REIF   

(The following from the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, 26 Jan. 1949)
Adolph Reif, 55, of 1011 South 11th street, died today at the Holy Family
Hospital.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Pfeffer
funeral home, the Rev. Richard Schmitz officiating. Burial will be in
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Reif was born in this city in 1882, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
John Reif. For many years he was employed at the Stangel Hardware Company.
He never married. He was a member of the Eagles lodge.
He is survived by two sisters.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Thursday.


ANNA REIF  

From the Manitowoc Pilot, 27 Sept. 1906
REMAINS OF WOMAN FOUND IN THE LAKE
Body later identified, with a degree of certainty, as that of Mrs. A. Rief.
The body of a woman, aged about forty-eight years, was found floatin in the 
lake in shallow water, near the beach at the south pier, last Monday 
afternoon. The discovery was made by a little boy named Johnny Loef, who, 
with several companions, had been playing at the beach near the pier 
mentioned. The children hastened to make the discovery known, and a 
telephone message was sent to the police station. Two officers responded, 
and the corpse was taken to the undertaking rooms of Vogelsang & Murphy. 
The body was found to be clothed in a dark skirt and a light wesket. There 
were shoes on the feet and gloves on the hands. There were no marks of 
violence on the remains. The indications were that the case was one of 
accidental drowning, or one of self-destruction. The face was so badly 
decomposed and changed that it could not be recognized even by relatives 
and friends. But the discovery of a purse at the beach near the place 
where the corpse was found led to the identification of the remains. The 
purse contained four receipts obtained by Mrs. Anna Rief from business 
men of this city. The purse was found by John Fricke several days before 
the body was found, but Fricke did not report the find until after the 
discovery of the corpse. A cape and  a lady's hat were also found at the 
beach near the place where the body was found floating on the water. These
articles, as well as parts of the clothing on the body of the corpse, 
were identified by Mrs. Edward Heise  as being those of her mother, Mrs. 
Anna Rief. Mr. Heise also identified the hair and the height of the body 
as being that of his mother-in-law. The body was taken to the receiving 
vault in Evergreen cemetery Monday afternoon, and the decedent's children 
residing out of the county were notified by wire. Mrs. Anna Rief was born 
in this county and lived all her life in the county. Her husband, Peter 
Rief, died about ten years ago. The family resided on a farm at Rief's Mill. 
About a year ago Mrs. Anna Rief disposed of her farm to her son-in-law,
Mr. Kiel. Since then she had been making her home, off and on, with her 
daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heise of this city. She was 
last seen at the Heise home on Tuesday, Sept. 18, when she said that she 
contemplated making a trip to Antigo to visit her son Leonard, who resides 
on a farm four miles from that city. She had not been in good health for 
some time, but she had never exhibited any signs of despondency. She is 
survived by six children. They are: Mrs. Edward Heise, this city; Peter Rief, 
Chicago; Leonard, Antigo; Joseph, Kossuth; Mrs. Mathilda Rief, Rief's Mill, 
and one unmarried daughter.
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From Der Nord Westen, 27 Sep. 1906:
(Long article about finding a woman's body in the water near south pier, the process
of establishing her identity as Mrs. Anna Reif, and speculation about possible
suicide.) Mrs. Reif, a widow, leaves 6 children: Peter in Chicago, Joseph in
Manitowoc, Leonhard near Antigo, Mrs. Edward Heise in Manitowoc, Mrs.
Mathilda Kiel in Kossuth, and an unmarried daughter. She was 48.


MINNIE REIF

From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1895: 
Death on Sun. of Mrs. Minnie Reif, wife of Mr. J. Reif of Manitowoc, 
after a long illness. The deceased reached the age of 34 yrs. 9 weeks 
and was buried yesterday.


ANNA MARY REIMER 

REIMER - Mrs. Peter Reimer, 84, of 1416 S. 15th St, Manitowoc, died 
Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.  Funeral services 
will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. 
at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc.  The Rev. El Roy and the Rev. 
Ronald Reimer, nephews, will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.  Mrs. Reimer, nee Anna Mary Pilger, was born June 10, 1888, in 
the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Anton and Catherine Dwork 
Pilger.  She was married to Adolph Schulze Jan. 22, 1913, at Manitowoc.  
he preceded her in death April 28, 1926.  She was married to George 
Lambries June 10, 1931, at Manitowoc.  He preceded her in death Dec. 1, 
1944.  She was than married to Peter Reimer June 14, 1947, at 
Manitowoc.  Mrs. Reimer was a charter member of the Eagles Auxilliary, 
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxilliary, the Royal Neighbors Germania 
Society, The Catholic Women’s Club, the Women’s Relief Corp., the 
American Legion Auxiliary, St. Andrew Women’s Council, the WWI Barracks 
Auxiliary and the Women’s Benefit Assn.  Survivors include her husband; 
a half-brother, Charles Pilger, of Manitowoc; six half-sisters, Mrs. 
L.E. Warren and Mrs. Ben Kowalski of California, Mrs. Farnk Benist of 
Arizona, and Mrs. Ralph Paulson, Mrs. Joseph Hudon and Mrs. Arthur 
Mueller of Manitowoc; a grandson, three granddaughters, and 8 
great-grandchildren.  A daughter, Ruth, a brother, a sister, a 
granddaughter, and 2 half-brothers preceded her in death.
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


BARBARA REINDL

Barbara A. Reindl, age 60, of 116 Jessie St., Two Rivers, died Monday, May 1, 2006, 
surrounded by her loving family at St. Luke Medical Center, Milwaukee, after a 
courageous battle with leukemia. 
She was born June 20, 1945, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Marvin L. and 
Lila M. (Lyon) Koeser. Barbara was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, 
class of 1963. On Oct. 17, 1964, she married Leroy A. Reindl at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, Alverno. 
Survivors include her husband, a son and daughter-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law,
five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law, her 
father-in-law, three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, three sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law. Also surviving are many special nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends. Barbara was also preceded in death by her mother-in-law: Marie Reindl; 
and a special aunt and uncle: Virginia and Norman Koeser. 
(Survivors edited for privacy)
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers, from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2006, where a prayer service will 
conclude the visitation. The visitation will continue Saturday morning at St. Peter 
the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service 
at 10:30 a.m. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday May 6, 2006, at St. Peter the 
Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be the Rev. William O'Brien with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Memorials may be made in Barbara's name to the American Diabetes Association or St. 
Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church. 
Barbara especially found relaxation and enjoyment together with Leroy at their 
cottage on the Tomahawk River, surrounded by nature, gardens, children and 
grandchildren. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 3, 2006


EMMA K. REINDL

Mrs. Stephen G. Reindl, 89, of Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc, 
died Friday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Reindl, nee Emma Kutil, was born May 16, 1880, in Town of Franklin, 
Manitowoc County, daughter of the late George and Dorothy Wattawa Kutil. 
She was married to Stephen Reindl in 1910 at Whitelaw. They resided at 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death April 18, 1958. She was a member of 
Christian Mothers and Altar Society of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, George of Green Bay and Frank of Branch and 
nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home, 9th Street entrance, after 3 p.m. 
Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 31, 1970
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[d. 01-30-1970/age 89 yrs./widow of Stephen G. Reindl]


CHARLOTTE REINECK

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1909:
Death Monday from old age debility of 83-year old Mrs. Charlotte Reinek at
the home of her daughter here, Mrs. A. Gans. The deceased, who was born in Hesse
came to Manitowoc in 1848 and has lived here ever since. She is survived by 2 sons
and 2 daughters. The funeral will be held this afternoon.


DOROTHY V. REINHARDT

Mrs. Melvin Reinhardt, 55, of 708 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Harold Schiller will officiate at the funeral 
home and Edward Wellner will officiate at the burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Reinhardt, nee Dorothy Veil Mory, was born Sept. 7, 1914, at Appleton, 
daughter of the late Harry and Julia Manseau Mory. She came to Manitowoc 
and was graduated from Lincoln High School, Class of 1932. She was active 
in scouting for 30 years and was a member of the Manitou Girl Scout Council. 
She was married to Melvin Reinhardt July 14, 1941, at St. Croix, Wis. They 
came to Manitowoc after their marriage. She was a member of the Baha'i 
religion.
Survivors include her husband, a brother Dean, of Madison, a niece and two 
nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 23, 1970
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[d. 03-22-1970/age 55 yrs./wife of Melvin Reinhardt]
(07 Sep 1914/Mar 1970/SSDI)


GOLDIE E. REINHARDT

Mrs. Earl Reinhardt, 76, of 1022 Grant St., Beloit, a former Manitowoc 
resident, died Saturday at Beloit Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jens Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Reinhardt, nee Goldie E. Christenson, was born Dec. 4, 1894, at 
Weyerhauser, Wis., daughter of the late Henry and Ida May Harris 
Christenson. She attended schools at Weyerhauser. She was married to 
Earl Reinhardt June 20, 1945, in Illinois. The couple resided at 
Manitowoc until April of 1970 when they moved to Beloit.
Survivors include her husband; two sons, a step-son, two daughters, 
three step-daughters, three sisters, Mrs. Howard Clifton of Weyerhauser, 
Mrs. Rollo Goff of West Allis, and Mrs. Arthur Peterson of Fort 
Lauderdale, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A son, 
a sister and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 7 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 12, 1971
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[d. 04-10-1971 at Beloit WI/age 76 yrs./wife of Earl L. Reinhardt]
(04 Dec 1894/Apr 1971/SSDI)


AUGUSTA REINHART

From Der Nord Westen, 5 Apr. 1883:
Mrs. Augusta Reinhart, wife of Mr. Wm. Reinhart died on 2 Apr. 
in Town Rapids. She was 37 years old. She leaves her husband and 
five children. Burial took place today.


WILLIAM REINHART

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Jan. 1885:
Death last Fri. of Wm. Reinhart as a result of a suicide attempt the 
week before. He leaves a large family.


JOHN REININGER

J. REININGER DIES, HOSPITAL
Local Carpenter Had Been In Failing Health
John Reininger, 49, local carpenter, whose health was failing for several 
years, died at the Holy Family hospital at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Unmarried, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Reininger, one 
brother, Rudolph Reininger,and one sister, Mrs. Frank Vitek, all of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. William F. Hood, rector of the 
St. James Episcopal church, at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home 
at 2 p.m., Thursday, and burial will be at Evergreen cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 7 to 9:30 o'clock tonight and 
until the time of the funeral Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 31, 1932 P. 2
*******
[cause: acute intestinal obstructiny-peritonitis/bur. on Anton Reininger lot]


BERNHARD REINKEN

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1908: 
Bernhard Reinken, the well-known cigar manufacturer, died Sunday afternoon
from a stroke. Although Mr. Reinken had not been feeling totally well recently, 
no one guessed its danger. The deceased was born 76 years ago in Losum, Germany, 
and came to America in 1866 directly to Manitowoc. In 1869 he founded the cigar 
and tobacco business which he was operating with his son Heinrich up to the time 
of his death. His wife had preceded him in death several years ago and since then 
he had been living with the aforementioned son. In addition to him he leaves 2 
other sons and a daughter; Louis in Colorado Springs, and Charles in Belen, New 
Mexico, and Mrs. Henry Gerpheide also there. The funeral will be held this 
afternoon at 2 p.m. from the Lutheran Church.
[Bernard/bur. 08-21-1908/cause: arteris tulerosis]


CATHERINE ELISABETH REINKEN

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1906:
Catharina Elisabeth Reinken (nee Vielstich) wife of Bernhard Reinken, died 
Saturday morning at the end of a 12 year illness with rheumatic fever. Mrs. 
Reinken was born 1842 in Lesum, Germany, married in 1864, and then came to 
Manitowoc with her husband in 1865. In addition to her husband, she is 
mourned by 3 sons and a daughter - Henry, who is a member of the firm of 
Bernhard Reinken & Son; Louis, who runs a business in Colorado Springs; Mrs. 
Henry Gerpheide in Belen, New Mexico; and Carl also in Belen where he has
a position in the store of his uncle, Mr. John Becker. Another son, Bernhard,
died 5 years ago. Among the decedent’s 8 sisters is Mrs. Pastor C. Dailes of 
Ripon, Wisconsin, who is here at present. The funeral was held Wednesday 
afternoon from the funeral home under the direction of Pastor C. Machmueller.


HELEN E. REINKEN

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1909:
Death Friday last week, following a long illness with a tumor, of 
Mrs. Henry Reinken (nee Helene Wimmler). Mrs. Reinken was born 
19 April 1869 in Gera, Thuringia, and came to America as a child 
with her parents. In 1889 in Milwaukee she married Henry Reinken, 
the well-known cigar manufacturer, with whom she lived happily for 
20 years. In addition to her sorrowing husband, she is survived by 
her 84-year old mother and several sisters. The funeral was Monday
afternoon.


MARIE REISENBICHLER

Name: Reisenbuhler, Mary
D.: 12/31/1869
B.: 4/11/1820
Reg. D.: 1/15/1870
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 49 Yrs.
B.P.: Austria
D.P.: Manitowoc
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Quehl
Spouse: Joseph Reissenbuhler
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.73


MARY REITH

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1899:
Death yesterday of 82-yr. old Mrs. Martha Reith of old age. She was 
born 04 Sep. 1816 and came to Manitowoc 45 years ago with her husband
and has lived here ever since. Mr. Reith preceded her in death 12 years ago.


GEORGE J. REITMEYER

George J. Reitmeyer, 70, of 1010 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died 
Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following 
a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Reitmeyer was born Nov. 2, 1902, at Ingalls, Mich., son of 
the late Alex and Theresa Kreuz Reitmeyer. He was graduated from 
Stephenson High School, Stephenson, Mich. Mr. Reitmeyer retired 
in 1967 after being employed for 22 years at Cool City Cleaners, 
Two Rivers. He married Marguerite Anderson Sept. 3, 1927, at 
Kenosha. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, two daughters; three brothers, a sister 
and 10 grandchildren. Mr. Reitmeyer was preceded in death by a son, 
two brothers and a sister.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, State Street 
entrance, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, where a vigil service will be 
held at 7:45 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 11, 1973
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[d. 10-11-1973/age 70 yrs.]


FRED REPSOLD

From Der Nord Westen, 17 June 1897:
Death Mon. in Manitowoc of joiner Fritz Repsold after a long illness with
volvulus, for which an operation two weeks ago was unsuccessful. The deceased,
who was 47, leaves a widow but no children. His funeral will take place this
afternoon at 2 p.m. in the city cemetery.


CHARLES A. REUTER

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1878:
Death of Charles A. Reuter, age 78, on 09 March. He was one of the earliest
settlers in Manitowoc, served as Justice of the Peace, and Clerk of the Court, and
from 1856 to 1860 County Treasurer and later again Justice of the Peace and Police
Judge.


ANNA REUTHER

MRS. OTTO REUTER DIES SUDDENLY AT MANITOWOC
Suffering a sudden attack of illness on Monday, her condition becoming
gradually worse, Mrs. Otto Reuter passed away at the family home Friday
morning at 10 o’clock and news of her death will come as a severe shock 
to a wide circle of friends.
Death was due to gall stones. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 
2 o’clock from the home, 830 North Seventh street and was in charge of 
the Manitowoc Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Burial was at 
Evergreen. 
Mrs. Reuter was 46 years old on Monday, the day on which she suffered 
the attack of illness which ended in her death Friday. She was born at
Kiel and after her graduation, from the high school in the village took 
up teaching school as her profession, holding positions in the schools 
at Schleswig and in her own hometown for a number of years. July 11, 1903
she was married at Kiel to Otto Reuter, having made his home here for
three years previous to his marriage.
No children were born to the couple and besides the husband she is 
survived by her mother, Mrs. Johanna Broeckert widow of William Broeckert,
Kiel, one sister and one brother, Mrs. Bernard Greve and Kuno Boeckert, 
both of Mt Carmel, Ill.
Mrs. Reuter has made a large circle of warm friends for herself during
her residence in this city and was active in the Star at whose sessions
she was a regular attendant. - Herald News
(Note: I believe the newspaper mis-spelled her surname)
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[bur 01-23-1922/cause: biliary calcule/bur. on Otto F. Reuther lot]


KATHRYN P. REUTHER

Mrs. Kathryn P. Reuther, 77, formerly of 520 Penn Ave., Sheboygan, died Thursday 
morning at Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Reuther, nee Kathryn Pierce, was born Sept. 6, 1894, at Sheboygan, daughter 
of the late Barnie and Emma Kleme Pierce. A lifelong resident of Sheboygan, Mrs. 
Reuther was married to Elmer Reuther in 1935 at Sheboygan. He preceded her in 
death in 1966.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Reuther, of Manitowoc, a niece 
(Survivor omitted for privacy.), grandnieces and a grand-nephew.
There will be no visitation by request of the deceased.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 12, 1971
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Funeral services for Mrs. Kathryn P. Reuther, 77, formerly of 520 Penn Ave., 
Sheboygan, who died Thursday morning at Morningside Nursing Home, Sheboygan,
were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Duane Dionne officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Among survivors are grandnieces and grandnephews.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 14, 1971
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[d. 08-12-1971 at Sheboygan WI/age 77 yrs./widow of Elmer H. Reuther/
  bur. on George C. Reuther lot]


VACLAV REZAC

11 YEAR OLD BOY IS THIRD RIVER VICTIM
WENCEL REZACH, AN ONLY SON, DIES AT NOON
Two Companions on Crabbing Trip Flee From Scene; Efforts To Revive Are Futile
A third river tragedy of the present season shortly before noon today claimed 
the life of 11 year old Wencel Rezach, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 
Rezach, 709 South Fifteenth street, and a student in the sixth grade of the 
Garfield school.
Young Razach fell to his death into the river while he was seated along the 
docks near the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation plant on the upper river 
and although he was taken from the river within ten minutes life was extinct. 
He and two companions were out catching crabs and three of them were about the 
docks when Razach was seen to fall headlong into the river. His two companions 
fled from the scene in terror before their names could be secured.
Dive for Body
The ???ll of the boy was seen by C.J. Virgin, in charge of one of the Northwestern 
crews at work near the scene, and by the crane operator of the Wisconsin Public 
Service corporation and the alarm was immediately sounded. They reported that the 
boy came to the surface twice and was seen no more. When news of the tragedy 
reached the power plant at about 11:40 a.m., Frank Musial, a company employe, 
left his work and dove for the body with Lon Medley, recovering it only a few feet 
from where he had gone down.
While Dr. R.W. Hammond was being summoned, rescue crews of the Wisconsin Public 
Service corporation applied the prone method of artificial respiration but they 
failed to revive the boy. After the doctor worked upon him for an hour without 
any sign of heart action being noted he pronounced him dead but the crew of the 
corporation continued their efforts without halting in the hope that the spark 
of life might be restored.
Arrangements Not Completed
Details of the boy's life could not be secured from the grief-stricken parents and 
funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. Annoucement of the time of the 
funeral and details regarding the boy's life will be published tomorrow.
The river had previously caused the death of two persons, a young North Side lad of 
nine years and a young West Side man being recovered from the river several weeks 
ago.
The body was turned over to the Wattawa and Urbanek Undertaking establishment by 
the parents.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 11, 1929 P. 2
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REZACH FUNERAL TO BE SATURDAY
Funeral services for Wencel Rezach, 11 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rezach, 
709 South Fifteenth street, will be held from the home of his parents Saturday 
afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Burial will take place at Evergreen.
No inquest will be held into the particulars of the drowning as it was clearly a 
case of accidental death.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. July 12, 1929 P. 2
*******
[Wencel Rezach/bur. 13 July 1929/age 10 yrs./cause: accidental drowning]


JOSEPH REZNICHEK

Joseph Reznichek, 89, of Rt. 2, Cato, died Wednesday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Reedsville Funeral 
Home. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Reznichek was born April 15, 1881, in the Town of Franklin, son of 
the late John and Anna Mestak Reznichek. He married Anna Cisler Krall 
June 24, 1939, at Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Bernard, of Toledo, Ohio, a step-son, 
Joseph Krall of Manitowoc, a step-daughter, Mrs. Emily Lensmeier of 
Ellisville, Wis., a brother, Edward of Rt. 2, Cato, a sister, Mrs. Mary 
Fritsch of Reedsville and nieces and nephews. Two brothers preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday until the time 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 7, 1971