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. ********** [cause: old age]
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. ********** [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. ******** [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. ******* [John Radl/cause: hypertophy]
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. ********* [Gottlieb Radenz/bur. 05-01-1891/age 81 yrs./cause: 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.
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.
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.)
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.
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. ******** [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. From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1881: Mrs. Nathalia Rahr (nee Gesellschap), her burial was delayed until her son Max arrived from Colorado.
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.
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. ******** 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. ******** [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. ******* [bur. 04-22-1909/cause: tuberculosis]
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]
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.
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.
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]
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
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.
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. ******* [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 ********* [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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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.
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)
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. ********* [bur. 05-20-1905/cause: leukemia] ********* (Stephen Rechcygl/d. 19 May 1905/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
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.
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]
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. ---------- 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)
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.
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.
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.
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)