GEORGE SCHMIDT (d. 1925) ILL BUT SHORT TIME, GEORGE SCHMIDT DIES Illness contracted at the time of the funeral of his brother Charles, three months ago, caused the death of George (Jones) Schmidt at the home of his mother, Mrs. Louise Schmidt, 721 Green street at 10 o'clock this morning, the immediate cause of death being given as bronchial pneumonia. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, the Rev. O. Menke officiating and burial will be at Evergreen. Born in this city September 22, 1896 Mr. Schmidt would have been twenty- nine at his next birthday. He has always made his home here and during the World War he entered the service and was at Camp Grant ready for overseas duty when the armistice was signed. After his discharge from service he again returned to this city and was employed at the Seitz restaurant and alleys until he became ill. He never married and was not a member of any of the fraternal organizations. Surviving him are his mother, Mrs. Louise Schmidt, four sisters, Mrs. Herbert Koepke, Mrs. Minnie Ladwig, Mrs. Louise Wiltgen and Miss Ida, all of this city, and two brothers, Fred, of North Fond du Lac and Walter of this city. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, June 2, 1925 P.2
HANS HEINRICH SCHMIDT From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1897: Suicide by hanging on Sun. evening of 70 yr. old H. H. Schmidt, who lives with his son-in-law August Wandke. He was reasonably well off and in good health, so the motive is unknown. He left a written message on how to handle his funeral, but gave no indication for the reason for his act. The burial was yesterday at the city cemetery. ********* [cause: suicide by hanging]
HARVEY J. SCHMIDT From Der Nord Westen, 06 June 1907: A little child of Division Street resident Wm. Schmidt died Saturday and was buried Tuesday. ************* [cause: congenital]
JACOB SCHMIDT Name: Schmidt, Jacob D.: 6/10/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: B.P.: Germany D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Franz. H. O. Pieper Spouse: Margaretha Schmidt F.: M.: Cause of Death: Brith's Kidney Decease Pg. #: v.1 p.240
JOHN SCHMIDT From Der Nord Westen, 10 Aug. 1899: Death Tues. of the 4-wk. old son of 7th Ward resident Eduard Schmidt. ******* [cause: convulsions]
LAURA BERTHA SCHMIDT Name: Schmidt, Laura Bertha D.: 10/18/1869 B.: 8/30/1869 Reg. D.: 11/12/1869 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 7 Weeks B.P.: Mtwc. D.P.: Vill. of Mtwc. Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: C. H. Schmidt Spouse: F.: C. H. Schmidt M.: Bertha E. Schmidt Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.69 *********** Name: Schmidt, Laura Bertha D.: 10/18/1869 B.: 8/30/1869 Reg. D.: 1/15/1870 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 1 Mo. 17 Da. B.P.: Mtwc. D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. M. H. Quehl Spouse: F.: Carl H. Schmidt M.: Bertha Nast Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.74 ************ (Note: There were two death records for this child)
LEO SCHMIDT Manitowoc Herald Times Jan 12, 1967 Leo Schmidt, 76, of 1714 Waldo Blvd. Manitowoc, died early Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital , Manitowoc, after a coronary. Mr. Schmidt was born July 19, 1890 at Michigan City, Ind., son of the late Edward and Minnie Schmidt Schmidt. At the age of 20 years he came to Collins. He married Laura Jantz at Reedsville April 15, 1915. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1927 and Mr Schmidt was engaged as a general mason contractor. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, a brother, two sisters, and two grandsons. Two sons preceded him in death. ****** [d. 01-12-1967/age 74 yrs.] (19 Jul 1890/Jan 1967/SSDI)
LILLIAN SCHMIDT Mrs. Walter G. Schmidt, 78, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a long illness. Mrs. Schmidt was born Nov. 22, 1884, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Fred and Minnie Ladwig Hinz. She was married to Walter G. Schmidt May 21, 1906, at Manitowoc. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Geraldson Circle of United Presbyterian Women. Survivors include her husband, a son, Walter, of Kaukauna, two sisters, Mrs. Edwin J. Luecker and Mrs. William J Strothof, of Manitowoc and two grand- children. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 31, 1963 ******** [d. 01-30-1963/age 78 yrs./wife of Walter G. Schmidt/bur. on John Dormer lot]
MAX SCHMIDT The Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, May 3, 1928 FLU ATTACK FATAL TO MAX SCHMIDT, 38 South Tenth Street Blacksmith Dies After Four Week's Illness After an illness of four weeks, which terminated in an attack of the flu, Max Schmidt, 38, passed away at his home, 1027 South Tenth street yesterday his demise being a sad shock to his relatives and friends. Mr. Schmidt, who with his brother, Walter, had operated the blacksmith shop below his home, for the past fifteen years had been in good health until stricken a few weeks ago. Mr. Schmidt had completed plans to be married in June. Born in this city September 9, 1890, he has always resided here. On the death of his father, August Schmidt, fifteen years ago he continued to conduct the blacksmith shop with his brother. Seven sisters, Mrs. Richard Lade, Mrs. Walter Flint, and Mrs. Leo Brandt, all of this city, Mrs. Walter Behrens of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Charles Touselak, of Escanaba, Mich., and two brothers, Arthur and Walter of this city survive. The deceased was a member of the Fraternal Reserve Association. Burial will take place Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the home on South Tenth street, with Rev. Carl Nagel of Elkhart Lake former local pastor officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen. *********** The Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, May 4, 1928 Local News Burial of Max Schmidt, who died Wednesday night, will take place tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from the home on South Tenth street, with interment at Evergreen. In the list of seven sisters surviving published last night in the Herald-News the name of Mrs. Frank Drumm of this city was omitted. The passing of Mr. Schmidt was particularly sad as he had planned to wed Miss Elsie Brandt in June. ************* The Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, May 7, 1928 Local News Mr. and Mrs. Charles Toushak of Escanaba, Mic., Mr. and Mrs. Walter Behrens, and son, Walter, of Sheboygan; Mrs. Edward Stafffeld and George Heller of Neenah; Mr. and Mrs. H. McGrath of Appleton; Mrs. John Schweltzer, Reuben and Marguerita Schweltzer of Haven, Mrs. Monk of Newton returned to their respective homes after attending the funeral of Max Schmidt. ********** Certificate of Death-(excerpts) PLACE OF DEATH-(1027 S. 10th, 1 ward), FULL NAME-Max Schmidt, Sex-M, Color or Race-White, Date of Birth-Sept. 9-1890, age-37, Occupation-Blacksmith, Birthplace-Wis.. Name of Father-August Schmidt, Birthplace of Father-Germany, Name of Mother-Elisabeth Rauber, Birthplace of Mother-Wis., Date of Death-May 2, 1928, Cause of Death-Endorcarditis (Rheumatism & Influenza), Place of Burial-Evergreen Cemetery., Date of Burial-May 5, 1928, Informant-Mrs. Frank Drumm-Manitowoc Co. Register of Deeds (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********** [cause: heart disease/bur. on Aug. Schmidt lot]
ORLEY SCHMIDT Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, July 19, 1939 SERVICES ARE HELD FOR TWO AIR VICTIMS Edward Nelson, Orley Schmidt Are Buried Today; Schmatz Rites Thursday Funeral rites for Edward J. Nelson, Manitowoc business man, and Orley Schmidt, high school athlete and student pilot, killed in a plane crash in Nelson's plane near the airport early Sunday evening, were held here this afternoon. Services for Mr. Nelson were held at 3 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary chapel with the Rev. C. H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. The casket was not opened before the services and was draped with a large American flag. Schmidt Services Honorary pallbearers were past presidents of the Lions club, of which Mr. Nelson was the first president. They were Alois Fischl Sr., Edward Mackey, Otto Engel, William Huchthausen, Edward Meyer and Junias Pleuss. Active pallbearers were Orville Breuer, John Schuette, John Kasper, Reinhardt Zechek, Arthur Pitz and Elton Hanson. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. Funeral services for Orley Schmidt were held at 2 p.m. from the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. E. F. Uetzmann officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery. Pallbearers were Edward Steckmesser, Kenneth Mueller and Billy Hrudka, who played on high school teams with Schmidt the past three years, Robert Vande Castle, Milton Habeck and John Rehak. Funeral services for Eugene Schmatz, 18, of Branch, third victim of the accident, who died yesterday morning, will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from thme St. Michael's church at Whitelaw with interment in the church cemetery. The body is at the Schmatz home. ************ Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, July 17, 1939 Two Killed, Two Injured As Plane Crashes Near Airport Businessman And Athlete Die As Monoplane Falls (PICTURES) The nose of its motor smashed and bent to the ground, the wrecked plane in which Edward Nelson and Orley Schmidt died last night is shown above. Schmidt is shown to the left below. In the center and to the right below are two pictures of Nelson taken at Cleveland, O., a week ago by Cyril Niquette, Two Rivers. The pictures were developed and printed this morning and were never seen by Nelson. Photo of the wrecked plane is by the Herald-Times photographer. Edward Nelson, Pilot, And Orley Schmidt Are Victims Two persons were killed and two others seriously injured early last night when a cabin plane piloted by Edward J. Nelson, Manitowoc aviator and businessman, fell into an oat field on the Henry Klackner farm on the Town Line road just north of the Municipal Airport. The Dead: Nelson, 53, of 709 St. Clair street, instantly killed. Suffered a basal skull fracture, severe lacerations of the face and forehead, internal injuries and broken ankles. Orley Schmidt, 17, of 1809 Belmont street, former high school athlete and student pilot, died a few minutes after the crash of a brain concussion. His left arm was broken at the shoulder. The injured: Eugene Schmatz, 19, Branch in a grave condition at the Holy Family hospital suffering from a brain concussion, a broken neck, and leg fractures. Emil Opichka, 18, Newton, at the hospital suffering from a broken nose and fractured right ankle. Opichka, who regained consciousness at the hospital this morning, told physicians that he recalled nothing after climbing into the rear seat of the plane shortly before Nelson took off from the airport. Physicians said the shock of the fall would result in Opichka's loss of memory for 24 or 36 hours. Up 100 feet The plane crashed as Nelson had attained a height of about 100 feet after taking off from the airport, where he had been taking up passengers. Art Donohue, managing the airport in the absence of Elmer Leighton, said today Nelson, who held a transport pilot's license, was turning ten per cent of the money over to the airport management. Witnesses said the motor of the ship died and the plane went into a spin and crashed. The accident occurred few minutes before 8 o'clock. Police received a call at 8 o'clock sharp. Scores of people saw the ship fall and hundreds converged on the Klackner farm as authorities rushed city and county ambulances to the scene. Opichka and Schmatz were taken to the hospital at once. Dr. Norman C. Erdman, who had flown with Nelson during the afternoon, arrived a few minutes after the accident and pronounced Nelson dead. Schmidt was still living when the doctor arrived but died a few moment later without regaining consciousness. A coroner's jury was impanelled today by Dr. Gerald Rau, county coroner, and District Attorney Patrick Dewane. Members are George Pankratz, Mrs. Jess Dempski, Oscar Belinski, David Dwyer, George Martin, Ed Leschke and Walter Gebrinsky. The jury viewed the bodies and was adjourned to await the outcome of the Opichka and Schmatz' injuries. Says Motor "Died" A local pilot who declined to be quoted said Nelson's motor died shortly after the take-off as the ship was turning to the right. The ship, he said, was rising steeply. When the motor died on the turn the plane nosed down. The motor picked up momentarily but stopped and the ship went into a spin, with the tail turning around with the nose of the ship an axis. It was the spin that many eye-witnesses took for a side-slip. Among the first to reach the wrecked plane were Tony Panosh, Menasha avenue; Officer William McConnell, who was on his front porch watching the plane; Fred Brue and Robert Meyer of the airport; Robert Holschbach and Henry Klackner, on whose farm the accident occurred. Nelson, according to McConnell, was in the pilot's seat and Schmidt was beside him. Opichka and Schmatz were in the rear, pushed under the front seats. The bodies were taken from the plane and placed on the ground. The fusilage was torn away so that the passengers could be extricated. Calls Police Station: As McConnell saw the plane fall he rushed into his home and called Lieut. Aaron Peterson at the police station. A moment later, Lt. Peterson received a call from Adolph Marquardt, 1115 South 15th street, that a plane had fallen and four people we injured. Peterson dispatched the city ambulance with Officers Elmer Scherer and William Diegel and called the county ambulance, which was sent from the sheriffs office. "I was watching the plane as it climbed up over the trees," McConnell said. "As it was banking, I heard the motors die. Then the ship slid sideways to its left and I heard a loud "swoosh" as it hit the field." Holschbach, who also saw the plane fall, claimed he heard the motors turn over just a second before the plane hit the ground. Nelson, a licensed transport pilot, was a World war veteran and had been flying for about 12 years. Last September he purchased the Fairchild ship for $7,000. Tells of Crash: Norman Kleman, student flyer at the airport, an eye-witness, said: "Taking off to the east, the motor suddenly went dead at about 100 feet. The pilot apparently attempted to circle northward in an attempt to bring his plane around to the landing on the field. However, the plane lost speed and altitude rapidly and crashed." Roy Lamach and Francis Kelley, both of Cato, narrowly missed making the fatal flight. They had purchased tickets and were ready to get into the plane when Opichka and Schamtz pushed in ahead of them. Angry at having to wait until the next flight, Kelley and Lamach watched the plane take off. A moment later they saw it crash into the oat field. They rushed to the scene and helped remove the victims from the plane. Perry Hodgden, investigator of the Air Safety Board of the Civil Aeronautics Authority, Chicago and Burleigh Putman, Jr., inspector of the Wisconsin district for the Civil Aeronautics Authority arrived here early this morning to investigate the crash. They would not reveal their finds because of board regulations but sent reports to Washington immediately. Within a few moment after the crash hundreds of people arrived at the Klackner farm and traffic jammed along the townline road. Scores ran across fields, knocking down Klackner's stand of oats, cutting and breaking fences, to reach the plane. They tore souvenir strips from the fuselage and took pieces of the broken motor. Police and sheriff's men had difficulty getting ambulances through the crowd. Scene of Crash: Nelson's plane crashed within 400 feet of the spot where a plane piloted by Melvin Thompson, 41, Kohler flyer, fell August 12, 1929, in a field on the Henry Klackner farm. His passenger, Ruth Williams, 21, of Chicago, a cabaret entertainer, was killed. Thompson, seriously injured, recovered after spending several weeks in the hospital. Thompson was using a ship owned by the late Frank Shoblaska, airport manager, and had taken off from the airport late in the afternoon with Miss Williams. The plane fell from a height of 1,500 feet. Klackner, who was an eye-witness to this crash today pointed to the spot in his field where the city's first airplane tragedy occurred 10 years ago, almost a stone's throw from where the Nelson ship came down last night. Relatives of Nelson had difficulty last night locating his brother, George, who left Saturday on the Yacht Manowis for a week's cruise. He was finally located in Manistique, Mich. Joined Grocery Firm: Edward J. Nelson was born in this city in 1886, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius C. Nelson. He attended the northside grade schools and the northside high school. Soon after leaving school he entered the employ of Thomas Higgins, head of the Manitowoc and Northern Traction company. He operated one of the street cars on the local line. In 1906 he entered the Plumb and Nelson company, wholesale grocers, founded by the Nelson and Plumb families. From a position as shipping clerk he advanced to positions of trust with the firm. At the time of his death he was vice- president and secretary, and also division manager for the Clover Farm Stores, an organization of retail establishments serviced by the parent firm. While still a young man Mr. Nelson took the Manitowoc agency for the Indian motorcycle and engaged in dirt track racing in the state. He established records on mile and half mile tracks all over the middle west. When the Untied States entered the World war he joined the service and was assigned to duty with units at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich. Traveled By Air: Mr. Nelson took an interest in flying and for nearly 15 years has operated his own planes. He first secured a pilot's license, later was granted a permit to carry passengers and lastly passed strict requirements giving him a transport pilot's license. He was known as one of the most careful plane pilots in the state and never did any "stunting" with his ship. He made numerous cross- country flights to Cleveland, New York and annually attended the automobile races at Indianapolis, making the trip always by air. His newest plane, a Fairchild four-passenger model was acquired only a few months ago. His fraternal affiliations included membership in the Lions club of which he served as first president and was one of the organizers, the Elks, the Manitowoc Chapter of the Izaak Walton league, the Drews post of the American Legion and the Manitowoc Gun club. He never married and made his home with his mother, Mrs. Carrie Nelson at 709 St. Clair street. Funeral Wednesday: Survivors are the mother; brother, George, of this city; and three sisters, Mrs. George Fannon of Appleton; Mrs. Henry Marin of Menominee, Mich.; and Mrs. C. H. Matravers, of Stevens Point, Wis. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed after two o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Orley Schmidt, other victim of the crash, was a high school athlete and had letters in three sports at Lincoln high school the past three years, and was graduated last June. He resided with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schmidt at 1809 Belmont street. He was born in Reedsville in 1921 and 10 years ago accompanied his parents to this city. He attended Wilson junior high school and entered Lincoln high school as a sophomore. He was an end on the football team, a center and guard on the basketball team and a middle distance runner on the track team. He took a great interest in aviation and did considerable flying during his high school days. Several months ago he secured a solo pilot's license. He was working to secure a regular pilot's license. He also assisted his father in the masonry business. Survivors are the parents, and a sister, Roma, city. A brother, Milroy, 18, was drowned off the harbor entrance here September 9, 1934, one of three boys who lost their lives when a boat in which they were riding, capsized. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Theo. Uetzmann, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Tuesday at 5 p.m. until Wednesday at 10 a..m. It will then be moved to the church where the casket will be open until the hour of the services. (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******* [d. 07-16-1939/age 17 yrs./cause: fractured cervical vertebral fracture of left humerus left ulnaleft radius/bur. on Leo Schmidt lot]
VIOLA SCHMIDT Funeral services for Mrs. E.J. Schmidt, 53, who died yesterday, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Survivors are the husband, Col. Edward J. Schmidt of Manitowoc, daughter, (private); four sisters, Alma Jirikowic and Mrs. Earl Dueno of Manitowoc, Mrs. H.W. Van Winkle of Los Angeles and Mrs. Anna Barr of Chicago; four brothers, Frank and Emil of Manitowoc, Joseph of Bottineau, N.D. and Reginald of Milwaukee. Mrs. Schmidt was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars auxiliary and the Relief corps. The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 10 a.m. Sunday until time of service on Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 12, 1947 P.2 ******** [bur 03-17-1947/died 03-14-1947/age 52 yrs/wife of Edward J Schmidt]
WILLIAM F. SCHMIDT William Schmidt, 87, of Portland, Ore, died there Wednesday noon. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schmidt was born Nov. 4, 1882, at Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Julia Zinns Schmidt. He was an electrical engineer at the Public Utilities in Portland. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 11, 1970 ******* [d. 06-10-1970 at Portland OR/age 92 yrs./bur. on John F. Zinns lot/note: age is off]
ELSIE SCHMIDTMAN Mrs. Harvey Schmidtman, 81, of 944 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and cremation will follow. Mrs. Schmidtman, nee Elsie Kiel, was born June 28, 1893, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Christian and Emma Pitz Kiel. She attended Manitowoc schools. She was married to Harvey Schmidtman Nov. 20, 1921, at Manitowoc, residing at Manitowoc. She was employed as office clerk at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., from 1941 to 1946. She was former president of Board of Women Deaconess of First Presbyterian Church of which she was a member. Mr. and Mrs. Schmidtman celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1971. Survivors include her husband and a son, (private), of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. Three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening until noon Thursday and then at the chapel until the time of service. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church. Herald Times Reporter, Wednesday, November 20, 1974 P.22 ******** (28 Jun 1892/Nov 1974/SSDI)
EMIL SCHMIDTMAN From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1908: Death Tuesday of 43-year old Emil Schmidtmann who formerly ran a store on the corner of Washington and 14th Streets but had to give it up many years ago for reasons of health. The deceased was born 22 January 1865, the son of Theodor Schmidtmann, Sr., and is survived by his widow and 3 children. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon. [bur. 11-06-1908/cause: cerebral softening]
TWIN GIRLS OF JOHN SCHMIDTMAN From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1908: Twins, 2 girls, who were born Sunday to the family of John Schmidtmann, died Monday.
DOROTHEA SCHMIDTMANN DEATH CLOSES LONG USEFUL LIFE OF MRS. SCHMIDTMAN(sic), SR. PIONEER RESIDENT, THOUGH 78 YEARS OF AGE, HAD BEEN ILL COMPARATIVELY SHORT TIME WHEN SUMMONS CAME TO HER Solicitous until the very end for the comfort and welfare of those around her, Mrs. Theo. Schmidtman, Sr., peacefully passed away this morning after an illness of comparatively brief duration, closing at 78 years, a long life of devotion and sacrifice. Mrs. Schmidtman, besides her husband, and an only brother, Burgermeister Theodor Stichtenothe of Hedemunden-on-the-Werra, Germany, is survived by five children, Mrs. Louis Shirmeyer, Two Rivers, Mrs. Herman F. Geisler, Sheboygan; Mrs. Wm. F. Raetz, Theodor Schmidtman, Jr., and John C. Schmidtman of this city and eight grandchildren. Another son, Emil Schmidtman, father of Harvey, Emil and Gertrude, died in 1908. Mrs. Theodor Schmidtman, Sr., nee Dorothea Stichtenothe was born July 7, 1837 in Hedenmunden on the Werra, the romantic valley of the base of the Hurtzwald immortalized by the poet Baumbach. The pottery operated by Mrs. Schmidtman’s maternal grandfather is conducted by descendants of the family to this day. Married in the ancient Marien Kirche in Gottingen, April 22nd, 1862, Mrs. Schmidtman with her husband, within a month sailed from Bremen for the much advertised land of promise across the sea, landing in New York after a voyage of six weeks. After a brief visit with relatives in New York they left for Milwaukee, the end of the railway line and thence by boat to Manitowoc. The transition from the settled and established community life of Hedenmunden to a new community scarcely two decades old, with all the ferment of frontier life, total strangers amid new faces, customs and new social order was a trial to the courage and resources of the young couple. The story of the working out of their destiny in the new world is the familiar story of the newcomers of this period. Mrs. Schmidtman reared and educated a family of six children and the story of her life is the simple story of her unselfish devotion to their family, of self sacrifice inexhaustible. Almost to the day of her death, Mrs. Schmidtman helped and counseled in the affairs of her children and grandchildren. Three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Schmidtman celebrated their golden wedding. Until a few weeks ago her health and facilities were unimpeded. The funeral will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the residence at Huron and North Ninth streets. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 11, 1915, Page 1 ********* Mr. and Mrs. George Heller, Sr., of Sheboygan who were in the city yesterday attending the funeral of Mrs. Theodore Schmidtman, Sr., returned this morning. Rev. H.J. Buckingham, assistant to Bishop Fallows of Chicago and Emil J. Schmidtmann were in Manitowoc yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Theo Schmidtmann, Sr., returning to Chicago this morning. Herman F. Geisler came up from Sheboygan yesterday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Geisler’s mother, Mrs. Theo. Schmidtmann, Sr. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, June 15, 1915, Page 3 ********* [cause: arteros colisosis/bur. on Theodore Schmidtman lot]
THEODORE SCHMIDTMANN AT 82 RECALLS STORY OF CITY'S GREAT GROWTH Theodore Schmidtman, Sr., pioneer resident of the city, who has enjoyed the privilege of seeing the city grow from a small hamlet of just a few hardy souls to an important lake port city, yesterday celebrated his eighty-second birthday anniversary. He is still hale, hearty and active and enjoyed the party given in honor of the event as much as any of the participants. Theodore Schmidtman, Sr., came to Manitowoc July 5, 1862, nearly sixty years ago. There was no harbor here, a bar formed across the mouth of the river, there were no railroads north of Milwaukee and this was one of the outposts of civilization. He came as the result of a trip through America made by an uncle in 1846, who pictured, on his return to Germany, a land flowing with milk, honey and gold. The uncle had made a purchase of a section of land in what is now the Town of Kossuth at $1.25 per acre and his tale of conditions here decided the elder Schmidtman to come to the new country. He came from a family of millers and came here to assist in building mills, being connected with the construction of mills at Millhome, Kiel, Tisch Mills, Rockwell, Centerville, Manitowoc Rapids (remainder of sentence unreadable). In 1883 he was persuaded to go into business by William Croll, father of S.D. Croll, and retired in 1889. In 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Schmidtman celebrated their golden wedding, death of Mrs. Schmidtman following shortly after this event. Since the death of his wife Mr. Schmidtman has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. William Raetz. Manitowoc Hearld News, Saturday, November 26, 1921 P.4 ******** EARLY DAY BOATS MODELED BY T. SCHMIDTMANN, SR., WHO WAS ALSO PIONEER MILLWRIGHT OF COUNTY Advised of her father's death at Annapolis, Md., yesterday, Mrs. William Raetz is en route home and will arrive this evening when funeral arangements for burial of the late Theodore Schmidtmann, Sr., will be completed and announced. Mr. and Mrs. Raetz attended the graduation exercises of the U.S. naval academy where Ted Schirmeyer was a member of the class, yesterday morning. There is a color of romance about the departure of Mr. Schmidtmann from Germany to the United States, for the voyage was a honeymoon trip for the young man of 23 and his bride, Dorothea Stichten???, whom he had married less than four weeks before, April 22, 1862. He had been induced to come to Manitowoc by an uncle, Karl Schmidtmann, who had come to territorial Wisconsin in 1816 and purchased a section in the town of Kossuth. Knowing that his young nephew was not only a skilled craftsman in furniture but understood mill construction, he urged upon him the possibilities of water power development. Early Day Millwright. There was no railroad north of Milwaukee and the final leg of the journey was by steamer to Manitowoc, which the young people reached July 5, 1862. Up to 1847 every pound of flour in this section was obtained from Milwaukee and Green Bay and mill building took its place with ship building and lumber as one of the early industries. Both Mr. Schmidtmann's father and grandfather operated flour mills in Germany and when his knowledge of the business became known there was demand for his service. With E. Schaffland, who operated the Rapids mill, he built the mill at Millhome in 1964. Practically all of the equipment in the early mills was constructed locally, the iron and steel coming from the machine shop of August Dumke, with whom Mr. Schmidtmann co- operated. Mills were built at Tisch Mills, Rockville, Kiel, and even after he opened a book and stationery store in 1883, he was called upon to help install the conveyors, elevators and rollers of the mill at Centerville. He was also employed in the construction of the old Truman and Wahl mill, another by the father of Charles Gruhle on the site of the Glenn Inn, as well as the present Oriental mill. Modeled Many Ships. For many years he was employed in the various local shipyards. He had learned the funiture craft, he was asked to make the small working models used in shipbuilding and many of the early ships and steamers were built in miniature by him including the Goodrich sidewheel steamers Sheboygan, Chicago, Muskegon, Corona and the tug Arctic. Mr. Schmidtmann was a quiet, kindly disposition. For sixty-five years he was an active member of the Evangelical Lutheran church and helped to build the edifice at South Eighth and Marshall steets. In the early days he frequently read the service in the absence of the pastor and for many years was an elder. He helped organize the very successful mutual fire insurance company, maintained by members of the congregation. In 1899 he retired from business. In 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Schmidtmann celebrated their golden wedding. Since the death of his wife in 1915, he has made his home with his youngest daughter, Mrs. William Raetz, at North Ninth and Huron streets. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, June 3, 1927 P.1 ********** [Theodore Schmidtman Sr./bur. 6-6-1927/cause: cardiac decompensation]
HELENE A.A. SCHMIEDICKE From Der Nord Westen, 10 Feb. 1876: Death of the 2 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Schmiedecke on Tuesday of diphtheria after only a few hours illness. ************ Name: Schmiedecke, Helena D.: 2/8/1876 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1876 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 1 Yr. 11 Mo. 16 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Scarlet Fever Pg. #: v.1 p.206
JOH. CARL SCHMIEDICKE Name: Schmiedicke, John C. (Johan) D.: 3/13/1878 B.: 4/10/1872 Reg. D.: 12/27/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 5 Yr. 11 Mo. 21 Da. B.P.: Manitowoc D.P.: Manitowoc Cem.: Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper Spouse: F.: Herman Schmiedicke M.: Christine Schmiedicke Cause of Death: Diphtheria Pg. #: v.1 p.275 ************** (Note: The d. date on this transcription and the d. date on the tombstone do not match. I contacted the cem. office and she said I have him buried 4/3/1878) (new note: A researcher double checked the d. record and when typing the record up, the day of death had been transposed..it should be 3/31/1878)
MARIA SCHMIEDICKE From Der Nord Westen, 27 May 1905: (Saturday dateline) Death Thurs. evening of Mrs. Hermann Schmiedeke in the home of her son-in-law here, Albert Engels. Her death was the result of a stroke which she suffered several weeks ago. The deceased, who was a well-known and esteemed resident of our city, was born in Bavaria 66 yrs. ago and has been a resident of Manitowoc for 45 yrs. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Albert Engels. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon at 2 p.m. from the funeral home at 712 Wollmer St. [bur. 05-29-1905/cause: hemorrhage]
JOHN SCHMILL Manitowoc Herald Times Jan 14, 1967 John Schmill, 68, of 1610 Hamilton St, Manitowoc, died Fridat at home of a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. NW Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schmill was born Oct. 10, 1898, at Niles, Ill., son of the late Henry and Sophie Stief Schmill. He came to Manitowoc County as a youth and attended Newtonburg schools. He married Etta Jacob, May 10, 1923, at Manitowoc, and worked as a mechanic at Rodewald Garage, Newton, 30 years, retiring 2 years ago. He was a former church deacon. Survivors include the wife: two sons, a brother, and six grandchildren. A brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 2pm Monday until 11am Tuesday when the casket will be moved to church where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
ADELA SCHMITT From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1901: Death Thurs. of an 8-mo. old daughter of Carl Schmidt in Manitowoc Rapids. The child had been ill since birth. This death is especially difficult because the entire Schmidt family is currently ill. The father lies sick in a local hospital and the mother and the other children are confined to the house. The funeral was held Sat. ********* [Adela Schmidt/bur. 01-23-1901/cause: convulsions & cramps/bur. on Charles Schmitt lot/burial register has Adala Schmidt, female, no age listed, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: convulsions & cramps]
ANNA SCHMITT Death of Mrs. Schmitt. Mrs. A. Schmitt, mother of Joe Schmitt, the well known cigarmaker, died at her home on Washington street yesterday afternoon. She had been ill for quite a long time, and her death was not altogether unexpected. She was 69 years of age. The funeral services will be held at St. Boniface church at 9 o'clock Saturday morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, October 27, 1898 P. 1
ANNA SCHMITT (d. 1928) MRS. SCHMITT IS VICTIM OF DEATH Pioneer of City Passes Away After Illness of a Month Mrs. Charles N. Schmitt, 58, died at her home at 2919 Custer street at 9:30 am after a month’s illness. The deceased was a resident of Manitowoc county her entire life. Mrs. Schmitt, nee Anna Strodthoff, was born Nov. 24, 1870 in the town of Rapids, Manitowoc county and became the bride of Charles Schmitt, 37 years ago on June 7. Besides the widower, who is confined to his bed with illness, four children survive, a daughter, Mrs. Herbert Arndt of this city and three sons, Harry and Arthur of this city and Reuben of Denmark. The mother of the deceased, Mrs. Bertha Boldt of Manitowoc and eight grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. L.H. Koeninger of the First Lutheran church Saturday at 1:30 pm at the home of her son Harry at 2914 Custer street. Services cannot be held at the home because of the illness of Mr. Schmitt. Interment will be at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Times, Thursday, December 06, 1928, Page 2 ******* [bur. 12-8-1928/age 58 yrs/cause: nephritis/bur. on Charles Schmitt lot]
ARTHUR H. SCHMITT Arthur H. Schmitt, 66, of 946 S. 29th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schmitt was born July 10, 1904, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Anna Strodthoff Schmitt. He married Cecilia Zastrow Oathout Feb. 5, 1936, at Manitowoc. He worked as a beer distributor in Manitowoc County for many years and was later employed at Huchthausen Hardware Co. Mr. Schmitt was a member of Eagles Aerie No. 706 of Manitowoc for 25 years. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 19, 1971 ******** [d. 05-18-1971/age 66 yrs.] (10 Jul 1904/May 1971/SSDI)
CHARLES N. SCHMITT C.N. SCHMITT, PIONEER HERE, DIES AT NOON Charles N. Schmitt, a life long resident of this county, and a carpenter contractor of this city for a number of years, passed away this noon at the family home at 2910 Custer street, less than a month after the death of his wife, who preceded him in death, December sixth. Death came as a relief to a lingering illness which had confined him to his bed for more than a month. The deceased was born in Manitowoc Rapids, February ninth, 1867, and would have been sixty-two years of age at his next birthday. In June, thirty-seven years ago he married Anna Stradthoff, who preceded him in death a short time ago. Four children were born to the couple, one daughter, Mrs. Herbert Arndt, three sons, Harry, and Arthur, all of this city, Rueben of Denmark. There are also two brothers, Joseph of this city, Matt of Chicago, and one sister, Mrs. Matt Fell of Kaukauna, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon, at one thirty o'clock from the home, and two o'clock from the German Lutheran church, with the Rev. Koenninger officiating. Interment will be at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1929 P. 2 ********** [bur. 29 Jan. 1929/age 61 yrs./cause: carcinoma of cardiac of stomach]
EMMA SCHMITT (d. 1935) SCHMITT, Mrs. Emma—Aged 66. Nee Emma Schwarzenbart. Died at home, 1915 Western Avenue, at 11:45 a.m. Thursday. Funeral services Saturday afternoon two o'clock from home. Burial in Evergreen cemetery. Body at home from Pfeffer funeral parlors Friday morning. Born in Manitowoc August 20, 1869. Married Joseph Schmitt Nov. 8, 1900. Husband died four years ago. Survived by three sons, a sister and one grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, November 15, 1935 ******* [bur. 11-16-1935/age 66 yrs./cause: cardiac decompensation/ wife of Joseph Schmitt]
EMMA J. SCHMITT From Der Nord Westen, 24 Sept. 1896: Death Tues. of Emma Josephina Schmitt, the 5-mo. daughter of 7th Ward resident John Schmitt, of child cholera. The burial will take place today in the city cemetery.
AUGUST SCHMITZ (d. 1934) August Schmitz First To Die in Big Family Dies At 76 At Shawano Breaking Record of Longevity A remarkable record of longevity in the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmitz Sr., pioneer residents of Manitowoc county, was broken this morning with the death at Shawano of Attorney August Schmitz, 76. The Shawano attorney, born and brought up in this county but for a quarter of a century practicing law away from here, is the first member of the family of six brothers and three sisters to die. The oldest is Fred Schmitz of Fond du Lac who is 84 and the youngest Mrs. Henry Groth of this city, who is 61 years of age. Messages received here by his daughters, Miss Irma Schmitz and Mrs. Henry Wilda, told of the death of their father. Attorney Edward Schmitz, a brother, left at once for Shawano to arrange to bring the body to Manitowoc for burial. Funeral services, which will be Continued on page 2 AUGUST SCHMITZ IS FIRST TO DIE IN BIG MANITOWOC FAMILY (Continued from page 1) private, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. with interment at Evergreen cemetery. August Schmitz was born in Manitowoc county and after receiving a common school education in this city, took up the study of law at Oshkosh. With Kirwan Later he came to Manitowoc, studied law in the offices of the late Judge Michael Kirwan and was admitted to the bar. He located for a time at Kewaunee and 25 years ago moved to Shawano to open a law office. He continued to practice there. He was married here to Augusta Dumke, who died shortly before Mr. Schmitz moved to Shawano. Survivors are three daughters, Irma Schmitz, registrar in probate and Mrs. Henry Wilda, both of this city, and Mrs. William Hardtrath of Seattle, Wash., a son Oron, Columubus, Ohio; five brothers, Attorney Edward Schmitz, Louis A. Schmitz and Dr. William Schmitz, all of this city, Attorney Adolph J. Schmitz, Milwaukee, and Fred of Fond du Lac; and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Groth and Mrs. Fred Groelle, both of this city, and Mrs. Amella Kasbaum, Liberty. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, January 19, 1934 P. 1 ********* [August L./bur. 1-22-1934/age 75 yr/d. at Belleplaine-Shawano, WI/ cause: cancer of left side of face-hemorrhage/bur. on Mrs. H.A. Dumbke lot]
AUGUSTE SCHMITZ From Der Nord Westen, 16 Sept. 1897: Death Mon. in Milwaukee of Mrs. A. L. Schmitz of Kewaunee, of blood poisoning. She was 37 yrs. old and is survived by her husband and 5 small children. The body was brought to Manitowoc and will be buried this afternoon in the city cemetery. ******* [bur. 09-13-1897/age 37 yrs./cause: pyaemia]
BERTHA L. SCHMITZ WIFE OF DOCTOR SCHMITZ TAKEN BY DEATH TODAY Mrs. Bertha Schmitz, wife of Dr. W.C. Schmitz, passed away at the home this morning, death closing a long period of suffering. Death was due to Bright's disease. For the last three months Mrs. Schmitz' condition has been critical and the end came as a hoped for relief today. Funeral services have not been arranged for and will be announced tomorrow. Surviving Mrs. Schmitz is her husband, Dr. W.C. Schmitz, a son, O.W. Schmitz, of Sheboygan and two daughters, Miss Clara, at home, and Mrs. L. Horstman of the city. Two brothers, Ernst of Chilton and Fred of Milwaukee, and three sisters, Mrs. Anna Bodner of Grand Island, Neb., Mrs. Clara Rasch of Chilton and Mrs. Melnardus of Kiel also survive. Mrs. Schmitz, nee Dumke, was born in Newton, April 7, 1859, and lived there until 16 years of age when a move was made to Meeme. Later the family moved to Chilton and Mrs. Schmitz came to this city where she established a millinery. On Oct. 5, 1886, she was married to Dr. Schmitz and they took residence at St. Nazianz where they lived until eight years ago, then came to Manitowoc where they since resided. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 19, 1927 P. 2 ********* [bur. 9-22-1927/cause: bright's disease/wife of Wm. C. Schmitz]
CARL SCHMITZ From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1885: Sudden death of Mr. Carl Schmitz of Newton on Mon. morning here in Manitowoc. He had come here to pick up his son, who is a student in the normal school in Oshkosh and who had arrived from there during the night. While stopping in the office of Mr. John Fronz, Carl Schmitz fell lifeless to the floor. Mr. Schmitz had first come to Newton when it was just a forest and, not only built it into a lovely place, but served there in many offices: Supervisor, Justice of the Peace, Town Clerk, etc. He was a founder of the Newton Fire Insurance Company, and for many years was Director of the Newton Vocal Chorus. He was 66 years old and leaves a large family. Burial will take place this morning at 11am.
CATHERINE SCHMITZ (d. 1942) Mrs. Henry Schmitz, 83, died at 6 a.m. today at the home, 1110 South 14th street. Death was attrubuted to complications attendant upon old age. Funeral arrangements were not completed today but will be announced Thursday along with the time when the body may be viewed. The body was taken to the Pfeffer funeral home. Mrs. Schmitz, ne (sic) Catherine Hetzel, was born March 19, 1859 in the town of Centerville. She was married Oct. 16, 1884. Twenty-eight years ago the couple moved to this city. Survivors are the widower; three sons, Otto of Newton, Robert of this city, and Dr. Herbert Schmitz of New York City; seven grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A son, Edwin, died in July of this year. Mrs. Schmitz was a member of the First Reformed church from where the funeral services are expected to be held with the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, November 18, 1942 P.2 ********* Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Schmitz, 83, who died at her home, 1110 South 14th street, Wednesday morning, will be held from the First Reformed church at 2 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Interment will be made in Evergreen cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home from Friday noon until 10 a.m. when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, November 19, 1942 P.2 ******** [d. 11-18-1942/age 83 yrs./cause: ciptitis/wife of Henry Schmitz]
CHRISTINE SCHMITZ (d. 1917) DEATH CLAIMS ONE OF THE COUNTY’S OLDEST RESIDENTS Mrs. Christina Schmitz, Widow of Late Carl Schmitz Passes Away HAD ATTAINED RIPE OLD AGE OF 88 YEARS Death claimed one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county today in the passing of Mrs. Christina Schmitz who died at her home on South Fourteenth street. Mrs. Schmitz had been in failing health for some time, her advanced age, nearly 89, making the battle against death a hard one. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Schmitz, nee Groelle, was born in Saxony, Germany, April 18, 1829, and came to Manitowoc county as a girl of 18 and had since resided here. The family located on a farm in Newton and in 1849 she was married to Mr. Schmitz who preceded her in death in 1885. Of late years Mrs. Schmitz had made her home in the city with her son, Carl. Mrs. Schmitz is survived by six children, Mrs. Karl Wernecke, Newton; Mrs. Henry Wernecke, this city; Mrs. Fred Martens, Rapids; Mrs. Fred Martens, Rapids; Mrs. Thomas, Milwaukee, Carl and Herman A. Schmitz of this city. A woman beloved by all who knew her kindly deeds and lovable disposition. Mrs. Schmitz will be sincerely mourned by a large circle of friends. Mrs. Schmitz was a member of the German Reformed church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, Nov. 08, 1917, Page 1 ********* [bur. 11-11-1917/age 88 yrs/cause: apoplexy/bur. on Carl Schmitz lot]
CLARA SCHMITZ (d. 1958) Mrs. Edward Schmitz, 81, of 1206 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, of a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Reformed Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. T.P. Crusius officiating and with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. The former Clara Mueller was born at Reedsville March 11, 1877, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Mueller. She was married April 5, 1890, to Atty. Edward S. Schmitz who preceded her in death in 1951. Mrs. Schmitz was a member of the First Reformed Church and the Order of the Eastern Star 196. Survivors include seven sons, Edward Jr., Frederick, Woodrow and Richard of Manitowoc; Gustave of Harrisburg, Ill., Miller of Wauwatosa and Paul of Spokane, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. A. Jay Freeman of Kenosha, Mrs. Emile Beniger of Tampa, Fla., Mrs. C.H. Howlette of Davenport, Ia., and Mrs. George Isselmann of Glen Rock, N.J.; two brothers, Fred of Berkeley, Calif., and Dr. Augustus Henry of Clearwater, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. B. Nespor of Manitowoc; and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3:30 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, November 6, 1958 P. 25 ******* [d. 11-05-1958/age 81 yrs./widow of Edward S. Schmitz]
EDWARD F. SCHMITZ (d. 1973) Edward F. Schmitz, 70, of 812 School St., Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning at home Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schmitz was born Feb. 13, 1903, at Manitowoc, son of the late Judge Edward and Clara Mueller Schmitz. He attended Manitowoc schools, graduating from Manitowoc High School and Manitowoc County Teachers College. He later attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He married Marion Luikart Apr. 17, 1938, at Lincoln, Neb., and the couple always resided at Manitowoc. He was a self employed insurance salesman. He was a former justice of the peace and acting county judge. He was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ, Insurance Board, Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, F&AM, Manitowoc Chapter No. 196, O.E.S and Manitowoc Commandery No. 45 K.T. Survivors include his wife, a son and two daughters; five brothers, Richard and Fredrick, of Manitowoc, Gustave, of Harrisburg, Ill., Paul, of Spokane, Wash., and Miller, of Cedarburg, Wis.; four sisters, Mrs. A. Jay (Lela) Freemand and Mrs. C.H. (Elda) Howlette, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Emil (Lola) Beniger, of Crystal River, Fla., and Mrs. George (Rona) Isselmann, of Glen Rock, N.J. and five grandchildren. A brother and a great granddaughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday afternoon until noon Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 29, 1973 ******* (13 Feb 1903/Oct 1973/SSDI)
EDWARD S. SCHMITZ (d. 1951) Judge Edward Schmitz, 81, Dies Suddenly at Madison Veteran in Legal Circles in County Judge Edward S. Schmitz, 81 (photo), veteran Manitowoc attorney and jurist for more than half a century, died suddenly Saturday morning at the Wisconsin General hospital, Madison. He was taken to the hospital last week and stricken with coronary thrombosis as two of his sons prepared to leave for Madison to return their father to his Manitowoc home, 1206 South 13th street. Judge Schmitz, who started the practice of law in Manitowoc in 1897, served terms as city attorney and district attorney and was county judge from 1937 to 1944. In recent years he had been in law practice with two sons, City Atty. Woodrow Schmitz and Atty. Richard Schmitz. Funeral plans are incomplete but will probably be held Tuesday afternoon at the First Reformed church in Manitowoc of which congregation he was a member. Judge Schmitz was born in Newton in 1869 and after graduation from high school taught school for five years before entering the University of Wisconsin. He was graduated from the law school of the university in 1896 and was admitted to practice by the Manitowoc County Bar association Feb. 2, 1897. Elected District Attorney He first entered the law firm of A.J. Schmitz, his brother, and Judge Michael Kirwan. Later he formed a partnership with Judge Isaac Craite and Richard Burke under the firm name of Schmitz, Burke and Craite. He was elected district attorney in 1898 and 1901 and served a third term in 1912. He also served as city attorney in 1903 under the late Mayor W.G. Kemper. Always an active Democrat, Judge Schmitz had a prominent part in party politics in Manitowoc county and the state. Down through the years he was chairman of the Democratic county committee and also was head of the speaking campaigns of the party. He was active in school and civic affairs and was one of the leaders of the movement that led to the unification of the Manitowoc school systems and creation of a central high school. He served on a committee of lawyers acting as a draft advisory board to assist conscription registrants in World War II. Later Judge Schmitz formed a law partnership with Fred Groelle, under the firm name of Schmitz and Groelle. He was appointed county judge by the late Gov. A.G. Schmedemann to succeed the late Judge John Chloupek in 1934. At the April, 1937, election he was elected to a full six year term without opposition. Honored by War Group When he retired as county judge in 1944, Judge Schmitz entered into a law partnership with two sons, City Atty. Woodrow Schmitz and Richard Schmitz. He continued active in this field until last week when he went to the Madison hospital for a routine checkup. In 1946 Judge Schmitz and City Atty. Fred Dicke of Two Rivers were honored at a dinner by the County Bar association. They completed 50 years of law practice in the county. During his long residence in Manitowoc, Judge Schmitz was active in numerous organizations, including the County Bar association and the Wisconsin Bar association. At various times, he held membership in the Elks, Eagles, Knights of Pythias, Odd Fellows and Freier Saengerbund. Judge Schmitz married Miss Clara A. Mueller April 5, 1899. The couple, parents of 11 children, observed its golden wedding anniversary in Manitowoc in 1949. Survivors are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. A.J. Freeman of Kenosha, Mrs. Emil Beniger of Los Angeles, Mrs. C.H. Howlette of Davenport, Ia., and Mrs. George Isselmann, of Glenrock, N.J.; seven sons, Woodrow, Richard, Edward Jr., and Frederick of Manitowoc, Miller of Milwaukee, Gustave of Harrisburg, Ill., and Paul of Seattle, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Groth of Manitowoc and Mrs. Emma Groelle of route 3, Manitowoc; and 14 grandchildren. Members of the County Bar association will form an honorary escort at the funeral rites. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, January 13, 1951 P. 1 ******* [d. 01-13-1951 at Madison, WI/age 81 yrs./bur. on Clara Schmitz lot]
FRED SCHMITZ From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1905: Death late Sat. night of Fritz Schmitz, one of the best known residents of our county, in the residence of his son-in-law, Henry Groth, with whom he had lived for a long time. He went to bed Sat. evening feeling well and had a short conversation with his daughter, Mrs. Groth, and went to sleep with his hands folded over chest hoping for a good night’s sleep. He was found dead the following morning in that same position. Mr. Schmitz was born 25 Dec. 1820 in Hamm, Westfalia, the son of well situated parents. In 1847 he came to America with 2 of his brothers. The 3 brothers, all musically trained, joined an orchestra of an itinerant stage touring company and journeyed throughout the United States. In 1848 they bought 240 acres of land in Town Newton, Manitowoc County, which they developed into 3 flourishing farms. On 31 Jan. he married Miss Johanna Groell, and that same day his brother married a sister of the bride. His wife preceded him in death about 10 yrs. ago, and her loss was a heavy blow for him. ********** From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1905: Mr. Schmitz had a profound influence in his town and in the entire county. For a while he was a teacher in Town Newton. For many years he served on the Board of County Supervisors, and during that time was on a committee that constructed the local mental facility, for which he then served a long time as trustee. In 1874 he was elected as a representative of the State Assembly and represented his district in Madison in 1875. Mr. Schmitz organized the first musical group in our county and was one of the founders and long-standing members of the German Farmer Fire Insurance Co. of Newton. In recent years, as he was overtaken by advancing age, he retired and went to live with the family of his sonin-law Mr. Groth. Mr. Schmitz leaves 9 children. He is also survived by his brother Henry, who still lives in Newton. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. ******** [bur. 02-08-1905/age 84 yrs./cause: old age]
HERMAN SCHMITZ Herman Schmitz Is Hit By Car; Dies Of Injuries PEDESTRIAN IS FATTALY HURT; PLATT DRIVER Owner of Machine Absolved of Blame; Skull Fracture Cause of Death Herman A. Schmitz, retired hardware merchant and former city official, was struck and fatally injured by a car driven by George Platt, 21, early Thursday evening as he crossed South Eighth street at Hamilton near his home to mail a letter. He died at the hospital at 10 a.m. today. Mr. Platt, in his report of the fatal accident, said that he believed the victim became confused and walked into the side of the coupe as it passed over the crosswalk at Eighth and Hamilton streets. The left window of the car was shattered and the driver was cut about the hand by shattered glass. In reporting the accident to the police and the district attorney, Platt said he saw Mr. Schmitz walking slowly westward across Eighth street as he drove south toward the high school and that suddenly he seemed to quicken his pace just before the car reached the crossing. Visibility Poor Platt accompanied by Frederieck Clemens was en route to a dramatic club meeting at the high school at the time, 7:30 p.m. Weather conditions were bad. There was a mixture of snow and rain falling which made visibility poor. Platt at the wheel said that as he approached the Hamilton street crossing he noticed Mr. Schmitz on his left and also two boys with roller skates at the west curb. The next instant Mr. Schmitz was directly upon the car, there was a jar of a body striking the car and the left window of the coupe shattered. The broken glass cut Platt about the hand. The driver applied the brakes, pulled his car up to the curb a few feet south of the intersection and hurried back to Mr. Schmitz. Physicians and the city ammbulance were summoned and the injured man, suffering from a basal skull fracture and body and head bruises was removed to the hospital. He never regained consciousness and died this morning. Letter is Found A letter, which Mr. Schmitz was carrying in his hand was found by the police in the snow at the side of the street. He had left his home, 1201 South Eighth street to drop the letter in a corner mail box. Platt resides at 501 North Eighth street and is an officer in the Paragon Electic company. This noon Dr. Gerald Rau of Two Rivers, county coroner, and District Attorney Kenneth Healy visited the scene of the accident and interviewed persons who were at the scene last evening. The district attorney said that it was apparently an unavoidable accident and there probably would be no inquest. Schmitz, who retired from active business life four years ago, was born in the town of Newton in 1867. After completing school he taught in the rural schools of that township. The urge to embark on a business career brought him to this city in 1893 and he entered a partnership with Henry Wernecke to engage in the hardware business. This firm, known as the Wernecke and Schmitz Hardware company erected a two-story business block at South Eighth and Washington streets and for 36 years continured in the business. Disposed of Business Several years ago Mr. Wernecke died and Mr. Schmitz continued the business until it was disposed of to Walter Huchthausen in 1930. The deceased was an active worker for years in civic affairs and served three terms in the city council as a representative of the first ward. He was an alderman for six years during the administration of Dr. W.G. Kemper and Henry Stolz Jr. and was active in the campaigns of those years revolving about the acquisition of the city utilities. Mr. Schmitz became a member of the Freier Saengerbund singing society soon after locating in Manitowoc and retained his interest and membership for over 40 years. He was honored by being chosen president of the society for several terms. He continued up to the time of his death as one of the active members of the chorus. Married in 1896 Mr. Schmitz was married in this city in 1896 to Miss Anna Kettenhofen of this city. She survives with one son, Karl M. Schmitz, city, four sisters, Mrs. Henry Wernecke,and Mrs. Matilda Mertens, both of this city, Mrs. Edward Thomas, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Lena Wernecke, Newton. There are also two grandchildren, Jane and Karl Schmitz. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the home, 1201 South Eighth street with interment at Evergreen cemetery. The body is to be removed to the home from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Sunday morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, April 13, 1934 P. 2 ********** No Inquest Is Called In Death of Herman Schmitz Announcement was made this morning by Dr. Gerald Rau, county coroner, that there will be no inquest in the fatal accident Thursday night in which Herman A. Schmitz, first ward retired hardware merchant, was struck and fatally injured by a car driven by George Platt. Dr. Rau and District Attorney Kenneth Healy interviewed the two occupants of the car and persons who reached the scene soon after the accident and decided that the accident was unavaidable. Mr. Schmitz died in the hospital Friday morning 12 hours after being struck. Funeral services for the deceased will be held at the home, 1201 South Eighth street Monday at 2 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, April 14, 1934 P. 4 ******** [cause: basal skull fracture/bur. on Carl Schmitz lot]
HULDA SCHMITZ From Der Nord Westen, 27 May 1909: Death in Fond du Lac last week of 56-year old Mrs. Fred Schmitz (nee Dumke) from here, following a stroke. The deceased leaves her husband and 2 children. The body was brought here and buried Friday in the city cemetery. ******** [bur. 05-21-1909/cause: apoplexy]
JOHANNA SCHMITZ From Der Nord Westen, 07 Apr. 1904: Sudden death on Sat. morning of Mrs. Fritz Schmitz, one of the oldest German residents of our county. Mrs. Schmitz had enjoyed good health and no one anticipated that her death was imminent. Even on Sat. when she got up at 7 o'clock, she was fine. She got dressed and while doing so was stricken with a heart attack and sank back onto the bed. When she didn't show up at her place for breakfast Mr. Schmitz went up to the room and found his wife lifeless on the bed. Although a doctor was called, all he could do was establish that life was gone. Mrs. Schmitz was born 05 Jan. 1831 in Kirschbach, Saxony and came to America with her parents, the Groelle family, in 1848. The family then settled in the wilderness of Town Newton where she eventually married Fritz Schmitz on 31 Jan. 1849, the same day that her sister married a brother of Mr. Schmitz. 9 children were born to the couple, all of whom survive. They are Fred in Unity, Adolph in Milwaukee, August in Shawano, Mrs. Amalie Kastbaum in Liberty, William in St. Nazianz, Mrs. Emma Groelle of Newton and Edward, Lonis and Hulda here. Mr. and Mrs. Schmitz were residents of Town Newton where they operated a farm until they retired to Manitowoc a few years ago. The unanticipated death of wife and mother is a terrible blow for the family, especially for her elderly husband. In addition to the 9 children, Mrs. Schmitz is survived by 4 brothers and 3 sisters, namely Louis Groelle of Newton, Albert Groelle of Chicago, Fred Groelle in Newton, Gottfried Groelle in Unity, Mrs. Carl Schmitz and Mrs. Susanna Wehrwein in Newton, and Mrs. Minna Eckhardt in Gibson. The funeral was held Tues. at the city cemetery. Pastor Vriesen of Newton delivered the funeral oration. ******** [bur. 04-04-1904/age 73 yrs./cause: heart failure] ******** From Manitowoc county death records: Johanna Schmitz nee Groelle (v.7 p.232) Wife of Fred Schmitz Jan. 5, 1831-April 2, 1904 Space for parents left blank Born Germany –resident of City of Manitowoc at death Died from “sudden heart failure” No burial location given
LOUISE W. SCHMITZ Louise W. Schmitz, age 91, formerly of Laurel Grove, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. Louise was born July 25, 1916, in the town of Centerville, daughter of the late August and Hulda Dehne Hintz. On Aug. 11, 1937, she was married to Marvin L. Schmitz. He preceded her in death Oct. 11, 1977. She was a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center and Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin; infant brother; and brother, Rueben, in 1971. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, 6524 county Highway C, Newton. The Rev. Kyle Sorensen will officiate, and burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008, at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, Shady Lane, or Laurel Grove. The family would like to thank the staff at Shady Lane and Laurel Grove for the loving care they gave our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; also to Holy Family Memorial Hospice for their fine service. A great thank you to Pastor Kyle Sorensen. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 18, 2008
ROBERT A. SCHMITZ (d. 1976) Robert Schmitz, 85, of 2412 Wollmer St., Manitowoc, died Friday at his residence. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Reformed United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Schultz will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schmitz was born Oct. 4, 1891, at Newton, son of the late Henry and Catherine Hetzel Schmitz. He attended school at Newton and married Alma Scherer Aug. 26, 1919, at Manitowoc, residing at Manitowoc all their lives. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. in the shipping department. Mr. Schmitz was a member of First Reformed United Church of Christ, the Brotherhood, Mirro Aluminum Retirement Club and Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife and a son, Robert, at home. Friends may call at the church after 11 a.m. Monday until the time of service. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Memorials may be made to First Reformed United Church of Christ. Herald Times Reporter, Friday, December 31, 1976 P.3
RUTH E. SCHMITZ Funeral services for Mrs. William (Ruth) Schmitz, 70, of 4425 Broadway Street, Manitowoc who died late Monday evening, August 12, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc, will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home. Rev. Richard Klingeisen will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Wednesday evening. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 o’clock this Wednesday evening led by Father Klingeisen. Memorials would be appreciated to the donors choice. Herald Times-Reporter, Wed., 14 Aug. 1985, page 3
WOODROW A. SCHMITZ Woodrow A. Schmitz, 60, of 1401 Reed Av., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler and Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schmitz was born Nov. 7, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward S. and Clara Mueller Schwartz. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater, from April 23, 1973 to May 18, 1946, as a first lieutenant in the quartermaster corps. He married Marjorie Gherna Oct. 7, 1950, at Iron Mountain, Mich. The couple located at Manitowoc. He was a former Manitowoc city attorney and past president of the County Bar Assn. He was a member of the Amvets Post No. 23, Seagulls, Elks Lodge No. 687, Masonic Lodge No. 65, Manitowoc Council No. 18 R. and A.M., Odd Fellows Lodge No. 55, board of directors of Holiday House, State Bar Assn., Manitowoc County Memorial Hospital Assn., St. John United Church of Christ Council and past commander of American Legion Post No. 88. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home Manitowoc, form 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday until 1 p.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Memorials may be made to Holiday House, Memorial Hospital Building Fund or St. John United Church of Christ. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 22, 1973 *********** [d. 01-21-1973/age 60 yrs.](07 Nov 1912/Jan 1973/SSDI)