EUGENE P. SCHMIDTMANN Eugene P. Schmidtmann, age 76, of 929 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, died on Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Eugene was born on Jan. 28, 1933, to the late Edwin and Lucille (Knetsch) Schmidtmann. He was employed at Globe and Normington Laundries and Lakeside Canning Factory until his retirement in 1993. He is survived by one sister: Carol Schmidtmann; two brothers and one sister- in-law: Roland Schmidtmann, Manitowoc, and Norman and Anna Mae Schmidtmann, Two Rivers. Nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews also survive. Cremation has taken place. The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the Schmidtmann family., A special thank you is sent to Eugene's sister Carol who lovingly cared for her brother throughout the years. Herald Times Reporter, January 14, 2010 P. A3
ROLAND K. SCHMIDTMANN Roland K. Schmidtmann, age 71, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at River's Bend, where he resided the past two months, comforted by his niece. Roland was born on August 9, 1939 in Two Rivers, son of the late Edwin and Lucille (Knetsch) Schmidtmann. Roland was employed with Lakeside Packing. Survivors include one sister: Carol Schmidtmann, Manitowoc; one brother and sister-in-law: Norman and Anna Mae Schmidtman, Two Rivers; and their children Steve, Scott, Sherrie and Susie, all of Manitowoc County. He was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Schmidtmann. According to Roland's wishes, cremation will take place. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery. Jens Funeral Home assisted the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com Roland was a special man who was cared for by his sister Carol. Roland enjoyed car riding and watching sports, wrestling and racing. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Holy Family Cancer Care and River's Bend for the compassionate care shown to Roland. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, May 20, 2011
DENNIS P. SCHMILL Dennis P. Schmill, age 57, of 3209 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died on Monday afternoon, Oct. 8, 2007, at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. He was born on Feb. 12, 1950, in Manitowoc, son of Kenneth Schmill and the late Joan (Isselman) Schmill. Dennis enjoyed working on computers. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Paul Kieffer. Dennis will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, following cremation. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, until the time of service at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 10, 2007
JOAN S. (ISSELMAN) SCHMILL Joan S. Schmill, age 71, of 2415 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, August 7, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2000, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley with cremation to follow. Joan was born April 25, 1929, in Valders, daughter of the late Joseph and Ida McGlyn Isselmann. She was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1947. On September 12, 1948, she married Kenneth Schmill at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Schmill, Manitowoc; four sons and one daughter-in-law, Dennis Schmill, Manitowoc, David and Luanne Schmill, Sheboygan Falls, Douglas Schmill, Cato, Daniel Schmill, Manitowoc; two granddaughters, Sara (Jason) Schnicke, Beth Schmill, all of Sheboygan Falls. She is also survived by cousins, other relatives and many friends. Joan was also preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Isselmann. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Boniface Catholic church from 9:30 a.m. Thursday, August 10, 2000, until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, August 8, 2000 ******** [cremation]
KENNETH J. SCHMILL Kenneth J. Schmill, age 89, of 2415 S. 12th Street, Manitowoc, died Monday evening, September 14, 2015 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc. He was born on April 5, 1926 in Manitowoc, son of the late John and Etta (Jacob) Schmill. Ken was a Veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II in the Pacific Theatre from February 1945 until July 1946. On September 12, 1948 he married the former Joan Isselman at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on August 7, 2000. Ken was employed with Mirro Aluminum Company of Manitowoc for 47 1/2 years, retiring in 1990 as a production supervisor. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law: David and Luanne Schmill, Sheboygan Falls, Doug and Peggy Schmill, Pound, WI, Daniel Schmill, Manitowoc; two grandchildren: Sara (Jason) Schnicke, Beth (Chad) Heinen; four great grandchildren: Emily, Andrew, Olivia and Brynnly; and one brother and sister- in-law: Howard and Shirley Schmill, Manitowoc. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by a son: Dennis Schmill. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2015 at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be the Revs. Christopher Hoppe and Benjamin Schaefer with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by V.F.W. Otto Oas Post #659. The family will greet relatives and friends at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2015 until 10:45 a.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Ken was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who enjoyed woodworking and mechanical challenges. Funeral Home Pfeffer Funeral Home - Manitowoc 928 South 14th Street Manitowoc, WI 54220 Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 16 - Sept. 17, 2015
KARL SCHMITT (d. 1925) Karl Schmitt Death • Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1872-2004 Name Karl Schmitt Death Date 26 May 1925 Death County Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA "Wisconsin, U.S., Death Records, 1872-2004"
ADOLPH J. SCHMITZ (d. 1937) A.J. SCHMITZ, LAWYER, DIES IN WAUKESHA Was District Attorney and Member of County Board Here Before Moving to Milwaukee Adolph J. Schmitz, 85, former Manitowoc attorney and official, and prominent for years in political and legal circles of Wisconsin, died Wednesday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gordon Day at Lake Eagle, Waukesha county. He was active in the practice of law in Milwaukee until two years ago when a stroke affected his left side. Since then he has resided with his daughter. Burial Here Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Olson and Thomas mortuary, Milwaukee. The body will be brought to Manitowoc for interment in Evergreen cemetery later Saturday. Mr. Schmitz practiced law in this city from 1875 to 1897 when he moved to Milwaukee to become one of the leading members of the legal fraternity in that city. A lifelong democrat, Mr. Schmitz served his party loyally. He was a candidate for lieutenant governor while a resident of this city and headed the Democratic ticket in the state in one campaign after locating in Milwaukee. Although a Democrat Mr. Schmitz was an ardent admirer and supporter of the late Senator Robert M. La Follette. Mr. Schmitz served as a county board member and also as district attorney in Manitowoc during the period of his residence here. Born in Newton in 1852, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schmitz, he was educated in the district schools and enrolled in the University of Wisconsin. He was graduated from the law school of the university at Madison and returning to this city formed a partnership with L.J. Nash in 1875 under the firm name of Nash and Schmitz. Was District Attorney The firm was dissolved in 1881 and Mrs. Schmitz opened his own law office. When the late Michael Kirwan retired a county judge a short time later, he entered into partnership with Mr. Schmitz under the name of Schmitz and Kirwan. Mr. Schmitz served several terms on the county board and was elected district attorney by the Democratic party at two separate periods of his law practice here. In all he served 10 years as county prosecutor. He was nominated by the Democratic party as a candidate for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin in the same campaign that saw Judge Emil Baensch of this city the candidate of the Republican party for the same office. Judge Baensch was elected. In 1897 Attorney Schmitz left Manitowoc to locate in Milwaukee. He became a member of the law firm of O’Connor, Hammel and Schmitz, which later became O’Connor, Schmitz and Wild. In recent years, he headed the firm of Schmitz, Wild and Gross and continued active until suffering a stroke two years ago. Charter K.P. Member Attorney Schmitz was a charter member of the Manitowoc Knights of Pythias lodge and a member of the Milwaukee Bar association and the Wisconsin Bar association. His last official connection with state government came during ht administration of former Governor Albert G. Schmedeman, who appointed Mr. Schmitz a member of the board supervising collection of interest of state trust funds. Mr. Schmitz married Miss Bertha Franz in this city soon after his return from the university. She died 12 years ago. Five years ago, Mr. Schmitz was honored by the Stueben society at Milwaukee on the occasion of his eightieth birth. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Day, Waukesha county and Mrs. Meta Murphy, Oconomowoc, Wis.; two sons, Walter, Milwaukee, Roland, England; three brothers, Judge Edward S. Schmitz and Dr. W. C. Schmitz, city, Fred Schmitz, Fond du Lac; three sisters, Mrs. Amelia Kasbaum, Liberty, Mrs. Fred Groelle, town of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Henry Groth, city. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 1, 1937 P.5 ******** CHANGE HOUR OF SERVICES Rites For A.J. Schmitz To Be Held Saturday Afternoon Change in the hour of funeral rites for Adolph J. Schmitz, former resident, at Milwaukee Saturday, will bring earlier services at Evergreen cemetery here. The rites will take place Saturday at 10:30 a.m., from the Thoma, Jones and Olson funeral chapel, Milwaukee, and the body will be brought by motor coach to this city. The body is expected to reach here between one and two o’clock in the afternoon and short services will take place at the grave. Attorneys Pay Tribute Manitowoc attorneys today paid tribute to the ability of Mr. Schmitz, a state political leader for 60 years and whose early training in the legal profession was obtained in this city. In 1892 he was a delegate to the national convention of the Democratic party and four years later a candidate for lieutenant governor. In 1910 he was the party’s candidate for governor and was defeated in a close race by Francis E. McGovern, Milwaukee. Always an active campaigner Attorney Schmitz traveled to all parts of the state to back his chosen candidates. Mr. Schmitz was a past president of the Steuben society and of the Duetscher club, now the Wisconsin club at Milwaukee. His last public affiliation was as a member of the Annuity and investment board. Noted As Trial Lawyer Recognized as a highly able trial lawyer, Mr. Schmitz devoted himself chiefly to courtroom work. He was to be heard frequently arguing the case of the workingman, even before passage of the workmen’s compensation act. While district attorney in this city before moving to Milwaukee in 1856, he prosecuted some of the earliest violations of the banking act. Manitowoc Herald Times, July 2, 1937 P. 2 ******** [bur. 07-03-1937/d. Eagle, WI/age 85 yrs./cause: cerebral apoplexy/ bur. on A.J. Schmitz lot]
BERTHA F. SCHMITZ (d. Oct. 1927) DEATH CLAIMS MRS. A. SCHMITZ AT MILWAUKEE Former Resident of This City; Wife of Prominent Attorney, Passes Messages from Milwaukee at noon today to relatives brought news of the death in that city of Mrs. A. J. Schmitz, former resident of this city who passed away at the family home. Mrs. Schmitz had been in failing health for the past two years but news of her death comes as a shock to friends as her condition was not thought to be serious at this time. Funeral arrangements have not been completed and it is not known whether the body will be brought here or buried at Milwaukee. Planned Golden Wedding The death of Mrs. Schmitz occurred on the eve of the fiftieth anniversary of her marriage and while she with Mr. Schmitz was planning for a happy family reunion to observe the golden anniversary. The anniversary would have occurred in early December and Mrs. Schmitz had been looking forward to it with happy anticipation. Home Here Many Years Mrs. Schmitz was 71 years of age and before her marriage was Berta Franz, daughter of the late John Franz, of this city. The Schmitz family removed to Milwaukee years ago and Mr. Schmitz has attained prominence in his profession and is widely known over the state. Besides her husband, Mrs. Schmitz is survived by two sons, Walter at Milwaukee and Roland at Philadelphia and by two daughters, Mrs. Henry Murphy of Florida and Mrs. Gordon Day at Milwaukee. Two sisters, Mrs. W. G. Kemper this city and Mrs. Eliza Becker of New Jersey also survive. Manitowoc Herald News, October 28, 1927 P.1 ******** [bur. 10-31-1927/died at Milwaukee, WI/cause: cerebral apoplexia/bur. on A.J. Schmidt lot] (Bertha FRANZ Schmidt (Mrs. A.H)/d. 28 Oct. 1927/age 70 yrs./res. Milwaukee/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
LINDA SCHMITZ (d. 1881) Mr. Adolph Schmitz's oldest child, aged about three years, died yesterday of croup. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved parents. Manitowoc Pilot Thursday, December 29, 1881 ********* Death of Linda Schmitz yesterday at 5pm. She was the 2-3/4 year old daughter of Mr. A.J. Schmitz and succumbed to diphtheria. The burial will take place Friday. Mr. Schmitz himself has been quite ill for some time. Der Nord Westen, Dec. 29 1881 ******** Misfortunes never comes single, is a saying sadly exemplified in the case of Adolph Schmitz. Some four weeks ago he was taken sick and has been so ever since. Just as he was on the road to recovery, his bright little daughter Linda, not quite three years old, was taken sick and died last Wednesday. While this loss is a terribly sad one to Mr. Schmitz and his wife, it will tend to deepen the sympathy of our citizens. In their deep affliction, we hardly venture a consolation. There is not one but feels with them, and with them sadly grieves their loss. An angel in the Book of Life, Wrote down an infant's birth. Then added, ere he closed the Book "Too beautiful for earth." Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, January 3, 1882 P. 1
PAUL RICHARD SCHMITZ (d. 2007) Paul Schmitz, age 55, a resident of 2142 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, entered into eternal life on Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. Paul was born on Feb. 27, 1951, in Manitowoc, to the Rev. Attorney Richard Schmitz and to the late Shirley Zimmer Schmitz. Paul graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. Following graduation, he enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1973. While in the U. S. Navy, he served overseas in Vietnam in 1970. Paul was a member of AMVET Post 99, and served as their trustee for years. On Oct. 3, 1971, Paul married Susan Ciha in New London, Conn. He was employed at Red Arrow Products as the plant electrician, and retired from there at the age of 50. Paul enjoyed spending his time riding his motorcycle and driving his '64 Chevelle, watching the Green Bay Packers, surfing the Internet, and watching his children playing sports. Survivors include his wife of 35 years: Sue; three sons: Shawn (Keli) Schmitz, Shane Schmitz and his fiancee: Kathryn Deubler; and Jeff (Melissa) Schmitz; one daughter: Stephanie Schmitz; his father: Richard Schmitz; two grandchildren: Chyna and Jackson; three step-grandchildren: Madeline, Joey and Dillon; a sister: Janet (Dick) Emerman; a father-in-law: Albert (Therese) Ciha; very special friends: Don and Sue Jeske; Jim and Judy Chizek; Tom and Ginger Baryenbruch; Crystal Heinzen; Sarah Swetlik; and Bill W.; his pet dogs: Onyx and Monty; also nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends surviving. Paul was preceded in death by his mother: Shirley Zimmer Schmitz; and also his mother-in-law: Marilyn Ciha. The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, Jan. 5, 2007, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, from 3 p.m. until the start of the memorial service at 6 p.m. The Rev. Dr. James Klein will officiate with a memorial video tribute along with military rites accorded by AMVETS Post 99 to follow. Participating members of AMVETS Post 99 are asked to be at the funeral home at 5:30 p.m. Private graveside services at Knollwood Cemetery will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in Paul's name. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Tara and Jon Sousek, Peggy, Dean and Chrissy Schadrie, and Sue's co-workers at Beernsten Confectionary, all the staff of the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, and Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc, and also to everyone who supported our family during this difficult time. Herald Times Reporter, January 2007 ********* Paul Schmitz A memorial service for Paul Schmitz, age 55, a resident of 2142 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, who entered into eternal life on Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, at the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday (TONIGHT), Jan. 5, 2007, at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends from 3 p.m. at the funeral home until the start of the memorial service at 6 p.m. The Rev. Dr. James Klein will officiate with a memorial video tribute along with military rites accorded by AMVETS Post 99 to follow. Participating members of AMVETS Post 99 are asked to be at the funeral home at 5:30 p.m. Private graveside services at Knollwood Cemetery will take place at a later date. Herald Times Reporter, January 2007 ********* (Both of these obituaries put him in Knollwood, but there is no stone there for him. The stone is here at Evergreen. Possibly the family changed its mind.)
RICHARD PERSHING SCHMITZ Attorney Reverend Richard P. Schmitz, born Sept. 29, 1918, to Clara and Judge Edward Schmitz in Manitowoc, Wis., passed away Oct. 29, 2010, at the Marley Hospice House in Prescott, Ariz., with his daughter, Janet, and grandson, Jeff, at his side. A memorial service will be held in Spring 2011 at St. John's United Church of Christ in Manitowoc, Wis. Memorial cards may be sent to Sue Schmitz, 4425 Knuell Court, Manitowoc WI 54220. Richard, the youngest of a family of 11 children, was raised in Manitowoc, Wis. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1936, where he was class president for three years and was active in the band, playing clarinet. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in math and history as an undergraduate. He then finished his graduate work at the University of Wisconsin with degrees in law, theology, and philosophy. Between his undergraduate and graduate studies, he attended the Mission House Seminary in Sheboygan, Wis., (now Lakeland College), where he finished his studies to become an ordained minister of the Evangelical and Reformed Church. After college he served with the United States Navy as a Chaplain during World War II, serving at St. Albans Hospital in New York, on a destroyer transport to England, and then with a troop ship to Japan and to Bikini. After the war he returned to Manitowoc, where he served as the associate minister for the First Reformed Church in Manitowoc, and after being admitted to the Wisconsin Bar also worked as a lawyer in Manitowoc for 32 years before retiring to Prescott, Ariz. While working as a Chaplain at St. Albans Hospital, he met his future wife, Shirley Zimmer. They married on May 27, 1947, and had 57 happy years of marriage before she died in April 2004. Richard's survivors include his daughter: Janet (Richard) Emerman of Anchorage, Alaska; his daughter-in-law: Sue Schmitz of Manitowoc, Wis.; grandchildren: Molly (Steve Parker, fiancé) Emerman, Kate Emerman (Jeremy) Bass, Shawn (Keli) Schmitz, Shane (Kathy)Schmitz, Jeffrey (Missy) Schmitz, and Stephanie Schmitz; great- grandchildren: Chyna Schmitz, Cara Janikowski, Jackson Schmitz, Madeline Jacobson, and Kendall Schmitz; special niece, Ginger (Tom) Baryenbruch; and many extended family members around the country. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Shirley Schmitz; his son, Paul Schmitz; and all ten of his brothers and sisters. Arrangements will be handled by Jen's family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc, Wis. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 14, 2010 P. A3