LOUISA SCHNEIDER From Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1907: Death Friday of 65-year old Mrs. Schneider, a resident of North 12th Street and widow of Wm. Schneider who died last summer. 5 children survive. ******* [cause: heart disease]
LOUISE SCHNEIDER (d. 1937) Schneider: Tuesday at 1:50 p.m., Louise (nee Vetting), 2004 N. 69th St., Wauwatosa, aged 70 years, beloved mother of Clara Doehler, Frank Schneider, Gertrude Feilmer. Services Thursday, at 2 p.m., at the Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral Home, 5050 W. Vliet st. In state at the Vogelsang Funeral Home, Manitowoc, Wis., Friday morning and at the Lutheran Immanuel church from 12 noon until time of service at 2 p.m. Interment Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. The Milwaukee Journal, Thursday, November 4, 1937 ******* Funeral services were held here this afternoon for Mrs. Louise Schneider 70, a former resident who died at Wauwatosa Tuesday afternoon. She is survived by the daughter, Mrs. Edgar C. Doehler, two brothers, a sister and three grandchildren. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, November 5, 1937 ******** [bur. 11-05-1937/d. Wauwatosa, WI/age 70 yrs./ cause: cerebral hemorrhage arterio sclerosis hypertension/ bur. on Mrs. George Anderson lot]
PAUL SCHNEIDER From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec. 1901: Death Thurs. last week of a small child of Joseph Schneider here. The funeral was Sat. ******* [Burial register has Paul Schneider, male, age 1, born in Manitowoc, cause of death: meningitis/He is buried on the Lars Larson lot.]
SOPHIE SCHNEIDER From Der Nord Westen, 04 Sep. 1902: Death Tues., following several years of illness, of Mrs. Caroline Schneider in the residence of her daughter Mrs. J.A. Williams on South 8th St. The deceased was born in Germany in 1838 and came to America with her parents in 1852, the family settling in Town Newton in 1854. Mrs. Schneider has been a resident of Manitowoc for the last 20 years. She leaves 5 children. Her funeral will be held this afternoon. (Note: Sophia is the only Schneider in Evergreen who died in 1902. This is a judgement call..it's possible her name is Caroline Sophia or Sophia Caroline. I found this in co. pre-1907 deaths Sophie...1 Sep. 1902...v.7 p.94)
WILHELM SCHNEIDER From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1906: Death recently from consumption of 69-year old Wilhelm Schneider, wellknown resident of our city where he has lived since 1872. He is survived by a widow, 6 sons and a daughter. The funeral took place yesterday at the city cemetery. ******** Wilhelm was born in Prussia on Nov 15, 1836 and died of Tuberculosis on Jul 8, 1906 in Manitowoc, WI. Around 1861 he married Louisa Klawiter (Klawitter). Louisa was born May 16, 1841 in Prussia and died of heart disease on Feb 15, 1907 in Manitowoc, WI. They are both buried in Evergreen Cemetery. Departing from Bremen, Germany, they traveled on the Deutschland and arrived in the United States on May 13, 1872. Settling in Manitowoc, WI, they had eight children: Hermann (Nov 18, 1862 - Apr 27, 1884) was listed as "insane" on the 1880 census. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery. Wilhelm Johann (Jun 26, 1863 - ??) was born in Ostrowiec, Nakel, Posen, Preussen Gustav (1867 - ??) possibly Augustus Wilhelm, was a chef Eduard (Feb 8, 1872 - Sep 6, 1963) married Anna C Haas on Nov 13, 1893 in Zumbrota, Minnesota and had five children. Eduard was a teacher Otto Carl (Jun 12, 1874 - Jul 29, 1931) AKA Charles Otto Snyder married Mary Ellen Foley on Aug 22, 1898 in Denver, Colorado. They had five children. Otto (AKA Charles) was a train engineer and is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, NY. Mary Ellen was a Harvey Girl. Arthur E. (May 27, 1877 - ??) married Louisa Leudtka in 1909, and had five children. Arthur was a Lutheran Minister. Bernhard (Aug 7, 1879 - ??) served in the Spanish American War Ella (Nov 3, 1887 - ??) could be Adma (this and the photo were sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [cause: tuberculosis]
AUGUST C. SCHNELL August C. Schnell, 87, of 2016 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient a week. Mr. Schnell was born Oct. 13, 1875, in the Town of Liberty, son of the late Adam and Marie Willert Schnell. He married Emma E. Pingel of Rantoul, Calumet County, May 2, 1912, and the couple established residence on the homestead farm in the Town of Liberty. The couple retired four years ago and moved to Manitowoc. Mr. and Mrs. Schnell observed the golden anniversary of their wedding in 1962. He was a past member of the Town of Liberty Webster School Board and a member of Holstein-Friesian Assn. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. George O’Neil of Rt. 1, Newton, and Mrs. Erwin Wollersheim of Kiel; five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Four brothers and five sisters preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1963 ******* [d. 01-22-1963/age 87 yrs.] (13 Oct 1875/Jan 1963/SSDI)
AUGUSTE SCHNELL Name: Schnell, Augusta F. Mary D.: 5/6/1869 B.: 11/8/1868 Reg. D.: 9/17/1869 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 6 Mo. B.P.: Tn. Liberty D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: City Cem. of Manitowoc Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Charles Wagner Lutheran Minister Spouse: F.: Joachim Schnell M.: Friedricke Nagel Cause of Death: Diphtheria Pg. #: v.1 p.66 ************ [Auguste Schnell/bur. 05-09-1869] ************ (Note: The dates are off on her tombstone, but she is on the same stone with her parents.)
FRIEDRICH "FRITZ" SCHNELL From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1893: Death on Sat., after a short illness, one of the oldest residents of our county Mr. Friedrich Schnell at the home of his son in Town Liberty. Mr. Schnell was born in 1818 in Rogets, Mecklenburg-Schwerin and came from there to America in 1849, settling with his two brothers in Town Liberty. He leaves a widow and 2 children. The burial took place Tues. in the city cemetery. ******** [cause: dropsy]
HENRIETTA SCHNELL From Der Nord Westen, 29 June 1905: Death Thurs. last week in Town Liberty of Mrs. Henriette Schnell, widow of Fritz Schnell who died many years ago. Mrs. Schnell was born 27 Oct. 1832 and came to America in 1850, settling in Liberty where she has lived ever since. She married Fritz Schnell in 1851. She leaves no children. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon.
JOACHIM SCHNELL From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1900: Joachim Schnell, a well-known and respected resident of Town Liberty, accidentally drank from a bottle containing lye a few weeks ago. The 79-yr. old man must have suffered terrible pain until Thurs. last week when death overtook him. The Schnell family, consisting of three brothers, settled in Town Liberty in 1849 when it was nothing but a wilderness and the wolves and foxes said goodnight to everybody. Through hard work the brothers beat back the wilderness and established a homestead and the family now belongs among the most eminent in the area. The recently deceased Joachim Schnell leaves a widow and 5 children. ********* [cause: old age]
MINNIE SCHNELL Mrs. Minnie Schnell, 86, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, where she resided three years and previous to that lived with a granddaughter, Mrs. Arnold Goeke, of 1711 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Newtonburg. The Rev. A.T. Degner will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Schnell, nee Schuette, was born May 13, 1883, in Town of Newton, daughter of the late William and Margaret Behringer Schuette. She was married to Herman Schnell Jan. 9, 1917, at Manitowoc, and the couple farmed in Town of Newton until 1949 moving to Manitowoc. Mr. Schnell died Aug. 3, 1959. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Reinhart Pabian, of Manitowoc, two stepsons, Melvin, of Two Rivers and Lester, of Manitowoc, a stepdaughter, Mrs. Lily Koepsel, of Plymouth, four grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, November 13, 1969 P. 26 ******** [d. 11-12-1969/age 86 yrs.](b. 13 May 1883/d. Nov. 1969/SSDI)
ALICE SCHNORR From Der Nord Westen, 20 Apr. 1905: A 9-mo. old child of John Schnorr here died Fri. and was buried Saturday.
HENRY SCHNUELL Henry F. Schnuell, aged 59, passed away at his home in Sheboygan Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig on August 13, 181.(sic) He was united in marriage with Lydia Lau on January 17, 1909. After his marriage he operated a blacksmith shop in the village of Collins. Due to ill health, he retired and moved to Manitowoc in 1926. He is survived by his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence Freis of here, Mrs. Ed Siegel of Valders and Mrs. George Liska of Manitowoc; two sons, Charles of Kiel and Henry of Green Bay; four sisters, Mrs. August Rabe of Steinthal and Mrs. Jacob Reichert, Mrs. John Ruh of Kiel and Mrs. William Ott of Valders; two brothers, William of New Holstein and Carl of Manitowoc R. 3; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Wattawa-Urbanek- Schlei Funeral Home in Manitowoc, Ninth and State streets, and at 2 o’clock at the First Germany Evangelical Lutheran church, with the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be made in the Evergreen cemetery. - 1941 ******* [cause: pneumonia]
CHRIST. SCHOCH From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1903: Death Tues. evening of Christ. Schoch after a long siege with a combination of illnesses which had confined him to his bed for months. The deceased was born 11 Nov. 1842 in Baden-Baden and came to America and to Manitowoc County as a child. For about 30 yrs. he was active in the lumber business and formerly was a member of the firm Pankratz & Co. In 1874 he married Anna Marie Gerl, his now surviving widow. Mr. Schoch was a respected business man and was well thought of by his fellow citizens in every way. In addition to his widow he is survived by 3 children. His funeral will be held tomorrow after from the funeral home on 11th St.
GOTTLIEB SCHOEN OLD RESIDENT OF CITY CALLED BY DEATH Gottlieb Schoen a resident of the city since the 80’s and who for years was employed at the shipyards, retiring because of advanced age, passed away at his home, 1156 Hamilton street, early today at the age of 76 years. He had been in feeble health, because of his age for some time. Decedent was born in Germany. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Caroline Schoen. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the German Lutheran church. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 18, 1918, Page 6 ********* [cause: myocarditis and ingennial abscess/bur. on John G Schoen lot]
ALMA J. SCHOLTEN Mrs. John Scholten, 89, of 1313 Marshall St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. Vicar Elroy Conradt of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Scholten, nee Alma J. Pitz, was born Oct. 4, 1883, at Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Charles and Alvina Kiel Pitz. She was married to John Scholten Nov. 22, 1905, at Manitowoc. She attended Manitowoc grade schools and was a graduate of the old North Side High School in 1901. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 1, 1927. Survivors include a son, Charles H. of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home Ninth Street entrance, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 6, 1973 *********** [d. 01-06-1973/age 89 yrs./widow of John Scholten/bur. on Nicolas Pitz and son lot] (b. 4 Oct. 1883/d. Jan. 1973/SSDI)
EDWIN J. SCHOLTEN Funeral services for Edwin H. Scholten, 68, of 2116 Lakeside Blvd., who died unexpectedly Saturday morning at his home, will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10 p.m.(sic) at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James R. DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Scholten was born Nov. 30, 1901, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and Margaret Kellner Scholten. He attended Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, and Lawrence College, Appleton. He had been with the First Securities Company for 41 years and had currently been the chairman of the board. He was also secretary-treasurer of Capitol Building Corp., of Manitowoc. He married Jane Kahill in 1930 at Fond du Lac. He was active in the Red Cross for 25 years and a member of Manitowoc Independent Insurance Agents Board, National Association of Security Dealers, Holstein Breeders of America, Isaak Walton League, Elks Lodge No. 687, Kiwanis Club, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and the Parish Council of Catholic Men. Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, a brother, the Rev. Henry Scholten, of New London, and a sister, Mrs. Glen Johnson, of Manitowoc. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 o'clock this Monday evening, where a wake service will be at 8 o'clock by the Rev. Charles Brooks. Memorials may be given to charity. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 29, 1970 ********* [d. 06-30-1970/age 68 yrs./bur. on William Scholten estate lot] (Nov. 30, 1901/d. June 1970/SSDI)
IDA SCHOOLEY Mrs. Firman Schooley, 74, who was making her home with her grandson, John Reininger, 515 North 10th street, Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital after an illness of several months. She was born Ida Lutzke in 1877 in the town of Liberty. Funeral services will be held a 2 pm. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Walter Bugenhagen of Manitowoc; three brothers, Louis and Emil Lutzke, both of the town of Liberty, and John Lutzke of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Rieck of Keil and Mrs. Herman Rieck of Manitowoc; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Rudolph Reininger, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday noon until hour of services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, August 20, 1951 ******** [d. 08-19-1951/age 74 yrs./bur. on Rudolph Reininger lot]
SUSANNA SCHOTT The remains of Miss Susan Schott arrived in this city this morning from Milwaukee. She was a victim of consumption and had been taking teatment at a Milwaukee hospital. She is a niece of John Shaeffer of this city, and was 25 years of age. The funeral was held this afternoon from the home of Mr. Shaeffer, Washington and 14th street, and was largely attended. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, November 21, 1898 P. 4
AUGUST W. SCHRAM August (Opa) Schram, 71, of 2307A Washington St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schram was born April 6, 1900, at Manitowoc, son of the late August and Anna Springstube Schram. He married Florance Knudson July 31, 1924, at Valders. The couple moved to Manitowoc following marriage. His wife preceded him in death in 1967. Mr. Schram had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., prior to his retirement eight years ago. He was a member of the Boilermakers Local No. 443. Survivors include a son, a daughter, a brother, Roger, of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. A son Eugene, preceded him in death in 1944 in military service. A sister and a brother also died before. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 8, 1971 ******** [d. 07-08-1971/age 71 yrs.](06 Apr 1900/Jul 1971/SSDI)
CLARENCE SCHRAMM From Der Nord Westen, 01 Sep. 1904: A small child of John Schramm here died Sun. and was buried Monday.
REGINA ALBERTINE SCHRAMM Name: Schramm, Regina Albertine D.: 2/16/1875 B.: Reg. D.: 12/31/1875 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 3 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Manitowoc City Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.181
ETHEL I. SCHRANK Mrs. Erhardt Schrank, 64, of 1319 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Schrank, nee Ethel Evenson, was born Dec. 16, 1906, in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Thorval and Ida Knutson Evenson. She was married to Erhardt Schrank June 25, 1929, at Valders. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1931. Mrs. Schrank was a member of the Ladies Aid of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, two sisters, Mrs, Kenneth Koepp of Cameron, Wis., and Mrs. Wallace Rogne of Manitowoc, and nine grandchildren. Three brothers preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, (Ninth Street entrance) after 4 p.m. Sunday until 11:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1971
CARL G. SCHREIBER From Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1897: Death from cholera last week, Wed., in Manitowoc Rapids, of Carl Gottlieb Schreiber, at the home of his brother-in-law Friedrich Samp. The deceased, who was unmarried, reached the age of 65 yrs. 7 mos. 13 days. Burial took place Sat. at the city cemetery there.
ALBERT SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1908: Death recently of Albert Schroeder of Manitowoc in the state mental facility in Oshkosh where he has been interned since October last year. The body was brought here for burial. The deceased was 33 years old and is survived by his father, a sister and 2 brothers, all of whom also live here.
ARNOLD E. SCHROEDER Arnold Schroeder, 80, of Wayside, died Thursday at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. Complete funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Morrison. The Rev. Waldemar Geiger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schroeder was born Aug. 13, 1889, in Town of Morrison, Brown County, son of the late Hermann and Mathilda Natzke Schroeder. He was a retired farmer. He married Bertha Brust May 27, 1914, at Wayside. She preceded him in death in October, 1959. Survivors include two brothers, Edwin, of Glenbeulah and Wiemer, of Seymour and nieces and nephews. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Nickel Funeral Home, Morrison, after 3 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday and then at church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 5, 1970 ********* [d. 02-05-1970 at Green Bay WI/age 80 yrs.] (14 Aug 1889/Feb 1970/SSDI)
AUGUSTA L. SCHROEDER (d. 1959) Mrs. Hugo Schroeder, 77, of 829 Dewey St., Manitowoc, died early Monday morning follwoing a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Schroeder was born Augusta Gaedke Sept. 28, 1882, at Wayside, daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Jauger Gaedke. She was married to Hugo Schroeder Oct. 4, 1906, at Manitowoc, where the couple made its home. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1952 and a brother, John Gaedke, former chief of the Manitowoc Fire Department. Survivors include three sons, Harlan, Ernest and Paul of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. George Rosinsky of Rt. 3, Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Scherer of Manitowoc and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, Nov. 23, 1959 P.23 ******** [d. 11-23-1959/age 77 yrs./widow of Hugo L. Schroeder]
BERTHA SCHROEDER Mrs. Arnold Schroeder, 70, of Wayside, died early Friday morning at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theophil Uetzmann, will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Bertha Brusta was born Oct. 4, 1889, at Trechel, Pomerania, Germany, daughter of the late Fred and Augusta N?tizel Brusta. When three years old she came to the United States with her parents and settled at Milwaukee, later moving to the Town of Morrison, Brown County. She was married to Arnold Schroeder May 27, 1914, at Wayside. The couple farmed in the area until 1927 when it moved to the village. Three sisters preceded her in death. Survivors include the husband, a brother, William of Morrison, and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Schwartz Funeral Home, Morrison, after noon Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when a short prayer service will be conducted and then 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. October 30, 1959 P. 16 ******* [d. 10-30-1959 at Green Bay WI/age 70 yrs./wife of Arnold E. Schroeder]
CAROLINE SCHROEDER From Der Nod Westen, 09 Feb. 1905: Death in Milwaukee on Mon. from consumption, of Mrs. Caroline Schroeder, wife of Albert Schroeder here. Beside her husband the deceased is survived by her parents –Mr. and Mrs. August Oestreich in Milwaukee –5 brothers and 3 sisters. The casket was brought here and will be buried at the city cemetery this afternoon. ****** [cause: consumption]
CLARA C. SCHROEDER Clara C. Schroeder, age 89, a former resident of Manitowoc, who had resided at Century Ridge, Chilton, died Friday evening, Sept. 19, 2003 at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mas of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Camillus Janas O.F.M. with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Clara was born on Dec. 23, 1913, daughter of the late Charles and Otillie Seidl Stransky. She attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1930. On Aug. 18, 1938 she married Ernest C. Schroeder in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Oct. 24, 1978. Clara volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul for many years. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Clara was also preceded in death by one son-in-law: Donald Schwoerer; one sister: Adeline Stransky; one brother: Frank Stransky; and one great-grandson: Samuel Kraus. The family will great relatives and friends at St. Andrew Catholic Church from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003. The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Lakeshore Chronicle, Sept. 24, 2003 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
CHRISTOPH SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 28 Sep. 1899: (A long article describing an accident on Thurs. afternoon last week in which Christian(sic) Schroeder was getting into his buggy to return to his ofice following lunch at home when the horse started up before he was fully seated and he was thrown to the ground suffering injuries to his head and shoulder.) In spite of medical help his condition worsened and he died of his injuries on Sun. morning. Mr. Schroeder was born 15 Aug. 1831 in Bülow, Mecklenburg. He came to America in 1856 and settled in Manitowoc where he entered the employ of the Goodrich Transportation Co., most recently serving as superintendent of the local woodworking shop. Mr. Schroeder was married two times and is survived by his second wife and 3 sons. In his honor the Goodrich ships have flown their flags at half mast as well as many other local establishments. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery. ********** The mortal remains of Christopher Schroeder were tenderly laid to rest in Evergreen cemetery this afternoon. A large concourse of soarowing (sic) friends had gathered to pay a last tribute to the memory of the departed, and the local lodges, Sons of Hermann and I.O.O.F., both of which deceased was an honored member, attended the services in a body. The floral tributes were numerous and very beautiful, a number being received from officals of the Goodrich line. Rev. Rogne conducted the services and a large funeral cortege followed the remains to their last resting place. The pall bearers were D.B. Bleser, H. Eichmann, H. Levenhagen, G. Mueller, W. Echtenacher, H. Vits. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, September 27, 1899 P.2 ******** [cause: accident]
DAVID L. SCHROEDER David L. Schroeder, 43, of Wausau, died Tuesday morning at Wausau Hospital North, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wausau, and burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schroeder was born Feb. 8, 1930, at Manitowoc, son of Alfred Schroeder and the late Sissel Lovell Schroeder. He was graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, with the Class of 1948 and served in the army stationed in Germany. He married Mary Lee Jurgens Apr. 8, 1960, at Minneapolis, Minn. That same year he was graduated from the University of Minesota School of Architecture. As a registered architect he had worked in Wausau with the firm of Donald M. Schoepke, A.I.A., Architect & Associates. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wausau, the A.I.A. and the American Legion. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Peterson Funeral Home, Wausau, after 4 p.m. Wednesday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 19, 1973 ********* [d. at Wausau WI/bur. on Mary Lee Schroeder lot-his wife]
DOROTHEA SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1885: Death of the wife of Mr. Christ. Schroeder last Sun. after a short illness. The burial took place yesterday and Mr. Adolph Wittmann gave the funeral sermon.
EMMA STEINER SCHROEDER Mrs. John J. Schroeder, 75, of 1912 Monroe St., Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning at a Manitowoc hospital. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. George Beth of St. Mark church, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. The complete obituary will be published in Monday's issue. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, April 22, 1961 page 11 ****** Funeral services for Mrs. John J. Schroeder, 75, of 1912 Monroe St., Two Rivers, who died Saturday morning at Manitowoc hospital, will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. George Beth officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Schroeder, nee Emma Sperl, was born March 10, 1886, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late George and Dorothy Carbon Sperl. She was married March 22, 1903, to Adolph Steiner, who died in 1943. She then was married Oct. 2, 1948, at Mishicot to John Schroeder. She was a member of the Altar Society of St. Luke church. Besides her husband she leaves three sisters, Mrs. Alfred Boeckman of Manitowoc and Mrs. Anna Williams and Mrs. Earl Jacobson of Milwaukee and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday April 24, 1961 ****** [Emma Steiner Schroeder/d. 04-22-1961/age 75 yrs./widow of Adolph Steiner/bur. on Steiner lot]
ERNEST SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 09 June: A 7-mo. old little son of Emil Schroeder died Sun. of a bronchial ailment. The funeral was held Tuesday.
ERNST SCHROEDER DEATH COMES TO PIONEER AS HE RESTS IN SLEEP Ernest Schroeder, pioneer settler of Manitowoc and early day wagon maker, passed away at the home of his son, Hugo Schroeder, 926 South 12th street last evening, the end being calm and peaceful while Mr. Schroeer was resting, his slumber merging into death sleep with no preceptible indication of the passing of life. Mrs. Schroeder, who was the father of ex-Alderman William Schroeder, was a native of Germany and had reached the advanced age of 83 years, having been born April 11, 1837. He came to America in 1846, locating in this section where he has made his home for nearly sixty years. For years Mr. Schroeder was engaged in the wagon manufacturing business with F. Leverenz on Franklin street until advancing age forced him to retire. With the death of his wife Mr. Schroeder's health began to fail and his grief, coupled with his years, sent him into decline that ended in death yesterday. He is survived by five children all residents of this city, William, Emil, Mrs. Ida Handl, Chas and Hugo. Sixteen grandchildren and six great grand- children also survive. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 12, 1921 P. 1 ********* [bur 01-14-1921/cause: 83 yrs/cause: valvular heart lesions]
HELENA SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 21 Aug. 1890: Death of Mrs. Henry Schroeder here on Sat. (16 Aug.) after a long illness with stomach cancer. The well-attended funeral took place on Tues. ******** [cause: peritonitis]
HERMAN SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906: Death in Manitowoc Rapids on Saturday of 32-year old Herman Schroeder of consumption. The deceased, who was born 04 January 1874 in Manitowoc Rapids, leaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon. ******** [cause: tuberculosis]
HERMANN SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1901: On Thurs. morning last week a telegram arrived here advising that Hermann Schroeder in Seattle had died following an appendix operation. The deceased, a son of South 12th St. resident W. Schroeder, was born here 34 yrs. ago. He worked as a machinist for many years in the pumping station of the Milwaukee water works, but went to the Klondike 3 yrs. ago where he didn’t have much luck and resettled in Seattle. 6 yrs. ago he married Miss Ida Dueno, daughter of our Fire Chief August Dueno, which marriage produced one son. Mrs. Schroeder was so stricken by the news of her husband’s unanticipated death that she lies quite ill, from which she will hopefully recover. The body was shipped here and arrived yesterday. The funeral will be held this afternoon.
HILDEGARD SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 27 Sept. 1894: Death on Thurs. of the little daughter of 3rd Ward resident W. Schroeder. Burial Sunday. ****** [bur. 09-20-1894/age 1 yr./cause: chronic pneumonia]
J. MARIA SCHROEDER Death relieved Mrs. John Schroeder an aged Newton resident, from the sufferings of a two month's illness this morning, when after 79 years of earthly existence she pass to her eternal reward. Mrs. Schroeder was born in Prussia, Germany, and had lived in Manitowoc county for a long period of years. Her husband died but a few years ago, and she has patiently awaited the summons to join him on the other shore. A family of grown children survive her. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 9, 1901, p. 1 ********* From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1901: Death on Sat. in Newton of 79-yr. old Mrs. Carl Schroeder following a 2-month illness. Her husband preceded her in death several months ago. She is survived by a son and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Tues. ********* [cause: gangrene of the foot]
JOHANN SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 15 Nov. 1900: Death in Town Newton on Fri. of 83-yr. old John Schroeder of old age debility. The deceased, who belonged among the earliest settlers of our county, was buried on Tues.
JOHN SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1904: John Schroeder, Sr., a mason and bricklayer of Manitowoc, was killed Sat. noon when struck by a Northwestern Railroad train. He had been working in the area during the week and as usual was returning home Sat. to spend Sun. with his family. He was walking on the tracks as he often did. Because of a terrible snow storm with high winds, his head was swathed in a muffler; he didn't hear the train and the engineer didn't see him. Upon impact the train stopped, he was taken to the baggage car and tended by Dr. Connor of Cato, who was on the train, but death occurred in minutes. The deceased was 58 and leaves a wife and 7 children. ******* [bur. 02-15-1904/cause: killed by R.R.]
JOHN C. SCHROEDER John C. Schroeder, 92, of Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw, died Tuesday evening at the home. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schroeder was born Jan. 13, 1879, in Branch, son of the late John and Minnie Knell Schroeder. He married Elizabeth Handl March 7, 1905, at Manitowoc. He was shop foreman for Chicago North Western Railroad until his retirement in 1955. He was a charter member of Machinists Union Local 516. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Paul, of Cedar Lake and John M. and Robert G., of Manitowoc, two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Dorothy) Smith, of Silver Lake and Mrs. Paul (Marcella) Sammon, of Manitowoc, 12 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc from 6 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening and at noon Thursday at the chapel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 22, 1971 ******** [d. 12-21-1971/age 92 yrs./husband of Elizabeth Schroeder/bur. on Mrs. John Schroeder lot]
LEO R. SCHROEDER Leo R. Schroeder, 79, of 729 N. Seventh St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services wil be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitwooc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Schroeder was born Nov. 29, 1890, at Two Rivers, son of the late August and Clara Ahrndt Schroeder. He came to Manitowoc about 60 years ago. He was employed at C. Schlei Dray Line for 45 years, retiring 10 years ago. He married Louise Kalk May 24, 1913, at Manitwooc They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1963. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Master Sgt. Leroy of Reinstein, Germany, and Carroll of Bridgeport, Conn.; five brothers, Elmer, Herald, Vern and Jerome of Manitowoc, and Walter of Tisch Mills; and four sisters, Mrs. Alpene Diechelbar of Marinesco, Mich., Mrs. Phillip Milligan of Escanaba, Mich., Mrs. Adeline DeLain of Manitowoc and Mrs. Frank Schiestl, of Rachine. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. A daughter, Mrs. Lucille Jackson, died March 14 at Chicago. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 27, 1970 ******** [d. 03-27-1970/age 79 yrs.] (29 Nov 1890/Mar 1970/SSDI)
LORETTA M. SCHROEDER Mrs. Loretta Schroeder, 76, formerly of 1507 Columbus St., Manitowoc, died late Thursday morning in Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Parkside Funeral Home and 10 a.m. in St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Hendricks will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Schroeder, nee Loretta Dusold, was born Oct. 17, 1901, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Edward and Nellie Jorsch Dusold. She was graduated from Manitowoc High School in 1919, and was married to Leo Schroeder Oct. 26, 1925, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1976. Mrs. Schroeder was a member of St. Boniface Parish and American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include two daughters, (private), 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A daughter, Margaret Kurth, and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call in Parkside Funeral Home 4 o’clock to 9 o’clock this Friday afternoon, where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o’clock. Herald Times Reporter, Fri., 6 Oct. 1978, page 3 ******** [bur. on Edward Dusold lot]
LOUISA SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 03 Aug. 1899: Death of Mrs. Louis Schroeder on Thurs. morning last week in the home of her son-in-law Edward Brey here. The deceased was born 21 June 1808 in Mecklenburg and so was 91-yrs. of age. She came to Manitowoc in 1882 with her late husband, who died in 1890, and has lived here ever since. The funeral was held Sat.
MARIE (KUHNE) SCHROEDER (d. 1935) WIDOW DIES AT DAUGHTER'S Mrs. Marie Schroeder Will Be Buried In Manitowoc Mrs. Marie Schroeder, 89, who left here 28 years ago to make her home with her daguhter and sons in Chicago, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara Kirsch in that city. Funeral services will be held in Chicago Tuesday afternoon and the body will be brought to Manitowoc that evening. There will be services Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home in charge of the Rev. Menke. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. The deceased, whose maiden name was Marie Kuhne, was born in Germany in 1845. She was married there to Carl Schroeder. In 1867 the couple came to this country and located in Manitowoc. Mr. Schroeder established a furniture store here. He died 50 years ago. Since locating at Chicago Mrs. Schroeder has returned to Manitowoc often for visits with her son, Emil C. Schroeder. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Clara Kirsch, Chicago; three sons, Arthur and Otto, Chicago, and Emil, city; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 22, 1935 P.2 ********* [d. at Chicago, IL/cause: chronic myocarditis/bur. on Carl Schroeder lot]
OTTO SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1896: Death Fri. noon of Otto Schroeder as a result of an accident arising from his trying to board a train. (Long article detailing circumstances.)
SISSEL M. SCHROEDER Mrs. Alfred Schroeder, 50, of 420 Riverview Drive, Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at the Wisconsin General hospital, Madison, following a lingering illness. She was born Sissel Lovell in Skien, Norway, in 1899 and accompanied her parents to Chicago where she was married in 1923 to Mr. Schroeder. They located in Manitowoc. From 1942 to 1946 the couple resided at St. Andrew, Fla., returning here to make their home. She was a past president of the Loida society of Manitowoc and a past chaplain of Legion posts in Manitowoc and Panama City. Fla. Survivors are the husband and two sons, Fred and David of Manitowoc; mother, Mrs. H. Svenungsen Lovell of Chicago; two brothers, Sverre and Halvor of Chicago; sister, Mrs. Harold Willbrandt of Hinsdale, Ill. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Lutheran church, with interment in Evergreen cemetery. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, Manitowoc, after Friday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 6, 1950 P. 14 ******* [d. 09-06-1950 at Madison, WI/age 50 yrs./wife of Alfred W. Schroeder]
SOFIE SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1887: Death of 85-year old Sophie Schroeder on Sun. morning in the home of her son Wilhelm. She was the mother of Christoff, Wilhelm, and Ernst Schroeder. Burial took place Tuesday.
SOPHIA SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 10 Apr. 1902: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Apr.) Mrs. John Schröder in Town Two Rivers died suddenly last week from a heart attack at age 65. She is survived by her husband, a married daughter, and 3 sisters - 2 of whom live in Manitowoc: Mrs. A. Albert and the widow Krumm. The body was taken to Manitowoc for burial, following which there was a memorial service here in the local Lutheran Church. ******** [cause: heart disease]
WILHELMINA SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1904: Death Mon. morning of Mrs. Minna Schroeder, wife of Town Manitowoc resident Carl Schroeder, of Bright's disease. The deceased, who reached the age of 53, leaves her husband and several children. The funeral will be held this afternoon under the direction of Pastor Nagel from the Evangelical St. Johann Church. ******** [cause: nephritis]
WILLIAM SCHROEDER (d. 1915) ANOTHER OF CITY’S PIONEER RESIDENTS DEAD William Schroeder Came Here in Early Sixties William Schroeder, a pioneer resident and for years engaged in business as florist of the city, died Sunday night at his home, Tenth and Greenstreets, death being due to old age. Mr. Schroeder had been failing for a long time and his demise was not expected. A native of Germany Mr. Schroeder, born March 2, 1843, came here with his mother in the early 60’s to join an older brother, Christian, who had preceded the family. He was of a large family of children, three brothers of whom survive, one in this city and two in Iowa. Mr. Schroeder is survived by an aged widow, two sons and one daughter. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from the late home. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 22, 1915, Page 8 ********** [William Ernst Schroeder/cause: cancer of the stomach]
ELIZABETH SCHROETER DEATH CLAIMS WIDOW, AGE 80 Services For Mrs. Louise Schroeter To Be Held Saturday Mrs. Louise Schroeter, 80, widow of Carl W. Schroeter, pioneer Manitowoc bakery operator, died Wednesday at the family home, 1114 South 12th street. She was taken seriously ill with a heart attack on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Pfeffer funeral home in charge of the Rev. W.C. Kurtz. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Born Here in 1857 Mrs. Schroeter, whose maiden name was Louise Wernecke, was born in this city in 1857. In 1884 she was married to Carl W. Schroeter who operated a bakery in Manitowoc for many years. She was a charter member of the Ladies Aid society of the Wesley M.E. church. Mr. Schroeter died in January. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Hugo Ingrisch, Milwaukee; a son, Elmer, city; a sister, Mrs. Anton Pflueger, Brillion; and three grandchildren. The body may be viewed tonight and Friday at the Pfeffer funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 15, 1937 P. 8 ******** [Louise (Elizabeth) Schroeter/bur. 04-17-1937/age 79 yrs./cause: auricular febrellation-cardiac decompensation/bur. on Carl Schroeter lot]
WILHELM SCHROETER From Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1906 Wilhelm Schroeter, one of the oldest and best-known settlers of Town Newton, died last Saturday evening. Mr. Schroeter, who was born 06 June 1819 in the Prussian Province of Saxony, came to America in 1848 and settled in Town Newton which was then a wilderness. In 1849 he married Miss Friederike Wernecke, who preceded him in death 4 years ago. A few years ago he turned over his farm, which he had cleared from the forest, to his son Wm. H. Schroeter, but he continued to reside there. Another son is Carl W. Schroeter, the well-known local baker. In addition to these 2 sons he is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Amalie Reinhart, and Miss Minnie Schroeter, both residents of Town Newton. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. ******** [cause: bronchitis]
WILHELMINA SCHROETER MRS. AUGUST SCHROETER IS DEAD, AGED 76 Infirmities incident to old age caused the death of Mrs. August Schroeter, pioneer resident of Manitowoc who for fifty years, had made her home in the one residence, South Fourteenth street. Mrs. Schroeter passed away surrounded by her eight children all of whom were at the bedside when death came. The decased was born in Pomerania, Germany, on July 30, 1848, and made her home there with her parents until about sixteen years of age when she came to the country, coming direct to Manitowoc where she has lived since. On November 7, 1873, she was married to August Schroeter who preceded her in death 28 years ago. During her 76 years of life Mrs. Schroeter was active in affairs being a member of the German Lutheran church for over fifty years and was made an honrary member some years ago. Eight children survive her; six daughters, Mrs. Paul Magnussan of Kenosha, Mrs. Edward Johnson and Mrs. Edward Reimer both of this city, Mrs. Axel Hodell of Stevens Point, Mrs. George Simpson of this city and Mrs. Alfred Altman of Sheboygan; two sons, Fred of Green Bay and William of this city. Besides seven grandchildren two brothers also survive, William and August Utech of Forestville and Maribel respectively. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the German Lutheran church with burial at Evergreen, the Rev. Machmiller officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 8, 1925 P. 1