EVERGREEN CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ALAN SACHSE

From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1908: 
A 7-year old little son of Henry Sachse here died Wednesday last week.


CHRISTINA SACHSE

From Der Nord Westen, 11 July 1907: 
Death Friday of 85-year old Christian Sachs(sic) who for many 
years was a resident on the South Side of our city.
{Note: I've found Christian and Christina switched several times while doing this site)


CYRUS C. SACHSE

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Sep. 1899:
Death of a 10-mo. old son of Mr. Fr. Sachse here on Fri. following a series of 
illnesses. The burial took place Mon.


HENRY SADLER

From Der Nord Westen, 21 July 1892:
Death of almost 74 yr. old Heinrich Sadler on Thurs. after a long illness. The
deceased, who suffered from a combination of illnesses, was a well-known resident of
Manitowoc. He leaves a widow and 2 grown sons. The burial took place on Sun.
afternoon. Pastor Machmueller delivered the funeral oration.


EMMA SALAK

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Jan. 1897:
Death on Sun., following a hard operation, of Mrs. Salak, wife of Charles
Salak, Sr. of Manitowoc. The deceased was born 29 Dec. 1854, the daughter of
Carl Bieling in Two Rivers, and married Mr. Salak in 1876. In addition to her
husband she is survived by one son and one daughter. The body was brought here
Sun. from Milwaukee where the operation had been performed and the death took
place, and was buried Tues. in the city cemetery.


PETRIA SALAK

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1875:
Death of Mrs. Salack on Thursday night. She was the daughter of Mr. M.
Nelson and mother of four small children.


AMANDA SALOMON

Name: Saloman, Amanda Auguste
D.: 8/16/1876
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/27/1876
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 1 Mo. 4 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.:
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.213


CHRISTOPH SALOMON

Name: Salomon, Christoph
D.: 2/27/1872
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/28/1872
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 85 Yrs.
B.P.: Strebeck, Prussia
D.P.: Mtwc. City
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Friedrich Rudolph
Spouse: Dorothea Salomon
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Old age
Pg. #: v.1 p.124
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Manitowoc Tribune 
Vol. 18 No. 46, February 29, 1872, Page 4 Column 7 

Obituary. 
Died last Tuesday afternoon, after a long confinement, Mr. Christoph Salomon, 
at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 17 days, at the house of his son-in-law, 
Fred Rudolph in this City. The deceased - the father of Ex-Gov. Ed Salomon in 
New York, Gen. Fred Solomon and Col. Ebirhard Salomon of Missouri and Herman 
Salomon and Mrs. Rudolph in this city - came here in 1855, with his beloved 
wife, who has preceeded him to "the better land" but a few months. He went 
through the principal wars against the 1st Napoleon, distinguished himself 
repeatedly and was twice decorated, first with the Iron Cross of Prussia and 
then the Russian Cross of St. George. His final surrender to the conqueror 
"death" was quiet and peaceful.  The funeral will take place this afternoon.
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From the Manitowoc Pilot, Feb. 29, 1872
Died: SOLOMON - In this city, at the residence of his son-in-law, Fred Rudolph, 
Mr. Christopher Solomon, at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 17 days.
The deceased, the father of ex-Governor Ed. Solomon of New York, Gen. Fred. 
Solomon, and Col. Eberhard Solomon of Missouri, and Herman Solomon, and Mr. 
Rudolph of this city, came here in 1855 with his beloved wife, who has preceeded 
him to the better land but a few months.
He went through the principal wars against the 1st Napoleon, distinguished 
himself repeatedly, and was twice decorated, first with the "Iron Cross," 
of Prussia, and the Russian Cross of St. George. His final surreder to the 
conqueror, death, was quiet and peaceful. The funeral will take place this 
afternoon at Turner Hall.


Christopher Salomon



DOROTHEA (KLUSSMANN) SALOMON
 
Manitowoc Tribune, December 14, 1871:
Last Sunday afternoon we followed to her last resting place one of the 
brightest ornaments of humanity, a faithful mother; a mother who counts 
among her children one of the best Governors we have had in our State; 
and a General and a Colonel who have nobly distinguished themselves during 
the late rebellion. Mrs. Dorothea Salomon died here last Friday, of paralysis, 
aged 78 years. Two years ago she celebrated her golden wedding with her 
beloved husband, who is still lingering on earth, when all her children and 
grandchildren were with the happy parents. Since then their youngest daughter 
living, Mrs. Rudolph, has been the only child who could be with them, and most 
faithfully and nobly has she fulfilled her filial duties. The funeral was very 
numerously attended, although there was no public notice given, on account of 
the low state of the old gentleman, Mr. Salomon. Mr. Esslinger made a few very 
appropriate remarks at the grave, and then was laid to rest one whose life and 
conduct might serve as a pattern for all as that of a true, loving wife and a 
most faithful devoted mother. The bereaved children have the most heartfelt 
sympathy of their many friends and of our whole community.


Dorothea (Klussmann) Salomon



ERNST SALOMON

From Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1905:
Death on Monday of a 9-mo. old son of Mrs. Selma Salomon 
who is here visiting her father, Paul Nielson.


HERMAN SALOMON

b: Jan. 1, 1834, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany 
d:: Sep. 20, 1881, Manitowoc
 
Herman Salomon was born in Prussia January 1, 1834 to parents Christoph & 
Dorothea (nee Klussman) Salomon. Brother of Gen. Charles Eberhard, Maj. 
Gen. Frederick C., Wisconsin Governor Edward Salomon, Caroline Hottelman, 
and Doris Rudolph. Emigrated to U.S. in 1852 and lived with his family in 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Served in the Union during the Civil War in the 1st 
Missouri Engineer Regiment as Sergeant of Co. I. He married Fredericka 
Vetting in 1872. Herman died in Manitowoc after long respiratory illness on 
September 20, 1881. He is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, Wisconsin."
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"One of the four Salomon brothers who served in the Civil War. The citizens 
of Manitowoc, Wisconsin erected a monument to Sergeant Herman Salomon and his 
three brothers in honor of their service."


SERENA SALOMON

Funeral services for Miss Serena Salomon, 86, formerly of 1301 S. Eighth St., 
Manitowoc, who died Thursday, were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Wesely Methodist 
Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Donald T. Stannard officiating. Burial was 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Miss Salomon was the last surviving member of the famed Salomon family. Her 
father, Herman, and three uncles, Frederick, Eberhardt and Edward, made 
history during the Civil War for Manitowoc County. A huge monument was erected 
on the Courthouse lawn at Manitowoc in their honor. It still stands. The home 
in which she lived before moving to Shady Lane Home three years ago is one of 
the oldest in the city, but has been enlarged and improved down through the 
years. It is depicted in the panoramic painting which adorns a wall at the 
Manitowoc County Courthouse. - May 16, 1963


ANNA SALVERSON

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1909: 
Death in Holy Family Hospital Monday morning of 82-year old 
Mrs. Anna Margaretha Salverson. The deceased, who came here 
from Norway, is survived by 4 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral 
was held yesterday afternoon.


MARTIN SALVERSON

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1907: 
After an illness of 10 weeks, Martin Salverson died here on Thursday 
last week at age 37. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.


HUGO JOHN SAND

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1896: 
Death of the 3-mo. old son of Sheboygan resident Mr. Sand, 
son-in-law of George Hagen of Manitowoc. The little one 
died Fri. last week of gastric catarrh. The little casket 
was brought here and buried Sun. afternoon in the city
cemetery.


NORMAN SANDERSEN

From Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1909:
Death in Milwaukee last week of 33-year old Norman Sanderson, a son of
Mrs. S. Sanderson here, after a long illness. The body was brought here and
buried Friday in the city cemetery.


PAULINA SANDERSEN

Name: Sanderson, Paulina
D.: 8/8/1877
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/28/1877
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 9 Mo.
B.P.: Mtwc.
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Cholera Infantum
Pg. #: v.1 p.228
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[bur. 08-09-1877]


SANDER SANDERSON

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sep. 1901:
Sander Sanderson, an old resident of our city who has lived here for 47 yrs., died
Sat. from the effects of a stroke he had suffered on Wed. He was born in Norway on 17
June 1828 and came to Manitowoc in 1854 where he has lived ever since. He leaves a
widow and 7 children. The funeral was held Tues. at the City Cemetery.


CARL SASS

From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1889:
Sudden death on Mon. morning of Carl Sass, longtime clerk at Northwestern
House. A coroner's inquest was held by Justice of the Peace William Bach,
determining that his life ended from a cerebral hemorrhage. The deceased was born
11 Oct. 1834 in Mecklenburg, and to the best of our knowledge came to Manitowoc
during the '60's and spent the last eleven years as clerk at Northwestern House. His
only survivors are a brother and sister in Mecklenburg. The well-attended funeral
took place Tues afternoon.


ELSIE SATTLER

From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1906:
Elsie Sattler, the 15-year old daughter of St. Clair Street resident
Henry Sattler here, died last week and was buried Saturday.


MARY SATTLER

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Mar. 1902:
South Main Street resident Mrs. Mary Sattler, an elderly lady whose 
welfare has been assumed by the city, suffered a stroke Sun. evening 
and lies critically ill.
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From Der Nord Westen, 03 Apr. 1902:
Mrs. Marie Sattler, whom we reported last week as having suffered a stroke, 
died on Mon. Mrs. Sattler was born in Germany 13 Jan. 1823 and has been a 
resident here for a long time. Her funeral will take place this afternoon.



ETTA (WILLS) SCHAAF

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1906:
A telegram received here Monday from New York reported the death of 
36-year old Mrs. Anton Schaaf (nee Etta Wills) whose mother lives on 
New York Avenue here. The body will be brought here for burial.


CHARLEY SCHADEBERG

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Oct. 1905:
Diphtheria took the life Thurs. of a 4-yr. old son of 
George Schadeberg here. Burial was held quietly Sat. morning.
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[d. 1905/age 4 yrs.]


HERBERT SCHAETZKE

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Apr. 1902:
Death Wed. of a 7-yr. old son of August Schaezke here of T.B. 
The funeral was held Sat. afternoon.
(Note: According to the cem. records, Herbert was 6 yrs. the newspaper has his
age wrong)


HENRIETTA SCHAFFLAND

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1896: 
In news received too late for inclusion in last week’s paper, 
Mrs. Henriette Schafland died in Manitowoc Rapids on Wed. of 
last week. She was 71 yrs. 9 mos. 3 days of age and died of 
pneumonia. She had come to Manitowoc with her parents in the 
‘50’s. Because of this death, the marriage of her daughter was 
delayed.


KATHARINA SCHAUS

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1906:
Death Sunday, following an illness of only one day, of Mrs. Schaus, 
wife of Nic. Schaus here…Mrs. Schaus, born Niephaus on 10 September 
1847 in Issum, Germany, came to America with her parents in 1848. 
The family settled in Town Kossuth where she grew up. In addition 
to her sorrowing husband she is survived by 2 sons and 2 daughters, 
as well as one brother. The funeral was held yesterday from the 
German Reformed Church.
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[cause: heart failure]


HAROLD W. SCHELLIN

Harold W. Schellin, 69, of 1322 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc, who resided 
with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Herzog Sr. for the past four years, died Thursday 
evening at Wood Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N. W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by V.F.W. 
Post 659, Manitowoc.
Mr. Schellin was born March 6, 1904 at Manitowoc, son of William and Anna 
Sampe Schellin. He was employed at the Abbot Crest Hotel at Milwaukee for 
25 years, retiring in 1968. Prior to this, he was employed for five years 
at Schuette Bros. Co., Manitowoc. He served with the U.S. Navy from July 20, 
1942 until Oct. 16, 1945. He was a member of the American Legion Post.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
His parents, a brother Walter, a sister Gertrude, and a nephew Dean Helminiak 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home (Ninth St. Entrance) from 
4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 12 noon until the time of service Monday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 28, 1973
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[d. 04-26-1973 at Wood Milwaukee WI/bur. on William Schellin lot]


LOUISE SCHELLIN

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1894: 
Death on Tues. morning of Mrs. Shellin, wife of Wilhelm Shellin 
of Manitowoc. She reached the age of 66 yrs. 11 mos. 19 days and 
succumbed to chronic bronchitis. The funeral will take place 
tomorrow afternoon in the city cemetery. She is survived by her 
husband and a grown son.


WILLIAM SCHELLIN

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug 1907: 
Death here Saturday of old age debility of 72-year old Wilhelm Schellin, father
of Alderman Schellin. The death occurred in the residence of his son with whom
he has been living since the death of his wife. He is survived solely by the above
mentioned son.


MARY SCHENIAN

From Der Nord Westen, 10 July 1902:
Death Thurs. evening in the local hospital of Mrs. Schenian, wife of 
Municipal Judge A.P. Schenian, of blood poisoning which set in after 
she had a hat pin pierce her foot. Mrs. Schenian was born 14 Jan. 1863 
in Bohemia and came to America as a 2-yr. old with her parents. She 
married her now surviving husband on 30 June 1883. In addition to her 
husband she is survived by a child as well as her parents and 2 sisters.
Her funeral took place Sun. afternoon from the Catholic Church.


JOHANNA SCHENK

From Der Nord Westen, 22 May 1902:
Death in Milwaukee on Sun. of 56-yr. old Mrs. Schenk, widow of 
Dr. Schenk who died several years ago. For some time Mrs. Schenk 
was in the local mental facility, but following her eventual 
release she has lived with her sister in Milwaukee. Her casket
was brought here for burial.


KATIE SCHENK

From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1903:
Death Fri. in the local mental facility of Katie Schenk, daughter of the 
late Dr. Schenk here. The deceased, who was 31, was buried Sun. from the 
St. Boniface Church.


ROSINA SCHERBERGER

From Der Nord Westen, 23 June 1887:
Death of Mrs. Rosina Scherberger, wife of Mr. Andreas Sherberger,
on Tues. morning. The deceased was sick for several months following 
a stroke which paralyzed her right side. She leaves her husband and 
one son. Burial will take place today at 2pm.


WILLIAM SCHERBERGER

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1899:
Death from consumption Mon. evening shortly after 5, at his home at the corner 
of 20th and Washington Streets, of Wm. Scherberger. He was born here 04 July 1856 
and was therefore 42 yrs. 6 mos. 12 days of age. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. 
this afternoon at the city cemetery.


ANNA MARGARETHE SCHERER

Name: Scherer, Margaretha
D.: 2/4/1876
B.: 12/3/1798
Reg. D.: 12/21/1878
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 77 Yrs. 2 Mo.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. E. W. Henschen
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.268


AUGUSTA SCHERER

Name: Sherer, Auguste
D.: 6/28/1875
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 2 Yrs. 9 Mo. 13 Days
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc. City
Cem.: Evergreen Cem.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.186


JOHN HEINRICH SCHERER

Name: Scherer, Heinrich
D.: 1/28/1875
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 76 Yrs. 6 Mo. 1 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc. City
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address:
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.181


DOROTHEA SCHIMMELPFENNIG

From Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1909:
Death Sunday in Newton of 69-year old Mrs. Dorothea Louise Schimmelpfenig at 
the home of her son Fred in Newton. The deceased formerly lived in Manitowoc, 
but following the death of her husband 3 years ago moved in with her son in 
Newton. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon in the local city cemetery.
(Note: The age is off, but it often was in the newspapers.)


FREDERICKA SCHIMPF

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1897:
Death Sat. morning after a long illness, of Mrs. Friedrich Schimpf (nee Beise), 
wife of 3rd Ward resident, Aug. Schimpf. The deceased was born 26 Sept. 1823 in 
Duesterbeek, Province of Pomerania, and came to America in 1858 with her husband 
and 2 sons, August and Heinrich. They settled in Manitowoc in June of the same 
year and have resided here uninterruptedly ever since. August Schimpf predeceased 
his mother about 15 yrs. ago. Mrs. Schimpf is survived by her sorrowing husband, 
her son Heinrich, and many friends and relatives. The funeral took place Mon. 
afternoon at the city cemetery, with Pastor Machmueller of the Ev.Lutheran
Congregation conducting the service.
(Note: the paper identifies her as Mrs. Friedrich married to August..I think they
meant to write Mrs. Fredericka)
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From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1897:
Miss Mathilda Schimpf of Watertown, Mrs. Brenner and daughter from
Kaukauna, Mr. Peter Klein and family, and Mr. Heinrich Schimpf and
family from Neenah, were all in Manitowoc recently to attend the 
funeral of Mrs. Schimpf.


LOUIS SCHIRMEYER

From the Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, October 26, 1915
              SUICIDE FOUND IN WOODS

The body of Louis Schirmeier(sic), a workman, was found in the woods 
near Lake Shore Base Ball Park last Tuesday. Mr. Wm. Luebke, who was out
exercising his hunting dog, discovered the man's hat and glasses on a 
stump and upon investigation found his body nearby in a dense thicket.
A revolver with one empty chamber was found near the body. The chief of
police of this city was at once notified and he went to the scene and
took charge of the body. A bullet hole in the temple was ample evidence
that Schirmeier had committed suicide and no inquest was held.
Mr. Schirmeier had been missing from his home since September 28th and
a search was being made for him. It was thought that he had gone to some
other city to seek employment or to visit with relatives, but no trace
of him could be found. The body was badly decomposed and was an awful
sight. Ill health is thought to have been the motive for the deed. Mr.
Schirmeier was employed at the Hamilton plant. He is survived by a wife
and one child. The funeral was held on Wednesday at Manitowoc.


ANNA SCHLEGELMILCH

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904:
Mrs. Simon Schlegelmilch, who has lived in our city for 49 yrs., 
died Sat. at age 72 from old age debility. She leaves 3 sons and 
2 daughters. The funeral was held Tues. morning from St. Boniface 
Church.


AUGUST F.J. SCHLEI

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Aug. 1887:
Death of 58-year old August Schlei last Sat. noon, July 30. He was a resident of
17th St., 3rd Ward, and has been ill for a long time, the last three months bedridden.


AUGUSTA SCHLEI

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Aug. 1897:
Mrs. Auguste Schley of Manitowoc died here Sun. evening of a heart attack.
She was born 17 May 1834 in Neu-Strelitz, Mecklenburg, and leaves 6 grown
children. Her husband died many years ago. The burial will take place this 
afternoon at the city cemetery.


LOUISE SCHLEI

Name: Schlei, Louise
D.: 10/7/1877
B.: 9/1852
Reg. D.: 12/27/1877
Sex: F/W
Age at Death:
B.P.: Germany
D.P.:
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. H. Pieper
Spouse:
F.: Carl Schlei
M.: Caroline Schlei
Cause of Death: Dropsy & Consumption
Pg. #: v.1 p.244


MARTHA SCHLEI

From Der Nord Westen, 05 May 1904: 
One of the twins which were recently born here to the family 
of Charles Schlei, died Wed. last week of bronchitis and was 
buried Saturday.
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[bur. 04-28-1904/cause: pneumonia]


BARBARA SCHLIESLEDER

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Nov. 1902:
Death Mon., following a 1-yr. illness, of Mrs. Barbara Schliesleder. 
The deceased was born 22 Apr. 1833 in Bohemia and came to Manitowoc 
about 35 yrs. ago where she has resided ever since. Her husband died 
several years ago. She is survived by 2 sons and one daughter (Mrs. J. 
Weinfurther) who all live here. The funeral will take place this 
morning from St. Boniface Church.
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DEATH CAME AFTER YEAR'S ILLNESS
 
Mrs. Barbara Schleisleder(sic) an aged and respected resident of the city died 
Monday after an illness of more than a year's duration. Decedent was born in 
Bohemia on April 22, 1833 and came to this city 35 years ago making this her 
home since. Her husband died some years ago and for a long time her health 
had been failing. Three children: Mrs. J Weinfurther: Joseph and Louise 
Schleisleder all of this city, survive to mourn the loss of a kind and loving 
mother and many friends who knew her best will sincerely regret her dimise. 
The funeral will be held Thursday at 9a.m. from St Boniface Catholic Church
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday November 18, 1902


SCHLIESLEDER CHILD

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1899:
Death Sat. morning (11 Mar.) of a small child of Frank Schliesleder of 
convulsions.


MAGDALENA SCHLIESLEDER

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1909:
After a 7-year wasting illness Mrs. Joseph Schliessleder was called by death
on Sunday. The deceased, whose maiden name was Van Zon, was 29 years of age,
and over the last 2 months of illness she was totally helpless, so that one 
may consider her death as a release. Other than her husband she is survived 
by 3 brothers. The funeral was held Tuesday morning from St. Boniface Church.


MARY SCHLIESLEDER

Mrs. Louis Schliesleder, 91, of 703 S. 23rd St. Manitowoc, died Saturday
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient
four weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. The Rev. Richard
Heyman will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The former Mary Thomas was born at Manitowoc Jan.5, 1869, daughter of
the late Joseph and Lena Krumm Thomas. She resided at Manitowoc her
entire life where Nov. 13, 1887, she was married to Louis Schliesleder.
Mr. and Mrs. Schliesleder observed the 72nd anniversary of their wedding
last November.
Surviving are the husband, two daughters, Mrs. Walter Golding of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. E.W. Reed of Milwaukee; a son, Louis Jr., of Manitowoc;
a brother, George Lee of Manitowoc; six grandchildren and 21 great grand-
children.
Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at
7 o'clock this Monday Evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 22, 1960, page 13
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Schliesleder Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs. Louis Schliesleder, 91, of 703 S. 23rd St.,
Manitowoc, who died Saturday, were at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer
Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church.
The Rev. Richard H. Heyman officiated and burial was in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
(Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
It was inadvertently omitted in Mrs. Schlesleder's obituary in
Monday's issue of this newspaper that a daughter, Mrs. Martin 
Ulrich preceded her in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 23, 1960, page 11


CHRISTIAN SCHMALFELDT

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Feb. 1906:
Death Monday, following an illness of 9 days, of Christian Schmalfeldt, a
well-known resident of our city, of pneumonia and a stroke. Mr. Schmalfeldt
was born 12 September 1823 in Germany and came to Manitowoc in 1852 where he
has lived ever since. During his journey here he lost his wife and child to cholera, but
remarried here and they just celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary two years
ago. Mr. Schmalfeldt was one of the founders of the local Lutheran Church,
was a bricklayer by profession, and served 13 years as the city’s night policeman. In
addition to his widow he is survived by 5 children. The funeral will be conducted this
afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
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[cause: pneumonia]


OSCAR SCHMALFELDT

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sep. 1901:
Death Thurs. morning last week of a 1-yr. old child of 
Fred Schmalfeld here of a kidney disease with which he 
had been afflicted since birth. The funeral was held Sat.


RHEINHARDT SCHMALFELDT

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1900:
Death Sat. of a 6-mo. old child of John Schmalfeld. The funeral was held Tues.
afternoon in the city cemetery.


VIOLA SCHMALFELDT

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1890: 
Death on Sun. evening of Viola Schmalfeld, 6-week old daughter of 5th Ward
resident Louis Schmalfeld. Burial book place Tues. in the city cemetery.


(FRIEDRICH) ALBERT SCHMIDT

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1899:
We must report that Albert Schmidt, whose illness we had mentioned in previous
editions, died Sat. afternoon from his pneumonia. Friedrich Albert Schmidt
was born 31 July 1844 in Otterwisch, Thuringia, the son of Pastor Carl Ludwig
Schmidt and wife Adelheid. His father died when Albert was 13 years old.
After the boy had outgrown his home schooling he enrolled in the Thomas Institute 
in Leipzig and received a solid education. After leaving school he learned the 
trade of a cabinetmaker, a trade which he followed many years. In 1866 he came to 
America, stayed a while in Washington and then took work in Milwaukee. Later he 
spent a good deal of time in Michigan and in 1870 came to Manitowoc where he has 
remained ever since. He served as clerk in the business of J.A. Koehler about 
15 years until  Mr. Koehler gave up that business. Schmidt opened an inn called 
"Zum Rathskeller" which he operated until his death. In 1884 he made a trip to 
Germany to visit his  mother just once more. That mother died last year. He felt 
unwell for quite sometime, then Wed. was stricken with pneumonia, went to the 
hospital where he died. Mr. Schmidt was a trustworthy man in every sense of the 
word and it can be said that he went to his grave with a soul without fault. The 
"Freie Sängerbund", of which the deceased had been an active member, accompanied 
his body to the grave on Tues. afternoon. Mr. Schmidt left his sister Mrs. 
Alvin Lange and her family, a brother in Germany, as well as his many sorrowing 
friends. He was not married.


ALFRED WM SCHMIDT

Certificate of Death-(excerpts) 
Full name of deceased-Alfred Wm Schmidt, Color-White, Sex-male, Race-Caucasian, Age-11 day, 
Name of father-August Schmidt, Birthplace of father-Greiswald Germany, 
Name of mother-Louise Schmidt, Birthplace of mother-Newton, Manitowoc Co. Wis., 
Birthplace of deceased-Manitowoc, Wis., 
Date of birth of the deceased-Feb 23rd 1898, 
Date of death-March 7th 1898-Residence at time of death-Manitowoc, 
Place of burial-Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc- Manitowoc Co. Register of Deeds
(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)


AUGUST SCHMIDT

Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Wednesday, April 23, 1913

Dies Less Than Year After Wife
August Schmidt, one of the city's well known residents and for years a blacksmith, 
engaged in business at 1027 South Tenth street, died last night after an illness 
of several months.  Mr Schmidt's death was unexpected, his condition having been 
apparently much improved of late.
Decedent was 58 years of age and had resided here for many years.  His wife died 
a year ago next month and Mr. Schmidt's health had been failing since.  A family 
of children survive.  Mr. Schmidt was a man who had a wide acquaintance and he 
was held in high regard.
The funeral will probably be held Saturday afternoon.
          ***********
DIES LESS THAN YEAR AFTER WIFE-August Schmidt, one of the City's well known 
residents and for years a blacksmith, engaged in business at 1027 South Tenth 
street, died last night after an illness of several months. Mr. Schmidt's death 
was unexpected, his condition having been apparently much improved of late.
Decedent was 58 years of age and had resided here for many years. His wife died 
a years ago next month and Mr. Schmidt's health had been failing since. A family 
of children survive. Mr. Schmidt was a man who had a wide acquaintance and he 
was held in high regard.
The funeral will probably be held Saturday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Vol. 15, MANITOWOC, WIS. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 1913. 
No. 156, page Eight
                ****************
The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, April 24, 1913, front page
August Schmidt, a well known resident of this city, died Thursday night at his 
home, 1027 South Tenth street, after a protracted illness.  The immediate cause 
of his death was bronchitis.  Mr. Schmidt followed the occupation of blacksmith, 
coming to this city over thirty years ago.
He was born in Germany, Nov. 20, 1855, and he came to this country when a young 
man locating in this city in 1880.  His wife died about year ago.
He is survived by ten children, Mrs. Richard Lade, Mrs. Frank Drumm, Mrs. Walter 
Flint, Mrs. Frank Legesse, all of this city; Mrs. Walter Behrens of Sheboygan, 
and Max, Walter, Arthur and Ida who live with him at his home.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the home.  Interment will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
              ***********
August Schmidt (b. Nov. 20, 1854-d. Apr. 22, 1913) the Manitowoc Co. Register 
of Deeds lists his cause of death as: "Tuberculosis of the lungs"

Gestorben-Nach längerem Leiden in einem schlimmen Falle von Bronchitis, welche 
Durch den Gram über den Tod seiner Gattin, die vor elf Monaten das Zeitliche 
segnete, noch erhöht wurden, starb am Mittwoch August Schmidt, der an der 
südlichen 10. Straße wohnhafte Grobchmied. Der Verstorbene, der am 20. November 
1855 in Deutschland geboren wurde, kam in seiner Jugend noch Amerika und war 
seit 33 Jahren in Manitowoc ansässig, woselbst er das Geschäft eines Grobschmiedes 
betriev. Er hinterläßt neun Kinder. Die Beerdignung sindet morgen Nachmittag vom 
Trauerhause aus statt.
Manitowoc Post, Jahrgang 32, Frietag, den 25ten April, 1913, No. 96

"After long suffering in a bad case of bronchitis, which suffering through the 
grief over the death of his wife who eleven months before died, died on Wednesday, 
August Schmidt, who lived on south 10. Street a blacksmith. The deceased was born 
on 20. November 1855 in Germany, then in his youth came to America and was for 33 
years a resident in Manitowoc, where he ran a blacksmith shop. He left behind nine 
children. The burial takes place tomorrow afternoon in the funeral home." 
-interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann

              ***********
Gestorben-Nach mehr monatlicher Krankeit starb am Dienstag Abend letzer Woche 
der hier wohlbekannte Grobschmied August Schmidt, dessen Werkstätte sich 
1027 S. 10. Straße befindet. Der Verstorbene wurde am 20. November 1855 in 
Deutschland geboren und kam als junger Mann nach Amerika. Seit 33 war er in 
Manitowoc wohnhast. Er litt seit einiger Zeit an einem schweren Anfalle von 
Bronchitis, doch hat der Gram über den Tod seiner Frau, die vor elf Monaten 
starb, wohl mehr dazu beigetragen sein Ableben zu beschleunigen als die Krankhiet 
selbst. Er hinterläßt neun Kinder. Die Beerdigung fand am Samstag statt. Pastor 
Grauer von Fond Du Lac leitete die Trauerfeierlichkeiten.
-Die Wahrheit, No. 882, Manitowoc, Dienstag, den 29. April 1913, 16. Jahrgang

DEATHS-After a month-long sickness, the well known blacksmith from here, 
August Schmidt, whose work shop is located at 1027 S. 10 street, died on 
Tuesday evening last week. The deceased was born on 20 November 1855 in 
Germany and came to America as a young man.  He was a resident of Manitowoc 
for 33 years.  He had a bad case of Bronchitis, but grief from the death of 
his wife, who died eleven months before, had much more to do with his hastened 
demise than the sickness itself.  He left behind nine children.  The burial 
took place on Saturday.  Pastor Grauer from Fond du Lac conducted the funeral 
ceremonies. -interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann

Records of the Church of Peace UCC show that August Schmidt was born (geb.) on 
November 20, 1855 in Greifswald; Deuts cht. And Died (+) on April 22, 1913 in 
Manitowoc Wisconsin.
Pastor C. L. Grauer officiated at burial. This record is listed in the church 
records Number 8 on 
Page 190.

Please consider that the above deaths notice makes mention that a Pastor Grauer 
of Fond du Lac conducted the funeral services. There was a Pastor C. L. Grauer 
whom was affiliated with the Friedens Kirche in Fond Du Lac, which later became 
Friedens UCC. Today this church goes by the Anglicized name of:

CHURCH OF PEACE UCC
158 S MILITARY RD
Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin 54935

CHURCH OF PEACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
158 SOUTH MILITARY ROAD, FOND DU LAC WI 54935
(920) 921-8215 Office: (920) 921-8084 Fax
Pastor Virginia Pynch; Pastor Sharon Siter; Rev. Dr. Martin Koehler, Pastor Emeritus

(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
********************
[bur. 4-26-1913/cause: tuberculosis of the lungs]


C. OTTO SCHMIDT

From Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1906:
Death Monday evening of C. Otto Schmidt, publisher of the weekly 
"Die Wahrheit", after an illness of only a few days. The deceased 
fell ill with appendicitis Wednesday last week, but it progressed 
so rapidly that the doctors could not perform an operation. C. 
Otto Schmidt was born 23 December 1868 here in Manitowoc, the 
second son of the late Carl H. Schmidt. After leaving school he 
learned masonry until such time as his father was elected County 
Judge, when he took over direction of the "Nord-Westen". Later, 
with Mr. Brandt, he established a print shop and book bindery; 
then operating a press by himself which was later used to publish 
"Die Wahrheit". In 1890 he married Miss Minna Engels and had one 
son from the union. In addition he is survived by his sorrowing 
mother and 4 brothers. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon 
from the funeral home.
        **********
From Der Nord Westen, 10 May 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 May)
Several residents went to Manitowoc Friday afternoon to attend the 
funeral of C. Otto Schmidt. Among them was Fr. Lernhardt (sic), the 
innkeeper of Wisconsin House who reports that the funeral was a very 
large one. Otto was well known in this vicinity as manager for 
"Nord-Westen" and very well thought of.
*************
[bur. 05-04-1906/age 38 yrs./cause: appendicitis]


CARL H. SCHMIDT

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Jan. 1888:
Death of Carl H. Schmidt, editor and founder of Nord-Westen, on 07 Jan. after a
short illness. (Exhaustive details of his life.)
**********
[cause: Dropsy]


CARL H. SCHMIDT

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904:
After many years of terrible suffering from rheumatism, the 
pain of which may have affected him mentally, Carl H. Schmidt 
took his own life with a shot to the head at 3 a.m. Wed. Death 
was immediate. He was a well-known wood merchant in our city.
His wife, who did not believe him capable of such a possibility, 
had only stepped away from him a few minutes before. Possibly 
he had planned the act for a long time and had waited for an 
opportune moment. Carl H. Schmidt was born 07 June 1849 in the
province of Hanover, came to America in 1868, and settled in 
Manitowoc Rapids where he operated a farm and a cheese factory 
until moving to Manitowoc several years ago. He operated a wood 
and coal business here. In addition to his widow he leaves 9
children.
    ********
[bur. 02-13-1904/cause: suicide]


CHARLOTTE SCHMIDT

From Der Nord Westen, 01 June 1905:
Death from old age debility on Sun. morning of widow 
Charlotte Schmidt in the residence of her daughter, 
Mrs. John Jens here. Mrs. Schmidt was born in Germany 
in 1826 and has been a resident of Manitowoc for many 
years. She is survived by one daughter, the above named 
Mrs. Jens. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 
the city cemetery.
        *********
CHARLOTTE’S 1ST MARRIAGE:

SCHMIDT: Johann 
b: Duebenitz, Meklenburgh-Schwerin
res: Manitowoc, workman
p: Johann Schmidt and unknown
m: 10 May 1857 in Manitowoc at First Ger. Evang. Luth. ch. (co. mar. index v.1 p.190) 
to: Charlotte Conrads
p: Heinrich Conrads and Elsie Gusten 

CHARLOTTE’S 2ND MARRIAGE:

LEVERENZ: John
m: 08 Apr 1873 (co. mar. index v.4 p.69) 
to: Charlot Schmidt"
============
[John Leverenz is on a different lot in the cemetery]


CLARA SCHMIDT

Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1875
Death of Clara Schmidt on 19 Aug. at 5 a.m., only daughter of Carl H. and 
Bertha E. Schmidt, age 3 months 14 days. The couple has now lost both daughters.
**************
Name: Schmidt, Sophia Caroline Clara
D.:
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 3 Mo. 13 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc. City
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.189
***********
Possible birth record:
Sophie K Schmidt
b: 05 May 1875
Reel: 0114
Record: 002808"


DONALD C. SCHMIDT

Donald C. "Butch" Schmidt, age 77, a Manitowoc resident, died Sunday morning, 
Nov. 7, 2004, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. 
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, at 
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the 
Rev. Richard Miller with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside 
military rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post #659, Manitowoc. 
Donald was born March 8, 1927, in Two Rivers, son of the late Clarence H. and 
Martha Boness Schmidt. Donald attended St. John's Lutheran School and graduated 
from Washington High School with the class of 1945. He served in the United 
States Navy from Jan. 26, 1945 until Jan. 2, 1948. On Dec. 28, 1956, he married 
Marie Tittl in Dubuque, Iowa. Butch was employed at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry 
for 29 years, retiring in 1991. Don enjoyed spending time with his family, 
especially his granddaughter, Malachia. He was a member of VFW Otto Oas Post 
#659 of Manitowoc. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Robert Schmidt; two sisters 
and brothers-in-law: Delores (Tom) Hempel, Doris Schmidt and Karl Tittl. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc,
on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. 
Memorials made to Redeemer Lutheran Church would be appreciated. 
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the family.
HTR OBITUARY, posted Nov. 09, 2004 


EDDIE SCHMIDT

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1878:
Death of Alois Schmidt, nine year old son of August and Louise
Schmidt, last Friday. Burial took place Sunday.

(Note: I conferred with the cemetery office about this entry to find out
if Alois in the obit is Eddie because the dates match the computer printout
that is in brackets at the cem. entry although the stone is a month off.)
Here is the reply:
[I believe so. He is buried on the lot with August & Louise. 
The burial register says buried the son of August Schmitt 
on 3/3/1878, so I’m guessing error on the marker with the 
date and error in the obit with the 1st name.]
************
[Eddie Schmidt/bur. 03-03-1878] 


ELIZABETH SCHMIDT

Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, May 10, 1912

Death Claims Mrs. A. Schmidt Life Long Resident of City Was Ill Less Than One Week

Death came to Mrs. August Schmidt So. Tenth street, Thursday after an illness of 
less than one week's duration.  Mrs. Schmidt was take ill last Friday and on 
Monday was compelled to take to her bed and failed to rally from the attack, 
death resulting at 4 o'clock Thursday.  Mrs. Schmidt was born in this city 55 
years ago and was Miss Elizabeth Rauber before her marriage thirty three years 
ago to August Schmidt; seven daughters, Mrs. Frank Drumm, Mrs. Walter Flint, Mrs. 
Frank Lagesse and Miss Ida this city.  Mrs. Richard Lade, Green Bay, Mrs. C. 
Taushek, Escanaba and Mrs. Walter Behrens, Sheboygan and three sons Max, Walter, 
and Arthur this city.  The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 from the 
late home.
           ************
DIED-Mrs. August Schmidt died at her home on South 10th Street Thursday afternoon 
after a week's illness, aged 55 years. She is survived by her husband, seven daughters 
and three sons. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon. Burial was in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
The Manitowoc Pilot, VOLUME LIII., MANITOWOC, WIS., THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1912, 
NUMBER 46, front page.

Gestorben-Am Donnerstag Nachmittag starb Frau August Schmidt, die Gattin des an 
der Süd-Mainstraße wohnhaften Grobschmiedes und Wagenmachters August Schmidt. Die 
Verstorbene wurde am 9. November 1857 in Manitowoc geboren und ist stets hier 
wohnhaft gewesen. Am Freitag erkrankte sie an  der Cholera Morbus, welche Krankeit 
sie jedoch nicht zwang, fortwährend im Bette zu bleiben, man hoffte bestimmt auf 
ihre Genesung, bis am Mittwoch ein Schlagfluß einsetze, der sich am Donnerstag 
Nachmittag wiederholte und dann den Tod der Kranken herbeifürte. Sie hinterläßt 
ausser ihrem Gatten drei Söhne und sieben Töchter. Die Beerdigung findet am Sonntag 
nachmittag um 2 Uhr statt.-Manitowoc Post, Jahrgang 31., Freitag, den 10 ten 
Mai, 1912, No. 100

Deaths-On Thursday afternoon Mrs. August Schmidt, the wife of the South Main Street 
blacksmith and wagon maker, August Schmidt, died.  The deceased was born on 9 
November 1857 in Manitowoc and was a continual resident of here.  On Friday she 
became sick with Cholera Morbus, which sickness she really couldn't constrain, in 
constant bed rest, one truly hoped of her recovery, until on Wednesday a stroke of 
decline overtook , which on Thursday afternoon overtook again and then led to the 
death of the sick. Besides her spouse, she left behind three sons and seven daughters.  
The burial takes place on Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. 
-interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann

Gestorben-Nach einer Krankeit von wenigen Tagen starb am Donnerstag Nachmittag 
Frau Elizabeth Schmidt, Gattin des an der Süd-Mainstraße wohnhaften Grobschmiedes 
August Schmidt. Die Verstorbene, welche vor 55 Jahren in Manitowoc geboren wurde 
und stets hier wohnhaft gewesen, ist erkrankte am Freitag an der Cholera Morbus. 
Sie wurde durch die Krakeit fehr geschwächt, so daß sie am Montag das Bett nicht 
mehr verlassen konnte. Am Mittwoch setze ein Schlagfluß ein, der sich am Donnerstag 
wiederholte und ihren Tod herbeiführte. Sie hinterläßt außer ihren Gatten drei 
Söhne und sieben Tochter. Die Beerdigung fand am Sonntag Nachmittag statt.
-Die Wahrheit, No. 832, Manitowoc, Dienstag, den 14. Mai 1912, 16. Jahrgang

Deaths-After a sickness of a few days, Mrs. Elizabeth Schmidt, spouse of the 
South Main St. blacksmith August Schmidt, died on Thursday afternoon. The deceased, 
who was born 55 years earlier in Manitowoc and became a continuous resident of here, 
became sick on Friday with Cholera Morbus.  She became quite weak throughout the 
sickness, so that she was confined to bed rest on Monday.  On Wednesday a stroke 
of worsening overtook and returned on Thursday, leading to her death.  Besides her 
spouse, she left behind three sons and seven daughters.  The burial took place on 
Sunday afternoon. -interpretation by Emilie B. Lindemann

(contributed by researcher/see contributors page)
**************
[cause: anaemia]


EMMA B. SCHMIDT

Manitowoc Tribune 
Vol. 21 No. 40, Tuesday, September 1, 1874, Page 4 Column 3 

Died.  Schmidt-- In this city, on Tuesday, September 1st at 3 1/2 o'clock A.M., 
Emma B., daughter of Carl H. and Bertha Schmidt, aged 7 months and 11 days. The 
funeral will take place on Thursday, at 2 P.M. 
We beg to assure the afflicted parents of our heartfelt sympathy with them, in 
their hour of sorrow.
             ************
EMMA B. SCHMIDT
Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 3 Sept. 1874
Death of Emma B. Schmidt on 1 Sept. She was the little daughter of Carl
H. and Bertha Schmidt, and was 7 years, 22 days old.


FRED SCHMIDT

Name: Schmidt, Fred
D.: 11/10/1869
B.: 2/16/1842
Reg. D.: 1/15/1870
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 27 Yrs. 8 Mo. 20 Da.
B.P.: Braunschweig
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: M. H. Quehl
Spouse:
F.: Heinrich Schmidt
M.: Friderike Schuette
Cause of Death: Typhus
Add. Info.: Carpenter
Pg. #: v.1 p.74


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.


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.


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.


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)


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.


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]


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


MRS. FRED 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]