ANNA TENDICK    (d. 1891)

DIED-
March 23, 1891, in this city, Mrs. Annie Tindick (sic), of LaGrippe with 
accompanying pneumonia, aged 62 years 3 months. Was born in Prussia Nov. 20, 
1891 and immigrated to this county in 1848, and was 18 years a resident of 
this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, March 2, 1891  P. 2
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[cause: pneumonia]


ANNA TENDICK  (d. 1928)

MRS. TENDICK PASSES AWAY AT MILWAUKEE
Mrs. Anna Tendick wife of Henry Tendick, formerly of this city, 
died suddenly at the family home, 419 East Fourth avenue, Wauwatosa, 
after an illness of six weeks. She had returned to her home Friday 
afternoon from the Deaconness hospital, where she had been a patient 
for two weeks, and was apparently on her way to complete recovery. 
Funeral services will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, morning, at the 
Immanuel Reformed church at 10 o'clock, the Rev. O.B. Moor 
officiating and the body will then be brought to this city by motor 
and funeral services held her tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at the 
chapel at Evergreen. English services will be in charge of Rev. Moor 
of Wauwatosa while German services wil (sic) be by Rev. O.A. Menke 
of this city.
Mrs. Tendick, who was Anna Treick before her marriage was forty-eight 
years old and was born in the town of Newton. She was married to Henry 
Tendick twenty-six years ago and was a resident of this city where her 
husband was engaged in the shoe business, for many years until fourteen 
years ago when they moved to Milwaukee. She was a member of the Immanuel 
Reformed church, president of the Ladies Aid Society and vice president 
of the Ladies Missionary society and took an active part in all the 
work of the church.
Surviving are her husband and two sons, Harry A., of Milwauket (sic) 
and Fred B. of Minneapolis and one grandson.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 25, 1928 P.2
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[bur. 6-26-1928/died at Wauwatosa, WI/cause: phlebitis/
bur. on Henry Tendick lot]


BERNHARD TENDICK

Death on Sun., his 84th birthday, of Bernhard Tendick of 
old age debility in the residence of his son Henry Tendick 
here. The deceased was born 09 Nov. 1818 in Germany, came 
to America in 1848 and settled in Town Newton when it was 
still a wilderness. He lived and farmed in that town until 
1871 when he retired to Manitowoc. He leaves 3 children. 
His funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 13 Nov. 1902
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Bernard Tendick, 84 years old, father of Henry Tendick, died last Sunday evening. 
The aged man who has just passed away came from Germany directly to this country 
in 1848, locating on a farm in Newton. In 1871, he removed to the city, living a 
retired life since then. He was married shortly after coming to Manitowoc county 
and three children survive. They are Henry, of this city; Fred, of Milwaukee and 
Mrs. Gustave Havel, of Denver, Col. Deceased was a man of high character and had 
the respect and confidence of his friends. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon 
from the home on Washington street.
Manitowoc Pilot, November 13, 1902
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[age 84 yrs./cause: old age]


HENRY TENDICK

Henry Tendick, former shoe merchant of the city, greeted friends 
in town yesterday, coming up from Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, February 26, 1916 P.3
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Henry A. Tendick, 73, former Manitowoc merchant and jobber who left 
here 26 years ago to engage in the manufacturing business in Milwaukee, 
died Friday at the Deaconess hospital in that city. He had been ill 
only eight days.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. from the Immanuel 
Reformed church in Milwaukee. The body will be brought to Manitowoc 
Tuesday afternoon for interment in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Tendick was born at Newton in 1866 and when a young man came to 
this city to engage in business. He opened a shoe store at Ninth and 
Washington streets, and in addition to conducting a retail business 
also became a jobber.
In 1913 he disposed of his interests here and moved to Milwaukee where 
he organized the Active Pleating Company which he managed until 
retiring in 1931.
Mr. Tendick was active in church circles in Milwaukee, and was a member 
of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip of the Immanuel congregation. 
He was also a member of the United Commercial Travelers.
Survivors are two sons, Harry of Wauwatosa, and Frederick of New York 
City; brother, Fred of Milwaukee; and two grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the Lindow funeral home, 4018 West Lisbon 
avenue, Milwaukee, from Sunday noon until Tuesday morning.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 30, 1939 P.4
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[d. 12-29-1939 at Milwaukee, WI/cause: heart failure]


GEORGE TENEYCK

George Len Eysck  (sic)
birth: 1829 New York
death: 14 January 1899 Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Manitowoc, Wis.
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968
*******
[age 70 yrs./cause:general debility]


JAMES C. TENNANT

James C. Tennant, age 71, of 105 N. 41st St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
February 7, 1998, at Holy family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 1998 (TONIGHT) 
at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, with Rev. Jay Smoke officiating. Cremation 
will follow, with burial of his cremains at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born on November 24, 1926, in Saulte St. Marie, Mich., son of the late 
George and Mary Kitchen Tennant. Jim served in the United States Army during 
World War II. He married Joyce M. Skrepenski on April 9, 1957, in Iron Mountain, 
Mich., and moved to Manitowoc in 1957. Joyce preceded him in death on April 9, 
1987. Jim was employed most of his life at the C&O Carferries out of Ludington, 
Mich., until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of the Manitowoc AmVets 
Post #99 and the Manitowoc Fish and Game.
Survivors include three sons, William (Lori) Tennant, James Tennant Jr., and 
Daniel Tennant, all of Manitowoc; one daughter, Sandra Fischer, Manitowoc; seven 
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Georgia 
(Norman) Grevie, St. Ignace, Mich., and Mary Ellen (William) Bockelman, Houghton, 
Mich.; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded 
in death by his wife, Joyce, and one brother, William.
Friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Monday (TONIGHT) from 
4:00 p.m. until the time of services at 7:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials would be appreciated.
Herald Times Reporter, February 9, 1998 P. 2
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[cremation]


JOYCE M. TENNANT

Mrs. James (Joyce M.) Tennant, 53, of 105 N. 41st Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday, 
April 9, 1987, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 
10 am Saturday at Harrigan Parkside Funeral home. Rev. Richard Lind will officiate 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Tennant was born June 21, 1933 at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, daughter of Frank 
Skrepenski and the late Mary Schaefer Skrepenski. She married James C. Tennant on 
April 9, 1957 at Iron Mountain, Michigan.
Survivors include her husband, James; three son, William, James Jr., and Daniel, all 
of Manitowoc; two daughters and a son-in-law, Sandra Fischer and Mary Ellen and Harlan 
Free, all of Manitowoc; her father, Frank Skrepenski of Manitowoc; two brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Virgin and Celia Skrepenski and Thomas and LouAnn Skrepenski, all of 
Manitowoc; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Marge and Donald Weinberger of Manitowoc 
and Diana and George Compton of Maribel; several grandchildren and other relatives and 
friends survive. She was preceded in death by a brother.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 pm to 8 pm Friday 
and Saturday from 8:30 am until the hour of service at 10 am.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Apr. 9, 1987 page 18
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[wife of James C. Tennant]


GEORGE TEPORTEN

Funeral services for George Teporten, 72, of 2714 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, who
died Friday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 9:30 a.m.
Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic
Church. The Rev. Edward Nowakowski officiated and burial was in Evergreen
Cemetery.
Pallbearers, nephews, were Clarence and Edward Wertz, Marvin Vnuk, Melvin 
Bartel, Joseph Greinyer, and John Schmeichel.
Mr. Teporten was born Jan. 2, 1887, at Colby, son of the late John and Susan
Braun Teporten. He moved to Manitowoc with his parents when he was very young.
He was employed at Rahr Malting Co., Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and as a
boilermaker before retiring seven years ago. He married Sophie Woerfel July 1,
1919, and the couple resided at Manitowoc. A veteran of World War I, he was
with the Supply Co. of the 379th Infantry. He was also a member of the Boiler-
makers Local No. 443.
Survivors include three brothers, John of Madison and Fred and Joe of Manitowoc;
two sisters, Miss Susan Teporten and Mrs. Charles Bartel of Manitowoc; and 
several nieces and nephews.
The Rosary was recited Sunday evening at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 6, 1959  p.11
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[d. 07-03-1959/age 72 yrs.]


SOPHIA TEPORTEN

Mrs. Sophia Teporten, 86, of 2714 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am Tuesday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The 
Rt. Rev. Msgr. John S. Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Teporten, nee Sophia Woerfel, was born March 10, 1884 at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Franz Woerfel. She was married to George Teporten July 1, 
1919 at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death July 3, 1959.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Pejsar of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where 
a Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Mon., Aug. 10, 1970 page M18
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[Sophia T. Teporten/d. 08-09-1970/age 86 yrs./widow of George Teporten]


CHRISTOPHER EUGENE TERENS

Christopher E. Terens, 19, of 903 Rapids Rd., Manitowoc, a member of the U.S.
Navy, died Sunday evening at San Diego, Calif., as the result of an automobile 
accident.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Joseph Mattern will officiate with military graveside rites 
by the U.S. Navy.
Mr. Terens was born Sept. 9, 1957 at Manitowoc, son of Roger Terens and Donna 
Terens. He was educated in Manitowoc area schools and was stationed on the U.S.S. 
Anchorage at San Diego. 
Survivors include his father, Roger, of Manitowoc and his mother, Donna Terens, 
of Green Bay; four brothers, Randolph, at Fort LeJeune, N.C., and Nicholas, Jan 
and Daniel, at home; two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Kim) Erwin and Miss Julie Terens, 
of Green Bay and a step-sister, Miss Rose Terens, at home; paternal grandmother 
Mrs. Clara Terens, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene R. Rosinsky, 
of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, 
where a prayer service will be at 8:30 p.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, November 16, 1976  P. 3
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[age 19 yrs./son of Roger A. Terens/d. 11-14-1976 at San Diego CA]


ROGER A. TERENS

Roger A. Terens, age 63, of 908 Rainbow Court, Two Rivers, died Sunday, July 11, 
1999, at Bellin Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 1999, at the 
Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic 
Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Roman Zbieranski 
O.F.M. with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born November 9, 1935, in Manitowoc, son of the late Arthur and Clara 
Gollata Terens. Roger was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 
1953. At a young age he worked with his father and uncle in home construction 
perfecting the craft with Art Terens Home Building. In 1955, he became involved 
with the Local Union #731 where he worked on construction locally until 1981 when 
he retired. He married Faye Luebke on December 14, 1973, at Ludington, Mich. Roger 
was a member of St. Mark's Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Local Union #731, he 
was the oldest active member of AA Manitowoc County Chapter and former Board of 
Director of Alano Society. He was an avid reader and enjoyed sharing his insight 
and knowledge with family and friends. He was also active with gardening and home 
improvements.
Survivors include his wife, Faye; eight children to include Randolph A. and Saralie 
Terens, Manitowoc, Kim Marie and Arthur McNeil, Anderson, S.C., Nicholas A Terens, 
Manitowoc, Jan A. and Marie Terens, Hopkins, S.C., Julie Terens Allison,, Columbia. 
S.C., Daniel L. Terens, Manitowoc, Rosemarie Carpenter, Two Rivers, Amy Jo Terens 
and special friend, Chad Wolvin, Two Rivers; six grandchildren; five great-
grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Violet Luebke, Manitowoc; one brother and 
sister-in-law, John and Tracy Terens, Manitowoc; six sisters and three brothers-
in-law, Diane and Emil Cisler, Manitowoc, Nancy and Chas Rezachek, Manitowoc, 
Patricia and Leibert Chizek, Newton, Karen and Dennis Parodish, Manitowoc, Iris 
Jagodensky, Manitowoc, Gloria R. Thompson, Manitowoc; previous wife, Dona August, 
Columbia, S.C.; along with neices, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; one sister, one son, Christopher Eugene Terens; 
one granddaughter, Katie Marie Erwin; one grandson, Nathan A. Terens; and one son-
in-law, Oscar Allison, Jr.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday. 
There will be a prayer service held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening led by Deacon Robert 
Drobka.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the Terens family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 13, 1999 P. A2


HAROLD JAMES TERP

Harold Terp, age 80, of 2000 Clark Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday, November 28, 
2002, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2002, at First 
Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be Rev. William 
Plank with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military Graveside Rites will 
be accorded by AmVetsPost #99 of Manitowoc. 
He was born December 5, 1921, in Green Bay, son of the Peter and Lydia Terp. 
Harold attended and graduated from schools in Green Bay. During World War II, 
Harold served in the United States Army 32nd Red Arrow Division, serving overseas 
for 40 months in the South Pacific. This was something he was proud of and loved 
to share his stories with his grandsons. On March 7, 1947, he married the former 
Mickey (Viola) Vincent in Dubuque, Iowa. After their marriage they resided in Two 
Rivers where he owned and operated The Terp Bros. Ford dealership. In 1956 they 
moved to Manitowoc where he and his brother, Jack, operated The Terp Lincoln 
Mercury dealership. He also owned and operated Terp Mobile Homes. Harold worked 
for and retired from Steenberg Mobile Homes in 1984. Harold was also an avid Packer 
fan. He began attending Packer games when they played at Green Bay East High School. 
The only games he missed were the ones due to ill health. Harold also spent many 
happy years enjoying his cottage and friends in Door County. He loved spending time 
with his grandchildren and looked forward to their many calls. He was a very loving 
and devoted grandfather. 
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Lois Terp, Manitowoc; 
Bruce and Terry Terp, Two Rivers; three sisters, Oots Baeb, Maren Crabb, Betty 
Berken, all of Green Bay; six grandchildren, Jason Terp, San Francisco, Justin 
and Josh Terp, both of Manitowoc; Tammy (Elliott) VanderBloomen, Two Rivers; 
Patty Potter-Terp, Coppaeras Cove, Texas; Kylie Terp, Two Rivers; two great 
grandchildren, Alexis and Brynn VanderBloomen, both of Two Rivers. He is further 
survived by a very special friend, Carol Weld, Two Rivers, along with many wonderful 
friends and relatives. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Mickey, in 
March of 1992; a daughter, Sandra Terp and six brothers, Jack, Henry, Bob, Leslie, 
Woodrow and Bill. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday at First Presbyterian 
Church from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
A special heartfelt thank you to the ER staff at Holy Family Memorial. Also,we 
cannot thank Dr. Mark Herring and his staff enough. Dr. Herring was always there, 
morning, noon or night and treated Harold with such respect and compassion. Harold 
always said "You just don't find m' like that anymore."  
Manitowoc Herald Times  Saturday, November 30, 2002  pg. A3


SANDRA L. TERP

2 Manitowoc Girls Killed in Collision 
Car Strikes Train Stopped at Crossing
Sandra Lynn Terp, Lea Ann Fischer Victims of Crash 
A collision involving an automobile and a Soo Line freight train stopped at a 
crossing on Spring Street just to the east of the 21st Street viaduct Monday 
night killed two young Manitowoc people and injured three others, one 
critically. 
Victims of the collisions were Sandra Lynn Terp, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Harold Terp of 1441 N. 23rd St., and Lea Ann Fischer, 18, of 859 N. 13th St. 
…All Girls Seniors
All four girls were seniors at Lincoln High School…
The accident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. on Spring Street in the area between 
the Manitowoc Portland Cement Co. and Burger Boat Co. 
City police said the 1965 model Ford four door sedan driven by Miss Terp was 
moving in a southwesterly direction when it struck a flat car loaded with a crane 
boom at the crossing.
(snip-description of accident)
Miss Terp was born Oct. 30, 1950, at Two Rivers, daughter of Harold and Viela Vincent
Terp. She had attended local elementary schools and Woodrow Wilson Junior High School.
She was active in school, church and club activities. She was secretary of the Junior
class last year and chairman of the junior prom the same year, past president of the
Ski Club, member of the Flambeau staff, Tri Hi Y, the YMCA's Student Council, Lincoln
High's Student Council, GAA officials club, Pep Club, American Field Service, Senior
Girls Club, YMCA Youth Council and active in youth government. She was to receive a
YMCA scholarship May 23 entitling her to pursue a career in YMCA work. At First Pres-
byterian church she was active in the Senior High Youth Fellowship.
Two Brothers Survive
Besides the parents, two brothers, (private) and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Beulah
Vincent, of Green Bay, survive.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Presybyterian Church. The Rev.
Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m.
Thursday and at the church until the time of services. A memorial has been establishe
for the Y building fund. The casket will remain closed.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 30, 1968  p.17
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[Sandra Lynn Terp/d. 04-29-1968/age 17 yrs./bur. on Harold J. and Viola A. Terp lot]


VIOLA A. TERP

Mickey (Viola) Terp, age 63, of 611 East Reed Avenue, Manitowoc, passed away 
Saturday, March 7, 1992, at her residence.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday from the First Presbyterian Church. 
Rev. William Plank will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born April 18, 1928 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Merle and Beulah 
Vincent. She attended schools in Green Bay. She married Harold Terp March 14, 
1947 in Dubuque, Iowa. The couple came to Manitowoc to reside. She was employed 
for a time at the Carron Net Company in Two Rivers.
She is survived by her husband, Harold, of Manitowoc; two sons and daughters-in-
law, Tim and Lois, Bruce and Terry, all of Manitowoc; five brothers, Edward, 
James, Clifford, Gerald and Nyle Vincent, all of Green Bay; four sisters, Eunice 
Christiensen, Charlotte Vincent, Della DeCleene, Susie Reuter, all of Green Bay; 
six grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Joshua, Tammy, Patty and Kylie, all of Manitowoc; 
cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death 
by a daughter, Sandy, in 1968, her parents and one brother.
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home from 5 until 8 p.m. this evening and 
from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services at the church.
She was an important part of her grandchildren's lives and will be missed by all 
of them.
Herald Times Reporter, March 9, 1992 P. B8
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[wife of Harold Terp]


KELSEY A. TERRY

Kelsey Allyn Terry, 3-day old daughter of a A. Scott and Carol Terry, died 
Wednesday, February 10, 1993, at a Milwaukee Hospital.
She was born Sunday, February 7, 1993, at Milwaukee.
Private graveside services will be this Monday, at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Brother Roman Jarosz will officiate.
Survivors include her parents, of Manitowoc; maternal grandparents, Jack and Reva 
Terry, Hannibal, Mo.; paternal grandparents, John and Denise Walls, Chicago, Ill.
Herald Times Reporter, February 14, 1993 P. A2
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[Died at Milwaukee WI/age 3 days]


JAMES LEE TESARIK

2-Year-Old Boy Run Over By Train 
Apparently Had Strayed Away, Coroner Says
ROCKWOOD—A 23-months old boy met instant death late Wednesday afternoon when 
he was struck by a Chicago and North Western freight train a short distance 
from his home a mile north of here. 
The victim was James Lee Tesarik, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tesarik of Rt. 1, 
Two Rivers. 
Coroner Dr. Theodore Teitgen, who investigated, said the boy apparently strayed 
from his home in the company of two dogs and was lying on the tracks when the 
northbound train approached. The tracks run in a line more than 1,000 feet east 
of the home.
Railroad employes said it looked as though the youngster was asleep on the tracks 
with one of the dogs. Another theory was that he may have tripped on the tracks 
and knocked himself unconscious. He reportedly did not move as the train approached.
Not Traveling Very Fast
The dogs attracted the attention of the engineer but he was unable to stop in time. 
Judging from the short distance in which the train stopped after hitting the body, 
it was not traveling very fast, Doctor Teitgen said. The body was badly mangled. 
Mrs. Tesarik told Doctor Teitgen that James and his three year old brother, William, 
had gotten up from a nap about 4 p.m. and went out to play in the farm yard. She 
said she heard William talking and presumed that his younger brother was with him.
However, James apparently went with the dogs down a lane running east toward the 
tracks. The accident happened about 5:10 p.m. 
Parents of the child said he and his brother were inseparable companions and were 
exceptionally good about staying in the yard and out of Highway 141 which runs 
along the front of the house.
Both dogs disappeared after the accident. One returned home later Wednesday night 
and the other came back early Thursday morning.
Doctor Teitgen said there would be no inquest. The boy’s death was not considered 
a traffic fatality.
Funeral Friday 
Funeral services for the Tesarik boy will be at 2 p.m. Friday at First German 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. M. Koeninger officiating. Burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
He was born Aug 31, 1956, in Manitowoc.
Survivors include his parents; brother, William, at home; paternal grandparents, Mr. 
and Mrs. Joseph Dembsky of Manitowoc; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton 
Slogett of Manitowoc; paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Butzlaff of 
Crivitz; and maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Waskow of Two Rivers.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. 
Friday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of 
service. The casket will not be opened.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 24, 1958  P. 1
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[son of Robert Tesarik/bur. on Jos. J. Dembsky lot]


ROBERT E. TESARIK

RURAL MOTORIST KILLED IN CRASH
Robert Tesarik Victim; Truck Rolls In Ditch
Manitowoc – One man lay dead in a roadside ditch and another was
pinned in the cab of an overturned pickup truck for more than 1 1/2
hours in pre-dawn darkness Monday before help arrived.
The victim was identified as Robert E. Tesarik, 34, of Rt. 4,
Manitowoc. He was pronounced dead at the scene of crushing injuries
by Dr. R.G. Strong, acting county coroner.
(paragraph about passenger omitted for privacy)
The accident occurred 5 1/2 miles southwest of the city on Highway 
42 at about 3:40 a.m. but it was not reported to police until 5:10 
a.m.
Heard Autos Pass
While pinned in the truck cab with gasoline reportedly dripping on
him, Radandt said he heard four automobiles go past the scene without
stopping. Officers said the wrecked truck in the east ditch would
“definitely” have been visible in the headlights of a car no matter
from which direction it approached the area.
(paragraph about who reported accident/omitted for privacy)
Details of the accident were pieced together by Sgt. Leo Naidl and
Officer R.J. Christianson of the Manitowoc County Traffic Police Dept.
The truck, a 1967 model GMC, was traveling north on 42 when it ran off
the right side on a slight curve, officers said. Then it rolled over
about 2 1/2 times and landed on its top in the ditch in a wrecked
condition.
The truck was out of control for a total distance of 380 feet, leading
officers to conclude that Tesarik fell asleep at the wheel.
Thrown Out
Tesarik was thrown out and was found lying face up in the ditch
approximately 15 feet north of the overturned truck.  Evidence
indicated that the truck rolled over the victim.
Radandt remained conscious in the wreckage despite his injuries and 
a wrecker was required to free him.
Police said the truck was equipped with safety seat belts but that
they apparently were not in use at the time of the accident.
The men were en route home from Gary, Ind., where they had delivered 
a cargo of rabbits and guinea pigs. Tesarik, an employee of Eck
Foundries, owned and operated the White Cloud Rabbitry at his rural
Manitowoc home.
Police learned that the pair had left Gary at about midnight and had
taken turns driving. Radandt said Tesarik took over the driving
chores from him at Osman.
(snip - paragraph about another accident)
Funeral Wednesday
Tesarik was born May 6, 1934, in Town of Kossuth, the son of the late
Reuben Tesarik and Mrs. Mildred Kotche Tesarik. He attended Manitowoc
schools and was graduated in 1952 from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc.
He was a moulder-grinder for Eck Foundries Inc., Manitowoc, and was a
member of the National Moulders and Allied Union No. 301. He married
Nancy Sloggett Aug. 28, 1954, at Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
A son and a brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after
3 p.m. Tuesday until Wednesday noon and then at the church until time
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Monday, April 21, 1969  pg. 1 & pg. 2-M, Col. 5
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[bur. on Joseph J. Dembsky lot]


CAROLINE TESCH

TWO PIONEER WOMEN OF CITY CALLED BY DEATH
Mrs. Tesch and Mrs. Meisner, Both Advanced in Years, Dead
Two pioneer women of the city have been called by death during the 
past 48 hours. 
Mrs. Carolina Tesch, 87, a resident here since 1885?, passed away 
at her home, 926 South Twenty fourth street, Saturday evening, 
death being due to infirmities of old age. 
She was born in Germany April 8, 1830. One son and three daughters 
survive. The funeral will be held from St. John’s church Tuesday 
afternoon. 
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[bur. 06-19-1917/bur. on Christoph Tesch lot]


CHRISTOPHER TESCH

OLD SETTLER DIED SATURDAY
Christoph Tesch, aged 83, and a resident of Manitowoc since 1865, 
died at 6:30 o’clock Saturday evening at his home 926 Twenty fourth 
street, after an illness of over a year with dropsy. Deceased was 
born in Wolkwitz, Leipsig, Germany and was married to Lena Schulten 
in 1856. Seven children were born to the couple of whom five are 
still living, four daughters and one son. The daughters are; Mrs. 
Wilhelmina Miller, Milwaukee, Mrs. Gusta Miller, Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Lena Miller, Milwaukee and Mrs. Annie Klingbiel, city. The son is 
Fred Tesch who lives at the home on Twenty fourth street. Mr. and 
Mrs. Tesch came to America in 1865 coming directly to Manitowoc 
where they have resided since. The funeral will be held tomorrow 
(Tuesday) at St. John’s church at 2 o’clock pm. Interment will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Monday, January 31, 1910
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[Christ/cause: dropsy]


FRED TESCH

Fred Tesch, 85, who lived in the city of Manitowoc all his life, died at the 
Holy Family Hospital early Monday morning after a short illness.
Mr. Tesch was born in Manitowoc in 1867, and resided in the city ever since. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate, and burial will be in 
the Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Tesch, who never married, is survived by a sister, Mrs. Anna Klingbiel, 
with whom he resided at 926 S. 24th St., and several nieces and nephews. 
He worked as a mason and bricklayer.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Tuesday until time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 23, 1953  P. 5
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[d. 02-23-1953/age 85 yrs./bur. on Christoph Tesch lot]


DOROTHY TESKA

Mrs. Milo Teska, 68, of 762 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, died Thursday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Teska, nee Dorothy Kirchner was born Nov. 30, 1903, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Ferdinand and Emma Mueller Kirchner. She was graduated 
from Washington High School, Manitowoc, and the University of Wisconsin, 
Whitewater. She was married to Milo Teska in 1944 at Manitowoc. He preceded 
her in death in 1946. Mrs. Teska taught high school at Beloit for 44 years. 
She was a member of the Wisconsin Education Assn. and the National Education 
Ass.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Walter Schuknecht, of Manitowoc and nieces 
and nephews.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 13, 1972
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[Dorothy Kirchner Teska/d. 10-13-1972/age 68 yrs./bur. on Ferdinand Kirchner lot]
(30 Nov 1903/Oct 1972/SSDI)


DONALD H. TESKE

Mr. Donald H. Teske, 71, of 915 Dewey Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday, June 18, 
1987 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 pm 
Monday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Karen Hanson will officiate with 
burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be accorded 
by V.F.W. Post No. 659.
Mr. Teske was born November 19, 1915 at Antigo, Wisconsin, son of the late Harry G. 
and Anastacia Basl Teske. Mr. Teske attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated 
from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1935. Mr. Teske was employed at Burger 
Boat Company as a marine electrician, retiring in 1979. Mr. Teske was a World War 
II Veteran serving in the South Pacific. Following his retirement he worked at 
Newton Meat and Sausage Company for a number of years. He married the former Hazel A. 
Zermuehlen on April 16, 1941 at Two Rivers. The couple then came to Manitowoc to make 
their home. Mr. Teske was a member of First Lutheran Church and a member of the 
Clipper City Chordsman since 1969. He was also a member of Eagles Aerie No. 706 and 
a life member of the Manitowoc Maritime Museum.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel of Manitowoc; a son and a daughter-in-law, Jon D. 
and Joyce A. Teske of Olney, Maryland; a brother and a sister-in-law, E.G. and 
Marjorie Teske of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Harold A. 
and Ruth Zermuehlen and Mrs. Elvita Lalko, all of Two Rivers; two grandchildren, Joel 
and Joellyn Teske of Olney, Maryland and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 pm to 9 pm Sunday and from 
9 am to 11 am on Monday and then at the church from 12 noon until the hour of service. 
Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church Easy Access Fund and the American Cancer 
Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., June 19, 1987 page 14
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[husband of Hazel A. Teske]


EMANUEL GEORGE TESKE

Mr. E.G. Teske, age 83, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Sunday, November 24, 1996, at 
Maryville Hospital.
Private Funeral Services were held at Westridge Lutheran Church, Phoenix. Rev. 
Gerald Fossen officiated. Private Funeral Services were held at First Lutheran 
Church Chapel, December 6, 1996, with the Rev. Richard Lind officiating. Burial 
was in Evergreen cemetery.
E.G. Teske was born March 25, 1913, at Antigo, son of the late Harry and Anne 
Teske. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in 1931. He was married 
November 21, 1936, to Gertrude Kluczinske. She preceded him in death June 13, 
1966. Mr. Teske was employed at the Manitowoc Company until he moved to Phoenix. 
He then married Marjorie Whitson on December 5, 1974.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter and son-in-law, Cynda and Elwood Post, 
Phoenix; a son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Patricia Teske, Two Rivers; 
grandchildren, Tracy, Torrie, Tanya and Tina Post, Phoenix, David Teske, Kiel, 
Debra Mistele, Cleveland, Ohio; a step-daughter, Linda Miskimen, Phoenix; two 
step-grandchildren, five great-step-grandchildren, all of Phoenix; three sisters-
in-law and two brothers-in-law, Murial and Ralph Strauss, Hazel and Joe Ziarnik, 
Ruth Kluczinske. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertie, a grandson, 
Timothy Post, and his brother, Donald Teske.
Herald Time Reporter, December 7, 1996 P. A2
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[d. at Phoenix AZ/age 83 yrs./cremains]


GERTRUDE A. TESKE

Mrs. E. G. Teske, 54, of 2233 La Follette Ave., Manitowoc, died Monday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
the Rev. Vernon Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Teske, the former Gertrude Kluczinske, was born June 20, 1911, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Leo and Clara Krahn Kluczinske. She was graduated in 1930 
from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc.
She was married Nov. 21, 1936 to E. G. Teske and the couple resided at Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Teske was employed at Schuette Bros. Co., Manitowoc, until she retired due 
to illness.
Mrs. Teske, an active volunteer in Manitou Girl Scout Council, joined the Girl 
Scout program in 1951 and currently was a delegate to the Manitowoc Community 
Association of Manitou Girl Scout Council. She also served as a day camp committee 
member, troop leader and was craft counselor at Camp Sinawa for several seasons. 
She helped organize early craft fairs in the Manitou Council.
Survivors are the husband; a son, Robert, of Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Elwood 
(Cynda) Post, of Manitowoc; a brother, Ruhl Kluczinske, of Manitowoc; and two 
sisters, Mrs. Elmer Walters and Mrs. Ralph Strauss, of Manitowoc and a grandson.
Memorials may be made in her memory to First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 14, 1966  P. 3
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[d. 6-13-1966/age 54 yrs/wife of Emanuel G. Teske]


HAZEL TESKE ZIARNIK

Hazel Ada (Teske) Ziarnik, age 92 formerly of Manitowoc, died Tuesday October 2, 
2012 at Platinum Oaks Assisted Living Facility in Melbourne, Florida.
Hazel was born April 16, 1920 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Frederick H. 
and Hattie (Beduhn) Zermuehlen. She was educated at the St Johns Lutheran School 
and graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1937. 
Hazel attended the Manitowoc Business College and was employed by the Two Rivers 
Savings and Loan Co.
Hazel married Donald H. Teske on her 21st birthday in 1941. She resided with her 
husband in Gary, IN, Sheboygan, and Green Bay, where she was employed by H.C. 
Prange Co. Upon returning to Manitowoc in 1952 she worked for many years for the 
Boston Store and it's successor, the Johnson Hills Co. Upon retirement in the 
mid 1970's, she worked for First Financial Bank (presently Associated Bank) in 
Manitowoc until her final retirement in 1992.
She was a past president of the Manitowoc Chapter of Business and Professional 
Womens Organization; a member of the board of the Wisconsin Association of Credit 
Grantors; and a member of the board of the Manitowoc Civic Symphony Orchestra. 
She sang in the choir of the First Lutheran Church where she also served as an 
organist.
She married Joseph R. Ziarnik, a former high school classmate, on December 19, 
1992 in Rosemont, IL. Hazel resided in Rosemont for twelve years before moving 
to Rockledge FL in 2004.
Survivors include her husband Joseph R. Ziarnik, Melbourne, FL; one son and 
daughter-in-law Jon (Joyce) Teske, Olney, MD; one stepson, Ronald (Charlene) 
Ziarnik, Rockledge,FL,; two grandchildren Joel (Christine) Teske, and Joellyn 
(Michael) Walsh, both of MD; three step-grandchildren, Jill (Kelly) Jensen, 
Frisco, TX; Brian (Maria) Ziarnik, Chicago; Steven Ziarnik, Orlando, FL; four 
great-grandsons; two step-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends also 
survive. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Donald Teske, in 1987, 
one sister, Elvira Zermuehlen Lalko, and one brother, Harold Zermuehlen.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 11, 2012 at 11:00 am at First 
Lutheran Church Chapel 521 North 8th Street in Manitowoc. The Rev. Roald Harswick 
will officiate. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and 
friends may call on Thursday at the church chapel from 10:00 am to 10:45 am. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at 
www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff of Platinum Oaks Assisted 
Living Facility in Melbourne Florida, for the care and compassion given to 
Hazel.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 9, 2012


ANNA TESMER

Mrs. Ann Tesmer, 95, who had resided at the Hamilton Memorial Home for a number 
of years, died at the home Saturday morning, Dec. 15.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two 
Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in the Evergreen 
cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Tesmer was born Jan. 3, 1884, at Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Steven 
and Anna Beneshek Shimek. She attended Manitowoc Rapids School and was a graduate 
of the Childrens Hospital, Milwaukee. She married Charles Tesmer Sept. 18, 1923 at 
Manitowoc. He preceded her in death in Feb. of 1960 and she was also preceded in 
death by one son Richard.
Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 9 a.m. Monday 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald times, December 16, 1979  P. 3
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[widow of Charles Tesmer]
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Marriage of Charles/Anna Tesmer
WELL KNOWN LOCAL MAN MARRIED
Miss Anna J. Shimek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Shimek, 1345 Michigan Ave., 
and Chas.  F. Tesmer Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tesmer Sr., 1614 17th Street, 
were quietly married Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock at the Lutheran church here 
by the Rev. Haase of Two Rivers. the ceremony was attended by only immediate 
relatives. The couple were attended by Miss Violet Tesmer, a sister of the groom 
and Arthur Gennrich.
After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents and late 
Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Tesmer left on a trip to Northern Wisconsin and 
Minnesota. They will be gone for two weeks and upon their return they will make 
their home at 1819 Jefferson Street, Two Rivers. The groom holds the position of 
chief mechanic of the Aluminum Goods, Plant No. 4 of Two Rivers.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 21, 1923 


CHARLES F. TESMER

Charles F. Tesmer, 77, of 2317 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, retired Mirro Aluminum
Co. master mechanic at Plant No. 4 and one of the founders of the Two Rivers
Augo Service Co., died early Monday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital,
where he had been a patient for a year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran
Church Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Charles Frederick Tesmer was born at Two Rivers July 14, 1882, a son of the 
late Charles and Caroline Schultz Tesmer. He attended St. John Parochial School,
Two Rivers, and in his youth began to work for the Mirro Aluminum Co. then the
Aluminum Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. Mr. Tesmer became one of the organizers of the 
old Standard Aluminum Co. Two Rivers, in 1910 which is now known as Plant No. 4
of the Mirro firm. Several years later he also became one of the founders of the 
Two Rivers Auto Service Co. and served for a number of years as its vice president. 
He was an early member of the Lutheran Men's Club and the former Quin Athletic Club 
of Two Rivers and for years was an ardent follower of baseball activities in Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Tesmer married the former Ann Shimek of Manitowoc in that city Sept. 18, 1923, 
who survives him with four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Niquette of Milwaukee, Mrs. Carrie 
Schurr of Two Rivers, Mrs. Arthur Stelzer of Van Nuys, Calif., and Mrs. Louis Behlow 
of Lodge Grass, Mont., and a number of nieces and nephews. A son, Richard, preceded 
him in death 14 years ago.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. 
Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, February 08, 1960 page 13
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Tesmer Funeral
Because of inclement weather conditions funeral services for Charles
F. Tesmer, 77, of 2317 Jefferson St., Two Rivers, retired Mirro
Aluminum Co. master mechanic, who died at Two Rivers Municipal early
Monday, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two
Rivers, instead of 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Evergreen
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 10, 1960, page 17
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[d. 02-08-1960/age 77 yrs.]
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Marriage of Charles/Anna Tesmer
WELL KNOWN LOCAL MAN MARRIED
Miss Anna J. Shimek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Shimek, 1345 Michigan Ave., 
and Chas.  F. Tesmer Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tesmer Sr., 1614 17th Street, 
were quietly married Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock at the Lutheran church here 
by the Rev. Haase of Two Rivers. the ceremony was attended by only immediate 
relatives. The couple were attended by Miss Violet Tesmer, a sister of the groom 
and Arthur Gennrich.
After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents and late 
Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Tesmer left on a trip to Northern Wisconsin and 
Minnesota. They will be gone for two weeks and upon their return they will make 
their home at 1819 Jefferson Street, Two Rivers. The groom holds the position of 
chief mechanic of the Aluminum Goods, Plant No. 4 of Two Rivers.
The Reporter, Fri., Sept. 21, 1923 


DICK C. TESMER

Richard C. Tesmer, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tesmer, Jr. of  Two Rivers, 
died Saturday at the Holy Family Hospital. He had been a patient there for 
seven weeks.
Funeral services conducted by the Rev. W.G. Haase, pastor of St John's Lutheran 
church, will be held at the Tesmer home at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery here.
Born in Manitowoc in 1927, the deceased is survived by his parents and his 
paternal grandmother, Mrs. Charles Tesmer, Sr. of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday September 9, 1946 page 2
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[Richard Charles/d. 09-07-1946/age 19 yrs./bur. on Charles Tesmer lot]


CLARENCE F. TESS

Mr. Clarence F. Tess, 84, of 3102 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon, 
February 15, 1991, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Wesley United Methodist Church, 
Manitowoc. Rev. Phillip C. Kenas will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
He was born December 29, 1906, at Almond, Wis., son of the late Frederick and 
Albertina Bastian Tess. Mr. Tess was involved in the Manitowoc area for many years 
as an insurance agent. He married Edna A. Gajafsky on May 16, 1929, in Green Bay. 
She preceded him in death January 3, 1986. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist 
Church, Manitowoc Lions Club and United Commercial Travelers Association.
Survivors include a son, David (Swanhild) Tess of Brookfield, Wis.; two grandchildren, 
Kevin Tess and Gregory (Tami) Tess; a great granddaughter, Kristen Ann Tess; a sister, 
Carolilne (Will) Ross of Calif.; a brother, Melvin (Okel) Tess of Minn.; also other 
relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gilbert Tess.
Friends may call at Wesley United Methodist Church, 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time 
of services. Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1991 P. B8
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[widower of Edna A.M. Tess]


EDNA TESS

Mrs. Clarence (Edna A.) Tess, 80, of 3102 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning, January 3, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 11 am Monday at Wesley United Methodist Church. Rev. Robert Hayes will 
officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Tess was born March 6, 1905 at Green Bay, daughter of the late Adolph and 
Paulina Degner Gajafsky. Mrs. Tess was employed for 30 years at Holy Family 
Medical Center as a Nurse's Aide, until her retirement in 1970. She married 
Clarence Tess on May 16, 1929 at Green Bay. Mrs. Tess was a member of Wesley 
United Methodist Church, past president of the Methodist Women of the Church, 
charter member of the Wesley Guild and past president of the Guild, an office 
which she held for 30 years.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence; a son and a daughter-in-law, David 
and Swanhild Tess of Brookfield, Wisconsin; a sister, Mrs. Esther Tornow of 
Buffalo, New York; two grandsons, Kevin and Gregory Tess, nieces, nephews and 
other relatives and friends also survived. She was preceded in death by three 
brothers, Harry, Edward and Clarence Gajefsky and three sisters, Mrs. George 
(Jessie) Olsen, Mrs. Matt (Laura) Rusch and Mrs. Wesley (Emma) Cartier.
Friends may call at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 2 pm to 
5 pm Sunday afternoon and Monday at the church from 9 am until the hour of 
service. Memorials would be appreciated to Wesley United Methodist Church or 
the American Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Jan. 4, 1986 page 3
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[wife of Clarence F. Tess]


ANTON TETEAK

Anton Teteak, 78, for many years conductor and motorman on the Manitowoc-Two 
Rivers electric interurban line, died Thursday noon at the home of his son, 
Fred, at Cicero, Ill., where he had been visiting since last fall. He suffered 
a stroke Thursday morning.
The body was brought to Manitowoc today and is lying in state at the Wattawa, 
Urbanek & Schlei funeral home where funeral services will be conducted by the 
C.Z.B.J. lodge Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Burial will take place in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Teteak was born at Kewaunee May 1, 1863. Fifty-three years ago he married 
Miss Mary Suchan and they resided in Chicago for six years before establishing 
their home here. Mr. Teteak assisted in the construction of the trolley line 
between this city and Two Rivers and when it was put in operation he became a 
motorman and conductor, working until buses replaced the cars. 
Mrs. Teteak died four years ago. The survivors are three sons, Fred of Cicero, 
Albert of Los Angeles and George of this city, one daughter, Miss Helen of 
Cicero, one sister, Mrs. Emma Lyons of Oconto and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 17, 1942  P. 7 
*******
[d. 04-16-1942 at Cicero, Cook Co., IL/age 78 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage]


DONALD G. TETEAK

Donald G. Teteak, age 68, of 2220 East Hwy V., Mishicot, died Friday afternoon, 
December 5, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. December 8, 1997, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Rev. John Puodzionas (?), O.F.M., with 
burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born June 18, 1929, in Manitowoc, son of Florence (Felber) Curtis and 
the late George Teteak.
Survivors include one son, John Teteak, Two Rivers, three daughters and a son-
in-law, Sherry and Jim Gasch, Patricia Dzukola, JoAnne Irving, all of California; 
his mother, Florence Curtis; one brother, Lanny Teteak; one sister, Mary J. 
McLaughlin, all of Illinois; 8 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and three 
nieces. He is further survived by his former wife, Donna (Luchsinger) Teteak, 
Manitowoc; and a special friend, Shirley Mueller, Saukville, Wis.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, from 4-7 p.m. this Sunday evening 
(TONIGHT) and on Monday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, December 7, 1997 P. A2


EMMA TETEAK

MRS. H. TETEAK TAKEN BY DEATH AT HOSPITAL 
Mrs. Henry Teteak, nee Marek, aged 39, passed away at the Holy Family hospital 
early this morning, death following an operation which she underwent there 
three weeks ago. In good health up until the time of the operation, Mrs. Teteak 
failed to rally and her strength gradually weakened. News of her passing comes 
as a shock to a large circle of city and county friends.
Funeral services will be held from the home of her brother, Joseph Marek, at 712 
North Fifth street, Wednesday afternoon at two. The Western Bohemian Fraternal 
society of which she was a member, will conduct services.
Mrs. Teteak was born in Cooperstown, June 29, 1888, and made her home there up 
until eighteen years ago when she removed to this city. Three years later, on 
November 29, 1911, she was married to Henry Teteak, and they have since resided 
here.
One son, Harry, aged 6, survives, with the husband. Two brothers, Joseph of this 
city and Walter of Cooperstown, her mother, Mrs. Helen Marek of Cooperstown, and 
a sister, Mrs. Anna Soukop of Melnik, also remain.
The body will lie in state at the Wattawa chapel until Wednesday morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 7, 1927  P. 1
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[bur. 3-9-1927/age 40 yrs/cause: cancer of omentum/wife of Henry Teteak]


EVELYN T. TETEAK

Evelyn Teteak, a Manitowoc resident, died Saturday, August 26, 2000, at her home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 28, 2000 at Reinbold & 
Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St., Manitowoc. Rev. Camillus Janas, O.F.M., 
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Evelyn was born April 17, 1908, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and 
Theresa Skarda Teteak. She was employed at Kelvinator Company for many years 
retiring in 1973. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sisters and a brother-in-law, Florence Teteak, Manitowoc, 
Grace and Harold Dufek, Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, Ruth Teteak, Manitowoc; one 
niece, Jane (Jeff) Pagels, Green Bay; two nephews, Phil (Margaret) Dufek, Manitowoc, 
Jim Dufek, Manitowoc; two grand nieces, Heather Dufek, Manitowoc, Kimberly Dufek, 
Manitowoc; two grand nephews, Corey (Sara) Pagels, Madison, Chad Pagels, Madison; 
Evelyn's faithful dog, Chipper; other relatives and friends also survive. She was 
preceded in death by a sister, Myrtle LaPerriere, a brother, Harry Teteak; a brother-
in-law, Clyde LaPerriere.
Relatives and friends may call at 10:30 a.m. Monday until the time of service at 
11 a.m. at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc.
Memorials to Holy Family Memorial Hospice or the donor's choice would be appreciated.
A special thank you to the staff at Holy Family Memorial Hospice for their kindness 
and care.
Herald Times Reporter, August 27, 2000 P. A2


FLORENCE I. CURTIS TETEAK

Visitation for Florence I. Teteak Curtis (sic), nee Felber, age 97, of LaGrange, 
Ill., formerly of Manitowoc, who died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, will be from 9 to 
10:30 a.m. Monday at the Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., 
Countryside, Ill. Funeral Mass will follow at St. Cletus Church, 600 W. 55th St., 
LaGrange at 11 a.m.
Interment will be Tuesday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was a beloved wife of the late George Teteak and Leslie Curtis; loving mother 
of Mary J. McLaughlin, Lanny B. Teteak and the late Donald; dear grandmother of 
Maureen, Linda, Muffy, Steven, Sherry, Patricia, Joann, and Jon; and fond great-
grandmother of 14.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Heartland Hospice are appreciated.
Herald Times Reporter, January 11, 2004  P. A3


FLORENCE TETEAK    (d. 2012)

Florence Teteak of 1808 South 10th Street of Manitowoc died Tuesday, November 13, 
2012 at her residence.
Florence was born September 14, 1914 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph and 
Theresa (Skarda) Teteak. She attended schools in Manitowoc and graduated with the 
class of 1932 from Lincoln High School. She was a member of the St. Francis of 
Assisi Parish.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.); nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends also 
survive. She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters: Myrtel (Clyde) 
LaPerrier; Evelyn Teteak; Grace (Harold) Dufek.
A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 19, 2012 at the 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard 
Klingeisen will officiate. Burial of her cremated remains will follow at Evergreen 
Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of 
services at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at 
www.jensreinboldanfpfeffer.com (sic)
The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Mead of Green Bay, Nicole and staff of Holy 
Family Memorial Hospice, Manitowoc, for the loving and compassionate care given to 
Florence.
Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 16, 2012


GEORGE TETEAK

George Teteak, 73, of 821 Summit St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home 
and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James 
DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Teteak was born Feb. 2, 1898, at Chicago, son of the late Anton and 
Mary Suchan Teteak. He married Florence Felber Oct. 1, 1927, at Manitowoc. 
Prior to moving to Manitowoc Mr. Teteak was employed at Western Electric, 
Cicero, Ill. He was active in baseball and basketball in the Manitowoc 
area in his early years. He also had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. 
since 1942, retiring in 1963.
Survivors include his wife, two sons, a daughter, and 10 grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 4, 1971
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[d. 11-03-1971/age 73 yrs./husband of Florence I. Teteak]
(02 Feb 1898/Nov 1971/SSDI)


HARRY HENRY TETEAK

Harry H. Teteak, age 74, 1512 Ahrens St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening April 16, 
1996 at his residence.
Funeral Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 1996, at the Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. Rev. Keith Haag will officiate with cremation to follow and burial 
of cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery, Graveside Military Services accorded by 
the VFW Post #659.
Mr. Teteak was born July 6, 1921, in Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Emma Marek 
Teteak. He graduated from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, in 1939 and attended the 
Milwaukee State Teachers College now known as UW Milwaukee. In 1942, Harry enlisted 
in Army Air Corp, serving until 1946 as a bombardier navigator on a B29 based on Guam. 
He served in Air Force Reserves until reitirement (sic) in 1981 with the rank of Lt. 
Colonel. He was married to the former Ruth Huebner on March 25, 1947, at Manitowoc. 
Harry was a salesman for the George J. Hoffer Glass Co., Appleton until retiring in 
1988. He is a member of Grace Ev. Luthern (sic) Church, Otto-Oas VFW Post #659, 
Manitowoc and also the Reserve Officers Association. 
Survivors include his wife, Ruth, Manitowoc; his children and grandchildren include, 
Thomas and Susan Teteak, Beloit, and their two sons, Jason and James Teteak, Madison, 
Dr. Richard and Rhea Teteak, Monona, and their four children, Daniel, Brian, Jennifer 
and Robert Teteak, Monona, Mary and Steve Curry, Carpentersville, Ill.; three very 
special family family (sic) members, Evelyn Teteak, Florence Teteak, and Grace Dufek 
all of Manitowoc; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law include, Pastor Elton and Helene 
Huebner, Menomonee Falls, Ione and Pastor Delmar Brick, Manitowoc, Pastor Lloyd and 
Inez Huebner, New Ulm, Minn., Nona and Robert Stevens, Manitowoc, Wayne and Diane 
Huebner, Manitowoc; neices, nephews other relatives and friends also survive.
Family and friends may call at the Grace Ev. Lutheran Church on Saturday from 11 a.m. 
until the time of services.
Memorials would be appreciated for the Grace Ev. Lutheran Church Building Fund or 
the Holy Family Memorial Hospice.
Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Herald Times Reporter, April 18, 1996 P. A2
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[cremains/husband of Ruth Teteak/bur. on Henry Teteak lot]


HELEN TETEAK    (d. 1950)

Miss Helen Teteak, 56, died this morning at Holy Family hospital following a 
short illness. She has been making her home since April with her brother and 
sister in law, Mr. and Mrs. George Teteak of 821 Summit street.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral 
home and at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew Catholic church, the Rev. Henry Letz 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Miss Teteak was born in Manitowoc in 1892 and after graduating from local schools, 
was employed by the Western Electric company in Chicago. She later operated a 
delicatessen store in Chicago until coming to Manitowoc in April.
Survivors are two brothers, Albert of Los Angeles and George of Manitowoc. 
Friends may call at the funeral home from Sunday noon until time of services on 
Monday. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 14, 1950  P. 2
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[d. 07-14-1950/age 58 yrs./bur. on Anton Teteak lot]


HENRY TETEAK

Blow Torch Blast Kills Henry Teteak 
The explosion of a gasoline blow torch Saturday afternoon in a work shop on 
North Tenth street resulted in the death of Henry Teteak, 57, and seriously 
injured Henry L. Hardina, salesman, who is a patient at the Holy Family 
hospital. Both live at 423 North Tenth street and are brothers-in-law.
Teteak, who for a number of years was engaged in the tavern and hotel business 
with a brother on Chicago street, the Marfek place, had a shop at the rear of 
that place and was equipped with wood turning and other machinery. He was at 
work at the time of the accident. Hardina, with whom he lives, had stepped into 
the place to tell him he wanted him to make a trip to Abbotsford to attend the 
funeral of a relative and was about to leave when the blast came. Both men had 
their clothes sprayed with the burning gasoline. In spite of his injuries Teteak 
walked to the ambulance and sat on the cot on the way to the hospital, being 
unable to lie down because of burns to his back. He died at 2 o’clock Sunday 
morning. Hardina’s condition is serious but he has a chance for recovery. The 
only part of his body that did not suffer burns were the feet because he was 
wearing heavy shoes. The fire department easily extinguished the blaze in the 
shop and damage was small.
Funeral services for Henry Teteak were held Wednesday afternoon. Survivors are 
a son, Harry, four brothers and four sisters.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, July 5, 1940  P. 1
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[d. 06-30-1940/age 57/cause: oedema of lungs/second and third degree burns 
of trunk face arms and hands]


JOSEPH TETEAK    (d. 1932)

HEART ATTACK IS FATAL TO JOSEPH TETEAK
A heart attack which he suffered late yesterday afternoon claimed the life
of Joseph Teteak at the home of his son, Henry, 419 N. Tenth street. He was
76 years of age and spent much of his life in this city.
Born in Bohemia on June 29, 1856, Mr. Teteak was brought to Melnik by his
parents when he was six months of age. He lived there for a number of years,
then moved to Kewaunee where he engaged in farming and later he conducted a
saloon at Spruce for 15 years. He disposed of his business after the World
War and has since lived at the homes of his children.
Mr. Teteak was twice married and both of his wives, the former Rose Just
and Minnie Kalcik, preceded him in death in 1890 and 1923. Immediate 
survivors include five sons, Henry, this city; James and Anton, Chicago;
William, Spruce, and Miles, Manitowoc; four daughters, Mrs. Adolph Kadlec,
Spruce; Mrs. Harry Richards, Chicago; Mrs. Andrew Wesley, Spruce, and Mrs.
Richard Kubishta, Madison, a brother, Anton of Manitowoc and a number of
grandchildren. Two sons, Frank and Joseph, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei mortuary
at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon with Frank J. Cherney officiating. Interment
will take place at Evergreen cemetery. The remains may be viewed at the
mortuary up until the time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, Monday, April 25, 1932, page 2
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[Joseph Sr./bur. 4-26-1932/age 76 yrs/cause: cardiac decompensation & senility]


JOSEPH TETEAK JR.    (d. 1931)

JOS. TETEAK DIES FRIDAY AT HOSPITAL HERE 
Operations Fail to Save Life of Well Known Local Hotel Proprietor 
Death at the Holy Family hospital at 3:10 o’clock yesterday afternoon brought 
to a close the active business life of Joseph Teteak, Jr., for the past 19 
years engaged with his brother Henry, in the conduct of the Teteak Bros. Hotel 
at 916 Chicago street. He was 51 years of age.
Mr. Teteak had been removed to the hospital in January and on the 21st of that 
month submitted to an operation for hernia, another operation for gall stones 
and appendicitis being performed in March. An attack of pneumonia which his 
weakened condition was unable to combat, caused death yesterday.
Born in Gibson. 
Born in the town of Gibson on February 5, 1880 he lived there until he was about 
10 years of age when he moved to Kewaunee with his parents. He attended and 
graduated from the schools of the latter city and in 1889 came to Manitowoc. For 
about 10 years he was employed as a motorman for the Manitowoc and Northern 
Traction company, resigning about 19 years ago to engage in the hotel business 
with his brother and has continuously since that time been active in the conduct 
of the business. 
Leaves Wife, Four Children 
On November 3, 1906 he married Miss Theresa Skarda who with his aged father, 
Joseph Teteak, Sr., four children, Myrtle, Evelyn, Florence and Grace, all at 
home; five brothers, Henry and Miles of this city, James and Anton of Chicago, 
and William of Spruce, Oconto county; four sisters, Mrs. Richard Kubista, Madison, 
Mrs. Adlph Kadlec and Mr. Andrew Wesely of Spruce and Mrs. Harry Richards of this 
city and a stepsister, Mrs. Anton Kadlec of Spruce survive him. A brother, Frank, 
died in 1918.
The body was removed to the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei mortuary where it will rest 
in state between the hours of 2 and 4 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. It will be taken 
to the home on Monday afternoon.
Members of the Z.C.B.J. in which he was actively affiliated and a delegation from 
the Manitowoc Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will attend services to be held 
from the home at 1808 South Tenth street Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Frank 
Junek of Melnik will officiate at the services at the home and at Evergreen cemetery 
where interment will take place.
Manitowoc Herald News, March 7, 1931  P. 2
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[cause: pneumonia]


MARIE TETEAK    (d. 1937)

Mrs. Henry Teteak, 45, of 419 North 10th street, died this morning at the 
Sacred Heart sanitarium, Milwaukee, where she has been a patient for two weeks.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, and at nine o’clock from the Sacred Heart church. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. 
Mrs. Teteak, nee Marie Kocian, was born at Milladore, Wis., in 1892 and before 
her marriage to Mr. Teteak six years ago resided at Green Bay and Chicago. Mr. 
and Mrs. Teteak located in this city after their marriage.
Survivors are the widower; a son, Querin Kolbeck, city; a stepson, Harry, city; 
father, Anton Kocian, city; seven brothers, John, Nashville, Wis., Frank, Marble, 
Minn., Joseph, Wayside, Wis., Charles, Nekoosa, Wis., Fred, Antigo, Louis and 
Eddie, Green Bay; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Pacourek, Green Bay, Mrs. Julia Jaeckels, 
Reedsville, Mrs. Agnes Froelich and Mrs. Helen Hardina, both of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday until the hour of the 
services Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 8, 1937  P. 13
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[Mrs. Henry Teteak/bur. 11-11-1937/d. Milwaukee, WI/age 45 yrs./cause: organic
heart disease/bur. on Anton Kocian lot]
(Marie Teteak)


MARY TETEAK    (d. 1938)

Mrs. Mary Teteak, 72, wife of Anton Teteak, died at 8:30 o'clock Sunday morning 
at her home, 848 N. 11th street. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, 
Urbanek & Schlei funeral home where funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Evergreen.
Because transportation facilities in the vicinity of Los Angeles are badly 
crippled as a result of last week's flood, a son, Albert, will be unable to come 
here for the funeral.
Other survivors are the husband, two others sons, Fred of Chicago and George of 
this city, one daughter, Miss Helen, at home, one brother, Joseph Suchan of Green 
Bay, and four grandchildren.
Mrs. Teteak was born May 18, 1865 in Bohemia and was six years old when she came 
to Melnik with her parents. She was married to Mr. Teteak 48 years ago. For 12 
years after their marriage the Teteaks lived in Chicago. They have resided in 
Manitowoc for 36 years.
Mrs. Teteak was a member of the Unity of Bohemian Ladies, Chicago, and the local 
lodge of the Z.C.B.J.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, March 7, 1938 P. 2
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[bur. 03-08-1938/age 72 yrs./cause: myocarditis heart failure/
bur. on Anton Teteak lot]


MINNIE TETEAK

Spruce Resident Passes Away Here
Mrs. Minnie, wife of Joseph Teteak, died at Holy Family hospital 
yesterday evening after being confined there the past five weeks, 
suffering with a complication of diseases. The family resides at 
Spruce, Wis.; but owing to the illness of Mrs. Teteak the aged 
couple have been making their home here with their sons, Joseph 
and Henry on the Northside for the past four months. The descendent 
was a native of Bohemia, having been born there sixty-four years 
ago. For the past twenty-one years the family has made its home 
on a farm in Spruce. There are eleven children surviving—six sons 
and five daughters. They are Joseph and Henry and Mrs. Richard 
Kubista of this city, James and Anton of Chicago, Mrs. Adolph and 
Anton Kadlek, Mrs. Andrew Wessely, William Miles and Miss Libby 
Teteak, all of Spruce.
The funeral will take place at 2 o’clock Wednesday forenoon from 
the chapel of Urbanek & Wattawa, with interment at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Mon. 28 Feb 1921, p. 4
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[bur 03-02-1921/cause: carcinoma of liver/bur on Joseph Teteak Sr. lot]


RUTH TETEAK

Ruth Caroline Huebner Teteak, age 80, of 1512 Ahrens St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, 
Oct.19, 2002 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002 at Bethany 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thomas Pankow 
will officiate. Burial of her cremated remains will take place at Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Ruth was born Feb. 12, 1922, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Carl and Erna Glaeser 
Huebner. She married Harry H. Teteak, March 25, 1947 in Manitowoc. He preceded her in 
death April 16, 1996. Ruth was employed for many years at Mirro Aluminum, Rahr’s and 
Associated Bank-Manitowoc, until her retirement. She was a member of Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Grace Circle, Manitowoc Senior Center Volunteer and former member of 
Manitowoc Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors include her children and grandchildren: Thomas and Susan Teteak, Beloit, and 
their two sons: Jason (Tricia) Teteak, Madison; and James (Michelle) Teteak, Madison; 
Dr. Richard and Rhea Teteak, Monona, and their four children: Daniel Teteak, Jackson, 
Tenn.; Brian Teteak, Denver, Colo.; Jennifer Teteak, La Crosse; Robert Teteak, Monona, 
Mary and Steve Curry, Crystal Lake, Ill., and their two children: Anna and Victor, 
both of Crystal Lake, Ill.; three brothers and sisters-in-law: Elton (Helene) Huebner, 
Menomonee Falls; Lloyd (Inez) Huebner, Greenfield; Wayne (Diane) Huebner, Manitowoc; 
two sisters and brothers-in-law: Ione (Delmar) Brick, Manitowoc; Nona (Robert) Stevens, 
Manitowoc; close relatives: Florence Teteak, Manitowoc; Grace and Haold Dufek, Manitowoc, 
and their children: Heather and Kimberly; Jan and Jeffrey Pagels, Green Bay, and their 
children: Chad and Corey; Caroline and Donald Peterik, Ann Arbor, Mich. And nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Harry; and closed friends: 
Evelyn Teteak and Myrtle (Clyde) LaPerriere.
Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 
11:30 a.m. at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. Memorials 
may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, or Manitowoc Senior Center.
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family.
Ruth was a loving, caring, mother and grandmother whose strength in faith was a lifelong 
inspiration for family and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, October 22, 2002  P. A3


THERESA TETEAK

Mrs. Joseph Tetak (sic), 81, of 1808 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died early Monday 
morning at home following a two weeks’ illness.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Donald T. Stannard officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Tetak (sic) was born Theresa Skarda, Nov. 13, 1885, at Tisch Mills, daughter 
of the late Matt and Elizabeth Zahorik Skarda. She was married to Joseph Tetak 
Nov. 5, 1906, at Manitowoc and the couple resided at Manitowoc. He preceded her 
in death in March, 1931. She was a member of the ZCBJ Lodge and the WBA.
Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Clyde (Myrtle) LaPerriere of Milwaukee and 
Miss Evelyn, Miss Florence Teteak and Mrs. Harold (Grace) Dufek of Manitowoc; a 
brother, Anton of Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Fred Glander, Mrs. John Gennrich 
and Mrs. Lester Maresh of Manitowoc, Mrs. Herbert Holtz of Long Beach, Calif., and 
Mrs. Weldon Mott of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and three grandchildren. 
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials in her memory 
may be made to Wesley Methodist Church or Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 9, 1967  P. 9 
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[widow of Joseph Teteak]


ALBERT W. TETZLAFF

Albert W. Tetzlaff, age 92, of 1700 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday, May 30, 
1992, at the St. Mary's Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Richard Lind officiating, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born May 24, 1900, in Coleman, Wis., son of the late Otto and Rose Steltzer 
Tetzlaff. He attended schools in Michicot (sic), and graduated from the Mishicot 
High School. He graduated from the Manitowoc County Teachers College. He then 
attended Whitewater State Teachers College, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison. 
He also completed a study in Municipal Government Finance offered by the Bureau of 
Government of the University of Wisconsin. He served as a teacher for 10 1/2 years, 
which included two years in the grammar department of the Mishicot High School, two 
years as principal of the State Graded School at Branch, Wis., and 6 1/2 years at 
the Rockville Rural School. He was elected county clerk of Manitowoc County and 
served in this capacity for a period of 34 continuous years. He served as a member 
of the county board for six years, and as a member of the First Lutheran Church he 
served on the church council, and headed the building committee of the new church 
building in 1960. As an active participant in community affairs, he served five 
years as chairman of the Manitowoc Chapter of the American Red Cross. He was past 
president of the First Kiwanis Club of Manitowoc, and was a past president of the 
State Association of County Clerks, and past president of the Family Service 
Association, and served on its board of directors for 34 years. He also served six 
years on the board of directors of the Bay Area Lutheran Home, Inc. of Green Bay. 
He married Estelle Gunderson, August 6, 1927 in Manitowoc, making their home in 
Manitowoc. She preceded him in death in 1971.
He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Corinne Tetzlaff, Manitowoc; 
three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Edith Higgins, Manitowoc, Mrs. Amana Tetzlaff, Sheboygan, 
Mrs. Bernadine Tetzlaff, Florida; nieces, nephews and many friends. He is preceded 
in death by two brothers, Glen and Otto Tetzlaff, and one half sister, Mrs. Ruby 
Ziemmer.
Friends may call at the First Lutheran Church from 9 a.m. Tuesday, until the time 
of service. There will be no Monday evening visitation at the funeral home. Memorials 
may be made to the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, or the Woodside Nursing Home, 
Green Bat (sic). The Jens Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, June 1, 1992 P. A2
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[widower of Estelle J. Tetzlaff]


ALMA TETZLAFF

Miss Alma Tetzlaff, 48, of 1306 South 12th street, died Friday at the Holy 
Family hospital following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born in Reedsville in 1901, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles 
Tetzlaff, and came to this city 30 years ago. For 24 years she was employed 
at the Drost box factory.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Charles Kirchen Jr., of this city, and a brother, 
William of Niagara Falls, N.Y. 
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 19, 1949  P. 2
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[bur. 03-21-1949/age 48 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Charles Kirchen Jr. lot]


CARL TETZLAFF

OLD RESIDENT OF CITY DIES, ILL LONG TIME
Carl Tetzlaff Had Resided in County for 26 Years
Carl Tetzlaff, a resident of the county 26 years, who removed from 
Reedsville to this city two years ago died at his home on Madison 
street this morning after a lingering illness. He was 52 years of 
age, having been born in Germany March 25, 1863. He is survived by 
a widow and four children, an aged mother, one sister and two 
brothers. The funeral will be held from St. John’s church, Marshall 
street, probably Monday afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 11, 1915, Page 5
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[Charles Tetzlaff/bur. 14 June 1915/cause: diabetis]


CAROLINE TETZLAFF

MRS. C. TETZLAFF, 93, PASSES AWAY AT DAUGHTER'S HOME
Mrs. Caroline Tetzlaff, 93, who made her home with her daughter Mrs. John Krumm, 
1123 South 13th street, for the past 25 years, passed away last night, death due 
to infirmities of old age.
The deceased was born in Germany in 1836 and spent her early life there and was 
married there to Daniel Tetzlaff. Following her husbands death she came to this 
country with her children. The family first settled at Reedsville and several 
years later moved to this city, where the deceased spent the remainder of her 
life with her daughter.
A daughter, Mrs, John Krumm, two sons, William of Collins, and Paul of Milwaukee, 
several grandchildren survive. Funeral services will be held at the Wattawa-Urbanek 
chapel on Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with Rev. Otto Menke officiating. Burial 
will take place at the Evergreen cemetery. The remains may be viewed at the chapel 
this evening and Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald News  Tuesday July 15, 1930  page 2
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[cause: chronic nephritis/bur. on Mrs. Charles Tetzlaff lot]


CORINNE V. TETZLAFF

Corinne (Mrs. Earl) Tetzlaff, age 98, of 857 N. 9th Street, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Holy Family Memorial Hospital.
Corinne was born on June 7, 1912 Elkhorn, WI, daughter of the late Thomas Abraham 
and Edna Lorraine (Vaughn) Clark. She moved to Manitowoc with her parents in 1915 
where her father was associated with the Clark Oil company.
Corinne attended local schools (McKinley, old Madison, and Lincoln High) and 
graduated with the Lincoln High School Class of 1930. She attended Milwaukee State 
Teachers College and National Lewis University and received a B.E. degree in 1934. 
She received a M.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1943. Corinne taught in 
Fond du Lac, WI for several years (ten years at Lincoln and Jefferson Schools) and 
for 23 years in the Manitowoc Public School System (at Cleveland, Jefferson, Wilson, 
McKinley, Garfield, Madison, and Jackson Schools).
Corinne married Earl Tetzlaff on July 28, 1948 and they lived in the Clark Family 
home. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2000.
Mrs. Tetzlaff was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist church and the United 
Methodist Women's Society and taught Sunday school at St. Paul's for many years and 
was a member of the Manitowoc Garden Study Club. She also enjoyed playing bridge, 
scrabble, canning fruits and vegetables and sewing Christmas tree ornaments.
Corinne is survived by her first cousin (private) and a number of other maternal and 
paternal cousins. Other relatives, friends, and former students also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday 6, 2011 (sic), at the Lakeshore 
United Methodist Church, 411 Reed Avenue in Manitowoc. Rev. Thomas Dunham will 
officate. 
The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the 
church. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials 
may be made to Lakshore United Methodist Church.
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory assisted in funeral arrangements. Online 
condolences may be sent to www.jensreinboldand pfeffer.com.
Herald Times Reporter, June 4, 2011


EARL E. TETZLAFF

Earl E. Tetzlaff, age 94, of 857 N. 9th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening 
July 10, 2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 14, 2000, at St. Paul 
United Methodist Church. officiating will be Rev. Jim Barnes, burial will follow 
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Earl was a native of Manitowoc County, having been born and grown up in the 
Mishicot area. He was the son of the late Otto and Rose Stelzer Tetzlaff. He 
married Corinne V. Clark, on July 28, 1948, in Manitowoc. After completing high 
school, he graduated from the Manitowoc County Normal, Lawrence College of 
Appleton, and from the University of Wisconsin, Madison where he received his 
Ph M degree. He pursued post graduate studies at the Universities of Colorado 
and Montana.
As a teacher and coach of Athletics, he served educational institutions in a one 
room rural school at Collins, Manitowoc County Normal, Brillion High School, 
Washington Jr. and Lincoln Sr. High Schools in Manitowoc. He retired from teaching 
in June of 1968. Mr. Tetzlaff enlisted in the United States Army in 1942, and 
served as a Medical Technician, during World War II, at Fitzsimmons Hospital, 
Denver, Colo., Dante Army Hospital, San Francisco, and aboard Army Troop transport 
Liners flying the waters of the South Pacific.
Survivors include his wife, Corinne Tetzlaff, Manitowoc; other relatives and 
friends also survive. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three 
brothers and two sisters-in-law, Glen and Amanda Tetzlaff, Albert and Stella 
Tetzlaff, Otto Tetzlaff; one half sister, Rubie Ziemer.
Relatives and friends may call at St. Paul United Methodist Church, on Friday from 
10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lincoln High School Scholarship 
fund, St. Paul United Methodist Church, or the donors choice.
The Jens Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 12, 2000 P. A2


ESTELLE J. TETZLAFF

Mrs. Albert W. Tetzlaff, 75, of 1022 N. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Tetzlaff, nee Estelle Fungerson, was born in the Town of Manitowoc 
Rapids, daughter of the late S.O. and Anna Halverson Gunderson. She attended 
schools in Manitowoc and was graduated from the old North Side High School 
in 1914 as the Salutatorian of her class. She then attended Manitowoc County 
Normal School and was graduated in 1925. She taught school in Manitowoc 
County at Hillside Rural School, Branch Stated Grade School and the Rockville 
Rural School. She was married to Albert W. Tetzlaff Aug. 6, 1927, at Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Tetzlaff was a member of the First Lutheran church, past president of the 
Womens Mission Federation, a member of the First Lutheran Church Women, the 
Racial Rebecca Circle and the Family Service Organization.
Survivors include her husband, two brothers, Leslie of Chicago and Oscar of 
Manitowoc, four sisters, Mrs. Olaf (Myrtle) Berkedal, Mrs. J.L. (Edith) Higgins 
and Mrs. John B. (Agnes) Watson of Manitowoc, and Mrs. John J. (Irene) Gasser 
of Greeley, Colo., and many nieces and nephews. A brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 o'clock this 
Monday evening, until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from noon until 
the time of service.
Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church or the Family Service 
Organization.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 2, 1971
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[d. 07-31-1971/age 75 yrs./wife of Albert W. Tetzlaff]


OTTELIA TETZLAFF

Mrs. William Tetzlaff, 73, of 418 North Ninth Street, died Sunday at the Holy 
Family Hospital following a lingering illness.
Born Ottelia (?) in Rockland in 1874, she was married to Mr. Tetzlaff in 1892. 
They located on a farm in Rockland and moved to this city in 1938. Mr. Tetzlaff 
died in 1944.
Survivors are a brother, Bernard of Hilbert: sister Mrs. Martha Schwanke of 
Valders.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church  the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after Tuesday noon 
and will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
The Manitowoc Herald Times  Monday January 26, 1948 page 2
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[d. 01-25-1948/age 73 yrs/bur. on Mr. and Mrs. William Tetzlaff lot]


WILLIAM TETZLAFF

William F. Tetzlaff, 79, of 1205 Hamilton St, died this morning, following a 
lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home and at 2 
o'clock at the First German Lutheran Church, the Rev. L.H. Koeninger officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Tetzlaff was born in Germany in 1865 and came to this city in 1885. He married 
Miss Ottelia Krueger and they located on a farm in Rockland. In 1939 they retired 
and moved to this city.
He is survived by his wife; brother Paul of Milwaukee; sister Mrs. John Krumm, of 
this city.
The body will be moved to the home Tuesday afternoon from the Wattawa, Urbanek, 
and Schlei funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times Monday November 13, 1944 page 2
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[d. 11-13-1944/age 79 yrs./cause: carcinoma of prostate]


ARDEN J. TEUKE

Mr. Arden Teuke, 69, of 1308 S. 22nd Street, Manitowoc, died Friday, September 25, 
1987 at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Private family graveside services will be held 
Tuesday at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Rev. William Zimmer will officiate. 
Cremation has already taken place.
Mr. Teuke was born March 1, 1918 at Wausau, Wisconsin, son of the late Fredrick and 
Elizabeth Thon Teuke. He attended schools in the Wausau area. He married Norma 
Genrich on August 26, 1939 at Wausau. She preceded him in death in 1986. Mr. Teuke 
was employed at Weyerhaeuser Company for 28 years, retiring in 1980.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Richard and Eileen Teuke of 
Manitowoc, Jim and Sindi Teuke of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Robert Teuke and a 
special friend, Anita Louison of Manitowoc; a brother and sister-in-law, Fred and 
Gusti Teuke of Wausau; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three 
brothers.
There will be no Monday evening visitation. Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, 
assisted the family with arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sat., Sept. 26, 1987 page 14
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[cremains]


JIM TEUKE

James A. Teuke, age 66, of 1820 Garfield St., Two Rivers, 
died Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, at the Hamilton Memorial Home, 
Two Rivers. 
James was born Sept. 8, 1940, in Wausau, son of the late 
Arden and Norma Genrich Teuke. He attended schools in 
Manitowoc and graduated with the class of 1959 from Lincoln 
High School. James served in the U.S. Army. He married the 
former Cynthia Kafka on Oct. 5, 1985, in Manitowoc. An avid 
dog lover, his two best friends were Zack and Bandit. He 
enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his wife: Cynthia. 
Survivors include his wife: Cynthia, Two Rivers; one son and 
daughter-in-law: Keith (Shawn) Teuke, Two Rivers; one daughter 
and son-in-law: Heidi (Neal) Bartelme, Bloomington, Minn.; 
four grandchildren: Brandon, Brett, and Carson Teuke, Two 
Rivers; Brant Bartelme, Bloomington, Minn.; mother of his 
children: Sandra Pankratz, Manitowoc; two brothers: Richard 
(Eileen) Teuke, Manitowoc; Robert (Anita) Teuke, Kansas City, 
Mo.; father-in-law: Orin Kafka, Two Rivers; two brothers-in-
law: Robert (Janet) Kafka, Manitowoc; Alan Kafka, Two Rivers; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; and mother-in-law: 
Jenny Kafka. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American 
Cancer Society. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the 
Teuke family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 21, 2007 


NORMA L. (GENRICH) TEUKE

Mrs. Arden (Norma) Teuke, 70, of 1433 N. 6th Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon, December 4, 1986 at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral 
services will be 7 pm Sunday evening at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Rev. William 
Zimmer will officiate and cremation will follow.
Mrs. Teuke, nee Norma L. Genrich, was born October 16, 1916, at Wausau, daughter 
of the late William and Marie Maas Genrich. She attended Wausau Schools and 
graduated from Wausau High School with the Class of 1936. She married Arden J. 
Teuke on August 26, 1939 at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. The couple moved 
to Manitowoc in 1953, residing here since.
Survivors include her husband, Arden; three sons and two daughters-in-law, James 
and Cindy Teuke of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Robert and his friend, Anita 
Louison and Richard and Eileen Teuke, all of Manitowoc; three brothers, Wilbert 
Genrich of Wausau, Myron Genrich of Manitowoc and Donald Genrich of Schofield, 
Wisconsin; five sisters, Mrs.  Lawrence (Evelyn) Fischer of Appleton, Mrs. 
Dorothy Damore of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ed (Marion) Hoff of Appleton, Mrs. Donald 
(Joan) Utecht of Prokow, Wisconsin and Mrs. Roy (Pat) Krueger of Wausau and four 
grandchildren also survive.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 pm Sunday evening 
until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Dec. 5, 1986 page 18
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[cremains bur. 08-04-1987/wife of Arden J. Teuke]


LYDIA R. TEWEL

Mrs. Lydia R. Tewel, 90, formerly of 1318 S. 12th St., Manitowoc and now of 
Shady Lane Home, died Wednesday evening, January 10, 1990 at Memorial Hospital. 
Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday at First Lutheran Church. Rev. Bruce 
Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Tewel was born November 16, 1899 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Herman 
and Bertha Rosso Wilke. She was educated at First German Lutheran School. She 
married Raymond S. Tewel, June 14, 1920 at Manitowoc. Raymond preceded her in 
death May 2, 1972. Mrs. Tewel was a member of First Lutheran Church.
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and Woody Stangel, 
Marion and Gerald Olson, Beverly and Joe Knipp of Manitowoc; a sister-in-law, 
Mrs. Rose Wilke of Manitowoc; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by 3 sisters 
and a brother.
Friends may call at First Lutheran Church, after 10 am Saturday until the hour 
of service. Memorials to First Lutheran Church Building Fund would be appreciated. 
Reinbold and Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is serving the family.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thurs., Jan. 11, 1990 page B8
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Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia R. Tewel, 90, formerly of 1216 S. 12th St., 
Manitowoc and now of Shady Lane Home who died Wednesday evening, January 10, 
1990, at Memorial Hospital, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, 
Rev. Bruce Hanstedt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Friends may call at Reinbold and Pfeffer Funeral Home, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. this 
Friday and then at First Lutheran Church on Saturday from 10 a.m.until the 
hour of service. Memorials to First Lutheran Church Building Fund would be 
appreciated.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter


RAYMOND S. TEWEL

Raymond S. Tewel, 73, of 1318 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Tewel was born July 23, 1898, at Mattoon, Ill., son of the late Fermie 
and Stella Sawyer Tewel. He was a World War I veteran serving as private 
with Co. C of the 130th Infantry from Aug. 20, 1917, to May 31, 1919. He 
married Lydia Wilke June 14, 1920, at Manitowoc. The couple was married by 
the Rev. Karl Machmiller. The couple celbrated its 50th wedding anniversary 
in 1970.
He was employed at Standard Oil Co. and Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until 
his retirement in 1962. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 
No. 659 and the Boilermakers Local Union No. 516.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, two brothers, Orval, of Pembine, 
Wis., and Richard of Freeport, Ill.; four sisters, Mrs. Mac Paske, of San 
Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Joseph Marcelles, of Iron Mountain, Mich., Mrs. Elzie 
Perish, of Hillsboro and Mrs. Helen Yehle, of Winneconne; and nine grand-
children. A brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 8 to 
9 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of 
services. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 3, 1972
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[d. 05-02-1972/age 73 yrs.] 
(23 Jul 1898/May 1972/SSDI)


DAVID TEWELES

Teweles.-At the residence of J.L. Brandeis, in this city, May 17th, 1877, of 
scarlet fever, David Teweles, aged two years and eight months.
This little sufferer had all the doctors in ???? city in attendance during his 
illness, but their best efforts and the constant attended, day and night, of Mr. 
and Mrs. Brandeis, were of no avail.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thursday, June 14, 1877 P. 3


MRS. MOSES TEWELES [Anna]

Death of the wife of Moses Teweles on Tuesday. She committed suicide by
jumping into a well. The article describes previous suicide attempts.
Der Nord Westen, 4 Feb. 1875
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FOUND DEAD IN A WELL—One of the saddest events which we have been called upon 
to chronicle for some time took place in this city on Monday morning last. Mrs. 
Teweles, a lady well known and highly esteemed in this city, whose ill health 
of late has caused several fits of temporary insanity to come upon her, during 
which she would attempt self-destruction; but until Monday all her efforts to 
take her own life were baffled by the vigilance of those about her. On Monday 
morning, however, at an early hour she succeeded in persuading her husband, who 
was weary and worn by log watching, that the cloud had passed from her mind and 
that he might safely lie down and rest, but he had scarcely fallen asleep before 
she quietly arouse and rushed out of doors to a neighboring well, and threw 
herself in. This occurred before daylight, consequently no one saw the rash deed, 
and as a fierce snow storm was raging at the time her foot prints were so obscured 
that it was impossible to follow them up and discover her, although a vigorous 
search was immediately instituted. Her body was found about eleven o’clock in the 
forenoon, after being in the well seven hours. As the water in the well was not 
sufficient depth to drown her, she in all probability was chilled to death. Only 
a week ago she made an attempt on her life by jumping into the river, but was taken 
out before death took place only to renew the attempt at self-destruction by 
drinking boiling water, which was again prevented. She leaves a large family of 
children, the youngest being only three months old, who will sorely miss their 
mother’s tender care. Her funeral which took place to-day was largely attended.
Manitowoc Pilot, February 4, 1875 P. 3
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MRS. MOSES TEWELES [Anna]

DISTRESSING SUICIDE
A Woman in A fit of Insanity Springs into a Well and Died From Exposure
One of the saddest cases of suicide which we have been called upon to chronicle 
occurred in this city on Tuesday last, the wife of Mr. Moses Teweles throwing 
herself into a well and dying from exposure, the water not being deep enough to 
admit of her drowning herself. From intimate friends of the family we glean the 
following particulars. Mrs. Anna Teweles was 43 years of age and the mother of 
eight living children. For some weeks she had been suffering from sickness which 
had the result of finally driving her to a state of insanity. She had once before 
made an attempt to take her life by jumping into the river at the foot of Sixth 
Street and would have been successful had not some men in the vicinity observed 
her movements and rescued her. A strict watch was kept on her by her friends, but 
at about four o'clock on Tuesday morning, she eluded them and with nothing on but 
the scantiest of raiment, she left the house and sprung into a well nearby and 
although a search was immediately instituted she was not found for several hours 
afterwards, her head, one shoulder and one knee being visible above the surface of 
the water, which proved to be only about two feet deep. There is no questions but 
what she died of exposure. She was taken out and conveyed to her house, a jury was 
impaneled who found a verdict as follows: 
"At an inquisition taken at my office in the city of Manitowoc, Wis., on the 2d day 
of Feb., 1875, before me, one of the Justices of the Peace for the said city and 
county, upon the view of the body of Anna Teweles, there dead, by the jurors whose 
names are here unto subscribed, who being duly sworn to inquire on behalf of the 
people of the State when and by what means, the said Anna Teweles came to her death, 
do find that her death was caused by jumping into a well while in a fit of insanity 
and from exposure."
Wm H. Glover J.P.
Ira P Smith, H.C. Albrecht, H. W. Murphy, Norris Ross, Wm Gonine, Albert Bomier
Dr. H.C. Coakley testifieis: "I am a practicing physician of this city. I was called 
to see her body. I was acquainted with Mrs. Teweles and know it to be her. I examined 
her body. I don't think she was drowned in the well but died from exposure in the 
water. She has been subject to fits of insanity. I have been her physician."
The unfortunate family resides in one of the buildings owned by Jacob Peterson on 
Chicago Street between 6th and 7th and the well in which the poor woman ended her 
career was within a stone's thrown of the house. The affair is to be the more 
regretted particularly as the eight children are still young, the smallest being but 
five months old. The domestic relations existing between the unfortunate woman and 
her husband were of the happiest, were proof of her insanity requisite it could be 
found in the fact that she left a home where a kind husband and bright, intelligent 
children did all in their power to make her happy. We sympathize sincerely with them 
and the relatives of the deceased who constitute some of our prominent Hebrew residents.
Manitowoc Tribune, Thurs., Feb. 5, 1875
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Card of Thanks
I hereby tender my sincere thanks to my brethren of the Order of the Sons of Herman 
and to the Order of Odd Fellows for their kindness to me and mine during the sickness 
of my wife. I also tender my thanks to my friends and lodge brethren as well as to the 
speaker at the grave, for their sympathy at the burial of my wife.
M. Teweles
Manitowoc Tribune, Feb. 11, 1875


ANNA THALHAMMER

Mrs. Charles Thalhammer died suddenly Saturday night from stroke at home in 
town of Liberty. Was 50 years of age. Born Anna Popp, married Charles Thalhammer 
25 years ago. Survived by husband, one daughter, seven brothers and seven sisters. 
Remains removed to home Monday afternoon from Vogelsang funeral home. Funeral 
services Tuesday at 1pm from home with interment at Evergreen. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, November 14, 1932 p.13
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[bur. 11-15-1932/age 50 yrs/died at Liberty, WI/cause: apoplexy/
bur. on Charles Thalhammer lot]


AUGUSTA THALHAMMER

Miss Augusta Thalhammer, 71, died suddenly Friday noon after a heart 
attack, at the home of her brother, Charles Thalhammer, in the town of 
Liberty. 
Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Berge Funeral 
home in Valders, the Rev. Paul Hensel of the Valders Grace Lutheran church 
officiating. The body will be brought to Manitowoc for burial in Evergreen 
cemetery.
The body will lie in state at the Berge Funeral home from 7 o’clock this 
evening until the hour of the funeral.
Miss Thalhammer was born on August 3, 1868, in the town of Liberty and lived 
in that town all her life. She never married. Her brother, Charles, is the 
only immediate survivor. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 11, 1939  P. 4
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[cause of death: coronary embolism/bur. on Joseph Thalhammer lot]


CHARLES THALHAMMER    (d. 1940)

Charles Thalhammer, 64, lifelong county resident and operator of the Liberty 
Lodge tavern, a mile west of English Lake in the town of Liberty, dropped 
dead of a heart attack in front of his place Saturday evening at 5:30.
Mr. Thalhammer had not been in the best of health the past few years and 
recently Mr. and Mrs. George Herzog of this city have been assisting him 
at the tavern. They had driven to Manitowoc a few minutes before he was 
stricken.
William Free, a neighbor, while driving past the Liberty Lodge noticed Mr. 
Thalhammer lying prostrate in the yard. He stopped to discover the tavern 
operator dead. Coroner Gerald Rau and Sheriff Norman Berkedal, who were 
summoned, said death was due to natural cuases and there would be no 
inquest.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. from the Berge funeral 
home in Valders, the Rev. Paul Hensel officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery here.
Mr. Thalhammer was born in Liberty in 1875 and after the death of his father, 
took over operation of the Thalhammer tavern. He married Miss Annie Popp. She 
died eight years ago.
Mr. Thalhammer served 13 years as a member of the Liberty town board.
There are no immediate survivors. A daughter died three years ago and a sister 
last November.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday at 10 a.m. until the 
hour of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 5, 1940 P.2
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Flowers
Will Sets Up $800 To Decorate Graves
Charles Thalhammer, town of Liberty tavern keeper, who died early this year, 
left $800 in trust to provide flowers for his grave in Evergreen cemetery, as 
well as the graves of his wife, daughter, and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph 
Thalhammer. The provisions are being carried out by the East Wisconsin Trustee 
company, trustee of the $10,000 estate.
Interest from a $500 trust fund is to provide floral offerings for the graves 
of Mr. Thalhammer, his wife and daughter. Interest from a $300 fund is to be 
used similarly for the grave of Mr. Thalhammmer's parents.
In his will Mr. Thalhammer divided the remainder of his estate between a sister, 
Miss Augusta Thalhammer, and Mrs. Margaret Herzog.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, October 16, 1941 P.2
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[Charles Thalhammer/d. 08-03-1940/cause: coronary occlusion arteriosclerosis 
and hypertension]
(Note: Stone says he died in 1941)


FRANCISKA THALHAMMER

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1905:
Death Tues. in Holy Family Hospital here of Mrs. Thalhammer, 
wife of Town Liberty storekeeper and tavern operator, Joseph 
Thalhammer, postmaster of Rube. The deceased was 62 yrs. of 
age and in addition to her husband leaves a son and a daughter. 
The funeral will take place today at the local city cemetery.
*******
[bur. 02-28-1905/age 63 yrs./cause: appendicitis]
[Francis (Fransiska)]


JOSEPH THALHAMMER

Funeral services were held today for the late Joseph Tahlheimer(sic), 
a pioneer resident of the county who died at his home near English 
Lake. Mr. Tahlheimer was 82 years of age and a native of Austria, 
coming here when a young man. Mr. Tahlheimer is survived by one 
son, Charles, and a daughter, Miss Augusta.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 25, 1916 P.3
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Notes from Liberty:
Joseph Tallheimer(sic), an old settler of Liberty, aged 82 years, died Wednesday 
of last week. He was born in Austria and immigrated to this country when a young 
man. He followed the occupation of carpenter for some years and later on engaged 
in the hotel and saloon business in Liberty. His wife died eleven years ago. A 
son, Charles and a daughter, Miss Augusta survive him. The funeral was held Friday. 
Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery at Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Mar. 2, 1916
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[bur. 02-25-1916/age 82 yrs/cause: la grippe]


LILLIAN THALHAMMER

Lillian Hannah Marie Thalhammer, 29, Liberty, died Monday afternoon of a heart 
ailment in the Holy Family hospital, where she had been a patient for several 
days.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 o'clock from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home. The Rev. C.H. Phipps will officiate and interment will 
be in Evergeen cemetery.
Miss Thalhammer, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thalhammer, was born at 
Liberty in 1907 and spent her life on the farm. Her mother died five years ago. 
The only survivor is her father.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 3:30 o'clock Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, June 8, 1937 P.8
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[bur. 06-10-1937/age 29 yrs./cause: bronchial pneumonia/bur. on Charles Thalhammer lot]


YANG TOUA THAO

Yang Toua Thao, age 46, of 620A S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, September 5, 
2000, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two 
Rivers on Friday, September 15, from 12 p.m. until 12 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 
from 9a.m. until 12 am. Sunday, September 17, 9 a.m. until 12 a.m. and Monday, 
September 18, from 8 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Burial will take 
place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Yang was born June 19, 1954, in Laos, son of Mor Xiong and the late Boua Cher Thao. 
Yang was a member of the United States Army serving in Laos during the Vietnam War. 
In January of 1973, he married Neng Yang, in Laos. Yang live in the United States 
for ten years, the last three spent in Manitowoc. Yang was employed by Federal Mogul. 
He was a member of the Lakeshore Indo-Chinese Mutal Assistance Association Inc.
Survivors include his wife, Neg Yan, Manitowoc; two sons, Fong Thao, and John Thao, 
both of Manitowoc; three daughters, Kang Thao, Za Thao, and Mai Vue Thao, all of 
Manitowoc. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, September 11, 2000 P. A2


ARCHIE W. THAYER

ARCHIE THAYER, FOR YEARS WELL KNOWN ENGINEER OF LAKES, 
DIES AFTER ILLNESS OF TWO MONTHS
Resident of City Since 1896 and for Fifteen Years Served as Engineer 
for Reiss Co. at Lake Front Docks, Was in Hotel Business
Archie Watson Thayer, for many years well known as an engineer of 
the lakes, later engineer at the Reiss docks and for several years 
past engaged in the hotel business in the city, died at his home at 
Tenth and Buffalo streets early today. Death was due to heart failure, 
though for two months Mr. Thayer had been ill and under care of 
physicians. 
Mr. Thayer was born at Racine Oct. 12, 1857 being 60 years of age at 
his death. For years he was employed on the lakes and for fifteen 
years after retiring from that service was engineer at the lake front 
docks of the city. He had resided in the city with his family since 
1896. A widow and seven children survive Mr. Thayer, the children 
being Mrs. B.T. Murk, Mrs. William Robertson, Mrs. Roy Cunningham, 
Miss Pearl, Archie, Jr., and Miss Vera of this city and Mrs. Robert 
Harper of Junction City, Ore. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon 
at 2 from the late home. Friends are requested to omit flowers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 09, 1917, Page 8
**********
Mrs. Geo. Gill and son and Mrs. Ben Gill who were here to attend the 
funeral of the late Archie Thayer, yesterday, have returned to their 
homes at Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 12, 1917 | Page 3
*********
Mr. and Mrs. B.T. Murk have returned to Sterling, Ill., after attending 
the funeral of Mrs. Murk’s father, Archie W. Thayer.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 13, 1917 | Page 3
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[bur. 03-11-1917/cause: heart disease/bur. on Mrs. AW Thayer lot]


CAPT CHAN R. THAYER

CAPTAIN CHAN THAYER DIES SUDDENLY 
ILL TWO DAYS, END COMES AT CLEVELAND, O.
Well Known Vessel Man Resident Here Many Years
Although messages received here Sunday announced his serious illness, 
relatives and friends were greatly shocked by news of the demise of 
Captain Chauncey Thayer, former Manitowoc man, which occurred at 
Cleveland, Ohio, last night after an illness of but two days. Captain 
Thayer was stricken Saturday night and was removed to a hospital where 
it was found that he was suffering from pneumonia and his condition 
grave. Mrs. Thayer, who had been visiting here, was summoned and 
reached Cleveland yesterday morning and was with her husband when the 
end came. 
Body Brought Here
The body of Capt. Thayer, familiarly known here as Chan Thayer, will 
be brought to this city, arriving Wednesday night or Thursday morning. 
Services will be held Thursday afternoon at the Urbanek and Wattawa 
chapel under the auspices of the Odd Fellows lodge and interment will 
take place at Evergreen. Arthur Schuetze, a brother-in-law of Mrs. 
Thayer, left for Chicago at noon today to meet the body and accompany 
Mrs. Thayer here with it. 
Born At Sturgeon Bay 
Capt. Thayer was born at Sturgeon Bay 56 years ago and spent his boyhood 
days there, coming to Manitowoc when he adopted the lakes as a career. 
His first service was on the tug Pankratz in this part and for years he 
was commander of the tug Arctic of the Goodrich Transit Company fleet in 
the local harbor. Ten years ago he removed to Chicago and later became 
captain of the steamer Hydro, the largest sand sucker on the lakes and a 
product of the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. yards. 
Directed Big Company 
More recently, Capt. Thayer had held a position as superintendent for 
the Chicago Sand and Gravel Company which operates a fleet of five boats. 
Since last fall, Capt. Thayer had been located at Cleveland where he was 
directing the rebuilding of one of the company’s boats. 
Visited Here Easter
The death of Capt. Thayer is the more shocking to Manitowoc because it 
was only ten days ago that he visited the city apparently in his usual 
robust health and looking exceptionally well. He came here with Mrs. 
Thayer at Easter, when she was called to attend her mother, Mrs. Buritz, 
who has been ill. Capt. Thayer left for Cleveland to attend to his 
business interests while Mrs. Thayer continued her visit her until the 
message summoned her to what proved to be the death bed of Mr. Thayer.
Mr. Thayer is survived by his wife who was formerly Emma Buritz to whom 
he was married 34 years ago and by two sisters at Kansas City. A daughter, 
Goldie, died ten years ago. 
The death of Chan Thayer will be a personal loss to many friends who knew 
and admired him.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, April 21, 1925, P. 2 
*******
[Burial permit has Capt. Chauncey R. Thayer, died 4/20/1925 in Cleveland, OH, 
age 57y 5m 13d, white, male, cause of death: pneumonia of the influenza type. 
I show him buried 4/23/1925] 


EMMA C. THAYER

Mrs. Emma C. Thayer, 76, wife of the late Captain Chan Thayer, died Saturday 
afternon at the Holy Family hospital following a lingering illness. In recent 
years she had made her home with a sister, Mrs. John Clorn of 1518 South 12th 
street.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Frazier mortuary chapel, 
Dr. C.H. Phipps of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery.
Born Emma Buritz in New York City in 1871, she was married to Captain Thayer 
in 1895. Forty years ago they located in this city. Captain Thayer died 24 
years ago.
Survivors are two brothers, Louis Buritz of this city and Joseph Buritz of 
Detroit; two sister, Mrs. Clorn and Mrs. Arthur Schuetze of this city.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin October 6, 1947 P. 2
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[d. 10-05-1947/age 76 yrs/bur. on John Buritz lot]


GOLDIE E. THAYER

MESSAGE BRINGS NEWS OF DEATH OF MISS GOLDIE THAYER
Sad Death of Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thayer, Former Residents, 
at Chicago - Body to be Brought Here
Friends in the city were shocked today by receipt of messages from 
Chicago announcing the death in that city of Miss Goldie Thayer, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chan. Thayer, former residents of this city. 
Though advised of the illness of Miss Thayer, friends here had not 
known that her condition was critical and the news of her death was a 
shock. Funeral arrangements have not been completed but the body will 
be brought to this city for burial.
Miss Thayer was an only child and was but twenty-four years of age at 
the time of her death. She was born in this city October 20, 1892 and 
had made her home here up to five years ago and had made frequent 
visits here since. Miss Thayer was a graduate of the old North Side 
high school and later attended Lawrence college at Appleton and then 
the University of Chicago from which instituation she graduated.
Following her graduation Miss Thayer was engaged as a member of the 
faculty of the ?????? High School but was forced to give up her 
position by failing health and for ????? time had been at the home of 
her parents at Chicago. She was an active member of Parkside M.E. 
church and of the Epworth League in Chicago.
The death of Miss Thayer has prostrated her parents. Mrs. Thayer is 
seriously ill. Miss Thayer was a grand daughter of Mrs. Anna Buritz, 
this city and the body will be taken to the Buritz home at 713 York 
street upon arrival from Chicago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 20, 1916 P.1
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Mr. and Mrs. Chan. Thayer will accompany the body of 
their daughter, Miss Goldie, here tomorrow for burial.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 21, 1916 P.3
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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buritz of Sagituck, Mich, will be here for the 
funeral of the late Goldie Thayer Thursday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 21, 1916 P.3
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A large concourse of sorrowing friends, attesting the popularity 
and high esteem in which decedent was held, thronged St. Paul's M.E. 
church yesterday for the funeral of Goldie Thayer, whose body was 
brought here from Chicago for burial. Many beautiful flowers covered 
the casket and deep sorrow was manifested by friends as they paid a 
last tribute. Interment was at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 24, 1916 P.2
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Joseph Buritz, who was here for the funeral of his niece, Miss 
Goldie Thayer, returned to Sagituck, Mich., this morning. Mr. 
Buritz is chief engineer of the steamer North American, one of 
the biggest lake boats.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, March 24, 1916 P.2
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[bur. 03-23-1916/age 23 yrs/cause: pulmonary tuberculosis/
bur. on John Buritz lot]


EMMA THEIS

Mrs. Emma Theis, 92, a former Manitowoc resident, died early Wednesday at St. 
Mary Nursing Home, Milwaukee, where she resided the past 15 years.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. 
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born Emma Staehle July 23, 1866, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Joseph 
and Caroline Stauss Staehle. She was married to William J. Theis in 1895 at 
Manitowoc and the couple moved to Chicago where she lived most of her life. Her 
husband died in 1938. 
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Otto Hagen, of Manitowoc and several nieces and 
nephews. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 24, 1958  P. 17 
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[d. 09-24-1958 at Milwaukee WI/age 92 yrs./bur. on Joseph and Max Staehle lot]


MATTHEW J. THEIS

Matthew J. Theis, age 76, of 1931 S. 39th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
Nov. 27, 2002, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, 2002 at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service 
will be the Rev. Larry McCann, followed by military rites accorded by VFW Otto 
Oas Post #659 of Manitowoc. Cremation has taken place with entombment of the 
cremated remains at a later date. 
Matthew was born March 28, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, son of the late Matthew 
and Helen Gerndt Theis. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II in the 
Pacific. On Nov. 27, 1948 he married Patricia Nikolai in Marshfield, Wis. 
Survivors include his wife: Patricia Theis, Manitowoc; four sons and three 
daughters-in-law: Michael Theis and his fiancee, Diane Boness, Manitowoc; Thomas
 and Patti Theis, Temecula, Calif.; Patrick and Gloria Theis, Manitowoc; David 
and Kim Theis, Manitowoc; three daughters and sons-in-law: Julie and Robert Mayer, 
Manitowoc; Lisa and Kevin Sommers, Manitowoc; Jenny and Gregg Rabe, Valders; 17 
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law: Ervin 
and Helen Theis, Rosendale; three sisters: Betty Bishop, Loraine Sitzwel and Lila 
Vogds, all of Fond du Lac. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter: Kristine 
Theis; three brothers and three sisters. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, on Sunday evening, Dec. 1, 2002, from 4 to 7 p.m. and 
Monday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times  Saturday, November 30, 2002  pg. A3


PATRICIA A. THEIS

Patricia A. Theis, age 82, of 3100 Peto Street, Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
afternoon, December 28, 2011, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, 
Manitowoc.
She was born on April 20, 1929, in Marshfield, Wisconsin, daughter of the late 
Leo and Hazel (Reinhardt) Nikolai. Pat was a graduate of Marshfield High School, 
class of 1947. On November 27, 1948, she married Matthew Theis in Marshfield. 
He preceded her in death on November 27, 2002. Pat and her husband, Matt, managed 
Village Green West in Two Rivers for over 15 years until their retirements.
Survivors include her children and their spouses: Michael & Diane Theis, Florence, 
WI, Patrick & Gloria Theis, Manitowoc, Julie & Robert Mayer, Shoto, Lisa & Kevin 
Sommers, Manitowoc, Jennifer & Gregg Rabe, Valders, David & Kim Theis, Manitowoc, 
Patty Theis, California; 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister and 
brother-in-law: Mary & Jerome Kirsch, Marshfield; three brothers and four sisters-
in-law: Floyd & Polly Nikolai, Dr. Tom & Hilda Nikolai, Don & Penny Nikolai, 
Dorothy Nikolai, all of Marshfield; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Virgil & 
Helen Theis, Rosendale; and a special friend: Rita Wyrobeck, Manitowoc. Nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death 
by an infant daughter: Kristine; a son: Thomas; a brother: Leo Jr.; and a sister 
and brother-in-law: Nancy & Loren Dixon.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012, at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. Dan Felton 
with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
from 9 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012, until 10:45 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, December 30, 2011, January 2, 2012


ERVIN S. THEISEN

Ervin S. Theisen, age 64, of 2215 Rheaume Road, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Friday, April 9, 1993, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Reinbold Pfeffer 
Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church with the Rev. David Ruby officiating and burial 
to follow in the Evergreen Cemetery.
He was born October 24, 1928, at Manitowoc, son of the late Ervin B. and Florence M. 
Rohrer Theisen. He grew up in Manitowoc attending Holy Innocents grade school and 
graduating from Lincoln High School in 1948. He served with the United States Army 
from 1950-1952; he served part of that time in Germany. After being discharged from 
the service he started an apprenticeship with Anderson Electric Company Manitowoc. 
During his working years he worked for various electrical contractors as a journeyman 
electrician. He worked with Green Bay Local No. 158 of the International Brotherhood 
of the Electrical Workers. He retired in June of 1991. He was first married to 
Ludmilla M. Jakoubek February 2, 1992, at Fort Sill, Okla. She preceded him in death 
July 1, 1981. He was then married to Janice A. Mullins Shimek December 26, 1981 at 
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Reedsville. He is a member of the Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, and a retired member of the I.B.E.W. Green Bay Local No. 158.
He is survived by his wife, Jan; four daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Paul Mueller, 
Green Bay, Wis., Kay and John Christman, Germany, Tari and Peter Rank, Dillon, Colo., 
Diane and Jim Waniger, St. Nazianz, Wis.; five stepchildren, Daniel Shimek, Milwaukee, 
Dr. Jennifer Shimek, Eden Prairie, Minn., Nancy and Ronald Bruechert, Manitowoc, and 
Steven and Jeanelle Shimek, Mendota Heights, Minn. And Cathy Shimek, Minneapolis, 
Minn.; six grandsons, Brian and Jerrod Sullivan, Erik Christman, Brandon and Tyler 
Rank, Kurt Mueller; one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Lynn Theisen, Manitowoc. 
Also surviving are brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, Dorothy Mullins, Manitowoc, 
Carmen Mullins, Appleton, Wis., Valerie Mullins, Brillion, Wis., and Ruth and Bob Willems, 
Reedsville, Wis., and Darlene and Phil Mullins, Brownsville, Wis. Also surviving are 
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at the Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home this Monday 
evening from 5-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 12:30 p.m. 
There will be a parish prayer service at 7 p.m. this Mnday, said by Deacon Kenneth 
Nelesen.
Herald Times Reporter, April 12, 1993  P. A2
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[widower of Ludmilla Theisen]


LUDMILLA M. THEISEN

Mrs. Ervin (Ludmilla) Theisen, 52, a resident of Park Lawn Home and formerly 
of 1408 Orchard Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning, July 1, at Holy Family 
Hospital.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home 
followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will be celebrant and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Theisen nee Ludmilla Jakoubek, was born June 20, 1929, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late James and Kamila Holan Jakoubek. She grew up in Manitowoc, 
attended local schools, was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class 
of 1948 and was a Manitowoc resident all her life. She was married to Ervin S. 
Theisen Feb. 2, 1952, at Fort Sill, Okla. Mrs. Theisen was a member of Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ervin; four daughters, Susan Theisen and Kay 
Sullivan of Manitowoc, Tari Theisen of Denver, Colo., and Diane Theisen at home 
and two grandchildren, Brian and Jerrod Sullivan. 
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 7 o'clock to 9 o'clock this 
Thursday evening. A parish prayer service will be at 8 o'clock led by Deacon 
Donald Gigure.
Herald Times Reporter, July 2, 1981  P. 3


THOMAS THEISEN

KOSSUTH MAN FOUND SUICIDE ON HOME FARM 
Thomas Theison (sic), 48, Dead Several Days Before Found; 
Locate Part of Ramminger Body 
Two gruesome discoveries involving county residents who met death by their own 
acts were brought to the attention of the sheriff’s department this morning, 
one of them being that of a suicide who apparently had hung in a barn in the 
Town of Kossuth for the past three or four days and the other being the finding 
of the lower part of the body of Jacob Ramminger, Kiel resident who ended his 
life some weeks ago by the use of dynamite.
Kossuth Man Hangs Self
The lifeless body of Thomas Theison, residing on a farm north of Branch and in 
the town of Kossuth, was found this morning by a young son of John Vraney when 
the latter went into the barn after it was noted that animals on the Theison 
homestead had not been taken care of for several days. The partly decomposed body 
of the man was found hanging from a rafter of the haymow in the barn. He was 48 
years of age and resided on the same farm during his entire lifetime.
Coroner Kemper summoned to the scene, said the man had been dead for several days 
and that the case was so patently one of suicide that no inquest would be held. 
He ordered the body cut down and it was later moved to the Wattawa chapel here.
Lived Alone Last Few Days 
According to residents of the vicinity, Theison had been drinking heavily for some 
time, a pint bottle partly filled with alleged whisky of the moonshine variety 
being found in his pocket. It was said that his drinking caused his wife to leave 
the home several days ago and it is believed that his mind may have become 
temporarily unbalanced because of his excessive drinking.
The absence of Theison from premises had occasioned no particular interest until 
neighbors noted that the harness had not been removed from his horses for several 
days and that cattle had been permitted to remain in a small enclosure for some 
time.
In addition to his widow, he is survived by five brothers, Anton at Branch, Leo 
and William at Loyal, Charles at Antigo and John, whose whereabouts are not known, 
and two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Degenhardt at St. Louis and Mrs. Margaret McCormack 
at Sterling, Ill.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon from the Wattawa chapel with interment 
at Evergreen cemetery. 
Friends who may wish to view the remains at the Wattawa chapel may do so between 
the hours of 2 and 4 o’clock tomorrow afternoon and from 7 to 9 oclock tomorrow 
evening…
Manitowoc Herald News, July 6, 1929  P. 3
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[bur. 8 July 1929/age 46 yrs./died at Kossuth, WI/cause: suicide by hanging]


ANTHONY G. THEODOROU

Death Comes Unexpectedly to Theodorou 
Anthony (Tony) Theodorou, 59, well known restaurant operator who owned and 
conducted a business at 811 Franklin St., died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon 
at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Mr. Theodorou had gone to the clinic for a physical check-up. It was not known 
immediately what had caused death.
He had been active in the restaurant business since 1932 when he came to the 
United States. Currently he was operating Tony’s Grill and maintained his 
residence at the same address. Through his business he got to know scores of 
persons, many of whom became close friends. 
Keen Student 
Mr. Theodorou affectionately known as “Tony” was a keen student of national 
and international affairs and enjoyed discussing world problems. He was an avid 
reader of newspapers and frequently drew on his experiences as a traveler to 
draw a comparison when involved in a world situation conversation.
He was born at Eretria, Greece, Dec. 23, 1901, son of the late George and Helen 
Nicalou Theodorou. His early boyhood was spent in that town and in Athens where 
he attended school. Mr. Theodorou came to the United States in May of 1932 and 
worked with a brother, Alex, who owned Coney Island Restaurant. The restaurant 
had earlier been operated by two other brothers, Gust and William. 
Early in the 1940s, Mr. Theodorou acquired the Midget Café on Franklin Street 
which he operated until taking over Tony’s Grill. He married Hilarie Brey in this 
city Aug. 17, 1940 
Member of AHEPA
Mr. Theodorou was a member of AHEPA, the American Hellenic Education Assn, and St. 
Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church at Sheboygan.
Surviving are his wife, two sons, George and William, and two daughters, Elene and 
Mary, of the city; a brother, Gust, and two sisters, Mary and Paniota, in Greece. 
Two brothers, Alex and William, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be Friday afternoon with burial in Evergreen Cemetery here. 
The Rev. Peter Murtos, pastor of St. Spyridon Church, will officiate.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 18, 1961  p. 2
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[d. at Rochester MN]


HILARIE THEODOROU

Mrs. Anthony (Hilarie) Theodorou, 70, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, died 
Thursday evening at the home. Funeral services will be at 10 am Monday at Urbanek 
and Schlei Funeral Home and 10:30 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Theodorou, nee Hilarie Brey, was born July 9, 1904 at Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Joseph and Molly Stenson Brey. She was a Manitowoc resident all her 
life. She was married to Anthony Theodoroou Aug. 17, 1940 at Manitowoc. She and 
her husband owned and operated Tony's Grill of Manitowoc from 1947 to 1966. Mr. 
Theodorou preceded her in death Oct. 17, 1961. She was a former member of St. 
Boniface Catholic Church.
Survivors include two sons, George of West Germany and William of Manitowoc; two 
daughters, Mrs. Jay (Elene) Wagner of Milwaukee and Mrs. Lee (Mary) Walotkiewicz 
of Two Rivers; two sisters, Sister M. Georgeen of Hacienda Heights, Calif., and 
Mrs. Albert (Marion) Aurie of Luxemburg and seven grandchildren. A brother, Leo 
Brey, a sister, Stella Ingrisch and granddaughter, Samantha, preceded her in 
death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street Chapel, from 4 
to 9 pm Sunday where a wake service will be at 7:30 pm.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Mar. 14, 1975 page 3
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[widow of Anthony Theodorou]


ALEX G. THEODORU

Alex Theodoru Dies Suddenly of Heart Attack
Alex G. Theodoru, 52, owner-operator of Alex's Bar, North Seventh and Buffalo
streets, and for 20 years operator of the Coney Island lunch on South Eighth
street, died suddenly of a heart attack shortly after 5 o'clock this morning
at his home, 909 New York avenue.
Mr. Theodoru had been at his tavern during the day and early evening. He 
complained of not feeling well shortly after 10 o'clock last night and went
home. His condition grew serious early this morning and death came seven hours
later.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the St. James Episcopal
church. The Rev. James Loulakas of Sheboygan will officiate and interment will
be in Evergreen cemetery.
Born In Greece
Mr. Theodoru was born in Greece in 1896 and at the age of 16 years came to the
United States. He located at Battle Creek, Mich., and with two brothers, Gustave 
and William, opened a restaurant in that city. Two years later he moved to 
Sheboygan where he established a Coney Island lunch in that city. In 1922 he came 
to this city and founded the Coney Island restaurant on South Eighth street next 
to the Elks club. He disposed of this stand in 1947 and purchased the property 
and tavern at North Seventh and Buffalo street from Elmer Bergner. Mr. Theodoru 
recently completed a complete remodeling of the tavern and just embarked on 
another building program, adding an addition for a lunch room to be operated in 
connection with the tavern.
Leaves 4 Children
He was a member of the Elks, Eagles and Ahepa society, a National Greek 
organization.
In 1940 he married Miss Penelope Pharris at Fond du Lac. She survives him with
three daughters, Helen Mary, Alexis, and Marguerita, and a son, Alex Jr., born
last month; mother, Mrs. Helen Theodoru in Greece; a brother, Tony, operator
of Tony's Lunch on Franklin street; and two other brothers, Gustave and William
in Greece.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after Friday noon,
and will be moved to the church at 11 a.m. Saturday to lie in state until the
hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 23, 1948 p.2
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[d. 09-23-1948/age 52 yrs.]


BERNIE THERRIAULT

Bernard E. Therriault, age 84, formerly of 3404 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, presently 
residing in Clintonville, where he moved to be closer to his daughter, son-in-law 
and grandchildren, died on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at the Shawano Medical Center.
He was born on May 12, 1924, in Menominee, Mich., son of the late Eugene and Lola 
(St. Denis) Therriault. Bernie was a veteran of World War II, serving four years 
in the U.S. Navy as a cook; Invasion of Tarawa in the South Pacific ACORD 14; and 
was honorably discharged as a petty officer third class. On October 27, 1945, he 
married the former Carole J. Larson in Menominee, Mich. She preceded him in death 
on June 11, 1985. Bernie was a meat manager at various locations in Oconto Falls 
and Kaukauna. He was also the meat manager at Red Owl, Manitowoc, where he leased 
the meat department. Bernie enjoyed bowling; was an avid Packers fan; and following 
retirement, worked part-time at Piggly Wiggly, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by two brothers: Raymond and William Therriault; and a 
sister-in-law: Elenore Therriault.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at St. Francis 
of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will 
be the Rev. John Schuetze, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Graveside 
military rites will be accorded by VFW Otto Oas Post 659.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation 
Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday (TODAY), June 20, 2008. A prayer 
service will conclude the visitation at 7 p.m., led by Deacon Ken Nelesen.
Friends may also call on Saturday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 
Manitowoc, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 20, 2008


CAROLE J. THERRIAULT

Mrs. Carol J. Therriault(sic), 59, of 3404 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
June 11, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will officiate 
at the Mass of Christian Burial and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Therriault, nee Carol Jean Larson, was born Aug. 8, 1925, at Menominee, 
Mich., daughter of the late Gerhard and Stella Larson. She was married to 
Bernard E. Therriault, Oct. 25, 1945, at Menominee, Mich. The couple came to 
Manitowoc to reside in 1974 and owned and operated Bernie's Meat Department and 
currently the the (sic) Delicatesen at Hal's Red Owl Store in Manitowoc.
Survivors include her husband, Bernard; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and 
Marcia Therriault of Lincoln, Neb. and Steven and Linda Therriault of South 
Holland, Ill; a daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Cynthia and Francis Egan of 
Clintonville, Wis; a brother, Herbert Larson of Marinette, Wis; three sisters, 
Mrs. Willian (sic) (June) Kramer of Menominee, Mich., Mrs. Frank (Marie) Kveton 
of Menominee, Mich. and Mrs. Betty Krause of Phoenix, Ariz. and four 
grandchildren, Brian, Stacy, Rebecca and Kyle.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 
where a prayer service will be 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 12, 1985 P. 3


BERTHA THERS

Mrs. Nels Thers, 82, 1029 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital following a brief illness. 
Funeral services will be held at the St. John Evangelical Church, Manitowoc, 
at 2 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Interment will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs. Thers was born Bertha Felker in Germany in 1870. She immigrated to Port 
Washington with her parents at an early age. In 1899 she was married to Mr. 
Thers. They moved to Manitowoc 10 years later.
Survivors include the husband; a son, Walter of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Fred 
Beckman of Milwaukee, two grandchildren, ___ ___ of Manitowoc and Mrs. Felix 
Woytal of Manitowoc Rapids; and one great grandchild.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. 
Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 19, 1952  P. 2
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[bur. 04-22-1952/age 82 yrs./bur. on Nels and Bertha Thers lot]


NELS THERS

Nels Thiers (sic), 88, retired, of 1029 S. 17th St., Manitowoc, died early 
Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a short illness. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Ev. and Reformed 
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery. 
Born April 18, 1865, at Copenhagen, Denmark, the deceased came to the United 
States at the age of 18 and settled at Green Bay. He came to Manitowoc in 1909 
and as a section foreman for the Northwestern Railroad for 47 years, retiring 
17 years ago. He married the former Bertha Felker who died a year ago.
Surviving are a son, Walter of Manitowoc, two grandchildren and a great grand-
child.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc after noon 
Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, April 20, 1953  P. 12
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[Niels P./d. 04-21-1953/age 88 yrs./bur. on Nels and Bertha Thers lot]


JOSHUA JOSEPH THIBODEAU

Joshua J. Thibodeau, infant son of Joseph and Joleen Thibodeau of 1415A S. 
14th St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning, February 16, at the residence.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Carl Peters will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Survivors include his parents, paternal grandparents, Floyd and Henrietta 
Thibodeau and maternal grandparents, Jacob and Lorena Ruh and uncles and 
cousins.
Friends may call at the Funeral Home from noon Wednesday until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, February 1981


ARTHUR F. THIEL

Arthur F. Thiel, 74, of 1109 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after an illness of three months.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, the Rev. Vernon E. Anderson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thiel was born May 24, 1886, at Chilton, son of the late Andrew and Minnie
Guergens Thiel. He married Wanda Schnell Nov. 8, 1913, at Trinity Lutheran
Church, Liberty, and they celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in 1958. 
They were members of the Gjerpen Lutheran Church, located near Valders, for
18 years.
Mr. Thiel owned and operated the Pine River Cheese Factory near Osman for a
number of years and later engaged in farming in the Town of Liberty until his
retirement 15 years ago.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Lester Persohn of Milwaukee
and Mrs. Ray Pabian of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Schaefer and Mrs.
Alfred Lawonn of Chilton; five brothers, Herman of Neenah, John of Mayville,
Dodge County, William of Fond du Lac. Andrew of Chilton and Lawrence of 
Milwaukee, and three grandchildren.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church,
where the body may be viewed from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 19, 1961 p.13
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[d. 05-19-1961/age 74 yrs.]


EVA ROSINA THIEL

From Der Nord Westen, 27 June 1895: 
Death on Fri. of 83 yr. old Mrs. Eva Rosina Thiele in the home of her 
son-inlaw, Mr. John Ehrenreich on 14th St. in the 3rd Ward. The deceased, 
whose husband predeceased her 7 yrs. ago, leaves 4 grown children. The 
funeral took place Sun. afternoon in the city cemetery.
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[Aphizenia (Eva Rosina) Thiele/bur. 06-20-1895/age 83 yrs./cause: old age]


JOHN THIEL

From Der Nord Westen, 28 June 1888: 
Death of 83 yr. old John Thiele, a resident of the 3rd Ward who came to
Manitowoc in 1865. He was the father of Mrs. Carus and Mrs. Ehrenreich.
The funeral was Sun. with many attendees.
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[cause of death: old age]


WANDA M. THIEL

Mrs. Arthur F. Thiel, 74, who resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. 
and Mrs. Ray Pabian, 1402 Nagel Ave., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.  
Mrs. Thiel, the former Wanda Schnell, was born April 16, 1894, in the town of 
Liberty, daughter of the late Louis and Alvina Cahn Schnell, and was married 
Nov. 8, 1913, a Liberty. The couple settled at Pine River and operated a 
cheese factory, later farmed and then came to Manitowoc. She belonged to the 
Ladies Aid. Her husband died in 1961.  
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lester Persohn of Milwaukee and Mrs. 
Pabian; a sister, Mrs. Orley Halverson of Milwaukee and three grandchildren. 
Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 5, 1968 
********
[02-28-1968-amputated right leg/age 73 yrs./widow of Arthur F. Thiel]
[d. 06-07/1968/age 74 yrs/widow of Arthur F. Thiel]


AUGUSTA THIELE

Mrs. William H. Thiele, 81, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at 
home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Thiele, nee Augusta Stephani, was born March 7, 1893, in the Town of Newton, 
daughter of the late Peter and Augusta Behm Stephani. She attended School in the 
Town of Newton. She was married to William Thiele Sept. 12, 1913, at Manitowoc 
and farmed in the Town of Newton. Mr. Thiele preceded her in death in 1956. She 
moved to Manitowoc to reside in 1959. She was a member of First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Survivors include a son, Donald, of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Ewald 
(Gertrude) Janette, of Port Richey, Fla., Mrs. Clifford (Ruth) Mielke, of Cedarburg 
and Mrs. Theodore (Dorothea) Waak, of Manitowoc; a brother, George Stephani, and a 
sister, Mrs. Olga Gaestel, of Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren. Two brothers, a sister and a grandchild preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, October 24, 1974  P. 3
********
[widow of William H. Thiele]
********
Wm. Thiele and Miss Auguste Stephani,both of Newton, were married here Saturday 
afternoon at the German Lutheran parsonage, Rev. Machmiller officiating. The 
young couple will make their home on a farm in the town of Newton.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 14, 1914 P. 2


DONALD E. THIELE

Donald E. Thiele, age 86, a resident of Laurel Grove Assisted Living Center 
Manitowoc, died Sunday morning, Oct. 3, 2004, at Laurel Grove.
Donald was born Nov. 16, 1917, in the town of Newton, Manitowoc County, son of 
the late William and Augusta Stephani Thiele. Donald was a graduate of Manitowoc 
Lincoln High School, class of 1935. On Oct. 28, 1939, he married the former 
Leona Duveneck at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Don was 
employed with Chicago & Northwestern Railroad for 13 years and then with A & P 
Whitehouse Milk Company of Manitowoc for 20 years. He also served with the Civil 
Conservation Corps from 1935 to 1936.
Survivors include his wife: Leona Thiele, Manitowoc; three sons and daughters-in-
law: Allen and Nancy Thiele, Washington Island; Charles (Chuck) and Kathleen (Kathy) 
Thiele, Cedarburg; William (Bill) and Kathleen (Kitty) Thiele, Cleveland; 10 
grandchildren: Delia (Tom) Cobley; Patrick Tiele; Duane (Shawnna) Thiele, Kelly 
(Tom) Dennison, Chrissy Thiele; Cory Thiele; Steve Thiele and his fiancée, Jacinda 
Sell; Mary Beth Thiele; Laura Thiele; and Mikey Thiele; six great-grandsons; two 
sisters: Dorothea Waak, rural Manitowoc; Gertrude Janette, Brookhaven, Miss.; two 
brothers-in-law: Carl Duveneck, Manitowoc; Elroy (Bud) Duveneck, Manitowoc; and a 
sister-in-law: Carolyn Duveneck, Manitowoc. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends. Donald was also preceded in death by a sister: Ruth 
Mielke.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, at Bethany Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the 
Revs. Stephen Melso and Robert Kujawski with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, 
at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 2004, until the time of service at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Donald’s name.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family 
with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Laurel Grove for 
their kindness, compassion and love given to Donald the past five years.
Herald Times Reporter, October 5, 2004  P. A3


DOROTHEA THIELE

MRS. THIELE PIONEER IS DEAD, AGED 87
Ill Few Days Aged So. Side Woman is Called
Found by neighbors ill in her home at 1007 Hamilton street Saturday 
and removed to the hospital for care, Mrs. Dorethea Thiele, one of 
the early settlers of the county, died early today, failing to rally 
from the attack which had seized her while she was alone in her home. 
Mrs. Thiele made her home alone for years and was stricken early 
Saturday morning, neighbors who visited the home, finding the aged 
woman critically ill.
Mrs. Thiele who was 87 years of age, came to Manitowoc in 1847, from 
Buckenburg, Germany, her native home, being the first of her family, 
the Eberhardts to locate here. Mrs. Thiele is the last of her 
immediate family, her husband and children having preceded her in 
death some years ago. Four brothers, Henry, Ernst, August and William 
Eberhardt survive. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the 
home of J.H.C. Buerstatee.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, October 31, 1912 P.8
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No. 41. First publication Nov. 11, 1912
ORDER FOR PROOF OF WILL
STATE OF WISCONSIN-COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY-In Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Dorothea Thiele, deceased.
An instrument in writing, purporting to be the last will and testament 
of Dorothea Thiele of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, having 
been delivered into said court.
And August Eberhardt, of said city, in said county, having presented 
to said court, has petition in writing duly verified, representing, 
among other things, that said Dorothea Thiele died testate, at the 
city of Manitowoc, in said county, on the 31st day of October, 1912, 
that said instrument is the last will of said deceased and that August 
Eberhardt is named therein as Executor, and praying that said instrument 
be proven and admitted to Probate and that letters testamentary be 
thereon issued to him.
It is ordered: That said petition and the matters therein be heard, and 
proofs of said last will and testament be taken at a special term of 
said county court to be held at the probate office in the city of 
Manitowoc, on Tuesday, the 10th day of December, 1912 at 10 o'clock A.M.
And it is further ordered: That notice of the time and place of said 
hearing be given by publication hereof for three successive weeks, once 
each week, previous to the time of said hearing, in the Manitowoc Daily 
Herald, a daily newspaper published at the city at Manitowoc, in said 
Manitowoc county.
Dated November 11, 1912.
By the court, JOHN CHLOUPEK, County Judge.
Nash & Nash, Attorneys.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 2, 1912 P.3
********
[bur. 11-03-1912/cause: complication of diseases due to 
old age-bronchitis]


H.C. THIELE, MD

Sudden death in the evening of 29 Nov. of Dr. H.C. Thiele of a heart attack. 
He had just participated in Communion at the Methodist Church. Dr. Thiele 
was born 22 Apr. 1861 in Town Newton where his parents operated a farm. He 
helped his folks on that farm until he was 17, when he enrolled in Wallace 
College in Berea, Ohio. Upon graduation, he enrolled at Rush Medical College 
in Chicago to study medicine and did his residence at Cook County Hospital. 
For a while he practiced in Desplaines, but because of illness moved to the 
South, eventually coming back to his roots here in Manitowoc in April. The 
funeral was last Sun. afternoon.
Der Nord Westen, 06 Dec. 1888
*******
DR. THEILE (sic).
On Thursday evening of last week Dr. Theile of this city died quite suddenly of 
paralysis of the heart. Throughout Thursday he was in good health, ate a hearty 
dinner and in the evening went to church. On his return he ate a light lunch and 
proceeded to go to the pantry for something. On the way he dropped on the floor 
dead.
Dr. Theile was born in Newton, this county, 27 years ago. He began the study of 
medicine in the office of Luhmann in 1880 and graduated at Rush Medical College. 
He was appointed House Physician of Cook County Hospital, a position which he 
held one year, after which he went to DesPlaines, Iowa. Here he was taken sick 
and went south for the benefit of his health. He concluded a northern climate 
would be better for him and he came to Manitowoc but not to reside permanently. 
He was a young man of unusual promise, very diligent and well informed in his 
profession.
Manitowoc Plot, December 6, 1888 P. 3
*******
[cause: heart failure]


HEINRICH THIELE

Henry Thiele, one of the pioneer residents of the town of Newton, died on 
Thursday last very suddenly from heart disease at the age of 71 years. He was 
buried in Evergreen Cemetery on Sunday afternoon and was followed to the grave 
by a large number of his old neighbors and friends.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tues., June 14, 1887 page 2
********
[Henry Thiele]


WILLIAM H. THIELE

Card of Thanks
We wish we could personally tell all our relatives, friends and neighbors how 
much their thoughtfulness and sympathy has meant at this sad time. It has made 
the loss of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, William H. Thiele, 
easier to bear. Since we cannot see each one, we hope these words will convey 
that gratitude our hearts truly feel. Our special thanks to Rev. F.C. Knueppel, 
the Pallbearers, the organist of the St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church at 
Newtonburg, the ladies who served the dinner, the donors and drivers of cars, 
those who gave flowers, memorial wreaths and anyone who assisted us in any way.
Family of William H. Thiele
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 22, 1956
*********
William H. Thiele (v.50 p.22)
Married
Jan. 16, 1881-June 18, 1956
Son of William Thiele and Caroline Rindelmann
Born Wisconsin –farmer 
Died from “pneumonia virus, 1 week –reheumatic heart disease, 
   5 years –generalized 
arteriosclerosis, 10 years”
Buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
********
[d. 06-18-1956/age 75 yrs.]
(William Henry Thiele/d. 06/18/1956/bur. 06/21/1956/from 
records of St. Johns Evang. Luth. Ch.9)
********
Wm. Thiele and Miss Auguste Stephani,both of Newton, were married here Saturday 
afternoon at the German Lutheran parsonage, Rev. Machmiller officiating. The 
young couple will make their home on a farm in the town of Newton.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 14, 1914 P. 2


ADOLPH THIELEN

Adolph Thielen, former Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday at St. Luke Hospital, 
Racine. He had resided at 2511 Green St., Racine. 
Masonic services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Mr. Thielen was born in Manitowoc where he married the former Elsie Krumn. The 
couple moved to Racine 28 years ago where he was a projector and movie operator. 
He was business agent for the movie operators for about 20 years.
A 32nd degree Mason, Mr. Thielen was a member of the Racine lodge of Free and 
Accepted Masons, No. 18, a member of the Wisconsin Consistory, the Tripoli Shrine 
of Milwaukee, the Racine Shrine Club and the Manitowoc Aerie of the Fraternal 
Order of Eagles. He served 15 years on the Police and Fire Commission at Racine 
and currently was its president.
Mr. Thielen was a member of the Wagner Club of Warner Bros. Theater.
Surviving him are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Hagers of Manitowoc; three 
brothers, Peter of Valders, Henry of Manitowoc, and Charles of San Diego, Calif.; 
a sister, Mrs. John Grun of Kenosha and a granddaughter. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 31, 1956   P. 25
********
[d. 05-30-1956 at Racine WI/age 65 yrs.]


ALVIN P. THIELEN

Alvin P. Thielen, 69, of 1340 N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon 
in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:30 am Saturday 
in First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thielen was born Feb. 18, 1909 in Manitowoc, son of the late Gustave and 
Anna Kreutz Thielen. He attended Manitowoc schools and was a Manitowoc resident 
all his life. Oct. 23, 1934 he married Alvira Voland in Zion Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. Mr. Thielen was employed with Mirro Alumunum 
Company for ?? and one half years, retiring in March of 1974. He was a member 
of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mirro Management Club, Kiwanis 
Golden K Club and Men's Garden Club of Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, Alvira, a son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Mary 
Sue Thielen and a daughter and son-in-law, Caryn and Joel Sitkiewitz of Manitowoc; 
a sister, Mrs. Joseph (Ida) Goralski of Wausau; five grandchildren, Kim, Lisa 
and Rebecca Thielen and Deborah and Daniel Sitkewitz, nieces and nephews. A 
sister, Mae Ahrens, preceded him in death.
Friends may call in Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 o'clock to 9 
o'clock this Friday afternoon and in the church from 9 am Saturday until the 
time of service. Memorials would be appreciated to First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Nov. 17, 1978 page 3


ANNA THIELEN    (d. 1950)

Mrs. Anna Thielen, 66, of 822A South 18th street, died Friday evening at Holy 
Family hospital following a short illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First German Ev. Lutheran 
church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Thielen, nee Anna Kreutz, was born in Austria in 1883 and came to Chicago 
at the age of nine. She came to Manitowoc in 1902 and was married to Gust Thielen 
in 1904. He died in November, 1947.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Joseph Goralski of Wausau and Mrs. Mae Ahrens of 
Manitowoc; son Alvin of Manitowoc; seven grand children and one great grandchild.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer funeral home after Sunday noon until 10 a.m. Monday 
when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, June 17, 1950  P. 2
*******
[d. 06-16-1950/age 66 yrs./wife of Gustave Thielen]


ANNA MARY THIELEN  (d. 1941)

Mrs. Jacob Thielen, 87, a resident of Manitowoc for more than three score years, 
died Tuesday night at the home, 1413 South 13h street. Until taken ill, she had 
been active for years in church and club circles.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the First Reformed church, 
with the Rev. O.A. Menke, former pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Thielen, nee Marie (sic) Malloch, was born in Chicago in 1854, and when a 
girl accompanied her parents to Manitowoc. In 1873 she was married to Jacob 
Thielen, a Civil War veteran. Mr. Thielen died 44 years ago.
She was a member of the First Reformed church and an active worker for years in 
the Ladies Aid society and the Women’s Foreign Missionary society. She was also 
a member of the Women’s Relief Corps. 
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Fred Schnuelle of Kiel, Mrs. John Grun of 
Kenosha; five sons, Gustave and Henry of this city, Peter of Valders, Adolph of 
Racine, Charles of Westmont, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Katie Russell and Mrs. 
Caroline Dankwardt of Butternut, Wis., Mrs. Carl Boelter of Thorp, Wis.; 16 
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Three sisters, two brothers and three sons, Arthur, John and Hugo, preceded her 
in death.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home Thursday evening from 7 to 9 
o’clock. It will be moved to the First Reformed church Friday at 10 a.m. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 24, 1941  P. 12
********
Mrs. Jacob Thielen, 87, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the home, 
1413 S. 13th St. and funeral services were held Friday 
afternoon at the First Reformed church. She is survived by 
two daughters, five sons, three sisters, 16 grandchildren 
and 11 great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Wednesday, December 31, 1941 P.3
*******
[Anna Marie/d. 12-26-1941/age 87 yrs./cause: senility
chronic myocarditis/bur. on Jacob Thielen lot]


ARTHUR THIELEN    (d. 1888)

Death of 14 mo. old Arthur Thielen, little son of Jakob Thielen of
Manitowoc on Sat. evening. The little one was buried yesterday.
Der Nord Westen, 29 Nov. 1888 
*****
[age 14 mo./cause: teething]


ARTHUR THIELEN    (d. 1968)

Arthur J. Thielen, 69, of 1117 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning 
at home after suffering a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. James Ludowise will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Thielen was born Aug. 12, 1898, at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and 
Mrs. Emma Fischer Thielen. He attended local public schools and married Emily 
Ross July 27, 1920, at Manitowoc. He worked as a switchman for the Chicago and 
North Western Railroad and had been a custodian for Lincoln Park Fieldhouse. He 
belonged to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, senior Citizens, and was a 
20-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706.
Survivors include the wife, his mother and a brother, Charles, all of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where at 6 p.m. the 
Eagle memorial will be conducted.
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 13, 1968 P. 28
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[bur. on Mrs. Emma Thielen lot]


CHARLES G. THIELEN    (d. 1986)

Charles G. Thielen, 86, of 1219 S. 12th Street, Manitowoc, died Friday evening, 
September 12, 1986 at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services 
will be 2 pm Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Rev. Gerald Schrankler 
will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thielen was November 15, 1899 at Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and Emma 
Thielen. He was a lifelong Manitowoc resident and attended Manitowoc Schools. He 
married Pearl V. Carpenter on July 31, 1937 at Manitowoc. Prior to retirement in 
1968 he had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding and the Aluminum Foundry. Mr. 
Thielen was a member of Boilermakers Local No. 443.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl; a son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Darlene 
Thielen of Valders; a daughter, Dolores Yung of Mongomery, Alabama; a grandson, 
Jeffrey Thielen of Valders; a granddaughter, Mrs. Michael (Bethel) Murphy of 
Alabama and a great granddaughter, Casey Murphy of Alabama.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 pm to 8 pm this Sunday and 
Monday to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Sun., Sept. 14, 1986 page 22


DARLENE A. THIELEN

Darlene A. Thielen, age 61, of 921 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday, 
February 14, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 17, 2001, at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Presiding at the Mass of Christian Burial 
will be Rev. Gerald Foley. Cremation will take place with burial of her cremains 
at Evergreen Cemetery at a later date.
She was born December 20, 1939, in Manitowoc, daughter (sic) Alice A. Lehman 
Zahn Witak and the late Edwin C. Zahn. She married Howard Thielen on February 27, 
1960, at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Darlene was employed as a Certified Nurses 
Aid at various nursing homes and hospitals prior to her retirement due to illness. 
She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church. Darlene loved to knit and 
crochet.
Survivors include her husband, Howard Thielen, Manitowoc; one son, Jeffery Theilen 
and his fiancee, Wende, Mraz, Manitowoc; two grandchildren, Justin and Alexandria 
Thielen; her mother, Alice A. Witak, Manitowoc; two brothers and sisters-in-law, 
Ronald and Sandy Zahn, Shoto, Edwin and Jean Zahn, Manitowoc; two sisters and one 
brother-in-law, Judith Zahn, Manitowoc Patricia and Robert Teske, Two Rivers; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by her 
father, Edwin C. Zahn; two sons, Baby and James.
The family will greet relatives and friends at Holy Innocents Catholic Church from 
10 a.m. Saturday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Darlene loved her grandchildren, they were her life and soul. She will be sadly 
missed by her husband and family. She is deeply loved by all.
Herald Times Reporter, February 15, 2001 P. A6


ELSIE E. THIELEN

Mrs. Elsie (Emma) Thielen, 80, of 1608A S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday 
evening in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. 
Friday in Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gerald Schrankler will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thielen, nee Elsie Krumm, was born September 9, 1897 in Manitowoc, daughter 
of the late Charles and Caroline Kasten Krumm. She was married to Adolph Thielen 
July 9, 1920 in Manitowoc, moving to Racine in 1930. Mr. Thielen preceded her 
in death May 30, 1956 and she returned to Manitowoc in 1966 to reside.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and Lloyd Hecker; a 
granddaughter, Darlene Siehr and a great grandson, Brian of Manitowoc. A 
brother and three sisters preceded her in death.  
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times - Wed., July 12, 1978 - page 3
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(Elsie Thielen 09 Sep 1897 Jul 1978/SSDI)


ELVIRA THIELEN

Elvira V. Thielen, age 100, of 1235 South 24th. St. Manitowoc, died Friday, 
February 22, 2013 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center.
She was born May 26, 1912 in the Village of Rockville, daughter of the late Fred 
and Dora (Pingel) Voland. She attended schools in Kiel and graduated with the 
class of 1929 from Kiel High School. On October 23, 1934 she married Alvin P. 
Thielen at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. He preceded her in death 
November 16, 1978. 
Elvira worked part time for the City Clerks Office, Manitowoc City Hall, Manitowoc 
Vocational School, and Aggens Paint Store. She then worked full time at the 
University of Wisconsin, Manitowoc for 14 years until her retirement in 1976. She 
loved playing bridge and sheepshead. She was a member of First German Ev. Lutheran 
Church and an active member of the ladies aid, and past member of the evening 
circle.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her husband: Alvin; one son-in-law: Joel Sitkiewitz; 
one grandson: Daniel Sitkiewitz; one brother and sister-in-law: Roy (Verna) Voland; 
one sister and brother-in-law: Esther (Henry) Kuester; one brother-in-law and two 
sister-in-laws,: Ida (Joe) Goralski; May Ahrens; one step-grandson: Scott Pozorski.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at 
First German Ev. Lutheran Church, 1033 South 8th Street, Manitowoc. Rev. Christopher 
Hoppe and Rev. Benjamin Schaefer will be officiating with burial to follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 
9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc is assisting the Thielen family with arrangements. Online 
condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 24, 2013   


EMILY M. THIELEN

Emily M. Thielen, 87, of 1117 S. 23rd Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, 
April 21, 1988 at her residence. Funeral services will be 11 am Saturday at Pfeffer 
Funeral Home. Rev. Alfred Klumb will officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thielen, the former Emily M. Ross, was born November 20, 1900, at Oak Orchard, 
Town of Pensaukee, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth Mealy Ross. 
She married Arthur Thielen on June 22, 1920 at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
March 13, 1968. Mrs. Thielen was a member of Manitowoc Senior Citizens.
Survivors include cousins. Friends may call at PFeffer Funeral Home, after 10 am 
Saturday and until the time of service at 11 am.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Fri., Apr. 22, 1988 page 17


EMMA THIELEN

Mrs. Emma Thielen, 93, of Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Park Lawn Home, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss officiating and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Thielen was born Sept. 5, 1876, at Brooklyn, N.Y., daughter of the late 
John and Margaret Detjen Fischer. She was married to Charles Thielen at 
Manitowoc in 1897. He preceded her in death in 1964. 
Survivors include a son, Charles, of Manitowoc; two grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. A son, Arthur, preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, October 3, 1969  P. 5


GEORGE H. THIELEN

George H. Thielen, 72, of 720 New York Avenue, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning, 
May 9, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Thielen was born June 30, 1912, at Manitowoc, son of the late Peter and Mayme 
Koch Thielen. He resided in Manitowoc all his life. Mr. Thielen attended Manitowoc 
Public Schools and was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the Class of 1930. 
He married the former Marcella A. Bermke on November 26 (sic), 1935, at Manitowoc. 
Prior to his retirement in 1976, he had been employed at Manitowoc Engineering for 
37 years. He was a member of Kiwanis Golden K club.
Survivors include his wife, Marcella; two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and 
Joan of New London and Gary and Carol of Green Bay; a daughter and a son-in-law, 
Barbara and Randy Harvey of St. Paul, Minnesota; a brother and a sister-in-law, 
Lester and Myra Thielen of Marinette; eight grandchildren and other relatives and 
friends also survived. He was preceded in death by a brother, a sister and a 
grandson, Timothy.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday 
afternoon and Saturday morning at the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.
Herald Times Reporter, May 9, 1985 P. 3
********
[husband of Marcella A. Thielen]


GUSTAVE THIELEN

Gustave Thielen, above, 68, of 822-A South 16th street, died this morning at 
his home following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Thielen was born in Manitowoc in 1879, and married Anna Kriz___ in 1908. He 
was a tavernkeeper in the vicinity of Manitowoc for many years and more recently 
has been employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company.
Survivors are the wife; two daughters, Mrs. Mae Ahrens of Manitowoc; and Mrs. 
Joseph Goralski of Wausau; one son, Alvin of Manitowoc; four brothers, Charles 
of San Diego, Calif., Peter of Valders, Adolph of Racine and Henry of Manitowoc; 
sister, Mrs. John Grun of Kenosha.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from 6 p.m. Sunday until 10 
a.m. Tuesday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the time 
of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 1, 1947  P. 2
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[died 11-01-1947/age 67 yrs]
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FACE BADLY BURNED
Gust Thielen Receives Serious Injuries at the Smalley Plant
Severe burns were sustained by Gus Thielen, an employee of the Smalley Manufacturing 
plant Friday afternoon when flames from a molding furnace where he was working shot 
forth from the door which by mistake was open, striking the victim in the face. In an 
instant his face was dreadfully scorched and a physician was summoned. Later he was 
removed to his home on Manilla Street. Mr. Thielen is engaged as tender to the molders 
at the Smalley plant.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Feb. 19, 1910


HAROLD B. THIELEN

Harold B. Thielen, 70, of 1121 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, 
December 21, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Harold Berryman will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thielen was born Nov. 20, 1910, at Kenosha, son of the late Henry and 
Katherine Loef Thielen. He came to Manitowoc as a child with his parents and 
resided here since. He was married to Margaret Behnke Nov. 27, 1939, at 
Manitowoc. Prior to his retirment he had been employed with the City of 
Manitowoc Fire Department, where he held the title of captain. Mr. Thielen 
served with the United States Navy for six years.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret, a brother and sister-in-law, Ralph and 
LaVerne Thielen and a sister-in-law, Esther Thielen of Manitowoc and nieces 
and nephews. A brother, Everett, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. A prayer 
service will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, December 22, 1980 P.3
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[husband of Margaret]


HOWARD E. THIELEN    (1961)

Private funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Thielen 
of 829A S. 19th St., Manitowoc, who was born and died Saturday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 2 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Surviving in addition to the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Charles Thielen, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Zahn, the paternal 
great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lehman, and the paternal great grand-
mother, Mrs. Emma Thielen, of Manitowoc.
Mrs. Howard E. Thielen is the former Darlene Gray.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 27, 1961  P. 13
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[stillborn/bur. on Mrs. Emma R. Thielen lot]
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[From cem. office: Burial permit has James Howard Thielen, died 6/2/1970 in 
Madison, white, male, age 10 hours. I’m going to guess that the marker is 
for 2 babies & says: Thielen Baby – James 
The date for James (06/02/1970) is what I have, and I have a baby Howard 
Thielen died 2/25/1961 on the same space. Maybe there was an error on his 
date of death on the transcription.
Burial permit has Howard E. Thielen, died 2/25/1961 in Manitowoc, white, 
male, stillborn, buried 2/27/1961]


HOWARD E. THIELEN    (d. 2013)

Howard E. "Sparky" Thielen, age 73, a Manitowoc resident, died on Tuesday, 
February 13, 2013 at Aurora Medical Center, Manitowoc County.
Howie was born on February 18, 1939 in Manitowoc, son of the late Charles and 
Pearl (Carpenter) Thielen. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. 
On February 27, 1960, he married Darlene Zahn at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 
Manitowoc. When Howie was young he was a member of the Billy Schultz Circus 
performing aerial stunts. He then was employed with Manitowoc Ship Building as 
a welder, as well as welding instructor for many years. Howie retired from 
Manitowoc Ship Building in 1978. He also drove a wrecker for several service 
stations and delivered the Lakeshore Chronicle on a motor route. He owned his 
own cab company in Manitowoc during the 1970's. Howie enjoyed his job as the 
manager of the Reedsville Senior Nutrition Center. He was a volunteer at the 
Manitowoc Senior Center and the Mid-Lakes Rustic Iron Tractor Show. Howie was 
a devoted fan of EWSC races at the Manitowoc Expo Center. He loved hunting, 
fishing, and listening to his scanner. He especially liked to drive around 
visiting with his friends and going to the cottage up north.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by his wife: Darlene; two infant children: Baby and 
James; his parents: Charles and Pearl Thielen; one sister: Dolores Young; his 
mother-in-law and father-in-law: Alice Witak and Edwin Zahn; and one brother-
in-law: Ronald Zahn.
Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. A memorial 
service for Howie will be held at All-Care Cremation Center, 925 S. 14th Street, 
Manitowoc (located directly across the street from the Pfeffer Funeral Home) at 
11:30 A.M. on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Officiating at the service will be 
Rev. Richard Klingeisen, with burial to follow at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 A.M. until 11:30 at All-
Care Cremation Center, 925 S. 14th Street, Manitowoc on Saturday, February 16, 
2013. 
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund will be established in Howard's name.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting 
www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements. 
The family would like to thank his homecare givers and also the entire ICU staff 
at Aurora Medical Center.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 15, 2013


HUGO THIELEN

DROPS DEAD AS HE TELLS OF THE PACKERS GAME
Hugo Thielen Stricken Suddenly At Home Here After Return From Green Bay Battle
Returning home from the Packer-Bear football game at Green Bay Sunday 
afternoon, which game he had attended with a number of friends, Hugo 
Thielen, 32, Chicago and Northwestern switchman, dropped over dead in 
the kitchen of his home, 1413 South Thirteenth street, shortly before 
ten o’clock Sunday evening. Heart trouble was given by physicians who 
were summoned as the cause of his sudden death. The deceased had joined 
a party of six who motored over to Green Bay for the game and after 
supper there came back to Manitowoc. They drove him to his home and on 
entering he asked his wife and mother, Mrs. Mary Thielen, who resides 
with him, if there was any lunch left. He sat down to a light repast and 
was telling of the exciting incidents of the afternoon at the football 
game at the Bay when he gasped suddenly and toppled over on the floor. 
Burial on Wednesday. 
His wife summoned his brother, Peter Thielen and physicians but although 
they worked over the body for over an hour, he was beyond relief. The 
deceased had not complained of feeling ill and has been employed regularly 
for the past twelve years as a member of the lake front switching crew of 
the Northwestern road. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon 
at two o’clock from the German Reform church, with interment at Evergreen 
cemetery. 
Born in Manitowoc, Hugo Thielen has always made his home in this city. 
He was married to Miss Rose Kummers eleven years ago, who with three sons, 
Edward, Raymond and Robert, survive him. An aged mother, Mrs. Mary Thielen, 
five brothers, Peter, Gustave and Henry of this city, Charles of Chicago 
and Adolph of Racine and two sisters, Mrs. John Grun of Kenosha and Mrs. 
Fred Shnuelle of Kiel, also survive. The deceased was a member of the 
Eagles, and of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 01, 1928 Page 1 
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[bur. 10-3-1928/cause: apoplexy]
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Miss Rose Kummer and Mr. Hugo Thielen were united in marriage Saturday evening, 
Rev. Grather officiating. The groom is the son of Mrs. Anna Thielen and is 
employed at the Orpheum. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Kummer 
of Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Thielen will make their home in this city.
Manitowoc Pilot, Thurs., Feb. 8, 1917


JACOB THIELEN

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Nov. 1897:
57 yr. old Jacob Thielen, a long time resident of Manitowoc, died Tues. 
last week of a longstanding kidney disease. The deceased, who was a member 
of Company B, 9th Regiment during the war, was well known. He lived in our 
city about 18 yrs. where he worked in the ship construction yard until the 
above named illness made him too weak. He leaves a widow and 8 children. 
The burial took place Sun. in the city cemetery.
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[bur. 11-09-1897/cause: pneumonia]


JAMES HOWARD THIELEN

Private funeral services for James Howard Thielen, infant son of Howard and 
Darlene Grey Thielen, of Manitowoc, who was born and died Tuesday at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 10 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider officiated and burial was in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his parents; a brother, the grandparents (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.) and great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lehman, of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 4, 1970
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[James Howard Thielen/d. 06-02-1970 at Madison WI/age 10 hours/son of 
Howard Thielen/bur. on Emma Thielen lot]


JOHANN THIELEN

John Thieden (sic) of this city, aged 22 died on Sunday last. He had for several 
years been an employe of Schuette Bros. 
Manitowoc Pilot, WI  Thursday, September 16, 1897  pg. 3
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Death Sun. evening here in Manitowoc of John Thielen, the 20 yr. old son of
Jakob Thielen, after an illness of only a few days. The burial took place
yesterday afternoon in the city cemetery.
Der Nord Westen, 16 Sept. 1897
*******
[cause: siplicaemia]


MARCELLA A. THIELEN

Marcella A. Thielen, age 97, formerly of 720 New York Avenue, Manitowoc, entered 
eternal life Friday evening, November 25, 2011, at the New London Family Medical 
Center, New London, Wisconsin.
Marcella was born on May 28, 1914, in Centerville, Wisconsin. She was the daughter 
of the late Max and Louise Haaker Bermke. Marcella attended Lincoln High School 
and graduated with the class of 1932. She was employed at Johnson-Hills Department 
Store, Schuette Brothers Department Store and Memorial Hospital from where she 
retired in 1979. On November 19, 1935 she married George H. Thielen in Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death on May 9, 1985. Marcella was a member of Grace Ev. 
Lutheran Church. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Louise Bermke; husband, George H. 
Thielen; one grandson, Timothy Thielen; daughter-in-law, Carol Thielen. 
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Ev. Lutheran Church, 2426 
North Rapids Road, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. Thomas Pankow with burial 
to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at Grace 
Ev. Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. 
Online condolences can be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair Streets, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 27, 2011 


MARGARET G. THIELEN

Margaret G. Thielen, age 86, of 1308 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Monday, 
February 17, 1997, Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 19, 1997, at First 
German Evangecial (sic) Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating will be Rev. 
Bruce Bitter with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
She was born July 3, 1910, in Collins, Wis., daughter of the late Otto and Adelia 
Vallesky Behnke. She married Harold B. Thielen on November 27, 1939, in Manitowoc. 
He preceded her in death in 1980. She was a member of first German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Le Roy and Mae Behnke, Marissa, 
Ill; two sisters, Lila Maples, Manitowoc, Violet Ansorge, Manitowoc; one sister-
in-law, Mary Behnke, Manitowoc; one brother-in-law, Ralph Thielen, Manitowoc; one 
step-sister and husband, Germaine and Felix Woytal, Manitowoc; a step-brother and 
wife, Nels and LoEan Thiers, Manitowoc; four half-sisters all of Seattle Wash., 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She is preceded in death 
by her parents; her husband, Harold; and a step-father, Walter Thiers; one brother, 
Harvey; two sisters, Ruth and Lilly, one sister-in-law; three brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, from 
10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday.
Memorials may be made to the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, February 18, 1997 P. A2


PEARL VIOLA (CARPENTER) THIELEN

Pearl V. Thielen, age 91, a Manitowoc resident, died Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 
2006, at the Manitowoc Health Care Center. 
Pearl was born Jan. 12, 1915, in Crandon. On July 31, 1933, she married Charles G. 
Thielen in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on Sept. 12, 1986. 
Survivors include one son: Howard E. Thielen, Manitowoc; one grandson: Jeffery 
(fiancee: Wende Mraz) Thielen, Manitowoc; two great-grandchildren: Justin and 
Alexendria Thielen; one step daughter: Dolores Young, Louisana; and a special 
: Chuck Pierce, Green Bay. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends. Pearl was preceded in death by two grandchildren: a grandson in infancy 
and James Thielen; one daughter-in-law: Darlene Thielen; one brother: Joseph 
Carpenter, and several sisters. 
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. Officiating at the memorial 
service will be the Rev. Dr. James Klein. Burial of the cremated remains will take 
place at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, at a later date. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home on Monday, 
Oct. 30, 2006, from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. The Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral 
arrangements. 
The family of Pearl wishes to thank the doctors and staff of Manitowoc Health Care 
Center, for their compassionate care she received over the past 15 years. 
God bless you all. 
Herald Times Reporter, October 2006


ROSE GLASOW THIELEN

Mrs. Peter G. (Rose) Thielen, 71, Valders, whose husband is village president, 
died Monday evening at her home after a lingering illness.
Born Oct. 12, 1892, at St. Nazianz, she was a daughter of the late William F. 
and Wilhelmina Lueloff Christel and married Reinhold Glasow on June 17, 1912, 
at Clarks Mills. He died in 1934. On Aug. 11, 1937, she was married to Mr. 
Thielen at Clarks Mills.
Mrs. Thielen was a member of the Valders American Legion Auxiliary of which she 
was a past president, Christian Mothers Society, Germania Society, Holy Family 
Guild, and the Manitowoc Eagles Auxiliary.
Besides her husband, survivors are three daughters, Miss Ruth Glasow of Valders, 
Mrs. William (Ruby) Mueller and Miss Rachel Glasow of Manitowoc; two sons, Randy 
Glasow of Park Forest, Ill., Russell Glasow of Whitefish Bay; one stepdaughter, 
Mrs. Baldo (Marie) Pucci of Los Angeles, Calif.; three stepsons, Eugene Thielen 
of Valders, Lester Thielen of Marinette, George Thielen of Manitowoc; 11 grand-
children; two step-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren.
Other survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Rudolph Kletzien, Mrs. Louis Pankratz, 
Mrs. Tillie Brennan and Mrs. Edgar Ryan, all of Manitowoc, and five brothers, 
Isadore Christel of Kiel, William of Minneapolis, Louis of Nekoosa, Arthur of 
Manitowoc and Norbert of Valders. 
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Farley Funeral Home in 
Valders, 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Clarks Mills. The Rev. Henry 
Arens, pastor, will be celebrant of the requiem Mass and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
The rosary will be prayed there at 8 p.m. Wednesday and members of the Manitowoc 
Eagles Auxiliary will hold a memorial service at the funeral home at 9:15 p.m. 
Wednesday.
Sheboygan Press, December 10, 1963  P. 4
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[widow of Reinhold Glasow - wife of Peter Thielen/bur. on Reinhold Glasow lot]


JOHN E. THIELL

John Thiell, 90, Dies in Manitowoc 
John E. Thiell, 90, who had served in marine industry for more than 51 years 
before he retired as an officer of The Manitowoc Co. Inc., died Wednesday at 
Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc.
Thiell was director emeritus of the firm, retiring from that post in August, 
1972.
Thiell had served in various official capacities at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co. 
during his lifetime.
He began as a stenographer with the firm in July, 1908. In 1914, he was named 
assistant secretary of the shipbuilding firm and in 1920, he was named secretary 
and vice president.
He had an active role in shipbuilding during World Wars I and II and saw the 
company develop its enviable record in ship and submarine building. Later he 
became executive vice president and assistant treasurer. 
When Manitowoc Shipbuilding was divided into different operating units, Thiell 
became vice president, treasurer and member of the board of directors of The 
Manitowoc Co. Inc., and Manitowoc Engineering Corp. Two years later he was 
chosen chairman of the board and treasurer of the parent company.
In 1958, he relinquished the title of treasurer and continued as chairman of 
the board.
Thiell and the late Charles C. West were prime movers in getting the federal 
government to establish an addition to Custerdale. He was called on frequently 
for assistance in marine fields throughout the United States.
He had served as chairman of the Manitowoc Housing Authority for one year and 
had been president of Manitowoc Hotel Corp., now Manitowoc Motor Hotel.
Besides his contributions to the marine history of Manitowoc, he also served on 
Silver Lake College board of directors and was chairman of the advisory board of 
Holy Family Hospital. He was a marine writer and also did articles concerning 
historical events in the Manitowoc community.
Thiell was a native of Stevens Point, Wis., and before associating with the 
Manitowoc shipbuilding firm had worked three years for Wisconsin Central and 
North Western railroads.
In his leisure time he studied advertising and was with the advertising department 
for the Boiler Works of Manitowoc before it branched out.
He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Manitowoc, Masonic Lodge, 
F. & A.M., No. 65, Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, Manitowoc Council No. 18, Manitowoc-
Two Rivers Shrine Club, Manitowoc Elks Club No. 687, Milwaukee Athletic Club, and 
was a 50-year member of Manitowoc Commandery, Knights Templar, No. 45, and the 
Propeller Club of Chicago. 
Surviving are his wife, a daughter, a brother and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon.
Herald Times Reporter, April 22, 1976  P. 12
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[cremains]


SUSIE B. THIELL

Mrs. Susie B. Thiell, 100, of 1901 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Tuesday, 
September 23, 1986 at her residence. Memorial services will be 11 am Saturday 
at Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc. Rev. Glen J. Siferd will 
officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with cremation 
having taken place.
Mrs. Thiell was born May 8, 1886 at Wausau, daughter of the late James and 
Anna Bliss Smith. She attended schools in Stevens Point and graduated from 
high school there in 1904. She married John E. Thiell on August 12, 1909 at 
Stevens Point. The couple came to Manitowoc to make their home. Mrs. Thiell 
was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Donald W. Gropp of Naples, 
Florida; two sisters, Evelyn Fors of Manitowoc and Marjorie Smith of Stevens 
Point; two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 
by her husband, John in 1976.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral home, 10 am Saturday to the time of services. 
Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tues., Sept. 23, 1986 page 18
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[cremains/widow of John E. Thiell]


ADELIA THIERS

Mrs. Walter Thiers, 57, of 1105 Manilla street, died Saturday following a 
lingering illness. She was born in Collins in 1889.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the first German Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Survivors are the husband; mother, Mrs. Charles Vallefsky of Collins; four 
daughters, Mrs. Clarence Maples, Mrs. Harry Diederichs, Mrs. Harold Thielen 
and Mrs. George Hoffman; two sons, LeRoy Behnke of St. Louis and Harvey Behnke 
of Chanute Field, Ill., one step-daughter, Mrs. Felix Woytal and one stepson, 
Nels Thiers; four brothers, Ernst, Richard and Arthur of Collins and William 
of Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. Adolph Lemke of Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Fred Zutz of 
Collins, Mrs. Walter Ohm of the city and eight grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home until 10 a.m. 
Tuesday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until time of 
services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 30, 1946  P. 2
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[d. 09-28-1946/age 57 yrs./wife of Walter Thiers]


WALTER THIERS

Walter (Slim) Thiers, 80, of Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon at the home.
Funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Thiers was born Aug. 15, 1892, at Reedsville, son of the late Nels and 
Hannah Schnipp Thiers. He married Ella Handl in 1911 at Manitowoc. She 
preceded him in death in 1918. He married Ella Behnke in 1925. She preceded 
him in death in 1946. He was a foreman at Chicago North Western Road freight 
depot, Manitowoc and since 1959 at Sheboygan. Mr. Thiers moved to Manitowoc 
early this year.
Survivors include a son, Nels, of Manitowoc, two step-sons, Harvey Behnke, 
of Manitowoc and LeRoy Behnke, of East St. Louis, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. 
Felix (Germaine) Woytal, of Manitowoc; four step-daughters, Mrs. Clarence 
(Lila) Maples, Mrs. Fred (Violet) Ansorge, Mrs. Harold (Margaret) Thielen 
and Mrs. George (Ruth) Hoffman, of Manitowocc; ten grandchildren and 23 great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, from 5 to 9 p.m. 
Wednesday until the time of service on Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 10, 1972
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[d. 10-09-1972/age 80 yrs.]
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MISS HANDL 1st JUNE BRIDE
Walter Thiers, day baggageman of the C.N.W. and Miss Ella Handl 
were principals in the first June wedding in the city today. After 
marriage a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride at 
Washington and 19th Streets. The wedding was a quiet one. Mr. 
Thiers came here from Appleton.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, June 1, 1912 page 1


ANNA MAE THIESSEN

Anna Mae Thiessen, 97, 2305 San Luis Place, died Saturday, January 2, 1988. She 
was born March 14, 1890 in Manitowoc to the late Frank and Mary Nemetz. She was 
a salesperson at Hill's Dept. Store and Cohen's Dept. Store for many years.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dick and Verle Thiessen, McFarland, 
Wis., four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Findeisen-Greiser Funeral Home, 617 S. Roosevelt, from 12 noon 
Wednesday. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Tom Jones 
officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Green Bay Press Gazette, January 4, 1988  P. C5
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[d. at Ashwaubenon WI/bur. on Frank Nemetz lot]