ANNA WAACK Mrs. Carl Waack Sr., 84, (above) who suffered a stoke a week ago, died Tuesday night at the home of a son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Waack, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Anna Sonnenburg was born March 7, 1872, in the Town of Newton, daughter of the late Carl and Julia Nicolan Sonnenburg. She was married March 2?, 1890, to Carl Waack Sr., who died in 1954. Since September of 1955 Mrs. Waack has resided with a son in law and daughter. Surviving her are four daughters, Mrs. Arnold Luebke of Manitowoc, Mrs. Henry Nass of Rt.1, Valders, Mrs. Adela Radloff of Rt. ?, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Alfred Waack of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; eight sons, Christ, Edwin, Herbert and Reinhold of Manitowoc Rapids and Carl, Arvin, Walter and Clarence of the Town of Newton; 26 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 28, 1956 P.23 ******** [d. 03-27-1956/age 84 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/ bur. on Carl Waack lot]
CARL WAACK Carl Waack, 90, retired Manitowoc County farmer, died Saturday morning at Shady Lane Home for the Aged at Manitowoc after a lingering illness. Funeral services willbe held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Waack was born March 2, 1864 in the Town of Newton and lived on the homestead farm until he married Anna Sonnenburg March 18, 1890. The couple then moved to the Town of Manitowoc Rapids where they farmed until two years ago when they moved to Shady Lane Home. Survivors include his wife, eight sons, Christ, Edwin, Herbert and Reinhold of Manitowoc Rapids, and Charles, Arvin, Walter and Clarence of the Town of Newton; four daughters, Mrs. Arnold Luedke (sic) of Manitowoc, Mrs. Henry Nass of Valders and Mrs, Adele Radloff and Mrs. Alfred Waack of the Town of Newton; two sisters Mrs. Cal Brick and Mrs. Carl Rambadt of Manitowoc; 25 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after noon Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church. The body will lie in state until the hour of services Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, October 2, 1954 ******* [d. 10-02-1954/age 90 yrs.]
CHRISTIAN WAACK (d. 1916) CHRISTIAN WAACK, PIONEER, IS STRICKEN WHILE IN APPARENT HEALTH TODAY - WAR VETERAN Complaining of not feeling well, but up and about as usual, Christian Waack, an old resident of the county, died suddenly at his home on South Ninth street this morning, aged 78. Death was due to a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Waack had shaved himself as was his practice and was seated on a chair when he suddenly fell forward to the floor and expired a few minutes later. Decedent was formerly a resident of Newton where he had resided on a farm for years, He was a civil war veteran and widely known. The funeral will probably be held Friday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, March 14, 1916 ******* [bur. 03-17-1916/cause: heart disease]
ERHARDT WAACK Erhardt Waack, 31, died early today at the family home, 1408 Division street, after a short illness. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p. m. from the home and at 2 o'clock at the First German Ev. Lutheran, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. The body will be removed to the home from the Wattawa, Urbanek & Schlei funeral parlors Thursday afternoon and will lie in state from that time until the hour of the funeral on Saturday. Mr. Waack was born Aug. 31, 1908, in the town of Newton and he moved to Manitowoc ten years ago after his marriage to Ruth Pleuss. Survivors are the widow, two children, (private); mother, Mrs. Minnie Waack of Newton: two brothers. John and Alfred Waack of Newton; and sister, Dorothy Waack of Newton. Mr. Waack had been employed by the Heinken Tobacco concern for 14 years Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, January 31, 1940 ******** [cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
ERNST WAACK From Der Nord Westen, 03 Apr. 1902: Death Thurs. morning last week of the 10-mo. old son of Carl Waak in Manitowoc Rapids. The funeral took place Sat. at the local city cemetery. ********** (Note: The Burial Register has Ernst Waack, male, 10 mo, born in Manitowoc, died of convulsions. He is buried on the Christ Waack lot, which was later quit claimed to Carl Waack. The lot diagram book also has Ernst; however, there is a note in the computer that the marker has Arthur, and in the microfiche births there is Arthur but no Ernst. These two may be the same person)
HERBERT WAACK Herbert Waack, 74, formerly of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Sunday at Shady Lane Nursing Home, Manitowoc, where he had been a resident the past year. 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. Mr. Waack was born Sept. 20, 1897, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Carl and Anna Sonnenburg Waack. He farmed in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids. Survivors include six brothers, Christ and Carl, of Manitowoc, Edwin, Arvin, Walter and Clarence of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Luebke and Mrs. Adela Raddloff, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Alfred Waack, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 24, 1972 ******** [d. 07-23-1972/age 74 yrs./bur. on Carl Waack lot] (b. 20 Sept. 1897/d. July 1972/SSDI)
JOHANNA WAACK DEATH CLAIMS AGE RESIDENT OF SOUTH SIDE Mrs. Johanna Wack(sic), an aged resident of the city, died at her home, 1210 South Ninth street, yesterday at the advanced age of 81 years. Mrs. Wack had resided here for a half century. Death was due to advanced age. The funeral will be held from the Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, September 25, 1916 ******** [cause: chronic nephritis/bur. on Christ Waack lot]
REINHOLD E. WAACK Pinned Under Tractor; Man Fatally Hurt Manitowoc - Reinhold E. Waack, 46, R. 4, Manitowoc, was found pinned under his upright tractor Friday afternoon and pronounced dead on arrival at Holy Family Hospital here. He suffered crushed chest and pelvis and internal injuries. County authorities ruled the death accidental, but were unable to determine how it happened. The tractor motor was running, but the wheels had stopped when Mr. Waack was found by his wife who had become concerned when he failed to come to the farm home about 3 p.m. to take her to Manitowoc. The Waack farm is located about a half-mile southwest of the city. Ambulance attendants reportedly had to dig under the tractor to free Mr. Waack. He was a past president of the Town of Manitowoc Rapids Farm Bureau. Surviving are his wife, two sons and a daughter. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at First German Lutheran Church. The Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Sheboygan Press, Saturday, May 18, 1963 ******* [d. 05-17-1963/age 45 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Reinhold E. Waack lot]
ROLAND WAAK Boy Ill a Day Called by Death Mr. and Mrs. Henry Waack(sic), 911 Madison street, are mourning the death of their son. Roland, aged three, who died early Sunday morning following a day's illness. The little fellow fell ill on Saturday with bowel trouble and although an operation was resorted to late Saturday in an effect to save his life, the effect was unsuccessful. Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, Raymond. The funeral will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 with burial at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, July 11, 1921
AMANDA WAARUM Mrs. Oscar Waarum, 73, of 811 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Edmund Olson officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Warrum, nee Amanda Cess, was born March 17, 1891, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cess. Sept. 22, 1947, she was married to Oscar Waarum. The couple always lived at Manitowoc. Surviving are the husband and a brother, Otto Cess, of the Town of Gibson. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 jp.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 6, 1964 P.7 ********* [d. 10-05-1964/age 73 yrs./wife of Oscar G. Waarum]
OSCAR G. WAARUM Oscar G. Waarum, 84, formerly of 811 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be accorded Mr. Waarum by the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. Waarum was born Apr. 11, 1889, at Manitowoc, son of the late Knud and Kijestri Idstad Waarum. He married Amanda Cess Sept. 22, 1947. He was a retired carpenter and a Manitowoc resident all his life. His wife preceded him in death Oct. 5, 1964. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, and American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 7, 1973 ******** [d. 06-06-1973/age 84 yrs.](Apr 11, 1889/Jun 1973/SSDI)
THEODORE KNUTSON WAARUM From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1906: Death last week, in the state mental facility in Oshkosh, of 27-year old Theodor Knudson, son of Mr. Knud Warum here, of consumption. The deceased had only been taken to the facility a few weeks ago, at which time he fell suddenly ill. The body was brought here for burial.
MARY JANE WACHAL Mary Jane Wachal age 81 of 3305 S. 10th St. Manitowoc, died Friday evening, May 28, 1993. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 1993, at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. The Rev. William Zimmer will officiate, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. She was born February 23, 1912, at Hermansville Mich., daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Ayotte LaCosse. She moved to Manitowoc with her husband in the early 1940's. She was married to Harry G. Wachal, November 24, 1939, at Menominee Mich. He preceded her in death, July 28, 1979. She worked for Lapcor Plastics, Manitowoc, for 19 years, retiring in 1974. She was very talented with ceramics. She is a fifty year member of The Western Bohemian Fraternal Association, Lodge No. 142 of Two Rivers. Survivors include one daughter, one grandson, three brothers, two sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Friends may call at Reinbold Pfeffer Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home on Tuesday from 12 noon, until the time of services at 1 p.m.. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter May 30, 1993
EMMA WACHHOLZ Mrs. Emma Wachholz, 75, who resided with her sister, Mrs. Laura Roubal, of 907 N. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Monday at the residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wachholz, nee Emma Wilda, was born Jan. 30, 1898, in the Town of Kossuth, daughter of the late Stephan and Mary Polifka Wilda. She was married to Arthur Wachholz in 1916, in the Town of Kossuth. Her husband preceded her in death in 1937. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday, where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 30, 1973 ********** [d. 04-30-1973/age 75 yrs./widow of Arthur W. Wachholz] (30 Jan 1898/Apr 1973/SSDI)
DANIEL P. WADZINSKE Daniel P. Wadzinske, 80, of 2246 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wadzinske was born June 4, 1892, at Cleveland, son of the late Frank and Anna Wadzinske. He married Rose C. Tisler, Aug. 4, 1915, at Manitowoc. The couple celebrated its 50th wedding anniversary in 1965. He was self employed. He operated grocery stores and meat markets in Manitowoc. He retired in 1942. He was a member of Eagles Aerie No. 706. Survivors include his wife, a son, Jerome, at home; a daughter, Edith, of Los Angeles, Calif.; five brothers, Frank, of Green Bay, John, of Newton, Walter, of Milwaukee, Edwin, of Cleveland and Edward, of Pound, Wis.; several nieces and nephews. Five sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 o'clock this Fri. evening and Saturday until the time of service. Wake service will be at 8 o'clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1972 ********** Funeral services for Daniel P. Wadzinske, 80, of 2246 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, who died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were held at 10 o'clock this Saturday morning at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10:30 o'clock at Holy Innocents Catholc Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wadzinske married Rose C. Cisler Aug. 4, 1915, at Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 27, 1972 (Note: Correction of wife's maiden name) ********** [d. 05-25-1972/age 80 yrs.](03 Jan 1892/May 1972/SSDI)
ROSE C. WADZINSKE Mrs. Rose C. Wadzinske, 76, of 2246 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Verhasselt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wadzinske, nee Rose Cisler, was born Feb. 5, 1897, at Branch, daughter of the late Adolph and Margaret Cenefelt Cisler Sr. She resided in the Manitowoc area all her life. She was married to Daniel P. Wadzinske Aug. 4, 1915, at Manitowoc. He preceded her in death May 25, 1972. She was a member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and the Altar Society of the church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home from 6 to 9 o'clock Tuesday evening where a prayer service will be at 7:30 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 17, 1973 ******** [d. 07-15-1973/age 76 yrs./widow of Daniel P. Wadzinske] (b. 6 Feb. 1897/d. July 1973/SSDI)
ANNA WAGE From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1904: Death Sat. following an illness of several months of Mrs. August Wage. She has suffered terribly from asthma for a very long while. She was born in Neshoto on 17 July 1864, the daughter of Mr. Schiner. She is survived by her sorrowing parents, her husband, and 7 children. The funeral was held Tues. morning. ******* [cause: tuberculosis]
HENRY WAGE Henry Wage, 81, of 1015 Memorial Dr., Manitowoc, died Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Masonic funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wage was born July 21, 1892, at Manitowoc, son of the late August and Anna Wage. He attended Manitowoc schools. He married Gladys Williams in 1922. She preceded him in death in 1951. He married Elsie Zander in November of 1953, residing at Manitowoc. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company, Manitowoc, for 33 years, retiring as assistant purchasing agent in 1950. He was a member of Manitowoc Masonic Lodge No. 65, F&AM. Survivors include his wife, a son and two daughters; two half-brothers, Clarence, of Manitowoc and Reinhardt, of Two Rivers; and ten grandchildren. Five brothers, a half-brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. Memorials may be made to the Masonic Lodge or Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 24, 1973 ********* [d. 10-24-1973/age 81 yrs.] (21 Jul 1892/Oct 1973/SSDI)
KARL E. WAGE Karl E. Wage, 59, of Skyline Drive, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Edmund Olson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Wage was born Jan. 21, 1913, at Manitowoc, son of the late August and Catherine Van de Veer Wage. He married Margaret Kraemer July 8, 1939, at Manitowoc. Mr. Wage was vice president of Formrite Tube Co., Two Rivers. He was a member of the Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687. Survivors include his wife; three sons and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Reinhardt, Clarence and Henry, of Manitowoc and five grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 31, 1972 ******** [d. 10-30-1972/age 59 yrs./bur. on Ludwig M. Kraemer lot] (21 Jan 1913/Oct 1972/SSDI)
MINNIE WAGE (WILHELMINA) From Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1889: Death of the 6-mo. old daughter of August Wage of the First Ward, on Mon., 25 Feb. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon. ******* [bur. 02-27-1889/age 8 mo./cause: lung fever]
CHARLOTTE M. WAGNER A solemn requiem high mass was held at Holy Innocents church in Manitowoc Monday at 9:30 a.m. for Mrs. Joseph Wagner at Branch who passed away Thursday evening at Holy Family hopsital (sic) in Manitowoc following a week's illnss. Officiating were the Rev. Edward Wagner of Osman, the Rev. James Wagner of West De Pere, deacon, the Rev. Henry Halinde of St. Wendel, Rev. Father Radey of Manitowoc, master of ceremonies, and the Rev. Henry Letz. Burial was made in Evergreen cemetery. Pallbearers were four brothers, Miles Miley, Giles Miley, Alfred Miley and Raymond Miley, and two brother-in-law, Wendel Wagner and Leo Wagner. Among the many out of town persons at the services were from the following families: Kennedy, Erdman, Birkle, Behring, Miley, Grunefeld, Walsh, Murphy, Wagner, Kronzer, Schmidt, Seipel,Leonhard, Gretz. Sheboygan Press (Sheboygan, Wisconsin), 1937 May 4 ******** [Charlotte Miley Wagner/bur. 05-03-1937/cause: intestinal obstruction/ bur. on Joseph M. Wagner lot]
EMMA WAGNER (d. 1955) Miss Emma Wagner, 76, of 738 S. 23rd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti of the First Presbyterain Church will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Wagner was born Jan. 21, 1878, at Gilman Station, N.Y., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagner. She came with her parents in 1892 to Manitowoc and was employed for 20 years as a garment finisher by the Wisconsin Knitting Mills of Manitowoc. For the past 26 years she had made her home with a brother, John. Survivors include two brothers, John of Manitowoc and Frank of Milwaukee, three nieces and a nephew. A brother, William, died in 1951. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, January 3, 1955 P.13 ******** [d. 01-02-1955/age 76 yrs./bur. on John Wagner lot]
ERNST WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 18 Aug. 1892: Ernst Wagner, who had suffered a stroke on 28 June, succumbed last Sat. morning. He was born 08 Mar. 1829 in Hessen-Darmstadt and thus was in his 64th year. In 1849 he joined his parents in setting out for America. On the journey from his home to the port he had the misfortune of crushing his right arm which had to be amputated. While he remained under medical care, his parents continued on with the journey. After he recovered, he came to this country by himself, settling in Washington County and worked, despite his handicap, on his parents’ farm. In 1854 he married and settled in Manitowoc. (The article details his business ventures and success.) In 1890 his wife died and he later remarried. He is survived by his second wife, and from his first marriage he leaves 3 children, all grown and married - two daughters, Mrs. A. Leubner and Mrs. W. Dicke – and one son, Ernst Wagner. His funeral, which was attended by a large number of mourners, took place Mon. afternoon at the city cemetery. “Some of the attendees we noticed were: Mr. Brandt of the firm Brand & Co., stove manufacturers in Milwaukee; Mrs. G. Hiller of Saukville, a sister of the deceased; Mrs. F. Poggenburg of Horns Corners; Mrs. E. Koenig of Port Washington; Mrs. Geo. Kreuter of Plymouth; Mrs. J. Rau of Newburg; Mrs. F. Kreuter of West Bend; Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Kreuter of Cedarburg; Mr. Edwin Kreuter of Hamilton; and Mr. Henry Kreuter of Plymouth”.
JEFFREY PETER WAGNER Funeral services for Jeffrey Peter Wagner, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wagner, of Mounted Route 19, Manitowoc, who died Saturday, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. T.F. Uetzmann officiated and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard and Philip Wagner, James Schultz and John Mueller. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, October 25, 1965 P.5 ******* [d. 10-23-1965/age 2 yrs./son of Peter J. and Marlene Wagner]
JOHN WAGNER (d. 1958) John Wagner, 82, who had resided at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Trochlell, 3510 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, the past three years, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Mrs. Trochlell was his niece. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. Gervase J. Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Wagner was born Oct. 26, 1875, at Gilman Station, N.Y., son of the late Frank and Margaret Rudolph Wagner. He came to Manitowoc with his family in 1892, was employed at Burger Boat Co., a number of years and later worked for Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until he retired five years ago. Mr. Wagner never married. He was a member of the Royal League. Survivors include a brother, Frank of Milwaukee; three nieces and a nephew. A brother and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, April 14, 1958 P.17 ********* [d. 04-14-1958/age 82 yrs.]
KATHERINE WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 03 July 1890: Death yesterday morning following a long illness of Mrs. Katharine Wagner, wife of our well-known fellow citizen Ernst Wagner, Sr. The deceased was widely acquainted and active in our locality. She came to Manitowoc with her husband many years ago when it was still a small town and participated in the pioneer life of the community. She bore 7 children of whom 4 predeceased her. She was born 22 Jan. 1826 in Holzhausen, Hessen-Darmstadt, therefore she reached an age of 64 yrs. 5 mos. 11 days. She married Ernst Wagner in 1851 in Washington Co., Wisc., and shortly after the pair came to Manitowoc. Her 3 surviving children are: Mr. Ernst Wagner, Jr., Mrs.Alfred Leubner, and Mrs. Wilhelm Dicke. The funeral will be held Sat. at 2 p.m.
MARGARET WAGNER (d. 1915) LONG TIME RESIDENT OF CITY IS DEAD Death came to end the sufferings of Mrs. Margaret Wagner, long ill with a complication of diseases early today, her demise occurring at her home, 1008 Hamilton street. Mrs. Wagner was 61 years of age, having been born July 7, 1854 and had made her home here for many years. Her husband died thirty years ago and she had made her home with her son and a daughter, two of four children who survive, there being three sons and one daughter. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 from the home and at 2 o’clock from the First Presbyterian church of which decedent was a member. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 06, 1915, Page 1 ********* [bur. 8 Mar. 1915/age 61 yrs./cause: cancer of the stomach]
MICHAEL WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1901: Death last Thurs. here of 64-yr. old Michael Wagner who we reported last week had suffered a light stroke. His condition was not thought to be dangerous but a second stroke brought his death. He had lived in our city for 21 yrs. and is survived by his widow and 8 children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon. ******** [cause: apoplexy]
MINNIE WAGNER Resident of City for a Half Century Dies Mrs. Minnie Wagner, resident of the city for more than a half century, died at the home of her son, Herman Wagner at 917 Division street this morning, the demise being due to infirmities incident to old age. The funeral will be held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. O.A. Menke of the First Reformed church officiating and burial will be at Evergreen. Mrs. Wagner was born in Germany November 15, 1841 and came to this country as a girl. She took up her home in this city and was married to Mr. Wagner who prceded her in death twenty-four years ago. She is survived by two sons, Herman, with whom she made her home, and Fred of Chicago, four daughters Mrs. August Corull of this city, Mrs. Paul Heimke and Mrs. E.J. Schneider, both of Chicago and Mrs. Henry Seeharver of Colfac, Wis. Twenty grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive her. Manitwoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 9, 1925 P. 2 ******* [Mrs. Minnie Wagner, died 9/9/1925 in Manitowoc/cause of death: acute bronchitis]
NO NAME WAGNER From Der Nord Westen, 14 Sept. 1882: The 9 mo. old son of Ernst Wagner died at midnight on Tues. of summer complaint after having had dysentery. ******** [Burial register has buried the child of Mr. Ernst Wagner, $1] Possible name from this site: DEATH RECORD: WAGNER: Willie.........Sep. 12, 1882"
PATRICIA ANN WAGNER Patricia Ann Wagner, 3, of 3115 Viebahn St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Glenn Unke will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Patricia was born Nov. 1, 1967, at Manitowoc, daughter of Peter and Marlene Gruber Wagner. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Wednesday until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 27, 1971 ******* [Patricia Ann Wagner/d. 04-27-1971/age 3 yrs./dau. of Peter J. and Marlene Wagner]
ROSE M. WAGNER (d. 1928) Cold Proves Fatal To Infant Daughter Rose Margaret Wagner, the eight weeks' old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wagner, 2110 Emerson street, died at the family home last night after a week's illness. The illness started as a cold and developed into pneumonia. In addition to her parents she is survived by one brother, Henry and two sisters, Emma and Elaine all at home. Funeral services will be held from the Wattawa chapel at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon with interment at Evergreen. Rev. Uetzmann will officiate. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, December 24, 1928 P.2 ********* [Rose Margaret Wagner/bur. 12-26-1928/age 8 wks/cause: pneumonia]
VIOLET WAGNER Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wagner, Phillipine street, are mourning the death of their infant daughter, Violet, who died Sunday. The child was nine months old. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 07, 1917, Page 3
MARTHA WAITE Mrs. George Waite, 70, of 1013 South 20th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday night at the Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Martha Qualmann at Algoma in 1882 and 27 years ago was married to Mr. Waite. They located at Wauwatosa and in 1944 returned to Manitowoc. Mr. Waite died eight years ago. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. May VanBuren and Mrs. Ernst Neumann of Manitowoc and Mrs. John Haisler of Milwaukee. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, December 26, 1952 P.2 ******** [d. 12-24-1952/age 70 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Mary Qualman lot]
DAVID H. WALDO From the Manitowoc Herald, 13 Mar 1862: David H. Waldo died, son of W.W. and D. Florinda Waldo. ******** (son of Wm. Waldo/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
DOLLY FLORINDA WALDO DEATH CLAIMS ONE OF CITY’S OLDEST RESIDENTS TODAY Mrs. D.F. Waldo, 89, Passes Away at Her Home on North Fifth Street at Advanced Age this Morning In the death of Mrs. D.F. Waldo, which occurred at the family home on North Fifth street at 8:30 this morning, one of the city’s oldest residents passed to final rest. Mrs. Waldo was past 89 years of age at her death. The announcement of her demise brings keen sorrow to many older residents who knew her as a woman of high ideals, unbounded charity and hospitality. Mrs. Waldo, nee Dolly Florenda Wood, had been a resident of Manitowoc for sixty four years and for sixty one years had occupied the home where her death occurred today. She was born at Lebanon, Me., July 23, 1828, and came to Manitowoc in 1853, at that time coming here to visit her brother, the late Sylvester Wood. Two years later, on April 18, 1855, she was married to W.W. Waldo, who preceded her in death some years ago. Mrs. Waldo had continued her home here, her daughter, Miss Flora, devoting herself to the care of her mother. Despite her advanced age Mrs. Waldo enjoyed excellent health up to a few months ago when she began to fail and during the past few weeks her decline had been rapid. Even in her failing health, however, Mrs. Waldo was always pleased to welcome friends and her home, which was her Heaven, and her gracious hospitality was manifested until she was denied that happiness by weakness of her last illness. Mrs. Waldo is survived by four children, George E. of Chicago; Mark of Barstow, Fla.; Mrs. Edward Ross of Mansfield, Pa.; Miss Flora Waldo, this city. One half brother, Charles L. Wood, of Malden, Mass., also survives. Funeral services will be held from the late home Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, November 16, 1917, Page 1 ******** [bur. 11-18-1917/age 89 yrs/cause: arteria selemoes/bur. on WW Waldo lot]
FLORA W. WALDO WALDO-Miss Flora W., 83, of 524 N. 5th st., died Monday night at the Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the St. James Church with the Rev. F.C. St. Clair officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. The body may be viewed after 4 p.m. at the Frazier Mortuary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 1, 1948 P. 18 (Note: It is just listed under "FUNERALS" in the classified section.)
JOHN W. WALDO Waldo Found Dead in Bed John W. Waldo, 36, was found dead in bed in a lower apartment of 524 North Fifth street at 1:15 this afternoon. Coroner Theodore Teitgen, who, with Det. Lt. Elmer Scherer was called to investigate, said that death was due to internal hemorrages brought about by a perforated stomach ulcer. No inquest will be held, the coroner said. The body was removed to the Frazier mortuary. According to Dr. Teitgen, Waldo, employed recently as a buyer for the Harding restaurants in Chicago, had come to Manitowoc Monday. He had been seen entering the apartment building formerly owned by the late Flora Waldo, about 7 p.m. Persons in the adjoining first floor apartment said he had told them he intended to retire early. The body was found, the coroner said, by Mrs. Clara Bressler, a next door neighbor, when she called at the apartment this afternoon. Dr. Teitgen placed the time of death at about 3 o'clcok this morning. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 17, 1949 P. 1
MARTHA ELIZABETH WALDO From the Manitowoc Herald, 19 Apr 1856: Martha Elizabeth Waldo died, daughter of W.W. and D. Florinda Waldo.
CHARLES H. WALKER Der Nord Westen, 20 December 1877: Death of Chas. H. Walter (Walker) on 14 December. He was a local lawyer; in the year 1857 and 1858 a member of the Assembly; later a county judge and served in the 21st Infantry Regiment as a Major. He leaves a wife and small children. Burial was on Sunday. ********* DEATH OF MAS. C. H. WALKER The numerous friends and soldier comrades of Hon. Chas. H. Walker, of Manitowoc, will regret to hear of his death which occurred at Manitowoc Rapids, on Friday the 14th inst. He has of late years been suffering from paralysis, and this has finally proved fatal. We have known the deceased for nearly a quarter of a century and can truthfully say that he was an able lawyer, a brave soldier, a good citizen and a true friend, and many years will elapse before his memory is forgotten by those who knew and valued his sterling worth. The deceased was a native of Tully, Onondago Co., N. Y. and was born Sept. 5th, 1828. Chilton Times, December 22, 1877
CLAUDE WALKER FORMER LOCAL WOMAN KILLED IN ROAD CRASH Mrs. Walker and Husband Meet Death In Accident Near Iron River Dr. and Mrs. Claude W. Walker of Iron Mountain, Mich., the latter a native of Manitowoc, were killed Friday afternoon when their car skidded and crashed on U.S. Highway 2, 14 miles west of Iron River, Mich., after a rear tire blew out. Mrs. Walker was the former Ruth Wilkie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilkie of this city. She was about 50 years of age. The Walkers, who were returning to Iron Mountain from a meeting of the Upper Peninsula Medical society at Ironwood, Mich., were killed almost instantly. Traffic officers said the car driven by Dr. Walker, skidded off the road after a tire blew out. Friends here learned of the accident late Friday when the coroner at Iron River called Manitowoc police in an effort to locate relatives of Mrs. Walker. Well Known Here The Walkers were married here about 25 years ago and moved to Iron Mountain. They had no children. Mrs. Walker's father, who was formerly employed at the city electric plant here, now resides at Detroit, Mich. Her mother is dead. The only immediate survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Flossie Vollendorf and Mrs. James Camp of Detroit. Both Dr. and Mrs. Walker were well known in this city and visited here frequently. Mrs. Walker last visited Manitowoc to attend the funeral of Mrs. Henry Levenhagen several months ago. Friends here had not been notified today of details regarding the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, July 19, 1941 P. 4 ******** [d. 7/18-1941 at Stambaugh, MI/age 64 yrs./cause: automobile accident/ bur. on John F. Wilkie lot]
RUTH WALKER FORMER LOCAL WOMAN KILLED IN ROAD CRASH Mrs. Walker and Husband Meet Death In Accident Near Iron River Dr. and Mrs. Claude W. Walker of Iron Mountain, Mich., the latter a native of Manitowoc, were killed Friday afternoon when their car skidded and crashed on U.S. Highway 2, 14 miles west of Iron River, Mich., after a rear tire blew out. Mrs. Walker was the former Ruth Wilkie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilkie of this city. She was about 50 years of age. The Walkers, who were returning to Iron Mountain from a meeting of the Upper Peninsula Medical society at Ironwood, Mich., were killed almost instantly. Traffic officers said the car driven by Dr. Walker, skidded off the road after a tire blew out. Friends here learned of the accident late Friday when the coroner at Iron River called Manitowoc police in an effort to locate relatives of Mrs. Walker. Well Known Here The Walkers were married here about 25 years ago and moved to Iron Mountain. They had no children. Mrs. Walker's father, who was formerly employed at the city electric plant here, now resides at Detroit, Mich. Her mother is dead. The only immediate survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Flossie Vollendorf and Mrs. James Camp of Detroit. Both Dr. and Mrs. Walker were well known in this city and visited here frequently. Mrs. Walker last visited Manitowoc to attend the funeral of Mrs. Henry Levenhagen several months ago. Friends here had not been notified today of details regarding the funeral. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, July 19, 1941 P. 4 ******** [d. 7/18-1941 at Stambaugh, MI/age 49 yrs./cause: automobile accident/ bur. on John F. Wilkie lot]
WILLIAM M. WALLACE (d. 1960) William M. Wallace, 60, of 401 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been removed earlier after a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 2pm Monday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Olm C. Fjelstad will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Wallace was born April 12, 1900 at Glasgow, Scotland, son of the late Joseph and Johanne McEwan Wallace. He came to the United States as a child with his parents who settled at Springfield, Ill. He married Vivian Maggar, Jan. 21, 1940. He was engaged in the printing trade and worked at Springfield until 195?, coming to Manitowoc to manage Manitowoc Printing and Lithograph Corp at 815 S. ? St. until 19?. He then engaged in ? work. Mr. Wallace was a member of First Lutheran Church. Survivors are his wife, a daughter and three sons [survivors omitted for privacy, very difficult to read anyway]. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 17, 1960
BARBARA WALLAU No.92. First Publication May 18, '27 NOTICE TO PROVE WILL AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY-IN PROBABE. In Re Estate of Barbara Wallau, Deceased. Notice Is Hereby Given, That at the special Term of said Court to be held on the second Tuesday (being the 14th day) of June, A.D. 1927, at the Court House in the City of Manitowoc, County of Manitowoc and State of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application of Wencel C. Kadow to admit to probate the last Will and Testament of Barbara Wallau late of the City of Manitowoc, in said county, deceased, and for the appointment of an executor (or, administrator with Will annexed): Notice Is Hereby Further Given, That at the special Term of said Court to be held at said Court House, on the third Tuesday, (being the 20th day) of September A.D. 1927, there will be heard, considered and adjust, all claims against said Barbara Wallau, deceased. And Notice Is Hereby Further Given, That all such claims for examination and allowance must be presented to said County Court at the Court House, in the City of Manitowoc, in said County and State, on or before the 20th day of September A.D, 1927, or be barred. Dated May 1927, By the Court, HON. JOHN CHLOUPEK, County Judge. E.S.Schmitz, Attorney. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, May 25, 1927 P.12 ******* [cause: cerebral hemmorhage/bur. on Jacob Wallan(sic) lot] ******* (Note: No obit found yet)
JACOB WALLAU LATE JACB (sic) WALLAU RESIDED IN KOSSUTH FOR HALF CENTURY Jacob Wallau, who died Friday at the Holy Family hospital at the advanced age of 85 years, was a resident of Kossuth for a half century coming to the county with his parents when a lad of thirteen years. He was born in Germany. After living on the same farm in Kossuth for more than fifty years he removed to this city and for almost twenty-years has resided here. Besides his widow, 1 brother Quirin, survives him. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from Sacred Heart church at 9:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 10, 1919 P.5 ******* [Jacob Wallau/bur. 03-11-1919/age 85 yrs/cause: old age]
ADOLPH WALLICH From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1908: One of the first German settlers of our county, Mr. Adolph Wallich, died yesterday morning after a long illness. Mr. Wallich was born 04 December 1833 in Germany and came to America with his parents in 1846. The family first resided in Buffalo, New York, but in 1847 moved to a farm in Town Newton, Manitowoc County. When his father died he came to Manitowoc as a young man and learned book printing. In 1862 he took over the "Wisconsin Demokrat", which he gave up after a few years and then later re-acquired. In 1861 he was married to Charlotte Bartels, his now surviving widow. Toward the end of the 60's he operated a planing mill, giving it up to serve his fellow citizens as Justice of the Peace and a member and Chairman of the Board of County Supervisors. In general he led a secluded life. He was interested in the stories about Manitowoc County's pioneer life. He was ill for the past 2 years. With his wife he traveled to southern California in hopes that the climate would restore his health, but returned here about a year ago and since then has seldom left his house. In addition to his widow, he is survived by a brother and 2 sisters. The funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at the funeral home on Jay Street, following which the body will be sent to Milwaukee for cremation. ******* From Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1908: (The better part of two full columns are devoted to a discussion of the life, relationships and character of Adolph Wallich, whose death was reported in the 25 June edition. The deceased was a close, personal, lifelong friend of the publisher of Der Nord-Westen. Due to space limitations, only portions are included herein. Researchers of the surname "Wallich" might wish to visit the entire text on the microfilm reel.) Friday morning about 11 o'clock a large number of relatives and friends of the late Adolph Wallich gathered in the funeral home where Mr. H. Falge delivered a funeral oration. Because the casket was being shipped to the crematorium in Milwaukee, the funeral procession ended at the Northwestern Railroad station. Serving as pallbearers were John Sams, John Arnold, John Schuette, Max Rahr, Carl G. Schmidt from here, and J.W. Guetzloe of Kiel, followed by Mr. Falge. At the Milwaukee depot Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baetz met the casket and accompanied it to the crematorium. There another large group of former residents of Manitowoc had assembled to pay their last respects. The casket was placed in the crematorium's chapel where a memorial service was held at which Carl G. Schmidt spoke.
AMANDA WALLIS Died. Wallis-- Died at her residence, in this city, August 24th, 1871, Mrs. Amanda Wallis, wife of Daniel Wallis, aged 62 years. The deceased was born in Chattangoy, Franklin County, N.Y. in 1809, and came to Manitowoc with her husband, in 1857, where she continued to reside till her death. Mrs. Wallis was widely known, and greatly beloved for her christian virtues. Her remarkable kindness and charities as a neighbor, and her prominent value as a member of society, will long be remembered and cherished. Her death is a much mourned loss to our community. She leaves a devoted husband, several children, and a large number of relatives, who have our heartfelt sympathy for the grief we cannot fully share. Manitowoc Tribune, August 31, 1871 ****** Died Wallis - In this city August 24th, 1871 Mrs. Amanda Derby, wife of Daniel Wallis, aged 62 years. The subject of the above notice was a native of Chatteauqua, Franklin county, New York settled in Pontiac, Mich,. where she resided for fifteen years, when she removed with her family to this city, where she died, leaving a large circle of sorrowing friends and relatives. Manitowoc Pilot, August 31, 1871
EMMA WALLSCHLAEGER DEATH CLAIMS A PIONEER OF CITY TODAY Mrs. Charles Wallschlaeger, 59, 1014 South Thirteenth street, passed away at noon today at the Holy Family hospital. She has been in failing health for some time and last Monday underwent an operation. Born in the town of Newton in 1869 the deceased, whose maiden name was Emma Wilharms, was married to Mr. Wallschlaeger thirty- three years ago and they have resided in this city ever since. Besides the husband two daughters, Mrs. Webster Zeigler, Chicago and Ruth at home, three sons, Rev. Arnold Wallschlaeger of Flint, Mich., Oscar of LaCrosse and Carl of this city, a brother, John Wilharms of Newton and four grand children survive. The deceased was a devout member of the Wesley M.E. church and a worker in the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Funeral services will be held from that church Monday afternoon, at two o'clock, with interment at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 3, 1929 P.2 ******** [bur. 7 Jan. 1929/age 59 yrs./cause: heart disease/ bur. on Chas. Wallschlaeger lot]
JOHN WALLSCHLAEGER From Der Nord Westen, 07 Sep. 1899: Death Mon. afternoon of John Wallschlaeger, one of the first German settlers in our city of Bright’s disease from which he had suffered for many years but was only bedridden for the last two weeks. He was born in 1822 in Germany, came to America in 1846, then arrived in Manitowoc in 1849 and has remained here ever since. He ran a hardware store here and was well thought of throughout the entire county. The deceased, who is survived by two sons and two daughters, will be taken to his final rest this afternoon in the city cemetery. ******* [cause: chronic cystibis]
JAMES BENSON WALSCH From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1905: Death from consumption which resulted from pneumonia, of 27-yr. old James A. Walsh of Menasha, in the Hospital of the Holy Family, by order of the marine administration. He was a worker on the tug “Margrette No. 18”.
HARRY R. WALTER "Harry R. Walter, age 104, a resident of 645 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, entered into eternal rest Monday, June 7, 2004 at his resident. Funeral services will be held at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at 11 a.m. The Rev. David Rosenow will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The family has requested no visitation period before the funeral service. Harry was born Dec. 7, 1899 in Manitowoc, to the late Charles and Helene Mueller Walter. He married Leone M. Coehn, Aug. 6, 1927 in Manitowoc. Mrs. Walter preceded him in death Aug. 30, 1991. He was a lifetime member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and a sister: Carmen Artz. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., Manitowoc, is assisting the Walter family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, June 8, 2004" ********* "Harry R. Walter, age 104, of 645 S. 31st St., Manitowoc, who died June 6, 2004, inadvertently omitted from his obituary were two sisters and one brother, who preceded him in death, which includes: Stella Gill, Lila Walter and Earl Walter. Herald Times Reporter, June 12, 2004" ********* Harry Walter “Sometimes life is good, sometimes it’s not so good,” says Harry, who was born on December 7, 1899. He adds, “I can’t complain; I’ve been in good health.” He’s also been able to stay independent – he still drives his 1980 Ford around Manitowoc, although he admits, “I stay off the highways.” Harry met his wife Leone while working for Hoffman Brothers Company as a glovemaker. He once tried a job in the shipbuilding yards in Manitowoc. “After a few hours of scraping paint, I made my way back to the glove factory.” Eventually, he and his wife bought a Miller High Life beer distributorship in 1964. “Although I sold beer, I never drank and I never smoked.” He believes this is why he’s lived so long. Photo From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau on Aging and Long Term Care Resources.
ALEX WALTERS Alex Walter(sic), 62, an employe of the Manitowoc Ship Building company, died at 9 o'clock Thursday evening at his home, 408 N. 6th street, after an illness of 12 weeks. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home and at 9 o'clock at Sacred Heart church. The Rev. Louis Schorn will officiate and burial will take place in Evergreen cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 7 o'clock tonight and the rosary will be recited there Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Mr. Walter was born Aug. 8, 1880, a native of Kansas. He married Miss Mary Leikam in November, 1903, and they resided in this city since 1924. Besides the widow, the survivors are five daughters, Mrs. George Heide of Denmark, Mrs. John Hornes and Miss Sophia Walter of this city, Mrs. Mathew Meyer and Miss Dorothy Walter of Chicago; six sons, Joseph, Alphonse, Victor, Edward and Ernest all of Manitowoc, and Francis of Sparta; six brothers, Levin of this city, Andrew, Alois and Leo of Catharine, Kas., Charles of Lorrnine, Kas., and Fred of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Jake Staab of Hays Kas., and Miss Soi??la Walter of Chatarine, Kas., and 12 grandchildren. Mr. Walter was a member of the Holy Name society of Sacred Heart church and of local union No. 443. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1943 P. 5
VICTOR R. WALTERS Victor R. Walters, 54, of 1611 Iris Dr., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James W. Craanen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Walters was born Nov. 16, 1916 at Seve?n, Kan., son of the late Alex and Mary L?ckam Walters. He moved to Manitowoc in 1925 with his parents and attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was graduated from Lincoln High School in 1935. He married Helen J. Lawler July 24, 19?7 at Two Rivers. He was presently owner and operator of the 1021 Club and had been a member of the Manitowoc Police Dept for 1? years. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the Navy. Mr. Walters was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the S??? ??? ???? Club and the Seagull's Club. Survivors include his wife, a son and three daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); five brothers, Joseph, Alphonse, Edward and Ernest of Manitowoc and Francis of Sparta; five sisters, Mrs.George Heide of Denmark, Mrs. John Hornes and Mrs. Clarence Tesnow of Manitowoc, Mrs. Matt Mever of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Dorothey Knaple of Chicago, and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 o'clock to 9 o'clock this Friday evening where a memorial service will be at 8:30 o'clock. The casket will remain closed. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 26, 1971 (NOTE: This obituary was very hard to read) ******* [d. 03-25-1971/age 54 yrs./husband of Helen J. Walters] (16 Nov 1916/Mar 1971/SSDI)
THERESA WANDREY Mrs. Alvin Wandrey, 80, formerly of 1115 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John United Church of Christ, Manitowoc, with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Wandrey, nee Theresa Ladwig, was born Jan. 28, 1892, at Windgaumuehle, Germany, daughter of the late Eduard and Caroline Kopicshke Ladwig. She came to the United States as a young girl, residing at Gillette, Wis. She was married to Alvin Wandrey Aug. 2, 1923, at Waukegan, Ill. Her husband preceded her in death in 1935. She came to Manitowoc to reside in 1951. She was a member of St. John United Church of Christ. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the church from noon Saturday until the time of service. Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, are in charge of arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 11, 1973 ************ [d. 01-10-1973/age 80 yrs./bur. on Herman A. Weber lot] (28 Jan 1892/Jan 1973/SSDI)
ANNA WANEK Mrs. Stan Wanek, 59, of 1617 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Kosza?ek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wanek, nee Ann F. Kellner, was born July 5, 1912, at Manitowoc, daughter of Frank and Mary Cherney Kellner. She was married to Stan Wanek, Oct. 19, 1936, at Kellnersville. They resided in Manitowoc. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church Adult Choir and Parish Women. Survivors include her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kellner, of Maribel, a brother, John, of Maribel, and two sisters, Mrs. Lester Ramiker, of Madison and Miss Olive Kellner, of Clark Mills. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday with wake service at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 10, 1972 ******** [d. 01-09-1972/age 59 yrs./wife of Stanley S. Wanek]
JOHN WANEK ANOTHER OF OLD SETTLERS CALLED TO REST John Wanek, 71, Passes Away at Home of His Son Last Night John Wanek, a pioneer settler of the county, died at home of his son, Joseph Wanek, on the Town Line road last night at the advanced age of 71. Death was due to infirmities of age, Mr. Wanek having been ill only a short time. Mr. Wanek is survived by his widow and one son, John and a daughter Mrs. Krolowitz of Sheboygan. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the late home with interment at Evergreen. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 09, 1917, Page 4 ******** [bur. 05-11-1917/cause: valvular heart disease/bur. on Joseph Wanek lot]
DARREL J. WANIGER Darrel J. (Bud) Waniger, 48, of 1221 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday at the family residence of a coronary. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus J. Koscarek will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc, with military graveside services by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Waniger was born Aug. 14, 1924, at Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph W. and Esther Krumm Waniger. He married Shirley Mae Lehman Feb. 16, 1945, at Manitowoc. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy, and a retired chief petty officer. He had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc. He was a member of the VFW Post, Manitowoc, an honorary deputy sheriff, past president of Clipper City Shipmates and past president and member of Royal Knights Drum and Bugle Corp. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a wake service will be at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 8, 1973 ********** [Darrel J./d. 08-07-1973/age 48 yrs./husband of Shirley M. Waniger] (14 Aug 1924/Aug 1973/SSDI)
JOHN WARD From Der Nord Westen, 15 Apr. 1880: Death of John Ward of Meeme by suicide. "He jumped from the bridge into the river and drowned."
DONALD W. WARNER Funeral services for the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray T. Warner were held yesterday from the home, Rev. J. T. O’Leary officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 17, 1917, Page 3 ******** [bur. 03-16-1917/age 8 mo/cause: bronchitis/ infant son of Ray T. Warner/bur. on PJ Warner lot]
AUGUSTA WARNKE From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907: Death Thursday last week, following an illness of several weeks, of 82-year old Mrs. Wilhelm Warnke. Mrs. Warnke came to Manitowoc in the 50’s and has lived here ever since. She is survived by her husband and 3 married daughters. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran Church. ******** [cause: cancer of the liver] ******** [From cem. office: The marker has Augusta, but we had her listed as Christina in the burial register.] (My note: There are other references to this family in the marriages and the census)
HENRY WARNKE PIONEER OF COUNTY DIES EARLY TODAY Henry Warneke, 77, Victim of Short Illness LIVED IN COUNTY FOR 60 YEARS Henry Warnke, one of the pioneer residents of Manitowoc county, having made his home here for upwards of sixty years, died at the Holy Family hospital as a result of an attack of appendicitis. The body has been taken to the home of Mr. Warnke’s son in law, Christ Nauman, near Rapids and funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, the Rev. Karl Machmiller officiating. Mr. Warnke was 77 years of age and was well known in the city and county. He is survived by a widow and three children, Mrs. Charles Hacker, Mrs. C. Lippert, this city, and Mrs. C. Naumann, of Rapids. Owing to the advanced age of Mr. Warnke he was unable to withstand the shock of an operation. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, June 24, 1915, Page 8 ******* [cause: appendicial abscess/bur. on Christ Nauman lot]
MRS. L. WARNKE From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1891: Death by suicide of Mrs. C. Warnke of Kaukauna, formerly a resident of Manitowoc. She jumped into the For River on Sun. and drowned. A short time ago she had gone to Milwaukee for an operation to remove a large tumor. Since then she had often mentioned the desire to end her life. Her body was brought here and buried yesterday in the city cemetery. ********* [cause: suicide - drowning]
EUGENE E. WARREN Eugene E. Warren, age 82, of 1655 Laurel Street, Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon, July 19, 2001, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2002, at First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born Sept. 8, 1918, in Manitowoc, sone of the late Lewis E. and Rose Pilger Warren. Gene was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1938. He was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps from 1938 to 1945 serving in the South Pacific Theatre with the 5th Air Force. On November 17, 1945, he marred the former Betty Jagemann. The couple just celebrated their 55th Wedding anniversary. Gene was employed with Dayco Company, formerly Imperial Eastman of Manitowoc for over 25 years, retiring in 1984. he was a 45 year member of B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge #687. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
HENRY LUTHER WARREN From the Manitowoc Herald, 28 Mar. 1861: Henry Luther Warren died, grandson of Richard and Susan M. Steele) ******* (Henry Luther Warren/bur. 22 Mar. 1861/age 2 yr. 1 mo./grandson of R. Steele/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
LEWIS E. WARREN Lewis E. Warren Jr., 50 of Saginaw, Mich., died Friday at New York City. Funeral services and visitation will be announced Wednesday by Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Mr. Warren was born June 12, 1922, at Manitowoc, son of Lewis and Rose Pilger Warren Sr. He was graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1940 and attended the University of Wisconsin Extension for two years. He married the former Thelma Dauvin in 1946. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the air force in the European Theater. Mr. Warren was executive vice president of the Saginaw Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his wife, his parents of Manitowoc; two sons and two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Eugene, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Embring, of La Mesa, Calif., and Mrs. Donna Steinbrecker, of Walnut Creek, Calif., and a grandchild. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 26, 1972 ******** Lewis E. (Mickey) Warren Jr., 50, of Saginaw, Mich., died Friday at New York City. Friends and relatives will gather at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, at 1:15 p.m. Thursday with graveside servies at 1:30 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thedore Vinger will officiate. Amond survivors are his parents of Los Angeles, Calif., and a son (Survivor omitted for privacy.) of Ithaca, N.Y. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1972 ******** [Louis E. Warren Jr./d. 12-22-1972 at New York NY/age 50 yrs./bur. on Kenneth J. and Loretta J. Berkedal lot]
GEORGE WARWICK From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1889: George Warik(sic) died on Sat. in the Polish Hospital. As a veteran of the war, his burial yesterday was conducted by the G.A.R.
LAWRENCE S. WASKOW Lawrence S. Waskow, 53, of 3111 Mero St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday morning at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Duane Dionne will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Waskow was born Dec. 31, 1918, at Two Rivers, son of the late Frank and Jennie Ebel Waskow. He married Dolores Staudinger June 8, 1944, in Virginia. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Air Force. He was employed as a lieutenant for the Manitowoc Fire Department from Jan. 1, 1950. Survivors include his wife and two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Joseph and Paul, of Manitowoc and Kenneth, of Newton; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Belonger, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Milton Sloggett, of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 12, 1972 ******** [d. 08-11-1972/age 53 yrs.] (31 Dec 1918/Aug 1972/SSDI)
JOHN B. WATSON John B. Watson, 79, of 718 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Vetrans of Foreign Wars Post No. 659. Mr. Watson was born Sept. 21, 1891, at Bishopbriggs Govan Parish, Glasgow, Scotland. He received his education in Scotland and served his apprenticeship as a pattern maker at Fairfield Shipyards, Glosgow. He came to the United States in 1912, locating in Schenectady, N.Y., where he worked as a pattern maker in various shops. He served in World War I entering the service Aug. 26, 1918. He served in France and was discharged in February of 1919. He received his American citizenship at Atlanta, Ga., in 1918. After World War I he had been employed in Detroit and Pontiac, Mich., as a pattern department superintendent and foundry superintendent until coming to Manitowoc in 1941. During World War II he taught pattern making, blueprint reading and shop fitting at Manitowoc Vocational School until 1943. In 1944 he went to Waukesha where he was production engineer at the General Malleable Corp. until 1945. He then returned to Manitowoc where he married Agnes Gunderson Jan. 27, 1945. He operated the A and J Pattern Shop until 1947. Prior to his retirement in 1956 he worked at model making in various shops at Fond du Lac, Waukesha and Milwaukee. Mr. Watson was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Men's Brotherhood of the church, the Veterans of World War I Barracks No. 2565, the Masonic Lodge of Painted Post No. 168 of New York, and the Madison Scottish Rite Consistory. Survivors include his wife, a brother, David, of Pinellas Park, Fla., a sister, Mrs. Walter (Jean) Scott, of Scotland, a niece and a grand niece. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the Men's Brotherhood of First Lutheran Church, will meet in a body at 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, or the Wisconsin TB and Respiratory Disease Assn. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 4, 1971 ******* [d. 05-03-1971/age 79 yrs.](21 Sep 1891/May 1971/SSDI)
EMMA WATTAWA Mrs. Joseph Emma Wattawa, 86, of 932 N. 11th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc. Complete funeral arrangements will be announced Tuesday by the Schneider- Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Mrs. Wattawa, nee Emma Bremer, was born April 28, 1884, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bremer. She was married to Joseph L. Wattawa Jan. 25, 1912, at Manitowoc. The couple owned and operated the original Wattawa funeral Home and furniture store, later to become Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home. They retired in 1945. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 3, 1953. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1971 ********* [d. 01-10-1971/age 86 yrs./widow of Joseph L. Wattawa] (28 Apr 1884/Jan 1971/SSDI)
ROBERT WATTS OLD RESIDENT, VETERAN OF THE CIVIL WAR, DIES Robert Watts, an old resident of the city, died at his home on Chicago street Sunday night at the advanced age of 78 years. Mrs. Watts is a patient at the hospital, suffering from injuries he received in a fall recently. Mr. Watts was a veteran of the civil war having served as a member of Co. G. 39th Wisconsin. Surviving Mr. Watts is a widow and four children. The Rev. George Watts, rector of St. Peters church, Columbia, Tenn., Miss Nettie Watts, assistant city librarian, Joseph Watts, who is serving in the regular army and stationed in Massachusetts and Mrs. L.C. Churchhill of Windom, Minn. One sister, Miss Elizabeth Watts of Milwaukee, also survives. The funeral will be held from St. James church Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and the G.A.R. and W.R.C. will attend. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, March 1, 1920 P. 1 ******* Mr. and Mrs. Churchill of Windom, Minn., the Rev. Thomas Watts and wife of Memphis and other relatives are here for the funeral of the late Mr. Watts. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 03, 1920, Page 3 ******** Mrs. Elizabeth Watt, who was here to attend the funeral of her brother, Robert Watt, has returned to her home at Chicago. Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 04, 1920, Page 3 ******** Rev. and Mrs. George O. Watts, who were called here to attend the funeral of the former’s father, returned to Columbia, Tenn. today. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 10, 1920, Page 3 ******* [bur. 03-03-1920/cause: cardiac reual disease/bur. on Robert Watts lot] (Robert Watts/d. 29 Feb. 1920/age 78 yrs./from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
