ESTHER BESSERT Mrs. Otto Bessert, 74, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died unexpectedly Thursday evening at home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the Westside Church Cemetery. Mrs. Bessert, nee Esther Krepline, was born Aug. 20, 1897, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Louis and Hulda Mahnke Krepline. She was married to Otto Bessert March 1, 1917, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. They farmed in the Town of Rockland. Her husband preceded her in death Sept. 6, 1956. Survivors include a son, Harry, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; three daughters Louise and Adeline, at home, and Mrs. Clarence (Ella) Luedtke, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; a sister, Mrs. Bernard Reinke, of Collins, and four grandchildren. Six brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 9 a.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 8, 1972 (Note: Pictures on opposite side of the stone.) REINHARD BESSERT Funeral services for Reinhard Bessert, 70, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, who died Monday, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf will officiate and burial will be in West Side Church Cemetery. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Among survivors are a granddaughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.), 14 step- grandchildren and five step-great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 11, 1964 P. 16
HERMAN BOETTCHER Fish Swim Right into House Nature put it in the hands of one Reedsville man to beat the H.C.L. at least for a day when three good sized pickerel were found in water which flooded his basement. Many cellars at Reedsville have drains opening into the creek and when the creek suddenly rises, as it did the past week during the heavy rains, home owners who neglect to close the drains find their cellars flooded. Herman Boettcher who by the way, has been chief of the fire department at Reedsville and in his official capacity was too busy to look after his own cellar, returned home the other day to find the basement under water. Boettcher heard a noise and investigated and discovered three large pickerel which had been carried into the drain and were unable to find their way out. Fair prey. Nuff said. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 27, 1920 Page 1. (Note: I think this is the right place for this.)
WALTER C. BRAUN Walter C. Braun, 65, of Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, died Thursday morning of an apparent heart attack at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Hering will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Braun was born July 10, 1904, in Town of Maple Grove, son of the late William and Eliesa Kriehn Braun. He married Dorothea Riemer July 3, 1935, at Reedsville. The couple farmed in Town of Franklin. Survivors include his wife; three sons; a daughter, (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Arthur, of Green Bay and Henry, of Brillion and four sisters, Miss Elsa, Miss Adella and Mrs. Oscar Weirschke, of Green Bay and Mrs. Marvin Riemer, of Rt. 4, Chilton. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Friday until 11:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1970
CLARENCE BRUSS CLARENCE, SEVEN YEAR OLD SON OF MR. AND MRS. BRUSS, REEDSVILLE, DROWNS IN SWOLLEN CREEK Fell From Bridge And Carried To His Death-Physicians' Efforts At Resuscitation Are Futile Clarence Bruss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bruss at Reedsville was carried to his death yesterday afternoon in the swollen water of the creek which passes through the center of the village. The youth, with his companions, went to a bridge crossing the stream to watch the swift current. He accidently fell into the water and was carried 500 feet down stream before his body was recovered by Herman Boettcher, who had been called to the scene by the cries of the boy's playmates. Doctors worked over him for an hour in the hope of resusitation but the spark of life could not be fanned back. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the home of the parents. Was An Only Son Clarence Bruss was 7 years old and an only son. He was a pupil in the second grade of the Reedsville school and with a number of companions at recess time yesterday afternoon went to the bridge, near the school to watch the current in the creek which has been swollen to the depth of six feet. The boys started to drop in boards and chips and watch them pass under the bridge and Clarence leaned over the edge of the bridge and caught a number of these. In the play he lost his balance and plunged into the icy water and was instantly carried beyond the reach of his small companions. Their cries brought a number of citizens to the scene but the boy was carried 500 feet down stream before his body was recovered. Boettcher waded out into the stream and made the recovery when the body was caught by electric light wires. Can't Revive Spark of Life There appeared to be a faint spark of life when the boy's body was brought ashore and for more then an hour the doctors worked trying to resuscitate him but the effort failed. Clarence was born at Reedsville, his father having conducted a jewelry store in the village for many years. Beside his parents he is survived by two sisters, Minnie and Lynetta, both of whom are employed as telephone operators at the Reedsville central. He was a bright youth, popular with his playmates at the school, and his death has cast a pall over the whole village. Manitowoc Herald New, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, March 16, 1922 P. 1
CARL BUBOLZ ROCKLAND MAN DIES AT BAY Charles Bubolz, 43, Is to Be Buried on Sunday Charles Bubolz, 43, town of Rockland, died yesterday afternoon at the Bellin Memorial hospital in Green Bay after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held from the home on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. H. Eckert of the SS. John-Jacobi Lutheran church will officiate. Burial will be in the West Side Lutheran cemetery. Mr. Bubolz was born Jan. 1, 1892 in the town of Rockland. On Nov. 8, 1930, he was married to Marion Boettcher of Reedsville. He is survived by his widow, two daughters (private), two sons (private), one brother, Herman, Rockland and two sisters, Mrs. Carl Krueger of Rockland and Mrs. Adolph Bratz, Reedsville. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, February 14, 1935 P. 2
JOHN F. BUBOLZ John F. Bubolz, 82, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John And St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in Westside Church Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Bubolz was born April 29, 1889, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Robert and Mary Haese Bubolz. He married Laura Rusch Jan. 20, 1914, at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. They farmed in the Town of Rockland. She preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Ethel) Kocourek, of Rockwood, two sisters, Mrs. William Krueger, of Green Bay and Mrs. Lena Olp, of Reedsville and six grandchildren. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 10:30 Saturday and then at the church until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 6, 1972
OTTO BUBOLZ Otto Bubolz, 55, of Brillion, died Friday morning, following a lingering illness. Mr. Bubolz was born in Rockland in 1887 and in 1912 married Miss Clara Bubolz. In 1914 they moved to Brillion where he was employed until taken ill at the Brillion Iron Works. He was a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church and an honorary member of the Brillion fire department. Survivors are his widow; mother, Mrs. Mary Bubolz of Reedsville, four daughters, Flora, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Norbert Sonnabend of Collins, Mrs. Leonard Tackmier, of Menasha, Mrs. Ray Linskens, of Appleton; two sisters, Mrs. William Krueger and Mrs. William Olp of Reedsville; two brothers, John and Reinhardt of Rockland; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will, be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church in Brillion. Burial will be in the Lutheran cemetery at Reedsville. The body is at the Bubolz home in Brillion. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1943 P. 5
RALPH BUBOLZ Funeral services for Ralph Bubolz, 36, who died at the Holy Family hospital Friday morning, will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home and at 2 o'clock the Rev. Harold Eckert will officiate at rites in the St. John Evangelical Lutheran church at Reedsville. Mr. Bubolz was born in the town of Rockland in 1908, and resided in the town all his life. He was married in 1932 to Lucille Bratz, who survives with six children, his mother, and two brothers. The daughters and sons are (private) all at home. His mother is Mrs. Rosa Bubolz of Rockland. One of his brothers, (private), lives on the homestead and another brother (private), is in New Guinea. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, March 25, 1944 P. 2
WAYNE ENGELBRECHT Wayne, four-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Engelbrecht, Reedsville, died this morning at the home. He was an only son. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., from the home and at two o'clock from the St. John and St. James Lutheran church. The body will be at the home Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, January 21, 1939 P. 4
IDA FOKETT Mrs. Albert Fokett, 89, of Reedsville, died Saturday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in the West Side Church, Cemetery, Reedsville. Mrs. Fokett, nee Ida Maertz, was born Sept. 21, 1882, in the Town of Maple Grove, daughter of the late Herman and Mathilda Berkholtz Maertz. She was married to Albert Fokett May 12, 1905, at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Rueben (Verona) Ott, of Rt. 2, Hilbert, a brother, Ervin, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, a sister, Mrs. Elsie Treichel, of Reedsville, 10 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Five brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 14, 1972
ADOLPH GRIMM Adolph Grimm, 85, of 152 Coolidge St., Green Bay, died Tuesday morning at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John-St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Grimm was born May 22, 1885, in Iowa, son of the late Fred and Emma Ficher Grimm. He married Clara Etzler Miller Dec. 20, 1915. They resided at Rt. 1, Reedsville on a farm, retiring 15 years ago. Survivors include his wife; a son, Ervin, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; four daughters, Mrs. Jerome (Eleanor) Kane and Mrs. Helen Kennedy of Rt. 1, Maribel, Mrs. June Kasten of DePere and Mrs. Edmund (Betty) Bielinski of Green Bay; a step-son, Dr. C. G. Miller of Sarasota, Fla.; a brother, Anton, of Rt. 1, Reedsville; 25 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. A daughter and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 7 o'clock this Wednesday evening until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 10, 1970
EMMA GRIMM Funeral rites were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock for Mrs. Emma Grimm at the S.S. James-Jacobi Evangelical Lutheran church in Reedsville, the Rev. Harold Eckert officiating. The pallbearers were the Messrs. Adolph Busse, Oscar Schmidt, Hugo Feile, August Musegades, Fred Heuer, and Raymond Bitters, nephews of the deceased. Out-of-town persons who attended the funeral were the following; Miss Alma Busse, Milwaukee; Mrs. C.J. Fokett and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Olm of Manitowoc; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heuer and Mrs. Otto Pautz of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Kane and Helen Grimm of Denmark; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Busse of New Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bitters and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Burhop, August Musegades, Gust and Julius Fisher of Howards Grove; Adolph Grimm of Westboro; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Krueger and daughter of Forest Junction; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Schmidt of Cleveland. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 7, 1939 P. 2
LOUIS GRIMM Louis Grimm, father of Mrs. H. E. Schmitt of the village, and well known locally, was instantly killed last Friday at Grimms, Wis., when he was struck in the head by a flying circular saw which had become loose from the rigging when the saw shaft and pully broke loose, causing the saw to swing to one side out of position. The saw struck Mr. Grimm in the chin while revolving at terrible speed, and laid his head open, causing instant death. Mr. Grimm had attained the age of 65 years. He lived on a farm at Grimms until about a year ago when he moved to Manitowoc and left his son in possession of the farm. He was out helping the young man last week and they were clearing up some underbrush and timber. Mr. Grimm was a prominent and respected citizen of Manitowoc County and having the confidence of his many acquaintances had been put into many positions of trust and honor. He leaves to mourn his sudden departure, his widow, one son, Henry, and three daughters; Mrs. H. E. Schmitt of this village, Mrs. Theodore Brenner of Antigo and Mrs. Louise Cummings of Manitowoc. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from Grimms with services at the Lutheran church at Reedsville. New Holstein Reporter, July 23, 1922
GOTTLIEB HAESE REEDSVILLE FARMER MEETS WITH ACCIDENT THAT MAY CAUSE DEATH GOTTLIEB HAESE RUN OVER BY WAGON HEAVILY LOADED WITH SAND. BOTH LEGS AND ONE ARM BROKEN. STILL UNCONSCIOUS Falling under the wheels of a wagon containing a heavy load of sand, Gottlieb Haese, a well known farmer living three miles from Reedsville, was run over and sustained injuries that may prove fatal. The accident occurred in the village of Reedsville at 5:30 last evening when in reaching for a line that had slipped down, the farmer fell under the wagon. The wheels passed over the legs and shoulder of Haese, breaking both limbs and fracturing the shoulder. The team ran away. Haese was picked up and carried in the Schultz store and Dr. Carey called. Haese was removed to the hospital here where physicians may amputate one leg in an effort to save his life. Haese is a well known farmer of the county, about 45 years of age, and the sympathy of the community is extended to the family. It is hope his life may be spared. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, May 15, 1915, Page 1 ********* REEDSVILLE MAN FAILS TO SURVIVE RUNAWAY INJURIES GOTTLIEB HAESE, CRUSHED UNDER WAGON WEEK AGO, SUCCUMBS AT HOSPITAL IN THIS CITY LAST NIGHT OPERATION, LAST RESORT PROVES FUTILE HOPE Gottlieb Haese, a Reedsville man injured a week ago when he fell under a heavily loaded wagon and was crushed by the wheels when his team ran away, failed to survive his injuries and died at the Holy family hospital in this city last evening. The body was taken to Reedsville this morning and the funeral will probably be held on Saturday. Five hours before death Haese submitted to an operation for amputation of his leg which physicians said was the only hope of saving his life, but the hope proved a futile one and at 6 o'clock last evening death relieved him. Haese was terribly injured in the accident which happened at Reedsville last Friday evening. He sustained a compound fracture of the left leg from which gas bacillus developed and caused death, his right arm was broken, his right leg injured and the collar bone fractured. It was not thought that Haese suffered internal injuries but his condition when brought here was very serious and though the man, due to his strong constitution, put up a hard battle for life, the infection from the injury to the leg could not be overcome and caused death. The dead man 51 years of age and was a well known farmer, residing near Reedsville. He had visited the village with a load of sand and fell under the wagon when he was endeavoring to recover hold on a rein which had slipped from his hands over the dash board and behind the team. The horses started suddenly and Haese was thrown from the wagon under the wheels and the heavy load passed over his body. He was picked up unconscious and suffered greatly at the hospital from his injuries. Mr. Haese is survived by a widow and large family of children residing at Reedsville. He was well known throughout the county and in this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, May 20, 1915, Page 8
LOUIS HEBERER Louis F. Heberer, 57, Route 2, Reedsville died Sunday night at the Bellin Memorial hospital in Green Bay after an operation. He was born May 20, 1889, in Maple Grove, and moved to the farm on route 2, Reedsville, where he had lived ever since, 46 years ago. He moved there with his parents and later operated it. For a time he operated an insurance agency in addition. In 1926 he married Amalia Buss who survives him. He attended Northwestern college in Watertown. Also surviving are his mother, Mrs. Henry Heberer; a daughter, Mrs. Elroy Stueck of Manitowoc; one grandchild; one brother, Adolph Heberer of Kewaskum; two sisters, Miss Martha Heberer of Milwaukee, Mrs. Emil L. Hoening of Milwaukee. Four years ago his sister, Mrs. Herbert Krueger of Forest Junction, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at the Reedsville Cooperative funeral home at 1:30 o'clock Thursday and at 2 o'clock at the Sts. John and James Lutheran church. The body may be viewed at the fuenral home after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, June 3, 1946 P. 2
JOHN JONAS John Jonas, 86, of Reedsville, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Robert Wendland will officiate and burial will be at West Side church cemetery. Mr. Jonas was born Feb. 15, 1884, in Town of Rockland, son of the late Charles and Augusta Birkholtz Jonas. He married Emma Zimmerman, Nov. 10, 1909. They farmed in Town of Rockland retiring in 1948 and then moving to Reedsville. His wife preceded him in death. Survivors include two sisters Mrs. George (Emma) Schultz of Manitowoc and Mrs. Harold (Laura) Steiner of Milwaukee; and nieces and nephews. Three sisters and four brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Saturday until 12 noon Sunday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 26, 1970
RAYMOND KRAUS Raymond H. Kraus, age 95, who resided at Wayside Parkview Estates, Wayside, died on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008. Raymond was born on May 21, 1912, to Emil and Emma (Ottelein) Kraus. He was born, raised and lived at the farm at 1024 County Road W, Reedsville, until 2005, when he moved to Wayside. He was a 1929 graduate of Reedsville High School. He married Josephine Behnke on Sept. 12, 1939. She preceded him in death on Sept. 18, 1981. Raymond was a long time farmer. He also worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the ASCS Program for 23 years, measuring land throughout Manitowoc County. He was the town of Rockland assessor for 43 years, retiring at the age of 90. He also served as the assessor for the town of Maple Grove and the village of Reedsville in Manitowoc County, and the town of Rantoul and the village of Potter in Calumet County. Raymond was a member of the Manitowoc County Farm Bureau and member and treasurer of the Rockland Farm Bureau. He served on the town of Rockland election board and was a member and former president of the Collins Senior Citizens Club. He was an avid hunter and long-time member of the Rockea Hunting Club and a former member of the Reed-Way Sportsman Club. Raymond was a member of St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, serving on the church council, school board, and secretary and sexton of the church cemetery association for many years. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) In addition to his wife, Josephine, Raymond was preceded in death by his brothers: Elroy Kraus and Marvin (Verona) Kraus; a sister: Helen (John) Doka; a brother-in-law: Charles Daley; a niece and nephew: Janet and Randall Kraus; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Helene and Harold Zahn; Roland Behnke; and Charles Jandrey. Funeral services will be held at St. John and St. James Lutheran Church, 219 Manitowoc St., Reedsville, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008. The Rev. Timothy Nommensen will officiate. Burial will follow at the Westside Church Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, 15 N. Seventh St., Reedsville, on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service. We thank Pastor Nommensen for his many visits. We thank everyone at Wayside Parkview Estates for the loving care and kindness given to Dad. We also thank the nurses and staff of Aurora VNA Hospice for their tender care of our father. God bless you all. Dad's four girls (private). Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 6, 2008
LEONARD KURTH Leonard Kurth, age 87, of Route 2, Reedsville, died Monday, December 13, 1993, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 15, 1993, at St. Johns-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. David Kipfmiller will officiate with burial in the Westside Cemetery, Reedsville. He was born September 23, 1906, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Otto and Alvina (Juedes) Kurth. He made his home and worked for the Reinhard and Joan Grimm family of Reedsville. He was a member of St. Johns-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the West Maple Grove Hunting Club. He was a Supervisor and Town Constable for the Town of Maple Grove. (special friends omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one brother, Hugo. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, Reedsville, from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday (TODAY) and on Wednesday at St. Johns-St. James Lutheran Church, Reedsville, from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Herald Times, Dec. 14, 1993
ANNIE LAU Mrs. Carl Lau, 87, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Loose, Rt. 4, Chilton, where she had been residing. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. John Hering will officiate and burial will be in Westside Church Cemetery, Reedsville. Mrs. Lau, nee Anna Dallmann, was born Jan. 29, 1883, in Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Herman and Fredricka Weber Dallmann. She was married to Carl Lau Dec. 7, 1909, at Reedsville. The couple farmed in the Town of Rockland. Mr. Lau preceded her in death May 31, 1964. Survivors include three sons, Roy of Manitowoc, Edwin of Rt. 2, Reedsville, and Warden of Rt. 4, Chilton; two daughters, Mrs. Milford Loose of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and Mrs. Elmer Loose of Rt. 4, Chilton; a brother, Henry, of Rockland; 20 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. A son, Clarence, five brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1970
ROBERT LAU Funeral services were held from the S.S. John-James Evangelical church in Reedsville for Robert Lau Sr., Rockland farmer who died New Year's day. The Rev. Harold Eckert officiated. Burial was in the west side church cemetery at Reedsville. Pallbears were six grandsons, Milton Lau, Gordon Schmidt, and Warden Lau of Rockland, Eldor Lau and Melvin Dallman of Rantoui, and Earl Lau of Liberty. Mr. Lau's survivors include 24 other grandchildren and 31 great- grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1943 P. 4
THEODORE LAU (d. 1917) WELL KNOWN ROCKWELL RESIDENT DEAD—CAME HERE IN 1870 Thedore Lau, a well known resident of Rockwell, is dead at the age of 54 years. He was born in Germany, August 16?, 1862, and located at Rockwell with his parents when eight years old. He is survived by a widow, four sons and three daughters, a brother and four sisters. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 30, 1917, Page 8 ********* REEDSVILLE Theo. Law(sic) was buried last Wednesday from the Lutheran church. Rev. Koch officiated. He is survived by his wife and seven children— Mrs. Chas. Krause, Appleton; Mrs. Louis Kreplien, Rockland; Reinhard, Reedsville; Mrs. W. Goldsmith, Brillion; Arthur, Theo. Jr., and Henry, at home and five grandchildren. We extend our sympathy. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 07, 1917, Page 4
MILFORD LOOSE Milford Loose, 63, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, died Friday morning at Bellin Memorial Hospital, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in Westside Church Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Loose was born May 24, 1908, at Charlestown, Calumet County, son of the late Charles and Anna Brandenburg Loose. He married Rufina Lau May 5, 1932, at St. John and St. James Church, Reedsville. Survivors include his wife, three sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.) two brothers, Elmer of Rt. 4, Chilton, and Milton of Sheboygan; a step-brother Herbert Brandenburg of Rt. 1, Hilbert, and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 13, 1971
ALBERT H. MAERTZ Albert H. Maertz, 91, formerly of Reedsville, who resided with a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Maertz, of Manitowoc since 1966, died Tuesday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in Westside Church Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Maertz was born Feb. 1, 1881, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Herman and Mathilda Birkholtz Maertz. He married Amelia Brandt Jan. 29, 1904, at Reedsville. The couple farmed in the Town of Maple Grove until his retirement in 1964, moving to Reedsville. Survivors include a son, Harold, of Manitowoc, a brother, Erwin, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and two sisters, Mrs. Ida Fokett and Mrs. John Treichel, of Reedsville. A son, four brothers, a sister and a grandson preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 o'clock this Wednesday evening until 10:30 a.m. Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 22, 1972
HERMAN MAERTZ Herman Maertz, 86, (photo), Maple Grove farmer, died last night at his home. He was born in Maple Grove in 1860 and always resided in that town. In 1880 he married Miss Mathilda Berkholz, who died six years ago. He is survived by six sons, Albert, Henry, Louis, John, Leonard and Erwin all of Maple Grove; three daughters, Mrs. Ida Fokett, Mrs. Lena Siebert and Mrs. Elsie Treichel all of Maple Grove; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the home of Henry Maertz, a son, from Sunday evening. Funeral services will be held there at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Harold Eikert of St. John-James Lutheran church, Reedsville, officiating. The body was moved to the Maertz home from the Reedsville Coopeerative funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 18, 1946 P.2
GEORGE H. NOBLE From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903: Death Thurs. in Reedsville of Geo. Noble from appendicitis. He was born 17 Aug. 1886 in Reedsville. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon. (Note: Tombstone may have been misread..or a typo.)
BERTHA RAHN Mrs. William (Bertha) Rahn Schuette, 91, of 1515 Washington St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in West Side Church Cemetery, Reedsville. Mrs. Schuette, nee Bertha Haese, was born March 12, 1881, at Morrison Wis., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Haese. She was married to Hugo Rahn June 21, 1903 at Reedsville. He preceded her in death Oct. 22, 1932. She was married to William Schuette Oct. 29, 1940 at Rockwood. He preceded her in death in 1949. She then came to Manitowoc to reside. She was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include a son Karl Rahn, of Manitowoc; and a step-son, Darwin Schuette, of Louisiana; a step-daughter, Mrs. Fred Kiel, of Manitowoc; and a grandchild. A son and a daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Ninth Street entrance, from 5 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 21, 1972 ******* (Schuette, Bertha 12 Mar 1881/Aug 1972/SSDI)
ANNA REINKE Mrs. Richard (Anna) Reinke, 85, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Sunday morning at the Americana Nursing Home, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in West Side Church Cemetery. Mrs. Reinke, nee Anna Bessert, was born June 15, 1888, in the Town of Rockland, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Bertha Fischer Bessert. She was married to Richard Reinke Oct. 7, 1910. The couple farmed in the Town of Rockland until 1960, moving to Reedsville. Her husband preceded her in death Oct. 24, 1968. Since that time she made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bubolz, of Rt. 2, Reedsville. Mrs. Reinke was a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of St. John and St. James Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Harvey (Lillian) Bobolz, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, a sister, Ardena Bessert, of Manitowoc, two granchildren and three great grandchildren. Three brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 9, 1973
ALBERT A. RUSCH WELL KNOWN ROCKLAND MAN DIES SUNDAY Albert Rusch, a well known resident of the town of Rockland, died at his home Sunday morning after an illness of some time. He was 47 years of age and is survived by a widow and four children, Ella, Lynda, Walter and Norman. The funeral will be held at Reedsville Wednesday afternoon. Decedent was a cousin of A.E. Schulze of this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 19, 1915, Page 4 ******* Mr. and Mrs. E.E. Schultz, Miss Bertha Schulze, Fred Schulze and Anton Pilger were at Reedsville yesterday to attend the funeral of the late Albert Rusch and have returned. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, July 22, 1915, Page 3
ALBERTINE SCHROEDER MOTHER AND BABE TO REST IN SAME GRAVE Mother and babe will rest in the same grave at Reedsville Thursday when burial services will be held for Mrs. John Schroeder and her little daughter. Mrs. Schroeder died when the babe was born and the child survived only a short time. Mrs. Schroeder was 44 years of age and with her husband resided on a farm…illegible…in Rockland… illegible…her husband…illegible…two sons…rest is illegible. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 21, 1915, Page 1
CARL T. SCHROEDER From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1893: Death last Thurs. from bronchitis, of Carl F.T. Schroeder in Reedsville, a widely known and beloved resident of that city. He was born 26 Mar. 1826 in Rosenhagen, Mecklenburg and came to America in 1851, first to Milwaukee then to Manitowoc where he opened a shoemaker shop in the same place where Carl Gelbke now has his shop. He worked there for 14 yrs. before moving to Reedsville where he operated a store for 10 yrs. before it was destroyed by fire. He then bought a farm in the vicinity of Reedsville, which he operated for 6 yrs. 5 mos. before selling it and retiring. Mr. Schroeder was married 3 times. He leaves 6 children - 4 daughters and 2 sons. His funeral was conducted by Pastor Brenner, of Reedsville, on Sat. afternoon.
ALBERT SCHULTZ Albert Schultz, 89, of Reedsville, died Tuesday evening at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harlyn Kuschel will officiate and burial will be in Westside Church Cemetery. Mr. Schultz was born June 11, 1883, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late Henry and Augusta Schwlbe Schultz. He married Anna Churow March 16, 1909. He was a well known cheesemaker for 50 years before retirement. He was a trustee on the Reedsville Village Board and Reedsville School Board. He was a member of St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church. The couple celebrated its 60th wedding anniversary in 1969. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A son, Milford, twin brother of Gilford, preceded him in death Nov. 18, 1948. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 7, 1973
THEODORE SONNABEND Theodore Carl Sonnabend, 86, formerly of Reedsville, died Wednesday afternoon at West Side Americana Nursing Home, Green Bay. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wayside. The Rev. F.E. Camann will officiate and burial will be in West Side Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Reedsville. Mr. Sonnabend was born Aug. 10, 1885, at Potter, Town of Rantoul, son of the late Detlaf and Augusta Lau Sonnabend. He married Pauline Klug May 21, 1908, at Morrison. She preceded him in death Aug. 9, 1953. He married Alma Saenger Aug. 10, 1955, at Wayside. She preceded him in death Nov. 1, 1970. Survivors include a son, Delbert, of Oak Creek; four daughters, Mrs. Otto (Gladys) Dreger, of Rt. 2, Brillion, Mrs. Anton (Bernice) Denk, and Mrs. Gilbert (Alverta) Engelbrecht, of Reedsville, and Mrs. Fred (Dolores) Zurn, of East Springfield, Pa.; a brother, Arthur, of Whitelaw; a sister, Mrs. William Matznick, of Brillion; 13 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. A daughter, six brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Friday until 10:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 27, 1972
PHOEBE E. STELLING MRS. F.F. STELLING Mrs. Ernst Menke received the sad news of the sudden death of her mother, Mrs. F. F. Stelling of Reedsville, on Sunday. Deceased, who was a pioneer resident of Reedsville, had been a sufferer from diabetes for a number of years and last week had been about as usual. On Thursday she attended a church festival party and was in unusual spirits. Saturday she was taken ill and the end came Sunday. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon with services at the home and at the Lutheran church. Burial in the Lutheran cemetery at Reedsville. Mrs. Stelling, nee Lussenden, was born at Boltonville, near West Bend, April 23, 1854, and was 68 years old. At eighteen she was married to Mr. Stelling, the husband, who with five daughters survive her. The couple were preparing to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. - 1922
WILLIAM VOELTZ William Voeltz Sr., 58, of the Town of Maple Grove died Monday at home following a short illness. Mr. Voeltz was born March 28, 1904, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Ernest and Wilhelmina Ziemer Voeltz. He married Ida Mack June 18, 1926, and the couple farmed in the Town of Maple Grove. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Edwin and William Jr., of the Town of Maple Grove; two brothers, Hugo of Reedsville and Leonard of the Town of Maple Grove; a twin sister, Mrs. Frieda Juedes of the Town of Maple Grove and two grandsons. A brother preceded him in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 28, 1963
EVERETT WAGNER Everet E. Wagner, 52, of Reedsville, died Monday morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Reedsville, the Rev. Harvey Heckendorf officiating. Burial will be in West Side Church Cemetery. Mr. Wagner was born Dec. 22, 1911, in the Town of Rockland, son of Charles Wagner of Reedsville and the late Hattie Behnke Wagner. He married the former Luella Bratz Feb. 14, 1939, at St. John and St. James Church, was employed at Brillion Iron Works and was part-time janitor at Reedsville Public School. He resided at Reedsville with his family since 1946. Surviving are his wife; four sons, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.), his father and a grandchild. Two children, three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday and until 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Reedsville Funeral Home and from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 3, 1964 P. 13
ALBERTINE CH. ZULEGER From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1891: Death of Mrs. Henry Zuleger in Reedsville on Fri. Burial was Sun. in the Lutheran Cemetery.