H.F. BELITZ From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1878: Death of Col. H.F. Belitz suddenly on 31 Mar. He was 61 years old and born in Uckermark. Served as Justice of the Peace in Kiel, was Capt. of Company K, 9th Wisc. Infantry, and Col. of the 45th Regiment. He is survived by a large family. HENRY BELITZ DEATH OF COL. HENRY BELITZ In our obituary column will be found a notice of the death of Col. Henry F. Belitz, of Kiel, Manitowoc County, but so well known to our citizens as to almost be considered a fellow citizen. On the 31st of March last the Colonel was out driving and was suddenly attacked by a paralytic stroke and falling over the dash board of the wagon the wheel of the vehicle passed over his head and neck causing his death. Col. Belitz is one of the oldest and best known residents of this portion of the state and has always been a man of standing and influence in the community. He was born February 16, 1817, in Schwed, Prussia and came to Sheboygan County in 1851, and thence to Kiel in 1855. He served as an officer in the 9th Wisconsin Regiment and afterwards placed in command of the 45th Wisconsin Regiment as its Colonel which post he filled until the regiment was mustered out of service. Colonel Belitz was a member of the bar although he did not devote much of his time to the practice of the law. He was also Plank Road Commissioner in the year of 1853. His loss will be deeply felt by the entire community and more especially by those who being more intimately acquainted with him had learned to appreciate and prize his good qualities. Colonel Belitz was the father of Mrs. R. Schlichting and Mrs Dr. Hoyer of this city, who have the sympathy of the entire community in this their hour of affliction. Chilton Times, 31 March 1878 *********** H. F. Belitz, once a very prominent citizen of this county, and a resident of Kiel, is dead. On Saturday last he was found upon the highway, having been thrown from his buggy. He was unconscious when found and, being removed to his residence, expired in a few moments. ***********
Col. H.F. Belitz
Col. Henry Belitz Memorial StoryHELEN CATHERINE BELITZ Pioneer Woman Dies In the death at Manitowoc, Friday, August 19, 1910, of Mrs. Henry F. Belitz, widow of the late Colonel Henry F. Belitz of Kiel, there passed away one of the best known and most highly esteemed of the early pioneers of Manitowoc and Calumet counties. Helene Catherine Belitz, nee Schlichting, was born in Oldenburg, Germany, March 13, 1831. Caught in the great stream of emigration that left the German fatherland as a result of the revolution of 1818, her family found themselves among the pioneer band that founded Kiel, Manitowoc county, where October 1853, she was married to the late Henry F. Belitz, afterward colonel of the 45th Wisconsin Infantry. Col. Belitz was a man and citizen high-minded and singularly public spirited and his wife was in the truest and widest sense his companion and helpmeet. The Belitz' were widely known for their wide open hospitality and their hearty interest in everything that made for the public welfare. Col. Belitz was a man of rare culture, a splendid musician and deeply interested in the drama and literature even in the early days of Kiel. A singing society and an amateur threatrical society were the result his interest awakening and fostering a love for the culture side of life. In all this work Mrs. Belitz enthusiastically seconded her husband's efforts. Never, even in the days of pioneer primitiveness and hard, relentless struggling, were the graces of culture and refinement ignored or lost sight of in their home. Like her husband, Mrs. Belitz was ever ready to assist those in need and minister to those who were suffering. Nine children came to bless their union, three of whom, Lilly, Franklin and Henry, preceded their mother in death. Six, Mrs. J. Hoyer and Mrs. H. Lammers of Chicago, Mrs. G.A. Hipke and Dr. Alfred of Milwaukee, Dr. William of Cochrane, Wis., and Attorney Arthur of Madison besides one step-daughter, Mrs. Reinhard Schlichting, of Chilton survive. Not long after the death of her husband in 1878, her health began to fail, and this in turn in the end brought on her mental breakdown from which she was destined never to rally or recover and for the past thirty years she was an inmate of the County hospital at Manitowoc. Foot-sore and weary with the long, long journey, all unconscious of the great affliction which had befallen her - an affliction tragic almost as death itself- "God's finger touched her and she slept." Mrs. Belitz was buried at Kiel on Monday, W. H. Luehr of Manitowoc, and old friend of the family, delivering the funeral oration. - August 27, 1910
FRED A. BENDER Fred A. Bender, 68, of 915 Second St., Kiel, a retired Town of Meeme (Manitowoc County) farmer, died unexpectedly at his home Friday night. Mr. Bender, who had been in apparent good health previously was stricken with a heart attack at 10:45 after he had retired. A native of the Town of Herman, he was born Jan. 30, 1891, a son of the late Frederick and Odelia Koellmer Bender. The family moved across the county line into Meeme where he was educated in Taylor School, later taking the agricultural short course at the University of Wisconsin. He married Martha Ochs of Mosel, May 10, 1919, following which the couple farmed in Meeme until retiring and moving to Kiel the past January. Mr. Bender was a past member of the Taylor School board and a past elder of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Mosel. Since moving to Kiel he belonged to the Brotherhood of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church there and the Kiel Kiwanis Club. Surviving are his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Orin (Dorothy) Ulness, Valders, Mrs. Armond (Ione) Kueter, Manitowoc, Mrs. James (Arlene) Johannes, Minneapolis, Mrs. Richard (Luane) Quast, Guatemala, Central America, and Miss Janice Bender, Racine, and 11 grandchildren. He also leaves three brothers, Oscar and Adelbert, Sheboygan, and Louis, R. 1, Sheboygan, and two sisters, Mrs. Selma Goetschel, Sheboygan, and Mrs. Edward Schneider, R. 1, Cleveland. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Monday to 11 a.m. Tuesday and from noon at the church. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, October 23, 1959 – P. 10 ********* Funeral services for Fred A. Bender, 68, of 915 Second St., Kiel, a retired Town of Meeme farmer, who died at his home Thursday evening, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel. The Rev. William Beckman, pastor of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Town Mosel and the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of the Kiel church, officiated. For the service Mrs. Howard Vorpahl, organist, accompanied soloist Kenneth W. Dedering, who sang “The Name of Jesus” and “Some Day He Will Make It Plain.” Burial took place in the Kiel Cemetery. Pallbearers were Edmund Bender, Roman Gosse, Clyde Mueller, Fred Pahmeier, Roy Schmidt and William Schoetzer. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, October 29, 1959 – P. 12
JAMES BENDER James Bender, 45, of 19820 Rockville Road, Kiel died Sunday morning at his home, apparently of a heart attack. He was born Sept. 5, 1936, in the Town of Herman, the son of Martha E. Werthmann Bender and the late Albert Bender. He attended Howards Grove High School. He married the former Roselyn Kraemer on June 22, 1957, in Glenbeulah. The couple lived in the Town of Schleswig where Mr. Bender was a self-employed construction worker. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. He is survived by his wife; four daughters, one son, two grandchildren; his mother of Howards Grove; one sister, and four brothers. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, 1981
MARTHA BENDER Martha E. Bender, 97, formerly of Kiel, died Thursday morning, September 24, 1992, at Chilton Village Nursing Home where she was a resident for the last four years. She is the former Martha Ochs, born July 19, 1895, in the town of Mosel, Sheboygan County, daughter of the late William and Sophia Westermeyer Ochs. She attended school in Haven and attended the Sheboygan Business College. On May 10, 1919, she married Fred A. Bender. The couple farmed in the Cleveland area until 1959, when they retired and moved to Kiel. Her husband, Fred, preceded her in death on October 22, 1959. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel, the Ladies Aid, Kiel Homemakers, Kiel Senior Citizens, and the Kiel Study Club. Survivors include five daughters, Dorothy Ulness of Valders, Ione (Almond) Kueter of Manitowoc, Arlene (James) Johannes of Minneapolis, Minn., Luane Quast of Houston, Texas, Janice (Richard) Homberger of Edina, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; 25 great- grandchildren; one great great-granddaughter; one sister, Esther (Elvin) Oswald of Elkhart Lake. She was preceded in death by three brothers and one son-in-law. No newspaper named, 1992
AUGUST F. BERG Called By Death. Death claimed August F. Berg at his home in this city on Wednesday afternoon of last week, as briefly reported in the last issue of the Record. A stroke of apoplexy suddenly ended his life. Decedent, who reached the age of 71 years, 3 months and 8 days, was a native of Pommerania, Germany, where he was born December 20, 1851. He came to America in 1856 with his parents, who settled on a farm in the town of Schleswig, a mile north of Kiel. When a young man Mr. Berg was employed several years at Hilbert. He was married in 1880 to Bertha Wagenknecht, and the couple took over the parental farm, which they operated for 28 years. In 1890 they sold the farm and moved to Kiel, where Mr. Berg has since resided. He enjoyed good health during his entire life, until March 17th, when he was taken ill and was confined to his bed several days. On Wednesday of last week at 2 a.m., he suffered a light stroke of apoplexy, which was followed by a second stroke at 1 o'clock p.m., that ended his life. Deceased was a member of St. Peters Reformed church since his marriage, a period of 42 years. He was deacon of the church for 12 years, and elder for two years. He is survived by his widow, one son, five daughters, ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; also three brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, services being held at the Reformed church, Rev. W. Rech officiating. Interment in the Kiel cemetery. - April 1923
ERNST BERG Ernst Berg of this vicinity died Wednesday, January 2 at 9 a.m. at the home of his son Eugene, at Sheboygan where he and his wife had gone for a few days visit. He was born in Pommern, Germany, July 24, 1854, and at the age of two came with his parents directly to Kiel where they lived on a farm about a mile and one—half north of the city. On Dec. 6, 1881 he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Donath and the newly wedded couple moved on a farm owned by Mr. Berg’s uncle on the north end Fourth street, where they lived for thirty years. While operating the farm he followed the carpenter trade and when they sold that farm the couple moved to the Kircher farm in Town Meeme where they lived for five years, after which they again moved on a farm north of New Holstein. At the end of two years they moved to the home of their daughter, Mrs. Ed Luecke in town Herman, near Schwarzwald. Besides his wife the deceased is survived by two sons, Eugene of Shehoygan, and Hugo in Greenwood; and three daughters Mrs. Rudolph Graf of this city, Ida of Chicago, and Mrs. Ed. Luecke of Town Herman. Two brothers and two sisters also survive. Funeral services will be held from the Graf home at two o'clock Saturday afternoon with interment in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. O. Saewert will conduct the services. (No newspaper named, 1929) ******** From Sheboygan county death records: Ernst Berg (v.31 p.433) July 24, 1854 - Jan. 2, 1929 Husband of Minnie Donath Son of Ernst Berg and Caroline Reseburg Born Germany - carpenter
IDA BERG Car Hits Park Bench, Elderly Woman Killed An 81-year-old Milwaukee woman, a native of Kiel, whose brother lives in Sheboygan, was killed Sunday when a car ran into a group of persons sitting on a park bench at Marengo, Ill. Killed was Miss Ida Berg, whose brother, Eugene lives at 3125 N. 11th St. Miss Berg, a retired dressmaker and milliner, had been visiting a friend at Highland Park, Ill., for several weeks and on Sunday they went to the music festival at Marengo. According to information received by the Bergs in Sheboygan, the driver of a car parked near the benches, instead of backing up, inadvertently drove forward striking several persons. Mrs. Eugene Berg said she was told that several persons were hurt. Miss Berg was born Feb. 26, 1885, in the Town of Schleswig, the daughter of the late Ernst and Wilhelmine Berg. She attended Kiel public school and was employed at Kiel for a short time. The greater part of her life she spent in Milwaukee where she was a dressmaker and milliner. She retired 16 years ago, but continued to live in Milwaukee. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Luecke, rural Cleveland, and Mrs. Elsie Graf, Kiel, and a brother, Eugene Berg, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Tuesday to the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, July 25, 1966 – Front Page
WILHELMINE BERG Mrs. Minnie Berg Buried In Local Cemetery Wednesday Mrs. Wilhelmina Berg, aged 79, widow of the late Ernst Berg, passed away at the Sheboygan Memorial Hospital on Saturday evening at 11:45, following an illness of 8 weeks. The deceased nee Donath, a daughter of the late Frederick and Johanna (Koinke) Donath, was born in Kiel on January 22, 1861. Her marriage to Mr. Berg, a native of the town of Schleswig took place on December 6, 1881 and the couple resided on the farm now owned by the Louis Lawrence family. Mr. Berg passed away on January 2, 1929 and since then Mrs. Berg has resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Luecke in Cleveland. Five children were born of this union of whom a son Hugo passed away in Marshfield four years ago. Survivors are three daughters and one son, Miss Ida Berg of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edgar (Lily) Luecke of Cleveland, and Mrs. Rudolph (Elsie) Graf of Kiel, and Eugene of Sheboygan, 9 grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters, three sisters and six brothers. Funeral services were held from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home here this Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 and at 2 o'clock services were held at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Rev. E. L. Worthman in charge of the services. Interment was made in the family resting place in the Kiel Cemetery. - 1940 ******** From Sheboygan county death records: Wilhelmina Berg nee Donath (v.45 p.387) Widow of Ernst Berg Jan. 22, 1861-Oct. 19, 1940 Daughter of Frederick Donath and Johanna Koinke (both born Germany) Born Kiel Died from “bronchial pneumonia” Buried at the Kiel Cemetery ******** (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
JULIUS BERTH Julius Berth Dies Sunday at His Home Kiel – Julius F. H. Berth, 80, of 612 Paine street, this city, died at his home here Sunday at 1 p.m. He had been ill for several months. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Berth, he was born in town Sheboygan Falls on December 7, 1862, where he grew to manhood and where he attended the schools in the township. His marriage to Miss Mary Krieger of the town of Herman, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krieger, was solemnized on February 9, 1899, on the homestead farm of Mrs. Berth’s parents in that township. The ceremony was performed by the late Rev. Martin Denninger, then resident pastor of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church of Louis Corners. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Berth purchased a farm in the town of Schleswig near Louis Corners which they disposed of in 1904 to Edward Breckheimer. They then moved to Kiel and have resided here since. Their farm is now owned and operated by the Theodore Voigt family. Survivors are his wife; three children, Mrs. Edwin (Adelia) Stecker and Elmer Berth, present mayor of Kiel, and Mrs. August (Erna) Hingiss of Chilton; 15 grand- children; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Annie Alten of Plymouth. One child died in infancy and a son, Edwin, of Kiel, died May 11, 1941, at the age of 51. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral home with the Rev. C. B. Phipps, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Manitowoc officiating. Burial will be made in the Kiel city cemetery. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, September 7, 1943 – P. 8 ******** Funeral Services for Julius Berth Held Wednesday Kiel – Funeral services for the late Julius H. F. Berth, 80, of 612 Paine street, this city, who passed away at his home Sunday, September 5, were held last Wednesday at the Meiselwitz funeral home. The Rev. C. H. Phipps of Manitowoc officiated at the services and interment was made in the Kiel cemetery on the family lot. Pallbearers were six grandsons of the deceased: Harold Schaff, Harold Hansen, Willard, Elmer and Earl Stecker and Robert Berth. Relatives and friends from Black Creek, Philadelphia, Pa., Sturgeon Bay, Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls, Millersville, Howards Grove, Plymouth, Chilton, Manitowoc, Hilbert and New River, N.C. attended the services. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, September 15, 1943 – P. 8
MARY BERTH Mrs. Julius Berth, aged 76, died Monday afternoon at her home at 612 Paine Street, following a lingering illness. Mr. Berth preceded her in death September 5, 1943. The deceased, born Mary Krieger, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krieger, was born at Prenclau, Uckermark, Germany on September 15, 1868. She came to America with her parents in December, 1869, and they settled on a farm in the town of Herman. She was married to Julius Berth, a native of Sheboygan Falls, on February 9, 1889, by the Rev. Martin Denninger, pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners. Following their marriage they located on a farm in the town of Schleswig, near Louis Corners until 1904, when they moved to this city. In February, 1938, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Adelia) Stecker, who with her family have been residing with Mrs. Berth and caring for her, and Mrs. August (Erna) Hingiss of Chilton; one son, Elmer of Racine; 15 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Mrs. Robert Voland of this city, Mrs. John Kasten of Rockville, Mrs. Frieda Brown of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. John Burkhardt of Fort Atkinson, and 2 brothers, Ferdinand of Hilbert, and Julius of this city. A son, Edwin L., passed away May 11, 1941. No newspaper named, 1945
A. BEN BESSLER A. Ben Bessler, 72, 227 Fremont St., Kiel, former city treasurer and city assessor of Kiel, died Thursday noon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for one week. Mr. Bessler was born on Jan. 17, 1891, at Wanatah, Ind., the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emil Bessler, came to Kiel in 1915, and was associated with Hingiss and Bessler Auto and Implement firm until his retirement in 1946. On July 1, 1919, he married Miss Linda Hingiss of Kiel. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Bessler served as an engineer with the American Expedition forces overseas. He is a member of the Tri-County Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also is a past secretary and member of the Kiel Chamber of Commerce, a former post commander and member of the Kasper Beckly American Legion post. Mr. Bessler had served on the Kiel Board of Education and was its treasurer for nine years. He was city assessor from 1949 to 1963 and city treasurer from 1955 to 1963, terminating both positions in May of this year. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Lorn (Lynda) Pracht of Phillips, Wis.; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Collins of Minneapolis, Minn. And Mrs. Linda Ortloff of St. Paul, Minn., and a brother, Albert Bessler of LaCrosse, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery with the joint Legion and VFW posts conducting graveside military rites. Friends may call at the funeral home until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, August 12, 1963 – P. 8
LINDA BESSLER Linda E. Bessler, 83 of 227 Fremont Street, Kiel, died June 5, at New Richmond, where she had been residing with her daughter. The former Linda Hingiss was born October 4, 1896, in Cleveland, daughter of August and Augusta Fischer Hingiss. She attended district schools. Her marriage to Ben Bessler took place on July 1, 1919. The couple settled in Kiel where they resided their entire married lives. Mr. Bessler died in 1963. Mrs. Bessler was a member of the Kiel Senior Citizens, Kiel Historical Society, Frauen Verein and a charter member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Lorn Pracht of New Richmond; a brother, Alfred Hingiss of Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Towers of Chilton, and Mrs. Em Sommers of Madison; and three grandchildren. No newspaper named, 1980
(BABY) BEST From Der Nord Westen, 16 Mar. 1899 (From the correspondent in Kiel, 13 Mar.) Death yesterday of a small child of Bankiers Best here, with burial tomorrow morning.
WILLIAM BETHKE Funeral services for William C. Bethke, 75, were at Trinity Lutheran church with burial in the Kiel Cemetery. He was employed as a machinist at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. for 47 years before his retirement six years ago. He was born in the town of Rantoul, Calumet county, July 13, 1880, the son of the late Christian and Minnie Neuman Bethke. He attended district school in the town of Rhine and graduated from the Glenbeulah high school in June, 1900. August 8, 1909, he was married to Miss Anna Ebelt of Adell, and the couple located in Kiel. Survivors are his wife and a sister, Mrs. Ida Aderman of Plymouth. He was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother. No newspaper named, March 19, 1956
KENNETH BETTACK Kenneth Bettack, 44, of 624 St. Paul Street, Kiel, died unexpectedly at his home early Tuesday. Death was attributed to an apparent heart attack He was born November 23, 1934, in Langlade County, a son of Edward and Edrie Holup Bettack. He graduated from Antigo High School in 1952. On December 29, 1956, he married the former Virgel Doucette at Peace Lutheran Church, Antigo. They resided in Antigo and Milwaukee before moving to Kiel in 1962. He was employed at the Lauson Engine Division of Tecumseh Products Company, New Holstein. Mr. Bettack was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving from 1952 to 1956. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, and Mrs. Russell Grunewald, Kiel; three sons, a grandson; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bettack, Antigo, and two sisters. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, May 31, 1979
IRENE BINDER Irene E. Binder, age 79, of 194 Maple St. Elkhart Lake, died peacefully, with her family at her side Sunday morning Dec. 2, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility. She was born July 24, 1928 in Kiel, WI a daughter of the late Martin and Anita Jaschob Mahloch. She attended school in Rockville. She had been employed by Hart-Carter Foundry in New Holstein. On May 4, 1953 she was married to Edgar Binder. The couple made their home in Elkhart Lake all their married life. Her husband preceded her in death August 23, 1982. She is a member of Community United Church of Christ in Elkhart Lake. Irene loved caring for her family and her home, tending to her gardens, sewing, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed the many spontaneous trips to northern WI or the Wisconsin Dells, just spending time with her family. Survivors include two sons, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother Wyatt Mahloch and one sister Marion Mahloch. (Survivors edited for privacy) The Sheboygan Press, December 4, 2007
DORA BIRR From Der Nord Westen, 04 Nov. 1909: 76-year old Mrs. Birr died Saturday before last in the residence of her son-in-law, Henry Fromm, in the vicinity of Kiel. She suffered from an asthma condition. She is survived by 5 children.
JACOB BOEGE From Calumet county death records: Jacob Boege (v.10 p.352) Widower of Wilhelmina Feldt Aug. 15, 1863-March 24, 1936 Son of Jacob Boege and Ernestine [cannot read last name] Born Town of Schleswig -farmer Died from "progressive [can not read] atrophy" Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
JOHN BOEGE John Boege of Kiel Dies at Home of Daughter Thursday Kiel, Wis. – John Boege, aged 77, passed away suddenly at 7:45 p.m. Thursday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ludwig Duerrwachter, 640 Fremont street, this city. Mr. Boege was born November 5, 1861, in Schleswig township, the son of Jacob and Christina Reimer Boege, and was married to Miss Maria Balz of Schleswig October 11, 1883. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1933. After their marriage, the couple lived on the Boege homestead farm for 10 years and the family then came to Kiel. Mr. Boege owns the farm known as the Riverside tavern. He operated the first milk route in this city. A number of years ago he sold the homestead farm to Frederick Sieling and then purchased what is known as the Brooklyn tavern where he dealt in farm implements for many years. He sold this property and bought the farm where the Brooklyn filling station is located, which he operated for ____ {cut off} years when his son William ____ {cut off} over the business and the family came to Kiel. His son, William died February 16, 1920, and his wife preceded him on April 27, 1936. For the past ___ {cut off} and one-half years he lived with his daughter, at whose home he passed away. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Ludwig (Mary) Duerrwachter and Mrs. Arno (Ella) Keppler, Kiel, and Mrs. Fred (Anna) Duerrwachter of New Holstein, ___ {cut off} grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A brother, Jacob ____ {cut off} March 28 this year. Funeral services will be here at 2 p.m. Monday at the C. J. Meiselwitz funeral home, with interment in the Kiel cemetery, the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, September 8, 1939 – P. 2 ********* Hold Last Rites for John Boege At Kiel Monday Kiel – Funeral services for the late John Boege aged 77, a resident of Kiel, who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ludwig Duerrwachter in this city last Thursday evening were held at the C. J. Meiselwitz funeral home here on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church of this city officiated and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. Pallbearers were John Kuhn, Charles Brooks, Philip Arnold, Charles All_____ {illegible}, George Henschel and George Z____ {illegible}. Relatives from away who attended the last rites were Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Voigt and Mrs. and Mrs. Herbert Wood of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. William Theademann and Gustave Theademann of town of Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krause of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. John Voigt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duerrwaechter, Mr. and Mrs. _____ {illegible} Duerrwaechter and son, Mrs. _____ {illegible} Boege and daughter Mary Louise, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schuler, and other friends from New Holstein, Arthur Jaschob of Green Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Duerrwaechter of Menomonie, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Norman Martin of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Heyer of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G______ {illegible} of Osman, and August Schnuelle of Haven. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, September 13, 1939 – P. 4
LYDIA BOEGE Mrs. Otto A. Boege, 78, of 716 Sixth Street, Kiel, died last week Thursday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after an illness of several months. The former Lydia Schreiber, she was born September 27, 1895, at Brillion, the daughter of the late Fred and Amanda Maass Schreiber. On November 28, 1929, she married Mr. Boege at the Lutheran Church in Brillion. The couple lived on a farm near New Holstein until their retirement in 1946 when they moved to Kiel. Her husband died July 8, 1971. Mrs. Boege was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Irma Wehausen of Golden, Colorado, and two brothers, Alfred of Chilton and Edmund of Manitowoc. Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
MARY BOEGE Mrs. John Boege, 74 nee Mary Balz, died at her home at Calumet and River Drive Monday evening at 8:30 o’clock, following an illness of nine weeks. Born on a farm in the town of Schleswig, June 29, 1861, Mrs. Boege lived there for many years. Her marriage to John Boege of that township took place on October 11, 1883 and the couple operated several farms in the town of Schleswig. In 1916 they moved to their present home. Four children were born to them, one son, William, preceding his mother in death in 1920. Survivors are her husband, 3 daughters, Mrs. Ludwig (Mary) Duerrwaechter and Mrs. Arno (Ella) Keppler of this city; and Mrs. Fred (Anna) Duerrwaechter of New Holstein; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one brother, John Balz and a sister, Mrs. Carl Petzoldt of this city. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home here, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial will be made in the family lot in the Kiel cemetery.
META A. BOEGE Miss Meta A. Boege, 68, of 320 Fremont St., Kiel, died Thursday evening at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton following a short illness. Born in the Town of Schleswig on July 23, 1894, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Wilhelmina Boege, and received her education in the Kiel Public schools. She was employed as a domestic, and had lived in Kiel for the past 23 years. Miss Boege was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel, the Frauenverein, and the Women's Guild of the church. Surviving is one brother, Otto of Kiel. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Kiel cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday, then at the church beginning at noon. ******** Miss Meta A. Boege, 68, of 320 Freemont St., Kiel, died Thursday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a short illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery. She was born July 23, 1894, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Jacob and Wilhelmina Feldt Boege. She was educated in Kiel schools and worked as a domestic. She was a member of the Frauen-Verein Society and the Women’s Guild of the church. Among survivors is a brother, Otto of Kiel. A sister preceded her in death. April 11, 1963 ********* From Calumet county death records: Meta Augusta Boege (v.17 p.122) Single July 23, 1894-April 11, 1963 Daughter of Jacob Boege and Wilhelmine Feldt Born Wisconsin Died from "coronary occlusion -influenza -broncho pneumonia" Buried at Kiel Cemetery
OTTO A. BOEGE Otto A. Boege, 8O, of Kiel, died today at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton. He was born in Kiel on Feb. 7, 1891, the son of the late Jacob and Minnie Feldt Boege. He attended Kiel public schools, and lived on a nearby farm until 1920 when he moved to a farm near New Holstein. He married the former Lydia Schreiber in Brillion Lutheran Church on Nov. 28, 1929. The couple retired in 1946 and moved to Kiel. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. Mr. Boege is survived by his wife. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter Church, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 4 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services. (no newspaper named, 1971) ******* From Calumet county death records: Otto Albert Boege (v.20 p.185) Husband of Lydia Schreiber Feb. 7, 1891-July 8, 1971 Son of Jacob Boege and Minnie Feldt Farmer Died from "acute coronary occlusion, 24 days [should it be hours?] -congestive heart disease" Buried at Kiel Cemetery
WILHELMINE BOEGE Hold Rites for Mrs. Jacob Boege of New Holstein New Holstein – Funeral services for Mrs. Jacob Boege, who died Wednesday morning at her home in New Holstein after an illness of several months, will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home and at 2 o’clock at St. John’s Reformed church. The Rev. A. G. Schmid will officiate and burial will be made in the Kiel city cemetery. The deceased was born November 27, 1862 in Germany and came to America at the age of three with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Feldt. The family located in Schleswig, Manitowoc county, and on May 24, 1888 she was married to Jacob Boege and they located on a farm near Kiel. Thirteen years ago the couple moved to a farm one mile north of New Holstein and for the past three years have made their home in New Holstein. The survivors are her husband, one son, Otto of the town of New Holstein; two daughters, Miss Meta at home, and Mrs. Herman Wendling of Kiel; one brother, August of Plymouth; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Winkel of Schleswig, and Mrs. Herman Stueven of Fond du Lac. One son preceded his mother in death. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, March 2, 1933 – P. 2 ******** From Calumet county death records: Wilhelmina Boege nee Feldt (v.? p.152) Wife of Jacob Boege Nov. 27, 1862-March 1, 1933 Daughter of Daniel Feldt and Fredericka Verch (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from "diabetes mellitus -arteriosclerosis -apoplexy" Buried at Kiel Cemetery
WILLIAM BOEGE The sad news spread over our village early Monday morning, that Wm. Boege, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Boege of Kiel, had passed away at 6 o'clock that morning at his home in Kiel, of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Boege both took sick only a week before with the flu and Mr. Boege's case later developed into pneumonia. Mr. Boege was one of Kiel's respectable citizens and had a host of friends here, who deeply regret his departure. Four years ago last November he was united in marriage to Miss Nora Schueler of this village and they began housekeeping on the old Boege homestead. Besides his sorrowing wife he leaves one daughter, his parents, three sisters, Mrs. Ludwig Duerrwaechter and Miss Ella of Kiel and Mrs. Fred. Duerrwaechter of this village. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon. 1920 (no newspaper name) ******** WILLIAM BOEGE OF KIEL DEAD News was received here Monday morning by relatives that William Boege, only son of, Mr. and Mrs. John Boege of Kiel had expired after one week’s illness of pneumonia. The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig March 3l, 1889. After his graduation from the Kiel high school in 1907 he assisted his father on the farm and was at one time employed here. He was united in marriage to Miss Nora Schueler of here in 1915 and they began life together on the farm just outside the village limits of Kiel. For the past six months he has been acting as carrier on Routh No. 2 at Kiel. His wife and daughter contracted influenza, but believing that the exposure to wind and weather while performing his official duties would make him immune to the same disease relatives were shocked to learn that he was battling against pneumonia that resulted in his untimely death. He was a young man of excellent character and of quiet and unassuming manner which made him a general favorite with all who knew him. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, parents and three sisters, Mrs. Fred Duerwaechter of this village; Mrs. Ludwig Duerwaechter, Kiel and Miss Ella at home. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the home; interment taking place in the Kiel cemetery. Rev. Rech officiating. Those from here who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schueler and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duerwaechter, Mr. and Mrs. John Voigt. Feb. 20, 1920
AUGUST BOESELAGER August Boeselager To Be Buried Thursday Afternoon. After an illness of about a year’s duration, August Boeselager aged 66, passed away at home at Seventh and St. Paul streets at 8:30 Monday evening. The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig, near Rockville, on August 30, 1872. In 1901 he was united in marriage with Miss Martha Brocker, to the couple took possession of the cheese factory on Highway 32, which he had built. In 1904 he sold the factory and moved to Chilton in 1910. From there they moved to this city where he was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. until 1920, when they moved to Kohler, where they resided until 1930, and then moved back this city. Survivors are his wife; 2 sons, Harvey of Belgium, and Angus of Sheboygan Falls. One daughter died in infancy, and a son, Chester passed away October 27, 1927 at the age of 20. Other survivors are: Three brothers, Fred of Hilbert, Edward of this city, and Louis of Sheboygan; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held, today (Thursday) at 2 p. m. at the C J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with interment made in the city cemetery. The Rev. E. L. Worthman conducted the services. (No newspaper named, 1939)
CHESTER BOESELAGER Many Attend C. Boeselager Funeral Here Impressive funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Kohler and here for Chester Boeselager, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Boeselager, who died at the home of his parents at Kohler at 10:30 p.m. Saturday. He had been ill several weeks with pneumonia. Chester Frederick Edward Boeselager was born in Chilton March 7, 1907. Shortly after, his parents moved with the family to Kiel, where they made their home for some years, moving finally to Kohler several years ago, where Mr. Boeselager is now employed. Chester attended high school here for two years, and for the past two years had been employed in the Wooden Ware factory. He was a member of the Kiel Junior band and the local lodge of the Redmen, besides being a member of two bowling leagues. He is survived by his parents, and two brothers, Harvey at Kiel, and Anges at home with his father and mother. Funeral sevices were held at the Boeselager home in Kohler at 2 p.m. Monday, with the Kiel Junior band and the Redmen in attendance. From Kohler the funeral procession came to Kiel, where interment was made in the local cemetery. The Rev. Otto Saewert performed the last rites. Pall bearers were Harvey Kasten, Lester Mattes, Fred Zarnoth, Albert Huberty, Ray Voelker, and Eldred Voland. During the afternoon the Wooden Ware factory closed in order to allow the employes to attend the last rites. - 1927
CHRISTINA BOESELAGER Mrs. Edward Boeselager, 84, died at the Two Rivers hospital Monday afternoon. She had been a patient there since March 20, when she suffered a stroke near her home here. The former Christina Brocker was born in the Town of Chilton, Calumet County, September 12, 1877, daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth Lechler Brocker. The family later moved to the Town of Eaton and Miss Brocker was married to Edward Boeselager November 23, 1896. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig and moved to Kiel in 1916. Mr. and Mrs. Boeselager observed the 60th anniversary of their wedding in 1956. Her husband died in June of 1960. Mrs. Boeselager was a member of the church Frauen Verein and GUG Germania Lodge. Surviving are a son, Ervin of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. George Bosma of Rt. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Herman Sievert of Kiel; two brothers, Fred of Kiel and Arthur of New Holstein; three grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Hilda in 1915, three sisters and a brother. No newspaper named, March 29, 1962
EDWARD BOESELAGER Edward Boeselager, 87 of 720 7th Street, Kiel, died Sunday afternoon, at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where he had been a patient since Tuesday evening. Born Aug. 30, 1872, in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late Mrs. and Mrs. Carl Boeselager, received his education in the district school at Rockville, and married Christina Brocker on Nov. 23, 1896. She was a resident of the Town of Eaton. The couple operated several farms in the Town of Schleswig until 1916 when they moved to Kiel where he was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. until 1942 when he retired. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1956. Survivors include his wife; a son, Ervin of Two Rivers; three grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren, and a brother, Louis, of Sheboygan. A daughter, Hilda, died in 1915. Two brothers and one sister also preceded him in death. He was a member of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel and the Brotherhood of the church. No newspaper named, 1960
MARTHA BOESELAGER Mrs. August Boeselager of Kiel passed away early Monday morning at Mercy hospital in Oshkosh following a lengthy illness. She was born in Town Schleswig on September 9, 1884, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brocker. In 1901 she was married to August Boeselager. The couple operated a cheese factory in Town Eaton for three years and then moved to Chilton where they operated a tavern. They remained in Chilton until 1910. From 1910 to 1920 they resided in Kiel and during the following ten years were residents of Kohler. They returned to Kiel in 1930. Mr. Boeselager died in 1939. The deceased was a member of the Kiel G.U.G. Germania lodge. The survivors are; two sons, Hervey of Route 1, Plymouth, and Angus of Oshkosh; five grandchildren; two brothers, Fred and Arthur of Kiel; four sisters, Mrs. Edward Boeselager of Kiel; Mrs. Louis Haese of Reedsville, Mrs. Herman Siebert of Kiel and Mrs. George Bosma of Town Eaton. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one son, one daughter, one brother and a sister. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church by the Rev. E. L. Worthman. Burial will be made in the Kiel Cemetery. No newspaper named, December 8, 1947
KATHERINE BORNEFELD Mrs. Katherine Bornefeld, 71 died at Memorial hospital Monday after having been admitted there the day before. Nee Katherine Jugenheimer, she was born April 21, 1885 in the town of Rhine, the daughter of Peter and Marie Jugenheimer. She attended the district school and was married to Julius Bornefeld of Kiel, November 11, 1908. They resided in Kiel for a time before moving to Plymouth, and in 1929 they moved to Milwaukee. After the death of her husband there in 1950 she returned to Kiel to make her home. She was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church at Kiel, the Frauenverein of the church and the Royal Neighbor camp No. 2502. The only survivor is a brother, Henry of Kiel. Two sisters and four brothers preceded her in death. No newspaper named, March 1957
HENRY H. BORNEMANN Henry H. Bornemann, 65, of 701 4th St., Kiel, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday. Born March 19, 1905, in the town of Woodville (Calumet County), a son of the late Ernest and Clara Dix Bornemann. He received his education in the district school. He was married to Louise Beckle of the Town of Eaton Nov. 30, 1933. The couple lived in Eaton township until moving to Kiel in 1940. Mr. Bornemann was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, and was a former employee of the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. Survivors include his wife; one son, four grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Lena Mathers, Fond du Lac, and Mrs. Frank Tennessen, Kaukauna. Another son, one, sister, and one brother preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. John’s UCC, Sheboygan, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, December 19, 1966 – P. 10
LOUISE BORNEMANN Mrs. Louise Bornemann, 72, widow of Henry, of 701 Fourth Street, Kiel, died last week Friday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a patient for one day. Born on September 27, 1901, in the Town of Eaton, she was a daughter of the late Anton and Bertha Wriedt Bechle. On November 30, 1933, she was married to Mr. Bornemann of Hubert in the Town of Eaton. The couple lived in Eaton until 1940 when they moved to Kiel. Her husband died December 18, 1966. Mrs. Bornemann was employed at the Lauson Engine Division of Tecumseh Products Company, New Holstein, for 19 years prior to her retirement four years ago. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. Survivors include a son, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery, A memorial fund has been establishedin Mrs. Bornemann’s name for St. Peter’s United Church of Christ. (No newspaper named, Jan. 18, 1974)
LOUETTA BOWE Mrs. Frank G. Bowe, 62, of 814 Third St., Kiel, died at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, late Monday. She had been ill for two weeks and hospitalized since Wednesday. The former Luetta Hein, she was born in Kiel, June 11, 1897, a daughter of the late Christ and Clara Hein. She attended the Kiel Public School and was married to Frank Bowe of Chilton Oct. 12, 1947. The couple has lived in Kiel since. Survivors include her husband; two daughters by a previous marriage, Mrs. Allan (La Verne) Matthias, Kiel, and Mrs. J. Edward (Dorothy) Sohrweide, Chilton; four grandchildren and a brother, Edmund W. Hein of Kiel. Mrs. Bowe was a member of the Royal Neighbor Lodge, the G.U.G. Lodge, the Kasper-Wilkens-Beckley American Legion Post Auxiliary and St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, all of Kiel. Services will be held at the church at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, April 19, 1960 – P. 10 ********* Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Bowe, 62, of Kiel, who died Monday, were held Thursday afternoon at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiated and burial was in Kiel Cemetery. During the service Mrs. LeDale Thiessen, accompanied by Mrs. Howard Vorpahl, sang “The Lord’s Prayer”. Pallbearers were Willard Bahr, Walter Goodrich, Edward Hayner, Gilbert Henschel, Harvey Leonard and Walter Voigt. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, April 22, 1960 – P. 8
ELMER BRICKBAUER Elmer G Brickbauer, 89, formerly of 415 First St., Kiel, died Monday, Sept. 12, 1994 at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein where he resided the past two years. He was born July 11, 1905 in the Town of Russell, a son of the late George and Rosa Conrad Brickbauer. He attended schools in the Town of Russell. On May 28, 1932, he married the former Meta Hildebrandt at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Town of Russell. The couple farmed in the Town of Russell until 1944, when they moved to Kiel. Elmer did custom combining in the Kiel and Elkhart Lake areas. He had a soda route for Kiel Bottling Works, worked at the Plymouth Canning Co., Kiel Woodenware and then was employed at Kohler Co for seven years, retiring in 1970. After his retirement he was a caretaker for the Kiel City Cemetery for approximately ten years. His wife, Meta, preceded his in death on June 1, 1988. He was a life-time member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Town of Russell, where he was a choir member, Sunday school superintendent and teacher, a member of the church consistory and St. Paul’s cemetery committee. He was also a member of the Kiel Senior Citizens, Senior Singers, a 4-H leader, a member of Sheboygan County Farm Bureau, Kiel Barbershoppers and a life-time member of the Eagles. Survivors include one son, two grandchildren, and two sisters, Eva Henschel, West Bend and Anita Adams, Plymouth. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newpaper named, Sept. 12, 1994
META BRICKBAUER Mrs. Meta W. Brickbauer, 80, of 415 First St., Kiel, died Wednesday evening at home, following a brief illness. The former Meta Hildebrandt was born on March 24, 1908 in the Town of Russell, the daughter of the late Paul and Henrietta (Haarmann) Hildebrandt. She attended Town of Russell schools and Sheboygan Business College. On May 28, 1932, she married Elmer Brickbauer at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Town of Russell. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1982. She worked as a housekeeper for various people in Sheboygan. She was also employed at Riverside Grocery in Kiel for approximately 30 years. Mrs. Brickbauer was a lifetime member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Town of Russell, and its ladies aid; was a lifetime organist; superintendent and teacher of Sunday School; church choir, Kiel Senior Citizens; was a former 4-H leader in the Town of Russell; and was a past president of the Board of Mother’s Associations at Kiel High School. Survivors are her husband, Elmer; a son and daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, June 1, 1988
ARTHUR J. BRILL Mr. Brill, a Kiel jeweler prior to entering the postal service in 1943, had been ill several months. He was appointed postmaster early in 1941 and continued in office 16 years until transferring to rural carrier on Route 2, Kiel, in 1957. He continued on the rural route until retiring from the postal service in December 1965. Prior to his appointment as postmaster, Mr. Brill had owned and operated a jewelry store on Fremont Street from May, 1924, having gone into business after learning the watchmaker trade in Milwaukee. A native of the Town of Russell, he was born December 29, 1895, a son of the late Theodore and Julia George Brill. He attended Kiel High School and worked on his father’s farm until November, 1917, when he joined the Army of World War I and sailed for France in July, 1918, serving with the 340th Infantry. Following the war he returned home and was discharged in April, 1919. He married Ruby Engel of Kiel on June 26, 1920. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig north of Kiel for four years until Mr. Brill went to Milwaukee as an apprentice watchmaker. He was a member of Kasper-Becklay-Wilkens American Legion Post 99 at Kiel, Modern Woodman Lodge and National Rural Mail Carriers Association. Survivors are his wife; a son, a daughter, six grandchildren; a brother, E. L., Milwaukee, and a sister, Mrs. Lucy Possley, Fond du Lac. Three brothers preceded his in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, April 1969
HELENA BRILL Mrs. Theodore Brill, 77, of 116 Brooklyn street, Chilton, died at 7 p.m. Sunday at St. Agnes hospital, Fond du Lac. She had been in health for two months. Nee Helena Siegmund, she was born Dec. 23, 1873, in the town of Russell, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Siegmund, and made her home in Milwaukee for 42 years. Following her marriage to Theodore Brill on June 26, 1940, the couple settled in Kiel where they resided until 18 months ago when they moved to Chilton. Survivors are her husband; a brother, Charles H., and a sister, Mrs. Rosina Rensch, of Milwaukee. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. The Rev. Ernest J. Nelson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, will officiate, and burial will be in the Kiel cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, January 2, 1951 – P. 8
JULIA BRILL Plan Funeral Rites Tuesday For Late Mrs. Theadore Brill Kiel, Wis.—Funeral services for Mrs. Theadore Brill, nee Julia George, aged seventy-three, passed away at her home, in this city at 10:45 a. m. Saturday, will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the C. J. Melselwitz Funeral Home with interment in Kiel cemetery. It was not decided at the time of going to press who would conduct the services. The former Julia George was born May 25, 1866, in Sheldon, N. Y., the daughter of Peter and Catherine George. She was united in marriage to Mr. Brill of New Holstein at the Osage Mission, now St. Paul, Kansas. The couple spent five years on a farm in Kansas and then moved to Stockbrldge for a year. They spent two years on a farm in the town of New Holstein, then moved to a town of Russell farm, spent four years on a town of Rhine farm, went back to Russell in 1900 to live on a farm now owned by their son Norbert and in 1917 came to the present residence here. While in Russell her husband served as town clerk for 12 years and school clerk for nine years. He was deputy food administrator here for a number of years, justice of peace for three years and retired as city clerk some time ago. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1936. Survivors are her husband, five sons and one daughter, Isadore, of Neenah, Norbert of Elkhart Lake, Evarist and Raymond of Milwaukee, Arthur of Kiel, and Mrs. Henry (Lucy) Michels, of Fond du Lac; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Leopold Brill, New Holstein, and Sr. Mary of the Compassion, Helena, Mont.; and one brother Joseph of Idaho Falls, Idaho. (No newspaper named, July 15, 1939) ************** Mrs. T. Brill Buried Here Funeral services for Mrs. Theodore Brill, nee Julia George, aged seventy-three, who passed away at her home in this city at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home with interment in the Kiel cemetery. J. Peeke of Fond du Lac conducted the services. Six nephews of the deceased, Jerome, LeRoy, Elmer, Floyd and Clarence Brill, and Hugo Rach, acted as pallbearers. Mrs. Brill was born on May 25, 1866, in Sheldon, N. Y., the daughter of Peter and Catherine George. She was united in marriage to Mr. Brill of New Holstein at the Osage Mission, now St. Paul, Kansas. The couple spent five years on a farm in Kansas and then moved to Stockbridge for a year. They spent two years on a farm in the town of New Holstein, then moved to a town of Russell farm, spent four years on a town of Rhine farm, went back, to Russell in 1900 to live on a farm now owned by their son Norbert, and in 1917 came to their present residence here. While in Russell her husband served as town clerk for 12 years and school clerk for 9 years. He was deputy food administrator here for a number of years, justice of the peace for 3 years, and retired as city clerk some time ago. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1936. Survivors are her husband, five sons and one daughter, as follows: Isadore of Neenah, Norbert of Russell, Evarist and Raymond of Milwaukee, Arthur of this city, and Mrs. Henry (Lucy) Michels of Fond du Lac; 10 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Leopold Brill of New Holstein, and Sr. Mary of the Compassion, Helena, Montana, and one brother, Joseph of Naho Falls, Idaho. The following from away attended the last rites: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duzinski and family and Mr. and Mr. LeRoy Brill and family of Ripon; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boehne and family of Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Brill and family, Mrs. Leo Brill, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Brill, and Mrs. Wilmar Graf of New Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Brill and son Floyd of Malone; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Vetter of Dotyville; Mr. and Mrs. George Brill and son Clarence of School Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Goetsch of Glenbeulah; Mr. and Mrs. Nic. Rach and son Hugo; Mr. and Mrs. M. Brost of Chicago; Miss Grace Michels of Madison; and many friends from Fond du Lac, Milwaukee, Neenah, Oshkosh, Elkhart Lake, Kenosha, Peebles, Calumetville, St. Anna, New Holstein, Chicago, Random Lake, and the surrounding community. - 1939
RUBY BRILL Ruby Brill, 82, of 313 Indian Hill Road, Kiel, died Wednesday morning at her home. She had been in ill health for the past several months. The former Ruby Engel was born October 9, 1900, in Kiel, a daughter of the late John and Dora Arnold Engel. She graduated from Kiel High School in 1918. On June 26, 1920, she married Arthur Brill. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig until 1924, when they moved to Kiel, where Mr. Brill was the postmaster. He died in 1969 Mrs. Brill was a charter member of Kasper-Wilkens-Beckley American Legion Auxiliary No. 99 Survivors include a daughter, a son, six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, September 14, 1983
THEODORE BRILL Theodore Brill, 96, of 58 Brooklyn St., Chilton, died Tuesday afternoon at Calumet Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Sunday. Mr. Brill was born in the Town of New Holstein Feb. 23, 1862, a son of William and Kathryn Brill, and spent most of his life in Calumet and Sheboygan counties. He was married to Julia George at St. Paul, Kan., on Oct. 18, 1886, farmed in that area for a time, then returned to farm in the Town of Russell, Sheboygan County. He served as school clerk for nine years and clerk of the Town of Russell for 12 years. In 1922 the couple moved to Kiel, and Mr. Brill served as city clerk there for 12 years. Mrs. Brill died on July, 1939. Later, Mr. Brill was married to Helena Siegmund, and in 1949 the couple moved to Chilton where she died in December, 1950. Mr. Brill leaves four sons, Isidore, of Oshkosh, Everest, of Milwaukee, Arthur, of Kiel, and Raymond, of Ft. Atkinson; one daughter, Mrs. Nick (Lucy) Possley, Fond du Lac; 10 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. One son, Norbert, five brothers, and five sisters preceded Mr. Brill in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. today. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, May 28, 1958 – P. 18
FRANK W. BROCKER Frank W. Brocker, 69, of 722 St. Paul St., Kiel, died Tuesday evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Sunday. Born Nov. 14, 1889, in Chilton, the son of Bernard and Louise Ibe Brocker, he attended school at Gravesville and in September of 1917 he entered military service and served 18 months overseas with the 371st Motor Transport Corps. He received his discharge in July, 1919. On April 22, 1920, he was married to Irene Nurnberger of Chilton. He worked as a carpenter for a time and in June, 1921, he became a rural mail carrier at Chilton. In January, 1935, he was transferred to Kiel, where he remained a carrier until his retirement in 1954. He was a member of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church at Kiel; a past commander of Kasper-Wilkins-Beckley Post No. 99, American Legion and Tri- County VFW Post. He was also a member of the Redmen Lodge and the 24-Hour Club of the lodge, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Chilton branch. He also served as past president of the Rural Letter Carriers’ Association. Survivors are his wife; one son, (private), of Plymouth; two granddaughters, and one sister, Mrs. Lena Pingel of Chilton. One son died in infancy and two brothers, one of them a twin brother, and a sister also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 p.m. at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church from noon to the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, June 24, 1959 – P. 16 ********* Frank W. Brocker, age 69, retired rural mail carrier, died at the Memorial hospital in Sheboygan Tuesday evening. He had been there for several days. He was born November 14, 1889, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Brocker. April 22, 1922 he married Irene Nurnberger of Chilton. He followed the carpenter trade for several years and in 1921 became a letter carrier at Chilton. He was transferred to Kiel in 1935. He retired in 1954. Mr. Brocker served in the army during World War I. He was a member of the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, a member and past commander of the American Legion post, member of the Tri-County VFW post, the Kiel Redman Lodge and the Fraternal Order of Eagles at Chilton. Survivors include his wife, a son, (private), two granddaughters and one sister, Mrs. Lena Pingel of Chilton. No newspaper named, June 25, 1959
IRENE BROCKER Mrs. Irene Brocker, 78, of 722 St. Paul Street, Kiel, widow of Frank W., died Monday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a patient since April 28. She was born October 29, 1898, in the Town of Plymouth, a daughter of the late August and Henrietta Blanke Nurnberger. She graduated from Plymouth High School and attended a secretarial school in Appleton. On April 22, 1920 she was married to Mr. Brocker at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Chilton. The couple lived in Chilton where Mr. Brocker was a rural mail carrier until 1939, when he was transferred to Kiel. Mr. Brocker died July 23, 1959. Mrs. Brocker was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, and the Woman’s Guild of the church. She also was a member of the Kiel Frauen Verein, the VFW Auxiliary, the GUG Germania Society, the Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary and an active member of the Kiel Senior Citizens. Survivors include a son, (private), Plymouth, two granddaughters, and a brother, Arno, Appleton. No newspaper named, May 5, 1977
FREDERICK BROECKERT Frederick "Fritz" E. Broeckert, 83, of Kiel, died Tuesday, March 19, 1996 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, where he was a resident the past 1-1/2 months. He was born Oct. 11, 1912 in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late William and Emilia Kautzer Broeckert. He attended Hillside Grove School in the Town of Schleswig. On May 18, 1927 he married Dorothy Casper at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. On Feb. 9, 1963 he married Gertrude Jaschob at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. He first operated a threshing crew from 1933 to 1950. He was also employed as a plumber for H. Lulloff & Son, Kiel, from 1933 to his retirement in 1983. He was a lifelong member of S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, one step-daughter, a step-son, seven grandchildren, seven great-granchildren, four sisters, three sisters- in-law and two brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Herman. No newspaper named, 1996
GERTRUDE BROECKERT Gertrude “Gertie” P Broeckert, 86, formerly of 1035 4th St., Kiel, died Saturday afternoon, July 24, 1999 at the Calumet Homestead and Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, where she had been a resident since December of 1998. The former Gertrude Jaschob, was born Jan. 27, 1913 in Kiel, a daughter of Carl Sr. and Ann Joschob Jaschob. She attended school in Kiel. On Feb. 9, 1963, she married Frederick Broeckert at St. Peter’s UCC in Kiel. She was employed at the former Hansen Glove Factory in Kiel for a short time and also at the A.A. Laun Furniture Company in Kiel until her retirement. She was a member of St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel where she taught Sunday school and the Ladies Aid. Survivors include one daughter, one son, two step-daughters, 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Jaschob, rural New Holstein; five sisters-in-law, Laura Jaschob, a resident of the Calumet Homestead; Marion Jaschob, New Holstein; Lorraine Schnell, a resident of Rocky Knoll; Elnore (Aurel) Helf, Sheboygan and Marie Jelacic, New Berlin. She was preceded in death by one sister and six brothers. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, no date
ALBERT F. BRUHN Albert F. Bruhn, 72, 631 9th St., Kiel, died unexpectedly Sunday at the home of his sister-in-law and her son of an apparent heart attack. Born March 23, 1898 in Dysart, Iowa, a son of the late Hans and Christian Bruhn, he later came to Kiel, where he married Linda Burgdorf Sept. 23, 1922. The couple lived in Kiel since their marriage, where Mr. Bruhn operated a restaurant for a time. He was also a former city police officer and was employed at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. until his retirement. After that he worked part- time as a maintenance man at Schroeder’s Super Market. Mr. Bruhn also represented Kiel as a supervisor on the Calumet County Board. His wife died in February 1967. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Clara Prince, Guthrie Center, Iowa, and one brother, Fred, St. George, Utah. One sister and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. LuVerna Bauer, of Unity Christian Fellowship School, Sheboygan, will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Tuesday until time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, July 27, 1970 – P. 16
LINDA M. BRUHN Mrs. Albert Bruhn, 67, of 631 Ninth St., Kiel, died early today at her home. She had been in ill health the past several years. Born June 21, 1899 in Kiel, the former Linda Burgdorf was a daughter of the late Charles and Hermina Burgdorf. She attended Kiel schools and for many years was a telephone operator for the former Commonwealth Telephone Co. On Sept. 23, 1922 she was married to Albert Bruhn of Iowa. The couple located in Kiel. Mrs. Bruhn was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Only immediate survivor is her husband. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, February 27, 1967 – P. 16
HENRY J. BRUNS Henry J. Bruns, 74, of 1018 Fremont St., Kiel, died Tuesday evening at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after having been admitted earlier in the day. Born Oct. 10, 1891, in New Holstein, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bruns, he was married to Mable Bub of the Town of Schleswig on June 24, 1924. They resided in Sheboygan for a few years before moving to Kiel where he operated a meat market for a number of years. Prior to his retirement in 1956 he was employed at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. Mr. Bruns was a veteran of World War I, serving part of the time in Germany. He was an organizer and a member of Kasper-Beckley-Wilkins American Legion Post at Kiel. His wife died in January, 1960. Survivors are a daughter, three sons, 12 grandchildren; and one brother, Adolph Bruns of New Holstein. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ at Kiel with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church from noon to the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, January 12, 1966 – P. 14
MABEL BRUNS Mrs. Henry J. Bruns, 58, of 1018 Fremont St., Kiel, died Saturday night at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital following a month-long illness. She was born at Millhome Aug. 8, 1901, a daughter of the late Adam and Lisetta Feldmann Bub. The former Mabel Ann Bub she was married to Henry Bruns June 24, 1924. The couple lived in Sheboygan for several years and then moved to Kiel where they have lived since. She was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, the G.U.G. Germania Society of Kiel, the City Park Board, the board of directors of the Kiel Garden Club and the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, a daughter, three sons, three grandchildren; a brother, Roland Bub, of Sheboygan, and two sisters, Mrs. Otto Dux, Neillsville and Mrs. Ferdinand Kuester of Milwaukee. Four brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church at 2 p.m. Tuesday. In the absence of the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, the Rev. Charles J. Koch, pastor of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, New Holstein, will officiate. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from noon until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, January 25, 1960 – P. 10 ********* Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Bruns, 58, of 1018 Fremont St., Kiel, who died Saturday night, were held Tuesday afternoon at St. Peter’s Ev. and Reformed Church in Kiel. The Rev. Charles J. Koch, pastor of St. John’s Ev. and Reformed Church, New Holstein, officiated in the absence of the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. During the services Mrs. Eugene M. Thieleke sang “In My Father’s House Are Many Mansions” and “The Lord’s Prayer”. The G.U.G. Germania Society of Kiel attended the funeral in a group. The Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Post Auxiliary held a service for Mrs. Bruns Monday evening at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Arthur, Emmett, James, Louis and Willard Bub, and Roman Kuester. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, January 28, 1960 – P. 14 ********** Mrs. Henry J. Bruns, 58, of 1018 Fremont St., Kiel, died Saturday evening at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan. She had been ill for the past month. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel, of which she had been a life member. The Rev. Charles J. Koch of New Holstein will officiate in the absence of the pastor, the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Mrs. Bruns, nee Mabel Ann Bub, was born Aug. 8, 1901, at Milhome, daughter of the late Adam and Lisetta Felman Bub. She was married to Mrs. Bruns June 24, 1924, settling at Sheboygan for several years before moving to Kiel. She was a member of Kiel City Park Board, member of the board of directors of Kiel Garden Club, of G.U.G. (Germania Society) and the Kasper-Wilkens-Beckley American Legion Post Auxiliary of Kiel. Surviving are her husband, daughter, Mrs. Richard Borreson of Stuttgart, Germany; three sons, Russel of Norfolk, Va., Franklin of Apple Valley, Calif., and Dr. Romaine of Rochester, N.Y.; brother, Rolland Bub of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Otto Dux of Nielsville, Wis., and Mrs. Ferdinand Kuester of Milwaukee and three grandchildren. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state from noon until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 25, 1960
BERTHA BUCHMAN Death Claims Mrs. Philip Buchman After Long Illness After an illness of four years' duration with a complication of diseases, death claimed Mrs. Philip Buchman at her home at 2:10 a. m. Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be held this Friday afternoon at 1:30 p. m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o’clock services will be held at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. The casket will not be opened in the church. Burial will take place in the Kiel cemetery. Mrs. Buchman, nee Bertha Johanna Maria Timreck, was born January 22, 1891 in Germany. She was brought to this country as an infant by her parents, Ludwig August Timreck and Auguste Amelia Kanske on April 18, 1891. The family came directly to Kiel, where the deceased attended school and grew to womanhood. On December 21, 1911 she was united in holy wedlock with Philip Buchman, and the couple settled in this city, where Mr. Buchman entered into the painting business. Mrs. Buchman is survived by the following: Her husband, Philip Buchman; ten children: Arthur of Milwaukee; Harvey of New Holstein; Mrs. Frederick (Irma) Rabe of here; Mrs. Norbert (Dorothy) Schneider of New Holstein; Ellsworth and Walter at home; Mrs. Harvey (Hazel) Kattre of here; and Esther, Elmer and Shirley at home; her mother, Mrs. Auguste Timreck of here, and two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Martha) Meverden of New Holstein; and Mrs. Alfred (Alma) Thiessen of here; seven grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Buchman has been preceded in death by her father, who died August 25, 1914; two brothers, Herman, who died January 1, 1890 and Edwin, who passed away July 13, 1921; and two sisters, Clara, who died in infancy in 1893, and Ida, who passed away October 21, 1917. ********* Mrs. Buchmann Dies Early Today at Home In Kiel Kiel – Mrs. Phillip Buchmann, 50, died at her home, 720 First street, this morning at 1:53 o’clock after a long illness. Nee Bertha Timreck, she was born in Germany on January 22, 1891, daughter of Ludwig and Augusta Kanske Timreck. She came to Kiel on April 18, 1891, and on December 10, 1911, she married Philip Buchmann of town Russell, the Rev. William Rech, pastor of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church, officiating. Survivors are three sons and five daughters, her mother; two sisters, Mrs. Roy Meverden, New Holstein; and Mrs. Alfred J. Thiessen, Kiel; and seven grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers, Ida, Clara, Edwin and Herman, preceded her in death, and her father died on August 25, 1914. Last rites will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, the Rev. E. L. Worthman, St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church officiating, with burial in Kiel cemetery. The body can be viewed at the funeral home from Thursday on. The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, September 3, 1941 – P. 6
PHILIP BUCHMAN Philip L. Buchman, 74, of 720 First St., Kiel, a retired painting and decorating contractor, died late Monday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital in Sheboygan where he had been a patient the last two weeks. He was born Jan. 7, 1884, in the town of Russell, the son of the late Adam and Louise Henschel Buchman. He attended district school in the township and on Dec. 21, 1911, he was married to bertha Temreck, of Kiel. He conducted his own painting business for 35 years until his retirement four years ago. The business is now operated by two of his sons. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. Roger Marquardt, of Oshkosh, will be in charge of services. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon until time of services. Survivors include five daughters, four sons, 15 grandchildren; two brothers, Oscar, of Green Bay, and Sylvester, of R. 1, Cleveland; and three sisters, Mrs. Walter Henschel, of R. 2, Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Albert Braun, of Sheboygan, and Mrs. John Wolf, of Chicago. His wife preceded him in death in September of 1941. Two sisters also preceded him in death. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, April 8, 1958 – P. 12 ********** (Philip Louis Buchman/b. 7 Jan. 1884, WI/d. 7 Apr. 1958, Sheboygan, WI/son of Adam Buchmann & Louise Henschel/from Sheboygan co. death index, v.71 p.77)
HARVEY O. BUCKMANN Harvey O. Buchmann, 48, of 111 Paine St., Kiel, died suddenly of a heart attack shortly before noon Monday. He was released from St. Nicholas Hospital Saturday, where he had been treated for a heart condition for three weeks. Born in Kiel Sept. 22, 1912, Mr. Buchmann was a son of the late Philip and Bertha Temreck Buchmann. He attended the Kiel public schools and on Aug. 29, 1936, married Laura S. Knowles of Glenbeulah at the Glenbeulah Methodist Church. He was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. Surviving are his wife; four sons, a daughter, three brothers, Ellsworth, Walter and Elmer, all of Kiel; and five sisters, Mrs. Fred Rabe, Mrs. Esther Horn, Mrs. Norbert Schneider and Mrs. Harvey Kattre, Kiel, and Mrs. Donald Schlichting; R. 1, Elkhart Lake. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home until 11 a.m. Wednesday and at the church from noon until time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, May 2, 1961 – P. 8 ******** Funeral services for Harvey Buchmann, 48, of 111 Paine St., Kiel, who died Monday, were held Wednesday at the St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiated and burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. During the service Mrs. Allen Steffen, accompanied by Mrs. Roland Griebenow sang “Asleep In Jesus” and “Near The Cross”. Pallbearers were William Brieger, Elmer Brickbauer, Armin Dedering, Leo Hein, Edward Lintner and Melvin Mayer. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, May 4, 1961 – P. 12
ADOLPH BUNGE Funeral services for Adolph Bunge, 80, were held at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church with burial in the Kiel cemetery. Mr. Bunge died at the Kaukauna hospital Friday after a long illness. He was born on March 14, 1875 in the town of Schleswig, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Bunge. He attended rural school in the township and was married to the former Miss Minnie Esling of Kiel on April 6, 1901. The couple spent several years on a farm east of Kiel prior to taking up residence in Kiel 46 years ago. He was employed as a teamster and later as a truck driver for the Kiel Woodenware Co. until his retirement. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John (Asta) Scheib of Kaukauna; two sons, Herbert, with the armed forces in Germany, and Armand of Kiel; five grandchildren, one brother, Hubert, of Kiel and a half-brother, Frank Mueller, of New Holstein. His wife preceded him in death in July of 1951. Also preceding him were three sisters and three brothers. No newspaper named, December 30, 1955
BERNARD BUNGE Bernard Bunge, 72, Passes Away at Howards Grove Bernard Bunge, 72, well-known resident of the Town of Schleswig, passed away at 7:38(?) Saturday evening at the August Butz home in Howards Grove, where he had been making his home for the past three years. Mr. Bunge was born August 22, 1865 in Uckermark, Germany. At the age of 2 years he came to this country with his parents and settled in the town of Rhine. In 1888(?) he was united in marriage with Mrs. Elizabeth Balz, and the couple located in Steinthal in the town of Schleswig, where Mr. Bunge lived until three years ago. Survivors are a son, Louis of Steinthal, two daughters, Mrs. Emma Dedering and Mrs. Ernst Damrow of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Louie P. Steinberg of here, Mrs. Anna Kalmer(?) and Mrs. Henry Stecker of Stockbridge, and Mrs. Otto Polater of Elkhart Lake; four brothers, Ernst Bunge of Harrison, Nebraska, Otto and Rudolph of the town of Rhine and Herman of this city; three step-daughters, Mrs. Arthur Graf and Mrs. Herman Grabs(?) of here, and Mrs. Frank Winkel of Steinthal; 10 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Bunge's wife preceded him in death 12 years ago. Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the ?.J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating, and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. Pallbearers were grandchildren of the deceased, as follows: Arno Graf, Hugo Graf, Howard Grabs, Roland Winkel, Harry Winkel and Elmer Dedering (No newspaper named, 1938 handwritten on the obituary/this copy was very light and difficult to read)
EMMA BUNGE Mrs. Emma Bunge Dies Monday Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs. Emma Bunge, 91, fourth street, at Meiselwitz Funeral Home. The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ officiated. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery. Mrs. Bunge died early Monday at Calumet Memorial hospital, where she had been a patient for one week. The former Emma Jens, she was born October 2, 1875, in the Town of New Holstein, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jens. She was married December 21, 1895, to Herman Bunge of the Town of Rhine. They lived in Kiel a short time before moving to farm in the Town of New Holstein. They retired in 1941 and returned to Kiel. Mr. Bunge died in 1951. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1945. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marielle Ramminger, Kiel, and Mrs. Elmer Schneider, Plymouth; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Three sons preceded her in death. (no newspaper named, March, 1967)
HERMAN BUNGE Herman Bunge, 77, Kiel, passed away early Tuesday afternoon at St. Nicholas hospital. He was born Jan. 1, 1874, in the town of Rhine, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried Bunge. On Dec. 21, 1895, he was married to the former Miss Emma Jens of New Holstein, and the couple settled in Kiel. In 1909 they moved to a farm in the town of New Holstein, where they lived until 1936, when they sold the farm and moved to Kiel. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. James (Mariele) Ramminger of Kiel, and Mrs. Elmer (Edna) Schneider of Sheboygan Falls; one son, John, of the town of New Holstein; eight grand- children; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Anna Kaiser of Dale, Wis., and two brothers, Rudolph and Otto, town of Rhine. One son, Jerome, passed away in 1936, and a second son died in infancy. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, at 2 p.m, Friday. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 2 p.m, Thursday, until the hour of services. - 1951
JEROME BUNGE Jerome Bunge, aged 32, passed away at his home at 814 1/2 North Third Street on Tuesday afternoon following an illness of several months duration. Mr. Bunge was born in this city on July 15, 1903, the son of Mrs. and Mrs. Herman Bunge of the town of New Holstein. On February 16, 1929 he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Meyer of Thorp. He has been an employ of the Stoelting Brothers Company for a number of years. Following are the survivors; His wife, two daughters, his parents, two sisters, Mrs. James Ramminger and Miss Edna at home, and one brother, John Bunge in the town of New Holstein, and his aged grandmother, Mrs. Mary Jens of this city. No newspaper named, 1936
MINNIE BUNGE Funeral services for Mrs. Adolph Bunge, 78, were held from St. Evangelical and Reformed Wednesday afternoon, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman in charge, Mrs. Bunge died early Sunday morning at the Memorial hospital. She was taken to the hospital Saturday afternoon. She was born in Melsow, Germany, on April 23, 1873, and came to this country with her parents when she was 10 years old. She was baptized and confirmed in Reformed church, Kiel, by the late Rev. Ludwig Zenk in 1887. She was married to Adolph Bunge on April 6, 1901, and the couple lived in Kiel since. Mrs. Bunge was an active member of Evangelica1 and Reformed church until her illness. Survivors are: her husband: one daughter, Mrs. John Scheib of Kaukauna; two sons, Herwart of Kobe, Japan, and Armand of Kiel; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lindemann, Kiel; and five grandchildren.
VIOLA BUNGE Mrs. Bunge Dies as Result of Injuries After Traffic Crash Mrs. Bunge, widow of Louis, was injured in a collision of two cars at the intersection of Highway 32 and a town road three miles north of Kiel. Her death raised the Wisconsin traffic toll for the year to 110, compared with 160 on this day a year ago. The former Viola Kaiser, Mrs. Bunge was born in the Town of Rhine, November 23, 1904, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary Kaiser. She attended district school in Rhine and was married to Mr. Bunge of Schleswig, July 10, 1924. The couple farmed in Schleswig. Mr. Bunge died in October 1953. Surviving are two daughters, 13 grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Milton Schmahl, of R. 1, Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Leroy Brill and Mrs. Milton Bebermeier of R. 2 Kiel, Mrs. Raymond Popp of Sheboygan Fall, and Mrs. Milton Klemme of St. Ann, and five brothers, Milton of R. 2, Elkhart Lake, Henry, Edgar and Rueben of rural Plymouth, and Robert of Kiel. Two daughters and a son preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newpaper named, March 22, 1962
GARLAND BURG Garland H. Burg, 49, town of Calumet, Fond du Lac county, farmer, passed away at his home near Pike Village Saturday evening. He was born in the town of Calumet on April 19, 1902, a son of Henry and Anna Burg. On June 24, 1929, he was married to Miss Alma Roehrdanz of the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc county. The couple have operated the Burg homestead farm since their marriage. Mr. Burg was secretary of the Modern Woodmen lodge of Calumet and was a member of the Redmen lodge of Johnsburg. Survivors include his wife; three daughters, one son, three grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Oliver Burg of Pittsburg, Pa., Mrs. William Bergen of Garnett, Wis., and Mrs. Edmund Halfmann of Pike Village; and one brother, Evon, of Fond du Lac. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 3:30 p.m. Tuesday until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, June 4, 1951 – P. 14
CHARLES BURGDORF Kiel's Oldest Resident dies Sunday Evening Death came Sunday night to Charles Burgdorf, 92, reported to be Kiel's oldest resident. He died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert Bruhn, with whom he had made his home since 1936. Mr. Burgdorf was born at Tonawanda, New York, December 4, 1858. He came to Wisconsin with his parents in 1861, settling on a farm just east of Millhome. He married Miss Hermina Voight of Plymouth in 1885 and the couple made their home in Kiel. Mr. Burgdorf was a carpenter by trade. Mrs. Burgdorf died on May 13, 1936. The survivors include one son, William of this city; one daughter, Mrs. Albert Bruhn; one grandson and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, with the Rev. Ernest Nelson, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. ********** From Calumet county death records: Charles Burgdorf (v.13 p.42) Widower Dec. 4, 1858-Aug. 19, 1951 Son of Charles Burgdorf with mother unknown Born in New York –carpenter, construction Died from “apoplexy –arteriosclerosis and senility” Buried at the Kiel Cemetery ******** (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
HERMINA BURGDORF Mrs. Burgdorf, Aged 70, Dies Long Illness Claims Local Woman Here on Wednesday On Wednesday morning at 9:05 o'clock, Mrs. Charles Burgdorf, aged 70 years, was called to her reward, at 728 St. Paul street, this city. The deceased had been in ill health for the past several years, and for the last 10 weeks had been bedridden. The deceased, nee Miss Hermina Voigt, was born in Stutternheim, Saxon-Veimer, Germany on February 23, 1866, the daughter of the late William and Fredericka Voigt. At the age of 8 years she came to Wisconsin with her parents and her only brother Carl, and the family located in Johnsonville. After several years they moved to the town of Rhine. On December 15, 1885 she was married to Charles Burgdorf, and the couple immediately took up their residence in this city, where the family has since resided. Surviving Mrs. Burgdorf are her husband, one son William, and one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Linda) Bruhn of this city; a grandson, Ronald, and a brother, Carl Voigt of here. Last December the couple had the honor of celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon from the family residence at 2 o'clock. Burial will take place in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. E. H. Delware, pastor of the First Presbyterian church will officiate. The body can be viewed at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from Thursday afternoon until Friday afternoon, when the corpse will be removed to the family residence. - May 14, 1936 ********* From Manitowoc county death records: Hermina Burgdorf nee Voigt (v.30 p.283) Wife of Charles Burgdorf Feb. 23, 1866-May 13, 1936 Daughter of Wilhelm Voigt and Fredericka Grossheim (both born Germany) Born Germany Died from “diabetes mellitus, 1934 –myocarditis, 1934” Buried at the Kiel Cemetery ********* (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
NATHAN BURGDORFF N. Burgdorf Passes Away Mrs. William Krause on Monday received the news of the death of her father, Nathan Burgdorf, aged 76, who died at his home in Plymouth that afternoon at 1:40 p.m. Though he had been in ill health for two years, he had been seriously ill two weeks. Mr. Burgdorf was born November 20, 1865 in the town of Rhine, the son of Charles and Caroline Burgdorf. He attended the Town Rhine schools and was married to Eva Diefenthaler, who preceded him in death. On February 4, 1906, he married Eva Pfrang. The family lived in this city for fifteen years, and then moved to Plymouth, where they have resided since. A carpenter by trade, Mr. Burgdorf retired eight years ago. Survivors are his wife; four children, seven grandchildren, and one brother, Charles of here. Funeral services will be conducted this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Wittkopf Funeral Home in Plymouth, with the Rev. Samuel Bullough officiating. Burial will be made in the Kiel city cemetery. (no newspaper named, 1942) ******** From Sheboygan county death records: Nathan Burgdorf (v.47 p.119) Husband of Eva Nov. 20, 1865-Jan. 5, 1942 Son of Charles Burgdorff with mother unknown Born Sheboygan County –carpenter Died from “asthemia, June 1941 –senility –arteriosclerosis” Buried at the Kiel Cemetery ******** (Note: Possible picture with Charles and Hermine Burgdorf in glass negative photos)
ELLA BURKHARDT Mrs. Burkhardt Aged 32, Dies After an illness of two years, Mrs. George Burkhardt aged 32, passed away Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Conrad. The couple had resided in this city since their marriage. The deceased, nee Ella Conrad, was born February 17, 1899, in the town of Russell. In 1923 she was united in marriage to George Burkhardt. Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Lila, Mary Ann, Clarence, Reuben, and Willard; two brothers, Raymond and Benjamin and one sister, Clara, also survive. Funeral services will be held this Friday, at 1:30 from the home, and at 2 o’clock from the St. Peter Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman performing the last rites. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery. (No newspaper named, October, 1931) ******** From death record: Burkhardt, Ella nee Conrad Feb. 17, 1899-Oct. 13, 1931 Wife of George Burkhardt Daughter of John Conrad and Herna Jung Born Town of Russell, Sheboygan County Died from “carcinoma of both breasts –melastis carcinoma of right lung, 1928 –thrombosis of vein [?] left arm, Aug. 20, 1931” Buried at Kiel Cemetery
EMMA BURKHARDT Mrs. Emma Burkardt, 85, of East Water Street, Kiel, widow of John, died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday evening of an apparent heart attack. she was born March 11, 1888 at Menomonee Falls, the daughter of the late August and Ottilia Schreiber Ehnert. She moved to the Kiel area after the death of her parents while still a young girl, and made her home with an uncle and aunt, the late Mr. and Mrs. Schreiber in the Town of Meeme. On November 8, 1911, she was married to Mr. Burkardt at St. John United Church of Christ in the Town of Herman. After marriage the couple lived in Meeme and later moved to Kiel. Her husband died on February 28, 1929. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, and the United Presbyterian Women. Survivors include a stepbrother, Louis Kenneke of Milwaukee and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held yesterday Wednesday, at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel the Reverend Joe Anderson, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Burkhardt's name for First Presbyterian Church. (No newspaper name, Jan. 13, 1974)
HENRIETTA BURKHARDT Mrs. Burkhardt Dies on Sunday Passes Away at Home Here After Illness of Five Months Mrs. William Burkhardt, aged 65, passed away at her home at 611 St. Paul street on Sunday evening at 8 o’clock, after an illness of about five months. The deceased, nee Miss Henrietta Reichart, was born on a farm in the town of Rhine Nov. 9, 1868, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reichart. She was married May 14, 1891 to William Burkhardt of Kiel. The couple spent all their lives in Kiel, Mr. Burkhardt being employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. factory. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Adolph (Frederika) Donath of Kiel, Mrs. George (Emma) Raquet of Sheboygan Falls and Mrs. Henry (Lena) Jugenheimer of Sheboygan; and five brothers: Fred and Emil of this city; Herman of Millhome, Alfred of Johnsonville, and Edward, on a farm near this city. One brother, Philip, and two sisters, Annie and Sabina, preceded her in death. There are 23 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, the services at the home being followed by rites at the St. Peter Reformed church at two o’clock. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. E. L. Worthman performed the last rites. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, as follows: Norbert and Melvin Reichart, Erdman and Eldon Reichart, Harvey Raquet and Clarence Reichart. - May, 1934 ******** From Manitowoc county death record: Burkhardt, Henrietta nee Reichert (v.28 p.490) Died April 15, 1934 at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 6 days Wife of William Burkhardt Daughter of Frederick Reichert and Frederiecka Anhalt Born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County Died from “embolism –diabetes –nephritis” Buried at Kiel Cemetery ********** (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
JOHN BURKHARDT John Burckart(sic) Dies On Tuesday John Burckart, a resident of this city for the past seven or eight years, died at his home here Tuesday afternoon at five o'clock. He had been ill with diabetes for some time and passed away as the result of a stroke. The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig March 7, 1884, and had lived in this vicinity all his life. He was married to Miss Emma Ehnert November 11, 1911, and the couple settled on a farm near Ada. Later they moved to Meeme, and for the past few years lived in this city, where Mr. Burckart was employed as a mason. He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Jacob Burckart, in Jacob, near Franklin. One sister, Mrs. John Doro of Ada, and a step-sister, Emily, preceded him in death several years ago. Funeral services will be held from the home at 2 p.m. and from the First Presbyterian church with the Rev. S. Mohme of the Schwarzwald church officiating. The sermon will be German, and interment in the Kiel cemetery. (No newspaper named, 1929 handwritten on obituary)
WILLIAM BURKHARDT cemetery #82 William Burkhardt is Suicide at His Home Here on Saturday Ill health and despondency over the death of his wife, which occurred in the spring of this year, caused William Burkhardt, aged 69, a well- known Kiel resident to commit suicide in hanging himself in the garage of his home, on Saturday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock. His lifeless body was found by Miss Frances Moritz of Kiel, a house- keeper at the Burkhardt home. Miss Moritz, who had been gone from the residence several hours returned at 3:30 to do her usual work. When Mr. Burkhardt failed to return home she went to look for him and found his body in the garage. Neighbors were called, and Dr. D.F. Nauth of here and the Manitowoc county coroner, Gerald A. Rau, were summoned, who pronounced it a clear case of suicide. The deceased, who was the son of the late Mathias and Elizabeth Burkhardt, was born on the Burkhardt homestead, two and a half miles northeast of here on June 16, 1865. His marriage to Miss Henrietta Reichert of the town of Rhine occurred on May 14, 1891, and the couple immediately located in Kiel where they have always resided at 611 St. Paul street. Mr. Burkhardt was employed in the Kiel Wooden Ware company's plant. Mrs. Burkhardt passed away April 15, this year. Survivors are two brothers and three sisters, as follows: Gottlieb of here, Henry and Miss Ida and Mrs. Edgar Schunk on the Burkhardt homestead near here, and Miss Bertha Burkhardt of near here. One sister, Mrs. William Meiselwitz, passed away on November 13, 1907. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from C.J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 1:30 and at two o'clock, with services at the St. Peter Reformed church, the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. Fellow workmen of the deceased acted as pallbearers. They were: Edward Bechle, Clarence Zorn, Alvin Manz, Edwin Diefenthaeler, Gustave Wagenknecht and Frank Dawurske. (no newspaper named, 1934) ********* From Manitowoc county death records: William Burkhardt (v.28 p.725) June 16, 1865-Sept. 15, 1934 Husband of Henrietta Reichart Son of Mathias Burkhardt and Elizabeth Feile Born town of Schleswig Machinist at cheese box factory Died from “suicide by hanging at home wood shed, Sept. 15, 1934” ********* (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)
EMMA BURMAEHLN The death of Mrs. John Burmahln, Sr., nee Emma Hulda Klopfer, occurred on Friday morning at 9:50 at the farm home one mile north of Kiel, after a 3 year illness with complication of diseases. Mrs. Burmahln had been born in Friendship, Fond du Lac county on August 19, 1858. When Mrs. Bermahln was about 12 years old she accompanied her parents to Europe, where she remained and lived with her uncle, Fred Klopfer, and attended school there for three years. On November 25, 1879 she was united in marriage to John Burmahln, the couple making their home on the homestead of P. J. Burmahlm, Sr. On November 25, 1929 the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in the presence of their children relatives and friends. Eight children were born of this union, two sons dying in infancy. Surviving are the following: Her husband, John Burmahlm, Sr.; two daughters—Mrs. William (Emily) Lulloff of this city and Mrs. Elfrieda Golgert of Chicago; four sons—John, Jr. on the homestead; Walter of Hollywood, California; Clarence of San Jose, California; and Elmer of Lynchburg, Virginia; Two brothers—Maurice Klopfer of Anoka, Minnesota and William Klopfer, Los Ageles, California; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Bothfelt of Chicago, and five grandchildren. No newspaper named, 1932
JOHN BURMAEHLN (d. 1934) John Burmahln(sic) Dies Monday John H. Burmahln Sr., aged 77, passed away at his farm home, one and one-half miles north of here Monday morning, following a heart attack. Mr. Burmahln was born in New York City, October 24, 1856, and as a youth came to New Holstein with his parents. Following a year's residence there the family moved to the present farm near Kiel where Mr. Burmahln has resided all his life. His marriage to Miss Emma Kloepfer of Fond du Lac, took place on November 24, 1897. Mrs. Burmahln preceded her husband in death on Sept. 23, 1932. Survivors are six children: Mrs. William Lulloff of here, Mrs. Frieda Golgert of San Jose, Calif.; Clarence Burmahln San Jose, Calif.; Walter, Los Angeles, Calif., Elmer, a teacher at Lynchburg, Va., John on the homestead farm near here; five grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Albertina Frirk, Mrs. Louise Haentze and Mrs. Pauline Klopfer, all of California. In 1929, Mr. and Mrs. Burmahln had the honor of observing their 50th wedding anniversary. Funeral services will be held on Thursday (today) afternoon at 2 o'clock at the C.J. Meiselwitz funeral home. The Rev. E.L. Worthman of the St. Peter Reformed church will officiate, and interment will be made in the Kiel cemetery. Unknown Paper 1934
JOHN BURMAEHLN (d. 1960) John Burmahln, 73, of R. 2, Kiel, died early today at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton where he had been a patient for the past four weeks. A native of the Town of Schleswig, he was born Oct. 14, 1886, on the homestead farm a mile north of Kiel, a son of the late John and Emma Klopfer Burmahln. He received his education in the Kiel Public School and married Olivia Gruhle of Rockville on Jan. 1, 1927. The couple operated the homestead farm. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel and the Men’s Club of the church. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Gruhle of Manitowoc and Mrs. Elmer Lulloff of Kiel, and two brothers, Clarence of San Jose, Calif., and Elmer of Lynchburg, Va. One brother also preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in Kiel. The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and after 11:30 at the church. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, June 13, 1960 – P. 12
OLIVIA BURMAEHLN Mrs. John H. Burmahln, 78, Route 2, Kiel died unexpectedly last Wednesday night at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a patient for three weeks. The former Olivia Gruhle was born June 18, 1894 at Rockville, a daughter of the late William and Dora Stoll Gruhle. On January 1, 1927 she was married to Mr. Burmahln of Town of Schleswig. The couple settled on the Burmahln homestead farm in the township which they operated until his retirement in 1959. Mr. Burmahln died in June, 1960. Following his death she resided with a daughter and son-in-law on the farm. Mrs. Burmahln was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, and the Marian Circle of the United Presbyterian Women. Survivors include her daughter, three grandsons and a brother, Arthur H. Gruhle of Sheboygan. Funeral services were held Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the Reverend Russell R. Morgan, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Sheboygan, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery. (no newspaper named, Dec. 26, 1972) ******** Mrs. John H. Burmahln, 78, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel. The Rev. Russell R. Morgan will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Friday until 11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 28, 1972
PETER J. BURMAEHLN From Der Nord Westen, 24 Nov. 1892: Death in Kiel on Mon. of last week of 80 yr. old Mr. Burmahlen in the home of his son, Mr. Peter Kiel.
ELMER H. BUSWELL E.H. BUSWELL IS CALLED Our community was shocked on Friday evening upon leaning the sad news that Elmer H. Buswell, the well-known former local railroad station agent, had passed away. Heart trouble was the cause of death. Mr. Buswell had been in poor health for some time, which compelled him to give up his position with the railroad company about six months ago. He was owner of the city dray and attended to collections, etc., up to a few weeks ago, when he was forced to remain at home. Mr. Buswell was born May 26, 1864, on a farm near Amherst Junction, Wis., where he grew to manhood. He took up telegraphy and secured a position as operator at the C. M. & St. P. station at Plymouth, where he was married in 1894 to Ellen Maria Knowd, daughter of the station agent there at that time. After residing in Plymouth and Thiensville for nine years Mr. Buswell was station agent at Crivitz for six years, and at De Pere for three years. In 1912 he was transferred to Kiel, where he lived with his family up to the time, of his death. Mr. Buswell was for over thirty years a faithful and hard-working employee of the railroad company, and the patrons in Kiel have only words of commendation for his tireless and accommodating service. He took much interest in the civic affairs of our city and was a devout member of the First Presbyterian church. He was a devoted husband and father and gave the best that was in him for the advancement and interest of his family. He will be missed in the home and also in the community of which he was a part. Mr. Buswell is survived by his widow and four children, Mrs. Ann Curtiss of Crivitz, Wis., Harold of Amasa, Mich., Walter of Kiel, and Henry at home; also two grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon at the late home, Rev. T. R. Niven of Portage, former minister of the Presbyterian church, officiating. The obsequies were in charge of Kiel Lodge No. 212, I. 0. 0. F., of which, deceased was a member, six lodge brothers acting as pallbearers. He also belonged to the Kiel Assembly E.F.U., members of both organizations attending the funeral. Interment was made in the Kiel cemetery. 9-1924
THEKLA BUSWELL Thekla C. Buswell, 87, of 423 Broadway Street, Kiel, died Sunday night at Cedar Lake Home Campus, West Bend. The former Thekla Mueller was born April 30, 1901 in Kiel the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C Mueller. She attended Kiel Grade School and was a 1918 graduate of Kiel High School. On June 3, 1920 she was married to Walter Buswell in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on July 26, 1981. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. Survivors are two sons, a daughter, six grandchildren and seven great-grand- children. Three sisters and a brother preceded her in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, December 25, 1988
WALTER BUSWELL Walter J Buswell, 84, of 523 Broadway St., Kiel died Sunday morning at Calument Memorial Hospital, Chilton, were he had been a patient for one day. He was born Feb. 4, 1897, in Plymouth, a son of Elmer and Ellen Knowd Buswell. He attended Kiel Schools. On June 3, 1920, he married Thekla Mueller in Manitowoc. The couple resided in Kiel their entire married lives. Mr. Buswell was employed at the Arps Corp., New Holstein, for 43 years. He was a manufacturing manager for 37 years and worked in the engineering department for six years prior to retiring. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel and a member of the Kiel Masonic Lodge F and AM 336 for more than 50 years. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, two sons, six grandchildren and six great-grand- children; a sister Mrs. Eugene Curtiss of Benton, Ky., and a brother, Henry of Spokane, Wash. A brother preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, July 26, 1981
