KIEL CEMETERY OBITUARIES K

KAROLINE KOEHRING

Mrs. Karoline Koehring, 75, one of Kiel's former old-time and 
well-known residents, passed away at the home of her son-in-law 
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hollensteiner, at Milwaukee on 
Monday.
Karoline Koehring, nee Miller, was born December 21, 1849, in 
Fros-Abersdorf, a. d. Rhine, Saxony, Germany. Here in the native 
village she received a sound elementary secular education, and 
also a thorough religious training. At the age of 18 years she 
came to America, where she found a home with a brother near 
Oconomowoc, Wis. Two years later she was united in marriage with 
William Koehring. They settled at Kiel, where they spent practically 
all of their active life. Here they reared their family of six 
children. Here also they united with and continued their membership 
in the Reformed church. On October 27, 1903, Mrs. Kroehing lost her 
husband through death. In 1915 she moved to Milwaukee, where several 
of her children had established themselves. After the marriage of her 
youngest daughter, she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, 
Mr. and Mrs. E. Hollensteiner, where she remained for 8 years, until 
her death last Monday morning, and where she found every comfort and 
care, which tender filial affection could provide. About two years ago 
her eyesight began to fail her. This was to her serious affliction, 
and a test of her faith. Yet as time went on she was able by the grace 
of God to take up the cross and to adjust herself to it and to fix her 
mind more and more on the objects of faith, the things not seen by human 
eyes. Trusting in her Savior, she has gone on to the clear vision of the 
better life. She leaves her six children:  Wm. J. Koehring, Mrs. E. 
Hollensteiner, Philip A. Koehring, Mrs. Geo. Miller and Mrs. G. A. 
Thompson, all of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Hugo Duecker of Algoma. Also 13 
grandchildren and one great-grand-daughter, besides many other relatives 
and a host of friends. The remains were brought to Kiel on Wednesday and 
burial took place in the family lot in the Kiel cemetery in the afternoon.
Rev. W. Rech officiated. - April 1925


WILLIAM KOEHRING

Wilhelm Koehring of Kiel, who has suffered heart illness for a long time, went to
Elkhart Lake Tues. last week to consult Dr. Brickbauer, but was stricken with a
heart attack while in the doctor’s office and died within afew minutes. Mr. Koehring
was born 26 Sep. 1848 in Lippe-Detmold and came to America in 1868, first living in
Jefferson County, but later moved to Kiel where he was proprietor of the Central Hotel
for many years. He sold the hotel about 6 mos. ago because of illness. He leaves a
widow and 6 children. The funeral was held Friday.
Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1903
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A message arrived here on Tuesday night shortly before 7 p.m. with the infor-
mation that Mr. Wm. Koehrig, Sr. had died suddenly while in Elkhart Lake. Mr. 
Koehring who had had heart problems for a long time, took the afternoon train 
to Elkhart Lake to see Dr. Brickbauer. As he sat in a chair in the doctor’s 
office and was speaking with him, he suddenly became ill, and as Dr. Brickbauer 
jumped up to help him, Mr. Koehring took his last breath. A heart attack brought 
his life to a sudden end. 
With Mr. Koehring’s death, we have lost a prominent businessman, a long time and 
well respected resident of Kiel. He took a hand in supporting meaningful under-
takings, that were valuable to the development of Kiel, and was president of the 
Kiel Woodenware Co and had a financial interest in the Kiel Mfg. Co.  
Mr. Koehring, Sr. first saw the light of the world on September 26, 1848 in 
Hummersen, Lippe-Detmold, Germany and came to America in May 1868 and married 
Caroline Mueller on January 7, 1872 in Sullivan, Jefferson City, Wisconsin. 
Several years later the family moved to the farm near Kiel. In 1876 he purchased 
the Ad. Mesch home and later the current Reseburg Hall. Ten years later he built 
the Grand Central Hotel on the corner of Fremont and 6th Street, which he sold to 
Ed Brickheimer about a half a year ago due to his ill health. Since then he and 
his wife along with a maiden daughter have returned to private life.  
The marriage was blessed with six children, four daughters and two sons, namely 
William J., Mrs. Edwin Hollensteiner, Philipp, Louise, Mrs. Hugo Duecker and Martha 
who all live in Kiel except for Philipp who is employed in Milwaukee.  
The burial will take place on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock following a funeral 
service at the Reformed Church with Rev. Roeck officiating at the Kiel Cemetery. 
“Our sympathies to the family.”  
No newspaper cited, 1903
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Wm. Koehring Sr. (v.7 p.188)
Husband of Karoline
Sept. 26, 1848-Oct. 27, 1903
Area for parents name left blank
Died from “cardiac paralysis”
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
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William Koehring Sr.
birth: 26 September 1848 Germany
death: 27 October 1903 Elkhart, Wisconsin
burial:  Kiel
residence: 1903 Kiel, Wis.
spouse: Karolina
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


ALLEN KOEPPEN

Allen H. Koeppen of School Hill, died peacefully, Tuesday morning, April 10, 
2012.
He was born June 17, 1934 in the Town of Meeme, son of the late Clarence & 
Alouise (Csida) Koeppen.
On April 13, 1957 he married Flora Hoehnke.
Survivors include his wife Flora of School Hill, two children: Karen (Randy) 
Pospychalla, Russell Koeppen, three grandchildren: Christopher, Kathy (Dustin) 
Grider and Crystal, three great grandchildren: Paige, Jon & Jocelyn, one 
sister, Joyce ( Roman) Lulloff and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Jenis LaFleur..
Burial with private services have taken place at Kiel City Cemetery.


FLORA KOEPPEN

Flora A. Koeppen, 81, died Tuesday morning, November 5, 2013.
She was the former Flora Hoehnke, born July 13, 1932 in Sheboygan County, 
daughter of the late Elmer & Anna (Barts) Hoehnke.
On April 13, 1957 she married Allen H. Koeppen.
He preceded her in death on April 10, 2012. Flora enjoyed spending time 
gardening and working with her flowers.
Survivors include two children: Karen (Randy) Pospychalla & Russell Koeppen, 
three grandchildren; Christopher (Todd), Kathy (Dustin) Grider and Crystal, 
three great grandchildren; Paige, Jon & Jocelyn. She is further survived by 
a sister-in-law; Joyce (Roman) Lulloff along with numerous nieces and 
nephews.
Burial with private service will take place at the Kiel City Cemetery.


CAROLINE KOESER

Sheboygan Press: "Mrs. Koeser Dies Today at Home Of Son", 9 Apr 1940
Kiel - (Special) - 
Mrs. Caroline Koeser, 76, widow of the late Louis Koeser, passed away early this 
morning at the home of her son, Louis, Jr., town of Rhine, after ailing for a 
few days. 
She was born Caroline Duebner, Jan. 20, 1864, in the town of Newton, and was 
married Oct. 28, 1882. Following their marriage, the couple resided in the towns 
of Herman and Newton, and then lived on a farm in the town of Schleswig for 29 
years. This farm was sold to a son, Herman, and the couple returned to the town 
of Newton, where Mr. Koeser died Nov. 27, 1930. 
Since that time Mrs. Koeser has lived with her children. Twelve children were born 
of the marriage, three of whom died in childhood. Survivors are three daughters, 
Mrs. August (Anna) Voelker, Colby, Wis.; Mrs. Edward (Sophie) Bebermeir (sic), 
town of Rhine, and Mrs. H. C. (Jennie) Schaar, of New Holstein; six sons, Herman, 
Christian, John and Emil, of the town of Schleswig; Carl, town of Newton, and 
Louis, of the town of Rhine. 
Also surviving are 30 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Anna 
Voigt, of Sheboygan, and a brother, Christian Duebner, of the town of Newton.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz funeral home 
here, and at 2 o'clock at Bethel Reformed church, town of Herman, with the Rev. 
William Wollmann officiating. Interment will be in the Kiel city cemetery. The body 
may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday afternoon until time of services. 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


CHRIST KOESER

Christ. Koeser Dies Friday
Christian Koeser, aged 48, will-known town of Schleswig farmer passed 
away suddenly at his farm home on Friday afternoon at 4:30.
The deceased, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Koeser, was born February 28, 
1892 on the Koeser homestead farm in the town of Schleswig, now owned by 
his brother Herman.
On December 27, 1913 he was married to Miss Sophie Rosso of the town of 
Newton, the marriage being performed by teh Rev. Mr. Vriessen. The couple 
immediately located on their present farm home where they resided for 23 
years.
Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Arlene, at home; five brothers: 
Herman on the homestead farm, Charles of Newton, Louis of town of Rhine, 
John of Millhome, and Emil of the town of Schleswig, and three sisters: 
Mrs. August Voelker of Colby, Mrs. Sophie Bebermeiere of Millhorne, and 
Mrs. Jennie Schaar of New Holstein.  One son, Raymond, passed away several 
years ago.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 1:30 o;clock at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o'clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed Church, with the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating.  Burial was made 
in the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press July 26, 1940


ELLA KOESER

Mrs. Herman Koeser, 88, a former Town of Schleswig resident, died Tuesday 
evening at the Sheboygan Retirement Home where she had resided the past 
three years.
The former Ella Mueller was born Dec. 30, 1890, in Kiel, a daughter of 
Rudolph and Mary Essling Mueller. She attended public schools in Kiel and 
Rockville.
On May 9, 1908, she was married to Herman Koeser at Bethel United Church of 
Christ in the Town of Herman.
The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig until her husband's death on 
Sept. 16, 1946.
After his death, Mrs. Koeser moved to Sheboygan where she was employed in 
the kitchen at St. Nicholas Hospital for 20 years.
She was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Sheboygan.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Remilea Mayer of Sheboygan, Mrs. Elmora 
Scheffler of rural Newton, Mrs. Leora Rehm of rural Sheboygan Falls; three 
sisters, Mrs. Esther Mattes and Mrs. Wilma Kenneke of Kiel, and Mrs. Dora 
Nanz of Parnell; a step-brother, Elmer Lindemann of Antigo; 24 grandchildren; 
41 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four sisters and three brothers 
preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Rueben Grossheusch, pastor of Ebenezer UCC, 
officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday and on Saturday 
until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Koeser's name. 
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, April 11, 1979 - P. 12
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(30 Dec 1890/Apr 1979/SSDI)


EMIL KOESER

Funeral services for Emil A. Koeser, 61, of the Town of Schleswig, will be 
held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.
The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 
will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Koeser died Friday morning at the Morningside Nursing Home in Sheboygan. 
He had been a patient there since January.
Born Nov. 26, 1902, in the Town of Schleswig, a son of the late Louis and 
Caroline Koeser, he was educated in the district school.
For 20 years before his illness, he was employed on the Oscar Voss farm in 
the Town of Schleswig.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Jack Schaar, R. 1, New Holstein; and two brothers, 
Louis of R. 1, Elkhart Lake, and John of R. 2, Kiel. 
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, August 1, 1964 - P. 10
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Emil A. Koeser, 61, of the Town of Schleswig died Friday morning at 
Morningside Nursing home, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient 
since January, 1964.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in 
the Kiel Cemetery.
Koeser was born in the Town of Schleswig Nov. 26, 1902, son of Louis 
and Caroline Duebner Koeser. He attended district schools. For many 
years he worked on the Oscar Voss farm in the Town of Schleswig. He 
never married.
Surviving are two brothers, Louis, of Rt. 1, Elkart Lake, and John, 
of Rt. 2, Kiel, and a sister, Mrs. Jack Schaar, of Rt. 1, New Holstein.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 1, 1964 P. 14


HERMAN KOESER

Herman Koeser, aged 61, a farmer residing in the town of Schleswig, died 
Monday evening at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan after an illness 
of nearly six months duration.  
Mr. Koeser was born in the town of Herman, son of the late Louis and Caroline 
Duebner-Koeser, on January 20, 1885.  He was married to Miss Ella Mueller of 
the town of Schleswig on May 9, 1908. After their marriage the couple resided 
in School Hill for several years, and then settled on the homestead farm in 
the town of Schleswig 28 years ago. 
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Romilda) Mayer of 
Sheboygan, Mrs. Charles (Ehrine) Schaeffler of Newton, and Mrs. Leora Mattes, 
at home; four brothers, Charles of Newton, Louis of the town of Rhine, John 
of Kiel, and Emil of the town of Schleswig; three sisters, Mrs. August Boelker 
of Colby, Mrs. Edward Bebermeier of Millhome, and Mrs. Jack Schaar of New 
Holstein; and 10 grandchildren.  His parents, a brother, and one grandchild 
preceded him in death. 
Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed Church in the town of Herman, and burial will be made in the family 
lot in the Kiel cemetery. 
No newspaper named


LOUIS KOESER

FATHER OF LOCAL PEOPLE IS VICTIM OF HEART DISEASE
Funeral services for Louis Koeser, 74-year-old town of Newton farmer, who died 
Thursday afternoon at his home, were held Monday afternoon, with services at 
the Newton church, and burial in the Kiel cemetery. Death was caused by heart 
disease.  
The deceased was born Oct. 20, 1856, in the town of Herman, where he grew to 
manhood. He was married in 1882 to Miss Caroline Duebner of the town of Newton. 
The couple lived in Herman for about two years, when they moved to the farm now 
occupied by their son Herman near Kiel. Here they remained for 28 years, after 
which they moved to a small 5-acre farm in Newton where they lived ever since.  
Twelve children were born to the couple, three of whom died in infancy. Those 
surviving are; Mrs. August Voelker of Colby, Herman near Kiel, Mrs. Ed. (Sophie) 
Bebermeier of Millhome, Charles of Newton, Christ near Millhome, Mrs. Jack Schaar 
of New Holstein, Louis of Newton, John of Plymouth, and Emil of Newton. Surviving 
brothers are August and Herman of Sheboygan and Carl of School Hill, and surviving 
sisters are Mrs. Valentine Dickmann of Kiel and Mrs. Carl Witthuhn of Town Mosel. 
His widow also survives, as do 21 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. 
Tri-County Record – December 4, 1930


RAYMOND G. KOESER

Raymond, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Chr. Koeser of the town of Schleswig, 
died last Thursday afternoon after a two week's illness of scarlet fever. He 
was four years, nine months and nine days old. 
The funeral was held Saturday afternoon with interment in the Kiel cemetery, 
Rev. W. Rech officiating.
Tri-County Record - June 5, 1919


SOPHIA KOESER ELFNER

Mrs. Sophia M. Elfner, 81, of Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc, died Wednesday evening 
in Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. 
in St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James Stamborski will officiate 
and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery at Kiel.
Mrs. Elfner, nee Sophia Rosso, was born Dec. 3, 1895, in Newton, daughter of the 
late William and Maria Awe Rosso. She was married to Christ Koeser Dec. 27, 1913 
in the Town of Newton. He preceded her in death July 27, 1940. She was married to 
Edward J. Elfner Sr. April 27, 1946, in Manitowoc. He preceded her in death 
Feb. 28, 1974. Mrs. Elfner was a member of St. Andrew Women's Council.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Arline) Neumann of Glenbeulah; four 
step-sons, George V. of Milwaukee, Edward A. of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Lloyd F. of 
Florida and Robert W. of North Carolina; a step-daughter, Mrs. John (Kathryn) 
Kalusky of Iowa; a sister, Mrs. Cornelius (Hulda) Hutchinson of Manitowoc, 18 
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call in Pfeffer Funeral Home 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, where a prayer 
service will be 8:15 p.m. by St. Andrew Women's Council, relatives and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, August 18, 1977 P. 3


MELVIN KOLB

Melvin G. Kolb, 88, formerly of 221 Paine Street, Kiel, died Thursday 
evening at the Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein where he was a 
resident for one year.
He was born in Cleveland on December 4, 1900, son of the late Henry and 
Selma Koellmer Kolb. He attended schools in Cleveland and Milwaukee areas.
On October 8, 1927 he married Paula Wehmeier. She died in March of 1966.
He was employed at the former Beckmann Brothers until 1941. He was also 
employed at H. G. Weber in Kiel from 1942 until retiring in 1969. He was 
a member of St. Peter’s UCC in Kiel.
Survivors include one son, one daughter, one granddaughter, one great-
grandson, and one brother.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 2, at St. 
Peter’s UCC Kiel, with Rev. James Sizelove officiating. There will be no 
visitation. Meiselwitz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter’s UCC would be appreciated.
(edited for living)


PAULA KOLB

Mrs. Melvin Kolb, 63, 221 Paine St., Kiel, died at her home from an apparent 
heart attack Wednesday morning.
The former Paula Wehmeier was born, Sept. 15, 1902, in Germany, a daughter of 
the late Ernst and Johanna Echternkamp Wehmeier.  She came to America in 1924 
and settled in the Town of Meeme.
On Oct. 8, 1927, she was married to Melvin Kolb of the Town of Meeme at Kohler.
The couple located in Kiel where he is employed by the H.G. Weber Co., Kiel.
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel and of the Women’s 
Guild of the church.
Surviving are her husband; one daughter, a son, one granddaughter; a sister, 
Mrs. Elvin Kolb and one brother, Herman, both of R. 1, Cleveland, and three 
sisters and one brother in Germany. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter United Church 
of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating.  Burial 
will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday and again at the church from noon until time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, March 10, 1966 – P. 8


JAMES J. KONEN

Jim, 64, was greeted at heaven’s gate on Nov. 3, 1999. He had a stroke and heart 
attack three weeks prior.
He was born on Dec. 29, 1934 in Johnsburg, son of the late Clemens and Cordula 
Guelig Konen. He lived in the New Holstein area moving to the Kiel area where he 
attended Kiel school.  
In 1959, he married Mary Ann Diehlmann. He entered the US. Army in 1960. They 
lived in Millhome and Howards Grove prior to buying a farm in Schleswig in 1967. 
The couple had four children, Beth, Heidi, Steve and Amy. She preceded him in 
death in 1977. Jim worked at Kohler Co. for 40 years where he was a member of the 
Quarter Century Club and also ran his farm.  
On May 28, 1988, he married Doloris “Honey” Meinert, becoming a wonderful step-
father to David, Mike and John Schisel and Cathy Knuth.  
Jim was a member of the Kiel Lions Club for many years. He enjoyed being with his 
friends at his shop, tinkering on many projects and being at the cottage. He 
attended Jubilee Assembly of God Church since 1993 and accepted Jesus as Lord and 
Savior in 1995. He was active in church services and projects.  
He is survived by his wife, Honey, his four children, four step-children, 13 grand-
children, three brothers, David (Ana), Clemens (Lorraine), and Oscar (Cathy); 
special friend, Paul; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 
one brother, Jerome; one sister; Rosemary; and one grandchild.  
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home. 
His son-in-law, Jeff Knuth and the Rev. Dorcas George, interim pastor of the Jubilee 
Assembly of God Church, New Holstein, will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery
*********
Jim, age 64, was greeted at heavens gate on November 3, 1999. He had a stroke 
and heart attack three weeks prior.
A Celebration of Jim's life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 
1999, at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., Kiel, with Jeff Knuth, 
son-in-law and Rev. Dorcas George, interim pastor of Jubilee Assembly of God 
Church, New Holstein officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel City Cemetery.
He was born on December 29, 1934, in Johnsburg, son of the late Clemens & Cordula 
Guelig Konen. He lived in the New Holstein area moving to the Kiel area where he 
attended Kiel Schools. In 1959, He (sic) married Mary Ann Diehlmann. He entered 
the United States Army in 1959. They live in Millhome and Howards Grove prior to 
buying a farm in Schleswig in 1967. The couple had four children, Beth, Heidi, 
Steve and Amy. She preceded him in death in 1977. Jim worked at Kohler Company 
for 40 years where he was a member of the Quarter Century Club and also ran his 
farm.
On May 28, 1988, he married Doloris "Honey" Meinert becoming a wonderful stepfather 
to David, Mike, and John Schisel and Cathy Knuth. Jim was a member of the Kiel Lions 
Club for many years.  He enjoyed being with his friends at his shop, tinkering on 
many projects and being at the cottage. He attended Jubilee Assembly of God Church 
since 1993 and accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior in 1995. He was active in church 
services and projects.
He is survived by his wife, Honey; his four children; four step-children, 13 
grandchildren. He is further survived by three brothers, David (Ana), Clemens 
(Lorraine), Oscar (Kathy), special friend, Paul; and nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jerome; one sister, Rosemary and 
one grandchild.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from noon until the time of service 
at 3 p.m.
A memorial has been established in his name.
Herald Times Reporter, November 5, 1999 P. A2


CARL KOTHLOW

On Thursday afternoon Mr. Carl Kothlow, a long time resident of 
Kiel died at the age of 59 years, at the hospital in Sheboygan 
following surgery for bladder cancer.  The deceased was born in 
Germany and came to America as a young man at the age of 18 years.  
In 1884 he married his wife who was born a Schulz and they moved 
to a farm in Town Meeme.  The family moved to Kiel 19 years ago.  
Of the four children born to the marriage three have died in their 
youth. His wife, his son August and a sister survive him.  The 
burial took place on Saturday afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery with 
Pastor Denninger from Louis Corners officiating. 
Kiel Record - 1911
(Translated from German by Nancy Zimmermann)


BABY KRAEMER    (d. 1953)

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kraemer, Route 1, New Holstein, passed 
away at the Plymouth Hospital at 1:15 a.m. today.
He was born at the hospital on Friday, Jan. 9. 
The survivors include the parents; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant 
DeZwarte of Plymouth and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kraemer 
of the town of New Holstein. Committal services will take place at the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Sheboygan Press Jan 10, 1953


EDWIN W. KRAEMER

Edwin K. Kraemer, 55, of R. 1, New Holstein, died at his home at 12:40 a.m. 
today following a long illness.
Born Feb. 6, 1904, in the Town of Rhine, he was a son of the late William and 
Katherine Schwartz Kraemer, attended the district school in the town, and 
married Leona Hagenow of the Town of New Holstein on April 22, 1925. He 
operated a farm in the Town of Russell and moved to the Town of New Holstein 
in 1939.
Prior to his illness, he was employed as a yard man at the A. A. Laun Furniture 
Co. in Kiel.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, two sons, eight grandchildren; four 
sisters, Mrs. Otto Kuhn, Mrs. Elsie Toepel and Mrs. Walter Grossheim, all of 
rural Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Edgar Burkhardt of rural Kiel, and two brothers, 
Arno of Osman and Arthur of rural Sheboygan.  One grandson preceded him in 
death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
He was a member of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel where 
funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday.  The Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor, 
will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Monday until 
11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church after noon.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, January 30, 1960 – P.6
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Edwin W. Kraemer, 55, of Rt. 1, New Holstein, died at his home early Saturday 
morning after a long illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical and Refomed 
Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in Kiel 
Cemetery.
Mr. Kraemer was born in the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, Feb. 6, 1904, son 
of the late william and Katherine Schwartz Kraemer. He attended district schools 
in the township and married Leona Hagenow of the Town of New Holstein April 22, 
1925.
Before moving to the Town of New Holstein in 1939 the couple farmed in the Town 
of Russell, Sheboygan County. Prior to his illness he had been yardman at A.A. 
Laun Furniture Co., Kiel.
Surviving are his wife, two daughters, two sons, four sisters, Mrs. Otto Kuhn 
of Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Elsie Topel and Mrs. Walter Grossheim of Rt. 2, 
Elkhart Lake, and Mrs. Edgar Burkhardt of Rt. 2, Kiel; two brothers, Arno of 
Osman and Arthur of Rt. 1, Sheboygan, and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 2 p.m. Monday until 
11 a.m. Tuesday, when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will lie in state after the noon hour until the hour of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 30, 1960


LEONA KRAEMER

Leona Kraemer, 82, a former Kiel resident, died Friday at the Calumet 
Homestead Nursing Home in New Holstein, where she had lived for two 
years.
The former Leona Hagenow was born in the Town of New Holstein, January 4, 
1903, a daughter of Christian and Helen Rau Hagenow. She attended district 
schools.  Her marriage to Edwin Kraemer took place April 22, 1925.  The 
couple farmed in the Town of Russell and the Town of New Holstein until 
1960, when Mr. Kraemer died.  Mrs. Kraemer lived in Kiel from 1963 until 
1982. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel.       
Surviving are two daughters (private); two sons (private); 14 grandchildren; 
six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Clara Hildebrandt of Kiel and Mathilda 
Schur of Plymouth; and a brother, Raymond Hagenow of Kiel.  Three 
grandchildren and one brother preceded her in death.  
The funeral was Monday at St. Peter UCC in Kiel.  The Rev. John Baumann, 
pastor, officiated. Burial in Kiel cemetery.
No newspaper named, February 15, 1985


SUSAN ELLEN KRAEMER

The Rev, Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, of St Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church 
in Kiel conducted graveside services Saturday at the Kiel Cemetery for Susan 
Ellen Kraemer, 3 day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kraemer of the Town of 
New Holstein.
The infant, born March 8 at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, died Friday.
Besides the parents, she is survived by the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Harlan Grosshuesch of Sheboygan, the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Edwin Kraemer Sr., 
of Town New Holstein, the maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Paul Degnitz and 
maternal great-grandfather, John Hendershot. 
Sheboygan Press March 13, 1961


CONRAD J. KRAFT

Conrad J. Kraft, 90, of 1233 S. 8th St., Manitowoc, a former Kiel resident, 
died late Saturday afternoon at Manitowoc County Hospital.
He was born May 14, 1875 in Wittenburg, Germany, a son of the late Christopher 
and Christina Kraft.  The family came to the United States in 1882 and settled 
in Downsville where on Dec. 30, 1903, he was married to Mildred Flick.
The couple lived in the northern part of Wisconsin until 1926 when they moved 
to Kiel where he was employed by the Kiel Wooden Ware and Stoelting Brothers 
Co., until his retirement in 1952.
In 1960 the couple moved to Manitowoc.  They observed their golden wedding 
anniversary in 1953.  Mrs. Kraft died in 1963.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel.
Surviving are five daughters, Miss Betty Kraft, Mrs. Roy (Lois) Madsen, and 
Mrs. Fred (Evelyn) Schuler, all of Manitowoc, Mrs. Kenneth (Mildred) Semph of 
Victorville, Calif., and Mrs. Burt (Madeline) Van Oss of Holland, Mich.; four 
sons, Leonard of Manitowoc, Howard of Chicago, Harold of Green Bay and Robert 
of Milwaukee; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  A son, Kenneth, 
died in 1939.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First Presbyterian 
Church in Kiel with the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be 
in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 4 o’clock this 
afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from noon until time of 
services.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, April 11, 1966 – P. 12


ELIZABETH H. KRAFT

Miss Elizabeth Helen Kraft, 63, of 305 E. Reed Ave., Manitowoc, died Friday at 
Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc.  
Funeral services will be at Phipps Memorial Chapel, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase 
Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Miss Kraft was born May 25, 1905, at Menomonie, Wis., daughter of the late Conrad 
and Mildred Flick Kraft. She worked at Milwaukee and in 1948 associated with the 
Henderson-Hoyt department store, Manitowoc, which later became Johnson Hills Inc. 
She belonged to the Lydia Circle of the church.  
Survivors include four brothers, Leonard of Manitowoc; Howard of Chicago, Harold 
of Green Bay and Robert of Milwaukee; four sisters, Mrs. Roy Madsen and Mrs. Fred 
Schuler of Manitowoc, Mrs. Burt Van Oss of Holland, Mich., and Mrs. Kenneth Semph 
of Victorville, Calif.  
Manitowoc Herald Times, September 13, 1968


KENNETH R. KRAFT

Kiel Youth Killed in Highway 57 Crash
Flashlight Signal Fails as Warning
Car Crashes Into Rear of Semi-Trailer on Highway 57 North of Elkhart Lake

Plymouth, Wis. – Kenneth Kraft, 19-year-old Kiel youth, died at the Plymouth 
hospital at 5:20 a.m. today from injuries received shortly after midnight when 
he drove his light coupe squarely into the back end of a heavy semi-trailer two 
and one-half miles north of Elkhart Lake on Highway 57.
His companion, Clarence Goebel, 22, also of Kiel, escaped with minor injuries, 
according to Coroner Wesley Van Zanten.
Earl T. Feustel, Green Bay, driver of the Jones Transfer Lines “semi,” told 
County Traffic Officer Milton Tauscher that the youths apparently did not see 
his frantic flashlight signals as he tried to warn them of his parked truck at 
1:15 a.m.
Lights Failed
Feustel said the lights on his truck failed on a bad hill and curve as he was 
driving north toward Green Bay and that he drove to a straight section of the 
highway before stopping to make repairs.  Before he could set his flares, he 
said, the automobile carrying the Kiel youths approached from behind.  It was 
then he seized his flashlight and tried to wave them down.
The Kiel young men were returning home from Elkhart Lake.  Feustel jumped aside 
as their machine smashed into the rear of the truck, the front end of the car 
plowing underneath the trailer all the way to the windshield.  The trailer was 
not damaged, but the automobile was nearly demolished.
A passing motorist took the two youths to the hospital at Plymouth. 
After questioning by authorities, Feustel was allowed to continue to Green Bay 
with his truck.  Coroner Van Zanten said no inquest would be held.
Born in Menomonie
The youth was born in Durand, Wis., Pepin county, the son of Conrad J. and 
Mildred Frick Kraft, on Nov. 24, 1919.  In 1926 the family moved here.  He 
graduated from Kiel High school in 1937.  He was a forward on the Kiel High 
school basketball team in his senior year, and an end on the football team. 
He took a great interest in athletics.  He was a member of the Kiel fire 
department and since graduating from high school had been employed at the Kiel 
Wooden Ware company.
Survivors are the parents, five sisters and four brothers. 
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the C. J. 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 2 o’clock at the First Presbyterian church, the 
Rev. Frank Zimmermann officiating, with interment in the Kiel cemetery. The body 
can be viewed at the funeral home from Friday noon.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, May 3, 1939 – P. 1 & 2


MILDRED KRAFT

Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs. Mildred Anna Kraft, 83, 
of Manitowoc who died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. 
The services were held at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the 
Rev. Allen Bowe officiating. Burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
Mrs. Kraft was born January 3, 1880, on a farm near Downsville, Dunn 
County, daughter of the late Jacob and Magadelene Michael Flick. She 
attended Hay Crick School and was married to Conrad John Kraft at 
Downsville December 30, 1903. The couple lived at Kiel from 1926 until 
1958, moving to Manitowoc.
She was a member of Kiel Presbyterian Church and the Dorcas and Missionary 
societies of the church.
Surviving are the husband, four sons, Leonard of Manitowoc, Howard of 
Chicago, Harold of Green Bay and Robert of Milwaukee; five daughters, Miss 
Elizabeth Kraft, Mrs. Roy Madsen and Mrs. Fritz Schuler of Manitowoc, Mrs. 
Kenneth Seph of Victorville, California and Mrs. Burt Van Oss of Holland, 
Michigan; a brother, Edwin of Orlando, Florida; a sister, Mrs. Albert 
Diesslin of St. Paul, Minnesota; 18 grandchildren and five great grand-
children. A son, Kenneth, preceded her in death. - June 1, 1963
*********
Funeral Services for Mrs. Conrad J. Kraft, 83, of Manitowoc, 
a former resident of Kiel, will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday 
at the 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, Kiel, until 
11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of 
services.
Mrs. Kraft died Tuesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, 
where she had been a patient for a past month.
The former Mildred Flick was born Jan. 3, 1880, near Downsville, 
a daughter of the late Jacob and Magdalene Flick. She received 
her education at Hay Crick School. She married Conrad Kraft Dec. 
30, 1903, at Downsville.
The couple moved to Kiel in 1926 and lived there until 1958 when 
they moved to Manitowoc.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kiel and a 
former Dorcas and Missionary Society member.
Surviving are her husband; five daughters, Miss Elizabeth Kraft, 
Mrs. Roy (Lois) Madsen, and Mrs. Fred (Evelyn) Schuler, all of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Kenneth (Mildred) Semph, Victorville, Calif., and 
Mrs. Burt (Madeline) Van Oss, Holland, Mich., four sons, Leonard, 
Manitowoc, Howard, Chicago, Harold, Green Bay, and Robert, Milwaukee; 
18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Albert 
Diesslin, St. Paul, Minn., and a brother, Edwin, Orlando. Fla. - 1963


COLLEEN A. KRAMER

Colleen Ann Kramer, 77, of 910 2nd St., Kiel, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001 at 
her home. She is the former Colleen Ann Crogan born Dec, 19, 1923 in Plymouth, 
Wis., daughter of the late Robert and Lolita Mabee Crogan. She attended 
Plymouth Grade School and was a graduate of West Bend High School. She also 
attended Ripon College. On July 19, 1947 she married Ralph A "Kelly" Kramer 
at Methodist Church, West Bend. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1987. 
During World War II she worked as a draftsman on the Manhattan Project 
(the atomic bomb) in Milwaukee. Colleen was a member of First Presbyterian 
Church, Kiel FFA Alumni Association, Kiel Historical Society and the Kiel 
VFW Auxiliary. She was an active member is scouting. 
Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey J. (Patti) Kramer of Milwaukee and Bradley J. 
(Ruth) Kramer of Madison, six grandchildren, Michael, Jennifer, Anthony, Shannon, 
Peter and Clarissa. 
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel with 
the Rev. Marcia Thomas officiating. 
Sheboygan Press, December 6, 2001


DOLORES A. KRAMER

Dolores A. Kramer, 62, of 916 6th Street, Kiel, died Saturday evening, 
November 3, 1990 at her home.  
She is the former Dolores Tenpas, born March 19, 1928 in Wood County, 
daughter of the late William and Anna Nordstrum Tenpas.  She attended 
elementary school in Wood County and graduated from Lincoln High in 
Wisconsin Rapids in 1945.  She graduated from the University of WI-
Madison in 1950.  On July 19, she married Robert C. Kramer, at Immanuel 
Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids.  She taught at Plymouth and Kiel 
High Schools.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel; the 
Ladies Aid and also taught Sunday School for many years.  She was a 
member of Homecraft Homemakers Club.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
She was preceded in death by one brother, one infant sister and her 
step-mother.
Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, with the 
Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Kiel 
Cemetery.
No newspaper named


RALPH A. KRAMER

Ralph “Kelly” Kramer, 63, of 910 2nd St., Kiel, a well-known vocational 
agriculture educator and Future Farmers of America advisor in the Kiel 
public school system for more than 35 years, died Thursday afternoon at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton.  Mr. Kramer suffered an apparent 
heart attack at his home.  
Know as “Kelly” to a multitude of friends and acquaintance, he espoused 
a simple philosophy in education, “Every student must be handled as an 
individual.  You can’t teach all in the same way, for people don’t all 
learn the same way.”  Mr. Kramer often said his biggest thrill in 
teaching agriculture was that “you never know what kind of job you’ve 
done until you see the finished product doing a good job in professional 
farming.”   He believed that in teaching agriculture, the teacher 
actually was teaching for the next generation, for change is very slow 
in agriculture.  
Mr. Kramer was proud of the fact the 178 of his former students were 
actively engaged in farming when he retired from teaching in 1983.
In addition to his student program at Kiel High School, Mr. Kramer 
inaugurated an adult farmer night school program in January 1948. 
Classes were designed to help farmers solve specific problems and to 
adopt or to improve existing practices on their farms.  He continued 
teaching the program until his retirement.
Mr. Kramer was born Aug. 25, 1923, at Kewaskum, son the late Edwin and 
Hortense Goche Krautkramer.  He was a 1941 graduate of Kewaskum High 
School. In 1948, he received a bachelor of science degree in agricultural 
education from the UW-Platteville.  He received a master’s degree from 
the UW-Madison.  
On July 19, 1947, he married Colleen Ann Crogan at West Bend.  He taught 
at Kiel High School for 35 1/2 years retiring in 1983.  He was a veteran 
of the US Marine Corps during World War II, serving in the South Pacific. 
Mr. Kramer was a member of the Presbyterian Church, Kiel; Kiel Kiwanis Club; 
Kiel Masonic Lodge 336 F & AM; Kiel Veterans of Foreign Wars; Kiel Historical 
Society; Kiel Future Farmers of America Alumni; Wisconsin Association of 
Vocational Ag Instructors; scoutmaster of a Kiel Boy Scout unit; and a member 
of the Kiel Park and Planning Commission.  
(Survivors edited for privacy). 
A brother preceded him in death.
No newspaper named, April 24, 1987


SERENA KRAMER

Serena Kramer, 88, of Bayonet Point died Friday at her residence. She was born 
in Keil, Wis., and came here in 1970 from Fox Lake, Wis. She was a homemaker 
and was a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Dousman, Wis. She was 
a member of the White Shrine in Oconomowoc, Wis. She is survived by a son, Neil 
of Bayonet Point; one sister, Louise Olson of Milwaukee; and several nieces and 
nephews. North Funeral Home, Hudson.
Pasco The Tampa Tribune, Monday, March 26, 1990 P. 3


CARL KRAUSE  (d. 1938)

Charles Krause Of Kiel Called To Rest On Thursday
Kiel—(Special)—Charles Krause, 79, passed away at his home here at 
9:30 p.m. Thursday, after a lingering illness. He was born Nov. 24, 
1858, in Germany and about 58 years ago came to the United States 
and settled in Chicago. In 1888 he married Anna Galitz of Chicago 
and the couple lived there for a few years after their marriage.  
They came to Kiel 23 years ago and Mr. Krause was employed in the 
Kiel Furniture and Kiel Woodenware companies. 
His wife died in 1928. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. 
Augusta Wiehr, Mortons Grove, Ill., Mrs. Martha Wirth and Mrs. 
Lydia Murphy, Chicago, Mrs. Clara Kathloe, Lake Geneva, and Mrs. 
Minnie Temme, Kiel; two sons, Charles at home, and William, Kiel; 
17 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Rev. E. L. Worthman at 
the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home and burial will be in Kiel 
cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, October 28, 1938


CAROL A. KRAUSE

Graveside services for Carol Ann Krause, two day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
William Krause, Jr., 1023 Kretsch Court, Kiel, were conducted by Rev. W.J. 
Griffith at the Kiel Cemetery on Monday. Carol Ann was born on August 25 and 
died on August 27 at St. Nicholas Hospital. Besides her parents, she is 
survived by a sister, Patricia and a brother, Steven; her maternal grandmother, 
Mrs. Mary Teeter of Salem, Oregon and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
William Krause Sr. of Kiel.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1955 page 12


CHARLES KRAUSE  (d. 1953)

Charles Krause, 65, of Kiel, died Monday afternoon at St. Nicholas Hospital 
after a short illness.
Born Dec. 29, 1887, in Chicago, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Krause, 
he made his home in Kiel since 1908.  He was employed at the Laun Furniture 
Co. until he was stricken with an illness a month ago.
Mr. Krause was unmarried.  Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. August Wiehr, 
Sheboygan, Mrs. Martha Wirth and Mrs. Edwin Murphy, Chicago, and Mrs. Roland 
(Minnie) Temme, Kiel, and a brother, William, of Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
home, Kiel, where the body will lie in state.  Burial will be in the Kiel 
cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, March 17, 1953 – P. 12


LILLY KRAUSE

Mrs. Lilly E. Krause, 84, formerly of Kiel, died Friday 
afternoon at Heritage Nursing Center in Sheboygan, where 
she had resided for the past 15 years.  The former Lilly 
Burgdorf was born May 25, 1899, in Kiel, daughter of 
Nathan and Eva Diefenthaler Burgdorf. She attended school 
in Kiel.  She married William O. Krause on June 14, 1919, 
in Kiel. Mr. Krause died in 1966. Mrs. Krause was a member 
of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel.  
She is survived by one son, William A. Krause of Yakima, 
Wash; three grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one 
brother, Edgar Burgdorf of Sheboygan.  
Graveside services will be at Kiel Cemetery.  The Rev. 
Joe V. Anderson, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of 
Kiel, will officiate.  
No newspaper named, Sept. 2, 1983
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(25 May 1899/Sep 1983/SSDI)


WILLIAM KRAUSE

William O. Krause, 71, of 1023 Kretsch Ct., Kiel, died Thursday afternoon at 
the Manitowoc County Hospital.
Born Aug. 30, 1895, in Chicago, he was a son of the late Charles and Johanna 
Krause.  He moved to Kiel with his parents at the age of 15.
On June 14, 1919, he married Lilly Burgdorf of Kiel.  The couple resided in 
Kiel their entire lives.
Until his retirement Aug. 6, 1960, he was a machinist at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel.
Survivors are his wife; one son, William Jr., of Kiel; three grandchildren; three 
sisters, Mrs. Roland Temme of Kiel, Mrs. Gustave Worth and Mrs. Edward Murphy, 
both of Chicago.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
the Rev. Allen 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. today.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, September 2, 1966 – P. 8
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(30 Aug 1895/Sep 1966/SSDI)


ANNA KREIMANN

Mrs. Anna Kreimann Dies In Milwaukee
Mrs. Herman Kreimann, nee Anne Bookmeier, passed away at 4:25 a. m. 
Sunday at the home of her son, Erwin, in Milwaukee.
Mrs. Kreimann accidentally fell down a stairs in her home at 1104
N. 6th st., some months ago, and following the accident was 
removed to a hospital in Milwaukee, and later to the home of her 
son.
The deceased was born in the town of New Holstein on Feb. 27, 1861, 
the daughter of the late Juergen and Anna Bookmeier. On March 20, 
1889 she was married to Herman Kreimann of the town of Schleswig. 
The couple lived on a farm in that township until Dec. 21, 1917, 
when they moved to Kiel. Mr. Kreimann died Oct. 16, 1933.
Survivors are three children: Miss Hulda and Erwin of Milwaukee, 
and Miss Agena of Minneapolis, Minn.; three grandchildren; a
brother, Herman of Los Angeles, Cal., and a sister, Mrs. Maria
Thede of Chilton.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday afternoon at two o’clock 
at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, with the Rev. E. L. 
Worthman officiating.
Burial was made in the Kiel city cemetery. Pallbearers were Brun,
Valentine, Clifford, Filmore and Everett Bookmeier and Ray Thede.
(No newspaper named, 1946)


ELSIE KREIMANN

Death came to Mrs. Reuben Kreimann, 48, at Memorial hospital Wednesday morning 
after a lingering illness. Mrs. Kreimann had been a patient at the hospital for 
several weeks. Funeral services will be held from the Kiel Presbyterian church 
at two o'clock Saturday afternoon and will be conducted by the Rev. E. J. Nelson. 
Interment will be made in the Kiel cemetery. 
Mrs. Kreimann was born at Wayside, October 16, 1901, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Edward Freitag. She moved to Forest Junction with her parents where she attended 
grade school. She graduated from the Brillion high school. On September 9, 1933, 
she married Reuben Kreimann and they lived at Forest Junction until 1937 when 
they moved to their present home on a farm in Schleswig township. She was a 
member of the Better homes homemakers' club, the Presbyterian Church and its 
societies, and very active in church school work. 
She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Irene, and her parents, who lived 
at Forest Junction. Two sisters are Miss Ernestine Freitag, Milwaukee, and Mrs. 
Viola Walker of Forest Junction. 
no newspaper cited, November 2, 1949


ERWIN H. KREIMANN

Funeral services for Ervin H. Kreiman(sic), 50, were held from the 
Meiselwitz Funeral home Monday afternoon, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman 
in charge. Members of the Kiel Masonic lodge took part in the services.  
Mr. Kreiman was born in Manitowoc County on September 7, 1901. He was a 
graduate of Kiel high school and the University of Wisconsin School of 
Engineering.  
He was employed as an electrical engineer by a Milwaukee concern for the 
past eight years. His death occurred Friday at his home, 2422 E. Beadford 
Ave., Milwaukee, after an illness of several months.
He is survived by his wife and three children, and two sisters, Hulda 
Kreimann, Kiel and Milwaukee, and Agena Kreimann, Minneapolis and Kiel. 
He was a member of Plymouth Congregational church, Milwaukee.  Burial 
was in the Kiel cemetery.
No newspaper named, June 22, 1951


HERMAN F. KREIMANN

Hold Rites For H. F. Kreimann
Funeral services for Herman F. Kreimann, who passed away at his home 
Monday morning of last week were held Thursday afternoon at two o’clock 
from the home and at 2:30 o’clock services were held at the St. Peter 
Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman administered the last rites 
and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.
At the residence Mrs. Edwin M. Duecker sang “Under the Shadow of Thy Wing,” 
accompanied by Mrs. Ludolph H. Schaar, at the piano.  The Senior Choir of 
the church sang “Nachermein Gott zu Dir,” “Last mich gehn,” and “In den 
Christen Heimatlanden,” at the church.
The pall bearers were: William Schultz, Louis Backhaus, Adolph Warnke, 
August F. Neumann, Gustave A. Duecker and Albert Lueloff. - 1933
********
Herman F. Kreimann, 69, Dies at His Home Monday
Herman F. Kreimann, aged 69, well-known resident, passed away at his 
home here at 11:20 Monday morning, after an illness of several months' 
duration. For ten days he was a patient at the St. Nicholas hospital, 
Sheboygan, where he was given medical attention, and for the past 
sixteen days was under doctor's care at his home here. In May, 1932, 
the deceased had undergone an operation from which he recovered to 
resume his duties the following September.
Mr. Kreimann was born on a farm in the town of New Holstein, November 
27, 1863, and later lived with his parents on a farm in the Town of 
Schleswig. He was united in marriage to Miss Anna Bookmeir of the town 
of New Holstein on March 20th, 1889, and the couple settled on a farm 
in Meggers which they operated until 1917 when they moved to Kiel to 
their present home. For many years Mr. Kreimann served as director of 
the Calumet County Mutual Fire Insurance company, and he served as 
janitor and caretaker of the Kiel City Hall building from the time of 
its erection in 1927 until his death.
Mr. Kreimann was baptized and confirmed in the Reformed church of which 
he was a life-long member.
Survivors are his wife, three children, Miss Hulda and Erwin, both of 
Milwaukee and Miss Agena of Minneapolis, Minn.; one granddaughter, Nancy
Lee Kreimann; a brother, Ferdinand of New Holstein; and two sisters, Mrs. 
Louisa Gau of the town of Eaton and Mrs. George Hajenga of New Holstein.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the 
family residence, North Sixth street and at 2:30 o'clock in the St. Peter 
Reformed church, the Rev. E. L. Worthman will officaite and burial will 
be made in the Kiel Cemetery on the family lot. - 1933


REUBEN KREIMANN

Reuben G. Kreimann, 95, a resident of the Sheboygan Retirement Home, died 
Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000 at the Beach Health Care Center.
He was born in a log cabin on Feb. 25, 1904 in the town of Schleswig to 
George and Hulda (Gensch) Kreimann.  On Sept. 9, 1933 he married Elsie 
Freitag of Forest Junction, where he was owner and operator of Kreimann’s 
Garage.  In 1937 the couple moved to rural Kiel where they operated a 
dairy farm in the Town of Schleswig.  She preceded him in death in 
November 1949. 
After retiring from farming in 1971 he moved to Sheboygan.  He married 
Margaret Speitz on October 2, 1971.  They resided in Sheboygan before 
moving to the Sheboygan Retirement Home.  He was a member of Zion United 
Church of Christ, where he served the church in a variety of capacities. 
He was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, where 
he served as an elder, and in other positions of leadership. 
He would often reflect on the many technological changes that had occurred 
in his lifetime.  He took great pride in living in what he felt was the 
most memorable periods in history.  He also enjoyed politics and closely 
followed activities on a federal level.  While living in the Kiel area, 
he held a number of leadership positions in the community.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law 
(private); two step-daughters (private); four step-grandchildren, and a 
step great-granddaughter.  He was preceded in death by a brother, 
Raymond Kreimann.
No newspaper named 


ELFRIEDE KRIEGER    (d. 1902)

Elfriede Filger Krieger
birth: 26 August 1845 Delmenhorst, Ger.
death: 23 July 1902 Kiel, Manitowoc Co., Wisconsin
burial:  Kiel
residence: 1902 Kiel
father: Peter Filger
mother: Clara
spouse: Ferdinand Krieger
Wisconsin, Deaths and Burials, 1835-1968


FERDINAND KRIEGER

Fred Krieger, a noted immigrant of this area and a veteran of the 
Civil War, died on Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Adolph 
Stoelting. He was born October 14th, 1838 in Rothenkirchen, Oldenburg, 
Germany and lived to be 71 years.  He came to America and Milwaukee at 
the age of 15 years.  Soon after he moved to Kiel where he lived with 
his brother, August, and worked in the Gutheil Bros. Brewery. In 1861 
he returned to Germany but he soon came back to serve in the Civil War. 
He enlisted in Milwaukee and served with the Company C of the 24th 
Wisconsin Regiment.  He was wounded in the war as an officer.  In 1867 
he again returned to Germany and was married to Elfrieda Fitger of 
Rothenhauser in Bremen.  He and his wife came back to Kiel where he 
purchased the Reichert store business which he operated for 8 years. 
He was the founder of the Kiel Turner Society and held other public 
offices.  He was a member and an officer of the General Lytle GAR 
Post.  
They had eleven children of which two passed away. The children which 
are his survivors are as follows; Frida, Clara, Cornelia, Walter and 
Gerhard of Milwaukee; Ferdinand and Arthur of Duluth, Minnesota; 
Jessie, Matthew and Mrs. Herta Stoelting of Kiel.  
Burial was Wednesday at the Kiel cemetery and was laid to rest beside 
his wife who passed away 7 years ago. The members of the GAR Post were 
present at the funeral as a group and O. E. Luening of Milwaukee had 
the funeral address.    
Plymouth Post, August 14, 1909
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From Der Nord Westen, 19 Aug. 1909:
Death in Kiel Monday morning last week of Ferdinand Krieger, an old veteran
of the Civil War, at age 70 from a heart illness. The deceased had lived in Kiel for
many years but went to Milwaukee about 2 years ago to live with his daughter who is
a teacher there. In June he came back to Kiel, in a severely weakened condition,
where he lived with another daughter, Mrs. Adolph Stoelting.


FERDINAND KRIEGER

To Hold Funeral of Former Resident
Funeral services for Ferdinand Krieger of Huntington Lake, California, 
will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Stoelting, Saturday, 
May 15, at 2 o’clock. Following cremation his ashes were shipped to Kiel 
and interment will be made in the Kiel cemetery, with the Rev. E. H. 
Delware officiating.
The deceased was born in Kiel, August 17, 1873 and went to Milwaukee to 
enter apprenticeship for carpentry three months before completing his 
high school course. Later he also took up stationary engineering and 
held such positions in Milwaukee and Duluth, Minn. Occasionally he 
returned to Kiel for short stays and finally made his home in California, 
where he died April 22nd from the results of an automobile accident.
Ferdinand Krieger is survived by five sisters, Frida of Milwaukee, Mrs.
George (Jessie) Mathes of here, Mrs. Berthold Holdenried and Mrs. Raymond 
J. (Cornelia) Bender of Glenn, California, and Mrs. Adolf (Hertha) 
Stoelting of Kiel; also three brothers, Walter of Milwaukee, Arthur of New 
York, and Gerhard of Kiel. A brother, Edmund, and a sister, Helen preceded 
him in death. His wife died in December 1934.


FRIDA KRIEGER

Miss Elfrieda Krieger
Miss Elfrieda, 81, of Milwaukee, passed away at a nursing home there this 
morning following a lingering illness.
Born in Kiel on Nov. 4, 1871, the daughter of Ferdinand and Elfrieda Fitger 
Krieger, she attended school there and graduated from the Kiel High school. 
She later attended college at Duluth, Minn., the University of Wisconsin, 
Marquette University and Columbia University in New York.
She started teaching school at the age of 16 and taught at Kiel, Manitowoc 
and Milwaukee.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Bert (Clara) Holdenried of Glenn, Cal., and 
Mrs. Adolph (Hertha) Stoelting of Kiel; two brothers, Gerhard of Kiel and 
Arthur of Riverside, Cal.  Her parents, three brothers and three sisters 
preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral home 
in Kiel and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.  Friends may call at 
the funeral home from 3 p.m. Thursday until the time of the services.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, August 12, 1953 – P. 16


GERHARD L. KRIEGER

Gerhard L. Krieger, 75, a resident of the Shady Lane Home at Manitowoc, a native 
of Kiel, died Friday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Born Feb. 7, 1892 in Kiel, he was a son of the late Ferdinand and Elfriede Fitger 
Krieger.  He attended the public school in Kiel and a trade school at La Porte, 
Ind.
He spent most of his life in the Kiel area where he did farm work.
Only survivors are nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, 
officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 11 a.m. Sunday until the hour of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, February 2, 1968 – P. 8


GERTURDE I. KRIMMEL

Gertrude I. Krimmel, 93, died Saturday morning, June 20, 2009 at Golden Living 
Center in Sheboygan.
She was the former Gertrude Gesch, born February 11, 1916 in the Town of Meeme, 
daughter of the late Martin and Louisa (Schreiber) Gesch.
On December 31, 1936, Gertrude married Gottfried Krimmel at St. Johns Evangelical 
Church. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1979.
Gertrude was a member of St. Peter UCC in Kiel and in her free time she enjoyed 
flower gardening, watching birds and nature. She also enjoyed animals, especially 
her own pets.
Survivors include her two children; Carol (Marvin) Herman, Dennis (Gail) Krimmel, 
both of Sheboygan, 18 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-
grandchildren. She is further survived by two sons-in-law, Merlin Barts of Kiel 
and Robert Bassuener of Sheboygan; a brother, Wilfred (Elinore) Gesch of Cedar 
Grove; sisters-in-law, Marion Krimmel and Anita Krimmel, both of Sheboygan.
Gertrude was preceded in death by two daughters,Madolin Barts and Roxanne Bassuener, 
four brothers and three sisters.
According to Gertrude's wishes, private family services were held. Burial in the 
Kiel City Cemetery.
no newspaper or date cited


GOTTFRIED KRIMMEL JR.

Gottfried Krimmel, Jr., 64, of Route 4, Plymouth, died September 25 at St. 
Nicholas Hospital after a lengthy illness. 
He was born April 17, 1915 at Sheboygan, son of Gottfried and Emilie Gross 
Krimmel. He attended Trinity Lutheran School. He married Gertrude Goesch 
December 31, 1936 at St. John Evangelical Church. The couple lived at 
Sheboygan and later moved to Franklin. Mr. Krimmel served in the Navy during 
World War II. He was employed for 30 years at Plastics Engineering Company, 
retiring in 1974 due to ill health. He was a member of St. Peter United Church 
of Christ, Kiel.  
Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Marvin Herman, Sheboygan; Mrs. 
Merlin Barts and Mrs. Robert Bassuener, both of Kiel; a son, Dennis, Sheboygan; 
three brothers, Frederick, Henry and John, all of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. 
Erma Schmidt and Mrs. Emily Reetz, both of Sheboygan; 16 grandchildren and 
three great grandchildren. 
Kiel Tri-County Record – October 4, 1979


WILLIAM KROEGER

Called By Death.
William Kroeger died at the home of Frank Klaeser on Tuesday morning, 
at 7:30, after a few days' illness with inflammation of the gall bladder. 
The deceased was a native of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, and immigrated 
to America in 1906, coming direct to Kiel, where he has resided ever since. 
He was employed at the factory of the Kiel Funiture Co. and boarded at Mrs. 
Hanske's hotel up to Wednesday of last week, when he fell ill, and was 
taken to the home of Mr. Klaeser, where he was cared for until his death. 
He was about 63 years old and leaves no known relatives. The funeral will 
take place on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with interment in the Kiel 
cemetery. Rev. Rech will officiate. - 1920


ALICE M. KROSTAG

Alice M. Krostag, 79, formerly of Kiel and Oostburg, died surrounded by her 
loving family on Monday morning October 27, 2008 at Cedar Grove Gardens.
She is the former Alice Johnson, born April 18, 1929 in Kiel, daughter of the 
late Winford and Hildegard (Becker) Johnson.
Alice was a 1947 graduate of Kiel High School.
On July 3, 1948 Alice married Edward H. Krostag at First Presbyterian Church 
in Kiel and he preceded her in death on February 2, 2004.
Alice was a homemaker who took great pride in raising her family. She and her 
husband Eddie also owned and operated Krostag Funeral Home in Oostburg from 
1957 until 1985.
Alice was a very active member of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel and Oostburg, 
She was involved with Church circle and taught Bible Classes. She was also a 
member of the V.F.W. Auxilliary in Kiel and Oostburg and was a Den Mother for Cub 
Scouts.
In her free time she enjoyed bowling, ceramics, and playing cards with her card 
club friends.
Survivors include her five children, Edward A. (Diane) of Oostburg, John (Carla) 
of Oostburg, William (special friend Shirley Cordts) of Waubeka, Ann (Ivan) 
Eernisse of Oostburg, Jim (Denise) of Oostburg; her eight grandchildren, Helen 
Bell, Tony (Kristin) Krostag, Jan (Patty), Jamie (Heidi), Mike (special friend 
Tammy), Amy Eernisse, April (Joe) Schramm, Alison Krostag; eight great-grand-
children, (private). She is further survived by her twin brother, Allen D. (Donna) 
Johnson, St. Paul, MN; two sisters, Barbara A. Healy, Kiel, Nancy Heimlich, IN, 
one sister-in-law, Irene Krostag, Sheboygan, nieces, nephews, other relatives and 
friends.
She was preceded in death by two infant granddaughters and two brother-in-laws, 
Roger Heimlich and Richard Healy.
Funeral services for Alice will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 31, 2008 
at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St. Kiel with Pastor Joe Brath 
officiating.
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.
The Sheboygan Press - October 29, 2008


AUGUST KROSTAG    (d. 1913)

On Friday afternoon, Mr. August Krostag, a longtime and well known and respected 
resident of Kiel had a sudden and unexpected death. Mr. Krostag, who was in good 
health, returned home from a walk in the village, had reached his yard when he 
had a heart attack and collapsed to the ground dead.  
The deceased was born on May 24, 1841 in New-Zuerichen, Schlesien, Germany and 
married Miss Louise Schulz in 1862, and came to America with his family in 1867 
and settled in Town Schleswig, where he worked as a mason. Later he purchased a 
farm four miles north of Kiel which he managed for many years. Twenty-one years 
ago he moved to Kiel. His wife died in August of 1911. Of the ten children who 
were born to the marriage, seven are still alive, namely, Pauline who is a widow 
and lived in Milwaukee, John, William and Emilie (Mrs. Esser) near Marshfield, 
August of Ladysmith, Edward and Hulda (Mrs. Paul Tetzlaff) in Kiel. The burial 
took place on Tuesday afternoon beside his wife at the Kiel Cemetery. Mr. Wm. 
Broeckert did the burial service.  
No newspaper cited, 1913


AUGUST KROSTAG    (d. 1938)

Relatives have learned of the death of August Krostag, 64, son of the late 
Mrs. And Mrs. August Krostag of this city, who passed away on Sunday at the 
Merrill hospital.  Mr. Krostag was born on a farm in the town of Schleswig, 
October 30, 1874. After attending the rural schools he went to Stratford and 
neighboring vicinity to make his home.  For the past 13 years he conducted a 
40-acre farm near Silver Lake, in Lincoln County, and the winter months he 
spent with his oldest sister, Mrs. Paulina Phalen in Milwaukee. His brother, 
Edward Krostag and son, Edward, Jr., were at his bedside at the time of his 
death.
Mr. Krostag was unmarried, and is survived by the following sisters and 
brothers; Mrs. Paulina Phalen and Mrs. Paul Tetzlaff of Milwaukee, Mrs. Jacob 
Esser of LaCrosse, John Krostag of Marshfield, and Edward Krostag of here.  
His parents, two sister and two brothers have preceded him in death.
No newspaper named, 1938


EDWARD KROSTAG

Edward Krostag, 80, long identified with the painting and decorating business
in the City of Kiel, died Saturday morning at his home at 320 Fremont St. He
had been in failing health for the past three years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday from the St. Peter Evangelical and
Reformed Church, Kiel. The Rev. E.L. Worthman, former pastor, will officiate
in the absence of the regular pastor. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
The deceased was born May 15, 1877, on the homestead in the Town of Schleswig,
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Krostag. He came to Kiel with his parents
at the age of 16 and lived there since. Krostag attended Woodland Park School
in the Town of Schleswig and Kiel High School. He was married to the former
Mary Wittrock at Kiel May 29, 1909.
He was in the painting and decorating business there for 54 years, establishing
a store in 1910.
Krostag was a member of the church brotherhood and Rebekah Lodge and a charter
member of the Kiel Chamber of Commerce.
Survivors in addition to his wife include a daughter, Irene, of Green Bay; a
son, Eddie Jr., of Kiel; two sisters, Aurelia of La Crosse and Hulda of
Milwaukee, and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by seven sisters and brothers.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. Monday until
11 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state until
the time of service. (Aug. 24 handwritten on the obit-no newspaper named)


EDWARD H. KROSTAG    (d. 2004)

Edward H. Krostag, 79, of Kiel, died Monday evening, Feb. 2, 2004, at his home. 
He was born April 25, 1924, in Kiel, son of the late Edward and Mary Wittrock 
Krostag. He was a 1942 graduate of Kiel High School. 
Eddie was a member of the US Navy, serving his country during World War Ii from 
March 1943 until April 1946. He saw action aboard the USS Price in the Atlantic 
and Pacific Theatres. On July 3, 1948, he married Alice Johnson at the 
Presbyterian Church, Kiel 
In 1949, he came to work as an apprentice at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. He 
graduated from the Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science, WIMS, and continued 
to work for the funeral home from 1951 to 1957, when they couple purchased their 
own funeral home in Oostburg. Eddie and his wife, Alice, were owners of the 
Krostag Funeral Home, Oostburg until 1985 and continued working at his trade 
until 1992 when he retired. 
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, Lakeshore Funeral Directors, 
Wisconsin and National Funeral Directors Association, The American Legion, 
Oostburg and Kiel VFW and a former member of the Kiwanis, Oostburg, Boy Scout 
Leader and the Thursday afternoon bowling league at Ninmer's Lanes, Kiel. 
Eddie enjoyed hunting, fishing, singing, dancing, the great outdoors and going 
up north. 
Survivors include his wife, Alice; and five children, Edward A (Diane) Krostag 
of Oostburg, John W. (Carla) Krostag of Oostburg, William D. Krostag of Cedar 
Grove, Ann (Ivan) Eernisse of Oostburg, and James A. (Denise) Krostag of Oostburg. 
He is further survived by eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren; one 
sister, Irene Krostag of Hawaii. 
Sheboygan Press, Feb. 4, 2004


HEINRICH KROSTAG

Last week Thursday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August 
Krostag, their son Heinrich, died at the young age of 20 years after 
a short illness due to appendicitis. On Wednesday Dr. Schaper from 
Kiel and Blocki and Schaper from Sheboygan performed surgery in an 
attempt to save his life. Convulsions followed and his young life 
was brought to a quick end. The deceased was employed at the Kiel 
Woodware Company. The burial took place on Monday afternoon at two 
o’clock at the Kiel Cemetery with Pastor Roeck from the St. Peter 
Reformed Church officiating.  The Kiel Arion Band played as he was 
carried to his final resting-place.  “Our sympathies to his parents”
Kiel Record - 1900
(Translated from German by Nancy Zimmermann)


LOUISA KROSTAG

Kiel—Mrs. Louise Krostag (nee Schulze) the wife of Mr. Korstag, 
died at her home on Tuesday morning from diabetes. She was born 
November 3rd, 1840 in Niedesora, Goerlitz-Schlesen, Germany and 
lived to be 71 years, 8 months and 21 days.  In 1862 she was 
married to August Krostag and in 1867 they came to America and 
Town Schleswig where they had a farm.  For nineteen years they 
resided in Kiel where they retired.  Their marriage was blessed 
with 10 children of which seven are still living, namely John 
and William of Marshfield; August of Milwaukee; Mrs. Jacob Esser 
in Marshfield and Mrs. Paul Tetzloff of Kiel.  The burial is 
Thursday afternoon in the Kiel Cemetery with Wm. Broeckert having 
the funeral message.  
Plymouth Post, August 5, 1911
********
Tuesday morning, at her home, Mrs. Louise Krostag, nee Schulze, 
the wife of Mr. August Krostag died after suffering a long time 
with dropsy (edma).  The deceased had reached the age of 71 years, 
8 months and 21 days. She was born on November 3, 1840 in Niederfora 
near Goerlitz, Schlesian, (this area is now part of Poland) Germany 
and was married there to her husband August Krostag in 1862.  They 
came to America in 1867 and directly to Town Schleswig to establish 
a farm. About 19 years ago, the couple moved to Kiel for their 
retirement. The marriage produced 10 children, seven that are still 
living are John and William in Marshfield, August in Milwaukee, 
Edward in Kiel, Mrs. Pauline Phelan in Milwaukee, Mrs. Jacob Esser 
in Marshfield and Mrs. Paul Tetzlaff in Kiel. The burial will take 
place this afternoon (Thursday) at the Kiel Cemetery.  Mr. Wm. 
Broeckert will give the funeral oration. 
Kiel Record - 1911
(Translated from German by Nancy Zimmermann)


MARY KROSTAG

Mrs. Mary Krostag, 78, a former Kiel resident, died early today at the Anna M.
Reiss Home where she had been a resident for four years.
The former Mary Wittrock was the widow of Edward Krostag, a former operator of
a paint and decorating business in Kiel.
Born in Kiel on June 20, 1890, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Anna
Barthel Wittrock. She was married to Mr. Krostag on May 28, 1909. He died in
August, 1957.
Mrs. Krostag continued to operate the paint store until her illness.
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel; the Kasper-Beckley-
Wilkens American Legion Auxiliary; Eaton Cemetery Ladies Aid Society, and the 
Royal Neighbors Lodge of Kiel.
Survivors include one daughter, Miss Irene Krostag of Green Bay; one son, Edward
of Oostburg; five grandchildren and one brother, Henry Wittrock of Kiel.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home,
Kiel with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ,
Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday.
The American Legion Auxiliary memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday
at the funeral home.


AUGUST H. KRUEGER

August H. Krueger, 63, of 726 Milwaukee St., Kiel, died Sunday evening 
at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after suffering a heart attack at his 
home.
He was born Nov. 2, 1921, in Manitowoc, son of Paul and Esther Free Krueger.  
He graduated from Kiel High School in 1940.  Mr. Krueger was veteran of the 
Army, serving in the Pacific Theater in World War II.  On May 20, 1948, he 
married Elaine Plate in Hilbert.  The couple resided in Kiel. 
Mr. Krueger was employed at Tecumseh Products Inc., New Holstein, as a 
foreman for 27 years until his retirement in 1961. He was a member of Trinity 
Lutheran Church in Kiel, past member of the church council, secretary-treasurer 
of the Sunday school, and was a member of Kiel VFW Post 2909.  
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church.  The Rev. 
Richard Warnke, pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, September 15, 1985
*******
August H. Krueger, 63, of 726 Milwaukee Street, Kiel, died Sunday evening, 
September 15, at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. 
Rev. Richard Warnke will officiate with burial to follow at Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Krueger was born November 2, 1921, at Manitowoc, son of the late Paul and 
Esther Free Krueger. He graduated from Kiel High School with the Class of 1940. 
Mr. Krueger was a Veteran of United State Army, serving during Wold War II. He 
married the former Elaine Plate on May 20, 1948, at Hilbert. After their 
marriage, the couple resided in Kiel. Mr. Krueger was employed at Tecumseh 
Products, Inc. in New Holstein for 27 years, retiring in 1981. Mr. Krueger was 
a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, past member Church, Kiel, (sic) of 
the church council, secretary/treasurer of Sunday School and a member of Kiel 
VFW Post 2909.
Survivors include his wife, Elaine; a son and a daughter-in-law, Rev. Robert 
and Andera Krueger of Milwaukee; a daughter, Mrs. Arlan (Barbara) Zills of Fond 
du Lac; a sister, Marie Schnell of Kiel and ten grandchildren also survived.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 5 p.m. Tuesday and 
Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then at the church from noon until the 
hour of service. Memorial fund has been established in Mr. Krueger's name.
Herald Times Reporter, September 16, 1985 P. 3


ALICE KRUTZIK

Alice Krutzik, 80, of Kiel, loving wife and mother, was called to her salvation 
on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers where she had 
been a patient for the past three weeks.
Alice was born June 10, 1929 to Benny & Elsie (Duchow) Krueger in Collins, 
Wisconsin.
She was a graduate of Brillion High School, Class of 1946. She received a teaching 
degree from Manitowoc County Normal School, and a bachelor and Master's degree 
from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
On May 24, 1952, Ray and Alice Krutzik were united in marriage. They enjoyed fifty-
seven wonderful years sharing their lives with many friends and their family.
For thirty years, she was employed at the Kiel Middle School, as a Reading Specialist, 
retiring in 1991.
She was extremely active as a Forensic Coach, and in charge of the student council, 
where their many trips to area nursing homes to play bingo were the highlight for 
many of the residents.
She was the long-time treasurer of the Kiel VFW Post 6707, chair-person of the annual 
Memorial Day brat-fry and ice-cream social, and one of the original members to start 
the Cherry Tree at the Kiel Picnic.
She enjoyed reading and completing cross-word puzzles, and she loved to play canasta 
with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Ray, of Kiel; two sons, Rick (Jane) Krutzik of Elkhorn, 
Wisconsin and their children, Ben (Bridget), Anna, Emilie, and Daniel; Warren (Ellen) 
Krutzik of Kiel and their children Josh and Kayla Keller. She is further survived by 
one sister, Ellen Kumbalek of Manitowoc; one brother, Stan ( Kathy) Krueger of Jupiter 
Florida; two sisters-in-law, Margie Krueger of Chilton, and Evelyn Uhen of Franklin 
Wisconsin; many nieces, nephews, and students including one very special student, 
(private) of Sheboygan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Benny and Elsie; her brother, Norman Krueger; 
and her brother-in-law, Richard Kumbalek.
Funeral services for Alice will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 
St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel with Rev. David Mercer officiating.
Burial will take place in the Kiel City Cemetery.
Family and friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 6th St., 
Kiel on Friday from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 
a.m. until the time of service.
The Kiel VFW Auxiliary will conduct memorial services at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the 
funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Kiel VFW Auxiliary.
Alice's family would like to thank the nurses and staff on the 3rd floor at Aurora 
Medical Center, Two Rivers and (private) for the wonderful care she received and 
Rev. David Mercer, Rev. Judine Duerwaechter & Rev. Kim Henning for their prayers & 
concern.
Online condolences at www.meiselwitzfh.com
The Sheboygan Press, February 17, 2010 


RAYMOND J. KRUTZIK

Raymond J. Krutzik, 94, of Kiel, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 
2013 at the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice. Ray was born December 27, 1918 
to Richard & Anna (Nottling) Krutzik in rural Elkhart Lake. He was a graduate 
of Tony High School WI. Ray served his country during WWII, from July 1941 to 
December 1945, as a Sergeant in the 126th General Hospital in the Philippines.
Ray married Alice Krueger May 24, 1952 and enjoyed 57 years of sharing their 
time, talents, jokes, and stories with the community and their family.
He worked at Tecumseh Products Co. for 28 years until his retirement in 1981. 
He was extremely active in the Kiel VFW Post 6707, serving as quartermaster 
for over 20 years. He also enjoyed being a member of the Firing Squad, which 
honored deceased Veterans, with his biggest honor of handing the flag to the 
spouse or family of the person being honored. After his retirement, he founded 
the breakfast club for all retired VFW members to gather once a month for good 
fellowship. 
Ray was also very involved with Boy Scouts, Little League baseball as a coach. 
Many will remember Ray walking Fremont Street as Santa Claus helping the local 
businesses get in the spirit of the season and seeing the glow in children's 
eyes when they saw him. Ray also enjoyed calling bingo for the Kiel Middle 
School at the area nursing homes for many years and loved to play horseshoes, 
golf, and bowl. 
Ray is survived by two sons, Rich (Jane) Krutzik of Elkhorn, Wisconsin and their 
children, Ben (Bridget), Anna (Andrew) Sampers, Emilie, and Daniel; Warren (Ellen) 
Krutzik of Kiel, and their children Joshua and Kayla Keller and her fiance; Ted 
Wentz. He is also survived by one great-granddaughter, Mirabelle. He is further 
survived by one sister, Evelyn Uhen, of Franklin,; one brother-in-law, Stan (Kathy) 
Krueger of Jupiter Florida; one sister-in-law, Marge Krueger of Chilton, and many 
nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice, his parents, Richard and Anna, his 
sister and brother-in-law, Henry and Anna Bunge, one sister-in-law Ellen Kumbalek, 
and brothers-in-law Leo Uhen, Norman Krueger, and Richard Kumbalek.
Funeral services for Ray will be held at 12:00 (noon) on Thursday January 31, 2013 
at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home 815 6th St. Kiel with Fr. Norman Krutzik 
officiating. Burial will follow at Kiel City Cemetery with Military Honors performed 
by Kiel VFW Post 6707. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday 
from 10:00am until the time of services.
The family would like to thank the Kiel Ambulance Service, Dr. David Deubler, Field 
of Dreams Assisted Living, and the Sharon Richardson Community Hospice for their 
compassionate care for Ray. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the 
VFW Post 6707 in Kiel.


ELOISE S. KUEHLTHAU

Hethie “Eloise” Shores Kuehlthau, 85, of Waupaca, passed away Sunday, Nov 18, 
2007 at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca.  
She was born in Brundidge, Ala., on Aug. 24, 1922, the daughter of John Miller 
and Tempe (Hilliard) Shores. Eloise married Raymond Kuehlthau on Thanksgiving 
Day in 1944. He preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 1964. After Eloise retired 
in 1987 as president of Citizens State Bank in Kiel, she moved to Springfield, 
Tenn. She lived there for 20 years. While there she restored her home and spent 
many happy hours gardening and feeding the birds. She returned to Wisconsin two 
years ago. She will be missed by all who knew her.  
She is survived by children, Hethie (Dennis) Boll, Waupaca; Raymona (Thomas) 
Roelke, New Berlin; and Raymond (Cheryl) Kuehlthau, Martinsville, Ind.; 6 grand-
children, 3 great grandchildren, sisters, Marjorie Pike, Springfield, Tenn; and 
Carol Wright, Huntsville, Ala; and daughter-in-law, Sherry Kuehlthau, Russelville, 
Ky.  
Eloise was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond, son, Steven; 
grandson, Joshua Boll; and a brother, John.
A funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church in Waupaca with 
the Rev. Barry Shaw officiating. Interment will be in Col. Henry F. Belitz Kiel 
City Cemetery in Kiel. 
No newspaper or date cited


RAYMOND W. KUEHLTHAU

Kiel—Atty. Raymond W. Kuehlthau, 53, Kiel city attorney, died Sunday morning at 
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.  He had been hospitalized five days.
A Kiel resident since 1946, Atty. Kuehlthau resided at 972 1st Street.  Born in 
West Bend on Jan, 23, 1911, he was a son of the late Adam and Eugenia Kuehlthau, 
and was a graduate of West Bend High School and the University of Wisconsin Law 
School.  He practiced in West Bend for a short time before entering service in 
World War II.  Active in Masonic circles, Atty. Kuehlthau was a member of Kiel 
Lodge No. 336 F & AM and was a past master of the lodge; Kiel Chapter 281, Order 
of Eastern Star, Valley of Milwaukee, and Tripoli Temple in Milwaukee.  He was 
a member of the state and Manitowoc County Bar association, a life member of 
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, and a director of Citizens State Bank of Kiel.  
On Nov. 14, 1944, he married Eloise Shores of Huntsville, Ala., at Huntsville. 
She survives along with two daughters (private); two sons (private), and two 
brothers, Eugene of Birmingham, Mich.; Arthur of Tucson, Ariz.
No newspaper named, October 1964
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(23 Jan 1911/Oct 1964/SSDI)


AUGUST KUESTER

Following an illness of six weeks, August Kuester, 66, died at his home on 
Milwaukee Street Monday afternoon.  Funeral services will be held at St. 
Peter’s Reformed Church, with burial in the Kiel cemetery.  
Mr. Kuester was born on a farm in the town of Herman, Sheboygan County, on 
Sept, 29, 1861, the son of Jacob and Caroline Kuester. He married Miss Mary 
Henrietta Radetzky of the town of Meeme, and they settled on a farm in the 
town of Herman, selling it in 1911 and moving to Kiel, where they have since 
made their home.
Deceased is survived by his wife, one son, John of the town of Meeme, two 
brothers and a sister, Fred Kuester of Rupton, Colorado; Henry Kuester of 
West Bend, and Mrs. Feldmann of Elkhart Lake. A daughter died in infancy.
No newspaper named, May 1928


BABY BOY KUESTER

Kiel news - 
The 10 day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kuester died on Saturday at 12 noon as 
a result of high fevers. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon from the 
home and buried in the Kiel Cemetery. The Rev. Otto Seawert officiated at the 
obsequies.
Sheboygan Press, Feb. 1, 1928 page 17


BERTHA KUESTER

Mrs. Bertha Kuester, 84, of 926 Fremont Street, Kiel, the widow of Christian, 
died Monday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial hospital.  Funeral services were 
at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ with Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiated. 
Burial was in Kiel cemetery.
The former Bertha Voelker was born December 29, 1880, in Sheboygan, a daughter 
of the late Carl and Wilhelmine Voelker. Following her marriage to Mr. Kuester 
on October 27, 1900, the couple lived in Sheboygan for five years before moving 
to Kiel.  They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1950.  Mr. Kuester 
died in 1951.  She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ and the 
Frauenverein of the church.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Carl (Ruth) Hecker, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Alvin 
(Leona) Hartman, of Marengo, California, Mrs. Alfred (Alyce) Steinhardt, of Kiel, 
and Mrs. Edwin (Florence) Temme of Sheboygan;  three sons, Walter of Millersville, 
Christian, Jr., of Modesto, California, and William, of Kiel; 19 grandchildren; 
24 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Jensen, of Sheboygan; one brother, 
Otto Voelker, of Route 1, Plymouth.  Two daughters preceded her in death.
No newspaper named, December 9, 1965


CHRISTIAN KUESTER

Death came to Christian Kuester at a Sheboygan hospital Saturday night. 
He had been a patient there since his 83rd birthday, January 27, when 
he fell and broke his hip.
Funeral serviced were held at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed 
church, in charge of the Rev. E. L. Worthman. Burial was made in the 
Kiel cemetery.
Mr. Kuester was born January 27, 1868, in the town of Herman, a son of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Kuester. He was married to the former 
Miss Bertha Voelker of Sheboygan on October 27, 1900. The couple lived 
in Sheboygan for five years before moving to Kiel.  They celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary last year.
Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Carl (Ruth) Hecker of 
Manitowoc, Mrs. Al (Adelia) Hochrein and Mrs. Edwin (Florence) Temme of 
Sheboygan; Mrs. Alvin (Leona) Hartmann of Marengo, Illinois, and Mrs. 
Alfred (Alice) Steinhardt of this city; three sons, Walter and William 
of here, and Christian, Jr. of Garibaldi, Oregon; 19 grandchildren; one 
great-grandchild, and five brothers, Gottlieb of Greenwood, Henry of 
Howards Grove, Fred of Loyal, William of Milwaukee, and Ferdinand of 
Neillsville.
No newspaper named, February 3, 1951


EDNA KUESTER

GIRL INSTANTLY KILLED
Investigation Conducted Wednesday Forenoon by Officials
A deplorable accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon about 4:00, when Edna 
the six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chr. Kuester, was struck by one 
of the motor trucks hauling gravel for the Kiel-New Holstein road at the 
corner of Fremont and Seventh street. The driver was just turning the 
corner to proceed north, when the little girl who is a pupil of the first 
grade and was on her way home from school, with a companion Tillie Blum, 
and crossing the street, stopped in the path of the oncoming heavily loaded 
machine and was struck, throwing her to the ground. The driver of the truck 
did not notice the accident it is said, and proceeded to the site. John J. 
Klauck, who was nearby, saw the body of the child lie in the street and 
picked it up. The girl was unconscious and died on the way to the doctor’s 
office, from where the body was taken to the Meiselwitz Undertaking rooms.
No marks were found on the body except a slight bruise on the left hip, it
is thought that death was principally due to the great shock caused by the
car striking the little girl.
The district attorney and the sheriff of Manitowoc were notified at once
and arrived in Kiel on Wednesday to investigate the accident. A number of
witnesses were examined but as nobody saw the accident and the driver of
the truck who also was not aware of it, could not be ascertained nobody 
was blamed.
Besides her parents, she leaves eight sisters and brothers, the youngest
of them is a baby boy one week old.
The funeral of the little girl who had suddenly lost her young life, will
take place on Friday afternoon from the home in the town of New Holstein.
Interment will be in the Kiel cemetery, Rev. W. Rech officiating.
The Kuester family has been the victim of considerable misfortune. Mr.
Kuester having suffered several accidents in the past few years which laid
him up for a long time. The death of little Edna is another hard blow for
the family, who have the sympathy of relatives and friends in their
sorrowful affliction.
Tri-County Record - November 17, 1921
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DEATH DUE TO SHOCK
Funeral services were held at New Holstein today for little Edna Kuester
six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kuester who met death in
a peculiar accident the child being killed by shock when she ran into the
rear wheel of an automobile truck near Kiel while returning home from
school Tuesday afternoon. The only mark on the body was an abrasion on the 
hip which physicians say would not have been serious and it is believed
that the little girl was killed by shock of the accident.
District Atty. Brady, who with Sheriff Schuette conducted an investigation
at Kiel, decided that no inquest was necessary. The driver of the truck
is unknown and it is believed that he did not know of the accident.
Testimony of a girl companion of the dead child and of John Klauck who
picked up the child to take her to the offices of a physician, was taken.
The child died while on the way to the physician's office. From the facts
as adduced the driver of the truck was not to blame for the fatality, the
child was rushing into the street and striking the rear of the truck.
The child is survived by her parents and eight brothers and sisters.
Mr. and Mrs. James Jenson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Braeger, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Voelker, and Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Voelker of this city left
last evening to attend the funeral.
Sheboygan Press-Telegram, Friday, November 18, 1921, Page 9


FLORENCE KUESTER

Florence Kuester, 85, of 121 Paine St., Kiel, died Thursday morning, May 28, 1992, 
at Friendship Manor, Kiel, where she resided the past three weeks.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Rev. 
Raymond C. Coombs, Pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ officiating. 
Cremation will follow.
She is the former Florence Greve, born November 4, 1906 town of New Holstein, 
daughter of the late William and Anna Asmus Greve. She was a 1924 graduate of 
Kiel High School. On July 9, 1927, she married Walter Kuester, at St. Peter 
United Church of Christ, Kiel. Walter preceded her in death January 30, 1987. 
She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel.
Survivors include two sons, Keith of Spokane, Wash., Warren (Janet) of Kiel; two 
daughters, Mrs. Carol (Robert) Groh of Manitowoc, Mrs. Judith (Arner) Prange of 
Millhome; 11 grandchildren; five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death 
by an infant son, three brothers, three sisters.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. today and 
Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established 
in her name.
Herald Times Reporter, May 29, 1992


HARVEY KUESTER

Harvey A. Kuester, 78, of New Holstein, died Saturday, 
October 6, at Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.  
He fought a brave fight with cancer.  He was born 
June 6, 1912, in the Town of Meeme, son of John and 
Hattie Simmonsmeier Kuester.  He attended grade school 
in the Town of Meeme. On November 24, 1932, Harvey and 
Luetta Mueller were united in marriage.  She died 
September 6, 1962.  On September 21, 1963, he married 
Marilyn Bowe Arnold.  He farmed in the Town of Meeme, 
then moved to the Town of New Holstein and worked for 
Gordon Salzman Heating and Plumbing.  He also was 
employed by the New Holstein Transportation as a bus 
driver and mechanic for 16 years.  He retired in 1978. 
He was a charter member of the Calumet Steam Engine 
Club and enjoyed restoring antique tractors.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
He was preceded in death by one step granddaughter.  
Funeral services were held at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, with the Rev. Barbara Horner-Ibler, pastor of 
First Presbyterian Church of Kiel and Rev. George 
Hoffmann, pastor of Fortress of Peace Ministry, 
officiating.  
No newspaper named, Oct. 1990


HATTIE KUESTER

Mrs. John A. Kuester, 78, of R. 1, New Holstein, died early
today at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a
short illness.
Born June 22, 1890, in the Town of Herman, the former Hattie 
Simonsmeier was a daughter of the late Henry and Minnie 
(Feldmann) Simonsmeier.
Later the family moved to Elkhart Lake, where she attended
public schools.
On Oct. 24, 1907, she was married to John A. Kuester, of the
Town of Meeme. The couple lived on the Kuester homestead farm.
In September of 1968, the couple moved to the Town of New 
Holstein. They observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1967.
Mrs. Kuester was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel.
Survivors are her husband; one son, Harvey, rural New Holstein; 
and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the First 
Presbyterian Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, 
officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. 
Monday until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until 
time of services.  (No newspaper named, June 7, 1969)


JOHN A. KUESTER

John A. Kuester, 89, of Rt. 1, New Holstein, a retired Town 
of Meeme farmer, died Tuesday morning at Willowdale Nursing 
Home, New Holstein, where he had resided the past three weeks.
He was born on April 11, 1885 in the Town of Meeme, a son of 
the late August and Mary Retezke Kuester. He attended district 
schools.
On Oct. 24, 1907 he married Hattie Simonsmeier. After marriage 
the couple resided on the Kuester homestead farm in Meeme, 
which they operated until retirement. 
In September of 1968 the couple moved to the Town of New Holstein 
and he later moved to the Town of Charlestown.
The couple observed their 60th wedding anniversary in October of 
1967. Mrs. Kuester died on June 7, 1969.
Mr. Kuester was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel.
Survivors are a son, Harvey of R. 1, New Holstein and three 
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Joe V. Anderson, pastor of First 
Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel 
Cemetery. (no newspaper named, March 18, 1975)


LISA MARIE KUESTER

Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Meiselwicz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
for Lisa Marie Kuester, 2 day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Kuester, 1030 
4th St., Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of 
Christ, Kiel, officiated at the services and burial was in the Kiel Cemetery.
The baby was born Wednesday and died Friday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. 
Surviving in addition to the parents are her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 
Oscar Krueger, Sheboygan Falls and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter 
Kuester, Millersville.
Sheboygan Press, Saturday, Oct. 14, 1961 


LUETTA KUESTER

Funeral services were held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home for Mrs. Harvey 
Kuester, age 47, Route 1, Newton.  Mrs. Kuester died Thursday after being 
in ill health for about a year. Rev. A. L. Bowe officiated and burial was 
made in the Kiel cemetery.
She was born Luetta Mueller, July 1, 1915, in the Town of Meeme, daughter 
of Carl and Ida Lawrenz Mueller.  November 24, 1923, she was married to 
Harvey Kuester of the Town Meeme.  The couple located on the Kuester 
homestead farm.
Survivors include her husband, two sons (private); a daughter (private); 
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mueller of Rt. 1, Kiel; a brother, Milton of 
Rt. 1, Kiel; three sisters, Miss Verina Mueller of Rt. 2, Kiel, Mrs. Oscar 
Melger of Rt. 1, Cleveland, and Mrs. Richard Voss of Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake.
No newspaper named, September 9, 1962


MARY KUESTER

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Kuester, who died at the home of her son, John, 
in the town of Meeme on Friday afternoon of last week, were held on Monday 
afternoon. Services were held from the home and from St. Peter Reformed Church. 
The Rev. Edward L. Worthman officiated and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.
Mrs. Kuester, nee Radetzke, was born September 6, 1863 in the town of Herman, 
where she grew to womanhood. On Feb. 8, 1884 she was united in marriage with 
August Kuester also of the town of Herman and for about ten years the couple 
lived in Kiel. After the death of Mr. Kuester on May 21, 1928 Mrs. Kuester made 
her home with her son, John of Meeme, who survives. Another son died in infancy. 
One grandchild also survives.  
Kiel Tri County Record – July 10, 1930


WALTER C. KUESTER

Walter Kuester, 84, of 121 Paine St., Kiel, died Friday evening 
at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a 
patient the past three days.  Born May 14, 1902, in Sheboygan, 
a son of Christian and Bertha Voelker Kuester, he attended Kiel 
schools.  On July 9, 1927 he married the former Florence Greve 
at St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. They observed their 
golden wedding anniversary in 1977. Mr. Kuester was an electrician 
for Kretch Bros. of Kiel, and from 1952 until retirement for 
Neumann Plumbing and Heating, Inc., of Howards Grove.  He was a 
member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel, and the Kiel 
Order of the Redmen.  
Survivors include his wife; two sons, (private); two daughters, 
(private); 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild; a brother 
William of Kiel; and four sisters, Mrs. Florence Temme of Howards 
Grove, Mrs. Alice Steinhardt of Kiel, Mrs. Leona Hartmann of 
Marengo, Ill., and Mrs. Ruth Hecker, Manitowoc. 
A son, two sisters and a brother preceded him in death.  
No newspaper named, January 1987


WILLIAM P. KUESTER

William P. Kuester, 86, of Kiel died Monday evening 
September 15, 2008 at his home. He was born November 7, 
1921 in the Town of New Holstein, son of the late 
Christian and Bertha Voelker Kuester.  He had worked at 
the former Kiel Woodenware and worked for Laun Lumber Co. 
until his retirement.  William was a lifelong member of 
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel.  He enjoyed 
reading the paper, doing word puzzles, and socializing 
with friends.  He is survived by nieces, nephews other 
relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by six 
sisters and two brothers.  
Funeral services will be held at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt 
Funeral Home with Rev. Judine Duerwaechter officiating.  
Sheboygan Press, September 17, 2008


ELFRIEDE KUETHER

Mrs. Milton Kuether, 53, 932 First Street died at her home Tuesday evening.  
She had been ill for some time.  Funeral services will be at Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home with the Order of Eastern Star holding a service followed by 
a Christian Science service.  Burial will be in Kiel cemetery.
Born Elfriede Stoelting in Kiel June 29, 1912, she was the daughter of 
Adolph and Hertha Krieger Stoelting.  She attended Kiel high school and 
Lawrence College at Appleton.  Her marriage to Mr. Kuether of Sheboygan 
took place March 18, 1935.  The lived in Sheboygan until 1950 and then 
moved to Kiel.  
Mr. Kuether is treasurer of the Stoelting Brothers Company and president 
of the Board of Education at Kiel.
Mrs. Kuether was associated with the Order of Eastern Star, the Study Club, 
International Order of Job’s Daughters of which she was an associate; member 
of council of Bethel 18, Sheboygan, and had been American Field Service 
chapter president.  She had been Manitowoc county vice president of Girl 
Scouts and was the recipient of a 15 year statuette and had also been Kiel 
Neighborhood chairman.  A member of a local homemakers club she had been 
vice-president of the county homemakers.
Survivors include her husband; four daughters (private); three grandchildren; 
one sister, Mrs. Olaf Lee and two brothers, Carl and Frederick Stoelting.
No newspaper named, December 1965


MILTON HERMAN KUETHER

Milton Kuether, 74, 932 First St., Kiel, chairman of the board of Kiel 
Citizens State Bank and former treasurer of Stoelting Inc., died Tuesday 
morning at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Milwaukee, where he was a patient the 
past two weeks. 
He was born March 12, 1912, in Sheboygan, a son of the late Albert and 
Ella Zimbal Kuether.  He graduated from Central High School in Sheboygan, 
and also attended the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.  In 
1933, he graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton.  On March 18, 
1935, he married Elfriede Stoelting in Belvidere, Ill. She preceded him 
in death Dec. 7, 1965.  On Aug. 3, 1966, he married Marion Schreiber at 
St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel.
He worked for his father at the Kuether Studios in Sheboygan, and for 
Kohler Co. during World War II.  He then was employed at Stoelting Inc. 
in Kiel as treasurer from 1945 until retiring in 1981.
Mr. Kuether was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ; a past 
consistory president of the church; a member of the Kiel Kiwanis; past 
lieutenant governor and club president of the Kiwanis, and was on the 
board of directors of the club; a former district chairman of the Boy 
Scouts Bay-Lakes Council; past Kiel Area School District Board president; 
past member of CESA No 10; a member of the Kiel Masonic Lodge No. 336, 
F and AM; past master head of the Kiel Masonic Lodge; a member of Scottish 
Rite Valley of Green Bay; a member of the Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee; 
and was a Kiel Man of the Year in 1982.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by one brother, one sister and a grandson.  
No newspaper named, July 29, 1986


ALVIN L. KUHN

Alvin L. Kuhn, 75, of 4950 North Port Washington Road, 
Milwaukee, a former Kiel resident, died early Monday at 
the Bel Aire Convalescent Home, Milwaukee.
Mr. Kuhn was an insurance and heating system salesman.
He was born June 21, 1895, in the Town of Rhine, son of
the late George and Mary Duerwaechter Kuhn. He moved to 
Kiel with his parents and graduated from Kiel High School 
in 1913.
On June 1, 1918, he married the former Frieda Nauth. The
couple moved to Milwaukee in 1922 and he has lived there
since. His wife died in January, 1966.
Survivors include a brother, A. G. Kuhn, Kiel, and a sister,
Mrs. Paul Houtkamp, Wauwatosa.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Meiselwitz
Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St.
Peter’s United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in 
Kiel Cemetery. (no newspaper named, Oct., 1970)
********
(21 Jun 1895/Oct 1970/SSDI)


ARNO G. KUHN

Arno G. “Doc” Kuhn, 87, of 308 Fifth St., Kiel, died Sunday morning at his 
home.  He had been in ill health for several years. 
He was born April 2, 1897, in Kiel, son of the late George and Mary 
Duerrwaechter Kuhn.  He graduated from Kiel High School in 1915 and attended 
Ripon College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He married the former 
Delta Jones on Sept, 20, 1924, in Endeavor, Wis. After marriage they resided 
in Kiel where they owned and operated A. G. Kuhn men’s Clothing store in Kiel 
from 1924 to their retirement in 1969. 
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Kiel and was a former elder 
of the church. He belonged to the Kiel Masonic Lodge, No 336, and the Eastern 
star Lodge, No 281.  He was a past member and president of the Kiel Chamber 
of Commerce.   
Surviving is his wife. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were at First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, with the Rev. Joe 
Anderson, officiating.  Burial in the Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, May 24, 1984
********
(02 Apr 1897/May 1984/SSDI)


CLARA KUHN

Mrs. Henry Kuhn, 60, nee Clara Johanna Vriesen, passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday 
at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lydia Vriesen, in the Town of Sheboygan Falls 
following a lingering illness.
She was born in the Town of Sheboygan Falls on July 30, 1889, the daughter of 
the Rev. John and Lydia Grossheusch Vriesen.
The survivors include her husband; her mother; a sister, Emelie, and three brothers, 
Walter, Arno, and Arthur.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Saron Reformed church 
at Sheboygan Falls with the Rev. A. George Schmid officiating.  Burial will be made 
in the Kiel cemetery.  The body will lie in state at the Wittkopp Funeral home in 
Plymouth from 2 p.m. Tuesday to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church from noon to the 
time of services Wednesday.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, January 9, 1950 – P. 8


DELTA C. KUHN

Delta C. Kuhn died Monday afternoon Jan. 25, 1999 
at Willowdale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, 
New Holstein. She is the former Delta Jones, born 
October 8, 1900, in Moundville, Wis., daughter of the 
late Levi and Cora Ellis Jones.  Delta was a 1919 
graduate of Endeavor Academy in Endeavor and a graduate 
of Stevens Point Teachers College. After graduation she 
taught at Marinette and Kiel Elementary School.  
On Sept 20, 1924 she married Arno G. Kuhn in Endeavor, 
Wis.  After their marriage, they resided in Kiel, where 
they owned and operated A. G. Kuhn Men’s Clothing Store, 
from 1924 until their retirement in 1969.  Arno preceded 
her in death on May 20, 1984.  She was a member of First 
Presbyterian Church, Kiel and the Eastern Star.  
Survivors include many loving nieces and nephews. She was 
preceded in death by three brothers, Merlin, Walter and 
Harold Jones and three sisters, Ethel Parker, Estella 
Hagensick and Dorothy Freitag.  
Funeral services will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 
Kiel, with the Rev. Marcia Thomas pastor officiating.  
Sheboygan Press, January 27, 1999
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(08 Oct 1900/25 Jan 1999/SSDI)


ELMER B. KUHN

Yesterday the two year old son of Mrs. and Mrs. Geo. Kuhn who 
live north of Kiel, died from convulsions. 
No newspaper cited, 1905


FRIEDA KUHN

Mrs. Alvin L. Kuhn, 71, of 4956? N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee, a former Kiel 
resident, died Wednesday afternoon at St. Mary’s Hospital, Milwaukee.
The former Frieda Nauth was born Oct. 31, 1894, in the Town of Rhine, a daughter 
of the late George and Katherine Nauth.  She moved to Kiel in 1913 and was married 
to Alvin Kuhn of Kiel on June 1, 1918.
The couple lived in Waukesha and in 1922 moved to Milwaukee.  For 23 years she 
operated a catering service in Milwaukee.
Surviving are her husband and three brothers, Dr. D. F. Nauth, Kiel, George Nauth 
of rural Kiel and Louis Nauth of Peoria, Ill.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.  
The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, will 
officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, January 27, 1966 – P. 12
********
(31 Oct 1894/Jan 1966/SSDI)


GEORGE KUHN

After an illness of only one week’s duration, George Kuhn, aged 77, passed 
away at his home on Saturday afternoon.  Funeral services were held at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, the Rev. E. L. Worthman read the services at the 
St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church.  Burial was made in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
The deceased was born February 10, 1865, in the town of Rhine, the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. George Kuhn.  On May 24, 1894 he was married to Mary Duerrwaecher 
in the town of Schleswig.  Following their marriage, the couple lived in the 
town of Rhine for eight years, and another eight years in the town of New 
Holstein. In 1912 they moved to this city, where for 24 of the past 30 years 
he was employed at the Kiel Woodenware Company.
Mr. Kuhn is survived by his wife; two sons, Alvin of Milwaukee and Arno of 
this city; one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Lydia) Houtkamp of Wauwatosa; four 
brothers, Philip of Rockfield, William and Louis of Elkhart Lake, and John 
of Plymouth; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Klumb of Appleton, Mrs. Jacob 
Meyer of Plymouth, and Mrs. Clara Becker of Mason, Iowa, and one grandson, 
George Hames Houtkamp of Wauwatosa.  One son preceded him in death.
No newspaper named, 1942
*******
George Kuhn, 77, of 1149 Sixth street, Kiel, retired furniture plant 
worker, died late Saturday at his home following a two weeks illness. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1:30 pm from the Meiselwitz 
funeral home and at 2 o’clock from the St. Paul’s Evangelical and 
Reformed church, the Rev. E.H. Worthman officiating. Interment will 
be in the Kiel cemetery. 
Mr. Kuhn was born in Rhine, Sheboygan county, in 1865 and in 1894 
married Miss Mary Duerrwaechter of Schleswig. They lived on a farm in 
Rhine for eight years, moved to a farm in New Holstein and eight years 
later located at Kiel, in 1912. For 24 years Mr. Kuhn was an employee 
of the Kiel Woodenware Company, retiring six years ago. Survivors are 
the widow; two sons, Arno of Kiel and Alvin of Milwaukee; daughter, 
Mrs. Paul Hautkampt of Wauwatosa; three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Klumb 
of Appleton, Mrs. Jacob Meyer of Plymouth, Mrs. Clara Becker of Macon, 
Ia; four brothers, Phillip of Rockfield, Wis., William and Louis of 
Elkhart Lake, John of Plymouth; and a grandson, George Hames Hautkampt 
of Wauwatosa. A son preceded Mr. Kuhn in death. The body is at the 
funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, August 10, 1942


HENRY KUHN

Funeral services for Henry Kuhn of Little Elkhart Lake will be held at 
1:30 p.m. Friday at the Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth. The body will 
rest in state from this afternoon until the hour of the services.
Rev. A. George Schmid, pastor of the (flaw, can't read) Evangelical and 
Reformed church, town of Sheboygan Falls, will officiate. Burial will be 
made in the Kiel cemetery.
Henry Kuhn was born Sept. 24, 1891, in the town of Rhine, the son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kuhn. He was a life-long resident of the town of 
Rhine.
On Dec. 9, 1939, he was married to Miss Clara Vriesen who preceded him in 
death on Jan. 8, 1950. In recent years he ws an employe of the Cleveland 
Container Company of Plymouth.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) - 1952


JACOB KUHN

Jacob Kuhn, one of the well known and highly respected residents 
of the town of Rhine, passed away at his home near the lime kilns 
last Friday, morning, after a lingering illness with cancer of the 
lower lip. The deceased was born in Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, 
May 16, 1855, coming to America with his parents when but a few 
weeks old. They settled in the town of Rhine, where Mr. Kuhn grew 
to manhood. About 40 years ago he was married to Justine Schmahl 
of that town, the couple residing there continuously on a farm. 
Mr. Kuhn is survived by his widow and five children, namely, Justine 
and Henry at home, Philip in Plymouth, Walter in Kiel and George in 
the town of Rhine. He also leaves two brothers, Philip and William,
and one sister, Mrs. Carl Stauss, all of the town of Rhine. The
funeral was held on Monday afternoon, interment being in the Kiel 
cemetery. Rev. Otto Vriesen of the Ref. church of Elkhart 
(rest missing)


JUSTINE SCHMAHL KUHN

Mrs. Jacob Kuhn Of Elkhart Lake Stricken Sunday.  Elkhart Lake. - (Special)
Mrs. Jacob Kuhn, 82, nee Justine Schmahl, died suddenly Sunday night at the home 
of her son, Philip. She was born in town Rhine, daughter of John and Katherine 
Schmahl, on March 20, 1859. She married Mr. Kuhn on July 8, 1881, in town Rhine. 
He died on Aug. 29, 1920, and she operated the farm for seven years before moving 
to Elkhart Lake. Survivors are four sons, Philip, George, of town Rhine; Walter, 
of Sheboygan Falls, and Henry, of Crystal Lake; one daughter, Mrs. John (Justina) 
Kraemer, town Rhine; as sister, Mrs. Fred Manz, Kiel, and two brothers, Christian 
Schmahl, town Rhine, and Fred Schmahl, Kiel, seven grandchildren and two great-
grandchildren.  Her husband, four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Raeder Funeral 
home here, the Rev. F.J. Lowenberg of the Community Evangelical and Reformed church 
officiating with burial in Kiel cemetery.  The body can be viewed at the funeral 
home from Tuesday noon on.
Sheboygan Press, Monday, November 10, 1941, p. 4, c. 5
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Mrs. Jacob Kuhn Is Laid To Rest.  Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jacob Kuhn, who passed away last Sunday evening at the 
home of her son, Philip, in this village, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the 
Raeder Funeral home here. The Rev. F.J. Lowenberg, pastor of the Community 
Evangelical and Reformed church, conducted the English service at the funeral 
home, the Rev. Otto Saewart of Plymouth spoke in the German language and the 
Rev. Carl Schmahl, nephew of the deceased, conducted services at the grave. Mrs. 
Owen Rolwand and Miss Dorothy Raeder sang a German also an English song with 
Mrs. Rowland organ accompanist.  Interment was in the Kiel cemetery. Pallbearers 
were Henry Becker, Louis Hungsberg, Frank Mueller, William Schuler, Fred Umsonst 
and John Williams. A large number of relatives and friends from Sheboygan, 
Sheboygan Falls, Chilton, Plymouth, New Holstein, Kiel and vicinity attended the 
last rites.  
Sheboygan Press, Friday, November 14, 1941, p. 4, c. 6
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MARY KUHN

Mrs. Mary Kuhn, 85, a former Kiel resident and widow of the
late George Kuhn, died Monday at Concordia Nursing Home,
Milwaukee.
Mrs. Kuhn, a native of the town of Schleswig, had been 
residing with a Milwaukee daughter, Mrs. Paul Houtkamp, for 
six years until taken ill.
The former Mary Duerrwachter, she was born Dec. 30, 1871, a 
daughter of the late William and Maria Staats Duerrwachter.
She was married to Mr. Kuhn of the town of Rhine, May 24, 1894.
The couple farmed in Rhine for eight years, another eight years 
in the town of New Holstein, Calumet County, and in 1912 moved 
to Kiel where they lived at 1149 6th St. Mr. Kuhn, who was 
employed by the Kiel Wooden Ware Co., died in August, 1942.
She was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
Kiel, and of its Frauenverein.
Surviving, in addition to the Milwaukee daughter, Mrs. Houtkamp 
(Lydia), are two sons, Alvin, Milwaukee, and Arno, Kiel, and one 
grandson.
Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Herman Vogel and Mrs. Adolph 
Jochmann, Kiel; and two brothers, Ernst Duerrwachter, Howards Grove, 
and Adolph, town of Schleswig.
She was also preceded by a son, sister and brother.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, 
officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. - 1957)


IDA KURZ

Former Resident Of Kiel Is Called To Rest In West
Kiel—(Special)—Word was received here today of the death of 
Mrs. Ida Kurtz (sic), widow of the late William Kurtz, former 
Kiel resident, at her home in Seattle, Wash., Friday. The 
body will arrive here Friday afternoon at the C. J. Meiselwitz 
funeral home. 
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock 
at the funeral home, the Rev. Frank Zimmermann, pastor, First 
Presbyterian church, officiating, with interment in Kiel 
cemetery.
Mrs. Kurtz was born here, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August 
Goerbing, pioneer residents.  The family lived on a farm now 
owned by Herman Drank, on Highway 32, near here.  Mr. and Mrs. 
Kurtz left to make their home in Seattle in 1900.
Sheboygan Press, April 5, 1939


WILLIAM KURZ

Last week Wednesday evening at six o’clock in San Antonio, Texas, 
Mr. Wm. Kurz died at the age of 40 years and 9 months following a 
chronic illness due to tuberculosis. The deceased had been ill for 
a long time and about two weeks ago traveled to San Antonio with 
his wife to find a cure. Mr. Kurz was born in Milwaukee on July 31, 
1860 and grew up there.  In 1882 he came to Kiel where he first 
worked as a cattle buyer and later he worked at the cigar factory.  
In 1887 he married Miss Ida Goerbing, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
August Goerbing from Schleswig. In 1895 he and his wife moved to 
Plymouth where he owned a cigar store for a number of years. Later 
they moved to Medford, where he owned a successful brewery, working 
until his death. The deceased was well known in the area and 
enjoyed the friendship and respect of all who knew him.  His coffin 
was sent from San Antonio to Milwaukee and he was laid out at the 
home of his mother Mrs. Marie Kurz at 1111 Galena Street. On Tuesday 
the coffin was transported to Kiel and according to his wishes was 
laid to rest beside his father at the Kiel Cemetery.  
Mr. Kurz was a charter member of the Kiel Turners, who provided an 
honor escort to his grave. A large number of mourners from here and 
outside of the area took part, including the Kiel Arion Band and the 
Men’s Choir who provided appropriate music for the funeral. Pastor 
Siet from the Mount Olive Church in Milwaukee officiated.  The 
numerous floral arrangements are a testament to the high regard in 
which he was held by his fellowman. “May he rest in peace.”  
Mourners from Milwaukee were, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kurz, Mr. and Mrs. 
Ph. Kurz, Mary Kurz, Rosa Kurz, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kreppel, and Mr. 
and Mrs. Louis Kurz. From Medford: Aug. Goerbing Sr., Carl and Mamie 
Goerbing, John Schmitt, Paul Dumke, and John Bix.  From Thorp: Mr. 
and Mrs. Wm. Goerbing, and Mrs. Lizzie Cordes. From Boyd, Wis: Peter 
Hipke.
Kiel Record, 1901