ELMER JAECKEL BOY KILLED AT TWO RIVERS AS HE HURRIES HOME Elmer Jaeckel Struck by Chicago Auto on East Bridge Elmer Jaeckel, nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Jaeckel, was almost instantly killed Monday morning when he stepped from the walk of the East Side bridge, near the Hamilton plant at Two Rivers, directly into the path of an Oldsmobile automobile driven by John O'Toole of Chicago. The boy was struck at the back of the head, felled to the ground and the rear wheel of the car passed over his chest. The car was stopped almost instantly, the injured lad taken aboard and rushed to Dr. Farrel's office but he was beyond human aid. His skull had been fractured and he died within a few minutes after the accident. The accident occured as the Jaeckel boy was returing to his home from a visit to the Lutheran school where he had just received his promotion card to the second grade. The boy was hurrying home and in making a short cut crossed between the last two pillars of the East bridge only to step directly into the path of the Chicago car which was enroute to Sturgeon Bay with a party for a three weeks' outing. Another car had preceded the O'Toole autombile and the boy probably did not see the second machine coming. The boy's eagerness to get home and tell the parents of his promotion was responsible for the accident and from the story of witnesses no blame attached to the Chicago party who were proceeding at a slow rate of speed and could not have avoided the accident. John O'Toole the driver of the automobile, his wife, was a member of two car party and came to this city following the accident to make a statement to District Attorney Charles E. Brady. He gave his address as 4838 North ????? ?????, Chicago and said that they could be found at Sturgeon Bay for the next three weeks and would stop at Two Rivers on their return to Chicago. He was accompanied on his trip to the district attorney by Chief Schroeder who said that no blame attached to the party for the accident. A coincidence is that the O'Toole party motored through Two Rivers three years ago and at the bridge where the accident occured were hailed for speeding by the chief, as they were going between twenty and twenty-five miles an hour. On this trip the driver was cautioned to go slow because of the condition of the bridge and the short turn ahead which was remembered by members of the party. The death of the boy came as a severe blow to the parents as he is an only son. A sister, two years younger, is the only other child in the family which formerly resided in this city. Mr. Jaeckel is a mason contractor and has made his home at Two Rivers for a number of years. The O'Toole party spent Sunday night at a local hotel and left the city late Monday morning, taking a leisurely gait on their trip. City May Be Involved A report here states that while on the remainder of the bridge a wire netting protects the pedestrian on the walk from the driveway and makes it almost impossible to step onto the driveway. This wire protection does not extend to the distance between the last two uprights, leaving one open space. It was through this open space that the Jaeckel boy darted to his death. Had the same protection been provided as on the balance of the bridge the accident could not have occured. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, September 6, 1921 P. 1 FRED JAECKEL (Sent in by a researcher/see contributors page) Ferdinand Jaeckel, was one of 9 children; 8 lived to adulthood. His youngest brothers were twins, born in 1906.
HERMAN JAECKEL Sent in by a researcher/see contributors page/obit from the Two Rivers Newspaper Jaeckel Herman Jaeckel, 89, one of Two Rivers' earliest dairy operators, died suddenly at 9 p.m. Sunday on the farm home, Route 1, Two Rivers, just north of Two Rivers. He had been in fair health. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born in Germany in 1862, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herman Jaeckel. When he was 16 he immigrated to this country with the family, which settled in Milwaukee. A year later the family came to the town of Two Rivers where a farm was established. When a young man Mr. Jaeckel entered the dairy business in conjunction with his farm and operated a milk route into Two Rivers for many years. Sixty-five years ago he married Mary Giefer in Milwaukee, the couple moving to the farm shortly after. She preceded him in death 25 years ago. Surviving are three sons, Albert and Arthur Jaeckel of the town of Two Rivers, and Herman of Two Rivers. There are 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday until time of services.
JOHN JAHNKE From Der Nord Westen, 25 Oct. 1894: Death on Sun. in Two Rivers of Mr. John Jahnke of consumption. He was born 18 June 1827 in Hasseldorf, Prussia, and came to America in 1870 directly to Two Rivers where he has lived ever since and has enjoyed great admiration. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon.
AUGUSTE E. JAKLIN Mrs. Augusta Tank Jaklin, 83, of 712 Huron St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday night at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Jaklin, nee Augusta Kitzman, was born March 10, 1889, at Winneconne, daughter of the late Gottlieb and Mathilda Kitzman. She was married in 1906 to Edward Tank at Oshkosh. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1922 where her husband died in 1942. She was married at Tish Mills in 1946 to Frank Jaklin and after his death in 1964 she took up residence at Manitowoc. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Leone Ambler, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Hiller, of Janesville; a son-in-law, O.W. Kaminsky, of Manitowoc, a grandson and four great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. O.W. Kaminsky, five sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and from 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 14, 1972
FERN JEBAVY Mrs. Robert Jebavy, 25, the former Fern Rosinski of Two Rivers, died at 1:30 a.m. today at Milwaukee, where she had made her home since her marriage. She had been in ill health for the past eight months. The body was to be brought to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home at Two Rivers today. Plans for the funeral will be announced tomorrow. Mrs. Jebavy was born in Two Rivers, Jan. 8, 1916 and lived there until her marriage to Robert Jebavy, also a former resident of that city, May 11, 1940. She was a daughter of William Rosinski, Two Rivers, route 1. Survivors are the widower; her father, two sisters, Miss Bernice Rosinski, Cleveland, Wis., and Mrs. Robert Skaldge, Two Rivers, and three brothers, William Jr. Walter and Myron, all of Two Rivers route 1. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 1, 1941 P.2
FRANK JEBAVY Frank Jebavy, 85, longtime resident of Two Rivers, who had been living with a nephew, Joseph (can't read next line) the past six years, died Sunday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing health more than a year. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. R.J. Wichlei officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Jebavy was born Feb. 23, 1872, in Czechoslovakia, son of the late John and Agnes Jebavy. When he was a child the family brought him to this country, settling in Two Rivers. After a number of years of employment at the old Two Rivers Mann Brothers Pail Factory he worked until about 30 years ago at the Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Frank Chapek of Two Rivers, a brother, Anton, of Two Rivers and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home. from the newspaper, Monday, Feb. 17, 1958
JOHN JENS John Jens a pioneer settler of Two Rivers, died there at the age of 73 years. He is survived by a widow and two daughters. Burial was at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday April 26, 1916 P.3
RUDOLPH JENS From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 28 Sep.) Rudolph Jens, a 24-yr. old from here who has been serving as a missionary to the Apache Indians in Arizona for the past 3 yrs., has died there in an accident. The details are sketchy, but it seems he was thrown from a saddle horse. His body was shipped here and his funeral will probably be held Fri. afternoon from the Lutheran Church. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1903: The body of Rudolph Jens, whose accidental death in Arizona we reported last week, arrived in Two Rivers Fri. afternoon, and his funeral was held Sat. from the Lutheran Church. We have now learned that he was severely injured from a fall from a load of hay. He was found by an Indian who carried the news to the mission. He was brought in, and though his injuries were not considered to be of a fatal nature, he died several days later.
SOPHIA JENS Sophia Jens, 93, of 1318-21st St., Two Rivers, an early rural schoolteacher and retired veteran employe of the Bank of Two Rivers, died shortly before noon Saturday at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. W.G. Haase will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, Miss Jens was born Oct. 19, 1876, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Sophia Jens Jens. She taught at various schools in the Two Rivers area over a number of years. After retirement from teaching following 15 years in the profession, she obtained employment as a bookkeeper at the Bank of Two Rivers retiring in 1932 after 25 years of service. Survivors include a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 30, 1960 P. 3
THEODORE (TED) JERGENSON Theodore A. Jergenson, age 94, formerly of Manitowoc, died Saturday morning, January 13, 1996, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 16, 1996, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, Rev. Richard C. Miller will officiate with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born September 14, 1901, in the Township of Carlton, Kewaunee county, son of the late George and Bertha Messman Jergenson. he grew up and was educated in Kewaunee and Waupaca Counties. He becam a resident of Two Rivers in 1920. He married Volara A. Panzer, September 12, 1923, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on May 2, 1986, after celebrating 62 years of marriaga. Ted worked for the Mirro Aluminum company and the Manitowoc Company for 48 years retiring in 1968. Ted was a charter member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, and was very active in the church holding several church offices. He was a member of the Redeemer Men’s Club, the Lutheran Laymens League and the Senior Centers of both Manitowoc and Two Rivers. Ted also was a member of both AARP chapters in Manitowoc and Two Rivers. He was a member of the Manitowoc Commission on Aging, a pioneer of the coalition of Wisconsin Aging which he helped form in 1979 and was a tireless advocate for transportation for the elderly and disabled. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by four brothers, Edward, Raymond, Orville and Carl. Friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. on Monday (TONIGHT) and Tuesday the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service.
IDA JOHANNES From Der Nord Westen, 29 Apr. 1909: Death Tuesday evening last week of Ida Johannes, the 18-year old daughter of Charles Johannes in Two Rivers. Her funeral was Saturday.
MARGARET JOHANNES MRS. W. JOHANNES DIES WEDNESDAY AT THE HOSPITAL After suffering from a complication of diseases for several years and a patient at the hospital here since Sunday Mrs. William Johannes, 70, a resident of the county all her life passed away late Wednesday afternoon. Burial will take place Saturday morning from the St. Lukes church and the remains may now be viewed at the home on Twenty-first street. Mrs. Johannes, nee Margaret Rumpf, was born in the town of Mishicot, April 28, 1862. Forty eight years ago she was married to William Johannes, who preceded her in death two years ago. The couple had lived in this city since their marriage. Mrs. Johannes is survived by one son, Fred, of this city. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Emil Becker of this city. There are also two grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 7, 1932 P.13
MARY L. JOHANNES From Der Nord Westen, 13 Mar. 1884: Mrs. Louise Johannes died a week ago Tues. in Two Rivers. She was the mother of Mr. Chr. Johannes. She was 83 or 85 years old. ********* (1860 census, Louisa, age 62 (born abt 1798), was married to Henry Johannes, who was age 69 (1791). They had a son Christian, age 25, who was married w/2 small children who were living with them. In 1870 census, she appears to be a widow, age 72, living with son Christian's family. 1880 census, was no longer living with Christian's family. I think these are the same person)
SOPHIA JOHANNES From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906: Death Wednesday evening last week, from childbed fever, of Mrs. Sophie Johannes, wife of Town Mishicott resident Wm. Johannes, Jr. The deceased. nee Rederer, was 39. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
WILLIAM JOHANNES (d. 1923) FORMER TWO RIVERS MAN IS DEAD AT SHAWANO TWO RIVERS, June 30- The body of William Johannes, former Two Rivers man who died at his home near Shawano, was brought here for burial yesterday, the funeral being held immediately upon arrival of the funeral party. Mr. Johannes died suddenly as result of apoplexy. Deceaseded (sic) was born in the town of Two Rivers fifty years ago. He owned and conducted the farm which is now the property of Walter Zander for several years, and twenty years ago moved with his family to Shawano, where he has resided since on his farm. During his residence here he was married to Miss Sophie Redeker who died sixteen years ago, leaving three children, Pearl, now of New York and Arthur and Laura of Shawno (sic) County. He also leaves his widow, nee Sophia Thompson and a daughter, Arbutus, aged 12. Decedent is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Henry Goedjen and Mrs. Theresa Raatz of the town of Two Rivers and Mrs. Sophia Sechrist of Mercer, Wis., and one brother Henry of Clentonville. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 30, 1923 P.4
JOHN O. JOHNSON Funeral services for John Johnson, 87, formerly of 1312 Hawthorne Ave., Two Rivers, who resided at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, and who died at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Sunday night, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, until 11 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 04, 1960 page 3 ******** [bur. 10-05-1960/age 87 yrs.]
KIM RENEE JOHNSON Private graveside funeral services for Kim Renee Johnson, infant daughter of Raymond L. and Sandra Pagels Johnson of 1904-24th St., Two Rivers, who was born and died Friday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, where at 2 p.m. Monday at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, the Rev. A.L. Schmeling officiating. Survivors include the parents; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Herbert Pagels of Two Rivers and foster paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dahm Sr., of Brampton, Mich. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, June 12, 1967 P.11 ******* [bur. 06-12-1967/age 13 hr.]
MARY JOHNSON From Der Nord Westen, 06 Mar. 1902: Death in Two Rivers Sun. of Mrs. Mary Johnson, wife of Charles Johnson, at the age of 28-yrs. 7-mos. of consumption. The funeral was held Tues. afternoon.
MABEL JORDAN Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Jordan, 65, of 2719 Forest Ave., Two Rivers, who died unexpectedly shortly before noon Friday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Jordan, nee Mabel Kroeger, was born April 24, 1906, at Two Rivers, a daughter of the late Gust and Emma Baerwaldt Kroeger. She was married June 24, 1927, at Two Rivers, to Alvin Jordan, who preceded her in death in 1963. She was employed for a number of years at the Hamilton Mfg. Co. at Two Rivers, and later until her retirement was at the Mirro Aluminum Co. She was a member of the Senior Citizens and Christian Service League at Emanuel church. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Oscar Hoverson, and Mrs. Myron Kieve of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Lawrence Langreck of Madison; a brother, C.W. Kroeger of Lake Mills, and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Sunday and at the church after 11 a.m. Monday until the time of services. The Senior Citizens will have visitation at the funeral home at 6 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1972
JULIUS JORGENSEN From Der Nord Westen, 25 Feb. 1909: An odd death which occurred in Two Rivers was reported to us. A man named Julius Jorgenson, of Norwegian descent, had lodged about two weeks in Wisconsin House. The man was sickly and unemployed. Some years ago he had broken his leg and it never healed properly, causing difficulty for Jorgenson. For several years he worked with farmer Matt. Kummes until no longer able. He then came into the city and worked a few weeks as a stableman at Washington House and did odd jobs for years at Wisconsin House. He had managed to put a little money aside, and a few days ago gave the proprietor of Wisconsin House a check for $250.00 and asked him to use it for Jorgenson’s funeral in case he should die. Friday morning Jorgenson did not come to breakfast and it was thought he didn’t feel well. When he didn’t show up for lunch Mr. Reinert, the proprietor, became concerned and went to Jorgenson’s room only to find him dead in bed. A doctor was called to establish that the man had died a natural death about midnight. Mr. Reinert has fulfilled the man’s last wishes and arranged for the funeral.
ALMA JURGENS Alma Jurgens, age 83, of Two Rivers, died early Tuesday morning, October 20, 1998, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 1998, at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. David Arndt with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born November 11, 1914, in the town of Mishicot, daughter of the late William and Meta Wenholz Blum. She attended St. John’s Parochial School. On July 24, 1935, she married Alfred Jurgens in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on October 10, 1988. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters. Friends may call at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 9 a.m. Saturday, until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, October 22, 1998
GEORGE JURGENS Funeral card: In Loving Memory of George Jurgens Born February 7, 1908 Died October 10, 1980
VIRGINIA L. JURGENS Virginia L. Jurgens, age 85, of Two Rivers, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003 at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Kay Richter will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Virginia was born July 18, 1917 in Peru, Ind., a daughter of the late Ora and Mary Helen (Snyder) Collier. In September 1937, she married George Jurgens in Peru, Ind. He preceded her in death Oct. 10, 1980. Virginia worked in the offices of Kahlenberg Bros. Co. for a number of years and later as a secretary for Hamilton Industries, until her retirement. She enjoyed reading and working on crossword puzzles. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters. Friends may call at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no visitation this evening. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 5, 2003
ALBERT KAHLENBERG From Der Nord Westen, 10 March 1898 Death of 71 yr. old Albert Kahlenberg in Two Rivers on Mon. from Bright's disease. He was one of the outstanding residents of Two Rivers where he has lived for the past 47 years. He leaves 2 sons and 3 daughters, all grown. His funeral will be held this afternoon.
BERTHA KAHLENBERG From Der Nord Westen, 03 Aug. 1893: Death of Mrs. Bertha Kahlenberg (nee Albrecht) at 6 a.m., 28 July. She was born 04 Apr. 1832 in Ueckermuende, Pomerania, and came to American in 1867. She married Albert Kahlenberg in 1868.
OTTO KAHLENBERG Mr. Kahlenberg arrived here at the age of 15 in 1853 and went to work almost immediately. He came over from his birthplace, Etzleben, Germany with his older sister. They had an unusually long journey coming over, covering thirteen weeks of dubious weather. In the first years here Mr. Kahlenberg did the tin work on the first sawmill built at Neshoto and on vessels in Harbridge's ship yard near the Monroe Street bridge on the site of the Reporter office. After working here four years Mr. Kahlenberg thought he'd try his luck elsewhere and went to Milwaukee where he helped with the tin work on the Best(?) Brewery that has now become the immense plant of the Pabst Brewing Company. From there he went to Janesville where he enlisted in the army at the breaking out of the civil war. He became a member of company D. 13th Wisconsin. During the war he saw service at Belmont, Murfreesborough, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge and other battles and in the entire Vicksburg campaign. He came to Two Rivers when the war was over to settle down here for good and in a short time was married to Gertrude Nies on the last day of the year 1864. He again engaged in the work of tinsmith working for a time for the Two Rivers Manufacturing Company and for Robert Suettinger Sr. In 1868 on the 1st of April the pail factory was destroyed by fire and he was engaged with others to rebuild the plant which was again burned down in 1873. He also helped in the work of rebuilding it the second time. He started his own tinshop and hardware store in 1877. Among the more important jobs he undertook was the work on the light house at Two Rivers Point. This was erected in 1879 and Mr. Kahlenberg had much work to do covering the roof 120 feet above the ground. Mr. Kahlenberg's hardware business enjoyed reasonable prosperity. When the soldiers were musterd out of service, He says that he and many others threw their guns away but he carried home with him from the south two large tin shears, with the assistance of a comrade whom he paid $5. One he sold to Mr. Suettinger and it is still at the Suettinger shop to this day doing service occasionally. When his sons grew up they experimented on new things and developed at last their famous gasoline engine. This resulted in winding up the hardware business and the erection of the modern manufacturing plant of Kahlenberg Bros. on the Southside. Mr. Otto Kahlenberg has retired from active participaton in the business affairs of this concern but occupies himself attending to things around the premises and to the delivery of freight which he is still able to do at the age of 77. Mr. and Mrs. Kahlenberg have now been married nearly fifty years. She is 73 but the snows of age have not settled upon her. It is their intention to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary and as both are in good health the joyous occasion will no doubt take place on December 31, this year when they will have been married fifty years.” Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, March 21, 1914 - OLD TIMERS ********* OTTO KAHLENBERG, CIVIL WAR VETERAN OF TWO RIVERS PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF 80 YEARS Was Married in This City Shortly After Having Returned From War to Gertrude Neis a Manitowoc Woman—Well Known In Business After an illness of several months duration, Otto Kahlenberg, aged 80 years, died at his home in this city on Friday. His death was caused by the infirmities of old age. Otto Kahlenberg was a native of Germany. He came to Two Rivers with his sister when he was fifteen years of age. He worked at the tinner’s trade a number of years and in September, 1861, he went to Janesville, where he enlisted as a volunteer in Co. D, 13th regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and he served in the Civil war until Nov. 19, 1864, when he received an honorable discharge at Nashville, Tenn. He was patriotic, brave and true and since the war was a loyal member of the G.A.R. and always took an active part in the Memorial day exercises. Shortly after he returned from the war on Dec. 31, 1864, Mr. Kahlenberg was married at Manitowoc to Gertrude Neis. About forty years ago Mr. Kahlenberg entered into the hardware business which he conducted until he was succeeded by his sons about twenty four years ago. Since that time the deceased has assisted his sons William, Otto and John in developing their business which is one of the largest and finest of its kind in the country.---Two Rivers Chronicle Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 30, 1918, Page 4
ROGER W. KAHLENBERG Roger W. Kahlenberg, 72, of 2600 Washington St., Two Rivers, president of Kahlenberg Bros. Co., Two Rivers, longtime marine equipment manufacturer and widely known in Masonic circles throughout Wisconsin, died unexpectedly at home Sunday night. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers, Mr. Kahlenberg was born at Two Rivers March 3, 1901, son of the late William R. and Emma Hammel Kahlenberg. He attended Two Rivers public schools and was graduated from Lake Forest Ill. Academy and from the University of Wisconsin School of Engineering, Madison. He married the former Katherine Bremer Oct. 19, 1929, at Milwaukee. He was a member of Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M., Barney G. Lyman, Chapter No. 116, Royal Arch Masons of Two Rivers, Manitowoc Council No. 18, Royal and Select Masters, Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights Templar; a Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Mason and the Two Rivers Shrine Club. In his profession he was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Rogers Street, Two Rivers, where a historical fishing village is under development, was named for Mr. Kahlenberg. Besides his wife he leaves three daughters (Survivors names omitted for privacy.), two brothers, George and William J., of Two Rivers and five grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday where Masonic memorial services, conducted by Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, will be at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 23, 1973
ALBERT KAHRS Death record, v. 33, #130 Albert Kahrs of 1706-18th St., T.R., Mant. Cty., Wis. Died Dec. 30, 1939, Two Rivers, Mant. Cty. Married: Wife: Hattie Born May 28, 1879 Age 60 years, 7 mo. 2 days Buffer, Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. Father: Henry Kahrs born in Germany Mother: Christina Hempke born in Two Rivers Cause: Coronary Sclerosis due to coronary occlusion. ******* Dec. 30, 1939 Albert Kahrs Dies After Long Illness FUNERAL WILL BE HELD HERE ON WEDNESDAY Son of First White Child Born Here Was 60; Had Heart Ailment Albert B. Kahrs, 60, a son of the first white child born in Two Rivers, and one of the city's most widely known residents, died at his home at 1706 18th street at six o'clock Saturday night from heart disease. Known as one of the city's kindliest persons, and an enthusiast in all types of sports, particularly baseball, since youth, Mr. Kahrs had been in ill health since he suffered a heart attack four years ago. Funeral Wednesday He took seriously ill again nine weeks ago, but on Christmas, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, he took a turn toward the better. However, Thursday morning his illness again became critical and he failed rapidly. Funeral services for Mr. Kahrs will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at 2 o'clock in St. John's Lutheran church, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The remains were taken to the residence this afternoon from the Beduhn funeral home and can be viewed until the hour of services. On Trustees Board For the past 22 years Mr. Kahrs was a die-setter at Plant 1 of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company. Previous to his last place of employment he worked for many years with his lat father- in-law, Charles Griep, at the old Mueller Bros. brewery, now the Two Rivers Beverage company. Mr. Kahrs served for a period of 12 years on the board of trustees of St. John's church, leaving the board when he was stricken with illness in 1935. A member of the Two Rivers Old Settlers' club and of the Lutheran Men's club, he also belonged to the Two Rivers volunteer fire department from 1900 to the time it was reorganized into a paid department in 1919. He had been on the Dexter hook and ladder unit of the department. Ardent Baseball Fan A great enthusiast of all sports activities, baseball was his chief hobby. A pitcher for amateur teams in his youth, he never lost interest in the game. Seldom he missed a game in which the city team played, and he frequently attended major league contests in Chicago and watched the Brewers play in Milwaukee. He followed the fortunes of the Milwaukee club with interest from the days when Ty Lober, now a Two Rivers resident was the club's leadoff man. ******** The death on Saturday of Albert Kahrs, son of the first white woman born in Two Rivers, removes from the community a splendid citizen. For many weeks most of Two Rivers had known that Albert Kahrs had been approaching the end of the road, and his brave but hopeless fight against a fatal illness has been watched with sorrow for its inevitable end. Albert Kahrs was a friendly gentleman, and extremely popular with all who knew him. And these numbered in the hundreds in a city where he resided his entire life. In spite of his ailing condition in the past four years he always greeted his friends with a smile. That quality never left Albert Kahrs. Those identified with sports activities in Two Rivers probably will miss Albert most. The sports page was always "page 1" to Albert. There, perhaps, wasn't a single participant in the upper brackets of organized and independent baseball whom he couldn't recall for some deed during his career. Keeping records of the achievements in competitive sports was his chief hobby. And as a supporter of the representative city baseball team he ranked among the most ardent. He rarely missed a game here. Yes, Albert Kahrs, a fine citizen, and loving father, will be missed and our sympathy goes to the bereaved family, which is now sustaining its greatest loss.
CHRISTINA KAHRS Death Record Vol. 23, n. 735 Christina Kahrs Age 80 years, 1 mo. 19 days - housewife Born Two Rivers, Wis. Father Henry Hempke, born in Germany Mother: Magdeline Best, born in Germany Died January 9, 1929 - Influenza with senility. MRS. KAHRS, CLAIMED PASSES AWAY AT THE HOME OF HER DAUGHTER Born Here in 1848 When Two Rivers Was Small Fishing Town HOLD FUNERAL SATURDAY Death Due Mainly to Old Age; Also Had a Touch of Influenza Mrs. Christina Kahrs, aged 80, who it is claimed was the first white girl born in Two Rivers, was called by death here yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Meta Runge at 2014 Jefferson street, her death being due to infirmities attendant upon old age and influenza. Born in 1848 Mrs. Kahrs, nee Christina Hempke, was born here November 22, 1848, when Two Rivers was just a small fishing town, and lived to see the day when Two Rivers was a prosperous, growing community. On October 24, sixty years ago, she was united in marriage to Henry Kahrs, who preceded her in death nineteen years. Mr. Kahrs was one of the well known residents in this city, having been employed here by the Two Rivers Manufacturing Company, then known as the pail factory and saw mill, practically all his life. Two children survive, Mrs. Meta residing on Jefferson street and Albert Kahrs living on Eighteenth street. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. William Schaefer of this city and one brother Wm. Hempke of Kossuth, nine grand children and four great grand children. Active in Clubs Mrs. Kahrs was a very active and ardent member of the St. John' Lutheran church and also of the Ladies Aid Society of that congregation. The body will lie in state at the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home until Friday when the remains will be taken to the Runge residence on Jefferson street. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o'clock from the St. John's church with burial at Pioneers Rest cemetery.
GEORGE KAHRS Death records: v. 12, #118 George Kahrs, Sr., b: 3 Nov. 1832 in Germany/d: 5 July 1912/age 79 yrs., 8 mo., 2 da. retired farmer p: Geo. Kahrs and Meta
HATTIE KAHRS Death Record, v. 53, #184 Hattie Kahrs died April 27, 1959, Parents: Carl Griep, Sr. and Louise Martin Cause: Cardio Renal Vascular disease
HENRY KAHRS Death record Manitowoc co. Vol. 11, n. 77 Henry George Kahrs occupation: Laborer b: March 18, 1840 in Germany/d: 3 January 1910/cause: "I found patient dead when I was called at 10 a.m.. Cause of death heart failure. Had chronic heart trouble for years. f: John George Kahrs, born Germany m: Meta, born Germany Henry Kahrs, one of the oldest residents of this city died suddenly at his home on Jefferson street Monday morning. The deceased was in apparently good health when he arose in the morning and after doing the chores and shoveling the snow from the walks he entered the house to take a rest and smoke his pipe. He was seated in his chair for a short time only when he passed away. His death is thought to be the resultof heart failure. The deceased was born at Taken, Hanover on March 18, 1840 and was a resident of this city for many years. He was one of the oldest members of St. John's congregaton. He is survived by his wife and son Albert and Mrs. Wm. Runge also by a brother, Geo. Kahrs Sr.
REGINA KAHRS From Der Nord Westen, 29 July 1897: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 27 July) Thurs. noon Mrs. George Kahrs, Sr. was found by her husband lying on the floor in a pool of blood. An inquest determined that she had cut her own throat with a cheese knife. Last Fall she had fallen ill with a strong disease. She left a note in which she said she had had a terrible dream in which a man wanted to put her in the mental facility, and that the anxiety had led to her deed. Her body was buried in the Two Rivers Cemetery last Sunday.
HENRY KAPPELMANN SR. Business Man of Two Rivers Dies Suddenly Monday Henry Kappelmann Sr., for the past fifty years a leading Two Rivers business man, died suddenly at 8:30 a.m. Monday, while sitting in a chair at his home. Death was due to heart failure. Kappelmann was 74 years of age. Six weeks ago he underwent a minor operation from which he had apparently recovered. He was born in Germany in 1855 and was an early Wisconsin settler. He was proprietor of the Wisconsin House at Two Rivers and one of the early stockholders and directors of the Bank of Two Rivers. He is survived by his widow and three children. Funeral rites will be held from the late home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and from the Lutheran church in two Rivers at 2 p.m. the Rev. W. G. Haase will officiate and interment will be made in Pioneer's rest. Sheboygan Press, 1929 May 28
ALBERT KASTEN From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec. 1895: Typhus has claimed the life of 24 yr. old Chas. Kasten of Two Rivers. (1895 Dec 17/Kasten, Albert Karl Johann/co. death index v.4 p.338) (Birth index: Albert C Kasten, b: 28 Feb 1870, Reel: 0114, Record: 001555) NOTE: He probably went by his middle name of Karl/Charles that was common
CAROLINA KASTEN From Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1909: Death last week of Mrs. Fred Kasten in the residence of her son-in-law, Rev. Wm. Schlei in Collins. She was a former resident of Neshoto. Mrs. Kasten was born 13 February 1828 in Pomerania. She leaves 5 children. The funeral was held Thursday from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
CHRISTINA KASTEN From Der Nord Westen, 20 June 1895: Death in St. Nickolas Hospital in Sheboygan of Mrs. Christiana Kasten on Wed. of last week. The deceased was one of the first settlers of Two Rivers, but for many years has been a resident of Sheboygan. Her casket was brought to Two Rivers and the funeral took place Sat. at the Ev. Church there.
J. M. FRIEDERICKA KASTEN From Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1901: Death Sun. in Two Rivers of Mrs. Louis Karsten with her burial on Tues. afternoon. She was born in Germany 14 Mar. 1829 and came to America in 1854.
E. FRIEDRICH KASTEN From Der Nord Westen, 25 Aug. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 22 Aug.) Fritz Kasten, an old settler of Town Two Rivers, is dead at age 80. He leaves his widow, 4 daughters and a son in good circumstances. The funeral was held Wed. afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
LOUIS KASTEN From Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1875: Death of LOUIS KASTEN (no date shown) of injuries from a bad fall last week in Two Rivers.
CAROLINE KAUFMAN From Der Nord Westen, 12 Mar. 1896: Death in Two Rivers of Mrs. Carolina Kaufmann at the age of 73 yrs. 7 mos. The deceased was born in Unterliba, Westphalia, and came to America in 1847, settling in Two Rivers where she has remained ever since. The burial took place yesterday afternoon from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
NICK KAUFMAN From Der Nord Westen, 31 Jan. 1895: Death in Two Rivers on Mon. evening of the son of Nic Kaufmann of diphtheria. He was ill only 3 days.
HARY KAUFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 20 Feb.) A 9-mo. old child of John Kaufmann has died and was buried Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church. (Henry on death index)
JOHN KAUFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1899: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 Feb.) A 5-mo. old son of John Kaufmann died here recently and will be buried today.
SON OF JOHN KAUFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1905: Diphtheria took the life Fri. night of the 5-yr. old son of John Kaufmann in Two Rivers. ******* (death would have been Fri. 24 Nov. (Death index: 1905 Nov 24/Kaufman, Norman Willie George/co. death index. v.7 p.397) (Birth index: Norman Kaufmann, b: 01 Jun 1901, Reel: 0121 Record: 001391)
LEONA KAUFMANN Funeral services for Miss Leone Kauffman, 77, of Adrian, Mich., a native of Two Rivers, who died Tuesday in an Adrian hospital, were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in that city. Graveside services and burial will be held Saturday in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Miss Kauffman was born at Two Rivers in 1893, a daughter of the late John and Pauline Winters Kauffman. When she was a young girl, her family moved to Ludington, Mich. Later she took up her residence at Adrian where she operated a millinery and dress shop for many years until her retirement. Survivors include a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, has charge of the local arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 15, 1970
PAULINA KAUFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1897: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 15 Mar.) Wheelmaker Johannes Kaufmann, has had an unfortunate year. First his children fell ill with typhus and were bedridden for months, then his wife contracted the disease and died. She will be buried tomorrow in the Lutheran Cemetery.
RALPH KAUFMANN From Der Nord Westen, 17 Mar. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 14 Mar.) Burial this afternoon, during the terrible snow storm, of the youngest daughter, age 4, of Nic Kaufmann. The service was conducted by the Pastor of the Evangelical Church. Miss Ella Kieser of Chicago was here for the funeral. She is a sister of Mrs. Kaufmann. Mrs. Kaufmann's brother, Adam Kieser of Kelley Brook, Oconto County, also attended. ********* (Note: This may be Ralph Kaufmann in cem. 89A. The year and age match but the obit says a daughter. The newspaper might be in error./ 1900 census, Two Rivers: Nic Kaufmann (41), wife Mary (42). 9 births, 6 children living and at home, 4 boys, 2 girls. The youngest was "Ralph Kaufmann", born Mar 1899...age 1 yr./Death notice should have said, "youngest child", not youngest daughter.)
WILHELMINE KAUFMANN Name: Kaufmann, Wilhelmina Dorothea D.: 8/21/1876 B.: 5/8/1854 Reg. D.: 12/29/1876 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: T.R. D.P.: T.R. Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. C. Jaeger Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.216
SYLVIA F. KEIP Mrs. Edward F. Keip (photo), 58, of ?705 23rd St, Two Rivers, a past president of the Robert E. Burns Post 165, American Legion Auxiliary, and active in numerous women’s organizations, died at 1 am Monday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital after being stricken with a cerebral hemorrhage at her home Sunday morning. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Wednesday at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Carl Ipsen officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Keip, nee Sylvia Wegner, was born Jan. 7, 1902, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late John and Augusta Schwarz Wegner. She attended Two Rivers schools. She was married June 6, 1922 to Edward F. Keip at Two Rivers. Besides serving as a president of the American Legion Auxiliary, which she served earlier as secretary and treasurer, she was a member of the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Auxiliary and the United Lutheran Church Women. Besides her husband [survivors omitted for privacy]. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 pm Tuesday until 11 am Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 19, 1960
WALTER KEMPFERT Walter Kempfert, 65, of 1610 22nd St., Two Rivers, retired tavern operator and later resort owner, died Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing health for almost a year. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10:30 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, the Rev. M.W. Oechler officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Kempfert was born Aug. 16, 1896, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Henry and Emma Blum Kempfert. When he was a child the family brought him to Two Rivers where he attended St. John Lutheran School. He worked as a machinist at Kahlenberg Bros. Co., for a number of years before operating a tavern on 13th Street, Two Rivers, for many years. In later years he operated a small resort at Little Sturgeon, Door County, and returned two years ago and worked at Crescent Woolen Mills Co., until his retirement several months ago. He was a member of the Two Rivers Aerie of Eagles. Mr. Kempfert married the former Malinda Witt in 1919. She died in 1947. In 1949, he married the former Theresa Kanzelberger in Two Rivers, who survives with a daughter, a sister, Mrs. Ella Hinkley, of Santa Anna, Calif., and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, May 10, 1962 (Edited for the living) Funeral card: Walter Kempfert Born in Town of Gibson, Wisconsin August 16, 1896 Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin May 10, 1962 Services 10:30 A. M. Saturday, May 12, 1962 Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. Marvin W. Oechler, Officiating Pallbearers Jerry Konop Roy Sonntag Ray Barta Arthur Gloe Ray Clarksen John Bonfigt Place of Interment Pioneers Rest Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin Klein & Stangel, Inc., Two Rivers, Wis.
(Female) KESSMANN From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1890 Death last Sun. (23 Feb.) in Two Rivers of the 6 yr. 3 mo. old daughter of Mr. G.W. Kessmann. The little one died of scarlet fever and was buried yesterday.
G.W. KESSMANN From Der Nord Westen, 29 Oct. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 Oct.) G.W. Kessmann has died at age 54 and was buried Sun. by the local Odd Fellows. He had been sick for just a few days. He was in the employ of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co. for over 30 yrs. and was well thought of. His wife and child both predeceased him, since which time he has been living with relatives by the name of Klaus. He had come to America from Switzerland.
MARY KIEL Following a short illness Mrs. Henry Kiel, 80, (photo) lifelong resident of the county, died early today at the home, 1016 North 14th street. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:15 p.m. from the home and at two o'clock from the Immanuel Evan. Lutheran church, the Rev. Theodore ?etzmann officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery in Two Rivers. The service at the Kiel home will be private. Mrs. Kiel, nee Mary Barthels, was born in Mishicot in 1860 and in 1884 was married to Henry Kiel at Mishicot. They located on a farm in the town. Twenty-seven years ago they moved to Two Rivers and 16 years ago came to this city. Mr. and Mrs. Kiel observed their 55th wedding anniversary in November, 1938. Survivors are the widower; two sons, Walter of Two Rivers and Will of Milwaukee; two daughters Mrs. Walter Tabbert and Mrs. Walter Vertz of Two Rivers; and eight grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home from Sunday noon unitl Monday at ?? a.m. when it will be moved to the Kiel home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 5, 1941 P. 4
WILHELMINE KIRSCHKOFSKI From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1909: Mrs. Wilhelmine Kirschofski, wife of Jacob Kirschofski in Two Rivers, died Tuesday last week at the state mental facility in Oshkosh where she had been taken last 24 December. She is survived by her husband and 4 children. The funeral was held Friday.
CARL KIRST, SR. CARL KIRST, SR., PIONEER OF TWO RIVERS, IS DEAD Carl Kirst, Sr., pioneer resident of Two Rivers and well known in this city and throughout the county, died at his home at Two Rivers this afternoon, aged 83 years. Mr. Kirst had been in failing health for two years. Mr. Kirst was the father of Gust. and Charles Kirst of Two Rivers. The funeral will probably be held on Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 8, 1920 P. 1 ******** HOLD FUNERAL OF KARL KIRST ON THURSDAY Funeral services of the late Carl Kirst, who died at Two Rivers yesterday will be held in that city Thursday afternoon. Mr. Kirst, who is one of the pioneer residents of Two Rivers, was born in Weimer, Thuringia, Prussia, and came to America and Two Rivers in early life. He was married to Sophia Bushman at Two Rivers in 1867 and the couple always made their home in that city. He was a mason contractor and assisted in the erection of many building, the south school at Algoma representing some of his work. For many years now he has lived a retired life. He was active in the business and political life of the community and took an active part in all matters, having been a leading democrat of his time. Of the five children who were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kirst, but two survive, Charles F. and Gus C., both prominently identified with the business, social and political interests of their home city and widely known outside of their own community. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 9, 1920 P. 4 ******** Daddy Kirst is Mourned at Two Rivers (with clear photo) The death of “Daddy” Kirst as the late Carl Kirst, pioneer of Two Rivers, was lovingly known in his home city, has caused widespread sorrow. Mr. Kirst was known to practically every resident of that city and was universally beloved. For more than fifty years the little cottage at Seventeeth and West Park streets had been the family home and coming to Two Rivers in 1868, Mr. Kirst had witnessed the growth of the hamlet to the progressive city of the present day. He had undergone the hardships that were the pioneer’s lot and in his declining years enjoyed the fruits of years of a life that had been given to the building of competency. Mr. Kirst was an upright citizen always answering the call for aid in betterment of the city. He took an active part in the civic affairs and served as assessor of the city for a number of years. He was a life long member of the Odd Fellows under whose auspices the funeral will be held tomorrow from the late home. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 10, 1920, Page 1
CHARLES F. KIRST Charles Kirst, 77, Vet Drug Store Proprietor, Dead Charles F. Kirst, 77, who retired in 1942 after 58 years in the drug business at Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon at the Holy Family hospital in this city. He was moved to the hospital from his home, 1509 17th street, Two Rivers, when his condition became critical last Monday. He underwent surgery Wednesday. Mr. Kirst, who in addition to operating a drug store was also interested in the telephone and express business in that city for many years, has been in failing health the past year. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Kirst home in Two Rivers, the Rev. Donald Mills of the Grace Congretional church officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery. Started at 13 Mr. Kirst has been connected with the drug business since he was 13 years old. After clerking for several months in the old Gagnon store there he was called in by Henry Gebhardt, proprietor, and asked if he would like to become a druggist. The next day he started ot work and he followed the profession for nearly 60 years until retiring five years ago. A few years after Mr. Kirst started working he became a business associate and after Mr. Gebhardt's death he became sole owner of the company, purchasing the building on Washington street between 15th and 16th streets. In 1928 the Kirst Drug company moved to larger quarters, the present site of Plantico's at the corner of 16th and Washington streets, Two Rivers. During his years in the drug store business he gave away millions of jelly beans to younsters coming into his store. Later when candy kisses became popular he switched to the brown paper covered confection. Mr. Kirst is credited with being the orginator of the popular one-cent sales in this country. More than 30 years ago he conducted a penny sale, selling two articles, a penny added to the cost of the single item. Large drug companies patterned their sales campaigns after his methods. On his retirement in 1942, Mr. Kirst sold his interest in the business to Rueben Plantico, Sr. who for 20 years prior to Charley's retirement had been a partner in the business. Mr. Plantico entered Mr. Kirst's employ in 1914 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin pharmacy and had managed the store for several years before 1942. Telephone Operator When Two Rivers go its first telphone system in 1885 Mr. Kirst got another assignment. He was an operator. The switchboard was installed in the rear of the Gebhardt store and he jumped to plug in the connection whenever the light flashed, day or night. In 1901 the Two Rivers Telephone company was formed and Mr. Kirst with his late brother Gus C. Kirst, joined J.E. Hamilton as owners. Later Mr. Kirst became sole owner and operated the company until it was sold to the Commonwealth company in 1926. He was also agent of the American Express company, later the Railway Express company for 50 years until 1940. His brother Gus, was manager of the company. A music lover since his youth Mr. Kirst organized the first band in Two Rivers, the Union Cornet band, which was directed by Prof. Otto Weinschenk of Manitowoc. Mr. Kirst was trombone player in the 25-piece organizatin. Born in Two Rivers in 1869, the deceased was a son of Carl and Sophia Buschmann Kirst, immigrants from Germany. Mr. Kirst never married. Surviving are three cousins, Mrs. Bertha Schultz of Kenosha, Mrs. Mary Kohlweiss of Milwaukee and Henry Boedecker of Kewaunee. The body will be taken to the Kirst home Tuesday from the Beduhn funeral home, Two Rivers, and may be viewed after 3 p.m. tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 6, 1947 P. 2
GUS C. KIRST GUS KIRST DIES AT TWO RIVERS TODAY ONE OF MOST WIDELY KNOWN CO. RESIDENTS Funeral Will Be Held From Home on Tuesday Gus C. Kirst, one of the most widely known young business men of Manitowoc county, died at his home at Two Rivers this morning after an illness of more than a year. The funeral will be held from the late home on Tuesday afternoon. News of the death of Mr. Kirst will come as a shock to thousands who knew him in this section of the state where for more than a score of years he has been prominent in affairs. His acquaintance was not confined to Manitowoc county but he was well known in Kewaunee and Door counties, at Sheboygan and Milwaukee, having been active in business and political circles since he attained his majority. Mr. Kirst was 47 years of age and since boyhood had been making his way and achieved a marked degree of success. For more than a score of years he had been in charge of the Two Rivers office of the American Express company, holding the position as manager at the time of his death. He was associated with his brother, Charles F. Kirst in the Two Rivers Telephone company of which he was secretary and treasurer and he was president of the Wisconsin Textiles company of which he was one of the founders in that city. During the past fifteen years Mr. Kirst has taken an active interest in politics and was a delegate to the national democratic convention at Baltimore which nominated Woodrow Wilson for his first term. Mr. Kirst had assumed a prominent place in the councils of Wisconsin democracy, having served as a member of the state central committee for several terms. He was an active worker for his party and served as chairman of the county committee. Mr. Kirst was 47 years of age and he is survived by his mother and one brother, Charles F. at Two Rivers. For months Mr. Kirst had been failing in health and it was known that he could not live but news of his death will be a shock and bring keen regret to a large circle of friends. He was a member of the Masonic Order, Odd Fellows, Elks and Modern Woodmen. The funeral will probably be under auspices of Two Rivers Masonic Order. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 11, 1921 P. 1 ********** TWO RIVERS MOURNS DEATH OF GUS. KIRST (Special Correspondent) TWO RIVERS, June 13. The death of Gust Kirst Saturday removed from the city a man who has contributed a great deal in the development, growth and prosperity of the community and one who will be sadly missed in public enterprise. The funeral of Mr. Kirst will be held tomorrow afternoon from the late home. Mr. Kirst was a Two Rivers booster, first, last and all the time. He was ambitious, active and a live wire for the upbuilding of the city and his name has been identified with most of the public movements of the past twenty years. He was successful in his personal business undertakings and had established an eviable record as local agent of the American Express company, which position he held twenty-seven years. Mr. Kirst was a member of the school board, and his initiative and energy had aided many of the best results of the educational advancement of the city. He was one of the first directors of the Old Line Insurance company of Milwaukee. Possessesd (sic) of talent as a news writer, Mr. Kirst for years was correspondent for Milwaukee papers and for the Herald-News at Manitowoc. Gus Kirst did many things that proved him loyal and true to his home and to his friends. He possessed a sympathetic nature and always helped the needy. It was through his efforts that the money was collected and a monument was erected in the cemetery to the unknown victims of the illfated steamer Vernon. He remembered the unfortunate long after others had forgotten them and it is just such deeds as this that prove what a man is. Up to a few years ago deceased took and active part in social matters and many an entertainment was arranged for by him. It was through his efforts that big circuses took a chance on Two Rivers and he feld proud when he succeeded in getting Williams Jennings Bryan to come here for a lecture. All who knew Gus C. Kirst deeply regret his death. He had an extended acquaintance in all parts of the state and he will be remembered for the many kind and courteous acts he conferred upon many of them. The deceased took a deep interest in his home and he dearly loved his parents and his brother, Charles and the family is heartbroken at his death. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, June 13, 1921 P.1
SOPHIA KIRST Mrs. Sophia Kirst Dies At Home On Tuesday FUNERAL WILL BE HELD HERE ON SATURDAY Venerable Woman Was Loved In Community; Ill Only a Few Days Mrs. Sophia Kirst, 89, (photo), one of the earliest residents of Two Rivers, died at her home at 1609 17th street at 5:45 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The venerable woman who had enjoyed good health despite her advanced age, took ill Thursday night and failed since. Although arrangements are not complete funeral services will be held from the home at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, with interment at Pioneers' Rest cemetery, beside her late husband, Carl Kirst, who died in 1920. The remains are at the C.J. Jansky funeral home. Mrs. Kirst, nee Sophia Buschmann, was born in the little hamlet of Hahenkamp, Westphalis, province of Prussia, Germany, on November 5, 1843. She came to this country on November 16, 1865 and made her home with her sister, the late Mrs. William Boedecker, in the residence at West Park and 17th streets in which Mrs. Kirst resided and which had been the family landmark for 65 years. Wed in 1867 On November 1, 1867, she was married to Carl Kirst, who had come to this country from Welmar, Saxony in 1865. He preceded Mrs. Kirst in death 13 years ago. Following their marriage the Boedeckers moved to Kewaunee with Mr. Kirst purchasing the corner property, now the site of the J.E. Hamilton Community House. In 1917 the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. Kirst was known among the younger generation as "Auntie" Kirst. Her home and her family was foremost in her life, although she always took an active interest in welfare of the city. Mrs. Kirst leaves only one son, Charles F. Kirst, prominent local druggist. Her only other son, Gus. C. Kirst, also prominent in this city and vicinity for many years, died in 1921. Pall bearers for the funeral are Harry R. Hurst, Frank E. Riley, Henry R. Schwake, E.R. Mueller, Conrad Baetz and Guido Berger. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 1, 1933 P. 9