CHARLES BERGER Sudden Death of Two Rivers Man DEATH COMES TO PIONEER AT SUPPER TABLE Charles H. Berger summoned as Family Is Gathered for Evening Meal at the Home Death suddenly overtook Charles H. Berger at his home on the Manitowoc-Two Rivers road at 6 o’clock Thursday evening. Deceased was seated at the supper table when he was called and his passing is believed to be caused by the hardening of the arteries. Although not being in the best of health the past few months, Mr. Berger worked every day at the machine shop of the Aluminum Goods plant one. Deceased was a native of Two Rivers, born on August 5, 1861 and practically spent his entire life in this city. Surviving him is his widow Marguerite M. Berger, with her two children Mercedes and Alfred Louisier and one son, George, an instructor in the public school at Kimberly, Wis. He also leaves one brother, Guido of this city and two sisters, Mrs. Schafflahd and Mrs. William E. Seibel of Manitowoc. The first wife of the deceased died twenty years ago. He was a mechanic by trade for the past 15 years previously being employed as a marine engineer. Mr. Berger’s father, Gottlieb, also deceased was one of the earliest settlers in the city, making his home in this city in 1849. Mr. Berger was affiliated with the Masonic order and the funeral will be held under the auspices of the local lodge No. 200 on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. T. A. Hawkes officiation. Burial will be at Pioneer’s Rest cemetery. The Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 17, 1927 - Two Rivers News (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page) GEORGE E. BERGER George E. Berger Is Dead at 63 TWO RIVERS–George E. Berger, 63, of Riverview Drive, Rt. 2, Two Rivers, longtime drafting and woodworking instructor at Lakeshore Vocational and Technical School, Two Rivers, and operator of a firm manufacturing educational and therapeutic toys bearing his name, died Monday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Berger, who was honored early in 1967 by the school’s Quarter Century Club after serving the institution for 25 years, became afflicted with a stroke recently and returned home after hospitalization. He returned to the hospital a week ago. Born in Two Rivers Nov. 27, 1904 to the late Charles and Amelia Kahlenberg Berger, he was a member of the first class to graduate from Washington High School in 1923. He then enrolled at what is now Wisconsin State University– Oshkosh, graduating in 1926 with a degree in industrial arts. Returned to Two Rivers After teaching at Kimberly High School for four years, he returned to Two Rivers to become associated with the Hamilton Mfg. Co., where he worked in the Engineering Dept. for nine years. He returned to the teaching field in joining the faculty of the former Vocational and Adult School here, where up to his illness he taught classes ranging from Auto mechanics and blue-print reading to drafting and woodworking. A number of years ago he established the Berger Playcraft Co., which designed, and produced educational and therapeutic toys. Creative-minded since boyhood, Berger instilled enthusiasm in aeronautics among the young people of the area by developing a novel electrically-driven airport or space platform, which permitted young buyer of model planes to fly them like any powered plane. Wife Survives A lifelong member of Grace United Church of Christ, his other affiliation was with the Quarter Century Club of the VTA school.. Surviving are his wife, the former Julia Schneider, whom he married June 18, 1930, at Waukegan, Ill.; three daughters, a son, a step-sister, Mercedes Lousier of Two Rivers; a step-brother, Alfred Lousier of Owen, Wis.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be at 2 p.m .Thursday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, the Rev. Reed Forbush officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 13, 1968 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******* Funeral card: In Memory Of GEORGE E. BERGER Born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin November 27, 1904 Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin August 12, 1968 Services 2:00 P.M. Thursday, August 15, 1968 Klein & Stangel, Funeral Home Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. Reed Forbush, Officiating Pallbearers Mel DeSwarte Clyde Rau Eben Engle George Brown Adolph Brull Steve Gauthier Place of Interment Pioneers Rest Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin KLEIN & STANGEL. INC. Two Rivers Wisconsin
GOTTFRIED BERGER From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1894: Death in Two Rivers on Sun. of Gottfried Wilhelm Berger following an illness of about 6 mos. The deceased, who was one of the oldest residents of Two Rivers, was well known and highly thought of throughout the whole county. He was born 21 Jan. 1821 in Saxony and came to America in 1846, living 2 yrs. in Milwaukee. In 1848 he moved to Two Rivers where he has lived ever since. In the early years he was in the shoemakers trade, but about 30 yrs. ago he opened a tavern. The burial took place Tues. afternoon.
JULIE A. BERGER
Julia A. BergerJulia A. Berger, age 93, formerly of Riverview Drive, Two Rivers, passed away Friday evening, Jan. 14, 2000, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Kim Henning. Burial will be at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Jule was born Oct. 21, 1906, in St. Louis, Mo., the oldest daughter of Paul Sr. and Elizabeth Schneider. She worked as a telephone supervisor at the then Bell Telephone Co. in Green Bay. During that time she met George E. Berger and on June 18, 1930, they were married in Waukegan, Ill., and shortly there-after the couple moved to Two Rivers, the birthplace of her husband. She was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center and chorus, and the Homemakers Club for many years, serving as secretary. She attended Grace Congregational Church. Survivors include three daughters and sons in law; one son, six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law; two sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jule was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, six brothers and sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17, 2000 at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The family extends their gratitude to the North Ridge Care Center staff for their compassion and comfort. Herald Times Reporter January 16, 2000
LILLIE BERGER From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1907: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 25 Mar.) A young lady drowned in our river Sunday morning at 5:30. Her shawl was found on the bank. She was Lilly Berger, a 40-yr. old unmarried lady. Miss Berger lived with her mother, and the fact that she had been ill for many years may have led to her suicide. A large number of people gathered at the bridge when they heard of her death. Men in rubber boats searched the river for her body in vain. The police also have searched the river but have not found anything. Her death is a blow for her family. The unfortunate lady has many brothers and a sister living here, as well as her widowed mother. It is believed that her body will eventually be found in the lake. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1907: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Apr.) The body of Miss Berger, who drowned in the river two weeks ago, still has not been found and the search has ended. Men from the life saving station last week searched the lake between here and Manitowoc without results. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 16 May. 1907: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 May) News from Manitowoc arrived Friday that the body of Lillian Berger, who drowned in the river about 6 weeks ago, has been found on the shore in Town Newton. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 16 May. 1907: On Thursday evening a 7-year old son of Town Newton farmer Wm. Stephani found a partially buried female body in the beach sand. The body was immediately uncovered and the District Attorney notified. He transferred the corpse to the funeral home of Vogelsang & Murphy. A coroner’s inquiry was opened by Justice of the Peace Harry Kelley. Charles Berger of Two Rivers gave testimony that he knew the body to be that of his sister; that Lillian Berger had drowned in the river on 24 March; that her body was not found despite every effort taken; and that it was presumed that the body was carried into the lake by the strong current. Although the body was no longer recognizable, he was able to positively identify the clothing as that of his unfortunate sister. The body was then turned over to the Berger family.
THOMAS C. BERGER
Thomas C. Berger passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. He was born in Two Rivers on Aug. 20, 1931 son of the late George E. and Julia A. Berger. Tom graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1949. Upon graduation, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc, and was initiated into the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society and the Phi Eta Sigma National Honorary Fraternity. During his sophomore year at Madison, he was initiated into the Pi Tau Sigma National Honorary Fraternity. In his junior year, he received a scholarship and was awarded the Tau Beta Pi Key (the highest honor attainable by an undergraduate student in engineering school). He received his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1954 and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Air Force. He was stationed with the Air Technical Intelligence Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. Following his discharge, Tom began his graduate work at the university at which time he was awarded an Engineering Research Fellowship and accepted a position on the university teaching staff. He received his master’s degree in mechanical engineering and is a licensed registered professional mechanical engineer in the state of Wisconsin. Tom was also a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He also worked for Stoelting Company in Kiel, Manitowoc Engineering and provided consultant services for Hamilton’s of Two Rivers. He was the original founder of the Manitowoc Singles Club in the early l960s and most recently belonged to the Northeastern Wisconsin Woodworker’s Guild and Inventors Network of Wisconsin. He was a licensed private pilot and a longtime member of the EAA. Tom is survived by his devoted and special friend; and three sisters. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father: George E. Berger; and his mother: Julie A. Berger. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, 2004 at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning. Burial will be at Pioneer’s Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 8, 2004 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 am. Special thanks to the dedicated and supportive staff of St. Vincent’s Dialysis Clinic, doctors at Green Bay Nephrology Clinic and San Luis Nursing Home for all their loving care. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 7, 2004
RAMONA B. BETH Ramona B. Beth, age 85, Two Rivers, passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her, Thursday evening, October 14, 1999, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 18, 1999, at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Arndt officiating, with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born February 10, 1914, in the town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late John J. and Theresa Johannes Raatz. She attended Tannery School, St. John’s Parochial School and Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1932. On April 19, 1933, she married Walter Beth in Two Rivers. The couple celebrated 66 years of marriage last April. She was employed at Two Rivers Community Hospital, City Cab, and Paragon Electric Co. retiring in 1968. She is a member of St. John’s Ladies Society afternoon and evening group and the dartball league. She is also a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center. Survivors include her husband, Walter; a son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and one son-in-law, a sister-in-law, a special friend, eight grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, a number of nieces, nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death one brother and one sister. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5-8 p.m. Sunday evening and after 9 a.m. on Monday at the church, until the time of service at 10 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, October 16, 1999
WALTER M. BETH Walter M. Beth, age 91, of Two Rivers, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, Nov. 25, 2004 following a brief illness at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 29, 2004 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Scherbarth, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Walter was born Sept. 16, 1913 in Two Rivers, a son of the late Charles and Barbara Monka Beth. He received his education in Two Rivers, attending St. Mark’s Parochial School and graduating from Washington High School with the class of 1931. On April 19, 1933, he was married to Ramona B. Raatz at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The couple was blessed with 66 years together. She preceded him in death Oct. 14, 1999. Wally was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. for many years and also at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding for a short time during the war. He retired from Mirro Aluminum in 1978, as assistant superintendent. He was a long time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, where he was past member of the church council, served as trustee and was a member of the Lutheran Men’s Club. He was also a member of the National Management Club of Mirro; the Two Rivers Senior Center, where he served with the Meals-on-Wheels program; and he enjoyed bowling, dartball and playing cards with several card clubs. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and a son-in-law, eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, seveial nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son-in-law, a brother, and three sisters. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. Sunday evening and at the church on Monday after 9 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church or the donor’s choice. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 27, 2004 ******** Funeral card In Memory of Walter M. Beth Birth Date September 16, 1913 Date of Death November 25, 2004 Services 10:00AM - Monday - November 29, 2004 St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Two Rivers, Wisconsin Officiating Reverend David Scherbarth Final Resting Place Pioneer Rest Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin Arrangements By Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels Two Rivers, Wisconsin
DANIEL A. BLAHA Daniel A. (Dan) Blaha, 74, of 1900-30th St., Two Rivers, retired tool and die foreman at Paragon Electric Co. Inc., Two Rivers, and well known early Two Rivers basketball player, died unexpectedly Saturday morning at his trailer camp home at Orlando, Fla. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Blaha was born March 28, 1899, at Two Rivers, son of the late Anton and Antoinette Lodel Blaha. He attended Two Rivers High School and was a member of the old City Basketball Team at Two Rivers. He was also active in cub scouting at Two Rivers. He was a member of the Two Rivers Vocational School Board. He learned the tool and die making tade at Mirro Aluminum Co.; and for many years until his retirement in 1965 he was with the Paragon firm. He married Esther Nocker, June 4, 1918, at Two Rivers. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 until 9 o'clock this Monday evening. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 2, 1973
META C. BLUM Funeral Services for Mrs. William Blum, 77, of Rt. 1 Mishicot, a former resident of Two Rivers who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Friday noon where she was a patient 19 days, will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Blum, nee Meta C. Wenholz, was born Oct. 1, 1884, at Saxonburg, Town of Mishicot, daughter of the late Diedrich and Sophia Carsten(s) Wenholz. She was married Jan. 1, 1907, at Mishicot to William Blum. In the earlier years of their marriage the family resided at Two Rivers for many years. Besides her husband she leaves six daughters, Mrs. Alvin Messman, Mrs. Emmath Jonas, Mrs. Alfred Jurgens and Mrs. Ray Steger of Two Rivers, Mrs. Harvey Baker of Bayfield, Wis. and Mrs. Fred Jonas of Rt. 1 Mishicot; a son, Herbert of Neilsville, Wis., a sister, Mrs. Hugo Ploeckelmann of Mishicot; 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. A son, daughter and sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state from 11 a.m. to the time of service. December 16, 1961, Herald Times Reporter
WILLIAM F. BLUM William F. Blum, 83 of Rt. 1, Mishicot, retired sexton of Mishicot Public Cemetery, died Sunday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient for three weeks. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Blum was born August 22, 1885, in the town of Mishicot,a son of the late William and Doris Wolf Blum. He attended the Mishicot school district. He married the former Meta Wenholz Jan. 1, 1907, at Mishicot. Seh preceded him in death in December of 1961. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1957. Mr. Blum was a rural mail carrier from 1904 to 1911, after which he moved his family to Two Rivers and was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Boehringer Oil and Fuel Co. and later at Kahlenberg Bros. Co. In 1929 the family moved to a farm in the Tisch Mills area wich he operated until 1944. He became Mishicot's first garbage collector in the middle 1940s and also was the sexton of the Mishicot Public Cemetery until his retirement four years ago when he moved to his present address in the Town of Mishicot. Surviving are his six daughters, Mrs. Alvin Messman, Mrs. Emmath Jonas, Mrs. Alfred Jurgens, and Mrs. Ray Steger of Two Rivers, Mrs. Harvey Baker of Bayfield and Mrs. Fred Jonas of Rt.1, Mishicot; a son, Herbert of Neillsville; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Schmidt of Rt. 1 Mishicot, and Mrs. Alvina Thielbar of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; 19 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren. Two children and five sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Mon. Sept. 23, 1968
FERDINAND BOEHM Died of His Injuries. Fred Boehm, who was so badly injured by a fall from the scaffolding of a building at Shoto last week, died of his injuries Saturday evening. It is thought that either concussion of the brain or the rupture of one of the large arteries was the cause of death. The deceased was an industrious man, well spoken of by those who knew him. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, October 31, 1898 P. 1
EARL P. BOEHRINGER Earl P. Boehringer, age 92, a former Two Rivers resident, died Wednesday morning, February 4, 1998, at the Woodside Lutheran Home, Green Bay. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 6, 1998, at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born April 11, 1905, in Two Rivers, son of the late William C. and Hulda Kasten Boehringer. He attended St. John Parochial School and Washington High School, graduating in 1923. He went to work in the family business after graduation. Upon the early death of his father, he took over the managing of the Boehringer Oil and Fuel Co. He was active in community affairs and devoted many hours to civic and service organizations. He was a past president of the Chamber of Commerce and the Two Rivers Lions Club. He was a past state director of the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Fuel Dealers Association, a past director of the State Ready Mix Association, and a past director of the Wisconsin Petroleum Association. He married the former Norine Valentine on July 15, 1930, in Suamico, Wis. Survivors include his wife, Norine; a daughter and son-in-law; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Friends may call at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 10 a.m. on Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m. A memorial fund has been established for St. John Ev. Church. The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangments. The family would like to express their deep gratitude and thanks to the special care staff of Woodside Lutheran Home for their loving care during his illness. Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1998
ORPHA BOEHRINGER From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1901: A little daughter of Mr. W. Boehringer in Two Rivers died Fri. last week. ******** (Note: Per Wisc. birth index/Orfha E Boehringer/b. 23 Sep 1901 Manitowoc Co./ Father would be William, mother Hulda./Death notice written Thursday, 19 Dec 1901. Date of death would be Friday, 13 Dec 1901.)
ROY BOEHRINGER From Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1903: Roy Boehringer, the 6-yr. old son of Wm. Boehringer in Two Rivers, died Tues. morning from typhus. From Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 06 July) The 7-yr. old son of Wilhelm Boehringer has died of typhus and was buried Fri. from the Lutheran Church. (Note: I think these are both for the same boy)
WILLIAM C. BOELTE William C. Boelte, 69, a former teacher in the Lutheran parochial school at Two Rivers, died Friday at his home in Bay City, Mich., where he has lived for 26 years. Born in Germany, he came to this country as a young man. He studied for the teaching profession and served at the Lutheran school at Kewaunee before coming to St. John's church school at Two Rivers. He married Laura Kurtz and the couple made their home at Columbus, Wis., where Mr. Boelte taught school. A few years later they moved to Marinette and then to Bay City. He retired from teaching a few years ago. Survivors include his wife; two brothers, Fred Boelte of Columbus, Wis., and Charles Boelte of Kansas City, Mo. The body will be brought to Two Rivers Monday afternoon where it may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time of services. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, the Rev. W.G. Haese officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer's Rest cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 30, 1944 P.2 ******* [bur. 01-02-1945/age 72 yrs.]
BERNHARD BOETTCHER Bernard Boettcher, 72, a resident of Two Rivers for twenty-one years removing here from Kewaunee, passed away Thursday afternoon at the family home, Twenty-eighth and Monroe streets after an illness of only a week’s duration. The deceased was employed at the Hamilton company plant and was about his duties up to last Thursday. The deceased was born in Cleveland this county and removed to Kewaunee with his parents and made his home there where he married and reared a family. Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Walter and Elmer of this city and Julius of Chicago, one daughter, Miss Emma Boettcher of this city, three sisters, Mrs. Emma Kretchmer and Miss Bertha Boettcher of Milwaukee and Mrs. Louise Gartner of Seattle, Washington, and three brothers, Gustave of International Falls, Minn., Rudolph of Butternut, Wis., and Reinholt of Milwaukee. The deceased was a member of the Modern Woodmen camp here and also of the Men’s Brotherhood of the Grace Congregational church. Burial will take place at 1:30 Saturday afternoon from the home. Rev. Hawkes of the Congregational church officiating with burial at Pioneer’s Rest cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 06, 1928, Page 11
EMMA BOETTCHER Funeral services for Miss Emma Boettcher, 78, of 1701-28th St., who died Thursday morning at Manitowoc County Hospital, where she had been a patient five months, will be at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, at 2 p.m. Saturday, the Rev. Reed Forbush officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Miss Boettcher was born Jan. 20, 1889, at Kewaunee, daughter of Bernard and Mary Lietz Boettcher. More than 60 years ago she came to Two Rivers with her family. A longtime employe of Mirro Aluminum Co. Plant No. 1, she retired 10 years ago. She was a member of Two Rivers Chapter No. 229, Order of Eastern Star, and was a Sunday school teacher at Grace Congregational Church for many years. She was also a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving are three nieces and two nephews. Four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be conducted by the Order of Eastern Star at 7 o'clock this Friday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 15, 1967 P. 14
MINNIE (HELLER) BOETTCHER Mrs. Walter Boettcher, whose maiden name was Minnie Heller, died at Two Rivers yesterday, a victim of influenza. She was 27 years of age. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 22, 1918, Page 3
WILLIAM BOETTCHER Funeral card: In Memory of WILLIAM BOETTCHER Born December 2, 1892 Died May 20, 1964 Services 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 22, 1964 St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Rev. T. F. Stern, Officiating Pallbearers Gerhardt Dahlke Ornie Kudick Marvin Borchardt Donald Watzka Elmer Kudick Robert Wilker Burial Pioneers Rest Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin
MARIE BOETTGER From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Dec.) Death of the wife of young Hermann Boettger who was just married a short while ago. She was buried Sun. from the Lutheran Church, followed by a large funeral procession to the cemetery. It is said that she had been ill ever since the wedding.
DAUGHTER OF F. BOLDUS From Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1899: Death in Two Rivers Fri. of the 4-yr. old daughter of Mr. F. Boldas(sic). The burial took place Sun. ******* Note: The daughter was likely Gessine/Gesena S. Boldus. Wisc. Birth index: Boldus, Gesena S Birth Nov 10 1894 Manitowoc. Wisc. death index: Boldus, Gessine Death Jul 21, 1899 Manitowoc. (Friday in the death notice would have been 21 Jul 1899.)
MRS. F. BOLDUS A Woman Burned to Death at Two Rivers. Two Rivers, Wis., Feb. 15. 1885 About 11 o'clock last evening a fire broke out in a large dwelling house and an adjoining hall, belonging to a widow, Mrs. F. Boldus. Before the arrival of the fire company the entire building was in flames, and the fire beyond control. Both buildins burned to the ground. A sick woman, on the second floor, was safely removed, but the old lady Boldus could not be reached, and perished in her bedroom on the second floor. Her remains were recovered shortly after, badly burned. The property loss is estimated at about $1,000; no insurance. The Milwaukee Sentinel, February 16, 1885, pg. 8, col A (Note: This is the only cemetery with the surname Boldus)
GESINE BOLDUS From Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 05 Dec.) The wife of butcher F.F. Boldus died here following an illness of many months. The respected lady was born 1852 in Oldenburg, Germany, and was about 4 yrs. old when she came to America with her parents who settled on a farm a few miles from the city. Born Gesine Goedjen, she married Mr. Boldus when she was 23. She leaves her husband, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was Fri. afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
WALTER BOLDUS From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1901: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 25 Feb.) The 23-yr. old son of F. Boldus here died in Indiana where he had been living. He leaves a widow but no children. The body will probably be brought here for burial.
MARTHA BOPREY Funeral card: In Memory of MARTHA BOPREY Born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin August 11, 1894 Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin December 24, 1981 Services 11:00 A.M. Monday, December 28, 1981 St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. Martin J. Scheele, Officiating Place of Interment Pioneers Rest Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home Two Rivers, Wisconsin
ADOLPH BORETSKY The death of Adolph Boretsky occurred Saturday last at his home, 1303 Twenty-third Street. Mr. Boretsky had been ill a long time. He was 55 years of age, having been a resident of this city since boyhood. He was employed in Aluminum Goods plant no. 1. The deceased is survived by his wife, three daughers; Rose, Anna and Lucy, and three sons: Benjamin, Otto and Edward. The Funeral took place Tuesday afternoon from the home, Rev. T. A. Hawkes officiating. The Reporter - Chronicle, Thur. 31 May 1928, page 1, col. 2
JOHANN BORGWALD From Der Nord Westen, 25 July 1901: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 23 July) Old Mr. J. Burgwald died this morning after having suffered a long illness which makes his death a blessing. He was 78. The funeral is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thurs.
ETHEL BORNEMANN Mrs. Roland Bornemann of 3505 N. Glenwood St., Two Rivers, died Thursday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Karl F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Bornemann, nee Ethel Gloe, was born at Two Rivers, a daughter of the late William and Mrs. Elma Hartung Gloe. She was married May 4, 1946 at Two Rivers to Roland Bornemann. She was a member of Two Rivers Chapter 229, Order of Eastern Star. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Memorial services will be conducted by the Order of Eastern Star at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 28, 1970
ANNA BOUDA From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 05 Jan.) Death Wed. last week, after a short illness, of Miss Anna Bonda(sic), daughter of Jos. Bonda who resides on Two Rivers Road a mile from here. A large number of people attended the Sat. funeral at Two Rivers cemetery. (If this was taken from a written account, quite often a written "u" looked like a "n" as many of you may know already from searching old records.)
NEAL BRAUN Six Months Old Son Dies. John Neal(sic), the six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braun, died at the Holy Family hospital at 6:30 Sunday night. He has been sick the past week with Pneumonia. Funeral arrangements have not been completed as yet and will be announced later. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 1, 1924 P. 2 ******* The funeral of the six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Braun will be held from the home Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Hawkes will conduct the funeral services. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 2, 1924 P. 5
CHESTER BREIVOGEL Chester W. Breivogel, 69, of 1415 Glenwood St., Two Rivers, retired tool and die designer at Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, died early Friday morning at University Hospitals, Madison, where he had been a patient 10 days. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Breivogel was born Oct. 17, 1903, at Two Rivers, son of the late John and Mary Krueger Breivogel. He attended St. John Parochial School and was graduated from former Two Rivers High School with the Class of 1921. He retired from his position at the Hamilton firm in 1964. He married Emma Raatz at Two Rivers Sept. 11, 1929. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 29, 1973
JOHN BREIVOGEL (d. 1906) From Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1906: A small child of John Breivogel in Two Rivers died Saturday and was buried Monday. ******* (Note: Wisc death index: Burvagel Jr, John/ Death: May 18 1906/Manitowoc/co. death index v.8 p.66)
EDNA BROCHER Edna C. Brocher, age 78, of 2312 Garfield St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, September 15, 1998, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 18, 1998, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. William O’Brien will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial, with cremation to follow. She was born November 13, 1919, in Manitowoc County, daughter of the late William J. and Clara Nischke Mertens. She was a graduate of St. John’s Elementary School and Washington High School in Two Rivers. On January 17, 1942, Edna married Wilfred Brocher at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She was a bookkeeper at Robert Hall for many years, and retired as the manager of the Goodwill Store. She was currently the President of the Two Rivers Homemakers, a member of the Two Rivers Community Hospital Volunteers, and the Ladies of Holy Redeemer. Survivors include her husband, Wilfred; two sons and daughters-in-law, (private); three daughters and two sons-in-law, (private); 14 grand- children, (private); seven great-grandchildren; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Evelyn Kaiser, Arlene and Edward Klabunde, and Carol Gauthier, all of Manitowoc. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son-in- law, Vernon Cornils; one brother, Al Mertens; one sister, Esther Skarda; two brothers-in-law, Allan Gauthier and Bill Kaiser. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church from 5-6:30 p.m. on Friday. Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 16, 1998
EVA BROCHER BROCHER FUNERAL Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Brocher, 91, formerly of Edgewood Place, Two Rivers, who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Friday morning where she had been a patient four days will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, the Rev. John K. Mueller officiating. Burial will be at Pioneers Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Brocher, nee Eva Weber, was born Aug. 15, 1872, at Trier, Germany, daughter of the late Peter and Margaret Marr Weber. When she was two years old the family brought her to this country, settling at Mishicot. She attended Mishicot district schools and a few years later the family moved to Chippewa Falls. There she was married to Hans Brocher Nov. 14, 1894. The family moved to Two Rivers in 1917 where Mr. Brocher died in 1922. For a number of years she was engaged in practical nursing, assisting the later Dr. A. M. Farrell. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Schmitt, of Edgewood Place, Two Rivers, with whom she made her home for a number of years. Mrs. Edward Colanachick of Two Rivers and Mrs. Robert Jacqmin of Green Bay; four sons, Roland, Clarence and Wilfred of Two Rivers and Henry of Avon Lake, Ohio; 24 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. A son, Emanuel, died two years ago. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapels where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Two Rivers Reporter, Sat. Mar. 7, 1964
HANS BROCHER Hans Peter Broker (sic) answered the summons of death Monday morning at Holy Family hospital. Death came as a messenger of relief from long suffering with rheumatism. Deceased was born in Denmark and came to this country at the age of 19. He was a resident of this city twenty years ago and later resided at Pewaukee and Chippewa Falls. Five years ago the family returned to this city. Mr. Broker is survived by his widow and eight children. The funeral was held from the home on 272th street, Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Haase officiating. Two Rivers Reporter, Friday Dec. 22, 1922
WILFRED A. BROCHER Wilfred A. Brocher, age 89, of 2401 Polk St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning, May 1, 2004, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish - Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William O’Brien with cremation to follow. He was born Sept. 20, 1914 in Merrill, Wis., son of the late Hans and Eva Weber Brocher. He attended St. Luke’s Grade School and graduated from Washington High School, Two Rivers, class of 1932. Wilfred spent several years on The Great Lakes as a crew member on iron ore carriers. On Jan. 17, 1942, he married the former Edna Mertens at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Two Rivers. She preceded him in death on Sept. 15, 1998. Wilfred was employed as a welder at Hamilton Manufacturing, Two Rivers, until his retirement in 1976. He volunteered much of his time at the Hamilton Wood Type Museum in Two Rivers. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was also preceded in death by one grandson, Jason John Cornils; a son-in-law, Vernon Cornils; two sisters and four brothers. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman - Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers, on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, from 4 p.m. until the time of Mass at 6 p.m. Herald Times Reporter (Manitowoc, Wis.) May 3, 2004
EMMA BROECKER Pioneer Resident Suffers Stroke, Dies At Home of Son Suffering a stroke last Wednesday evening, Mrs. Fred Broecker Sr., one of the pioneer residents of Two Rivers, passed away Tuesday noon at the home of her son Fred, 2303 14th street, at the age of 72 years. Four children are left to mourn her loss, on son, Fred, this city, and three daughters, Mrs. Gustave Schmidt, Milwaukee, Mrs. John Vertz, Mishicot and Mrs. Frank Niener of this city. Burial will take place on Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the St. John’s Lutheran church. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, February 01, 1928, Page 9
FRED W. BROER FRED W. BROER is Principal of the First Ward School of Sheboygan, a position he has occupied since January 9, 1893, or since the completion of the fine school building in that ward. This one of the large schools of the city, having thirteen teachers, including the Principal. Mr. Broer is a native of Two Rivers, Manitowoc County, Wis., the date of his birth being January 22, 1863. His father, Herman Broer, a native of Germany, was an early settler of that place, where he located in 1854. His death occurred August 12, 1881. He left two sons and a daughter, the subject of this record being the youngest of the family; Henry, of New London, is the eldest; the sister is named Minnie. All were born in Manitowoc County. Fred W. received his early education in the public schools, and after a three- years course in the High School at Two Rivers began teaching. He was then in his seventeenth year. Having matriculated at the State Normal School, at Oshkosh, in 1883, he pursued a three-years course at that institution. After his graduation he accepted the principal-ship of the school at Butternut, Ashland County, Wis., which he conducted successfully for three years, at the end of the first of which he was elected County Superintendent of Ashland County. He served in that capacity two years, and then entered the Milwaukee Normal School, from which he graduated in June, 1892. Mr. Broer has received thorough preparation for the profession of teaching, and at the same time has also received the discipline which is acquired by a dependence upon one's own efforts in securing an education, he having paid the expense thereby incurred by his labor in the schoolroom, having taught and attended school alternately. He bears an excellent reputation as an educator. Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Sheboygan County, Wis. - Published 1894 by Excelsior Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 294
HENRY J. BROER From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1895: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 31 Dec.) Last week the body of Heinrich Broyer(sic), who died in New London, was brought here for burial. He was born and raised here but for several years he has lived in New London where he married. The parents are long deceased and are buried here. Only a sister lives here in the old house, and the sole surviving brother is a teacher in Sheboygan. These two children handled the funeral arrangements because the deceased's entire family lies ill with typhus back in New London.
ANNA BROWN From the Manitowoc Tribune - Aug. 10, 1864 In Two Rivers, August 5th., Mrs. Anna Brown, aged 78 years. The deceased had been afflicted with infirmities incident to old age, and, after much and protracted suffering, endured with Christian patience, quietly breathed out her life at the residence of Mr. William H. Honey, son-in-law of the departed.
AUGUST BRUHN From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1906: Death Sunday evening of Two Rivers resident August Bruhn. The deceased was born in Two Rivers in 1863. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
DAVID OR WILLIE BRUHN From Der Nord Westen, 03 Aug. 1899: A small child of Saxonburg resident F. Bruhn died last week and was buried Mon. in Two Rivers. (Note: This obit belongs to either David or Willie, can't tell)
CARL BUENZOW From Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1906: Death on Friday of Carl Buenzow of Two Rivers in St. Mary's Hospital here where he has been a patient for a long while. He leaves a son and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Monday in Two Rivers.
FREDERICKE BUENZOW From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1906: Death in Town Two Rivers on Tuesday of Mrs. John Buenzow from old age debility. She reached the age of 89 and had lived in Town Two Rivers for over 50 years. She is survived by her elderly husband.
JOHN J. BUENZOW ONE OF LAST OF CIVIL WAR VETS DIES SUNDAY John J. Buenzow, aged 87 years, one of the three remaining civil war veterans in Two Rivers passed away at the hospital at Manitowoc Sunday evening following a long illness. He served for four years in the Union army in the civil war and was a prisoner at Andersonville prison for eighteen months. The deceased resided in this county for 71 years, having been born in Germany in 1841 and coming to this county when a young man, with his parents in 1856. They landed at Two Rivers, then moved to Neshoto where he found employment in a sawmill. When the war broke out he went to Manitowoc and enlisted in Company A, Sixteenth U.S. infantry. At the battle of Chickamauga Mr. Buenzow was wounded in the arm and taken a prisoner. He was at Andersonville, Blackshere, Savannah, Thomasville and Millen prisons. Mr. Buenzow was a party in a plan to escape from Andersonville, by tunneling under the walls of the rebel prison, but a traitor betrayed the move. He was exchanged in 1865 and returned to this county purchasing a farm at Neshoto. Two sons, Henry and John of the town of Two Rivers, two daughters, Barbara in the town of Two Rivers and Ella in the town of Manitowoc, and one sister, Mrs. Henry Willert survive. His wife preceded him in death twelve years ago. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, June 11, 1928 P. 9
ELISA BUGENHAGEN DEATH CLAIMS OLD SETTLER Mrs. Elisa Bugenhagen Dies At Two Rivers Today Mrs. Elisa Bugenhagen, 71, one of the early settlers on the south side in Two Rivers, died at the Municipal hospital in that city at 10:45 a.m. today. She had been a patient at the hospital for seven weeks. She was born in Germany, her maiden name being Hahn. She resided in Two Rivers for 50 years. Her husband, Julius, died eight years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Andrew Demcak, Two Rivers, three sons, Paul at home, Walter F. of Manitowoc and Hugo of Milwaukee, one brother, Robert Hahn of Reedsville and five grandchildren. The body will be removed from the Beduhn and Goetz mortuary to the residence Thursday and the funeral will be held Friday at 1:30l from the residence, 1113 School street, and at 2 o'clock at St. John's church. Burial will be in Pioneer's Rest cemetery. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, May 8, 1934 P. 11
WILLIAM BUGENHAGEN From Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1906 (From correspondent Two Rivers, 08 Jan) A 23 year old son of A. Bugenhagen died Friday of consumption. The funeral will be held today from the Lutheran Church.
ANNA (RITTIRSCH) BUGLER (the following sent in by family researcher/see contributors page) The Two Rivers Reporter,Two Rivers, WI October 5, 1917 The funeral of Mrs. John Bugler took place Sunday afternoon from Grace Congregational Church where services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. A.D. Grey. Mrs. Bugler passed away in Fond du Lac last week Thursday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mary Reuther. Death was due to old age. The remains were brought here Saturday and rested at the home of her son, Anton, of the town of Two Rivers. Deceased was born in Germany in 1840. In 1874, she came to America and settled in the town of Two Rivers where she resided until the death of her husband, four years ago. Since then, she has made her home with her children, and for the past year and a half, with her daughter in Fond du Lac. She is survived by the following sons and daughters: Mrs. Anna Gunkel of Escanaba, Mich., Joseph Bugler and Mrs. Emma Fandry of Alberta, Canada, and Mrs. Theresa Wyman, Mrs. Bertha Bates and Mrs. Julia Kohn of Chicago, Mrs. Mary Reuther of Fond du Lac and Charles, Anton and John of the town of Two Rivers NOTE: The name REUTHER is misspelled and should be REUTER. NOTE: The gravestone in Pioneers Rest Cemetery bears only the inscription of Johann Bugler and not his wife Anna. The cemetery records indicated the burial date for Anna but not her maiden name or date of death. The cemetery records were updated in 1990 based upon information on file with the County Clerk, Fond du Lac County, WI.
JOHANN BUGLER (the following was sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page) The Reporter, May 13, 1913 Two Rivers, WI Mr. John Bugler of the town of Two Rivers died Friday of apoplexy. Mr. Bugler was born in Austria and came to Manitowoc County, in 1870. He settled on his farm soon after. By hard work and frugality he cleared away the woods which covered it entirely and transferred it into a fertile and well kept range. Mr. Bugler was for 15 years assessor of the town of Two Rivers. He was a sober and industrious farmer of that class where energy and ambition have made the great west what it is now. He leaves a wife, four boys and six girls. His funeral occurred on Sunday afternoon and was under the auspices of the Odd Fellows Lodge from Grace Congregational Church. Rev. J.S. Morris preached the funeral sermon.
JOHN BUGLER (the following was sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page) The Two Rivers Reporter,Two Rivers, WI., May 15, 1952 John Bugler, 76, of route 1, Two Rivers, lifelong resident of the town and a town and school district officer for many years, died Thursday morning at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. He had been in failing health in recent years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Klein and Stangel, Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers. The Rev. Frederick Zarling will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Bugler was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1875, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Bugler Sr. In 1898, he married Miss Mary Mandel and they located on the homestead farm. Mrs. Bugler died in 1940. For 40 years Mr. Bugler was treasurer of the Rangeline School District. He also served 12 years as a town supervisor and 10 years as town assessor. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Ida Kostka of the town of Two Rivers; son, Lester on the home farm; two sisters, Mrs, Julia Kohn of Chicago Heights, Ill., and Mrs. Bertha Bates of Cicero, Ill.; brother, Joseph of Calgary, Can. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday until hour of services.
MARY (MANDEL) BUGLER (the following sent in by family researcher/see contributors page) The Two Rivers Reporter May 9, 1940 DEATH TAKES MRS. BUGLER, LONG AILING Mrs. John Bugler, 63, Dies at Sister's Home Here; Funeral Monday Mrs. John Bugler, 63, lifelong town of Two Rivers resident died shortly after 2 p.m. today at the home of her sister, Mrs. Adam Lauber, 2213 Washington street. She had been in ill health for the past eight months and during that time made her home with her sister in this city. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at 2 o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church. The Rev. W.G. Haase will officiate and internment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. Mrs. Bugler, nee Mary Mandel, was born in the town of Two Rivers on Nov. 28, 1876, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mandel. She and John Bugler were married here in 1898. Survivors are the widower; one son, Lester, at home; one daughter, Mrs. Dan Koska, city; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Bernhardt and Mrs. Adam Lauber of this city, and Mrs. Charles Schuman of Fort Atkinson, Wis; six brothers, August and Albert Mandel of Dodge, Nebraska, Ernst of Colby, Wis., Fred of Carlock, South Dakota, Julius, Two Rivers route 1, and Edwin of this city. The body was taken to the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home and may be viewed there from Saturday evening to the time of the services Monday.
GILBERT BUGLER (the following was sent by family researcher see contributors page) The Reporter and Chronicle,Two Rivers, Wis. January 21, 1933 Gilbert Bugler, 33, Dies At Farm Home After suffering from an attack of pleurisy which followed a heart affliction, Gilbert Bugler, 33, well known resident of the town of Two Rivers died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bugler at five o'clock this morning. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home and at two o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Internment will be at Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Bugler was born in the town of Two Rivers, January 1, 1900 and spent all but eight years of his life on the farm, assisting his parents in its operation. Besides his parents he leaves a sister, Miss Ada Bugler at home, and a brother, Lester Bugler, also at home.
MARIA BUHSE From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1905: Death Sun. in the city of Two Rivers of 85-yr. old Marie Buhse of old age debility. Mrs. Buhse was born Marie Clasen on 01 Nov. 1820 in Germany. On 23 July 1837 she married John Buhse with whom she came to America in 1849. The family came to Two Rivers in 1857 where they settled permanently. Her husband died in 1868. She leaves 3 sons and 3 daughters. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.
HENRY BULHAUPT Was Weary of Life. The body of Henry Bulthaupt, a well known character of Two Rivers, was found floating in the river at that place yesterday afternoon. Bulthaupt had been missing since Thursday of last week and relatives had been conducting a futile search every day since that time. The body bore no marks of violence and the coroner's jury rendered a verdict that the deceased took his own life. No cause can be assigned for the rash act, as his affairs were in as good shape as usual and no other plausible provocation has as yet come to light. The deceased was quite well known in this city, and had served a term in Waupun prison for a murderous assault made upon George Huwatcheck a number of years ago. A wife and several children survive him. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, October 27, 1898 P. 1
EDWARD W. BUNKE Edward Bunke Sr., 80, of 2421-12th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Bunke was born at Two Rivers June 24, 1890, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Bunke. He married the former Elsie Sonntag at Two Rivers Nov. 18, 1916. She died in 1955. He was a longtime employe of Mirro Aluminum Co., retiring in 1955. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Dorothy) Petrashek of Two Rivers; two sons, Edward Jr. and Herbert of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Clara Johannes of Howards Grove, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 4 p.m. Thursday until 8:30 a.m. Friday, when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state after 9 a.m. until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1971
FREDERICK BUNKE From Der Nord Westen, 19 Feb. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 Feb.) Fritz Bunki, a south side resident, has the worst form of smallpox. Dr. Aby is treating him and expresses hope for his recovery. (Editor’s note – the ill man has since died.)
HERMAN BUNKE Herman Bunke, of Two Rivers, died suddenly from apoplexy. He was 62 years of age and for years resided at Reedsville. The funeral was held at Two Rivers. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 23, 1916 P.3 ********* The funeral of Herman Bunke took place Sunday afternoon from the home of his niece, Mrs. August Johannes where he died on Thursday. Death was due to apoplexy. Deceased was born in the 23rd of July 1854. He was unmarried. Having come to America from Germany he at first lived at Two Rivers. Later on he made Reedsville his home. For the last few years he had his home with Mr. and Mrs. August Johannes of the South Side. Mr. Bunke is survived by one brother William of this city. Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, March 24, 1916:
FRED BURKE Fred Burke (Manitowoc 7-141) Husband of Bertha Burke Jan. 29, 1853-Feb. 17, 1903 Son of Godby Burke and Henrietta (both born Germany) Born in Germany –carpenter Died from “mertal shock from Cuban itch, so called small pox, 2 weeks –acute insanity for nine days proceeding death –Cuban itch of moderate severity” Buried at public cemetery in Two Rivers
BERTHA BURMEISTER Mrs. Fred Burmeister, 64, nee Bertha Schramm, of Two Rivers, died Wednesday afternoon at the Municipal hospital in that city. Death was due to a heart ailment. Funeral sevices will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Emanuel Evangelical church with interment in Pioneer's Rest cemetery. She was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1880 and in 1901 was married to Mr. Burmeister. They made their home at 2229 14th street, Two Rivers. She was a member of the Evangelical church, the Ladies guild and Martha Circle. Surviving are the husband, who for many years has been employed by the Nelson Lumber company but who at the moment is ill, an only daughter, Miss Merna, at home and six sisters, Mrs. William Hintz, Mrs. Herman Stegeman, Mrs. Otto Habermann, Mrs. Emil Rohde, Mrs. Richard Rohde, all of Two Rivers and Mrs. Erwin Baerwald, Stevens Point. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home until 10 a.m. Saturday when it will be moved to the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, November 30, 1944 P.2
ERNSTENA BURMEISTER From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1904: Mrs. C. Burmeister in Town Two Rivers suffered a stroke Wed. last week and lies gravely ill. She is 58. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Feb.) Mrs. C. Burmeister, resident on Town Line Road died this week.
HENRY BURMEISTER H. BURMEISTER PASSES SUNDAY Resided Here Since 1920; Funeral To Be Wednesday Henry Burmeister, 69, a resident of the city since 1920, died Sunday. He has been in failing health for several months. He resided at 1408 South Ninth Street. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Interment will be at the Pioneers Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. The deceased was born in the town of Two Rivers in 1868 and spent most of his life there. In 1920 he came to this city and was employed at the Seating company plant for a number of years. He was married in 1925 to Lydia Schroeder, Two Rivers. Four Sons Survive Survivors are the widow; four sons by a previous marriage, Albert and Carl, Two Rivers, Edgar and Harry, Oshkosh; a brother, Fred, Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Halstein Rudie, Gillett, Wis.; and two grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, February 24, 1936 P. 7
LYDIA M. BURMEISTER Mrs. Lydia Burmeister, 74, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died unexpectedly at her home Sunday morning. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Kenneth Fisk, pastor of Community Bible Church, Manitowoc, officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Burmeister, nee Lydia Schroeder, was born at Two Rivers July 28, 1895, a daughter of the late John and Bertha Fanslau Schroeder. She attended St. John parochial school at Two Rivers. She was married in 1927 to Henry Burmeister. He preceded her in death in 1936. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Oscar Franz of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, two nieces and a nephew. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 6, 1970
VINA BURTON Mrs. Vina Burton, 80, of 330 W. Diversey Pkwy., Chicago, a native of Two Rivers, died early Friday morning at Oak Park, Ill., Hospital where she had been a patient less than a week. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Burton, nee Vina Schwake, was born in 1879, daughter of the late Christ and Alvina Frenz Schwake. She was married at Two Rivers in 1906 to John Burton. Fifty-four years ago the couple moved to Chicago. Her husband preceded her in death a number of years ago. She was a member of the Mission Society of a Lutheran church at Chicago. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hugh Driscoll of Chicago; two sons, Leslie and John of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. J. Fred LeMere of Two Rivers, and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 2 p.m. Sunday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 23, 1960 P. 3
