PIONEERS' REST CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ORA GAGNON

ILL HEALTH DUE TO FALL CAUSES DEATH SUNDAY
Mrs. Thomas Gagnon, 47, died Saturday evening at 11:10 p.m. at the 
Two Rivers municipal hospital.  She had been in ill health ever 
since a fall which occurred some time ago.
She was born at Mauston, Wis., on Dec. 9, 1890. Born Ora Williamson, 
she married Thomas Gagnon of this city of February 2, 1917 and has 
resided here ever since.  The widower, one son, Thomas, Jr., 11, and 
one daughter, Evelyn, 18, survive.  Her mother, Pauline Williamson, 
one sister, Mrs. Agnes Gorman of Georgia, and two brothers, Frank and 
Clyde of the town of Two Rivers, survive.
The body will lie in state at the Jansky Funeral Home until the time 
of ent are indefinite. ent areindefinite. [error in type setting]
Two Rivers Reporter, Mon. 1 Mar. 1937, Page 2, col. 3
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Gagnon Rites to Be on Wednesday
Mrs. Thomas Gagnon, 47, who died at the Two Rivers Municipal hospital 
Saturday evening will be buried tomorrow afternoon.  The remains now 
lie in state at the Jansky Funeral Home.
Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. from the funeral home, and a 2 p.m. 
from Grace Congregational church, Rev. Hawkes officiating. Burial will 
be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Two Rivers Reporter, Tues. 2 Mar. 1937, Page 2, col. 3


THOMAS GAGNON

Former Council Member Here is Claimed at 76
Thomas Gagnon Sr. Taken at Daughter’s Home in Milwaukee
Thomas Gagnon, Sr., one-time councilman here and for the last six 
months a resident of Milwaukee, died Saturday at the home of his 
daughter, Mrs. Raymond Gibeault, in that city. He was 76.
Funeral rites will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Beduhn, Deja 
and Martin funeral home, with the Rev. Richard Wichlei, pastor of 
Grace Congregational Church, officiating.  Interment will be in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home 
until the time of services.
Mr. Gagnon was born in this city Mar. 26, 1873, the son of Thomas 
and Odelia (Gauthier) Gagnon. He attended graded schools here and, 
when he was ten years old, moved to Sheboygan with his parents. He 
later was employed at the Sheboygan Chair company and resided in 
that city until he married Albertine Schultz in 1897.  The couple 
then moved to this city where his wife subsequently died. In 1918, 
Mr. Gagnon married the former Ora Williamson of this city.  She 
died in 1937.
Ill Six Months
Upon returning to Two Rivers, Mr. Gagnon became employed at the 
Hamilton Manufacturing company.  During his employment there as a 
millwright foreman, Mr. Gagnon was elected to the city council in 
the early 1930’s, serving two terms.  He was also a member of the 
hospital board at the time the municipal hospital was built.
An employee of the Hamilton firm for 34 years, Mr. Gagnon was a 
member of the company’s 30-year service club.  He retired in 1942, 
after which he moved to a small cottage near Point Beach state 
forest.  He resided there until he became ill six months ago, and 
moved to his daughter’s home in Milwaukee.
Mr. Gagnon was also a member of the Brotherhood of Grace Congreg-
ational Church and a past grand of the Two Rivers Lodge 66, IOOF, 
of which he was a charter member.
Survivors are a son, Mark, of this city, by his first marriage and 
a son, Thomas, Jr., of this city, and a daughter, Mrs. Gibeault, 
by his second marriage.  Also surviving are two brothers, Edward 
of Racine and Frank of Sheboygan; one sister, Mrs. Otto Grenzer of 
Hammond, Ind., nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Two Rivers Reporter, Mon. 23 Jan. 1950, Page 1, col. 5


EMANUEL J. GALECKI

Emanuel J. Galecki, 80, of Two Rivers, died Friday evening, 
Aug. 28, (1981) at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Grace 
Congregational Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Solomon Cramer 
will officate with cremation and burial at Pioneers Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Galecki was born Dec. 16, 1900, at Two Rivers. He was
owner of Galecki Clothing Store in Two Rivers for 50 years 
retiring in 1976. He married Emerentz Frisque, July 2, 1933,
at Reedsville. The couple residing in Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was preceded in death by four sisters.
There will be no visitation Tuesday evening. Jens Funeral
Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for cripped
children and Grace Congregational Church.
(No newspaper or date)


EMERENTZ GALECKI

Emerentz Galecki, age 92, of Two Rivers, died Wednesday, September 24, 1997,
at the Wisteria Haus, Two Rivers.
It was Emerentz wishes to not have any services with cremation to take place 
and burial to follow at, Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born April 24, 1905, in Green Bay, daughter of the late John and Mary 
Gaspar Frisque. She married Emanuel Galecki July 2, 1933, in Reedsville. He
preceded her in death in 1981. She was a member of Grace Congregational Church, 
Two Rivers, a past member of the Board of Directors at Shady Lane Nursing Care 
Center. She was active with the Manitowoc Girl Scout Council and owned and 
operated Vanity Beauty Shop, Two Rivers, for many years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
Besides her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by one daughter, 
Gretchen Galecki Hamilton in 1983; one son-in-law, Marvin E. Zoerb; three 
brothers and four sisters.
Memorials may be made to the Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers.
The Jens Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, September 25, 1997


HARRIETT GARDNER

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sep. 1907: 
Death in Two Rivers Saturday of Mrs. Thomas Gardner of old age debility. 
The deceased was born 22 April 1831 in England and had resided in Two 
Rivers for about 6 years. The funeral was held Monday.


LYDIA GARDNER

Mrs. Lydia Gardner died.
Manitowoc Herald, Sept. 12, 1857


EDWARD GATES

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Mar. 1906:
A small child of Dr. E. Gates in Two Rivers died last week and was buried
Saturday.


GERTRUDE GATES

SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. GATES IS GREAT SHOCK
Well Known Resident of Two Rivers Ill But Few Hours
TWO RIVERS Feb. 2.-The community was greatly shocked today by 
announcement of the death of Mrs. Gertrude Gates, wife of Dr. E. 
Gates, who passed away at her home shortly before 6 this morning 
after an illness of but few hours. Mrs. Gates was in apparent 
health yesterday and last evening visited with friends and at 
10 o'clock, after returning home, suffered a stroke of apoplexy 
which proved fatal a few hours later.
Mrs. Gates was prominent in social circles of the city and a 
leader in musical circles, being an accomplished and talented 
musician herself. She attended the musical school of Oberlin 
college and other colleges and had been a leader in music work 
of the city since her residence here, being a member of clubs 
devoted to study and promotion of the best in art.
Native of Chicago.
Mrs. Gates, nee Gertrude Marsh, was a daughter of the late J.D.F. 
Marsh, and born at Chicago, March 19, 1871. Her father was a veteran 
of the civil war and founder of the Advance, a Congregational 
publication of which he was editor from 1866 the 1875. Later he was 
secretary of Oberlin college, Oberlin, O., where Mrs. Gates was 
educated.
Married in 1903, Mrs. Gates had made her home in this city since 
that time and had a wide acquaintance and was held in universal 
esteem.
Besides her husband she is survived by two daughter, Mary Frances, 
a student at Lawrence college and Doris at home.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 2, 1924 P.2


GERTRUDE E. GATES

Funeral card:

In Memory Of
Gertrude E. Gates
March 5, 1913
April 19, 1990

Services
11:00 A.M.
Monday, April 23, 1990
St.  John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Rev. David Scherbarth, Officiating

Place of Interment
Pioneers Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


MICHAEL GEBHARD

From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1907: 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 July) A large funeral was held here
today. Mike Gebhart(sic), an old settler in our city who just celebrated his 84th
birthday in May, died a few days ago. He operated a successful store here for 
many years before retiring. His wife died several years ago. He leaves 2 
daughters –one married and living in Chicago, the other operates her father’s 
store here. The deceased had only been ill a short time. Pastor Ueberle gave 
the funeral address, and the church choir was also present. The Odd Fellows, 
to which order he had belonged, gave him the final official escort.


FRANK GEBHARDT

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1879:
Death of Frank Gebhardt on 14 Apr. in Two Rivers. He was born 20 July
1861, the son of Mr. M Gebhardt. He had been ill 43 weeks and his situation in
the end was hopeless. His burial took place yesterday, Apr. 16 in the afternoon, and
Mr. H. Stoll of Two Rivers delivered the death sermon.


HENRY GEBHARDT

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1901:
Henry M. Gebhard, one of the well-known business men of Two Rivers, died Tues.
morning after an illness of several months. The deceased was born 04 Sep. 1855 in Two
Rivers and lived there all his life. He personally ran a drugstore and was also manager
of the telephone system in Two Rivers. He is survived by his sorrowing father and 2
sisters. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon under the direction of the Two
Rivers Free Masons.
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From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1901: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 28 Oct.) 
The funeral of our deceased pharmacist Henry Gebhard on Fri. 
afternoon was exceptional. The Free Masons, of whom he was a 
member, were there as well as County Judge Anderson of 
Manitowoc and Dr. C. Currens from here. Pastor Gray of the 
Episcopal Congregation in Manitowoc delivered the funeral oration.


AUGUST GEBLER

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Aug. 1890 (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 05 Aug.) 
Death last week of “Father” GEBELER. The well-known and well-beloved gentlemen 
worked as a blacksmith here for many years and reached the age of 72 yrs. 11 mos. 
He leaves a widow and 4 children. His funeral last Sun. in the Evangelical Church 
was heavily attended.


FRANK GEBLER

…though to leave his seat when he fell forward from the box and when 
assistance reached him, was found to be dead. The body was removed 
to the house and physicians summoned but nothing could be done, Mr. 
Goebler having died almost instantly say the physicians. No inquest 
will be held. Mr. Goebler was 60 years of age and was one of the best 
known farmers of the vicinity of Two Rivers. He is survived by his 
wife and several children, one daughter being Mrs. F. Wilsman of Two 
Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 24, 1915, Page 7
[half the page is torn out of paper so only half of obit is there, 
this is what is legible]


ANTHONY P. GEIMER (TONY) 

Geimer is dead at Two Rivers
Heart Attack Fatal To Retired Resident
TWO RIVERS – Anthony P. (Tony) Geimer, 70, retired general superintendent 
of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company, died Tuesday afternoon at his home, 
2601 Washington St., following a heart attack.
Mr. Geimer, active in Masonic circles and a former basketball and baseball 
player, was in apparent good health until stricken early Tuesday.
Masonic funeral services will be held at Grace Congregational church at 2 p.m. 
Friday, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei officiating.  Masonic rites at the church 
and at Pioneers Rest cemetery will be directed by Heber Clayton, past master 
of the Two Rivers Masonic Lodge.
Mr. Geimer was born in the town of Gibson Feb. 28, 1881, a son of the late 
Jacob and Margaret Spang Geimer.  He was 10 years old when the family moved to 
Two Rivers, where as a boy he learned the butcher trade at the old Main Street 
meat market operated by the late Richard Kahlenberg.
In April 1899, he entered the employ of the Hamilton Company.  Assigned to a 
carpenter bench he worked as a cabinet maker until 1913 when the steel plant 
of the firm was erected.  That year he was promoted to a foreman in the steel 
plant and in 1918 became the division’s superintendent.  The genial mild-mannered 
Mr. Geimer, popular with the Hamilton employees, continued in the capacity of 
steel plant superintendent until 1932 when he was named general superintendent.
After 48 years with the Hamilton firm, which he saw grow from a payroll of less 
than 200 to more than 1500, he retired in July, 1947.
On Original RAC Team
Mr. Geimer took keen interest in sports activities.  He displayed marked talent 
as a baseball player and was shortstop on the city team, the Colts, at the turn 
of the century.  In 1904 when the Reach Athletic Club organized one of the first 
basketball teams in this area better clubs in the middle west, Mr. Geimer was 
one of the original members.
Mr. Geimer’s identification with the Masonry dates back nearly 40 years ago, 
having been accepted into the Two Rivers Blue Lodge in February 1912.  He served 
the lodge as worshipful master in 1918 and 1919.
His other Masonic affiliations include membership in the Barney G. Lyman chapter 
116, Royal Arch Masons, the Manitowoc council of the Ancient and Select Masters, 
the Low Twelve Club of the Two Rivers Blue Lodge, the Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, 
Knights Templars: the Wisconsin Consistory, and the Tripoli Temple Shrine of 
Milwaukee.  He was also active in the Two Rivers Shrine Club, and also belonged 
to the “Hamilton 30 year Club.”
Survivors Listed
In 1902 the marriage of Miss Muriel Bemis, a member of the pioneer Two Rivers 
family, and Mr. Geimer took place.  She survives with a daughter, Mrs. Edward 
Jann, and a son, Oswald Geimer, both of Two Rivers.
He also leaves six sisters, Mrs. David LaFond and Mrs. George Paska, both of this 
city; Miss Matilda Geimer of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph Bunker of Villa Park, Ill., 
Sister M. Imelda of Altoona, Pa., and Mrs. Fred Beth of this city, two brothers, 
Roland Geimer of San Marino, Cal., and Cornelius Geimer of Sturgis, Mich., a step 
sister, Mrs. Charles Weix of this city, Mrs. Michael Bartelme of Superior.  There 
are two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin Inc. funeral home from 7 p.m. 
Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to Grace Congregational 
church.
Two Rivers Reporter, Wed. Dec. 12, 1951
(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MURIEL E. (BEMIS) GEIMER       

Mrs. Muriel E. Geimer, 79, widow of Anthony P. Geimer, early superintendent 
of Hamilton Mfg. Co. steel plant at Two Rivers, a member of one of Two Rivers 
earliest families and whose grandfather was the first practicing physician at 
Two Rivers, died Saturday afternoon at Ressel Nursing Home, Milwaukee.  She 
had been residing with a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Jann at Milwaukee for more 
than a year.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump, pastor of the Grace Congregational Church, 
Two Rivers, officiating.  Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Geimer, nee Muriel Bemis, was born at Two Rivers Feb. 28, 1882, daughter of 
the late Elmer and Wilhelmina Oswald Bemis.  Her grandfather, the late Dr. John 
Oswald, was the first physician to practice at Two Rivers.  She attended Two 
Rivers public schools and was married June 25, 1902, to Anthony P. Geimer, who 
died in Two Rivers in 1951.  Mrs. Geimer was the last of the Bemis family in 
Two Rivers, which included two brothers, Atty. Harry, a legal counsel for the 
Soo Line Railroad, and Charles Bemis.  For many years Mrs. Geimer was active in 
Two Rivers Chapter 229, Order of Eastern Star, of which she was a past matron.
Besides the daughter, she leaves two grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.  
A son, Oswald, died two years ago.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tue. Dec. 26, 1961
(Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


GEORGE GESELL

From Der Nord Westen, Dec. 24, 1891: 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 21 Dec.)
Death here last week of 60 yr. old George Gesell of cancer. Burial 
was Sat. in the Lutheran Cemetery.  
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MARIA GESELL

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1903:
Death Sat. in Two Rivers of Mrs. Mary Gesell after a short illness. Mrs. Gesell was
born in Germany 02 Feb. 1828, then came to Two Rivers with her husband over 50 yrs.
ago where she has resided ever since. Her husband preceded her in death 12 yrs ago. She
is survived by 3 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was held Tues. from the Lutheran
Church in Two Rivers.


MARY GESELL

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Gesell, 94, formerly of 1922 Adams St., Two Rivers,
who died Thursday at Lutheran Home for the Aged at Fond du Lac, were at 2 p.m.
Monday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating.
Burial was in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
(Pallbearers omitted for privacy)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, February 23, 1960, page 11


JOHN GIERKE

John Gierke, 53, former county board member, and a resident of Two Rivers for 
the past 15 years, died last evening at the municipal hospital in Two Rivers 
after an illness of about six months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the Klein and
Stangel, Inc., funeral home and at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church 
at Two Rivers, with the Rev. Walter G. Haase officiating. Interment will be 
in the Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Gierke was born in the town of Two Creeks on Feb. 22, 1885. He remained on the 
homestead until about 15 years ago.
He served a term as supervisor on the county board fromt he sixth ward in Two 
Rivers until a few years ago.
He never married.
Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Fred Messman and a brother Charles Gierke, 
Winnebago, Ill.
The body was taken to the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home where it may be 
viewed until the time of the funeral on Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 3, 1938 P. 2


ARCHIE W. GLOE, SR.

Funeral card:

In Memory Of
ARCHIE W. GLOE, SR.
Born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
September 2, 1887
Passed away in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
October 28, 1974

Services
2:00 P.M.
Wednesday, October 30, 1974
Klein & Stangel Funeral Home
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Rev. David P. Hansen, Officiating

Place of Interment
Pioneers Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin

KLEIN & STANGEL, INC.
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


AUGUSTA GLOE

From Der Nord Westen, 23 May 1895: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 20 May) 
Death on Fri. of Mrs. Hermann Gloe following 6-mos. confinement with 
consumption. The deceased, who reached the age of 35 yrs. 10 mos. 10 
days, is survived by her husband and 3 sons - the eldest 15, the 
youngest 8. The funeral was Sun. at the Lutheran Church.


CHARLES GLOE

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Dec. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 Dec.)
Charles Gloe died Fri. morning at 5:30 from tuberculosis. His death 
has been anticipated for a long time. He was 24 yrs. 5 mos. 25 days 
of age, leaving a widow with a small child, and 2 brothers Wilhelm 
and Irwin. His parents had died several years ago. The funeral was 
held Sun. afternoon from the funeral home directed by Pastor Huebner 
of the Evangelical Church.


EDGAR GLOE

TWO RIVERS MAN DIES, MILWAUKEE, PNEUMONIA CAUSE
Ed. Gloe Passes Away at Hospital There After Short Illness
Ed. Gloe, a former Two Rivers man son of August Gloe, Sr., died at 
Milwaukee yesterday, a victim of pneumonia. He was 35 years of age 
and had been employed as a lineman on the tug Meyer at Milwaukee. 
Decedent was unmarried. The body may be brought to Two Rivers for 
burial. August Gloe, father of the dead man, and August Gloe, Jr., 
a brother, departed for Milwaukee today upon receipt of a message 
of the death.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 14, 1917, Page 5


HENRY GLOE

From Der Nord Westen, 10 June 1909:
Death Sunday, following a long illness, of Henry Gloe in the residence of his
brother, August Gloe, where he had been staying for several months. The
deceased was born 08 November 1846 in Holstein, and came to America with his
parents as a 14-year old boy. The family settled in Two Rivers and he had lived 
there until his death. For more than 20 years Henry Gloe was the agent for Nord-
Westen in Two Rivers. We always found him to be a dependable businessman.
During that time he also wrote the correspondence that our readers always 
enjoyed. He leaves 4 children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.


HERMAN GLOE

From Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1896:
On Thurs. afternoon, Hermann Gloe of Two Rivers brought his life 
to an end by ingesting a quantity of carbolic acid. (The article 
goes into detail about the sequence of events beginning with his 
participation in the music at a marriage near Two Rivers the night 
before; and a dispute with his wife the next morning as to whether 
she had awakened him in time for work; and how his son had gone to 
the factory to clear his absence, then returned to find his father 
still in bed having drunk the poison; Dr. Currens being summoned 
too late.) The deceased worked in the lathe department as a foreman 
in the chair factory for 22 yrs. and was well thought of. He was a 
twice married man and there is much conjecture about his motives for 
ingesting poison. The deceased was born 28 Nov. 1857 in the vicinity 
of Eutin, Schleswig-Holstein, and so was only 38 yrs. of age. His 
funeral took place Sun. and Mr. Pahlcoetter delivered the funeral 
oration.


MATTHIAS H. GLOE

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1889:
Death of 70 yr. old Mr. H. Gloe, Sr., on Sat. in Two Rivers after only a short illness.
The deceased lived in Two Rivers for the past 26 yrs. His funeral was Tues. in Two
Rivers conducted by the Odd Fellow Lodge.


RANDOLPH F. GLOE

From the Two Rivers Reporter, Monday, March 8, 1948
 
Randy Gloe Taken Saturday; Was 51
Brilliant Instrumentalist III Four Years; Rites Tuesday
 
In failing health for the past four years, Randy Gloe, 51, one of Wisconsin's most 
widely known instrumentalists and a member of a famous musical family of Two Rivers, 
died at Wisconsin General Hospital in Madison at 8:30 Saturday night. He had been a 
patient there for the past three weeks.
Funeral services will be held in the chapel of the Klein & Stangel, Inc. funeral 
home at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Interment 
will be in the family Plot in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The body may be viewed at the 
funeral home after seven o'clock this evening.
Born in 1896
Randloph (sic) Gloe, familiarly known as Randy, was born in Two Rivers on November 29, 
1896, a son of the late August and Mathilda Kiefer Gloe. He graduated from the public 
grade schools here and had attended high school. When he was but a youngster in his 
early teens he displayed remarkable talents as an instrumentalist inheriting such 
talents from his late father, who was one of the city's outstanding violinists.
At the time Randy was developing for dance orchestral work, the Gloe brothers 
orchestra was then in existence. For his early training he went to Manitowoc to play 
with the Marine band and became a member of a Manitowoc dance orchestra. Shortly before 
World War I Randy returned to Two Rivers to become a member of the Gloe-Naidl orchestra, 
which included his twin brothers, Arthur and Archie, the late August H. Gloe, the late 
Joseph and Frank Naidl and Dr. A.R. Naidl now of Manitowoc. With this group he played 
trumpet and later included the saxophone. At various times he also played with both 
the Hamilton and Marine bands.
Joined Schubert Band
When jazz music became popular before World War I, Randy joined Schubert's Jazz Kings 
of Chicago and made an extended trip to the Pacific coast. A year later he rejoined 
the Gloe-Naidl orchestra as cornetist, saxophonist and vocal soloist. In the early 
twenties he spent one winter at Sarasota, Florida with the Ringling Brothers circus 
band, under the direction of Merrill Evans, who is still its leader.
Rejoining Gloe-Naidls, Randy remained with the well known dance band until it disbanded 
in the late twenties. Since, the late musician had his own orchestra, Randy Gloe's 
Aristocrats, which played out of Green Bay for several years. Returning to Two Rivers 
some 10 years ago he formed another orchestra which had been active throughout this 
vicinity until four years ago, when he was stricken with illness. At the time he was 
also an employe of the Hamilton Manufacturing company. Recovering somewhat from the 
affliction in the past two years, Randy became a member of Romy Gosz' widely known 
orchestra, playing with the group until he was stricken again in recent weeks.
Brilliant in Harmony
Randy Gloe's remarkable talents for harmony and improvising were the envy of countless 
musicians throughout Wisconsin. Often it has been the remark among musicians: "There's 
only one Randy Gloe."
Randy Gloe leaves his twin brothers, Arthur and Archie Gloe of this city, and a sister, 
Mrs. Clarence R. Becker of Manitowoc.


HERMAN GOEDJEN

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Nov. 1887:
Death of 77-year old Hermann Goedjen on Tues. morning after a short illness.
His son Henry, a member of the County Board in Manitowoc, helped his father get
some work in the cheese factory and it was there that he caught cold. Burial will take
place today in Two Rivers.


JOHN GOEDJEN SR.

John Goedjen, Sr., 85, of 1708 27th St., Two Rivers, one of the 
community’s original rural mail carriers and a member of an early 
Two Rivers family, died shortly after the noon hour Saturday at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Goedjen was born Jan. 24, 1880, in the Town of Two Rivers, 
son of the late John and Lena Wilke Goedjen. As a young man he 
joined the original staff of rural mail carriers out of the Two 
Rivers post office which position he held for a number of years.
Surviving are his wife, the former Minnie Schwake, whom he 
married Sept 12, 1903, at Two Rivers; three daughters, Mrs. 
Arlene O’Toole, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Dorothy Lintereur, 
of Two Rivers and Mrs. Edward Sinkular, of Grafton, three sons, 
John Jr., and Alvin of Two Rivers, and Gerald, of Grand Junction, 
Colo.; 15 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels.
Manitowoc Herald Times – Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., 28 June 1965, page 13


LAURA GOEDJEN
From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1880:
"Another severely tried family in our county is that of Mr. H(enry) Goedjens of
Two Rivers. On the 18th his daughter died at age 6-1/2, and on the same day the 8-
year old son of his brother-in-law died, named Wm. Roediger, and on the 20th his
brother John Goedjens, age about 30".


ANNA GOLDAMMER

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1903:
Death in Two Rivers on Sun. of 77-yr. old Mrs. Anna Goldammer. The deceased,
who was born in Holstein, was a resident of our county for more than 45 yrs. She leaves
2 sons and a daughter.
(Note: Tombstone says 1904 but I believe this is her)


HENRY GOLDAMMER

Manitowoc Co. Chronicle
July 9, 1872

  Henry Goldammer, a respected citizen of this village, committed
suicide in a fit of temporary insanity, on Friday last, by shooting
himself through the head with a pistol.  An inquest was held on view of
the dead body by Felix Walsh, justice of the peace, and the jury returned
a verdict in accordance with the above facts.  The deceased was about
58 years of age, has resided a long time in this village, and during the
year '67 was elected town treasurer, an office which he held till about
the commencement of the year '68, when partial blindness made it 
necessary to resign.  Owing to the almost total blindness since, he has
been incapable of helping himself and for the last two years he and his
family have been helped more or less by the town.  He became a prey to
grief on account of this infirmity, which is supposed to have caused the
insanity.  The deceased leaves a wife and six children, the eldest of
whom is not yet out of her teens. 


BERTHA GRADE

From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1900:
Death of Two Rivers resident Mrs. W. Grade of heart illness in a 
local hospital on Sun. The body was taken to Two Rivers for burial.


WILHELMINA GRADE

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 23 Mar.)
Burial from the Lutheran Church Sun. of widow Grude(sic) who died at age 86.
For the last few years she has had a good home and a full life living 
with her daughter, Mrs. Wilhelm Stockwell.


ALMA GRIEP

Funeral card:

In Memory Of
ALMA GRIEP
Born May 28, 1892
Died June 10, 1964

Services
2:00 P. M.
Friday, June 12, 1964
Our Savior Ev. Lutheran Church
Rev. Harvey Kahrs, Officiating

Pallbearers
Roy Kahrs         Gerhardt Griep
John Griep        Oscar Johnson
Walter Griep      David Fink

Burial
Pioneers Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


CARL GRIEP       Death Record Vol. 23, p. 618

Carl Griep, Sr. of 2409 - 13th, Two Rivers
Age 78 years, 3 mos. 4 days - retired
Born in Germany
Father: August Griep born in Germany
Mother: Henrietta Fischer born in Germany
Died March 3, 1928 - Peritonitis - ruptured appendix
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GRIEP
The funeral was held yesterday of an old and esteemed 
citizen of Two Rivers when the remains of Carl Griep were
laid to rest at Pioneers' Rest.
Mr. Griep passed away at his home on Thirteenth Street 
after an illness of one week. Death occured Sunday.
On January 19 last, Mr. and Mrs. Griep celebrated their
fiftieth wedding anniversary with a large gathering of
relatives and friends and special services at St. John's
Lutheran church. They were married in 1878, his bride
being Miss Elizabeth Martin of Mishicot who now survives
him as his widow. He is also survived by five children
who are: August, Carl Jr., Fred, Mrs. Albert Kahrs, and
Miss Margaret W. Griep, all of this city. He also leaves
nineteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr.
Griep was 78 years and 3 months of age, a native of
Pommerania, Germany. He came to America with his parents
and they resided at Manitowoc for several years.
The funeral was held from the home at 1:30 Wednesday
afternoon with services at St. John's Lutheran church,
Rev. W.G. Haase officiating.
From a newspaper clipping..no name or date on it:


CATHERINE GRIEP

DEATH RESULTS FROM INJURIES ON PLAYGROUND
Six Year Old Catherine Griep Fails to Survive Hurts
TWO RIVERS, June 5-Catherine, the six year old daughter of Mrs. William Griep, 
who was hurt while playing around the swings of the Roosevelt school on the 
south side about ten days ago, died at the Holy Family hospital yesterday 
afternoon. The body was taken to the Beduhn and Goetz mortuary and was taken 
to her home this noon. The funeral will be held from her home on Roosevelt 
avenue Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. W.G. Haase officiating and burial 
will be at Pioneers Rest cemetery. Besides her mother she leaves to mourn her 
loss one brother John and a sister Marion.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 5, 1926 P. 9


ELIZABETH GRIEP

HEART ATTACK PROVES FATAL TO MRS. GRIEP
Pioneer Resident Dies Monday After Fall Down Flight of Stairs At Home
Mrs. Carl A. Griep, Sr., 77, pioneer local resident, died at 6:45
Monday night at her home on 18th street. She suffered a heart attack
following a fall down a short flight of stairs.
Mrs. Griep, although not in the best of health had been active up to
the day of her death. She had returned from a walk to the home of her
son on the south side.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete pending word from relatives in
Kansas. Services will be held in St. John's Lutheran church, where
she was one of its oldest members. The Rev. W.G. Haase will 
officiate. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery, beside the
grave of her husband, who for more than 50 years was a malster with
the Two Rivers Beverage company. Remains are at the Beduhn and Goetz
funeral home but will be removed to the home of one of her children.
Mrs. griep was a life long resident of the county. Her maiden name
was Miss Elizabeth Martins. She was born in the town of Mishicot,
June 24, 1857. Fifty-six years agon on Jan. 19 she was married to
Carl August Griep of Manitowoc where the couple remained for less
than two years. The Grieps came to this city where Mr. Griep was
engaged as a malster for the old Mueller Bros. Brewing company
which work he continued for a half century. He died six years ago
after the couple had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Deceased is survived by three sons, August, Carl L. Jr., and Fred
Griep, all of this city, and two daughters, Mrs. Albert Kahrs,
also of this city, and Miss Margaret, at home. There are also a
step-brother William Krase of Cheney, Kansas, 19 grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren.
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Death record Manitowoc co. v.29, n. 35
Elizabeth Griep, 1717-18th St., Two Rivers
d: October 1, 1934/cause: Cerebal(sic) Hemorrage (Hypertension
age 77 yrs. 3 mos., 7 days - Housekeeper
b: Town of Mishicot
f: Mr. Marten, born in Germany
m: Freda Last, born in Germany


ELIZABETH GRIMMER

Mrs. Elizabeth Grimmer, 70, 2612 School St., Two Rivers, well known retired 
Two Rivers businesswoman, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital late Saturday 
afternoon after being stricken with a heart attack at the home on Thursday. 
She had been in good health previous to the time of the affliction.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin 
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Grimmer, nee Elizabeth Levanetz, was born at Stangelville, Kewaunee County, 
in 1883, a daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Levanetz. When she was 10 
years old the family brought her to Two Rivers, where in 1905 she was married 
to Henry Grimmer, a widely known musician. In 1907 the couple entered the grocery 
business at 13th and Madison ????? Two Rivers. Thirty-six years ago her husband 
died and up to 1945, when she retired, Mrs. Grimmer was actively (next sentence 
unreadable) enterprise, now conducted by her son, Harold and son in law, Ralph 
Bohne. She had made her home with a daughter, Mrs. John Conley, since retirement.
Mrs. Grimmer leaves one son, Harold, of Two Rivers; three daughters, Mrs. Edward 
(Helen) McCarthy of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Ralph (Caroline) Bohne and Mrs. John 
(Eunice) Conley of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Arthur Luebke of Two Rivers; two 
brothers, John of Whitewater, Wis., and Louis Levanetz of Tomah, Wis.; and 10 
grandchildren.
For many years she was active in the St. Luke Court, Women's Catholic Order of 
Foresters at Two Rivers, and was also affiliated with the Altar Society of St. 
Luke Church.
Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services. The Women's 
Catholic Order of Foresters and the Altar Society will join in the recitation 
of the rosary at the funeral home at 7:45 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 11, 1954 P. 13


HENRY F. GRIMMER

Henry Grimmer, prominent business man of Two Rivers, 
died Saturday evening.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 14, 1918, Page 3
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Mr. and Mrs. William Grimmer, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. William Grimmer, Jr., 
and Mrs. Anton Kumbalek arrived from Appleton yesterday to attend the 
funeral of the late Henry Grimmer, who passed away suddenly at Two 
Rivers Saturday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 15, 1918, Page 3


AUGUSTA GRUMANN

MRS. GRUMANN, OLD RESIDENT OF CITY DIES
Funeral Services to Be Held On Saturday; Was 83 Years Old
Death Tuesday afternoon came to one of the city’s best known residents, 
Mrs. Julia Grumann, 83, at her home on Monroe street, following a 
lingering illness.
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services will be held from the home at two o’clock Saturday 
afternoon with the Rev. W. G. Haase of St. John’s Lutheran church 
officiating. The remains can be viewed at the funeral home of Beduhn & 
Goetz on Thursday from where the body will be removed to the home Friday. 
Burial will be at Pioneer’s Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Grumann, nee Augusta Ohm, was born November 6, 1848 in Rheinsburg, 
province of Brandenburg, Germany, and in 1890, immigrated to this country 
and settled in this city.  Nine years ago the couple celebrated their 
golden wedding anniversary.  Her husband preceded her in death three years 
ago.
Three Children Survive
Mrs. Grumann is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William Stehle and Mrs. 
Ed. Lahey, both of this city, and son, Julius Grumann, also of this city. 
She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Emma Ulrich, this city, and Miss Minnie 
Grumann, of Rheinsburg, Germany.  There are also 11 grandchildren and four 
great grandchildren.
The Two Rivers Reporter and Chronicle, Weds. Nov. 18, 1931


CAROLINE GRUMANN

Funeral services for Mrs. John Grumann, 84 of 4416 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers, 
who died Thursday morning at her home, will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Klein & 
Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 1:30 p.m. at St. John Lutheran 
Church, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mrs. Grumann, nee Caroline (Lena) Sonntag, was born April 16, 1879, at Two 
Rivers, daughter of the late Fred and Josephine Musil Sonntag. She was married 
at Two Rivers Oct. 24, 1896, to John Grumann, and early contractor and extenesive 
land owner on Two Rivers' north side. In 1928, the family left Two Rivers to 
engage in farming at Cavour, Wis., and returned in 1947. Her husband died at 
Two Rivers in 1954.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Andy Bull, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Mildred Popp, 
of Two Rivers, Mrs. George Raasch of Wauwatosa and Miss Grace, of Manitowoc; 
three sons, Harold, of Atlanta, Ga., Helmuth, at home and John Jr., of Tomah, 
Wis.; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Steinhauer, of Two Rivers; a brother, Ernest Sonntag, 
of Two Rivers; a stepbrother, Frank J. Hess, of Two Rivers, 12 grandchildren and 
28 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, February 28, 1964 P. 12


JULIUS GRUMANN  (d. 1928)

Julius Grumann, aged 84, committed suicide Saturday. His mind was 
affected by long illness coupled with the weaknesses inevitable 
with old age. The venerable gentleman hung himself in the barn on 
the premises of his son, Julian Grumann, Jr., with whom he made his 
home, 2110 Monroe St. The body was found by members of the family 
who went in search of the deceased when they noticed his unusually 
long absence.
Mr. Grumann has been a resident here for the past twenty-eight years. 
He was a native of Germany and was long employed in the manufacturing 
industries here. He is survived by his widow, one son Julius and two 
daughters, Mrs. William Stehle and Mrs. Edward Lahey. The funeral was 
held Tuesday afternoon with interment at Pioneer’s Rest.
The Reporter-Chronicle, Thursday May 31, 1928


JULIUS GRUMANN  (d. 1972)

Julius Grumann, 90, of 833 S. 19th St., Manitowoc, former longtime 
Two Rivers resident, died late Monday afternoon at a Manitowoc 
hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. James Knuth officiating. Burial will be 
at Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Grumann was born Aug. 21, 1881, in Germany, son of the late Julius 
and Augusta Ohm Grumann.  When he was eight the family brought him to 
this country, settling at Two Rivers, where he attended St. John 
Lutheran School.  He was employed for more than 30 years at Kahlenberg 
Bros. Co., Two Rivers, retiring in 1954.  He married Minnie Begalke of 
Mishicot June 10, 1911.
Besides his wife, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Daniel Michalek, of 
Manitowoc, a son, Carl, of Two Rivers, five grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 to 9 o’clock this Tuesday 
evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times – Two Rivers Reporter, Tues. 8 Aug. 1972


MINNIE GRUMANN

Mrs. Minnie Grumann, 93, a former Two Rivers resident, died Wednesday 
evening, Nov. 28, at Holy Family Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility, 
where she had resided the past 12 years.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers.  The Rev. Larry Ellenberger will officiate and 
burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. 
Mrs. Grumann, nee Minnie Begalke, was born April 4, 1886, in the Town 
of Gibson, daughter of the Edward and Mathilda Moeller Begalke.  She 
was married to Julius Grumann June 10, 1911. He preceded her in death 
Aug. 7, 1972.
Survivors include a son, Carl of Two Rivers, and a daughter, Mrs. Daniel 
(Flora) Michalek of Manitowoc, five grandchildren and nine great-grand-
children.
Friends may call in Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. 
Friday. 
Herald Times Reporter, Thur. 29 Nov. 1979


MATHILDA GUETSCHOW

Mrs. Emil Guetschow, 77, of 3017 Jackson St., Two Rivers, a native
of the Town of Two Creeks, died at noon New Year's Day at Two Rivers
Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Our Savior Evan. Lutheran
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be
in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Guetchow, nee Mathilda Zierzow, was born Oct. 3, 1882 in the Town
of Two Creeks, a daughter of the late Charles and Fredericka Lienow
Zierzow. She attended Lakeview School in the township. She was married
June 21, 1905 to Emil Guetschow in Two Rivers. Until her husband's
death in 1950 she resided on the Town of Two Creeks farm. She was a
member of St. John Lutheran congregation of Two Rivers.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Steve Vondrachek of Two Rivers; six
sons, Raphael, Arnold, Arthur and Wilbert of Two Rivers; Edgar of Rt.
1, Kewaunee, and Emil of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Frank
Tetzlaff and Mrs. Ivan Schroeder of Two Rivers; two brothers, Arthur
of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, and Emil Zierzow of Two Rivers, and 12 grand-
children.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers,
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.
Manitowoc Herald, Saturday, January 02, 1960  page 9


CARRIE GUGGENHEIM

Mrs. Carrie Guggenheim, 72, formerly of Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon 
at Manitowoc County Hospital.
Mrs. Guggenheim was born June 18, 1890, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late John and Anna Barta Herian.  She attended rural schools in the 
Town of Two Rivers and later was employed at Zulu Knitting Co. and in the 
office of plant 4 of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers.  She moved to Chicago 
where she was married to Henry Guggenheim.  The couple resided there until 
his retirement in 1945 when the couple came back to Two Rivers and made its 
home with her sister, Miss Josephine Herian.  Her husband preceded her in 
death in 1947.  
Besides her sister, several nieces and nephews survive. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 28, 1963