AUGUST F. AHRENS From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec., 1907: August Arens, about 80-years old, died Saturday at his residence in Town Two Rivers following a stroke. Mr. Arens came from Germany to Manitowoc County in the 50’s and settled in Kossuth, but 30 years ago he moved to Town Two Rivers. He is survived by his widow and 10 children. The funeral was held Monday afternoon in Two Rivers. LOUIS H. AHRENS Louis H. Ahrens, 91, formerly of 1414 Nagle Ave., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Ahrens was born June 24, 1881, at Shoto, son of the late August and Fredricka Protzman Ahrens. He married Rose Arnholz Dec. 15, 1903, at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The couple resided at Two Rivers and Manitowoc. Prior to his retirement 20 years ago, he had been employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., Plant Four; as a pipe fitter at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., and also at Manitowoc Equipment Works. He was a member of Senior Citizens, charter member of Friar Singerbund and former member of the Southside Quartet of Two Rivers. Mr Ahrens was well known as "Uncle Louie" of Radio Station WOMT's Fireside Melodies. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Walter, Arthur and Clarence, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Irene)Palmer of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Stanley (Evelyn) Maples, of Manitowoc; 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Fern Kupsch, and two infant children preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 18, 1973
ROSE AHRENS Mrs. Rose Ahrens, 89, formerly of 1414 Nagle Ave., Manitowoc, died Thursday at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Charles Freuden will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Ahrens, nee Rose Arnholz, was born Nov. 14, 1883, at Shoto, daughter of the late August and Mary Hoeltger Arnholz. She was married to Louis H. Ahrens, Dec. 15, 1903, at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. After their marriage they resided in Two Rivers and Manitowoc. She was a member of Senior Citizens. Mr. Ahrens preceded her in death Sunday June 17. Survivors include three sons, Walter, Arthur and Clarence, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Irene) Palmer, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Stanley (Evelyn) Maples, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. William Mueller, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Joseph Bernard, of Ixonia, Wis; 15 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Fern Kunsch and two infant children preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Friday evening. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 22, 1973 ********** (b. 13 Nov. 1883/d. June 1973/SSDI)
IDA AHRNDT From Der Nord Westen, 17 Dec. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 14 Dec.) Widow IDA Ahrend, eldest daughter of Wilhelm Wegner, died Sat. at age 46. Her husband had died several years ago. She leaves 2 children, her father, 5 sisters and a brother. Burial will be tomorrow afternoon, Tues., from the Evangelical Church.
HANNAH ALLEN From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 Nov.) Death of 77 yr. old widow Mrs. Hosea Allen on Fri. morning. Her husband, who had served many years as a Justice of the Peace, died some years ago. Her funeral took place Sun. at the local English Church.
ALBERT P. ALTHEN Albert P. Althen, 85, of 1806-29th St., Two Rivers, retired Hamilton Mfg. Co. employe, died early Thursday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient four weeks. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Albert Philip Althen was born at Two Rivers Sept. 27, 1885, son of the late William and Anna Wise Althen. He attended St. John Parochial School. A craftsman in the production of veneer, Mr Althen had been an employe of the Hamilton firm for 39 years, retiring in 1956. His hobbies included carpentry and gardening. He married Rose Hascheck at Two Rivers Dec. 20, 1910. She preceded him in death July 6, 1964. A member of Grace Congregation United Church of Christ, he was also a former member of the Senior Citizens. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Anderson of Two Rivers, with whom he had made his home, and Mrs. Raymond (Caroline) Shebesta, of Janesville; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Allwardt, of Kaukauna and Mrs. Juliana Kleinke and Mrs. Elsie Kleener, of Sheboygan; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 11, 1971
ANNA ALTHEN Mrs. Anna Althen, 84, pioneer resident of Two Rivers, and widow of William Althen, early millwright at the old Mann Brothers pail factory at Two Rivers, died Monday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Allwardt in Green Bay, after an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home at Two Rivers and at 9 o'clock in St. Luke's Catholic church, the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery. The rosary will be prayed at the funeral home at 7:45 Wednesday night. Mrs. Althen, nee Anna Weiss, was born in Hokau, Austria, March 31, 1854. She immigrated to this country in 1875, settling in Two Rivers, where she was married in 1881 to William Althen, who died June 17, 1896. Surviving are four sons, William of Sheboygan, Henry of Escanaba, Albert and Conrad of Two Rivers and six daughters, Mrs. Kate Mueller of Port Washington, Mrs. Edward La Fond of Sheboygan, Mrs. George Allwardt of Green Bay, Mrs. Alvin Moss of Toledo, O., Mrs. Emma Spry, and Mrs. Leo Kleinke, both of Sheboygan, and 24 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 19, 1938 P. 2
CHRISTINA ALTHEN From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 24 Feb.) Death of widow Mrs. Henry Althen, a resident of Town Two Rivers, last night at age 72. She leaves 4 children in good circumstances. The funeral will be Wed. from the Lutheran Church. From Der Nord Westen, 26 Feb. 1903: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 24 Feb.) Death of Mrs. H. Althen of pneumonia Mon. morning at her home. The funeral will be tomorrow at the Two Rivers Cemetery. (Note: Although age is off I believe this is Christina)
CONRAD ALTHEN SR. Conrad (Connie) Althen,, 75, of 1524 Jasmine Dr., Manitowoc died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. at Klein and Angel Funeral Home Inc., Two Rivers. The Rev. Ralph Backman will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Althen was born Oct. 28, 1894 at Two Rivers, son of the late William and Ann Weiff Althen. He married Nora Stueck, who preceded him in death in 1936. He then married Bernice Schmidtman March 15, 1944, at Chicago. He was a retired tavern operator and well known basketball player. Survivors include his wife, a daughter, a step-son; three sisters; a brother and seven grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday. Manitowoc Herald Times, 1970 September 5
EDWARD J. ALTHEN Edward J. Althen, 86, of 828-28th St., Two Rivers, retired longtime Two Rivers painting contractor, died shortly after noon Thursday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient four days. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mr. Althen was born Aug. 9, 1885, at Two Rivers, son of the late Henry and Christine Bender Althen. He attended St. John Evangelical Lutheran Parochial School. For more then 60 years he was engaged as a painting contractor, retiring several years ago. He married Emma Braun at Manitowoc July 21, 1917. She preceded him in death June 14, 1961. Survivors include a daughter and a sister, Mrs. Christine Campbell, of Milwuakee. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 3 o'clock this Friday afternoon until the time of services Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 7, 1972
EMMA ALTHEN From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1892: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 Feb.) Death of a little daughter of Heinrich Altin(sic), last week, with funeral Sun. at the Lutheran Church.
HEINRICH ALTHEN From Der Nord Westen, 26 Dec. 1895: Death Thurs. morning of 59 yr. old Heinrich Althen, on his farm in Mishicott, of kidney and heart illness. He came to America in 1855 and rented a farm in Town Mishicott where he has resided ever since except during his service in the army. The burial will take place today in Two Rivers under the direction of the G.A.R Post there of which the deceased was a member. ****** [age 58 yrs./cause: Brights Desease(sic)]
JULIA ALTHEN Julia Althen, 88, of Two Rivers, died late Friday night, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born on May 12, 1903, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Mary Notz Althen. She attended St. John Parochial School and Washington High Sëhool. She was employed as a cashier at Two Rivers Savings Bank for 45 years, retiring in 1968. She was a member of St. Johns Mixed Choir for many years, a member of the Ladies Evening Society of the church. She was a Sunday School Teacher for 30 years at St. Johns. Survivors include a sister; and a number of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother and a brother-in-law. Friends may call at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers... the rest is tattered and unreadable.
JULIUS ALTHEN From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1903: Death Sat. following a long illness of Julius Althen, a well-known young resident of Town Two Rivers, of consumption. The deceased was born 20 May 1882 in Town Two Rivers and spent his entire life on the old family farm. The funeral was held Mon. from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. (Note: Since he was buried from the Lutheran Church, he is probably in Pioneers Rest because Calvary was a Catholic cemetery at the time.)
PAUL ALTMAN From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1900: Death Wed. last week in Two Rivers of Paul Altmann of consumption at the age of 22 yrs. 10 mos. 15 days. The deceased, who was born in Two Rivers, is survived by his mother. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon.
ELEANOR ALTMANN Mrs. Ella Altmann, 94, who had resided at Hamilton Memorial Home Two Rivers, died Monday at the home. Private funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein & Angel Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Hansen will officiate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Altmann, nee Ella Stockmeyer, was born Aug. 22, 1879, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late William F. and Anna Berger Stockmeyer. She was married to Charles Altmann July 24, 1906 at Two Rivers. He preceded her in death in 1910. Survivors include a son, Charles w. of Two Rivers, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Herald Times Reporter, 1974 April 16
GEORGE A. ANDERSON Funeral sevices for George A. Anderson, 22, of 1806-29th St., Two Rivers who was killed in an automobile accident early Thursday morning, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Anderson was born June 30, 1950, at Two Rivers, son of Mrs. Shirley Althen Anderson of Two Rivers and George A. Anderson of Manitowoc. He attended Two Rivers public schools and was graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the Class of 1968. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, for four years and for the past year was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. He was a member of Grace Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and after 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 8, 1973
ANNA ARIANSEN From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1896: Death in Two Rivers on Sun. of the 45 yr. old wife of lighthouse keeper Carl Arianson, after a long illness. ******** [b. 18 Sept. 1848, Germany/d. 27 July 1896/cause: Septasmia(sic)/from cem. record book]
AUGUST ARNEMANN From Der Nord Westen, 04 Aug. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 Aug.) August Arnemann, one of the first settlers of Town Two Rivers, turned his farm over to his son several years ago and moved to Two Rivers. Last week he was on the farm helping his son with the hay. He was driving a horse-drawn hayrick and was outside the sight of the others. When they next saw the old gentlemen he had fallen from his seat on the rick and was dead on the ground. The horse remained in position alongside. Medical examination concluded that Mr. Arnemann had suffered a stroke. He was laid to rest Sun. afternoon in a large funeral from the Lutheran Church. (Mr. Arnemann was born 07 July 1832 in Heckenstaedt, Hanover, and came to America in Sep. 1856. He settled on the above-mentioned farm, and in Nov. of that year got married. He leaves his widow, 3 sons and 6 daughters, namely, August, who lives on a farm near Mishicott, Hermann, who now works the old family farm, and Henry the Assistant Principal in the high school in Eau Claire: Mrs. Wiengar, Mrs. Lieder, Mrs. Berg, and Mrs. Schmidt in Chicago, and Mrs. Fischer in Shawano). ******** From Der Nord Westen, 04 Aug. 1904: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 02 Aug.) Also, Mr. A. Arneman, father of Mr. A. Arneman here, who lived with his son Herman, died there suddenly Friday. He was carried to his last rest on Sun. in the cemetery of Two Rivers. Many friends of the old gentlemen from here paid him last respects. ******** [August Arnemann/b. 7 July 1832, Germany/d. 30 July 1904/cause: Apxy/age 72yr.]
ANNE ARNOLD From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1894: Death yesterday in the mental facility of Mrs. Anna Arnold of Two Rivers. She leaves many children, but the director of the facility does not know how to contact them and asks the public to kindly provide him with information of their whereabouts
ARVID E. ASPLUND Arvid E. Asplund, age 88, formerly of Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning, May 9, 1996, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 1996, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Edward Stelter. Burial will follow at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Arvid was born March 14, 1908, in Iron Mountain, Mich., son of the late immigrant parents, Johan Edvard Andersson Asplund and Maria Abrahamsdotter Herrgard, Kvevlox, Finland. As a young man, Arvid worked in Upper Michigan lumber camps, later moving to Two Rivers, where he married Leona Kubel on May 6, 1928. She preceded him in death January 2, 1988. Arvid was employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Company, and with his father-in-law, William Kubel, designed and built several intricate pearl and wood inlay tables recognized by Robert Ripley in “Believe It Or Not”. Prior to retirement from Westphal’s Department Store, Manitowoc, Arvid worked for area industries and was an insurance representative. He held memberships in nature clubs, the Whitecap Writers Club, and had been a past officer of Manitowoc and Two Rivers AARP Chapters. He also had served on the church council and Sunday School of St. John Congregation. Arvid maintained a life-long interest in music and literature. He wrote musical compositions, narratives, and poetry. In 1986, his autobiography was published in the Library of Congress “Folklife Annual”. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, one son and daughter-in- law, a daughter-in-law, one brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Marigold Asplund, Cunard, Mich.; one sister and brother-in-law, Alma and Art Larsen, Vulcan, Mich.; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Florence and John Vraney, Manitowoc,; eight grandchildren, several great and great-great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by one son, Maurice; two grandchildren, Tern Roethie and Paul Asplund; one great-grandson, Adam Raether; a sister, Ethel Marlett; a brother, Albert; and step-brother, Andrew Mattson. Friends may call at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church from 9 am, Saturday until the time of service. Klein and Stangel Funeral Home assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Hand Bell Fund of St. John Church. Arvid will be sadly missed by family and friends. Herald Times Reporter, no date
ANDREW BAETZ From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1896: Mr. A. Baetz, whose transport to the mental facility we reported last week, died yesterday morning. The body will be brought to Two Rivers. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 26 Mar. 1896: Andrew Baetz, whose death in the Oshkosh mental facility we reported last week. was buried here last Fri. (The article details his problems.)
GERTRUDE BAETZ From Der Nord Westen, 13 Oct. 1904: Tues. last week, Mrs. Baetz slipped and fell to the floor as she was trying to sit in her armchair. The 97-yr. old lady broke a hip and an arm. A broken bone at that age is a fearful thing, and at best the elderly lady will be crippled the rest of her days. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 15 Oct. 1904 (Dateline Saturday) In our weekly paper we reported that Mrs. Gertrude Baetz had been the victim of a fall, and we spoke of how dangerous a broken bone can be for someone of advanced age. Our fears were fulfilled sooner than we anticipated. Mrs. Baetz died Thurs. morning at 8 a.m. With her death the oldest resident of our county is gone. The deceased was born Gertrude Nies on 10 Aug. 1807 in Stockhausen in the Grand Duchy of Hesse- Darmstadt, and thus arrived at an age in excess of 97 yrs. When she was grown she married Mr. Baetz, a marriage which was blessed with 3 sons and 2 daughters. Her husband died about 60 yrs. ago. Several of her children found a new home in America, so in 1856 she came here to live with her eldest son, former Mayor Andr. Baetz in Two Rivers. Mrs. Baetz has lived in Two Rivers for 48 yrs. and had developed countless friends. She was known in Two Rivers as Grandma Baetz and was loved and admired by everyone. She also had many friends here in Manitowoc…. In addition to her children, which includes former City Treasurer Henry Baetz, 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren mourn her death. The funeral will be held Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
CHRISTINA BARTELLE From Der Nord Westen, 22 Apr. 1886: Mrs. R. Bartell died suddenly Mon. evening, about 11pm, in Two Rivers. She was the daughter of the widow Mrs. Fleischer. She succumbed to a heart attack which took her so quickly that the doctor who was called could merely confirm the death. Her burial will take place this afternoon at 2pm. (Note: She is in the Fleischer plot)
CARL F. BARTHELS From Der Nord Westen, 19 Apr. 1900: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 17 Apr.) Carl Bartels, son of widow Sophie Bartels, died Thurs. morning after a long confinement and was carried to his final rest Sun. afternoon in the Two Rivers Cemetery. Pastor Döhler conducted the funeral.
LUDWIG BARTHELS From the Two Rivers Chronicle Tuesday, June 23, 1914 EASTWIN NOTES Last Saturday morning Mr. Louis Barthels who has made his home here with his daughter Mrs. Bernard Wilke passed away after a few weeks illness. Deceased was born in Wellinghausen, Hanover, Germany, Jan. 22, 1931(sic). He came to this country in the year 1851 and settled at Shoto, where he lived for about two years when he was married to Miss Margaret Muller and purchased a farm in the school section where they cleared the land and not a stump or tree remains to remind one of the hardships of pioneer life. Here three daughters were born to them, Mrs. Louis Heyroth and Mrs. Henry Kiel of Mishicot and Mrs. Bernard Wilke who has always remained on the old homestead. The deceased was always known as a good neighbor and a kind and loving husband, father and grand-father and his presence will be missed by a large circle of friends as well as in the household where he was always cheerful and contented and enjoyed nothing more than to have his children, grand-children and great- grand-children gather around him. Besides his daughters he leaves 11 grand children and 5 great grand children to mourn his loss. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from St. John's Lutheran church at Two Rivers with interment at the cemetery.
MARGARETHA BARTHELS From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 06 Apr.) Death Monday morning of Mrs. L. Bartels(sic) at her home a few miles from here following an illness of several weeks. She is survived by her husband and 3 daughters: Mrs. L. Heyroth and Mrs. H. Kiel, both of whom live nearby, and Mrs. B. Wilke on the old family farm. The funeral will be Thursday from the local Catholic Church to the cemetery in Two Rivers.
ANNA (nee LAURE) BAUM From Der Nord Westen, 30 Sept. 1886: Mrs. M. Baum died last Sunday in Two Rivers.
ANNA BAUM Mrs. Anna Baum, 72, of 304 E. Almond Ave., Orange, Calif., a native of Two Rivers, died Sunday morning at the Basler Home at nearby Santa Ana, Calif. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Baum, nee Anna Becker, was born Jan. 9, 1899, in the Town of Two Rivers, daughter of the late Peter and Ricca Kraject Becker. She was married Feb. 21, 1941, at Two Rivers, to Otto Baum, after which the couple moved to Hemit, Calif., where her husband operated a super market until retirement in 1950. He died in 1951. Surviving are three sisters, Sister M. Alfred, CSA, of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Frank Tragesser, of Orange, Calif., and Mrs. Albert E. Streu, of Two Rivers; and nieces and nephews Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Tuesday where memorial services will be at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 21, 1971
CUNIE BAUM From Der Nord Westen, 15 Oct. 1908: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 12 Oct.) A 15-year old daughter of widow Baum here has died after an illness of several weeks.
MARGARET BAUM Mrs. Margaret Baum, 80, of 1223 Madison St., Two Rivers, died Friday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she was a patient two days. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Michael Koch officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Baum, nee Margaret Hartl, was born June 10, 1892, at Lena, Wis., daughter of the late Jacob and Mary Kronschnobel Hartl. She attended Lena district schools. She was married Nov. 8, 1916, at Cooperstown to Oscar Baum of Two Rivers. He preceded her in death Dec. 23, 1961. For many years the couple operated the former Baum Meat Market at Two Rivers. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William (Elaine) Buhk, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc; a son, Alfred, of Two Rivers; four sisters, Mrs. Dan Zahorik and Mrs. Albert Schipper, of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Adolph Kurt and Mrs. Clifford Rowe, of Francis Creek; six grandchildren and two great grand- children. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 10, 1972
OSCAR BAUM From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 29 Feb.) Oscar Baum died Sat. morning at age 62, leaving a widow and several children in good circumstances. He hadn't been feeling well ever since Christmas and was bedridden the last few weeks. He was a veteran of the Civil War and had received a pension. The funeral will be held Tues. from the funeral home.
FRIEDRICH W. BECK From Der Nord Westen, 18 Dec. 1902: 13-yr. old Fred Beck, son of Town Line (near Neshoto) resident Fred Beck, died Sat. of a heart condition.
BERNICE M. BECKER Bernice M. Becker, age 83, formerly of Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, March 7, 1995, at the Hamilton Memorial Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 9, 1995, at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels. William E. Mueller, Christian Science Reader, will officiate with burial at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born August 7, 1911, in Mishicot, daughter of the late John and Julia Rockwell Schimmel. She attended grade school and high school in Mishicot. She was employed at Mirro Aluminum for 25 years; as a press operator. She was formerly married to George Becker. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, three daughters and two sons-in-law, three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Raymond Schimmel, Two Rivers, Robert and Millie Schimmel, Francis Creek. John and Janet Schimmel, Pennsylvania; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Edith Becker, Two Rivers, Janet and William Klein, Manitowoc; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday (TONIGHT). Memorials would be appreciated to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. She was for the most part a modest woman who worked hard and took great care of her humble possessions, who took delight in and saw the humor in life’s daily ironies; but who was singularly outrageous in her outspoken pride in her children. Mom gave to us a keen awareness of current political dialogue and a moral compass anchored in justice and fairness; a strong Depression born value of conservatism and the importance of caring for our belongings; a transforming ability to perceive beauty in everything around her; an unfailing generosity of spirit; a depth of honesty that tolerated only “little white lies” meant to protect a passive nature; a droll, impish sense of humor that helped redefine life’s ironies; and, a stubborness that could defy the strongest of wills. Her support and enthusiasm for us in times of success, and comfort and encouragement for us in times of despair will sustain us for the rest of our lives.
DELORES M. BECKER Delores M. (Johnson) Becker, age 84, a resident of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, formerly of 2102 Hawthorne Ave., Two Rivers, died Sunday night, Nov. 14, 2004 at Shady Lane Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004 at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Delores was born July 11, 1920 in Cooperstown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Elnore (Baumgart) Metz and was educated at St. James Catholic School in Cooperstown. She married Norman Q. Johnson on May 7, 1943, in Denmark. Then, in 1957, she was married to George P. Becker in Menominee, Mich. Delores worked as a domestic housekeeper for several families in Green Bay and Manitowoc. She also worked at Mirro Aluminum for a number of years and was the cleaning lady for Clem Becker Meats in Two Rivers, for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed seamstress work, playing cards, and traveling to Canada, where she loved to fish; she was also an excellent cook and an avid Packer fan. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother: Cora Metz; two husbands: Norman Johnson and George Becker; one brother: Cleophus Metz; and one son: Thomas C. Johnson. Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening and after 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at 11 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Nov. 16, 2004
GERTRUDE BECKER Mrs. Gertrude Becker, 83, of 1813-13th St., Two Rivers, died early Thursday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Becker, nee Gertrude Grade, was born at Sheboygan March 28, 1888, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Caroline Dettmann Grade. She was married in Two Rivers in 1906 to Walter Becker, who died in 1910. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Carman) Winter of Manitowoc, Mrs. Louis (Evelyn) Batchelder of Two Rivers and Mrs. Donald (Alice) Sears of Sturgeon Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Harry of Milwaukee and Mrs. Geraldine McCabe of Lemon City, Calif.; two brothers, Fred of Milwaukee and Walter Grade of Watertown, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 30, 1971
HERMAN BECKER Gas Victim Dies Today Without Regaining Consciousness HERMAN BECKER PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL Overcome by Fumes When Coffee Pot Boils Over In His Small Home on Sunday After lingering in an unconscious condition since Sunday afternoon, when he was overcome by gas in his home, Herman Becker, died early this morning at the Municipal hospital. Mr. Becker, who lived in a small home on Twenty-fourth street, west of Pioneer's Rest cemetery, was found in an unconscious condition by William Meyer, Madison street, when the latter visited the home late Sunday afternoon. He was lying on the bed and a pot of coffee that, he had put on the gas jet had boiled over extinguishing the flame and allowing the rooms to fill with gas. Coroner W. G. Kemper of Manitowoc was notified and with Police Chief Logan made an investigation, and on entering the home, which Becker occupied alone, found it filled with gas fumes. The pilot light on the range was still burning. It is believed that Becker had placed the coffee pot on the stove before lying down and while he slumbered it boiled over. No inquest will be held. Burial on Friday Funeral services for the deceased will be held Friday afternoon from the St. John's Lutheran church. He was 48 years of age. Mr. Becker was born in the town of Mishicot, January 29, 1873, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Becker, early setters of that vicinity. On October 12, 1910 Mr. Becker was married to Mary Wenholz, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Diedrich Wenholz. well known Mishicot residents. Mrs. Becker preceded him in death in 1918, having been the victim of influenza. Resident Here 25 Years One son. Alfred, 19, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Becker, who has made his home with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wenholz since the death of his mother. Several years later Mr. Becker was married to Mrs. Schuette of Sheboygan but was divorced a short time late. Besides his son, Mr. Becker leaves two brothers, Fred Becker, of Glenn, Minn., and Rudolph, on the old homestead in the town of Mishicot, and a sister, Mrs. John Ritter of the town of Mishicot. Mr. Becker was a resident of the city for more than 25 years and had been eployed in the polishing department of the Aluminum Goods Mfg. Co. since 1919. Previously he was employed as a driver for the old Two Rivers Coal Company and the C. Reiss Coal Company. Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, November 25, 1931 Page 12
FRANK M. BEITZEL Frank M. Beitzel, age 94, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, formerly of Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, December 28, 1995, at the Hamilton Home. Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 1995, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Larry Seidl with burial to follow at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born November 30, 1901, in Two Rivers, son of the late Bernard J. and Anna Puta Beitzel. He attended St. Luke’s Parochial School. Frank married Leona Bentley in 1924 at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death September 30, 1972. Frank was employed at Mirro Aluminum for 48 years until his retirement. Survivors include three brothers and one sister-in-law, two sisters and brothers-in-law, two brothers-in-law, He was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. Friends may call at St. Luke’s Catholic Church after 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. There will be no Friday evening visitation. The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, no date
LEONA BEITZEL Mrs. Frank Beitzel, 69, of 716-20th St., Two Rivers, long active in Republican Party circles in the county, died Saturday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for a month. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Beitzel, nee Leona Bentley, was born Feb. 6, 1903, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gebhardt Bentley. She attended Two Rivers Public Schools and was graduated from Two Rivers High School. She was one of the original members of the Carman Chorus at Two Rivers, a Sunday School teacher at Grace Church where she was amember of Women's Fellowship Circle, and for many years active in Republican party affairs in the area, serving also as county chairman. She was married in 1924 to Frank Beitzel at Two Rivers. Her husband is the only immediate survivor. Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 9 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 2, 1972
ANNA BELZ Mrs. Anna Belz, 69, of 1512-21st St., Two Rivers, died at Maplecrest Sanatorium, Whitelaw, where she had been a patient for two years. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Gabryszek officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery. Mrs. Belz, nee Anna Malkowski, was born at Two Rivers Sept. 8, 1890, a daughter of the late Peter and Antonia Skorch Malkowski. She was married in 1919 to Julius Belz, who died in 1952. She was a member of the Altar Society of Sacred Heart church. Surviving are a brother, Peter, of Two Rivers and a number of nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 14, 1960 P. 14
JOHN BENDER From Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 15 May) Old John Bender died today at 84. His wife preceded him in death about a year ago. He is a pioneer settler in this area and is known and loved throughout the county. He began a Christmas tree business and annually sent a large number of trees to Chicago. He also had a fish business.
LOUISA BENDER From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 Feb.) Mrs. John Bender has died here at age 70. She leaves her husband and several grown children in good circumstances. The funeral was held Wed. from the Lutheran Church.
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
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
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)
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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 Two Rivers Reporter Friday, March 24, 1916: Bunke - 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.
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
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
