ANNA RAATZ

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Mar. 1904:
Death in Two Rivers Mon. of Mrs. Wilhelm Ratz, a daughter 
of Wilhelm Marquart there, of appendicitis. The deceased 
leaves her husband and a small child. The funeral was 
held yesterday afternoon.


CAROLINE RAATZ

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Mar. 1899:
Death in Gibson Wed. last week of Mrs. Caroline Raatz at the advanced 
age of 86 of dropsy. The funeral took place Fri. at the Two Rivers 
Cemetery.
*******
Mrs. Caroline Raatz, an old and highly respected resident, 
died at her home in Gibson, Wednesday, at the age of 86 years. 
Dropsy was the cause of her demise and the funeral was held at 
Two Rivers, Friday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 27, 1899 P.2


FRED'K RAATZ

OLD TIMERS - FREDERICK RAATZ 
Sleeping on the floor was better than sleeping out of doors. 
That was the way Fred Raatz and nine other people figured it 
out when they came to town one night in the summer of 1855. 
They arrived about 11 o'clock at night and after unsuccessful 
efforts to get beds to sleep at that late hour, they accepted 
the hospitality of August Abel under the conditions mentioned. 
Mr. Abel had a house full of boarders. There was not a spare 
bed in the house. There were over a dozen standby boarders at 
this place - nearly all sawmill employees. Mr. Raatz arrived 
here with four of the Zander brothers. He discovered by accident, 
early in his journey, on the sailing ship, that the Zander's were 
like himself, bound for Two Rivers. They came from a different 
part of Germany. 
Mr. Raatz was able to find a permanent boarding place. He found 
employment at one of the sawmills. He worked there for a short 
time only and then engaged in fishing. After a few weeks he gave 
this up also and rented a farm near Shoto. After about a year he 
changed his location to a farm at Saxonburg . 
Here he remained until the death of an older brother made it 
necessary to go to help on his father's farm. This farm became 
his and is now conducted by his son, Herman. When Mr. Raatz first 
came to farm at Shoto in 1856 he found the country an almost 
unbroken wilderness, there were no roads at all, only Indian 
trails There was no clearing, all was a dense forest. Venison 
was plenty but other provisions had to be obtained by paddling 
down the river in a boat to Two Rivers or by following the trail 
with the bag on one's back. To prevent taking the wrong trail, 
marks were chopped on trees along the way. Most of the time for 
the first few years was spent in chopping down trees and clearing 
the farm. Nearly all the logs were burned including the white oak 
which now brings $70 per thousand feet. The road was laid out in 
1855. Then it was chopped out beginning in 1856, and from time to 
time improved. The first house which the Raatz's occupied on the 
farm was a one room log house. To attend school or church, it was 
necessary to go to Two Rivers. Mr. Raatz worked hard and lived 
economically and his farm today comprises 200 acres of which 180 
is under cultivation. He has retired from active work. His wife 
died ten years ago. At the age of eight-two he is in fairly good 
health. He smokes his pipe habitually and reads considerably. 
He says he often looks backward over the time since he came to 
America and wonders at the marvelous improvements and changes 
that have taken place since then and transformed this vast 
wilderness into a beautiful garden in a time that seems so short 
to him when he thinks of such a formidable wilderness it was a 
comparatively few years ago.” 
Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, Aug. 2, 1913


JOHANNA RAATZ

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1903:
Mrs. Friedrich Raatz died Sat. in Town Two Rivers The deceased was born 
26 Oct. 1833 in Langkow, Germany, and married her now surviving husband,
Friedrich Raatz on 12 Mar. 1852, coming with him to America in 1854. The 
couple settled in Town Two Rivers where they have lived ever since. In 
addition to her husband she is survived by 3 sons, 3 daughters, and 2 
sisters. The funeral was held Tues. from the Evangelical Church in Two 
Rivers.
********
[Johanna/bur. 1903/age 70 yrs.]


JOHANNA (HANNA) RAATZ

Two Rivers Reporter
Friday, March 26, 1915

The funeral of Mrs. Johanna Raatz took place Monday morning from
St. John's Lutheran Church. The body was brought from Milwaukee
where she died Friday at the home of her daughter Mrs. A.C.
Heritschek. Mrs. Raatz was 84 years of age, 47 of which were lived
in Two Rivers until the death of her husband 6 years ago when she
went to reside with her daughter.


NORMA RAATZ

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901:
A 1-yr. old little daughter of Wilhelm Raatz in Two Rivers, died Sun.


KARL RAHMLOW

From Der Nord Westen, 11 May 1899: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 May)
Death last week of 75-yr. old Carl Rahmlow, an old settler, after a long illness. 
He leaves his widow, one son and two daughters. Burial was Fri. from the 
Evangelical Church.


LEOPOLD RASCH

From Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1888: 
Death of 81 yr. old Leopold Rasch on Sun. in Mishicott. The deceased 
who had been ill a long time was one of the oldest settlers of Mishicott.


CHRISTIAN RATHE

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1903:
Death in Two Creeks last Thurs. of Christian Rathe, a pioneer of our county. He was
born in Denmark and reached the age of 72, leaving his sorrowing widow, one son and
one daughter. His funeral took place Sat. in Two Rivers under the direction of the 
Odd Fellows.


CATHARINE RAU

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1907:
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 Mar.) Mrs. Peter Rau was buried here
Sunday. Her husband died many years ago. She was proprietor here of the Lake
House Hotel and enjoyed the reputation as an honest, energetic lady. She was 
65. Before purchasing Lake House Mr. and Mrs. Rau lived in Mishicott where 
they operated a successful mill, and they were just as successful in the hotel 
business. Mrs. Rau leaves 4 sons and one daughter –Mrs. E. Oswald in Mishicott 
–in good circumstances. The funeral, which was quite imposing, was held in the 
funeral home under direction of Pastor Thompson. 


PETER RAU

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1895: 
Death in Two Rivers Sun. evening of Peter Rau, the popular tavern keeper 
of Lake House, after a year-long struggle with lung cancer. Mr. Rau was 
born 22 Apr. 1833 in Zettingen on the Mosel, and came to America in 1854, 
settling in Mishicott. There he married Catharine Scheuer, a marriage that
produced 6 sons and a daughter. After working at several businesses in 
Mishicott, he bought Lake House in Two Rivers in 1881. He was always active 
in civic affairs, for example, being one of the founders of Mishicott Fire 
Insurance Association and enjoyed many friends throughout the county. The 
funeral took place yesterday afternoon under the direction of the Freemasons 
and Odd Fellows Lodge, both orders of which the deceased was a member.


ANNA REDEKER

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug 1907: 
Death Friday in Two Rivers of Mrs. Anna Redeker following a long illness. The
deceased, who was born 13 November 1841 in Oldenburg, came to Town Two Rivers
in 1856 with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Goedjen. She is survived by 3
sons and 5 daughters. Her funeral was held Sunday from the Lutheran Church.


HATTIE REDEKER

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Apr. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 30 Mar.)
There was a large funeral here Sun. Young Miss Hatty Redecker, 18, died in 
Chicago where she had gone 5 weeks ago. Her body was brought here and buried 
Sun. from the Lutheran Church. It was one of the largest quantity of flowers 
ever seen at a local funeral, which was conducted by funeral director A. Klein.


CHARLES REIMERS

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Mar. 1905:
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Mar.) Chas. Reimer, a Southside resident, 
is very ill and one is doubtful about the outcome. He is a veteran of the Civil War 
and draws a pension. He had been operating a small store in the so-called “Mexico” 
section.
    ********************
From Der Nord Westen, 11 Oct. 1906:(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Oct.)
An old settler of our city and
veteran of the Civil War, Charles Reimers, died Thursday last week of
consumption and was buried Sunday under the auspices of the local Odd Fellows
Lodge of which he had been a longtime member. Charles Reimers was born in
1836 in Mecklenburg, Germany, and came to America in 1859, settling here where he
has lived ever since. He was married twice and he is survived by his second wife and
4 children: Wilhelm, Mrs. Wm. Dunn, Edward and Hattie Reimers.
There were no children from the first marriage. During the war he served in Company
'D', 48th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, for which service he received a pension,
otherwise employed at the local chair factory from 1859 to 1886. Following the
closure of that factory, he operated a small store on the South Side. His wife and
daughter operated the store the past few years while he was ill.


AMELIE REINKE

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Sep. 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 04 Sep.)
Early death Thurs. evening of Mrs. J. Reinke. Along with many other 
women and girls, she was working for gardener L. Hartung picking 
gherkins. Between 4 and 5 o’clock she took her filled sack to the 
wagon, and while emptying it, fell dead to the ground…. Her husband 
who was working nearby was immediately called, as well as the doctor. 
They could provide no help since she was already dead. News of the 
misfortune spread like lightening so that when the body was brought 
home the street in front of the Reinke residence was filled with people.  
The deceased was an active, upright lady who stood by her husband. She 
leaves a family of 9 children of whom the eldest, a girl, is 17….


FRANK RETZLAFF

From Der Nord Westen, 28 May 1908: 
Death in Two Creeks on Thursday last week of Frank Retzloff of pneumonia at
age 43 yrs. 9 mos. He leaves his wife, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was
Sunday.


HEINRICH RETZLAFF

From Der Nord Westen, 13 June 1901: 
On Tues. last week a 5-yr. old son of farmer John Ratzloff in Town Two Rivers,
drowned in the pond which was used for watering the cattle. A brother of the 
child found the body as he led the cattle there for watering.


LOUISA RETZLAFF

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Feb. 1901: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 Feb.)
Mrs. L. Retzloff, an old resident of Town Two Creeks, is dead at age 79. 
Burial was Wed. from the local Lutheran Church. Messrs. Klein & Britzel 
were in charge of the arrangements. (Correction in the next column that 
W. Runge was in charge of the arrangements)


MINNA RETZLAFF

From Der Nord Westen, 31 May 1906: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 29 May)
Death last Friday of the wife of Frank Retzlaff who lives 
a mile from here. The deceased was 38 and her funeral was 
conducted from her home on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Retzlaff, 
who had been ill for a long while, is survived by her husband 
and 4 children of whom the youngest is about 2 yrs. old. She 
was a faithful wife and mother whose passing will be deeply 
mourned.


ALBERT J. RIBITZKY

Albert J. Ribitzky, 69, formerly of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, a retired 40-year 
employe of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, died Monday night at Family 
Heritage Home, Manitowoc, where he had been a resident two weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja & Martin Funeral 
Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Ralph Backman officiating. Burial will be 
in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Ribitzky was born Jan. 1, 1903, at Two Rivers, son of the late Ferdinand 
and Johanna Borwald Ribitzky. He attended St. John Parochial School at Two 
Rivers. He had been a trucker at the Mirro firm until seven years ago when he 
retired.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Arvel Stroud, of Two Rivers; a brother, Fred, of 
Milwaukee and a number of nieces and nephews. A brother and two sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 o'clock until 9 o'clock this 
Tuesday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 11, 1972


FERDINAND RIBITZKY

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1907:
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers)
Ferdinand Ribitzky, a well-known resident of our city who is often referred to 
as “Bismarck”, died Friday following a long illness. He had stomach cancer 
aggravated with consumption. He had gone to Green Bay to consult a doctor who 
advised him that he couldn’t diagnose without an exploratory operation. Instead, 
Ribitzky returned to Two Rivers. For many years he had a business on the South 
Side which he recently sold. He was a widely appreciated man of about 48 years 
and leaves a widow and children in good circumstances. The funeral will be held 
tomorrow from the Lutheran Church.


JOHANNA RIBITZKY

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Apr. 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 02 Apr.)
The widow G. Ribitzky has died at age 80 after a long illness and will be 
buried Thursday from the Evangelical Church. She leaves several children in 
good circumstances, including former tavern keeper F. Ribitzky, now working
as a mason.
(Note: This is the only cemetery in the county with this surname in it.)


BERTHA RICHTER

From Der Nord Westen, 06 May 1909:
The body of Mrs. Bernhard Richter, a former Two Rivers resident who died in
Milwaukee, was brought to Two Rivers and the funeral conducted Wednesday from
the residence of Mrs. Oscar Baum.


CAROLINE RICK

Mrs. Rick aged 63 years died last Friday of dropsy and was buried 
on Sunday. Her funeral took place from the German Evangelical church 
and was largely attended.
Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, October 13, 1885 P.4


LOUISA RIETZOW

From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1901: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 06 May)
Death in childbirth of the 31-yr. old wife of farmer M. Rietzow, who 
lives near the city limits. She is survived by her husband and 6 children, 
4 of whom are from a prior marriage. The funeral will be tomorrow from the 
Lutheran Church.


DONALD E. RIHA

Funeral services for Donald E. Riha, 41, of 1912 Jefferson St., 
Two Rivers, a partner in the auto firm of R & G Dodge, Two Rivers, 
who was killed in a traffic accident early Thursday morning near 
Eagle River, Wis., will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber 
officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Riha was born April 10, 1931, at Two Rivers, son of the late 
Edward Riha and Mrs. Rose DeBauche Riha. He was a partner with 
Harvey Glaeser in the operation of R & G. Dodge since early 1969. 
He married Adele Schmidt at St. John Church June 5, 1954.
(Survivers omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 2 p.m. Sunday and after 1 p.m. Monday at the church where the 
body will lie in state until the time of services.
Memorials may be made to St. John Church Building fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 6, 1972


MARY RIHA

MRS. RIHA, 60, DIES AT HOME
Funeral will Be Held Here On Saturday
In ill health for the past 14 months and seriously ill for the last 
two weeks, Mrs. Frank Riha, 60, for many years a resident of the 
county, died at her home at 2006 Thirteenth street at 9:40 o'clock 
this morning.
Funeral services will be held in the C.J. Jansky funeral home at 2 
o'clock Saturday afternoon, with the Rev. W.G. Haase, pastor of St. 
John's Lutheran church, officiating. Interment will be in Forest View 
cemetery. The body will remain in the funeral home until burial.
Mrs. Riha, nee Mary Mose, was born in Bohemia Dec. 5, 1878, daughter 
of the late Martin and Mary Mose. She immigrated to this country with 
her parents at the age of eight and settled on a farm in the town of 
Mishicot, near Tisch Mills. Forty-two years ago last December she was 
married at Mishicot to Frank Riha who survives her. After their marriage 
they made their residence in Chicago, living in that city for 12 years. 
The family then moved to the county where Mr. Riha operated a tavern at 
Zanders for a year, and later purchased a farm in the town of Mishicot 
where they lived 26 years. Six years ago the family came to this city.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Riha leaves six daughters, Mrs. Anna Krezek 
of Two Creeks, Mrs. Lillian Wilsman, this city, Mrs. Frances Auties of 
Chicago, Mrs. Marion Kreschek of this city, Mrs. Rose Flanagan of 
Chicago and Mrs. Agnes Rossi of this city, and three sons, Frank of 
Mishicot, Edward of the town of Two Rivers and Adolph Riha at home. 
There are also two sisters surviving her, Mrs. Bertha Fingermeyer and 
Mrs. Anna Shebesta of Tisch Mills, and 17 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 18, 1934 P.11


JOHN RILEY

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Nov. 1907: 
Death in Two Rivers on Sunday of J.A. Riley, the elderly father of postmaster
Frank E. Riley of Two Rivers. The deceased was born 04 June 1830 in Brooklyn,
New York, and came to Two Rivers in 1868. He is survived by his sorrowing widow,
one son and one daughter. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
(Note: When putting him on the new stone, apparently an error was made in the death year.)


RICHARD ROHDE

Funeral services for Richard Rohde, 74, of 1412 Hawthorne Ave., lifelong Two 
Rivers resident and retired Kahlenberg Bros. Co., Two Rivers, machinist, who 
died at 10 a.m. Monday at Two Rivers Municipal, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at 
Emanuel Evangelical Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Rohde was born on Two Rivers' south side April 13, 1885, son of the late 
Herman and Fredericka Beeck Rohde. A lifelong member of Emanuel Church, Two 
Rivers, he was employed for more than 47 years as a machinist at the marine 
engine works of Kahlenberg Bros. Co., Two Rivers. He retired eight years ago.
Surviving are his wife, the former Martha Schramm, whom he married May 11, 
1910, at Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Schultz of Two Rivers, and 
Paul A., a Two Rivers dairy operator; a sister, Mrs. Alma Albrecht of 
Manitwooc, and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. 
Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will 
lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 12, 1960


ANNA RUDEBECK

Mrs. Anna Rudebeck, 81, of 1520-26th St., Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning
at Lutheran Home for the Aged, Fond du Lac, where she had been residing for the
past 19 months.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two
Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Rudebeck, nee Anna Wentorf, was born Jan 23, 1880, at Eutin, Germany, a
daughter of the late Ernst and Sophia Bruhn Wentorf. When she was a child the
family brought her to this country, settling at Two Rivers. She attended St.
John Parochial School and for 29 years she was employed by Mirro Aluminum Co.
She was married in 1898 to George Rudebeck who died a number of years ago.
For many years she was a member of St. John congregation and had been a member
of the 25-Year Club of the Mirro firm.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul J. Sibenhorn of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs.
Rose Heiligenthal of Butler, Pa.; two brothers, Robert of West Bend and Hubert
R. Wentorf of Two Rivers; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels until 11 a.m. Tuesday when
the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until
time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday April 24, 1961


MATHIAS RUDEBECK

From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 July) 
An old settler named Rudebeck, who operated a farm near Kewaunee for years, 
died suddenly today of a heart attack. He worked in the Hamilton Factory 
and had never been sick before. He leaves a widow and several grown children 
in good circumstances. 


ROY RUDEBECK

JURY HOLDS N.W. ROAD FOR DEATH OF RUDEBECK LAD
Charges Negligence to Co. in Findings of The Inquest
Responsibility for the accident in which Roy Rudebeck, 18 year old Two 
Rivers boy was killed at Two Rivers a week ago, was placed upon the 
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company by the verdict returned by the 
coroner's jury at the inquest conducted yesterday. Negligence on part 
of the Northwestern company and unintentional negligence of the train 
crew is charged by the jury as having been responsible for the fatal 
mishap.
Means Company Must Pay
The verdict means that the Northwestern will probably be held for damages 
for the death of Rudebeck, who was killed when a truck owned by the 
Aluminum Goods Co., on which he was riding, was struck by a wild freight 
car and overturned, the unfortunate youth being crushed to death. The 
wording of the verdict of "unintentional negligence" on part of the train 
crew, will absolve the members of the crew from blame.
As result of the accident and the verdict of the coroner's jury, it is 
probable that action will be taken by the city of Two Rivers to compel 
the Northwestern company to place a flagman at the crossing which has 
long been considered a dangerous one owing to the fact that the view is 
partly obstructed by a factory plant adjacent to it.
(In a squared off box the following:)
THE VERDICT
Roy Rudebeck was killed by an overturned truck struck by a "wild" 
freight car on June 10, 1922, due to negligence of the C. & N.W. R.R. 
company not having a flagman at the railroad crossing known as 12th 
and Monroe streets and also through the unintentional negligence of 
the train crew not having proper brakes set on said "wild" freight 
car.
J.W. Tadych
Charles F. Kirst
Louis Kumbalek
Wm. F. Johannes
Wm. F. Scherer
R.A. Stenske
Many Witnesses Called
Fifteen witnesses, including members of the train crew switching in 
the yards on the day of the accident, were called. Conductor L.C. 
MacDermand, in charge of the crew, was not near the scene, having 
been at the Hamilton plant, some distance away, on business for the 
company. Engineer Langlois, Fireman Chesby and two brakemen, Hall 
and Sheehan, testified to the work of the crew which was following 
a practice of long precendent. This was the shunting of cars onto 
the side track for spotting, this track being level to point of a 
knoll which the cars did not usually reach. On the day in question 
one car had been shunted onto the side track and spotted as usual 
but when a second car was released from the engine it struck the 
standing car and started it down the incline where it struck the 
automobile truck as it reached the crossing, causing the fatal 
accident.
Censure Train Crew
The verdict of the jury implies censure of the train crew for not 
having brakes set on the siding cars. This failure is said to be a 
violation of regulations and it is rumored today that members of the 
train crew may be penalized by the Northwestern by dismissal or 
lay-offs.
The inquest was conducted by Coroner Kemper and Dist. Atty. Brady. 
The Northwestern company was represented at the hearing by attorneys 
and officials but did not participate in questioning of witnesses.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 17, 1922 P.1


CECILE K. RUETHER

Cecile K. Ruether, 71, of 4123 Nuclear Rd., Mishicot, died early Wednesday 
morning, Nov. 28, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc 
and 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Richard Allen 
will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Ruether was born May 14, 1913, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Otto M. 
and Imelda Fournier Barbier. She was married to Edward M. Ruether, Oct. 24, 1936, 
at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple owned and operated a 
farm in Mishicot from 1943 to their retirement in 1974.
Survivors include four sons and two daughter-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and 
Dorothy of Manitowoc, Albert and Marion of Phillips, Wis.; a sister, Jeanne 
Hendricks of Manitowoc; a special friend, John; 18 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, in January of 
1974, a daughter, Darlene, a sister Laura and a brother Marcellin.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, 
where a prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. by Sister Joanne Goessl.
Unknown Paper  November 28, 1984
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


EDWARD M. RUETHER SR.

Edward M. Ruether Sr., 58, of Rt. 2, Mishicot, died Tuesday afternoon at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Earl Brouchoud 
will offiicate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Ruether was born May 9, 1915, at Mishicot, son of the late John and Louise 
Becker Ruether. He married Cecile Barbier Oct. 24, 1936, at Holy Innocents Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. They owned and operated a farm on Rt. 2, Mishicot.
Survivors include his wife, four sons, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.);
a brother, John, of Two Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. Otto Sporer, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, 
Mrs. Ervin Peterson, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Paul Denk, Mrs. Richard Denk and Mrs. 
Louis Uhlers, of Manitowoc; and 12 grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a wake 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1974 P. 22
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


FRIEDERIKA RUMLOW

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1905 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 20 Feb.)
Widow Rumlow, an old settler about 75 yrs. of age, has died. 
She was the mother of milk handler Rumlow. Her husband died 
many years ago and she has been living with a son. The funeral 
was held Wed. from the Evangelical Church. 
************
Mrs. Frederica Rohmlow, an old and highly esteemed resident of the town of 
Two Rivers died at the home of her son, Henry Rohmlow, a short distance
west of this city, on Sunday February 19, from old age, and was buried from
St. John's Lutheran church on Wednesday, February 22. Mrs. Rohmlow was born
in Prussia, March 14, 1822, her maiden name being Frederica Diethloff. She
was married to Carl Rohmlow in 1846 and bore him 2 sons and 8 daughters but
only one son and two daughters are now living. The husband died in 1899.
They came to America in 1854 and lived for a time in Milwaukee and then 
came to the town of Two Rivers where they continued to reside until their
death. The funeral last Wednesday was a very large one.
The Chronicle, 28 Feb. 1905


WILLIAM RUNGE

William Runge, a well known Two Rivers man, for 23 years employed 
with the Hamilton Manufacturing company in that city died at his 
home at the age of 44. He had been ill for eight months. He is 
survived by a widow and one child. The funeral was held this 
afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 13, 1917, Page 3


CARL SAUBERT   (d. 1920)

PIONEER TWO RIVERS MAN IS CALLED BY DEATH
Carl Saubert, pioneer resident of Manitowoc, died at his home at Two Rivers 
last evening of infirmities incident to old age. Deceased was born in 
Mackelberg, Germany in 1845 and had reached the advanced age of 75 years. 
He came to Wisconsin with his parents and the family settled at Rangeline 
where for many years the family had the post office. Mr. Saubert's father 
having been appointed to the place when the office was first established. 
A number of years ago the family moved to Two Rivers where Mrs. Saubert 
died four years ago. The family conducted the Union House for many years. 
Decedent is survived by four daughters and three sons. The funeral will be 
held from St. John's Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1920 P. 1


ELLA M. SAUBERT

Miss Ella Saubert, 86, of 1417-15th St., Two Rivers, a member of one of the 
community's earliest families, and some 40 years a clerk at the Two Rivers Post 
Office, died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Monday noon where she had been a 
patient since Wednesday night.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Miss Saubert was born at Two Rivers, Feb. 8, 1878, a daughter of the late Carl 
and Bertha Schuster Saubert. She received her elementary education at St. John 
Parochial school and June 1, 1903, she was appointed a clerk at the Two Rivers 
Post Office, where she remained until her retirement in 1943.
The parents of Miss Saubert operated one of the earliest hotel facilities in the 
area, the Union House at Washington and 15th streets at Two Rivers, which still 
sands and is now operated as a rooming house. She was a longtime member of St. 
John Church, Two Rivers.
Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. 
Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 18, 1964 P. 9


IDA SAUBERT

Mrs. Carl Saubert, a pioneer resident of Two Rivers, died suddenly 
having been found dead in her bed. Heart failure caused her demise. 
She was 64. Burial was at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 19, 1915, Page 3


ROBERT SAUBERT

DEATH OF TWO RIVERS MAN AT OSHKOSH TODAY
Robert Saubert of Two Rivers died at the Sunnyview hospital at Oshkosh of 
pneumonia today messages receive at Two Rivers announcing that the body 
would be shipped to that city for burial. The funeral will be held Monday 
from St. John's Lutheran church.
Mr. Saubert was 46 years of age and had been in failing health for some 
time. He was engaged in business as a butcher at Two Rivers. His father 
died three weeks ago. Two brothers and four sisters survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 28, 1920 P. 1


ANDREW SCHAEFER

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Oct. 1904 (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 24 Oct.)
An old veteran, 75-yr. old Andr. Schaefer recently 
took his own life by ingesting Paris green. He was 
a highly regarded man who lived in good circumstances, 
owning a 40 acre farm and drawing a pension. No one 
believed him capable of suicide. He leaves a widow 
and 5 children, of whom the youngest is only 2 yrs. 
old. The local Post of the G.A.R. will handle the 
funeral.


CHARLES SCHAEFER

Charles F. Schaefer, 82, of 714 York St., Manitowoc, a member of one of Two 
Rivers' earliest families and a stone mason since youth, died Friday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient a month.
Funeral services are tentatively arranged for 2 p.m. Monday at Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Schaefer was born Jan. 7, 1882, at Two Rivers, son of the late William and 
Magdalena Hampke Schaefer. He attended St. John Parochial Lutheran and public 
schools at Two Rivers and as a stone mason he left Two Rivers at an early age 
to be employed at Duluth, Minn. He married the former Sarah Arbuckle at Duluth 
more than 50 years ago. After her death at Duluth he returned to Two Rivers and 
continued his work as a stone mason. One of the structures upon which he worked 
was the Recreation Building at Point Beach State Forest.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Alma Ulrich, of Chicago; two sisters, Mrs. Peter 
Moseler, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Edward Raatz, of Iron Mountain, Mich.; a brother, 
Ben, of Wausau and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 28, 1964 P. 12


EMMA SCHAEFER

From Der Nord Westen, 03 May 1894: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 30 Apr.) 
Burial last Thurs. of a 9-mo. old child of Philipp Schaefer 
in the Lutheran Cemetery.


LOUISA E. SCHAEFER

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Apr. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 Apr.) 
Death today of Mrs. Philipp Schaefer at age 76 after an illness 
of several months. She was Mr. Schaefer's second wife and had no 
children with him, but there are several from his first marriage 
who are grown and married. The funeral will be from the Lutheran 
Church.


JOHN SCHLEI

From Der Nord Westen, 29 June 1893: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 June)
Death of Johann Schley, one of our oldest citizens. He was born in 1800 and 
came to America in 1855. He lived here in Two Rivers with his widowed sister. 
Burial was at the Lutheran Cemetery.


CARL SCHLUNDT

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909:
Death in Two Rivers Sunday last week of Carl Schlundt, an old and highly
respected resident of our city, at age 77 from old age debility. He is 
survived by 4 sons. The funeral was held Wednesday.


MARIE SCHLUNDT

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Aug. 1899: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Aug.)
Death here last week of Mrs. C. Schlundt following a 13-week illness at age 59. 
She leaves her husband, 4 sons and one daughter. Burial was Sun. from the local 
Lutheran Church.


CARL SCHMEICHEL

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902:
Death Thurs. last week of Town Mishicott resident Carl Schmeichel of old age
debility. The deceased was born 19 Dec. 1819 in West Prussia and came to America in
the year 1884. He leaves 3 sons.


ELIZABETH SCHMEICHEL

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Oct. 1902: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 21 Oct.)
Mrs. Schmeichel, wife of Mr. E. Schmeichel, died Thurs. evening 
on their farm near here. Interment was held Sun. in the Two Rivers 
Cemetery following funeral rites held in the local Lutheran Church. 
She is mourned by her husband and many friends.


HENRY SCHMEICHEL

Henry E. Schmeichel, 65, of 3306 Prairie St., Two Rivers, retired 
veteran employee of Hamilton Mfg. Co., Engineering Dept., Two 
Rivers, died late Friday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal. He 
became afflicted with illness shortly after retirement June 1 
this year.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel 
Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran 
Church the Rev. T. F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers’ 
Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Schmeichel was born June 1, 1896, at Two Rivers, son of the late 
Emil and Emma Wieghart Schmeichel.  He was graduated from Two Rivers 
High School with the class of 1915 and then spent a year at the old 
Milwaukee Normal School.  He enlisted in Co. H Wisconsin National 
Guard in World War I and served for a year in France. 
Returning from the service in 1919, he begin to work for Hamilton Mfg. 
Co., and since 1922 until his retirement he had been in the detailing 
division of the company, handling professional lines.  After World 
War I he was a member of the drill team of the Robert E. Burns Post 
165, American Legion, which organization served as an honor guard for 
the visit of President Coolidge at Wausau in the mid-1920s.  He had 
been a long time member of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans 
of Foreign Wars, and headed numerous committees.  A member of the 
30-Year Club of Hamilton Mfg. Co., he was also a member for many 
years of the Lutheran Men’s Club of Two Rivers.
Besides his wife, the former Nora Lahey, whom he married at Two Rivers 
in 1920, he leaves a daughter, (private), a sister, Mrs. Olga Gauthier, 
of Two Rivers; two brothers, Ewald J. and Walter, of Two Rivers and 
two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday.
Members of the Eleven Gold Star Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 
will meet in a body at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times – Two Rivers Reporter, Sat. 2 Sept. 1961


JOSEPHINE SCHMEICHEL

Mrs. Walter Schmeichel, 82, of 1309 21st St., Two Rivers, died early 
Sunday night at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmeichel, nee Josephine Shebesta, was born May 6, 1890, in the 
Town of Mishicot, daughter of the late Matt and Mary Fogeltanz Shebesta. 
She was married at St. John Church to Mr. Schmeichel May 29, 1923.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A sister and a brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
4 o'clock this Monday afternoon and after 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 16, 1973


NORA SCHMEICHEL

Mrs. Nora Schmeichel, 85, of 1722 N.E. Conifer Blvd., Corvallis, 
Oregon, died August 7th, at Corvallis Manor, Corvallis, Oregon.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Savior Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Sullivan will officiate and burial 
will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmeichel was born Feb. 12, 1900, at Two Rivers, daughter 
of the late Edward and Ella Grumann Lahey.  She married Henry 
Schmeichel on June 15, 1920, at St. John Church, Two Rivers. Mrs. 
Schmeichel lived in Two Rivers all her life until moving to 
Corvallis, Oregon, in 1982. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, (private), two brothers, 
Edward Lahey of Two Rivers and Robert Lahey of Easton, Ohio, two 
sisters, Mrs. Ella Eggers of Two Rivers and Mrs. Gertrude Weiss of 
Manitowoc, and two grandsons and four great grandchildren.  She was 
preceded in death by her husband in 1981, a brother, Walter, two 
sisters, Augusta and Myrtle, and an infant sister.
Friends may call at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, 9 a.m. 
to 11 a.m.  Thursday morning. Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home 
Two Rivers, is assisting the family with arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Wed., Aug. 14, 1985


BERTHA SCHMIDT

From Der Nord Westen, 14 June 1906:
Death Friday of Town Two Rivers resident Mrs. Henry Schmidt 
from childbed fever. The deceased was born in 1872. The 
funeral was held Sunday from the Lutheran Church in Two 
Rivers.


CARL H. SCHMIDT

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1891: 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 03 Aug.)
Also, there was a burial last week of an old “Plattdeutscher” 
by the name of Carl H. Schmidt from the local Lutheran Church. 
The old man, born in Schleswig-Holstein, has been infirm for 
the past 15 yrs. and had to remain at home most of the time. 
He went into the city occasionally, but became so disoriented 
that acquaintances had to take him home if his wife didn’t come 
to get him. He was at least 90 yrs. old.


CARL H. SCHMIDT

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1906:
Death in Two Rivers on Wednesday last week, from stomach cancer, 
of Carl Schmidt, a former resident of Town Mishicott who has lived 
in Two Rivers the last 4 years. 
The deceased was born 07 December 1829 in Moltzahn, Province of 
Pomerania, came to America in 1856 and settled on a farm in Town 
Mishicott. His wife died in 1899 and he sold his farm immediately 
and went to live with his son Paul in Town Rivers. 
He is survived by 5 sons and 5 daughters. The well-attended funeral 
was held Saturday from the Lutheran Church.


CAROLINE SCHMIDT

Mrs. Lena Schmidt, 93, of Mishicot, a lifelong resident of the Mishicot 
area, died Wednesday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, she had been 
ill the past six weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Herbert Kesting officiating.  Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Lena Blum was born in the Town of Mishicot, Feb. 28, 1875, 
a daughter of William and Doris Woulf Blum.  She was married at St. Peter 
church, Nov. 4, 1896, to Otto Schmidt.  He preceded her in death in 
September of 1946. She was a member of St. Peter congregation and a charter 
member of its Ladies Bible Hour.
Surviving are two sons, Ralph, of Mishicot, with whom she had made her home 
for the past 30 years, and Roy C.. Schmidt of Two Rivers; two daughters, 
Mrs. Roland (Irma) Beeck of St. Ignace, Mich., and Mrs. Arthur (Gertrude) 
Blank of Mishicot; a sister, Mrs. Alvina Thielbar of Rt. 1, Two Rivers; 15 
grandchildren; 52 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. A 
brother and five sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Friday 
until noon Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church where the 
body will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, November 14, 1968


DOROTHEA SCHMIDT

After an illness of more than a year Mrs. Dorothea Schmidt of Two 
Rivers passed away at her home there Tuesday afternoon. The deceased 
was born near Salzwedel, Kreis Magdeburg, Province of Saxony, and was 
71 years of age. She was the mother of Schmidt Bros., contractors of 
Chicago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, Feb. 25, 1916 P.3
********
(Dorothea is also in the Johann Schmidt account by his grandson)


EDUARD SCHMIDT (b. 1826)

From Der Nord Westen, 31 July 1902:
Death Sun. in Two Rivers, following several months of illness 
with consumption, of Eduard Schmidt, a brother of August Schmidt 
here. The deceased was born in Germany 02 June 1826 and came to 
America in 1852. He settled in Town Two Rivers on a farm which 
he sold a few years ago and moved to the city of Two Rivers. He 
leaves a widow and 8 children. The funeral was held yesterday 
from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.


EDUARD W. SCHMIDT

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Sep. 1903:
22-yr. old Ed. Schmidt in Two Rivers died a few days ago of consumption. 
His funeral was held Monday.


ELIZABETH SCHMIDT

Mrs. Elizabeth Schmidt, 80, of 1709 19th St., Two Rivers, died Sunday afternoon 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Mrs. Schmidt was born Elizabeth Schroeder, daughter of the late Joachim and 
Louisa Ahrndt Schroeder, Oct. 19, 1882, in the Town of Mishicot. She was married 
to Arthur Zarn Sept 1, 1915.  He died Nov. 24, 1915.  Sept. 4, 1928, she was 
married to Fred A. Schmidt at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. 
He died Nov. 10, 1949.  The couple resided at Two Rivers since marriage.  
Survivors include a son, Clarence Zarn, of Bellevue, Neb., a daughter, Mrs. 
Evelyn Post, of Two Rivers, two brothers, Herman Schroeder, of Two Rivers and 
Ernst Schroeder of Manitowoc and three grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 28, 1963


EMMA SCHMIDT

Mrs. Theodore Schmidt, 74, of 2212 School St., Two Rivers, died early
Wednesday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She was injured
in a traffic accident near Stanley, Wis. Dec. 22 and had been hospitalized
there until Jan. 25.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Klein and Stangel
Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church,
Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers'
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Schmidt, nee Emma Messmann, was born Dec. 29, 1885, in the Town of
Carlton, Kewaunee County, a daughter of the late William and Minnie
Schroeder Messmann. She was married at Carlton to Theodore Schmidt June
17, 1911. After their marriage they operated a farm at Stetsonville, Wis.,
until 1919 when they moved to Two Rivers. She was a member of the Ladies
Aid Society of St. John church.
Besides her husband she leaves two daughters, Mrs. Earl Bruechert of Rt.
1, Kewaunee, and Miss Ethel of Chippewa Falls; a sister, Mrs. Mary Nelson
of Manitowoc; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A son,
Harry, preceded her in death 23 years ago.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 02, 1960  page 9


ERNESTINE SCHMIDT

Miss Ernestine (Tina) Schmidt, 77, of 1321 S. 13th St Manitowoc, died Monday 
afternoon at the home where she resided with a sister, Miss Henrietta, the 
past 16 years.  She had been in failing health four years.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers and at 2 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church,, the 
Rev. T.F. Stern officiating.  Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Miss Schmidt was born in the Town of Two Rivers Oct. 11, 1884 daughter of 
the late Henry P. and Louisa Abrath Schmidt.  She attended District No. 7 
School In the Town of Two Rivers and the Lutheran Parochial School at 
Mishicot.  For many years she was employed at Chicago and since 1946 lived 
with the sister at Manitowoc.
Surviving are two other sisters, Mrs. Otto Cess, of Rt. 2 Mishicot, and Mrs. 
Carl Burmeister, of Two Rivers, and a brother Henry C. of Two Rivers.  A 
Brother and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 1, 1962


ERNST SCHMIDT  (d. 1925)

The funeral of Ernest Schmidt was held from the family 
home near Mishicot this morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, March 25, 1925 P.2
*******
[bur. 1925/age 60 yrs.]


ETHEL SCHMIDT

Funeral services for Miss Ethel Schmidt, 48, formerly of 2212 School St., 
Two Rivers, who died at Chippewa Falls Tuesday, were at 1:30 p.m., Friday at 
Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern 
officating. Burial was in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Pallbearers were from the Schmidt, Brandenberg, Mathiesen,, Brummer, Eckardt 
and Zuege families.
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 22, 1967


GEORGE SCHMIDT  (d. 1928)

PIONEER TWO CREEKS FARMER PASSES AWAY
George Schmidt, Sr., a resident of Manitowoc county for over 60 years 
and father of Mrs. Elwood Burmeister of this city, passed away yesterday 
at the homestead in Two Creeks of infirmities due to old age. For over 
fifty years he operated a farm there but the past few years has lived a 
retired life. Besides the widow, four children, Mrs. Mary Geerdts, 
Charles and Mrs. Emil Jonas, all of Two Creeks, Mrs. Burmeister, Two 
Rivers and four grandchildren survive. Burial will take place at one 
o’clock Friday afternoon from the home with interment at Pioneer’s Rest 
here. Rev. Sievert will officiate.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 08, 1928, Page 10


HEINRICH SCHMIDT

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Oct. 1905:
Death Wed. night of Henry Schmidt, a son of the late Eduard Schmidt 
of Two Rivers, of appendicitis. His death occurred in Watertown where 
he was enrolled at the Lutheran College. The young man was born in 
Two Rivers 16 yrs. ago and is mourned by his mother there. The body 
was brought to Two Rivers for burial Sat.


HENRY W. SCHMIDT

The Two Rivers Reporter (edited), Nov. 17, 1947

Hold Rites for Henry W. Schmidt
Funeral Services for Henry W. Schmidt, widely known town of Two Rivers
farmer, were held this afternoon from the St. John Lutheran church with 
the Rev. W. G. Haese officiating.  Burial was in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Mr. Schmidt was stricken after returning from the Community Farmers 
Get-together held at the Community House here Thursday night.  He was 
a member of the Manitowoc County Farm bureau, an officer of the Oakland 
school, a trustee of St. John's church and a director of the Mishicot 
Mutual Fire Insurance company.
Surviving besides his widow are two daughters and a son, two brothers 
and a sister.  There are four grandchildren.
Pallbearers were from the Meineke, Schmidt, Johannes and Kappelman 
families.


JOHANN J. SCHMIDT

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Mar. 1904: 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 21 Mar.)
John Schmidt, a local farmer, died yesterday at age 69. He leaves 
a widow and 10 children, two other children having predeceased him. 
Naturally all the surviving children are grown. The eldest daughter 
is Mrs. H. Luebke here; 5 of the sons are in the construction business 
in Chicago, one of whom is now working on a contract in Baltimore. The 
deceased was proprietor of a fine farm, had worked hard, and will have 
left a worthwhile estate. The funeral will be held Wed. from the Lutheran 
Church. 
**********
Written by his grandson. -
Ernest Franklin Schmidt, Dec. 1954

THE SCHMIDT FAMILY COMES TO AMERICA
Revolution was in the air in Europe and in the spring of 1848 and in country
after country revolt flared, violent and bloody, as the common man, oppressed
by authority, disturbed by the industrial revolution and stirred by new liberal
it arose against his autocratic rulers and demanded a voice in his government.
In the Kingdom of Prussia the people wanted a limited monarchy, a free press
and, most of all, unification of the many German states.  For a few short months
there was hope of success but then the forces of reaction in Fredrick William 
IV's government triumphed and the republican outbreaks were put down.  In fear,
the disgust and in despairs tens of thousands of German revolutionaries and 
liberals in the decade that followed and immigrated to the republic across the 
Atlantic, the United States.  Johann J. Schmidt was one of those emigrants.
Johann had spent most of his life in the little town of Nisbau, east (nine 
millimeters - 5.6 miles of the city of Selsnedal in the Province of Saxony. 
But many of his relatives and friends had gone to America.  In the early spring
of 1860, with compulsory military training in the Prussian Army immediately 
before him, he left his homeland, stowed away on a ship to America and landed 
at New York City in June of 1860.  He was 21 years old.
It took him almost a month to cross New York State by way of the Hudson River
and the Erie Canal, but by mid-summer he had reached Buffalo where he boarded a 
train for Chicago.  There he was greeted by relatives and, after a period of time
in that city he set out once more--this time to well north for over 100 miles to 
the village of Two Rivers, Wisconsin, where he found work.  Once more he was among
friends.
His first love was farming and he was also an expert tanner, as after the Civil 
War began he rode a horse to Green Bay, took a train from there to Chicago and went
to work in a tannery making leather for harnesses for military horses.
Years passed before he had enough money to send to Germany for his sweetheart, 
Dorothea Gurtz, but on June 30th she arrived in New York City 
on a ship from Bremen and on Sept. 13th, 1863 they were married in Two Rivers.
A week later he bought 160 acres of forest 5 miles west of town. The land was virgin
wilderness with pine trees up to thirty inches in diameter growing on it.  The only 
signs that man had ever before walked in the green dusk below its green trees were a 
few Indian trails.  He paid $800.00 for the land - five dollars an acre.   Then he 
set out to clear a farm from the wilderness - a task that would have staggered a 
lesser man.
Johann Schmidt was a tall man, strong and extremely industrious and before long, 
taking advantage of every minute he could get away from the Two Rivers Tannery, he 
had cut a road into his land and had built a log house.  It was a simple home with 
a dirt floor and a fireplace in its single room.  Soft-tanned deerskins decorated 
it and kept the winter cold from the young pioneer family. In the cabin in June of
the next year Johann and Dorothea's first child was born.  The Civil War had been 
over for just two months and 3 days.
The little boy, Louis, played with the children of passing Indian parties and as 
he grew up, the little log cabin also grew for five other children arrived during 
the next ten years.
In 1875 a new log house was built, an imposing structure two stories high - with
ample room for a family that would grow, by 1889, to thirteen children.  It was a 
well built house, but there were many cold winter mornings when the north wind, 
blowing between the cracks in the logs, powdered the upstairs floors with snow and 
made it mighty tough for a youngster to leave his warm feather-bed.
Tragedy struck thrice at the family when first a little boy and then two little 
girls died, but there were blessings too, as the forest was pushed back and the good
earth began to produce food.
Occasionally the neighbors would band together to hunt a marauding bear or wildcat,
but none of the Schmidt boys joined these parties, for their father, who had put an 
ocean between himself and the things military and who couldn't bear to hurt an animal,
would not permit a gun to be used on his property.
Sometime during the latter part of the 1870's, Johann brought his father and mother 
from Germany. Heinrich Schmidt and Maria Schmidt spent the last years of their lives 
on the farm and died within two weeks of each other in 1893.
Johann Schmidt was a stout disciplinarian who believed in the virtue of hard work 
for his children and for himself.  He was deeply religious and had a fine sense of 
humor.  His code said, "The law is no better than your word."
He was a strong hard man in pioneer times that demanded strength and hardness, and 
along with the harvest of his good land, he also raised some good citizens for his 
adopted country.
Written by his grandson. -
Ernest Franklin Schmidt, Dec. 1954