PIONEERS' REST CEMETERY OBITUARIES

ALBERT STANEK  (d. 1932)

ALB. STANEK DEATH FRIDAY
Mason Contractor Was Resident Here 30 Years
Albert Stanek, 62, well known mason contractor in this city for 
many years, died at the home 1918 School street at six o'clock 
last night. Death was due to complications.
Mr. Stanek was born on April 21, 1870 in Pilsen, Austria-Hungary. 
Thirty-four years ago he was married to Marie Milzner in Vienna. 
The couple came to this country 30 years ago and esided (sic) in 
Prairie du Chien for a period of three years. They then came to 
this city where they resided since.
Besides his wife Mr. Stanek is survived by eight children, two 
brothers, and six grandchildren. The children are Mrs. L.E. Martin, 
Mrs. F.M. Murphy of Milwaukee, Mrs. John McCabe of New York city, 
Mrs. Paul Gleichner of this city, and Alice and Helen at home. The 
two sons are George of Madison and Albert at home. The two brothers 
are Frank and Thomas who live in Bohemia.
Mr. Stanek was a member of the Odd Fellows and the Z.C.B.J. lodge. 
The funeral will be held from the C.J. Jansky funeral home Monday 
afternoon at two o'clock with the Odd Fellows having full charge. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, September 10, 1932 P.10


MARY STANEK

Mrs. Mary Stanek, 75, 1918 School St., Two Rivers, widow of Albert 
Stanek, mason contractor, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her 
home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rt. Rev. Msg. C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment 
will be in Calvary Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Stanek is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Rose Riker and Mrs. 
Elva Murphy of Milwaukee, Mrs. Lulu Pettine of Providence, R.I., and 
Mrs. Paul Gleichner, and Mrs. Clarence Korinek of Two Rivers; two sons, 
Albert Jr., of Two Rivers and George Stanek of Sturgeon Bay, two brothers, 
Frank and Adolph Mil?ser of Vienna, Austria, and 17 grandchildren.
Funeral arrangement are being handled by the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and will be announced Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, March 10, 1954 P.23


ALVIN V. STECHMESSER

Alvin V. Stechmesser, 91, who resided with his grandson and wife, 
died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. (Names omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Richard Weber will officiate and burial 
will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Stechmesser was born Oct. 5, 1881, in the Town of Two Rivers, son 
of the late Herman and Frances Vogel Stechmesser. He married Hulda 
Wilsman in 1905. She preceded him in death in 1908. He married Mathilda 
Dahl in 1910. Mr. Stechmesser engaged in farming in Manitowoc County 
until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Verda) Ullman, 
of Mishicot; two brothers, Herbert and Kurt, of Manitowoc; a sister, 
Mrs. Camille Schmidt, of California; seven grandchildren and 15 great 
grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Amanda Heater, four brothers and two 
sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 9 p.m. 
Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday and then at the church until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 28, 1972


EMMA STECHMESSER

Mrs. Emma Stechmesser, 88, formerly of the Town of Two Rivers, died Sunday 
night at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Mishicot, the Rev. Herbert Kesting officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Stechmesser, nee Emma Schwake, was born May 3, 1882, in the Town of Two 
Rivers, daughter of the late Henry and Doris Wuellner Schwake. She was 
married Feb. 10, 1904, to Charles Stechmesser after which they settled on a 
farm in the Town of Two Rivers. Her husband preceded her in death in 1956. 
She was a member of St. Peter church and its Ladies Bible Hour.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Adeline) Kuether of Manitowoc 
and Mrs. Jack (Eunice) Knocke of Miami, Fla.; three sons, Elmer of Newton, 
William of Two Rivers; and Earl Stechmesser of Kiel; a sister, Mrs. John 
Goedjen of Two Rivers, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Tuesday 
until noon Wednesday where the casket will be taken to the church where the 
body will lie in state until the time of services.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter church building fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 21, 1971


HULDA STECHMESSER

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Feb. 1908: 
Mrs. Alvin Stechmesser of Two Rivers died Sunday following an operation
after a severe illness. Mrs. Stechmesser was only 21-1/2 years old and 
was the daughter of W. Wilsmann. In addition to her husband and parents, 
she is survived by a 2-year old daughter. The funeral was held yesterday.
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From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1908: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 02 Mar.)
A large funeral was held here Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Alvin Stechmesser 
of Range Line, only daughter of farmer Wilhelm Wilsmann, was buried from 
the Lutheran Church by Pastor Doehler. Hermann Stechmesser and Wilhelm 
Wilsmann have asked your correspondent to extend their thanks to everyone 
who was so helpful during the deceased's last illness and who attended the 
funeral, as well as to Pastor Doehler for his comforting funeral sermon.


MATHILDA STECHMESSER

Mrs. Mathilda Stechmesser, 84, formerly of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, died 
Thursday morning at Manitowoc County Health Center.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Stechmesser, nee Mathilda Dahl, was born Feb. 8, 1889, in the Town 
of Two Creeks, a daughter of the late John and Louise Krase Dahl. She was 
married in November of 1911 at Two Rivers to Alvin Stechmesser, who died 
in October of 1972.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Clifford (Verda) Ullman of Mishicot; a 
sister, Monnie Dahl, of Manitowoc; a brother, Edwin Dahl, of Manitowoc, 
six grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 7 p.m. Friday and after noon Saturday at the Church.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 20, 1973


CARL STECKMESSER

CARL STECKMESSER, COUNTY RESIDENT FOR 80 YEARS, PASSES
Carl Stechmesser, 91, died Sunday at the farm home in the town of Two Rivers. 
Burial will be Wednesday afternoon from the farm home and at two o'clock from 
the Lutheran church at Mishicot. Mr. Stechmesser was born in Lotherleben(?), 
Germany, January 13, 1841 and at the age of 12 years immigrated to this country 
with his parents and settled in the town of Two Rivers.
On October 23, 1870 he was married, with his wife surviving him. The couple 
observed their 60th wedding anniversary on October 24, 1930.
Besides his widow he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Sophia Zermuehlen, town of Two 
Rivers, Mrs. Ernest Duveneck, Mishicot Rtout 1, and two sons, Emil, at home and 
Charles, Two Rivers Route 2.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1932 P. 9


SOPHIA STECKMESSER

From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 June) 
Burial Sat. morning of widow Stechmesser. The old settler came here 
with her husband 41 yrs. ago, but her husband died their first year 
here. Despite his death, she and the 3 children endured. One of these 
children, a daughter, is the wife of Alderman Fritz Schwarz; the other 
2 children are Messrs. Fritz and Charles Stechmesser. The funeral of
the 82 yr. old decedent was held in the Ev. Church.
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From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 June)
“a correction must be made – Mrs. Stechmesser actually left 
4 children – 2 sons, Hermann and Charles Stechmesser; and 2 
daughters, Mrs. Nicolaus Casper and Mrs. Friedrich Schwarz”.


IDA STEEN

Mrs. William Steen, 72, Two Rivers, died at the municipal hospital in that city 
Thursday morning following a three year illness.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the residence 
and at 2 o'clock at St. John's Lutheran church with interment in Pioneers' Rest 
cemetery.
Mrs. Steen, nee Ida Tegge, was born in the town of Mishicot, Sept. 9, 1866, 
daughter of the late Fred and Sophie Tegge. On April 22, 1886, she was married to 
William Steen in Manitowoc. The couple lived in Tisch Mills for a short time after 
their marriage and then moved to Wausau. Later they moved to the town of Mishicot 
where her husband was employed as a brewer. The family lived in Sheboygan for nine 
years and for the past 35 years lived at Two Rivers.
Ever since the founding of the Ladies Aid society of St. John's church, Mrs. Steen 
has been active in the affairs of the group and for many years served as president 
of the society.
Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Wilsman, Two Rivers, and Mrs. 
Amanda Heimke, Sheboygan; two brothers Louis Tegge of Chicago, and Rudolph of 
Mcintosh, South Dakota; and five grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home and will be taken to 
the home tomorrow noon where it may be viewed until the time of the funeral Monday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 25, 1938 P. 2


LEONE STEEN

STORE WORKER DIES SATURDAY
Miss Leona Steen, 47, Served Local Firm 26 Years
Miss Leona Steen, 47, an employe in the Schroeder Bros. department 
store for 26 years, died in the Municipal hospital at 10:30 Saturday 
night. She was in ill health for more than a year.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:40 from the 
home at 1522 22nd street and at 2 o'clock in St. John's Lutheran 
church, with the Rev. W.G. Haaase officiating. Interment will be in 
Pioneer's Rest cemetery. The remains will be taken to the residence 
from the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home tonight.
When Miss Steen was four years old her family moved to Tisch Mills. 
Two years later the family move to Sheboygan.
Miss Steen was employed at the Olp department store on (sic) Manitowoc 
for a few years, and for the last 26 years was employed by the Schroeder 
Bros. Co. here, holding the position of bookkeeper for the last nine 
years.
Miss Steen leaves her parents, and two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Heimke of 
Sheboygan and Mrs. Harry W. Wilsmann of this city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, December 2, 1935 P.10


WILLIAM STEEN

William Steen, 82, retired Two Rivers businessman, died at 9:30 
this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry W. Wilsman, 
Two Rivers, following a stroke.
Mr. Steen, although not in the best of health, had been up and 
about as usual this morning until he was stricken. The body was 
taken to the Klein & Stangel, Inc., funeral home. Funeral 
arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
Besides actively backing several enterprises, notably the old Textile 
company, Mr. Steen engaged in fishing at Two Rivers for several years. 
He was a resident of that city for almost 37 years. Prior to that time 
he was a brewer at Mishicot.
For many years Mr. Steen and Fred Wilke were associated in the firm of 
Steen and Wilke engaging in fishing operations in the tug Clara S. one 
of the largest of the fleet years ago. For the past 14 years he had 
been retired.
Mr. Steen was born in Euten Oldenburg, Germany, on May 17, 1857. He 
served in the army at Kiel for three years and in 1881 he came to this 
country, going directly to Mishicot. On April 22, 1886 he married Miss 
Ida Tegge, daughter of the late Fred and Sophie Tegge, in Manitowoc. 
Mrs. Steen died on Thanksgiving day, 1938.
After the marriage in 1886 the couple lived a short time in Tisch Mills 
and then took up their residence in Wausau. Later they returned to 
Mishicot where Mr. Steen was a brewer. The couple also resided in 
Sheboygan nine years.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Wilsman of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Amanda 
Heimke of Sheboygan; one sister in Germany; and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, February 15, 1940 P.2
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William Steen, 82, retired business man, died last week Thursday at the 
home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry W. Wilsman, at Two Rivers and funeral 
services were held Monday. Survivors are two daughters and a sister, the 
latter in Germany.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Friday, February 23, 1940 P.7
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Mr. and Mrs. William Steen, Two Rivers, who were married in this 
city fifty years ago, held open house Wednesday in celebration of 
their golden wedding anniversary. They have two children and five 
grandchildren.
Manitowoc Sun, Friday, April 24, 1936 P.6
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(NOTE: I show a marriage for a Wilhelm Steen and Ida in the marriage
pages.)


WALTER STEGEMAN

Walter Stegeman, 59, of 1212 Cherry Rd., Manitowoc, and a fomrer 
operator of a farm in the Town of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
of a heart attack at his home late Sunday afternoon. He had been 
previously treated for a heart condition.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will 
be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Stegeman was born at Two Rivers April 2, 1898, son of the late 
Herman and Minnie Schramm Stegeman. He attended St. John Parochial 
and Two Rivers High School. Before acquiring the farm in the Town 
of Two Rivers he (unreadable sentence) the Nelson Lumber Co., Two 
Rivers. In 1955 he retired from farming and for a short time was 
employed at the Manitowoc Portland Cement Co. He was a longtime 
member of St. John Church, Two Rivers.
Besides his wife, the former Wanda Heiler, whom he married June 25, 
1919, at Two Rivers, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Ronald Heefle of 
Aurera, Ill.; a son, Paul of Manitowoc; two brothers, William and 
Edward Stegeman of Two Rivers, and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers 
until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, July 22, 1957 P.15


EDWARD C. STEGEMANN

Edward Stegemann, 76, of 2308-14th St., Two Rivers died Monday night at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital where he had been a patient for three weeks.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Stegemann was born Feb. 4, 1894, at Two Rivers, a son of the late Herman 
and Minnie Schramm Stegemann. He attended St. John parochial school and was 
an overseas veteran of World War I.
For more than 40 years he was employed in the Wood Type Plant of the Hamilton 
Mfg. Co., retiring in 1959. He married the former Helen Hachmann Nov. 3, 1919, 
at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death March 10, 1958.
Surviving are a daughter, Ms. Erwin Dose of Two Rivers; a son, Dale of Two 
Rivers; a brother, William of Two Rivers, and eight grandchildren.
Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 3 p.m. 
Wednesday until 9 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. March 17, 1970


ELIZABETH STEHLE

Mrs. William Stehle, 82, a resident of Two Rivers for more than 60 
years, died at the Two Rivers Municipal Hospital early Monday morning. 
She sustained a broken hip in fall at the Shady Lane Home at Manitowoc 
Thursday night, where she had resided the past three years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Deja & Martin 
Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Frederick Maras officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Stehle, nee Elizabeth Gruman, was born at Rheinsburg, Germany, on 
Aug. 12, 1873, a daughter of the late Julius and Augusta Ohm Gruman. 
She came to this country with the family in 1890, settling in Two 
Rivers, where her father established a shoe-making shop. In her early 
days in Two Rivers she was well known as a seamstress.
On Sept. 4, 1893, she was married to William Stehle in Two Rivers, who 
preceded her in death 12 years ago.
Surviving Mrs. Stehle are a son, Lenus, of Two Rivers, a sister, Mrs. 
Ella Lahey of Two Rivers, and a brother, Julius Gruman of Two Rivers; 
and two grandchildren.  Two daughters of Mrs. Stehle died in infancy.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times – Two Rivers Reporter, Monday 29 Aug., 1955


LENUS STEHLE

Lenus Stehle, 82, of 1701 24th St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday 
afternoon, April 16, at home.
Herald Times Reporter, Thur. 17 Apr. 1986
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(14 Sep 1903/Apr 1986/SSDI)


WILLIAM STEHLE

DEATH CLAIMS WILLIAM STEHLE AT HOME HERE, Early Brewery Worker 
Taken at 77; Funeral Services on Monday
William Stehle, 77, retired watchman at plant 1 of the Aluminum Goods 
Manufacturing company, and a brewery worker when he was a young man, 
died at 3:30 a.m. today at his home at 2106 Monroe street. He had been 
in ill health for the past two months and confined to his bed for a 
week.
Rites on Monday
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the 
Beduhn funeral home with the Rev. Wm. C. F. Hayes of Emsh**l Evangelical 
church officiating. Internment will be in Pioneers’ Rest cemetery.
Mr. Stehle, who was born in Germany on Dec. 13, 1865, was a resident of 
this city for 53 years. He came to this country in May, 1890, settling 
first at Chicago, but in September of the same year, he came here and 
took employment at the Richard Mueller Brewery. He continued work at the 
brewery when it became Mueller Bros. Brewery. In all he worked there 26 
years. For a three year period he worked at the old Chair factory.
Married in 1893
From the time he left the brewery, until his retirement in June, 1940, 
he was employed by the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company, working for 
the firm for 21 years, many of the last years as watchman.
On Sept. 4, 1893, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Grumman in Manitowoc.
Survivors are the widow; one son, Lenus, of this city, and officer of 
the Manitowoc County Republican club; and one grandson, William, 
city. Two daughters died in infancy.
The body may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home from 3 p.m. Saturday 
to the time of the services Monday.
Two Rivers Reporter, Friday 30 July 1943


LOUISA STELZER

From Der Nord Westen, 29 July 1897: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 July)
Death of Mrs. Elise Stelzer (nee Voelkert), wife of Mr. Ira Stelzer, 
on Sat. last week at 35 yrs. 8 mos. of age. She leaves her husband 
and 2 daughters - 12 and 8. Her mother and 3 brothers also survive. 
Burial was Thurs. in the Saxenburg Cemetery.
(Note: Both Ira and Elise (Louisa) are buried in #89A, Pioneers Rest, Two Rivers) 
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From Der Nord Westen, 29 July 1897: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 27 July)
Death last Tues, 20 July, of Mrs. Ira Stelzer of galloping consumption. 
She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Voelker, and was born 
26 Nov. 1861 in Town Mishicott. She is survived by her husband and 2 
small girls - age 7 and 13, by her mother and 3 brothers. Burial was
last Thurs. in Saxenburg Cemetery. 


JOHN STITT

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Aug. 1893:
Death of 84 yr. old John Stitt, former resident of Two Rivers, on Sat. 
in the residence of his son in Chicago. The body was brought to 
Two Rivers for burial.


WILLIAM STITT

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Jan. 1900: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Jan.)
Death in Mattoon, Wisconsin, on New Years Day of William Stitt at 
age 39 of TB. He was born and spent his entire youth here. For the 
last 12 years he worked for the Mattoon Mfg. Co. Two years ago he
married Miss Lillie Fischer from here, whom he had known since 
childhood. The body was brought here, and the funeral was held Fri. 
under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge. In addition to his widow he 
leaves a 6-mo. old daughter.


WILLIAM STITT, JR.  (d. 1902)

CHILD DIED FROM BURNS
Two-Year Old Infant at Two Rivers Falls in Tub of Scalding Water
LIFE COULD NOT BE SAVED
Two Rivers, Jan. 11—After several hours of untold suffering a two 
year old son of Mrs. William Stitt, residing at Tannary, three 
miles north of this place, died from the effects of burns received 
in failing into a tub of boiling water. The painful accident occurred 
while Mrs. Stitt was busy at her household duties, and in a moment 
when her watchful care was distracted from her child, whom she 
supposed at play in the room. She was startled by the cries of the 
infant, but too late, the scalding water had placed the child out 
of the realms of physical aid and though heroic measures were adopted, 
it died within a few hours after the accident. The mother is nearly 
crazed with grief and the sympathy of the entire community is 
expressed.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 11, 1902, Page 1


ANNA STOCKMEYER

A heart attack suffered while she was attending a birthday party for her 
brother last night at his home proved fatal a short time later to Mrs. 
Oscar C. Stockmeyer, 56, of 1813 1/2 Washington street, Two Rivers, a life-
long resident of the city. She had been troubled with a heart ailment for 
the past several years.
Mrs. Stockmeyer had played cards with a group observing the birthday of 
Joseph Zlatnik, 1414 21st street, and was partaking of lunch when she was 
stricken. She succumbed shortly after the arrival of a doctor.
Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Saturday morning at 8:30 
o'clock from the Jansky funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's 
Catholic church, the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will 
be in Calvary cemetery.
Mrs. Stockmeyer, nee Anna Zlatnik, was born at Two Rivers July 26, 1885, 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Franz Zlatnik.
On Sept. 24, 1903, she was married to Oscar Stockmeyer, who conducted a drug 
store at Two Rivers for a quarter of a century until his retirement about two 
years ago.
Mrs. Stockmeyer was a member of the Royal Neighbors.
Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. Charles F. Purin, Milwauke; one 
son, Oscar, Jr., of Sheboygan; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Rehrauer of Two Rivers 
and Mrs. C.F. Zeckel of Manitowoc; one brother, Joseph, Two Rivers, and one 
grandchild.
The body was removed to the Jansky funeral home and may be viewed there until 
the time of the funeral on Saturday. The rosary will be recited there Friday 
evening at 7:45 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 28, 1942 P. 2
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MRS. OSCAR STOCKMEYER (with photo but can't make out too well)
Funeral services for Mrs. Oscar Stockmeyer, 56, of Two Rivers, who 
died suddenly of a heart attack Tuesday evening will be held Saturday 
at 8:30am from the Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers. Mrs. Stockmeyer, 
nee Anna Zlatnik, was a sister of Mrs. C.F. Zeckel of this city.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Thursday, January 29, 1942, Page 2
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(Note: Obituary says Calvary, but she is in Pioneers Rest)


WILLIAM STOCKMEYER

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Nov. 1892:
Death in Two Rivers on Mon. after several months of illness, of Mr. Wilhelm
Strckmeyer (sic) (Stockmeyer). He was an old resident of Two Rivers,
having lived here for the past 29 yrs. He was born 19 May 1846 in Lippe-Detmold.
He leaves his widow and 5 children.
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From Der Nord Westen, 01 Dec. 1892: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 28 Nov.)
Death of Mr. Stockmeyer (date is obscured by a white spot, probably "last Monday"). 
He was ill for a long time, and although he had been a shoemaker, he worked his 
last years in the chair factory.


JOSEPH STOER

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Apr. 1901:
Death in Two Rivers on Thurs. of Joseph Stoer from a heart illness. The deceased
leaves his wife and several children. The funeral was held on Thurs.


MRS. HENRY STOLL

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Sept. 1892:
Death in Two Rivers on Mon. morning of Mrs. Stoll, widow of Henry Stoll
who died a year ago. The deceased was one of the oldest and most active 
residents of Two Rivers. She leaves one son – Professor Rudolph Stoll of 
Eau Claire, and one daughter, Mrs. F. Havel of Two Rivers. The heavily 
attended burial took place yesterday. Carl H. Paulus of Manitowoc delivered 
the funeral oration.
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From Der Nord Westen, 06 Oct. 1892: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 03 Oct.)
Death last Thurs. of Mrs. H. Stoll who was ill for several weeks and 
“apparently left a substantial estate of which, so we are told, her 
son Professor Rudolph Stoll of Eau Claire, is the chief beneficiary.”


JOSEPH STREETER

Joseph Streeter, 79, of 1805 Monroe street, Two Rivers, died Thursday 
night at Municipal hospital in that city.
Services are to be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin 
funeral home, Two Rivers, with the Rev. W.J. Scott, pastor of Calvary 
English Lutheran congregation officiating. Burial will take place in 
Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Born in Kansas in 1871, Mr. Streeter came to Two Rivers in 1914 where he 
was a horse dealer on the site of the present Two Rivers Beverage company 
yard. In 1915 he and his brother John opened a variety store. He married 
the former Ida Baetz in 1916 and later the couple moved to California 
where he became associated in a dairy farm.
Returning to Two Rivers in 1925 Mr. Streeter had been employed at the 
Galecki stables for about a year prior to his retirement in 1942.
He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Mrs. John Schroeder of Two Rivers; 
and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, August 25, 1950 P.2


PAUL L. STREUBEL

Paul L. Streubel Sr., age 83, a resident of St. Mary's Home, 
Manitowoc, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at the home. 
Paul was born on May 1, 1924, in Two Rivers, son of the late 
Ernst Paul and Esther Wilsman Streubel. 
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Pacific 
Theater. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin 
School of Pharmacy and retired from North End Drug of 
Manitowoc. Paul was a long time member of Grace Evangelical 
Lutheran Church and later Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran 
Church. 
Paul was a visionary in health care, establishing North End 
Drug as the leading provider of health services to the 
community. Paul also established Home Care Health Services, 
Manitowoc Community Hospice, Home Medical Services, and 
Manitowoc Orthopedic. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Paul was preceded in death by his wife: Mary (Susie) Orvis 
Streubel; his parents: Paul and Esther Streubel; and one 
brother: Alvin Streubel. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 
at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the 
service will be the Rev. Paul Schossow, and the Rev. Nicholas 
Maglietto. Cremation has taken place with burial of the 
cremated remains to be at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers 
in spring. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at Immanuel 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, on Monday, Jan. 28, 
from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
In lieu of the flowers gifts to the Althea Sauer Missionary 
Nursing Scholarship fund, c/o P.O. Box 49086, Atlanta, GA 
30359-1086, would be appreciated. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 27, 2008


JOSEPH S. STRONG

Joseph S. Strong, 74, of 1520 Clark St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred 
Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two 
Rivers.
Mr. Strong was born Oct. 8, 1896, in Waukesha County, son of the late Peter and 
Anna Groh Strong. He married Vera Sontag at Two Rivers, and she preceded him in 
death. He then married Mrs. Aura Laisure April 12, 1958. The couple resided in 
Two Rivers until nine years ago when it moved to Manitowoc. Prior to his 
retirement Mrs. Strong had been employed at Hamilton Manufacturing Co. in the 
paint shop.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Lester Daron, of Wauwatosa, a brother, 
George, of Fond du Lac, two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Olien and Mrs. Rose Everson, of 
Two Rivers, a grandaughter and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a Memorial 
service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 27, 1971


ARVEL STROUD

Arvel Stroud, 74, of 1620-22nd St., Two Rivers, died late Tuesday 
evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels with burial in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Stroud was born May 6, 1897, at Louisville, Ill,, son of the late 
Noah and Susan Curtis Stroud. When he was a child the family moved to 
Missouri, where he attended schools. In 1920, Mr. Stroud came to Two 
Rivers where for a few years he was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co., 
Two Rivers. For 42 years until his retirement, he was employed at 
Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife, the former Helena La Chappelle, whom he 
married July 25, 1923, at Menominee, Mich.; a daughter and a son 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.); three brothers, Clarence, of Poplar 
Bluffs, Mo., Cecil of Jacksonville, Ill., and Ross of Two Rivers; and 
five grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapels.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 1, 1972
********
Funeral services for Arvel Stroud, 74, of 1620-22nd St., Two Rivers, 
who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Tuesday evening, will be 
at 2 p.m. Friday at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the 
Rev. James Knuth officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery.
Mr. Stroud's wife was the former Helena Ribitzke.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 2, 1972
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(b. 6 May 1897/d. Feb. 1972/SSDI)


CARL STUECK

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Apr. 1908: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 20 Apr.) 
There was a large funeral here Friday afternoon as Carl Stueck, an old settler, 
was carried to his final rest. 
Stueck was born 1822 in Sternburg, Mecklenburg-Schwerin. He came to America in
1852 and established a farm near Neshoto which he worked until old age intervened
and he turned it over to his son Johannes. Though retired, he continued to reside
on the farm. He leaves 5 sons and 4 daughters, all married, but not all living in 
the locality. He was a longtime member of the Lutheran Congregation, and it was 
from that church that the funeral was conducted.


MARY STUECK
 
RESIDENT OF TOWN OF TWO RIVERS DIES
Mrs. Carl Stueck, 52, Dies After 4 Months Illness at Hospital Here
After an illness of four months Mrs. Carl Stueck, 52, Two Rivers Route 3, passed
away late last night at Two Rivers Municipal hospital. Death was due to 
complications of diseases.
Funeral Saturday
Funeral services will be held from the home at 1:30 and at 2 o'clock Saturday
afternoon from St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating.
Interment will be at Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Stueck, nee Mary Stuerwaldt, was born in Germany, June 14, 1879, and
immigrated to this country with her parents and settled in this city. Twenty-nine
years ago she was married to Carl Stueck, who survives her and settled in the
town of Two Rivers.
Husband Survives
Besides her husband she leaves her mother, Mrs. John Stuerwaldt, of this city,
and three children, Harvey, of this city and Esther and Gertrude, at home. She is
also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Dallman, Milwaukee, Miss Augusta
Stuerwaldt, of this city, and one brother, Louis Stuerwaldt, of this city. There are
also two grandchildren.
From the Two Rivers Reporter and Chronicle, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1931


SOPHIA STUECK

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Dec. 1888: 
Death of Mrs. Stueck, 63 yr. old wife of Carl Stueck on 01 Dec. in 
Two Rivers, of asthma. Burial was Thurs. in the Two Rivers Cemetery.


CHRISTINA STUERWALDT
 
OLD RESIDENT OF CITY DIES ON SOUTHSIDE
Mrs. John Steurwaldt(sic), 79, Dies After Heart Attack; Funeral Tuesday
Death claimed Mrs. John Steurwaldt, 79, a pioneer resident of this city who made
her home on the southside for 50 years, at the home of her son Louis Steurwald(sic),
2144 Roosevelt avenue at five o'clock this morning. The aged resident had been
in good health up to August this year, when she suffered a heart attack and had
failed since.
Funeral Tuesday
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:40 o'clock  from the home
at 2 o'clock from St. John's Lutheran church, with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating.
Interment will be at Pioneer's Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Steurwaldt, nee Christina Bock, was born in the province of Schleswig-
Holstein, Germany, September 28, 1853. She was married to John Steurwaldt in
Germany, April 14, 1879. Her husband died here on July 3, 1927. In 1880 the
couple immigrated to this country and settled in this city, making their home upon
arrival in a small dwelling, now the site of Washington high school. Two years
later they removed to the southside in the present home.
Three Children Survive
Mrs. Steurwaldt leaves two daughters, Augusta, at home, Mrs. Amanda Dallman
of Milwaukee, and a son Louis Steurwaldt, with whom she made her home. She
also leaves a sister Mrs. Fred Baetzholz of this city, and a brother, Henry Bock
in Germany. There are also 12 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
From the Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, Nov. 12, 1932


FERDINAND STUERWALDT

From Der Nord Westen, 18 June 1903:
Death Wed. last week of Ferdinand Sterwald, a son of John Sterwald of Two
Rivers, from a coughing fit. He had been born in Two Rivers 21 yrs. ago. The funeral
was held Fri. from the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.


JOHN STUERWALDT
 
John Stuerwaldt passed away Sunday evening at his home, 2144 Roosevelt
Avenue, death being due to pneumonia.
Deceased had been a resident of this city since 1880 when he came to America
from Germany where he was born in 1853. He is survived by his wife to whom he
was married in 1879, and by five children; four daughters, Mrs. Carl Stueck, Mrs.
Robert Stegeman, Miss Augusta Stuerwaldt of Two Rivers, and Mrs. William
Dorrman of Milwaukee, and one son, Louis, of Two Rivers. One sister, Miss
Sophia Stuerwaldt, also survives. Mr. Stuerwaldt was an employee of the city of
Two Rivers. The funeral was held on Wednesday at 1:30 from St. John's Lutheran
church. Interment was at Pioneer's Rest.
From the Two Rivers Reporter-Chronicle, Thursday, July 7, 1927


MARIA A. STULL

Mrs. Marie Stull, 88, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning at the home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel, Inc. 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Stull, nee Marie Pinger, was born Aug. 17, 1884, at Kewaunee, a 
daughter of the late Carl and Sophia Longhoff Pinger. She was married 
at Chicago, Ill. in 1909 to Frank Stull. He died in 1921.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. A.W. (Dorothy) Wullner of Temecula, Calif.; 
a sister, Mrs. Henry Wolf of Two Rivers; four grandchildren and a number 
of nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 16, 1972


THOMAS SUDDARD

Burial to be Monday
Burial of Mr. Suddard has been tentatively set for next Monday afternoon 
at Two Rivers, with interment there.
The deceased was born in Chicago in 1882 and received his education in 
the Chicago schools. He took up the engineering phase of the printing 
industry and became a draftsman at Grand haven, Mich., for a manufacturer 
of printing presses. He became a sales engineer for the Challenge Co. and 
later was with the A.F. Wanner Machinery Co. at Chicago. His connection 
with the Hamilton Co. began in 1911 when the company decided to go into 
the manufacture of steel equipment in addition to the line of printer's 
wood supplies. He bent his energies to the development of the steel plant 
at the Hamilton Co.
Becomes Officer of Company
In 1919 when J.E. Hamilton retired and the company there reorganized Mr. 
Suddard became secretary and plant manager, which office he held up to the 
time of his death. He served as a director of the Wisconsin Manufacturers 
Assn. for years and was known for his interest in safety and welfare work, 
not only in the Hamilton plant, but in the state as a whole. In the 
development of such activities as employes' insurance, medical examinations, 
vacations and shop management committees. Mr. Suddard was a progressive and 
active leader, enjoying the thorough confidence of the Hamilton plant 
workers. In recent years he was an organizer and driving force in the Fox 
River Valley Safety Conference, and in industrial and public safety movements. 
He was a member of the American Society of Engineers.
During the war Mr. Suddard was one of the four-minute speakers on Liberty 
Loan, Red Cross and other patriotic movements.
Mr. Suddard was active in the work of the Congregational church at Two Rivers 
of which he was a trustee at the time of his death. For a number of years he 
was superintendent of the Sunday school and he was among the organizers of 
the Congregational Brotherhood, of which he was at one time president.
He was a charter member of the Two Rivers Rotary club, and had served as its 
president, as well as a director for several years.
Widow, Two Daughters Survive
Mr. Suddard was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of Tripoli Temple of the 
Shrine, in Milwaukee, being ambassador of this district to the Divan. He took 
his consistory degrees in Milwaukee with the Sidney T. Smythe class of 1923, 
of which H.C. Gowran, his associate in the Hamilton company, was president. 
He was a member of the Manitowoc chapter and commandery of the Masonic order.
Mr. Suddard is survived by his widow and by two daughters, Ruth and Frances, 
both of Two Rivers. Also by two brothers, E.J. Suddard and Geo. H. Suddard, 
and by three sisters, Mrs. Jeanette Hair, Mrs. Marjorie Dobbs and Mrs. Amy 
Harris.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, September 11, 1931 P.1
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T.W. Suddard Is Summoned By Death
PROMINENT TWO RIVERS CIVIC LEADEAR PASSES
Secretary of Hamilton Co. and Head of Recreational Board There Dies at Hospital
Failling to rally from an opeeration for gall stones, which he underwent 
on Tuesday at the municipal hospital at Two Rivers, Thomas W. Suddard, 50, 
secretary and plant manager of the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. there and 
president of the Two Rivers Recreational board, died at 10:30 this morning. 
The news of his death, received here a few minutes later, was a shock to 
his host of friends in Manitowoc.
For a score of years Mr. Suddard has been a leader in manufacturing and civic 
circles, not only in Two Rivers and Manitowoc, but in the entire state. He had 
apparently rallied from the operation on Wednesday but last night his heart 
began to fail from the strain and he weakended rapidly. A few weeks ago the 
deceased suffereed a severe attack of gall stones while at Chicago and was 
advised by physicians to prepare for an operation as soon as he was able. On 
Labor Day he was seized with a severe attack while vacationing at Kangaroo 
Lake. He was brought immediately to the hospital at Two Rivers for the 
operation.
To Two Rivers in 1911
Since coming to Two Rivers in 1911 Mr. Suddard has been active in all matters 
of civic movement in the community. He was the prime mover in the boys work 
movement there, which, launched by the Rotary club in 1923 resulted in the 
present recreation board program there. He was chairman of the Rotary committee 
that fostered the movement and headed the fund committee which raised $7,000 a 
year to finance the program, until the city took it over January 1, 1928.
When the recreation board was organized the Two Rivers Mr. Suddard was named 
president, which position he has since held.
President of State Y.M.C.A.
Mr. Suddard's interest in boys' work had an even wider expression, through his 
years of service in the work of the Wisconsin Y.M.C.A. Despite the fact that 
the Y.M.C.A. had no local representation, Mr. Suddard's interest and capacity 
won him a place upon the state board of directors, and for the last two years 
he has been its president.
Mr. Suddard was also a member of the board of national directors of the Boys 
Club Federation of America, the result of his outstanding work in Two Rivers.
The climax of Mr. Suddard's work in recreation came during the past year, when 
as personal representative of J.E. Hamilton, he supervised the design and 
construction of the Hamilton Community House, regarded as a model establishment 
of its kind. Mr. Suddard spent part of every day for months in the closest 
contact with the development of the buidling, and in his dedicatory address Mr. 
Hamilton paid tribute to the services Mr. Suddard had rendered in bringing the 
building to its final form.
Burial to be Monday
Burial of Mr. 
September 11, 1931 P. 1
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PLANT TO CLOSE FOR FUNERAL
Executives of Company To Act As Pallbearers at Burial of T.W. Suddard Monday
Executives of the Hamilton Manufacturing Co. of which company the deceased 
was secretary and plant manager, will act as honorary and active pall bearers 
on Monday at the funeral services of the late Thomas W. Suddard, whose sudden 
death on Friday morning at the municipal hospital here, shocked the entire 
community. J.E. Hamilton, George Hamilton, Edward Hamilton, H.C. Gowran, Howell 
Evans and Wilbur Dickson will act as honorary pall bearers. Frank Kaufman, 
Arthur H. Lohman, Hugo Hendrickson, Ralph Scheuer, Anthony Geimer and L.J. 
Evenson will be the active pall bearers.
The offices and plant of the Hamilton Co. will be closed all of Monday. The 
Rotary club, of which Mr. Suddard was a past president will have no noon-day 
luncheon or meeting Monday and will attend the funeral in a body along with 
the Masonic and Elks fraternities, of which Mrs. Suddard was a member.
Arrangements for the funeral on Monday were completed today. The body will be 
taken from the home, 2409 Washington street, to Grace Congregational church 
at 10 o'clock in the morning, and the church will be open until noon for the 
benefit of those who wish to pay a last tribute to Mr. Suddard. The funeral 
hour has been set at 2 o'clock, Rev. T.A. Hawkes officiating at the service. 
The Masonic lodge will conduct its commitment service at the grave in 
Pioneers Rest cemetery, with a final prayer by Rev. Hawkes.
Pays Tribute
During the services the Grace church male quartet-Wilbur Dickson, Harvey 
Gesell, Milton Zuehl, and Gordon Barner-will render two hymns, "Crossing the 
Bar" and "Lead, Kindly Light."
Mr. Suddard's two brothers, E.J. and George S. Suddard, of Chicago, arrived 
last night, and other relatives are en route to the city.
A wonderful tribute was paid to the deceased by J.E. Hamilton, head of the 
industry with which Mr. Suddard was associated here since 1911. He said:
"I am deeply grieved by the death of my friend and business associate, Thomas W. 
Suddard. My connection with him has coverd a period of twenty years, and I have 
learned to love and respect him, not only for his business alility, but for his 
sterling qualities of character. His connection with the Hamilton Manufacturing 
Co. was a great asset; his knowledge of the printing industry, his engineering 
knowledge, and his grasp of techical problems were invaluable in the development 
of the Hamilton Co.'s products.
"His interest in community affairs was equally valuable. He was largely r
esponsible for the development and success of the Recreational and Boys' Work 
in Two Rivers, and it was largely owing to his interest and leadership that the 
Community Building became a reality. The ????? will miss Mr. Suddard and the 
people of the city share with me in mourning his loss. Tom Suddard was a loyal 
friend, a man of big ideas, and one the communtiy and state can ill afford to 
lose. My friend, and a friend of man, has passed on, but his work will live on 
and will not be forgotten."
Manitowoc Herald News, September 12, 1931 P. 11


CAROLINA SUETTINGER

SUETTINGER: At her home in this city, December 22, 1905, 
Caroline Suettinger, aged 77 years.
Deceased was born in Pellen, Germany, November 11, 1828, her maiden name
being Caroline Proschke. In 1846 she came to America and a short time later
took up her residence in this city, where she lived continuously until her
death, and was, at the time of her death, one of the oldest of the early
settlers of the city. She was married December 27, 1852, to Robert Suettinger
and bore him five daughters and two sons. The daughters are Mrs. Agnes
Gerth, Mrs. Anna Schell, Miss Clara Suettinger, Mrs. Emma Trolke and
Mrs. Estella Hallgren. Her oldest son is Robert Suettinger, who is an
alderman of the city and one of our leading business men and citizens.
Edmund Suettinger, her younger son, died, unmarried, several years ago.
All of the children living were present at the funeral, which took place
last Sunday afternoon and was under the auspices of the local lodge of
I.O.O.F., Rev. Carl Nagel of Manitowoc assisting. The five daughters are
all residents of Chicago.
The love and loyalty of the dead woman's children establish her worth
as a wife and mother. Her husband died about twenty years ago and her
body was buried by the side of his grave in the Odd Fellows' allotment
in the public cemetery. The funeral was a large one.
From the Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, December 26, 1905
**********
From Der Nord Westen, 28 Dec. 1905:
Death last Fri. in Two Rivers of Mrs. Caroline Suettinger, 
widow of Robert Suettinger who died about 20 yrs. ago. Mrs. 
Suettinger was born Caroline Proschke on 11 Nov. 1828 in 
Pellen, Germany, and came to America as a young lady in 1846, 
directly to Two Rivers. She married Robert Suettinger 
27 Dec. 1852. She is survived by 5 daughters and one son. 
The funeral was held Sun. afternoon under the auspices of 
the Odd Fellows. Pastor Carl Nagel of Manitowoc delivered 
the graveside sermon.


CLARA SUETTINGER

Mrs. Suettinger Is Dead at 68
TWO RIVERS - Mrs. Robert G. Suettinger 68, 2608 Washington St., widely known 
Two Rivers resident and former teacher in the old H.P. Hamilton School, died 
unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home at 10:15 p.m. Friday shortly after 
returning from a short automobile ride with her husband. She had been in fair 
health up to the time she was stricken.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Grace Congregational Church, 
the Rev. Richard J. Wichlel officiating. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery here.
Mrs. Suettinger, nee Clara Holler, was born at Marion, Wis., in 1885, a 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Holler. Graduating from Marion High 
School, she entered Oshkosh State Normal School, starting a teaching career 
after graduation. Her first position was at the Readfield, Outagamie County, 
and returned to her home at Marion where she taught before coming to Two Rivers 
more than 40 years ago. In Two Rivers she was a teacher in the primary grades at 
the H.P. Hamilton School, serving under the late superintendent W.J. Hamilton.
In 1914 she was married in Two Rivers to Robert G. Suettinger, well know local 
heating contractor and head of the Suettinger Sheet Metal Works.
Active in the affairs of Grace Congregational Church since coming to Two Rivers, 
she was affiliated with the Fellowship, Lois and Grace Circles of the church. 
She also belonged to the Order of Eastern Star chapter here and the Manitowoc-
Two Rivers Altrusa Society.
Besides her husband she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Potter of Rhinelander, 
Wis., and a son, Robert W. Suettinger, associated with his father in Two Rivers. 
She also leaves five sisters, Mrs. Katie Kimball of Marion, Mrs. William Wagner 
of Two Rivers, Mrs. William Martin of Kiel, Mrs. Martin Matthies of Sheboygan, 
and Mrs. Lucille Schultz of Marion. There are three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home here from 2 p.m. 
Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be removed to the church 
where it will lie in state until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 29, 1953 P. 15


ROBERT G. SUETTINGER

R. Suettinger of Two Rivers Is Dead at 72
TWO RIVERS - Robert G. Suettinger, 72, of 2608 Washington St., widely known 
operator of a sheet metal establishment bearing his name and a member of the 
community's oldest business family, identified with the commercial field for 
more than a century, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at his home shortly 
after ? a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. Suettinger and his wife attended a dinner meeting of the Two Rivers Shrine 
Club at English Lake Tuesday night and upon retiring later in the evening had 
been in good spirits. He was struck with a heart condition about 10 years ago 
but had no recurrence since.
Funeral Saturday
Masonic funeral services, under the auspices of the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, 
F. & A.M., will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Grace Congregational Church, the 
Rev. Richard J. Wichlei officiating. Interment will be in the family plot in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, where Masonic graveside services will also be 
conducted.
Mr. Suettinger was born in Two Rivers on Jan. 27, 1884, a son of the late 
Robert H. and Catherine Gau Suettinger. He attended the Two Rivers public 
schools and after having ???????? as an ???????cal tester at the municipal 
electric plant at Fort Wayne, Ind., and later working at Prineville, Ore., 
he returned to Two Rivers as a young man and became associated with his 
father in the hardware and sheet metal enterprises. More than 40 years ago 
he took over the sheet metal works business from his father, which was 
located above the old Suettinger hardware store on Washington, now the site 
of the Kresge store. In 1926 he built his own building on 16th Street, just 
east of the hardware store, which he operated, in association with his son, 
Robert, until his death.
Ardent Sportsman
Mr. Suettinger was prominent in the sheet metal working and heating field and 
more than 20 years ago served for a term as president of the Sheet Metal 
Contractors' Assn. of Wisconsin, Inc. 
One of the most ardent hunters and fishermen in this area over a long period 
of years, taking a particular likeness to trout fishing, Mr. Suettinger had 
long been affiliated with an upstate sportsmen's club. An enthusiast of most 
sports, he served back in 1912 as advance agent for the old Hamilton Basketball 
Club of Two Rivers, which made a trip to the Pacific Coast.
Mr. Suettinger belonged to most of the organizations of the Masonic fraternity, 
having been affiliated with the Two Rivers Lodge No. 200, F. & A.M., the 
Barney G. Lyman Chapter 116, Royal Arch Masons of Two Rivers; the Wisconsin 
Consistory, the Tripoli Shrine of Milwaukee, and the Two Rivers Shrine Club. 
Also a member of the Two Rivers Rotary Club for many years, he was a charter 
member of the Two Rivers Lodge of Elks No. 1380.
On Jan. 27, 1914 Mr. Suettinger married the former Clara Holler, a former Two 
Rivers school teacher, who died on August 28, 1953. In August of 1955 he 
married the former Miss Emily Volk, who was a member of the Washington High 
School faculty, who survives him.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Potter of 
Rhinelander; son, Robert W., three sisters, Mrs. William Halberg and Mrs. 
Arthur Tomek of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Henry Beard of Detroit; a brother, 
Walter Suettinger, currently heading the hardware enterprise of the Suettinger 
family, and two grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels after 2 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be removed to the church where the body 
will be in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, June 27, 1956 P. 2


WALTER E. SUETTINGER

Walter E. Suettinger, 65, of 1711 Lincoln St., Two Rivers, 
president of Suettinger Hardware Co., Two Rivers, died 
unexpectedly of a heart attack at the store shortly before
noon Tuesday.
The complete obituary will be announced Wednesday by Klein
and Stangel Funeral Home of Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, October 04, 1960  page 3


GRACE HAMILTON SWEENEY

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1908: 
On Monday sad news from Chicago reached Two Rivers that Mrs. Dr. Sweeney, 
a daughter of Mr. J.E. Hamilton in Two Rivers, had died Sunday following 
an undisclosed operation she had undergone a few days before. The deceased 
who was born Grace Hamilton in Two Rivers on 10 August 1881, married Dr.
Sweeney of Chicago on 16 August 1905 and leaves him with a child of about 
1 year and a half. Also mourning her passing are her parents and a brother. 
The body was brought to Two Rivers and buried there yesterday afternoon.


FRANCES SWOBODA

AGED RESIDENT DEAD
Mrs. Wenzel Swoboda, 73 died at the home on Nineteenth street 
yesterday and burial will take place Saturday afternoon with 
interment at Pioneer’s Rest. 
The deceased has resided here for 12 years moving here from 
Tisch Mills. A husband, one daughter, Mrs. Wencel Doleysh of 
this city and five sons, John, Anton, Rudolph and Edward of 
this city and Frank of Denmark survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, March 09, 1928, Page 13


ALMA TABBERT

Mrs. Alma Tabbert, 82, formerly of 1508-23rd St., and widow of a long time 
Manitowoc County cheesemaker who operated plants for the former Pauly and 
Pauly Cheese Co. in this area, died Wednesday afternoon at Blair Nursing 
Home at Beloit.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber officiating. Burial will be in 
Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Tabbert, nee Alma Kiel, was born Feb. 24, 1888, at Mishicot, a daughter 
of the late Henry and Mary Barthels, Kiel. She was married Sept. 25, 1912, to 
Walter Tabbert at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot. The family 
moved to Two Rivers in 1919. Her husband preceded her in death in 1966 after 
the couple had observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1962. She was a 
member of the Ladies of St. John Church and the church's Bible Society.
Survivors include three daughters,Mrs. H.W. (Margaret) Rathbun of Beloit, Mrs. 
R.D. (Elizabeth) Ziesemer of Milwaukee and Mrs. Delmar (Imogene) Hoeffner of 
Appleton; a son, the Rev. Frederick W. Tabbert of Oscelola, Wis.; a sister, 
Mrs. Walter G. Vertz of Two Rivers; two brothers, Walter and Will Kiel of Two 
Rivers, and 17 grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
4 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state from 9:30 a.m. to the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1970


ANNA FORD TAYLOR

From the Two Rivers Chronicle, Tuesday, November 20, 1900

Anna Ford was born 1829, February 14, in a farm home about nine
miles from Montreal, in what is now the Province of Quebec, Canada.
About 1850 the family - which was of Scotch-Irish origin - removed
to Essex county, New York. There Miss Ford was married 1853, June
3rd, to George Taylor. They removed to Wisconsin in 1855, arriving
at Two Rivers on the 15th of September. One child, William, was
born in New York. Their second child, George, born 1856, March 14th,
died September 14th of that same year. Other children are Margaret,
now the wife of James Harvey Elliott, of Elderon, Wisconsin; John
George, of Wittenberg; David of Glen Flora; Sarah, now the wife of
Bert J. Roper, of Wittenberg; Joseph Samuel, of Elderon; Robert
Henry and Benjamin Stewart, both of the town of Two Rivers.
Mrs. Taylor was a woman whose character was marked by decision,
energy and helpfulness. Her life was one of industry and service.
Her home showed the oversight and laber of the good housekeeper.
She shared with her neighbors the care of their sick and in such
care for one of her own family she spent her own last days of
strength. She was a warm-hearted friend, a faithful wife and 
self-sacrificing mother. From children she received in her last
illness such care as she had often given. Undemonstrative in
her religion, she yet showed in many ways her sincerity.
     "Life, we've been long together,
     Through pleasant and through cloudy weather
     'Tis hard to part when friends are dear.
     Perhaps 'twill cost a sigh, a tear.
     Then steal away, give little warning,
     Choose thine own time;
     Say not good night, but in some happier clime
     Bid me good morning."
Mrs. Taylor died on Wednesday, November 7th, 1900. Funeral services
were held on the following Friday in the "Endeavor home," town.
*************
From Der Nord Westen, 15 Nov. 1900:
Death in Town Two Creeks Wed. last week, after a long illness, 
of 70-yr. old Mrs. Geo. Taylor. She is survived by her husband 
and several grown children.


ROBERT H. TAYLOR

Robert Taylor, 38, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died unexpectedly at his home Sunday 
morning.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Taylor was born July 25, 1931, in the Town of Two Creeks, a son of Harold 
and Gladys Strutz Taylor. He attended the former Twin Elder District School and 
graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School in 1949. From 1954 to 1956 he 
served with the Armed Forces. He married the former Darlene Lorenz at Two Rivers 
Sept. 22, 1956. He had been employed at the Hamilton Mfg. Co. at Two Rivers for 
the past 14 years and was a member of the West Shore Sportsman's Club.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 23, 1970


SARAH TAYLOR

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Mar. 1909:
Mrs. Sarah Taylor in Two Creeks, the widow of Wm. Taylor, died Friday
from old age debility. The deceased was born 02 January 1828 in Ireland 
and lived in Two Creeks for more than 50 years. The funeral was held in 
Two Rivers.


BABY GIRL TEGEN

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Sept. 1894: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 03 Sept.)
Also, death of the 2 yr. 2 mo. old daughter of Southside resident
Wilhelm Tegen, with burial at the St. Johannes Lutheran Cemetery.


CHRISTINA TEGEN

From Der Nord Westen, 08 May 1902: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 05 May)
Death of Mrs. Christine Tegen here of childbed fever at age 44. 
The child is living and healthy. She leaves her husband and 11 
children. The burial was Wed. afternoon from the Lutheran Church. 
Funeral Director Adam Klein handled the arrangements.


HENRY TEGEN

From Der Nord Westen, 18 May 1893:
Death last Sun. of schoolboy Henry Tagen(sic) whose parents live in Two Rivers.
Burial was Tues. in the Lutheran Cemetery.


LUCILLE TEGEN

Mrs. Lucille Tegen, 74, of 2303-14th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday at 
Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Rockwood Lutheran 
Church, Rockwood. The Rev. Herbert Kesting officiated and burial was in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Tegen, nee Lucille Eslinger, was born Sept. 22, 1901, in the Town 
of Mishicot. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Emma Wilsmann 
Eslinger. She was married to William H. Tegen May 24, 1922, at Mishicot. 
He preceeded her in death in 1970. She was a member of Ladies Bible Hour 
of Rockwood Lutheran Church.
Survivors include two sons (private); a daughter (private); three 
brothers, Ervin, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Earl, of Neilsville and Edgar, of 
Sheboygan Falls; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Puta, of Mishicot, Mrs. Paul 
Seelow, of Neilsville and Mrs. Frank Budde, of Stratford.
Funeral arrangements were by Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, June 1, 1976 P. 16
*******
[bur. 06-01-1976/age 74 yrs.]
(Lucille Tegen/22 Sep 1901/May 1976/SSDI)


WILLIAM H. TEGEN

William H. Tegen, 72, of 2303-14th St., Two Rivers, died Friday afternoon 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Rockwood Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, the Rev. Herbert Kesting officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' 
Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Tegen was born Nov. 26, 1897, in Two Rivers, a son of the late William and 
Christina Krueger Tegen. He attended St. John Lutheran School at Two Rivers. He 
married the former Lucille Eslinger at Mishicot May 24, 1922, after which they 
resided at Mishicot 10 years, then 12 years in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, 
another 12 years in the Town of Kossuth, and since 1958 at Two Rivers. He was 
an employe of Manitowoc Shipbuilding, Inc. Also he was a member of the former 
Troop C., 105th Calvalry, Wisconsin National Guard, at Two Rivers.
Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, and two sons.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
3 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday when the casket will be taken to the church 
where the body will lie in state after 11 a.m. until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 27, 1970
*******
[bur. 06-29-1970/age 72 yrs.]
(William Tegen/26 Nov 1897/Jun 1970/SSDI)


FRITZ TEGGE

COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Fred Tegge, of Two Rivers takes His Life By Jumping in the River.
HIS HAT AND COAT FOUND.
Left His Home Last Evening has not Been Seen Since. 
The River is Being Dragged for his Body.
Fred Tegge, of Two Rivers, is supposed to have committed suicide 
by jumping into the river at that place last evening. He was about 
the house as usual yesterday afternoon. At supper time his wife 
called him to supper. He responded by telling her that he had had 
enough to eat, and immediately left the house, and that is the last 
seen of him. This morning a hat and coat found on the scow Rosa, 
were identified by Mrs. Tegge as those of her husband. The life 
saving crew have been dragging the river all day, but to four 
o'clock this evening had not succeeded in finding the body. His 
wife can give no cause for her husband's rash act.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 3, 1898
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BODY NOT FOUND.
Unsuccessful Attempt to Recover Teggen's Body.
The remains of Fred Teggen, who committed suicide at Two Rivers 
yesterday, still lie in the river at that place. The life saving 
crew worked yesterday, last night and all day today, but were not 
successful in recovering the body. No reason is known for Teggen's 
rash act, but as he had been drinking considerable of late, it is 
generally supposed that the reactionary effects of a continuous 
spree led him to take the fatal step. His domestic relations have 
been most pleasant and his wife can give no other reason than the 
above for the deed. It is supposed that the act was premeditated, 
for upon leaving the hous (sic) he deposites (sic) his watch, 
money and other articles in a stand drawer in his room. Mr. Teggen 
leaves a wife and four children, who have the sympathy of the 
entire community in their sad bereavement.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, November 4, 1898
*********
MYSTERY IS SOLVED.
Body of Fred Tegge, Who Disappeared From Two Rivers, 
Nov. 8, is Found.
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Fred Tegge, 
from Two Rivers, has been cleared up. The body of the 
missing man was found in Neshoto river yesterday and in 
accordance with the fact the Coroner's jury returned a 
verdict of death due to drowning with suicide intent.
Readers of the HERALD are familiar with the story. On the 
evening of Nov. 8, 1898, Fred Tegge, a contractor of Two 
Rivers, left his home and that was the last ever heard of 
him. It seems that he had been drinking considerable 
previous to that time and on the evening in question when 
his wife called him for supper, he refused to eat, left 
the house at once and failed to return. A search was 
instituted with the result that a coat and hat was found 
near the river, which Mrs. Tegge positively identified as 
belonging to her husband. The river was dragged and two 
days were spent in an unsuccessful endeavor to recover the 
body. One point that gave color to the theory of suicide 
was that Tegge had left his watch and other valuables at 
the house when he disapeared (sic). Every effort to recover 
the body was unsuccessful. Men working about the river 
yesterday discovered a body and when it was recovered it 
was identified as that of Tegge. The remains will be buried 
at Two Rivers. A wife and four children survive him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 8, 1899


MARIE E. TEGGE

Mrs. Marie Tegge, 78, of 1813 22nd St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday 
morning at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Klein and Stangel 
Inc., Funeral Home and 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate with burial in 
Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Tegge, nee Marie Miller, was born Oct. 19, 1897, at Brillion, 
daughter of the late George and Clara Teanzer Miller. She was 
married to Arthur Tegge Oct 18, 1917, at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church. She was a member of St. John Ladies Social Group. 
Mr. Tegge preceded her in death in 1967.
Survivors include a son, Earl of Chicago, a daughter, Mrs. William 
(Ruth) Jacquette, and a sister, Mrs. Clifford Smith, of Two Rivers, 
seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Two brothers and a 
sister preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home after 
3 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, Tuesday, February 3, 1976 P.3


WALTER TEGGE

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1897:
Death in Two Rivers on Mon. of Walter Tegge, the 6-yr. old son of 
Wilhelm Tegge.


AMELIA TEMPLIN

From Der Nord Westen, 18 July 1907:
Amelia Templean, the 21-year old daughter of Mr. F. Templean in Two
Rivers, died last week. She had suffered a stroke two years ago and 
since then was lame as well as blind. The funeral was held Sunday.


GUSTAV TEMPLIN

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1900: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 15 Jan.)
Also, a son of Mr. J. Templin was buried Sun. The young man, who had 
reached the age of 26 yrs. 4 mos., died Thurs. of consumption. The 
funeral was held at the Lutheran Church.


JOHN TERBORG

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 10 Feb.)
John Terborg died today of blood poisoning. He leaves his widow and several 
children, mostly married. 2 of his daughters live in Manistee, Michigan. Mr. 
Terborg was an able and highly regarded man. In Germany he had been a foreman 
in a woolen mill, and he often told your correspondent that he would probably 
have been much better off had he remained in Germany. The funeral will be held 
Wed. from the Evangelical Church.


JOSEPH TESAR

From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1895:
The body of Joseph Tessar of Two Rivers was found in the Manitowoc 
River on Tues. morning. He had been drinking in Manitowoc the night 
before. The coroner's inquest decided he had drowned while drunk. 
He was a single man, age 34, born in Bohemia. He has 2 unmarried 
brothers living in Two Rivers.


CARL TESMER

DEATH CANCELS PLANS FOR FETE
Carl Tesmer Sr., Dies On Eve of Wedding Anniversary
TWO RIVERS (Special)-Plans for the observance of a 61st wedding 
anniversry were terminated when Carl Tesmer, Sr., 86, (photo) one 
of the city's best known pioneer residents, died at his home at 
1614 17th street at 11 o'clock Friday night.
Mr. Tesmer, who came to this country from Prussia when a young man 
and became an expert bootmaker in Manitowoc, had been in poor health 
for the last few years, but had been failing rapidly only since early 
in the month.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home 
and at 2 o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran church with the Rev. W.G. 
Haase officiating. Interment will be in the family lot in Pioneers' 
Rest cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Beduhn funeral home 
from Sunday afternoon to Monday at 2 p.m., when it will be removed to 
the home.
Born in West Prussia, Germany, February 29, 1850, Mr. Tessmer was 23 
years old when he immigrated to this country and made his home in 
Manitowoc. Learning the trade of a bootmaker in his native Germany he 
followed the trade in Manitowoc, making shoes and boots for the late 
Julius Buschmann, early Manitowoc cooper, who died a year ago at 
Forestville at the age of 100. Tesmer and Buschmann were re-united 
several years ago at Forestville, after the old companions had not 
seen each other for more than a half century.
On July 4, 1875 Mr. Tesmer was married to Miss Caroline Schultz of 
Manitowoc, also a native of West Prussia. Seven children were born 
to the union. About three years later the family came to Two Rivers 
to make their home when Mr. Tesmer secured employment at the old Mann 
Brothers pail factory. Several years later he began in the employe of 
the Hamilton Manufacturing company, retiring six years ago.
For 39 years Mr. Tesmer was a member of the Two Rivers Volunteer fire 
department, and prided a certificate for faithful services, which he 
received from the late Mayor J.R.Currens.
The couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary at their home 
on July 4th last year, and had planned for another observance next 
week.
Besides the widow, four daughters, Mrs. Minnie Niquette and Mrs. Carrie 
Schurr, both of this city; Mrs. Eleanor Stelzer of Minneapolis, Minn., 
and Miss Lillian Behlow of Eagle River, Wis., and two sons, Henry and 
Charles Tesmer, both of this city. There are also 18 grandchildren and 
six great grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, June 27, 1936 P.11


AUGUST THIEDE

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1907: 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 25 Feb.) Recently a small son
of August Thiede was buried from the Evangelical Church and the funeral
directed by Pastor F.W. Huebner, attended by most of the membership as 
well as others.


GERTRUDE THIEDE

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1909:
Death Thursday in Two Rivers at age 29 of Mrs. August Thiede 
(nee Gertrude Staudt). She leaves her husband and 3 children. 
The funeral was (article cut off).


HENRY THIEDE

From Der Nord Westen, 11 June 1908:
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 June)
Heinrich Thiede, a resident of the South Side, died Thursday morning. 
He was a veteran of the Civil War, for which service he drew a pension. 
His well-attended funeral was held Sunday afternoon from the Evangelical 
Church. He is survived by a widow and several grown children in good 
circumstances. 


HERMAN THOMAS

The funeral of Herman Thomas, who died at the hospital at Manitowoc, 
took place Monday afternoon, at the Beduhn and Goetz chapel, with 
interment at Pioneer’s Rest Cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, January 03, 1928, Page 9


FRED THOMASCHEFSKY

Fred Thomaschefsky, 78, resident of the city for more than 60 years, and 
one of the first employes of the old Mann Brothers pail factory, died at 
his home at 1605 23rd street at 12:35 Sunday noon after an illness of 
seven months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Klein 
and Stangel chapel. Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery.
In his youth he came to this country from Russia and settled in Manitowoc, 
where 58 years ago he married Fredericka Meyer.
For 35 years he was employed as a watchman and fireman at the old Mann 
Brothers sawmill and pail factory, and later was a watchman at the C. Reiss 
Coal company for 16 years. 
Mr. Thomaschefsky is survived by his widow, three daughters and two sons 
and eight grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 9, 1936 P. 11


HEINRICH THOMS

From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 18 May)
Henry Thoms of Saxonburg in Two Creeks, a single man of 30, has died and will 
be buried tomorrow (Tues.). Mr. C. Pahlcoetter will deliver the funeral oration.

From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 19 May)
Death Sat., in his home, of H. Tohms (sic), (should be Thoms) at age 30. 
He was unmarried and lived with his brother on the old farm about a mile 
from here. He had been ill for a long time and death was a release for him. 
The funeral was held today in the Saxonburg Cemetery.
(Note: The article says Saxonburg cemetery, but I found him in this one. Maybe he
was moved?)


WILHELMINA THOMS

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Feb. 1902:
71-yr. old Mrs. Minnie Thoms of Mishicott suffered a stroke on Wed. last week from
which she succumbed on Thurs. She is survived by her sorrowing husband and 2 sisters.
The funeral was held Sat. in Two Rivers.
***********
From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 04 Feb.)
Death Thurs. last week, a few hours after suffering a stroke, of 76-yr. 
old Mrs. Thoms, a resident a few miles from here. She is survived by her 
elderly husband, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral will be held in
Two Rivers cemetery on Sunday.


JOHN THUSS

COUNTY PIONEER DIES
John Thuss, Resident Here Since 55, Dead at Two Rivers
After a lingering illness of a year or more death called home John 
Thuss one of the pioneer settlers and residents of Manitowoc county, 
at his home at Two Rivers. For a number of years Mr. Thuss has been 
suffering from a complication of diseases brought on by old age and 
while his death was not expected at the time, it came to relieve the 
sufferings of many months. 
Born in Berg Bavaria May 9, 1830 Mr. Thuss came to the United States 
in 1855 settling at Mishicott, where for two years he took up farming. 
Being a millwright and carpenter by trade he removed to Two Rivers 
two years later securing employment with the Two Rivers Mfg. Co. where 
for nearly a half century he was employed having charge of their large 
plant in the capacity of master mechanic. Mr. Thuss was one of those 
staunch pioneers whose toil and sufferings made this part of the 
country blossom forth. 
He is survived by six sons. Henry, George, Fred, Will and Charles of 
Marshfield Wis. and Edward of Two Rivers bsides a widow and three 
daughters Mrs. George Gessell, Mrs. Fred Gerbinsky of this city and 
Mrs. D.D. Larkin of Los Angeles, Cal. The funeral will be held from 
St. Johns Lutheran church, at Two Rivers Sunday afternoon, Rev. C.A.F. 
Koehler officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 27, 1912 P.1


DOROTHEA L. TIMM

From Der Nord Westen, 15 Aug. 1889:
Death of 62 year old Mrs. Timm of Two Rivers on 09 August. She was buried Sunday.
(Note: Listed with Pawlitzke)


ELMER TOMASCHEFSKY

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Nov. 1895: 
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Tomaschefsky in Two Rivers, 
mourn the loss of their 9-mo. old son.


MABLE TOMASCHEFSKY

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1906:
A 12-mo. old little daughter of Reinhold Tomaschewsky 
in Two Rivers died Sunday.
(from death index: Mabel Tomaschefsky, d. Apr. 07, 1906)


JULIA TOSTON

Manitowoc (Special) - Mrs. Knut K. Toston, 63, died on a davenport in the home 
of her son, Chester, S. 17th St. here Sunday afternoon when stricken with a 
sudden heart attack. She collapsed while her son was bringing her a drink of 
water she had just asked for.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, the Rev. W.G. Haase of Two Rivers 
officiating. Interment will be at Pioneer Rest cemetery, Two Rivers. Besides 
her husband she is survived by three sons, two daughters and 14 grandchildren.
Two Rivers Reporter, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1933


KNUTE TOSTON

Knute Toston Dies At Manitowoc; to Be Buried in City
Knute Toston, 70, died Saturday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Cyril 
Antonie in Manitowoc, following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the Shimek and Schwartz 
funeral home in Manitowoc, burial will be in Pioneers' Rest cemetery here.
Survivors are two daughters, three sons, a brother, two sisters and 16 
grandchildren.
Two Rivers Reporter, Monday, Oct. 28, 1940


BARBARA TROSSEN

TROSSEN, Mrs. Barbara-Ninety years old. One of oldest residents of county, died 
Monday at home of daughter, Mrs. August Fehrmann, Whitelaw, resided in Mishicot 
and Two Rivers for many years. Husband, Jacob, died in 1916. Body at Fehrmann 
home in Whitelaw. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30, at St. Michael's church. The Rev. Fr. 
Pufahl will officiate and burial will be in Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1934 P. 13
*******
The name of a son, Louis, of Marshfield, was unintentionally omitted from the 
account of the death of Mrs. Barbara Trossen, Whitelaw, published in yesterday's 
paper. Another son, Peter, was listed as from Milwaukee. He lives at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1934 P. 2


EMMA ULRICH  (d. 1953)

Mrs. Emma Ulrich, 89, a resident of Two Rivers for more than 62 
years, died at Shady Lane Home, Manitowoc, at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, 
where she had resided since last November.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. John 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. W. G. Haase officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mrs. Ulrich, nee Emma Ohm, was born in Rheinsberg, province of 
Brandemberg, Germany, in 1863.  She was married in Germany to F. 
William Ulrich 65 years ago and the couple came to this country 
in 1891, settling in a home along the East Twin River near the 
harbor. Mr. Ulrich died in Two Rivers in 1909.
Surviving Mrs. Ulrich are two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Arnemann 
of Two Rivers and Mrs. Flora Lauretsen of Milwaukee; and four 
sons, Otto and Berhardt of Two Rivers, Carl of Chicago and Martin 
Ulrich of Manitowoc; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
For many years Mrs. Ulrich was active in the affairs of St. John 
Lutheran Church and was a member of the Ladies Aid Society of the 
church.
Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja & Martin Inc., Funeral Home, 
Two Rivers, from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday when the 
casket will be removed to the church where the body will lie in 
state until the time of services.
Two Rivers Reporter, Mon., 20 Apr. 1953
*********
[bur. 04-22-1953/age 89 yrs.]


ERMA ULRICH

Mrs. Otto Ulrich, 77, of 1622-28th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly 
Thursday afternoon at the home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Ulrich, nee Erma Meineke, was born Jan. 2, 1895, in the Town of Two 
Rivers, a daughter of the late Henry and Emma Schmidt Meineke. She attended 
St. John Parochial School and the former Manitowoc Business College. She 
was a bookkeeper at the former Two Rivers Mercantile Co. for a number of 
years before her marriage June 8, 1915, to Otto Ulrich at Two Rivers. He 
preceded her in death July 16, 1971. She was a member of St. John Ladies 
Aid Society.
Surviving are a son, Karl of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur 
Thomaschefsky of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Walter Doehler of Wauwatosa, and a 
brother, Norman Meineke of Madison.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 o'clock 
this Friday afternoon until 9 o'clock this Friday evening. The casket will be 
taken to the church at 10 a.m. Saturday where the body will lie in state until 
the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 22, 1972


OTTO J. ULRICH

Otto J. Ulrich, 79, of 1622-28th St., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday 
afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Ulrich was born in Two Rivers Jan. 8, 1892, son of the late William and 
Emma Ohm Ulrich. He attended St. John Parochial School and was employed at 
Kahlenberg Brothers Co. from 1925 until his retirement. He married the former 
Erma Meineke June 7, 1916, at Two Rivers.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Karl, of Two Rivers, two brothers, Carl 
and Martin, both of Two Rivers, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Arnemann, also 
of Two Rivers. Three sisters and one brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, 
and then Monday until 10:30 a.m. when the casket will be taken to the church to 
lie in stae until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 17, 1971


WILLIAM R. ULRICH

William Roger Ulrich, age 54, of 915-17th St., Two Rivers, died Friday 
evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, 
Two Rivers, and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert 
Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Ulrich was born March 24, 1919 at Two Rivers, son of the late Carl and 
Nancy LaFond Ulrich.
He was educated in Chicago as a child and studied banjo and guitar at the 
Vandercook School of Music, Chicago. He played on stage with Joe E. Brown 
and Eddy Peabody and returned to Two Rivers about eight years ago.
His wife, the former Josephine Balicki, preceded him in death in 1963.
Mr. Ulrich served with the U.S. Army in World War II and received the bronze 
star. He was a member of the American Legion and is survived by uncles, aunts 
and cousins.
Friends may call at the funeral chapel between 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 27, 1973