SCHWARZWALD/ST. JOHN UCC OBITUARIES

FRED ALBRECHT

Kiel—Fred Albrecht, 74, passed away today at his farm home in the town 
of Meeme following a lingering illness.  Born Feb. 11, 1873, in the town 
of Meeme on the present farm homestead, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry 
Albrecht, he was married Nov. 11, 1897, to Minna Wegner of the town of 
Herman, and they settled on the present farm.  
Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. John (Martha) Heimann of the 
town of Herman; three sons, Edgar and Roland of the town of Meeme and 
Paul of Milwaukee; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a brother, 
William of Sheboygan.  
Sheboygan Press, June 17, 1947


MINNA ALBRECHT

Mrs. Fred Albrecht, 75, a resident of the town of Meeme, died Wednesday 
at Plymouth hospital following a lingering illness.  Nee Minna Wegner, 
she was born in the town of Herman on Feb. 3, 1874, the daughter of Mr. 
and Mrs. Frederick Wegner.  Following her marriage to Fred Albrecht, the 
couple settled on a farm 10 miles east of Kiel. Since the death of her 
husband in 1947, Mrs. Albrecht had made her home with a son and daughter-
in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Albrecht, in the town of Meeme.  She was a 
life-long resident of St. Johns Evangelical and Reformed church at 
Schwartzwald. 
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. John (Martha) Heimann, Town Herman; 
three sons, Edgar and Roland, town of Meeme, and Paul, Milwaukee; nine 
grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and one brother, Edward, Town 
Herman.  
Sheboygan Press, April 28, 1949


PAUL ALBRECHT

Paul Albrecht, 44, a native of the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, 
died early Sunday morning at the Milwaukee General Hospital following 
an illness of several months. He had made his home in Milwaukee for a 
number of years being employed by the A. O. Smith corp.  Born July 13, 
1908, he was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Albrecht. He attended 
public school in Meeme and was confirmed at the St. John Evangelical 
and Reformed Church, Schwartzwald.  On Nov. 9, 1935, he married the 
former Norma Strowig of Meeme.  Following which the couple went to 
Milwaukee to make their home.  
Surviving are the wife and two sons, (private), and two daughters, 
(private), all at home in Milwaukee; one sister Mrs. John Hiemann of 
R. 3, Plymouth, and two brothers, Edgar and Roland of R. 1 Cleveland. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.  
Services will be held Tuesday at Grace Evangelical and reformed Church, 
Keefe Ave , Milwaukee.  Burial will be in St. John cemetery, Schwartzwald.   
Sheboygan Press, March 23, 1953


CHRISTIAN BAARS

Cleveland, Wis—Christian Fredrich Baars, 93, died today at the home 
of his son, Otto, in the town of Meeme. He was born May 30, 1846, in 
Bandlow, Germany, and came here in 1883, making his home on a farm 
near School Hill. He was married in 1868 to Wilhelmina Kriederman, 
who preceded him in death in 1923.  Since his wife’s death, he had 
made his home with his children.  For the past four years he had 
lived with Otto Baars in the town of Meeme.  
Seven children were born of the marriage, two of whom died in Germany, 
and a third, Mrs. William Westphal, died in this country in 1923.  
Survivors are a daughter, Bertha (Mrs. Frank Mueller), New Holstein; 
three sons, William of Waukesha, Albert, of Fredonia, and Otto, of 
the town of Meeme.  Also surviving are 16 grandchildren, 35 great 
grandchildren and one great great grandchild.  
Sheboygan Press, March 21, 1940


RUDOLPH BENDER

Rudolph F. Bender, 60, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, a Town of Meeme farmer, 
died unexpectedly Thursday at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. John United Church 
of Christ, Schwartzwald. The Rev. Dean Miller will officiate with 
burial in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bender was born Sept. 27, 1915, in the Town of Meeme, son of Henry 
Bender and the late Minnie Gosse Bender. He attended a district school 
and Central High School, Sheboygan, and was graduated from Mission House 
Academy in Sheboygan County in 1934. He married Helen Ney May 23, 1942, 
at Manitowoc, farming the Bender home farm. Mr. Bender was a member of 
St. John U.C.C. and Manitowoc County Farm Bureau. 
Survivors include his wife, a son, on the home farm, a daughter, at home 
(names omitted for privacy); his father, Henry Bender, of New Holstein; 
two brothers, Alfred, of New Holstein and Edmund, of the Town of Herman 
and a sister, Mrs. Harry Nimmer, of New Holstein.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funerl Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Saturday 
until 11 a.m. Sunday and at the church from noon until the time of service. 
Memorials may be made to St. John U.C.C. 
Herald Times Reporter, Friday, September 3, 1976  P. 12


CHARLES F. BERG 

Charles F. Berg, 64, passed away at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Arno Mueller in the town of Meeme, at 8:30 Wednesday evening 
last week. He had been in ill health for several months and since 
Thanksgiving had been bedridden.
Mr. Berg was, born in Uckermark, Germany, August 28, 1870. He was 
married to Mrs. Pauline Schreiber of the town of Herman in May, 1902 
and they located in the town of Herman where they resided until 1912. 
For a number of years they lived in Sheboygan, and then made their 
home on a farm in the town of Meeme for four years. For the last 15 
years they lived in Kiel, with the exception of the last three months 
when they went to live on a farm in the town of Meeme with their 
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Arno Mueller and family.
Surviving Mr. Berg are his wife, three children, Alv. Schreiber of 
here and two daughters, Mrs. Arvin Voss of Milwaukee; Mrs. Arno Mueller 
of Meeme and ten grandchildren and five brothers: Richard, Fred, William, 
Edward and Herman Berg of Grand Haven, Michigan.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternon at 1:30 o’clock from the 
home and at two o’clock at the Schwartzwald Evangelical church. The Rev. 
Fred Mohme officiated and burial was made in the adjoining church 
cemetery.
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Charles F. Berg, 64, former resident of Sheboygan, died at his farm home 
in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, Wednesday evening. Born in Germany, 
Mr. Berg came to the United States when he was a child.  He was married to 
Mrs. Pauline Schreiber in 1902, and they lived in the town of Herman until 
1912, and then came to Sheboygan. After residing here for a time, they went 
on a farm in the town of Meeme and remained there four years.  For fifteen 
years, until the time of his recent illness, he had lived at the homestead 
with his daughter, Mrs. Arno Mueller.  
He is survived by his widow, three children, Alvin Schreiber, Mrs. Mueller 
and Mrs. Arvin Voss; five brothers, Richard, Fred, William, Edward and 
Herman, and ten grandchildren.
Sheboygan Press, December 14, 1934


PAULINE BERG

Mrs. Paulina Berg, 85, passed away Friday at the home of her son-in-law 
and daughter, Mrs. and Mrs. Arnold Mueller, town of Meeme.  Nee Paulina 
Buscher, she was born Aug. 27, 1867, in the town of Herman, the daughter 
of the late Carl and Bertha Buscher.  On Nov. 10, 1888, she was married 
to Herman Schreiber.  The couple settled on a farm in the town of Herman 
where they lived until his death in May 1900.  In May 1902, she was 
married to Charles Berg.  They farmed for many years, then spent several 
years in Sheboygan and in Kiel.  For the past 18 years she has made her 
home with her daughter. Mrs. Berg passed away in 1934.  
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lydia Mueller of town of Meeme, 
and Mrs. Arvin (Adela) Voss of Milwaukee; one son, Alvin, of Kiel; 10 
grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Theodore 
Schreiber and Miss Bertha Buscher, both of Sherwood, Mrs. Robert Luhman 
of Sheboygan, and Mrs. A. W. Hilker of Racine. One daughter, two brothers, 
and two sisters preceded her in death. 
Sheboygan Press, October 4, 1952


ARTHUR BERTSCHY

Mr. Bertschy was born in the Town of Meeme, Feb. 21, 1894, a son of the late 
Jacob and Mary Bertschy.  He was confirmed in St. Johns Church, of which he 
was a member.  He married Hattie Schumacher, April 2, 1916, in the Town of 
Sheboygan Falls.  The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary this 
year.  They engaged in farming until 1947 when they retired and moved to 
Sheboygan.  Since then Mr. Bertschy had been employed by Lakeside Packing Co. 
until two years ago.  
Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Milton Damrow (LaVerna), Sheboygan, 
and Mrs. Melvin Henrickson (Bernice), Des Plaines, Ill., seven grandchildren, 
and two great grandchildren.  An infant child and a brother preceded him in 
death.
Sheboygan Press, September 26, 1966


JACOB BERTSCHY  (d. 1929)

Jacob Bertschy, aged 73, died Sunday at his home in the village of 
Howards Grove following an illness since a week ago Saturday.  The 
funeral will be held at St. Johannes Church, Schwartzwald, the Rev. 
Fr. Mohme conducting the services.   
Deceased was born January 16, 1856, in the town of Meeme,  In 1884 
he married Miss Mary Maurer, and the couple with their children lived 
on a farm in that township until nine years back, when they retired 
from farming and moved to Howards Grove.  
The survivors are the widow; three son, Alvin and Arthur town of 
Meeme and Edwin at home; two sisters, Mrs. Robert Rhein of Plymouth 
and Mrs. Herman Hensche of Racine, and one brother, John C. of 
Sheboygan.  Eight grandchildren also survive.
Sheboygan Press, January 21, 1929


MARY BERTSCHY

Howards Grove—Mrs. Maria Anna Bertschy, 79, wife of the late Jacob 
Bertschy, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mauer, died at Howards 
Grove today following a lingering illness.  Funeral services will be 
held at the St. Johannes Evangelical church at Schwartzwald.  Burial 
will be made in the Church cemetery and the Rev. William Schultz will 
officiate. 
She was born February 4, 1858 in the town of Herman, and on December 11, 
1883, was married to Mr. Bertschy.  They located on a farm in the town 
of Meeme.  For the past 19 years she had led a retired life in Howard 
Grove.  Her husband preceded her in death January 10, 1929.  
Three surviving children are Alvin and Arthur of the town of Meeme, and 
Ed of the town of Herman.  There are eight grandchildren.  She was a 
faithful member of the St. Johannes Evangelical church and always a 
kind and loving mother devoted to her family.
Sheboygan Press, June 7, 1937


ANNA BOEGER

Howards Grove—Mrs. Anna Boeger, 72, passed away Monday at Memorial hospital 
following a lingering illness.  She was born Feb. 3, 1870, in town Meeme, 
the daughter of Henry and Sophie Kammann, and was married to Albert Roehrborn 
in 1889 and located on a farm in town Herman.  He preceded her in death in 
1898.  In 1903 she married William Boeger of town of Herman and stayed on the 
Roehrborn homestead until 1919 when they moved to the present farm home where 
her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Harms, resides. Mr. Boeger passed away in 1932. 
Survivors are six children, Mrs. Henry (Edna)  Bramstedt of  town Herman, 
Harry Roehrborn of Neillsville, Edwin Roehrborn on the Roehrborn homestead, 
Walter Roehrborn  of Kaukauna, Mrs. Harry (Frieda) Harms, present homestead 
in town Herman on Highway 32, a mile south of Howards Grove, and Arno Boeger 
of Sheboygan; 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; a brother, 
William Kammann of town Meeme; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Wierman of Baxter, 
Iowa, Mrs. William (Sophia) Siemers of town Herman, Mrs. Guido (Alvina) Klemme 
of Plymouth.  
A daughter, Lillie Boeger, passed away in 1919 and a brother, Henry, of 
California and a sister Mrs. William (Mary) Stolzman of Iowa, also preceded 
her in death.  
Sheboygan Press, April 14, 1942


LILLIE A. BOEGER

BABY DIES AFTER EATING HEADACHE TABLETS TUESDAY 
Tillie, 4-Years-Old Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Boeger, of Town 
of Herman, is Stricken With Convulsions at the Dinner Table Tuesday 
and Dies in a Few Minutes—
Investigation by Coroner Leads to Belief Child Ate One or More Sugar-
Coated “Headache Tablets” or Cathartic Pills” During Absence of Her 
Parents—Pills Had Been Purchased From Big Chicago Mail-Order House 
and Coroner Says Contained Strychnine. 
Tillie Boeger, aged 4 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Boeger, 
Route 6, Haven, died suddenly at 1:30 o’clock yesterday afternoon while 
seated at the dinner table.
Dr. J. E. Franzel, of Howard Grove, was immediately summoned and he 
notified the coroner Dr. William VanZanten at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. 
Upon investigating the case, the physicians came to the startling 
conclusion that the child had died of Strychnine poisoning as the result 
of eating “headache tablets” or “cathartic pills” from a bottle while her 
parents were working in the field. The tablets or pills had been purchased 
from a large mail-order house in Chicago.
While Mr. and Mrs. Boeger were busily engaged in the field, the child was 
left at home with her grandfather, Mr. Hamman, aged 70. The coroner 
concluded, although no definite facts could be procured as proof, that the 
child opened the bottle containing the poisonous medicine which was coated 
with sugar, and ate one or more of them, replacing the cork on the bottle 
after taking the pills. The bottle was found outside by the parents.
When Mrs. Boeger came out of the field and into the house to prepare dinner, 
she saw the bottle and asked the child whether she took some of the pills 
but no answer was received. The matter was promptly dismissed from her mind.
While eating dinner, the child suddenly threw back her head and suffered a 
severe attack of convulsions. Death came a few minutes later. Although the 
coroner was not able to prove definitely that the child had eaten the pills, 
without a post mortem examination, he found that the child had all the symptoms 
of strychnine poisoning. 
Coroner Van Zanten reminded Mr. and Mr. Boerger (sic) that it is extremely 
dangerous to purchase medicines from a mail order house and use same without 
first consulting a physician. The pills were of a pink color and contained 
strychnine poison, the coroner said.
Besides the parents, the child is survived by a brother and a sister, both of 
whom are under ten years old. 
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the home of the parents on the 
Green Bay road. Rev. Helm will officiate and interment will be made in the 
Schwartzwald cemetery in the town of Herman.
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, October 11, 1916  P. 1


WILHELM C. BOEGER

Howards Grove—William C. Boeger, 53, well known resident of Sheboygan 
County and former supervisor of town of Herman, was found dead in bed 
early Sunday morning by Mrs. Boeger at his home, 1 mile south of Howards 
Grove on Highway 32.  Mr. Boeger had retired in good health Saturday 
evening and his sudden death came as a shock to many persons in the 
community.  Coroner C. N. Sonnenburg was summoned and death was due 
to a cerebral hemorrhage.
Mr. Boeger was born in town of Sheboygan Falls on April 4, 1879.  His 
marriage with Anna Kammann was solemnized on November 5, 1903.  The 
couple located on a farm near Edwards, where they resided for sixteen 
years.  After that they moved on their present farm.  Mr. Boeger was 
elected supervisor of the town of Herman for two terms, his time of 
service expiring in 1931.  He was also a member of the school board 
during the time he lived at Edwards.  Mr. Boeger was a member and 
director of St. Johannes Church at Schwartzwald.  
He was a kind and loving father and possessed a large number of 
acquaintances, who mourn his sudden death. 
Those who survive him are his wife; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis 
Boeger, two children, Mrs. Harry Harms, town of Herman, and Arno Boeger 
on the homestead; six brothers, four stepchildren, Mrs. Henry Bramstead, 
town of Herman, Harry Roehrborn and Walter Roehrborn of Neillsville, 
and Edwin of town Herman, (rest illegible)
Sheboygan Press, February 15, 1932


ADAM BOOS

Adam Boos, 77, a pioneer settler of the town of Herman, had died 
at Strattford, according to word received at Howards Grove. The 
deceased was born in Rheinppren?? Germany, and came to America 
when 15, locating in Town Herman where he was married in ??? to 
Miss Sophia Leymann.  Mrs. Boos passed away in 1902. In 1909 Mr. 
Boos sold his farm in Town Herman and shortly thereafter went to 
live with his daughter, Mrs. Bertha ???? at Strattford.  Besides 
his daughter he is survived by three grandchildren.  Burial was 
made in Schwartzwald cemetery, Town Herman.  
Sheboygan Press, February 13, 1918


EMMA BORNGESSER

Miss Emma Marie Borngesser, 80, life-long resident of Ada, died suddenly 
Tuesday at her home in Ada.  She was born in Town Herman Oct. 10, 1877, 
the daughter of Andrew and Louisa Borngesser.  On Dec. 25, 1877, she was 
baptized by the Rev. H. A. Muehlmeier of Bethel Evangelical Reformed 
Church, Town Herman and her confirmation took place March 22, 1891, at 
St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, Schwartzwald, of which she 
was a life-time member. The Rev. A. J. Birbaum performed the confirmation 
rites.  Miss Bornesser is survived by several nephews and nieces. Besides 
her parents, she was preceded in death by two infant brothers and by two 
sisters.  Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Evangelical and 
Reformed Church at Schwartzwald with the Rev. Edmond Henning officiating 
and burial will be made in the church cemetery.  
September 4, 1957
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Funeral services for Miss Emma Borngesser, 80, who died at her home in 
Ada on Tuesday, were held at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
Schwartzwald.  The Rev. Edmond Hennig officiated, with burial in the 
church cemetery.  
Pallbearers were Art Rosenthal Jr., Norbert Strauss, Fred Born, Andrew 
Klumb, John Ebert and Earl Newmann. 
Sheboygan Press, September 9, 1957


ANNA BRASS

Mrs. Anna Brass, 95, 102 North St., Kiel, widow of Cornelius, died Monday 
afternoon at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she had resided 
the past 2 1/2 years.  The former Anna Kuhn was born Jan. 9, 1889 in the 
Town of Meeme, a daughter of John and Louise Boos Kuhn.  She attended 
district school.  On Dec. 3, 1899 she was married to Mr. Brass at St. John 
United Church of Christ, Schwartzwald. The couple located on the Brass home 
farm in the town of Herman.  They observed their golden wedding anniversary 
in 1949.  Mr. Brass died May 15, 1951.  After his death she made her home 
with her children.  Mrs. Brass was a member of St. John UCC, Schwartzwald.  
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Viola Wegner, Kiel; five grandchildren 
and 11 great grandchildren. A daughter preceded her in death Aug. 25, 1958, 
as well as two sisters and three brothers. 
Sheboygan Press, December 16, 1975


CORNELIUS BRASS   (d. 1951)

Cornelius Brass, 74, a life-long resident of Sheboygan County, passed 
away at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ochs, 
town of Herman.  He had been ill since January.  Mr. Brass was born 
Dec. 22, 1876, in the town of Herman, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius 
Brass, early county residents.  He was married on Dec. 3, 1899, to 
Miss Anna Kuhn.  The couple celebrated their golden anniversary on 
Dec. 3, 1949. 
He was a director of the Mosel and Centerville Telephone company for 
40 years, and for the  past 18 years has been a director of the Howards 
Grove State bank.  
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Viola) Wegner 
and Mrs. Paul (Olga) Ochs, both of Town Herman; five grandchildren; 
one great granddaughter; and one brother, Gustave, of Portland, Ore.  
His parents, three brothers, and four sisters preceded him in death.  
Sheboygan Press, May 15, 1951


FRIEDERICKE BRASS

MRS. BRASS, 76 YEARS IN COUNTY, ANSWERS THE CALL
Mrs. Fredericka Brass, aged 80 years, passed away at her home in 
the town of Herman Monday at 12 o'clock after a lingering illness. 
Mrs. Brass was born in Germany, April 11, 1843, and came to this 
country when four years of age. Through her long residence in the 
town of Herman, she gained many friends, who deeply mourn her 
demise. Mr. Brass died several years ago. 
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brass, two of whom preceded 
the mother in death. The following children survive; Mrs. William 
Bascher, this city; Mrs. Bertha Meyer, Cleveland, Mrs. Hahn and 
Otto Brass, of Seymour; Cornelius and Herman Brass of Haven, and 
Gustave Brass, of Colfax, Washington. 
Funeral services will be Friday afternoon from the late home in 
the town of Herman. Rev. Mohme of St. John Evangelical church will 
conduct the services, and burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Sheboygan Press Telegram, April 11, 1923


HERMAN BRASS

Funeral services for Herman Brass, a retired town of Herman farmer will 
be held at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church in Town Herman. 
Mr. Brass, 85, a life-long resident of Sheboygan county, died early 
Thursday morning at St. Nicholas hospital.  He had been in ill health 
for the past year.  The son of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Brass, early 
residents of the county, he was born July 24, 1865, in the town of 
Herman.  He was married to Miss Minnie Hahn of April 20, 1892.  The 
couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary April 20, 1942.  
Mr. Brass was a deacon of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church 
for 12 years.  
Survivors are two sons, Theodore, Phoenix, Ariz., and Hubert, on the 
homestead; three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Esther) Depping, Town Rhine, 
Mrs. Connie (Selma) Juckem and Mrs. Edward (Minnie) Ehlert, Sheboygan; 
four grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers, Cornelius, Town 
Herman, and Gustave, Portland, Ore.  His wife died April 6, 1943.  One 
daughter, Mrs. Lydia Woepse, two brothers and three sisters also preceded 
him in death.
Sheboygan Press, February 24, 1951


HUBERT BRASS

Hubert W. Brass, 66, of Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake, a former Town of Herman 
farmer, died Tuesday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital.  He had been in 
ill health the last five weeks.  Funeral services will be at St. John 
United Church of Christ, in the Town of Herman, the Rev. E. L. Hennig 
officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Brass was born on the homestead farm in the Town of Herman on 
July 29, 1895, son of the late Herman and Minnie Hahn Brass.  He 
attended district schools and on Feb. 12, 1919, he married Malinda 
Horneck of the town of Rhine, in that township.  They resided at the 
Brass home farm until 10 years ago when Mr. Brass became a field man 
for Lakeshore Canning Co. at Cleveland.  Mr. Brass was a member of St. 
John United Church and its Men’s brotherhood, and was a former deacon 
of the church. 
Survivors include his wife, three sons, Eugene and Elroy of Rt. 1 
Elkhart Lake and Archie of Rt. 2, Sheboygan; a brother, Theodore of 
Phoenix, Ariz., three sisters, Mrs. Walter Depping of Rt. 3, Plymouth, 
Mrs. Connie Juckem and Mrs. Edward Ehlert of Sheboygan; and three 
grandchildren. A granddaughter and a sister preceded him in death.   
Manitowoc Herald Times, March 13, 1962


MINNIE BRASS

Funeral services for Mrs. Herman Brass, aged 71, who passed away at 
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Depping, town Rhine, early 
Tuesday morning, will be conducted at the residence in the town of 
Herman and at St. John’s Evangelical church in Schwartzwald.  The 
Rev. William Schultz will officiate and burial will be made in the 
family lot.  Mrs. Brass had been ill since last fall.  
The former Minnie Hahn, who was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William 
Hahn, was born in the town of Meeme on May 8, 1871.  On April 20, 
1892, she was married to Herman Brass in a ceremony performed by 
the Rev. A J. H. Bierbaum in St. John’s Evangelical church.  Since 
that time Mrs. Brass resided in the town of Herman, where last year 
she and her husband were privileged to celebrate their golden wedding 
anniversary.  Throughout her lifetime Mrs. Brass was a member of St. 
John’s Evangelical church of Schwartzwald and she was a faithful 
member of the Ladies’ Aid society there.  
The survivors are her husband, two sons, Theodore, of St. Joseph, 
Mich., and Herbert, of town Herman, and three daughters, Mrs. Walter 
Depping (Esther) town of Rhine; Mrs. Connie Juckem (Selma) and Mrs. 
Ed. Ehlert (Minnie) both of Sheboygan.  There are also four grand-
children in the family circle, and two brothers, Val. Hahn, town Meeme, 
and Herman Hahn, Sheboygan, and two sisters, Miss Christina Hahn, town 
Meeme, and Mrs. Louis Kuhn, town Rhine, also survive.  
One daughter, Mrs. Lydia Woepse, preceded her in death as did three 
brothers, William, Carl and Fred Hahn.
Sheboygan Press, April 7, 1943


HAROLD BRAUN

A Howards Grove-Millersville man, Harold Braun, 52, is Sheboygan County’s 
19th highway traffic victim in 1967.  Mr. Braun, a machine shop employe 
of General Machinery Corp. in Sheboygan for about 2 1/2 years, died late 
Saturday night in Sheboygan Memorial Hospital from chest and other 
injuries sustained in a two-car crash at State Highway 42 and Playbird 
Road, some two miles northwest of Sheboygan, late Thursday afternoon.  
Sheriff’s men said the Braun auto, southbound on State 42, ran into the 
rear of a car driven by Mrs. Paul Ertel, 39, who lives just north of Ada.  
Mrs. Ertel had stopped ahead, intending to make a left turn into Playbird 
Road, the dividing line between the Town of Sheboygan and Mosel.  She said 
today she was treated at Memorial Hospital for a whiplash injury and shock, 
and released Friday.  Both drivers were alone in their cars. 
Mr. Braun, a native of the Town of Herman, was born July 17, 1915, a son 
of the late Frederick Braun and Mrs. Katherine Braun Altschwager.  He 
attended rural school and Howards Grove High School.  He married Evelyn 
Voigt of Kiel, May 29, 1940. Following marriage the couple lived at Howards 
Grove where he entered the insurance business.  He had been with the local 
Machinery Corp. since February, 1965. Mr. Braun was a member of St. John’s 
United Church of Christ at Schwartzwald (Town of Herman), Howards Grove 
Athletic Club, Howards Fire Department and Sheboygan County Deputy Sheriffs 
Association.  
Surviving are his wife; a son, (private); a grandchild; his mother, Mrs. 
Altenschwager, Sheboygan, and a sister, Mrs. LaVerne Rhode, Howards Grove. 
He was preceded in death by his father and his stepfather.  
Sheboygan Press, November 20, 1967


ALBERTINA BRUESSO

Mrs. Albertina Bruesso (too light) S. 56th St., Milwaukee, died
Friday afternoon at Milwaukee General Hospital following a long
illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John Evangel.
Schwartzwald, Town of Herman, Sheboygan County, the Rev. E.L.
Hennig officiating, burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was born Sept. (too light) of the late Herman and Fredericka
(can't read) and was married to August (can't read) March 30,
???? the couple lived in Ada for ???years and then moved to ????. 
Her husband died (the rest is too light to read)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 24, 1958  p.11
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Funeral services for Mrs. Albertina Bruesso, age 71, of 4011 S. 56th 
St., Milwaukee, who passed away on Friday, were held at 2 p.m. Monday 
at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church at Schwartzwald.
The Rev. E. L. Hennig, pastor, officiated. During the service, Miss 
Rose Marie Ochs, organist, accompanied Mrs. Ewald Franz, Mrs. E. L. 
Hennig, Mrs. Elmer Meyer, Mrs. Elsie Roeder and Mrs. Walter Wegner 
who rendered two songs, “Jesus Savior, Pilot Me,” and “The Lord Is 
My Shepherd.” 
Burial took place in the church cemetery. 
Pallbearers were Herman Collien, Donale Raube, Lester Richard, Robert 
and Roman Schuman. 
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, May 28, 1958   P. 18 


FRIEDRICKE DEICHER

Mrs. Fredricka Schulz Deicher, 82, a former resident of Ada, passed 
away at the Appleton hospital Monday.  She had been making her home 
in Appleton with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry 
Liebzeit.  Mrs. Deicher was born Oct. 26, 1865, in Schwartzwald, 
Sheboygan County, the daughter of Karl and Louisa Schulz, and was 
married to John Deicher, Nov. 21, 1891. The couple lived at Ada 
until 1918, then moved to Appleton.  
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Henry (Lydia) Liebzeit, of Appleton, 
five grandsons, eight great-grandchildren, and two brothers, J. L. 
Schulz, Mitchell, S.D., and Ernest Schulz, Horicon.  Mr. Deicher 
died May 1, 1919 and two brothers and two sisters also preceded her 
in death.  
Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed 
church of Schwartzwald, the Rev. William Schultz officiating, and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.   
Sheboygan Press, March 23, 1948
********
Mrs. John Deicher, 82, nee Fredericka(sic) Schulz, died Monday at an 
Appleton hospital.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the St. John 
Evangelical and Reformed church in Ada, Sheboygan county, with burial 
in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Meiselwitz funeral 
home in Kiel after 4 p.m. Wednesday and will be moved to the church at 
10 a.m. Thursday.
She was born in Ada in 1865 and was married to Mr. Schultz in 1891. They 
moved to Appleton to reside with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and 
Mrs. Henry Leibzeit, in 1918. Mr. Deicher died the following year.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Leibzeit of Appleton; two brothers, J.L. 
Schultz of Mitchell, S.D. and Ernest of Horicon, Wis.; five grandsons 
and eight great-grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, March 23, 1948 P.2


REV. THEO DEVRIES

The Rev. Theodore De Vries of Norwood, Ohio, passed away Monday 
after a lingering illness.
The Rev. De Vries was married to Miss Norma Wegner of the town of 
Herman on July 6, 1922, and she survives him, together with a son, 
(private).
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. John’s 
Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of Herman, with the 
Revs. William Schultz and E.C. Jaberg officiating, and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Ballhorn Funeral chapels Friday evening. 
The casket will not be opened at the church. 
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, March 16, 1949  P. 18 
********
Funeral services for the Rev. Theodore DeVries, a retired Presbyterian 
clergyman who died Monday at Norwood, Ohio, will be held at 3 p.m. 
Saturday at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of 
Herman.
The Rev. William Schulz, pastor of the Town Herman church and the Rev. 
E.C. Jaberg, pastor of the Ebenezer Evangelical and Reformed church in 
Sheboygan, will officiate. 
The services had previously been scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday. The one 
hour change in the service hour was announced today.
A graduate of Mission House college with the class of 1918, the Rev. Mr. 
DeVries had served pastorates in the East until his retirement two years 
ago. Since then he had served as a part time supply pastor in and near 
Cincinnati, Ohio. 
He was married to Miss Norma Wegner of Herman township on July 6, 1922. 
Burial will be made on the Wegner family lot in the church cemetery. The 
body will lie in state at the Ballhorn Funeral chapels Friday evening. 
Sheboygan Press, Thursday, March 17, 1949  P. 26
*********
Funeral services for the Rev. Theodore De Vries, age 56 years, at Norwood, 
Ohio, who passed away at the Cincinnati hospital on Tuesday, March 15, were 
held Saturday at 3 o’clock at the St. John’s Ev. and Ref. church of Town 
Herman, and burial was made in the church cemetery. 
The Rev. William Schulz and the Rev. E. C. Jaberg of Ebenezer Ev. And Ref. 
church of Sheboygan, and the Rev. Paul Olm of the Elkhart Lake Community 
church officiated. The latter two were classmates of the late Rev. De Vries 
at Mission House college. 
During the services the Ladies’ choir sang two selections, “Under His Wings” 
and “Have Thine Own Way Lord”. They were accompanied at the organ by Miss 
Edna Neuman. 
Pallbearers were: Roland, Edgar, Paul and Walter Albrecht, John Heiman and 
John Zimmermann. 
The Rev. De Vries is survived by his wife and one son, Theo., Jr., at 
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy, N.Y. He is also survived by one 
sister and five brothers: Mrs. Sander Sessler of Aplington, Iowa, the Rev. 
John De Vries of Allison, Iowa, Claus De Vries, Archer, Iowa, Jerry De Vries, 
Aplington, Iowa, Thomas De Vries, Kesley, Iowa, Louis De Vries, Rockford, 
Ill.
He served as pastorate at Goldendale, Ash., Charlton Presbyterian church at 
Schenectady, N.Y., The Bethany Presb. Church of Utica, N.Y., and First Presb. 
Church at Canton, N.Y. For the last two years after his retirement he served 
as supply pastor for the Presbytery of Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Among those attending from out of town were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Claus 
De Vries, Archer, Iowa, the Rev. and Mrs. John De Vries, Allison, Iowa, Jerry 
De Vries, Aplington, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Louis De Vries and Dennis, Rochford, 
Ill. Among the floral tributes were those from deacons of Westminster Presb. 
Church of Cincinnati, Ohio, Beta Zeta chapter of Theta Pi fraternity of St. 
Lawrence college of Canton, N.Y., St. Lawrence Presbytery of Canton, N.Y., 
members of the session of the Canton Presby. Church, Postscript club of the 
Presby. Church of Canton, Ladies’ Aid society of the Presb. Church of Canton, 
Bethesda hospital second floor nurses of Cincinnati.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, March 22, 1949  P. 14


ALWINE M. DITTMEYER

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Oct. 1906:
Alwine, daughter of Louis Dittmeier(sic) in Meeme, died Friday 
evening at age 16 of a stroke. The funeral was held Monday, 15 
October, in Schwarzwald.


LOUIS DITTMEYER

Louis Dittmeyer, 75, passed away at St. Nicholas hospital Monday, 
where he had been a patient since Saturday.  Mr. Dittmeyer was born 
in the town of Meeme on November 22, 1850, and had resided on a farm 
there for many years. For some time past he had been making his home 
here with a daughter, Mrs. H. L. DeSmidt, 619 N. Tenth Street.
The survivors are two sons, Adolph and Oscar Dittmeyer, of Colby; 
four daughters, Mrs. William Melger, Meeme, Mrs. Fred Ehnert, Kiel; 
Mrs. H. L. DeSmidt and Mrs. Emil Hersel, they city and nine grand-
children.  His wife preceded him in death twenty-two years ago.  
Funeral services will be from the home of the daughter, Mrs. Melger, 
in the Town of Meeme and from the church at Schwartzwald.  The Rev. 
Mohme will officiate and burial will be made in the church cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, January 12, 1926


EMMA ECKARDT

Mrs. Emma Eckardt, 73, wife of Louis Eckardt of the town of Herman, 
passed away Thursday at the home of her son, Alvin, in the town of 
Herman, following a short illness.  She was born Dec. 10, 1871, in 
the town of Mosel, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michel Gutenberger, 
attended St. Paul’s Church in the town of Mosel, and was confirmed 
there.  She was married to Mr. Eckardt on March 31, 1902.  
Survivors are her husband; four sons, William and Alvin, town of 
Herman, Alfred of Cleveland, and Raymond of Milwaukee; two sisters, 
Mrs. Gustave Hake, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Gustave Klemm, Sheboygan; and 
two brothers, Edwin, of Sheboygan, and Herman, of the town of Mosel.  
Her parents and three brothers, Adolph, Albert and William preceded 
her in death.  
Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed 
Church in the town of Herman, the Rev. William Schultz officiating 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, February 5, 1948


LOUIS ECKARDT

Louis Eckardt, 76, of the town of Herman, died in Memorial hospital Tuesday 
evening after a few weeks’ illness.  The son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eckardt, 
he was born August 31, 1872, in Town Meeme, and married Emma Gutenberger on 
March 31, 1902.  The couple settled on a Town Herman farm after their 
marriage.  
Surviving are four sons, William and Alvin at home, Alfred of Town Meeme, 
and Raymond of Milwaukee; two brothers, Oscar of Fort Shaw, Montana, and 
Fred of Sheboygan; and four grandchildren.  His wife preceded him in death 
on Feb. 5, 1948, while five brothers and a sister also preceded.  
Funeral services will be held at the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral home at Howards 
Grove with the Rev. Will Schulz of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed church 
of Town Herman officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, June 15, 1949


EMMA EICK

Mrs. Emma Eick, 67, of 1002 High Avenue, widow of the late Ferdinand Eick, 
died early this morning at St. Nicholas hospital following a short illness. 
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Neuhaus, the deceased was born Nov. 17, 
1879, in the town of Herman.  She attended district schools at Ada and was 
baptized and confirmed at the Town Herman Emmanuel Reformed church near 
Franklin.  Her marriage to Ferdinand Eick was performed on April 5, 1902, 
and the couple operated a farm three miles north of Howards Grove until 
10 years ago.  For the past year, Mrs. Eick was employed at the Sheboygan 
county hospital.  She was a member of the Ebenezer Reformed church.  
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Benno Boeldt, Sheboygan, and a son, 
Harvey, route 2, Sheboygan Falls; five grandchildren; one brother, Albert, 
Manitowoc and four sisters, Mrs. Lydia Martin, town of Herman, Mrs. Lora 
Johanning, town of Sheboygan Falls, Mrs. Hilda Runge, Manitowoc, and Mrs. 
Alma Bischoff, Sheboygan.  Her husband died October 14, 1937. One brother, 
Louis also preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at the Ebenezer Reformed church with the 
Rev. E. C. Jaberg, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be made on the family 
lot in Schwartzwald cemetery in town Herman.  
Sheboygan Press, March 31, 1947


FERDINAND EICK

Ferdinand H. Eick, 63, life-long resident of the town of Herman passed 
away Thursday at his farm home after a brief illness. Mr. Eick was born 
April 27, 1874, at his present location, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl 
Eick.  He attended the Green Bay road district school and was confirmed 
at St. Markus Evangelical church in Town Mosel.  On April 5, 1902, he 
was united in marriage with Emma Neuhaus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob 
Neuhaus.  He was a member of the Schwartzwald St. John’s Evangelical 
church and a man devoted to his family.  His industrious traits and 
skill enabled him to build the fine home where they family now resides.  
Mr. Eick is survived by his wife; two children, Mrs. Benno Boelt, 
Sheboygan; Harvey Eick of Sheboygan Falls, route 2; two brothers, Albert 
of the town of Sheboygan Falls and Fred of the town of Mosel; three 
sisters, Mrs. August Lauz and Mrs. Helen Eickhoff, both of Kiel, route 1; 
and Mrs. Anna Klessig of Cleveland; and ?? grandchildren.  Two sisters 
preceded him in death.  
Funeral services will be held Monday at the farm home and at the 
Schwartzwald St. John’s Evangelical church.  The Rev. William Schultz 
will officiate and burial will be made in the town Herman cemetery at 
Schwartzwald.  
Sheboygan Press, October 15, 1937


ELLA EVEN

Mrs. Edward (Ella) Even, 68, formerly of 1435 S. 14th St., a resident 
of Heritage Nursing Center for the past 10 months, died there this 
morning.
She was born in the Town of Meeme, July 13, 1901, a daughter of the 
late August and Helen Schreiber. She attended school in the Town of 
Herman.
On July 24, 1943, she was married to Edward Even.
She had been employed at the H.C. Prange Co. for 38 years until her 
retirement in 1966.
Mrs. Even was a lifelong member of St. John United Church of Christ, 
Schwartzwald.
Survivors are her husband; two brothers, Hugo, Two Rivers, and August, 
Kiel; four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Lutze, Valders, Mrs. Leslie Reinke, 
R. 1, Cleveland, Mrs. Lester Luebke, and Mrs. Carl Schrank, both of 
Manitowoc. 
Her parents, a brother and a sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John UCC in Schwartzwald, 
with the Rev. William Bender, pastor of Immanuel UCC, R. 3, Plymouth, 
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Ramm-Ziegler Funeral Home here after 4 p.m .
Thursday until 10:30 a.m. Friday, and at the church from 11:30 a.m. until 
time of services. 
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Even’s name for St. John Church.
Sheboygan Press, Tuesday, June 30, 1970   P. 33


IDA FINTLEMANN

Mrs. Carl Fintelmann(sic), 69, a life-long resident of the town 
of Herman, died Sunday morning at St. Nicholas hospital following 
a lingering illness.  Nee Ida Boje, the deceased was born 
Oct. 11, 1878, the daughter of John and Wilhelmina Boje. She 
was married to Carl Fintelmann on March 8, 1900. She was a 
member of St. John’s Evangelical church at Schwartzwald.  
Survivors include one son, Elmer, and a brother, Louis both of 
Howards Grove.  Her husband died May 8, 1930 and two children 
also preceded her in death.  
Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Evangelical church 
in Schwartzwald, with the Rev. William Schulz, pastor, 
officiating.  Burial will be made in the church cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, March 22, 1948


CAROLINE FREUND

Died   
At the home of her son, August in the town of Herman, Sheboygan 
County, on Nov. 10, Caroline Freund, aged 82 years and 2 months.  
The deceased was the mother of Otto Freund and Mrs. William Mathies 
of Rantoul. She was born in Germany in 1810.  In 1854 she came to 
America and located with her husband in Sheboygan county, where she 
resided until called to the other world. She enjoyed good health for 
a long period and was only sick three days before her death. She was 
a woman loved and respected by all who knew her. Her funeral took 
place on Sunday last and was largely attended by relatives and 
friends. 
Chilton Times, November 19, 1892


LOUISE GESCH

Mrs. Martin Gesch, 77, of Franklin, died today at St. Nicholas Hospital 
following a short illness.  The former Louisa Schreiber was born in the 
town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, Dec. 31, 1877, a daughter of the late 
August and Louisa Schreiber.  She was baptized and confirmed at 
Evangelical and Reformed Church, Town of Herman, and attended district 
school in Meeme.  Her marriage to Mr. Gesch took place May 29, 1909, 
following which the couple farmed until 1920 when they moved to Franklin 
where the husband operated a general store until his retirement a few 
years ago.  
Surviving are her husband; five sons, August at home, Paul and Herman, 
Sheboygan, Martin Jr., Ada, and Wilfred, Cedar Grove; four daughters, 
Miss Esther Gesch at home, Mrs. Theodore Mosch and Mrs. Lester Knaack, 
Sheboygan and Mrs. Gottlieb Krimmel, Franklin; 15 grandchildren and one 
great grandchild; and two sisters, Miss Emma Schreiber of Ada and Mrs. 
Augusta Scheib of Plymouth.  She was preceded in death by nine brothers 
and sisters.  
Sheboygan Press, June 6, 1955


MARTIN GESCH

Martin Gesch Sr., 73, of 803A Spring Ave., died Wednesday after a long 
illness. He was born Dec. 9, 1885, in Berlin, Germany, the son of the 
late Herman and Louisa Gesch. He came to this country in 1901, settling 
in Sheboygan. In 1909 he married Louise Schreiber and the couple lived 
on a farm in the Town of Meeme. From 1921 until the death of his wife 
in 1955 he operated a general store in Franklin. In 1955 he moved to 
Sheboygan and lived with a daughter, Esther.
Survivors include four daughters and five sons, Esther of Sheboygan, Mrs. 
Theodore (Frieda) Mosch, Sheboygan, Mrs. Lester (Ruth) Knaak, Sheboygan, 
Mrs. Godfried (Gertrude) Krimmel, Franklin; August, Franklin, Paul and 
Herman of Sheboygan, Martin Jr. of Ada, and Wilfred of Cedar Grove. He 
is also survived by 16 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and three 
brothers, the Rev. William Gesch of Pamona, Calif.; Walter of Milwaukee, 
and Kurt of San Antonio, Texas. One brother, Herman, and his parents 
preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church 
in Schwartzwald, with the Rev. Carl Zeyher, pastor of Faith Evangelical 
Reformed Church in Erdman officiating. Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, August 20, 1959


ERNA GROHSKOPF

Mrs. Herman (Erna) Grohskopf, 66, of 632 N. 14th St., died early 
today at St. Nicholas Hospital.
Born in Sheboygan Aug. 25, 1899, a daughter of the late Ferdinand 
and Marie Zenker, she attended Lyman School and was married in 1922 
to Carl Wendland who preceded her in death.
On June 16, 1928, she was married to Herman Grohskopf. They resided 
on a farm in the Town of Herman until 1949 when they moved to 
Sheboygan.
Survivors are her husband; two sons, (private); three daughters, 
(private); three brothers, Arno and Oswald Zenker of Sheboygan and 
Fred Siefert of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Ella Hotz of Sheboygan; 
10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s United 
Church of Christ in Schwartzwald, Town of Herman, with the Rev. Edmund 
Hennig, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Ramm Funeral Home from 4 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday and then at the church from noon until the time of 
services.
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, October 20, 1965  P. 8 


HERMAN GROHSKOPF

Herman F. Grohskopf, 81, of 632 N. 14th St., Sheboygan died early Monday 
morning at Sunnyside Nursing Home, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be at 
St. John United Church of Christ, Town of Herman.  The Rev. E. L. Hennig 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.  Mr. Grohskopf 
was born June 1, 1884, in Sheboygan Falls, son of the late Herman and 
Friedericka Kolberg Grohskopf.  He moved to the Town of Herman with his 
parents and was engaged in farming until his retirement in 1949.  He 
married the former Martha Bruesso and she preceded him in death in March 
of 1923.  He then married the former Erna Zenker Wendlandt of Sheboygan. 
The couple moved to Sheboygan in 1949, where she died in October 1965. 
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Herman (Hulea) Berth of Rural 
Sheboygan, Mrs. Harvey (Anita) Ehrenreich of rural Elkhart Lake and Mrs. 
Viola Siemers of Sheboygan; two sons, Herbert of Oregon, Wis., and Hugo 
of Kiel; 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.  
Manitowoc Herald Times, May 9, 1966


JOHN GRUENAGEL  (d. 1919)

J. GRUENAGEL, TOWN HERMAN, HANGS SELF
John Gruenagel, 69, who lived with his daughter, Mrs. Louis Strassburger 
on a farm in Town Herman, committed suicide during the night by hanging 
himself with a rope in the barn. He was found at 7:30 a.m. today by his 
daughter.  
Coroner William Van Zanten visited the scene this morning and ascertained 
that for some time Mr. Gruenagel had been despondent and had several times 
threatened to end his life.  He was last seen by his granddaughter, Miss 
Edna Strassburger, at midnight, when he arose.  He was in a habit of 
getting up several time during the night, however so, no suicidal intent 
was suspected.  When he was absent from his bed this morning, Mrs. 
Strassburger became alarmed and instituted a search.  She found him hanging 
in the barn.   
Sheboygan Press, July 10, 1919


JOHN GRUENAGEL  (d. 1940)

John Gruenagel, 73, resident of Franklin, died at St. Nicholas hospital 
Friday night, after a few days illness.  Mr. Gruenagel, native of the 
town of Rhine, lived in Sheboygan County all his life.  His immediate 
survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Mary Strassburger, this city; Mrs. 
Anna Strassburger, Black Creek and Mrs. Kate Winter, Milwaukee.  
Funeral services will be held at the Ahrens Funeral Home at Howards Grove 
and at Schwartzwald Evangelical church in the town of Herman.  The Rev. 
William Schultz will officiate and burial will be made in the church 
cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, September 7, 1940


AUGUSTE HAHN

Mrs. Augusta D. Hahn(sic), 72, of Town Herman, died Tuesday at 
St. Nicholas Hospital following a lingering illness.
She was born July 17, 1884, in Sheboygan, the daughter of the 
late August and Sophie Kruse. She attended Lutheran parochial 
schools in Sheboygan and later taught elementary school in 
Sheboygan County for four years. A member of St. John’s Evangel-
ical and Reformed Church in the town of Herman, she was married 
there to Valentin Hahn on Sept. 15, 1906, by the Rev. Philip 
Frohne. She was also a member of Women’s Guild of the church, 
served as its first president when it was established in 1935, 
and held that office for seven years. She lived at the present 
farm home all her married life.
Survivors are four daughters, Valeria at home, Mrs. Cornelius 
(Verena) Moynihan and Mrs. Alice Powers, both of Wawatosa, Mrs. 
Melvin (Catherine) Berg of Milwaukee; five sons, Hiram at home, 
Ned of Newton, Willard of Kiel, Harvey of Kohler, Dr. Warren 
Hahn of Oshkosh, 14 grandchildren; three sisters; Mrs. Gustave 
Knauer of Plymouth, Mrs. Leslie (Dorothea) Caldwell of Rockford, 
Ill., Miss Elsa Kruse of Millersville; and two brothers, Alfred 
of Sheboygan and Arthur of Iola. She was preceded in death by 
her husband in 1948 and a brother.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John’s 
Evangelical and Reformed Church in the town of Herman. The Rev. 
Edmund Hennig will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral Home, Howards, 
Grove, from 2 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the 
church from noon until the time of services. 
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, September 26, 1956   P. 19 


CHRISTIANA HAHN

Christiana Hahn, 94, Howards Grove, died early Wednesday morning at 
St. Nicholas Hospital where she had been a patient since Nov. 22, 
1957.
She was born in the Town of Meeme on July 5, 1863, the daughter of 
William and Katherine Hahn. She attended school in Meeme and was 
confirmed at St. John’s Ev. And Reformed Church, Schwartzwald.
For the past 52 years she lived at the Val Hahn home farm now owned 
by his son, Hyram Hahn. She was a well known seamstress in her active 
years, a member of St. John’s and its Woman’s Guild. 
She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 
her parents, five brothers and two sisters. 
Funeral services will be held Sunday at St. John’s Church by the Rev. 
Edmond Hennig at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. 
Friends may call at the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral Home in Howards Grove 
from 4 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Sunday and at the church until the 
time of service. 
Sheboygan Press, Friday, January 31, 1958  P. 6


FRED HAHN

Fred Hahn, aged 63, died at St. Nicholas hospital, where he had been 
confined a week.  He had been ill at his home, 518 Grant Avenue, for 
the last seven months, but was removed to the hospital a week ago when 
his condition became critical.  Mr. Hahn was born in the town of Meeme, 
Manitowoc County, on April 14, 1861.  He lived there during his young 
manhood, and married Miss Emma Wegner, who died sixteen years ago. He 
remarried to Mrs. Mary Best, fourteen years ago. 
Mr. Hahn came to Sheboygan a year before his second marriage, and had 
been here ever since.  Although he was a quiet, home man, he had a large 
circle of friends who mourn his loss.  He was a member of St. John’s 
Evangelical church.  
Two children, Mrs. Sam Sabbaugh and Edward Hahn of Ferndale, Mich., 
three step-children, Mrs. Arvin Weeks, Mrs. William Janssen and Mrs. 
William Heins of Sheboygan, together with two grandchildren and the 
following brothers and sisters, survive; William Hahn, Kiel; Carl Hahn, 
Seymour; Herman Hahn, Sheboygan; Valentine Hahn, Edwards; Miss Johanna 
Hahn, Edwards; Mrs. Herman Brass, town of Herman, and Mrs. Louis Kuhn, 
town of Herman.  A daughter died four years ago. 
Sheboygan Press Telegram, November 15, 1924


HARVEY HAHN

Harvey Arthur Hahn, 50, of Kohler, died suddenly at the American 
Club in Kohler Tuesday morning.
He was born on June 18, 1914 at Edwards (Town of Herman), a son of 
the late Valentine and Augusta Hahn. He attended Green Bay Road 
School, Howards Grove High School, and the University of Wisconsin, 
where he was graduated from a cheesemaking short course.
For the last 15 years was employed at the American Club in Kohler.
He was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, at Schwartzwald 
(Town Herman), where he was confirmed. He served in W.W. II from 1942 
to 1945. 
Survivors are four brothers, Hyram, of Edwards, Ned, of Newton, Willard, 
of Kiel, and Dr. Warren, of Oshkosh; four sisters, Miss Valeria Hahn, 
of Edwards, Mrs. Cornelius Moynihan, of Wauwautosa, Mrs. Melvin Berg, 
of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Alice Powers, of Santa Barabara, Calif. His 
father preceded him in death in 1948, and his mother in 1956.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. John’s United 
Church of Christ in Schwartzwald. The Rev. Edmund Hennig will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral Home at Howards Grove 
from 4 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and at the church from noon 
until time of services. 
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Hahn’s name.
Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, November 18, 1964  P. 16


LILLIE HAHN

Mrs. Louis Hahn, 49, wife of Louis Hahn of the town of Herman, died at 
7:30 p.m., Monday, after having been confined to Memorial Hospital for 
the past five weeks.  Mrs. Hahn was born Nov. 4, 1887, in the town of 
Herman, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Karstedt. On April 17, 1911, 
she was married to Mr. Hahn and following the marriage they located in 
the Town of Herman.  She was faithful member of St. John's Evangelical 
Reformed church, and a kind and loving mother, greatly devoted to her 
home and family.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, at the Walter H. 
Ahrens Funeral home at Howards Grove, and a 2 o'clock at the St. John's 
Evangelical church in the town of Herman. The Rev. William Schultz, 
pastor, will officiate and burial will be made in the church cemetery. 
Friends may view the body from 10 a.m., Thursday, until the time of 
services at the funeral home.
Survivors include her husband; one son, Raymond, at home; one daughter, 
Mrs. Alfred (Elvera) Meyer; one grandson, Lou Jerome; her mother, Mrs. 
Lena Karstedt of the town of Herman; one sister Mrs. William Nohl, town 
of Sheboygan Falls, and three brothers, Walter, of the town of Herman, 
and Albert and Emannuel of Sheboygan. 
Sheboygan Press, May 18, 1937


LOUIS HAHN

Louis R. Hahn, 83, of Route 1 Elkhart Lake, died early today at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness.  Born Jan. 11, 1887 in 
the Town of Sheboygan Falls, he was a son of the late August and Christina 
Keffel Hahn. He attended school in the Town of Sheboygan Falls.  On 
April 17, 1911, he married the former Lillie Karstedt. After their marriage 
they settled on a farm in the Town of Herman.  Mrs. Hahn died in 1937.  Mr. 
Hahn was a member of St. John UCC, Schwartzwald, where he was a former 
deacon and school board member. 
Survivors include a son, Raymond, on the homestead farm; a daughter, Mrs. 
Alfred (Elvera) Meyer of rural Kiel; seven grandchildren and 18 great-
grandchildren. Three brothers, a sister and a great-grandchild preceded him 
in death.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2pm at St. John UCC, Town Herman, 
with the pastor Rev. Dean R. Miller, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in 
the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Walter H. Ahrens Funeral Home, 
Howard Grove, from 4pm Tuesday until 11am Wednesday and at the church from 
noon until the hour of services.  A memorial fund has been established in 
Mr. Hahn's name for St. John UCC. 
Sheboygan Press, March 6, 1972


VALENTINE HAHN

Valentine Hahn, 73, passed away at 10 p.m. on Sunday at his farm 
home in Town Herman following a brief illness.
He was born March 11, 1871 in Town Meeme, the son of William and 
Katherine Hahn. He attended schools in Town Meeme and was confirmed 
at the St. John Evangelical church. On September 15, 1906, he was 
married to Miss Augusta Kruse of Town Mosel at that church by the 
Rev. Phillip Frohne.
The couple made their home on the present family farm following their 
marriage. The deceased served as clerk of Town Herman for seven years 
and school clerk in the township for 21 years.
He is survived by his wife and five sons, Hiram and Harvey at home, 
Warren in Milwaukee, Wallis? of Kiel and Ned of Town Meeme; four 
daughters, Mrs. C. B. (Verena) Moynihan of Chicago, Miss Valeria at 
home, Mrs. Melvin (Katherine) Berg of B__gram and Mrs. L. ?. (Alice) 
Powers of Belmont, Calif; 13? grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. 
Louis Kuhn of Town Herman and Miss Christiana, at home. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, one sister and four brothers. 
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday at St. John’s 
Evangelical church in Town Herman. The Rev. William Schultz will 
officiate and burial will be made in the church cemetery. Friends 
may call at the home from 10 a.m.?  on Tuesday to 11 a.m. on Wednesday. 
The body will lie in state at the church from noon Wednesday to the 
time of services.
Sheboygan Press, Monday, January 26, 1948  P. 10 


WILHELM HAHN  (d. 1935)

William Hahn Dies Suddenly at Breakfast Table Saturday
Relatives and friends were shocked on Saturday morning when 
they learned of the death of William Hahn, Sr., aged 77, who 
had passed away that morning at the home of his son-in-law 
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Prueter of Rockville, where 
he had made his home for the past seven years. Death occurred 
while Mr. Hahn was having breakfast.
Mr. Hahn was born in the town of Meeme on March 28th, 1858, 
and on November 7, 1886, he was united in marriage with Miss 
Wilhelmina Papendleck, also of that township. The couple 
located on a farm near Schwarzwald, where they resided for 
several years. For four years the Hahn family made their home 
at Ada, and in 1907 moved onto a farm east of this city, where 
Mrs. Hahn passed away in 1916.
Survivors are three children namely: Mrs. Herman (Ella) Jaschob 
of Suring, Mrs. Fred (Hilda) Prueter of Rockville, and William 
Hahn, Jr. of Black Creek. Also seven grandchildren: three 
sisters, Mrs. Herman Bratz and Mrs. Louis Kuhn of the town of 
Herman, and Miss Christina Hahn of near Edwards, and three 
brothers, Carl of New London, Herman of Sheboygan, and Valentine 
of near Edwards also survive. A son passed away in his youth.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon from the Prueter 
home at one o'clock and at 2 o'clock services were held at the 
Evangelical church in Schwarzwald. The Rev. William Schultz 
officiated and burial was made in the adjoining church cemetery.
The pallbearers were the following nephews of the deceased: 
Hiran Hahn, Nettgar Hahn, Harvey Hahn, Arthur Hahn, Ronald Kuhn 
and Nelson Kuhn
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William Hahn Sr. Dies At Rockville After Heart Attack
William Hahn Sr., aged 77, died this morning at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. F. Brueter of Rockville, of a heart attack.  He had made his home 
with his daughter for the past seven years.  The deceased was born on a 
farm in the town of Meeme on March 28, 1858.  On Nov. 7, 1886, he was 
married to Miss Wilhelmina Papendick, also of the town of Meeme.  The 
couple located on a farm near Schwartzwald and later lived at Ada for 
four years.  In 1907 they moved to a farm east of Kiel where Mrs. Hahn 
passed away in 1916.  Four children were born to the couple, one of whom, 
a son, died in his youth.  
The survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Herman Jaschob of Suring, Wisconsin; 
Mrs. Fred Prueter of Rockville, Wis., and a son, William Hahn, Jr., of 
Black Creek, Wis.; five grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Herman Brass 
and Mrs. Louis Kuhn, both of the town of Herman, and Miss Christina Hahn 
of Edwards and three brothers, Carl of New London; Herman of Sheboygan, 
and Valentine of Edwards.  
Sheboygan Press, October 5, 1935


WILHELMINE HAHN

Saturday, at her home on the Plank Road east of Kiel, Mrs. Wm. Hahn – nee 
Wilhelmine Papendick died at the age of 57 years, 7 months and 24 days from 
a lingering illness of dropsy (edema). The deceased was born in Germany and 
was married in Town Meeme about 29 years ago to her grieving husband. Nine 
years ago the family came to Town Schleswig.  Besides her husband, one son 
and two daughters survive her. The burial took place at the Schwarzwald 
Cemetery with Pastor Helm officiating.  
Kiel Record, Feb. 1916


JOHN HEIMANN

John Heimann, 75, 426 Bishop St., Plymouth, died Friday at Plymouth 
Hospital where he had been a patient for the past month. He was born 
in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County on Dec. 18, 1895, son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. John Heimann Sr.  
He served overseas for 14 months during World War I.  On Oct. 19, 
1922, he married the former Martha Albrecht at Schwartzwald.  The 
couple farmed in the Town of Herman near Franklin for 32 years, then 
lived in Millersville for nine years. They moved to Plymouth in 1964. 
Mr. Heimann was also employed by the Johnsonville Meat Market for 20 
years. He was custodian of Salem United church of Christ in Plymouth 
for two years and was a member of the church.  
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, (private); two brothers, Carl 
of Manitowoc and Adolph of Kiel; and four grandchildren.  A sister 
preceded him in death.  
Funeral services will be Monday at Salem United Church, with the Rev. 
Lowell Ferguson, pastor, and the Rev. Edmond Hennig, associate pastor, 
officiating. Burial will be in the St. John UCC Cemetery, Schwartzwald.  
Graveside military rites will be conducted by Kupfahl-Meyer-Scheib 
Post 387 of American Legion, Franklin.   
Sheboygan Press, August 7, 1971


FRED HEMB

Fred P. Hemb, 69, School Hill, a former Town of Meeme farmer and 
town supervisor from 1939 to 1950, died Monday night at Manitowoc 
Memorial Hospital.  He had been a patient for four days.  Born in 
the Town of Centerville on March 21, 1890, he was a son of the late 
George and Rose Jerzewski Hemb, attended district school, and 
married the former Pauline Zimmermann of the Town of Meeme, Nov. 9, 
1912. The marriage took place at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed 
Church at Schwartzwald. The couple operated the Zimmermann homestead 
farm in the Town of Meeme until their retirement in 1947 when they 
moved to School Hill.  
Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Lester (Flora) Gersmehl of 
rural Newton; three sons, Edwin and Roland, both of rural Newton, 
Fred Jr., rural Kiel; 15 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur 
Karsteadt, rural Newton; Mrs. John Goedeke of Sheboygan, Mrs. Lester 
Schnell of rural Manitowoc, and two brothers, George of Cleveland, 
and William J. of Marinette.  He was preceded in death by twin sons 
in infancy, and a brother.  
He was a member of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church at 
Schwartzwald where funeral services will be held on Thursday.  The 
Rev. E. L. Hennig, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.   
Sheboygan Press, May 12, 1959