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ANNA BEDBUR   cemetery #89B

FORMER RESIDENT MISCHICOTT, PASSES AWAY IN THIS CITY
Funeral of Mrs. Bedbur Held at Two Rivers Today—60 Yrs. of Age
Mrs. Weinand Bedbur, a former resident of Mischicot but for a years 
past residing on the Plank road at the city limits, died at her home 
Saturday after a few days’ illness of pneumonia. The funeral was held 
from St. Luke’s church at Two Rivers today. 
Mrs. Bedbur was 50 years of age and a native of Bohemia, coming here 
with her parents in 1861, the family locating on a farm. She was 
married in 1881. A husband and three children survive.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 30, 1917, Page 1


EDWIN S. BEDELL    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 26 Aug. 1897:
A telegram came from Buffalo on Tues. that one of the veterans taking 
part in the encampment of the G.A.R. aboard the steamship "Moore", 
Manitowoc resident E.S. Bedell, had fallen in the ship's hold and died 
as the result of injuries received. He was about 60 yrs. of age.
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From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1897:
The body of E. S. Bedell, whose death we reported in our last issue, 
arrived here from Buffalo Thurs. last week, and was buried Fri. in 
the local city cemetery.


JENNIE BEDELL   cemetery #44

MRS. JENNIE BEDELL, OLD RESIDENT OF COUNTY, DEAD
Another of the pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county has crossed the 
border of life to death, Mrs. Jennie Bedell, a resident here for the 
greater part of the seventy-six years of her life, having passed away 
at the home of her son E.S. Bedell with whom she had made her home for 
years. Mrs. Bedell's death occurred Thursday evening and the funeral 
will be held from the home Sunday at 1:30.
Mrs. Bedell was born at Livertyville, Ill, Feb. 10, 1840 and came to 
Manitowoc with her parents as a child and ???? since resided here. Mrs. 
Bedell had been ill for some time and for two weeks had been confined 
to her bed. Mrs. Bedell was a woman of strong character, possessing a 
lovable disposition and was held in high esteem in all with whom she 
came in contact.
One son, Edward, of this city, survives, her husband having died some 
years ago. Three sister, Mrs. H. Maginnis of New Britian, Conn., Mrs. 
??? Dudley of California and Mrs. R. Pierce of ??? Jerdan, Mich., and 
two brothers, ???wler Steele, East Jordan and William Steele of Geneva, 
Neb., also survive. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 1, 1916 P.1
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[bur. 4-2-1916/cause: asthma and bronchitis/bur. on Richard Steele lot]


CHARLES L. BEDUHN    cemetery #33

Charles L. Beduhn, age 76, formerly of Manitowoc, died Thursday,
December 28, 2000, at River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation
Center, Manitowoc.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2001, 
at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating will be Rev. 
Randy Van Ert. Final resting place will be Knollwood Memorial 
Gardens, town of Kossuth.
Charles was born January 28, 1924, in Two Rivers, son of the late 
Walter and Margaret Sibenhorn Beduhn. He was educated in Two Rivers 
and graduated with the class of 1941 from Washington High School. He
continued his education at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Charles 
served in the United States Navy in the Pacific. He married Eloise Arndt 
on March 20, 1948, in Manitowoc. Charles began his career at Hamilton 
Industries and served as a corporate officer in various wood manufacturing 
operations across the country until his retirement in 1990.
Survivors include his wife, Eloise Beduhn, one son, one daughter, one
grandson, one brother-in-law and three sisters-in-law. Nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive. Besides his parents, he was 
also preceded in death by two brothers, Daniel and Bert.
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Manitowoc is assisting the 
Beduhn family with arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, January 5, 2001


HUGO BEDUHN   cemetery #44

HOME FOR VISIT, YOUTH STRICKEN, DEATH IN FEW DAYS
Hugo Beduhn, Employed at Detroit, Visits Parents Here, 
Suffers Attack of Pneumonia and Passes Away Sunday
Hugo Beduhn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beduhn, 1321 South 11th street, 
died at the hospital last night after a short illness of pleuro-pneumonia. 
The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the German Lutheran 
church. The death of Mr. Beduhn is a severe shock to family and friends. He 
returned here two weeks ago from Detroit, where he had been employed, for a 
visit to his parents and to recuperate from what he believed was only a 
severe cold, but which developed into pneumonia. Mr. Beduhn was removed to 
the hospital following the attack and his condition became gradually worse 
and late yesterday hope was abandoned and death came last evening. 
Decedent was 18 years of age, having been born in this city Jan. 1, 1899. 
He attended the local schools and after leaving school became an apprentice 
in the machinist trade, securing a position at Detroit where he had been 
employed for some time. Besides his parents, Mr. Beduhn is survived by two 
brothers, William this city and Richard at Kiel.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 04, 1917, Page 1
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A large quantity of flowers sent to fellow workers of the late Hugo Beduhn 
at Detroit and intended for the casket, failed to arrive here until after 
the funeral of Mr. Beduhn had been held yesterday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, June 07, 1917, Page 3
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[bur. 06-06-1917/cause: labor pneumonia/bur. on Wilhelm Genz lot]


CHARLES BEECK   cemetery #89A

Charles Beeck, 81 (photo), 1502 13th street, Two Rivers, retired 
farmer, died this morning. He had been ill four years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Emanuel 
Evangelical church in Two Rivers. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest 
cemetery.
He was born in the town of Two Rivers, in 1862 and in 1890 married 
Miss Mathilda Zoerb in this city. They located in Two Rivers, where 
Mr. Beeck was employed at the Mann plant. Later the family moved to 
Port Washington.
Returning to Two Rivers, he entered the employ of the Koening aluminum 
plant. In 1908 he purchased a farm in the town of Two Rivers and 
operated it until eight eyars ago when it was sold to his son, Walter. 
The couple observed their golden wedding in this city in 1940.
Survivors are the wife; three daughters, Mrs. Albert Gauthier of 
Wausaukee, Miss Viola Beeck of Two Rivers and Mrs. Frank Nicholson 
of Milwaukee; three sons, Erwin Beeck of Schullsburg, Roland of St. 
Ignace, Mich., and Walter of the town of Two Rivers; two brothers, 
Fred Beeck of Two Rivers and Henry Beeck of Sheboygan.
Seventeen grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive.
The body may be viewed at the Jansky funeral home in Two Rivers, from 
Friday noon until Saturday morning, when it will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, March 23, 1944 P. 2


GILBERT BEECK   cemetery #63

Gilbert Beeck. 59, of the Village of Mishicot. died Wednesday
at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter
Lutheran Church, Mishicot. The. Rev. Herbert Kesting will 
officiate and burial will be in Mishicot Public Cemetery. 
The Mishicot V.F.W. will hold graveside services.
Mr. Beeck was born May 30, 1917. at Orgon. Wis., son of
Mr. and Mrs. Roland and Irma Schmidt Beeck. He was employed 
by Manitowoc Engineering Co. He married Edna Blank May 23, 
1942 at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot.
He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Mishicot V.F.W. 
Post 7753 and he was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Beeck 
of St. Ignace, Mich.; a son, (private), two daughters,
(private) four brothers, Melvin, of Spokane, Wash., Russell, 
of  St. Ignace, Leland, of Rapid River, Mich., and Charles, 
of Sanford, Mich.: a sister, Mrs. Robert (Ramona) Akers, of
St. Ignace five granddaughters and two step grandchildren.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot after 4 
p.m. Friday until noon Saturday and at the church until time 
of services.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, August 26, 1976, Page 19
(Sent in by Cliff)


HAROLD V. BEEMAN    cemetery #44   

Harold V. Beeman, age 76, of 1325 N. 8th St., Manitowoc, died Friday, 
December 3, 1999, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 6, 1999, at 
the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be 
Deacon Robert Drobka, with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
He was born May 14, 1923, in Two Rivers, son of the late Harold and Clara 
Williquette Beeman. Harold served in the United States Army during World 
War II as part of the Air Corp. On February 16, 1946, he married the former 
Lorraine Boeder. The couple separated in September of 1966. Harold worked 
at Mirro from 1950 until 1971, and then worked at the Manitowoc Engineering 
Co. until his retirement in 1984. Harold was a member of the V.F.W.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, one daughter, seven 
grandchildren, three great grand-children, nieces, nephews, other relatives 
and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Clara; 
and one sister, Eunice Naumann.
The family will greet relatives and  friends at the Pfeffer funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. There will be no 
Sunday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, December 5, 1999 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JOSEPH A. BEERNTSEN   cemetery #44

Joseph A. Beerntsen, 80, of 1817 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at 
home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church Chapel, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc, with graveside military rites by the American Legion Drews 
Bleser Post 88.
Mr. Beerntsen was born Nov. 14, 1889, at Green Bay, son of the late Henry W. and 
Johanna Dennisen Beerntsen. He attended schools in Green Bay and was a candy maker 
for 55 years. He started his career with his brothers in Green Bay. In 1906, he 
moved to Chicago and operated his own shop. In 1921, he moved to Milwaukee, where 
he had his own store, and in seven years, was the head candy maker at the Boston 
Store there. He came to Manitowoc in 1933, where he started the Beerntsen 
Confectionery, retiring Jan. 1, 1958.
Mr. Beerntsen married Viola Hurtig Oct. 1, 1952, at Manitowoc. He was a member of 
the Eagles and the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88. He served in World 
War I.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, a daughter, two brothers, Henry and Theodore, 
of Green Bay; a sister, Mrs. Al Thompson, of Green Bay; 11 grandchildren; seven 
great grandchildren; a step-son, and two step-daughters. Two brothers and two sisters 
preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Tuesday 
and then from noon Wednesday at the chapel until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1970
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[d. 05-25-1970/age 80 yrs./bur. on Viola Hurtig lot]
(b. 14 Nov 1889/d. May 1970/SSDI) 


ANNA BEERS   cemetery #44

WIDOW OF C. BEERS PASSES AWAY Monday
Mrs. Anna Beers, 77, Dies In Home That Sheltered Her For The Past 54 Years
After a month's illness, Mrs. Anna Beers, widow of the late Charles 
Beers, for years a prominent Manitowoc business man who passed away 
in 1909, died last evening at 7 o'clock at the family home on South 
Eighth street, where the deceased has resided continuously for the 
past 54 years.
Up to a few weeks ago Mrs. Beers was able to be up and about, and was 
a great reader of newspapers, priding herself on keeping informed on 
the happenings of the day. She lived with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. 
Henry Beers, who made her home with her following the death of Henry 
Beers in 1925.
Pioneer of County
The deceased who was 77 years of age was born on a farm six miles north 
of the city, November 23, 1852, her maiden named being Miss Anna Bunks. 
She was married to Charles Beers in the city, May 13, 1872 and they 
immediately took up their home in this city, when Mr. Beers established 
himself on South Eighth street. Mrs. Beers was a true companion of her 
husband and aided him in the years that he built up the busines and 
increased the family holdings on South Eighth street.
The husband passed away Dec. 3, 1909 and the business was continued by 
the son, Henry Beers. The latter passed away in September 1925. The 
only surviving relatives are a half sister, Mrs. Fredericka Dietrich, 
of Tampa, Fla. and the daughter-in-law, Mrs. Henry Beers. The later 
cared for the deceased during her month's illness, when Mrs. Beers 
insisted on remaining in the home that had sheltered her for over a 
half century.
Funeral On Wednesday
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock from 
the Pfeffer funeral chapel, with interment at Evergreen cemetery. The 
remains may be viewed tonight from 7 to 9 at the Pfeffer parlors.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, July 23, 1929 P.2
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[Mrs. Anna/bur. 24 July 1929/age 76 yrs./cause: debility due to age]


CHARLES G. BEERS   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Dec. 1909: 
Death Friday, after a long illness, of Charles Beers, a well-known resident of our
city. Mr. Beers was born 13 August 1848 in Meinel, Germany, and came to America as 
a 14-year old boy and served as a seaman for 10 years. In 1872 he came to Manitowoc 
and operated a successful store here. He is survived by his widow and a son, as well 
as his mother and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the city 
cemetery.
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Death came as a relief from years of suffering to Charles Beers, 
well known as the proprietor of the Beers saloon on Eighth street, 
at 3:15 o’clock yesterday. Mr. Beers was born in Meemel, Oost 
Preussen, Germany and left home when only 14 years of age to go to 
sea. Later he came to America and sailed on the Great Lakes for a 
number of years. When 24 years of age he started his saloon business 
in this city and has been known here all of his lifetime as a model 
saloonkeeper who never sold drink to minors, intoxicated persons and 
so forth, and whose place of business was always kept in the best of 
order in every way. An aged mother of 86 years and two brothers 
survive in Germany.  
Mr. Beers was married in 1872 to Annie Marie Bonk and four sons were 
born to them three of whom are dead. They were Fred, Charles and John. 
Henry is the sole survivor of the children. Mr. Beers suffered an 
attack of heart and kidney trouble fourteen years ago and from this 
he never fully recovered. Three years ago he was prostrated by a 
second attack and during the past year he was confined to his bed much 
of the time. 
The funeral will be held on next Tuesday at 2 o’clock pm and will be 
under the auspices of Manitowoc Lodge No. 194, Odd Fellows, of which 
he was a member. Rev. Grether will preach the funeral sermon and 
interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. 
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, Saturday, December 04, 1909
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[bur. 12-07-1909/cause: Brights disease]


CHARLES W. BEERS   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Mar. 1906:
Charles Beers here received a telegram from St. Louis on Thursday last week
reporting that his 31-year old son Charles had died suddenly in a hotel there. 
The deceased was employed as a glass worker for many years in Chicago but had 
to give up his position recently because of illness. No one had anticipated 
that the end was so near. Mr. Beers immediately traveled to St. Louis and brought 
the body here. The funeral was held Monday.
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Chas. Wm. Beer/b. Oct. 26, 1875 in Manitowoc, the son of Chas. Beer and
wife nee Bonk. He died Feb. 21, 1906 in St. Louis of a gunshot wound. 
The coroner's jury verdict was accident not suicide. - St. John's United 
Church of Christ record,
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[bur. 02-26-1906/cause: gun shot]


JOHN G. BEERS   cemetery #44

DIED FAR FROM HOME
JOHN BEERS PASSES AWAY AT PHILADELPHIA SUNDAY.
John Beers, a young man who went from this city a few months ago to 
serve his country in the hour of need, died at a Philadelphia hospital 
last Sunday. The word came here in a message to his parents. The young 
man was a stoker, or fireman, on board the Algonquin, and served until 
about ten days ago, when he was sent to the hospital from which he was 
destined never to emerge in life. The stricken relatives have the 
sympathy of a large circle of friends in this, their hour of bereavement. 
The remains were shipped from Philadelphia this morning at 10:30 and are 
expected to arrive here this evening, and the funeral will take place 
tomorrow afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, October 19, 1898 P. 1
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WITH FULL MILITARY HONORS
Remains of John Beers Are Laid to Rest at Greenwood
BEAUTIFUL FLORAL GIFTS
Members of Company H Act as Pall Bearers--Services at Cemetery
With full military honors the mortal remains of John Beers were 
laid to rest in Evergreen Cemetery this afternoon.
The remains arrived in the city at 4:20 yesterday afternoon and 
were met at the depot by the pall bearers and Co. H. The procession 
proceeded to the home of Chas. Beers, father of the deceased, where 
the casket lay until to-day. Funeral services were held at the house 
at 2 o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Zenke of the German 
Reform Church. The casket was covered with the colors of the ship 
and the folds of the national flag. On the lid rested a number of 
beautiful floral offerings from the friends of the deceased. 
Conspicuous among these was an immense floral anchor, sent by the 
officers and crew of the Algonquin, on which ship the deceased 
served. At the conclusion of the religious services the funeral 
procession formed, headed by a detachment from Co. H. By the side 
of the hearse walked the pall bearers, all in full military uniform, 
and immediately following was a second detachment from Co. H. 
Relatives and friends in carriages followed to the cemetery, where 
short prayers were offered by the minister, "taps" was sounded by 
the company musician. Relatives, comrades and friends cast one last 
lingering look and then all that was mortal of John Beers, patriot 
and hero, was consigned to the bosom of mother earth, wrapped in 
the folds of the flag he loved and in the service of which he died.
The pall bearers were all privates of Co. H; Chas. White, Nicholas 
Ording, Ed. Scherer, Otto Schmidt, James Hempton, and Chas. Buenger.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, October 19, 1898 P. 5
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[bur. 10-16-1898/cause: appendicitis]


NICKOLAUS BEEVEN   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1896: 
Death on Mon. of Nic Beaven(sic), an old settler in Town Manitowoc 
Rapids, of old age debility at 74 yrs. 7 mos. The deceased, 
who leaves a widow and 6 grown children, was buried this 
morning in the Catholic Cemetery.


AUGUST C. BEGALKE  (d. 1963)  cemetery #44

August C. Begalke, 86, who had resided with his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. 
and Mrs. Michael Pezzani, of 1853 Belmont St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday 
morning at Manitowoc County Hospital
Mr. Begalke was born July 29, 1876, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late 
Edward and Mathilda Moeller Begalke.  He married Emma Teesch Dec. 12, 1899, 
in the Town of Liberty.  She died in 1947.  He was employed at several old 
time meat markets, including Lowe and Schaeffer Market and Belinsky Market, 
and for a time operated his own meat market on the west side of the city.  
He was later employed at Bartlett-Frazier Co., and at Wisconsin Aluminum 
Foundry Co. Inc., from which he was retired in 1948.  He was also a member 
of the Brewer Maltster’s Union. 
Among survivors are a son, August Jr., of Milwaukee; three daughters, Mrs. 
Harold B. Schultz of Texarkana, Ark., Mrs. Hertha Delt, Wakeville, Texas, 
and Mrs. Pezzani of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Julius Gruman of Two Rivers 
and Mrs. Tillie Streese of Sheboygan, three grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren. Two sisters preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 30, 1963
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[d. 01-30-1963/age 86 yrs.]


CHRIST BEGALKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Feb. 1905:
The Trustees of the local mental facility, in their report for the fiscal year 
ending 30 June 1904, lists the following deaths:
Catharina Cretton died 24 Sep. 1903 of exhaustion at age 80; 
Christopher Bejalke died 10 Oct. 1903 from heart trouble at age 73;
Carl Fischer died 02 Dec. 1903 from a stroke at age 44; and 
Johanna O’Neil died 24 Apr. 1904 of bronchitis at age 84.


EDWARD BEGALKE   cemetery #89A

Former Resident of Mishicot Dies at Kohler Home
Edward Begalke, aged 84, former resident of the Town of Mishicot 
died at his home at Kohler, Wis., at 3 p.m., Thursday afternoon 
after a lingering illness caused by the infirmities of old age.
Mr. Begalke was a resident of the Town of Mishicot until 14 years 
ago when he and his family moved to Kohler.  Deceased was born in 
West Prussia, Germany and at the age of nine years came to the 
United States and immediately made his home at Mishicot where he 
resided continuously until fourteen years ago.
He is survived by his wife to whom he was united in marriage 54 
years ago and five children, Mrs. Julius Grumann of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Noah Gottschalk of Manitowoc, Mrs. Louis Streese of Mishicot, 
Mrs. Emma Mundt of Kohler, Wis., and August Begalke of Manitowoc.
The body will arrive at the Beduhn and Goetz Mortuary this evening, 
and will be removed to the Julius Grumann residence on Sunday 
afternoon.
The funeral will be held from the Julius Grumann home, 2110 Monroe 
street Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Haase of St. John’s 
Lutheran church officiating.  Interment will be in Pioneers’ Rest 
cemetery.
Two Rivers Reporter & Chronicle, Fri., 1 Feb. 1929


MATHILDA BEGALKE   cemetery #89A

MRS. BEGALKE, FORMER GIBSON RESIDENT DEAD
Sister of Mrs. Emma Kurtz Dies at Kohler; Funeral Here Monday
Mrs. Edward Begalke, 85, former county resident and sister of Mrs. 
Kurtz of this city, died Friday afternoon at Memorial hospital at 
Sheboygan, where she had been a patient two weeks. She fell at her 
home in Kohler and fractured her hip.
Mrs. Begalke, nee Mathilda Moeller, was a member of a family all 
of whom attained a ripe old age. Her sister Mrs. Kurtz, the mother 
of Postmaster Charles F. Kurtz, is now 82.  A brother Carl, at 
Algoma, is 78, and a brother, Bernard, died here a few years ago at 
the age of 75.
Funeral services will be held here Monday at 2 p.m. from the Beduhn 
Funeral Home. Interment will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery.
Mrs. Begalke was born in Preussen, Germany in 1852 and came to this 
country at the age of 20.  In 1874 she married Edward Begalke and 
the couple settled on a farm in Gibson.  For the past 23 years she 
had lived in Kohler.
Other survivors in addition to the brother and sister are three 
daughters, Mrs. Julius Grumann, city, Mrs. Louis Streese, Mishicot, 
and Mrs. Emma Mundt, Kohler; one son, August, Manitowoc; fifteen 
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Two Rivers Reporter, Sat., 18 Dec. 1937


HEINRICH BEGEMANN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905:
Consumption claimed the life Sat. of 34-yr. old Henry Begemann, 
who resided on 17th St. here. The deceased leaves a widow. The 
funeral was held Mon. afternoon at the city cemetery.
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(Heinrich Freiderich born Jan. 26 1870 in Centerville, died June 8, 1905.
He is survived by his wife Dora Hermann, his parents, Simon and Wilhelmina 
Begemann and 1 brother and 1 sister. - St. John's United Church of Christ record)
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[cause: tuberculosis] 


SIMON BEGEMANN    cemetery #73

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Dec. 1902:
Death last Sun. in Town Newton of 40-yr. old Simon Begemann. 
The deceased leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral was 
held Tuesday.


ELLSWORTH BEHLING   cemetery #44

Ellsworth E. Behling, 54, of 121 S. Franklin Ave., Oconto Falls, died 
Thursday afternoon at community Memorial Hospital, Oconto Falls.
Private funeral services will be held Saturday at Watt Funeral Home, 
Maple Grove. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Prior to ill health Mr. Behling was employed as supervisor of shipping, 
receiving and warehouse at Liquid Carbonic, Oconto, a division of Houston 
Natural Gas.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Emil Behling, of Oconto Falls; a brother 
and sister-in-law, Atty. and Mrs. Eugene Behling, of Oconto Falls, three 
nieces and his fiancee, (Survivor omitted for privacy.)
Watt Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. There will be no visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 10, 1972
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[d. 11-09-1972 at Oconto Falls WI/age 54 yrs.]


FRED C. BEHLOW  (d. 1917)  cemetery #89A

Frederick Behlow, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, for years 
a farmer in the town of Two Creeks, died at Racine where he had made 
his home with his son since last May. Mr. Behlow was 75 years of age 
and a native of Germany. He located at Two Creeks in 1862 and was 
well known in that section. In 1905 he retired and made his home at 
Two Rivers and last May removed to Racine. He is survived by seven 
children. Death was due to a stroke of paralysis.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 14, 1917, Page 3


CHRISTIAN BEHM   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Jan. 1891: 
Death of 77 yr. old Christian Behn(sic) on Mon., after a long illness, 
in the home of his son-in-law Mr. Theo Tim---- (illegible). The 
deceased, who was a brother of Lake Shore Rd. resident August Behn, 
will be buried today in the city cemetery.
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[cause: old age]


CHRISTIAN BEHM  (d. 1939)  cemetery #44

Christian Behm (photo), 83, a resident of the county for over 60 years, 
and retired Liberty farmer, died early today at the Holy Family hospital. 
He sumitted to an operation last Sunday.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. from the homestead 
and at two o'clock from the Liberty Lutheran church. Burial will be in 
Evergreen cemtery here.
Mr. Behm was born in Germany in 1856 and at the age of 20 came to 
Manitowoc county. In 1884 he married Miss Anna Horstmann, and they 
located on the present homestead in the town of Liberty. The farm is 
now operated by his son, Louis. In 1934 Mr. and Mrs. Behm celebrated 
their golden wedding. Mrs. Behm died two years ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Lena, on the home farm, Mrs. George 
Hummel of this city, Mrs. Louis Hummel of route 1, Manitowoc; son Louis, 
of Liberty.
The body will be moved to the Behm home from the Berge undertaking parlors, 
Valders, Saturday at 10 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, May 25, 1939 P.2
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[Christian Johann Behm/bur. 05-29-1939/cause: paralytic
illius appendectomy peritonitis/bur. on Louis F. Behm lot]


ERNST G. BEHM, PASTOR   cemetery #82

Pastor Behm of Kiel Dies at His Home
Kiel – The Rev. Ernst G. Behm, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church here since 
July 1946, died suddenly at his home at 6 a.m. today.  Pastor Behm had not 
been ill and death was due to an apparent heart attack.  He was 73 years 
old.
He was born at Woodville, Wis., April 5, 1892, and was married to Elfrieda 
Kionke in Milwaukee July 17, 1918.
Surviving are his wife, and four children, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Reim, Spokane, 
Wash., Mrs. Richard (Catherine) Albert, Bloomington, Ill., and two sons, Harold 
and Theodore, both of Buhl, Idaho.
Funeral services will be held at Trinity Church at 3 p.m. Sunday and burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery.
The Meiselwitz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and complete obituary 
details will be published in Thursday’s edition of The Press.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, May 12, 1965 – P. 12
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Sunday Rites Planned for Pastor E. G. Behm of Kiel
Kiel – Funeral services will be held here Sunday afternoon for the Rev. 
Ernst G. Behm, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, who died suddenly at his 
home Wednesday.  He was 73.
Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran at 3 o’clock with the Rev. Dr. 
Henry Koch, Morrison; the Rev. Armin Roekle, Manitowoc, and the Rev. Adelbert 
Schultz, Louis Corners, officiating.
Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. 
Sunday and at the church from Sunday noon to the time of the service.
Pastor Behm, a native of Woodville, Wis., was born April 5, 1892, the son of Mr. 
and Mrs. Frederick Behm.  After graduating from Baldwin High School in 1909, he 
enrolled at Concordia College, St. Paul, where he graduated in 1913.
He received his theological training at Lutheran Seminary, then in Wauwatosa, 
graduating with the Class of 1916.  He was ordained at Meadow, S.D., where he 
had his first pastorage.  He also service six mission congregations there until 
1918.
Pastor Behm then went to Mound City, S.D., where he served until accepting a call 
to Wautoma, Wis., in 1920.  He was pastor of Peace Lutheran Church there for 15 
years and also served the mission at nearby Redgranite for 10 years.
In 1935, he accepted a call to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Town of Forest, Fond 
du Lac County, where he served until moving to Kiel in July, 1946.
On June 12 of this year, he would have marked 49 years in the ministry.  During 
that time he served the Wisconsin Evangelical Synod in various capacities.  He 
was Visitor of the Winnebago Conference for a number of years, was president of 
the Northern Wisconsin District for four years, was a member of the synod seminary 
board for 12 years and was its chairman for six years.
Pastor Behm was a member of the committee on revision of the catechism, did 
considerable writing, authoring a book and contributing to many church publications.  
He also was active in Christian education work.
His marriage to Elfrieda Kionke took place in Milwaukee July 17, 1918.  The ceremony 
was performed by Miss Kionke’s father the Rev. M. Kionke.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Reim, the wife 
of the Rev. Robert Reim, Spokane, Wash., and Mrs. Richard (Catherine) Albert, 
Bloomington, Ill,; two sons, Harold and Theodore, both of Buhl, Idaho, and 15 
grandchildren.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, May 13, 1965 – P. 12


LENA M. BEHM   cemetery #44

Miss Lena Behm, 88, of Branch, died unexpectedly Sunday evening at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Rockwood Lutheran Church. 
The Rev. Herbert Kesting will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Behm was born Sept. 1, 1884, in the Town of Liberty, daughter of the 
late Christ and Anna Horstman Behm.
Survivors include a brother, Louis Behm, with whom she made her home, and 
a sister, Mrs. Esther Hammel, of the Town of Liberty. Two sisters preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 
5 o'clock this Tuesday evening until noon Wednesday and then at the church 
until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 5, 1972
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[d. 09-03-1972/age 88 yrs./bur. on Louis F. Behm lot]
(01 Sep 1884/Sep 1972/SSDI)


MARIA C. BEHM   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Sept. 1885:
Death of Mrs. Maria Behm on Mon., 21 Sept. in Town Newton, the wife of Mr.
August Behm, formerly of the Two Rivers tannery, later resident of Newton. She
was 50 yrs. 5 mos. and 19 days old. Burial will take place this afternoon.


WALTER BEHM   cemetery #44

Walter Behm, 84, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, 
Newtonburg. The Rev. Keith Haberkorn will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Behm was born May 5, 1888, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Fred 
and Mary Vogelsang Behm. He attended the Manitowoc Rapids area schools. 
He married Edna Bremer June 3, 1914, at Newton. The couple always farmed. 
Mr. Behm was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two sons and a daughter preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday 
until noon Thursday and at the church until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 16, 1973
*********
(Walter Behm/d. 01/15/1973/Bur. 01/18/1973/from records of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
(05 May 1888/Jan 1973/SSDI)


ARTHUR BEHNKE   cemetery #44

DEATH FOLLOWS SUDDEN ATTACK AT TWO RIVERS
Acute Indigestion and Apoplexy Cause of Death
Stricken suddenly while at Two Rivers last evening, Arthur E. Behnke, 
well known young business man of this city, died two hours later after 
having been brought to his home in this city. Mr. Behnke suffered an 
attack of acute indigestion which affected his heart and caused a 
hemorrhage which was fatal. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon 
from the home 825 N. Ninth street and will be in charge of the Masonic 
order.
Mr. Behnke, who was engaged in business as an optometrist conducting a 
store on Washington street in this city, had recently established a 
branch office at Two Rivers and was attending to business there when 
the fatal attack came. Dr. Christiansen was summoned and after attending 
Mr. Behnke, accompanied him to this city where he was taken to his home 
and passed away in a short time.
News A Great Shock
News of the death of Mr. Behnke spread rapidly and was a great shock to 
the community where he had made his home practically all of his life. 
He had not been ill.
Mr. Behnke was a native of this city, having been born here June 19, 1882, 
forty-two years ago. He attended the old South Side high school from 
which he graduated and later took up a course in optical work at a Chicago 
school. After completing his studies he was for some time associated with 
the Tegtmeyer company at Milwaukee and nine years ago returned here to 
engage in business and had been very successful.
Leaves Wife and Child
Five years ago Mr. Behnke was married to Marie Borcherdt, this city, who 
with one daughter, Alice, and a brother, Charles Behnke of Oshkosh, 
survive. Mr. Behnke was deeply interested in his profession and devoted 
himself to his family and his business.
Mr. Behnke was a member of Manitowoc lodge F. & A.M. Chapter 16, Royal 
Arch Masons and of the Eastern Star. His death will be deeply deplored 
by many friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, August 27, 1924 P. 2
*******
[Arthur E. Behnke/bur 08-29-1924/cause: cerebral hemorrage/
bur on Mrs. H. Borchardt and Henry Baetke lot]


CARL BEHNKE   cemetery #53

Mr. Carl Behnke of Rockland, whose demise was announced in our last 
week's issue, was 68 years old. Mr Behnke was the father of Mr. 
August Behnke of our city. The funeral was held from the Lutheran 
church at Reedsville last Sunday.
Brillion News, March 28, 1901
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


CHARLES C. BEHNKE   cemetery #53

Charles C. Behnke, 74, of Reedsville died Friday afternoon at home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. John-St. James Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Harvey Heckendorf will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Behnke was born March 13, 1889, in the Town of Rockland, son of the late 
Carl A. and Minnie Schultz Behnke. He married Emily Maertz May 24, 1916, at 
St. John-St. James Church by the late Rev. Henry Koch and he farmed as well 
as operating a feeder pig business. He was president and trustee of St. John-
St. James Church for a number of years.
Surviving are his wife, a son, Clifford of Algoma; a daughter, Mrs. Priscilla 
Wilharms of Milwaukee; three brothers, Henry of Rt. 2, Reedsville, Ernst of 
Rt. 1, Reedsville, and Eugene of Greenleaf; three sisters, Mrs. Alvina Bratz 
of Appleton, Mrs. Henry Mahnke of Rt. 4 Chilton, and Mrs. Roland Hillman of 
rural Brillion; and a grandchild. Two children and two sisters preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Sunday until 
10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will lie in state until time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 18, 1964 P. 7


ELROY D. BEHNKE   cemetery #55

Elroy D. Behnke, 52, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Saturday at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Reedsville Funeral
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Whitelaw. The Rev.
E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in St. Patrick Cemetery,
Maple Grove, with military graveside rites by Reedsville American
Legion, Gosz Novak Post 99.
Mr. Behnke was born July 31, 1917, in Town of Rockland, son of the late
William and Elsie Krueger Behnke. He had been employed by Brillion Iron
Works and Valders Milk Co. He worked on the Ervin Dvorak cattle farm. 
He was a self-employed mason and worked for Arnold Seehaver. He also
worked three years at Mirro Aluminum Co. Plant No. 1, Two Rivers. He
married Norma E. Schmidt May 21, 1946, at Clarks Mills. He was manager
of the Collins Softball Team and a Veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife; seven sons (private); three daughters 
(private); two brothers, Elmer of Brillion and Vilas of Reedsville 
and a grandson. Four sons, two brothers and two sisters preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home, after 3 p.m. Tuesday where a
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Mon. Mar. 16, 1970


EVERETT E. BEHNKE   cemetery #44

Everett E. Behnke, 62, of 709 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at First Reformed United Church 
of Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore P. Crusius will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Behnke was born Nov. 3, 1907, at Louis Corners, Manitowoc county, son of 
the late Adolph and Ida Pickruhn Behnke. He attended Manitowoc County schools 
and was graduated from the Manitowoc Business College in 1927. He was employed 
at a paper rolling company at Neenah and at Brandt Printing & Binding Co., 
Manitowoc, until 1933, when he established the E & B Bindry located at 709 
Buffalo St. He continued to operate the business until the time of his death. 
He married Viola Werner April 7, 1934, at First Reformed Church, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; a daughter (Survivor omitted for privacy.); a 
sister, Mrs. Vernon Meissner,of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday. 
The casket will be taken to church Monday morning where the body will lie 
in state from 9 a.m. until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 27, 1970
********
[d. 03-27-1970/age 62 yrs./bur. on Adolph Behnke lot]


IDA BEHNKE   cemetery #53

Mrs Adolph Behnke of the town of Rockland died at her home 
last Thursday, the day following her forty-fifth birthday 
anniversary. 
Her death is mourned by a large circle of friends. She is 
survived by the husband, two sons, Martin and Roland and 
four daughters, Josephine, Helen, Rosaline, and Sophia. 
Her aged father, Theo. Last of Lena, also survives, and two 
sisters, Mrs Henry Dallmann of Rockland and Mrs Ferdinand 
Behnke of Lena, two brothers, Fred Last of Lena and Carl 
Last of Duck Creek. The funeral took place at Reedsville 
last Sunday, services at the Lutheran church, Rev Koch 
officiating.
Brillion News,  Jan. 28, 1932
(from researcher/see contributors page)


JOSEPHINE H. BEHNKE   cemetery #44

Mrs. Albert J. Behnke, 85, of 1836 N. 53rd St., Milwaukee, died Saturday 
morning at the Lutheran Home for the Aged, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. W.O. Press, of Milwaukee, will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Behnke, nee Josephine Schreiber, was born May 18, 1886, in Rantoul Calumet 
County, daughter of the late Henry and Henrika Marquidt Schreiber. She was 
married to Albert Behnke Oct. 4, 1903, at Rantoul. The couple operated a cheese 
factory in Valders and a hardware store in Potter. They also operated stores in 
Greenville and Zackow. The couple moved to Manitowoc in 1927. Her husband 
preceded her in death June 16, 1942.
Survivors include a son, Elmer A., of Milwaukee; two daughters, Mrs. Louis (Esther) 
Serwe, of Shawano, and Mrs. Herbert (Josephine) Steckmessser, of Wauwatosa; a 
sister, Mrs. Albert Hamann, of Oshkosh; five grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. 
A daughter and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday until the time of 
service on Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1972
********
[d. 01-29-1972 at Wauwatosa WI/age 85 yrs./widow of Albert J. Behnke]


KATHRYN BEHNKE   cemetery #43

Mrs. Emil Behnke, 75, of 1234 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Friday 
morning at home.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl 
officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
The former Kathryn Cavanaugh was born July 4, 1888, at Maple Grove, daughter of 
the late Matthew and Catherine Welch Cavanaugh. She was married to Emil Behnke 
in 1914 at Chicago, moving to Manitowoc in 1924 where they resided since.
Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Budnik and Mrs. Joseph 
Schweigl Jr., of Manitowoc; two sons, Clinton Behnke at home and Milton Behnke 
of Manitowoc; a brother, Elmer Cavanaugh of Los Angeles, Calif.; eight sisters, 
Mrs. Anna Reedy of rural Maribel, Mrs. Carl Tollstadius of Chicago, Mrs. Geraldine 
Smith of Milwaukee, Mrs. Ben Kins of rural Reedsville, Mrs. Jack Pleuss of Green 
Bay, Mrs. Frank Lefky of Greenleaf, Wis., Mrs. Dewey Elfner of Manitowoc and Mrs. 
Elmer Jole of rural Manitowoc; nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be 
recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 4, 1964 P. 3


MARIE BEHNKE  (d. 1959)  cemetery #44

Mrs. Marie Behnke, 55, of Reedsville died Friday morning at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness.
Funeral servives will be at 8:45 a.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral 
Home and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. 
William Koutnik will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Oct. 22, 1903, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the 
late Thomas and Marguerite Garey Marlborough. In 1934 she was married 
to Walter Behnke of Manitowoc.
Surviving are two sons (Private), of Reedsville, and a sister Mrs. 
Joseph Daley of Manitowoc.
Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 22, 1959 P. 13
********
[Marie Marlborough Behnke/d. 05-22-1959/age 55 yrs./
cause: cardio vascular disease/bur. on Sara Garey lot]


MARTHA A. BEHNKE   cemetery #3

COLLINS - Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Behnke at the First German Evangelical 
Church Thursday afternoon were attended by Mr. and Mrs. William Matznick, Harvey 
Matznick, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kraus, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Damm, Mrs. Bertha Matznick, 
Mrs. Edgar Schneider and Mr. and Mrs. Marne Krueger.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 8, 1954 P. 15


RUDOLPH BEHNKE   cemetery #44

Rudolph C. Behnke, 73, of 1908 Western avenue, died this morning at 
the Holy Family hospital. He suffered a stroke last Monday while at 
work at the Aluminum Goods company plant and was removed to the 
hospital.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m., from the St. John's 
Evangelical church, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will 
be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Behnke was born in West Prussia, Germany in 1865. Soon after, 
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Behnke came to this county, locating 
at Reedsville. When a young man Mr. Behnke learned the cheesemaking 
trade and for 32 years operated a cheese factory at Wells, in the 
southwestern part of the county. In 1886 he married Miss Meta 
Strodthoff.
In 1918 they moved to this city since which time he has been employed 
at the Goods company plant.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. William Bubolz, Reedsville; 
Mrs. Martin Stecker, route 4, Manitowoc; three sons, Otto, Milwaukee, 
Edwin, Clintonville, Wis.; Walter city; two sisters, Mrs. Julius Seehafer,
Milwaukee, Mrs. Minnie Halverson, city; three brothers, William, route 3, 
Manitowoc, Albert and Adolph, city; 22 grandchildren and nine great-
grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home Saturday evening and 
will be moved to the Behnke home on Western avenue Sunday noon. It will 
be moved to the church Monday at 11 a.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, January 20, 1939 P. 2
********
[d. 01-20-1939/age 73 yrs./cause: apoplexy/bur. on Meta Behnke lot] 
(Rudolph Behnke/73yrs. 9mo. 3days/d. Jan. 20, 1939/St. John's 
United Church of Christ record)


WILHELMINE BEHNKE   cemetery #44

MRS. WILHELMINA BEHNKE DIES WHILE ON VISIT TO 
RELATIVES IN COUNTRY-NEWS IS SHOCK 
Mother of Arthur Behnke, Victim of Heart Trouble, Following 
Pneumonia from Which She Was Ill for Three Weeks
Death came to Mrs. Wilhemina Behnke, a well known resident of the 
city, while she visited with friends in the country near Cleveland, 
messages received in the city late yesterday announcing her demise 
coming as a great shock to her son, Arthur Behnke, with whom she 
made her home, and to friends. 
Mrs. Behnke was 58 years of age and death was due to heart trouble 
superinduced by pneumonia from which she had been ill for ten days. 
Mrs. Behnke had not been in robust health for several months but her 
condition had shown improvement and three weeks ago she departed to 
visit at Cleveland. A cold which she contracted developed into 
pneumonia and resulted in her death. 
Mrs. Behnke, nee Koch, was a native of Germany and had resided here 
many years. She was the widow of the late William Behnke who died 
three years ago. Two sons, Arthur of this city and Charles of Oshkosh 
survive. Funeral services will be held from the late home Saturday 
afternoon. The body was brought from Cleveland last evening.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, Sept. 02, 1915, Page 8
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Mrs. Minna Dahl, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Bentrock and Mr. and 
Mrs. Arthur Ingersoll, Kaukauna; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goch, Appleton; 
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Koch and Gustave Koch of Oconto, have returned 
to their respective homes after attending the funeral of the late 
Mrs. Behnke.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, September 08, 1915, Page 3
*********
[cause: coronary embolism/bur. on Arthur E. Behnke lot]


WILLIAM R. BEHNKE  (d. 1943)  cemetery #3

William R. Behnke, 65, of route 1, Manitowoc, died early today.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home, and at two o'clock from the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran church, the Rev. L. H. Koeninger officiating. Burial will be in the 
Grace Lutheran cemetery at Valders.
Mr. Behnke was born at Rockland in 1877 and in 1898 married Miss Martha 
Matznick. They located on a farm at Rockland, near Valders. For 12 years Mr. 
Behnke served on the Valders district school board. Two years ago the family 
moved to this city where he was engaged in business for a year and then moved 
back to a small farm on Highway 151 west of the city in the town of Manitowoc 
Rapids.
Survivors are the widow; four daughters, Mrs. Carl Draheim of Sheboygan, Mrs. 
Arthur Brandes of this city, Mrs. Harold Fitzpatrick and Mrs. William Lorch 
of Milwaukee; three sons, Paul, Fred and William, Jr., all of this city; 
brother, Adolph, of this city; sister, Mrs. Minnie Halverson of this city; 
12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Wednesday until the 
hour of the services Thursday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 12, 1943 P. 2


WILLIAM R. BEHNKE  (d. 1956)   cemetery #3

William R. Behnke, 43, of 1410 S. 37th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at the 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been in failing health eight years.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. L.H. Koeninger will officiate and burial will 
be in a Valders cemetery.
He was born Nov. ?, 1912, in Cato, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William R. Behnke and 
accompanied his parents to Manitowoc. On Dec. 18, 1937, he married Miss Elizabeth 
Petersohn. Until taken ill he was employed by the Kingsbury Breweries Co.
Surviving are his wife, a son, and daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two 
brothers, Ferdinand of Manitowoc, Paul of Milwaukee; four sisters, Mrs. Carl Draheim 
of Sheboygan, Mrs. Harold Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Arthur ????des and Mrs. William Lords, all 
of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after Monday noon. 
The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 31, 1956 P. 13


WILLIAM R. BEHNKE  (d. 2005)  cemetery #89D

William R. Behnke, age 63, of Two Rivers, died peacefully at his 
residence after a courageous battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's 
Disease) on Thursday morning, April 7, 2005.
William was born in Manitowoc on Nov. 9, 1941, son of William R. 
and Elizabeth (Petersohn) Behnke Sr. William was a high school 
graduate and also served in the U.S. Army. On Feb. 1, 1964, he
married the former Joyce A. Parrish in Two Rivers. William worked
for over 30 years at Fisher Hamilton serving in various capacities
at the factory. He also enjoyed bingo, camping, woodworking, 
telling jokes and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife: Joyce, Two Rivers; his mother, one son,
one daughter, two grandsons, one sister, one stepsister, one 
stepbrother. Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also 
survive. William was preceded in death by his father and twin girls.
Funeral services will be held at noon Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 
Grace Congregational United Church of Christ, Two Rivers. Officiating 
at the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the
time of the service. Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, 
is assisting the Behnke family with funeral arrangements.
We were touched by the kindness and support of so many people but 
really, William was the one who blessed our lives. 
A special thanks to Pastor Kim Henning from Grace Congregational United 
Church of Christ and to Sister Jean Herman.
Thanks also to our many faithful friends who gave of themselves to us. 
Holy Family Memorial Hospice was a tremendous gift. The compassion they 
showed and the comfort they gave to Bill and our family will forever be 
a memory in our hearts. Our grateful thanks to the wonderful volunteers, 
nurses, doctors, chaplains, homemakers and nurse's aides.
Herald Times Reporter, April 8, 2005


HULDA BEHRENDT   cemetery #89D

Hulda Behrendt, age 84, formerly of Two Rivers, died Sunday morning, 
January 2, 1994, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. John's Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, Rev. David Scherbarth will officiate. 
Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born November 5, 1909, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
William C. and Hulda Kasten Boehringer. She attended St. John Parochial
School and Washington High School. She was married to Clem Behrendt in 
Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1957.
Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, a twin sister, two special
friends, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at St. John Lutheran Church after 10 am. on Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. 
The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels are assisting the family with funeral
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, no date


LOIS BEHRENDT   cemetery #89D

Mrs. Alfred Behrendt, 47, of 804-28th St., Two Rivers, died early Friday 
morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Deja and Martin Funeral 
Chapels and at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Behrendt, nee Lois Gates, was born March 8, 1924, daughter of the late 
Van and Mary Walesh Gates. She attended St. Luke Parochial School and was 
graduated from Two Rivers Washington High School with the Class of 1942. She 
had been employed for the past 20 years as credit manager at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Two Rivers.
Besides her husband, to whom she married at Two Rivers, she leaves two 
daughters and a son; a sister and a brother 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral chapels until 9 o'clock this Friday evening 
where memorial services will be at 7:45 o'clock and for the VFW Auziliary at 
7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 11, 1972


ERNESTENA BEHRENS   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 16 May 1889:
Death of former resident, Mrs. Fritz (first name not given) Behrns(sic) on Mon. in
Sheboygan of consumption. The deceased was only 23 yrs. old and leaves her
husband with 2 small children. The body was brought here for burial in the City
Cemetery.


FREDRICK BEHRENS   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1903:
Death Mon., following a long illness, of Friedr. Behrens of Town Line Road 
north of Manitowoc. Mr. Behrens, who came from Germany about 40 yrs. ago, reached the
age of 61. He lived many years in Manitowoc before moving to a farm near the city
several years ago. He leaves a widow and 8 children.
******
[cause: tuberculosis]


HENRY BEHRENS   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Mar. 1904:
Death Tues. last week, in the Veterans Home in Milwaukee, of 
Heinrich Behrns (sic). The deceased, who was born 78 yrs. ago 
in Schleswig Holstein, lived in our city until about a year ago 
when he was taken to the Veterans Home because of increasing 
weakness. He leaves 2 daughters and a son. During the Civil 
War he served in Company D of the 27th Wisconsin Infantry 
Regiment. His body was brought here Fri. and buried in the city 
cemetery under the direction of the local Post of the G.A.R. 
Pastor Nagel delivered the funeral oration.
*******
(born July 9, 1828 in Propski, Schleswig-Holstein/d. Mar. 17, 1904 in 
 the soldiers Home in Milwaukee. He was a widower, survived by 1 son 
 & 2 daughters/from records of St. John's United Church of Christ)  


MARY (MARIA DOROTHEA) BEHRENS   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1900:
Death Fri. morning of local resident Mrs. Henry Behrens of 
stomach cancer, an illness with which she had suffered for 
a long time. The deceased, who was 56, leaves her husband 
and 3 grown children. The funeral took place Sun. afternoon 
from the Lutheran St. Johannes Church.
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Maria Dorothea Behrens, born Jan. 14, 1844 in Demum, Pommerania, d. July 20, 1900. 
She came to the U.S. in 1852 and lived in Newton with her husband, Heinrich Behrens 
for 25 yrs. She is survived by her husband, 1 son and 2 daughters/
from records ofSt. John's United Church of Christ.


NICOLAUS HENRY BEHRENS   cemetery #70

Name: Behrens, Nicolaus Henry
D. 12/10/1871   B.: 3/5/1808
Reg. D.: 12/30/1872       sex: m/w
Age at death: 63 yrs. 9 mo. 5da.
B.P.: Holstein
D.P.: Newton
Cem: St. John's Cem. Newton
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Chas. Wagner
Spouse:
F.: Henry Behrens (dead)
M.: Margareth Behrens (dead)
Cause of Death: abdominal disorder
Add Info.: farmer
Pg.# 138
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(Klaus Heinrich Behrens/d. 10 Dec. 1871/bur. 13 Dec. 1871/from records of 
St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)


JACOB BEHRINGER   cemetery #70

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Apr. 1905:
Death Sun. in Newton of Jacob Behringer from old age debility. 
Mr. Behringer was born 15 Apr. 1827 in Haselow, Kingdom of 
Bavaria. He came to America in 1854 and settled in Two Rivers, 
then later in Centerville, and finally in Newton where he lived 
for 40 yrs. He leaves a sorrowing widow and 4 children. The 
funeral was held Wednesday.
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(Jacob Behringer/d. 09 Apr. 1905/bur. 12 Apr. 1905from records of St. John's 
Evang. Luth. Ch.)


HERBERT BEHRMANN    cemetery #44

Herbert Behrmann, 54, of 814 South 17th street, died Tuesday at Holy Family 
Hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will beheld at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Pfeffer funeral home, 
the Rev. Theo. Uetzmann officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Behrmann was born in 1896 in Manitowoc and was employed as a carpenter. In 
1922 he married Catherine Rosik. He was a veteran of World War I and served 
with Company B 107th engineers.
Survivors are the wife, two daughters, five brothers, three sisters, and two 
grandchildren.
The body will lie in state at the Pfeffer funeral home until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times  May 10, 1950


HERMAN P. BEIL   cemetery #82

The death of Herman Philip Beil, 58, took place at his home at 8:45 o’clock 
Sunday evening after a lingering illness.  A retired Rockville cheesemaker, 
Herman Beil was the son of Henry Beil, Sr., and the late Emma Beil.
He was born December 28, 1890, at Hilbert and confirmed in 1905 at Potters 
by the Rev. O. Muehlmeier.  He was a veteran of World War I in which he 
enlisted at Kennelworth, Mont., in 1917.  He was discharged at Russell, Wyo., 
on May 2, 1914.  During the war Mr. Beil won the Silver Star, the French medal 
of Verdun, and the Victory medal of World War I.
May 16, 1923, he married Miss Louise Sukowaty, St. Nazianz. He then purchased 
a cheese factory which he operated until he retired in 1941.
Survivors are his wife, one daughter, and two grandsons; his father and 
stepmother at Fond du Lac, and three sisters, Mrs. Charles Genske, Sheboygan, 
Mrs. Herman Specker, Hilbert, and Mrs. Walter Riener, Fond du Lac; three 
brothers, Henry Beil, Reedsville, Harold of Hilbert and Herbert of Chilton.
(Survivors edited for privacy)  
Two sisters preceded him in death.
Services will be held at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church at Kiel on 
Wednesday at 2 p.m.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate.  Burial will take 
place at the Kiel cemetery.  
At 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday military rites will be conducted by the Kasper, 
Beckley, Wilkens American Legion post No. 99 at the Meiselwitz Funeral home.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, July 5, 1949 – P. 10
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Funeral services for Herman P. Beil, who passed away at his Kiel home Sunday, 
were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed 
church at Kiel.  The Rev. E. L. Worthmann officiated and burial was made in 
the Kiel cemetery.  Military rites were conducted at the grave by the Kasper-
Bechle-Wilkins Post, American Legion, of which the deceased was a member.
Pallbearers, all members of the Legion post, were Earl Lehner, Ed Bechle, Omar 
Richard, Adolph Meiselwitz, Otto Schafer and Frank Broker.
During the services a quartet composed of Mrs. Robert Casper, Jr., Mrs. Donold 
Drunam, Miss Ethel Baumann, and Miss Eileen Dedering, sang, “Have Thine Own Way,” 
“Rock of Ages,” and “Abide With Me.”  Mrs. Roland Griebenow was the accompanist.
Included among those attending the services were relatives and friends from 
Chicago, Milwaukee, Fond du Lac, Chilton, Green Bay, Hilbert, New Holstein, 
Cleveland, Sheboygan, Valders, Manitowoc, Seymour, Potters and St. Nazianz.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, July 13, 1949 – P. 14


IDA A. BEIL   cemetery #82

Ida A. Beil, 93, a former Kiel resident, died early Sunday 
morning, April 5, 1992 at the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, 
where she had been a resident since February 1989.  The former 
Ida Maurer, born June 1, 1898 in the Town of Schleswig, was 
the daughter of the late John and Marie (Hanke) Maurer.  She 
attended district school in the Town of Schleswig. On April 27, 
1916 she married Henry Beil. The couple operated several cheese 
factories, including the Pine Grove Dairy in Reedsville for 29 
years.  They retired in 1958 and moved to Kiel. They celebrated 
their golden wedding anniversary in 1966.  Her husband preceded 
her in death in 1980. She was a member of St. Peter United Church 
of Christ in Kiel and a former member of the Frauenverein.  
Survivors include one son, the Rev. Howard (Della), Belleville; 
two daughters, Irmgard (Walter) Dreier, Howards Grove; LuAnn 
(Valentine) Siehs, Kiel; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 
and one brother, Herman Maurer, rural Sheboygan Falls.  She was 
preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.  
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 8 at St. Peter United 
Church of Christ, Kiel.  The Rev. Raymond C. Coombs, pastor, was 
the officiant.   
no newspaper or date stated


MARIE F. BEIL   cemetery #82

Mrs. Marie F. Beil, 88, a former Rockville resident, died Wednesday morning at 
the Calumet Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she had been a resident 
for the past six years.
The former Marie F. Sukowaty was born March 2, 1898, at St. Nazianz, a daughter 
of the late Joseph and Agnes Hamerla Sukowaty. She attended St. Gregory Catholic 
School, St. Nazianz.  On May 16, 1923, she married Herman Beil at St. Gregory 
Catholic Church, St. Nazianz.  The couple operated a cheese factory in Rockville.  
Mr. Beil died in 1949.  Mrs. Beil was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic 
Church, Kiel, its Christian Mothers Society, the Kasper-Bechley-Wilkens American 
Legion Post Auxiliary, the Rockville Merry-Go-Round Club, and the Lady Foresters.
Survivors include a daughter, three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two 
brothers, Ambrose Sukowaty, of St Nazianz, and Erhard Sukowaty, of Henderson, 
Nev.; and a sister, Mrs. Esther Brothers, of Brillion.  She was preceded in death 
by five brothers and five sisters. (Survivors edited for privacy)
No newspaper named, March 5, 1986


ALFRED BEILKE   cemetery #50

Alfred Beilke, 75, of Rt. 2, Brillion, died unexpectedly Friday at the 
home of a sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Labitzke.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Reedsville Funeral home, 
with burial in Frieden's United Church of Christ Cemetery.
Survivors include a brother, Walter, of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. 
Paul (Emma) Labitzke, of Rt. 2, Brillion, Mrs. Lillian Helm, of Brillion 
and Mrs. Viola Hesler, of Ormond Beach, Fla.; nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday until 
the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 13, 1973


HERMAN BEILKE   cemetery #50

STROKE CLAIMS WORKER AS HE STARTS DAY
Suffering a stroke as he came down stairs at 5:30 this morning at the 
Edward Strechert farm near Collins, to go to work, Herman Beilke, 64, 
grew rapidly worse and passed away in a short time. He had been in 
apparently the best of health for some time past. He resided in (?), 
and with his son Walter had been employed at the Strechert farm. Burial 
will take place Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home in Reedsville and 
later from the Friedens Evangelical church, Rev. Kasper officiating.
The deceased was born in Germany in 1866 and when a youth came to this 
country with his parents who settled on a farm near Collins. Thirty-seven 
years ago he was married to Miss Augusta Voeltz, and they removed to 
Antigo to reside for a time and returned to Reedsville 26 years ago where 
they since resided.
Besides the widow, three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Fredericks, Valders, Mrs. 
Emma Labitsky, Brillion, Mrs. Barney Sullivan, Alabama, two sons, Alfred 
of Reedsville and Walter of Chilton; one sister, Mrs. Chas. Calkins, Antigo, 
and two brothers, Albert of Brillion, and William of Abbottsford, survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, October 18, 1930 P. 2
(Note: Birth year in obit doesn't match year on stone. Possibly typo on 
transcription)


BARBARA BEISCHER   cemetery #82

From her death record at the Manitowoc courthouse, v.4 p.222:
From her death record: 
Barbara Beischer
White
39 years of age 
Father: John Frey
Mother: Mrs. Frey
Housewife
born: Milwaukee Wisc., March 4, 1855
Husband: Leonard Beischer
Heart Failure probably due to Fatty Degeneration
Place of burial: Kiel Wisc.
(Note: The date on her tombstone may have been misread because of its age)
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From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1894: (From the correspondent in Kiel, 30 July) 
Death of Mrs. Leonhard Belscher yesterday morning. She gave birth 
to a boy 5 days ago. She leaves her husband and 7 children, including 
the new boy. Burial is today.
(Note: I believe the "l" in the surname Belscher was misread and should
be an "i" and this is Mrs. Leonhard Beischer, i.e. Barbara Beischer.


ANNA BEITZEL   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1901:
Mrs. Benj. Beitzel died Thurs. of childbed fever. The deceased, 
who was 26, leaves her husband and 2 children. The funeral was 
held Sat. from the Catholic Church.


ARCHIE BEITZEL   cemetery #89D

Funeral card:

Archie N. Beitzel
Born December 22, 1910
Passed away August 11, 1979

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


BERTHA A. BEITZEL   cemetery #89B

Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Beitzel, 90, of 1516-21st St., Two Rivers, 
who died at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital Tuesday aftrnoon, will be at 
9:30 a.m. Friday at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. 
Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial 
will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Beitzel, nee Bertha Weier, was born June 27, 1881, in the Town of Two 
Rivers, daughter of the late John J. and Catherine Galas Weier. She was 
married at Two Rivers July 6, 1903, to Bernard Beitzel. He husband died in 
1957. She was a member of St. Luke Altar Society, the Auxiliary of Mother of 
Hope Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus, and the Women's Catholic Order of 
Foresters.
She is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Gertrude) Whitman of Kaukauna, 
Mrs. Earl (Helen) Kuffel of Manitowoc, Mrs. Louis (Geneiveive) Melichar of 
Milwaukee, Mrs. Karl (Sally) Oestreich of Appleton, Mrs. Kenneth (Norman) 
Lesperance of Two Rivers and Mrs. Russell (Catherine) Shambeau of the Town of 
Two Rivers; seven sons, Peter Jr., Frank, Archie, Claude and Robert of Two Rivers 
and Harold and Roland of Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Kodet, Mrs. 
Rodney Phalen and Miss Josephine Weier of Two Rivers, 27 grandchildren and 25 
great grandchildren. Three sisters and three brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Thursday afternoon 
where memorial services for the parish and the Daughters of Isabella will be at 
7:45 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 1, 1971


CLEMENT L. BEITZEL   cemetery #89D

Clement Beitzel, 62, of 1820 East St., Two Rivers, died Wednesday afternoon 
at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral 
Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Earl 
Brouchoud will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Beitzel was born at Two Rivers July 8, 1908, son of the late Michael and 
Mary Neumann Beitzel. He attended St. Luke Parochial School. For many years 
he was an employe of Mirro Aluminum Co. A World War II veteran, he never 
married.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Donald (Bernice) Vieau and Mrs. Henry (Clara) 
Gillig of Milwaukee and Mrs. Hilary (Mary) Boettger of Two Rivers; a brother, 
Joseph, with whom he had made his home, and nieces and nephews. Three brothers 
and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where memorial services 
will be at 7:45 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 17, 1971


ELIZABETH BEITZEL   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 10 Feb.) 
Death Fri. morning of Mrs. Joseph Beitzel of consumption. She leaves 
a husband and 2 small children. Burial was Sun. afternoon at the 
Catholic Cemetery. 


FRANK M. BEITZEL   cemetery #89A

Frank M. Beitzel, age 94, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, 
formerly of Two Rivers, died Thursday evening, December 28, 1995, 
at the Hamilton Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 1995, 
at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be Rev. Larry Seidl with burial to follow 
at Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born November 30, 1901, in Two Rivers, son of the late Bernard 
J. and Anna Puta Beitzel. He attended St. Luke's Parochial School. 
Frank married Leona Bentley in 1924 at Two Rivers. She preceded him 
in death September 30, 1972. Frank was employed at Mirro Aluminum for 
48 years until his retirement.
Survivors include three brothers and one sister-in-law, two sisters 
and brothers-in-law, two brothers-in-law, He was preceded in death by 
three brothers and five sisters.
Friends may call at St. Luke's Catholic Church after 8:30 a.m. on 
Saturday. There will be no Friday evening visitation.
The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel, Two Rivers, assisted the family 
with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, no date


JOSEPH BEITZEL   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 July)
The funeral of Jos. Beitzel was held Saturday from the Catholic Church. 
He was 55 and only ill for a short time. Beitzel, who was known here as 
a fine industrious man and well regarded, leaves a widow and several children.


JOSEPH J. BEITZEL   cemetery #89D

Joseph J. Beitzel, 58, of 809-27th St., Two Rivers, a retired longtime 
employe of the Hamilton Mfg. Co., died unexpectedly at his home Saturday 
evening.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. 
Funeral Home, and at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl 
Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mr. Beitzel was born April 13, 1911, at Two Rivers, a son of the late 
John G. and Monica Berger Beitzel. He attended St. Luke Parochial School. 
He had been an employe of the Hamilton firm for more than 30 years and in 
more recent years was a press operator in the company's steel plant, retiring 
several months ago because of ill health.
He was a member of Mother of Hope Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus, St. 
Luke Holy Name Society, St. Luke Ushers Assn., the Hamilton 30-Year Club and 
the Hamilton Goodfellowship Club.
Besides his wife, the former Adella Duprey, whom he married at Two Rivers 
April 3, 1927, he leaves a daughter and five grandchildren. Two sisters 
preceded him in dath.
Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services for the parish 
and the Knights of Columbus will be at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1970


LEONA BEITZEL   cemetery #89A

Mrs. Frank Beitzel, 69, of 716-20th St., Two Rivers, long active in 
Republican Party circles in the county, died Saturday afternoon at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital where she had been a patient for a 
month.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Grace Congregational 
United Church of Christ, Two Rivers, the Rev. Vernon Hauser officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Beitzel, nee Leona Bentley, was born Feb. 6, 1903, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Gebhardt Bentley. She attended Two 
Rivers Public Schools and was graduated from Two Rivers High School. 
She was one of the original members of the Carman Chorus at Two Rivers, 
a Sunday School teacher at Grace Church where she was amember of Women's 
Fellowship Circle, and for many years active in Republican party affairs 
in the area, serving also as county chairman. She was married in 1924 to 
Frank Beitzel at Two Rivers.
Her husband is the only immediate survivor.
Friends may call at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 
5 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 9 o'clock this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 2, 1972


MONICA BEITZEL   cemetery #89D

MRS. J. BEITZEL PASSES AWAY AT HOSPITAL
Mrs. John Beitzel, 57, of 1308 Nineteenth street, passed away last night at the 
municipal hospital, where she has been a patient for the past two weeks. Burial 
will take place Friday morning from the St. Luke's church.
Mrs. Beitzel, nee Monica Berger was born in Germany December 31, 1875. At the age 
of 16 she came to this country and took up her residence in this city since. She 
was married to John Beitzel here on May 23, 1898. Besides her husband she leaves 
two daughter, Eleanora, this city, and Mrs. Herbert Mahnke, also at home, and a 
son, Joseph, at home. She is also survived by a brother, Joseph Berger, well known 
eastside resident.
Mrs. Beitzel was a member of the St. Luke's Catholic church and has taken an active 
part in the affairs of the Altar Society and the Women's Catholic Order of 
Foresters.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 16, 1932 P. 9