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JOSEPH BERANEK cemetery #66 Joseph A. Beranek, 68, lifetime farmer in the Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tisch Mills. A nephew, the Rev. Mark Stangel, S.D.S., will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Beranek was born Jan. 2, 1902, on the homestead farm, a son of the late Anton and Josephine Roidt Beranek. He attended the agricultural short course at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He also was widely known in the area for his hobby of wood carving. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Mary Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Anna Stangel of Tisch Mills, and three nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1970

ELLEN BERENZ cemetery #82 Mrs. Harold Berenz, 36, of 216 Bishop St., died Tuesday at Plymouth Hospital following an illness of six months. The former Ellen Vorpahl, she was born July 21, 1925, at New Holstein, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vorpahl. She attended Kiel schools, graduating from high school in 1943. She was married at Kiel Jan. 20, 1951, to Harold Berenz. They lived at Kiel for a time and in 1953 moved to Plymouth. Mrs. Berenz was a member of the Salem United Church of Christ of Plymouth and the Women Workers of the church. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Her mother preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at the Salem Church with the Rev. Lowell Ferguson, pastor officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery. Sheboygan Press

AUGUST F. BERG cemetery #82 Called By Death. Death claimed August F. Berg at his home in this city on Wednesday afternoon of last week, as briefly reported in the last issue of the Record. A stroke of apoplexy suddenly ended his life. Decedent, who reached the age of 71 years, 3 months and 8 days, was a native of Pommerania, Germany, where he was born December 20, 1851. He came to America in 1856 with his parents, who settled on a farm in the town of Schleswig, a mile north of Kiel. When a young man Mr. Berg was employed several years at Hilbert. He was married in 1880 to Bertha Wagenknecht, and the couple took over the parental farm, which they operated for 28 years. In 1890 they sold the farm and moved to Kiel, where Mr. Berg has since resided. He enjoyed good health during his entire life, until March 17th, when he was taken ill and was confined to his bed several days. On Wednesday of last week at 2 a.m., he suffered a light stroke of apoplexy, which was followed by a second stroke at 1 o'clock p.m., that ended his life. Deceased was a member of St. Peters Reformed church since his marriage, a period of 42 years. He was deacon of the church for 12 years, and elder for two years. He is survived by his widow, one son, five daughters, ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; also three brothers and three sisters. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon, services being held at the Reformed church, Rev. W. Rech officiating. Interment in the Kiel cemetery. - April 1923

BERTHA S. BERG cemetery #82 Mrs. Bertha Berg, 78, a former resident of Kiel, died at Milwaukee and the body was returned to Kiel for burial this afternoon. Survivors are five daughters, a son, 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Sun Messenger, January 29, 1937

CARL BERG cemetery #41 Carl R. Berg, 50, well known contractor and former member of the Board of Education, died last night at the Holy Family hosptial. He submitted to an operation 10 days ago, following his removal to the hospital from his home, 735 North Tenth street. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the St. Paul's Lutheran church, the Rev. R.B. Walden officiating. Interment will be in the West Valders cemetery. Mr. Berg was born in Manitowoc June 19, 1890. He spent the early years of his life on a farm near Valders and 23 years ago came to this city. He engaged in the building business and for years was a carpenter contractor in Manitowoc. He also served for a time as custodian of one of the city schools. In 1916 he married Miss Olene Stenersen. In 1929 he was elected a member of the Board of Education and served a three-year term. He was active in the Odd Fellows lodge and was a past noble grand of Chickerming Lodge No. 55 and past chief of the Encampment. He was also a major in the Canton Bay Verte at Green Bay, an Odd Fellows organization. Mr. Berg in recent months has been a supervisor in charge of a conservation project in the Kettle Moraine park area in Sheboygan and Fond du Lac counties. Survivors are the widow; son Knut, of this city; six daughter, Mrs. Raymond Thompson of Valders, Vivian, Dorothy, Carol, Jeannette and Joan, all of this city; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Knut Berg of Valders; three brothers, Gordon and Sigwart of this city, William of St. Nazianz; eight sisters, Mrs. Henry Milne, of Carpinteria, Calif., Mrs. James McGarvie of Chicago, Mrs. Fred Sampe of Branch, Mrs. Orin Torrison, Mrs. Raymond Johnston and Mrs. Norman Lenz, all of Valders, Mrs. Roland Wendling of this city, Mrs. Elmer Dedering of Kiel; and one grandchild. The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary after 7 o'clock tonight. The Odd Fellows will hold services at the mortuary chapel Thursday evening at 7 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, February 12, 1941 P. 2

CAROLINE BERG cemetery #84 Kiel--Mrs. Caroline Berg (nee Reseburg) passed away on Thursday afternoon at the home of her son August in Kiel at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 9 days. The deceased was born September 9th, 1830 in Rothwuehle, Pommern, Germany and was married there in 1849 to Ernest Berg and came to America with her husband and two children. The family settled in Town Schleswig on a farm where her husband passed away on Apreil of 1898. For 7 years she lived in Kiel with her sons Franz and August. They had 9 children, 6 sons and 3 daughters, who are survivors namely; August, Ernst, Mrs. Pauline Reseburg, Mrs. Minnie Lachemeier, Emil and Mrs. Louise Meiselwitz, also 21 grandchildren and 10 great grand- children; also one sister, Mrs. Griebenow of Kiel. Burial will be on Monday afternoon in the Rockville Cemetery with Pastor Rech officiating. Plymouth Post, December 27, 1913

CHARLES F. BERG cemetery #90 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. ******** 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

DOROTHY LOUISE BERG cemetery #44 (Nee Wickes) Reunited with her beloved husband Woody on July 10, 2009 at age 92. Loving mother, proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear sister. Also loved by other family and friends. (Survivors edited for privacy) Visitation at the Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 15, 4-6PM. Funeral Service at 6:15PM. Dorothy was a longtime member of Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church. The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Joseph Hospital and Hospice for their care of Dorothy.

EDNA E. BERG cemetery #89C Edna E. Berg, age 90, a resident of the Wisteria Haus, Two Rivers, died early Saturday morning, March 4, 2000, at the Wisteria Haus. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. David Arndt will officiate with burial to follow at Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. She was born April 20, 1909, in the town of Mishicot, daughter of the late William F. and Bertha Retzlaff Engelland. She was a graduate of Rangeline School and Washington High School, Two Rivers. She taught for eleven years before going into a temporary retirement upon her marriage. Edna returned to teaching and the job of obtaining her degree. In 1953, after earning her degree, she began teaching at Koenig School, Two Rivers. The next 21 years of her teaching career, were spent teaching grade schoolers in the same classroom at Koenig School. Edna married William Berg on November 10, 1938, at Two Rivers. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law,one daughter and son-in-law, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Adelia LeClair, Alice Sand, Evelyn Engelland, Elsie White; two brothers, William and Arthur Engelland. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at the church from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The family wishes to acknowledge the wonderful care and attention Edna received while residing at the Wisteria Haus the last few months. Memorials in Edna's name would be appreciated to the Lester Public Library, Two Rivers. Please do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain. Remember, there would be no flowers unless there was some rain. The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, March 5, 2000

ERNST BERG cemetery #82 Ernst Berg of this vicinity died Wednesday, January 2 at 9 a.m. at the home of his son Eugene, at Sheboygan where he and his wife had gone for a few days visit. He was born in Pommern, Germany, July 24, 1854, and at the age of two came with his parents directly to Kiel where they lived on a farm about a mile and one—half north of the city. On Dec. 6, 1881 he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Donath and the newly wedded couple moved on a farm owned by Mr. Berg’s uncle on the north end Fourth street, where they lived for thirty years. While operating the farm he followed the carpenter trade and when they sold that farm the couple moved to the Kircher farm in Town Meeme where they lived for five years, after which they again moved on a farm north of New Holstein. At the end of two years they moved to the home of their daughter, Mrs. Ed Luecke in town Herman, near Schwarzwald. Besides his wife the deceased is survived by two sons, Eugene of Shehoygan, and Hugo in Greenwood; and three daughters Mrs. Rudolph Graf of this city, Ida of Chicago, and Mrs. Ed. Luecke of Town Herman. Two brothers and two sisters also survive. Funeral services will be held from the Graf home at two o'clock Saturday afternoon with interment in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. O. Saewert will conduct the services. (No newspaper named, 1929)

IDA BERG cemetery #82 Car Hits Park Bench, Elderly Woman Killed An 81-year-old Milwaukee woman, a native of Kiel, whose brother lives in Sheboygan, was killed Sunday when a car ran into a group of persons sitting on a park bench at Marengo, Ill. Killed was Miss Ida Berg, whose brother, Eugene lives at 3125 N. 11th St. Miss Berg, a retired dressmaker and milliner, had been visiting a friend at Highland Park, Ill., for several weeks and on Sunday they went to the music festival at Marengo. According to information received by the Bergs in Sheboygan, the driver of a car parked near the benches, instead of backing up, inadvertently drove forward striking several persons. Mrs. Eugene Berg said she was told that several persons were hurt. Miss Berg was born Feb. 26, 1885, in the Town of Schleswig, the daughter of the late Ernst and Wilhelmine Berg. She attended Kiel public school and was employed at Kiel for a short time. The greater part of her life she spent in Milwaukee where she was a dressmaker and milliner. She retired 16 years ago, but continued to live in Milwaukee. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edgar Luecke, rural Cleveland, and Mrs. Elsie Graf, Kiel, and a brother, Eugene Berg, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Tuesday to the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, July 25, 1966 – Front Page

INGEBORG BERG cemetery #41 Mrs. Knut Berg, 73, a resident of Manitowoc county for over a half century, died Thursday at the Holy Family hospital after a lingering illness. Her residence is on route 1, Valders. The body was removed to the Berge funeral home in Valders, and will lie in state Saturday afternoon until the time of the funeral. Preceding the church rites at 2 o'clock Sunday at the Valders Evangelical Lutheran church, there will be a short service at 1:30 at the funeral home. The Rev. Martin Trygstad will officiate, and interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Berg was born July 11, 1871, in Valders, Norway, and in 1890 came to America and Manitowoc county. Her maiden name was Ingebord Alfstad. The friendship between Miss Alfstad and Knut Berg, which culminated in marriage in Manitowoc on April 20, 1890, was begun near the city of Valders in Norway when both were children and their families were close friends. After the Bergs marriage they settled on the farm near Valders, and with the exception of four years when they operated a farm north of Manitowoc, have always resided on the homestead. In 1940 Mr. and Mrs. Berg observed their golden wedding anniversary. Survivors include the husband, eight daughters, Mrs. James McGarvie, Downer's Grove, Ill.; Mrs. Henry Milne, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Mrs. Fred Sampe, Branch; Mrs. Orin Torrison, Mrs. Raymond Johnston, Mrs. Roland Wendling, Mrs. Norman Lenz and Mrs. Elmer Dedering, Valders; three sons, Gordon, Manitowoc; Sigwart, Liberty; and William, near Kiel; a brother, John Alfstad and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Langedall, Mrs. Carry Salid, Miss Mary Alfstad and Mrs. Ingrid Royney, still reside in Norway. Of the 26 grandchildren surviving are Air Cadet James McGarvie, Truax field, Madison; and Staff Sgts Gordaon and Arthur Milne, Arizona. Two great grandchildren also survive. Mr. Berg was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the Valders church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 3, 1944 P. 2

JOSEPHINE BERG cemetery #84 Last week Wednesday at the home of her brother Mr. August Berg who lives a mile north of Kiel, Miss Josephine Berg died at the age of 38 years and 9 months following a chronic illness due to inflammation of the lungs and articular rheumatism. The deceased had become mental deranged for a long time. The burial took place on Saturday afternoon at the Rockville Cemetery with Pastor Schildknecht from New Holstein officiating. Her mother and seven siblings survive the deceased. Kiel Record - 1900 (Translated from German by Nancy Zimmermann)

KNUT BERG cemetery #41 Knut Berg, 81,(picture), retired Town of Liberty farmer, died Monday night at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Wendling in Valders, with whom he had resided since disposing of his farm in 1950. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the West Valders Evangelical Lutheran Church. The Rev. A.B. Holland will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Berg was born in Valders, Norway, in 1870 and in 1890 came to the United States and married Miss Ingeborg Alfstad. They settled on the homestead farm south of Valders where he had lived except for four years spent on a farm north of Manitowoc. In 1940 the Bergs celebrated their golden wedding. Mrs. Berg died eight years ago. Survivors are three sons, Gordon of Manitowoc, Sigward of Liberty and William of Milwaukee; eight daughters, Mrs. James McGarvie of Downers Grove, Ill., Mrs. Henry Milne of California, Mrs. Fred Sampe of Branch, Mrs. Orrin Torrison, Mrs. Raymond Johnston, Mrs. Roland Wendling, Mrs. Norman Lenz and Mrs. Elmer Dedering of Valders; 25 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A brother in Norway also survives. Friends may call at the Berge Funeral Home, Valders, after 1 p.m. Thursday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 14, 1952 P. 2

PAULINE BERG cemetery #90 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

SIGWART BERG cemetery #40 Sigwart N. Berg, 76, of Rt. 1, Manitwooc, died Saturday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Liberty. The Rev. C.R. Rosenow will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Berg was born Jan. 18, 1899, in the Town of Manitowoc, son of the late Knut and Ingeborg Alfstad Berg. He attended Cedar Grove School and married Emma Schultz June 19, 1926, at Liberty. He was retired from Hamann Construction Co. of Manitowoc. He was a member of Manitowoc Barbershoppers, Valder's Senior Citizens and Board of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife; a son, a daughter, two brothers, Gordon and William, of Manitowoc; five sisters, Mrs. Christine McGarvie, of Downers Grove, Ill., Mrs. Enanda Sampe, of Manitowoc, Mrs. Clara Torrison and Mrs. Ruth Johnston, of Valders and Mrs. Marie Dedering, of Kiel and 11 grand- children. A brother and three sisters preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. May 10, 1975 P. 12

WILHELMINE BERG cemetery #82 Mrs. Minnie Berg Buried In Local Cemetery Wednesday Mrs. Wilhelmina Berg, aged 79, widow of the late Ernst Berg, passed away at the Sheboygan Memorial Hospital on Saturday evening at 11:45, following an illness of 8 weeks. The deceased nee Donath, a daughter of the late Frederick and Johanna (Koinke) Donath, was born in Kiel on January 22, 1861. Her marriage to Mr. Berg, a native of the town of Schleswig took place on December 6, 1881 and the couple resided on the farm now owned by the Louis Lawrence family. Mr. Berg passed away on January 2, 1929 and since then Mrs. Berg has resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Luecke in Cleveland. Five children were born of this union of whom a son Hugo passed away in Marshfield four years ago. Survivors are three daughters and one son, Miss Ida Berg of Milwaukee, Mrs. Edgar (Lily) Luecke of Cleveland, and Mrs. Rudolph (Elsie) Graf of Kiel, and Eugene of Sheboygan, 9 grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters, three sisters and six brothers. Funeral services were held from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home here this Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 and at 2 o'clock services were held at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church with the Rev. E. L. Worthman in charge of the services. Interment was made in the family resting place in the Kiel Cemetery. - 1940 ******** From Sheboygan county death records: Wilhelmina Berg nee Donath (v.45 p.387) Widow of Ernst Berg Jan. 22, 1861-Oct. 19, 1940 Daughter of Frederick Donath and Johanna Koinke (both born Germany) Born Kiel Died from “bronchial pneumonia” Buried at the Kiel Cemetery ******** (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)

AGNES G. BERGE cemetery #5 Mrs. Walter Berge, 63, of Valders, died Saturday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Our Savior Cemetery, Valders. Mrs. Berge, nee Agnes Berge, was born May 8, 1907, at Valders, daughter of the late Knut and Marie Larson Berge. She was married to Walter Berge Nov. 27, 1935, at Manitowoc. She was a member of Valders Legion Auxiliary, the A.L.C.W. and Lois Circle. Survivors include her husband; four sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Chester and Morton of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest Hacker and Mrs. Joe Elsasser of Manitowoc and nine grandchildren. A sister and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 29, 1970

ANNIE I. BERGE (d. 1924) cemetery #41 MRS. BERGE OF VALDERS DIES AT HOSPITAL Mrs. Anton Berge of Valders died at the Holy Family Hospital at 6:30 o'clock this morning. Funeral arrangements weer (sic) not completed pending the arrival of a sister of Mrs. Berge from Valders. The body was removed to the undertaking parlors of William Frasier. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 2, 1924 P.2 **************************** Miss Annie Berge died at the Holy Family Hospital last Saturday morning after a month's illness. Miss Berge was born on the farm in Liberty, where her brother Otis resides, sixty two years ago and lived there until several years ago when she moved to Manitowoc. Surviving her are her sister Lena of Manitowoc and a brother Otis living on the homestead near Valders. The body was taken to Valders for burial and funeral services where held at the First Lutheran church, Rev. A.O. White conducting the services. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 9, 1924 P.8

CHRISTOPHER T. BERGE cemetery #41 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sept. 1894: Death on Sat. in Town Eaton of Christopher Berge. The deceased who was ill only a few days succumbed to enteritis.

GEORGE BERGE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1889: On 22 Feb. Georg S. Gilbert-Berge died at the age of 1 yr. 2 mos. of lung complications from measles. He was buried in the Municipal Cemetery on Mon., 25 February.

GUILFORD BERGE cemetery #41 Guilford K. Berge, 73, of Valders, died Saturday morning at Appleton Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Intern Donald Brugamyer will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mr. Berge was born May 13, 1900, at Valders, son of the late Otto and Anna Larson Berge. He married Irene Christianson August 24, 1922, at Valders. He served on the Manitowoc County Baord for 24 years, was chairman of the Manitowoc County Board for eight years, and president of the Village of Valders for eight years. Mr. Berge held several offices with Faith Lutheran Church and was a funeral director in Valders for 35 years. He also was a director of Valders State Bank and the Valders Telephone Co. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, from 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church from noon until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 11, 1973

HAGE THOMPSON BERGE cemetery #2 From Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1908: Death Saturday in Clarks Mills of 78-year old Mrs. Gudmund Thompson of a stroke. The deceased leaves 3 children. Her funeral was held yesterday in Jerpen.

INGRI MARIA BERGE cemetery #41 Name: Berge, Ingrid D. 7/2/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 4/15/1879 sex: f/w Age at death: 28 yrs. B.P.: Tn. Liberty, Mtw. Co. Wis. D.P.: Liberty Cem: Liberty Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A.O. Alfson, Cato Spouse: F.: Johanes Berge M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 298

KNUT O. BERGE cemetery #5 KNUT BERGE IS DEAD, WAS 70 Pioneer Farmer At Valders To Be Buried Wednesday Knut Berge, age 70, a resident of the county all of his life, died Sunday morning at his home in Valders. He had been a resident of the city for the last seven years after retiring from his farm near the city. He had been ill for several years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 from the home and at 2 p.m. from the Valders Our Savior's church, the Rev. Espeseth of Manitowoc officiating. The body was taken to the home from the Otto Berge funeral parlors today. Mr. Berge was born in the town of Liberty on the farm which he owned. His wife died three years ago. He is survived by two sons Chester on the farm and Morten at home and by three daughters, Agnes and Edna at home and Mrs. Ernest Hacker of Rte. 1, Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, May 15, 1933 P. 2

MABEL BERGE cemetery #41 Mrs. Andrew Berge, 86, formerly of Valders, died Thursday evening at Bethesda Home, Chicago. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Valders West Cemetery. Mrs. Berge, nee Mable(sic) Gilbertson, was born April 22, 1884, in the Town of Liberty, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Harry and Caroline Everson Gilbertson. She was married to Andrew Berge June 10, 1908, at Valders. Her husband preceded her in death in May of 1961. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Bernice) Busse of Sheboygan and Mrs. Andrew (Alice) Kosowski of Chicago; a brother, Clarence, of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Elmer M. Evenson, of Valders; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A son and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 2, 1971

NORMAN C. BERGE cemetery #44 Norman G. Berge, 64, of 843 Wilson St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at Libertyville, Ill., of a heart attack on his return from a trip to DeKalb, Ill, for a holiday visit with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Berge. Accompanying Berge were his wife and Mrs. and Mrs. Gordon Hansen of Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. M.J. Medin of Sturgeon Bay will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Berge was born May 4, 1900, at Valders, son of the late Anton and Lena Gigstad Berge. He married Amanda Eberhardt Sept. 24, 1924, at Manitowoc. He was assistant to the president and general manager of Kasper Construction Co. and vice president of Manitowoc Supply Co. He was a member of Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687 and Bay View Lutheran Church of Sturgeon Bay. Surviving are his wife; five sisters, Mrs. Anne Reinertson of Carmel, Calif., Mrs. Belinda Bremer of Waukesha, Mrs. Lillian Johnson of Manitowoc, Mrs. Ruth Bleck of Valders, Mrs. Marvin Berge of DeKalb and Mrs. Harold Gram of Chicago and six brothers, Oscar of Addison, Ill., Albert of Reedsville, Walter and Oley of Valders, Orin of Sheboygan and Harold of Rhinelander. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church. Memorials may be sent to Bay Area Home for the Aged, Green Bay. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, November 30, 1964 P. 7 ******* [Norman G./d. at Libertyville IL/cause: acute coronary occlusion/ bur. on Ernst Eberhardt lot]

OLE C. BERGE cemetery #5 OLE C. BERGE DIES AT HOME NEAR VALDERS Ole C. Berge, a well known farmer of the town of Liberty, died at his home near Valders Saturday at the age of 53 years. The funeral will take place from Our Saviors church at Valders tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Mr. Berge was a native of Manitowoc county, born in Liberty and had spent all of his life here. He was a son of Ole K. and Karie Berge and is survived by a widow and five children, an aged father and one brother. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, December 31, 1917 P.1 (Note: I put him here because he was buried from this church and his parents are both here. I couldn't find him in any other cem.)

OSCAR G. BERGE cemetery #41 Oscar G. Berge, 63, who was born and spent his entire life on the homestead farm in Liberty, died Monday afternoon. He had been in failing health five months. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m., from the Berge home and at two o'clock from the West Valders Lutheran church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Berge was born in Liberty in 1875, and when a young man took over the homestead farm, which he has since operated. In 1899 he married Miss Emma Thompson. Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. John A. Larson, Valders, and Mrs. Albert Berge, route 2, Reedsville; son, Earl, Liberty; brother Otto, Valders; and seven grandchildren. The body will be moved to the Berge home from the Berge under taking parlors Thursday noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, November 29, 1938 P. 3

ALBERT BERGELIN cemetery #31 Albert Bergelin, 85, town of Gibson, route 1, Denmark, died Thursday at Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the St. John Lutheran church, Gibson, the Rev. Henry E. Pussehl officing. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Knutson funeral home in Denmark from Saturday evening until Monday morning when the body will be moved to the church. Mr. Bergelin was born in 1865 in Gibson and in 1891 married Louise Roehl. She died in 1931. Survivors are three sons, Louis on the homestead farm, route 1, Denmark, Arthur of route 1, Hilbert, and Harvey of Zanders; three daughters, Mrs. Louis Schultz of route 1, Mishicot, Mrs. Fred Riemer of route 1, Mischicot, and Mrs. Joseph Markoski of route 1 Mishicot; two brothers, Henry of Appleton and Gustav of Hilbert; 14 grand children and 25 great grand children. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 26, 1951 P. 18

AUGUST BERGELIN cemetery #31 August Bergelin, 78, of the town of Gibson, died Saturday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bernhart Schmidt, town Gibson, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, at 1:30 p.m. from the Schmidt home and at 2 o'clock from the St. John Lutheran church in Gibson, the Rev. Henry Pusschl officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Mr. Bergelin was born in the town of Gibson on April 29, 1863. He lived there all his life except for 12 years when he resided in the town of Franklin. He married Mathilda Roehl on April 1, 1889, and she died 12 years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Bernhart Schmidt of Gibson, Mrs. Martin Nelson of Denmark route 1, Mrs. George Nelson of Manitowoc; three brothers, Albert of Gibson, Henry of Appleton, and Gustave of Sherwood; one sister, Mrs. August Block of Hilbert, 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 4, 1941 P. 2

HENRY BERGELIN cemetery #31 The Angel of Death entered the home of Mr. and Mrs. August Bergelin last Saturday and took away their beloved son, Henry, at the age of 21 years. Just in the springtime of life when all seems bright, he was called away from this world to a better world where trouble and pain reign no more. He was a good boy, and for his disposition and pleasant ways was liked and respected by all who knew him. He leaves his parents, one brother, William, and four sisters, Mrs. Bernard Schmidt, Mrs. Martin Nelson and Elfrieda of this place, and Mrs. Martin Hasche of Chilton. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon from the German Lutheran church and was largely attended. Our sympathy is extended to the grief stricken family in their sad bereavement. “We miss thee from our home, dear brother, We Miss thee from thy place, A shadow over our life is cast, We miss the sunshine of thy face. We miss thy kind and willing hand, Thy fond and earnest care, Our homes are dark without thee, We miss thee everywhere.” Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 15, 1917, Page 4 ******* Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Bergelin, passed away Saturday morning. The death was due to a lingering illness. In spite of a trip to California last summer for his health and the best efforts of physicians all was of no avail. The funeral was held Tuesday from the Lutheran church at Zanders. Sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 16, 1917, Page 4

LOUIS BERGELIN cemetery #31 Louis Bergeline(sic), 80, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Sunday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Town of Gibson. The Rev. Percy Damrow will officiate and burial will be in Gibson Cemetery. Mr. Bergeline was born July 20, 1891, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Albert and Louise Rohl Bergeline. He married Ella Deffke in 1917. She preceded him in death April 3, 1922. He then married Enra Plautz May 28, 1924, at Kewaunee. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Edward, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, Gerald, of Manitowoc, Milton, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Emanuel, of Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Rohala) Pautz, of Green Bay; a step-daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Erana) Mier, of Milwaukee; two brothers, Arthur, of Hilbert and Harry, of Rt. 1, Denmark; two sisters, Mrs. Frieda Schultz and Mrs. Fred Riemer, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, 22 grand- children and 15 great grandchildren. Two daughters, a son, a sister and a grandson preceded him in death. Friends may call at Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday until 10 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 22, 1972

LOUISE BERGELIN cemetery #31 Mrs. Albert Bergelin, 68, nee Lizzie Rahl, died suddenly last night at her home in the town of Gibson following a heart attack. She had been ailing for some time. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home and at 1:30 from the St. John's Lutheran church in Gibson. Burial will be made in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bergelin was born in Carlton, Kewaunee county, on March 28, 1869. She was married 46 years ago to Albert Bergelin. The couple lived on the home farm ever since their marriage. For a number of years Louis Bergelin, a son, has been running the farm and Mr. and Mrs. Bergelin have continued living there. Survivors besides the widower include three sons-Louis at home, Harry of Gibson and Arthur of Hilbert; three daughters, Joseph Marcoski of Manitowoc and Mrs. Louis Schultz and Mrs. Fred Reimer, both of the town of Gibson; and one sister, Mrs. August Uhlman, town of Gibson. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 29, 1937 P. 14

MATHILDA BERGELIN cemetery #31 PASSES AWAY FEW MINUTES AFTER RETURN TO HOME After a visit with relatives in this city, Mrs. August Bergelin, aged 67, on her return to her home in the town of Gibson was stricken suddenly with a heart attack and died in a few minutes. The deceased, whose maiden name was Mathilda Roeht, was born in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee county and was married to August B. Bergelin in 1880. They resided in this county about thirty years. Besides the husband one daughter, three sons, and four sisters survive. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Gibson. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 12, 1929 P. 2

ROGER BERGELIN cemetery #30 Roger E. Bergelin, 22, formerly of Rt. 1, Denmark, presently residing at River Falls, Wis., died Friday evening as a result of an auto accident. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Town of Gibson, Manitowoc County. The Rev. Percy Damrow will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Bergelin was born May 4, 1947, at Manitowoc, son of Gerald and Arleen Schultz Bergelin. He was graduated from Mishicot Community High School and Wisconsin State University-River Falls. He was employed by Armour Co., Minneapolis, Minn., since June 1969. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bergelin, of Rt. 1, Denmark, two brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.), paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bergelin, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and maternal grandfather, Louis Schultz, of Rt. 1, Denmark. Friends may call at the Knutson Funeral Home, Denmark, until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 23, 1970

EMMA M. BERGENE cemetery #2 Mrs. Knudt (Emma) Bergene, 92, of Rt. 1, Cato, died Monday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Harold Brandt, of Rt. 1, Greenleaf. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Town of Cato. Mrs. Bergene, nee Emaa Anderson, was born Feb. 10, 1879, at Racine, daughter of the late John and Maria Harringstad Anderson. She was married to Knudt Bergene June 20, 1898. The couple farmed in the Town of Cato. Her husband preceded her in death Feb. 17, 1947. Survivors include four sons, Edward of Rt. 1, Newton, Albert of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Norman and Kenneth of Rt. 1, Cato; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Wachtel of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Frank (Ruth) VanLanne of Rt. 1, Cato, and Mrs. Harold (Alma) Brandt of Rt. 1, Greenleaf, 24 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death. Friends may call at the Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 13, 1971 ********* Funeral services for Mrs. Knudt (Emma) Bergene, 92, of Rt. 1, Cato, who died Monday morning, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Faith Lutheran Church, Valders. The Rev. Rober Onkka will officiate and burial will be in Gjerpen Cemetery, Town of Cato. Among survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Wachtel, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Frank (Ruth) VanLannen, of Rt. 1 Cato, and Mrs. Harold (Alma) Brandt, of Rt. 1, Greenleaf. Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, after 4 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 14, 1971

CHARLES BERGER cemetery #89A Sudden Death of Two Rivers Man DEATH COMES TO PIONEER AT SUPPER TABLE Charles H. Berger summoned as Family Is Gathered for Evening Meal at the Home Death suddenly overtook Charles H. Berger at his home on the Manitowoc-Two Rivers road at 6 o’clock Thursday evening. Deceased was seated at the supper table when he was called and his passing is believed to be caused by the hardening of the arteries. Although not being in the best of health the past few months, Mr. Berger worked every day at the machine shop of the Aluminum Goods plant one. Deceased was a native of Two Rivers, born on August 5, 1861 and practically spent his entire life in this city. Surviving him is his widow Marguerite M. Berger, with her two children Mercedes and Alfred Louisier and one son, George, an instructor in the public school at Kimberly, Wis. He also leaves one brother, Guido of this city and two sisters, Mrs. Schafflahd and Mrs. William E. Seibel of Manitowoc. The first wife of the deceased died twenty years ago. He was a mechanic by trade for the past 15 years previously being employed as a marine engineer. Mr. Berger’s father, Gottlieb, also deceased was one of the earliest settlers in the city, making his home in this city in 1849. Mr. Berger was affiliated with the Masonic order and the funeral will be held under the auspices of the local lodge No. 200 on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. T. A. Hawkes officiation. Burial will be at Pioneer’s Rest cemetery. The Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, January 17, 1927 - Two Rivers News (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

CLARENCE J. BERGER cemetery #43 Clarence J. Berger, age 83, of 704 S. 28th St., Manitowoc, died on Thursday evening, Feb. 14, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. He was born on April 22, 1924, in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Rose (Witzack) Berger. Clarence was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. On Oct. 31, 1949, he married the former Dolores Willmas at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Clarence was employed with Invincible as a welder. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) He was preceded in death by an infant sister and two brothers-in-law: Earl Gintner and Wilard Goestch. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Msgr. James Vanden Hogen with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Military Rites will be accorded by AmVets Post #99. The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008. A prayer service will be held at 3:30 p.m., led by Deacon Alan Boeldt. Friends may also call Monday morning at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 16, 2008

ETTA BERGER cemetery #89D Mrs. Etta Berger, 87, of 1016-16th St., Two Rivers, died early Tuesday evening at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. she had been a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, since September of 1972. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday a Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Berger, nee Etta Gauthier, was born Feb. 21, 1885, at Two Rivers, daughter of the late Charles C. and Pauline Gauthier. She attended Two Rivers schools and was married to Joseph Berger in November, 1907, at St. Luke Catholic church. He preceded her in death Aug. 23, 1951. Mrs. Berger was a member of the Ladies of St. Luke, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Two Rivers Senior Citizens Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) A son, two borthers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Two Rivers Senior Citizens will meet in a body at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 14, 1973

GEORGE E. BERGER cemetery #89A George E. Berger Is Dead at 63 TWO RIVERS–George E. Berger, 63, of Riverview Drive, Rt. 2, Two Rivers, longtime drafting and woodworking instructor at Lakeshore Vocational and Technical School, Two Rivers, and operator of a firm manufacturing educational and therapeutic toys bearing his name, died Monday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Berger, who was honored early in 1967 by the school’s Quarter Century Club after serving the institution for 25 years, became afflicted with a stroke recently and returned home after hospitalization. He returned to the hospital a week ago. Born in Two Rivers Nov. 27, 1904 to the late Charles and Amelia Kahlenberg Berger, he was a member of the first class to graduate from Washington High School in 1923. He then enrolled at what is now Wisconsin State University– Oshkosh, graduating in 1926 with a degree in industrial arts. Returned to Two Rivers After teaching at Kimberly High School for four years, he returned to Two Rivers to become associated with the Hamilton Mfg. Co., where he worked in the Engineering Dept. for nine years. He returned to the teaching field in joining the faculty of the former Vocational and Adult School here, where up to his illness he taught classes ranging from Auto mechanics and blue-print reading to drafting and woodworking. A number of years ago he established the Berger Playcraft Co., which designed, and produced educational and therapeutic toys. Creative-minded since boyhood, Berger instilled enthusiasm in aeronautics among the young people of the area by developing a novel electrically-driven airport or space platform, which permitted young buyer of model planes to fly them like any powered plane. Wife Survives A lifelong member of Grace United Church of Christ, his other affiliation was with the Quarter Century Club of the VTA school.. Surviving are his wife, the former Julia Schneider, whom he married June 18, 1930, at Waukegan, Ill.; three daughters, a son, a step-sister, Mercedes Lousier of Two Rivers; a step-brother, Alfred Lousier of Owen, Wis.; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be at 2 p.m .Thursday at Klein and Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, the Rev. Reed Forbush officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers’ Rest Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, August 13, 1968 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******* Funeral card: In Memory Of GEORGE E. BERGER Born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin November 27, 1904 Passed away in Two Rivers, Wisconsin August 12, 1968 Services 2:00 P.M. Thursday, August 15, 1968 Klein & Stangel, Funeral Home Two Rivers, Wisconsin Rev. Reed Forbush, Officiating Pallbearers Mel DeSwarte Clyde Rau Eben Engle George Brown Adolph Brull Steve Gauthier Place of Interment Pioneers Rest Cemetery Two Rivers, Wisconsin KLEIN & STANGEL. INC. Two Rivers Wisconsin

GOTTFRIED BERGER cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1894: Death in Two Rivers on Sun. of Gottfried Wilhelm Berger following an illness of about 6 mos. The deceased, who was one of the oldest residents of Two Rivers, was well known and highly thought of throughout the whole county. He was born 21 Jan. 1821 in Saxony and came to America in 1846, living 2 yrs. in Milwaukee. In 1848 he moved to Two Rivers where he has lived ever since. In the early years he was in the shoemakers trade, but about 30 yrs. ago he opened a tavern. The burial took place Tues. afternoon.

JULIE A. BERGER cemetery #89A

Julia A. Berger

Julia A. Berger, age 93, formerly of Riverview Drive, Two Rivers, passed away Friday evening, Jan. 14, 2000, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. Kim Henning. Burial will be at Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Jule was born Oct. 21, 1906, in St. Louis, Mo., the oldest daughter of Paul Sr. and Elizabeth Schneider. She worked as a telephone supervisor at the then Bell Telephone Co. in Green Bay. During that time she met George E. Berger and on June 18, 1930, they were married in Waukegan, Ill., and shortly there-after the couple moved to Two Rivers, the birthplace of her husband. She was a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center and chorus, and the Homemakers Club for many years, serving as secretary. She attended Grace Congregational Church. Survivors include three daughters and sons in law; one son, six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law; two sisters, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jule was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, six brothers and sisters. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 17, 2000 at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. The family extends their gratitude to the North Ridge Care Center staff for their compassion and comfort. Herald Times Reporter, January 16, 2000

LILLIE BERGER cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1907: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 25 Mar.) A young lady drowned in our river Sunday morning at 5:30. Her shawl was found on the bank. She was Lilly Berger, a 40-yr. old unmarried lady. Miss Berger lived with her mother, and the fact that she had been ill for many years may have led to her suicide. A large number of people gathered at the bridge when they heard of her death. Men in rubber boats searched the river for her body in vain. The police also have searched the river but have not found anything. Her death is a blow for her family. The unfortunate lady has many brothers and a sister living here, as well as her widowed mother. It is believed that her body will eventually be found in the lake. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1907: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 08 Apr.) The body of Miss Berger, who drowned in the river two weeks ago, still has not been found and the search has ended. Men from the life saving station last week searched the lake between here and Manitowoc without results. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 16 May. 1907: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 May) News from Manitowoc arrived Friday that the body of Lillian Berger, who drowned in the river about 6 weeks ago, has been found on the shore in Town Newton. ********* From Der Nord Westen, 16 May. 1907: On Thursday evening a 7-year old son of Town Newton farmer Wm. Stephani found a partially buried female body in the beach sand. The body was immediately uncovered and the District Attorney notified. He transferred the corpse to the funeral home of Vogelsang & Murphy. A coroner’s inquiry was opened by Justice of the Peace Harry Kelley. Charles Berger of Two Rivers gave testimony that he knew the body to be that of his sister; that Lillian Berger had drowned in the river on 24 March; that her body was not found despite every effort taken; and that it was presumed that the body was carried into the lake by the strong current. Although the body was no longer recognizable, he was able to positively identify the clothing as that of his unfortunate sister. The body was then turned over to the Berger family.

THOMAS C. BERGER cemetery #89A

Thomas C. Berger passed away Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004 at St. Vincent Hospital, Green Bay. He was born in Two Rivers on Aug. 20, 1931 son of the late George E. and Julia A. Berger. Tom graduated from Washington High School with the class of 1949. Upon graduation, he attended the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc, and was initiated into the Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society and the Phi Eta Sigma National Honorary Fraternity. During his sophomore year at Madison, he was initiated into the Pi Tau Sigma National Honorary Fraternity. In his junior year, he received a scholarship and was awarded the Tau Beta Pi Key (the highest honor attainable by an undergraduate student in engineering school). He received his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1954 and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the Air Force. He was stationed with the Air Technical Intelligence Center, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio. Following his discharge, Tom began his graduate work at the university at which time he was awarded an Engineering Research Fellowship and accepted a position on the university teaching staff. He received his master's degree in mechanical engineering and is a licensed registered professional mechanical engineer in the state of Wisconsin. Tom was also a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He also worked for Stoelting Company in Kiel, Manitowoc Engineering and provided consultant services for Hamilton's of Two Rivers. He was the original founder of the Manitowoc Singles Club in the early l960s and most recently belonged to the Northeastern Wisconsin Woodworker's Guild and Inventors Network of Wisconsin. He was a licensed private pilot and a longtime member of the EAA. Tom is survived by his devoted and special friend; and three sisters. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father: George E. Berger; and his mother: Julie A. Berger. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, 2004 at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Kim Henning. Burial will be at Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home on Friday, Oct. 8, 2004 from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 am. Special thanks to the dedicated and supportive staff of St. Vincent's Dialysis Clinic, doctors at Green Bay Nephrology Clinic and San Luis Nursing Home for all their loving care. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 7, 2004

GEORGE BERGERON cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec. 1901: Death of George Bergeson(sic) on Fri., in a hospital in Sault St. Marie, following his being wounded which we reported in last week's paper. He was 24-yrs. old. His body was brought here and buried Mon.

SR. M. JOAN BERGERON cemetery #46 Sister Joan Bergeron, 69, of Silver Lake College, Alverno, died Saturday evening at the college. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent Chapel. The Rev. Justin Pierce will officiate and burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Joan, nee Alice Bergeron, was born Jan. 21, 1904, at Ironwood, Mich., daughter of the late Joseph and Valerie Blais Bergeron. She entered the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity June 29, 1923, and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1926. She had received her Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degree from Catholic University of America. She had taught at Fuller's Spur and Ironwood, Mich., Chicago, Delaware, Ohio, West Point, Nebr., Kaukauna, Antigo, Oconto Falls, Maple Grove, Waukesha and also at Holy Family Academy and Silver Lake College. She served as financial aid officer at the college since 1965. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at Holy Family Convent from 5:30 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening and Tuesday prior to the time of service. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 9, 1973

ENGELBORD BERGERSON cemetery #44 DEATH OF AGED WOMAN CAUSED BY BROKEN HIP Death claimed Ingibor, wife of Fredrick Bergeson, 711 1/2 North Seventh street, her death occurring at the hospital this morning. Death was due to the shock and injury of a broken hip which she sustained in a fall five weeks ago. Deceased was born at Christinia, Norway, October 1, 1840 and came to this city with her husband in 1880. The husband, two sisters and two brothers in Norway survive. She was a member of St. Paul Norwegian church and the funeral will be held from the church Thursday afternoon at two o'clock. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, May 18, 1920 P. 1

EDNA BERGMANN cemetery #53 Mrs. Fred J. Bergmann, 41, died this morning at her home in Reedsville, after suffering a stroke Sunday evening. Funeral services will be held at the Reedsville Co-operative funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and at 2:00 p.m. at St. John-James Ev. Lutheran church. The Rev. Harold Eckert will officiate at the rite. Mrs. Bergmann, nee Edna Hein, was married in 1925 to Fred Bergmann, who survives her. Other survivors are her mother, Mrs. Ida Hein of Reedsville and a brother, Elmer also of Reedsville. The body may be viewed after 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home until the time of the services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, January 30, 1946 P.2

NELL E. BERGNER cemetery #44 Nell E. Bergner, of 1308 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Park Lawn Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Leschke-Bergner Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Allan Jirikovec will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Bergner was born in Maple Grove, daughter of the late Daniel and Bridgitt Mullins O'Leary. She was a graduate of Reedsville High School and Manitowoc County Normal School. She taught in Manitowoc County for eight years. She was later employed at Gimbel's Store, Milwaukee, for 25 years. She was a member of Manitowoc Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 659 and Gimbel's American Legion Auxiliary 442. Survivors include a son, Eldred A. (Sheriff) Bergner, of Manitowoc and a brother, John O'Leary, of Maple Grove. Three sisters and a brother preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a vigil service will be at 7 o'clock by Rev. Cyril VanHeeswyk. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 6, 1971 ******** [age 80 yrs./bur. on Edward W. Jirikovec lot] (16 Jul 1891/Dec 1971/SSDI)

DONALD BERKEDAL cemetery #44 Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Berkedal are mourning the death of their two weeks old son Donald who died of convulsions early this morning. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoonn at two o'clock from the home, 604 Buffalo street Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, December 26, 1922 P.3 ******* [Donald Olaf Berkedal/bur 12-27-1922/cause: influenza/bur on Olaf Berkedal lot]

TERJE BERKEDAL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1905: Death Mon. in Town Kossuth of 52-yr. old Terja Birkedal, survived by a widow and several children. The deceased had lived in Manitowoc for many years and worked as a city policeman for a long time. The funeral was held Saturday.

ERNESTINE BERKHOLTZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1896: Death in Green Bay last week, of Mrs. Ernestine Berkholz, widow of the late Wilhelm Berkholz who died one year ago. The deceased, who was a resident of Manitowoc for many years, had gone to Green Bay to be with her daughter who resides there, and where she died after a long illness. Her casket was brought here and buried alongside that of her husband in the city cemetery. She leaves 1 son, 1 daughter, and 5 grandchildren. ******* [cause: consumption]

WILHELM BERKHOLTZ cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Jan. 1889: Death of the well-known commercial fisherman Wilhelm Berkholz on Tues. of last week after a long illness. The deceased was 62 yrs. old and was buried on Thurs.

WILLIAM BERMKE cemetery #44 William Bermke, 8 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Bermke, 808 S. Fifteenth street, died yesterday of scarlet fever and spinal meningitis. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 P.M. at the home, conducted by Rev. K. Machmiller. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 19, 1920 P. 6 ******** [bur. 02-20-1920/cause: bronchitis/removed from L-1-6]

LOUISE A. BERMKE cemetery #44 Mrs. Max Bermke, 86, of 808 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Bermke, nee Louise Haaker, was born Sept. 27, 1886, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late Fredrick and Wilhemine Pohls Haaker. She was married to Max Bermke Nov. 19, 1912. Her husband preceded her in death in 1962. She was a member of the First German Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Fredrick, of Milwaukee and Allen, of Sheboygan; two daughters, Mrs. George (Marcella) Thielen, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Edward (Carl) Bishop, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A son, two brothers and a sister preceded her in death. Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 5 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. August 29, 1973 ******** [d. 08-28-1973/age 86 yrs./widow of Maxmillian F. Bermke/bur. on William Bermke lot] (27 Sep 1886/Aug 1973/SSDI)

NICHOLAUS BERNA cemetery #22 Name: Berna, Nicolaus D. 11/24/1867 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 sex: m Age at death: 55 yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Meeme Cem: St. Nazianz, Eaton Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Add Info.: Pg.# 50 ********* (Nicholaus (1812-Nov. 24, 1867)

JOSEPH BERNARD cemetery #44 Volume# 10 Page# 38 Name of Deceased: Joseph (Joe) Bernard Color: White Sex: Male Occupation of Deceased:Carpenter Age: 67 years 4 months 10 days Father: Anton Bernard Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother: Barbara Bernard Mother's Birthplace: Germany Birthplace of deceased: Germany Birthdate of Deceased: March 19, 1843 Certification:Married Husband or Wife of Deceased: not listed Date of Death: July 29, 1910 Cause of Death: Pneumonia Place of Death: Manitowoc Wisconsin Residence: Manitowoc Wisconsin Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force:No Name of informant: Joe Bernard Jr.( Son) Place of Burial: Evergreen Cemetery Date of Burial: August 1, 1910 ******** [info from 2/25/2004 e-mail from relative: "The man must have been named John Joseph, but in every census from 1880 on he is listed as Joseph. I spoke to a very chipper 90 y.o. descendent who told me that this fellow "threw things" at the picture of the emperor and had to flee Bohemia. He must have been a political dissident, anyway he fled to Italy, from there went by boat working as a "hand" to pay his passage to Brazil. There he worked his way on another boat to New Orleans. Then working on flatboats made his way upriver to Chicago.I found him in 1880 census in St Louis. From Chicago where he must have married Anna, they came to Manitowoc."] This info came from the cem. office

LONNIE BERNARD cemetery #83 Kiel, Wis. -(AP) - Five-year-old Lonnie Arthur Bernard, route 1, Kiel, was killed instantly today when he was struck by an automobile while walking across Highway 149 near here. Sheboygan Press, Fri. Apr. 1, 1949, p. 9, c. 8 ********** Youngster Killed Crossing Highway To Reach Mailbox. Kiel. - Little Lonnie Arthur Bernard, 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bernard, route 1, Kiel, was crossing the highway to reach the family mail box across from his home when he was struck and killed by a milk truck about 11 a.m. Friday. Dr. Theodore Teitgen, Manitowoc county coroner, said the boy was thrown to the pavement and died instantly of a skull fracture. The truck was driven by Jerome Neumeyer, 24, of route 2, Reedsville. Coroner Teitgen said an inquest will be held. The youngster was born in the town of Chilton on Jan. 23, 1944. Three years ago the family moved to their present home in town of Schleswig. Survivors include his parents; a sister (name omitted for privacy); paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bernard of Chilton; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koehler, of Hilbert. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, and at the S.S. Peter and Paul church. The Rev. F.X. Khiel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, Sat. Apr. 2, 1949, p. 5, c. 3

SADONIA A. BERNARD cemetery #44 Volume# 85 Page# 560 Name of Deceased: Sadonia A. Bernard Maiden Name: Stephany Color: White Sex: Female Occupation of Deceased: Homemaker Age: 86 Father: William Stephany Sr. Father's Birthplace: Wisconsin Mother: Lena Hills Mother's Birthplace: Wisconsin Birthplace of deceased: Wisconsin Birthdate of Deceased: October 22, 1897 Certification: Widowed Husband or Wife of Deceased: Wenzel J Bernard Date of Death: March 27, 1984 Cause of Death: Cardio Pulmonary Failure(minutes),Pneumonia( 3 weeks) Place of Death: Memorial Hospital Manitowoc Wisconsin Residence: Manitowoc Wisconsin Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force: No Name of informant: Robert Bernard Place of Burial: Evergreen cemetery Date of Burial: March 30,1984

WARREN WENCEL BERNARD cemetery #44 Volume# 97 Page# 8 Name of Deceased:Warren Wencel Bernard Color: White Sex: Male Occupation of Deceased:Test Lab Technician Hydraulic Hoseman Age: 71 Father: Wenzel J Bernard Father's Birthplace: Wisconsin Mother: Sadonia Stephany Mother's Birthplace: Wisconsin Birthplace of deceased: Wisconsin Birthdate of Deceased: April 29, 1921 Certification: Widowed Husband or Wife of Deceased: not listed Date of Death:January 4, 1993 Cause of Death: Ca Lung Length of Disease: 6 months Place of Death: Manitowoc Wisconsin Residence: Manitowoc Wisconsin Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force: No Name of informant: Helen Swetlik Place of Burial: Evergreen Cemetery Date of Burial: January 7, 1993

WENZEL JAMES BERNARD cemetery #44 Volume# 85 Page# 557 Name of Deceased:Wenzel James Bernard Color: White Sex: Male Occupation of Deceased: Malster( Anheuser Busch) Age: 84 Father: Joseph Bernard Father's Birthplace: not listed Mother: Anna Bielek Mother's Birthplace: not listed Birthplace of deceased: Wisconsin Birthdate of Deceased: September 13, 1899 Certification: Married Husband or Wife of Deceased: Sadonia Stephany Date of Death: March 19, 1984 Cause of Death: Myocardial Infraction Place of Death: Manitowoc Wisconsin Residence: Manitowoc Wisconsin Did Deceased Serve in Armed Force: No Name of informant: Sadonia Bernard Place of Burial: Evergreen Cemetery Date of Burial: March 22, 1984 NOTE: According to the death information Wenzel was D.O.A when he arrived at the hospital

EMILIE (RIEDERICH) BERNERi cemetery #44 Married in Milwaukee on Sunday evening last, Mr. Henry Berner, and Mrs. E. Reidericht, both of this village. Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, September 30, 1854 P. 3 ******* Mrs. Emilie Berner, widow of Henry Berner who lived many years in this city died at the residence of her brother, at Fort Howard on Saturday last. Mrs. Berner was about 63 years of age. Her remains were brought here yesterday for burial. Manitowoc Lake Shore Times, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1884 P.4 ******* [bur. 12-08-1884/age 67 yrs.]

EMMA BERNER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Jan. 1879: Death Thurs. of last week of Miss Emma Berner, age 20, the daughter of Mr. August Berner.

FERDINAND BERNERS cemetery #89B Ferdinand Bernis of Two Rivers, died this morning at 8 o'clock. Consumption was the cause of his death. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, October 21, 1898 P. 4 ******* Ferdinand Bernis was buried at Two Rivers to-day. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, October 24, 1898 P. 4 (Note: I believe this is where this death notice belongs/its a judgement call)

MARY BERNERS cemetery #89B Miss Mary Berners of Two Rivers died at Fond du Lac where she had been a patient at a hospital for three weeks. The body was brought to Two Rivers yesterday and the funeral will be held there tomorrow. Decedent was born at Two Rivers in 1853. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 19, 1916 P.2

ANNA BERNHARDT cemetery #63 Mrs. William Bernhardt, 77, of 632 Elm St., Mishicot, died Saturday morning at Maple Crest Nursing Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Zion United Methodist Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Cletus Kramer will officiate and burial will be in Mishicot Public Cemetery. Mrs. Bernhardt, nee Anna Fischer, was born Jan. 30, 1896, in the Town of Luxemburg, daughter of the late Herman and Rosaline Nohr Fischer. She was married to William Bernhardt June 7, 1928. The couple farmed in the Town of Gibson until 1960, moving to the Village of Mishicot. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and at the church until the time of services. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 3, 1973

LENA E. BERNHARDT cemetery #44 Mrs. Lena E. Bernhardt, wife of Fred J. Bernhardt, Route 6, died at the Holy Family hospital last evening following an illness of scarlet fever. Deceased was born at Norwalk, Wis. and has made her home here for a number of years. She was 40 years of age. Besides the husband she is survived by three children. The funeral, which will be private, will be held from the Urbanek & Wattawa undertaking parlors tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 with interment at Evergreen Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1920 P. 4

LOUISE BERNHARDT cemetery #63 Funeral of Mrs. Bernhardt Today The funeral of Mrs. William Bernhardt, who died Tuesday at the family home in the town of Gibson, was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Evangelical church, the Rev. Siewert officiating and burial was made at Mishicot. Born at Luxemburg January 11, 1898, Mrs. Bernhardt, who was Louise Fisher before her marriage, would have been twenty-eight at her next birthday. She was married in June 1922 and took up her home on the farm in the town of Gibson at that time. Her death was due to an attack of pneumonia. Surviving her are the husband and one child, a two weeks old son; her father, one brother, Herman Fisher of Luxemburg and six sisters. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 26, 1925 P.5

OTTO BERNHARDT (d. 1916) cemetery #63 SIX SONS ARE PALLBEARERS FOR FATHER Otto Bernhardt, Mishicot, dies Suddenly From Heart Attack Six sons of the deceased officiated as pall bearers at the funeral of the late Otto Bernhardt, a well known Mishicott man whose death occurred suddenly from heart failure. He had been in robust health and his death was a great shock in the community. Mr. Bernhardt was 56 years of age and was native of Mishicott, having been born in that town Oct. 18, 1859. He is survived by his widow and seven sons, one brother and a sister. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 21, 1916 P.1 ******** (No. 21. 1st publication Mar. 20, '16.) Notice to Prove Will and Notice to Creditors. STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT OF MANITOWOC COUNTY, IN PROBATE. In re estate of Otto Bernhardt, deceased. Notice is hereby given, That at the Special term of said court to be held on the second Tuesday (being the 11th day) of April, A.D., 1916, at the court house in the city of Manitowoc, county of Manitowoc, and State of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application of Fred J. Bernhardt and Emil Bernhardt to admit to probate the last will and testament of Otto Bernhardt, late of the town of Mishicott, in said county, deceased, and for the appointment of executors; Notice is hereby further given, That at the Special term of said court to be held at said court house, on the fourth Tuesday, (being the 25th day) of July, A.D., 1916, there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims against said Otto Bernhardt, deceased; And notice is hereby further given, That all such claims for examination and allowance must be presented to said county court at the court house, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county an dstate (sic), on or before the 22nd day of July, A.D., 1916, or be barred. Dated March 18, 1916. By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Nash & Nash, attorneys. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 20, 1916 P.4

CHARLES W. BERNIER cemetery #18 Charles W. Bernier, age 86, of Maribel, died Saturday morning, March 8, 2003 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. The Rev. Michael Ingold will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with burial of the cremated remains at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Greenstreet. Charles was born April 6, 1916 at Eagleton, Wis., son of the late Albert and Rose Jerome Bernier. He grew up and attended school in Eagleton. On June 3, 1942 Charles was married to the former Lorraine M. Taicher at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kellnersville. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving from 1942 to 1945. Charles owned and operated a mink ranch for 21 years and was a rural mail carrier from 1954 until his retirement in 1980. Charles was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Rural Letter Carriers Association. Survivors include his wife: Lorraine of Maribel; two sons and one daughter-in-law, three daughters and one son-in-law, eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one sister, two sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by one brother: Joseph; one sister: Maxine Taicher; one daughter-in-law: Carla Bernier; one granddaughter: Brandy Bernier; and two stepbrothers: Kenneth Blair and Wilfert Blair. Relatives and friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated in his name. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Kellnersville, is serving the family. Herald Times Reporter, March 11, 2003

HARRY F. BERNS cemetery #44 Harry F. Berns, 59, of 1025 N. 15th St., Manitowoc, died late Saturday afternoon of a heart attack while he was watching the Colt-Rams football game on television at his home. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Innocent Catholic Church. The Rev. E.A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemtery. Mr. Berns was born Feb. 3, 1900, at Kewaunee, son of the late Theodore and Anna Paska Brezinski. He married the former Hazel Hagerty at Duluth Oct. 22, 1923, and the couple returned to Manitowoc to make its home. Berns was safety director and an artist for the Koel Block, official publication of Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., during World War I, and returned in a similar capacity during World War II, photographing the launching, construction and sea trials of the various navy craft. His photos of submarines appeared in Life Magazine and he took a number of awards for photographic excellence. Berns was community chairman and directed the March of Dimes Drive in 1949 in Manitowoc. In recent years he followed his profession as a free-lance commercial photographer and commercial artist. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, (private); two sisters, Mrs. Jack Lee of Oconomowoc and Mrs. Fred Cru???? of Auburn, Ill; and seven grandchildren. A sister, Alice Berns, died in 1945. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, December 14, 1959 P. 17 ********** [d. 12-12-1959/age 59 yrs.]