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CAROLINA BOCK   cemetery #37

MRS. CAROLINA BOCK, RESIDENT OF COUNTY FOR 62 YEARS, IS CALLED 
BY DEATH, 67(sic) YRS. OLD
Death claimed one of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county last 
night when Mrs. Caolina Bock, widow, passed away at her home near 
Silver Creek at the advanced age of 87 years. Mrs. Bock had been a 
resident of Manitowoc county for more than sixty-two years 
continuously, having come here in youth.
Born in Germany 87 years ago, Mrs. Bock came to Manitowoc with her 
husband resided on a farm in the town of Kossuth for a long term of 
years. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Bock made her home on 
N. Twelfth street in this city until some months ago when she took 
up her home on a farm near Silver Creek which she purchased. 
Deceased was the mother of nine children, four of whom survive, 
being William of the town of Manitowoc, Otto of Crandon, Henry of 
Rhinelander and Charles of Suckow, Mont.
The funeral will be held Tuesday from the home at Silver Creek and 
interrment (sic) will be at the Baptist cemetery at Kossuth, the 
funeral leaving the home at noon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, August 7, 1915 P.1


FRED W. BOCK   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Feb. 1906:
Death Wednesday afternoon last week in the local Holy Family Hospital of 
Fred. W. Bock, a ship's carpenter. A short while ago BOCK went to Milwaukee 
to work and while eating got a bone stuck in his throat which the Milwaukee 
doctors were unable to remove. He was brought back here and entered the 
hospital where Dr. Sifton operated. The patient grew constantly weaker and 
died on Wednesday. Fred. W. Bock was born in 1852 in Germany and came here 
with his parents as a child of 9-months, settling in Town Kossuth. He learned 
ship carpentry as he grew up and worked here for many years. He leaves a widow 
and 2 children. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon.
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[cause: pneumonia]


LYDIA BOCK   cemetery #44

Name: Bock, Lydia
D. 3/6/1878  B.: 2/22/1878
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878        sex: f/w
Age at death: 12 da.
B.P.: Mtwc.
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem: Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F.A.O. Pieper
Spouse:
F.: Carl Bock
M.: Albertine Bock
Cause of Death:
Add Info.: merchant
Pg.# 273
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[Child of Charles Bock]


DOROTHY BOCKMANN   cemetery #44

Name: Boeckmann, Dorothea
D.: 12/10/1878   B.: 6/15/1828
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878       sex: f/w
Age at death: 50 yrs. 5 mo. 25 da.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem: Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. R. Pieper
Spouse: Carl Boeckmann
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: internal soreness
Add Info.:
Pg.# 281


CARL L. BODE   cemetery #10

Name: Bode, Carl Ludwig
D.: 10/22/1866   B.: 2/3/1865
Reg. D.: 1/15/1867       sex: m/w
Age at death: 1 yr. 8 mo. 16 da.
B.P.: Tn. Newton
D.P.: Tn. Newton
Cem: Centrvl.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: M.H. Quehl
Spouse:
F.: Emil Bode
M.: Wilhelmine Chelniz
Cause of Death: summer complaint
Add Info.:
Pg.# 74


AGNES (SCHAUER) BODENSTAB   cemetery #89D

Agnes (Shauer) Bodenstab, age 94, a resident of St. Mary’s Home, 
formerly of 1816 Emmet St., Two Rivers, died early Tuesday morning
April 23, 1996, at St. Mary’s Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, April 27, 1996, 
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the
Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Donald Marquardt with burial 
in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
She was born June 24, 1901, in Two Rivers, daughter of the late
Frank and Jennie Gonia Bonk. She attended Sacred Heart Grade School 
and Washington High School. On September 22, 1927, she married James
Schauer in Two Rivers and he preceded her in death January 17, 1973. 
On September 8, 1977, she married Leonard Bodenstab in Two Rivers. 
He also preceded her in death October 14, 1984. Agnes was organist 
at Sacred Heart Church for 16 years. She was employed at Mirro 
Aluminum Company for many years.
Surviving are a number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Sacred Heart Catholic Church after 11 a.m.  
Saturday until the time of service at 12.
Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, no date


LEONARD BODENSTAB    cemetery #89D

Funeral card

In Loving Memory of

Leonard Bodenstab
April 8, 1903
October 14, 1984

Deja & Martin
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


ANNIE BODWIN   cemetery #44

Mrs. Annie E. Bodwin, 74, former county resident, died this morning at the 
home of her daughter, Miss Myrtle Moser, at Elkhorn, Wis., Mrs. Bodwin has 
made her home at Elkhorn in recent years.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Frazier mortuary. 
Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Bodwin, nee Annie Fulton, was born in Milwaukee in 1864, and accompanied 
her parents to this county when a girl. The family located on a farm west of 
the city. She was first married to Charles Moser, who died 40 years ago. 
Later she was married to Leonard Bodwin. They located at Owen, Clark county. 
Mr. Bodwin died there and Mrs. Bodwin later located in Milwaukee.
Survivors are a daughter, Miss Myrtle Moser, Elkhorn, Wis.; five sisters, Mrs. 
Mary Anderson, Los Angeles, Miss Emily Fulton and Mrs. Adelbert Schmidt, both 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Fred Christiansen, route 3, Two Rivers, Mrs. Philip Smith, 
Sr., Silver Lake.
The body will be brought to Manitowoc from Elkhorn Friday and may be viewed 
in the afternoon and evening at the Frazier mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, September 29, 1938 P. 2
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[d. 09-29-1938 at Elkhorn, WI/age 74 yrs./cause: cerebral apoplexy]


EMMA BODWIN   cemetery #63

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Dec. 1905:
Death on 15 Dec. in her home near Kingsbridge, of 22-yr. old Emma, 
daughter of John Bodwin, from a heart attack. She had many friends 
here who join her parents and sisters in mourning her early death. 
Many people attended the funeral Mon. from the Catholic Church with 
burial in the local cemetery.


ADOLF BOECHL      cemetery #X

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Feb. 1888 
Death on Tues., 24 Jan., of Adolf Boechl in the County Asylum.


BERNICE BOECKMAN   cemetery #44

Mr. and Mrs. John Boekman(sic), 1216 So. Tenth street mourn the loss of 
month old little daughter, Bernice, who died last Saturday after having 
suffered a severe siege of whooping cough.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. November 22, 1920 P. 8
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[cause: broncho pneumonia/bur on John R Boeckman lot]


ELLA BOECKMAN   cemetery #44

Miss Ella Boeckman, 80, of 3001 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday afternoon 
at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will offiicate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Miss Boeckman was born July 15, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Carl 
and Ida Erdman Boeckman. Her parents operated a farm south of Silver Creek and 
after their death she continued to reside on a portion of the former homestead 
property with her brother, Charles. Since her brother died in 1955, a niece, 
(Survivor omitted for privacy.), lived with her and more recently her twin 
sister, Evelyn, also resided there.
Survivors include her sister, Evelyn, a brother, Alfred, of Manitowoc and a 
niece.
Friends may call at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Tuesday 
until the casket is moved to church at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 23, 1970
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[Ella Boeckmann/d. 02-22-1970/age 80 yrs./bur. on Wanda Boeckman lot]
(15 Jul 1889/Feb 1970/SSDI)


WILLIAM F. BOECKMAN   cemetery #44

William F. Boeckman, 65, of 1810 S. 13th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Reformed United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc. The Rev. Theodore P. Crusius will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Boeckman was born Jan. 7, 1905, at Manitowoc, son of the late William and Ida 
Kreie Boeckman. He attended schools at Manitowoc where he married Loretta Staudinger 
Dec. 30, 1924. He was a mason by trade and worked for many of the contractors here. 
In 1946, he became a self-employed mason contractor, working until health forced him 
to retire. Mr. Boeckman was a member of Masons Union Local 12 and at one time held 
all offices in the union. He was also a member of Master Builders, Eagles Aerie 706, 
Manitowoc Masonic Lodge 65, Manitowoc Chapter 16, Manitowoc Council 18 and Manitowoc 
Commandery 45. 
Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, a brother, 13 grandchildren and a 
great grandchild. A son, a sister and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Tuesday and from noon 
at church until the time of services Wednesday. A Masonic memorial service will be at 
7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, 22 Jun 1970 (Monday)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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[d. 06-21-1970/age 65 yrs.](7 Jan 1905/Jun 1970/SSDI)


DOROTHY BOECKMANN   cemetery #44

Name: Boeckmann, Dorothea
D.: 12/10/1878   B.: 6/15/1828
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878       sex: f/w
Age at death: 50 yrs. 5 mo. 25 da.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem: Mtwc.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. R. Pieper
Spouse: Carl Boeckmann
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: internal soreness
Add Info.:
Pg.# 281


KARL BOECKMANN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1909: 
Carl Boeckmann, an 85-year old man living south of Manitowoc who has been
known to walk in his sleep, on Sunday night wandered away from his house barefoot
in his nightshirt. The old man was found Monday morning lying alongside a hedge.
Because of his age it is feared there may be some aftermath.
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From Der Nord Westen, 14 Jan. 1909:
Carl Boeckmann, the old man we recently wrote about as a sleepwalker, had
another episode Saturday night. This time he slipped on the ice and broke a hip. At
his age of 88, an injury of this sort is very dangerous.
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From Der Nord Westen, 20 May 1909:
Death last week of 84-year old Carl Baeckmann in his home on Lake Shore
Road. The deceased had come here from Germany in 1851. He leaves 8 children.
The funeral was held Saturday.
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(Carl Boeckmann/b. Aug. 24, 1825, Mecklenburg/d. May 11, 1909/St. John's 
United Church of Christ)
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[cause: trasluies of hips]


WILLIAM BOECKMANN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Aug. 1901:
Death Wed. evening last week here of Wilhelm Boeckmann of 
old age debility. The deceased, who was born 22 Oct. 1822, 
leaves a widow and several children. The funeral was held 
Sat. afternoon.


WILLIAM BOECKMANN  (d. 1918)  cemetery #44

William Boeckman, well known mason contractor, died at the hospital 
yesterday afternoon of pneumonia. He had recently undergone an 
operation for appendicitis and was rapidly recovering when he 
suffered the fatal attack. 
Mr. Boeckman was well known and was formerly in partnership with 
Gustave Aumann. Born in this city on June 10, 1874, deceased was 44 
years of age. He is survived by his widow and four children, Esther, 
Adolph, Rudolph and William. 
[following is copied as written in paper, words jumbled] 
Four brothers, Henry and Louis, this city, Frederick of Wausau and 
Ernst of Sheboygan and three Mrs. Louis Wegner, this city and Mrs. 
sisters, Mrs. Seldon Lawerence, Kiel, Emil Krause, of Milwaukee also 
survive. Three half-brothers and three half-sisters also survive. 
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the late 
home, Rev. Grether officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 22, 1918, Page 1
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Mrs. Fred Boekman(sic) of Butler, Wis., and Mrs. August Bunt, of Port 
Washington, have returned to their homes after having been here to 
attend the funeral of the late William Boeckman.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 23, 1918, Page 3
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[bur. 10-25-1918/cause: appendicitis-pneumonia following/
bur. on William Boeckman lot]


EMELIA BOEDER   cemetery #44

Following a several months illness, Mrs. Gust Boeder, 80, of 934 South 12th 
street, a Manitowoc resident for more than 60 years, died this morning at 
the family home.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the First Reformed 
church, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen 
cemetery.
Mrs. Boeder, nee Emelia Latzig, was born in Germany in 1862 and came to 
Manitowoc in 1880. In 1881 she was married to Gust. Boeder, the ceremony 
taking place in the old frame fire station at the foot of North Seventh 
street. For a number of years after their marriage Mr. Boeder was employed 
at the Rahr brewery. He also seved as a member of the volunteer fire 
department.
In 1900 he became a member of the regular paid department, also serving as 
a lineman for the department. He retired in 1915. In 1941 Mr. and Mrs. Boeder
observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary.
Survivors are the widower; daughter, Mrs. Fred Laufenburg of Milwaukee; two 
sons, William and Walter of this city; two brothers, William and Julius 
Latzig of Merrill; and three grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the Pfeffer funeral home from Thursday afternoon 
until Saturday morning, when it will be moved to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1943 P. 2
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[d. 01-13-1943/age 80 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/wife of Gust Boeder]


ERICKA AND STEPHANA BOEDER (twins)   cemetery #44

Private funeral services for Ericka and Stephana Boeder, infant twin 
daughters of William and Christine (Novy) Boeder, of  Manitowoc, who 
where born and died Monday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were 
Monday afternoon at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Burial was in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. April 9, 1973


ROBERT H. BOEDER   cemetery #44

Robert Boeder, 79, of 2112 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at St. John United Church of 
Christ, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The American Legion Post 88 will conduct 
military rites at the graveside.
Mr. Boeder was born April 3, 1890, at Manitowoc, son of the late Robert F. and 
Dora Wehausen Boeder. He married Martha Erdmann June 30, 1927, at Manitowoc, 
where the couple resided. Mr. Boeder was employed by Manitowoc Engineering Co. 
until he retired in 1958. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the 
379th Infantry Machine Gun Battalion. He was also a member of the American 
Legion Post 88, World War I Barracks 2565.
Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters, a brother, Alfred, of 
Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence Knox of Waukegan, Ill., Mrs. Walter 
Dunfrund of Evanston, Ill., and Miss Elfrieda of Manitowoc, and six grand-
children. A brother preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church.
Memorials may be sent to St. John United Church of Christ.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 18, 1970
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[d. 02-17-1970/age 79 yrs.]
(b. 3 Apr 1890/d. Feb 1970/SSDI)


WILHELM BOEDER   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1886:
Death of Wilhelm Boeder Wed. morning in Town Manitowoc. He was 76 yrs. 9
mos. old. He leaves a widow and a large number of children. Burial took 
place Sat. afternoon.
(Note: Only the age is off)
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[bur. 01-09-1886/age 65 yrs.]


JACOB BOEGE   cemetery #82

From Calumet county death records:
Jacob Boege (v.10 p.352)
Widower of Wilhelmina Feldt
Aug. 15, 1863-March 24, 1936
Son of Jacob Boege and Ernestine [cannot read last name]
Born Town of Schleswig -farmer 
Died from "progressive [can not read] atrophy"
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery


JACOB BOEGE SR.   cemetery #84

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Nov. 1909: 
Death Wednesday last week in Town Schleswig of 83-year old Jacob Boege, a
pioneer settler in that town. He leaves a widow and 2 sons.
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Kiel—Jacob Boege Sr. a well-known immigrant of this area passed 
away last week Wednesday at his home from a heart failure at the 
age of 82 years 5 months and 11 days. He is survived by his wife, 
2 sons, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  He was born 
May 16th, 1827 in Beinflet near Itzchae, Schleswig-Holstein, 
Germany and came to America in 1845 and settled in New Holstein.  
He was married to Christine Reimers and moved to a farm in Town 
Schleswig.  She passed away after 10 years of marriage.  The 
marriage also produced 2 sons, John and Jacob.  He later married 
Charlotte Krause who passed away 18 years later.  He was married 
the third time to Sophie Stecker by whom he is survived.  
Plymouth Post, November 6, 1909
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From Manitowoc county death records:
Jacob Boege Sr. (v.10 p.338)
Married (Husband of Sophia Stecker)
May 16, 1827-Oct. 27, 1909
Son of Martin Boege with mother unknown
Born Germany –farmer 
Died from “arteriosclerosis”
Buried at the Rockville Cemetery, Town of Schleswig


JOHN BOEGE   cemetery #82

John Boege of Kiel Dies at Home of Daughter Thursday
Kiel, Wis. – John Boege, aged 77, passed away suddenly at 7:45 p.m. Thursday 
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ludwig Duerrwachter, 640 Fremont street, 
this city.
Mr. Boege was born November 5, 1861, in Schleswig township, the son of Jacob 
and Christina Reimer Boege, and was married to Miss Maria Balz of Schleswig 
October 11, 1883.  The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 
1933.  After their marriage, the couple lived on the Boege homestead farm for 
10 years and the family then came to Kiel.
Mr. Boege owns the farm known as the Riverside tavern.  He operated the first 
milk route in this city.  A number of years ago he sold the homestead farm to 
Frederick Sieling and then purchased what is known as the Brooklyn tavern where 
he dealt in farm implements for many years.  He sold this property and bought 
the farm where the Brooklyn filling station is located, which he operated for 
____ {cut off} years when his son William ____ {cut off} over the business and 
the family came to Kiel.
His son, William died February 16, 1920, and his wife preceded him on April 27, 
1936.  For the past ___ {cut off} and one-half years he lived with his daughter, 
at whose home he passed away.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Ludwig (Mary) Duerrwachter and Mrs. Arno 
(Ella) Keppler, Kiel, and Mrs. Fred (Anna) Duerrwachter of New Holstein, ___ 
{cut off} grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  A brother, Jacob ____ 
{cut off} March 28 this year.
Funeral services will be here at 2 p.m. Monday at the C. J. Meiselwitz funeral 
home, with interment in the Kiel cemetery, the Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of 
St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church officiating.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Sunday until the hour of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, September 8, 1939 – P. 2
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Hold Last Rites for John Boege At Kiel Monday
Kiel – Funeral services for the late John Boege aged 77, a resident of Kiel, 
who passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ludwig Duerrwachter in 
this city last Thursday evening were held at the C. J. Meiselwitz funeral 
home here on Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor 
of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church of this city officiated and 
burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.  Pallbearers were John Kuhn, Charles 
Brooks, Philip Arnold, Charles All_____ {illegible}, George Henschel and 
George Z____ {illegible}.
Relatives from away who attended the last rites were Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Voigt 
and Mrs. and Mrs. Herbert Wood of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. William Theademann 
and Gustave Theademann of town of Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Krause of 
Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs.  John Voigt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duerrwaechter, Mr. and 
Mrs. _____ {illegible} Duerrwaechter and son, Mrs. _____ {illegible} Boege and 
daughter Mary Louise, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schuler, and other friends from New 
Holstein, Arthur Jaschob of Green Bay, Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Duerrwaechter of 
Menomonie, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Norman Martin of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. Harry 
Heyer of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G______ {illegible} of Osman, and 
August Schnuelle of Haven.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, September 13, 1939 – P. 4
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John Boege, 78, died suddenly of a heart attack last night at the home 
of a daughter, Mrs. Ludwig Duerwachter of Kiel.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 jp.m. from the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home in Kiel, the Rev. E.L. Worthman of the Reformed church 
officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery.
Mr. Boege was born in 1861 in the town of Schleswig. He married Maria 
Bolz in 1883, and the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary 
six years ago. Mrs. Boege died in 1936.
Mr. Boege operated the first milk route in the city of Kiel, and was 
an implement dealer for many years. He retired only a year and a half 
ago.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Ludwig Duerwachter and Mrs. Arno 
Keppler of Kiel and Mrs. Fred Duerwachter of New Holstein.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, September 8, 1939 P.2


LYDIA BOEGE    cemetery #82
     
Mrs. Otto A. Boege, 78, of 716 Sixth Street, Kiel, died last week 
Thursday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, after an illness of 
several months.
The former Lydia Schreiber, she was born September 27, 1895, at Brillion, 
the daughter of the late Fred and Amanda Maass Schreiber.
On November 28, 1929, she married Mr. Boege at the Lutheran Church in
Brillion.
The couple lived on a farm near New Holstein until their retirement in 1946
when they moved to Kiel. Her husband died July 8, 1971.
Mrs. Boege was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Irma Wehausen of Golden, Colorado, and two
brothers, Alfred of Chilton and Edmund of Manitowoc.
Funeral services were held Saturday at St. Peter United Church of Christ,
Kiel, with the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was 
in the Kiel Cemetery.


MARY BOEGE   cemetery #82

Mrs. John Boege, 74 nee Mary Balz, died at her home at Calumet 
and River Drive Monday evening at 8:30 o’clock, following an 
illness of nine weeks.
Born on a farm in the town of Schleswig, June 29, 1861, Mrs. 
Boege lived there for many years. Her marriage to John Boege 
of that township took place on October 11, 1883 and the couple 
operated several farms in the town of Schleswig. In 1916 they 
moved to their present home. Four children were born to them, 
one son, William, preceding his mother in death in 1920.
Survivors are her husband, 3 daughters, Mrs. Ludwig (Mary) 
Duerrwaechter and Mrs. Arno (Ella) Keppler of this city; and 
Mrs. Fred (Anna) Duerrwaechter of New Holstein; four grandchildren, 
three great-grandchildren; one brother, John Balz and a sister, Mrs. 
Carl Petzoldt of this city.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at 
the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home here, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman 
of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church officiating. Burial 
will be made in the family lot in the Kiel cemetery.


META A. BOEGE   cemetery #82
 
Miss Meta A. Boege, 68, of 320 Fremont St., Kiel, died Thursday evening at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton following a short illness. 
Born in the Town of Schleswig on July 23, 1894, she was a daughter of the 
late Jacob and Wilhelmina Boege, and received her education in the Kiel 
Public schools. She was employed as a domestic, and had lived in Kiel for 
the past 23 years.
Miss Boege was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel, the 
Frauenverein, and the Women's Guild of the church.
Surviving is one brother, Otto of Kiel.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Peter United Church 
of Christ in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate and 
burial will be in Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Sunday 
until 11 a.m. Monday, then at the church beginning at noon.
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Miss Meta A. Boege, 68, of 320 Freemont St., Kiel, died Thursday at 
Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Peter United Church 
of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiating.  Burial 
will be in the Kiel cemetery.
She was born July 23, 1894, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the 
late Jacob and Wilhelmina Feldt Boege. She was educated in Kiel schools 
and worked as a domestic. She was a member of the Frauen-Verein Society 
and the Women’s Guild of the church.
Among survivors is a brother, Otto of Kiel. A sister preceded her in death.
April 11, 1963
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From Calumet county death records:
Meta Augusta Boege (v.17 p.122)
Single
July 23, 1894-April 11, 1963
Daughter of Jacob Boege and Wilhelmine Feldt
Born Wisconsin
Died from "coronary occlusion -influenza -broncho pneumonia"
Buried at Kiel Cemetery


OTTO A. BOEGE   cemetery #82

Otto A. Boege, 8O, of Kiel, died today at Calumet Memorial 
Hospital in Chilton.
He was born in Kiel on Feb. 7, 1891, the son of the late Jacob
and Minnie Feldt Boege.
He attended Kiel public schools, and lived on a nearby farm 
until 1920 when he moved to a farm near New Holstein.
He married the former Lydia Schreiber in Brillion Lutheran
Church on Nov. 28, 1929. The couple retired in 1946 and moved
to Kiel.
He was a member of St. Peter United Churdh of Christ in Kiel.
Mr. Boege is survived by his wife.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter
Church, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 
4 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon 
until the time of services. (no newspaper named, 1971)
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From Calumet county death records:
Otto Albert Boege (v.20 p.185)
Husband of Lydia Schreiber
Feb. 7, 1891-July 8, 1971
Son of Jacob Boege and Minnie Feldt
Farmer
Died from "acute coronary occlusion, 24 days [should it be hours?] 
   -congestive heart disease"
Buried at Kiel Cemetery


WILHELMINE BOEGE   cemetery #82

Hold Rites for Mrs. Jacob Boege of New Holstein
New Holstein – Funeral services for Mrs. Jacob Boege, who died Wednesday 
morning at her home in New Holstein after an illness of several months, 
will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the home and at 2 o’clock 
at St. John’s Reformed church.  The Rev. A. G. Schmid will officiate and 
burial will be made in the Kiel city cemetery.
The deceased was born November 27, 1862 in Germany and came to America at 
the age of three with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Feldt.  The family 
located in Schleswig, Manitowoc county, and on May 24, 1888 she was married 
to Jacob Boege and they located on a farm near Kiel.  Thirteen years ago the 
couple moved to a farm one mile north of New Holstein and for the past three 
years have made their home in New Holstein.
The survivors are her husband, one son, Otto of the town of New Holstein; two 
daughters, Miss Meta at home, and Mrs. Herman Wendling of Kiel; one brother, 
August of Plymouth; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Winkel of Schleswig, and Mrs. 
Herman Stueven of Fond du Lac.  One son preceded his mother in death.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, March 2, 1933 – P. 2
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From Calumet county death records:
Wilhelmina Boege nee Feldt (v.? p.152)
Wife of Jacob Boege
Nov. 27, 1862-March 1, 1933
Daughter of Daniel Feldt and Fredericka Verch (both born Germany)
Born Germany
Died from "diabetes mellitus -arteriosclerosis -apoplexy"
Buried at Kiel Cemetery


WILLIAM BOEGE   cemetery #82

The sad news spread over our village early Monday morning, that Wm. Boege, only son
of Mr. and Mrs. John Boege of Kiel, had passed away at 6 o'clock that morning at his
home in Kiel, of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Boege both took sick only a week before with
the flu and Mr. Boege's case later developed into pneumonia. Mr. Boege was one of
Kiel's respectable citizens and had a host of friends here, who deeply regret his
departure.
Four years ago last November he was united in marriage to Miss Nora Schueler of this
village and they began housekeeping on the old Boege homestead. Besides his sorrowing
wife he leaves one daughter, his parents, three sisters, Mrs. Ludwig Duerrwaechter and
Miss Ella of Kiel and Mrs. Fred. Duerrwaechter of this village. The funeral took place
Wednesday afternoon.
1920 (no newspaper name)
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WILLIAM BOEGE OF KIEL DEAD
News was received here Monday morning by relatives that William Boege, 
only son of, Mr. and Mrs. John Boege of Kiel had expired after one
week’s illness of pneumonia.
The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig March 3l, 1889. After
his graduation from the Kiel high school in 1907 he assisted his father 
on the farm and was at one time employed here.
He was united in marriage to Miss Nora Schueler of here in 1915 and they
began life together on the farm just outside the village limits of Kiel. 
For the past six months he has been acting as carrier on Routh No. 2 at 
Kiel.
His wife and daughter contracted influenza, but believing that the 
exposure to wind and weather while performing his official duties would 
make him immune to the same disease relatives were shocked to learn that 
he was battling against pneumonia that resulted in his untimely death.
He was a young man of excellent character and of quiet and unassuming
manner which made him a general favorite with all who knew him. He is
survived by his widow, one daughter, parents and three sisters, Mrs.
Fred Duerwaechter of this village; Mrs. Ludwig Duerwaechter, Kiel and
Miss Ella at home.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the home; interment taking 
place in the Kiel cemetery. Rev. Rech officiating.
Those from here who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schueler 
and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duerwaechter, Mr. and Mrs. John Voigt.
Feb. 20, 1920


ANNA BOEGER   cemetery #90

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


WILHELM C. BOEGER   cemetery #90

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


ANTON BOEHM  (d. 1944)   cemetery #43

Anton Boehm, 58, dropped dead while tending bar at Lee's tavern Friday night 
after suffering a stroke. He resided at 713A Madison Street.
The body was taken to the Pfeffer funeral home, and will lie in state from 
noon Sunday until 2 p.m. Monday when burial rites will be conducted by the 
Rev. Paul Blaufuss of St. John's Evangelical church. Interment will be in 
Calvary cemetery.
A lifelong resident of Manitowoc county, he was born here on Oct. 29, 1886. 
For ten years he was a switchman for the Chicago and North Western Railroad 
company, then he was employed at the Manitowoc Shipbuilding company for two 
years. Before accepting his job at Lee's a year and a half ago he operated 
a tavern at Stockbridge.
On Oct. 17, 1919, Mr. Boehm claimed as his wife Miss Louise Hoffmier, who 
survives with one son, Sgt. William A. Boehm, at Camp Croft, S.C., and a 
brother Frank, city.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 2, 1944 P. 2


FERDINAND BOEHM   cemetery #89A

Died of His Injuries.
Fred Boehm, who was so badly injured by a fall from the scaffolding 
of a building at Shoto last week, died of his injuries Saturday 
evening. It is thought that either concussion of the brain or the 
rupture of one of the large arteries was the cause of death. The 
deceased was an industrious man, well spoken of by those who knew him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, October 31, 1898 P. 1


GEORGE BOEHM   cemetery #44

GEORGE BOEHM FOUND DEAD AT HOME TODAY
George Boehm, 36, married and the father of three children was found dead in 
the basement of his home at 1211 South Eighteenth street by Mrs. Boehm this 
morning when she visited the basement to call him after he had been there for 
some time attending to a chicken brooder which was in operation. Mr. Boehm is 
believed to have died from strangulation by a rope which was found about his 
throat. Mrs. Naidl, a neighbor was summoned by Mrs. Boehm to assist her and 
later Coroner Kemper was called.
Mr. Boehm was born in this city July 13, 1890, attended the local schools and 
eleven years ago was married to Emma Ellerman of Mishicot. The family has 
always resided here and Mr. Boehm had for some time been employed by the Ship 
Building Corporation. He had been in good health although yesterday he had 
complained of feeling ill.
Besides his widow and three children, Raymond, George Jr., and Marion, Mr. 
Boehm is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Boehm, two sisters, Mrs. 
Fred Schmidt of North Fond du Lac and Mrs. Adolph Boeckman of this city, and 
one brother, Walter, also residing here.
Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 from the home of Mr. 
Boehm's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Boehm, 817 South Eighteenth street.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 14, 1926 P. 1
*******
(George H. Boehm/d. 14 May 1926/cause: suicide/from record of St. James 
Epis. ch., Manitowoc)


LOUISE BOEHM   cemetery #43

Mrs. Anton Boehm, 84, formerly of 1331A N. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rt. Rev. 
Msg. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mrs. Boehm, nee Louise Peo, was born March 2, 1886, at Manitowoc Rapids, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peo. She was married to Anton Boehm. 
He preceded her in death in 1944. She was a member of the Germania Society and 
the Women's Relief Corps.
Friends may call at the funeral home 6 to 9 o'clock this Monday evening, where 
a wake memorial service will be at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 13, 1970
(Note: Her maiden name is possibly Poh)


ELLA BOEHMER   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Mar. 1889:
Death of Ella Boehmer, 3½ yr. old daughter of Charles Boehmer, on 25 Mar.
of a cerebral hemorrhage. Charles is the son of Daniel Boehmer. The child
was buried in the City Cemetery on 27 Mar.


EARL P. BOEHRINGER   cemetery #89A

Earl P. Boehringer, age 92, a former Two Rivers resident, died Wednesday
morning, February 4, 1998, at the Woodside Lutheran Home, Green Bay.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 6, 1998, at St. 
John Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate 
with burial in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born April 11, 1905, in Two Rivers, son of the late William C. and 
Hulda Kasten Boehringer. He attended St. John Parochial School and 
Washington High School, graduating in 1923. He went to work in the family 
business after graduation. Upon the early death of his father, he took over 
the managing of the Boehringer Oil and Fuel Co. He was active in community 
affairs and devoted many hours to civic and service organizations. He was a 
past president of the Chamber of Commerce and the Two Rivers Lions Club. He 
was a past state director of the Wisconsin Upper Michigan Fuel Dealers 
Association, a past director of the State Ready Mix Association, and a past 
director of the Wisconsin Petroleum Association. He married the former 
Norine Valentine on July 15, 1930, in Suamico, Wis.
Survivors include his wife, Norine; a daughter and son-in-law; three 
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four 
sisters and one brother.
Friends may call at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 10 a.m. 
on Friday until the time of service at 11 a.m.
A memorial fund has been established for St. John Ev. Church.
The Deja & Martin Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangments.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude and thanks to the 
special care staff of Woodside Lutheran Home for their loving care during 
his illness.
Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1998


ORPHA BOEHRINGER

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1901:
A little daughter of Mr. W. Boehringer in 
Two Rivers died Fri. last week.
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(Note: Per Wisc. birth index/Orfha E Boehringer/b. 23 Sep 1901 Manitowoc Co./
Father would be William, mother Hulda./Death notice written 
Thursday, 19 Dec 1901. Date of death would be Friday, 13 Dec 1901.)


ROY BOEHRINGER      cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 02 July 1903:
Roy Boehringer, the 6-yr. old son of Wm. Boehringer in Two Rivers, died Tues.
morning from typhus.

From Der Nord Westen, 09 July 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 06 July)
The 7-yr. old son of Wilhelm Boehringer has died of typhus and was 
buried Fri. from the Lutheran Church.
(Note: I think these are both for the same boy)


EDNA BOELDT   cemetery #81

Edna A. Boeldt, 76, a former Town of Schleswig resident and a resident of 
the Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, for the past two years died Thursday 
afternoon at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where she had been a 
patient for a day.
The former Edna Bratz was born Jan. 25, 1907, in the Town of Eaton, a 
daughter of Otto and Bertha Reichardt Bratz.  She attended district school.
On July 8, 1925, she married Helmuth Boeldt at Bethlehem United Church of
Christ, Town of Schleswig.  The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig 
until retirement in 1962.  She was a member of Bethlehem UCC and of its 
Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include her husband, of New Holstein; six daughters, two sons, 
12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a sister Mrs. Erna Kabowski 
of Manitowoc.  She was preceded in death by a daughter and a brother.
(Survivors edited for privacy)          
No newspaper named, April 4, 1983


WILLIAM C. BOELTE   cemetery #89A

William C. Boelte, 69, a former teacher in the Lutheran parochial 
school at Two Rivers, died Friday at his home in Bay City, Mich., 
where he has lived for 26 years. Born in Germany, he came to this 
country as a young man. He studied for the teaching profession and 
served at the Lutheran school at Kewaunee before coming to St. John's 
church school at Two Rivers. He married Laura Kurtz and the couple 
made their home at Columbus, Wis., where Mr. Boelte taught school. 
A few years later they moved to Marinette and then to Bay City. He 
retired from teaching a few years ago.
Survivors include his wife; two brothers, Fred Boelte of Columbus, 
Wis., and Charles Boelte of Kansas City, Mo.
The body will be brought to Two Rivers Monday afternoon where it 
may be viewed at the Beduhn funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time 
of services. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral 
home, the Rev. W.G. Haese officiating. Burial will be in Pioneer's 
Rest cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 30, 1944 P.2
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[bur. 01-02-1945/age 72 yrs.]


JANE BOELTER   cemetery #44

Mrs. William Boelter, 49, of 1692 Atlanta Cir., Manitowoc, died Sunday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. 
Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Boelter, nee Jane M. Jacobson, was born July 26, 1923, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of the late George Jacobson and Ione Jacobson Delsman. She was 
graduated from Lincoln High School with the Class of 1941. She was married 
to William Boelter Feb. 23, 1946. She was a member of the Christian Mothers 
Altar Society of Holy Innocents Catholic Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 o'clock 
this Monday evening, where a memorial service will be at 7 p.m. by the 
Christian Mothers Altar Society and friends.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 2, 1973
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[d. 07-01-1973/age 49 yrs./wife of William T. Boelter/bur. on Mrs. George R. Jacobsen lot]


AUGUST BOESELAGER   cemetery #82

August Boeselager To Be Buried Thursday Afternoon.
After an illness of about a year’s duration, August Boeselager 
aged 66, passed away at home at Seventh and St. Paul streets at 
8:30 Monday evening.
The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig, near Rockville, 
on August 30, 1872. In 1901 he was united in marriage with
Miss Martha Brocker, to the couple took possession of the cheese
factory on Highway 32, which he had built. In 1904 he sold the
factory and moved to Chilton in 1910. From there they moved to
this city where he was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. 
until 1920, when they moved to Kohler, where they resided until
1930, and then moved back this city.
Survivors are his wife; 2 sons, Harvey of Belgium, and Angus of 
Sheboygan Falls. One daughter died in infancy, and a son, Chester 
passed away October 27, 1927 at the age of 20. Other survivors 
are: Three brothers, Fred of Hilbert, Edward of this city, and 
Louis of Sheboygan; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held, today (Thursday) at 2 p. m. at the
C J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, with interment made in the city
cemetery. The Rev. E. L. Worthman conducted the services.
(No newspaper named, 1939)


CHESTER BOESELAGER   cemetery #82

Many Attend C. Boeselager Funeral Here
Impressive funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Kohler and 
here for Chester Boeselager, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Boeselager, 
who died at the home of his parents at Kohler at 10:30 p.m. Saturday.  
He had been ill several weeks with pneumonia.
Chester Frederick Edward Boeselager was born in Chilton March 7, 1907.
Shortly after, his parents moved with the family to Kiel, where they 
made their home for some years, moving finally to Kohler several years 
ago, where Mr. Boeselager is now employed. Chester attended high school 
here for two years, and for the past two years had been employed in the 
Wooden Ware factory. He was a member of the Kiel Junior band and the 
local lodge of the Redmen, besides being a member of two bowling leagues.
He is survived by his parents, and two brothers, Harvey at Kiel, and 
Anges at home with his father and mother.
Funeral sevices were held at the Boeselager home in Kohler at 2 p.m. 
Monday, with the Kiel Junior band and the Redmen in attendance. From 
Kohler the funeral procession came to Kiel, where interment was made 
in the local cemetery. The Rev. Otto Saewert performed the last rites.
Pall bearers were Harvey Kasten, Lester Mattes, Fred Zarnoth, Albert 
Huberty, Ray Voelker, and Eldred Voland. During the afternoon the 
Wooden Ware factory closed in order to allow the employes to attend 
the last rites. - 1927


CHRISTINA BOESELAGER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Edward Boeselager, 84, died at the Two Rivers hospital Monday afternoon. 
She had been a patient there since March 20, when she suffered a stroke near 
her home here.  
The former Christina Brocker was born in the Town of Chilton, Calumet County, 
September 12, 1877, daughter of the late Carl and Elizabeth Lechler Brocker. 
The family later moved to the Town of Eaton and Miss Brocker was married to 
Edward Boeselager November 23, 1896.  The couple farmed in the Town of 
Schleswig and moved to Kiel in 1916.  Mr. and Mrs. Boeselager observed the 
60th anniversary of their wedding in 1956.  Her husband died in June of 1960.  
Mrs. Boeselager was a member of the church Frauen Verein and GUG Germania 
Lodge. 
Surviving are a son, Ervin of Two Rivers; two sisters, Mrs. George Bosma of 
Rt. 1, Kiel, and Mrs. Herman Sievert of Kiel; two brothers, Fred of Kiel and 
Arthur of New Holstein; three grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. 
Preceding her in death were a daughter, Hilda in 1915, three sisters and a 
brother.
No newspaper named, March 29, 1962


CLARA BOESELAGER   cemetery #84

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Oct. 1895: (From the correspondent in Kiel, 15 Oct.)
Death of Miss Clara Boeselager, daughter of Dietrich Boeselager, 
a few days ago, of gallstones. An operation was performed by Drs. 
H. Schaper of Kiel and his brother, of Franklin, but she could not 
be saved. She was her father's only daughter and will be buried 
tomorrow in Rockville Cemetery near her mother.


DIEDERICH BOESELAGER  (d. 1915) cemetery #84

On Saturday morning at the home of his son Friedrich 
in Hilbert, Mr. Diedrich Boselager, one of the pioneers 
of Town Schleswig died at the age of 89 years, a day 
before his birthday, due to old age.  The deceased was 
born on October 17, 1826 in Oldenburg, Germany and grew 
to manhood there. At the age of 21 years he enlisted as 
a soldier and took part in the war against Denmark, 
serving until the end in 1850. In 1852 he immigrated to 
America and acquired his homestead near Rockville. A 
while later he married Catharine Suhr, and they both 
were willing to take on the pioneer life and its costs 
and benefits. In 1863 his wife died, leaving him with 
two sons. Later he married Wible Asmus and this marriage 
was blessed with seven sons and two daughters.  In 1892 
his second wife died. Four sons from the second marriage, 
Eduard, Friedrich, August and Louis survive him. The body 
was brought to Kiel and on Tuesday from his son Eduard’s 
home to the Rockville Cemetery for his final rest. Mr. Wm. 
Broeckert gave the funeral oration. The Arion Band and 
the German War Veterans Association, of which he was a 
member, gave their comrade an honor escort to the grave. 
Kiel Record - 1915


EDWARD BOESELAGER   cemetery #82

Edward Boeselager, 87 of 720 7th Street, Kiel, died Sunday afternoon, at Two Rivers 
Municipal Hospital, where he had been a patient since Tuesday evening.
Born Aug. 30, 1872, in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late Mrs. and Mrs. 
Carl Boeselager, received his education in the district school at Rockville, and 
married Christina Brocker on Nov. 23, 1896. She was a resident of the Town of Eaton.
The couple operated several farms in the Town of Schleswig until 1916 when they moved 
to Kiel where he was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. until 1942 when he retired. 
They observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1956.
Survivors include his wife; a son, Ervin of Two Rivers; three grandchildren; 11 great-
grandchildren, and a brother, Louis, of Sheboygan.  A daughter, Hilda, died in 1915. 
Two brothers and one sister also preceded him in death.
He was a member of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel and the Brotherhood 
of the church.
No newspaper named, 1960


MARTHA BOESELAGER

Mrs. August Boeselager of Kiel passed away early Monday morning at Mercy hospital 
in Oshkosh following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Town Schleswig on September 9, 1884, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Carl Brocker. In 1901 she was married to August Boeselager. The couple operated a 
cheese factory in Town Eaton for three years and then moved to Chilton where they 
operated a tavern.  They remained in Chilton until 1910.  From 1910 to 1920 they 
resided in Kiel and during the following ten years were residents of Kohler. They 
returned to Kiel in 1930.  Mr. Boeselager died in 1939.
The deceased was a member of the Kiel G.U.G. Germania lodge.
The survivors are; two sons, Hervey of Route 1, Plymouth, and Angus of Oshkosh; 
five grandchildren; two brothers, Fred and Arthur of Kiel; four sisters, Mrs. 
Edward Boeselager of Kiel; Mrs. Louis Haese of Reedsville, Mrs. Herman Siebert 
of Kiel and Mrs. George Bosma of Town Eaton.  She was preceded in death by her 
husband, her parents, one son, one daughter, one brother and a sister.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the St. Peter 
Evangelical and Reformed church by the Rev. E. L. Worthman. Burial will be made 
in the Kiel Cemetery.
No newspaper named, December 8, 1947


MARY ELLEN BOESELAGER   cemetery #89D

Mary Ellen Boeselager, age 70, of Two Rivers, died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002 
at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at St. 
Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass will be the Rev. 
Larry Seidl. In accordance with Mary Ellen’s wishes, her body was donated 
to the UW Medical School at Madison. Her cremated remains will be buried 
at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers, at a later date.
Mary Ellen was born on July 17, 1931 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late 
August and Mae Cain Nauman. She attended St. Mary’s Springs Academy in
Fond du Lac, Wis., graduating with the class of 1949. On Sept. 2, 1950, 
Mary Ellen married James Boeselager at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two 
Rivers.
Survivors include her husband, James Boeselager, Two Rivers; one son and 
daughter-in-law; five daughters and four sons-in-law; 10 grandchildren; 
one sister and brother-in-law. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends, including her special bridge playing friends. Mary
Ellen was also preceded in death by an infant sister.
The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, Jan. 25, 2002 at 
St. Mark Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 
a.m.
The family extends their heart-felt thanks to the entire staff of Aurora 
Medical Center for the kindness, care, and concern given to Mary Ellen,
especially in the ICU and the Respiratory Unit Therapists.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care center is assisting the 
family with funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 23, 2002