[ BOET ]   OBITUARIES

ALVIN W. BOETTCHER    cemetery #63

Alvin W. Boettcher, age 87, a resident of the Northridge Medical and 
Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc, formerly of the town of Gibson, passed 
away Sunday evening, December 27, 1998, at the home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 1998, at 
St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, in the town of Gibson. Rev. William Zell 
will officiate with burial in the Mishicot Public Cemetery.
Alvin was born March 27, 1911, in Green Bay, and was raised by William and 
Ernestine Vergiels Boettcher, and has been a lifelong area resident. He was 
confirmed at First Gjerpen Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, on May 17, 1925 and 
his confirmation memory verse was Matthew 18, 20. Where two or three are 
gathered together in my name there am I in the midst of them.
Mr. Boettcher married the former Olive Worel on August 4, 1937, in Manitowoc. 
She preceded him in death on October 4, 1996. He was employed as a hand 
trucker for the Hamilton Manufacturing Company, in Two Rivers, for 32 years 
until his retirement in 1975. Alvin enjoyed gardening, dancing and singing.
Survivors include, two daughters and sons-in-law, four sons and three 
daughters-in-law; 36 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 40 
great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren, two great-great-
grandchildren, and six step-great-great-grandchildren; and one sister-in-law. 
Mr. Boettcher was also preceded in death by one daughter and son-in-law, 
Elaine and Vincent Posvic, Sr.; two great-great-grand-children; three 
step-sisters; three sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law, and three 
step-brothers-in-law.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, at the Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot and after 10 a.m. on Thursday, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church until 
the time of services at 11 a.m.  A Memorial Fund has been established for St. 
John's Ev. Lutheran Church, town of Gibson.
Herald Times Reporter December 29, 1998
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


BESSIE BOETTCHER   cemetery #44

Mrs. Otto Boettcher, 82, of 835 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, died Thursday 
afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Jens Funeral Home,
Manitowoc, by the First Church of Christian Scientist. Burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Boettcher, nee Bessie Marie Pollock, was born Sept. 20, 1889, at 
Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Catherine Pollock. She attended 
schools in Manitowoc and was graduated from Manitowoc High School. She 
attended Milwaukee Teachers College. She was married to Otto Boettcher 
May 21, 1915, at Manitwooc. The couple resided in Manitowoc, until 1918, 
moving to Chilton. Her husband preceded her in death in 1933, when she 
came to Manitowoc.
She was a member of the Federation of Women's Club of Chilton and a past 
worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 173 of Chilton, of 
which she was a 50-year member. She was also a member of the past matrons 
organization, First Church of Christian Scientist of Manitowoc and a 
member of the mother church at Boston, Mass.
Survivors include two sons, John, of Mexico City and Dean, of Indianapolis, 
Ind., and nieces and nephews. Three sisters and five brothers preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday where an Eastern 
Star service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the American 
Cancer Society.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1972
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(b. 20 Sep 1890/d. Feb 1972/SSDI)


CHARLOTTE BOETTCHER   cemetery #10

Name: Boettcher, Charlotte
D.: 3/15/1879   B.: 2/23/1797
Reg. D.: 3/27/1879       sex: f/w
Age at death: 82 yrs.
B.P.: Germany
D.P.: Tn. Centreville
Cem: Cntrvl., Wis.
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: G. Boettcher, Cntrvl.
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: old age
Add Info.:
Pg.# 295


EDWARD BOETTCHER   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 16 July 1908:
Saturday afternoon 20-year old Edward Boettcher and several comrades went
bathing in the river near the bridge of the Wisconsin Central Railroad. He 
could not swim and in a deep part of the river he sank before his comrades 
could help him. The body was recovered shortly after by policemen Carle and 
Christiansen. Boettcher had come here from Antigo in December last year and 
was employed in the shipyard. His funeral was held Monday afternoon.
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ONE DEAD AND ONE NEAR IT IN RIVER
Edward Boettcher, Aged 20, Loses Life While Bathing - L. Kaufman's Close Call
Edward Boettcher, aged 20, is the season's first victim of the river 
in the city, Boettcher losing his life while bathing with a party of 
friends near the Wisconsin Central bridge Saturday afternoon. The 
body was recovered and the funeral was held at the home of an uncle 
Edward Boettcher, Twenty-Sixth street this afternoon, Rev. Huppert 
officiating.
Boettcher, a native of Antigo and an orphan, came  here last December 
and was employed at the Dry Dock Co. yards. Saturday the boy, with 
his sister and a brother, visited at the home of his uncle, Edward 
Boetcher (sic), 26th street on the occasion of the latter's birthday 
and during the afternoon, the boys planned to go to the rivers. 
Boetcher was unable to swim and being unfamiliar with the river, had 
been in the water but a short time when he encountered a depth that 
proved fatal. Efforts to reach the boy proved unavailing.
The death of Boettcher followed that of Irving Gartzke, a Centerville 
boy who lost his life in a mill pond at the village Friday night while 
bathing.
The Gartzke boy was 17 and had recently launched the Cleveland 
Centerville review, to be published month[ly]. The boy was a son of 
G. Gartzke, proprietor of the Centerville brewery and attended school 
at Milwaukee. The body was recoverd.
Another life was rescued from a fate similar to that of young Boettcher 
when Leonard Kaufman, a West Side youth was taken from the river at 
Rapids by Frank Bartels after the boy was thought dead, Kaufman cried 
for help but companions thought he was fooling and he was permitted 
to sink for the second time before assistance was given him. The boy 
was revived after twenty minutes of work over him.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 13, 1908 P.1
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[cause: drowning]


EMMA BOETTCHER   cemetery #89A

Funeral services for Miss Emma Boettcher, 78, of 1701-28th St., who died Thursday 
morning at Manitowoc County Hospital, where she had been a patient five months, 
will be at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, at 2 p.m. Saturday, 
the Rev. Reed Forbush officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Miss Boettcher was born Jan. 20, 1889, at Kewaunee, daughter of Bernard and Mary 
Lietz Boettcher. More than 60 years ago she came to Two Rivers with her family. 
A longtime employe of Mirro Aluminum Co. Plant No. 1, she retired 10 years ago. 
She was a member of Two Rivers Chapter No. 229, Order of Eastern Star, and was a 
Sunday school teacher at Grace Congregational Church for many years. She was also 
a member of the Royal Neighbors of America.
Surviving are three nieces and two nephews. Four brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be conducted by 
the Order of Eastern Star at 7 o'clock this Friday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 15, 1967 P. 14


F. WILHELM BOETTCHER   cemetery #10

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1908:
Death Tuesday last week in Centerville of F.W. Boettcher of heart disease with
which he had suffered a long time. The deceased was born 1834 in Saxony and came
to Centerville in 1850 where he has since lived. He leaves a widow and 4 children.
The funeral was held Friday.


HERMAN BOETTCHER   cemetery #76

Fish Swim Right into House
Nature put it in the hands of one Reedsville man to beat the H.C.L. at least 
for a day when three good sized pickerel were found in water which flooded 
his basement.
Many cellars at Reedsville have drains opening into the creek and when the 
creek suddenly rises, as it did the past week during the heavy rains, home 
owners who neglect to close the drains find their cellars flooded.
Herman Boettcher who by the way, has been chief of the fire department at 
Reedsville and in his official capacity was too busy to look after his own 
cellar, returned home the other day to find the basement under water. 
Boettcher heard a noise and investigated and discovered three large pickerel 
which had been carried into the drain and were unable to find their way out. 
Fair prey. Nuff said.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 27, 1920 Page 1.
(Note: I think this is the right place for this.)


LYLE GENE BOETTCHER   cemetery #44

Lyle G. Boettcher, 26, of 921 S. 15th St., Manitowoc, formerly of 
Brillion, died Friday as the result of an auto accident.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. Keith Haag will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Boettcher was born Dec. 12, 1946, at Green Bay, son of Wilmer and 
Alma Snortum Boettcher. He was employed at Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry, 
Manitowoc. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, after 3 o'clock 
this Monday until 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the 
time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 15, 1973
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[d. at Chilton WI/age 26 yrs.]


MAX BOETTCHER   cemetery #87

Max Boettcher, 70, Town of Schleswig farmer, died this morning at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for the last week.
He was born March 2, 1890 in Volksdorf, Germany and settled in the Town of 
Schleswig after coming to the United States.  On Sept. 25, 1926 he married 
Miss Selma Sonnemann of the Town of Schleswig and they have operated the 
Sonnemann homestead farm ever since.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Erhard on the home farm and Edmund of Rhine 
Center.
His body was taken to the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from where announcement 
of funeral arrangements will be made Thursday.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, June 15, 1960 – P. 16
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Mar W. Boettcher, 70, Town of Meeme farmer, died Wednesday at Sheboygan Memorial 
Hospital.
He was born March 2, 1890 in Voigtsdorf, Saxony, Germany and came to the United 
States in 1912.  After living a short time in Minnesota he moved to Wisconsin and 
has lived in the Town of Meeme since 1926.
On Sept. 25, 1926 he married Miss Selma Sonnemann of the Town of Meeme and had 
operated the Sonnemann homestead farm ever since.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Erhard on the home farm, and Edmund of Rhine 
Center; two grandsons, and one brother, Arthur, in Germany.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son and two sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church in Louis 
Corners with the Rev. William Hartwig, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, June 16, 1960 – P. 14
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Funeral services for Max W. Boettcher, 70, a Town of Meeme farmer, R. 1, Kiel, who 
died Wednesday, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church at Louis 
Corners.  The Rev. William Hartwig officiated.  Miss Bonnie Rabe was the organist 
for the services.
Burial took place in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers were Edwin Garlieb, Milton and Wilbert Mueller, Harold Rumpff, Carl 
Steff, and Harold Sohn.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, June 20, 1960 – P. 12


MINNIE (HELLER) BOETTCHER   cemetery #89A

Mrs. Walter Boettcher, whose maiden name was Minnie Heller, died 
at Two Rivers yesterday, a victim of influenza. She was 27 years 
of age.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 22, 1918, Page 3


PAUL BOETTCHER

MANGLED CORPSE BROUGHT HERE
Appleton Young Man Killed by Train is Buried at Evergreen
Sometime during Saturday night or early Sunday morning, Paul Boettcher, 
a young man who has relatives here and was formerly employed in this 
city, was run over by a C.& N.W. train near Appleton Junction and killed, 
his body having been found lying between the track Sunday morning. The 
body was brought here for burial, interment taking place at Evergreen. 
The Appleton Crescent gives details of the accident as follows: 
“Paul Boettcher, a single man aged about 24 years, was run over by a 
train on the Northwestern railway Saturday night or Sunday morning, near 
Appleton Junction, and instantly killed, being terribly mangled. He was 
found at 6:25 Sunday morning, lying between the tracks, just as the “Y” 
switch south of the Junction. His right arm was cut off close to the 
shoulder; his left leg at the knee, and half of the foot cut off. His 
skull was crushed in at the back and just forward of the temple, and 
nearly every bone in his body broken. 
Deceased is a nephew and adopted son of Henry Boettcher, who runs the 
brick yard about two miles from the city. His own father Albert Boettcher, 
lives in Brillion, but Paul was adopted by his uncle when only a few 
months old and has since made his home with him. He was last seen alive 
about 11 o’clock Saturday night when he left a saloon in the west end 
and started for home on the railway track. It is not yet known what 
train hit him but it is believed to have been the southbound passenger 
at 1:54 as the remains appear to have been dragged toward the south. 
A man answering Boettcher’s description was found by a resident of 
Spencer street, sitting in the ditch beside the track, near Spencer 
street early Sunday morning, but could not be roused. While attempting 
to rouse him the north-bound 1:04 train passed. A policeman was called, 
but when he arrived the man had disappeared and could not be found. It 
is now believed this man was Boettcher and that he proceeded as far 
toward the brick yard as the point where he was found, and was there 
overtaken by the 1:54.” 
An inquest was called, but an adjournment taken until Friday night.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, December 18, 1900, Page 4
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[Paul Boetcher/bur. 12-16-1900/age 25 yrs./cause: R.R. accident]


WILLIAM BOETTCHER   cemetery #89A

Funeral card:

In Memory of
WILLIAM BOETTCHER

Born December 2, 1892
Died May 20, 1964

Services
2:00 P.M.
Friday, May 22, 1964
St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Rev. T. F. Stern, Officiating

Pallbearers
Gerhardt Dahlke    Ornie Kudick
Marvin Borchardt   Donald Watzka
Elmer Kudick       Robert Wilker

Burial
Pioneers Rest Cemetery
Two Rivers, Wisconsin


JOHANN ADAM BOETTGER     cemetery #41

From Der Nord Westen, 02 Mar. 1899:
Death of Johann Adam Boettger at 1:30 a.m. on 17 Feb. of old age. The deceased
was born 18 Aug. 1813 in Sachsen-Weimar, married Miss Maria Magdelena
Ernestine Baecker in 1840 and came to America with his family in 1852 settling in
Town Liberty. He is survived by 3 children: Hermann Boettger, who runs a hay
and fruit business in Two Rivers, Mrs. Julius Schroeter, and Mrs. Peter Heinz,
17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was buried 20 Feb. in the Waldow
Cemetery in Town Liberty, with Pastor Zanwell delivering the funeral oration.
(Note: I believe Waldow is Valders/quite often W and V were used interchangeably
and his wife appears to be in Valders cemetery)


MARIE BOETTGER   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Dec.)
Death of the wife of young Hermann Boettger who was just married a short 
while ago. She was buried Sun. from the Lutheran Church, followed by a 
large funeral procession to the cemetery. It is said that she had been 
ill ever since the wedding.


SIDONIA BOETTGER   cemetery #44

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. E. BOETTCHER(sic) AT HOSPITAL TODAY 
WHEN SHE APPEARED TO BE IMPROVING
Able to leave her bed and apparently improving from an operation which 
she recently underwent, Mrs. Edward Boettcher(sic) died suddenly at the 
hospital shortly after noon today. The announcement was a great shock 
to friends as Mrs. Boettcher was thought to be out of danger and on 
the road to recovery. The family home is at Eighteenth and Washington 
streets.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 20, 1916 P.1
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FUNERAL OF MRS. BOETTGER HELD SUNDAY
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Edwin Boettger, whose sudden death 
at the hospital Thursday was a great shock, will be held from the home 
at ???????? and Washington street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. 
Interment will be at Evergreen.
Mrs. Boettger was 43 years of age and is survived by her husband and 
little children.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 22, 1916 P.8
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[bur. 01-23-1916/cause: embolism of heart/bur. on Edwin Boettger lot]
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(No. 14. 1st publication Feb. 24, '16)
Notice to Prove Will and Notice to Creditors.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT MANITOWOC, COUNTY-IN PROBATE.
In Re estate of Sidona Boettger, deceased.
Notice is hereby given, That of the Specail term of said court to be 
held on the 3rd Tuesday (being the 21st day) of March, 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 Edwin Boettger to admit to probate the last will and testament of 
Sidona Boettger, late of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, 
deceased, and for the appointment of an executor.
Notice is herby further given, That at the Special term of said court 
to be held at said court house, on the 4th Tuesday, (being the 27th 
day) of June, A.D., 1916, there will be heard considered and adjusted, 
all claims against said Sidona Boettger, 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 and state, on or before the 
21st day of June, A.D., 1916, or be barred.
Dated Feb. 23rd, 1916
By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 24, 1916 P.3


ANNA BOGENSCHUETZ   cemetery #13

Mrs. Anna Bogenschuetz, 82, formerly of 1707 S. 14th St., Sheboygan, died 
Monday morning at Rocky Knoll Infirmary where she had been a resident the 
past five years.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter Claver Catholic 
Church, following brief rites at Ramm-Ziegler Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th St., 
Sheboygan, and burial will be in St. Wendel Cemetery, Manitowoc County.
Mrs. Bogenschuetz was born Feb. 10, 1890, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, 
daughter of the late Wolfgang and Mary Neumeyer. She attended school at Silver 
Lake. She was married to Joseph Bogenschuetz Nov. 4, 1913, at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Silver Lake. Her husband preceded her in death.
She was a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, St. Ann Christian Mothers 
Society and St. Wendel Christian Mothers Society.
Survivors include a son, three daughters, two sister, 29 grandchildren. A son, 
granddaughter, six brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Wednesday evening 
until the time of service Thursday. A combined parish and Christian Mothers 
Bible Wake will be at 7:30 o'clock. A memorial will be established in her 
name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 5, 1972


CHRISTIAN BOGENSCHUETZ   cemetery #13

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1899:
Death late Mon. of Christian Bogenschuetz in the home of his son. He was a long
time resident of Town Centerville and had been born in Hohenzollern-Hechingen 
and was 78-yrs. of age. He leaves a wife and 8 children. The funeral will be 
held this afternoon at St. Wendelins Church Cemetery.


ROSE BOGENSCHUTZ   cemetery #13

Miss Rose G. Bogenschutz, 77, of 1130 S. 11th St., Manitowoc, died 
Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 
10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. 
Msg. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in St. Wendel 
Cemetery, Cleveland, Wis.
Miss Bogenschutz was born Jan. 3, 1895, in Manitowoc County, daughter 
of the late Dominic and Anna Backhaus Bogenschutz. She was employed at 
Midwest Creamery for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member 
of St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society.
Survivors include nieces and nephews. A sister and two brothers preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday with memorial 
service at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 8, 1972


WILHELM BOGENSCHUTZ   cemetery #13

COUNTY COURT ITEMS.
Estates That Have Received the Attention of Judge Anderson.
The will  of the late William Bogenschultz was filed for probate 
yesterday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, April 8, 1899


MARIA BOHACEK   cemetery #29

Mrs. Stephen Mohacek (sic) died early Friday morning, May 18 at the 
Maple Crest sanatorium where she had been confined for the past six 
months. The deceased has been in poor health for the past three 
years. 
Mrs. Bohacek’s maiden name was Marie Dushek. She was born in Czechy, 
Bohemia, 49 years ago and when eight years old immigrated with her 
parents to this country. When 22 years of age she was married to 
Stephen Bohacek. The deceased is survived by her husband and three 
sons, Edward, Joseph, William besides her mother, two brothers and 
four sisters. Mrs. Bohacek was an affectionate wife and mother and 
was beloved by all her neighbors and friends. 
The funeral was held Sunday at 1 o’clock pm at the local Presbyterian 
cemetery. Mr. Vraney, officiated. Our sympathy goes out to the 
afflicted family in their bereavement.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 23, 1917, Page 4


BETHEL WALDEMERE (BEATLE) BOHM      cemetery #89D



Bethel W. “Beatle” Bohm, age 78 of Two Rivers, passed away peacefully
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, after a short illness, at the transitional 
unit of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center in Manitowoc, with his loving
family at his side.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2004 at 
the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers. The Rev. David Rosenow 
will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the 
VFW and American Legion Post of Two Rivers.
Bethel was born March 17, 1925 in Two Rivers, a son of the late Elmer 
(Jake) and Birdeena Hempel Bohm. He attended St. John’s Parochial School, 
and Two Rivers Washington High School. Bethel served in the U.S. Marine 
Corps from 1942 to 1945 in the South Pacific during World War II. On 
Oct. 21, 1949, he was married to Irene M. Gilbert. The couple celebrated
their 54th wedding anniversary in Arizona visiting the Grand Canyon and 
Phoenix with family.
Bethel was a semi-truck driver for many years, driving for Packerland 
Packing Co. and All American Transport. He was also a member of the 
Carpenters Union and worked with his son, Tom. After his retirement,
Bethel took pride in helping Tom build, working part-time at Fox Hills, 
and Natural Ovens in Manitowoc. He enjoyed bowling, playing pool, 
snowmobiling and golfing, and loved socializing, especially on St. 
Patrick’s Day, his birthday.
Survivors include his wife: Irene; two sons and daughters-in-law; two 
daughters and sons-in-law; one grandchild; one great-grandchild and 
three step grandchildren. He is further survived by a brother; three 
sisters; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Patrick, 
in 1977.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, after 
11 a.m. on Monday until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. There will be 
no Sunday evening visitation.
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 21, 2004


ETHEL A. BOHM    cemetery #33

Ethel A. Bohm, age 91, a resident of the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers, 
died early Friday morning, November 5, 1999, at the home.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 8, 1999, at St. 
John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate 
with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Bohm was born on March 17, 1908, in the town of Gillett, Wis., daughter 
of the late Charles and Clara Olson. She married John Bohm on June 6, 1926, 
in Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on April 28, 1983. Ethel was a member
of the Ladies Aide Society of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the Two Rivers 
Senior Citizens. She was an avid gardener and seamstress and enjoyed playing 
cards especially Sheepshead/
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law; six grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren. She is further survived four sisters-in-law and one
brother~in-law; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers.
Friends may call at St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, after 9:30 a.m. 
Monday until the time of service at ii a.m. There will be no Sunday evening 
visitation.
The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Miss Me - But Let Me Go
I have come to the end of the road,
and the sun has set for me.
I want no rites in a gloom filled
room, why cry for a soul set free?

Miss me a little, but not too long,
and not with your head bowed low.

Remember the love that we once
shared.
Miss me, but let me go.

“I am with Jesus now”

Herald Times Reporter, November 6, 1999


LAVERN E. ‘BOOMER’ BOHM     cemetery #89C



LaVern E. “Boomer” Bohm, age 85, of Two Rivers, died Tuesday afternoon,
June 20, 2006, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2006, at St.
John’s Evanelical Lutheran Church, 17th and East Park Street, Two Rivers. 
Officiating at the service will be the Rev. David Arndt with burial in 
Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born on April 10, 1921, in Angelica, Shawano County, a son of the 
late Edward and Ida Ollman Bohm. He attended school in Green Valley. On 
May 24, 1945, he married the former Joyce Meneau, in Two Rivers. LaVern 
served in the U.S. Army in Germany from Aug. 25, 1945 until Aug. 4, 1946.
He was a member of VFW Post 1248, Two Rivers. He was employed at the Metal 
Ware Co. as a press operator for many years. He played softball for the 
Two Rivers Cubs and was the manager of the Labor Hall Team. He also enjoyed 
fishing and bowling.
Survivors include his wife: Joyce Bohm; a son and daughter-in-law; two 
daughters and sons-in-law; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. 
He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Arthur and Elmer Bohm; and 
three sisters: Etta Dufano, Irene Schnese and Laura Gates.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran 
Church on Friday morning, June 23, 2006, from 9 a.m. until the time of service 
at 11a.m.
Memorials may be made to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church or Manitowoc 
Lutheran High School.
God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms 
around him, and whispered, “Come with me.” With tearful eyes we watched 
him fade away; although we loved him dearly we could not make him stay. 
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands came to rest. God broke 
our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.
Herald Times Reporter, June 22, 2006


FRANK BOHNE   cemetery #89D

Private funeral services for Frank Bohne, 83, formerly of 
402 Harrison St., Kewaunee, who died at Family Heritage Home, 
Manitowoc, Monday noon, were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & 
Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Michael Koch 
officiating. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Bohne was born Jan. 5, 1889, at Kewaunee, a son of the late 
Godfried and Mary Bohne. He married the former Pauline Pupeter 
at Two Rivers in 1910, who preceded him in death in 1931. He had 
been a longtime employe of Becker Mfg. Co. Foundry, Two Rivers, 
coming from Kewaunee as a young man. He retired in 1949.
Survivors include a son, Harlan, of Two Rivers, four grand-
children, and one great grandchild. Two sons, two sisters, and 
four brothers preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 7, 1972


HELEN E. BOHNE   cemetery #61

MRS. BOHNE, 76, DIES SATURDAY
Stroke Proves Fatal To Resident of Spring Valley
Mrs. Fred C. Bohne, 76, died Saturday at her home in Spring Valley following 
a stroke suffered three weeks ago. Funeral services will be held from the home 
Tuesday afternoon at 1:30. Burial will be in St. Jacobi's Evangelical church 
cemetery.
The deceased was born Helen Kolwey, January 3, 1858, in Mequon, Ozaukee County. 
She came to Meeme at the age of 5 years. On June 24, 1884 she was married to 
John Bohne, who died the following year. On March 13, 1887 she was married to 
Fred C. Bohne, who survives her.
Besides her husband Mrs. Bohne is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Ben J. 
Robeck, Dremlin, Montana, Mrs. Louis Dill, Newotn and Mrs. Oscar C. Lutze, 
Cleveland; two sons, George of Newton, Iowa and Fred of Milwaukee; two sisters, 
Mrs. H.H. Bohne, Cleveland and Mrs. Fred Langenhahn, Meeme; one brother, August 
Kolwey of Valders; and seven grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 8, 1934 P. 2


HENRY BOHNE   cemetery #61

Henry F. Bohne, 72, of Spring Valley, a retired Town of Meeme farmer, 
died of an apparent heart attack at his home early Sunday.
Mr. Bohne, long-time treasurer of the Mosel-Centerville Telephone 
Company, had been living on the homestead farm with his wife since 
retiring from active farming in 1961.
He was also superintendent and secretary of St. James United Church of 
Christ Cemetery at Spring Valley and a life-long member of the congregation.
A native of the Town of Meeme, he was born on June 20, 1898, a son of the 
late Herman and Anna Kolwey Bohne.
Surviving are his wife; three sons, three daughters, 14 grandchildren, and 
a sister, Mrs. Emma Freis, Cleveland. (Survivors edited for privacy) - 1971
*********
Henry F. Bohne, 72 of Rt. 1, Newton, a retired Town of Meeme farmer, died 
Sunday at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. James United Church 
of Christ, Spring Valley. The Rev. Kenneth C. Schultz will officiate and 
burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bohne was born June 20, 1896, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late 
Herman and Anna Kolwey Bohne. He married Ella Simonsmeier April 2, 1923. 
They located on the Bohne home farm which they operated until their 
retirement in 1961. Mr. Bohne was a life member of St. James United Church 
of Christ, superintendent and secretary of the church cemetery and treasurer 
of the Mosel-Centerville Telephone Co.
Survivors include his wife, three sons, three daughters, a sister, Mrs. Emma 
Freis of Cleveland and 14 grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until 
11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 24, 1971


HERMAN H. BOHNE   cemetery #61

Herman H. Bohne, 92, of Cleveland died Friday evening at Memorial Hospital, 
Sheboygan, where he had been confined six weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. James Evangelical and 
Reformed Church, Spring Valley. The Rev. Merlin Huebschmann will officiate 
and burial will be in the church cemetery.
He was born Jan. 18, 1868, in the Town of Meeme, son of John and Anna Maede 
Bohne. He married Anna Kolwey May 19, 1894, and the couple resided on the 
Bohne homestead in Spring Valley, farming until retirement in 1929. Then the 
Bohnes moved to Cleveland. His wife died in September, 1941, and later he 
married the former Ida Langenhahn April 25, 1943. He was a lifelong member 
of the church at Spring Valley and served as director and treasurer of 
Mosel-Centerville Telephone Co. from 1910 to 1951 when he resigned.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Henry on the homestead farm and Herman Jr., 
of St. Paul, Minn.; daughter, Mrs. Reuben Fries of Cleveland; 11 grandchildren 
and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, three 
brothers and five sisters.
Friends may call at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, Cleveland, after 2 p.m. Monday 
until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be moved to the church to lie in state 
until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 23, 1960


JOHANN BOHNE, JR.     cemetery #61

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Apr. 1885:
Death in Meeme of John Bohne, Jr., son of John H. Bohne.
He leaves a wife and child.


JOHN BOHNE (d. 1885)   cemetery #61

John H. Bohne (co. death index v.3 p.145)
Husband of Helen Ernestine Rolwey
July 4, 1857-April 20, 1885
Son of John H. Bohne and Anna Meda
Born and died in Town of Meeme –farmer 
No cause of death is given
Buried at St. Jakobi Cemetery, Spring Valley, Town of Meeme


JOHN H. BOHNE     cemetery #61

From Der Nord Westen, 01 March 1888
Death of John H. Bohne on 24 Feb. at his farm in Meeme. He was 77 yrs., 2 mos.
of age and was buried on 28 Feb. He was elected to the Assembly in the years 1868
and '69 and also served as Chairman in town Meeme.
*******
John H. Bohne (co. death index v. 3 p.261)
Husband of Anna E. Mede
Dec. 25, 1810-Feb. 24, 1888
No parents are listed on death record
Born in Germany –farmer –died in Town of Meeme
No cause of death is given
Buried at “Evangelical Cemetery”


LESTER BOHNE   cemetery #89B

Leslie Bohne, 10, Victim Attack Of Pneumonia
Leslie Bohne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bohne, 1013 South Nineteenth street, 
died at 2:30 this morning after an illness of a month due to phneumonia. The 
funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock, the Rev. Kerstens officiating 
and burial will be at the Pioneer Rest cemetery at Two Rivers. Deceased was 
born in this city ten years ago, August 5, 1914 and besides the parents is 
survived by two brothers, Eugene and Harland.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. November 5, 1924 P. 11


AGNES CAROLINE BOLDT   cemetery #73

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Aug. 1896: 
Death on Thurs. last week, after a long period of suffering with 
consumption, of Miss Agnes Boldt of Newton, in the residence of 
her brother Georg Boldt in Sheboygan. The deceased, who was about 
21 yrs. old, was brought to Newton by train on Sat. morning and 
buried the same day in the cemetery of that town.


CARL F. BOLDT   cemetery #44

Charles Frederick Boldt, 68, a native of this city, died Sunday morning 
at the farm home in Liberty, three miles south of Valders. He had been 
ill the past 10 months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. from the Berge funeral 
home, Valders. The Rev. E.C. Schroeder of the Liberty Lutheran church will 
officiate. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery here.
Mr. Boldt was born in this city in 1871 and in 1897 married Miss Alvina 
Luedke. He was employed for a number of years at the Smalley company plant 
here. Twenty-four years ago he purchased the Anton Lykell farm in Liberty 
and moved to the farm. 
Survivors are the widow; two sons, Roy and Arnold of Liberty; three daughters, 
Mrs. Alvin Stock, of route 3, Manitowoc, Mrs. Erwin Busse of this city, Mrs. 
Elmer Selle of Manitowoc Rapids; brother, William of Racine, Wis.; three 
sisters, Mrs. Minnie Erdman of this city, Miss Tina Boldt and Mrs. Earnest 
Krueger of Two Rivers.
The body may be viewed at the Berge funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, November 13, 1939 P. 2
********
[Charles Frederich/d. 11-12-1939/cause: carcinoma of stomach]


EMMA WILHELMINA BOLDT   cemetery #73

Name: Boldt, Emma Wilhelmina
D.: 3/22/1869   B.:
Reg. D.: 3/20/1870       sex: f/w
Age at death: 2 yrs. 5 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.:
Cem:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. T. Grosshuesch, Newton
Spouse:
F.: Joachim Boldt
M.: Christina Boldt
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 77
************
(Note: The only evidence I have that this goes with this cemetery is that
Joachim Boldt is here as well as a Christine Boldt, and the informant is from Newton.


JEROME E. BOLDT   cemetery #43

Jerome E. Boldt, age 65, formerly of Valders, died on Tuesday 
morning, March 11, 2008, at Kindred Hearts, Manitowoc, after 
a courageous journey with cancer. 
He was born on March 17, 1942, in the town of Liberty, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Arnold and Barbara (Neuser) Boldt. Jerome 
was a graduate of St. Gregory High School, St. Nazianz, with the 
class of 1961. On May 16, 1964, he married the former Mona R. 
Horwath at Santa Barbara Mission, Calif. She preceded him in 
death on June 24, 2002. Jerome was a veteran of the U.S. Air 
Force after high school. After his service with the U.S. Air 
Force, Jerry was then employed with Tecumseh of New Holstein, 
until his retirement in 2000 due to his illness. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter: Deborah Lynn, 
in 1969. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 14, 
2008, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, 
Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be the Deacon Alan 
Boeldt, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. 
Graveside Military Rites will be accorded by the AMVETS Post 99. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, from 4 to 7 p.m. 
on Thursday, March 13, 2008. 
Friends may also call Friday morning at The Pfeffer Funeral Home 
from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 12, 2008 


SOPHIA BOLDT   cemetery #52

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1895:
Death on Thurs. in Kasson, Town Maple Grove, of Mrs. Sophie Boldt, wife of
Mr. John Boldt, shortly following the death of her small child. The deceased
reached the age of 18 yrs. and was buried Sun. in the Kasson Cemetery by Pastor
Kallemann of Morrison.


DAUGHTER OF F. BOLDUS   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1899:
Death in Two Rivers Fri. of the 4-yr. old daughter of 
Mr. F. Boldas(sic). The burial took place Sun.
*******
Note:  The daughter was likely Gessine/Gesena S. Boldus. 
Wisc. Birth index: Boldus, Gesena S  Birth Nov 10 1894 
Manitowoc. 
Wisc. death index: Boldus, Gessine  Death  Jul 21, 1899 
Manitowoc. 
(Friday in the death notice would have been 21 Jul 1899.)


MRS. F. BOLDUS   cemetery #89A

A Woman Burned to Death at Two Rivers.
Two Rivers, Wis., Feb. 15. -
About 11 o'clock last evening a fire broke out in a large dwelling house and
an adjoining hall, belonging to a widow, Mrs. F. Boldus. Before the arrival
of the fire company the entire building was in flames, and the fire beyond
control. Both buildins burned to the ground. A sick woman, on the second floor,
was safely removed, but the old lady Boldus could not be reached, and perished
in her bedroom on the second floor. Her remains were recovered shortly after,
badly burned. The property loss is estimated at about $1,000; no insurance.
The Milwaukee Sentinel, February 16, 1885, pg. 8, col A
(Note: This is the only cemetery with the surname Boldus)


GESINE BOLDUS   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1904: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 05 Dec.)
The wife of butcher F.F. Boldus died here following an illness 
of many months. The respected lady was born 1852 in Oldenburg, 
Germany, and was about 4 yrs. old when she came to America with 
her parents who settled on a farm a few miles from the city. 
Born Gesine Goedjen, she married Mr. Boldus when she was 23. She 
leaves her husband, 2 sons and 2 daughters. The funeral was Fri. 
afternoon from the Lutheran Church. 


WALTER BOLDUS   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1901: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 25 Feb.)
The 23-yr. old son of F. Boldus here died in Indiana where he 
had been living. He leaves a widow but no children. The body 
will probably be brought here for burial. 


JOHN BOLEN   cemetery #43

IN DEATH’S SLUMBERS
Ex-Sheriff John Bolen Comes to the End of Life’s Journey 
at Age of 62 Years
PARALYSIS HASTENED END
Ill for Two Years. He Suffered Greatly—Was for Many Years a 
Political Leader in the County—A Pioneer
Life’s close came for John Bolen at an early hour this morning and 
the long battle against the hopeless ravages of disease ended in the 
sleep that endures for eternity. For two days he had been unconscious 
and the end was calm and peaceful, earth’s slumber being merged into 
the everlasting peace of death with scarcely a warning to watching 
loved ones that the spirit had crossed the border land. Death was the 
result of paralysis which Mr. Bolen suffered two years ago and during 
the past three months he had failed rapidly. 
John Bolen was a native of Ireland, born in County Kerry, March 17, 
1840, and was an only child. Three years after his birth the family 
located at St. John, New Brunswick where a short time later Mrs. Bolen 
died. Father and son removed to Wisconsin, taking up their home at 
Milwaukee and in a few years came to this county, locating at Kossuth 
where Mr. Bolen engaged in farming and was one of the pioneers of the 
county. Grown to manhood’s estate, the son was married August 18, 1866 
to Miss Mary Jane Fagan, of Cooperstown, the wife who survives him. In 
early life Mr. Bolen took an active interest in politics and for many 
years was the head of affairs of the Democratic party in the county 
and in 1887 was honored by being elected Sheriff. In 1891 he was again 
re-elected and upon the expiration of his term in 1893, retired from 
active life and has since lived in retirement. In his political career 
Mr. Bolen was the acknowledged leader in the county of the party with 
which he affiliated. He was aggressive and a thorough manager and it 
was largely through his efforts that the success which attended the 
party organization in those days was made possible. 
During his residence in the city he was appointed Marshal under the 
administration of ex-mayor Joseph Vilas and held the office for two 
years, being faithful and conscientious in the discharge of his duties. 
Few residents of Manitowoc county were more widely or generally known 
than John Bolen and the announcement of his death will cause sorrow to 
many friends. He had made his home in the city for thirty years and had 
for a greater portion of the time, been active in its affairs. Socially 
he was a genial, whole-souled man, generous and charitable and possessing 
those broad sympathies that won him friends to whom he was always faithful 
and steadfast. He was a natural linguist and was conversant in Gaelic, 
German, Bohemian and Polish. 
For eighteen years he had conducted the Wisconsin house, Ninth and Jay 
streets, which occupied the site of the present German-American Bank 
building. Mr. Bolen held membership in a number of fraternal and 
insurance orders, among them being the Catholic Knights of America, the 
Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, the Northwestern and Third Ward Insurance 
Societies. 
The funeral will be held Friday morning from St. Boniface Catholic church 
under the auspices of the local branch of the Society of Catholic Knights 
of Wisconsin. Interment will be at Calvary cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, December 03, 1902, Page 1
*********
From Der Nord Westen, 04 Dec. 1902:
Death yesterday morning of John Bolen following a long illness. 
The deceased, who was born in Ireland 17 Mar. 1840, was a long-
time resident of our county, which he twice served as sheriff. 
He is survived by his widow but no children. His funeral will 
be held tomorrow morning from St. Boniface Church.


MARGARET BOLEN   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1889:
On Tues. morning the old mother of our former sheriff, John Bolen, 
died at the age of 80. Her burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
*********
Note: Tuesday was 8 Jan 1889. 
Wisc. death index: Bolen, Margreth Death Jan 08, 1889 Manitowoc. 
Son John's obit states he was sheriff. Patrick Bolen obit say he 
was father of former sheriff John. Margaret/Margareth & Patrick 
were the parents of John.


PATRICK BOLEN   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1889:
Death of 74 yr. old Patrick Bolen, father of our former sheriff 
John Bolen, on Fri. morning. Burial took place Mon. morning.


ALVIN T. BOLL   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1901:
On Wed. evening last week Geo. Boll's second little twin also died.


CLARA GERBER ELLIOTT BOLL   cemetery #21

Clara M. Gerber Elliott Boll 97, of 105 S. 6th Avenue, St. Nazianz, 
died Friday morning, April 15, 2011 at her residence. 
She was born on February 19, 1914 in Dakota, Illinois, daughter of 
the late Paul & Martha (Steiman) Gerber. In 1934 she married Dallas 
Elliott and he preceded her in death in 1942. She then married Edward 
Boll in 1964 and he preceded her in death in 1983. Clara spent many 
years as a dental assistant in St. Nazianz. She enjoyed gardening, 
playing sheepshead and bingo. Clara was an avid Packers & Brewers 
fan. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by three sons: Dallas Elliott II, Allen 
Elliott, Clarence Elliott; six sisters: Louise Grob, Margaret Zaugg, 
Helen Vickers, Gertrude Ostrander, Pauline Cleveland, Marie Gerber; 
and two brothers: Jacob & Robert Gerber. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011 
at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Zimmerman. Following 
services, Clara will be cremated at All Care Cremation Center, 
Manitowoc and she will be laid to rest at the church cemetery at a 
later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Gregory 
Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, from 9:00 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2011 
until 10:45 a.m. The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is 
assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
********
1st Husband Dallas Elliott is buried alone in # 25 J. O. TYLER
2nd Husband Edward J Boll is buried in # 43 Calvary Cem., apparently 
with his first wife Cornelia M.


JOSEPH BOLL   cemetery #22

Name: Boll, Joseph
D.: 10/24/1867   B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869       sex: m
Age at death: 3 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 49
***********
Joseph (baby –Jan. 12, 1867-Oct. 24, 1867 –son of Mathias Boll 
and Katherine Kass)


KATHARINA BOLL   cemetery #22

Name: Boll, Katharine
D.: 1/4/1877   B.:
Reg. D.: 7/31/1877    sex: f/w
Age at death: 50 yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Peter A. Mutz, Pastor
Spouse: Mathew Boll
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.: farmer  cert. dt. 1/6/1877
Pg.# 226
**********
(Katharina nee Kass (1827-Jan. 4, 1877 –wife of Mathias Boll)


LENA BOLL   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 21 May 1903:
Death Fri. last week of a cerebral hemorrhage of Lina Boll, the 10-yr. old 
daughter of Geo. Boll here. Her heavily attended funeral was held Sun. 
afternoon.
*************
Lina Boll/b. Jan. 14, 1894 in Milwaukee/dau. of George Boll and wife/
d. May 15,1903 in Manitowoc - St. John's United Church of Christ


MARY ALMA BOLL   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897:
Death Wed. last week of the 4-day old child of George Boll of Manitowoc. 
The burial took place Friday.


XAVER BOLL   cemetery #22

Name: Boll, Haver
D.: 2/22/1869   B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869       sex: m
Age at death: 4 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 59
**********
Xaver (baby –May 15, 1868-Feb. 22, 1869 –son of Mathias Boll 
and Katherine Kass –born Town of Eaton)


CARL BOLLE   cemetery #38

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Mar. 1891: 
Death in Town Kossuth on Sat. afternoon of Carl Bolle 
at the age of 74 yrs. 8 days. He was one of the oldest 
residents of Kossuth where he has lived for the past 
43 yrs. Old age weakness was the cause of death. The 
funeral took place on Tues morning in the Catholic 
Cemetery in Francis Creek.


DALE J. BOLLE   cemetery #38

Dale J. Bolle, age 84, formerly of 10018 Reifs Mills Road, 
Whitelaw, died from Parkinson's disease on Wednesday afternoon, 
Dec. 12, 2007, at Harmony Assisted Living of Manitowoc. 
Dale was born on June 12, 1923, in the town of Kossuth, son 
of the late Charles and Lydia (Benishek) Bolle. He was a 
1941 graduate of Lincoln High School, Manitowoc. Dale was a 
U.S. Army veteran, serving two active duties, and was a member 
of the U.S. Army Reserves. His 26-year career began on Feb. 25, 
1943, with the 44th Army Division in Europe during World War II, 
until Nov. 7, 1945, and also served in Korea from Jan. 17, 1951, 
until June 10, 1952. He retired from the U.S. Army Reserves in 
1967, as a captain. He earned many military medals, including 
the Purple Heart after being wounded in World War II, and 
received the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster. On Nov. 19, 
1946, Dale was married to the former Ethelyn Junk at Holy 
Innocents Catholic Church by the Rev. E.A. Radey. The couple 
celebrated 61 years of marriage. Dale was the owner of Bolle 
Trucking Company for more than 30 years. His government career 
included being a member of the Manitowoc County Board from 1970 
to 1980, of which he was county board chairman from 1976 to 
1978. In 1982, Dale was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly, 
and served for 12 years, retiring from the Assembly in 1994. He 
was chairman for 10 years of the Veterans and Military Affairs 
Committee, and in the past, served as chairman of the Wisconsin 
Counties Utility Tax Association, and was a director of the 
Wisconsin County Boards Association. He was a member of St. 
Augustine Catholic Church, Reifs Mills, the Reserved Officer 
Association, American Legion Gosz-Novak Post 199 of Reedsville, 
Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville, the Disabled 
American Veterans, and the Old Timers Baseball League. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Mary Sue Bolle; 
five brothers: Everett, Berlin, Francis, Carl and Robert; one 
sister: Virginia Swetlik; two sisters-in-law: Dorothy Bolle 
and Ruth Bolle; and one brother-in-law: Ummy Walesh. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, 
2007, at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. Paul 
Paider will celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial, with burial 
to follow in the parish cemetery, with military graveside rites 
accorded by Kubale-O'Connell VFW Post 6179 of Kellnersville. 
Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family 
Funeral Home of Kellnersville on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, from 
4 to 8 p.m., and on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at the church from 
9:30 a.m., until the time of the service. 
There will be a VFW memorial service on Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, 
at the funeral home at 7 p.m., and a parish prayer service at 
7:30 p.m., led by Father Paider. 
IN RESPECT TO THE FAMILY'S WISHES, PLEASE USE NO COLOGNES OR 
PERFUMES WHEN VISITING THE FUNERAL HOME OR CHURCH ON SUNDAY, 
DEC. 16, 2007, AND ON MONDAY, DEC. 17, 2007. 
Dale's family would like to thank the Harmony Assisted Living 
of Manitowoc staff for all their kind and compassionate care 
shown to Dale and his family for the past four and one-half 
years. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 14, 2007 


DANIEL E. BOLLE   cemetery #86

Infant Son Dies at Kiel Following a Brief Illness
Kiel - Daniel Ervin Bolle, three-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bolle, 
309 St. Paul street, died at his home Wednesday noon after a three-day illness 
of pneumonia.
Daniel was born on Nov. 5, 1942, in Kiel, and on Thanksgiving he was baptized 
by the Rev. Harold O. Grunwald, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran church.
Survivors are his parents; two brothers, a half-sister, a half-brother, 
and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Theel of Kiel and Mr. and Mrs. Anton 
Bolle of Deerbrook. His mother is the former Anna Theel.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral home, the Rev. Harold A. Grunwald to officiate.  Interment will be in 
the Union cemetery, town of Schleswig.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, January 28, 1943 - P. 6


LISETTE BOLLE   cemetery #38

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1905:
Death in Town Kossuth last week of 80-yr. old Mrs. Lisette Bolle, 
an old settler in our county. Her husband had preceded her in 
death 14 yrs. ago. Mrs. Bolle leaves 7 children. The funeral was 
held Sat. in Francis Creek.


SALOME BOLLE   cemetery #38

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Dec. 1904:
Salome Bolle, the 15-yr. old daughter of Town Kossuth resident 
Charles Bolle, died Mon. as the result of appendicitis. The 
funeral was held yesterday morning in Francis Creek.


MARIE BOLLOW   cemetery #44

Mrs. Charles Bollow, 88, of 1316 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at First German Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Bollow, nee Marie Gehrz, was born Nov. 13, 1883, in Germany, daughter 
of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Gehrz. She married Charles Bollow April 30, 
1906, at Hamburg, Germany, and he preceded her in death in 1942. Mrs. Bollow 
was a member of the Ladies Aid of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 
9 p.m. Sunday until noon Monday and then at the church until the time of 
service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1972


BABY BOY BOLZ   cemetery #83

The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church,  
Kiel officiated at the graveside rites in the church cemetery Friday  
for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bolz of West Rhine  
Street, Elkhart Lake, who died at birth at the St. Nicholas Hospital,  
Sheboygan.  Besides the parents, survivors include a sister, Sharry  
Lee; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Vanders, Gladstone  
Mich., and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bolz, Kiel.
Sheboygan Press, Mon. Apr. 11, 1960, p. 10, c. 4


EVA BOLZ   cemetery #83

The angel of death claimed Mrs. John R. Bolz, nee Eva Heimerl, on Wednesday 
morning, after a lengthy illness which led to inflammation of the brain.  
She was born in Marytown, on July 4, 1874. On June 20, 1893, she was united 
in marriage to Mr. Bolz and the couple resided on a farm about 2 miles west 
of Kiel, moving to this city in 1907.  Her husband was employed by Meyer 
Bros. Co., but had to give up his position owing to poor health some time 
ago.  The survivors are her husband, her mother, Mrs. Magdalena Heimerl; 
four daughters, Rose of Evanston, Ill., Olive, Salvina and Fidelia at home; 
two sons, Michael of Hayton, and Joseph of Fredonia; four brothers, Joseph 
and John Heimerl of Fredonia, Frank of St. Nazianz and Ben of Marytown; 
five sisters, Mrs. Jac. Ehlenbeck of St. Anna, Mrs. Ben Schaub, Mrs. Anna 
Gilgenbach, and Mrs. Walter Frank of Fond du Lac, and Mrs. John Gelling of 
Montana; also five grandchildren.  The funeral services will be held on 
Saturday morning from St. Peter & Paul’s church with Rev. A. Roder in 
charge. Burial will be made in the church cemetery.
Tri-County Record, April 22, 1926


FRANZ BOLZ   cemetery #83

Here, in the home of his son John Bolz where he has lived the 
for the last years, Mr. Franz Bolz died at the age of 86 years 
due to the weakness of old age. The deceased was born in Munich, 
Bavaria, Germany on June 3, 1831 and came to America 50 years 
ago.  For many years he worked in Town Russell as a servant. In 
1863 he married Mary Kleiler from Schleisingerville and in the 
same year they moved to a farm in Town New Holstein two miles 
west of Kiel, where he lived until 1907. Since then he has lived 
mostly with his son John in Kiel.  The marriage was blessed with 
seven children, of which three sons and one daughter are still 
living, all of which except John lived in Minnesota.  His wife 
died in 1893.  The burial took place on Monday at the Catholic 
Cemetery with Father Runkel officiating. 
1917
(translated from German) 


JOSEPH BOLZ   cemetery #83

Joseph F. Bolz, 75, of R. 2, Kiel, died unexpectedly Tuesday at the  
home of his son, Jerome, in Port Washington, where he and his wife  
had been visiting.  Born May 27, 1894 in the Town of New Holstein, he  
was a son of the late John an Eva Heimerl Bolz.  He attended Ss.  
Peter and Paul Catholic School, Kiel, and Kiel High School.  On Jan.  
27, 1920 he married the former Eleanor Anhalt of the Town of  
Schleswig.  The couple lived at Random Lake for several years  and  
then located on a farm in the Town of Schleswig.  In 1952 they moved  
to Kiel where he was employed at Foremost Dairy and for the past 13  
years at A.T. Hipke Canning Co.  He was a member of Ss. Peter and  
Paul Catholic Parish and its Holy Name Society.  The couple observed  
their golden wedding anniversary on Jan. 25.  Mr. Bolz was a WW I  
veteran, having served in Germany.  He was awarded the purple heart  
for wounds received in the Argonne Forest.  Survivors include his  
wife; three daughters, four sons, 30 grandchildren  and three great 
grandchildren.  Four sisters, Mrs. Fidelia Macy and Mrs. Sally Krampe, 
both of Wawautosa, Mrs. Harold Schroeder of St.  Petersburg, Fla., and 
Mrs. Walter Masden of Sheboygan, and one brother, Michael J. of Chilton, 
also survive.  Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Ss. Peter 
and Paul Church, Kiel.  The Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, will be celebrant 
of the requiem Mass, following brief family rites at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel, at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 p.m. Thursday.  The wake 
will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. (edited for living people)
Sheboygan Press, Wed. Feb. 4, 1970, p. 10, c. 6


KATHERINE BOLZENTHAL   cemetery #33

Mrs. Kathryn E. Bolzenthal, 75, who resided with a son Elmer, and 
daughter-in-law, Virginia Bolzenthal, of 1241 N. Ninth St., Manitowoc, 
died Friday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral home, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. William Kuhr will officiate and burial will be in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth.
Mrs. Bolzenthal, nee Kathryn Schultz, was born Nov. 25, 1897, in the 
Town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, daughter of the late Wencel and 
Frances Shimon Schultz. She was married to Arthur Bolzenthal Nov. 28, 
1922, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Nov. 17, 1969.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 10, 1973


SYLVIA R. BOLZENTHAL  cemetery #32

Sylvia R. Bolzenthal age 74, of Two Rivers, died Monday afternoon,
March 13, 1995, at the North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 1995, 
at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic 
Church. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. 
David Beaudry with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum.
She was born March 23, 1920, in the town of Kossuth, daughter of the 
late Frank and Emma Hassemer Kerscher. On November 16, 1938, she 
married Albert M. Bolzenthal, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, Francis 
Creek. He preceded her in death February 13, 1988. Sylvia was employed 
with National Tinsel of Manitowoc for 24 years until her retirement in 
1981. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Mark’s.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, three daughters and
sons-in-law, 12 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three
sisters and two brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, 
other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call Wednesday evening at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home 
from 4-8 p.m. where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. led by 
Rev. David Beaudry.
Herald Times Reporter, no date


WALTER G. BOLZENTHAL   cemetery #89D

Walter G. Bolzenthal, 75, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Thursday afternoon 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, 
the Rev. Joseph Boehm officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery.
Mr. Bolzenthal was born June 2, 1894, in Town of Kossuth, a son of the 
late Albert and Alice Sickinger Bolzenthal. He married the former Clara 
O'Brien in Lafayette County Sept. 28, 1915, after which the couple 
became engaged in farming near Shoto. He was a member of the Two Rivers 
Aerie of Eagles.
Besides his wife he leaves three daughters, Sister Claire Adel of Holy 
Family Convent, Manitowoc, Mrs. John Daron and Mrs. Alice Greenwood of 
Milwaukee; a son, Albert of Rt. 2, Two Rivers; two sister, Mrs. Verona 
Frank of Wheaton, Ill. and Mrs. Lillian Marks of Marshfield; 12 grand-
children and 17 great grandchildren. A son, three sisters and three 
brothers, preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where memorial 
services will be at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 28, 1970