[ BRU ]   OBITUARIES

ELIZABETH C. BRUCE

Private funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Bruce, 74, of New Underwood, S.D., 
who died at her home Monday, were at 1 p.m. Friday at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski officiating. Burial was in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
She was born Oct. 11, 1896 at Manitwooc, daughter of the late John and Mary 
Kraatch Peterik. She moved to New Underwood when a small girl and resided there 
the rest of her life.
Surviving is one brother, Louis Peterik of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 25, 1960 P. 9


ANNA JOHANNE AUG. WILH. BRUCKNER   cemetery #44

Name: Brickner, Anna Johanne Aug. Wilh.
D.: 3/1/1875   B.:
Reg. D.: 12/31/1875   sex: f
Age at death: 1 mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc. City
Cem: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. G. Thiele
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 182
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[bur. 03-04-1875]
[Burial register has buried the child of Mr. Bruckner (umlaut over u) $1.50] 


BARBRA BRUCKNER   cemetery #83

Mrs. Frederick C. Bruckner, 85, a former Kiel resident, died early 
today at Heritage Nursing Home in Sheboygan, where she had resided 
for the past six months.
The former Barbara Woelfel was born August 28, 1885, in the Town of 
Charlestown, a daughter of the late George and Marianna Woelfel. She 
attended St. Martin Catholic School.
She was married to Frederick Bruckner on May 7, 1912, at St. Martin 
Catholic church, Town of Charlestown. The couple moved to Kiel after 
their marriage.
Mrs. Bruckner was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in 
Kiel and its Christian Mothers Society.  She was also a member of the 
Catholic Order of Foresters.
The couple had observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1962.
Surviving are three sons, Ralph and Frederick Jr., both of Kiel, and 
Nicholas of Oshkosh; 24 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and 
a brother, Lawrence of Manitowoc.
Funeral services are being held at 9 a.m. today, Thursday, at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel and at 9:30 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul 
Catholic Church in Kiel, with the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, as 
celebrant of the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
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Mrs. Fredrick C. Bruckner, 85, of Kiel, died Tuesday morning at Heritage Nursing 
Home, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 
9:30 a.m. at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Kiel.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 25, 1971


FRED BRUCKNER   cemetery #83

Frederick C. Bruckner, 82, of 719 Milwaukee St., Kiel, died early  
Friday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital.  Born Oct. 29, 1886 in the  
Town of Charlestown, he was a son of the late Conrad and Amelia Bord  
Bruckner.  He attended St. Martin's parochial school and the district  
school.  On May 7, 1912 he married the former Barbara Woelfel of the  
Town of Charlestown at St. Martin's Catholic Church.  The couple  
located in Kiel where he was employed at the Kiel Furniture and the  
J.B. Laun Co.  He later was street commissioner for the city of  
Kiel.  He retired 18 years ago.  The couple observed their 57th  
wedding anniversary in May this year. He was a member of Ss. Peter  
and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and the Holy Name Society of the  
parish.  Survivors include his wife; three sons, Ralph and Frederick  
Jr., both of Kiel, and Nicholas of Oshkosh; 24 grandchildren and 10  
great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Joseph Mahlich of rural New  
Holstein, and four brothers, George and Gustave, both of Chilton, and  
Joseph and Louis, both of rural New Holstein.  One daughter, one  
grandson, two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.   
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Ss. Peter and  
Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, following brief family rites at the  
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, at 9:30 a.m.  The Rev. George Kiefer,  
pastor, will be celebrant of the requiem Mass.  Burial will be in the  
parish cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m.  
Monday until the hour of services on Tuesday.  The wake service will  
be held at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Sheboygan Press, Sat. Aug. 9, 1969, p. 13, c. 4


CHRISTOPHER SHAUN BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #30

(sent in by his father)
At the base of the stone of Fred & Adelia Riemer you will find a very 
small stone  --  actually I guess you would call it a ground plaque  --  
for a Christopher Bruckschen.  Fred & Adelia were his great grandparents. 
Pastor Hoppe suggested that we were a young couple struggling to get 
on our feet that instead of buying a separate plot for Christopher that 
we instead see if there were any room on my grandparent's plot for burial.
It was then that we learned that both of my grandparents caskets had 
shifted just far enough apart to fit in a little baby's casket.  And that 
is the story of how a little baby boy came to the same resting place as 
his great grandparents.
Christopher's full name was Christopher Shaun Bruckschen.  His date 
of birth was March 12th in the year of 1987 and his death occured 2 days 
later on March 14th.  When he was born he was born with only half of his 
internal organs.  Half a heart  --  half a liver  --  half a kidney and 
so on.  We had him transferred to Children's Hospital where I spent the 
most part of the next 48 hours only taken aa few hours here and there to 
be with my wife and trying to make sure she was holding up emotionally.  
Christopher died in my arms.  That is the whole life story of Christopher 
Shaun Bruckschen.  My father William R. Bruckschen died the day after 
thanksgiving 2 years ago after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.  
He was a good man and a great father and I can only hope to be half the 
husband and father that he was.  Jim.


EMMA BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #8

Emma Bruckschen nee Leiteritz (co. death index v.82 p.197)
Widow [of Herman Bruckschen]
July 28, 1894-April 21, 1981
Daughter of Frank Leiteritz and Mathilda Doersch
Born Wisconsin
Died from “pneumonia, 3 days”
Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville
(She is in Kassa cemetery, Town of Centerville)


ERNEST BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #73

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Sep. 1902:
Death Sun., after a short illness, of 46-yr. old Ernst Bruckschen, 
a well-known resident of Town Newton. He leaves his widow and 4 
children. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the Reformed 
Church in Newton.


ERWIN W. BRUCKSCHEN     cemetery #73

"Veteran Bank Official Dead"
Newton -  
Erwin W. Bruckschen, 62, cashier and director of the Newton State Bank for 42 years 
and a leader in banking circles in Manitowoc County, died Monday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc, after a four months' illness. 
Besides his contributions to the advancement of better banking conditions, he was a 
founder of the Newton Volunteer Fire Dept., served as a member of the Newton School 
Board, was a church deacon and presently was elder and vice president of Salem Ebenezer 
Reformed Church. For a quarter of a century he had been secretary-treasurer of the 
Manitowoc County Bankers Assn. 
He was born March 13, 1903, at Newton, son of the late Henry and Sophie Hochkammer 
Bruckschen. He was educated at Manitowoc Business College and took an advanced banking 
course at Manitowoc after early education in township elementary schools. For three 
years he worked at the East Wisconsin Trustee Co., Manitowoc, before assuming his post 
at the Newton bank. 
He married Leona M. Rodewald June 18, 1932, at Newton. She survives with two daughters, 
two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Wegner, of Marshfield and Mrs. Alfred Eichman, of Manitowoc, 
three brothers, Max, of Newton, Herman, of Cleveland and Otto of Rt. 3, Manitowoc, 
five grandchildren and nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Salem Evangelical Reformed Church, the 
Rev. Norman Hoeflinger officiating. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until noon Thursday and then at the church. 
Manitowoc Herald Times: 30 Nov 1965
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


FRIEDRICH BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #73

Name: Bruikschen, Friedrich
D.: 9/12/1868   B.:
Reg. D.: 3/20/1870       sex: m/w
Age at death: 9 yrs. 5 mo. 4 da.
B.P.:
D.P.:
Cem:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. T. Grosshuesch, Newton
Spouse:
F.: Johannes Bruikschen
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 75


HENRY BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #73

HENRY BRUCKSCHEN, SUPPOSED TO BE IN 73
WELL KNOWN TOWN NEWTON FARMER, DEAD
Henry Bruckschen, a prominent farmer of Newton and a resident there 
for 53 years, died at his home Sunday. Mr. Bruckschen was a native 
of Newton and had always made his home there. He is survived by a 
widow, four sons and two daughters. The funeral will be held from 
the Reformed church at Newton Thursday afternoon at 1:30.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, January 02, 1917, Page 1
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NEWTON
Henry Bruchshen, who was sick for several months, died at his home 
Sunday, Dec. 31 and was buried Thursday afternoon, Jan. 4 at the 
German Reformed church at Newton.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 05, 1917, Page 4


HERMAN E. BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #8

Herman E. Bruckschen, 80, of Cleveland, died Saturday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial 
Hospital where he had been a patient the past five weeks. 
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John and St. Peter Lutheran Church, 
Cleveland, with the Rev. Henry F. Koch officiating. Burial will be in St. John Cemetery, 
Town of Centerville.
Mr. Bruckschen was born March 21, 1889, in the Town of Newton, son of the late Henry 
and Sophie Lemke Bruckschen. He married Emma Leiteritz Dec. 18, 1915, and the couple 
farmed at Centerville until moving to Cleveland in 1945. He was a member of St. John 
and St. Peter Lutheran Church. A brother, a sister and a granddaughter preceded him in 
death. 
Survivors include the wife; two sons, two daughters, two brothers, two sisters, 15 
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Friends may call after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon at Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel, 
Cleveland, until 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at church from noon until the time of services.
A memorial fund is being established in his name.
Manitowoc Herald Times, 24 Mar 1969 (Monday)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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Herman Bruckschen (co. death index v.66 p.445)
Husband of Emma Leiteritz
March 21, 1889-March 22, 1969
Born Wisconsin –farmer 
Died from “pneumonia, 5 days –gangrene of right foot, 
  1 month –arteriosclerosis, generalized –diabetes –ASHO”
Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville
(He is buried in Kassa cemetery, Town of Centerville)


JOHANN HERMANN BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #73

Name: Bruikschen, Johann Hermann
D.: 11/14/1868   B.:
Reg. D.: 3/20/1870        sex: m/w
Age at death: 2 yrs. 8 mo. 9 da.
B.P.:
D.P.:
Cem:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. T. Grosshuesch, Newton
Spouse:
F.: Johannes Bruikschen
M.: Anna Cathrina Bruikschen
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 76


MATHILDA (STOCK) BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #73

Mrs. Otto Bruckschen, 83, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m . Thursday at Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church, 
Newton. The Rev. Norman Hoflinger will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mrs. Bruckschen, nee Mathilda Stock, was born July 30, 1886, in Town of Centerville, 
daughter of the late Conrad and Sophie Stockmier (sic, should be Stockmeier) Stock. 
She attended school in the Town of Centerville. She was married to Otto Bruckschen 
Dec. 29, 1910, in Town of Centerville. After their marriage, they moved to Harbine, 
Neb., where they farmed for 13 years, returning to Wisconsin in 1924 and living on 
her homestead farm. They farmed there until retiring in 1943, then moving to Clover. 
Mrs. Bruckschen was a member of Salem Ebenezer United Church and an honorary member 
of the Ladies Aid. 
Survivors include her husband; a son, two daughters, three brothers, a sister; nine 
grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Two sisters and a 
brother preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until noon 
Thursday and then at church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, 22 Jun 1970 (Monday)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MILDRED BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #73

7-Year Old Daughter Dies at Parent's Home
Mildred Bruckshen, seven year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Bruckschen, 
Route 3, Manitowoc, passed away on Sunday at the family home after a five 
weeks' illness. 
Funeral services will be held from the home at 1:30 Thursday afternoon and 
at two o'clock from the Newton Reformed church. Besides the parents, two 
sisters, Alice and Anita and one brother, Elroy, survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 10, 1930 P. 2


OTTO BRUCKSCHEN    cemetery #73

Otto Bruckschen, 86, a resident at Park Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc, died Thursday 
evening at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 29, 1887 in the Town of Newton, Manitowoc County, a son of the 
late Henry and Sophie Lemke Bruckschen. 
On Dec. 29, 1910 he married the former Mathilda Stock in the Town of Centerville.
After marriage the couple moved to Nebraska where they farmed until 1924. They 
returned to Centerville where they operated a farm until 1943 when a son took over. 
Mr. Bruckschen was later employed at the Stock Manufacturing Co., Newton, until his 
retirement in 1963. His wife died in 1970. 
He was a member of Salem Ebenezer and Reformed Church, Newton, a past church elder 
and a former member of the Town of Centerville School Board.
Survivors are two daughters, both of Manitowoc; a son of Newton; two sisters; a 
brother; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. 
A sister and two brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Salem Ebenezer and Reformed 
Church with the Rev. Norman Hoeflinger, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the 
church cemetery. 
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. 
Monday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
Sheboygan Press: 30 Mar 1973 (Friday)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
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Otto Bruckschen, 86, died Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital, 
Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Salem Ebenezer 
Reformed Church, Town of Newton. The Rev. Norman Hoeflinger will 
officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Bruckschen was born March 29, 1887, at Newton, son of the 
late Henry and Sophie Lemke Bruckschen. He married Mathilda 
Stock Dec. 29, 1910, at Centerville. They moved to Nebraska and 
farmed until 1924, returning to Centerville. They again farmed 
until 1943, when their son took over the farm. He then helped 
his son a number of years. He later worked at Stock Mfg. Co. of 
Newton, retiring in 1963. His wife preceded him in death in 1970. 
He was a member of Salem Ebenezer Reformed Church and past elder 
and past member of Centerville School Board.
Survivors include a son, Harold, of Newton; two daughters, Mrs. 
Carl (Florence)Wigand and Mrs. Walter (Erna) Waack, of Manitowoc; 
a brother, Max, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Ichman, of 
Manitowoc and Mrs. Hulda Wegner, of Marshfield; nine grandchildren 
and 10 great grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him 
in death.
Friends may call at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. 
Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday and from noon at the church until the 
time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. March 30, 1973


SOPHIE BRUCKSCHEN   cemetery #73

Mrs. Bruckschen of Newton Passes Away Wednesday
Newton – Mrs. Sophie Bruckschen, age 83, passed away at noon on Wednesday 
at her home in Newton. She resided with her son, Max Bruckschen.
Mrs. Bruckschen was born in Newton on Jan. 22, 1860, and spent her entire 
life in that community.  On April 15, 1893, she was married as Miss Sophie 
Hochkammer to Henry Bruckschen.
During her life she was a very active member of the Ladies’ Aid of the 
Salem Ebenezer Reformed church in Newton.
Survivors are six children, one sister and 15 grandchildren, and five great-
grandchildren.  The children are: Otto and Herman of Centerville, Mrs. Hulda 
Wegner of Granton, Wis.; Mrs. Alfred Eichmann of Manitowoc, and Max and Erwin 
of Newton.  Miss Minnie Hochkammer, the surviving sister, resided with Mrs. 
Bruckschen at the home of her son, Max.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Max Bruckschen and 
at 2 o’clock at the Salem Ebenezer and Reformed church in Newton. The Rev. K. J. 
Stuebbe will officiate and burial will be made in the Newton cemetery.
Friends may view the body after 7 o’clock on Friday evening until the time of 
services.  The body will lie in state at the home.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, June 4, 1943 – P. 2


ELISABETH BRUDER   cemetery #38

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1894: 
Death on Mon. after a long illness of Mrs. Bruder, wife of 
John Mathias Bruder, of Town Line Road. The deceased, who 
reached the age of 56 yrs. succumbed to lung disease. She 
is survived by her husband and 7 grown children. Burial will 
take place today in Francis Creek.


JOHANN MATHIAS BRUDER    cemetery #38

DEATH CLAIMS JOHN M. BRUDER, IRON BRIGADE VETERAN AND RESIDENT OF COUNTY
FOR 68 YEARS
Pioneer Settler of Kossuth Who Had Made Home in City 19 Years, Dies
After Illness of But Few Days
John M. Bruder, civil war veteran, who served with the famous Iron
Brigade of which the late Gen. E.S. Bragg was commander, and a resident
of Manitowoc county for sixty-eight years, died at his home, 928 South
Ninth street, early today, aged 80 years.  Mr. Bruder's death was due to
infirmities incident to age, and followed an illness of few days
duration which he was unable to combat.
A native of Germany, Mr. Bruder was born Nov. 23, 1834, and when 12
years old came to Manitowoc county with his parents, locating in the
town of Kossuth which was his home up to nineteen years ago when he
removed to the city.
During the war of the rebellion Mr. Bruder served with Company D, Sixth
Wisconsin, attached to the Iron Brigade and later re-enlisted and served
with Company C, 34th Wisconsin regiment.
Mr. Bruder was an active member of the G.A.R.  He is survived by six
children, two residents of this city, John Bruder and Mrs. Henry Grobe.
Other children are Nicolas of Sheboygan, Mrs. Frank Hawes of Kossuth,
Mrs. Katie Schrimpf of Sheboygan, and Matthias of St. Louis.
The funeral of Mr. Bruder will be held Thursday morning from the home of
Mrs. Henry Grobe, 928 South Eleventh street, where his death occurred
and the body will be taken to Francis Creek for services at the church
there at 10 o'clock.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Monday, March 8, 1915
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The following Sheboygan people were here today for the funeral of 
the late John M. Bruder, held from this city to Francis Creek: Mr. 
and Mrs. Nick Bruder, Mrs. Frank Schrimpf, Miss Lena Schrimpf, 
Dewey Schrimpf, Mr. and Mrs. C. Kauer, Mrs. August Toepfer, Mr. 
and Mrs. Henry Schild, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Curtis.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 11, 1915, Page 3


BERTHA BRUECHERT   cemetery #64

Mrs. Bertha Bruechert, Aged 68, Passes Away At Home In City
Mrs. Bertha Bruechert, aged 68 years passed away this morning at the family home, 
715 Buffalo street after a lingering illness. Burial will take place on Saturday 
afternoon in the town of Mishicot with services at the home at 1:30 and at 2 p.m. 
from the Emmanuel Lutheran church, Rev. Uetzmann, officiating. The maiden name of 
the deceased was Bertha Tegge and she was born on Dec. 29, 1862 at Tisch Mills. 
She was married to Mr. Bruechert, now deceased, in 1881. The deceased has been a 
resident of this city since 1913.
One daughter, Mrs. Peter Osten, city, four sons, William and Louis Bruechert of 
this city, Otto of Two Rivers and Edward, Kewaunee, Route 1, three brothers, August 
Tegge, Green Bay, Louis of Chicago and Rudolph of South Dakota, five sisters, Mrs. 
Lena Langenkamp, Sturgeon Bay, Mrs. Emily Rentner, Oak Park, Ill., Mrs. Minnie 
Pentzien, city, Mrs. Ida Steen, Two Rivers and Mrs. Lillian Ahrenstrof, Wausau, 
as well as sixteen grandchildren survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 6, 1930 P. 2


DOLORES R. BRUECHERT    cemetery #32



Dolores R. Bruechert, age 77, of Two Rivers, died Sunday, June 8, 2003 
at the Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers, with her family at her side, 
after a courageous battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
service will be the Rev. Edward Stelter, with entombment to follow in 
Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc.
Dolores was born Jan. 5, 1926, in the town of Two Rivers, a daughter of 
the late Joseph and Sybil (Koller) Levy. She attended schools in Kewaunee,
and was a 1944 graduate of Kewaunee High School. On June 14, 1947, she 
was married to Raymond Bruechert at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Two Rivers. He preceded her in death Aug. 14, 1986. Dolores was employed 
at Hamilton Industries for many years, retiring in 1986. She enjoyed
gardening and always offered to lend a hand to help others in need.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law; two sons; seven grand-
children; and six great-grandchildren. She is further survived by four 
sisters; two brothers and three sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death 
by two brothers: Arden and Merlin Levy.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 
5 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday evening and after 10 a.m. Thursday at the 
church until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Herald Times Reporter, June 10, 2003


EMIL BRUECHERT     cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 10 July 1902:
Death Fri. of 21-yr. old Emil Bruechert of consumption, 
with which he has suffered for a long time. The deceased 
is survived by his mother and 7 sisters. The funeral was
conducted Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
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[bur. 07-05-1902/age 21 yrs./cause: tuberculosis]


FERN G. BRUECHERT     cemetery #33

Fern G. Bruechert, age 87, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Saturday
morning, April 30, 2005 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at 
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. David 
Scherbarth will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in 
Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc.
Fern was born April 12, 1918, in the town of Two Rivers, a daughter 
of the late Joseph and Sybil (Koller) Levy. She was educated in the 
Kewaunee School District, and was a graduate of Kewaunee High School. 
On Oct. 8, 1938, she married Harold Bruechert in Two Rivers, and he 
preceded her in death on April 8, 1990. Following her marriage, Fern 
worked for the Hamilton family for a number of years, and also for 
Sauve's Grocery Store. She later worked at Machut's Supper Club for 
several years until her retirement. She was a member of the Two Rivers
Senior Center, and in her spare time enjoyed gardening, canning, 
knitting and crocheting, and in her younger days enjoyed playing 
golf.
She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law; three grandsons; 
six great grandchildren. She is further survived by two sisters;
two brothers and three sisters-in-law; several nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 
two sisters: Dolores Bruechert and Hazel Paquette; two brothers: Merlin 
and Arden Levy; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Otto and Lillian
(Landt) Bruechert; and seven brothers-in-law.
Friends may call at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, 
after 12 o'clock on Wednesday until the time of service at 1 p.m.
There will be no Tuesday evening visitation.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, or the Two Rivers 
Senior Center.
Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers is assisting the Bruechert 
family with funeral arrangements.
The Bruechert family extends their most heartfelt Thanks to the many dear 
people who have comforted and cared for our mother over the years.
Special "Thank You" to the entire staffs of Aurora Medical Center, North 
Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, and the Aurora VNA Hospice and 
Homecare staff for the excellent care and compassion extended to Mom.
Also, many thanks to Drs. Robert GahI, and Kenneth Katz, plus the many 
doctors who may have been on call and cared for Mother through her many 
crises. Your kindness will always be remembered by our family!
Herald Times Reporter, May 2, 2005


LILLIAN H. BRUECHERT   cemetery #89C

Funeral Card:
In Loving Memory of
Lillian Bruechert
March 16, 1895
November 15, 1983

Deja & Martin, Two Rivers, Wisconsin


LORRAINE BRUECHERT   cemetery #44

BRUECHERT BABE DIES
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bruechert, 409 Park street, mourn the loss of their 
three months old daughter, Loraine, who fell a victim of a severe attack 
of whooping cough last night. The funeral will be held from the home next 
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Machmiller officiating, and the remains will be 
laid to rest at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, February 7, 1921 P.1


LOUIS F. BRUECHERT   cemetery #44

Louis F. Bruechert, 75, of 2121 Fairmont St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First Lutheran Church, 
Manitowoc. The Rev. George Knudson will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife; a son, four daughters, 22 grandchildren and 
six great grandchildren. Two daughters, a sister and four brothers 
preceded him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at the Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 3:30 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at church until time of service.
First Lutheran Church Brotherhood will have a memorial service at 9 p.m. 
Thursday.
Memorials may be sent to First Lutheran Church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 11, 1970
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[d. 03-10-1970/age 75 yrs.] (27 Jun 1895/Mar 1970/SSDI)
(note from cem. office: The marker shows him born in 1898, so I think 
either the marker is wrong or there's a transcription error.)


OTTO E. BRUECHERT   cemetery #89C

Otto E. Bruechert, age 67, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Sunday evening,
July 23, 1995.
Upon his request, there will be a private service for the immediate family 
only. Burial will be in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Otto was born January 16, 1928, in Two Rivers, son of the late Otto E. and 
Lillian Landt Bruechert. He attended schools in Two Rivers, and was a 
graduate Of the Washington High School class of 1945. He then joined the 
United States Army Air Force and served his country from 1945 to 1948. On 
May 14, 1948, he married Mary Ann Brewer, at Macon, Ga. They resided in 
Two Rivers since 1948. Otto worked for Wisconsin Public Service for 33 
years. He was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two 
Rivers, and will be remembered for his active involvement in local golf,
bowling and softball leagues.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; two sons and one daughter-in-law; 
three daughters and sons-in-law; ten grandchildren; three sisters-in-law. 
Also surviving are many friends who will miss him. He was preceded in death 
by four brothers, Reinhold, Raymond, Harold and William.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the City of Two Rivers Little 
League Baseball organization.
The Deja and Martin Funeral Chapel assisted the family with funeral 
arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 25, 1995


WINIFRED L. BRUECHERT   cemetery #32

Winifred L. Bruechert, age 78, a resident of the Village Green West 
Apartments in Two Rivers, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at the Aurora 
Medical Center in Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2004, 
at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot, with the Rev. 
Robert Johannes officiating with entombment in the Knollwood Mausoleum,
Highway 310 in Manitowoc.
Winifred was born Aug. 6, 1925, in Two Rivers, to late Fred and Lillian 
Mandel Vanderbusch and has been a lifelong area resident. She was a 
graduate of tbe Washington High School in Two Rivers, graduating with 
the class of 1943. She married William 0. Bruechert, and he preceded her 
in death in 1984. Winifred was employed at Paragon Electric for over 30
years. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in 
Mishicot. She enjoyed playing cards and camping at Cedar Valley for many 
years.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; three sons and daughters-
in-law. She is further survived by nine grandchildren, 11 great-grand-
children, four special great-grandchildren, and by her sisters-in-law, 
nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, David
LeClair; two brothers; two sisters, and by her sisters-in-law and 
brothers-in-law.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Lambert-
Eckert Funeral Home, 344 S. State St., Mishicot. Visitation will continue 
after 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mishicot,
until the time of service at 11 a.m. A memorial fund has been established 
for St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The Bruechert family would like to express a very special thank you to all 
of the caregivers at the Aurora Medical Center, for the special care, and 
concerns shown to Winifred and our family during her illness.
Herald Times Reporter, March 16, 2004


CARL BRUEMMER      cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Dec. 1889:
Death of Charles Bruemmer in Mishicott on Tues. night. The deceased was 
ill for a year and a half and his death may be considered a release from 
the severe pain he underwent. His funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon 
at 2 p.m.


FRITZ BRUEMMER    cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Feb. 1897:
Death in Mishicott Tues. last week, after many years of illness,
of Fritz Bruemmer, an old settler of that town. Mr. Bruemmer served 
during the war with the 27th Wisconsin Regiment, and much of his 
illness can be ascribed to that service. He was one of the foremost 
citizens of Mishicott and reached the age of 76 yrs. He is survived 
by his widow.


JULIUS BRUEMMER   cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1906:
72-yr. old Julius Bruemmer of Mishicott died Tuesday 
in the local mental facility. He had been a patient 
there for 4 years. The body was taken to Mishicott 
for burial.
*******
From Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1906: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 23 May) 
News reached here this morning that Mr. J. Bruemmer, who for 
many years had been a patient in the Manitowoc mental facility, 
has died. Mr. Bruemmer had lived on a farm near here for many 
years and had many friends and relatives in the area. His wife 
preceded him in death a few years ago. He leaves a brother and 
6 children -3 boys and 3 girls, all married and in good 
circumstances. His body will be brought here and the funeral 
conducted from the home of his son-in-law Mr. L. Levenhagen on 
Friday, with burial in the Saxenburg Cemetery.
***********
From Der Nord Westen, 31, May 1906: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 29 May) 
Mr. and Mrs. Hoeltge, Mrs. H. Quistorf, and Mr. A. Bruemmer 
of Coleman, Wis., who last week attended the funeral of their 
father, Mr. J. Bruemmer, have remained in our town visiting.


RUDOLPH BRUEMMER   cemetery #67

From Der Nord Westen, 18 Mar. 1880:
Death of 10-year old Rudolph Bruemmer, son of Julius Bruemmer in
Mishicott on 15 Mar., also a victim of diphtheria. The burial will take place today.


RALPH BRUENING   cemetery #63

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1905: (From the correspondent in Mishicott. 09 Jan.)
Death Wed. last week of one of the 4-mo. old twin sons of 
Wm. Bruenig. The little body was taken to its last rest on 
Fri. in the local cemetery.


ROBERT E. BRUESEWITZ   cemetery #82

Robert E. Bruesewitz, 59, of 412 Sixth St., Kiel, died Friday 
evening, Sept. 19, 1997, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. 
He was born Feb. 12, 1938, in Sheboygan, son of Edwin and 
Irene (Ehnert) Bruesewitz.  Bob was a graduate of Kiel High 
School, class of 1959.  He was also a veteran of the United 
States Navy.  On June 24, 1961, he married the former Joanne 
Brost at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in School Hill. Bob was 
employed by the Kohler Co. for the past 27 years, where he was 
a foreman in the Enamel Shop.  Prior to working at Kohler, he 
owned and operated a bottled water distribution company in 
California.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)  
He was preceded in death by his father and an infant sister, 
Gloria.
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s United Church of 
Christ, with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs, officiating.  Burial 
will be in the Kiel city cemetery.  
No newspaper named, 1997


ALBERT F. BRUHN   cemetery #82

Albert F. Bruhn, 72, 631 9th St., Kiel, died unexpectedly Sunday at the home of 
his sister-in-law and her son of an apparent heart attack.
Born March 23, 1898 in Dysart, Iowa, a son of the late Hans and Christian Bruhn, 
he later came to Kiel, where he married Linda Burgdorf Sept. 23, 1922.
The couple lived in Kiel since their marriage, where Mr. Bruhn operated a 
restaurant for a time. He was also a former city police officer and was employed 
at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co. until his retirement. After that he worked part-
time as a maintenance man at Schroeder’s Super Market.
Mr. Bruhn also represented Kiel as a supervisor on the Calumet County Board.
His wife died in February 1967.
Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Clara Prince, Guthrie Center, Iowa, and one 
brother, Fred, St. George, Utah.
One sister and one brother preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
the Rev. LuVerna Bauer, of Unity Christian Fellowship School, Sheboygan, will 
officiate.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. Tuesday until time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, July 27, 1970 – P. 16


AUGUST BRUHN   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 22 Nov. 1906: 
Death Sunday evening of Two Rivers resident August Bruhn. 
The deceased was born in Two Rivers in 1863. The funeral 
was held Tuesday afternoon.


DAVID OR WILLIE BRUHN   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Aug. 1899:
A small child of Saxonburg resident F. Bruhn died last week 
and was buried Mon. in Two Rivers.
(Note: This obit belongs to either David or Willie, can't tell)


JAMES EDWARD BRUHN   cemetery #63

James Bruhn, 25, of Denver, Colo., died Sunday as the result of an 
automobile accident.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion United Methodist 
Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Cletus Kramer will officiate and burial will 
be in Mishicot Public Cemetery.
Mr. Bruhn was born July 4, 1947, son of Roger and Pearl Pfefferkorn Bruhn. 
He was graduated from Mishicot Community High School and served in the 
United States Army in Germany and Vietnam from 1966 to 1969. He moved to 
Colorado in September of 1972.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 4 p.m. Wednesday 
until noon Thursday and at the church until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 5, 1973


LINDA M. BRUHN   cemetery #82

Mrs. Albert Bruhn, 67, of 631 Ninth St., Kiel, died early today at her home.  
She had been in ill health the past several years.
Born June 21, 1899 in Kiel, the former Linda Burgdorf was a daughter of the 
late Charles and Hermina Burgdorf.  She attended Kiel schools and for many 
years was a telephone operator for the former Commonwealth Telephone Co.
On Sept. 23, 1922 she was married to Albert Bruhn of Iowa. The couple located 
in Kiel.
Mrs. Bruhn was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America.
Only immediate survivor is her husband.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, 
officiating.  Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, February 27, 1967 – P. 16


HENRY BRUINS   cemetery #44

Mr. and Mrs. Vande Zand of Waupun, Wis.; Mrs. Al. Vandeberg, Sioux 
City, Ia., and Alfred Bruins of Pipestone, Minn., have returned to 
their respective homes after attending the funeral here of the late 
Henry Bruins.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, March 03, 1917, Page 3
********
[bur. 03-01-1917/cause: labor pneumonia]


RONALD "ROLLIE" BRULL   cemetery #44

Ronald "Rollie" Brull, 69, a proud, 20-year-survivor of a kidney 
transplant, died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007 at his residence after 
17 years of battling cancer. He was born April 1, 1937 in Manitowoc, 
and was the son of the late Alfred and Florine Hamernik Brull. 
He attended school in Manitowoc. On June 8, 1960, he married the 
former Lois Gustavson. Prior to marriage he served in the U.S. Army, 
spending two-and-a-half years in Germany. Rollie worked several 
places as a machine specialist and also in construction. For about 
15 years he worked as a driver and dispatcher for local cab 
companies. 
Rollie followed all sports, especially watching his favorite team 
the Wisconsin Badgers. For the last 10 years he enjoyed playing golf. 
He spent Friday mornings playing in the Gramps Daley two-man golf 
league. Golfing didn't end in the fall because he also went golfing 
indoors with Don, Mike, Jerry, Bill and Harry. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, John Bielowski; 
brother, Don Brull; nephew, Rick Brull. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007 at 
St. Francis of Assisi – Grand Avenue Site. The Rev. Dan Felton will 
officiate the Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at 
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call on 
Wednesday, from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at church. In lieu of 
flowers, memorials may be made to the University of Wisconsin Hospital 
Cancer and Transplant Services in his name. 
The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting 
the Brull family. 
The family of Ronald Brull would like to thank all doctors and nurses 
at UW-Hospital Madison, especially (private) at the Ear, Nose and 
Throat Clinic. Ronald's family would encourage all who can, to 
participate in the organ donor program. Because of this program, 
Rollie was given another 20 years of life. 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 22, 2007 


CHARLEY BRULLOW   cemetery #43

4 FLU DEAD REPORTED TODAY
SECOND DEATH SIEVERT FAMILY; C. BRULLOW DEAD
Other Victims are Paul Hoefner and Herman Wernecke
Influenza and pneumonia are claiming a heavy toll in death in Manitowoc, four of 
six deaths reported today being chargeable to the epidemic, which, despite every 
effort of the health authorities, appears to be spreading and may force stringent 
regulations for isolation for protection of the public. The death toll today:
*******
Pneumonia, following influenza, caused the death at the hospital this morning of 
Charles Brullow, who came to the city last fall and engaged in business as 
undertaker on South Tenth street. Mr. Brullow, his wife and three children, were 
removed to the hospital a few days ago, all suffering from influenza and Mr. 
Brullow developed pneumonia. Death came at 6 this morning. The funeral will be 
held at St. Boniface church Monday morning with interment at Calvary, and will 
be under the auspices of the local council Knghts of Columbus with which decedent 
became affiliated last November. He was a convert to the Catholic faith.
Mr. Brullow was 26 years of age, having been born at Neenah Jan. 9, 1885. He 
graduated from Marquette college in 1918 and passed the state board of examination 
as embalmer and funeral director in August of that year. Last fall he came here 
as assistant at the Urbanek & Wattawa Co. and later engaged in business for 
himself.
Deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nina Brullow, and three children, Dorothy, 
Hubert and Carl. His father Fredrick Brullow, of Milwaukee, also survives and 
arrived last evening to be with his son.
Mr. Brullow was the first member of Manitowoc council, K.C. to become an insurance 
member of the order here, carrying a $1000 policy.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1920 P. 1


AUGUST BRUNIG   cemetery #45

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Dec. 1889:
Death on Wed. of last week in Branch of August Brunig as a result of cancer in
the head. Sometime ago Mr. Brunig was lightly wounded by a piece of wood in
the face. A few days later he was working on his threshing machine and, best as one
can tell, poisonous spores got into the wound. The resulting infection was operated
on twice, but the patient was finally struck down. The 50 yr. old man was buried Fri.


CHARLES BRUNIG   cemetery #45

Charles Brunig, 63, of Branch, a town and school district officer in Manitowoc 
Rapids for many years, died Sunday night at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
funeral home. Burial will be in Branch Evergreen cemetery.
He was born on a farm near Branch in 1882 and in 1906 married Miss Sophia 
Benishek. He operated a farm since that time.
Mr. Brunig served 24 years on the Branch school board and was a town treasurer 
and supervisor of Manitowoc Rapids for several terms.
Survivors are his wife; son, Donald on the home farm; three daughters, Mrs. 
Roman Grall of Whitelaw, Mrs. Stephen Swetlik of route 1, Whitelaw, Mrs. Joseph 
Yohanek of route 2, Cato; brother, William of Mishicot; sister, Mrs. Louis Reus 
of Chicago; and eight grandchildren.
The body may be viewed aftr 7 p.m. tonight until the hour of the services 
Wednesday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Janury 21, 1946 P. 2


ANNA BRUNMEIER   cemetery #21

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Brunmeier, former county resident who died 
in a Fond du Lac hospital Monday, will be held Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the 
St. Gregory's Catholic church at St. Nazianz, the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht 
officiating.
Mrs. Brunmeier, nee Anna Casper, was born at St. Nazianz in in 1878 and was 
married to August Brunmeier in 1898. They located on a farm in Liberty, east 
of St. Mazianz. Mr. Brunmeier died in 1914 and she later moved into St. 
Nazianz.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Michael Bolz of Hayton, Mrs. Edmund 
Lettenberger of Milwaukee, Mrs. Arthur Patten of West Allis; son, Arnold, of 
Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Crowe of Sheboygan, Mrs. Mona Apostel of 
Chicago; six brothers, John of St. Nazianz, Anthony of New York, Frank of 
Plymouth, Joseph of Cleveland, Wis., Robert of Shawano, Edward of Sheboygan.
She was a member of the Christian Mothers and members will meet at the 
Kellenbenz funeral home at St. Nazianz Thursday evening to recite the rosary.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 25, 1942 P. 2
*******
Anna Mary nee Casper (Aug. 2, 1878-Feb. 23, 1942 
wife of August [married May 31, 1898 at St. Gregory] –daughter of 
Joseph Casper and Helen Lackerman - born Town of Eaton –died from 
"enlargement of the liver" -died at hospital in Fond du Lac County) 


EDMUND BRUNMEIER   cemetery #13

Edmund August Brunmeier (co. death record v.47 p.584)
Married [to Esther Hertel]
Oct. 30, 1901-Aug. 20, 1954
Son of Ernest Brunmeier and Anna Schleh
Born in Wisconsin –newspaper salesman
Died from “suffocation –auto accident –accident, 
highway, Town of Centerville –accident on Aug. 20, 
1954 at 6:30 PM –car rolled over pinning driver”
Buried at St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery, Town of Centerville


ERNST BRUNMEIER   cemetery #59

From Sheboygan county death records:
Ernst Brunmeier (v.52 p.291)
Widower of Anna [Schleh]
March 5, 1867-Feb. 25, 1946
Son of Joseph Brunmeier with mother unknown (both born Germany)
[mother is Franziska Reuter]
Born Town of Liberty -farmer 
Died from "adynamic ileus, 2 weeks -polyposis of large intestine, 
   years -chronic myocarditis, years"
Buried at St. Fidelius Catholic Cemetery, Town of Meeme


JOSEPH BRUNMEIER   cemetery #21

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Apr. 1909:
Death in St. Nazianz on Monday of 85-year old Joseph Brummeier(sic). 
The deceased was born in Germany and in 1866 came from there to 
St. Nazianz where he has since lived. He is survived by his sorrowing 
widow, with whom he celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary two 
years ago, and 5 children. The funeral was held yesterday.
(Note: If he was born in 1866 and died in 1909 as this obit says, he would
only be 43 yrs.)
**********
Joseph (Jan. 2, 1825-April 5, 1909 –husband of 
Franciska nee Reuter [married Jan. 9, 1856 at St. Gregory] 
parents marked as "unknown" on death record –born Austria 
arrived in New York in Sept., 1852 –died from "softening of brains") 


JOSEPH C. BRUNMEIER   cemetery #21
 
Joseph Brunmeier, aged 82, died at the home of his son, Henry, 
who resides about two and one-half miles southwest of St. Nazianz, 
on Thursday morning at 11:45 o'clock.
Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock Monday morning at the 
St. Gregory Catholic church at St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Fintan 
Holzknecht (flaw, missing words) and burial was made at the adjoining 
church cemetery. The Holy Name society, of which the deceased was a 
member, attended the services in a body.
Mr. Brunmeier was born in Liberty township on December 17, 1857. 
November 5, 1884 he was married to Miss Margaret Wimmer, and the couple 
celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last year.
Following their marriage, the couple located on the farm now occupied 
by their son Henry. In 1915 they moved to St. Nazianz, where for a number 
of years Mr. Brunmeier was janitor at the St. Gregory's church. Due to Mr. 
Brunmeier's death, he and his wife returned to their homestead farm to 
reside with their son in November 1939.
He is survived by the following: His widow; two adopted sons, Henry, on 
the homestead, and Anton, who lives in Seattle, Washington; two adopted 
daughters, Mrs. Edward Keller of Brillion, and Mrs. Peter Leschke of Osman; 
two brothers, Ernest of Cleveland and Frank of California; one sister, Mrs. 
Anton Kerscher of Manitowoc, and 13 grandchildren. 1940
*************
Joseph C. (Dec. 17, 1857-Jan. 25, 1940 –husband of 
Margaret nee Wimmer [1866-1952] –married Nov. 4, 1884 at St. Gregory 
son of Joseph Brunmeier and Franciska Reuter-born Town of Liberty–farmer 
after his marriage in 1884, purchased a farm at what is now known as 
Five Corners in Eaton –operated this farm until 1915, when he sold it 
to his adopted son, Henry Brunmeier -having no children of their own, 
they adopted two boys and two girls–born Austria –died from "acute 
glomarulo nephritis, myocardial failure, gangrene of left leg and 
thrombosis")


KATHARINA BRUNMEIER   cemetery #22

Name: Brunnmayer, Catharina
D.: 8/31/1862   B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869        sex: f
Age at death: 3 1/2 yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: St. Nazianz, Eaton
Cem: St. Nazianz, Eaton
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Ambrose Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Add Info.:
Pg.# 11
************
(Daughter of Joseph Brunmeier and Franciska Reuter –born Town of Liberty)


NORBERT J. BRUNMEIER   cemetery #21

Norbert J. Brunmeier, 82, of River's Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center 
in Manitowoc died on Aug. 7, 2006, at River's Bend.
A memorial service was on Tuesday at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand Avenue 
in Manitowoc. Officiating was the Rev. Monsignor James Vanden Hogen, with 
burial of the remains at St. Gregory Parish Cemetery in St. Nazianz.
Norbert was born on March 23, 1924, at St. Nazianz. He was the son of the 
late Henry and Margaret Braun Brunmeier. He had been employed with Manitowoc 
Cranes for many years.
Norbert was a member of St. Francis of Assisi.
He is survived by his sister, a sister-in-law, one niece, a foster child and 
his wife, along with other relatives and friends. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lawrence Brunmeier.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 628 N. Water St., 
Manitowoc, assisted the family with funeral arrangements.
Unknown Paper  2006


ALICE J. BRUNNER   cemetery #63

Alice J. Brunner, age 95, of 1235 S. 24th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening, March 18, 2007, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center. 
The former Alice Franz was born July 24, 1911, in the town of Mishicot, 
daughter of the late Herman and Rose Bonfigt Franz. Alice was an 
accomplished artist that created beautiful oil paintings and greeting 
cards. 
Survivors include one sister, Gertrude Oswald of Manitowoc; two brothers 
and two sisters-in-law,  nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends 
survive. She was preceded in death by one brother, Roland Franz; and three 
sisters, Caroline Haag; Lucille Wilfert; and Emily Fricke. 
Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at St. 
Francis of Assisi Parish-Waldo Blvd Site. The Rev. Gerald Foley will 
celebrate the Mass of Christian Burial with cremation to follow, and burial 
of her cremated remains at Holy Cross Cemetery in Mishicot at a later date. 
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 
the time of service at noon. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc are serving the family. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 20, 2007
*********
Two Rivers Girl Goes Under Knife After An Accident
Two Rivers — (Special) — Miss Alice Franz, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman 
Franz of Town Mishicot has undergone an amputation of her right arm as a result 
of injuries received in an accident in this city Wednesday night. The arm was 
so badly crushed as to necessitate amputation below the elbow.
The car in which Miss Franz was riding was driven by Louis Brunner, amateur 
boxer who has fought several times in Sheboygan rings. Their coupe skidded and 
overturned near the Recreational park and was completely demolished. Brunner was 
uninjured.
*********
In 1930, Alice Franz lost her right arm when it was amputated after an automobile 
accident. Since she was naturally right-handed, she needed to learn to use her 
left hand to perform right hand functions.
Alice married Louis Brunner in 1932, and they moved to Sheboygan where they 
operated a store. After 16 years, they parted ways, and Alice went to Florida for 
her health at the suggestion of her doctor, but missed the Wisconsin climate and 
moved back after a year and a half. She found work as a housekeeper and after 10 
years purchased a farm home in the Town of Schleswig.
Due to health concerns, regular work was out of the question, and she felt the need 
to do something creative to occupy her time. At the urging of a local shopkeeper, 
she took an art course in Kiel being taught by Geoffrey Jenkinson, a famous English 
artist. He taught her to observe art forms, which came to her attention as she 
walked to the mailbox in the form of tiny flowers and portions of weeds. She did 
her first painting on the back of a windowshade, because it was less expensive to 
work with than canvas.
Alice created original greeting cards using the flowers and weeds she collected in 
a basket on her walks, and then dried and pressed between the pages of old mail-order 
catalogs. She made simple arrangements first on white cards; later the arrangements 
became more detailed and she used water-color washes on the cards to create moods.  
A thin sheet of contact plastic protected the plants on the cards form being broken 
or brushed off. No two cards were the same.
She did her major work for two hours in the evening, and needed to rest several hours 
a day due to a heart condition. Between gathering the plants, creating the cards, and 
tending her home and garden, Alice painted to relax. The pictures she turned out were 
those of a talented artist with full use of their facilities, yet she did them with 
only her left hand.
You could purchase her cards for the same price or less of a good commercially printed 
card, and she exhibited her cards and her paintings at craft shows, in places such as 
the Wade House in Greenbush. She tackled almost any subject and her exhibited pictures 
won several awards. Several family members now have her work in their homes.
(all articles about Alice were sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ANNA MARIA BRUNNER   cemetery #26

From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1899:
Death in Town Franklin Wed. last week of 58-yr. old Mrs. M. Bruno. 
She had been ill for a long time. The funeral took place Sat.
********
Mrs. M. Bruno died at her home in Franklin yesterday. Deceased 
was 58 years of age and had been ill for some time. Deceased 
was born in Germany and had been a resident of the county for 
a number of years. Funeral will be held Saturday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, February 16, 1899 P.4 
(NOTE: Despite the difference in the surname, I believe this
is the same person in the obituary. The date, age and township
match as well as the first initial of her husband's name)


CLARENCE BRUNNER   cemetery #32

Clarence L. Brunner, age 81, of 808 Schroeder Dr., Manitowoc, died 
Wednsday evening, July 14, 1999 at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on 
Monday, July 19, 1999 at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. 
Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the service will be 
Dean Alan Boeldt, with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mauseleum, 
town of Kossuth. Military Rites will be accorded by the V.F.W. Otto 
Oas Post #659. 
He was born Mary 15, 1918, in Duluth, Minn., son of the late Joseph 
and Ada Ferdon Brunner. Clarence was a veteran of the United States 
Army serving during World War II in Europe with the 94th Infantry 
Division 301 Regiment. 
On December 1, 1937, he married the former Myrtle Lake, in Minocqua. 
Clarence was a long time resident of Manitowoc. After leaving the 
Army Clarence was employed as a Maintenance person for the Government 
Housing Authority in Custerdale until it closed down. He then worked 
for the Public Works Department in Manitowoc until his retirement in 
1968. Clarence was a life member of Otto Oas Post #659, and served as 
commander for a period of four times. He was also an Eighth District 
Commander for two terms and was an All American State Commander serving 
on many National Committees. Clarence was also a life member of D.A.Y. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) 
Clarence was preceded in death by one brother, Richard; two brothers-in-
law, Harold Seberg, and Gale Anderson one sister-in-law, Jeannette Lake; 
and his special pal, Benji. The family will greet relatives and friends 
at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 5-8 p.m. Sunday where V.F.W. 
Chapel Service will be held at 7 a.m. The Brunner family wishes to 
express their special thanks to the nursing staff and physicians at 
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the love, concern, and care given 
to Clarence and his family during his illness. 
He was a very special husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather 
who will be missed very deeply by all. 
Herald Times Reporter, July 17, 1999


FRANK P. BRUNNER   cemetery #21

Frank Brunner, 88, formerly of St. Nazianz, died Monday morning at St. 
Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Christianson Funeral 
Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The 
Rev. Gregory Putzer, S.D.D., will officiate and burial will be in the 
church cemetery.
Mr. Brunner was born Oct. 19, 1883, at Kellnersville, son of the late 
Michael and Mary Augustin Brunner. He was a carpenter by trade. He 
married Mary Bogenscheutz June 13, 1911, at St. Wendel Catholic Church, 
Osman. Mr. Brunner was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Catholic 
Knights. His wife preceded him in death in 1933.
Survivors include four sons, Martin of Brillion, Adrian of Valders, Anton 
of Rt. 1, New Holstein, and William of Janesville; three daughters, Mrs. 
Arvin (Mary) Dehne of Newton, Mrs. Lawrence (Thecla) Krauss of Fond du Lac 
and Mrs. Victor (Angeline) Lallensack of Rt. 5, Manitowoc; 18 grandchildren 
and three step-grandchildren. Three sons preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where a prayer 
service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 7, 1972
*********
Frank Peter (Oct. 19, 1883-Feb. 7, 1972 –husband of Mary nee 
Bogenschuetz, married June 13, 1911 at St. Wendel Catholic 
Church, Town of Centerville–son of Michael Brunner and Mary Augustine 
carpenter, builder of homes –died from "arteriosclerosis, myocarditis and 
pulmonary edema")


GEORGE BRUNNER, REV.   cemetery #26

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Apr. 1901:
After a long illness the Rev. George Brunner died Sat. in Appleton. 
The deceased had been ill for about a year and a half, forcing him 
to give up his pastorate in Buchanan and go live with his sister in 
Appleton. He was born in Bohemia and reached the age of 54. The 
funeral was held yesterday morning in Kellnersville where a brother 
and several other relatives reside.
**********
Back to the scene of his first pastorate, the remains of Father George 
Brunner were today brought, funeral services being held at Kellnersville 
this morning. The demise of Father Brunner occurred at Appleton Sunday 
and services were held there yesterday. 
He was born in Bohemia 54 years ago and came here some years ago, being 
appointed to the pastorate at Kellnersville, where he continued until 
going to Buchanan, Outagamie Co. Of late years he has been ill and made 
his home with a sister in Appleton. A brother resides at Kellnersville.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 10, 1901, p. 1


LORIENE G. BRUNNER   cemetery #43

Loriene G. Brunner, age 91, formerly of Manitowoc, and currently 
of 3472 Herrmann Drive, Greenleaf, died on Wednesday evening, 
Jan. 23, 2008, at Aurora BayCare Medical Center in Green Bay. 
The former Loriene Cherney was born on Feb. 22, 1916, at Mishicot, 
daughter of the late Gustave and Margaret (Brouchoud) Cherney. She 
grew up in Mishicot, and attended Holy Cross Elementary School, 
and graduated from Mishicot High School. On June 6, 1933, she was 
married to Urban G. Brunner at Holy Cross Catholic Church in 
Mishicot. Urban preceded her in death on April 29, 1993. She was 
a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Manitowoc. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 
2008, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Grand Avenue Site, 1416 
Grand Ave. The Rev. Dan Felton will celebrate the Mass of 
Christian Burial, with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum. 
Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 
9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations would be appreciated for 
the Future Seminarians Fund. 
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Manitowoc is 
serving the Brunner family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Jan. 25, 2008 


MARTIN BRUNNER   cemetery #59

Martin G. Brunner, 95, a former rural Cleveland resident, died 
Thursday morning at St. Mary’s Home at Manitowoc where he had 
resided the past 3 1/2 years. 
He was born July 13, 1878 at Kellnersville, Manitowoc County, 
the son of the late Michael and Mary Augustine Brunner. 
On July 2, 1907 he married the former Mary Salm at St. Wendel 
Catholic Church, Cleveland. The couple resided in the Town of 
Meeme where they operated a farm and apple orchard. Mrs. Brunner 
died in 1955. 
He was a member of St. Isadore Catholic Church, Osman, and its 
Catholic Knights and Holy Name societies. 
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Woelfel of Sheboygan and 
Mrs. Oliver (Eleanor) Gelinas of Marinette, three grandchildren 
and two great-grandchildren. 
Five sisters and five brothers preceded him in death. 
Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Isadore Catholic 
Church, preceded by brief family rites at 10:30 a.m. at the 
Stoltenberg Funeral Chapel at Cleveland. The Rev. Francis Rose, 
pastor, will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Burial will be 
at St. Fidelis Cemetery in the Town of Meeme. 
Friends may call at the funeral chapel after 4 p.m. Sunday where 
a parish Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. 
(The Sheboygan Press) 
Date of date: 6 June 1974 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MARTIN F. BRUNNER   cemetery #77

Martin F. Brunner, 64, of 138 Pine St., Brillion, died Tuesday at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He was born March 4, 1912 at Osman, 
a son of Frank and Mary Boganschitz Brunner. On Feb. 16, 1952 he 
married Lillian Kubale at Reedsville. He was employed at Brillion 
Iron Works until retiring in 1973. Mr. Brunner was a member of St. 
Mary Catholic Church, Brillion, and the Brillion American Legon Post. 
He was a veteran of World War II. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A daughter and three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services 
will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Brillion, 
preceded by family rites at the Wieting Funeral Home, Brillion, at 
9:30 a.m. The Rev. Raymond Dowling, pastor, will be celebrant of the 
requiem Mass. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Reedsville. Friends 
may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m., Thursday until the time of 
services. A wake service will be held there at 8 p.m. Thursday. 
The Sheboygan Press, Wednesday, July 7, 1976 


MARY BRUNNER   cemetery #59

Mrs. Martin Brunner, 72, nee Mary Salm, died at Holy Family Hospital 
in Manitowoc early Saturday evening after suffering a stroke on 
Saturday morning. 
Mrs. Brunner was born April 19, 1883 in the town of Centerville the 
daughter of Matthias and Magdeline Bogenschuletz Salm. She lived in 
the township until she married Mr. Brunner at the St. Wendel Church 
on July 2, 1907. Following their marriage the couple moved to R. 1 
Cleveland where they owned and operated a farm which is still their 
home. 
Survivors are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Sylvester (Agnes) 
Woelfel of R. 1 Cleveland and Mrs. Oliver (Eleanor) Gelinas of 
Marinette; three grandchildren; three sisters Mrs. Joseph (Theresa) 
Kutz, Mrs. Lorenz (Rose) Kutz of Newton R. 1 and Mrs. Oscar (Agnes) 
Neuser of Brillion. She was preceded in death by her parents and 
four brothers Nicholas, Joseph, Henry and John Salm. 
Funeral Services will be held at 9 o’clock Wednesday morning at the 
family home, R. 1 Cleveland, and at 9:30 o’clock at St. Fidelis 
Catholic Church, Meeme. 
Mrs. Brunner was a member of the parish since her marriage. She was 
also a member of St. Monica’s Society and the Third Order of St. 
Francis. 
The body will lie in state at the family home where relatives and 
friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday. St. Monica’s Society will 
hold a vigil Tuesday at 8 p.m. 
(The Sheboygan Press, Monday, July 25, 1955) 
Date of death: 23 July 1955 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MARY BRUNNER   cemetery #21

St. Nazianz
Mrs. Frank Brunner died suddenly at her home at St. Nazianz after one day's 
illness. Born Mary Bogenschuetz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bogenschuetz, in 
the town of Centerville, on April 6, 1888, she was married on June 13, 1911, 
to Frank Brunner at St. Wendel. They located on a farm near St. Wendel, 
where they remained for a few years, and then went to Osman. In 1926, they 
moved to St. Nazianz. Besides her husband, Mrs. Brunner is survived by the 
following children; Martin, Adrian, Mary, Anton, Thekla, Joseph, William, 
and Angeline. Two sons died in infancy. She is also survived by her mother 
in Milwaukee; two brothers, Andrew of St. Wendel, and Fred of Centerville. 
A sister died six years ago. Funeral services were held in St. Gregory's 
church at 10 a.m., Wednesday, and burial was in the church cemetery. A 
vigil mass was conducted Tuesday evening. Mrs. Brunner was a member of 
the Christian Mothers' Society, and the Catholic Knights.
Unknown Paper  Unknown Date
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Solemn Last Rites Held At St. Nazianz For Mrs. Brunner
St. Nazianz - Solemn funeral rites for Mrs. Frank Brunner who died suddenly 
Sunday morning at her home in St. Nazianz, were held at St. Gregory's church 
Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock with the Rev. Fintan, S.D.S. officiating at 
the requiem mass, and the Rev. Otto and Rev. Emmeran, both of the order of 
S.D.S. assisting as decon and subdeacon at the requiem mass.
Members of the Christian Mothers society to which Mrs. Brunner belonged, 
attended the funeral services in a body. Beautiful floral offerings banked 
the coffin, and many spiritual bouquets were offered.
Pall bearers were Nic Steffen, John Knier, Sr., Anton Fessler, Albert Wagner, 
Edward Brockert, and Ambrose Sukowatey, all members of the Catholic Knights.
Persons from away who attended the funeral were Mrs. Brunner's aged mother, 
Mrs. T. Bogenschitz, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bogenschitz, St. Wendel; Mr. and Mrs. 
Henry Bogenschitz of Appleton; the Misses Ann and Rose Bogenschitz, Manitowoc; 
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bogenschitz, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bogenschitz; Frank Roetly, Mr. 
and Mrs. Henry Jung, all of Centerville, Miss Anna Brunner, George Wellner, 
Sr. and family and Mrs. Grall of Whitelaw, Mr. and Mrs. George Brunner, Mr. 
and Mrs. Frank Brunner, Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Nic Solmn and son, Edward, 
of Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brunner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kutz, 
Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Kutz, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Solmn of Meeme, Mr. and Mrs. 
Nic Solmn of Centerville, Mr. and Mrs. William Birtche, Mrs. Conway, Osman; 
Frank Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagner of St. Wendel, Joseph Grunner and 
Mrs. Tillenburg of Shawano, Mrs. Frank Kohlbeck, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kohlbeck, 
Mrs. Michael Wellner and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Niser of Manitowoc.
Unknown Paper  Unknown Date
**********
Mary nee Bogenschuetz (April 6, 1888-Nov. 19, 1933, –wife of Frank 
[married June 13, 1911 at St. Wendel Catholic Church, Town of Centerville]
daughter of Andrew Bogenschuetz and Theresia Kroethle -born Town of Centerville
died from "septic sore throat, acut cardiac failure and hyper thyroidism")


MICHAEL BRUNNER   cemetery #47

ANOTHER CO. H BOY HAS MADE SUPREME SACRIFICE
Michael Brunner, Who Volunteered With Local Company, Dies of 
Wounds Received in Battle
Another name has been added to Manitowoc county’s roll of honor—
soldiers who have made the supreme sacrifice “over there,” messages 
received by relatives announcing the death of Michael Brunner from 
wounds received in action in France. Brunner left here a member of 
Company H a little over a year ago, having volunteered when the call 
for men to fill the ranks of the company was issued at the time war 
was declared. He was serving with the old command when wounded in the 
fighting on the western front, where the American troops are stationed. 
Messages telling of the death of Private Brunner were received by 
relatives, Mrs. Margaret Allie, 1013 Twenty first street, Two Rivers, 
and by a brother residing on route No.1 out of this city. 
Private Brunner is the seventh Manitowoc county boy who has given his 
life for his country in the fight for world democracy and is the third 
killed in action from this county.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 29, 1918


NEAL BRUNNER   cemetery #6

Neal Brunner, age 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brunner of Whitelaw, died 
Wednesday morning at home.
Private funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Michael Catholic 
Church, Whitelaw. The Rev. Richard Heymen will officiate and burial will be 
in St. Mary Cemetery, Clark Mills.
He was born Sept. 18, 1967, at Manitowoc, son of Leonard and Gladys Riesterer 
Brunner.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
There will be no visitation. The Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, is in 
charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 10, 1971


WILLIAM J. BRUNNER   cemetery #47

William J. Brunner, 53, of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon 
following a coronary attack.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Silver Lake. 
The Rev. Ronald Kirk, O. Praem., will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mr. Brunner was born Dec. 9, 1917, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late 
Joseph and Margaret Boyle Brunner. He resided in Manitowoc County all 
his life. He married Nina Smith Dec. 28, 1940, at Manitowoc. He had been 
employed as a school bus driver for the Thomas Larson Co. of Valders and 
also worked at Manitowoc County Hospital. Mr. Brunner was a member of the 
Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Church.
Survivors include his wife, three sons and three daughters (Survivors 
omitted for privacy.); a brother, David, of Rt. 1, Manitowoc; four sisters, 
Mrs. Jane Kaufman and Mrs. Orvil Stephani of Manitowoc, Mrs. Arland 
Matthias of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Marie Welch of Rt. 2, Reedsville, 
and four grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a 
memorial service will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 6, 1971


WOLFGANG BRUNNER   cemetery #89B

Wolfgang (Bill) Brunner, 88, former Two Rivers businessman, died Saturday afternoon 
at a Manitowoc hospital where he had been a patient 10 months.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and 
at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. R. Thomas Peters 
officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mr. Brunner was born March 17, 1879, at Branch, son of the late Wolfgang and Sophia 
Utz Brunner. When he was a young man he came to Two Rivers and for many years was in 
the ice business and later in a hardware enterprise. For many years later until his 
retiremnt 10 years ago he was a maintenance man at Kahlenberg Bros. Co., Two Rivers. 
He was also an alderman for two terms before the advent of the city manager form of 
government.
He married Frances Kanzelberger in May of 1900. She died in 1928. He married Mae 
Bishop in 1941. She preceded him in death 12 years ago.
He leaves five daughters, Mrs. Edward J. Lodl and Mrs. William Puta of Two Rivers, 
Mrs. Sylvia Gilbertson of Manitowoc, Mrs. Alice Arnemann of Milwaukee and Mrs. Carol 
Garrett of Abiline, Texas; three brothers, Anton and Adolph of Whitelaw and John 
Brunner of DePere; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A son and two 
grandchildren preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral chapels where the Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock 
this Monday evening.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 17, 1967, P. 22
******
(Wolfgang Brunner/17 Mar 1878/Jul 1967/SSDI)
******
(Note: the b. year in obit is a year off from the tombstone and ssdi)


CHRISTIAN BRUNS   cemetery #44

Brunns, Christian. Being an inquest into his death
Deceased rulled (sic) to have died by accidental drowning
in Manitowoc on Sept 7 1872

yr. 1872; #2031; Box CF 15 FLB
From the court index on this site


EDWIN BRUNS   cemetery #44

Edwin Bruns Dead
Edwin Bruns, aged 27, died at his home on 21st street Sunday after 
a protracted illness. He was born Oct. 26, 1890, and had resided 
here all his life. He was formerly employed by the Aluminum Castings 
company. A wife and two children, the older 3, survive. The funeral 
will be held tomorrow afternoon.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 30, 1917, Page 8
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[cause: cerebro spinal meningitis]


HENRY J. BRUNS   cemetery #82

Henry J. Bruns, 74, of 1018 Fremont St., Kiel, died Tuesday evening at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital after having been admitted earlier in the day.
Born Oct. 10, 1891, in New Holstein, a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bruns, he was 
married to Mable Bub of the Town of Schleswig on June 24, 1924.
They resided in Sheboygan for a few years before moving to Kiel where he operated 
a meat market for a number of years.  Prior to his retirement in 1956 he was 
employed at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co.
Mr. Bruns was a veteran of World War I, serving part of the time in Germany. He 
was an organizer and a member of Kasper-Beckley-Wilkins American Legion Post at 
Kiel.
His wife died in January, 1960.
Survivors are a daughter, three sons, 12 grandchildren; and one brother, Adolph 
Bruns of New Holstein. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter’s United Church of 
Christ at Kiel with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating.  Interment 
will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Thursday 
until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church from noon to the time of the services.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, January 12, 1966 – P. 14


MABEL BRUNS   cemetery #82

Mrs. Henry J. Bruns, 58, of 1018 Fremont St., Kiel, died Saturday night at 
Sheboygan Memorial Hospital following a month-long illness.
She was born at Millhome Aug. 8, 1901, a daughter of the late Adam and 
Lisetta Feldmann Bub.  The former Mabel Ann Bub she was married to Henry 
Bruns June 24, 1924.  The couple lived in Sheboygan for several years and 
then moved to Kiel where they have lived since.
She was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, the G.U.G. 
Germania Society of Kiel, the City Park Board, the board of directors of 
the Kiel Garden Club and the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post 
Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, a daughter, three sons, three grandchildren; 
a brother, Roland Bub, of Sheboygan, and two sisters, Mrs. Otto Dux, 
Neillsville and Mrs. Ferdinand Kuester of Milwaukee.
Four brothers preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church 
at 2 p.m. Tuesday.  In the absence of the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, the 
Rev. Charles J. Koch, pastor of St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
New Holstein, will officiate.  Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11 a.m. Tuesday 
and then at the church from noon until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, January 25, 1960 – P. 10
*********
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Bruns, 58, of 1018 Fremont St., Kiel, who 
died Saturday night, were held Tuesday afternoon at St. Peter’s Ev. and 
Reformed Church in Kiel.
The Rev. Charles J. Koch, pastor of St. John’s Ev. and Reformed Church, New 
Holstein, officiated in the absence of the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg.  Burial was 
in the Kiel Cemetery.
During the services Mrs. Eugene M. Thieleke sang “In My Father’s House Are 
Many Mansions” and “The Lord’s Prayer”.  The G.U.G. Germania Society of Kiel 
attended the funeral in a group.  The Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Post 
Auxiliary held a service for Mrs. Bruns Monday evening at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Arthur, Emmett, James, Louis and Willard Bub, and Roman Kuester.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, January 28, 1960 – P. 14
*********
Mrs. Henry J. Bruns, 58, of 1018 Fremont St., Kiel, died Saturday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan. She had been ill for the past month.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed Church, Kiel, of which she had been a life member. The Rev. Charles J. 
Koch of New Holstein will officiate in the absence of the pastor, the Rev. 
Vernon E. Jaberg. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Mrs. Bruns, nee Mabel Ann Bub, was born Aug. 8, 1901, at Milhome, daughter of 
the late Adam and Lisetta Felman Bub. She was married to Mrs. Bruns June 24, 
1924, settling at Sheboygan for several years before moving to Kiel. She was 
a member of Kiel City Park Board, member of the board of directors of Kiel 
Garden Club, of G.U.G. (Germania Society) and the Kasper-Wilkens-Beckley 
American Legion Post Auxiliary of Kiel.
Surviving are her husband, daughter, Mrs. Richard Borreson of Stuttgart, 
Germany; three sons, Russel of Norfolk, Va., Franklin of Apple Valley, Calif., 
and Dr. Romaine of Rochester, N.Y.; brother, Rolland Bub of Sheboygan; two 
sisters, Mrs. Otto Dux of Nielsville, Wis., and Mrs. Ferdinand Kuester of 
Milwaukee and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, until 11 a.m. Tuesday when 
the body will be moved to the church to lie in state from noon until the hour 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 25, 1960


OTTO BRUNS  (d. 1920)   cemetery #44

Otto Bruns, well known Newton farmer, aged 37, died at his home this morning 
following an attack of influenza. He is survived by a widow and family. The 
funeral will be held at Newton.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 23, 1920 P. 8
*******
[bur. 02-26-1920/cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on Lilly Burns lot]


JOHANNA BRUSKY     cemetery #89D

Johanna Brusky, age 89, of Two Rivers, died Thursday, August 21, 1997.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 25, 1997, 
at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass 
of Christian Burial will be Rev. William O'Brien with burial to take 
place at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Johanna was born November 8, 1907, in Holland, Netherlands, daughter 
of the late Peter and Christine Verhouden VanLaarhoven. On July 2, 1930, 
she married Louis Brusky in Coleman, Wis., and he preceded her in death 
January 4, 1989.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law; two sisters and one
brother-in-law; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, 
nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in 
death by 17 brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Monday from 9 a.m. 
until the time of service at 10:30.
A memorial has been established in her name. 
Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with 
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, August 22, 1997


CLARENCE BRUSS   cemetery #76

CLARENCE, SEVEN YEAR OLD SON OF MR. AND MRS. BRUSS, REEDSVILLE, DROWNS IN SWOLLEN CREEK
Fell From Bridge And Carried To His Death-Physicians' 
Efforts At Resuscitation Are Futile
Clarence Bruss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bruss at Reedsville was carried to 
his death yesterday afternoon in the swollen water of the creek which passes 
through the center of the village. The youth, with his companions, went to a 
bridge crossing the stream to watch the swift current. He accidently fell into 
the water and was carried 500 feet down stream before his body was recovered 
by Herman Boettcher, who had been called to the scene by the cries of the boy's 
playmates. Doctors worked over him for an hour in the hope of resusitation but 
the spark of life could not be fanned back. The funeral will be held Sunday 
afternoon from the home of the parents.
Was An Only Son
Clarence Bruss was 7 years old and an only son. He was a pupil in the second 
grade of the Reedsville school and with a number of companions at recess time 
yesterday afternoon went to the bridge, near the school to watch the current 
in the creek which has been swollen to the depth of six feet. The boys started 
to drop in boards and chips and watch them pass under the bridge and Clarence 
leaned over the edge of the bridge and caught a number of these. In the play 
he lost his balance and plunged into the icy water and was instantly carried 
beyond the reach of his small companions.
Their cries brought a number of citizens to the scene but the boy was carried 
500 feet down stream before his body was recovered. Boettcher waded out into 
the stream and made the recovery when the body was caught by electric light 
wires.
Can't Revive Spark of Life
There appeared to be a faint spark of life when the boy's body was brought 
ashore and for more then an hour the doctors worked trying to resuscitate him 
but the effort failed.
Clarence was born at Reedsville, his father having conducted a jewelry store 
in the village for many years. Beside his parents he is survived by two sisters, 
Minnie and Lynetta, both of whom are employed as telephone operators at the 
Reedsville central. He was a bright youth, popular with his playmates at the 
school, and his death has cast a pall over the whole village.
Manitowoc Herald New, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, March 16, 1922 P. 1


ELISABETH BRUSS   cemetery #84

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1892: (From the correspondent in Brillion, 19 Jan.)
Death on Fri. of the 65 yr. widow, Mrs. Elisabeth Bruss. She was buried 
Mon. in Kiel alongside her late husband.


HEINRICH W. BRUSS   cemetery #17

From Der Nord Westen, 19 Oct. 1905: 
34-yr. old H. Bruss died in Cooperstown Fri. from consumption. 
He leaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral was Monday.


HENRY BRUSS   cemetery #84

Henry Bruss of Reedsville Dies at Home Sunday
Brillion - Henry Bruss, aged 79, of Reedsville, formerly a resident of Brillion, 
where he conducted a livery stable, died at his home at Reedsville at 10 o'clock 
Sunday morning.
Mr. Bruss was born in the town of Rhine in Sheboygan county on April 14, 1864.  
He made his home at Brillion and later conducted a livery stable in this city.  
Still later in his life he engaged in farming.  Seven years ago he moved to 
Reedsville to make his home.
Survivors are three brothers, August of Unity, Wis.; Phillip of Kenosha and John 
of Manitowoc and three sisters, Mrs. Ernestina Beyer of Calumet Harbor, Mrs. 
August Parman of Racine and Mrs. Godfrey Struck of Lamartine.  A brother, Charles 
of Brillion, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the J. Shimon 
Funeral home at Reedsville with the Rev. W. J. Abe, pastor of the Evangelical 
church officiating.  Burial will be made in the Rockville cemetery at Kiel.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, August 12, 1943 - P. 8


JOHANN BRUSS   cemetery #17

Bruss, John  being an inquest into his death
John Bruss died May 17 1873 as a result of a fall from
a loaded wagon. Coroners jury ruled death accidental.
Bruss died of a broken neck.
yr. 1873; #2030; Box CF 15 FLB
From the court index on this site


RAYMOND BRUSS   cemetery #17

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Apr. 1904:
Death in Cooperstown Wed. last week of a small child 
of Hermann Bruss. The funeral was held Sat. afternoon.
(Note: There is a Raymond Bruss on the co. death index v.7 p. 235
who d. Apr. 6, 1904/this corresponds with the d. date of this
child./on the microfiche birth index, Raymond Bruss is b.
Nov. 26, 1903..same date as Hu. E. Bruss/possibly twins or
the same child?)


WILHELMINA BRUSS

Mrs. August Bruss, aged 82, died at her home, 917 South Eleventh St. 
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. She is survived by her aged husband. 
Deceased had been ill several weeks. The funeral will be held 
Wednesday afternoon from the Lutheran church.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 29, 1912 P.1
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[Miss Dorothy Bruss/bur. 01-31-1912/cause: general debility/
burial register has Miss Dorothy Bruss, female, stake 92 
county (since she is buried in Potters Field, this likely 
means the county paid for her burial) Wilhelmina and Dorothy
appear to be the same person]


IRENE LAURA BRYLSKI   cemetery #89D

Irene Laura (Socha) Brylski, age 75, of Manitowoc, died on Sunday evening, 
Dec. 18, 2005, at North Ridge Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Irene was born on a farm in Krakow, in Shawano county on Nov. 19, 1930, 
daughter of the late Stephen and Sophie Socha Marzelski. Irene attended
Northwestern Grade School in Shawano county. Then graduated from Pulaski 
High School, Pulaski. Irene enrolled and graduated as a Nursing Assistant 
in 1968 from the Two Rivers Vocational School. In 1952 Irene married 
Norbert F. Brylski at St. Casimer Church in Krakow. She was employed by 
many different companies including the Pulaski Shoe Factory and the Pulaski
Glove Factory. Irene was also a nursing assistant with the Two Rivers 
Community Hospital and Hamilton Nursing Home for a total of 24 years.
Survivors include her children; her grandchildren; one brother and 
sister-in-law; and one sister. Irene is further survived by three sisters-
in-law; one brother-in-law; a special friend and niece; and other nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
Irene was also preceded in death by, one son-in-law: Marc Justmann, five 
brothers: Robert, Julius, Max, Alex, and Edmond Socha; two sisters: Agnes
Matczak, Gertrude Karcz.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of 
procession to church at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at the Klein
& Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at
St. Peter the Fisherman Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of 
Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien. Cremation will have
taken place with the burial of the cremated remains at Holy Cross Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Irene enjoyed many different activities including, art, drawing, painting, 
chalk, polka dancing and music, playing the accordion, nature walks, 
gardening and reading mystery books. Most important of all was going to 
church, God, His angels and saints, her children and grandchildren.
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 20, 2005


MARGARET E. BRYNTESEN   cemetery #44

Margaret E. Bryntesen, age 84, of 839 Wilson St., Manitowoc, 
was called to glory on Friday morning, Dec. 7, 2007, at her 
residence. 
She was born on Jan. 6, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., daughter of 
the late Alex and Maren (Milstreich) Thorgeson. On Nov. 16, 
1946, she married Roy Bryntesen in Chicago, Ill. He preceded 
her in death on Dec. 14, 1994. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her son: Robert; sister: Gladys; 
and two brothers: Bill and Bro. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10, 
2007, at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating at 
the service will be the Rev. Dr. Timothy E. Fulop, with burial 
at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 11:30 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 10, 
2007, until the time of service at 1:30 p.m. 
Margaret has been longing for her eternal home for several 
years. She is now home, and we are grateful for the hope that 
does not disappoint. 
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Sherry 
Carrier, Missy Novy, HomeCare Health Services, and Manitowoc 
County Community Hospice for their care and compassion shown 
towards Margaret and her family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 8, 2007