[ DI ] OBITUARIES
HECTOR A. DICK cemetery #44 Hector Dick, 70, Manitowoc, Dies Manitowoc, Wis. – Hector Dick, 70, owner of Dick Brothers bakery, died Sunday at Holy Family hospital after a brief illness. He and his brother, Jerome, came here from Green Bay about 40 years ago and built their bakery into one of the largest in northeastern Wisconsin. Jerome drowned many years ago when his automobile went off a bridge into the Manitowoc river. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at St. Paul Lutheran church. The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, September 14, 1950 – P. 18 DIEDRICH DICKE cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1895: Death last Sat. in Two Rivers of Diedrich Dicke at the age of 75. Mr. Dicke was born 29 Jan. 1820 in Stolzenau, Prov. Hanover. He came to America in 1846 and to Wisconsin in 1847. For a short while he worked in Cedarburg, Sheboygan Falls, Two Rivers and Kewaunee, finally settling in the vicinity of Two Rivers. He was married in 1850 to Marie Hemschemeyer, a marriage that produced 2 sons and 2 daughters. One of the daughters died in 1869, leaving his widow and the other 3 children to survive him. The deceased was an uncle of Mr. W. Dicke of Manitowoc. His funeral was Tues. at the Lutheran Church in Two Rivers.
MARGERETHA DICKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Mar. 1897: Death on Tues. morning of Mrs. Margarethe Dicke (nee Vogelsang), in the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. G. Lehmkuhl in Manitowoc. She was 68 yrs. 6 mos. of age, and died of old age debility. The deceased was born 1828 in Barnsdorf, Hanover, and came to America in 1849, marrying Heinrich Dicke in 1851. Her husband died in 1857 leaving her with 3 small children - 3-mos, 3-yrs. and 6-yrs. of age. The funeral took place Fri. afternoon.
PERRY A. DICKENS cemetery #44 Dickens: Perry Allen b: 11 October 1898 Milwaukee, Wi. d: August 1965 Manitowoc, Wi. m: 06 May 1934 Waukegan, Wi. p: James F. Dickens and Julia P. Riddell to: Irene T. Zipperer b: 13 August, 1905 Manitowoc, Wi d: January 1995 Manitowoc, Wi. (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [d. 08-06-1965/age 66 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Irene Dickens lot] (b. 11 Oct. 1898/d. Aug. 1965/SSDI)
GUSTEA DICKENSHIED cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 21 Apr. 1904: Death Sun. in Two Rivers of 22-yr. old Mrs. Augusta Dickenschield(sic). The deceased leaves her husband and 2 children, of whom one is a newborn.
GORDON J. DICKENSON cemetery #89D
Gordon J. Dickenson, age 74, of Two Rivers, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 15, 1999, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 18, 1999, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. He was born December 12, 1925, at Neopit, Wis., son of the late Ira and Cora Lafond Dickenson. He attended schools in Neopit and Sheboygan. He worked at Jungs Shoe Factory in Sheboygan and the Manitowoc Shipyards before enlisting in the Navy. He served with the United States Navy from November 29, 1944, until March 11, 1946. On May 14, 1949, he married Anna Mae Jacobosky at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He was employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co. for 42 years, until his retirement in 1988. Gordon was a member of the Men of Holy Redeemer and the Veteran's of Foreign War. He served as a past Boy Scout leader and devoted many years of service as an attendant with the Two Rivers Religious Education Program. Gordon enjoyed gardening and working in his workshop. Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae; three sons and two daughters-in-law, six grandchildren, a special cousin, other relatives and friends also survive. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hilmore and Augusta Jacobosky. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church after 9 a.m. Saturday, until the time of mass at 11 a.m. There will be no Friday evening visitation. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers assisted the family with funeral arrangements. Twas hard to part with one so dear, We little thought the time was near, Our love for you til the end will last. Farewell dear one, your life is past. God Bless You Dear husband, father, grandfather, & friend We will miss you. Herald Times Reporter, December 17, 1999
EDWARD DICKERT cemetery #44 Edward Dickert, 53, of 211? Kemper St., Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient for the past six days. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Grace Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. W.W. Geischen officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. He was born March 2?, 1904, at Potter in Calumet County, son of the late Robert and Emma Schultz Dickert. He moved to Manitowoc County with his parents in 190? and was employed for 18 years at the Aluminum Foundry in Manitowoc. He was a member of the Molders and Foundry Workers Local 301. He never married. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Emma Lemke of Manitowoc, two brothers, Paul and Robert of Manitowoc; six sisters, Mrs. Paul Lindermann of Millersville, Wis., Mrs. Arthur Naidl of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, Mrs. Edward Swetlik of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. Cyril Wuellner and Mrs. Christ Pietersen of Manitowoc and Mrs. Paul Behnke at Brillion. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc after ? p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the body will be moved to the church to be in state from 11 a.m. until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1958 P. 17 ******* [d. 03-14-1958/age 53 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Emma Dickert lot]
EMIL DICKERT (d. 1937) cemetery #44 Pioneer Resident Dies at Manitowoc Manitowoc, Wis. (Special)-Emil Deckert(sic), 68, died early this morning at the family home on Manitowoc Route 2 after an illness of 12 years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran church, the Rev. Theo. Uetzmann officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Deckert was born in Germany on January 16, 1869, and he came to America when he was 14 years old. He lived in Reedsville and in Brillion until 45 years ago when he came to Manitowoc. He operated his farm for 23 years. In 1899 he married Lydia Jens. The widow, four daughters, one son, one brother, Otto Deckert of Reedsville, and one Sister Mrs. Joseph Kolancheck of Newton, survive. Two Rivers Reporter, August 11, 1937 ******* [b. January 16, 1869/d. August 11, 1937/bur. 08-14-1937/age 68 yrs./ cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
EMIL DICKERT (d. 1952) cemetery #44 Emil Dickert, 65, of 605 York St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly early Tuesday morning following a heart attack at his home. He was ready to depart for work when stricken. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. A.C. Fischer officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc County, Oct. 2, 1887. He never married. For more than 20 years he was employed by the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company. He was a member of the Manitowoc Eagle aerie 706. Survivors include four sisters Mrs. Mary Stracke of Racine and Mrs. Sophia Holtz, Mrs. Helen Fra? and Miss Clara Dickert of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Wednesday until the hour of services Thursday after noon. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 16, 1952 P. 14 ******** [d. 12-16-1952/age 65 yrs./bur. on Frank Shadeberg lot]
RAYMOND DICKERT cemetery #44 Raymond Dickert, 26, Dies At Hospital Raymond Dickert, 26, died at the hospital Tuesday afternoon after an illness that had confined him there for four weeks. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 from the home, and at two o'clock from the Immanuel Lutheran church. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Dickert and was born here January 14, 1902. He was unmarried and was employed here. Besides his parents he is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Wolda Olson, Mrs. Albert Duzesky, Nathalie and Ethel and son, Harold, all of this city. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, January 2, 1929 P. 2 ******** [Raymond Henry/bur. 4 Jan. 1929/age 26 yrs./cause: septicemia]
MARGERETHA DICKHOFF cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1891: Death on Sun. morning of Mrs. Dickof, age 74 yrs. 10 mos. of debility. Burial was Tues. morning in the Catholic Cemetery here.
SISTER ADELIA C. DICKMANN cemetery #82 Miss Adelia Dickman, 62, died Monday morning at St. Louis, Mo. A native of the Town of Herman, she was born Nov. 9, 1894, a daughter of the late Valentine and Henrietta Koeser Dickman. She received her early education in the district school at Ada and in October, 1921, she entered Evangelical and Reformed Deaconess Hospital at St. Louis where she was consecrated in May, 1925. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Frieda Voss of Sheboygan; and a brother, Edwin, of Menchalville. A brother, Carl, also preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Paul A. Olm, pastor of Community Church at Elkhart Lake, will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, July 16, 1957 – P. 10 ********* Funeral services for Miss Adelia Dickman, age 62, of St. Louis, Mo., who died there on Monday, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Valentine, were former Kiel residents. The Rev. Paul A. Olm, pastor of Community Church at Elkhart Lake, officiated. During the service Miss Jeannine Voss sang two solos, “Jesus, Still Lead On” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Dennis Janko was her accompanist. Burial took place in Kiel Cemetery. Bearers were Eddie and Melvin Dickman, Walter Bolgart, Stanley DeTroye, Carl Platz and Roland Voss. The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, July 20, 1957 – P. 6
ARVIN DICKMANN cemetery #82 Arvin O. Dickmann, 44, a former Sheboygan resident, died at St. Nicholas Hospital, at 11 o'clock p.m. on Saturday. He was born in Neene, October 30, 1904, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dickmann. He was employed at the Kohler Co. until two years ago, when he moved to Miles City, Montana. Since March of this year he has lived with his parents at Schleswig. Survivors are two daughters, one son, his parents, and a sister, Mrs. Edwin Bartz, route 2, Elkhart Lake; two brothers, Edmond and a twin brother, Arno, of Neene. Services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel, at 1:30 o'clock on Wednesday. The Rev. C. L. Schmitt of Schleswig, will officiate. Burial will be held at the Kiel cemetery. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, July 5, 1949 - P. 10
CARL DICKMANN cemetery #82 Carl Dickmann, 42, Dies at Plymouth Death at the age of 43 years came to Carl Dickmann, son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Dickmann, at his home in Plymouth Saturday evening. The cause of his death is given as heart disease. Up until the time of his death he had enjoyed excellent health, and only a week ago he had paid a visit to his parents here. His wife and six children remain to mourn him. The oldest of the children, Edwin, is 18, and the other children are Edna, 15, Melvin, 13, Viola, 11, Leona, 8 and Helen, 3. Besides his parents, one brother and two sisters survive, Edward A., and Mrs. Frieda Voss of Kiel, and Miss Adelia Dickmann, at St. Louis, Mo., who is at present home on a vacation. The deceased was born Dec. 27, 1884, in the town of Herman. Twenty-one years ago he was married to Miss Clara Sonnemann. About 10 years ago he moved with his family from their farm in Meeme and he purchased the Baumann meat market, which he conducted until three years ago. Since that time he has lived in Plymouth. The deceased was a member of the Eagles, which organization had charge of the funeral, the Redmen, G. U. G., and the Beavers. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon, with service at the home in Plymouth, and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. - 1927
EDWIN A. DICKMANN cemetery #84 Edwin A. Dickmann, 73, a former Kiel tavernkeeper who had been residing near Maple Grove (Manitowoc County), died Thursday night in Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. A native of Sheboygan, he was born Jan. 21, 1893, a son of the late Valentine and Henrietta Koeser Dickmann. He married Laura Voss, Oct. 26, 1913, in the Town of Schleswig, following which he operated the Kiel tavern for many years. His wife died in December 1957. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Walter Bolget (Isobel); a sister, Mrs. Frieda Voss, and three grandchildren, all of Sheboygan. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Reedsville Funeral Home, with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in Rockville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home in Reedsville after 4 p.m. Sunday. The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, February 26, 1966 - P. 6
HENRIETTA DICKMANN cemetery #82 Mrs. V. Dickmann of Kiel is Called to Rest on Sunday Kiel, Wis. – Mrs. Valentine Dickmann, a resident of Kiel, passed away at 2 o’clock on Sunday afternoon at her home on N. Third street, following a lingering illness. The deceased was formerly Miss Henrietta Koeser, daughter of Karl and Christina Koeser. She was born on May 8, 1863, in the town of Herman. On June 21, 1884, she was married to Valentine Dickmann in the town of Meeme. The couple then resided in towns of Herman and Meeme for some time and they also lived on the Koeser homestead near Ada for many years. For the past 26 years they have made their home on N. Third street in Kiel. Mrs. Dickmann is survived by her husband and three children, Miss Adelia Dickmann of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Frieda Boss who resides in Kiel, and Edward Dickmann also of Kiel. Two children preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral home and at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. E. R. Worthman will be in charge of services and burial will be made in the church cemetery in Kiel. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, March 29, 1943 – P. 4
LOUIS DICKMANN cemetery #82 Funeral services for Louis Dickmann, 81, a retired town of Meeme farmer, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral home. The deceased passed away at Sheboygan Memorial hospital Thursday morning. The Rev. W. C. Koehler of Bethel Evangelical and Reformed church, town of Kiel, officiated and burial was made in Kiel cemetery. Pallbearers were: LeRoy, Albert and Lester Dickmann, Rawald and Melvin Bartz, and Harold Bloedel. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, December 13, 1951 – P. 18
OTTO DICKMANN cemetery #82 A funeral service for Otto Dickman of Kiel, who passed away at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, on Saturday morning, Nov. 17, was held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, on Tuesday at 2 p.m. The Rev. E. L. Worthman of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church officiated. Burial was made in the Kiel Cemetery. Mrs. Harry Dawurske and Mrs. Donald Drumm rendered several vocal numbers. Pallbearers were Arno and Albert Dickmann, Lester Boeldt, Raymond Heimerl, Raymond Kiels and Norbert Koeser. Mr. Dickmann was caretaker of the Kiel Cemetery for 25 years. He retired 10 years ago. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, November 26, 1951 – P. 14
RUBY DICKMANN cemetery #82 Mrs. Walter Dickmann, 61, of R. 2, Kiel, died at 11:45 p.m. Monday at St. Nicholas Hospital. The former Ruby Graves was born on Nov. 7, 1904, at Wabeno, a daughter of the late Allen and Daisy Graves. She was married to Walter Dickmann, of Kiel, on July 10, 1943. The couple made their home in Kiel since their marriage. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lillian Rice, of King; two brothers, Winfred of Two Rivers, and Bert of Wabeno. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, May 3, 1966 – P. 10
VALENTINE DICKMANN cemetery #82 Rites Held Tuesday For Valentine Dickmann Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Valentine Dickmann, 81, who died at Sheboygan Sudnay. He had lived there with his daughter, Mrs. Frieda Voss since 1946. Funeral services were held from St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed church and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. E. L. Worthman had charge of the services. A native of Sheboygan county, he was born October 26, 1862 on a farm in Town Herman, near Franklin, a son of Arnold and Johanna Bierman, Dickmann, pioneer residents of the county. He was married to Miss Henrietta Koeser of Town of Herman June 21, 1884. Mr. Dickman operated farms in Town of Meeme and Town Herman before moving to Kiel in 1919. He was employed as mason and bricklayer until his retirement in 1929. (no newspaper named, Oct. 1954)
CLARENCE DICKRELL cemetery #81 Clarence Dickrell Dies Unexpectedly Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon for Clarence J. Dickrell, 47, of 918 Fourth Street, who died last week Wednesday night at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan. He was stricken with a heart attack at his home earlier that evening. The services were held at St. Peter's United Church of Christ with the Rev. Vernon Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Burial was made in the Bethlehem United Church of Christ cemetery with the Rev. Carl Fried officiating. He was born November 16, 1916, near Hilbert, the son of Nicholas and Norma Dickrell The family moved later to the Town of Russell where he attended St. Ann’s Catholic school. On June 15, 1940, he was married to Luella Valleskey, of the Town of Schleswig. They lived in the townships where he was employed by the Valleskey Cheese Factory. For the past 15 years he was employed at the Leverenz Shoe Co. at New Holstein. Seven years ago he and his wife moved to Kiel. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. Surviving are his wife; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Dickrell, New Holstein; nine sisters, Sister Mary Imelda Ann, Holy Family hospital, Manitowoc; Mrs. Edward Kasprzak, Mrs. LaVerne Minor, Mrs. Henry Turek, Mrs. Roland Mekka, all of Milwaukee; Mrs. Ervin Mytko, Mrs. Glenroy Greuel, and Mrs. Alphonse Faust, all of rural Elkhart Lake and Mrs. Wilmer Krebsbach, Fond du Lac; five brothers, Nicholas, jr., Sheboygan, Leo, Roman and Cletus, all of rural Elkhart Lake and Donald, New Holstein. Sept. 16, 1964
LUELLA DICKRELL cemetery #81 Mrs. Luella Dickrell, 51, of 918 4th St., Kiel, died Monday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital. The former Luella Valleskey was born in the Town of Schleswig on Oct. 26, 1917, the daughter of the late William and Norma Valleskey, and was confirmed at Bethlehem United Church of Christ. She married Clarence Dickrell of the Town of Russell on June 15, 1940. The couple lived in Schleswig until moving to Kiel 12 years ago. Mrs. Dickrell was employed at the Leverenz Shoe Co. in New Holstein. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel. Her husband died in 1964. A number of cousins are the only survivors. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ with the Rev. John Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church Thursday from noon until the time of services.
EDWARD F. DIDIER cemetery #44 Edward F. Didier, 66, of 1318 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died at 4:15 Tuesday at home. Funeral services will be at 11:15 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Mnaitowoc. The Rev. Ralph Gillis will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Didier was born Sept. 10, 1897, at Evanston, Ill., son of the late Dominic and Lucille Didier. He married Velma Pierce at Evanston Dec. 12, 1944, and came to Manitowoc in December of 1963. Before his illness he had been a technician 22 years in the Technology Building at Northwestern University, Evanston. He served in World War II from 1942-43 as a private first class in the Eighth Service Command. Surviving are his wife, a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); three sisters, Mrs. Margaret MacStevens of Winter Park, Fla., Mrs. Fran Doyle of Lake Zurich, Ill., and Miss Katherine Didier of Highland Park, Ill, and 10 grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:45 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 19, 1964 P. 19 ******** [d. 2-18-1964/age 66 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Velma Didier lot] (b. 10 Sept. 1897/d. Feb. 1964/SSDI)
EVA DIEBERT cemetery #44 Mrs. Jacob Diebert, 87, mother of the late Frank Diebert of this city, died Thursday at her home in Chicago. The body will arrive in Manitowoc on the North Western streamliner Monday at 2:20 p.m. and will be taken direct to Evergreen cemetery. The Rev. Noah Bess will officiate at brief services at the grave. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Lillian Hein of Chicago and a granddaughter, Mrs. J. Morris, of Los Angeles. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 8, 1943 P. 2 ******** [d. 01-07-1943 at Masonic Hosp., Chicago, IL/wife of Jacob Diebert/bur. on Mrs. Franklin Diebert lot]
CARL DIEDERICH cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1896: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 June) Death on Fri. of Carl Diedrich, who suffered 2 yrs. with consumption. He was born and raised here, but worked many years in Chicago where he married, where his sisters lived, and where he was buried on Wed. of last week. His father died a few years ago, but his mother, with whom he lived his final year, is still living and is in good health.
CARL DIEDERICHS cemetery #73 OLD SETTLER OF NEWTON IS CALLED BY DEATH After a lingering illness due to infirmities of old age, Carl Diederichs, one of the pioneers of the town of Newton, died at the home of his son, Edwin Diederichs, on the farm where he had lived for more than forty years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon from the residence with Rev. D. W. Vriessen of the Reformed Church at Newton officiating. Mr. Diederichs was born at Elberfeld, Germany, on March 26th, 1835 and came to America with his parents in 1847, the family locating on the farm which is now owned by Edwin Diederichs, a son of the decedent, the place having been the home of the deceased all his life here. In 1877, Mr. Diederichs who was widely known in this city and in the community, where he resided, was married to Anna Carstens, who with three children survives. The children are Otto, town of Franklin, Sheboygan County; Mrs. Herman Gosse, of Elkhart Lake and Edwin Diederichs of Newton, who is secretary-manager of the Farmer’s Organization there. Mr. Diederichs was a civil war veteran having served for a year. He was prominent in affairs of his hometown and was honored by election to many offices during his life. At death, Mr. Diederichs who was 86 was one of the oldest residents of Newton. Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 7, 1921, p.1
MARY DIEDERICHS cemetery #73 Mrs. Diederich's Funeral Services Will Be Monday Manitowoc, Wis.—Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Diederichs, 82, who died at her home in the town of Newton Thursday night, will be held Monday afternoon. A service will be held at 1:30 o'clock at the Edwin Diederichs residence and another will be held at 2 o'clock in the Reformed church in the town of Newton. Burial will be in the church cemetery, and the body will lie in state at the Leschke Funeral Home from this afternoon until it is taken to the Diederichs residence Sunday at 1 p m. Mrs. Diederichs was born Mary Carstens on June 3, 1854, in the town of Newton, the daughter of Herman and Marie Carstens, pioneer settlers of this county. On May 17, 1877, she was married to Carl Diederichs, who died 16 yean ago. Survivors are two sons, Otto of Plymouth and Edwin on the homestead farm, one daughter, Mrs. Selma Gosse of Elkhart Lake, two sisters, Mrs. Dietrich Wenholz of Mishicot and Mrs. Carl G. Schmidt of Two Rivers, ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Ladies' Aid society of the Reformed church. The Sheboygan Press, Saturday, March 20, 1937
CLARENCE (KELLY) DIEDRICH cemetery #89D Clarence (Kelly) Diedrich, 75, of Tannery Road, Two Rivers, died Friday, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Paul Schumacher will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Diedrich was born December 8, 1909, at Two Rivers, son of the late William and Bertha Tess Diedrich. He married Helen Tuck on November 25, 1933, at St. Luke Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Diedrich was employed as a Foreman at Mirro Aluminum, retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Men of Holy Redeemer Church, the Two Rivers Senior Citizens and Mirro Management Club. Survivors include his wife, Helen; a son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, three brothers and two sisters- in-law, a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law, five grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Viola Steinberg, and a brother, Gerhardt Diedrich. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 4 o'clock to 8 o'clock this Sunday afternoon where a parish memorial will be at 7:30 o'clock. Local newspaper, June 1985
ELLA T. DIEDRICH cemetery #44 Mrs. Ella T. Diedrich, 81, of Family Heritage Home, Manitowoc, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roy Geenen will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Diedrich, nee Ella Kaufman, was born Oct. 9, 1891, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Peter and Frances Brandl Kaufman. She was married to Carl L. Diedrch Nov. 30, 1922, at Birnamwood, Wis. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1966. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 7, 1973 ********* [d. 07-07-1973/age 81 yrs./widow of Carl L. Diedrich/bur. on William Diedrich lot] (b. 9 Oct. 1891/d. July 1973/SSDI)
ELMER C. DIEDRICH cemetery #89C Elmer C. Diedrich, age 91, formerly of Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning, May 7, 1996, at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilition Center where he has resided for several years. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 1996, at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home. Major Harry Litherland will officiate with burial at Forest View Cemetery. Elmer was born September 21, 1904, in Two Rivers, son of the late William and Bertha Tess Diedrich. He served in U.S. Army during World War II in the European Theatre. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company for many years prior to his retirement. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, one brother, nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Reuben, Gerhardt, and Clarence Diedrich, and one sister, Viola Steinburg. Friends may call at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home on Thursday, from 1 p.m. until the time of services at 2:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, no date.
HELEN DIEDRICH cemetery #89D Helen Diedrich, age 91, formerly of Two Rivers, died Monday morning, September 29, 1997, at Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 1997, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. William O'Brien. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Helen was born June 15, 1906, in Duluth, Minn., daughter of the late Otto and Mary Marcelle Tuch. On November 25, 1933, she married Clarence C.(Kelly) Diedrich, at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Two Rivers. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1985. Helen was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, the Ladies of Holy Redeemer and the Two Rivers Senior Center, where she was very active in the chorus and participated in bowling well into her 80's. She also loved crafts. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, one son and daughter-in-law, one sister, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Helen was also preceded in death by two brothers, Francis (Don) Tuch, Alvin Tuch and one sister, Mercedes Sosnosky. Friends may call at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on Thursday morning from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with arrangements. "You are as young as your faith, As old as your doubt, As young as your self-confidence, As old as your fear; As young as your hope, As old as your despair." Herald Times Reporter, September 30, 1997
ELIZABETH DIEFENTHAELER cemetery #82 Death claimed Mrs. Elizabeth Diefenthaeler on Sunday forenoon, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer, where she had been residing for a number of years. Her demise was due to the infirmities of old age, after an illness of about a week. The deceased, nee Weitzel, was born in Hessen-Darmstadt, Germany, August 8, 1839, and came to America in 1857 with her parents, who settled in the town of Rhine. She was married in 1860 to Jacob Diefenthaeler, after which the couple resided on a farm in the town of Rhine. In 1902 they disposed of the farm to their son Jacob Jr., and moved to Millhome, where they lived nine years. Eleven years ago they came to Kiel to spend their declining years. Mr. Diefenthaeler died in January, 1921. Thirteen children blessed their union of whom eight have passed away. The surviving children are a daughter and four sons, as follows: Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer of Kiel, Fred. of Russell, John of Schleswig, Jacob of Rhine and William of the town of New Holstein. Also 25 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery. June 29, 1922
JACOB DIEFENTHAELER cemetery #82 Jacob Diefenthaeler, the oldest resident of Kiel and a pioneer of the town of Rhine, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer, on Monday afternoon at 1:30, at the age of 93 years. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. Mr. Diefenthaeler was a native of Germany, where he was born December 14, 1827. He immigrated to America in 1857, coming direct to the town of Rhine, Sheboygan county. After his marriage to Elizabeth Weitzel in 1859, the couple settled on a farm in Rhine, where they lived many years. After transferring the farm to their son Jacob they moved near Millhome, where they resided almost six years. For the past nine years they have been living with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer. Mr. Diefenthaeler had always enjoyed good health up to six months ago, when he began to fail, his condition becoming gradually worse, until death called him away. The family consisted of 13 children, of whom 8 have died. He leaves his aged wife, one daughter, Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer and four sons namely: Fred, and William in Russell, John in Kiel, and Jacob on the old homestead in Rhine. Also 25 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Wm. Rech of the Refomed church officiating. Interment was in the Kiel cemetery.
AMELIA DIEFENTHALER cemetery #82 Mrs. Amelia Diefenthaler, 84, of ___ North St, Kiel, died this morning at the Toth Nursing Home in Chilton. The former Amelia Petzold, she was born Sept. 29, 1881, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of the late Gustave and Paulina Petzold. On Nov. 2, 1901, she was married to William Diefenthaler of the Town of Rhine. The couple resided in Kiel for seven years before moving to a farm in the Town of New Holstein, which they operated for 39 years. They retired and returned to Kiel in 1947. Mr. Diefenthaler died in August of 1949. Mrs. Diefenthaler lived with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Diefenthaler Jr., before going to the nursing home. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, and a member of the Frauen Verein of the church. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Alma) Brotkowski of Sheboygan Falls, and Mrs. Ralph (Norma) Jorgensen of Sheboygan; four sons, William Jr., and Elmer of Kiel, Harold of New Holstein, and Roland of Manitowoc; nine grand-children, 16 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Carl Petzold of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m., Wednesday and at the church from noon until time of services. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, May 16, 1966 – P. 14(?) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
DOROTHY DIEFENTHALER Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ for Mrs. Willard F. Diefenthaleer, 40, of Route 1, Elkhart Lake, who died at her home early Saturday morning. The Rev. John F. Baumann officiated at the service and burial was in Town of Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. Mrs. Diefenthaler was born Dorothy Jane Schulz, January 13, 1928 in Meeme, daughter of the late Arno and Martha Wessel Schulz. They later moved to Kiel where she was graduated from Kiel High School in 1946. She was married to Willard Diefenthaler of Kiel, October 22, 1949. They resided in the Town of Schleswig until three years ago when they moved to their present home in the Town of Rhine. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, March 21, 1968
EDNA A. DIEFENTHALER cemetery #82 Edna A Diefenthaler, 92, of New Holstein, died Saturday evening, Oct. 4, 1997 at Willowpark Residence where she had been living for the past four years. She is the former Edna Neumann, born Aug. 16, 1905 in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late William and Anna Maurer Neumann. On Oct 15, 1927 she married William Diefenthaler in Kiel and he preceded her in death on March 27, 1990. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ and enjoyed doing indoor and outdoor gardening. Survivors include a sister-in-law (private), sister and brother-in-law (private) and many nieces, nephews other relatives and close friends. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. No newspaper named, October 4, 1997
EDWIN DIEFENTHALER cemetery #84 Edwin W. Diefenthaler, 74, of Route 1, Kiel died suddenly at his home early Friday. Born July 7, 1894 in Kiel, he was a son of the late John and Louise Schmidt Diefenthaler. He attended school at Rockville. He married the former Jennie Falk of Valley Center, Kansas, April 4, 1918. The couple located in Kiel where he was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Company until his retirement in 1957. A World War I veteran, he served part of the time in France. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1968. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, a charter member of the Kasper- Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post 99. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Miss Eleanor and Mrs. Wallace Fenn, both of Kiel; one son, Willard of rural Elkhart Lake, eight grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Meta Gibson of Highwood, Illinois, and one brother Oscar of Kiel. One son preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, the Rev. Q. M. Moeschberger, pastor of Ebenezer United Church of Christ, Chilton officiated at the service in the absence of the Rev. John Baumann. Burial was made in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. No newspaper named, August 25, 1968
ELEANOR DIEFENTHALER cemetery #84 Eleanor B. Diefenthaler, age 69, of 1204 Meggers Road, Kiel, died Tuesday evening, August 22, at Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein, after a lengthy illness. She was born August 13, 1920, in rural Kiel, daughter of Jennie Falk and late Edwin W. Diefenthaler. She attended Kiel grade school and was a 1938 graduate of Kiel High School. She was employed at Stoelting Inc. in Kiel for 40 years, retiring in 1985. She was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, and The American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her mother, Jennie of Kiel; one brother, Willard (Jean) Diefenthaler of rural Elkhart Lake; and one sister, Violet (Oscar) Stephany of rural Kiel. She was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services were held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond Coombs, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. No newspaper named, September 1989
JENNIE DIEFENTHALER cemetery #84 Jenny has lived in the same house in Kiel for 74 years. When she and her husband built the house, they were isolated. Jenny has watched the town grow up around her. She was born on October 22, 1896 in Oklahoma’s Indian Territory. She married Edwin Diefenthaler in 1918. After World War I, they moved to Kiel. Of their four children, the twins were in World War II where one died in a German prisoner of war camp. A daughter died of cancer and Edwin died in the 1960s. Jenny boasts that she has never smoked, danced, played cards, or driven a car, and that she hardly ever watches TV, but life has still been fun. Photo From "The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconsin", interviews produced by the Wisconsin Bureau on Aging and Long Term Care Resources. ********** Jennie M. Diefenthaler, 103, of 1204 Meggers Road, Kiel died Monday evening, Sept. 11, 2000 at Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein where she resided the past 3 1/2 months. She is the former Jennie Falk, born Oct. 22, 1896, in Indian Territory, near Cushing, Okla., daughter of the late Frank and Katie Gulch Falk. She attended Pleasant View School near Furley, Kan, On May 4, 1918, she married Edwin E. Diefenthaler in Kansas. He preceded her in death on July 19, 1968. Jennie was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel, Womens Guild, Sewing Club and taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary and a Gold Star Mother (WWII). She enjoyed sewing and gardening. Survivors include one son, Willard “Lefty” (Jean) Diefenthaler of rural Elkhart Lake; one daughter, Violet (Oscar) Stephany of Kiel; eight grand- children, and three great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 30 step-great-grandchildren; 37 step-great-great-grandchildren and one step- great-great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one son, Wilber, who died in a German prison camp in 1945; one daughter Eleanor in 1989; three sisters; one brother; three half-sisters; three half-brothers and her step-mother, Clara Ulbrich. Funeral services will be at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. No newspaper named, September 11, 2000
JOHN DIEFENTHALER cemetery #84 After being ill for a long time, John Diefenthaler, aged 77, succumbed at his home in the town of Schleswig, near the north city limits, on Sunday at 11:30 p.m. The deceased was born in the town of Rhine on July 30, 1865, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth Weitzel-Diefenthaler. January 20, 1891 he was married to Louise Schmidt of the town of Schleswig. Following their marriage they resided in Sheboygan for one year, and in 1892 moved to the Schmidt homestead in the town of Schleswig. Mr. Diefentaler disposed of his farm property in 1910 and moved to the present home Survivors are the widow; one daughter, Mrs. Meta Gibson of Highwood, Illinois; two sons, Edwin and Oscar of here; 10 grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Jacob Jugenheimer of here, and a brother, William of the town of New Holstein. A sister and two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. No newspaper named
LOUISE DIEFENTHALER cemetery #84 Mrs. John Diefenthaler, age 85, died at the home of her son, Edwin, Thursday. She had been making her home there for the past three years. She was the former Louise Schmidt, born May 23, 1869 in the town of Schleswig, the daughter of Anton and Henrietta Schmidt. She married John Diefenthaler January 30, 1891. They lived in the town of Schleswig their entire life. She was a life-long member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church and also a member of the American Legion auxiliary. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Meta Gibson of Highwood, Illinois; two sons, Edwin and Oscar of Kiel; one step-brother, Gustave Grabs of Manitowoc; nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. Burial was in the Rockville cemetery. No newspaper named, May 10, 1955
OSCAR H. DIEFENTHALER cemetery #84 Oscar H. Diefenthaler, 77, of R. 2, Kiel, died Sunday afternoon at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient for six weeks. Born on Oct. 23, 1896 in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late John and Louise Schmidt Diefenthaler. He attended public school in Kiel. On Sept. 2, 1930 he married Leona Hiller in Kiel. The couple moved to the rural Kiel area. He was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, the Kasper- Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post 199, Kiel, and the Manitowoc Tribe, 49, Improved Order of Redmen. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A sister and a brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Peter UCC, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of the service.
WILBUR J. DIEFENTHALER Memorial Services for Corp. W. Diefenthaler The St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church will have memorial services on Sunday for Corporal Wilber J. Diefenthaler, aged 22, twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Diefenthaler. Wilbur died in a hospital in Germany on February 21, 1945, while being held a prisoner of war. Rev. E. L. Worthman will conduct the services, and the Kiel Kasper Post No 99, American Legion will attend in a body. T/5 Willard F. Diefenthaler, twin brother of the deceased, arrived here on May 1st, to spend a 60-day furlough. He arrived home less than a month after his parents received word from the International Red Cross of the death of his brother. At the time of Wilbur’s death the whereabouts of Willard was unknown to his parents. No newspaper named, May 17, 1945
WILLIAM DIEFENTHALER (d. 1949) cemetery #82 William Diefenthaler Dies Sunday Morning Death came to William Diefenthaler, 74, at a Sheboygan hospital Sunday morning. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, from the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church here, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Interment was made in the church cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of Rhine in 1875, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth Diefenthaler. He was married to the former Miss Amalia Petzoldt on Nov. 2, 1901. The couple were residents of Kiel for seven years following their marriage, and then moved to the town of New Holstein, where they resided for 39 years. They have been living at their present home, in Kiel, for the past two years. Survivors include the widow; four sons, two daughters, 8 grand- children and one great-grandchild.
WILLIAM H. DIEFENTHALER (d. 1990) cemetery #82 William H. Diefenthaler, 87, of 609 North Street, Kiel, died Tuesday evening, March 27, at the Chilton Village after a lengthy illness. He was born May 8, 1902, at Kiel, son of the late William and Amelia Petzold Diefenthaler. He attended schools in Kiel. On October 15, 1927, he married Edna Neumann in Kiel. He was a carpenter by trade all his life in the Kiel area, retiring in 1968. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, and the Kiel Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife, Edna, Kiel (Survivors edited for privacy) He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. No newspaper named, 1990
HENRY DIEM, SR. cemetery #21 Henry Diem, Sr, aged 82, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday at his farm home one-quarter of a mile east of the School Hill, following a stroke which he suffered a few days ago. Deceased was born July 15, 1859 in New York, and at the age of 10 years came with his parents to a farm about one and one-half miles southwest of St. Nazianz, where he lived until 1890. In that year, he married to Mary Ann Durst and the couple established their home in St. Nazianz, where he built a new residence. For 12 years he was employed by William F. Cristel of Valders and worked for the same number of years in a canning factory. In 1914, he brought the small farm where he passed away. Survivors are the widow and two sons, Henry at home, and William of St. Nazianz. Mr. and Mrs. Diem celebrated their golden anniversary in May, two years ago. Funeral services were held this Thursday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the Holy Trinity Catholic church at School Hill, and interment was made in the St. Gregory's parish cemetery. (no newspaper named, 1942) ********* Henry (July 15, 1859-Feb. 3, 1942 husband of Mary Anna nee Durst [married May 27, 1890 at St. Gregory] - son of George Diem and Barbara Briedenrietter -farmer -"Henry was employed by William Christel, General Store in St. Nazianz. His job was hauling freight by horses and wagon or sled from Manitowoc to the store. This trip probably took 2 days, so he may have had to stay overnight. He hated the winter months because of the cold ride. Later the train came through Valders, so he didn't have so far to travel. Christel also owned a canning factory in St. Nazianz, so late Henry was employed there. He also worked as a janitor at St. Gregory Catholic Church. He spoke of making and hauling wood for the church. The wood needed to be hauled into the basement where there were lots of tunnels and turns. It took a lot of wood to heat the large church." -from the genealogy notes of Ray and Carolyn Diem born New York, New York -died from "apoplexy -arterioscerosis") -
KARL JOS. DIEM cemetery #22 Name: Diem, Charles (Charley) Joseph D.: 1/24/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 5/22/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 1 Yr. B.P.: D.P.: St. Naz. Cem.: St. Naz. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Peter Mutz Spouse: F.: John Diem M.: Ann? M.? Diem Cause of Death: Pg. #: 302 *************** Karl Joseph (baby –Jan. 25, 1878-Jan. 24, 1879 –son of John Diem and Katharine Stilterbauer –born Town of Eaton)
ROSA BARBARA DIEM cemetery #21 Death called Mrs. Fred. Diem at her home near St. Nazianz on Saturday, May 19, her demise being due to pneumonia. Mrs. Diem, nee Rosa Barbara Mutz, was born in Wuertemberg, Germany, in 1856. She came to this country in 1879, and in 1885 was united in marriage to Fred. Diem. The couple settled on a farm near St. Nazianz where they have since been living. She was a member of the Christian Mothers society. Mrs. Diem is survived by her husband and seven children, namely: Mrs. Rose Buschmann of Denver, Colo., Clara Diem of Chicago, Ill., the Misses Marie and Flora at home, George of Arlington, Calif., and Peter and Joseph at home. Three sisters and one brother also survive her. They are: Miss Anna Mutz of St. Nazianz, Mrs. P. Mueller of the town of Schleswig, Mrs. W. Graf in Germany, and George Mutz of Chelsea, Wis. Funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning. Rev. E. Deibele officiating. Burial was made in St. Gregory's cemetery. (no name or date on the newspaper clipping)
WILBERT A. DIEM cemetery #84 Wilbur F. Diem, 20, Stricken At Home Near Kiel Kiel – (Special) – Wilbur F. Diem, 20, son of Henry and Martha Diem, died at the farm home one mile east of School Hill, Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. He had been ill a year and had been confined to a hospital in Sheboygan for three months and at Rochester, Minn., for four weeks. He was born Feb. 9, 1920 at the farm near School Hill, and was graduated from Kiel High school in 1939 with high honors. Survivors are his parents, one brother, Raymond, a sister, Delores, at home, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diem, Sr., town Meeme, and Fred Guetschow, Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Meiselwitz funeral home and at 2 o’clock at Zion Lutheran church, the Rev. Harold O. Gunwald officiating, with burial in Rockville cemetery. The body can be seen at the funeral home from Tuesday noon on. The casket will not be opened in the church. - 1940 ********** Wilbur Diem Laid To Rest Following an illness of a year duration, Wilbur F. Diem, twenty-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Diem of near School Hill, passed away Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home. Mr. Diem had been confined to a hospital in Sheboygan for three months and at Rochester, Minnesota for four weeks. The deceased was born February 9, 1920, at the farm near School Hill, and was graduated from the Kiel high school in 1939 with high honors. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 2 o'clock at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church at Louis Corners, with the Rev. Harold O. Grunwald officiating. Burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. - 1940
EDWARD DIETL cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Aug. 1903: Eduard Diedl, a well-known resident of our city, died of a stroke Wed. morning. Mr. Diedl had suffered a stroke several months ago from which he recovered, but suffered another yesterday morning as he returned from a shopping trip to the meat market. Mr. Diedl was born 14 July 1842 in Leobschütz, Austria, and soon came to America in 1849. He occupied a farm in Neshoto for a long time but moved to Manitowoc several years ago. He is survived by his widow and 2 children, namely, a son Frank who resides in Milwaukee, and a daughter here, Mrs. Mary Herzog. The funeral will probably be held Sat. afternoon, but the specific details have not yet been announced.
ROSE DIETL cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Apr. 1907: An illness with cancer of 4 years duration took the life of 60-year old Mrs. Rosa Dietl here on Tuesday. The funeral will be held this morning from St. Boniface Church.
CARL DIETRICH cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 28 Aug. 1890: (From correspondent in Two Rivers, 26 Aug.) In response to a telegram advising him of his father’s death, Charles Diedrich arrived here last evening and his sisters Louise and Marie are expected today. His father was Carl L. Diedrich who had lived in New York before coming here where he worked in the chair factory. (See also entry of 24 July. Burial described in issue of 04 Sept.) (Note: I conferred with the Civil War Roundtable and this is the right person for this obituary)
ED DIETRICH cemetery #6 Ed Dietrich, 84, formerly of Rt. 1, Cato, died Saturday evening at Manitowoc County Hospital. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Christianson Funeral Home, Valders, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clark Mills. The Rev. Leander Nickel will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Dietrich was born Dec. 11, 1886, in the Town of Cato, a son of the late Joseph and Louise Hoyer Dietrich. Survivors include two brothers, John and William, of St. Nazianz. A brother and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Monday where a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 7, 1971
JOHANN G. DIETRICH cemetery #89B Died - At the residence of his son-in-law in this city on August 2 1888. J.G. Dietrich aged 78 years. J.G. Dietrich was one of the first settlers of Milwaukee, having located there when the town only contained two dozen houses - about 50 years ago. He continued to reside in Milwaukee until about twelve years ago when he moved to this place where he owned some property. He was a tailor by trade and a pretty successful business man. Although he was never robust in health, he carefully preserved his vital forces so that he more than reached the three-score and ten years allotted to man. He was a most devout Catholic and his funeral last Saturday took place from the Catholic church. He was born in Lindenfels, Kessem(sic) Darmstedt, June 26, in the year 1810. In 1836 he crossed the Atlantic and settled at Detroit. Three years later, in 1839, he took up his residence in Milwaukee. There were only 14 German families in Milwaukee when he settled there. Twenty-four years later he moved to St. Lawrence, Wis., and in 1875 he came here. He had 10 children, 6 daughters and 4 sons. Only four of his children are now living. They are Mrs. P.W. Berkhauser of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Frances Tiersch, Mrs. Jos. Rehrauer and Mrs. Frank Wolf of this city. His aged wife and companion also still survives him. Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Two Rivers, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 1888
NORBERT E. DIETRICH cemetery #82 Norbert E. Dietrich, 64, of 725 Milwaukee Street, Kiel died unexpectedly Sunday morning at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac. He was born October 26, 1922, in St. Nazianz the son of the late William F. and Minnie Gutman Dietrich. On May 1, 1948 he married Beatrice L Kretsch at St. Boniface Church, Manitowoc. Mr. Dietrich graduated from St. Gregory Grade School, St. Nazianz, and Valders High School. He served in the United States Navy during World War II in the South Pacific. He was a Sheet Metal worker at Household Utilities in Kiel for 19 years and presently employed at Groeschel Co., Malone. Mr. Dietrich was an avid sports fan, and played in the Manitowoc County hard ball league for many years. He was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kiel, a member of the VFW Post 6707, Kiel, a Charter member of the St. Nazianz Volunteer Fire Department, and a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 18. (Survivors omitted for privacy) No newspaper named ******* (26 Oct 1922/Sep 1987/SSDI)
WILLIAM DIETRICH cemetery #21 William F. Dietrich, 79, of St. Nazianz, died Saturday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Christianson Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Gregory Putzer, S.D.S., will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Thompson- Burkhart Post No. 28 of Valders. Mr. Dietrich was born Aug. 22, 1891, in the Town of Cato, son of the late Joseph and Louise Hoyer Dietrich. He worked in the hardware and sheetmetal business in St. Nazianz from 1915 to 1937. He married Minnie Gutman Sept. 1, 1919, at St. Nazianz. He was also in the tavern business until his retirement in 1959. Mr. Dietrich was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Gregory Church, the Catholic Knights and a charter member of the American Legion Thompson-Burkhart Post No. 28 of Valders. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Norbert and Walter of Kiel and Harold of Brillion; three daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Mildred) Berkey of Kewaunee and Mrs. Michael (Jean) Russnek and Mrs. James (Loretta) Sacharski of Chicago; a brother, John of St. Nazianz; 27 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon where a Prayer service will be held at 8 o'clock followed by a Rosary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 23, 1971 ********* William Frank (Aug. 22, 1891-Aug. 21, 1971 –husband of Minnie nee Gutman –married Sept. 1, 1919 at St. Gregory –son of Joseph Dietrich and Louise Hoyer [Joseph and Louise are buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Cato -Joseph 1859-Aug. 29, 1926 -son of John Dietrich and Magdalina Felber -Louise Dec. 13, 1862-Dec. 13, 1930 daughter of Joseph Hoyer and Anna Schultz]–owned and operated Dietrich's Hardware with his brother John, which they started in 1922 –this business was just east from the Lake View tavern –in 1937, William sold his share of the hardware business to his brother John and became the owner operator of the neighboring Lake View tavern and boarding house in conjunction with his wife Minnie Gutman [they ran this tavern and boarding house until retirement in the mid-1960's William and Minnie continued to live at this address until William's death in 1971 –Minnie remained there until about 1981] –residence 215 Church Street -veteran from the World War I era –died from "generalized abdominal malignancy, for 3 1/2 months")
WILLIAM CHARLES DIETRICH cemetery #44 William C. Dietrich, 56, of St. Nazianz, died Thursday afternoon at home following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at the Christianson Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Gregory Putzer will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Dietrich was born Nov. 1, 1914, at Manitowoc, son of John and Barbara Reitmeyer Dietrich. He was educated at St. Nazianz. He was a veteran of World War II. He had been employed at Reindl Hardware of St. Nazianz. Mr. Dietrich was a member of American Legion and a former member of the Volunteer Fire Department of St. Nazianz. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dietrich, of St. Nazianz; a sister, Mrs. Arnold Reindl, of St. Nazianz, and nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon where a Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 22, 1971 ******** [bur. on Charles Reitmeyer and J. Dietrich and Joseph Denk lot] ********* William Charles (Nov. 1, 1914-Jan. 21, 1971 -single son of John Dietrich and Barbara Reitmayer -clerk at hardware store died from "coronary thrombosis, myocardial infarction, pulmonary congestion") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
HENRY J. DIETZLER cemetery #43 Henry J. Dietzler, 73, formerly of 926A Washington St., Manitowoc, died early Friday morning at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lincoln, Nebr. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Dietzler was born Jan. 21, 1887, at Kaukauna, son of the late Joseph and Mary Rusch Dietzler. He married Agnes Leddy at Kaukauna April 1, 1921, and the couple moved to Manitowoc. Mrs. Dietzler died Jan. 21, 1951, and in October of this year, Mr. Dietzler moved to Lincoln to make his home with a daughter, Mrs. Robert Mathewson. Mr. Dietzler retired from active employment in 1952 and prior to that had been employed by Aluminum Specialty Co. Surviving in addition to the daughter are a son, Harold of Manitowoc, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Maley and Mrs. Ella Kispert, of Green Bay and a granddaughter. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herlad Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 24, 1960 P. 9
WILHELM DILL cemetery #73 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1900: Death Thurs. last week of 74-yr. old Wilhelm Dill, a victim of cholera. The deceased, who is survived by his widow and 5 children had been a resident of our city for about 10 yrs. The funeral was held Sun. in Newton.
REINE DILLON cemetery #44 Mrs. Alden Dillon, 78, of 1507 Washington St., Manitowoc, died late Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient 10 days. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 9 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Reine Turner was born March 8, 1885, in Barron County, Wis, daughter of the late Felix and Catherine Eveitt Turner. She moved to Green Bay at an early age and then to Spokane, Wash., where she was married to Alden Dillon Aug. 9, 1911. Following marriage the couple moved to Green Bay and in 1918 made its permanent residence at Manitowoc. They observed their golden wedding anniversary two years ago. She was a member of the Women's Relief corps, Golden Agers, Central Labor Council Auziliary, Germania Society and the St. Boniface Church St. Anne Christian Morthers' Altar Society. Surviving include her husband and two sisters, Mrs. Ada Hofslund and Mrs. Eva Hebert, of Manitowoc. A brother preceded her in death. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. by members of the parish and St. Anne Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 2, 1964 P. 22 ********* [d. 01-02-1964/age 78 yrs./wife of Alden T. Dillon]
MARIA ANNA DIMLER cemetery #22 Name: Dimmler, Maria Anna D.: 9/13/1870 B.: Reg. D.: 11/28/1870 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 8 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. N. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Oschwald - St. N. Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #:
ADELINE DIONNE cemetery #89B From the Manitowoc County Chronicle, 21 Mar. 1882: A Strange Co-incidence. Last Tuesday night Adeline Dionne, aged 25 years, daughter of Cleophas and Eliza Dionne of this city died after a long and painful illness. The funeral took place on Friday from the Catholic Church. While one daughter was being borne to the grave another was born and when those of the family who were able to attend the funeral returned from their sad journey they found a fine, healthy baby girl awaiting their care and caresses.
FRANZ DIRKMANN cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 02 June 1904: Death Fri. from old age debility of Franz Dirkmann at the residence of his daughter here, Mrs. Joseph Molterer. The deceased was born 21 Oct. 1820 on red earth, and came to America in 1850 to settle on a farm in Town Kossuth. He had to deal with all of the difficulties of pioneer life that early settlers faced, and he often told your editors interesting stories about his early life in the Manitowoc County wilderness…. He leaves 4 sons and a daughter. The funeral took place Mon. morning from St. Boniface Church.
THERESIA DIRKMANN cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 22 June 1901: (Saturday dateline) Death Thurs. here of Mrs. Theresia Dirkmann, wife of Franz Dirkmann, of pneumonia. The deceased, who was 73 yrs. old and has lived in Manitowoc County for 50 yrs., leaves her husband, 4 sons and a daughter. The funeral will be held Mon. morning at the Catholic Cemetery.
THOMAS DIRKMANN cemetery #38 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Apr. 1900: Death Wed. last week of a small child of Town Kossuth resident Mr. Dirkmann.
HENRY DIRKS cemetery #87 Henry Dirks is Called to Rest Wednesday Night Kiel – (Special) – Henry Dirks, 78, well-known resident of Louis Corners, passed away Wednesday night at the home of his son, Emil, in Ada where he had been a patient for the past week. He was born April 7, 1859 in the town of Rhine. On Oct. 6, 1885, he was married to Miss Mary Raquet in the town of Schleswig. The couple located in Louis Corners where Mr. Dirks operated a shoe store for the past 52 years. His wife preceded him in death Oct. 11, 1933. Survivors are three children, Mrs. George Schumann of Highland Park, Ill.; Mrs. John Rosenthal of Kiel and Emil of Ada; three grandchildren, one great- grandchild, and one brother, John Dirks of Plymouth. One child died in infancy and three brothers also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel and at 2 o’clock at the Zion Lutheran church in Louis Corners. The Rev. Harold Grunwald will officiate and interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Friday afternoon until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, February 10, 1938 – P. 8
MARY (RAQUET) DIRKS Mrs. Henry Dirks of Louis Corners is Summoned Today Mrs. Henry Dirks, aged 77, passed away at her home at Louis Corners, three miles east of Kiel, this morning, at 7:30 o’clock. Mrs. Dirks, nee Mary Raquet, was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Raquet. She was born September 16, 1856, on a farm two and one-half miles southeast of Kiel, which is now owned by her brother, Carl Raquet. In October, 1885, she was united in marriage to Henry Dirks, Town of Rhine, from which time on the couple resided at Louis Corners, where Mr. Dirks owns and operates a shoe store. She is survived by her husband, three children, Mrs. George Schumann, Highland Park, Ill.; Mrs. John Rosenthal of Kiel; Emil Dirks of Ada; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Herman Roethel of Kiel, and Miss Barbara Raquet of Millhome; six brothers, Carl and David Raquet, Town Schleswig; George and Emil of Kohler; John of Kiel, and Frank of Millhome. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the family resident at Three Corners, and at 2 o’clock at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church there. The Rev. Harold O. Grunwald will officiate and interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, October 11, 1933 – P. 4
GEORGIE DITHMAR cemetery #44 Mrs. Julius Dithmar, 89, of 410 N. Lake St., Manitowoc, died Monday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Cremation will follow. Mrs. Dithmar, nee Georgie Munger, was born Feb. 8, 1883, at Green Bay, daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Harp Munger. She was married to Julius Dithmar in 1909 at Chicago. Her husband preceded her in death in 1936. There will be no visitation. Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1972 ********** [d. 05-08-1972/age 89 yrs./widow of Julius Dithmar/bur. on J.F. Dettman lot] (b. 8 Feb. 1883/d. May 1972/SSDI)
HENRY J. DITTMANN cemetery #8 Henry Dittmann, 67, town of Centerville farmer, died at his home at 2 p.m. Friday, following an illness of several months' duration. Mr. Dittman(sic) was born November 11, 1868, in the town of Centerville, the son of the late Christian and Minnie Dittmann, and resided in that township all his life. In 1896 he was united to Miss Bertha Wilke, who survives with four children, namely: Fred of Forestville, Mrs. Fred Augustine of Sheboygan, and Alma and Walter at home, and two sisters, Mrs. Albert Kraemer and Mrs. Ernst Berg, both of Forestville. Funeral services were held Monday at 1:30 p.m., at the Dittmann home, and at 2:15 p.m. at the St. John and St. Peter Lutheran church at Cleveland. The Rev. M.A. Braun officiated and burial was made in the Saxon cemetery. (No newspaper named, 3-12-1935 handwritten on obituary) (Note: The newspaper named the wrong cemetery because he is in the transcriptions for this cemetery)
WALTER A. DITTMANN cemetery #8 Walter August Dittmann, 59, of 1326 S. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville. Mr. Dittman was born June 10, 1909, the Town of Centerville, son of the late Henry and Bertha Wilke Dittmann. He attended public schools in Centerville and married Hertha Bartz Sept. 26, 1931, at Collins. They farmed in the Town of Centerville until 1957 when they moved to Manitowoc. Survivors include his wife; a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and eight grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday and then at the church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 30, 1968 P. 14
JOHANN DITTMAR cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1896: Sudden death Mon. morning of John Dittmarr, Sr., an old citizen of our city, of a heart attack. He was born 16 July 1830 in Saxony and lived here since 1854. He leaves a widow and 7 grown children. The funeral took place Wed. afternoon at the city cemetery.
BERTHA DITTMEYER cemetery #82 Mrs. Bertha Dittmeyer, 80, widow of Oscar, died unexpectedly on Saturday at the Sheboygan Retirement home where she had resided since November 1970. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, the Reverend John F. Baumann officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. She was born December 9, 1893 at Curtiss, a daughter of the late Fred and Augusta Drake Strade. On December 25, 1917 she was married to Mr. Dittmeyer at the Reformed Church at Colby. The couple resided in Colby where Mr. Dittmeyer operated a concrete products business. They moved to Kiel in 1953. In 1967 the couple celebrated its golden wedding. Her husband preceded her in death in May 23, 1970. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ and its Frauen Verein. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Ella Schoerer of Abbotsford, Mrs. Edward Rhamlow of Appleton, Mrs. Peter Miller of Oshkosh and four brothers, Edwin Strade of Abbotsford, Harry of Oshkosh, Ben of Sheboygan and Clarence of Livermore, California.
OSCAR DITTMEYER cemetery #82 Oscar G. Dittmeyer, age 77, 718 Fourth Street, Kiel, died Saturday night at St. Nicholas Hospital. He was born October 7, 1892, in the Town of Meeme, a son of the late Ludwig and Minna Klemm Dittmeyer. December 25, 1917, he and Bertha Strade of Curtiss, Wisconsin, were married. Mr. Dittmeyer served in the U.S. Army during World War I. After returning from military duty, he established a concrete products manufacturing firm in Colby, retiring in 1953 when he and his wife moved to Kiel. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1967. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel, the Brotherhood, and the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post 99. Mr. Dittmeyer is survived by his wife and one sister, Mrs. Ann Hensel, Sheboygan. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. (no newspaper named, May 24, 1970)
JENNIE DITTRICH cemetery #82 Mrs. Jennie Dittrich passed away at the hospital in Sheboygan on Sunday, after a brief illness with a complication of diseases. Decedent, nee Roeck, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 4, 1874. She came to Kiel with her parents as a young girl and after growing to womanhood, was married in 1894 to Carl Dittrich, who preceded her in death about 12 years ago. Mrs. Dittrich continued to reside in Kiel until a few years ago, when she located at New Holstein, and about a year ago she moved to Oconomowoc with her son Eugene, where she operated a restaurant. Some months ago her health began to fail and while on a visit with her son Walter at Sheboygan she became ill and was taken to the hospital, where she died on Sunday. Mrs. Dittrich is survived by three sons, Carl of Weyauwega, Walter of Sheboygan, and Eugene of Oconomowoc. She also leaves her aged mother, Mrs. Jno. Roeck of Kiel, four brothers and four sisters as follows: Emanuel Roeck of Burlington, Christian of Kiel, John of New Holstein, Carl of Piqua, Ohio, Mrs. Ad. Zimmermann of Mellen, Mrs. Mary Duecker, Mrs. Gust. Stoelting and Mrs. Oscar Kazmeier of Kiel, and one grandchild. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, from the home of Mrs. Mary Duecker, Rev. Wm. Rech officiating at the services. Burial was in the Kiel cemetery. - 1923
