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ALDEN J. DRAB cemetery #32 Alden J. Drab, age 75, of Two Rivers, died Thursday morning, July 17, 1997, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 21, 1997, at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and 10 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Rev. Larry Seidl will officiate at the Mass of Christian Burial with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum. He was born June 18, 1922, at Norman, Kewaunee County, son of the late Joseph F. and Mary Walecka Drab. On June 24, 1944, he married Marcella Zellner at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The couple celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1994. Al was employed at GTE for 39 years serving in Seymour, Plymouth, Denmark and Two Rivers, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the men of St. Luke, the Two Rivers Senior Center, and was a former member of the Two Rivers Kiwanis Club. Survivors include his wife, Marcella Drab, four sisters and a brother-in-law, a brother and sister-in-law, an additional brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Maynard, five brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Funeral Home from 5-8 p:m. Sunday. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday led by Deacon Ken Coenen. Herald Times Reporter, July 18, 1997

AUG. F. DRAEGER cemetery #89A TAKEN TO OSHKOSH HOSPITAL WEEK AGO, AUGUST DRAEGER, TWO RIVERS, BROUGHT BACK A CORPSE Taken to the Northern hospital at Oshkosh a week ago when his mind gave way under worry over illness and financial troubles, August Draeger, a Two Rivers man was brought back to his home today, a corpse. The burial will be held at Two Rivers. Draeger was injured last December when he fell on an icy walk and fractured his hip. He was at the hospital here for weeks and constant worry over his trouble affected the man’s mind and he was sent to the hospital at Oshkosh for treatment. His condition was such that he had to be taken to the train on a stretcher. Yesterday report was received at probate court that the man had died and the body arrived here last night. Draeger was 48 years of age. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 14, 1917, Page 1

AUGUST C. DRAGER cemetery #82 Funeral services for August C. Drager, 78, of 523 Fremont St., Kiel, who died Friday night at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, will be held Tuesday. The Rev. C. L. Reiter, pastor, will officiate at the 1:30 p.m. service at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. today until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until the hour of services. November 29, 1968 ******** Funeral services for August Drager, 78, of 523 Fremont St., Kiel, who died Friday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. The Rev. C.L. Reiter will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel cemetery. Mr. Drager was born April 25, 1890, at Wylie, Minn., son of the late Albert and Minnie Wiefenhoefer Drager. With his twin brother, Fred, he operated the home farm in Minnesota, and upon retirement moved to Kiel in June, 1958. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Olga Gerlach, and a brother, Fred, of Kiel. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, this Monday evening unitl 11 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, December 2, 1968 P. 16

DAN DRAGOVICH cemetery #44 Daniel Dragovich, 81, of 1027 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at home. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, the Rev. Alfred Pritzl officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Dragovich was born Aug. 15, 1882, in Austria, son of the late Emil and Anna Jellich Dragovich. He came to the Untied States in 1902 and resided at Pittsburgh, Pa., until coming to Manitowoc in 1905. He was a fireman for Manitowoc Public Utilities and the City of Manitowoc Street Department for many years, retiring in 1957. He married the former Anna Roubal April 17, 1922, at St. Boniface Catholic Church. His wife and nieces and nephews survive. Friends may call at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 13, 1964 P. 13 ********* [Daniel/d. Jan. 12, 1964/age 81 yrs.]

EVA DRAHEIM cemetery #78 CITY PIONEER DEAD AT 87 Mrs. Eva Draheim One of City's Oldest Residents. Mrs. Eva Draheim, one of the counties oldest residents died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gustave Mueller, 2001 Washington street at an early hour this morning from effects of old age. Mrs. Draheim had become very enfeebled of late and her death was not unexpected. Deceased was born at Klonis Kreis Cornitz, West Prussia, November 16, 1832 (sic) and married there in 1845 and with her husband came here many years ago. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1895 in this city. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Draheim, five of whom survive to mourn her death, being Mrs. Charles Schwalk, Chilton, Mrs. C. Miller, Minneapolis, John Draheim, Collins, August Draheim, Reedsville and Mrs. Gustave Mueller, this ity (sic). The funeral services will be held at the Mueller home Friday afternoon, Rev. Machmiller officiating and the body will be taken to Collins for burial Saturday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, August 11, 1910 P.1 (Note: Obit has b. 1832/stone has b. 1822/if she was 87 at death, the stone would be correct)

JOHANN DRAHEIM cemetery #78 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Nov. 1903: Death Wed. of John Draheim in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Gustav Mueller here. The deceased was born 05 Sep. 1819 in Klonia, Kreis Conitz, West Prussia, married Eva Zutz on 24 Mar. 1845, with whom he celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1895. They came to America in 1854 and settled in Reedsville. Following his wife’s death he moved in with his daughter, the above named Mrs. Mueller. He is survived by 5 children.

JOHN A. DRAHEIM cemetery #25 Rt. 4 Chilton, Wis. Age 79, formerly of Appleton, passes away Sunday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Dorothy and Pauline, both of Appleton; two sons, Rex, Johnson Creek, Wis., and Bruce, Washington, DC. Two grandchildren, two sisters and one brother also survive. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday from the Reedsville Funeral Home, Reedsville, Wis., with burial in Niles Cemetery. Appleton Post Crescent, April 1, 1963

MAUDE W. DRAHEIM cemetery #25 Mrs. John Draheim, 82, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Wednesday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral Home. The Rev. Allen Bowe of Kiel will officiate and burial will be in Niles Cemetery. Mrs. Draheim, nee Maud Woodcock, born Jan. 5, 1888, in Town of Rockland, daughter of the late Ferd and Alice Hammond Woodcock. She was married to John A. Draheim Dec. 31, 1907, at Reedsville, Survivors include two sons, Rex of Johnson Creek, and Bruce of Racine; two daughters, Miss Dorothy and Miss Pauline of Appleton; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home until the time of services Saturday. Memorials are being established for the Manitowoc Historical Society for preservation of the Niles Presbyterian Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 6, 1970

ANNA (VOIGT) DRAKE cemetery #87 Mrs. Herman Drake, 83, died Monday evening at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lenz at Louis Corners near Kiel. Mr. and Mrs. Drake had been living there for the past two years. The former Anna Voigt was born in Germany on June 25, 1878, a daughter of the late Ferdinand and Louisa Ludwig Voigt, and came to this country with her parents at the age of 7. The family settled in Kiel. On Dec. 7, 1896, she was married to Herman Drake of Louis Corners. The couple settled on the Drake homestead farm at Louis Corners. They retired from farming in 1943 when they moved to Kiel. Mrs. Drake was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners and a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Survivors, in addition to her husband, are two daughters, Miss Norma Drake of Milwaukee, Mrs. Carl (Orvilla) Lenz of Louis Corners; three sons, Edwin of Kiel, Helmuth of the Town of Russell, Richard of Milwaukee; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Richard of Tujunga, Calif., and Bernard in Oregon. One child, a sister and a brother preceded her in death. Services are pending at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. Details will be announced Wednesday. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, February 13, 1962 – P. 8 ***** Funeral services for Mrs. Herman Drake, 83, of Louis Corners, who died Monday, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners. The Rev. Adabert Schultz, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 4 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. Friday and then at the church after noon. The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, February 14, 1962 – P. 12

EDWIN DRAKE cemetery #82 Edwin E. Drake, 94, a former Kiel resident, died Sunday afternoon, March 8, 1992 at Willowdale Nursing home, New Holstein, where he had been a resident for the past nine days. He was born May 2, 1897 in the Town of Schleswig, Manitowoc County, son of the late Herman and Anna (Voigt) Drake. He attended school in Louis Corners. On Dec. 25, 1920 he married Olive Reichart in Louis Corners. He was employed at the former Arps Corporation in New Holstein, retiring in 1963. His wife died March 31, 1961. He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel and the Kiel Senior Citizens. Survivors include three daughters (private), seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Helmuth (Dora) Drake, Elkhart Lake; and Richard (Sylvia) Drake, Kiel; two sisters, Norma Alonso, a resident of Willowdale Nursing home, and Arvilla (Carl) Lenz, Kiel. He was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Leonard Rusch. No newspaper named, March 8, 1992

FRANK W. DRAKE cemetery #44 Frank W. Drake, 60, of route 5, Manitowoc, a tester at the White House Milk company, died last night at the home in Manitowoc Rapids following a several months illness. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, and at 2 o'clock at the Redeemer Lutheran church, the Rev. Louis Huber officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemtery. Mr. Drake was born in Marathon county in 1887 and later moved to Stevens Point, where he married Miss Martha Sonnenberg. They located at Elkhorn, Wis., and in 1920 came to this city where Mr. Drake was employed as a tester at the White House Milk company. In 1931 he was sent to Vesper, Wis., to manage the company's plant there and in 1944 returned to Manitowoc. He retired last August because of failing health. He was a member of the Men's club of the Redeemer congregation. Survivors are his wife; two sons, Verne and Emery at home; brother, James of Waukesha. The body many be viewed at the Funeral home from Thursday noon until the hour of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, January 13, 1948 P. 2 ********* [d. 01-13-1948/age 60 yr/bur. on Emery Drake lot]

HERMAN DRAKE cemetery #87 Herman Drake, 88, of Kiel, died Sunday evening at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. And Mrs. Carl Lenz, at Louis Corners, where he had been living the past four years. He was born on the Drake homestead farm April 10, 1875, a son of the late William and Fredericka Drake. He received his education at the district school and was married Dec. 7, 1896, to the former Anna Voigt of Kiel. The couple lived on the Drake home farm at Louis Corners, which they operated until their retirement in 1943 when they moved to Kiel. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, and a former elder of the church. The couple observed their 65th wedding anniversary in 1961. Mrs. Drake died in February of 1962. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Norma Drake, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Carl (Orvilla) Lenz, Louis Corners; three sons, Edwin of Kiel, Helmuth of R. 2, Elkhart Lake, and Richard, Milwaukee; nine granchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. The Rev. Adalbert Schultz will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until the time of services. December 22, 1963

MARY DRAKE cemetery #83 Mary Drake, 9, of R. 1, Kiel, died Tuesday evening as the result of an auto accident. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Thursday where a Wake service will be held at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 14, 1973

OLIVE DRAKE cemetery #82 Mrs. Edwin R. Drake, 61, of 724 6th St., Kiel, died unexpectedly at her home early this morning. She was born Olive Reichart on Feb. 11, 1900, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of the late Emil and Annie Raquet Reichart. She received her education in the Kiel public school and was married to Edwin Drake of Louis Corners on Dec. 25, 1920. After marriage the couple farmed in Schleswig, and for the past 17 years have lived in Kiel. At the present time, Mr. Drake is employed at the Arps Corporation in New Holstein. Mrs. Drake was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel and the Woman’s Guild of the church. Survivors include her husband; three daughters, three grandchildren and one brother, Eldon, of Kiel. She was also preceded in death by one sister and one brother. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter’s Church in Kiel, with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday, and at the church from noon until the time of services. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, March 31, 1961 – P. 8 ********* Funeral services for Mrs. Edwin R. Drake, 61, of 724 Sixth St., Kiel, who died at her home Friday, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel. During the services Mrs. Roland Griebenow, organist, accompanied DeLyle Henschel, soloist, who sang “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” and “Abide With Me”. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Kenneth, LeRoy, Romaine and Wyman Drake, Elmer and Norman Reichart. Members of the Women’s Guild of the church attended the service in a group. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, April 4, 1961 – P. 8

ANTON DRASNER cemetery #34 From Der Nord Westen, 07 July 1904: Death in Town Kossuth on Fri. of 34-yr. old Anton Dreschner of kidney disease, leaving his widow and 3 children. The funeral was Monday. (Note: The surname Dreschner is in none of the cemeteries. In the microfiche death index it shows Anton Drasner d. Jul. 01, 1904.

MARIE DRASNER cemetery #34 From Der Nord Westen, 02 May 1907: Death in Town Kossuth on Friday of 42-year old Mrs. Joseph Drasner. The deceased, whose death was totally unexpected, is survived by her husband and several children.

OLIVE DRASNER Cemetery #26 (The following from the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, 1978) DRASNER Mrs. Olive Drasner, 82, formerly of Route 1, Whitelaw, died Friday evening at the home of a son and daughter-in-law in Minneapolis, Minn. Funeral services will be 9:45 a.m. Tuesday in Saur Funeral Home, and 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Kellnersville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Alfred Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Drasner, nee Olive Ledvina, was born March 11, 1896, in Kellnersville, daughter of the late Lawrence and Catherine Rief Ledvina. She was married to Henry Drasner Oct. 26, 1927 in St. Joseph Church. He preceeded her in death April 13, 1965. She was a member of the Rosary Society at St. Joseph. In her early years, she was a piano instructor. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law. a sister, and four grandchildren. Six brothers and three sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call in Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday until time of services. A wake service will be conducted 7:30 Monday by Msgr. Schneider. The Rosary will be recited by the Rosary Society Monday at 8 p.m.

ANNA DREES cemetery #16 Mrs. Anna Drees, wife of Peter Drees, died at the family home, 1315 So. fifteenth street, aged 78. Mrs. Drees formerly resided at Cooperstown and is well known throughout the county. The funeral will be held Saturday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 2, 1913 P.8

JOHN DREES cemetery #16 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Nov. 1905: Death Mon. of 82-yr. old John Drees at the home of his son Peter here, from old age debility. The deceased had formerly lived in Town Cooperstown where he operated a farm for 44 yrs. before retiring 4 yrs. ago to come live with his son here. He leaves a widow and several children. The body was taken to Cooperstown and buried there yesterday.

KATHERINE DREES cemetery #43 MRS. C. DREES DIES TUESDAY 82-Year-Old Woman Was Lifelong Resident of Manitowoc Mrs. Catherine Drees, 82, nee Pfeffer, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom Sipnefski, 917 South 12th street. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 8:30 from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral home and at 9 o'clock from the St. Boniface Catholic church. Burial will be made in the Calvary cemetery. Mrs. Drees was born in Manitowoc Nov. 25, 1855. She was married to Peter Drees May 30, 1881. He passed away eight years ago. Mrs. Drees lived in Manitowoc all her life. She was a member of the St. Anne's Society of the St. Boniface church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sipnefski; a sister, Mrs. Anton Wilfer, Manitowoc; and two grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the funeral parlors from 8 o'clock this evening until the time of the services Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, February 17, 1937 P. 2

PETER DREES cemetery #43 PIONEER FIRE FIGHTER OF CITY PASSES Peter Drees Was Member of the First Hook and Ladder Company of Manitowoc. Peter Drees, one of the last survivors of Manitowoc's first organization of fire fighters as a member of the hook and ladder company which fifty years ago afforded the city protection against fire, passed away at the hospital Wednesday at the age of 70 years. Death was due to heart trouble and infirmities. Native of County Mr. Drees was a native of Manitowoc county, born at Cooperstown Jan. 6, 1859 and had spent his entire life here, residing in this city for upward of 50 years. For many years he was engaged in the wagon making and carpenter trades until his retirement some years ago. Priest Who Wedded, to Bury Him On May 31, 1881 Mrs. Drees was married to Catherine Pfeffer in this city, the marriage being the first at which the Rev. Father Piel officiated upon locating here. Rev. Piel will officiate at the funeral of Mr. Drees to be held Saturday morning from the home at 917 So. 12th street, to St. Boniface church at 9 o'clock. Besides his wife, Mr. Drees is survived by one daughter Mrs. Thomas Sepnefsky, this city and by two brothers Paul and Richard at Hays Kansas. One grand daughter also survives. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, May 31, 1929 P. 1

GLORIA DREGER cemetery #78 Miss Gloria Dreger, 44, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died unexpectedly Saturday at home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Dreger was born Jan. 6, 1928, in the Town of Rockland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Dreger. She was graduated from Valders High School with the class of 1946. Survivors include her parents, a brother and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Matznick, of Brillion. Friends may call at the Reedsville Funeral Home from 6 o'clock this Monday afternoon until 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 11, 1972

JOHN D. “JACK” DREGER cemetery #89D

John D. “Jack” Dreger, age 79, of Two Rivers, died peacefully Thursday night, Feb. 3, 2005 at the Manitowoc Health Care Center, with his loving family at his side. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005 at Calvary Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. Kay S. Richter, with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the American Legion and the VFW Post of Two Rivers. Jack was born May 15, 1925 in Two Rivers, a son of the late Robert and Alma (Gesell) Dreger. He attended schools in Two Rivers, graduating from Washington High School with the class of 1943. John served with the United States Navy during WWII, from Oct. 5, 1943 until April 11, 1946. On April 9, 1949, he married the former Betty Bohm. She preceded him in death Dec. 14, 1977. For the past 25 years, Jack was blessed to have enjoyed the companionship of a very dear friend. Jack was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years, retiring as a rural carrier in 1980. He was a longtime member of Calvary Lutheran Church where he served as an usher, and council member, and was a former member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, where he also sang with the church choir. He was currently a member of the Two Rivers Senior Center; he was an avid golfer, enjoyed bowling and playing cards. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, six grandchildren. He is further survived by a dear friend and companion, one James Dreger, one sister, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Dreger, and an infant granddaughter. Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 until 8 p.m., Monday evening. Visitation will continue at the church Tuesday after 9:30 am. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. The Dreger family extends a sincere Thank You to the staff at Harmony of Two Rivers, Aurora Medical Center, and to Dr. Thayer for the care & compassion given to Dad. They especially thank the entire staff at the Manitowoc Health Care Center for their kindness, extra special care, and personal touch extended to Dad. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 6, 2005

BEATRICE DREHER cemetery #89D Mrs. William Dreher, 20, nee Beatrice Dassey, whose husband is a crew member aboard a Manitowoc-built submarine in the southwest Pacific, died Sunday at the Two Rivers municipal hospital, where she had been a patient for three weeks. Death was due to complications incident to childbirth. A daughter born last Thursday is reported doing well. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Lukes Catholic church, Two Rivers, with interment in Holy Cross cemetery. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dassey, Mrs. Dreher was born in 1924, attended schools in Two Rivers and was employed at the Hamilton plant before her marriage to William Dreher, motor machinist mate in the U.S. Navy, in this city, June 3, 1944. Word was forwarded to her husband of his wife's illness but he has not been advised of her death. After the departure of her husband Mrs. Dreher made her home with her father and brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. George Bonk Jr., of 1110 16th street, Two Rivers. Survivors include her husband, daughter, father and sister and another sister, Mrs. Joseph Wimmer of Milwaukee, and three brothers, Lester Dassy, Two Rivers; Cpl. Cylde Dassey, somewhere in Germany and Pvt. Darwin Dassey, somewhere in Italy. Her mother preceded her in death. Warrant Officer and Mrs. Harry Dreher, New York city, parents of the husband, are enroute to attend the funeral. The body is at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home in Two Rivers, where the rosary will be recited at 7:45 Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, June 11, 1945 P. 2

JULIA DREIER cemetery #44 Mrs. Julia R. Drier (sic), 83, who lived with her son, Darwin, on Mishicot route 1 until taken ill about three months ago, died Saturday night at St. Mary’s hospital in Milwaukee. Three months ago she went to Milwaukee to live with her daughter, Mrs. C.W. Warner, and about a week ago she was taken to the hospital. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2pm from St. Paul’s Lutheran church with the Rev. R.B. Walden officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Drier, nee Julia Peterson, was born in Kewaunee on July 1, 1868. Her husband died in 1938. Survivors are six daughters, Mrs. C.W. Warner, Mrs. E.C. Kellogg, Mrs. Elmer Woolweber and Miss Ruth Drier of Milwaukee and Mrs. Soerens and Miss Agnes Drier of Chicago; four sons, Darwin of Mishicot, Herman of Kewaunee, Oscar of Sturgeon Bay and Elmer of the state of Oregon; three brothers, Martin Peterson of Milwaukee, Emil of Oconomowoc and John of Detroit; one sister, Mrs. O. Anderson of the state of Washington; 18 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary until 10am Tuesday when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour of the funeral. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, April 26, 1943 ******** [d. 04-24-1943 at Milwaukee, WI/wife of Herman Dreier]

LARS OLSON DRENG cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906: Death of 58-year old John O. Dreng, a ship's carpenter, after a long illness following a heart attack. The deceased resided on St. Clair Street here and was a resident of Manitowoc for the past 28 years. He leaves a widow and 4 children. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.

AUGUST DREWS cemetery #82 Manitowoc county death record: August Drews (v. 21 p.751) Aug. 16, 1872-Sept. 20, 1925 Husband of Elizabeth Radder Son of Hans Drews, with mother listed as unknown (born Germany) Born Wisconsin –farmer Died from “pulmonary tuberculosis” Buried at Schleswig Cemetery ******** August Drews was claimed by death on Sunday, Sept. 20th, at his home in Steinthal. He had been ill for about two years with asthma and lung trouble. Mr. Drews was born in New Holstein, Aug. 16, 1872, where he grew to manhood, and learned the blacksmith trade. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Radder on Nov. 5th, 1895, and the couple came to Hinzeville, where Mr. Drews owned a b1acksmith shop. Several years later he sold the shop and moved to Steinthal with his family, where he was engaged in the same business. Fifteen years ago he disposed of his shop and went to live on the Rud. Hungsberg farm, where he died. Three children were born to the couple, of whom one son died in infancy. He leaves his widow, one son Hugo and a daughter Leona at home; also two brothers and five sisters. The funeral was held last Wednesday afternoon with services at the Reformed church in Schleswig, Rev. Friedrichsmeier, in charge. The remains were laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. (no newspaper name, Oct. 1925) (Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)

DONALD W. DREWS cemetery #82 Donald W. Drews, 55, of 413 Sixth Street, Kiel, died unexpectedly, Sunday morning, Dec. 11, 1994, shortly after being admitted to Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. He was born May 17, 1939 in Kiel, son of Norma Garbe Drews and the late Raymond Drews Sr. He attended Kiel Schools. On Sept, 23, 1972, he married Elizabeth Karsteadt at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. He presently was employed at the A. A. Laun Furniture Co., Kiel, for the past 29 years. He was a veteran of the US Army from 1962 – 1968. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by his father. No newspaper named, Dec 11, 1994

ELIZABETH DREWS cemetery #82 Mrs. August Drews Buried In Kiel Cemetery Monday Mrs. August Drews, aged 73, passed away at the St. Agnes hospital in Fond du Lac on Friday, after undergoing a goitre operation a week ago. Mrs. Drews, nee Elizabeth Radder, was born in the town of Schleswig November 3, 1873. On November 5, 1895 she was married to August Drews. One year after their marriage was spent in Kiel; 15 years he operated a blacksmith shop in Steinthal, and later purchased a farm in the town of Schleswig, where Mrs. Drews has since resided. Her husband preceded her in death September 20, 1925. Survivors are a son Hugo and a daughter Lorinne, both of the town of Schleswig; two sisters, Mrs. William Dedering of this city and Mrs. Otto Hansen of Fond du Lac. One child has preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and burial was made in the local cemetery. The following from away attended the last rites: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schmeisser, Mr. and Mrs. John Drews, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kuehl and son, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schaar and Mr. and Mrs. William Schnell of New Holstein; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schnell and Mr. and Mrs. William Ott of Pigeon Lake; Mrs. Otto Hansen and Miss Ann Ferris of Fond du Lac; Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Schoen, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Schmeisser, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Schoen and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Popp of Chilton, and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Pingel of Hayton. Pallbearers were Melvin Schoen, Herman Schmeisser, Hilton Kuehl, Arno Dedering, Armin Dedering, and Otto Radder. (No newspaper named, 1942 handwritten on the obituary)

ELMER S. DREWS cemetery #83 Wednesday morning the death angel came and took Elmer the four-month- old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Drews. The little ones death was due to a persistent cough. The burial will take place on Saturday morning at the Catholic Cemetery with Father Kolbe officiating. Kiel Record - 1911 (Translated from German by Nancy Zimmermann)

FRANK DREWS cemetery #82 Frank E. Drews, 89, a Kiel resident, died Monday at Rocky Knoll where he had been a resident since April. He was born in Kiel on May 15, 1883, son of the late Julius and Mary Greeley Drews. On Sept. 22, 1945, he married Helen Wiharms of Manitowoc. After marriage the couple lived in Kiel. Mr. Drews was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. for 51 years before his retirement in 1948. He was a charter member of the Kiel Fire Department and also a life member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel. Survivors are his wife, of Manitowoc; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Hildebrandt of New Holstein and Mrs. August Ashenbach of Horsehaven, Wash. He was preceded in death by a son. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter UCC, will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. today. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, October 17, 1972 – P. 10

FRIEDERIKA DREWS cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Mar. 1892: Death on Tues. of 36 yr. old Mrs. Frederika Drews (nee Conrad), of childbed fever. Her burial will take place at 3 p.m. today at the city cemetery.

HELMUTH DREWS cemetery #82 Helmuth Drews, 41 year-old former resident of this city, passed away at his home in the town of Newton, near Osman, last Wednesday afternoon following a lingering illness. Mr. Drews was born in Kiel on June 25, 1907, the son of Mr. and (deceased) Mrs. Frank Drews. On Jan. 22, 1938, he was married to Miss Hildegarde Ramminger of Crystal Lake. The couple made their home here for a few years and for some time near Manitowoc. For the past two years they have lived in the town of Newton. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, three sons; his father, Frank Drews, and his grandfather, Julius Drews of here. One son preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at two o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral home here, with the Rev. C. E. Stuebbe of Newton officiating. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.

HUGO H. DREWS cemetery #82 Hugo Drews, 88, a former Town of Schleswig resident, died Tuesday at Calumet Homestead, New Holstein, where he had been a resident for six years. He was born Sept. 22, 1896, in Kiel, a son of the late August and Elizabeth Radder Drews. He attended Town of Eaton and Schleswig schools. Mr. Drews farmed on the homestead farm, retiring in 1964, and lived on the homestead until moving to Calumet Homestead in 1979. He was also a part-time employee of the Town of Schleswig. Survivors include a sister, Lorine Drews of Chilton No newspaper named, March 5, 1985 ****** (22 Sep 1896/Mar 1985/SSDI)

JACOB GUY DREWS cemetery #44 BODY OF LATE GUY DREWS TO ARRIVE IN CITY TODAY Funeral Will be Held Tomorrow Afternoon Mayor Orders Flags at Half Mast in Honor of Dead Soldier The body of the late Guy Drews, Manitowoc Soldier boy, who died at Camp Custer, will arrive in the city this afternoon and funeral services will be held from the home of his parents at the Asylum tomorrow afternoon. Mayor Schroeder this afternoon issued a request that flags in the city be placed at half mast tomorrow, especially during the funeral hour, in honor of the dead and the mayor and other city officials will attend the funeral. Messages from Camp Custer this morning announced the shipment of the body from that place yesterday. It had been expected that the body would reach here this morning but it will not arrive until four this afternoon. It is understood that the body will reach here under escort of a detail of soldiers from Camp Custer, who will remain for the burial tomorrow. Mr. Drews was one of the popular members of the solider camp and was serving with the 340th regiment. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, January 10, 1918, Page 1 ******** CAMP OF 340TH REGIMENT MOURNS DEATH OF COMRADE DREWS Was Most Popular Among His Comrades. Other Items from Custer Sent in Special Correspondence The members of Company A mourn very deeply over the sad death of Jacob Guy Drews, one of the most popular members of their command. His death from pneumonia, which set in upon recovery from measles was felt the more deeply since his was the first to occur in the company as well as in the 340th regiment. That his loss is felt by every man in the company has shown (illegible)..manner in which all donated for the purchase of flowers as a small token to their departed comrade and the entire command wishes to extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved parents. The company misses the cheerful countenance of Sgts. Rahr and (illegible) and P. Vollander who have chosen to represent the command at the Officers Training camp. The (illegible) were announced in Co. A to take (rest is too light to make out). Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 11, 1918, Page 5 ********* LATE GUY DREWS BURIED HERE WITH ALL MILITARY HONORS YESTERDAY LOCAL COMMANDS IN ATTENDANCE All military honors were accorded the late Jacob Guy Drews at the funeral which took place from the home of the deceased yesterday afternoon, interment being held at Evergreen cemetery. The Masons, of which the deceased was a member, had charge of the arrangements. In the cortege were the Boy Scouts, Home Guards, the semi-military organization of high school students and a large number of mourning relatives and friends. The Masonic services were highly impressive Rev. Axtell officiating. Taps were sounded at the grave by the bugler of the Home Guards and Manitowoc’s first soldier boy to answer the call of Death in the present war has been laid to rest. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 12, 1918, Page 7 ********* [Jacob G. Drews/bur. 01-11-1918/cause: emphyemia/bur. on Otto Drews lot]

LORINE DREWS cemetery #82 Lorine W. Drews, 88, a former Town of Schleswig resident, died Sunday morning, April 21, 1991, at Willowdale Nursing Home, New Holstein, where she was a resident for one year. She was born May 13, 1902, in Steinthal (Town of Eaton), daughter of August and Elisabeth (Radder) Drews. She attended Hillside Grove School, in the Town of Schleswig. Lorine and her brother, Hugo, farmed the family homestead in the Town of Schleswig, retiring in 1964. She resided at Diane Manor, in Chilton, from 1979 to 1990. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel and the Chilton Senior Citizens. Survivors include numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Hugo and Leroy. No newspaper named, April 21, 1991 ******** (13 May 1902/21 Apr 1991/SSDI)

MARIE DREWS cemetery #44 Mrs. Mary Drews, 82, a resident of Two Rivers for the past 27 years, died Tuesday at the Municipal hospital, where she had been a patient since sustaining injuries in a fall at her home nearly five weeks ago. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Johns Lutheran church in Two Rivers with the Rev. W.G. Haase officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen cemetery here. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday evening. Born Mary Teesch in Germany, Sept. 8, 1863, Mrs. Drews was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Teesch. When a child of three years, she came to this country with her parents to settle on a farm in Illinois. Later the family moved to a farm in the town of Liberty. She was married 50 years ago to the late John Drews of this city, where they made their home until moving to Two Rivers in 1913. Mr. Drews preceded her in death five years ago. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Herman Gloe and Mrs. Elphie Kuchenbecker of Two Rivers and Mrs. Ernst Drews of Miles City, Mont.; three sisters, Mrs. Herm Bartz of Two Rivers, Mrs. August Begike of this city and Miss Ida Teesch of Chicago. There are four grandchildren and three great grand children. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 4, 1946 P. 13 ******** [Mrs. Mary/d. 09-03-1946/age 82 yrs./bur. on John Drews lot]

MARTHA DREWS cemetery #82 Dies After Siege of Double Pneumonia Mrs. Frank Drews passed away at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan at about 11 o’clock this Wednesday morning, where she had been confined due to double pneumonia. The deceased, nee Martha Voigt was born in Germany on May 1, 1880, the daughter of Ferdinand Voigt and Mary Ladwig. At the age of three years she came to this country with her parents. On August 25, 1906 she was united in marriage with Frank Drews, and for the past 36 years have resided in this city. Survivors are her husband; one son, Helmuth; one sister, Mrs. Herman Drake of Louis Corners; two brothers, Bernard Voigt of Portland, Oregon, and Richard Voigt of Belgium, and 3 grand- children. Her father passed away in July, 1940; one brother, Ferdinand, died in December, 1939, and two sisters in infancy. Funeral services will be conducted at the Melselwitz Funeral Home at 1:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon, and at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.

NORMA E. DREWS cemetery #82 Norma E. Drews, age 91, a resident of Calumet Homestead, New Holstein for the past five years, died Monday morning, Jan. 29, 2001 at Calumet Medical Center, Chilton. She is the former Norma Garbe, born June 15, 1909 in the Town of Sheboygan Falls, daughter of the late Henry and Emilie Meyer Garbe. She attended school in Sheboygan Falls. On Jan. 20, 1934 she married Raymond “Cap” Drews at St. Johns Reformed Church in New Holstein. He preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 1990. Norma worked for Laun Furniture Company, Kiel for two years and also held various jobs in the Kiel area. The couple lived in Kiel until retirement when they moved to New Holstein. She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel. She enjoyed embroidery and number puzzles. Survivors include two daughters (private); one son (private); one daughter-in-law (private); 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She is further survived by one sister, Dorothy Prigge of Manitowoc; and one brother, Paul (Agnes) Garbe of New Holstein. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter and one son, Donald. No newspaper named, January 29, 2001 ******* (15 Jun 1909/29 Jan 2001/SSDI)

MRS. AUGUST DREWS cemetery #63 From Manitowoc county death records: Mrs. August Drews nee Stueck (v.31 p.441) Wife of August Drews Nov. 27, 1861-Oct. 12, 1937 Daughter of Fred Stueck and Anna (both born Germany) Born at Francis Creek Died from "apoplexy" Buried at Mishicot

HELENA DREYER Name: Dreyer, Helena D.: 8/9/1876 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1876 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 1 Yr. 1 Mo. 8 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 212 ********** [BURIAL REGISTER HAS BURIED THE CHIELD OF AUGUST DREIER, FRIE, $1.25]

JAMES L. DRIDA cemetery #44 James Drida, 59, of 823 N. 12th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Sunday at home. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Drida was born Oct. 9, 1911, at Antigo, son of the late Joseph and Lena Hennig Drida. He came to Manitowoc as a young man and had been employed as a baker at Dick Bros. Bakery in Manitowoc. He married Jessie Haese May 27, 1939 at Manitowoc. Mr. Drida was a member of the Bakers Local No. 180, the Bakers Confectioners Union and the Eagles Aerie No. 706. Survivors include his wife, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.), six brothers, Edward of Coleman, Lawrence, Joseph, George and Clarence of Manitowoc and Stanley of Milwaukee, three sisters, Mrs. Isadore Duveneck and Mrs. Louis Rugowski of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lester Anderla of Mishicot and two grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home (State Street entrance) from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 6, 1971 ******** [d. 07-04-1971/age 59 yrs./husband of Jessie Drida]

GEORGE DRILL cemetery #43 GEORGE DRILL DIES AT HOME Was Resident of Manitowoc For Over Half Century George Drill, 72, resident of Manitowoc for half a century, died at his home, 2116 Hamilton street, Sunday at 6 p.m. The body will be removed from the Shimek and Schwartz funeral parlors to the residence at 6:30 p.m., today. Funeral services will be held at the home Thursday at 8:30 a.m., and at St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock. The Rev. M.J. Pociecha will officiate and burial will be at Calvary cemetery. Mr. Drill was born in Germany April 18, 1861. He came to Manitowoc 50 years ago, two years after his marriage to Miss Nettie Bury. Survivors are the widow, six sons, Frank, Peter, Ben, Henry, Ted and Stanley Drill, all of this city, five daughters, Mrs. John Osesek, Mrs. Herbert Matte, Mrs. Ed. Podrabsky and Miss Susan Drill of this city and Mrs. Frank Labinski of Milwaukee, one brother, Michael Drill of this city and four brothers and a sister who reside in Germany. There are 22 grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, April 3, 1933 P. 2

JOSEPH DRILL cemetery #43 Joseph Drill, aged 27, died at the hospital last night aftera (sic) long illness due to stomach trouble. He had been at the hospital for seevral (sic) weeks. He resided at 2116 Hamilton street. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 29, 1916 P.5 ******** (No. 8.-First publication Feb. 8, 1916) Notice to Prove Will and Notice to Creditors. STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY-IN PROBATE. In re estate of Joseph Drill, deceased. Notice is hereby given, that at the general term of said court to be held on the first Tuesday (being the 7th day) of March, A.D., 1916, at the court house in the city of Manitowoc, county of Manitowoc, and state of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the application of Wenzel C. Kadow to admit to probate the last will and testament of Joseph Drill, late of the city of Manitowoc, in said county, deceased, and for the appointment of an executor. Notice is hereby further given, That at the special term of said court to be held at said court house, on the 2nd Tuesday, (being the 13th day) of June, A.D., 1916, there will be heard, considered and adjusted, all claims against said Joseph Drill, deceased; And notice is hereby further given, That all such claims for examination and allowance must be presented to said county court at the court house, in the city of Manitowoc, in said county and state, on or before the 13th day of June, A.D., 1916, or be barred. Dated Feb. 7, 1916. By the court, John Chloupek, County Judge. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 23, 1916 P.6

FLORENCE DRISCOLL cemetery #60 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1909: A 17-year old daughter of D. Driscoll in Meeme, who has been sickly since childhood, died last week and was buried Friday. ********** (Florentine Driscoll/d. 19 Nov. 1909/age 17/from records of St. Isidore Cath. ch. bk.1 p.215)

ADOLPH J. DROBKA cemetery #43a Adolph J. Drobka, 84, of 1505 Division St., Manitowoc, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddus J. Kaszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetry. Mr. Drobka was born June 17, 1886, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Lucille Biolkwski Drobka. He resided at Manitowoc all his life. He married Josephine Kubiszewski Oct. 20, 1914 at Oshkosh. The couple celebrated its 55th wedding anniversary in 1969. Prior to his retirement in 1959 he had been employed as a salesman for the Manitowoc Seed Co. for 50 years. Mr. Drobka was a 50-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the United Commercial Travelers. He also was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Young Men's Club of St. Mary Church. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Edwin of New York, Adolph Jr. of Milwaukee and Allan and Robert of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Florence) Johnston, of Manitowoc; a brother, Ignatz, of Newton; a sister, Mrs. Frank Fruzyna, of Newton; 20 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where a memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 8, 1971 ******** Funeral service for Adolph J. Drobka, 84, of 1505 Madison St., Manitowoc, who died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddus J. Kaszarek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemtery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 o'clock this Tuesday afternoon where a memorial service will be at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 9, 1971

STANISLAUS DROBKA cemetery #69 "Aged Pioneer Gone. Stanislaus Drobka Was Well Known in Early Days of City" "Stanislaus Drobka, one of the early pioneers of the county and a long time resident of this city died Sunday at his home at Newton and was buried there, today. Decedent was nearly 80 years of age and in Manitowoc's early history was an employe in the service of Vilas and Barnes, later becoming a workman in the Barnes, Mendlik, and Mulholland establishment, where he remained during a period of nearly thirty years. Being of an industrious and thrifty nature he saved enough of his earnings to buy a piece of property in Newton and conduct a farm there for a considerable length of time. He was one of the leading men in the community where he resided. Henry Mulholland is in attendance at the funeral." Manitowoc Daily Herald on May 24, 1904: ******** From Der Nord Westen, 26 May 1904: Death Sun. in Newton of 80 yr. old Stanislaus Drobka. The deceased had formerly lived in Manitowoc and served about 30 yrs. with the firms of Barnes, Mendlick & Molholland, and Vilas & Banes (sic), after which he bought a place in Town Newton several years ago where he operated a farm.

SHARON DROBNACK cemetery #33 Sharon (Wisnowski) Drobnack has gone to be with our Heavenly Father and Lord Jesus Christ, as He called her home suddenly on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007. Our beloved Sharon was born on Aug. 7, 1980, to adoring parents and four loving brothers, and was the light of our lives for all of her 27 years. Sharon touched us all with caring and love, as she exhibited her generous heart and selflessness, caring for and ministering to others with her beautiful smile and lively personality, bringing kindness and joy to all who knew her. Sharon served with the Escambia County Sheriff's Office for several years, and she was a volunteer at Sacred Heart Children's Hospital. The youngest of five children, Sharon's life is celebrated as she is profoundly missed by all in her family. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Funeral services were held in Pensacola, Fla., on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007. The family will greet relatives and friends on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007, at Knollwood Chapel from 10 a.m. until the time of the committal service at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Larry Harrah will officiate, with burial to follow at Knollwood Memorial Gardens. The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Sharon attended Kingsway Church and Christian Center, where she served in faith and honored our Heavenly Father and His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. It is to Him we give thanks for lending Sharon to us, allowing her to stay with us to bless our lives in so many ways. In Him, Sharon will continually live on in the hearts of her family, her many dear friends and all who loved her and were touched by her warm, caring ways. Again, we celebrate Sharon's life, as God comforts us with the certain knowledge that He has our baby with Him. Herald Times Reporter, Dec. 6, 2007

CLEMENTINE DROSSART cemetery #89D Mrs. Clementine Drossart, 69, of 2004 Madison St., Two Rivers, died shortly before noon Friday at Two Rivers, Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Drossart, nee Clementine Ducak, was born Oct. 19, 1902, in the Town of Lincoln, Kewaunee County, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ducak. She was married April 21, 1924 to John Drossart, who preceded her in death Nov. 18, 1962. She was a longtime employe of the Schwartz Mfg. Co., retiring six years ago. Survivors include two sons, three sisters, Mrs. Mary DeBauche of Pulaski, and Mrs. Anna Matheys of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Catherine Schultz of Fort Atkinson; a brother, Lambert Ducak of Chicago, Ill., and eight grand- children. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 22, 1972

ALFRED DROST cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1905: Alfred Drost died Mon. from consumption. The deceased had been ill with the disease for about 6 mos., … but it suddenly took a turn for the worst on Sat. On Mon. they wanted to take him to the hospital where he could be better cared for, but he died even as the transport was being arranged. Alfred Drost was born 08 Apr. 1860 in Wesel, Rhineland, and in 1875 came to America with his parents. The family settled in Manitowoc and it was here the deceased has always lived. As a result of a childhood disease he had completely lost his hearing. 22 yrs. ago, together with his father Henry Drost, he established a box factory here which under his direction, grew straight upward and is still operated by H. Drost & Sons. In addition to his sorrowing father, he leaves a brother and a sister. His mother died a few years ago. The funeral will be held this morning from St. Boniface Church.

CHRISTINA DROST cemetery #43 From Der Nord Westen, 17 July 1902: Death Tues., following a long illness, of 72-yr. old Mrs. Henry Drost in her residence at 1213 South Main St. The deceased, wife of Mr. Henry Drost, the well-known operator of the box and carton factory on 9th St., came to Manitowoc with her husband 27 yrs. ago and has lived here ever since. For many years she operated a successful cleaning shop on Jay St. and was well known and highly thought of in the city of Manitowoc and its environs. In addition to her sorrowing husband, she is survived by 2 sons and a daughter. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning from the Catholic Church.

GEORGE DRUM Name: Drumm, George D.: 6/14/1869 B.: 11/9/1860 Reg. D.: 7/7/1869 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 8 Yrs. 7 Mo. 5 Da. B.P.: Mtwc. Co. D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: M. H. Quehl-Mtwc. Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: ************* (Georg/son of Friedrich Drumm and Mina born Greiner/b. 9 Nov. 1860/ d. 14 June 1869/from records of First German Evangelical church, Manitowoc)

JACOBINA DRUM cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 24 Aug. 1905: Mrs. Fred Drumm, an old resident of our city in which she has resided since 1854, died Fri. in the residence of her son, C.A. Drumm, at age 78. The deceased, whose husband died 12 yrs. ago, leaves 6 children. The funeral was held Sun. afternoon from the Lutheran Church. ********* [cause: old age]

CAROLINA DRUMM (d. 1917) cemetery #44 DEATH OF MRS. F. DRUMM AFTER LONG ILLNESS Passes Away at Family Home, So. Tenth Street Early Today Death came as a messenger of relief to Mrs. Fred Drumm at her home 1325 South Tenth street early today ending an illness of many months. Mrs. Drumm was a native of this city, born April 23, 1866 and had always made her home here. She is survived by her husband and four children, Mrs. Bernard Mahnke, Linda and Lena and Henry Drumm, all of this city. The funeral will be held from the home Sunday afternoon at 1:30, Rev. Machmiller officiating. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 26, 1917, Page 8 ********* [bur. 04-29-1917/cause: cancer of stomach/bur. on Fred Drumm lot]

CHARLES DRUMM cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sep. 1907: Death Wednesday in Holy Family Hospital of 60-year old Charles Drumm, a well-known resident of our city. The gentleman, who has lived here in Manitowoc almost his entire life, died from diabetes. The funeral will be Saturday afternoon. ******** [bur. 09-05-1907/cause: diabetes], ossw:

ELIZABETH DRUMM (Mrs. Frank Drumm) cemetery #44 Mrs. Elizabeth Drumm, 65, of 710 South 15th street, wife of Frank Drumm, former alderman and contractor, died this morning at the Holy Family hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Drumm, nee Elizabeth Schmidt, was born in this city in 1881 and in 1901 was married to Mr. Drumm. He survives with three sons, Charles, Delmar and Roland of this city; daughter, Mrs. Arnold Albrecht of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Clara Flint, Mrs. Frank LaGesse, Mrs. Leo Brandt of this city, Mrs. Walter Behrens of Kohler; two brothers, Walter and Arthur Schmidt of this city; and seven grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after 7 p.m Wednesday and will be moved to the church a 10 a.m. Friday to lie in state until the hour of the services. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday, September 17, 1946 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ******** [d. 09-17-1946/age 65 yrs./bur. on John Drumm lot]

ELIZABETH DRUMM (Mrs William Drumm) cemetery #44 FUNERAL WILL BE WEDNESDAY Mrs. William Drumm Dies At The Local Hospital Mrs. William Drumm, 64, Manitowoc Route 1, died at Holy Family hospital at 2 a.m. Sunday. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home, the Rev. Koeninger of the German Lutheran church officiating. Burial in Evergreen cemetery. The deceased was born Elizabeth Wettencamp, in 1869 in Manitowoc Rapids. On January 21, 1893 she was married to William Drumm, who survives her. The couple have lived on their farm on Route 1, since their marriage. Besides her husband the deceased is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Scherasky, Manitowoc Rapids; two sons Elmer and Walter of Manitowoc Rapids; four brothers, Frank of Manitowoc Rapids and George, James and Jesse of Manitowoc; a sister Mrs. Arthur Dow of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. The body was removed to the home this morning from the Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. The Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, January 8, 1934 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [d. Manitowoc Rapids/cause: broncho pneumonia/bur. on William F. Drumm lot]

ELLA DRUMM cemetery #44 DEATH OF MRS. DRUMM SHOCK TO MANY FRIENDS Succumbs to Shock of Operation After a Brief Illness Friends were shocked Saturday afternoon by the announcement of the death of Mrs. Hugo Drumm, Washington street, which occurred at the hospital following an operation which she underwent a few hours previously. Mrs. Drumm was removed to the hospital earlier in the week and was not thought to be in serious condition. The shock of the operation caused death. Mrs. Drumm, nee Ella Daeke, was 35 years of age, having been born in this city August 18, 1882. She is survived by her husband and one son, Harry, aged 6, her mother, Mrs. O. Daeke, two brothers Henry and William and two sisters, Mrs. Frank Guse, Jr., and Mrs. Albert Stock. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home, 1201 Washington street, to the German Lutheran church at 2, Rev. Machmiller officiating. The death of Mrs. Drumm will be sincerely mourned by many friends who knew and admired her. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 22, 1918, Page 1 ******** [bur. 04-24-1918/cause: appendicitis/bur. on Hugo H. Drumm lot]

FRANK J. DRUMM cemetery #44 Frank J. Drumm, 79, an alderman representing Manitowoc's Fifth Ward for 14 consecutive years before his retirement, died early Monday morning at Park Lawn Home, Sheboygan, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mr. Drumm was born April 8, 1879, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late John and Henrietta Wetenkamp Drumm. He attended schools in Rapids and May 25, 1901, married the former Elizabeth Schmidt in Manitowoc. The couple took up residence in the city where Mr. Drumm became a carpenter- contractor until his retirement in 1944. During this time he served seven consecutive terms as alderman for the Fifth Ward. His wife died 13 years ago. He was a member of the Eagles and of the Odd Fellows. Surviving are two sons, Charles and Delmar of Manitowoc; a daughter, Mrs. Arnold Albrecht of Manitowoc; a brother, Hugo of Whittier, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Peter Goldmann of Chicago; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday at the funeral home after 3 p.m. where the Odd Fellows will conduct services at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Monday, January 5, 1959 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********* [d. at Sheboygan WI/age 79 yrs./bur. on John Drumm lot]

FRIEDERIKE DRUMM cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Dec. 1885: A daughter of Mr. Drumm of Town Rapids, was recently sent to the mental ward in Oshkosh. On Tues., her body was returned here. The deceased was 37 years old and unmarried. (Note: There is no first name in the obit, but the age is the same and the death date is close if anyone knows differenly, let me know)

FRIEDRICH DRUMM cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1893: Death yesterday in Town Manitowoc of Fred Drumm of gastric trouble. He was 63 yrs. 3 mos. 1 day of age and will be buried Fri. afternoon.

GEORGE DRUMM cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 15 Dec. 1904: Death Wed. last week in the local St. Marien Hospital of 73-yr. old Geo. Drumm after a long illness with kidney disease. He was an old settler in our county and is survived by 2 sons and 2 brothers. The funeral was held Friday afternoon.

GERALD ‘JERRY’ D. DRUMM cemetery #44 Gerald "Jerry" D. Drumm, age 78, of Manitowoc, died early Friday morning, May 26, 2006, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milawukee. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. The Revs. Robert Kujawski and Waldemar Loescher will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery with military graveside honors accorded by Otto Oas VFW Post #659. Jerry was born Oct. 23, 1927, in Manitowoc, son of the late Elmer and Mabel Raatz Drumm. He was a 1945 graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School. Jerry was enlisted into the United States Army Air Corps, serving from 1946 until 1947, stationed in Japan. On May 3, 1952, he was married to the former Elaine C. Kraemer at St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at Haven. Jerry began farming and logging after high school, and in 1960 he started Jerry’s Sportsmans Lodge Tavern in Northeim. He also worked for the AH Stock company from 1962 until 1964 and worked at Silver Creek Nursery along with running his own custom crop spraying business. In 1980, he began working for the Manitowoc County Highway Department, retiring in 1993. Jerry loved to spend time at his Lakewood cottage, gardening, fishing, hunting and watching the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. He was a dedicated caretaker of the Richard Drumm Memorial Forest in the town of Gibson that was dedicated to the memory of his late brother. Jerry was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, current secretary of the Manitowoc Chapter #138 of the IWLA-Izaak Walton League of America of which he received the Judge Tobin award and the Rahr Diamond award for his conservation practices, charter member of the Manitowoc Gun Club, lifetime member of the Manitowoc Expo, Otto Oas VFW Post #659 of Manitowoc, National Rifle Association, Shoto Conservation Club, Conservation Education Inc., and current vice-president of Manitowoc Mortgage Holding. Survivors include his wife, his five children, their spouses and their children, step-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister: Marilyn Drumm; two brothers: Richard Drumm and William Drumm; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Louis and Hildegard Kraemer. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc on Monday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated for the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice. The Drumm family would like to thank Pastors Kujawski, Melso, Loescher and Ellenberger, the dedicated nurses and staff of St. Luke’s CVICU, Drs. and nurse Carol for all their special attention and concern shown to Jerry and our family the past two months. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Sunday, May 28, 2006 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

HENRY JACOB DRUMM cemetery #70 Name: Drumm, Henry Jacob D.: 2/22/1872 B.: 12/12/1868 Reg. D.: 12/30/1872 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 3 Yrs. 2 Mo. 10 Da. B.P.: Tn. Rpds. D.P.: Tn. Rpds. Cem.: St. John's Cem. Newt. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner, Newt. Spouse: F.: George Drumm M.: Ernstine Drumm Cause of Death: Convuls. Pg. #: 139

HUGO H. DRUMM Funeral services for Hugo H. Drumm, who died Tuesday morning in California, have been postponed 24 hours because of transportation dificulties. Funeral services will now be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The rev. Theodore Vinger will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Friday until time of service on Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 2, 1970 ******** [d. 03-31-1970 at Whittier CA/age 85 yrs./bur. on Joseph F. Sladkey lot]

IDA DRUMM cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 03 Oct. 1907: Death in Milwaukee from typhus of 38-year old Mrs. John Drum, born Ida Herzog here. In addition to her husband she is survived by her sorrowing mother and five children. The body was brought here and will be buried this afternoon. ******* (d. 30 Sept. 1907/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc) [cause: typhoid fever]

JACOB (JOSEPH) DRUMM (1887 CITY AND COUNTY The funeral of Mr. Joseph Drumm an old and respected citizen of the town of Rapids, occurred last Friday afternoon. The procession which followed the remains to the cemetery contained over ninety carriages. Lake Shore Times, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday, September 7, 1887 (Note: researcher said this Jacob's entry in the cemetery is this Joseph in the obit.) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page) ******** From Der Nord Westen, 02 Sept. 1886: Death of 66-year old Jacob Drumm yesterday morning in Manitowoc Rapids. He leaves a grieving widow and several grown children. Burial will take place tomorrow, Fri., at 1pm.

JACOB DRUMM (1909) From Der Nord Westen, 25 Mar. 1909: Last week we reported that Jacob Drumm had to go to a local hospital to have a toe amputated. Unfortunately the operation did not have the hoped for result and the patient, who suffered from sugar diabetes, died on Saturday. Mr. Drumm, who was 60, had lived a long period in Manitowoc County where he operated a farm near Brown’s Corners. He was a veteran of the Civil War andleaves a widow and 2 children. The funeral was held Tuesday. ******** [cause: diabetes]

MABEL B. DRUMM cemetery #44 Mrs. Elmer (Mabel) Drumm, 74, of 4305 Custer St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday evening at University Hospitals, Madison. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Drumm, nee Mabel Raatz, was born March 10, 1899, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late William and Emma Mull Raatz. She resided in Manitowoc all her life. She was married to Elmer W. Drumm Oct. 15, 1924, at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Mrs. Drumm was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two sons and a daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. December 12, 1973 ******** [d. 12-11-1973 at Madison WI/age 74 yrs./wife of Elmer Drumm] (b. 10 Mar. 1899/d. Dec. 1973/SSDI)

MARGARET E. DRUMM cemetery #32 Margaret E. Drumm, age 79, of Valders, died early Thursday morning, June 15, 2006, at her daughter’s residence in rural Valders. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2006, at Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church. Revs. Robert Kujawski and Stephen Melso will officiate with entombment to follow at the Knollwood Mausoleum, Highway 310, Manitowoc. The former Margaret Wopp was born June 16, 1926, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late William and Charlotte Puchalski Wopp. In 1945 Margaret worked for the federal government in Washington, D.C., at the Pentagon and later returned home to help her family in the family bakery, Bill’s Home Bakery in Valders. On Jan. 15, 1949, she was married to William E. Drumm at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Manitowoc. The couple farmed in the town of Manitowoc Rapids until their retirement in 1990. Bill preceded Margaret in death on Aug. 10, 2000. Margaret was a member of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Ant Hill Motorcycle Club, and the Midwest Old Thrashers. She enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, going to old tractor and gas engine shows, she loved to bake for everybody and was an avid reader. Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law, one daughter and son-in-law, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, three step-great- grandchildren,one brother and sister-in-law, two sisters, one sister-in-law, nephews, other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by one brother: John Paul Wopp; and three brothers-in-law: Robert Price; Richard Drumm; and Gerald Drumm. Relatives and friends may call at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc on Monday from 5 until 8 p.m. and on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. A special thank you to the Holy Family Cancer Care Center nurses and staff, the Dr., the Manitowoc County Community Hospice and their CNAS and nursing staff for their kind care and compassion shown to Mom and our family. I know of a sleep in Jesus’ name, A rest from all toil and sorrow; Earth folds in her arms my weary frame And shelters it till the morrow. My soul is at home with God in heaven; My sorrows are past and over. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Friday, June 16, 2006 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

MARIA DRUMM cemetery #44 Death called an aged resident of Manitowoc County this morning when the last summons was received by Mrs. Maria Drumm. Deceased resided on the Middle Road, about three miles southwest of the city and had been troubled with the diseases consequent to old age for some time. Saturday she had a bad fall and that was the immediate cause of her demise. The lady was born in Middlestadt, Wurtemburg, on September 22, 1822 and at the age of twenty- four came with her husband to America locating soon after in Manitowoc. Four sons and three daughters were born to the couple all of whom survive. Interment will occur Thursday afternoon. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Tuesday, July 15, 1902 ************ Mrs. Drum, aged 70 years, died this morning of old age at the home of her son William in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. She is survived by a family of four sons and two daughters. The funeral will be held Thursday interment being in Evergreen Cemetery. The Manitowoc Citizen, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, July 17, 1902 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) ********** From Der Nord Westen, 17 July 1902: Death Tues. morning, from old age debility, of Mrs. Maria Drumm who resides about 3 miles southwest of Manitowoc. She had suffered a fall on Sat., which by and of itself would not have been dangerous had it not been for the lady's advanced age and bodily weakness. Mrs. Drumm was born 22 Sep. 1822 in Württemberg and came to America with her husband in 1846. settling in Manitowoc County. She is survived by 4 sons and 3 daughters. Her funeral will be held this afternoon. ******* [cause: old age]

MARY DRUMM/DRUM RESIDENT HERE 78 YEARS, DIES AT AGE OF 85 Mrs. Mary Drum, for seventy eight years a resident of Manitowoc county, passed away at the home of her son Edward Drumm, Route 2, last night, aged 85 years. Mrs. Drumm had enjoyed good health up until recently but declined rapidly from complications in the past few months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 from the Wesley M. E. Church of which she had been a member for several years. The body will be at the Wattawa funeral parlors Sunday where it may be viewed by friends from 2 to 5 and on Monday, Monday evening from 7 to 9. The funeral will be held from the parlors at 1:30 Tuesday and to the Wesley Church. Mrs. Drumm was born in Germany and came to Manitowoc county with her parents at the age of 6 years and had always resided here. She was married 50 years ago, her husband preceding her in death twenty years ago. One of two children born to the couple, son Edward with whom she made her home, is the sole survivor. The Manitowoc Herald-News, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Saturday, February 23, 1929 ************ Mrs. Mary Drumm, for seventy eight years a resident of Manitowoc county, died at the home of her son Edward Drumm, Route 2, Friday night, aged 85 years. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from Wesley M. E. Church. The deceased was born in Germany and came to Manitowoc county with her parents at the age of 6 years. She was married 50 years ago, her husband preceding her in death twenty years ago. One of two children born to the couple, a son Edward with whom she made her home, is the only survivor. The Manitowoc Pilot, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Thursday, February 28, 1929 (contributed by researcher/see contributors page) *********** [widow of Jacob Drumm/cause: chronic nephritis]

FRANK DRYLL Frank P. Drill, 78, of 1516 Madison St., Manitowoc, died Friday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Thaddeus Koszarek will officite and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Drill was born Jan. 20, 1897, at Manitowoc, son of the late Michael and Michalena Dialik Drill. He attended Manitowoc shools and was employed at Allis Chalmeers Mfg. Co., Milwaukee until retiring to Manitowoc in 1963. Survivors include a brother, Aloyis, of Manitowoc and two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Jennie) Wilfer and Estelle Drill, of Manitowoc. Two brothers preceded him in death. There will be no visitation. Mr. Harry J. Bergner is in charge of funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. February 8, 1975 P. 10 ******** (Frank Drill/Jan 20 1897/Feb 1975/SSDI)