[ DU ]   OBITUARIES

EMIL J. DUCAT Sr.   cemetery #44

Emil J. Ducat Sr., 63, of 914 S. 22nd St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Monday afternoon.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Romuald Dibble will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Ducat was born April 18, 1909, at Green Bay, son of the late Eugene 
and Genny Servais Ducat. He married Emilie M. Kowalski Sept. 7, 1935, at 
Woodstock, Ill. After their marriage they located at Manitowoc. He was a 
former member of the National Guard.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
A daughter, two brothers and a grandchild preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 
Thursday until the time of service. The Rosary will be recited at 
7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis March 6, 1973
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[d. 03-05-1973/age 63 yrs./bur. on Emilie M. Ducat lot-his wife] 
(b. 18 Apr. 1909/d. Mar. 1973/from SSDI)


FRANK W. DUCHON   cemetery #44

Funeral services for Frank Duchon, 55, of 911 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, who died 
Thursday morning at University Hospitals, Madison, will be at 9 a.m. Saturday 
at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Daniel Gilsdorf will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Duchon was born May 20, 1914, in Town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of 
the late Frank and Mary Pech Duchon. He was employed as a welder by Invincible 
Metal Furniture Co.
Survivors include two brothers, Joseph of Rt. 1, Whitelaw, and Anton of Manitowoc; 
and three sisters, Mrs. Harry Havlichek of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. Ralph Siebold 
and Mrs. Marion Novotny of Manitowoc.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Friday afternoon, where 
a Rosary will be recited at 7 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1970
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[d. 04-23-1970 at Madison WI/age 55 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Frank Duchon lot]


KATIE DUCHOW   cemetery #78

Mrs. Adolph R. Duchow Sr., 82, of Rt. 4, Chilton, died Thursday evening at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran 
Church, Collins. The Rev. Kenneth Edenhauser will officiate and burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Duchow, nee Katie Steltonpohl, was born April 16, 1889, in Kansas, 
daughter of the late Herman and Anna Darlage Steltonpohl. She was married to 
Adolph Duchow Nov. 2, 1916, at Marshfield. Mrs. Duchow was a charter member 
of the Ladies Aid Society of St. Peter Church, Collins. Her husband preceded 
her in death.
Survivors include four sons, Willard, of Rt. 1, Valders, and Adolph, Emil and 
Herman, of Rt. 4, Chilton; two brothers, John and Edward Steltonpohl of 
Marshfield and 14 grandchildren. A son, a brother and a sister preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Saturday until 
10:30 a.m. Sunday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 8, 1971


EDWARD J. DUCKART   cemetery #44

Edward J. Duckart, 63, of 1139 N. 17th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning 
at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek & Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m.(sic) at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Leo Schmitt will oficiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Duckart was born Nov. 22, 1908, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late 
Michael and Katherine Bodem Duckart. He married Anna Valenta Nov. 4, 1933, at 
Tisch Mills. The couple resided in Tisch Mills until 1937, coming to Manitowoc. 
In 1939, they moved to Green Bay and returned to Manitowoc in 1942. He was 
employed as an inspector at Kelvinator Commercial Products Inc., Manitowoc, 
until his retirement in 1971.
Survivors include his wife, two brothers, Raymond of Denmark and John of 
Manitowoc; four sisters; Mrs. Barbara Bligiske of Green Bay, Mrs. Joseph Krummel, 
of Mishicot, Miss Marie Duckart, of Denmark and Mrs. Lester Fidler, of Manitowoc, 
and nieces and nephews. A sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where memorial 
services will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 2, 1972
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[d. 05-02-1972/age 63 yrs.]
(b. 22 Nov. 1908/d. May 1972/SSDI)


RONALD P. DUCAT     cemetery #89D

Ronald “Duke” Ducat, age 64, of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Sunday, 
July 29, 2001, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, at 
the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc. 
Sister Jean Herman will officiate with burial to follow at Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Ronald was born March 30, 1937, at Manitowoc, son of the late Emil J. 
Ducat Sr. and Emilie M. Kowalski. He grew up and was educated in 
Manitowoc. Ronald served for 10 years in the National Guard. He worked 
for Eck Industries for 30 years until his retirement in 1995. He 
married Sylvia J. Krummel on Feb. 13, 1960 at St. Lawrence Catholic 
Church, Stangelville. He and his wife moved to Two Rivers in 1981. He 
was an avid Packer fan since the age of 15 and also enjoyed hunting.
Ronald is survived by his wife, Sylvia, four brothers and three sisters-
in-law, four sisters and three brothers-in-law, a special aunt, special
friends. Also surviving are nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Lynette Ducat; and 
a sister, Shirley Kuik.
Relatives and friends may call at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral from 
4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2001 and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to the
time of services at 10 a.m. 
E-mail letters of condolence may also be sent to the Ducat Family, c/o of 
Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home at jrp@lakefield.net.
Herald Times Reporter, July 31, 2001


KATHERINE DUCKART   cemetery #16

Mrs. Michael Duckart, 87, who resided with a son-in-law and daughter, 
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Fidler, of 915 Glenview Dr., Manitowoc, died Saturday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. William Kuhr will officiate and burial will be in St. James 
Cemetery, Cooperstown.
Mrs. Duckart, nee Katherine C. Bodem, was born Jan. 20, 1885, at Boyd, Wis., 
daughter of the late Peter and Gertrude Gehard Bodem. She was married to 
Michael Duckart Sept. 25, 1906, at Cooperstown. The couple farmed in the 
Town of Gibson until 1949, moving to Denmark and in 1955 coming to Manitowoc. 
Her husband preceded her in death in 1949. She was a member of the Altar 
Society since 1908 and a member of the Marienest Mission and St. Anthony 
Guild.
Survivors include three sons, Edward and John, of Manitowoc and Raymond, 
of Rt. 1, Denmark; four daughters, Mrs. Barbara Blegiske, of Green Bay, 
Mrs. Joseph (Agatha) Krumel, of Mishicot, Miss Marie, of Denmark and Mrs. 
Lester (Margaret) Fidler, of Manitowoc; 19 grandchildren and 34 great 
grandchildren. Two daughters, three sisters and five brothers preceded her 
in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Monday 
evening where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 o'clock and the 
Rosary will be recited at 8:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 31, 1972


CHRIST DUEBNER     cemetery #73

Sheboygan Press: "Christ Duebner", 2 Feb 1949
Last rites for Christ Duebner, 79, who died at his farm home in the town of Newton 
on Thursday, were held at 2 p.m. at the Salem Ebenezer Reformed church Sunday 
afternoon. The Rev. K. J. Stuebbe officiated and burial was made in the adjoining 
church cemetery. 
Pallbearers were Otto, Emil and Theodore Duebner, Adolph Kielsmeier, Carl Koeser 
and William Awe.
During the services at the church the choir, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Walter 
Hoyer, sang "Helmath Land" and "Nearer My God To Thee". 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


DELORES JEAN DUEBNER   cemetery #44

Delores Jean Duebner, age 77, a resident of St. Mary's Home, formerly of 
731 S. 20th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday afternoon, Sept. 18, 2004 at 
Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. 
Delores was born on March 23, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wis., daughter of the 
late Charles and Ethel M. Simons Rosenow. On Jan. 17, 1948 in Manitowoc 
Delores married Leonard Duebner. He preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 2003. 
Delores was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law; one son and daughter-in-law; 
10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, one sister-in-law; one nephew; 
other relatives and friends also survive. 
Delores was also preceded in death by one brother: Charles "Buddy" Rosenow; 
and one infant brother. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9 a.m. until the time of 
service at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004 at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2004 at The 
Pfeffer Funeral Home. Officiating at the service will be Deacon Robert Drobka 
with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of St. Mary's 
Home, Center 2 for their loving care they showed towards Delores. 
Herald Times Reporter, Sept. 20, 2004


ERNEST DUEBNER   cemetery #43

Funeral services for Ernest C. Duebner, 74, of 1024 S. 10th St. who 
died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, were at 9:30 am 
Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and at 10 am at St. 
Boniface Catholic Church. The Rev. Mark Schmitt officiated and burial 
was in Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alvin Kuffel, Arley Scherer, 
Orville Simonar, Robert Thielen and Harold and Dallas Duebner. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Saturday, June 21, 1958


HAROLD C. DUEBNER   cemetery #44

10 YEAR OLD BOY HAS NARROW ESCAPE FROM SERIOUS INJURY
Harold Duebner, a ten year old south side boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Otto Duebner, So. 13th St., was thought to have been seriously injured 
when he fell and struck his chest against the projecting platform at 
the Northwestern Station yesterday, but physicians say that the boy 
aside from a few bruises, was not hurt. The lad was playing Indian with 
other children and stumbled over the rails, falling so that his body 
struck the platform with considerable force. He was picked up unconscious 
and removed to his home.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, May 16, 1917, Page 5
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[widower of Delilah Duebner]
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(Note: This Harold would have been 10 yrs. at the time of the
accident, he didn't turn 11 until Nov.)


NORMA DUEBNER   cemetery #44

Mrs. Ronald V. Duebner, 66, of 530 S. 30th St., Manitowoc, died Friday 
morning at the residence.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, 
Manitowoc, Deacon William Klein will officiate with burial in Evergreen 
Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Duebner, nee Norma E. Pehlke, was born Sept 6, 1909, at Regina, Shawano 
County, daughter of the late Frederick and Emma Nehls Pehlke. She was married 
to Ronald Duebner July 30, 1946. They resided at Manitowoc after their 
marriage.
Survivors include her husband, a brother, Fred Pehlke,of Appleton and two 
sisters, Miss Rose Pehlke, of Chicago and Mrs. Estelle Kiehl, of Rt. 4, Eagle 
River.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday 
morning until the time of service.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. December 20, 1975 P. 3
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WOMAN'S DEATH PROBED
City of Manitowoc police are invetigating the death of a Manitowoc woman whose 
body was found in a patio area in the rear of her south side home early Friday 
morning.
The victim was identified by County Coroner James Powers as Mrs. Norma Duebner, 
believed to be in her 60's, who resided at 530 S. 30th St.
Her husband, Roland, 70, a retired automobile mechanic, was being held in 
protective custody by police Friday. Powers said Duebner was incoherent and as 
in a apparent state of mental confusion.
Mrs. Duebner, the former Norma Pehlke of Bowler, Wis, apparently died of 
hemorrhaging and shock. Powers said he ordered an autopsy later Friday by Dr. 
John Fodden, local pathoalogist.
The victim had a deep laceration about three inches long to the left wrist 
which is believed to have been cut on broken glass in a door leading to the 
patio. 
There were also bruises and scrapes on the head and knees, Powers said.
The body was found on its back in a fully clothed condition about five feet 
from the door where a considerable amount of blood was found among the broken 
glass and debris.
There were no apparent signs of a struggle or fight inside the house, Powers 
said.
Police were summoned to the scene shortly after 3 a.m. by a next door neighbor 
after Duebner came to the neighbor's door. Time of the death was placed at 
between 1 and 2 a.m. by Powers. The 10 to 15 degree outside temperatures 
apparently delayed the onset of rigor mortis, Powers said.
The victim was married to Duebner in 1946 and they had no children, according 
to reports.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. December 19, 1975 P. 1
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Duebner Charged In Death
Roland Duebner, 70, was charged with manslaughter in the death of his wife, 
Norma, according to Manitowoc police.
He is now being held in the Manitowoc County jail pending an initial court 
appearance this Monday.
Authorities said Mrs. Duebner, about 60, died of a massive heart attack 
brought on by loss of blood, exposure and her emotional state. Her body 
was found Friday in the back yard of the family home at 530 S. 30th St. 
in Manitowoc.
According to Detective David Egan of the Manitowoc Police, the decision to 
press charges was made late Friday afternoon after an autopsy was performed 
on the body by Dr. John Fodden.
Mrs. Duebner had a deep laceration about three inches long in her left wrist 
which apparently was cut on broken glass in a back door. There were also 
bruises and scrapes on the head and knees.
Authorities said there had been a family quarrel. 
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. December 20, 1975 P. 1
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Judge Dismisses Homicide Charge
Judge Harold W. Mueller granted a motion in Manitowoc County Court Branch 2
Friday morning by Dist. Atty. Tom Rusboldt for dismissal of a charge of
homicide by reckless conduct filed against Roland V. Duebner, 70, of 530
S. 30th St., Manitowoc in connection with the death Dec. 19, of Duebner's
wife, Norma, 66.
Duebner originally was charged Dec. 22, with manslaughter, and demanded a
preliminary hearing set at that time for this Friday morning. The amended
charge of homicide by reckless conduct was filed by Rusboldt Dec. 30.
The body of Mrs. Duebner, the former Norma Pehlke of Bowler, Wis., was 
found on its back in a fully clothed condition in the patio area about five
feet from the rear door of the couple's south side home the early morning
of Dec. 19.
A considerable amount of blood was found among broken glass. The windows
and frame for the windows in the inside rear door had been broken out and
parts of the window frame and glass were found primarily on the inside of
the house.
Officer William Stenzel of the Manitowoc Police Dept. had responded to a
call at 3:15 a.m., and according to the complaint filed when her husband
was arraigned, Duebner led Officer Stenzel to the rear of the house where
the officer observed the body.
Police had been summoned by a next door neighbor after Duebner came to
the neighbor's door.
After Friday's dismissal action Rusboldt said "I think the substance of it
is that there is no reason to believe or way to prove that Mrs. Duebner's
death was caused at the hands of another human being.
"After receiving the pathologist's report, and analysing the continuing
investigation of the city police, and state crime laboratory, the only
conclusion can be that Mrs. Duebner died from a massive heart attack brought
on by a number of reasons," the district attorney continued.
"Her heart was in very poor condition and a number of circumstances prompted
the coronary at that time." Rusboldt reported.
"Most important were the exposure to the elements, and the loss of blood
caused by her severing the artery in her right arm, followed by a high degree
of intoxication, her emotional state and bruising to her face and knees,"
the district attorney said.
"There is no way to know whether or not the bruising was caused by another
individual or by her attempts to get into the house." Rusboldt explained.
"All indications point to a conclusion that Mr. and Mrs. Duebner were locked
out of their house together and that Mrs. Duebner, in trying to force her
way into the house, exerted and injured herself to the point which brought
on the coronary." the district attorney said.
"The original charge of manslaughter simply didn't fit any theory of what
took place." Rusboldt stated.
"The amended charge could have been sustained by some of the theories that
we had regarding the incident, but none of them can be proven and the 
autopsy report did not substantiate criminal activity." Rusboldt stated.
Herald Times Reporter, Fri. 9 January 1976
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(Norma Duebner/4 Sep 1907/Dec 1975/SSDI)
[d. 12-19-1975/age 66 yrs./wife of Roland V. Duebner]


SOPHIE DUEBNER       cemetery #73

Sheboygan Press: "Aged Pioneer Of Manitowoc Passes Away Wednesday"
24 Mar 1927

Mrs. Sophie Duebner, 92, a pioneer resident of Manitowoc, and mother of Mrs. Anna Voght, 
of this city, passed away at the home of her son, Christ Duebner, Route 5, Manitowoc 
county, at an early hour Wednesday morning. Her death occurred on the farm on which 
she had lived for seventy-seven years. 
Mrs. Duebner has seventy-four direct descendants, including four children, twenty-one 
grandchildren and forty-nine great grandchildren. 
The deceased was born in Germany on January 20, 1835 and at the age of fifteen came 
with her parents to America and directly to Manitowoc county. She was married seventy 
years ago to Christ Duebner, who preceded her in death. 
Besides the daughter in this city, and the son with whom Mrs. Duebner resided, the 
survivors include another daughter, Mrs. Lena Kaser, of Manitowoc, and another son, 
Carl, of Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be conducted at the late home at 1:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon 
and at 2 o'clock in the Newton Reformed church. Rev. Mr. Vriesen will officiate. 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ADOLPHINE DUECKER   cemetery #82

Kiel—Mrs. Friedrick Duecker (nee Griebenow), died suddenly 
on Wednesday forenoon from an apparent heart attack.  She 
was born November 18th, 1861 in Rothemuehl, Pommern, 
Germany and came to America with her parents when she was 
6 years old.  In 1881 she was married to Friedrick Duecker 
and they had two children, Edward and Eleanore. Besides her 
husband and the two named children she is survived by ten 
brothers and sisters namely; Fred and Oscar Griebenow of 
Owen, Wisconsin; William of Neillsville; Arthur of Chicago; 
Mrs. Carl Hein of Wittenberg, Wisconsin; Mrs. J. M. Duecker; 
Mrs. G. A Duecker and Mrs. A L. Kaemmer of Kiel; also her 
mother who lives in Kiel.   
Plymouth Post, November 18, 1911
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At her home on Wednesday morning, Mrs. Friederich Duecker –nee 
Griebenow died suddenly from a heart attack.  The deceased was born 
on November 18, 1861 in Rothemuehle, Pommern, Germany and came to 
America as a six-year-old child with her parents who settled in Kiel. 
In 1881 she married Mr. Friederich Duecker and the marriage produced 
two children, Eduard and Elenor.  Besides her husband and children, 
she is survived by ten siblings namely, Fred and Oscar in Owen, 
William in Nielsville, Arthur in Chicago, Mrs. Carl Heins in 
Wittenberg, Mrs. H. L. Meyer in Hilbert, Mrs. Emil Hanske, Mrs. J. M. 
Duecker, Mrs. G. A. Duecker and Mrs. A. L. Kaemmer in Kiel and her 
mother who also lives here. The news of her death was a shock to 
everyone as she was well known and respected. The day and time of the 
burial has not yet been determined. 
Kiel Record – 1911
(Translated from German by Nancy Zimmermann)


ALMA DUECKER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Hubert Duecker
Mrs. H. C. Duecker, 74, of 704 Sixth Street, Kiel, died Monday at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for five weeks.
The former Alma A. Grunewald was born February 9, 1900 at Wausau, a daughter 
of the late Frank and Johanna Kroening Grunewald.
She graduated from Wausau High School and the former Stevens Point Normal 
School.
On October 20, 1927 she was married to Mr. Duecker at Wausau. The couple lived 
in Kiel most of their married lives.
She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel, and its Women’s 
Guild, the Kiel Frauen Verein, GUG Germania Society and the Kiel Study Club.
Survivors include her husband; a son of Milwaukee; three grandchildren and a 
sister of New Holstein.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 
Kiel, the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Duecker’s name.


ANNA DUECKER   cemetery #82

Mrs. G. Duecker Succumbs Here; Burial Saturday
Mrs. Gustave Duecker, nee Anna Griebenow, passed away this Wednesday
morning at her home on Sixth street. Funeral services will take place
on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home,
with the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be made in the
Kiel cemetery.
The deceased, the daughter of the late Frederick and Wilhelmina 
Reseburg-Griebenow, was born December 31, 1866, in Germany. She came
to America with her parents in 1868. A few of her childhood years were
spent in Milwaukee, after which the family moved to Kiel, and where 
she has since resided. On June 5, 1889 she was united in marriage with
Gustave Duecker, whom she leaves to mourn her death, with two sons,
Werner of Pelham, New York, and Hubert of this city; two grandsons,one
sister, Mrs. Arthur L. Kaemmer of this city, and two brothers, Fred
Griebenow of California, and William of Rhinelander. One child died in
infancy, and two brothers and five sisters have preceded her in death.
She was a faithful member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed
church, and the church Frauenverein. She also was a charter member of
the Kiel Frauenverein.
(Jan. 1946 handwritten on obituary-no newspaper cited)
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From death record:
Anna Duecker nee Griebenow
Dec. 31, 1866-Jan. 23, 1946
Wife of Gustav A. Duecker
Daughter of Frederick Griebenow (born Germany) and Wilhelmina Reseburg (born Germany)
Died from “myocarditis –acute infection of the throat, 5 days”
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
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From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Gustav Adolph Duecker and Anna Griebenow (v.5 p.452)
June 5, 1889 in reformed church, Town of Schleswig
Gustav Adolph Duecker
Son of Peter Duecker and Friederika Lindemann
Born Town of New Holstein –tin smith in Kiel
Anna Griebenow
Daughter of Friedrich Griebenow and Wilhelmine Reseburg
Born Pommeran, Prussia
Witnesses Friedrich Giebennow and Herman Duecker
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(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


ARTHUR W. DUECKER   cemetery #82

Arthur W. Duecker, 63, of 815 7th St., Kiel, a former member of the Manitowoc 
County Board, died this morning at St. Nicholas Hospital after a short 
illness.
He was born on July 26, 1892, on the Duecker homestead farm north of Kiel, the 
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duecker.  He attended school in Kiel and 
graduated from Kiel High School with the Class of 1910.  After that he spent 
several years in Milwaukee.
He was married to the former Meta Freitag, of Chilton, and the couple resided 
in Sheboygan Falls until the early 1920’s when they moved to Kiel.  There he 
operated a motor oil and gasoline truck route for Standard Oil Co. until 1934 
when he established his own oil and gas distribution business.  He retired 
in 1947.
His first wife died on Nov. 16, 1931. He was married to the former Leone Arnold, 
of Kiel, on April 5, 1933.  She is the only survivor.  He was also preceded in 
death by a brother, and a sister.
Besides an affiliation with the county board he was a member of the E.R.A. Lodge, 
of Kiel, and also a member of the Kiel Chamber of Commerce and past secretary 
of that organization.  He was also a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed Church where funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon.  
The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor, will be in charge and burial will be in the Kiel 
Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 o’clock Sunday 
afternoon until 11 o’clock Monday morning, and then at the church from 12 noon 
until time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, December 16, 1955 – P. 10
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Funeral services for Arthur W. Duecker, 63 years, who resided at 815 Seventh 
street, Kiel and at the time of his death was a member of the Manitowoc County 
board, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Ev. and Ref. Church.
Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of the church, officiated. During the service Mrs. 
Edwin E. Henschel, Miss Elvira Mathes, Mrs. Ralph Lau and Mrs. Alfred Steinhardt 
sang “One Sweetly Solemn Thought,” “Asleep In Jesus” and “God Will Take Care of 
You.”  They were accompanied by Mrs. Roland Griebenow. Burial took place in the 
Kiel cemetery.
Mr. Duecker passed away on Friday morning.
Members of the Manitowoc County board and county officials attended the service 
as an honorary group and escorted the body to the grave. Pallbearers were Gilford K. 
Berge, Edwin Bruesewitz, William A. Keller, Earl Lehner, Edward Reineck and Allan 
Allen J. Schmidt (sic).
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, December 21, 1955 – P. 20


AUGUSTA DUECKER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Augusta Duecker Dies At Home In Kiel On Monday
Kiel, Wis – (Special.) – Mrs. Augusta Duecker, aged 77, widow of 
the late Charles Duecker, passed away at her home, 1641 N. Sixth 
street and Calumet Drive at Kiel, Monday afternoon at 2:20 o’clock 
after having suffered a stroke of apoplexy last Tuesday morning, 
from which she never fully revived.
The deceased, who was before her marriage, Miss Augusta Stecker, a 
daughter of Joseph and Sophia Stecker, was born November 21, 1859, 
in the town of Schleswig. She was married to Charles F. Duecker of 
the town of New Holstein on June 13, 1879. The first year of their 
marriage Mr. and Mrs. Duecker resided at Brillion; residing on a 
farm in the town of Chilton for four years and lived on a farm in 
the town of New Holstein now owned by their son, Hermann, for twenty 
years.
In 1904 the family moved to their present home on N Sixth street, and 
Calumet Drive, where Mr. Duecker passed away on March 4, 1914.
Surviving her are her two sons, Herman of the town of New Holstein, 
near Kiel, and Arthur of this city, one granddaughter, Mrs. Harry 
Dawurske, and one brother, William Stecker of Sheboygan; a daughter, 
Hulda, passed away in infancy.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at 
the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel, and at 2 o’clock at the St.
Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will 
officiate, and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. The body can 
be viewed at the funeral home from this evening until the hour of 
services on Thursday.
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Mrs. Duecker Dies Monday
Stroke a Week Before Fatal to Aged Woman Here
Never fully reviving the stroke suffered last Tuesday morning, 
Mrs. Augusta Duecker, aged 77, passed away at her home here on
Monday afternoon at 2:20 o'clock.
Funeral services will be held this Thursday afternoon at 1:30
o'clock at the C.J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o'clock
services will be held at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed
church, with the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be
made in the Kiel cemetery beside the remains of her husband,
Charles Duecker, who passed away on March 4, 1914.
The deceased, nee Augusta Stecker, a daughter of the late John
and Sophie Stecker, was born in the town of Schleswig November
21, 1859, and on June 13, 1879 she was united in marriage with
Charles F. Duecker of the town of New Holstein. Immediately upon
their marriage they settled at Brillion, where they resided for
one year; then they moved onto the farm now owned by their son
Herman. Since 1904 she has made her home where she passed away.
The deceased is survived by two sons, Herman, residing just
northwest of this city on highway 57, and Arthur, owner of 
Duecker Oils, and one granddaughter, Mrs. Harry (Helga) Dawurske,
and one brother, William Stecker of Sheboygan. A daughter, Hulda,
passed away in infancy.
Pallbearers were: William Schultz, Joseph Klein, George Kuhn,
Edward Reineck, Albert Lueloff and August Henning. The church
Frauenverein of which Mrs. Duecker was a member will attend the
last rites in a body. - 1937
*********
From Manitowoc county death records:
Augusta Duecker nee Stecker (v.31 p.53)
Widow of Charles Duecker
Nov. 21, 1859-March 22, 1937
Daughter of John Stecker and Sophia Blievenech (both born Germany)
Born Town of Schleswig
Died from "myocarditis, 1935 -cerebral apoplexy, 3-16-1937"
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery


CHARLES DUECKER

From Calumet county marriage records:
Carl Friederich Duecker and A. F. Elise Stecker (v.2 p.48)
Married June 13, 1879 in civil ceremony in Town of New Holstein
Carl Friederich Duecker
Son of Peter Duecker and Friedericke
Born Town of New Holstein –farmer 
A. F. Elise Stecker
Daughter of John Stecker and Sophia
Witnesses Peter Duecker and John Stecker
*********
From Manitowoc county death records:
Chas. F. Duecker (v.12 p.266)
Husband of Augusta Stecker
June 4, 1856-March 4, 1914
Son of Peter Duecker and Frederika Lindeman (both born Germany)
Born Wisconsin -farmer 
Died from "cancer of liver, 6 months -hemorrhage"
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
(His picture is in the glass negative photos)


CLARA DUECKER   cemetery #82

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara E. Duecker, 74, were held at the Meiselwitz 
funeral home with burial in the Kiel cemetery.
Mrs. Duecker died Saturday, June 18, in Milwaukee, following a lingering illness.  
Nee Koehring, she was born in Kiel, August 14, 1880.  She was preceded in death 
by her husband, Hugo Duecker.
Survivors include three sons, Willard, Stockton, California, and Howard and John 
of Milwaukee; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. George Miller and Mrs. 
Edwin Hollensteiner, both of Milwaukee and Mrs. Arthur Thompson, Minocqua; and 
one brother, W. J. Koehring, Milwaukee. 
No newspaper named, 1955


EDWIN M. DUECKER   cemetery #82

Prominent Kiel Man Passes Away Suddenly While Gardening May 24
Residents of Kiel were shocked early Sunday morning when word spread 
of the death of Edwin M. Duecker. The shocking news was hard to believe, 
as many local people had talked to him during the day and evening.
After leaving the J. B. Laun office Mr. Duecker worked in his garden for 
recreation. After dark he failed to come into the home, so a search was 
made and he was found in the garden by Mrs. Melvin C. Timm, having suffered 
a sudden heart attack.
The deceased was born in this city June 28, 1884, the son of Frederick and 
Adolphine Griebenow-Duecker. He attended the public schools here and for 
some time was employed at Racine. Later he attended a business college in 
Green Bay. For the past 30 years he has been a faithful employee at the J. 
B. Laun Co. here. He has been the assistant manager there for many years.
On Feb. 10, 1916, he was married to Miss Emma Hauser of Melbourne, Iowa, 
and since their marriage they made their home in this city.
Mr. Duecker was a member of the First Presbyterian church, the Kiel Chamber 
of Commerce, the Equitable Reserve association, and the Odd Fellows.
Surviving him besides his wife, are three children, Mrs. Wilbur (Doris) 
Steiner of Knowles, James of Owen, and Mrs. Arthur (Hazel) Kahl of this 
city; one grandson; and sister, Miss Eleanor Duecker.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral home, with the Rev. B. J. Nelson of the First Presbyterian church 
officiating. Interment was made in the Kiel cemetery. - May 29, 1947
**********
Wedding Announcement
On Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 PM in the parsonage of Pastor C. Hauser in the
Town of Schleswig, Mr. Edwin M. Duecker, the son of Mr. Fred Duecker from
here (Kiel) and Miss Emma Magdelena Hauser were married. After the wedding
the young couple left on a honeymoon to Melbourne, Iowa to visit the bride's
parents. After they return, they will make their new home on upper 7th Street,
which Mr. Duecker, who is employed in the office of Mr. A.A. Laun, recently
acquired.
Kiel Record - 1914 (translated from German)


ELEANOR DUECKER   cemetery #82

From Manitowoc county death records:
Eleanor Elga Duecker (v.66 p.381)
Single 
July 16, 1890-Feb. 19, 1969
Daughter of Frederick Duecker and Adolphine Griebenow
Born in Wisconsin
Librarian at public library in Kiel
Died from “acute myocardial infarction –coronary thrombosis”
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
*******
Miss Eleanor Duecker, 78, formerly of 523 Fremont St., Kiel, who had been 
living at the Family Heritage Home in Manitowoc, died early today at 
Manitowoc Memorial Hospital.
Born July 16, 1890 in Kiel, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Adophina 
Grievenow Duecker. She was educated in the Kiel Public Schools.
When the Kiel Library was organized she was the librarian for 30 years, 
retiring nine years ago.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, and the GUB Germania 
Society.
Only survivors are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma Duecker, and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, the Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, 
Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, February 19, 1969 – P. 10
*******
(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos..Ella Duecker)


EMILIE DUECKER   cemetery #82

A Good Woman Called
Mrs. J.M. Duecker, nee Emilie Griebenow, died at her home on 
Sixth st., on Monday, April 7, of heart failure. She had been
confined to her bed for almost three weeks. Deceased was born
in Pommerania, Germany, Dec. 11, 1859, and came to this country
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Griebenow, in 1870. For 
one year they lived in Milwaukee and then came to Kiel, where
she has since lived. In 1877 she was united in marriage to
J.M. Duecker. She leaves to mourn, her husband, two children,
Mrs. Chr. Roeck of Kiel and Hugo C. Duecker of Algoma, three
brothers, four sisters, and eight grandchildren. One son,
Walter died several years ago. Deceased was a woman who was
highly respected in the community and her demise is mourned
by a host of friends. Mrs. Duecker was a member of the
Reformed church Frauenverein, who will attend the obsequies
in a body. The funeral will be held this (Thursday) after-
noon at 2 p.m. from the home, Rev. W. Rech officiating.
(4-1924 handwritten on obituary-no newspaper cited)
(They both are in cemetery #82)
************
From death record:
Emilie Duecker nee Griebenow
Died April 7, 1924 at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 26 days
Wife of J. M. Duecker
Daughter of Fred Griebenow (born Germany) and Wilhelmine Reseburg (born Germany)
Born Germany
Died from “myocarditis”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery
*********
(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


EMMA M. DUECKER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Emma Duecker, 95, of 1 Hickory St., Kiel, died Friday afternoon at St. 
Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, where she had been a patient for one day.
The former Emma Hauser was born Dec. 23, 1891 in Archibold, Ohio, the daughter 
of the late Rev. Jacob and Marie Voegeli Hauser.  She graduated from Melbourne 
High School, Melbourne, Iowa.  On Feb. 10, 1914, she was married to Edwin 
Duecker at the Town of Schleswig.  She worked at the former Lindsay Drug Store 
and Binversie Drug Store, both in Kiel; directed the church choir for 
approximately 60 years; was one of the original founders of the Kiel Public 
Library; and was also employed at the alarm center in Kiel City Hall for a 
number of years.  Her husband preceded her in death on May 24, 1947. 
She was a member of Presbyterian Church, Kiel and the United Presbyterian 
Women’s Organization; Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens Auxiliary number 99, Kiel.          
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Hazel) Kahl of Kiel; a son, James F. 
Duecker, of Billings, Mont.; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and 
a brother, Ernest of Orlando, Fla.  She was preceded in death by one sister.
No newspaper named, 1987
********
(b. 23 Dec. 1891/d. Apr. 1987/SSDI)


FRED DUECKER   cemetery #82

From death record:
Fred Duecker
Died March 25, 1930 at age 76 years and 11 days
Husband of Wilhelmina Griebenow
Son of Claus Duecker (born Germany), with mother unknown
Born New Holstein, Calumet County –manufacturer of cheese boxes
Died from “cerebral apoplexy –chronic myocarditis”
Buried at the Kiel Cemetery
*******
The victim of a paralytic stroke, Frederick Duecker, aged 76,
unexpectedly passed away at his home on Fremont street here on
Tuesday morning at 10:30. The discovery of his death was made
by his daughter, Miss Eleanor, who has been maintaining his
home for a number of years.
The deceased had made Kiel his home since the time of his
marriage Nov. 13, 1883, to Miss Adolphina Griebenow. During
this time he had served Kiel in an official capacity both as
assessor and village clerk. He had been a co-founder, with 
Adolph Mesch, of the Kiel Wooden Ware company, and was still a
director in the organization. He had been present at the last
stockholders' meeting.
He was born March 17, 1854, in the town of New Holstein, the 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Duecker, pioneers of Calumet County.
He grew to manhood on the farm, leaving it after his marriage.
His death marks the passing of the last tie of the old pioneer
family, his brother Herman having died just a month ago. His 
wife preceded him in death November 15, 1911, two days after
their wedding anniversary. Only survivors in the immediated
family are his daughter Eleanor, and his son Edwin M. Duecker,
and three grandchildren. He was a member of the Modern
Woodmen.
Funeral services are to be held Friday afternoon both at the 
home and at the Kiel cemetery, where interment will be made.
The Rev. J.W. MacElre will be in charge of the services.
(No newspaper named, 1930 handwritten on the obituary)


GUSTAVE DUECKER    cemetery #82


GUSTAV DUECKER

GUSTAVE DUECKER CLAIMED BY DEATH WHILE ASLEEP
Death claimed Gustave Duecker, aged 88, a pioneer of this city almost his entire 
life, while he was asleep early Friday morning at the home of his son, Hubert C. 
Duecker.  
The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Duecker, pioneer Calumet county 
residents. He was born Feb. 24, 1860, on the Duecker homestead farm in the town 
of New Holstein.
June 5, 1889, he was married to Anna Griebenow, and then entered the hardware 
business in partnership with his brother, John M. Duecker here. The brothers 
operated the store here for many years.
Mr. Duëcker was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, and 
was active in civic affairs for many years. He at one time served as president 
of the village of Kiel.
Survivors are two sons, Werner of Pelham, N. Y., and Hubert C., of this city, 
and two grandsons, John of Pelbam and Daniel of this city. His wife preceded him 
in death Jan. 23, 1946; one daughter died in infancy, and six brothers also have
passed away.
Funeral services were held this Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral home, with Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating.
Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. (no newspaper named, 1948)
(He is in cemetery #82)
***********
From death record:
Gustave Duecker
Feb. 20, 1860-June 11, 1948
Husband of Anna Griebenow
Son of Peter Duecker (born Germany) and Fredericka Lindemann (born Germany)
Born Town of New Holstein, Calumet County
Retired hardware dealer
Died from “coronary occlusion –cardio vascular renal disease –arteriosclerosis”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery
*********
(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


HENRY W. DUECKER   cemetery #82

Monday morning at his home in Collins, Mr. Heinrich W. Duecker died 
after suffering for a long time with liver disease, at the age of 53 
years, 1 month and 1 day, following his wife, who died on April 6th 
to the grave.  The deceased was born on April 7, 1858 in Town New 
Holstein, grew up there and was married to Elisa Stark in 1883. The 
marriage produced one daughter.  For 18 years he owned a successful 
hotel and store business at Louis Corners.  About four years ago he 
sold his business and the couple moved to Collins and started a meat 
business. Last fall he rented it out so he could retire. Mr. Duecker 
was a personable character, he is well known and beloved by wide 
circle of friends who now mourn his death. His daughter, Mrs. Herman 
Mattes who lives in Collins, four grandchildren, two of which are a 
set of twins that were born shortly before his death, his mother, 
five brothers; John, Charles, Gustav and William who live in Kiel, 
and George who lives in San Francisco survive him.  The burial will 
take place on Friday afternoon in Collins, where he will be laid to 
rest beside his young wife. 
Kiel Record – 1911
*******
(Says buried in Collins but he is in Kiel)


HERMAN J. DUECKER    cemetery #82

Community Shocked to Learn of Death of H. J. Duecker
Herman J. Duecker, aged 69, a well-known Calumet county farmer, 
died suddenly Saturday noon at his home here. Mr. Duecker had 
gone to Milwaukee on Friday on business, and returning home
Saturday morning began to feel as though he were catching a cold, 
so he stopped in at a local doctor’s office, explaining how he 
felt, and was given some pills to take. Upon arriving home he 
told Mrs. Duecker about his condition, and then slumped over.
The deceased was born at Brillion, Dec. 4, 1879, the son of the
late Charles and Augusta Duecker.
The family moved to the homestead farm one mile north of this
city in 1883, and Mr. Duecker attended the public schools here.
On April 3, 1902, he was united in marriage with Johanan Feile of
the town of Schleswig. The couple operated the homestead farm, 
property of the Duecker family for almost 100 years, until 1942, 
when they moved to Kiel.
Mr. Duecker was active in herd and dairy improvement, having
taken a short course in the subject at the University of Wisconsin 
at Madison, and was a long-time member of the Guernsey Breeders’ 
association.
He was a member of the Manitowoc county board of supervisors, a 
director of the State Bank of Kiel, a member of the Kiel Chamber 
of Commerce, and a former elder and member of thc Brotherhood of 
the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church.
Survivors are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Helga) Dawurske, 
and a brother, Arthur K., all of this city. His parents and a
sister preceded him in death.
Funeral services were held at two o’clock Tuesday afternoon at
the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, with Rev. E. L.
Worthman officiating. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.
Pallbearers were Harry Spettel, Fred Stoltzmann, Emil Raquet,
Frank Dawurske, Earl Lehner and Alvin Schreiber. - 1949
*********
Funeral services for Herman J. Duecker, 69, Kiel supervisor and retired farmer,
who died suddenly of a heart attck shortly after noon at his home Saturday, will
be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church in 
Kiel. Burial will be at the Kiel cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Meiselwitz funeral home until 11 a.m. tomorrow
and until the time of service tomorrow afternoon at the church.
Mr. Duecker was born in Brillion, Calumet county, in 1879. At the age of four
he moved with his parents to a homestead farm one mile north of Kiel.
He attended the Kiel public schools and in 1902 married Johanna Feile of
Schleswig. They lived on the homestead until 1942 when they moved to Kiel. 
The farm had been in the Duecker family for 100 years.
Mr. Duecker was noted for his keen interest in herd and dairy improvements,
having been active in the Guernsey Breeders association. He also took the
short farm course offered by the University of Wisconsin.
He was a former member of the Calumet county fair board, a member of the
Manitowoc county board, director of the State bank of Kiel, and a member of
the Kiel Chamber of Commerce. He was a former elder and member of the
brotherhood of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church.
Surviving Mr. Duecker are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Harry Dawurske of Kiel,
and brother, Arthur Duecker, also a Kiel supervisor.
(No newspaper named)


HUBERT C. DUECKER   cemetery #82
 
Funeral services for Hubert C. (Pete) Duecker will be held 1:30 p.m. 
Thursday in the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.
Mr. Duecker, 78, former City of Kiel clerk, of 704 6th St., Kiel, died 
unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack in his home Monday evening.
The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ, 
Kiel, will officiate the funeral service. Cremation will follow services.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 p.m. today until the time of 
services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Duecker's name.
He was born April 3, 1898, in Kiel, a son of Gustave and Anna Griebenow 
Duecker. He attended Kiel Public Schools and was graduated from Kiel High 
School in 1916 and was graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison 
in 1922.
Mr. Duecker was employed at Phoenix Hosiery in Milwaukee and later worked 
for ?ergens-Woodbury Co. 
In May 1946, he was appointed clerk of the city of Kiel. He retired in April 
of 1963. 
He was a veteran of World War I.
Oct. 20, 1927, Mr. Duecker married Alma Grunewald in Wausau. Mrs. Duecker 
died May 13, 1974.
He was a member of the Kiel Historical Society and a former director of the 
Kiel Savings and Loan.
Mr. Duecker is survived by a son and three grandchildren.
A brother preceded him in death. - March 1977


HUGO C. DUECKER   cemetery #82

Hugo C. Duecker, aged 66, former well-known businessman of this city, 
and the son of the first white child born in Kiel 97 years ago, passed 
away suddenly in Milwaukee on Wednesday morning of last week at his 
Milwaukee home. He had been ill for some time.
Hugo C. Duecker was born here December 17, 1878, the son of John M. 
Duecker and Emilie Griebenow. He was baptized by the Rev. Ludwig Zenk, 
and confirmed by the Rev. John Roeck. He attended the public school and 
is a graduate of the Kiel high school. For one year he attended the 
Mission House College.
September 19, 1901 he was united in marriage with Clara Koehring. He was 
affiliated in the hardware business here with his father until 1919, when 
he moved his family to Algoma, and conducted a similar business. For the 
past 14 years the family has resided in Milwaukee, and up until the time 
of his death had been employed for the Koehring Company there.
Mr. Duecker is an old musician; he stated playing with the Arion Band at
the age of 12 years.
Survivors are his wife; three sons, Willard of Milwaukee, and Howard and 
John with the armed forces stationed overseas; a sister, Mrs. Christ. 
Roeck; one grandson, Thomas.  A brother, Walter, died February 10, 1919.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, where the body had arrived the preceding evening. Rev. E. L. 
Worthman conducted the services, and a quartette consisting of Melvin C. 
Timm, Alfred J. Thiessen, Roland A. Griebenow and Edgar Thiessen rendered 
several selections. Burial was not made until Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. 
Pallbearers were William Ree, Herman Roehr, Edwin Fluhr, Frank Klaeser, 
Gustave Stoelting and F. A. Steinhardt. The body was held over pending the 
arrival of his son, John Duecker, who arrived Sunday afternoon after flying 
to New York from his overseas post, was grounded in Philadelphia, and had 
to take the train from there.
Out-of-town relatives and friends attending the services were W. J. Koehring, 
Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Hollensteiner, Mrs. Elmer Hollensteiner, Mr. and Mrs. 
George H. Miller, Mrs. A. E. Kelbe, Mrs. Ray Pagel, and E. K. Dawson of 
Milwaukee; Mrs. Viola Czesklaba of Waupaca; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roehrig of 
Sheboygan; Henry Meyer of Hilbert; Arthur Heins of Green Bay; Mr. and Mrs. 
Harry Roeck and daughter Carol of Neenah; Mrs. Hugo Duecker, Mrs. Howard 
Duecker, Mrs. John Duecker and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Duecker and son Thomas of 
Milwaukee.
(No newspaper named, 1944 handwritten on the obituary)
*********
Hugo Carl Friedrich Duecker (1878-1944). Hugo took over the hardware business
from his father and his uncle Gustav. He wrote beautiful Spencerian script, and
loved to read volumes of the encyclopedia, yet he was farsighted and could point
to a fly sitting on a church steeple several blocks away. He had three heart
attacks, the last of which took his life.
Hugo had married Clara Ernestina Koehring (1880-1955) who was one of the six
children of William Koehring and his wife, Carolne. The Koehring Hotel was
directly across the street from the hardware store in Kiel. William Koehring
died in the Doctor's office as a result of a heart attack.
Clara loved to bake and each Saturday, the house was filled with the aroma of
freshly baked bread and and coffee Kuchens. She also enjoyed quiltmaking. Hugo
and Clara had been married for ten years before they had three sons. All of
them grew to be well over six feet tall, and weighed 200 pounds in their prime.
The family moved to Kiel during the first World War, then moved to Algoma in 
1919. They operated hardware stores in both towns, but left to settle in
Milwaukee in 1930.
The three sons of Hugo and Clara were:
1. Willard John (Duke) Duecker, 2. Howard Walter Duecker, 3. John Elmer Duecker.
(Sent in by Bob Domagalski)


JOHANNA M. DUECKER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Johanna Duecker, 83, of 1041 Sixth St., Kiel, widow of Herman J., 
died of a lingering illness in Sheboygan Memorial Hospital at 6:10 a.m. 
today.
She had been brought to the hospital Tuesday evening.
The former Johanna Feile, she was born on the Feile homestead in the 
Town of Schleswig (Manitowoc County), Dec. 11, 1880, a daughter of the 
late Mathias and Anna Feile.
She attended the Kiel public school and married to Mr. Duecker, of the 
Town of New Holstein, April 3, 1902.
The couple farmed a mile north of Kiel until retiring and moving into 
the city in 1942.
Mr. Duecker died in January, 1949.
She was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel, its 
Women’s Guild and Sewing Circle, and the Kiel lodge of Royal Neighbors.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Harry Dawurske (Helga), Kiel; a brother, 
Rudolph Feile, Kiel; and a sister, Mrs. Ella Reineck, Appleton.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Peter’s UCC, with the Rev. 
Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. 
Thursday, until 11 a.m. Friday and from noon at the church.
The Royal Neighbors will conduct memorial services at the funeral home 
at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The family announced establishment for a memorial fund for St. Peter’s 
Church.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, September 23, 1964 – P. 10


JOHN M. DUECKER   cemetery #82

From Manitowoc county marriage records:
John Duecker and Emilie Griebenow (v.4 p.122)
Oct. 10, 1877 in religious ceremony, City of Kiel
John Duecker
Son of Peter and Caroline Duecker
Born Town of New Holstein –storekeeper in Kiel
Emilie Griebenow
Daughter of Friedrich and Wilhelmine Griebenow
Witnesses Karl Lindemann and August Reseburg
*********
DEATH SUMMONS JOHN M. DUECKER
Well-Known Former Business Man of Kiel Dies Monday Morning.
John M. Duecker, a well-known former business man of Kiel, was
called to his reward at 1:30 a. m., on Monday, at the home of 
his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Chr. Roeck, after a 
few weeks illness with lagrippe. This disease affected his heart, 
ending in heart failure, which was the immediate cause of death.
Thee news of Mr. Duecker’s unexpected demise was received with 
surprise and sincere regret by his many friends and acquaintances 
in Kiel and vicinity, as no one hearing of his illness a few days 
before thought that it might terminate fatally as Mr. Duecker had
always enjoyed good health despite his advanced age of 72 years.
John Martin Duecker was born October 16, 1852, and enjoyed the 
distinction of being the first white child born in Kiel. After he 
grew to manhood he went to Iowa, where he worked a few years as 
clerk in several stores. Returning to his home here, he worked as 
cheesemaker in his father’s factory, the first one established in
this vicinity. Mr. Duecker was married in 1877 to Emilie Griebenow,
and shortly afterward he formed a partnership with his cousin Fred.
Duecker and established a hardware store on the corner of Fremont 
and Sixth streets. The latters interests were purchased in 1885 by 
his brother Gustave A. Duecker, and the business was conducted under 
the name of J. M. Duecker & Co. until 1910, when the J. M. Duecker 
Hardware Co. was incorporated, Mr. Duecker being elected president. 
He retired from active business when the company sold out to A. A. 
Paulsen in 1919. During his long business career in Kiel he had
dealings with many people in this vicinity, and by unswerving honesty
won and held their confidence and deep respect. He was a strong factor
in the community life, taking part in all movements tending to improve 
local business and enhance the growth of the city. He filled a number 
of positions of trust and honor, serving as village president and 
trustee years ago. In 1923 he was elected city alderman of the second 
ward and served until he moved to the home of his son-in-law, Chr. 
Roeck last spring, after the death of his wife, which occurred in 
April of this year. He was also a director of the State Bank of Kiel.
The survivors are two children, H. C. Duecker of Algoma and Mrs. Chr.
Roeck of Kiel. A son, Walter, died in 1919. He also leaves two brothers
Gustave and William, both of Kiel, and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, at the 
home of C. A. Duecker, and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery, 
Rev. W. Rech of the Reformed church officiating. Deceased was a member 
of the Kiel firemen, B.F.U. Assembly, Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen, 
and delegations of these organizations will attend the obsequies.
(no newspaper named December, 1924)
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FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN AT KIEL IS DEAD
John M. Duecker Is Victim of Stroke at Home There
John M. Duecker, the first white child born in Kiel and a resident there 
practically all of his life, died suddenly from heart failure following a 
brief illness due to flu and was buried at Kiel today, the funeral being 
attended by the Odd Fellows Modern Woodmen and the Equitable Fraternal 
Union, of which he was a member. The Kiel Fire Department, with which he 
also served, acted as escort to the body.
Mr. Duecker was born October 16, 1852 and records shows that it was the 
first birth of a white child in what is now the city of Kiel. After 
attaining manhood Mr. Duecker spent several years in Iowa but returned to 
Kiel where he became associated with Fred Duecker and established a 
hardware business conducted under the name of J.M. Duecker and company 
until 1910 when J. M. Duecker Hardware company was incorporated and he was 
elected president. Mr. Duecker retired from the business in 1919 when the 
company was taken over by A.H. Paulsen. Mr. Duecker served as village 
president and trustee for many years and in 1903 was elected a member of 
the council after the city was incorporated. He was a director of state 
bank of Kiel and one of the best known men in his community, being a 
strong factor in community life and the building up of his city. His wife 
died last April since which time he has made his home with the family of 
his daughter, Mrs. Charles Roeck where his death occurred.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. December 28, 1924 P. 2
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From death record:
John M. Duecker
Died Dec. 22, 1924 at age 72 years, 2 months and 12 days
Son of Peter Duecker (born Germany) and Carolina Lindeman (born Germany)
Born Wisconsin – hardware merchant
Died from “malignant endocarditis”
Buried at Kiel Cemetery
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(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


LEONA DUECKER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Leona Duecker, 78, 815 Seventh St., Kiel, died Wednesday morning at St. 
Nicholas Hospital.
The former Leona Arnold was born May 2, 1907, in Kiel daughter of the late 
Simon and Anna Wendling Arnold. She attended schools in Milwaukee. On April 5, 
1933, she married Arthur Duecker in Milwaukee.  They resided in Kiel, where she 
was employed in the office of Dr. Knauf, and later at Graef’s Drugstore.  Her 
husband preceded her in death in 1955.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Alice Risberg, Milwaukee. and Miss Evelyn 
Arnold, Kiel; and one brother, Edward, Kiel.  She was preceded in death by one 
sister.
No newspaper named, 1985


MARY DUECKER   cemetery #82
 
Mary Duecker, 104, of Kiel, died Sunday morning at Willowdale Nursing Home, 
New Holstein, where she had been a resident for the past seven years.
The former Mary Roeck was born Feb. 1, 1881, in Buffalo, N.Y., a daughter 
of the late Rev. John and Anna Herman Roeck. She moved to Kiel as a young 
girl, and attended Kiel schools.
On Dec. 31, 1903, she married Walter Duecker. He died in 1918.
She was employed as a sales clerk in several Kiel stores, and later was a 
dry goods, children and women clothing buyer for Christel Department Store, 
Kiel.
Mrs Duecker was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, and was 
a former member of the Frauen Verein.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Griebenow, of Kiel; four grandchildren; 
eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Mathilda Kazmeier, of Kiel. She 
was preceded in death by a son.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel. The Rev. John Bauman, pastor of St. Peter UCC, will officiate. Burial will 
be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from noon Thursday until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Duecker's name. - December 22, 1985


META M. DUECKER   cemetery #82

Final Services Held Here Wednesday Afternoon
Mrs. Arthur W. Duecker passed away at the Plymouth hospital on Monday 
morning at five o'clock after an illness of a week. Death was caused by 
poisoning following a ruptured appendix. She had been at the hospital 
since November 8.
The deceased, nee Meta Martha Freitag, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Freitag, who at present reside in Chilton. She was born August
28, 1890, at Chilton, where she grew to womanhood. She was united in
marriage to A.W. Duecker at Chilton January 1, 1916, the couple moving
to Sheboygan Falls, where they made their home until 1921, at which time
they moved to Kiel.
During their residence here they lived in the upper flat of Mr. Duecker's
mother, Mrs. Augusta Duecker. On September 26 of this year Mr. Duecker
purchased the late George Rothmann property at 815 Seventh street, taking
up their residence there shortly after. Mr. Duecker is local manager for
the Standard Oil Co.
Surviving her besides her husband and her parents are three brothers, 
August and Fred of Oshkosh, and Albert of Chilton; and two sisters, Mrs.
A.C. Butt of Oshkosh and Mrs. L.M. Multer of Mt. Vernon, Mo.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from the home,
and at 2:30 at the St. Peter Reformed church, the Rev. E.L. Worthman
officiating. The ladies' auxiliary of the E.F.U. of which Mrs. Duecker
was a member, attended the funeral in a body. Interment was made in the
Kiel cemetery.
(16 Nov. 1931 handwritten on the obituary-no newspaper named)


WALTER DUECKER   cemetery #82

WALTER DUECKER IS NO MORE
Wellknown Business Man of Kiel Answers Final Summons
On Monday evening at eleven o’clock Walter Duecker passed away at 
his home, after a lingering illness of tuberculosis of the lungs.
The deceased, a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Duecker, was born in Kiel, 
March 19th, 1881, and after completing the local school, he entered 
the employ of his father as plumber and tinner, having taken a course 
of instruction in plumbing, later becoming a partner in the business 
when the J. M. Duecker (? ) Co. was organized. He was united in 
marriage to Mary Roeck, Dec. 31, 1903. The union was blessed with one 
son and one daughter. About a year ago Mr. Duecker was compelled to 
give up his work on account of illness and since last July he was 
confined to his bed with pulmonary disease, his condition becoming 
gradually worse, until he finally succumbed. He leaves his wife, two 
children, his parents, one brother, one sister and other relatives, 
and many friends who mourn his death. He was a member of the fire 
department, the maennerchor, turners, E. F. U., Red Men and Beavers.
The funeral will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at two o’clock, 
from the home, Rev. Rech officiating.  Interment will be made in the 
Kiel cemetery.
Feb. 13, 1919


WERNER W. DUECKER   cemetery #82

Werner W. Duecker, 80, a native of Kiel and brother of Hubert Duecker, 
704 Sixth Street, died October 2 at his home in Pelham Manor, New York.
Born in Kiel, Werner received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry 
from the University of Wisconsin and a Ph. D. in Chemistry from Iowa 
State University.  
A chemist with Armour and Company before serving in World War I, Duecker 
was a Second Lieutenant with the Chemical Warfare Service in France.  
Upon his return, he became assistant director of the Biological Lab with 
Swan Myers Company in Indianapolis, a post he held until 1921.  He then 
served four years as an instructor at Iowa State College.
From 1915 to 1930 he was a fellow of Mellon Institute for Industrial 
Research on gelatin in the manufacture of confectionary.  He was the 
senior fellow working on research on sulphur from 1930 to 1936.
In 1937, he joined Texas Gulf Sulphur in New York City, where he was 
manager of research and engineering until 1959.  There he researched and 
developed acid proof sulphur cement and plastics; developed processes for 
recovery of sulphur; and methods of shipping liquid sulphur, etc.
Mr. Duecker, who is listed in Who’s Who in the American Men of Science, 
in Chemical engineering and in Chemical’s Who’s Who, was the author of 
numerous articles on sulphur cements, sulphur smelter, consumption of 
sulphur and markets in agriculture and industry.
He wrote sections on sulphur for Encyclopedia Brittanica, the Encyclopedia 
of Chemistry and Thorpe’s Dictionary and was the editor of a book dealing 
with standards of manufacturing sulphuric acid.  He also authored 19 
patents and was a member of ACS, AICHE and AIMME. 
In addition to his brother, Hubert, he is survived by his wife, Ethel, a 
son and daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.
No newspaper named, October 2, 1974