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JEFFREY A. DUELLMAN   cemetery #33

Jeffrey (Irv) Duellman, 18, of 1209 Division St., Manitowoc, died Sunday 
evening as a result of an automobile accident.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Leschke Bergner Funeral 
Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James 
DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town 
of Kossuth.
Jeffrey was born July 23, 1953, at Manitowoc son of Jerome and Albertha 
Osieczanek Duellman. He attended schools in Manitowoc and would have been a 
senior at Lincoln High School.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary 
will be recited at 7 p.m. by Father DeWitt.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 26, 1972


AUGUST DUENO  (d. 1926)  cemetery #44

FORMER FIRE CHIEF A. DUENO PASSES
WAS FIRST PAID CHIEF OF CITY FIRE FORCES
August Dueno, pioneer resident, civil war veteran and ex-fire chief of the 
city, passed peacefully on at the family home, 844 North Ninth street, at 
7 o'clock this morning after a long illness. Death was due to infirmities 
incident to old age and came as a relief from long suffering. He had been 
unconsicious for two days and the end was not unexpected. The death 
occurred just eleven years to the day after that of a daughter. Mrs. Ida 
Ward who died at Vancouver, British Columbia. The funeral will be held 
Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home under the auspices of 
Manitwooc Lodge No. 194, I.O.O.F., the Rev. A.R.E. Schreiber officiating. 
Burial will be at Evergreen.
August Dueno was born at Milwaukee September 10, 1847 and had just passed 
his seventy-ninth birthday. He came to this city with his parents, Mr. and 
Mrs. Fredrick Dueno as a child years before the Civil war, his father having 
accepted a position with the ship yards here as engineer, a position which 
he retained as long as he was able to work. At the age of eighteen Mr. Dueno 
enlisted for war service and served through the campaign as a member of 
Co. G, 39th Wisconsin, Capt. Patchen commanding. He escaped without being 
wounded and after peace was declared returned to Manitowoc to make his home, 
securing employment as chief engineer at the William Rahr and Sons company 
and becoming a member of the volunteer fire department where he held the 
position of engineer. Shortly after his return he was married to Miss Minnie 
Ernst and five children were born to the couple. His wife died June 22, 1884, 
and two years later, January 3, 1886 Mr. Dueno was married to Elizabeth 
Kuecker, the family continuing to make their home here. Nine children were 
born to the union, all of whom are living.
City's First Paid Chief
Mr. Dueno's interest and activeness with the volunteer fire department brought 
its reward in the appointment to the position of chief when the organization 
was put on a full time, paid basis for some men with volunteers to assist at 
the larger fires. As chief Mr. Dueno made an invaluble record, holding that 
post until the (unreadable few words.)-tirely re-organized in 1903 and John H. 
Kratz brought here as the chief. Mr. Dueno retiring because of advancing age. 
For a number of years after his retirement Mr. Dueno was at Milwaukee where 
he remained at the Soldiers Home but he returned here a number of years ago 
and lived in retirement at his home. His mind was keen and he was thoroughly 
????? on local events, remaining interest ?? his final illness.
Pioneer Odd Fellow
As a young man Mr. Dueno joined Chickerming Lodge No. 55, I.O.O.F. and when 
the German order, Manitowoc Lodge No. 194 was formed he became a charter member 
and served as its first secretary. He held other official positions and was one 
of the best posted men on the work in the city. He held a life membership and 
was one of the oldest Odd Fellows, in point of membership, in the state. He was 
also a member of the Horace M. Walker Post G.A.R. and held an honorary life 
membership with the Otto Oas Post Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Surviving Mr. Dueno are the widow and eleven children, George of this city and 
Mrs. Fred Pautsch of Milwaukee by the first marriage, three others having 
preceded him in death, Edward, Mrs. Emma Marques, of Minneapolis and Mrs. Ida 
Ward of Vancouver; and William of Chicago, Frank, a marine engineer out of New 
Orleans, Fred an engineer for the Westinghouse company at Cincinnati, Julius, 
Chicago; Henry and August, at home; Mrs. Louis Nortemann of this city, Mrs. 
Herbert Kuentz of Appleton and Marie, a student for nurse at Madison. There are 
six grandchildren and five brothers, Frank, Charles, Ernst, Emil and John, all 
of this city. A sister died recently at Milwaukee.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, October 16, 1926 P.4


EDWIN J. DUENO   cemetery #44

Edwin Dueno, son of August Dueno, of this city is seriously ill 
at Casper, Wyo, where he has been for sometime, messages received 
here yesterday advising relatives of his critical condition. The 
local lodge of Odd Fellows of which he is a member, has advised 
the lodge at Casper to do everything possibe for the care of Mr. 
Dueno.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, January 8, 1916 P.3
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EDWIN DEUNO (sic) OF THIS CITY DIES AT CASPER, WYOMING
Edwin Dueno dies in West
Following reports of his serious illness at Casper, Wyo., on 
Saturday, mesages (sic) received Sunday brought news of the death 
of Edwin Dueno, a Manitowoc man in the western city. The body will 
be shipped to this city for burial, funeral announcement to be made 
later.
Mr. Dueno, a son of August Dueno, had been in Wyoming for four 
years and had been employed there up to a week before his death. 
He left here five years ago to enter Wales sanatorium and after 
nearly a year spent there, located in Wyoming upon advice of 
physicians and was apparently well up to ten days ago. 
Decedent was born here May 26, 1882, and spent his boyhood in the 
city. He was a former member of Co. H and a member of Chickerming 
lodge I.O.O.F., and the Plumbers' union.
Besides his father he is survived by eight brothers and four sisters. 
Manitowoc Daily Herald Monday, January 10, 1916 P.1
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BODY OF EDW. DEUNO (sic) IS HERE FOR ITS BURIAL
Arrived from Wayoming Today, Funeral Held Tomorrow.
The body of Edwin Deuno, who died at Casper, Wyoming, where he had 
been located for four years, arrived in the city this afternoon and 
was taken to the family home at 411 North Ninth street.
Funeral services will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 
2 o'clock with interrment at Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Deuno left 
here some years ago in hopes of regaining his health in the West.
Chickerming lodge, I.O.O.F. of which Mr. Dueno was a member, will 
have charge of the funeral.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 12, 1916 P.8
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[bur. 01-13-1916/age 34 years/cause: pneumonia/bur. on August Dueno lot]
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(No. 4. 1st publication Jan. 20, 1916.)
Notice for Administration and Notice to Creditors
STATE OF WISCONSIN, COUNTY COURT, MANITOWOC COUNTY-IN PROBATE.
In Re Estate of Edwin J. Dueno, deceased,
Notice is hereby given, That at the special term of said court to 
be held on the 3rd Tuesday (being the 15th day) of February, A.D., 
1916, at the court house in the city of Manitowoc, county Manitowoc, 
and state of Wisconsin, there will be heard and considered the 
application of William Dueno for appointment of an administrator 
of the estate of Edwin J. Dueno, late of Casper, state of Wyoming, 
deceased.
Notice is hereby further given, That at the special term of said 
court to be held at said court house, on the 4th Tuesday, (being 
the 23rd day) of May, A.D., 1916, there will be heard considered 
and adjusted, all claims against said Edwin J. Dueno, 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 23rd day of May, A.D., 1916, or be barred.
Dated January 19, 1916.
By the Court, John Chloupek, County Judge.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, February 10, 1916 P.6


ELLA DUENO    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902:
Death Thurs. last week of Ella Dueno, the 8-yr. old daughter of 
Frank Dueno here, of a spinal cord illness. The funeral was held 
Sun. afternoon.


ELMER DUENO   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Sept. 1895: 
Death Sun. of the 6-mo. old son of Emil Dueno, of convulsions. 
He was buried Tues. afternoon in the city cemetery.


FRED DUENO   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Mar. 1904: 
Death Sat. morning of 83-yr. old Friedrich Dueno as a result 
of a stroke he had suffered several days before. The deceased 
had come here from Germany 52 yrs. ago. He worked for many 
years in the local shipyard as a machinist, then later took a 
position as a night watchman, a post he held until about 5 yrs. 
ago when he was forced to give it up because of advancing age. 
He leaves a widow and 8 children. The funeral was held Tues. 
afternoon at the city cemetery.


HARVEY J. DUENO   cemetery #44

Harvey J. Dueno, 69, of 1205 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died unexpectedly 
Wednesday at the ????(can't read) Hotel, Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Donald T. Stannard will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery.
Mr. Dueno was born Nov. 2, 1902, at Manitowoc, son of the late George and 
Ernestine Kuecker Dueno. He attended South Side Central High School, 
Manitowoc, and was a graduate with the Class of 1921. He was employed at 
Binks Manufacturing Co. for 50 years where he was district manager for many 
years.
He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Manitowoc, the Milwaukee 
Athletic Club, Manitowoc Elks Lodge No. 687, Manitowoc Lodge No. 65, F.& A.M., 
Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, R.A.M., Manitowoc Council No. 18, R. & S.M., 
Manitowoc Commandery No. 43, Knights Templar, Manitowoc Chapter No. 196, OES, 
Wisconsin Scottish Rite bodies, Tripoli Temple Shrine of Milwaukee and Two 
Rivers-Manitowoc Shrine Club. He was a 32nd degree Mason.
Survivors include a sister, Miss Vera Dueno, of Manitowoc and cousins.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Friday until the hour of 
service Saturday. Masonic memorial service will be 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 9, 1971
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[d. 12-08-1971 at Milwaukee WI/age 69 yrs./bur. on George Dueno lot]
(b. 2 Nov. 1902/d. Dec. 1971/SSDI/issued IL)


HERBERT DUENO   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Oct. 1891: 
Death on Mon. of last week of the 6 mo. child of 
Mr. John Duenow, with burial on Thurs.
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[bur. 10-01-1891/age 6 mo./born in Manitowoc/cause: tubercular meningitis]


JULIUS DUENO   cemetery #44

Funeral services for Julius Dueno, 47, former Manitowoc resident, who 
died yesterday in Chicago, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Frazier 
mortuary chapel, the Rev. Carl Hagen officiating. There will be Masonic 
rites at the grave in Evergreen cemetery.
Mr. Dueno was stricken with a sudden heart attack Wednesday morning, while 
on his way to work for the Dryden Rubber company, where he was production 
manager.
Born in this city in 1899 Mr. Dueno was employed at the ship yards here 
during World War I. Twenty-six years ago he married Miss Rose Felber and 
they moved to Chicago.
Survivors are his wife; three sisters, Mrs. L.W. Norteman of this city, 
Mrs. H.D. Kuentz and Mrs. R.H. Spiehm of Madison; five brothers, George 
of this city, Frank, Fred, Henry and August Jr., all of Chicago.
There will be Masonic rites by the Acme lodge in Chicago tonight. Mr. 
Dueno was a past master of that lodge. The body will arrive here Friday 
afternoon and may be viewed after 7 p.m. at the mortuary.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 24, 1947 P.2
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[died 04-23-1947 in Chicago IL/age 47 yrs./bur. on Father's lot-August Dueno]


MINA DUENO   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 25 June 1885:
Death of Mrs. Minna Duenow (nee Ernst) on Mon. evening. She was the wife
of August Duenow, was 36 years old, and had been ill for a long time. She leaves
her husband and five children, of which the eldest is 13 and the youngest 3, two boys
and three girls. Burial took place yesterday afternoon with Pastor Craig delivering
the funeral sermon.


VERA A. DUENO   cemetery #44

Vera A. Dueno, age 100, formerly of 1205 S. 12th St., Manitowoc, died Monday,
July 23, 2001, at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc.
Private family services were held according to Vera's wishes. The Rev.
Randall Richter officiated at the service and burial took place at
Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Vera was born Sept. 6, 1900, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late George and
Ernestine Kueker Dueno. Vera was educated in the Manitowoc Public Schools
and lived in Manitowoc all her life. She was secretary and office manager
to the Manitowoc Public School District Board of Education until her
retirement in 1965. Vera was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church,
50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Manitowoc Historical
Society, Friends of the Library, Senior Citizens and the National AARP.
Survivors include cousins and friends. Vera was preceded in death by her
parents and one brother, Harvey.
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory assisted the family with
funeral arrangements.
Herald Times Reporter, July 26, 2001


WALTER DUENO   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 27 Mar. 1890:
Sudden death Wed. morning of the 7-mo. old son of Ernst Duenow The baby
was sitting at table eating breakfast and sank back dead, apparently of 
apoplexy.
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From the cemetery records:
Walter as son of Ernest & Auguste, age 10 mo., born in Manitowoc, cause of 
death: cramps.  He is buried next to Ernest & Augusta (Steffen) Dueno.


WILHELMINE DUENO SR.   cemetery #44

Name: Dunon, Wilhelmine
D.: 6/13/1869
B.: 9/10/1833
Reg. D.: 7/7/1869
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 35 Yrs. 9 Mo. 2 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc. Wis.
Cem.: Evergreen
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: H. H. Quehl-Mtwc.
Spouse: Friedrich Dunon
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: 6
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(Frau Wilhelmine Dunow born Kruger/b. 10 Sept. 1833/d. 13 June 1869/from records 
 of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church)


ADOLPH DUERRWAECHTER    cemetery #84

Adolph Duerrwaechter, 94, of R. 2, Kiel, a retired 
Town of Schleswig farmer, died Sunday evening at the 
Toth Nursing Home, Chilton.
He was born July 24, 1881 in the Town of Schleswig, 
a son of William and Marie Staats Duerrwaechter. He 
attended Kiel public school.
He operated the Duerrwaechter homestead farm until
retirement. He never married.
Mr. Duerrwaechter was a member of St. Peter United
Church of Christ, Kiel.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. John F. 
Baumann, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in 
Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. - Jan. 4, 1976


CHRISTIAN DUERRWAECHTER   cemetery #84

Called By Death.
Christian Duerwaechter, a well known and old-time resident of Kiel, passed 
away at the home of his son Otto last Saturday, at the advanced age of 81 
years, 5 months and 7 days. Death was due to the infirmities of old age. 
Decedent was born in Swabia, Germany, Sept. 21, 1838, and came to America 
in 1857 with his parents, who located at South Germantown. In 1860 Mr. 
Duerwaechter purchased a piece of land north of Kiel, and in 1863 he was 
united in marriage to Maria Mahlich, the couple making their home on the 
above land, which they transformed into a nice farm. His first wife died 
in 1880, leaving him with 11 children, the youngest being four weeks old. 
In 1881 he entered a second marriage with Magdalena Soemer; she preceded 
him in death after 25 years of wedded life in 1906, since when Mr. 
Duerwaechter has made his home in Kiel, with his son Otto. He had always 
enjoyed good health up to last New Year, when he began to fail and was 
since confined to the house. He is survived by 5 sons, 2 daughters, 22 
grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Also one brother, Philip, of South 
Gemantown, and one sister, Mrs. Philip Schilling, of Schleswig. The funeral 
services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Ref. church; interment in the 
family lot in the Rockville cemetery. Rev. W. Rech officiated.


ERNEST P. DUERRWAECHTER   cemetery #82

Ernst P. Duerrwaechter, 80, of Howards Grove, retired meat market 
operator and former treasurer of the town of Herman, died early 
this morning after an illness of several months.
Mr. Duerrwaechter was born in the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc 
County, Dec. 22, 1876, a son of William and Mary Staats Duerraechter, 
and attended district school in that township. He was marrièd Sept. 
10, 1903, to Miss Lydia Berg of the town, of Schleswig. A carpenter 
by trade, Mr. Duerrwaechter worked at that trade in Kiel after he 
was married, operated a farm in the town of Schleswig for a time,
then moved to Sheboygàn and worked as a carpenter again until 1928. 
From 1928 to 1934 when he retired he operated a meat market at 
Howards Grove.
He was a member of Faith Evangelical and Reformed Church, town of 
Sheboygan Falls, and for nine years served as treasurer of the town 
of Herman.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
One son, Erwin, died in 1956, and a brother and two sisters also 
preceded Mr. Duerrwaechter in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Faith Evangelical
and Reformed Church. The Rev. Daniel Schowalter, pastor, will conduct 
the services and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. 
(no newspaper named, June 5, 1957)


ERWIN DUERRWAECHTER   cemetery #82

Erwin Duerrwaechter, 43, of Howards Grove, died Wednesday afternoon after 
a lingering illness.  He was born Jan. 14, 1913, near Kiel, the son of 
Ernest Duerrwaechter and Lydia Berg.  He had been in ill health most of 
his life.
Survivors are his parents of Howards Grove; two sisters, Mrs. Irmgard 
Sprenger of Millersville, Mrs. Roman (Norma) Kalk of Rt. 1, Cleveland, 
and two brothers, Edgar and Harry, both of Howards Grove.
Private funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.  The Rev. John Gerber, pastor of Ebenezer 
Evangelical and Reformed Church, Sheboygan, will officiate and burial will 
be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday until the time of 
services.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, May 31, 1956 – P. 18
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Funeral services for Erwin Duerrwaechter, 43, of Howards Grove, 
who passed away on Wednesday, were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. John Gerber, pastor of 
Ebenezer Evangelical and Reformed church, officiated.
Soloist Ruth Storm sang “Just As I Am” and “I Heard The Voice of 
Jesus”.  Mrs. Norbert Schreiber was the accompanist. Burial took 
place in Kiel cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gerald Duerrwaechter, Elroy Jochman, James Kalk, 
Ronald Meyer, Robert Sprenger and Carl Toepel.
The Sheboygan Press - Monday, June 4, 1956 – P. 16


HARRY DUERRWAECHTER   cemetery #82

Injuries In Auto Crash Prove Fatal
A rural Sheboygan man died early today of injuries suffered Monday in 
an auto-truck collision at a county road intersection, a mile west of 
Kohler.
The victim was Harry Duerrwaechter, 40, of Route 1, Sheboygan.
He died at 7 a.m. at St. Nicholas Hospital after being in semi-conscious 
condition since the accident.  Dr. Reed M. Simpson, county coroner, 
attributed death to a skull fracture.
Duerrwaechter’s death raised Sheboygan County’s 1958 traffic death toll 
to 17, two more than were killed in a 12-month period in 1958.
Sheriff deputies said Duerrwaechter was the driver of a car which collided 
with a Wisconsin Public Service Corp. truck about 3:35 p.m. Monday at the 
intersection of County Trunks O and Y.
The truck driver, Jack Picara, 25, of 1523 S. 10th St., told officers that 
Duerrwaechter’s car, northbound on County Trunk Y, failed to stop for an 
arterial sign at the intersection.
Picard escaped injury in the crash and a passenger in the truck, George 
Kulas, 38, of 1223 Pershing Ave., is still hospitalized with a concussion 
and lacerations to the scalp and face.
No inquest is planned.
Duerrwaechter, a bachelor, is a son of Mrs. Lydia Duerrwaechter at Millersville.  
He had worked at the Rway Furniture Co. and the Phoenix Chair Co. in Sheboygan.
Born July 22, 1918, on a farm in the Town of Sheboygan Falls, a son of Ernst 
and Lydia Berg Duerrwaechter, he attended school at Erdman and Howards Grove 
and was graduated from the Howards Grove High School.
He was confirmed at Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church in the Town of 
Herman.
Funeral Saturday
Mr. Duerrwaechter was a member of Faith Evangelical and Reformed Church at 
Erdman and the church brotherhood.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, are a brother, Edgar of Howards Grove, 
and two sisters, Mrs. Irmgard Sprenger, Millersville, and Mrs. Roman Kalk of 
R. 1, Cleveland.
His father died in June 1937, and a brother, Erwin, preceded him in death in 
May, 1956.
The body was taken to the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel where services are 
tentatively planned for Saturday.  The exact time and place will be announced 
Thursday.
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, October 22, 1958 – Front Page & P. 12
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Funeral services will be held Saturday for Harry E. Duerrwaechter, 40, of 
Millersville, who died at St. Nicholas Hospital Wednesday morning from injuries 
sustained in an auto mishap earlier.
The rites will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Evangelical and Reformed 
Church here with the Rev. Ruben Grosshuesch, pastor, officiating.  Burial will 
be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 2 p.m. Friday and 
at the church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, October 23, 1958 – P. 4
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On Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. Rev. Ruben Grosshuesch, pastor, officiated 
at the funeral service for Harry E. Duerrwaechter, 40, of Millersville, at 
Ebenezer Evangelical and Reformed Church in Sheboygan.  Death occurred on 
Wednesday morning.
During the service Miss Anita Nonhof, organist, accompanied Mrs. Eugene Meyer 
who sang, “The Old Rugged Cross”, and “Rock of Ages”.  Burial took place in 
Kiel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Maynard Berg, Le Roy Jochmann, Rolf and Wilfred Meiselwitz, 
Arthur and Walter Moritz.  Members of the Brotherhood of Faith Evangelical and 
Reformed Church attended the service in a group.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, October 28, 1958 – P. 10


LOUISE DUERRWAECHTER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Louise Duerrwaechter, 76, widow of the late Otto Duerrwaechter, 
formerly of Kiel, died early today at Wisconsin General Hospital, Madison, 
where she had been for two days.
For the past three years she had been making her home with a daughter, Mrs. 
George Davis, at Middleton, Wis.
The former Louise Dessloch, she was born in the town of Rhine, Oct. 1, 1880, 
a daughter of the late Louis and Louise Staats Dessloch.
She attended district school in Rhine and on July 12, 1903, was married to 
Mr. Duerrwaechter of the town of Schleswig.
The couple located in Kiel where her husband was in the painting and interior 
decorating business.  He died in May, 1948.
She was a member of the Frauenverein of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed 
Church, Kiel, and of the GUG Germania Society.
Surviving, in addition to the daughter, Mrs. Davis (Caroline), are another 
daughter, Mrs. Florence Schmidt, Kiel, one son, Roy, Kie; five grandchildren 
and four great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. William Johanning and Mrs. Charles 
Behrend, Plymouth, and Miss Anna Dessloch, Kiel; and a brother, Louis Dessloch,
Kiel.
She was preceded in death by a son, Clifford, two sisters and one brother.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter’s Church, Kiel, with the 
Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. Friday to 
11 a.m. Saturday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, January 10, 1957 – P. 16


LUDWIG DUERRWAECHTER   cemetery #82

Ludwig Duerrwaechter, 72, passed away at St. Nicholas hospital, Sheboygan, at 
9:15 a.m. today after being a patient there since Sunday.
He was born in Kiel on Dec. 20, 1872, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Christian Duerrwaechter. His education was received in Kiel schools. Miss Mary 
Boege of Kiel became his bride on Dec. 18, 1907.  After their marriage, they 
located in Kiel where Mr. Duerrwaechter had a shoe repair shop for many years. 
For the past 21 years, Mr. and Mrs. Duerrwaechter operated the Commercial hotel 
at Kiel.
Survivors are his wife, two brothers, Benjamin of Germantown, Wis., and Otto of 
Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Barlow, Neenah, and Mrs. Louise Krueger, Los Angeles, 
Calif.
No newspaper named, October 11, 1945


LYDIA DUERRWAECHTER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Lydia Duerrwaechter, 83, of Millersville, died Wednesday night at 
Rocky Knoll Hospital and Sanatarium.
She was born Sept. 30, 1883, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of 
the late August and Bertha Wagenknecht Berg.  She attended Kiel public 
school.
On Sept. 10, 1903, she married Ernst Duerrwaechter, also of the Town of 
Schleswig.
The couple resided in Kiel, farmed in the Town of Schleswig before moving 
to Sheboygan where they lived until 1920. They then moved to Howards Grove 
to operate a meat market.
After her husband’s death in June, 1957, Mrs. Duerrwaechter made her home 
with a daughter, Mrs. Irmgard Sprenger, of Millersville, until becoming a 
patient at Rocky Knoll three years ago.
She was a member of Faith United Church of Christ at Erdman, and a member 
of the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Irmgard Sprenger, and Mrs. Roman (Noma) 
Kalk, of Howards Grove; one son, Edgar, of Sheboygan; 10 grandchildren; 13 
great-granchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Engle, Miss Mathilda Berg, 
and Miss Birdie Berg, and one brother, Richard Berg, all of Milwaukee.
Two sons, Irvin and Harry, and one sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Faith United Church of 
Christ, Erdman, with the Rev. Terrence McCreedy, pastor, officiating.  
Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 4 p.m. Friday until 
10 a.m. Saturday and at the church from 11 a.m. until time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, February 2, 1967 – P. 10


MAGDELENA DUERRWAECHTER   cemetery #84

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Aug. 1906: 
Death Friday in Kiel of the almost 80-year old Mrs. 
Christina Duerrwaechter of bronchitis.
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Mrs. Christian Duerrwaechter (nee Madeline Frank) died on Thursday 
night at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 14 days from an apparent 
heart attack.  She was born May 6, 1827 in Fuerstenberg, Sachsen, 
Germany.  She was married in 1853 to Christian Zimmer who passed 
away in 1876.  She again was married on May 17th, 1881 to Christ 
Duerrwaechter. Besides her husband she is survived by one daughter, 
6 step-sons, 3 step-daughters and 15 grandchildren.  The funeral 
will be from the deceased home in Kiel and at the Kiel Cemetery
with Pastor Rech officiating.
Plymouth Post, July 28, 1906


MARIA DUERRWAECHTER   cemetery #84

Mrs. Mary Duerwaechter, nee Staats, aged 81 years, died of hardening 
of the arteries at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo Kuhn in the city 
on Friday evening. She had been ill since July. The deceased was born 
in the state of Pennsylvania on Feb. 26, 1845. When two years old she 
came to Germantown with her parents, where she lived up to the time of 
her marriage to Wm. Duerwaechter on June 5, on a farm one mile north of 
Kiel. Her husband died in 1909, and Mrs. Duerwaechter remained on the 
homestead with her son, Adolph, until a few weeks before her death, when 
she was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kuhn. She is survived by 
two sons, Adolph, and Ernst of near Sheboygan, three daughters, Mrs. Herm. 
Vogel, Mrs. Ad. Jochmann, living near Kiel, and Mrs. Geo Kuhn, 12 grand-
children and 3 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and 2 sisters. 
Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon, at 1:30 from the Kuhn 
residence and at 2 o’clock at the Reformed church, the Rev. Wm Rech 
officiating. Burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. - 1926


MARY DUERRWAECHTER   cemetery #82

Mary Duerwaechter(sic), 99, formerly of 614 Fremont St., Kiel, died 
Wednesday evening at Calumet Homestead Nursing Home, New Holstein, 
where she had resided for the past month.
The former Mary Boege was born Dec. 16, 1885, in Kiel, daughter of the 
late John and Mary Balz Boege.  She was a graduate of Kiel High School.  
On July 20, 1904, she was married to Ludwig Duerwaechter, in Kiel. After 
marriage they operated the Commercial Hotel in Kiel until 1945, when Mr. 
Duerwaechter died.  Mrs. Duerwaechter then operated the Elite Gift Shop 
with her sister.  She was a member of St. Peter united Church of Christ 
in Kiel.
She is survived by nieces and nephews, and was preceded in death by a 
brother and two sisters.
No newspaper named


OTTO A. DUERRWAECHTER   cemetery #82

Otto A. Duerwaechter(sic), 72, well-known painter and decorator of Kiel 
for the past 42 years, died this morning at the St. Nicholas hospital.
A life-long resident of Kiel, he was born July 13, 1875, in the town 
of Schleswig, the son of Christian and Marie Mahlich Duerwaechter. On 
July 12, 1905, he was married to Louise Dessloch of the town of Rhine 
by the late Rev. William of Kiel.
Survivors are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. George (Caroline) Davis 
of Madison and Mrs. Florence Greve of Kiel; a son Roy, of Kiel; five 
grandchildren; a brother, Ben, of Germantown. A son, Clifford, two 
sisters and five brothers preceded him in death.
Mr. Duerwaechter was a member of the Kiel Redmen and a charter member 
of the Kiel Fire department which he served as treasurer for 20 years.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the St. Peter and 
St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed church of Kiel of which he was a life 
member and belonged to the Senior choir for many years. The Rev. E. L. 
Worthman will officiate and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home in Kiel from Monday noon 
until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the body will be taken to the church where 
it will lay in state until the time of the services. - May 1, 1948


ROY E. DUERRWAECHTER   cemetery #83

Roy E. Duerrwaechter, 82, of 732 Adams St., Keil, died Monday morning,
June 29, 1992, at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, after a brief 
illness.
He was born December 27, 1909, at Kiel, Wis., son of the late Otto and
Louise (Dessloch) Duerrwaechter. He was a 1927 graduate of Kiel High
School.
On July 1, 1933, he married Alyce Silbernagel at St. Peter and Paul 
Catholic Church, Kiel. He was city administrator for the City of Kiel, 
from 1963 to 1976. He was a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 
Kiel.
Survivors include his wife, one son, four grandchildren, five great-
granddaughters, one sister, Caroline Davis, of Columbus, Wis. He was
preceded in death by one sister and one infant brother.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, at St. Peter and
Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Cletus LaMere, officiating, 
preceded by brief family rites at 10 a.m., at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.


WILHELM DUERRWAECHTER  (d. 1902)  cemetery #84

Last week Thursday, at the home of his parents in Schleswig, 
Mr. Wm. Duerrwaecher Jr., at the youthful age of 27 years died 
after a four year long illness of laryngeal consumption.  
The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Duerrwaechter, 
who together with his six sisters mourn his death. Burial took 
place last Sunday afternoon with Pastor Roeck of the Reformed 
Church officiating.  
Kiel Record,  1902


WILHELM J. DUERRWAECHTER  (d. 1909)   cemetery #84

From death record:
William Duerwaechter
April 8, 1841-Jan. 28, 1909
Son of Christian Duerwaechter and Rosera Schlegel
Born Germany – farmer
Died from “tuberculosis of the lung”
Buried at Rockville Cemetery
*******
Wilhelm Duerwaechter a long-time resident of Town Schleswig 
passed away last week Thursday at his home following a lengthy 
illness at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 24 days.  He was 
born In Oelbronn, Wiertenberg, Germany and came to America with 
his parents, brothers and sisters in 1857.  They settled in 
Germantown, Wisconsin where they lived for 2 ½ years.  In the 
fall of 1861 he enlisted in the 9th Infantry Regiment of the 
Union Army and was discharged because of health problems.  He 
was married to Maria Staat in 1867 and they had 10 children, 
of which five passed away before his death.  
Plymouth Post, February 6, 1909


ANTON DUERSCHMIDT   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 01 Oct. 1903:
Town Two Rivers resident 78-yr. old Anton Duerschmidt ingested Paris green 
Tues. morning and died before medical help could reach him. He was a 
long-time resident of that town and enjoyed a fine reputation. The funeral 
will be held this morning from the Catholic Church.


JOHN DUESING   cemetery #10

John E. Duesing (co. death record v.75 p.661)
Widower
April 28, 1887-Aug. 11, 1975
Son of John Duesing and Mary Wunsch
Born Wisconsin –farmer 
Died from “cardiac arrest –myocardial infarction 
   –arteriosclerotic heart disease”
Buried at St. Johannes Cemetery, Cleveland, 
   Town of Centerville


REIHNA DUESING   cemetery #10

Reihna Alice Duesing nee Fries (co. death record v.60 p.102)
Wife of John Duessing
Feb. 26, 1905-Oct. 15, 1964
Daughter of Edward Freis and Emma Rasner
Born Wisconsin
Died from “coronary occlusion”
Buried at St. John Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville


CHARLES A. DUESSING   cemetery #10

Charles A Duesing, 71, of Cleveland died Thursday morning at a Sheboygan 
hospital where he had been a patient about a week.
Mr. Duesing was born June 5, 1891, in the Town of Centerville, son of the 
late John and Martha Wunsch Duesing.  He farmed in the Town of Centerville 
until 1957 when he moved to Cleveland to make his home with a brother, 
John. He never married. He was a member of his church.
Among survivors are a brother, John, and a sister, Mrs. Laura Goerke, of 
Cleveland.  One brother and four sisters preceded him in death.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 24, 1963
********
Charles Albert Duesing (sic) (co. death record v.57 p.415)
Single 
June 5, 1891-Jan. 24, 1963
Son of John Duesing and Mary Wunsch
Born Wisconsin –farmer 
Died from “cerebral thrombosis, 8 days, 
   arterioscleratic heart disease –chronic 
   nephritis –cirrhosis”
Buried at St. John Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville


FORREST DUESSING

Forrest Duesing (sic) (Sheboygan death records 72-312)
Husband of Sylvia Duesing
July 26, 1898-Jan. 29, 1959
Son of William Duesing and Minnie Sohn
Born Manitowoc County -electrician
Died from "coronary sclerosis, 1 hour"
Buried at Hika Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville
********
Forrest Duessing, 42, former trustee and treasurer of the St. John 
and St. Peter Lutheran church of Centerville who confessed to and 
pleaded guilty to a charge of embezzling $1,075 of the church funds 
was placed on probation by Judge O. T. Bredesen in Municipal court 
Monday Dec. 22.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Wednesday, December 31, 1941 P.3


JOHANN DUESSING   cemetery #10

From Der Nord Westen, 29 July 1909:
Death Wednesday evening last week in Town Centerville of John Duesing(sic) of 
throat cancer. The deceased, who was born 1858 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin, 
came to America as an 11-year old boy. He was a veteran of the Civil War. 
He leaves his widow, 3 sons and 5 daughters.
(Note: He couldn't have been a veteran of the Civil War if he was b. in 1858,
the newspaper may have said 1838 and been misread. Sometimes letters and numbers
aren't real clear.)
********
John Duessing (co. death record v.9 p.136)
Husband of [Mary Wunsch]
Died July 21, 1909 at age 70 years, 8 months and 29 days
Son of John Duessing with mother unknown (both born Germany)
Farmer –born Germany
Died from “carcinoma of trachea and aesophagus, 9 months”
Buried at Hika Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville


MARY DUESSING   cemetery #10

Mary Duessing nee Wunsch (co. death record v.26 p.193)
Wife of John Duessing
Died Dec. 30, 1930 at age 81 years, 9 months and 16 days
Daughter of Theodore Wunsch and Helena Grubelein 
   (both born Germany)
Born Town of Mosel, Sheboygan County
Died from “carcinoma of vagina”
Buried at Hika Cemetery, Town of Centerville


MINNA DUESSING   cemetery #10

Minnie Duessing nee Sohn (co. death record v.45 p.509)
Wife of William Duessing
June 14, 1869-Aug. 5, 1952
Daughter of Phillip Sohn and Wilhelmine Plagemann
Born Wisconsin
Died from “cardiac failure, 2 months 
   –generalized arteriosclerosis, 10 years”
Buried at St. John Cemetery, Town of Centerville


WILLIAM DUESSING   cemetery #10

William G. Duessing, 74, retired Centerville farmer, died at his home 
in the village of Cleveland, Monday, Dec. 22 and funeral services were 
held last Friday afternoon. Survivors are the widow, son, two daughters, 
two brothers, four sisters and five grandchildren.
Manitowoc Sun Messenger, Wednesday, December 31, 1941 P.3
*******
William G. Duessing (co. death record v.34 p.590)
Husband of Minnie Sohn
Dec. 16, 1867-Dec. 23, 1941
Son of John Duessing and Mary Wunsch (both born Germany)
Born Town of Centerville
Died from “myocarditis, 6 months 
   –mitral regurgitation, 30 years”
Buried at St. John Cemetery, Cleveland, Town of Centerville