[ FELDH ] OBITUARIES
HAROLD T. FELDHAUSEN cemetery #44 Harold Feldhausen, 66, of 3700 Kimberly Lane, Fort Worth, Texas, died there Saturday evening. Mr. Feldhausen was born May 26, 1903, at Chicago, son of the late Emil and May Helgerson Feldhausen. He was a general dynamic aviation engineer at Fort Worth. He married Esther Benson in 1958. Mr. Feldhausen was a member of the WW Peavy Lodge 1162 F. & A.M., the El Texa Grotto, the Worth Commandery and the Moslah Temple Shrine. Survivors include his wife and a sister, Mrs. Leonard Ruggles, of Munising, Mich. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 14, 1970 ********* [d. 04-12-1970 at Fort Worth TX/age 66 yrs.] (28 May 1903/Apr 1970/SSDI) MAY FELDHAUSEN cemetery #44 Mrs. Emil Feldhausen, 82, widow of a former police and fire commission member, died Friday morning at the home, 1201 New York Ave., Manitowoc, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Myron Hoff will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The former May Helgerson was born Oct. 29, 1877, at Green Bay, daughter of the late Harry and Christina To?lefson Helgerson. She was married at Green Bay to Emil Feldausen June 5, 1901, and the couple came to Manitowoc in 1908. He died Nov. 6, 1956. Mrs. Feldhausen was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and served as a past noble grand. She had been a member of the Women's Benefit Assn., the Pioneers Club, Ladies Aid Society and the Guild of the church. Mrs. Feldhausen is survived by a son, Harold of Fort Worth, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. L.B. Ruggles of Munising, Mich., and Miss Beatrice Feldhausen of Manitowoc; a sister, Mrs. Albert DeGraves of Green Bay; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Four brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body will lie in state until the hour of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 29, 1960 ******** [d. 01-29-1960/age 82 yrs./widow of Emil E. Feldhausen]
ALFRED FELDMAN cemetery #82 Alfred G. Feldmann, 43, of 124 Stafford St., Plymouth, died early today at Plymouth Hospital, where he had been a patient for three days. He was born April 17, 1939 in the Town of Russell, a son of Arno and Margaret Fromm Feldmann. He attended Elkhart Lake Schools and was a 1957 graduate of Elkhart Lake High School. He was a member of the US Army Reserve from 1957 to 1963. On July 2, 1960 he married Berneda Schubert of Glenbeulah. He was employed at Stoltenberg Engineering at Elkhart Lake. Mr. Feldmann was a former member of the Elkhart Lake Lions Club and Elkhart Lake Fire Department. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one brother. No newspaper named, April 2, 1983
ARNO A. FELDMAN cemetery #82 Arno A. Feldman, 57, an Elkhart Lake tavern owner, died Monday afternoon at 5 p.m. at his home in Elkhart Lake. He was born on March 3, 1898, in the Town of Rhine, the son of the late Valentine and Magdelena Kuestner Feldmann. He was married to the former Margaret Fromm of Kiel on March 25, 1919. The couple resided in Kiel for two years and lived in the Town of Rhine for 11 years and operated a farm in the Town of Russell for 10 years. The past 13 years they resided at Elkhart Lake. He was an honorary member of the Elkhart Lake Fire Department and a member of the Kiel branch of the Redmen Lodge. He is survived by his wife, five sons, LeRoy, Howard, Arno Jr., Alfred and Ronald, all of Elkhart Lake; four daughters, Mrs. Victor (Lou Ella) Theverel of Fond du Lac; Mrs. Norman (Audrey) Burkhardt, Mrs. Melvin (Inez) Mayer, Mrs. Arno (Doreen) Miller, all of Elkhart Lake; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Laack, Town of Herman; and Mrs. Albert Stietz, Plymouth; a brother, Walter of the Town of Rhine; and eight grandchildren. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Karl J. Ernst of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, Town of Russell, will officiate. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. The body will lie in state from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services at the funeral home. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, August 9, 1955 – P. 8
ANTON FELDMANN cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 28 Sep. 1899: Death on Mon. of the 1-yr. 9-mo. old son of John Feldmann here. The funeral was yesterday at the Polish Cemetery. ******* Mr. and Mrs. John Feldman, Seventeenth street, are mourning the loss of their infant son, Anton, who died yesterday. The child had been ill for some time and suffered from spinal meningitis. He was one year and nine months of age. The funeral will be held to-morrow and interment will be in the Polish cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, September 26, 1899 P.2
ANNA K.F. FELDSIEN cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1879: Death of Mrs. Anna Katharina Friederike Feldsiehn at 3am on 07 Feb. in Branchmills. She was the wife of Mr. Heinrich Feldsiehn who was taken by a stroke on 31 Jan. She was born in Eutin, Oldenburg. She emigrated to Two Rivers in 1847. In the year 1850 her first husband Hans Detleff Dunke and her son Thomas Dunke, both died within one day. She remarried in 1857 to Heinrich Feldsiehn, lived in Two Rivers and Mishicott, and for the last 7 years in Branchmills where her husband had a store. A son from the first marriage, about 20 years of age, lives in Cal. and came home to visit his mother during her illness. The deceased was 62 years of age. Interment was last Monday in Two Rivers.
HENRY FELDSIEN cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 25 Mar. 1880: Death of merchant Henry Feldsien last Mon. in Branch Mills.
ROSALIE FELEY cemetery #62 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Jan. 1900: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 22 Jan.) Mrs. R. Felley died today. She had been ill for a long time but has always been up and about. This time she was in Two Rivers when she began to feel worse and asked to be taken home. Her relatives there took her to F. Ruelle who sent for her son who was a few hours away. She died before the son could be summoned. She was 54 and leaves 6 mostly grown children. Her husband had preceded her in death several years ago.
PETER FELLER cemetery #72 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Dec. 1897: Death of 78 yr. old Peter Feller on Thurs. at the home of his son-in-law Charles Duveneck in Newton. He leaves 6 grown children. The funeral was Mon. at the cemetery near St. Peter's Church in Newton.
CHRIST FELTEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1891: Death of 71 yr. old Christian Felten on Sat. The deceased, who is an old resident of our city, leaves a widow who is also of advanced age. His burial took place Tuesday.
JACOB FELTEN cemetery #43 Jacob L. Felten, 75, of 1031 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo J. Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Felten was born Feb. 17, 1895, at East Wrightstown, Brown County, son of the late Mathias and Mary Nies Felten. He attended St. Mary School, East Wrightstown, and came to Manitowoc in 1922. He married Clara Hermann Oct, 16, 1917, at East Wrightstown. She preceded him in death in 1966. He was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. rolling mill for 13 years. He then operated a farm on County Trunk Q, five miles north of Manitowoc until 1962 when he retired and moved to Manitowoc. He also worked at Manitowoc Engineering Co. for 10 years before retiring. He was an honorary member of Machinists Local No. 516. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Doris) Holschbach of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Miss Grace, at home; a brother, Peter, of Sheboygan; a sister, Mrs. John Klein, of Milwaukee, and a granddaughter. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a wake service will be at 3:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 20, 1970
ANTON FELTMAN cemetery #43 Anton Feltman, 65, of 1313 S. 20th St., Mantiowoc, died Friday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. He had been ill six days. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Landowski will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Feltman was born at Manitowoc Sept. 19, 1894, son of the late John and Emma Nespodzinay Feltman. He was employed 33 years by Mirro Aluminum Co., Manitowoc, and was a member of its Twenty-Five Year Club. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Feltman married Martha Novak Sept. 29, 1919. She died Dec. 3, 1957. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clarence Gilmore Jr., of Milwaukee; a brother, Alois of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Edna Novak, Mrs. Ella Karthieser, Mrs. Ellison Bebeau and Mrs. Anton Zboralski of Manitowoc; and a grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 23, 1960
JAN FELTMAN (d. 1917) cemetery #43a DEEP SLEEP, THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN SLUMBER OF A TIRED OUT CHILD, PROVES TO BE DEATH Little Johnny Feldman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Feldman, 1315 South Seventeenth street, died this morning after an illness of a few hours. The child was out yesterday and spent the afternoon playing about the yard with other children. When he ended his play and entered the house he complained of being sleepy and fell into a deep sleep from which he failed to awaken. The child had been apparently healthy and his death is a great shock to his parents. Funeral services will be from St. Mary’s church Wednesday morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 23, 1917, Page 5
CATHARINE FENDER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 March 1898 Death Tues. of the widow Catharine Fender at the age of 79 yrs. 10 mos. of old age debility. The deceased, who is survived by a married daughter, will be buried tomorrow afternoon.
CHARLES W. FENLON cemetery #55 Charles W. Fenlon, 42, Milwaukee iron worker, and former county resident, died this morning of a fractured skull at the Holy Family hospital. He slipped and fell late Saturday afternoon on a patch of ice near the home of his brother, Gordon, in Maple Grove, where he was visiting. Brought to the hospital Sunday morning he died 24 hours later. Mr. Fenlon was born in Maple Grove in 1904(sic), the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fenlon. When a young man he moved to Milwaukee where he had been employed as an iron worker for 15 years. Survivors are five brothers, Thomas, Eugene, Elmer and Gordon of Maple Grove and Alex of Pontiac, Mich. Funeral servives will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Catholic church, Maple Grove, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The body may be viewed at the Watt funeral home, Maple Grove, after 11 a.m. Tuesday where the rosary will be recited at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 6, 1947 P. 2
MABEL FENLON cemetery #55 Mrs. Mabel Fenlon, Aged 54 years died Monday at hospital. Born Mabel Cavanaugh in Maple Grove, wedded there to John Fenlon and moved here 11 years ago to live at 1006 Chicago street. Husband, four sons, three daughters and two brothers survive. Body at Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Services at 9:30am Wednesday from Sacred Heart church. Interment at Maple Grove. Manitowoc Herald Times, April 24, 1933, Page 13
MARIE FENLON cemetery #16 Mrs. John (Marie) Fenlong, 90, formerly of 124 Cherry Ave., Francis Creek, died Thursday evening, June 27, 1991, at North Ridge Care Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Rev. Donald Schneider will officiate with burial to follow in St. James Cemetery, Cooperstown. The former Marie Hessel was born August 26, 1900, in Francis Creek, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Blummel Hessel. On October 20, 1926, she was married to John G. Fenlon at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Francis Creek. Together Mr. and Mrs. Fenlon owned and operated Fenlon's Grocery in Cooperstown from 1930, retiring in 1971. The couple moved to Francis Creek in 1977. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and St. James Christian Mothers Society, Cooperstown. Survivors include her husband, John of Francis Creek; a son and daughter-in-law, two daughters and sons-in-law, 10 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeff Landt, four sisters and two brothers. Herald Times Reporter, Saturday, June 29, 1991
OWEN A. FENLON cemetery #55 GILL’S CORNERS News: Owen Finlon died at the Green Bay hospital last week on Thursday. Interment was held at Maple Grove. He leaves a family and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 29, 1918, Page 2 (NOTE: Stone reads d. 1917. Possibly misread or a typo)
THOMAS FENLON cemetery #55 Thomas A. Fenlon, 73, of Rt. 2 Cato, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove. The Rev. Alois Pimeskern will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Fenlon was born Aug. 7, 1898, in the Town of Maple Grove, son of the late Thomas and Rosella Sullivan Fenlon. He married Margaret Duggan April 20, 1955, at St. Patrick Catholc Church, Maple Grove. He farmed his entire life. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Patrick Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Wednesday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 3, 1972
AUGUST FENSKE cemetery #40 AGED LIBERTY PIONEER DIES ATFER STROKE Following close on the heels of a stroke of apoplexy, death yesterday claimed August Fenskey (sic), 84, pioneer farmer of Liberty, at his home. Mr. Fenskey (sic) had been apparent good health before stricken but peacefully succumbed three hours after the stroke. He was one of the eldest farmers of the county and his sudden and unexpected passing comes as a great shock to many county friends. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 1:30 from the home with services at the Liberty church, the Rev. Hensel officiating and burial will take place there. Mr. Fenskey (sic) is survived by his aged wife, who was Susanna Commings before their marriage years ago, and three daughters. Mrs. William Lemke, Mrs. Charles Genz and Mrs. Henry Meyer, all of the Town of Liberty, and seven grand children and four great grand children. Born in Germany, June 26, 1843 deceased came to this country with his parents when but a boy of 12 taking up his home at Liberty, where he has since remained. He was married to Mrs. Fenskey (sic) on June 7,1872, the couple celebrating their golden wedding five years ago. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, July 29, 1927
FREDERICKA FENSKE Name: Fenskow, Friedricka D.: 5/10/1871 B.: 10/25/1810 Reg. D.: 8/14/1871 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 60 Yrs. 6 Mo. 16 Da. B.P.: Prussia D.P.: Liberty Cem.: Trinity Cem. Liberty Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner Spouse: John Fenskow F.: -----Kroeger M.: -----Kroeger Cause of Death: Apoplexy Pg. #: 104 ************** (Friederika L./born Kroeger/wife of John Fenske/b. 25 Oct. 1810, Prussia/ d. 10 May 1871/cause: apoplexy) (Trinity Lutheran ch. has her as Fenskow)
MARIA FENSKE cemetery #40 Name: Fenkow?, Mary D.: 7/7/1869 B.: 1/7/1846 Reg. D.: 9/17/1869 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 23 Yr. 6 Mo. B.P.: Mecklenburg, Germ. D.P.: Tn. Liberty Cem.: Trinity Cem. Tn. Liberty Ch.: Inf. & Address: Chas. Wagner, Luth. Min. Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: ******** (Maria born Schnell/wife of August Fenske/b. 7 Jan. 1846/d. 7 July 1869/age 23 yr. 6 mo.) Marie Fenskow nee Schnell/p. Joh. Schnell and deceased Luise Schnell/m. in 1866 to August Fenskow/d. 7 July 1869 in childbed) (Note: The birth year on the stone may have been mis-read)
SUSANNA FENSKE cemetery #40 FENSKBY(sic), Mrs. August - Aged 80 years, died Saturday at home of daughter, Mrs. Henry Meyer in town of Liberty. Born Susanna Commings in Buffalo, N. Y., in 1853 came to Liberty and married there in 1872 to August Fenskey(sic) who died in 1928. Two daughters survive. Funeral Wednesday at 1:30 from Meyer home and at 2 p.m. from the Liberty Lutheran church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, April 4, 1933
BESSIE FENSTERMAKER cemetery #44 Mrs. Charles Fenstermaker, 80, of Plainfield, N.J., a former resident of Tisch Mills, died Friday at Poundbrook Hospital, Plainfield, after a short illness. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, with the Rev. Gervase Zanotti officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. The former Bessie Chermak was born Sept. 3, 1878, in Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Chermak. When she was five years old she came to America with her parents. Mrs. Fenstermaker was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a son, John Galbraith of Plainfield, N.J., two brothers, Joseph of Manitowoc and Louis of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. C. Sorenson of St. Petersburg, Fla., and one grandchild. Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Tuesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1959 P. 13 ******** [d. 02-13-1959 at Bound Brook NJ/age 80 yrs./cause: cerebral hemorrhage/ bur. on Joseph Chermak and Geo. Pivonka lot]
NATHAN FENTON cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, April 30, 1874 Death of Nathan Fenton, an old settler, on Sunday night or Monday morning. His body was found in his bed in the Williams House. Death attributed to heavy drink. ************ The Manitowoc County Chronicle Two Rivers Wisconsin June 1, 1875 The grave of Nat (sic) Fenton, in the Manitowoc cemetery, is to be marked by a monument. The funds for that purpose are nearly if not quite all scribed. Every one who knew Nat Fenton liked him, and although like us all he had some defects, yet he is remembered for his good qualities alone, and the liberal contributions for his appointment by those who knew him, show how much he was esteemed by them.
ESTHER FERDON cemetery #44 1860 CENSUS: James Ferdon 45 M Farmer 300 50 New York Esther Ferdon 48 F -- -- -- New York Zacharia L. Ferdon 18 M Farm Laborer -- -- New York Ann Eliza Ferdon 16 F -- -- -- New York Miriam Ferdon 14 F -- -- -- New York Obadiah B. Ferdon 11 M -- -- -- New York ******* 1880 CENSUS: "Oberdier Ferdon M 35 -- M -- Carpenter New York New York New York Margeret Ferdon F 33 Wife M -- Keeping house New York England England Francis Ida Ferdon F 8 Daughter S -- -- Wisconsin New York New York Oberdier James Ferdon M 6 Son S -- -- Wisconsin New York New York Cora Ferdon 6/12 Jan. Daughter S -- -- Wisconsin New York New York James Ferdon M 60 -- M -- Carpenter New York New York New York Esta Ferdon F 68 Wife M -- Keeping house New York New Jersey Penns ******** [Unk]-[Mis Fardoun/bur. 01-31-1882/burial register has buried Mis Fardoun, Kings Britch, $2.50/cem. office determined this is same person]
GENOVEFA FERENBACH cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 26 July 1906: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz) Miss Genovesa Fehrenbach died on the 18th at age 50 following a long illness. The funeral was Thursday from the Gregorius Church. She leaves a sister, Mrs. Maria Merz.
EULALIA FERGUSON cemetery #44 Mrs. S.K. Ferguson, 76, of 848 Lincoln Blvd., Manitowoc, died Friday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Phipps Memorial Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Ferguson, nee Eulalia Stone, was born June 3, 1893, at Clarksdale, Mo., daughter of the late Kenley and Clara Hillebran Stone. She was married to S.K. Ferguson March 26, 1913, at Maywood, Ill. The couple located at Manitowoc and celebrated its golden wedding anniversary March 26, 1963. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the Shrine Auxiliary and the Memorial Hospital Guild. She was a former soloist and director of the First Presbyterian choir. She was also a member of the Monday Music Club and the Elk's Ladies. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Sylvester of Penn Yan, N.Y., Gerald of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Robert of Manitowoc; a brother, W.G. Stone, of North Hollywood, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday and until noon Monday, and then at the chapel. The casket will remain closed. Memorials may be sent to the music department of the Presbyterian Church. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 14, 1970 ********** [d. 03-13-1970/age 76 yrs./wife of Sylvester K. Ferguson]
JAMES FERGUSON cemetery #44 DEATH COMES TO J.W. FERGUSON WITH NO WARNING Returns Home from Day's Labors and Is Stricken. James W. Ferguson, father of S.K. Ferguson of the Wisconsin Pea Canners Co. and a resident here with his son for the past eight months, died suddenly at the Ferguson home on North Sixth Street last night. Mr. Ferguson was 62 years of age. Mr. Ferguson, although he had been ailing for some time, was not thought to be seriously ill and had been at his post at the plant of the Aluminum Goods Co., where he had been employed, yesterday. He returned home from the office at the usual hour and though he appeared weary did not complain of any serious illness and his death, which occurred while the family were in the home during the evening, came as a great shock. Physicians who were summoned when Mr. Ferguson collapsed, were unable to revive him and death ensued in a short time. Mr. Ferguson was a native of New York state but since manhood had made his home at Chicago up until a few months ago when he and Mrs. Ferguson came here to be with their son. During his residence, Mr. Ferguson has made many friends to whom his death will bring sorrow. Mr. Ferguson is survived by his wife and one son. The funeral will probably be held from the home on North Sixth street Friday afternoon. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 17, 1920 P. 1 ******** [bur. 03-19-1920/cause:apoplexy/bur. on S.K. Ferguson lot]
LESTER J. FERRY cemetery #89C
Lester J. Ferry, age 71 of Two Rivers, died unexpectedly Friday evening, October 26, 2001 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a m. on Tuesday Oct 30, 2001 at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Larry Seidl, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion Posts. Lester was born July 18, 1930, in Two Rivers, son of the late Earl and Marie Sladky Ferry. He attended school in Two Rivers. On December 22, 1947 he entered the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict, until 1951. He was a member of the 24th Infantry Division, 1st. Battalion. 21st Regiment and Company B. He received numerous service metals(sic), including the Combat Infantry Badge, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and a Bronze Star. On September 12, 1953, he was married to Rose Ott, at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The couple celebrated 48 years of marriage this past September. Lester was employed with Kornely Dairy for 21 years, and later with Kelvinator Co. of Manitowoc. He also worked part-time at E. V. M. after his retirement. Lester was a member of the Two Rivers VFW Post #1248; he enjoyed time spent with family, friends, and especially his grandkids. He will be greatly missed by his family. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Stacy, three brothers, Alvin, Richard, and Raymond, and one sister, Sandy Ouradnik. Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5-8 p.m. on Monday evening, and after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, until leaving for the church at 9:45 a.m. A parish prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, led by Sr. Dorothy. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 28, 2001
ROSE M. FERRY cemetery #89C
Rose M. Ferry, age 72, of Two Rivers, died early Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10 am. on Friday, April 12, 2002 at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Larry Seidl, with burial to follow in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. Rosie was born June 11, 1929 in Two Rivers, the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Ruder Ott. She attended St. Mark Parochial School and Two Rivers Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1947. On Sept. 12, 1953 she married Lester J. Ferry at St. Mark Catholic Church. He preceded her in death Oct. 26, 2001, Rose was employed at the Metal Ware Corp. for several years and in 1959 began working at Paragon Electric Co., where she worked for 39 years, retiring in 1998. After her retirement she worked part-time at Evans of Two Rivers, until the present time. She was a lifelong member of St. Mark Parish, where she was an active member of the Ladies of St. Mark. She enjoyed time spent with her children and grandchildren. (Survivors omitted for privacy) In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a granddaughter: Stacy; and three brothers: Oscar, Harold and Arthur Ott. Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening and after 9 a.m. on Friday until leaving for the church at 9:45 a.m. A parish wake service will be held at 7:30 and p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, led by Sister Dorothy Wagner. The Ferry family would like to extend a hearrjèlt thank you to the doctors, nurses and entire staff of the critical care unit of Holy Family Memorial Medical Center for the excellent care and compassion given to Rosie and her family. Rosie was truly a loving mom, grandma and friend to many. She will be greatly missed by her family. Herald Times Reporter, April 10, 2002
ALEXIA M. FESSLER cemetery #43 Alexia M. FESSLER, age 85,formerly of 1901 Waldo Blvd, Manitowoc, who was currently residing at 1480 N. 7th St Manitowoc,WI, died Sunday morning, Sept 24,1995 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center. Family funeral services will be held at 2pm Tuesday at St Michael's Catholic Church, Whitelaw. Rev. Richard Heymen will officaite at the Mass of Christian Burial with burial to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Alexia Marie Meyer, Jan. 14, 1910, in St Nazianz, WI to the late Peter and Rose Schnurr Meyer. She married Peter Fessler Sept 1, 1938. The couple settled in Manitowoc after their marriage. Mr. Fessler preceded her in death on April 4, 1983. Survivors include one and and daughter in law, a daughter, five grandchildren, one great grandson, four sisters, and other relatives and friends. The Pfeffer Funeral Home,Manitowoc assisted the family with funeral arrangements. (sent in by a researcher, see contributors page)
AMALIA FESSLER cemetery #46 Amelia (March 9, 1839-Sept. 25, 1866 single -daughter of George and Elizabeth Fessler -sister of Father Joseph Fessler) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
ANTON FESSLER cemetery #47 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1904: 17-yr. old Anton Fessler died of a stroke New Year's Day in his mother's residence at Silver Lake. In addition to his mother he is survived by several sisters. The funeral was held Mon. morning at the cemetery at Silver Lake.
ANTON FESSLER (d. 1915) cemetery #47 BROTHER OF FOUNDER OF CONVENT DEAD Anton Fessler a Resident Here for 55 Years Anton Fessler, a pioneer resident of the county and a brother of the man who founded Silver Lake convent being with two other brothers in the priesthood, died at his home at Silver Lake last night at the advanced age of 73 years. A widow and nine children survive. The funeral will be held at Silver Lake Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Mr. Fessler was a native of Germany and came to Manitowoc as a young man of 18 and had made his home here ever since. He was well known. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, May 21, 1915, Page 4
ANTONIUS FESSLER cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Dec. 1897: Death in St. Nazianz on Thurs., of Joseph Fessler at the age of 85 yrs. 8 mos. 10 days. The deceased resided with his son, Anton Fessler in St. Nazianz. ******* From St. Nazianz researcher/see contributors page: Anton (March 31, 1812-Dec. 11, 1897 –husband of Francisca nee Kunzweiler -married in 1835 –son of Johann George Fessler and Francisca Maurer –brother to George [1800-1873] –farmer born Oberhausen, Freiburg, Baden –died from "cerrhosis of the liver")
ELIZABETH FESSLER cemetery #46 Elisabetha Fessler/Geb. 14 Juni 1811/gest. 4 Nov. 1878 Elizabeth (June 14, 1811-Nov. 4, 1878 wife of George [1801-1873] -emigrated to Manitowoc County in 1860, along with her husband and 6 children -a son, Fr. Joseph Fessler, had emigrated earlier) (no county death record) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
FRANK FESSLER cemetery #57 Frank A. Fessler, 75, of School Hill died early Monday morning at Rocky Knoll Sanitarium, Sheboygan County, following a heart attack. Funeral services will be at 9:30 am. Wednesday at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Fessler was born April 20, 1888, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Anton and Lidwina Grodtzinger Fessler. He lived in the School Hill area most of his life and worked for more than 30 years for the Brost Meat Market, School Hill. He never married. Among survivors are two brothers, Anton, of St. Nazianz and George, of School Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Tillie Brost and Mrs. Rose Brost of School Hill; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Joseph Fessler, and nieces and nephews. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. (No newspaper named, 1963 handwritten on the obituary)
GEORG FESSLER cemetery #46 George (Aug. 24, 1801-March 27, 1873 husband of Elizabeth -son of Johann George Fessler and Francisca Maurer brother to Anton [1812-1897] -father of Father Joseph Fessler -came from Oberhausen, Baden -emmigrated to Manitowoc County in 1860, along with his wife and 6 children -his eldest son Joseph and George's sister Rose Fessler had emigrated to American in 1854 with Fr. Oschwald, though it might be incorrect that Joseph emigrated before 1856) (no county death record) (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
GEORGE FESSLER cemetery #57 Husband of Luella nee Rautmann [married May 8, 1912 at St. Gregory -Luella is the daughter of Julius Rautmann and Louise Wilke and was born in Town of Meeme on Nov. 29, 1893 -she died in March of 1979 and is buried at Holy Trinity Cemetery, School Hill] -son of Anton Fessler [1844-1916] and Lutrine Grotzinger photographer, purchases gallery in St. Nazianz in 1912 "Following their marriage, they resided for 36 years at St. Nazianz, where Mr. Fessler had a photograph gallery and also operated a filling station. Following his heart attack and being confined to a wheelchair most of the time, they built their new home in School Hill in 1959, especially designed for wheelchair use.") -born Silver Lake, Town of Manitowoc Rapids -died from "acute coronary occlusion, generalized arteriosclerosis and old age -paralysis of the lower extremites") (from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page), ossw:
REV. GEORGIUS FESSLER cemetery #46 From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1885: Death of Rev. Geo. Fessler, pastor of the Catholic Congregation in Silbersee, last Thurs. He was buried last Sat. in a ceremony lead by the Archbishop. He was only 35 years old. (Note: This is the only Rev. George Fessler I have. The date is right but his age is wrong)
JOHN FESSLER cemetery #21 Burial Wednesday John A. Fessler, 35, St. Nazianz who died Sundeay morning after only a week's illness, will be buried Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the St. Gregory's Catholic church, St. Nazianz. Burial will be in the St. Nazianz cemetery. Mr. Fessler operated a filling station at the junction of Highway 151 and County Trunk A. The parents and two sister survive. ********* John A. (Aug. 19, 1902-Oct. 10, 1937 –husband of Olive nee Simon [married June 18, 1924 at St. Gregory –divorced] –son of Anton Fessler and Sophia Zipperer –filling station attendent since 1934 [at intersection of County A and State 151] and bartender since 1926 –died from "general peritonitis, perforated diverticulum of sigmoid and myocarditis chronic")
JOSEPH FESSLER Cemetery #21 (Sent in by relative, see contributors page) The obit says Carl..but mom said that they always knew him as Joe..she wondered if perhaps his middle name was Joseph..but this is the correct person. Manitowoc Evening Times September 14,1942 (edited for possible living persons) Carl Fessler Sr., 81, pioneer resident of the town of Eaton, died Monday at the Holy Family hospital following a short illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30am from the St. Gregory's Catholic Church at St. Nazianz. Interment will be in the village cemetery. Mr. Fessler was born in Germany in 1860 and when a boy, accompanied his parents to this country. The family settled at St Nazianz and later moved to the homestead farm two miles south of the village. As a young man, he worked six years at the Holy Family convent at Silver Lake. In 1891, he married Margaret Meyer and they moved to the farm home at Eaton. Mrs. Meyer died two years ago. Survivors are five sons, two daughters, and 19 grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Fessler home.
LUTVINE FESSLER cemetery #21 Mrs. Fessler Of School Hill Dies At Son's Home St. Nazianz.-(Special)- Mrs. Lidwina Fessler, 86, died at 4:10 a.m. today at the home of her son, Frank, in School Hill. She was born April 14, 1854, in Germany, and came here at the age of 2, settling with her parents near Silver Lake in Manitowoc county. She married Anton Fessler Sept. 2, 1872, and after their marriage the couple settled three miles northwest of St. Nazianz. He died 24 years ago. Mrs. Fessler, nee Groetzinger, was a member of the Christian Mothers' society of Holy Trinity church, School Hill. She is survived by nine children, 24 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. The children are four daughters, Mrs. Frank Sadkowski, and Mrs. John Reinhart, St. Nazianz, Mrs. Peter Brost, of St. Fidelis, and Mrs. John Brost, of School Hill, and five sons, Anton, Carl and George of St. Nazianz, and Joseph and Frank of School Hill. One child died in infancy. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory church, St. Nazianz. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body may be viewed at her home from tonight until time of services. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ********** Mrs. Lidwina Fessler, 86, a resident of the county for more than 80 years, died early today at the home of her son, Frank, in School Hill. She has resided there the past 19 years. Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m., from the St. Gregory's church in St. Nazianz. Burial will be in the St. Nazianz cemetery. Mrs. Fessler, nee Lidwina Groetzinger, was born in Germany in 1854 and accompanied her parents to this country at an early age. The family settled on a farm near Silver Lake. In 1872 she was married to Anton Fessler and they located on a farm in Eaton, two miles west of St. Nazianz. Mr. Fessler died in 1916. Mrs. Fessler was a member of the Christian Mothers. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Frank Sadkowski and Mrs. John Reinhart of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Peter Brost of Meeme, Mrs. John Brost of School Hill; five sons, Frank and Joseph of School Hill, Anton, George and Carl of St. Nazianz; 24 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, May 10, 1940 P.12 ********** Lutvine nee Grotzinger (April 14, 1854-May 10, 1940 –wife of Anton [married Nov. 6, 1871 at St. Gregory] –daughter of Eugidius and Katharine Grotzinger –born Germany -emigrated with her parents to the US in 1856–died from "broncho pneumonia and senile dementia, which she had for 6 years")
MARGARET FESSLER Cemetery #21 (Note:transcription says b.1871, obit says 1861...1861 matches her age.) Mrs. Joseph Fessler, 79, of Eaton, died last night at the Holy Family Hospital. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m from the St. Gregory's Catholic Church in St. Nazianz with interment in the church cemetery. Mrs. Fessler, nee Margaret Meyer, was born in Eaton in 1861 and in 1891, was married to Joseph Fessler. They located on the homestead farm, a short distance south of St. Nazianz. Survivors are the widower: five sons, two daughters, two brothers, three sisters. Mrs. Fessler was a member of the Christian Mothers, who will meet at the home Friday evening to recite the rosary. Manitowoc Herald, October 15, 1940 (Sent in by a relative, see contributors page) *********** Plan Last Rites For Mrs. Fessler At St. Nazianz St. Nazianz, Wis. - Mrs. Joseph Fessler, Sr., aged 69, passed away at 10 p.m., Tuesday, at Holy Family hospital in Manitowoc after being ill since last Saturday. Deceased, nee Margaret Meyer, was born July 20, 1861, in Eaton township. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Math Meyer. On February 3, 1891, she was united in marriage to Joseph Fessler and the couple settled on the present farm located about one and one-half miles south of this village. She was a member of the Christian Mothers' society, the members of which will attend the funeral in a body and at 7:30 p.m., Friday, will hold a vigil. Survivors are the widower; two daughters, Mrs. Alex Woelfel of New Holstein, and Mrs. Anton Riesterer, who lives near St. Nazianz; five sons, (can't read), and Carl on the homestead. (can't read), Joseph of this village, Frank of Denmark, Wis., and Peter of Manitowoc; three sisters, Miss Mary Meyer and Mrs. Joe Knier of Valders, Route 1, and Mrs. Joseph Peter of Marshfield, Wis.; two brothers, Peter and Math. Meyer of this village, and 19 grandchildren. A brother, Michael Meyer, died last August. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, at St. Gregory's church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht, S.D.S., will officiate. (No newspaper named, Oct. 15 handwritten on the obituary) *********** From St. Nazianz researcher: Wife of Joseph [1860-1942] –married Feb. 3, 1891 at St. Gregory –daughter of Mathias Meyer and Barbara Hauser –born Town of Eaton –died from "heart disease and myocardial failure")
MARY FESSLER cemetery #21 Rites Held Tuesday For Mrs. Carl Fessler. Funeral services for Mrs. Carl Fessler, 73, were held Tuesday morning from St. Gregory's Catholic church in St. Nazianz. Mrs. Fessler died at Holy Family hospital Saturday. The former Mary Himmelsbach, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Himmelsbach of St. Nazianz, was born February 20, 1882, in the town of Schleswig. She was married to Carl Fessler in St. Nazianz in 1904. The couple lived in St. Nazianz for several years after their marriage and then moved to a farm two miles west of the village. In 1942 the couple retired from the farm and moved back to St. Nazianz. Mrs. Fessler was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and the Christian Mothers' society of the St. Gregory church. She and her husband celebrated their golden wedding anniversary June 6, 1954. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, Mrs. William Bushman, Osman; Mrs. Ira Holmer, Minneapolis; Mrs. Clarence Brill, New Holstein. Also eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (Sept. 29, 1955) ********* Wife of Carl [1879-1961] –married June 7, 1904 at St. Gregory daughter of Joseph Himmelsbach and Cresentia Sailor –born Town of Schleswig –died from "internal hemorrhage due to cirrhosis of liver, myocardial failure, pulmonary congestion")
MARY T. FESSLER cemetery #43 Mary T. Fessler, 93, a resident of St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning Jan. 19, 1999 at the home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. She was born Nov. 11, 1905 in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, daughter of the late George and Mary Schiesel Brunner. On Oct. 21, 1925, she married William Fessler at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. He preceded her in death Jan. 31, 1980. Mary was employed at Art's 151 Supper Club for 35 years. She was an avid gardener and also enjoyed quilting. Mary was a volunteer worker at Park Lawn home. Her memberships include The Christian Mother's of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a former member of the St. Joseph Choir. At the time of her death, Mary Fessler had been the longest active parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was baptized, attended school, was confirmed and was married there. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Schiesel Brunner; step-mother, Margaret Brunner; two brothers and one sister- in-law, George and Edna Brunner and Urban Brunner. Friends may call at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno, from 9 a.m. Friday, until the time of service at 11 a.m. Memorial may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Alverno. The Sheboygan Press, January 20, 1999
MATHIAS FESSLER cemetery #21 Sent in by a relative, see contributors page: (Edited for possible living persons) October 1973 Mathias Fessler, 81, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at the Manitowoc Health Center. He was born Dec 21, 1891 in the Town of Eaton, a son of the late Joseph and Margreth Meyer Fessler. Survivors are three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 9:15am Thursday at the Christianson- Deja Funeral Home at St Nazianz and at 9:30 am at St. Gregory Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Cyril Dickrell SDS, pastor, will be celebrant of the funeral Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4pm today. The Rosary will be recited there at 8pm. ******** Mathias Fessler, 81, of Manitowoc, died Tuesday at Manitowoc Health Care Center. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Cyril Dickrell will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Fessler was born Dec. 21, 1891, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Joseph and Margareth Meyer Fessler. Survivors include three brothers, Frank, of Kewaunee, Carl, of Rt. 1 Kiel, and Peter, of Manitowoc; two sisters, Mrs. Alex Woefel, of New Holstein and Mrs. Anton Riesterer, of Rt. 1, Kiel. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 17, 1973 ******** From St. Nazianz researcher: Single –son of Joseph Fessler and Margaret Meyer –laborer, farming –born Town of Eaton –died from "arteriosclerotic heart disease –cerebro vascular accident")
NORBERT FESSLER cemetery #43 Norbert G. Fessler, 62, of 1122 Parkrow Blvd., Manitowoc, died at 6 a.m. Monday at home. He had been ill five months. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church. The Rev. E. A. Radey will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Fessler was born March 10, 1899, at Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Anton and Christina Trost Fessler, He married Antoinette Gehrig of St. Nazianz Oct. 12, 1931, and came to Manitowoc 35 years ago. He was educated at St. Joseph Parochial School, Silver Lake. He had been employed since May 10, 1926, as a shearman at rolling mills of Mirro Aluminum Co. He was a member (rest missing) (No newspaper named or date)
PETER FESSLER cemetery #43 Peter Fessler, 77 of 1205 Green Street. Manitowoc, Wisconsin, died late Monday evening, April 4, at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. A requiem memorial Mass will be held at 10 am Thursday at St. Joseph Chapel, 1825 S.Riverside Drive, Green Bay. The Rev. Edward Bujarski will officiate and private family commital services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Fessler was born Jan 21, 1906 at St. Nazianz, son of the late Joseph(also known as Carl) and Margaret Meyer Fessler. He married Alexia Meyer Sept. 1, 1938 and after marriage, the couple resided in Manitowoc. Mr. Fessler had been employed by the Manitowoc Ship- building Company for 48 years, retiring in 1974. Survivors include his wife, Alexia, a son and daughter in law (private), a daughter (private), a brother Carl Fessler of St. Nazianz, a sister, Frances Woelfel of New Holstein, Wisconsin and five grandchildren. A sister, Mary and three brothers, Matt, Joseph and Frank preceded him in death. There will be no visitation. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is in charge of funeral arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Reporter, April 4, 1983 (Sent in by a relative, see contributors page)
SOPHIA FESSLER cemetery #21 Mrs. Anton (Sophia) Fessler, 92, of 104 Main St., St. Nazianz, died early Wednesday morning at her residence. Funeral services will be at 11:15 a.m. Friday at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home and at 11:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Cyril Dickerell will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Fessler, nee Sophia Zipperer, was born June 20, 1882, at Whitelaw, daughter of the late John and Mary Bartel Zipperer. She attended school at Whitelaw. She was married to Anton Fessler Feb. 18, 1901, at Whitelaw. Mrs. Fessler was a housewife all her life and a member of St. Gregory Christian Mothers and Catholic Knights. Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ida Kautzer and Mrs. Vilas (Georgianna) Krueger, of St. Nazianz; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Schad, of Chicago and Mrs. Theresa Zipperer, of Menasha; two grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Two sons and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, after 4 p.m. Thursday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. (No newspaper named, Jan. 14 1975 handwritten on the obituary) *********** (Sophia Fessler/b. 22 June 1882/d. 14 January 1975/SSDI) *********** Sophia nee Zipperer (June 20, 1882-Jan. 14, 1975 –wife of Anton [1876-1968] –married Feb. 18, 1901 at St. Michaels' Catholic Church, Whitelaw –daughter of John Zipperer and Mary Bartel [John and Mary are buried at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Whitelaw, Town of Cato -John May 22, 1844-Jan. 30, 1898 -Mary A. July 9, 1846-Dec. 14, 1929] –born Whitelaw –residence 104 Main Street –died from "cerebral vascular accident")
BERNARD FETZER cemetery #44 B. FETZER, OLD SETTLER OF CO. PASSES AWAY Came to County Nearly Four Score Years Ago to Make Home Bernard Fetzer, pioneer resident of Manitowoc county, having come here as a child of four years, is dead at his home on N. Eleventh street, death resulting from dropsy from which he had been a sufferer for some time. He had been confined to his bed only two weeks. Mr. Fetzer was 82 and one of the best known residents of the county. Funeral services will be held from Sacred Heart church Monday morning at 9 o’clock with burial at Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Fetzer was born in Germany in 1844 and came to Manitowoc with his parents in 1848 and until recent years was one of the prominent and successful farmers at Whitelaw, retiring 16 years ago to come to the city. He is survived by his wife, who was Mary Shavet and whom he married 53 years ago, three sons, Bernard at Grimms, Godfrey of Whitelaw and Frank, this city, and five daughters, Mrs. J.R. Burkard, Fond du Lac, Mrs. George Jordan, Madison, Mrs. Grimm, Whitelaw, Mrs. Schunk and Mrs. Ora, of this city. Mr. Fetzer was devoted to his home and family but took an active interest in public affairs and was a good citizen. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 29, 1926, Page 1
FRANK E. FETZER cemetery #44
Frank E. Fetzer, age 59, of Manitowoc, died early Sunday morning, November 24, 1996, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 1996, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and 11 am. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Gerald Foley with burial to follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. He was born June 4, 1937, in the town of Kossuth, Manitowoc County, son of the late Frank J. and Nora Holsen Fetzer. He attended St. Anne’s School in Francis Creek and was a graduate of Mishicot High School in 1954, being class president. On July 6, 1963, he married the former Janet A. Westphal at St. Paul Catholic Church. Rev. Clement P. Kern presided at the marriage of the couple. The couple resided in the city of Manitowoc since their marriage. Frank started his employment with the Hamachek Company as an automobile insurance salesman and soon began his career in auto sales working in various positions as used car manager, sales manager and sales at Hamachek, Lauson Chevrolet and currently Maritime Ford. Frank enjoyed camping with his family and friends. He had a beautiful singing voice and enjoyed singing country music and playing his guitar, especially around the campfire. Frank also sang with the Meistersingers Guild in the 1950’s. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law and father-in-law and two brothers-in-law. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday where a prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. by Deacon Ken Nelesen. Frank was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family. We will remember his hearty laugh and ever so kind heart. Frank will be sadly missed by his family, friends and co-workers. Herald Times Reporter, no date.
FRANZ FETZER cemetery #39 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Feb. 1888 Death last Sat. (11 Feb.) near Branch Mills, of Mr. Franz Fetzer, one of the oldest and best known farmers of our county. The deceased was the last of the widely known and respected Fetzer brothers. He leaves a grieving widow and five grown children. Burial took place on Tues., 14 Feb., in the Catholic Cemetery in Town Kossuth.
LORRAINE FETZER cemetery #7 Death Visits Fetzer Home At Whitelaw Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Fetzer, Whitelaw, are mourning the death of their five year old daughter, Lorraine, who passed away yesterday at the home, death being due to an attack of scarlet fever from which she had suffered only a few days. The funeral was held from the home this morning and was private. Two other daughters in the family are suffering from the disease but were somewhat better today. Besides the two sisters, two brothers and the parents survive the little one. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, March 21, 1925 P. 2
MARGARET FETZER cemetery #7 Mrs. Godfrey P. Fetzer, 84, died unexpectedly late Wednesday morning at the home of a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Oreste Brazzale, of Rockwood where she had made her home 13 years. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Mittnacht Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw. The former Margaret Frances Pankratz was born July 17, 1882, at Cato, daughter of the late Michael and Margaret Schleis Pankratz. She attended schools at Cato and Whitelaw and had been employed as a clerk at the Walter Killen General Store, Cato, before she was married at Clarks Mills to Godfrey P. Fetzer June 7, 1910. They observed the golden anniversary of the wedding in 1960. The couple farmed in the Town of Franklin from 1910 until retiring in 1945. They lived four years in the Town of Franklin, then moving to Rockwood. Mr. Fetzer died in 1961. Mrs. Fetzer had been a member of St. Michael Catholic Church Christian Mothers Society for 50 years and of St. Ann Catholic Church Christian Mothers Altar Society for 15 years. Mrs. Fetzer is survived by two sons, Donald and William Getzer, of Green Bay, two daughters, Mrs. Harry J. Kelley, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Oreste Brazzale, of Rockwood, 12 grandchildren and a great grandchild. A daughter preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the Christian Mothers societies of St. Michael and St. Ann Catholic churches. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 16, 1967 P. 21 ******* (Margaret F. Fetzer/d. 15 Mar. 1967 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)
MARGARET L. FETZER cemetery #55 Mrs. Bernard Fetzer, 73, of the Town of Franklin, Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Maple Grove, the Rev. Alois Pimeskern celebrant of the solemn requiem high Mass. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Fetzer was born Margaret Kirby, Jan. 24, 1888, in the Town of Franklin, daughter of the late William and Elizabeth O’Connor Kirby. She was married to Bernard Fetzer, Sept. 18, 1911, at St. Patrick School, Maple Grove, and they farmed in the Town of Franklin. She was a member of the Altar Society of St. Patrick Church. Survivors include her husband, three sons, Harold of Madison, James of Waukesha and Bernard, Jr., at home; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jacobs at home; four brothers, James of Milwaukee, John of DePere, William of Manitowoc, and Norbert of Waukesha; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Cavanaugh, Mrs. Thomas Hayden and Mrs. Herbert Remiker of Manitowoc and Mrs. Gordon Rapp of Bakersfield, Calif., and eight grandchildren. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. by members of the parish. Two Rivers Reporter, Tues., 20 June 1961, page M-9
MARGARETHA FETZER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 27 July 1882: The 60-year old widow of Mr. Peter Fetzer of Manitowoc Rapids died last Sat. night
PETER FETZER cemetery #44 Death announcement in Der Nord Westen, 20 Sept.1878 Peter Fetzer died in Forrestville, Door Co.
AUGUSTE KAROLINE FEUERPFEIL cemetery #44 Name: Feuerpfeil, Auguste D.: 1/16/1877 B.: Reg. D.: 12/27/1877 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 4 Mo. 9 Da. B.P.: D.P.: Cem.: Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper Spouse: F.: Wm. Feuerpfeil M.: Auguste Will Cause of Death: Cramps Pg. #: 237
C.H. FRIEDRICH FEUERPFEIL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 21 July 1892: Death, by drowning, of Friedrich Feuerpfeil, bookkeeper for the firm of Schütte Bros. The deceased, who was about 24 yrs. old, went swimming with friends last Tues. at Stuempge's Lake. He jumped into the water from a boat, got cramps, and drowned before the others could save him. His body was found yesterday morning. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. ******* [cause: drowned]
FREDERICK FEUERPFEIL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1900: Death Mon. of a 3-yr. old son of Mr. W. Feuerpfeil here after an illness of only a week. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon. ******** [bur. 05-16-1900/cause: broncho pneumonia]
PAULINE FEUERPFEIL cemetery #44 Death claimed a bright young life Monday, Paula Feuerpfiel, whose demise occured at the home of her parents, after an illness since last fall. Deceased was 19 years of age and had always made her home in the city where she is popular with a large circle of young friends. The funeral will be held from home Thursday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 23, 1904 P.1 ******* From Der Nord Westen, 24 Mar. 1904: Death Mon. after a long illness of Miss Paula Feuerpfeil, daughter of Mr. C. Feuerpfeil here, at the age of 23. The funeral will be held this afternoon. ********* [cause: tuberculosis]
JOHN FEUERSTEIN cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 24 Dec. 1903: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 21 Dec.) John Feuerstein died during Tues. night and was buried Fri. morning from the Catholic Church. The deceased, who leaves a host of friends here, was only *7 (disturbed type; could be either 27 or 37). He was an excellent fisherman who worked hard and owned a gasoline powered boat and many nets. His business was worth $1,400. He was unmarried but had recently become engaged to a fine girl. It is said he left no will so his estate will certainly go to his parents. He was the eldest of 7 children and in addition to his parents is survived by 5 brothers and one sister.
PAUL C. FEUERSTEIN cemetery #89B Paul Feuerstein, 93, of 2112 Monroe St., Two Rivers, retired longtime Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two Rivers employe, died at home at noon Monday. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Feuerstein was born at Stadtlawingen, Bavaria, Germany, March 4, 1878, son of the late Martin and Margaret Lurz Feuerstein. He married Amelia Haretl at Two Rivers in 1907. She died in 1934. He retired from Hamilton Mfg. Co. 28 years ago. Surviving are a son, Paul B., of Two Rivers, a daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Clara) Stika, of Kewaunee, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A son preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 6 o'clock this Tuesday evening where Memorial services will be at 8 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 2, 1971 ******** (b. 4 Mar. 1878/d. Nov. 1971/SSDI)
