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ALVIN GEBHARD cemetery #43 Alvin R. Gebhard, 73, of 1026 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Friday at a Manitowoc hospital. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Gebhard was born July 21, 1898, at Hayton, Wis., son of the late John and Emma Helfrich Gebhard. He married Stella H. Schliesleder Sept. 5, 1942, at Manitowoc. He owned and operated Manitowoc Oil Co. with his brother, George, for the past 35 years retiring in 1967. Survivors include his wife and two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, Hugo, of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Oldenberg, of New Holstein; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Two brothers, George and John, preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday where a memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc,Wis. April 22, 1972 CLARA GEBHARD cemetery #82 Mrs. Henry Gebhard, 58, of 626 4th St., Kiel, died suddenly at her home Friday. The former Clara Schultz, she was born in Kiel Feb. 19, 1903, the daughter of the late Emil and Alvina Koeppen Schultz. She attended Kiel schools and on April 21, 1924, married Henry Gebhard at Manitowoc. They have lived in Kiel since then. Mrs. Gebhard had been employed at the Kiel Glove Co. and as part-time custodian at Kiel schools. She was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Surviving are her husband; two sons, three daughters, three sisters, Mrs. Otto Strade and Mrs. Reinhold Horst, both of Millhome, and Mrs. Louis Hardman of Albequerque, N.M.; two brothers, Oscar Schultz of Glenbeulah, and Richard of Sheboygan, and 15 grandchildren. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, at 2 p.m. Monday with Delphin Wilke, Sheboygan, as reader. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, July 22, 1961 – P. 6
HENRY GEBHARD cemetery #82 Henry F. Gebhart(sic), 85, of 626 Fourth St., Kiel, died Saturday night at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center, Neenah, where he had been a patient one day. He had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born July 10, 1897, at Hayton (Calumet County) a son of the late George and Theresa Helfrich Gebhart. He attended Charlestown schools. On April 21, 1924, he married Clara Schultz in Manitowoc. The couple lived in Kiel. She died in 1961. Mr. Gebhart was employed at the A. A. Laun Furniture Company for 38 years, retiring in 1962. He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. Survivors are three daughters (private); two sons (private); 20 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Two grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. No newspaper named, 1982
MICHAEL GEBHARD cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1907: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 01 July) A large funeral was held here today. Mike Gebhart(sic), an old settler in our city who just celebrated his 84th birthday in May, died a few days ago. He operated a successful store here for many years before retiring. His wife died several years ago. He leaves 2 daughters –one married and living in Chicago, the other operates her father’s store here. The deceased had only been ill a short time. Pastor Ueberle gave the funeral address, and the church choir was also present. The Odd Fellows, to which order he had belonged, gave him the final official escort.
FRANK GEBHARDT cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 17 Apr. 1879: Death of Frank Gebhardt on 14 Apr. in Two Rivers. He was born 20 July 1861, the son of Mr. M Gebhardt. He had been ill 43 weeks and his situation in the end was hopeless. His burial took place yesterday, Apr. 16 in the afternoon, and Mr. H. Stoll of Two Rivers delivered the death sermon.
HENRY GEBHARDT cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1901: Henry M. Gebhard, one of the well-known business men of Two Rivers, died Tues. morning after an illness of several months. The deceased was born 04 Sep. 1855 in Two Rivers and lived there all his life. He personally ran a drugstore and was also manager of the telephone system in Two Rivers. He is survived by his sorrowing father and 2 sisters. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon under the direction of the Two Rivers Free Masons. *********** From Der Nord Westen, 31 Oct. 1901: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 28 Oct.) The funeral of our deceased pharmacist Henry Gebhard on Fri. afternoon was exceptional. The Free Masons, of whom he was a member, were there as well as County Judge Anderson of Manitowoc and Dr. C. Currens from here. Pastor Gray of the Episcopal Congregation in Manitowoc delivered the funeral oration.
AUGUST GEBLER cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 07 Aug. 1890 (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 05 Aug.) Death last week of "Father" GEBELER. The well-known and well-beloved gentlemen worked as a blacksmith here for many years and reached the age of 72 yrs. 11 mos. He leaves a widow and 4 children. His funeral last Sun. in the Evangelical Church was heavily attended.
ELSIE F. GEERDTS cemetery #44 Mrs. Elsie F. Geerdts, 82, a resident of St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, for the past two years, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Geerdts, nee Elsie F. Milski, was born April 4, 1889, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Felix and Mary Jarocka Milski. She resided in Manitowoc all her life. She was married to Arthur H. Geerdts Jan. 19, 1909, at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death Sept. 10, 1956. Mrs. Geerdts was a member of St. Ann Christian Mothers Altar Society of St. Boniface Church. Survivors include a son, Arthur, of Manitowoc, a daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Ruth) Greenwood, of Green Bay, six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A daughter, five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday where a Memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by members of the Christian Mothers Altar Society. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 22, 1971 ********* [d. 09-21-1971/age 82 yrs./widow of Arthur H. Geerdts]
ELLA IDA GEHBE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 21 July 1887: Death by drowning yesterday about 5 o'clock of Ella Gehbe, the 9-yr. old daughter of Mr. August Gehbe. The child was playing a children's game with her playmates near the Zeman Kreynicks dock, and fell into the river. Help was called but by the time they arrived it was too late. Workmen from the Carl Zander factory pulled the body out with a rake, but medical help was of no avail
HEINRICH GEHBE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Jan. 1887: Death of 82-year old Henry Gehbe, one of the first settlers of Manitowoc, on Mon. evening. He came to this county 32 years ago. His wife, who has also been ill for quite a while, survives him, and he also leaves a large number of children.
MARGARETHA GEHBE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 14 Nov. 1889: Death of 77 yr. old Mrs. Margarethe Gehde(sic) on Sun., 10 Nov. She was the mother-in-law of Messrs. Carl Werbke, Jacob Lenz, and E. Krummheuer. Her funeral took place yesterday.
CARL J. GEHLING cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 12 July 1894: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 09 July) Charles Goehling, an old settler here, died last weekend at age 73 after a 2 mo. illness. He belonged to the G.A.R. and the Odd Fellows Lodge (this latter connection was corrected in a later publication to St. Joseph’s Mutual Aid Society.) He leaves a large family.
ANGELINA GEHRIG cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1906: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 29 Oct.) On 27 October, widow Angelina Gehrig died at age 67. She leaves 2 sons, Bernhard here and Joseph in St. Paul. ******** Angeline nee Hoffmann (July 28, 1838-Oct. 27, 1906 wife of Herbert –daughter of Fred Hoffmann –born Baden –emigrated from Baden and moved with husband and family to the St. Nazianz area in 1883 –died from "valvular lesion of heart, heart failure")
ROSA GEHRIG cemetery #21 Mrs. Rosa Gehrig, 96, of St. Nazianz, died Friday afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Christianson Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Gregory Putzer, S.D.S., will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Gehrig, nee Rosa Heinzen, was born Jan. 28, 1874, in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Beth Heinzen. She was married to Bernard Gehrig April 14, 1894, at St. Nazianz. Her husband preceded her in death April 3, 1943. Mrs. Gehrig was a member of the Christian Mothers Society of St. Gregory Church. Survivors include four sons, Edmund and Herman of Sheboygan, Joseph of Manitowoc and Hubert of St. Nazianz; eight daughters, Mrs. Frank Fessler of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, Miss Rose Gehrig and Mrs. Antoinette Fessler of Manitowoc, Mrs. Maline Schultz of Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Leo Diehl of Teaneck, N.J., Mrs. Millard Powres and Mrs. Joseph Pribyl of Chicago and Mrs. Elenore Rodwick of Sheboygan; 41 grandchildren and 87 great grandchildren. A son, eight brothers and six sisters preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where a Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. (No newspaper named, Dec. 4, 1970 handwritten on the obituary) ********** Rosa nee Heinzen (Jan. 28, 1874-Dec. 4, 1970 –wife of Bernard [married April 24, 1894 at St. Gregory] –daughter of Joseph Peter Heinzen and Katherine Beth –born Town of Eaton –died from "cerebro vascular accident –resperitory failure, arterioscerosis")
ROSE E. GEHRIG cemetery #43 Rose E. Gehrig, 94, formerly of 1433 N. 6th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday, December 22, at St. Mary's Home, Manitowoc. Entombment was in Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Miss Gehrig was born August 24, 1900, in St. Nazianz, daughter of the late Bernhard and Rosa Heinzen Gehrig. She had owned and operated the Annette Beauty Salon for many years before retiring in 1970. Survivors include two brothers, Joseph of Manitowoc, and Herman of Sheboygan; and three sisters, Maline Schultz of Rockford, Illinois, Ann Bartkus of Holiday, Florida, and Margaret Pribyl of Cicero, Illinois. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Walter, Edmund and Hubert Gehrig; and four sisters, Eleanor Radwick, Isabel and Antoinette Fessler, and Olga Powers. Unknown Paper Unknown Date
FRANK GEHRKE cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 05 July 1906: Frank Gehrke, the 11-year old son of Julius Gehrke in Two Rivers, died last Thursday and was buried Saturday.
HELENA GEHRKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Feb. 1897: Death Wed. morning of 39 yr. old Mrs. Helene Gehrke, wife of Gottlieb Gehrke, of a heart attack. The funeral took place Sun. morning at the city cemetery. ****** [cause: heart disease]
JOSEPH GEHRKE cemetery #44 Joseph Gehrke, 57, a former Manitowoc resident who had been living at 230 Second St., Neenah, was killed instantly Tuesday afternoon in Oshkosh when he walked out between two parked cars and into the rear wheels of a trailer loaded with 72,000 pounds of cement. He fell underneath the dual wheels and was crushed. Funeral services are being handled by Kessler Funeral Home, Neenah. Gehrke was born April 2, 1903, at Manitowoc, where he spent his boyhood, and was graduated from Lincoln High School. He prepared for a career as a professional engineer at Chicago Tech and the University of Wisconsin. After graduation he went to work for Kimberly-Clark Corp., retiring in June, 1955. He was a member of the Neenah Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Reserve Officers Training Corps. National Guard and St. Patrick Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife; two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Anton of Sheboygan Falls and Peter of Neenah; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Terens of Manitowoc and Mrs. James Wells of Ludington, Mich.; and three grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 14, 1960 P. 14 ******** Funeral services for Joseph Gehrke, 57, of 230 Second St., Neenah, who was killed Tuesday in Oshkosh when he fell under the wheels of a semi-trailer truck loaded with cement, will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday at Kessler Fuenral Home, Neenah, and at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Neenah. The Rev. Michael Koch will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Gehrke was born and educated at Manitowoc and went to Kimberly Clark Corp., Neenah, as an engineer following graduation from the University of Wisconsin. He retired in June, 1955. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 15, 1960 P. 7 ******** [d. 04-12-1960 at Oshkosh WI/age 57 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Evelyn Gehrke lot]
ANNA GEIGEL cemetery #44 Geigel, Anna nee Muehlhaupt (Nov. 8, 1868-Feb. 4, 1959 wife of Joseph [married April 22, 1890 at St. Gregory] daughter of Joseph Muehlhaupt and Madeline Brachmann residence 731 N. 5th Street, Manitowoc -died from "arteriosclerosis -senility) buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
JOSEPH GEIGEL cemetery #44 Geigel, Joseph (Nov. 25, 1865-April 30, 1946 husband of Ann nee Muehlhaupt [married April 22, 1890 at St. Gregory] son of Mathias and Katharine Geigel - born Austria -janitor residence 731 N. 5th Street, Manitowoc -died from "severe anemia, 3 months carcinoma of gastro-intestinal tract") -buried at Evergreen Cemetery, City of Manitowoc
KATHARINA GEIGEL cemetery #6 Called By Death. Mrs. Catherine Geigel one of the old-time residents of the county passed away at the home of her son Peter Geigel, death being due to the infirmities of old age. The deceased was a native of Austria and at the time of her death had reached the ripe old age of 89 years and 8 months. She came to America with her husband and one child about 50 years ago, the family settling in the town of Rockland, this county. Nine children were born to them, of which three sons are living, namely: Peter in Kiel, John on the homestead and Joseph in Manitowoc. Mrs. Geigel's husband preceded her in death 17 years ago, and for the last 12 years she has made her home with her son Peter. The funeral will take palce this, Thursday, forenoon; the remains will be taken to the Catholic church at Clark's Mills, and the interment will be in the church (rest missing) (No newspaper name or date. I believe this is where it goes)
MARY GEIGEL cemetery #6 Mrs. John Geigel, 82, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died at her home about 8:30 Saturday. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville, the Rev. William Koutnik officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Clark Mills. Born in Germany Aug. 16, 1877, daughter of the late George and Anna Stahl, Mrs. Geigel came to this country at the age of 15. She was married to John Geigel Oct. 12, 1897, at St. Nazianz. They farmed all their lives in the Town of Rockland. He died about 15 years ago. The deceased was a honorary member of the Christian Mothers of St. Mary Church at Clark Mills. Survivors include three sons, William of Manitowoc, Ed of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and Alphonse at home; four daughters, Monica of Rt. 1, Reedsville, Mrs. Charles C. Vondrachek of Reedsville and Mrs. Frank Dvorachek and Mrs. Edwin Saur of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Schwab of St. Nazianz and Mrs. Sylvia Mertens of Milwaukee; 27 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Kaltenbrun of St. Nazianz, preceded her in death in January. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday where the rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, February 20, 1960 page 9
MATHIAS GEIGEL cemetery #6 From Der Nord Westen, 08 May 1902: We must belatedly report that Mathias Geigel died suddenly in Clarks Mills on 24 Apr. Mr. Geigel felt perfectly well all day and retired. Shortly afterward he cried out loudly and his wife asked what was wrong, to which he replied that he had had a terrible dream. A few minutes later Mrs. Geigel directed another question at her husband, but there was no answer and it was found that he was no longer breathing and life was gone. A stroke had killed him. Mathias Geigel reached the age of 74 yrs. 4 mos., was born in Bohemia, came to America about 36 yrs. ago and settled in Clarks Mills where he has lived ever since. He is survived by his sorrowing widow and 2 children. His funeral was held Mon. last week.
ANTHONY P. GEIMER (TONY) cemetery #89A From the Two Rivers Reporter, Wed. Dec. 12, 1951 Geimer is dead at Two Rivers Heart Attack Fatal To Retired Resident TWO RIVERS - Anthony P. (Tony) Geimer, 70, retired general superintendent of the Hamilton Manufacturing Company, died Tuesday afternoon at his home, 2601 Washington St., following a heart attack. Mr. Geimer, active in Masonic circles and a former basketball and baseball player, was in apparent good health until stricken early Tuesday. Masonic funeral services will be held at Grace Congregational church at 2 p.m. Friday, the Rev. Richard J. Wichlei officiating. Masonic rites at the church and at Pioneers Rest cemetery will be directed by Heber Clayton, past master of the Two Rivers Masonic Lodge. Mr. Geimer was born in the town of Gibson Feb. 28, 1881, a son of the late Jacob and Margaret Spang Geimer. He was 10 years old when the family moved to Two Rivers, where as a boy he learned the butcher trade at the old Main Street meat market operated by the late Richard Kahlenberg. In April 1899, he entered the employ of the Hamilton Company. Assigned to a carpenter bench he worked as a cabinet maker until 1913 when the steel plant of the firm was erected. That year he was promoted to a foreman in the steel plant and in 1918 became the division's superintendent. The genial mild-mannered Mr. Geimer, popular with the Hamilton employees, continued in the capacity of steel plant superintendent until 1932 when he was named general superintendent. After 48 years with the Hamilton firm, which he saw grow from a payroll of less than 200 to more than 1500, he retired in July, 1947. On Original RAC Team Mr. Geimer took keen interest in sports activities. He displayed marked talent as a baseball player and was shortstop on the city team, the Colts, at the turn of the century. In 1904 when the Reach Athletic Club organized one of the first basketball teams in this area better clubs in the middle west, Mr. Geimer was one of the original members. Mr. Geimer's identification with the Masonry dates back nearly 40 years ago, having been accepted into the Two Rivers Blue Lodge in February 1912. He served the lodge as worshipful master in 1918 and 1919. His other Masonic affiliations include membership in the Barney G. Lyman chapter 116, Royal Arch Masons, the Manitowoc council of the Ancient and Select Masters, the Low Twelve Club of the Two Rivers Blue Lodge, the Manitowoc Commandery No. 45, Knights Templars: the Wisconsin Consistory, and the Tripoli Temple Shrine of Milwaukee. He was also active in the Two Rivers Shrine Club, and also belonged to the "Hamilton 30 year Club." (Survivors omitted for privacy) In 1902 the marriage of Miss Muriel Bemis, a member of the pioneer Two Rivers family, and Mr. Geimer took place. She survives with a daughter, Mrs. Edward Jann, and a son, Oswald Geimer, both of Two Rivers. He also leaves six sisters, Mrs. David LaFond and Mrs. George Paska, both of this city; Miss Matilda Geimer of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph Bunker of Villa Park, Ill., Sister M. Imelda of Altoona, Pa., and Mrs. Fred Beth of this city, two brothers, Roland Geimer of San Marino, Cal., and Cornelius Geimer of Sturgis, Mich., a step sister, Mrs. Charles Weix of this city, Mrs. Michael Bartelme of Superior. There are two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Beduhn, Deja and Martin Inc. funeral home from 7 p.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Friday when the casket will be moved to Grace Congregational church. (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
GERALD E. GEIMER cemetery #32 Gerald E. Geimer, age 68, of Two Rivers, joined his Lord in his Heavenly home, Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at the Two Rivers Community Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2000, at the Faith Ev. Free Church, Manitowoc. Rev. Rick Hines and Rev. Ray Caldwell will officiate, with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth. He was born February 13, 1932, in Two Rivers, son of the late Urban L. and Gertrude Forst Geimer. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and Washington High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On July 14, 1972, he married Mary Marx. He is retired from Kelvinator Products, where he was employed as a machinist. His memberships include the Men's Garden Club, Two Rivers French Canadian Club and he was actively involved in church building projects following his retirement. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by a grandson, Mike and a sister, Genevieve Theide. The family will greet relatives and friends from 12 Noon until the time of services at 2 p.m. at Faith Ev. Free Church, Manitowoc. Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Herald Times Reporter, Two Rivers, WI., March 10, 2000 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JACOB GEIMER cemetery #16 From Der Nord Westen, 18 Sep. 1902: Death in Town Cooperstown of Jacob Geimer, Sr., after an illness of several months. Mr. Geimer was born 29 Sep. 1829, near Trier in the Prussian Rhineland. In 1856 he acquired a piece of land in Town Cooperstown where he lived until his death. He leaves a widow and 14 children. The funeral took place yesterday from the Catholic Church in Cooperstown. ******** (b. 21 Sep 1828, d.15 Sep 1902/b. Rheinland, Kreis Wittlich, Bruck, Prussia (Germany) Son of Christopher and Barbara (Dillenburg) Geimer m. #3, Anna Rippinger, 16 Apr 1872, St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek, WI/ sent in by researcher see contributors page)
MARGARET GEIMER cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 16 Nov. 1905: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 13 Nov.) Mrs. Geimer, the 49-yr. old wife of well-known tavern keeper, Jac Geimer, died Fri. after a 3-yr. illness leaving her sorrowing husband, 3 sons and 6 daughters, of whom one son and 2 daughters are already married. The deceased was well-known and respected here as a good, fine lady….
MARIANNE GEIMER cemetery #89D Mrs. Jake Geimer, 63, a resident at the Tannery, Two Rivers route 2, for many years, died this morning after suffering a stroke. Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Jansky funeral home and at 9 o'clock from St. Luke's Catholic church with the Very Rev. Dean C.V. Hugo officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Mrs. Geimer, nee Marianne Gagnon, was born at Two Rivers Aug. 22, 1877 and spent her entire life in Manitowoc county. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gagnon. She was married on June 16, 1896. For many years she was an active member of the Altar society of St. Luke's church. Survivors are the widower; seven daughters, Mrs. Edward Grimm of Two Rivers, Mrs. Louis Kortas of Manitowoc, Mrs. Harold Roehl of Janesville, Sister M. Candida of Menominee, Mich., Mrs. A. N. Perry, Mrs. Phil Hansen and Miss Grace Geimer, all of New York city; four sons, Urban of Two Rivers, Martin and William of New York city, and Albert at home; one sister, Mrs. William Taddy, of Two Rivers; two brothers, Joseph Gagnon of Two Rivers and Edward Gagnon of Blackstone, Mass. and 16 grand- children. The body may be viewed at the Jansky funeral home until the time of the funeral and the rosary will be recited there at 8 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 22, 1941 P. 2
MATH GEIMER cemetery #16 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901: Death on Sun. in Cooperstown of Mathias Geimer after a short illness with a brain hemorrhage. He was 24. His funeral was held yesterday from the Catholic Church in Cooperstown. ********* (Matthew Geimer, b.24 Feb 1878, d.15 Sep 1901/b. Town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, WI, Son of Jacob and Anna (Rippinger) Geimer/sent in by researcher see contributors page)
MATHILDE GEIMER cemetery #89B Miss Mathilda C. Geimer, 73, 0f 1343 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, formerly a resident of Two Rivers and a World War I Army nurse, died Sunday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she had been a patient six weeks. Miss Geimer was born Aug. 29, 1889, in the Town of Gibson, daughter of the late Jacob A. and Margaret Spang Geimer. When she was three years old the family brought her to Two Rivers, where she attended St. Luke Parochial School. Her late father for a number of years operated the Lake House at Two Rivers, now the site of Plantico Drug Store. She took her nurse training at Holy Family Hospital and completed it at Milwaukee Hospital. In 1918, she entered the Army Nurses Corps and after her discharge two years later returned to Milwaukee where she was engaged in hospital and private nursing duty, retiring eight years ago. She was a member of the Delano Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Milwaukee. Surviving are two brothers, Roland, of California and C. J. (Neil) Geimer, of Burr Oak, Mich., and five sisters, Mrs. George Paska, Mrs. David LaFond and Mrs. Fred Beth of Two Rivers, Mrs. Joseph Bunker, of Villa Park, Ill., and Sister M. Imelda, of Monroe, Wis. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 14, 1963
MURIEL E. (BEMIS) GEIMER cemetery #89A (Sent in by researcher/see contributors page) Mrs. Muriel E. Geimer, 79, widow of Anthony P. Geimer, early superintendent of Hamilton Mfg. Co. steel plant at Two Rivers, a member of one of Two Rivers earliest families and whose grandfather was the first practicing physician at Two Rivers, died Saturday afternoon at Ressel Nursing Home, Milwaukee. She had been residing with a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Jann at Milwaukee for more than a year. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard H. Trump, pastor of the Grace Congregational Church, Two Rivers, officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Geimer, nee Muriel Bemis, was born at Two Rivers Feb. 28, 1882, daughter of the late Elmer and Wilhelmina Oswald Bemis. Her grandfather, the late Dr. John Oswald, was the first physician to practice at Two Rivers. She attended Two Rivers public schools and was married June 25, 1902, to Anthony P. Geimer, who died in Two Rivers in 1951. Mrs. Geimer was the last of the Bemis family in Two Rivers, which included two brothers, Atty. Harry, a legal counsel for the Soo Line Railroad, and Charles Bemis. For many years Mrs. Geimer was active in Two Rivers Chapter 229, Order of Eastern Star, of which she was a past matron. Besides the daughter, she leaves two grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A son, Oswald, died two years ago. Friends may call at the funeral chapels after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tue. Dec. 26, 1961
SYLVIA GEIMER cemetery #89C Funeral services for Sylvia Sarah Geimer, 14, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, who died Saturday at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, were at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at Emanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. Burial was in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers. (Pallbearers omitted for privacy) Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, May 09, 1960 page 17
CELESTINE A. "SALLY" GEISER cemetery #32 Celestine A. "Sally" Geiser, age 86, of the Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, died on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002 at the center. She was born on March 12, 1916 in New Holstein, a daughter of the late Frank and Mathilda (Schwarz) Wagner. Sally married Gregory C. Geiser on April 28, 1937 at St. Gregory Catholic Church in St. Nazianz. He preceded her in death on Feb. 25, 1987. The couple had farmed in the Town of Chilton until their retirement. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton, the Christian Mothers, and the Daughters of Isabella. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Geiser, a son-in-law, Robert Gary; two grandchildren, Julie Geiser and John Kilgas; and two brothers, Alex & Alfred Wagner. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Chilton, with the Rev. Allen Geiser officiating. Entombment will follow in the Knollwood Mausoleum in Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Wieting Funeral Home, 411 W. Main St., Chilton from 4 to 8 p.m.,on Tuesday and again on Wednesday at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of services. A parish prayer service will be held Tuesday evening at the funeral home. The Sheboygan Press, August 27, 2002
GAUDENS GEISER cemetery #22 Name: Geiser, Gausdens D.: 12/13/1866 B.: Reg. D.: 9/2/1869 Sex: M Age at Death: 40 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 41
MARIA GEISER cemetery #21 Name: Geiser, Mary Theresia D.: 6/25/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 11/27/1878 Sex: W Age at Death: 4 Mo. 5 Da. B.P.: Tn. Eaton, Mtw. Co. D.P.: Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz Spouse: F.: Haver Geiser M.: Paukina Geiser Cause of Death: Pg. #: 263 ************ Maria Theresia (baby –Feb. 20, 1878-June 25, 1878 –daughter of Xaver Geiser and Paulina Kohler –born Town of Eaton)
MELCHIOR GEISER cemetery #21 Name: Geisser, Melchior D.: 5/23/1872 B.: Reg. D.: 12/30/1872 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 58 Yrs. B.P.: D.P.: Tn. Eaton Cem.: St. Nazianz Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. A. Oschwald Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: 130 ************* Melchior (July 5, 1814-May 23, 1872 –husband of Barbara nee Walter –farmer –born Baden)
ARTHUR F. GEISLER cemetery #44 Arthur F. Geisler, 86, of 1209 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. N.W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Geisler was born Feb. 5, 1887, in Manitowoc, son of the late Henry and Louise Koepke Geisler. He was employed at Manitowoc Engineering Co. as a foreman, retiring in 1951. He married Caroline Wernecke Dec. 9, 1911, at Newton. He was a member of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. His wife preceded him in death Jan. 15, 1970. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Louis Kaufman, of Manitowoc, three grand- children and a great grandchild. A son, Henry, and a daughter, Ruth Freiberg, preceded him in death. Friends may call at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Thursday. Memorials may be made to First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. June 12, 1973 ******** [d. 06-12-1973/age 86 yrs.](b. 5 Feb 1887/d. Jun 1973/SSDI)
CAROLINE GEISLER cemetery #44 Mrs. Arthur Geisler, 80, 1209 Philippen St., Manitowoc, died late Monday afternoon at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, the Rev. N.W. Kock officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Geisler, nee Caroline Wernecke, was born Dec. 30, 1889, daughter of the late Carl and Caroline Schmitz Wernecke. She was married to Arthur Geisler Dec. 9, 1911, at Newton and the couple resided at Manitowoc. She attended parochial and public schools at Manitowoc and was a member of the Ladies Aid at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband; two brothers, Ervin of Rt. 4, Manitowoc, and Benjamin of West Allis; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Reich and Mrs. Margaret Schroeder, both of West Allis, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. A son, Henry and a daughter, Mrs. Edmund Freiberg, preceded her in death. Friends may call at the funeral home, State Street entrance, after 3 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 20, 1970 ******** [d. 01-19-1970/age 80 yrs./wife of Arthur Geisler]
LOUIS GEISLER cemetery #44 L. GEISLER, SR. DEAD AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS Louis C. Geisler, Sr., care taker of the new city hall and father of Undersheriff Louis Geisler, Jr., died at the hospital this morning after an illness of four weeks duration which developed pneumonia and complications. Not many friends were aware of Mr. Geisler's serious condition and news of his death is a great shock. Mr. Geisler was a native of Sheboygan county, having been born at Mosel, Sept. 6, 1857, and removed here more than forty years ago and had since resided in this city. He was married in 1883 to Minna Koebke who with eight children survive, the children being Mrs. Milos Nespor, Carl, Otto, Louis, Linda, Theodore, Victor, and Luella, all of this city. Three brothers and one sister also survive. Mr. Geisler was a member of the Royal League and of the United Aid. In former years Mr. Geisler was employed as a painter but when the new city hall was opened he was elected care taker and had been in charge of the building. Flags on the city buildings are at half mast for Mr. Geisler. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 from the home 1118 So. Thirteenth street, the Rev. Menke officiating. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. August 10, 1921 P. 1 ******** [bur. 08-14-1921/cause: pneumonia-tubercular]
ANDREW GEISSLER cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1901: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 14 Jan.) There was a large funeral here Sat. of the well-known father of our Pastor Geissler of the Catholic Church, with whom he had been staying for some time. (Article does not name the father.)
CURTIS GEISSLER cemetery #33 Curtis H. Geissler, 55, of Newton, died Wednesday evening at his resience following a coronary attack. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Paul H. Blaufuss will officiate and burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Gardens, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Geissler was born July 24, 1905, at Green Bay, son of the late Hugo and Odelia Gigot Geissler. He came to Manitowoc as a child with his parents where Feb. 17, 1927, he married Minnie Schmidt. They resided in the city until moving to Grimms 15 years ago and the past five years have resided at Newton where he operated Geissler Bar. Surviving are his wife, a son, a brother, Paul, of Racine, a sister, Mrs. Al Miller, of Green Bay and four grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Max Pinkowski, died in 1949. (Survivors edited for privacy) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 8, 1960 P. 16
JOSEPH A. GEISSLER, REV. cemetery 89B From the Wisconsin State Register [Portage, Columbia Co., Wisconsin], Friday March 9, 1923 Former Parish Priest Is Dead Father Giessler(sic), Once Pastor at St. Mary's Passes at Manitowoc Rev. Father Joseph A. Giessler, formerly priest at St. Mary's in this city, died at Holy Family Hospital at Manitowoc Tuesday morning, Feb. 27. His age was 69 years. For the past twenty-six years he had been in charge of St. Luke's congregation at Two Rivers. He was born at Paterson, New Jersey and was ordained to the priesthood at Louvain, Belgium, June 7, 1879. He served in a parish at Paterson before coming to Wisconsin to affiliate with the Green Bay diocese. Pastorates in this state were at DePere, Freedom, Portage, Custer, Kaukauna and Two Rivers, and for several months he conducted services at St. Martin's church at Almond. His only near relative is a sister, Miss Agnes Giessler, who makes her home at St. Luke's parsonage. Funeral services will be held at Two Rivers Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock, with interment in St. Luke's cemetery. In telling of his demise the Stevens Point Daily Journal says: "Father Giessler was a zealous worker and untiring in his efforts for the betterment of his parishioners. He also took an active interest in civic affairs and was regarded as one of Two Rivers' most progressive citizens. He is especially remembered locally for his jovial disposition and abundance of wit."
CHRIS GELBKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Sep. 1905: Death here Tues. evening of 69-yr. old Christian Gelbke. Mr. Gelbke was born in Thuringia, coming to America and Manitowoc in 1868 where he has lived ever since. Although he has been ill for many years he still continued to work as a shoemaker until becoming bedridden a week ago, after which his health quickly declined. For many years he belonged to one of the local music groups. He leaves his wife and one son. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. *********** [cause: hemorrhage of the brain]
CHRISTIAN F.W GELBKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1888 Burial on Jan. 18th of CHRISTIAN GELBKE who died of bronchitis after a long illness. He was one of our oldest and finest citizens who worked many years in the shoemaking trade in partnership with his brother Carl Gelbke. At the time of his death he was 60 years old. ****** [cause: Bronchitis]
CHRISTIAN GELBKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 10 March 1898 Death on Sun. morning of Christian Gelbke, son of Mr. C.W. Gelbke here, after a long illness with consumption. The deceased was 28 yrs. of age and is survived by his sorrowing parents and one brother. His funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the city cemetery. ******** [cause: tuberculosis]
WILHELMINE F.L. GELBKE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 22 Oct. 1891: Death last Mon., after a long period of suffering, of Mrs. Wilhelmine Gelbke (nee Haupt), widow of the last(sic) Christian Gelbke who died 4 yrs. ago. Cause of her death was dropsy. She was 55 and leaves an adopted daughter. Burial was yesterday afternoon. ******** [cause: dropsy]
ALOIS J. GELLINGS cemetery #83 Alois J. Gellings, 89, a retired Town of Eaton farmer, died early today at St. Mary Home, Manitowoc, where he had been a resident six years. Born on July 24, 1886 at St. Nazianz, he was a son of the late John and Catherine Mueller Gellings. He attended St. Gregory Catholic School there. On May 10, 1921, he married Anna Broeckert at SS Peter and Paul Cathoic Church, Kiel. The couple located on a farm near St. Nazianz, retiring in 1947 when they moved to Kiel. Mrs. Gellings died July 24, 1953. While in Kiel, he was caretaker of the city cemetery. He was a member of SS Peter Paul Parish and its Holy Name Society. Survivors are a daughter, and two grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church, the Rev. Francis Kerscher, pastor, celebrant of mass. Brief family rites will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Friday where a service of the wake will be held at 8 p.m. (No name for newspaper)1975 ******** Gellings, Alois John (also shown as John Alois and also as Alex) (July 24, 1886-Sept. 18, 1975 –husband of Anna Broeckert [married May 10, 1921 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel] –son of John Gellings and Katherine Mueller –born Town of Eaton –farmer –retired from the farm in 1947 and moved to Kiel –while living in Kiel was the caretaker for the city cemetery –residence 504 5th Street, Kiel –died from “arterioscloratic heart disease, 5 years”) –buried at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel
ANNA GELLINGS cemetery #83 Rites Held Monday For Mrs. A. Gellings Funeral services were held Monday morning from S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic church for Mrs. Alois Gellings, 70, who died at her home here Friday morning. She had been ill several months. The rites were conducted by the Rev. F.X. Kheil and burial was made in the church cemetery. She was born October 4, 1882, in the town of Schleswig. Her father's name was Fred Broeckert and her mother's maiden name was Catherine Loos. May 10, 1921 she was married to Alois Gellings and they operated a farm in the town of Eaton until their retirement six years ago, when they moved to this city. Survivors include her husband; one daughter, one grandson, Alfred; and two brothers, William Broeckert, rural route, Kiel, and Ed Broeckert of St. Nazianz. Her parents and one sister preceded her in death. ******** Gellings, Anna nee Broeckert (Oct. 3, 1882-July 24, 1953 –wife of Alois Gellings [married May 10, 1921 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel] –daughter of Frederick Broeckert and Katherine Loos –sister of Edward Broeckert of St. Nazianz –born Town of Schleswig –before her marriage in 1921, worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Nauth of Kiel –retired from the farm in Town of Eaton in 1947, moving to Kiel) –buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel
GERHARD GELLINGS cemetery #21 From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1896: Death in St. Nazianz on Wed. last week of Gerhard Gehling. The funeral took place Sunday. ********** Gerhard Gellings (Jan. 13, 1828-Oct. 21, 1896 –husband of Theodora Breuns [married in 1855 in Milwaukee] –son of John Herman Gellings and Elizabeth Linzen [John Herman Gellings was born in 1780 and died Aug. 31, 1837 –born and died in Till, Germany –was the son of Lambert Gellings and Johanna Proest –married to Elizabeth Linzen on Aug. 3, 1827 at Till, Germany –Elizabeth Linzen was born Oct. 20, 1798 in Moyland, Germany, which is near Till –she is the daughter of Arnold Linzen and Jockemina or Jacobina Sanders –Elizabeth died in 1889 in Milwaukee County and is buried at St. Martin’s Cemetery in the far southwestern side of Milwaukee County] –born Till, Germany –immigrated to the US in 1852 with his mother and 3 siblings –arrived on June 25, 1852 from Havre, France to New York City on the ship Jane D. Cooper –farmer –on May 20, 1868 purchased the house at 103 South First Avenue –lived in this house until selling in 1874 –on June 14, 1893 purchased 3.5 acres of vacant land at 100 West Court and had a house built –Gerhard lived in this house until his death in 1896 –his widow Theodora lived here until her death in 1904 –this house was sold on Jan. 31, 1896 to their daughter Gertrude Gellings –died from “cardiac dropsy”)
GERTRUD GELLINGS cemetery #21 Miss Gertrude Gellings, aged 78, passed away at her home here after a short illness, at 2:30 a.m. Friday. The body was taken to the home of her nephew, Alois Gellings. Funeral services were held at St. Gregory's church on Monday at 10 a.m. with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiated. The deceased was born in Milwaukee county and when a child her parents moved to a farm near here. For the last 16 years she has made her home in the village. She was a member of the third order of St. Francis. Surviving Miss Gellings are two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Koenig and Mrs. John Endries Sr., both residing here. Unknown Paper, Dec. 18, 1936 handwritten on the obituary ********* Miss Gellings To Be Buried Monday At St. Nazianz St. Nazianz, Wis. - Funeral services for Miss Gertrude Gellings, 78, who died Friday at her home in this village from a stroke suffered a few days ago, will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the home of her nephew Alois Gellings, who resides on the homestead farm a mile and one-half west of here. At 10 o'clock a service will be held at St. Gregory's church in the village, and burial will be in the church cemetery. Miss Gellings was born in Milwaukee county and when a child her parents moved to a farm near St. Nazianz. For the last 16 years she has made her home in the village. She was a member of the third order of St. Francis. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Koenig and Mrs. John Endries Sr., both residents of St. Nazianz. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ******** Funeral Services For Miss Gelling Held On Monday St. Nazianz, Wis.-Solemn funeral services for Miss Gertrude Gelling, who died Friday night at the age of 78 years, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Gregory's church. Solemn requiem mass was read by the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht, S.D.S., assisted by the Rev. Hermenegild, S.D.S., as deacon, and the Rev. Landelin, S.D.S., as subdeacon. Burial was in the adjoining cemetery beside her brother, Peter, who died 14 years ago. Pallbearers were the following relatives of the deceased; John Gelling of Kiel; Henry Gilling of Chilton; John Gilling of Fond du Lac; Gerhard Endries, Clemens Endries and Peter Koenig of St. Nazianz. The following relatives from out-of-town attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. John Seipel, Mrs. Norbert Seipel, Mr. and Mrs. William Stein, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gilling, Mrs. Leonard Chilton, Mrs. Hubert Ties, all of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. William Heiman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Woelfel, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Woelfel, all of Charelstown; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lulloff, Mr. and Mrs. John Herzog, John and Peter Gelling, all of Kiel; Mr. and Mrs. John Orth and family of Cleveland; Mrs. August Eichhoff of Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. John Gelling of Fond du Lac; Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Endries of Brillion; Alvin Endries of Potter; Mr. and Mrs. Math. Binveral of School Hill. Unknown Paper Unknown Date ******** Gertrude (Nov. 2, 1858-Dec. 18, 1936 –single –sister of Joseph and Peter –daughter of Gerhard Gellings and Theodora Breuns -born Milwaukee County and moved to farm in Town of Eaton when a child –deaf and dumb [from 1880 census] –died from "acute heart failure and coronary thrombosis")
CATHERINE GELLINGS cemetery #21 Mrs. Gellings Of Near Kiel Passes Away On Monday Kiel - Mrs. Katharine Gellings, 70, passed away at her home, three miles north of Kiel, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock following an illness of a few days. Mrs. Gellings, nee Mueller, was born on a farm in the town of Schleswig, June 5, 1864, and was married to John Gellings of St. Mazianz in 1883. For five years until the death of Mr. Gellings in 1888 the couple resided on a farm near St. Nazianz. For the past seventeen years Mrs. Gellings and family have occupied the August Luedtke homestead farm in the town of Schleswig, where Mrs. Gellings passed away. Survivors are three sons, Peter and John at home, and Alois of St. Nazianz, one grandaughter, two brothers, Peter and Jacob Mueller of St. Nazianz, and one sister, Mrs. Mathias Gellings of St. Martin, Wis. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at the family residence near Kiel and at 10 o'clock at the St. Gregory Catholic church in St. Nazianz. The Rev. Finton Holzknecht will officiate and interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Unknown Paper October 15, 1934 ******* Katherine nee Mueller (June 5, 1864-Oct. 15, 1934 wife of John Gellings [married Nov. 27, 1883 at St. Gregory] –daughter of John Mueller and Mary Schad -born Town of Schleswig –died from "coronary sclerosis and coronary thrombosis") ******** (Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)
PETER GELLINGS cemetery #83 Peter Gellings Passes Away. Peter Gellings, aged 57, a resident of the town of Schleswig, two miles north of this city, passed away Thursday at 10 p.m. at the St. Camillus hospital at Wauwatosa, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Gellings was born December 5, 1884, in St. Nazianz, the son of John and Catherine Mueller Gellings. He attended the parochial school at St. Nazianz, and in 1917 moved to the present farm home with his brother, John, and they have resided there since. Survivors are two brothers, John on the homestead, and Aloys at St. Nazianz. Funeral services were held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the C.J. Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 10 a.m. services were conducted at the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic church, with the Rev. Father F.X. Kheil officiating. Pallbearers were John Gellings, Frank Mueller, John Endries, Ed Mueller, Clemens Endries and Peter Koenig. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends from Fond du Lac, West Allis, Sheboygan, St. Nazianz, School Hill, Eaton, Marytown and Chilton attended the services. (no newspaper named, 1942) ********* Gellings, Peter Alois (Dec. 6, 1884-April 2, 1942 –single –son of John Gellings and Katharina Mueller –born Town of Eaton –in 1917 moved to the farm of his brother John in the Town of Schleswig and lived and worked there the remainder of his life –“passed away at St. Comillus hospital in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, following a lengthy illness” –from obit) –buried at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel
THEODORA GELLINGS Theodora nee Breuns (Feb. 23, 1833-Feb. 4, 1904 wife of Gerhard Gellings [married in 1855 in Milwaukee County] –this was a second marriage for Theodora –her first marriage was to a person with the last name of Prinz –born Holland –died from “bronchitis”) (no county death record)