[ GRE ] OBITUARIES
ALICE V. GREEN cemetery #44 Mrs. Alice Green, 74, widow of Walter Green, local business man, died Saturday evening at the home, 1004 St. Clair street and was buried Tuesday afternoon. She is survived by two brothers and two sisters. Manitowoc Sun, Manitowoc, Wis. December 20, 1935 P. 6 ******** [bur. 12-17-1935/age 74 yrs./cause: apoplexy/bur. on Mrs. Walter Green lot] DONALD L. GREEN cemetery #44 Donald L. Green, 37, of 1208 S. Memorial Drive, Appleton, died Saturday at the family residence as the result of injuries received in a fall. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 1:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate. Mr. Green was born Jan. 16, 1935, at Chicago, son of the late Clarence Green and Eva Basken Green. He married Ruth Braeutigam in 1971. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Frineds may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 11, 1972 ********* Donald Green, 37, of 1208 S. Memorial Dr., Appleton, died Saturday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 1:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. William Harvey will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Survivors also include two grandmothers, Mrs. Bertha Green, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Lillian Dabe, of Pasadena, Calif. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 12, 1972 ******* [d. 07-08-1972 at Appleton WI/age 37 yrs./bur. on Mrs. Clarence Green and Thomas Innes lot]
EDWARD GREEN cemetery #43 DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS OF EDW. GREEN Edward Green, 56, well known resident of this city, passed away Wednesday after a lingering illness of several years. The deceased, who has made this city his home ever since his birth, August 5, 1845, was employed for a number of years by the Burger Boat company. His widow and seven children, three daughters and four sons, survive. They are: Mrs. Gred Goestal, Mrs. Rueben Schmitt, Mrs. R.A. Fanslau, and Richard, Donald, Milton and Alfred. All are residents of this city. The Misses Ruby and Ida Green, sisters, Walter and William Green, brothers, and Mrs. Theresa Green, mother of the deceased, also survive. The funeral will be held from the late home, 1617 South Tenth street, with services at the St. Boniface church, Saturday morning. Burial will take place at the Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. June 29, 1922 P. 1
HENRIETTA GREEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Dec., 1907: Death in Milwaukee Saturday of Mrs. Henriette Green of Manitowoc at the home of her daughter there, Mrs. Alfred Parnell. Mrs. Green was born 10 April 1829 in England, came to America in 1847, and resided in Manitowoc from then until 1894 when she moved in with her daughter in Milwaukee. She is survived by 9 children, including William and Walter Green here. The body was brought here and buried Tuesday in the city cemetery.
IDA GREEN cemetery #44 RUN DOWN ON STREET, IS KILLED STRUCK BY AUTO IDA GREEN IS FATALLY HURT Accident At Washington and 15 Streets Results in Death of Victim Four Hours Later Manitowoc's constantly mounting toll of tragic deaths due to traffic conditions on city streets and county highways was added to late yesterday when Miss Ida Green, 57, sustained fatal injuries when struck by an automobile at the corner of Fifteenth and Washington streets, the accident occurring shortly after 5 o'clock. Death occurred at the Holy Family hospital at about 9:30 o'clock night. Victor Henry Menchl, 16 year old high school student, son of Henry Menchl, was the driver of the light coupe which struck Miss Green as she was walking across the west cross-walk, he reported to the authorities a few minutes after the accident. In his report to the police the driver declared that he was proceeding west on Washington street and said that after the car struck the woman she was dragged a distance of 10 or 12 feet and that the wheels of the car passed over her body. The driver was accompanied by his sister, Miss Mayme Menchl, and they were on their way to their home near Brown's Corners. Rushed to Hospital Immediately after the accident young Menchl brought his light coupe to a stop and assisted in removing the injured woman to the car of Olaf Christiansen, 1217 South Fifteenth street and Mr. Christiansen and Clarence Tomchek, 2003 Madison street, took her to the hospital. Shortly after arrival at the hospital, X-ray pictures were taken to determine the full extent of her injuries but she died before the pictures were developed. County authorities late this morning were conferring regarding the holding of an inquest but made no definite announcement although they were practically certain that one would be hld in the near future. Driver Not Held Young Menchl reported the accident at police headquarters only a few minutes after it occurred and was not held by police. He will be expected to give his testimony when the inquest is held. Owing to the force of the blow, the mechanism of the light machine was impaired and the car was taken to a garage for repairs before it could be driven away. Was Walking Alone Miss Green, for the past three years employed in the plant of the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company here, was one of a large number of employes crossing the street at the time the accident occurred. She was alone on the crosswalk at the time although other members of the plant force were in front and to the rear of her. When the driver reported the accidnt to the police, he said the woman was dragged along for a distance of 10 or 12 feet but reports of others arriving at the scene soon after the accident said that the woman had been carried to the left side of the street for a greater distance. Born in Manitowoc Miss Green was born in Manitowoc on February 11, 1872 but spent most of her life in Milwaukee. Living here until she was about 16 years of age, Miss Green went to Milwaukee and with the exception of seven months spent with a brother in California spent her life in that city until her return to Manitowoc three years ago. Since that time she has been employed in the wrapping department of the Aluminum Goods company. In addition to her sister, Miss Ruby Green, with whom she made her home at 1424 South Eleventh street, she is survived by one brother, William, also of this city. Funeral services will be held from the home at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon and the St. James Episcopal church at 2 o'clock, Father Hood officiating. Interment will take place at Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, October 18, 1929 P.1 ********* SELECT JURY TO TAKE EVIDENCE IN LAST AUTO TRAGEDY An inquest to determine the responsibility for the death of Miss Ida Green, 57 year old resident of the city who was struck down and fatally injured by a car driven by Victor Menchl, 16, at the corner of Fifteenth and Washington streets late Thursday afternoon will be held sometime next week, county authorities decided in a conference held yesterday afternoon. Selection of a jury was immediately made with the following jurors being sworn William Simmer, Dr. A.F. Rank, Joseph Weber, John Rohde, Sr., Herman Kohls and Hnery Wilda. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, October 19, 1929 P.4 ********* [bur. 21 Oct. 1929/age 57 yrs./cause: injuries from automobile accident/bur. on Ruby Green lot]
RICHARD GREEN cemetery #43 Richard E. Green, 78, of 1601A Columbus St., Manitowoc, died Thursday at home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James DeWitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Green was born Jan. 10, 1894, at Manitowoc, son of the late Edward and Josephine Romelfenger Green. He married Lydia Lindau Aug. 6, 1930, at Sheboygan. He was employed at Color Craft Printers Inc., Manitowoc, until his retirement in 1959. He was a member of the fourth Degree Council Knights of Columbus No. 710. Survivors include his wife and a daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers, Donald, of Antigo and Alfred, of Casco; a sister, Mrs. Hilda Schmitt, of Manitowoc and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where a memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. by the Knights of Columbus and friends. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 6, 1972 ******* (Richard Green/b. Jan 10 1894/d. Apr 1972/SSDI)
STEPHEN GREEN cemetery #44 From the Manitowoc Herald, 17 Feb. 1855: Stephen Green died. ********* (Stephen Green/bur. 7 Feb. 1855/age 23 yrs./from Cambridge, England/from record of St. James Episc. ch., Manitowoc)
THERESA GREEN cemetery #44 PIONEER CITY RESIDENT DIES AT AGE OF 78 Mrs. Theresa Green, Resident of City For 70 Years Mrs. Theresa Green, one of the early settlers in the city of Manitowoc, passed away at her home 1424 South Eleventh street at noon today, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Green was born in Austria June 16, 1845 and came to this city with her parents when nine years old, residing here for nearly seventy years. She was 78 years old when death occurred. Funeral services will be held at St. Boniface church at 9:00 o'clock on Tuesday morning and burial will take place at Evergreen cemetery. Two daughters Miss Ida Green of Milwaukee, and Ruby of this city; two sons William and Walter of this city, and two brothers Anthony Neider of Johnson City and Felix Neider of Wabeno together with twenty one grandchildren and six great grandchildren survive. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, February 2, 1924 P.2 ******** [cause: cancer of the intestine/bur. on William J. Green lot]
WALTER GREEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 16 Dec. 1909: Walter Green died Saturday evening following a severe illness of several months, during the last 6 months of which he was confined to his bed. Mr. Green was born 21 June 1851 in our city and has spent his entire life here. Following his education he became a painter and served for many years as foreman in the paint shop of the Goodrich organization, then established his own business 15 years ago which he sold recently upon falling ill. His passing was not unanticipated because the fatal nature of his illness was well known. He is survived by his widow, 2 brothers and 4 sisters. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon under the auspices of the Free Mason Lodge. ************** From Der Nord Westen, 16 Dec. 1909: Mr. and Mrs. Philipp Neider, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beasant, and Geo. Simms, all from Wabena, visited our city to attend the funeral of Walter Green. ************* [bur. 12-15-1909/cause: Brights disease]
WILLIAM GREEN cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Sept. 1908: Death last Wednesday from a stroke of house painter William Green suffered while working on the library building. The unconscious man was quickly carried to his residence on Division Street, and medical help was called., but he died that same evening. Green is survived by his widow and 5 children. The funeral was Saturday. (William Joseph Green/d. 9 Sept. 1908/age 59/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc)
WYATT GREEN cemetery #82 Wyatt Green, 73, a former resident of Howards Grove-Millersville, died at Rocky Knoll late Tuesday following a lengthy illness. He was a resident of Rocky Knoll for the past 16 months. He was born Aug. 23, 1895, at Edgar, Wis., he was a son of the late Samuel and Anna (Severin) Green. He married Christal Welch on Sept. 10, 1917 at Kiel. After their marriage, the couple lived in Kiel, where Mr. Green was employed by the Kiel Woodenware Co. for 27 years. He later worked for the Konz Container Co. at Howards Grove, retiring in 1960. His wife died in 1955. Survivors are two sons, Wyatt Dale, Waukegan, Ill., and Robert, Howards Grove- Millersville; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Clara Een, Summerset, Ky; and a brother, Chester, Neenah. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Ahrens Funeral Home, Howards Grove-Millersville, with the Rev. William Boeckman, a retired minister, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Thursday until time of services on Friday. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Green's name.
AGNES GREENWOOD cemetery #89B FIRST WHITE CHILD BORN AT TWO RIVERS DIES AT AGE OF 67 MRS. FELIX GREENWOOD IS VICTIM OF HEART FAILURE AND DEATH SUDDEN. WAS DAUGHTER OF LATE ANDREW CAYO Mrs. Felix Greenwood, one of the first white children to be born in the city of Two Rivers and a resident here all her life, died suddenly at her home in that city Wednesday night at 11 o’clock, while preparing to retire. Mrs. Greenwood had not been ill and performed her household duties as usual Wednesday and was about the ? during the ?. Mrs. Greenwood (illegible)the floor when members of the family reached her after having heard the fall of her body. Born at Two Rivers 67 years ago, Mrs. Greenwood had been absent from that city but one week during her entire life, this being on the occasion of a visit to this city and other neighboring places when she was absent for one week altogether. Mrs. Greenwood was born in September, 1848 and was a daughter of the late Andrew Cayo, one of the pioneer settlers of Two Rivers who located there in 1847. Mrs. Greenwood is survived by two sons, James and David, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Ben Pawlitzki of Two Rivers. The funeral will be held from St. Luke’s church Saturday morning at 9 o’clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, July 02, 1915, Page 8
BRUCE J. GREENWOOD cemetery #16 Bruce Greenwood Killed in Vietnam MANITOWOC-A rural Maribel youth, previously reported missing in action in Vietnam, has been reported killed. Sp/4 Bruce John Greenwood, 18-years-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Norbert Greenwood, Rt. 1, Maribel, was killed in action Sept. 4 in Vietnam, according to officers of the Green Bay recruiting office who personally notified the parents early Wednesday. The parents were notified Saturday that their son had been missing since that date. They were told that further details will be provided within two weeks, including when the body will be brought home. Sp/4 Greenwood was born Sept. 15, 1949, at Two Rivers, a son of Norbert and Anita Elmer Greenwood. He attended Denmark High School and was employed at Plant 4 of Mirro Aluminum Co., Two Rivers, before enlisting in the U.S. Army Nov. 17, 1967. He received basic training at Ft. Campbell, Ky., and extensive warfare training at Ft. Polk, La., before leaving for Vietnam in April of this year. He was attached to 3/12 Company B. Fourth Infantry Division. (Photo) Survivors include his parents; a sister (Survivor omitted for privacy.); Paternal grandfather, David Greenwood, of Two Rivers, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Elmer, of Maribel. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 11, 1968 P. 1
GEORGE GREENWOOD cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 07 Mar. 1895: Last Thurs. morning, Rapids Road resident H.G. Greenwood sought to call his 72-year-old father (not named) down for breakfast. Getting no response, he went up and found the old gentlemen dead in his bed. A stroke is believed to have taken his life.
CLARA B. GREICAR cemetery #44 Mrs. Emil Greicar, 69, of 1836 Rankin St., Manitowoc, died Monday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following an illness of six month. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. Friday at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Greicar was born Clara Podhola Mar. 29, 1891, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Frank and Emma Sykora Podhola. The family moved to Cadott, Wis., when she was 12 years old. She was married to Emil Greicar in 1908 at Cadott. The family lived at Pisek, N.D., prior to moving to Manitowoc in 1928. She was employed at Boston Store and was a member of the Christian Mothers and Machinist Auxiliary No. 516. Surviving are her husband; three sons, Elmer of Cudhay, Eugene of Shokopee, Minn., and Duane of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Ruzek and Mrs. Arthur Hillstrom of Manitowoc; four brothers, Edward of Manistee, Mich., Charles of Cadott, Ervin of Mellen and Frederick of Thorp; three sisters, Mrs. Guy Kveen of Anaheim, Calif., Mrs. Bert Shipman of Shell Lake and Mrs. Herbert Kanitz of Two Rivers; 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 6, 1960 P. 9 ********* [d. 12-05-1960/age 69 yrs./wife of Emil E. Greicar]
JOHAN GREJCAREK cemetery #29 Many from here attended the funeral of the late John Graycarek, aged 67 years. The funeral was held from the late home near Larrabee last Sunday and interment was at the local Presbyterian cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 26, 1917, Page 5 ******** Last week, Wednesday, John Graycarek, one of our well known residents, died at his home at Zander. He was born in Bohemia but had lived here for fifty years. The deceased was 66 years old. He leaves to mourn his loss three sons, Anton, John and Joe, and two daughters, Blanche and Anna. His was one of the largest funerals that was ever held at the Melnik Evangelical church. A minister from Chicago rendered the last services. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 30, 1917, Page 4
JOSEPH GRENIER cemetery #89D Joseph, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Grenier of the town of Two Rivers, died Saturday night. Funeral services were held from the Beduhn funeral home and from St. Marks’ Catholic church in Two Rivers this afternoon. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, April 26, 1943
LESIME GRENIER cemetery #89D Lesime Grenier, 76, died Friday night at the Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m. Monday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home and 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Joseph Boehm officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Grenier was born Feb. 17, 1894, at Coleman, Wis., son of the late Hermidas and Mary St. Germaine Grenier. He married Laura Carriveau May 5, 1913, at Oconto. They lived at Oconto for four years and then moved to Two Rivers, where they lived for several years. They farmed at Route 2, Two Rivers, for 43 years and then moved to Green Bay after their retirement, where they resided for three years. His wife died in 1969. Mr. Grenier was a 25-year member of the County School Board and an active member of the Farmers' Union for 20 years. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Marie Collins and Mrs. Gilbert (Doris) Zuehlke of Green Bay, Mrs. Joseph (Violet) Tadych of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Mrs. LeRoy (Erma) Hetue of Two Rivers, Mrs. Aaron (Norma) Klein of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Robert (Donna) Zellner of Waunakee, Wis.; four sons, Lawrence of Two Rivers, Robert of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, Julius of Waterford, Wis., and William of Sun Prairie, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. Erina Carron, Mrs. Tony Markus, and Mrs. Joseph Hansel, of Two Rivers; and four brothers, Felix, Joseph, Simon and Arthur also of Two Rivers; 43 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. One son preceded him in death. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1971
MARY LOUISE GRENIER (d. 1946) cemetery #89D Mrs. Hermidas Grenier, 75, 1719 11th street, Two Rivers, died at her home yesterday, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark's Catholic church, Two Rivers, with the Rev. Peter Nilles officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemetery. The body lies in state at the Klein and Stangel Funeral home where it may be viewed after 2 p.m. Sunday. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Born Mary Louise St. Germaine in St. Hippolite, Canada, Dec. 23, 1870, the deceased was the daughter of Alphonse and Amelia Doucquette St. Germaine. She lived in Canada until 18 years of age, when she moved to Two Rivers with her parents. She was married to Hermidas Grenier at Coleman, Wis., July 10, 1892, and the couple settled on a farm near there, remaining for 21 years, and then returning to Two Rivers where Mr. Grenier was employed at the Aluminum Goods Manufacturing company. They have made their home there ever since. Mrs. Grenier is survived by the husband; six sons, Lesime of Two Rivers, route 2, Edward of Denmark, and Felix, Joseph, Simon and Arthur, all of Two Rivers; four daughters, Mrs. Edward Carron, Mrs. Joseph Gates, Mrs. Anton Markus and Mrs. Joseph Hansel, all of Two Rivers. There are 28 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Delore St. Germaine of Oregon, Henry of Tippler, Wis., and Felix of Oconto; five sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Gagnon of Two Rivers, Mrs. Sophie Lavallier of Coleman, and Mrs. Cecelia LaBine, Mrs. Delia Meyer and Mrs. Michael Meyer, all of Tippler. Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 25, 1946 P.2
HARRY GRESHOLDT cemetery #44 Harry S. Gresholdt, 87 (photo) of 919 North 14th St., Manitowoc, retired lake captain who started sailing on the ocean as a cabin boy when only 14 years of age, died Monday evening at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc, following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Roland Schwandt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc. Captain Gresholdt was born in Porsgrund, Norway, in 1866 and at the age of 14 years started as a cabin boy on Norwegian square rigged sailing ships carrying freight to all parts of the world. He followed a career of sailing on salt water, graduating from the Norwegian School of Navigation and at the age of 20 years received his papers as first mate on a full rigged sailing vessel. He came to Manitowoc in 1892, joining Norwegian friends who had come earlier, and was joined later by his wife, the former Christine Johnson, and family. He continued sailing on the Great Lakes, and was captain of the schooners "Lizzie Metzner" and Oscar Newhouse" out of Manitowoc. On passing of the sailing ship era Captain Gresholdt worked as a rigger for the Manitowoc Engineering Comapny, erecting digesters in the United States and Canada. Later he worked for the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., until his retirement ten years ago. His wife died in 1935. Surviving are two sons, Peter of Manitowoc and Harold of Lincolnwood, Ill.; daughter, Mrs. Arnold C. Raether of Manitowoc; sister, Mrs. Christine Rudolph in Norway; and a grandchild, John E. Raether of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Frazier Mortuary, Manitowoc, after 4 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Tuesday, November 17, 1953 P. 25 ******** [d. 11-16-1953/age 87 yrs.]
KIRSTINE GRESHOLDT cemetery #44 SHORT ILLNESS PROVES FATAL Mrs. Harry Gresholdt, 71, Is To Be Buried Wednesday Mrs. Harry Gresholdt, 71, of 919 North 14th street, died Sunday after a short illness. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the First Lutheran church with the Rev. D.G. Ristad officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Mrs. Gresholdt, the former Kristine Johnson, was born on October 17, 1863, at Larvik, Norway. She was married to Harry Gresholdt on December 28, 1889. They came to this country and to Manitowoc county in May, 1896. Survivors are the widower; one daughter, Mrs. A.C. Raether, city; two sons, Peter, city, Harold, Evanston, Ill.; two brothers, John Johnson, city, James Johnson, Milwaukee; two sisters, Mrs. Halvor Gullickson, Chicago, Miss Elise Johnson, Milwaukee and one grandchild. Mrs. Gresholdt was a member of the Ladies Aid society of the First Lutheran church. The body is at the Frazier mortuary. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 26, 1935 P.2 ********* [bur. 08-28-1935/age 71 yrs./cause: cardiac decompensation/bur. on Harry Gresholdt lot]
JOSEPH GRESL cemetery #7 Joseph Gresl Sr., 80 (photo), retired Cato farmer, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Pritzl at Appleton, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic church, Whitelaw, the Rev. J.W. Husslein officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Gresl was born in Austria in 1867 and his family moved to Kansas. He married Miss Sophia Grall there in 1888 and they came to Cato to locate on a farm. The couple observed their golden weddding in 1938. Mrs. Gresl died four years ago. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Harvey Denk of this city, Mrs. Pritzl of Appleton and Mrs. Alois Griesbach and Mrs. Theodore Schmit of Greenville, Wis.; six sons, Frank of Goodrich, Wis., George of Appleton, Wilbert and Oscar of this city, Joseph of Cato and Alfred of Greenville; 51 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The body may be viewed at the Valley funeral home, Appleton. Manitowoc Herald Times, Friday, March 28, 1947 P.2 ******** (Joseph Gresl/d. 27 Mar. 1947 in Greenville, Wis. from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)
HERBERT Z. GRETZ cemetery #89D Herbert Z. Gretz, 45, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Friday morning at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. He was taken ill Thursday night. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Anne Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Gretz was born in Two Rivers Feb. 8, 1926, son of the late Joseph and Elsie Klein Gretz. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Rosela Newman July 28, 1948, in Manitowoc. He was employed as a truck driver by the Charles Harvey Co. of Manitowoc. Mr. Gretz was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He is survived by his wife; five daughters; two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a sister, Mrs. Elroy LaChapelle of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, three brothers, Bernard of Rt. 1, Mishicot, Orville and Hilary of Two Rivers. Mr. Gretz was preceded in death by one brother. Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home Inc., Two Rivers, after 2 p.m. Sunday where memorial services will be held at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 10, 1971
HILARY GRETZ cemetery #32 Hilary Gretz, age 59, of Two Rivers, died on Saturday morning Oct. 26, 2002 at the V. A. Medical Center, Milwaukee. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday Oct. 29, 2002 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be the Rev. William Kilps and the Rev. Kenneth Dowdy, with entombment to follow at Knollwood Mausoleum, Manitowoc where Military rites will be accorded by V.F.W. and American Legion of Two Rivers. Hilary was born on June 18, 1943, the son of the late Joseph and Elsie Klein Gretz. He graduated from Mishicot High School, class of 1961. Hilary served in the United States Army from 1961 until 1969 with a tour in Vietnam. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Hilary married the former Judith Hanes on September 9, 1961, in Two Rivers. In 1973 Hilary started an Auto Body shop in Two Rivers and in 1981 the business moved to the homestead on Hwy Q and was known as “Gretz Auto Sales and Service’, retiring in 1993. Hilary was a skilled custom auto painter, a Ford lover, and a Harley Davidson owner. He loved wood working, playing cards, especially Sheephead, camping up north, hunting and fishing. Hilary was a member of the National Rifle Association. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Hilary was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Claude Hanes, two brothers Herbert and Floyd, one sister-in-law Rosella Gretz Raether. The family will greet relatives and friends from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday (Tonight) Oct. 28, 2002 at the Klein & Stangel Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until the time of Service at 10 a.m. on Tuesday Oct. 29, 2002 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 28, 2002
THERESA GRETZ cemetery #43 Miss Theresa Gretz, 74, of 808A Pine St., Manitowoc, died Sunday evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 12 noon at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Miss Gretz was born Aug. 28, 1898, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gretz. She had been employed at American Appraisal Co. of Milwaukee for more than 50 years and had resided at Manitowoc the past three years. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Walter W. Schuette, of Manitowoc and nieces and nephews. There wil be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Holy Family Hospital and the St. Joseph Convent Seraphic Mission Guild, South Layton Boulevard, Milwaukee. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 5, 1972
THOMAS GRETZ cemetery #43 THOMAS GRETZ, ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN CITIZENS OF COUNTY, CALLED BY DEATH LAST NIGHT Thomas Gretz, one of the best known residents of Manitowoc County, and a man than whom none other was held in greater esteem, died at the family residence on South Thirteenth street, at midnight last night, as the result of a stroke of paralysis suffered on Wednesday. Announcement of the death of Mr. Gretz today was received with sincere sorrow throughout the county, as he was widely known. He had resided in the county since 1873, for thirty two years having been a resident of Newton, where he served as town treasurer for several terms and for years represented his town as a member of the county board of supervisors, having been a member of the board at the time the resolution for the erection of a new court house was adopted. Mr. Gretz was a member of a special committee which visited counties of the state to inspect public buildings with a view to securing ideas for the new court house here. Born at Grosslasburg, West Prussia, Germany, on Dec. 1, 1856, Mr. Gretz at the time of his death was in his sixty second year. He came to America with his parents as a boy 12 years of age and after a year in New York the family reached Chicago the year following the fire, and a year later came to Newton, where they settled on a farm. Mr. Gretz made his home on the farm with the exception of three or four years, up to 1905, when he removed to this city. He was formerly employed as a salesman for a Port Washington manufacturing concern and later took over the farm of his father at Newton, which he conducted. Married on Jan. 27, 1880, to Paula Letck of Newton, Mr. Gretz was the father of eight children, all of whom with his widow survive. They are; Mrs. Josephine Ladwig, Mrs. Julia Laukewski of Milwaukee, Cecelia, Martha and Theresa of this city, and Stanley, John and Edward Gretz. John Gretz is postmaster at Cleveland, this county. Three brothers, Ignatz and Joseph of Chicago and Adam of Cooperstown, and two half brothers, Frank and John Vanderski, also survive. Mr. Gretz had always been active in politics in Manitowoc county and in practically every campaign for years has delivered speeches in Polish, German and English for his party. He was affiliated with the democratic party and was active in its work. He was a friend of education and gave of his time and means to the advancement of all educational work, having served for years, ever since he became a taxpayer, as a member of the school board or district No. 9 in which he made his home. He was a member of the Freier Saongerbund and of the Newton Singing society. During his residence at Newton, Mr. Gretz was a member of the Kus?kos Guards and was captain of the guards, which were prominent in early days. The organization was of cavalry and was famed throughout this section of the state. After removing to this city, Mr. Gretz was for ten years manager of the Columbia hotel at Tenth and Marshal Streets. During the past four years he had been foreman and collector for the J. G. Johnson company of this city. The funeral of Mr. Gretz will be held Monday morning at 9 o’clock from St. Boniface church, with interment at Cavalry. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 23, 1918
KENNETH GREUEL cemetery #82 Ken J. Greuel, 34, of N 5449 East River Road, Chilton, died Thursday afternoon, July 20, 1995, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born April 11, 1961 in Chilton, son of Jean Bastian Greuel and the late Sylvarius Greuel. He attended SS Peter and Paul Grade School and Kiel High School. On Jan, 26, 1991, he married Joanne Williams Sabrowsky in Chilton. Ken spent most of his life farming. He was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel and was a member of the church choir. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by his father. No newspaper named, July 20, 1995
ALFRED W. GREVE cemetery #82 This community was shocked on Monday morning, when it learned of the untimely death of Alfred W. Greve, aged 37, who passed away on Sunday evening at nine o’clock after a brief illness. Mr. Greve was born in this city on May 8, 1905, the son of William F. and Pauline Meinert Greve, and he received his education in the local public and high schools. Following his graduation from high school he was employed as substitute clerk in the Kiel post office, and was appointed a regular postal clerk in 1935, a position which he held until his death. On August 10, 1928 he was united in marriage with Miss Florence Duerrwaechter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Duerrwaechter. The young couple immediately made their home with the groom’s mother, where they have resided since. He is survived by his wife; a son, (private), and a daughter, (private); his mother, Mrs. Pauline Greve; and two brothers, Elmer of Milwaukee, and Lyman of Chicago. His father preceded him in death November 29, 1914. Mr. Greve was a member of the Kiel Redmen Lodge No. 49, who attended the funeral in a body. No newspaper named, 1942 ********* Alfred W. Greve, 37, of 908 W. Fremont street, Kiel, post office clerk, died Sunday night. He had been seriously ill only since Thursday. Mr. Greve was born in Kiel in 1905, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Greve and was educated in the Kiel schools. In June, 1925, he was named a substitute clerk in the post office and became a regular clerk in 1935. In 1928 he married Miss Florence Duerrwaechter of Kiel. He was a member of the Redmen lodge No. 49 of Kiel, serving as Chief of the Records. Survivors are the widow; a son and daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.) all of Kiel; mother Mrs. Pauline Greve of Kiel; two brothers, Elmer of Milwaukee, Lyman, of Chicago. Funeral plans are incomplete. They will be announced Tuesday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 17, 1942 P.2
CLARA GREVE cemetery #82 Pioneer Resident Buried Here Monday Funeral services for Mrs. Rudolph Greve, 82, were held from St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Monday afternoon. The Rev. Vernon Jaberg was in charge of the services and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. Mrs. Greve died in Bellin Memorial hospital in Green Bay Friday. She moved to Green Bay about two months ago to make her home with relatives. She had been ill but a few days before her death. Mrs. Greve was born Clara Meyer at Millhome December 16, 1874. She was a graduate of Kiel high school with the class of 1891 and also graduated from Oshkosh Normal. She taught school for several years before her marriage in 1896 to Rudolph Greve, a hardward merchant in Kiel. Mr. Greve died in 1949. Mrs. Greve was the last surviving charter member of the Kiel Frauenverein, a charter member of the Kiel Study club, belonged to the Kiel Evangelical and Reformed church, and its Woman’s Guild. Surviving are one grandson, Roger Greve of Green Bay; one great- grandchild; two brothers, Henry L. Meyer, Hilbert, and Elmer E. Meyer, Green Bay, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Friess, New Holstein. Two sons, Roland and Harold, preceded her in death. - October 1958
ELMER GREVE cemetery #82 Elmer J. Greve, 69, of R. 1, Woodruff, a former Kiel resident, died unexpectedly Thursday at his home on Lower Gresham Lake. Mr. Greve was born in Kiel on Dec. 5, 1897, the son of the late William and Paulene Greve and was a 1916 graduate of Kiel High School. He worked as a mechanic in Milwaukee for the Phoenix Hosiery Co. and the Allis- Chalmers Co., before retiring and moving to Woodruff 15 years ago. In recent years Mr. Greve has lived in Woodruff during the summers and in Florida during the winters. Mr. Greve is a veteran of both World War I and World War II. He is a member of the Kasper-Beckley-Wilkens American Legion Post, in Kiel, and the Kiel Fish and Game Association. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, a niece, and a nephew. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of the St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, April 21, 1967 – P. 8
HAROLD H. GREVE cemetery #82 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Jan. 1906 The 3-1/2 year old son of Rudolph Greve in Kiel died Wednesday (27 Dec. 1905) last week after a 4-week illness. The funeral was held Saturday.
HELENA GREVE cemetery #44 DEATH COMES TO MRS. GREVE, RESIDENT HERE FOR 60 YEARS MRS. HELENA GREVE, WIDOW OF LATE HENRY GREVE, DIES AT HOME EARLY SUNDAY AT ADVANCED AGE OF 91 YEARS Death early Sunday morning claimed Mrs. Helena Greve, widow of the late Henry Greve and one of the oldest residents of the city. Mrs. Greve being 91 years of age at the time of her demise which occurred Sunday morning at 2 o'clock, following a decline of several months due to her age. Though Mrs. Greve had been in feeble health for some time her death was somewhat sudden. The end came peacefully and without suffering. Mrs. Greve was born at Butzow, Mecklenberg-Schwerin, Germany, Oct. 7, 1824, and came to America in the early spring of 1853 and two years later located in Manitowoc where she had since resided, a resident here sixty years. Mr. Greve, who was one of the city's pioneer contractors, died in 1910. During her declining years Mrs. Greve had been tenderely cared for by her granddaughter, Mrs. Dempsey, and had received every attention that love could suggest. One son, Charles Greve, of Chicago, survive Mrs. Greve and there are four grandchildren, Mrs. Dempsey, this city, Henry Greve, Cora Greve and Mrs. Augusta Seegert, all of Chicago. Five great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Greve will be held at the late home on Washington street tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock. Among out-of-town relatives here for the funeral are Charles Greve, Henry Greve, Cora Greve, Mrs. Seegert, Mr. and Mrs. Bahr, Otto Lehman and Charles W. Presennt, all of Chicago. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, January 31, 1916 P.7
HENRY GREVE cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Nov. 1909: Shortly after the composition of our paper we learned that Henry Greve died last evening. He was 82 years old on the 29th of February this year. He leaves a widow, a son 63 years of age, and a grandchild. Funeral arrangements are not yet set. Facts about his life will appear in next week’s paper *********** From Der Nord Westen, 11 Nov. 1909: Last week we reported the death of Henry Greve but did not have his biographical details. Mr. Greve was born 29 February 1828 in Mecklenburg-Schwerin. After finishing school he learned the joiner’s craft from his father in which he engaged in Germany for many years. In 1863 he married Miss Helene Lehmann, his now surviving widow, with whom he came to America that same year. They stayed in New York for two years and in 1855 they went to the fast-growing west and settled in Manitowoc where they have lived ever since. He was a skilled carpenter here and built many of the houses in our city. In 1862 he served as Lieutenant. in Company ‘F’ of the 26th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment and was wounded in the unfortunate Battle of Chancellorsville. Upon recovery he was released from service. In 1866 he opened a furniture store and in 1868 established a planing mill. He served in several positions of trust in our city. In the recent past he was unable to leave his residence and recently his situation worsened so that his son Carl was summoned from Chicago to be at his side. Carl brought a distinguished physician with him, but after the condition of Mr. Greve improved Wednesday last week his son returned to Chicago. A series of strokes led to his death. He is survived by his widow, one son –the above referred to Carl Greve –4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, as well as 2 sisters who live in Chicago. His large funeral was held Saturday.
HERMAN GREVE cemetery #82 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Mar. 1909: Death in Kiel of 38-year old Hermann Greve, a well-known German resident, as a result of heart disease. The deceased was a son of Friedrich Greve, one of the eldest residents of Kiel. He was a well-known merchant and a partner in the East Wisconsin Telephone Association. He is survived by his wife, his elderly parents and several sisters. ************ With sadness, we received the news of the death of Herman B. Greve last week Thursday night at the young age of 37 years following a long and grave illness. His death occurred in Chilton at the home of his brother- in-law Mr. Wm. Pinnow where he had been living the last six weeks. With the deceased we have lost an honorable and cheerful character; a quiet businessman; a faithful and loving husband and a respected friend. Although we understand that his death was imminent, and that he has found a painless rest, the news of his passing brings sadness. His relatives and friends will remember him as a good natured, kind, protector and Kiel will remember him as a liberal minded caretaker and good citizen and his memory would not be soon forgotten. The deceased, who was in the best years of his life, was brought to his death due to a long illness. He was born in Town New Holstein on February 10, 1872. He attended public school in Kiel, and at age 18 he entered into the grain business and later partnered with Mr. Wm. Broeckert. He married Miss Helene Paulsen in January of 1899 and three children were born to the marriage, which were soon taken from their parents. In 1901 he formed the Kiel Grain and Milling Company with several partners, to which he belonged until a year ago. He was also an officer of the Eastern Wisconsin Telephone Company. In 1906 he held the office as supervisor on the county board, and it was his illness that caused him to leave his position. Earlier he had served two terms as village trustee. He was a founding member of the Kiel Men’s Choir and earlier a member of the Kiel Arion Band. Additionally he was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge, the Rebecca Lodge and the Modern Woodmen. Mr. Greve had always enjoyed good health up to a year and half ago, when he became ill. The best doctors tried everything to preserve his life, he became increasingly more ill, until on Thursday night his life came to an end. His wife, who provided the loving and dedicated care during his long illness, is in deepest mourning since his death. Besides his wife, his 84-year-old father Friedrich Greve, his 70-year- old mother, three brothers, five sisters and large circle of relatives and friends survive him. On Sunday, Pastor Fischer, from Town Russell, officiated at the burial, which was attended by relatives and friends. Besides the fore mentioned organizations and Lodges, the Royal Neighbors took part in the burial. At the house, a quartet from the Mission House in Franklin sang appropriate songs, and the Kiel Men’s Choir and the Kiel Arion Band provided the music at the cemetery. The numerous flower displays and memorials, were a testament to the high regard in which the deceased was held by his fellowman. “ Honor his memory and the freedom of his ashes.” (translated from German) No newspaper cited, March 18, 1909 ************ From Sheboygan county marriage records: (Sheb. v.7 p.580) Jan. 18, 1899 in civil ceremony, Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan County Herman B. Greve Son of Frederick Greve and Mary Jensen Born Town of New Holstein, Calumet County –grain dealer at Kiel Helen D. Paulsen Daughter of August Paulsen and Catherine Edens Born Town of New Holstein, Calumet County Witnesses George A. Kraimer and Aug. Paetow ******** From Calumet county death records: Herman B. Greve (v.5 p.374) Feb. 10, 1872-March 18, 1909 Son of Friedrich Greve and Mary Jenson Born Wisconsin –grain merchant and miller Died from “acute dilatation of heart –chronic nephritis and hepatitis, 13 years” Buried at Kiel Cemetery
LYMAN F. GREVE cemetery #82 Lyman Grave(sic), 50, Chicago, a native of Kiel, passed away suddenly Tuesday morning in Chicago following a heart attack. He was born in Kiel, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Grave, and attended schools in that city. He was also a graduate of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Following his graduation from the Milwaukee school, he was employed by the Commonwealth-Edison company of Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Nina, of Chicago; his mother, Mrs. Pauline Grave, Kiel; and one brother, Elmer, of Milwaukee. His father and one brother, Alfred, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 10 a.m., Friday, until the hour of services. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, January 31, 1951 – P. 12
PAULINE GREVE cemetery #82 Mrs. Paulina(sic) Greve Dies Tuesday Morning Funeral services for Mrs. Paulina Greve, 80, will be held this afternoon, Thursday, from the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. Mrs. Greve died at the St. Nicholas hospital Tuesday morning. She had been a resident of Kiel since 1895. For the past month she had been a patient at a rest home in Sheboygan and was hospitalized for a very short time before her death. Mrs. Greve was born in 1870, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meinert. She was married to her late husband in 1895 and the couple made its home in Kiel. Mrs. Greve was a member of the Kiel Frauenverin. Survivors are a son, Elmer of Milwaukee; a sister, Mrs. Paul Riess of Kiel; and two grandchildren. Her daughter-in-law is Mrs. Florence Greve, with whom she lived for several years. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death. ******** From death record: Paulina Greve nee Meinert Dec. 6, 1868-July 24, 1951 Daughter of Peter Meinert and Catherine Stover Born Wisconsin Died from “cerebral hemorrhage” Buried at Kiel Cemetery
ROLAND R. GREVE cemetery #82 Roland Greve, 55, of 505 Fremont St., Kiel, a well-known Kiel hardware dealer, died suddenly late this morning while at work at his store. His body was discovered lying on the floor of the store at 532 Fremont St. by a customer at 11:30 o’clock. A physician attributed death to a heart attack. The Rudolph Greve Hardware Co., of which he was proprietor, was established by his father more than a half century ago. He operated the business since his father’s retirement. The body was taken to the Meiselwitz Funeral Home at Kiel where funeral services will be held later in the week. Further particulars will be published in Thursday’s edition of The Press. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, December 3, 1952 – P. 20 ******** Funeral services for Roland R. Greve, 55, widely known Kiel hardware dealer, who died suddenly in his store Wednesday morning, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Ernest J. Nelson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Congregation, Kiel, will be in charge, with Masonic rites also being conducted. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Mr. Greve, victim of a heart attack, was found dead on the floor of the Rudolph Greve Hardware Co., 532 Fremont St., by a customer at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. He had been active in operation of the business of which he had been in charge since the death of his late father in 1949. A son of Rudolph and Clara Meyer Greve, the deceased was born in Kiel on Jan. 12, 1897. He attended the Kiel public schools and graduated from Kiel High School in 1916. During World War I he served in France with the U.S. Army’s 34th Engineering Division. Following the war he became associated with his father in the Rudolph Greve Hardware Co., in which he had continued ever since. He married the former Ethel Sorenson of Green Bay on Sept. 27, 1928. Mr. Greve was a member of the Kiel Masonic Lodge No. 336, the Kasper-Beckley- Wilkens American Legion Post in Kiel, the Kiel Chamber of Commerce, were host and hostess to the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association and the First Presbyterian Congregation of Kiel. Surviving are his wife and mother, both of Kiel, and one son, now serving with the U.S. Army in Korea. A brother preceded him in death. (Survivor edited for privacy) Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 2 p.m. Friday. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, December 4, 1952 – P. 20
RUDOLPH GREVE cemetery #82 Rudolph Greve, Pioneer Kiel Merchant, Is Dead at 79 Rudolph Greve, 79, pioneer Kiel hardware merchant and last surviving charter member of the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Dealers association founded in 1897, died this morning at his home, 822 Fremont street, Kiel. Despite his advanced years Mr. Greve continued active in the hardware store, now operated by his son, Roland. He arose as usual this morning, but was stricken with a heart attack. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Saturday at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church, Kiel, the Rev. E. L. Worthman officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel cemetery. Active In Kiel Mr. Greve had been active in the banking, business and industrial life of Kiel for more than 50 years and for years had represented that portion of Kiel in Calumet county on the county board of that county. He was born on a farm west of Kiel in 1870. In 1894 he and his brother, William, now deceased, opened a hardware store on the west side in Kiel. In 1924 he bought out the J. D. Duecker establishment and moved into the present location in the heart of the Kiel business district. With his son, Roland the business was expanded, under the name of the Rudolph Greve company to include plumbing, heating and sheet metal in addition to the standard hardware supplies. Mr. Greve was a charter member of the Kiel Building and Loan association, serving as director and in later years as treasurer. He attended the organization meeting in Milwaukee of the state hardware dealers in 1897, and as the only living charter member of the association was honored at the 1947 convention, the golden jubilee of the organization. Bank Vice President He was a vice president of the State bank of Kiel and a director for 29 years. He was named a supervisor from Kiel on the Calumet county board in 1920 and served continuously since. In 1896 he married Miss Clara Meyer and the couple observed its golden wedding two years ago. Survivors are his wife; a son, Roland and grandson, Roger of Kiel; three sisters, Mrs. F. D. Morrise of St. Paul, Mrs. Oscar Neblung of Chicago and Mrs. Clara Ehlers of San Antonio, Tex. Jan 5, 1949 *************** R. Greve, Kiel Business Man Passes Away Rudolph Greve, 79, pioneer Kiel business man passed away at his home this Wednesday afternoon, shortly before three o’clock. Although Mr. Greve had been in ill health for quite some time, death came unexpectedly, as he was up and around the day he died. Funeral arrangements as yet are not complete, but burial will take place Saturday afternoon in the Kiel cemetery. He was a member of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. The deceased was born May 8, 1870, on a farm just west of Kiel. March 3, 1896 he claimed as his life-mate, Miss Clara Meyer. Mr. Greve was prominent in business affairs all his life. In 1894 he started the R. Greve hardware business, and at the time of his death was president of the firm. He was a charter member of the Kiel Building & Loan Assn. since 1920; first as director, and the past years treasurer. He was vice president of the State Bank of Kiel since 1924, and a director for almost 29 years. He also represented Kiel as a supervisor on the Calumet county board. He is the son of the late Frederick and Marie Greve. Survivors are his wife; one son, Roland; a grandson, and three sisters, Mrs. F.D. (Louise) Morrisse of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Oscar (Helen) Neblung of Chicago, and Mrs. Clara Ehlers of San Antonia, Texas. He was preceded in death by a son, Harold, at the age of three; four brothers and three sisters.
WILHELM F. GREVE From Manitowoc county marriage records: William F. Greve and Pauline Meinert (v.6 p.382) Nov. 18, 1896 in civil ceremony, City of Kiel William F. Greve Son of Frederick Greve and Marie Jensen Hardware dealer in Hinzeville, Calumet County Born Town of New Holstein Pauline Meinert Daughter of Peter Meinert and Catharine Stoever Born Kiel *********** From Calumet county death records: Willie Greve (v.6 p.173) Husband of Pauline Meinert Jan. 14, 1869-Nov. 28, 1914 Son of Fred Greve and Marie Jensen Born Wisconsin –hardware dealer Died from “dementia [cannot read the rest] Buried at Kiel Cemetery *********** On Sunday morning at 3:00 AM, Mr. William F. Greve died at his home in Hinzeville, after being ill for many months. He was 45 years, 10 months and 15 days old. With his death, a well-known businessman, friend and resident slipped out of his life. He was born on January 14, 1869 in the town of New Holstein and grew up there. At 18 years old he left his parents home and lived in Chicago for two years, and three years in Ashland where he learned carpet/wall paper installation. In 1896 he married Pauline Meinert and to the marriage, three sons were born. In the year 1894, he and his brother Rudolph started a metal manufacturing company in Hinzeville where he worked for 17 years, after which he left the company. He became a partner in the Kiel Cheese and Butter Company, the position he held for three years until his health began to fail in the following summer. Mr. Greve held several other offices during his life. From 1903 to 1907 he was Town Clerk for the Town of New Holstein, and from 1907 to 1911 he was Clerk of the Joint Tax district #1. After leaving his position, he pursued finding a medical treatment for his illness, but none was found and the illness slowly took his life. He leaves behind, his sorrowful widow, three sons, his aged mother, two brothers and five sisters. The burial was yesterday, (Wednesday) afternoon at the Kiel Cemetery, officiated by Reverend Pence. The Odd Fellows Lodge, the Rebeccas and the Modern Woodmen to which he belonged and the large number of friends and acquittances were in attendance as the body was laid to rest. Kiel Record—1914 ******** Wm. F. Greve, died at his home in Hinzville Sunday morning at the age of 45 years. He was born in the town of New Holstein and had been town Clerk from 1903 to 1907. In 1896 he was united in marriage to Pauline Meinert. For the past three years he was associated with the Kiel Cheese and Butter Co. He leaves to mourn his loss besides his wife and mother, three sons and five sisters. The funeral took place Wednesday at Kiel, Rev. Piutz officiating. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen. Calumet County Reporter, December 4, 1914 ******** (Note: He has a photo in the glass negative photos)