[ KOEP ]   OBITUARIES

ARTHUR C. KOEPKE   cemetery #44

Arthur C. Koepke, 49, of 938 South 26th street, a veteran of World 
War I, died suddenly of a heart attack Sunday morning. Mr. Koepke 
had been downtown Saturday afternoon. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2pm from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. 
Military rites will be accorded him. Burial will be in Evergreen 
Cemetery. 
Mr. Koepke was born in this city in 1893, the son of the late Mr. 
And Mrs. Fred Koepke. He enlisted in World War I and served 18 months 
overseas. He was a member of the Oas post, Veterans of Foreign wars. 
Survivors are three brothers, Alderman Walter Koepke and Herbert Koepke 
of this city and Carl Koepke of Milwaukee. The body may be viewed at 
the funeral home. 
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Monday, April 26, 1943
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[d. 04-25-1943/age 49 yrs./cause: acute alcoholism]
(Arthur Carl Koepke/d. 25 Apr. 1943/age 49 yrs. 9 mo. 1 da./
St. John's United Church of Christ)


EVELYN KOEPKE   cemetery #44

Mrs. William Koepke, 62, of 435 Main St., Crown Point, Ind., died Saturday 
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. John Pawelski will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Koepke, nee Evelyn Cherney, was born July 31, 1909, at Manitowoc, 
daughter of Emil Cherney and the late Julia Brouchoud Cherney. She was 
married to William Koepke Aug. 28, 1948, at Menomonie, Wis. The couple 
located in Manitowoc until 1952, moving to Crown Point. Mrs. Koepke was 
a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband, a son, two daughters (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.), her father, Emil Cherney, of Manitowoc, four brothers, Vincent 
and Raymond, of Green Bay and Richard and Stanley, of Manitowoc, three 
sisters, Mrs. Ray Jackson and Mrs. Dave Roseff, of Manitowoc and Mrs. Ruby 
Priebe, of Wausau and nine grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home (Ninth Street entrance) after 4 o'clock 
this Tuesday afternoon until the time of services.
Mermorials may be made to the donors choice.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 6, 1971
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[d. 07-03-1971/age 62 yrs./wife of William J. Koepke/bur. on Walter G. Koepke lot]


JOHN KOEPKE   cemetery #44

Name: Koepke, Johann
D.: 1/11/1878
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 55 Yrs. 2 Mo. 18 Da.
B.P.: Germ.
D.P.: Mtw.
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. Pieper
Spouse: Sophia Koepke
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Despeptia (SIC)
Pg. #: v.1 p.271
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[John Kopke/bur. 1-14-1878]


MARIA KOEPKE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Feb. 1903:
Mrs. Mary Koepke died suddenly Tues. morning of a heart attack as she 
was busy doing the wash in the residence of Henry Krueger. A doctor was 
called as soon as Mrs. Koepke felt ill, but she died before he arrived. 
The deceased, who was born in Germany 16 Feb. 1837, has been a resident 
of Manitowoc since 1857. Her husband died about 25 yrs. ago. She leaves 
2 daughters and a son.
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[bur. 02-12-1903/cause: heart disease]


WALTER KOEPKE   cemetery #44

BUT FOR LIFE SAVING PROCLIVITIES OF COMPANION, 
FLOYD HANSON WOULD HAVE DROWNED
Floyd Hanson today owes his life to the presence of mind of Walter 
Koepke and Victor Giesler whole in the same connection the dexterity 
in the water of Koepke will be remembered by all those who witnessed 
this life saving feat Sunday as the greatest exhibition of nerve ever 
seen in this city. 
Hanson, Koepke, Geisler and Earl Plantico, attracted by the fine 
weather Sunday afternoon chose to go swimming in the river at 
Eighth street bridge. They furnished spectators much amusement as 
they alternately dove and performed aquatic feats in the first of 
the season’s sport. There was a big sea on, the waves strong current 
making the sport dangerous except for experts. Hanson, though a good 
swimmer, was carried out to the middle of the channel and soon after, 
his companions noted that he was in distress. Koepke who was nearest 
called to him but Hanson had swallowed too much water to answer though 
nodding vigorously with his head. Then he went completely under and 
Koepke swimming with all his might and main reached the point of 
Hanson’s disappearance and succeeded in bringing Hanson to the surface. 
Geisler and Plantico joined Koepke but in the meantime Hanson had 
almost lost his head and began grappling with his rescuer. The other 
boys shouted a warning, but Koepke with rare presence of mind, treaded 
water for a minute, released his right hand and struck his drowning 
companion a stunning blow over the head. The three boys then fastened 
the life preserves that had been thrown out from the launch. Restless, 
under Hanson and he was towed to shore dazed and helpless. A physician 
was summoned but Hanson who was taken into Kraemer’s buffet, was 
revived with a “first aid” that was part of Kraemer’s stock in trade 
and there was little for the doctor to do except advise getting the 
chilled Hanson into bed immediately. 
The bridge was thronged with spectators impotent to help. One young 
man, John Thiele, of Two Rivers, hastily launched a canoe that was 
on the dock but had no paddles. Equipped with a piece of board as a 
paddle he could make no headway against the current and waves and was 
nearly swamped by his own exertions. It was indeed a narrow escape for 
Hanson and in all probability he will never be so near death again and 
live to tell the tale. 
With teeth chattering, Hanson told of his experience as swathed in a 
blanket in Kraemer’s and too weak to be dressed, he gulped down several 
glasses of brandy. “I guess I must have been taken with a cramp. All at 
once I began to feel my strength leave me and I tried to call to the 
boys. Then my mouth filled with water and I couldn’t speak a word. I 
heard Koepke ask me if I was all in and signaled as best I could that 
I was. They tell me I was striking out into midstream when I felt myself 
‘slipping’ but I thought I must get into the current to reach shore. 
I saw Koepke coming and for a moment gave up fighting. This was when I 
went down, I guess. I don’t remember trying to grab Koepke. I remember 
seeing stars, however. Guess that’s when he cracked me over the head. 
If he hadn’t done that I probably would have gotten a strangle hold on 
him and they’d be dragging the river for both of us now, for after I 
went down once, I didn’t know what I was doing.” 
Hanson was taken home and put to bed and except for the shock, suffered 
no ill effects.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 02, 1917, Page 8


WILLIAM KOEPP   cemetery #20

A combined funeral service for Miss Bertha Brocker, 80, of Route 4, 
Chilton, who died Saturday, and her brother-in-law, William Koepp, 
who died last Thursday, was held Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home. 
Reverend John F. Baumann of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ 
officiated.
Miss Brocker was born in the Town of Eaton, a daughter of the late Paul 
and Christina Brocker. She made her home with her sister, Mrs. William 
Koepp. Her sister survives.
Burial was in the Eaton Cemetery.
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William H. Koepp, 76, of Rt. 4, Chilton, a World War I veteran and 
retired employe of the Manitowoc County Highway Dept., died Thursday 
evening at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel. The Rev. John F. Baumann will officiate and burial will be in 
Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 23, 1972


MARI C. KOEPPE   cemetery 89D  (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)

Mari C. Koeppe, age 68, died Friday morning, July 19, 2002 at the Aurora 
Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at St. 
Peter the Fisherman Parish - Holy Redeemer Site, Two Rivers.  Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Wm. G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in 
Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mari was born September 8, 1933 in Two Rivers, daughter of the late Peter and 
Rose Capello Virgili.  She attended St. Luke Parochial School and Two Rivers 
Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1951.  On September 8, 1956, 
she married Mel Koeppe at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church.  Mari Worked for a short 
time at the Two Rivers City Hall, and later with the Two Rivers School District, 
serving as secretary of L.B. Clarke Middle School, retiring in 1990.  She was a 
member of the Two Rivers Womens Club, and the Ladies of St. Peter the Fisherman 
Parish.  She was a former member of the Two Rivers Firefighters Auxiliary, and a 
former lector at Holy Redeemer Church.  Mari and Mel enjoyed traveling, especially 
the winters spent in Arizona.  She also enjoyed needlecraft, golfing and bowling.
Survivors include her husband; one sister and brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law; 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Virgili, 
and a brother-in-law, Arle Koeppe.
Friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5 to 8 p.m. 
in Tuesday evening.  Visitation will continue on Wednesday at the church, after 
9:30 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:30 a.m.  There will be a parish wake service 
held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, led by Father Bill.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Parish Building Fund.
Herald Times Reporter, Two Rivers, WI., July 21, 2002


ADELINE KOEPPEN   cemetery #87

Mrs. Henry F. Koeppen, 72, of the Town of Meeme, died at 2:45 a.m. today at 
Manitowoc Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient the past five days.
The former Adeline Quante was born Dec. 20, 1892, in the Town of Meeme, a 
daughter of the late August and Wilhelmine Quante.  On Jan. 17, 1911, she was 
married to William Lutzke of the Town of Liberty.  He preceded her in death 
in 1921.
She was married to Henry Koeppen on Nov. 8, 1926.  The couple lived on the 
Koeppen home farm, which they operated until 1942.  They also had a mink ranch 
which they continued to operate at the time of her death.
A member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners, she was also in the Ladies Aid 
Society of the church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners.
The Rev. Adalbert Schultz, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the parish 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home from 3 p.m. Thursday until 11 a.m. 
Friday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
A church memorial has been established in her name.
The Sheboygan Press – Wednesday, September 29, 1965 – P. 12


ALFRED KOEPPEN   cemetery #87
 
Alfred Koeppen, 75, R. 1, Kiel, died Tuesday evening at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, where he had been a patient 10 days.
Born on Aug. 13, 1895, in Kiel, a son of the late Frederick and Emelia Koeppen, 
he attended district schools.
Mr. Koeppen lived in the State of Washington for 12 years following a tour of 
duty in the armed forces.
Returning to the Town of Meeme, he was employed at the Valders Canning Co. from 
which he retired 10 years ago.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. Mrs. Reynold Groell, 
Valders; three brothers, Henry, Town of Meeme, Edgar, San Diego, Calif., and 
Frederick, St. Nazianz.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church with the 
Rev. Adalbert Schultz, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
1970


ALVINA KOEPPEN   cemetery #87
 
Mrs. Alvina Koeppen, 77, a resident of the Town of Meeme, died Monday 
evening at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient 
since being stricken with a heart attack at her home Sunday.
She was born Sept. 10, 1887, in the Town of Centerville, the daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmidt, and was married June 19, 1909, to Christian 
Koeppen of the Town of Meeme. The couple lived on the Koeppen homestead.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. The couple 
observed their 55th wedding anniversary in June, 1964. Mr. Koeppen died 
July 10, 1964.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Arno (Olieta) Wagner and Mrs. Allen 
(Caroline) Schwartz, both of rural Kiel; a son, Elmer, rural Kiel; seven 
grandchildren; one brother, August Schmidt, rural Cleveland, and a sister, 
Mrs. Louise Bramstaedt, Alpha, Minn. Two sons preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran 
Church with the Rev. Adalbert Schultz, pastor, officiating. Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Wednesday 
to 11 a.m. Thursday and then at the church.


ALVINA (DEKKER) KOEPPEN   cemetery #87

Wife of Frederick George [married June 14, 1930 at Louis Corners, Town of Schleswig] 
daughter of John Dekker and Mathilda Greve -died from "arteriosclerotic cardio 
vascular disease, 10 years") 
(from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)


AUGUSTA F.L. KOEPPEN   cemetery #40

MRS. KOEPPEN PASSES AWAY
Former Local Resident Dies Monday At Post Lake
Mrs. William Koeppen, 59, former local resident, died Monday 
morning at Post Lake, Wisconsin, where she made her home for 
the past 15 years.
The body will be sent Wednesday afternoon to the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home. Funeral services will be held Friday 
afternoon at 1 p.m. from the funeral home and two o'clock from 
the Liberty Lutheran church. Burial will be made in the adjoining 
cemetery.
Born In Germany
Mrs. Koeppen, nee Augusta Leider, was born in Germany January 13, 
1877. She came to this country at the age of four. In 1899 she 
was married to William Koeppen, who survives. The couple lived 
here after their marriage until 15 years ago, when they moved to 
Post Lake where they conducted a resort. 
Survivors besides the widower include one son, Edwin at home; her 
mother, Mrs. Augusta Leider, city; six brothers, Adolph and Edwin 
Leider of this city, Herman and Charles of Birhamwood, and Edward 
and Paul of Liberty; and five sisters, Mrs. Ernst Schmidt and Mrs. 
Herb Jantz of Manitowoc. Mrs. August Lenz of Newton, Mrs. Fred 
Schmidt of Chilton and Mrs. Frank Ribbeck of Plymouth.
The body can be viewed at the funeral home Wednesday from 7 p.m. 
Wed until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, May 5, 1936


CHRISTIAN RUDOLPH KOEPPEN   cemetery #87

Funeral services for Christian R. Koeppen, a retired Town of Meeme farmer, 
will be held in Zion Lutheran Church, in Louis Corners at 2 p.m. Monday, 
with Pastor Adalbert Schultz officiating.  Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 2 p.m. Sunday, 
until 10:30 a.m. Monday and from noon at the church.
Mr. Koeppen, who lived on the family homestead farm a mile and a half north 
of School Hill, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc. He 
had been a patient there one week.
Born in Meeme, April 6, 1888, he was a son of Christian R. and Wilhelmina 
Koeppen.  He attended district school and was confirmed in Zion Church at 
Louis Corners.
He married Alvina Schmidt of the Town of Centerville at her home June 19, 1909.  
Mr. and Mrs. Koeppen observed their 55th wedding anniversary last month.
He was a life long member of Zion Church.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Elmer, on the home farm; two daughters, Mrs. 
Arno (Olita) Wagner, Louis Corners, and Mrs. Allen (Caroline) Schwartz, Town 
of Schleswig, and seven grandchildren.
Two sons preceded him in death.
The family announced establishment of a memorial fund for Zion Lutheran Church.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, July 11, 1964 – P. 14


CLARENCE KOEPPEN   cemetery #87

Clarence Koeppen, 64, of Rt.1, Valders, a Town of Meeme farmer, died Saturday
evening at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis
Corners. The Rev. Adelbert Schultz will officiate and burial will be in the
church cemetery.
Mr. Koeppen was born Nov. 24, 1909, at Milwaukee, son of the late Henry and
Emma Ott Koeppen, later moving to the Town of Meeme. He married Alouise Csida
April 6, 1932, at Zion Lutheran Church. They operated the Koeppen home farm
and he was also employed at Reliance Construction Co., retiring in 1973. He
was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Survivors include his wife, a son, two daughters, a brother, Elmer of Nassau,
H.H., and 19 grandchildren. A son, a brother and two grandchildren preceded
him in death. (Survivors edited for privacy)
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 o'clock this
Monday afternoon until 11 a.m. Tuesday and at the church from noon until the
time of service.
(No newspaper named, July 13/74 handwritten on the obituary)


EMILE M.A. KOEPPEN   cemetery #87

From Manitowoc county death records:
Amelia Koeppen nee Quante (v.26 p.657)
Wife of Fred Koeppen
Feb. 17, 1870-Oct. 4, 1931
Daughter of August Quante and Bertha Zorn (both born Germany)
Born in Wisconsin
Died from “hypertensive heart disease –myocarditis and 
   chronic nephritis –diabetes mellitus”
Buried at “Louis Corners Cemetery”
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After a lingering illness of about two years, Mrs. Fred Koeppen, 
aged 61, passed away at her home near School Hill Sunday morning 
at about six o'clock. Cause of her death was given as diabetes.
The deceased was born Feb. 10, 1870, in the town of Schleswig, the 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Quante. In 1899 she was 
married to Fred Koeppen, the couple locating on the farm where they 
have since resided. To the union five children were born: Alfred and 
Henry at home, Edgar at Tacoma, Wash., Fred at St. Nazianz, and Mrs. 
Reinhold (flaw in paper) at Manitowoc. Besides her husband, she is 
also survived by a sister, Mrs. August Roehl of Schleswig, and by 
three brothers, August and Rudolph Quante of Schleswig, and Henry 
Quante of Bellingham, Wash.
Funeral services were held this Wednesday from the home, and at the 
Zion Lutheran church at Louis Corners at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. 
Harold O. Grunwald performing the last rites. Burial was in the...
(rest is missing) - 1931
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(Note: Her picture is in the glass negative photos)


EMMA KOEPPEN   cemetery #87

Mrs. Emma Koeppen, 80, widow of Henry, died at 1 p.m. Monday at the farm home 
of her son, Clarence, two miles north of School Hill in the Town of Meeme 
(Manitowoc County).  She had been ill two weeks.
The former Emma Ott, she was born in the Town of Liberty (Manitowoc County), 
March 17, 1879, a daughter of the late August and Bertha Holdorf Ott.
She was married to Mr. Koeppen, June 30, 1906, following which the couple 
farmed in Meeme until Mr. Koeppen’s death, May 10, 1930.  The farm is now 
operated by the above-named son.
Mrs. Koeppen was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners.
Surviving in addition to the son, Clarence, are three grandchildren and 12 
great-grandchildren; a brother, Carl Ott, Meeme, and two sisters, Mrs. Carl 
Schnell, R. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Anna Kuhn, Milwaukee.
Four sisters and four brothers preceded her in death.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Zion Lutheran Church with the 
Rev. William Hartwig, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Wednesday 
until 11 a.m. Thursday and from noon at the church.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, December 8, 1959 – P. 12


FREDERICK KOEPPEN (d. 1937)   cemetery #87

From Manitowoc county death records:
Frederick Koeppen (v.31 p.598)
Husband of Amelia Quante
July 22, 1867-Nov. 1, 1937
Son of Christian Koeppen with mother unknown (both born Germany)
Farmer in Town of Meeme
Died from “carcinoma stomach and bowls”
Buried at “Louis Corners Cemetery”
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From Manitowoc county marriage records:
Friederich August Heinrich Koppen [Koeppen] and Emilie Marie Auguste Quante
April 3, 1893 in Lutheran service at residence of Quante, Town of Schleswig
Friederich August Heinrich Koppen
Son of Christian Koppen and Marie Prutter
Born Town of Meeme –carpenter 
Emilie Marie Auguste Quante
Daughter of August Quante and Bertha Zorn
Born Town of Schleswig
Witnesses August Sternbeck and Henry Koppen
(NOTE: The witness Henry Koeppen is a brother to Frederick. Henry was born 
June 30, 1871 and married Emma Ott. Their only child was an adopted son 
named Clarence.
Frederick's father, Christian Koeppen, was married twice. His first wife was 
Maria Prueder. She was the mother to both Frederick and Henry. When Maria died, 
Christian re-married to Wihlemina Wesener. With Wilhelmina, Christian had two children.
Frederick's wife, Emilie Quante, is a sister to the other Quantes shown in photos.)
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(Note: His picture is in the glass negative photos)


FREDERICK GEORGE KOEPPEN   cemetery #87

Husband of Alvina nee Dekker [married June 14, 1930 at Louis Corners, 
Town of Schleswig] -son of Frederick Koeppen and Amelia Quante -owner of 
mink farm -began the mink ranch in the northeast section of the village in 
1943 -managed this farm until 1979, when it was sold to his son Glenroy 
the mink farm ceased operation in 1992 -residence 203 N. 4th Ave. -died from 
"congestive heart failure -cervical vascular accident") 
(from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
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Fred (Fritz) G. Koeppen Sr., 85, of 203 North 4th Avenue, St. Nazianz,
died Monday afternoon, July 29, 1991, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc, after a lengthly illness.
He was born March 3, 1906, in the Town of Meeme, son of the late
Frederick and Amelia (Quante) Koeppen. He attended the former Woodland
School near School Hill.
On June 14, 1930, he married Alvina Dekker in Louis Corners. The couple 
celebrated their 50th and 60th Wedding Anniversarys. He was a fox and 
mink farmer in the Village of St. Nazianz all his life, retiring in 1973. 
In his retirement, he enjoyed fishing, gardening and woodworking.
He was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Louis Corners
and served as a trustee of the church for six years. He was also a 
member of the Men’s Club. Ha served as director for the Wisconsin Fur 
Breeders Association, the Kettle Moraine Mink Breeders Association and 
the Rathbun Feed Company. He was a member of St. Nazianz Volunteer Fire 
Department, St. Nazianz Senior Citizens and also served as trustee for 
St. Nazianz Village Board.
Survivors are his wife, two sons, seven grandchildren; 10 great-grand-
children; one brother, Henry Koeppen, of New Holstein. He was preceded 
in death by one sister and three brothers. (Survivors edited for privacy)
(No newspaper named - July 29, 1991 handwritten on the obituary)


MARVIN WINFRED KOEPPEN   cemetery #87

Marvin Koeppen Dies Thursday in Town of Meeme
Kiel, Wis. – (Special) – Marvin Winfred Koeppen, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian 
Koeppen, died Thursday at 11:40 p.m. at the farm home one and one-half miles north 
of School Hill in the town of Meeme after an illness of t____ {illegible} weeks 
with pneumonia.
He was born on the farm, October 16, 1918, and was confirmed in the Zion Evangelical 
Lutheran church at Louis Corners April 5, 1931 by the Rev. Harold O. Grunwald.  He 
was graduated from the Woodl___ {illegible} district school in the town of Meeme 
June 1, 1932, and from the Kiel High school last June.
Survivors are his parents, two sisters, Olieta and Caroline, at home; and two 
brothers, Hube__ {illegible} and Elmer, at home.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the farm home and at 2 o’clock 
at the Zion church.  The Rev. Mr. Grunwald will officiate and burial will be at the 
church cemetery.  The body will be taken to the home Saturday afternoon.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, April 2, 1937 – P. 4


WILHELMINA KOEPPEN   cemetery #87

Town of Meeme Resident Dies; Rites Wednesday
Manitowoc – Mrs. Wilhelmina Koeppen, widow of Christian Koeppen, died at the 
home of her son, Christian, in the town of Meeme Saturday night, due to 
infirmities of old age.  The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from the 
home with burial at the Louis Corners cemetery.
Mrs. Koeppen would have been 72 of age at her next birthday, December 13. She 
was born in Manitowoc county and had lived here all her life. Her husband 
preceded her in death 23 years ago. She is survived by two sons, William and 
Christian, both residing in Manitowoc county, and by four step children, Mrs. 
Harmon of Louis Corners, Mrs. W. Schultz of Kiel, Henry Koeppen, living on the 
old homestead and Fred Koeppen of Milwaukee.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, November 9, 1926 – P. 15


WILLIAM C.P. KOEPPEN   cemetery #40

William Koeppen, 72, of Newton, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. 
Christian Koeppen of Meeme, died Tuesday night at St. Nicholaus 
hospital, Sheboygan, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Redeemer 
Lutheran church, the Rev. Valentine Mack officiating. Burial will 
be in the Trinity Lutheran cemetery in Liberty.
He was born in Meeme in 1878 and married Miss Augusta Leider in 
this city. They operated the Three Oaks resort at Post Lake, Wis., 
for a number of years. Mrs. Koeppen died in 1936.
Survivors are a son, Edwin of Sheboygan; daughter, Rose Marie of 
Stevens Point; brother, Christian of Meeme; and a grandchild.
Friends may call at the Urbanek and Schlei funeral home after 
Friday noon. The casket will be moved to the church at 10 a.m 
Saturday.
Manitowoc Herald-Times, Wednesday, May 3, 1950


AUGUST W. KOEPSEL   cemetery #70

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Oct. 1882
August Kapsel died in Manitowoc Rapids leaving a wife and six children. 
The night following the funeral, the wife delivered another baby, which 
died shortly after birth.
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(Wilhelm August Koepsel/d. 04 Oct. 1882/bur. 06 Oct. 1882/from records of 
St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)
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(Death index: 1882 Oct 04/Koepsel, Aug.  co. death index v.3 p.54?)


GRACE D. KOEPSEL   cemetery #44

Grace Koepsel, 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aron Koepsel, town of 
Centerville, died yesterday at the Holy Family hospital following an illness 
of a few days.
Grace was born July 15, 1933, and had completed the seventh grade at the Pine 
River school.
Survivors are the parents, two brothers (Survivors omitted for privacy.) at 
home, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. August Koepsel of Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Stoltenburg funeral 
home, Cleveland,and at 2 p.m. at the St. John Reformed church, Centerville, 
the Rev. K.J. Stuebbe officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, 
Manitowoc. The body may be viewed from 7:30 this evening until time of 
services Friday. The casket will not be opened at the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 8, 1946 P. 2
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[Grace Doris/d. 05-10-1946/age 12 yrs./bur. on Arno Koepsel lot]


JEANETTE E. KOEPSEL   cemetery #32

Jeanette E. Koepsel, age 69, of 1485 N. 7th St., Manitowoc, died
Wednesday February 3, 1999, at Holy Family Memorial Medical
Center.
Funeral Services will be 11 am. Saturday, February 6, 1999, at St.
John Ev. Lutheran Church, Newtonburg. Rev. Victor Headrick will
officiate with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum.
Jeanette was born April 15, 1929, in the town of Newton, daughter of
the late Walter and Meta Schmidt Koepsel. Jeanette graduated from
Valders High School with the class of 1947. She worked for the Mirro
Co. for 34 years, retiring in 1994. Jeanette was a member of St. John
Ev. Lutheran Church and she volunteered at the Capitol Civic Center.
Jeanette enjoyed golf, traveling, playing Bingo and walking.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother-in-law,
Alvin Lambries on March 5, 1995. 
Relatives and friends may call at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church, on
Saturday, from 10 a.m., until the time of services.
The Reinbold and Pfeffer Family Funeral Services, Manitowoc is
serving the family.
Jeanette’s family would like to express a special thank you to the 
critical care nurses, respiratory therapists and doctors of Holy 
Family Memorial Medical Center for their care and concern.
Herald Times Reporter, February 5, 1999


JOHN KOEPSEL   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1886:
Death of John Koeppsel, one of the oldest settlers of our county on 
Tues. morning. Burial takes place today, Thurs., at 2pm.


JOHN KOEPSEL  (d. 1940) cemetery #44

John Koepsel, 66, of 1112 South 15th street, died Sunday morning at the Holy 
Family hospital. He had been seriously ill the past week.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the St. Johns Evangelical 
church, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen.
Mr. Koepsel was born in Newton in 1874 and lived there until 35 years ago when 
he located in this city. He was employed for years as a watchman at Elevator R. 
He has been retired 15 years.
Survivors are two brothers, August and William, of this city; three sisters, 
Mrs. August Reinhardt of this city; Mrs. Bertha Clasen and Mrs. Emma Runkel, 
both of Milwaukee.
The body will be moved to the church Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Pfeffer funeral 
home where it is now lying in state.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 11, 1940 P. 5
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[d. 11-10-1940/age 66 yrs./cause: acute peritonitis]
(d. 10 Nov. 1940/age 66 yrs. 4 mo. 9 da./St. John's United Church of Christ)


ELEANORA KOERBER   cemetery #13

Koerber, Ellanore M. nee Knier (Dec. 21, 1910-Sept. 8, 1997 –wife of John Koerber 
[married Sept. 22, 1931 at St. Gregory] –daughter of Ambrose Knier and Anna Schad
born at Aniowa, Wisconsin –at time of death lived at 744 Westview Street, Cleveland 
died from “acute myocardial infarction –gastrointestinal hemorrhage”) –buried at 
St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery, Town of Centerville


JOHN KOERBER   cemetery #13

Koerber, John (May 13, 1902-Nov. 5, 2002 –husband of Ellanore Knier 
[married Sept. 22, 1931 at St. Gregory] –son of Mike Koerber and 
Katherine Beck –born Hallerndorf, Bavaria –farmer –died from “pneumonia”)
buried at St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery, Town of Centerville


ANNA KOERNER   cemetery #7

Mrs. A. Koerner, whose maiden name was Anna Augustine passed away at Whitelaw 
today aged 81 years. The deceased was born in Germany in 1847, and came to this 
county in 1853. In 1861 she was married to Michael Wellner who died 40 years 
ago. She was married to A. Koerner in 1901 who survives her with the following 
children: Mrs. George Brey, Mrs. A. Kolbeck, Mrs. F. Kohbeck, Mrs. P. Neuser, 
Mrs. Jos. Juengen, Mrs. J. Vogel, George, Michael and John Wellner. Burial will 
take place Tuesday morning from St. Michael's church at Whitelaw.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 17, 1928 P. 2
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(Anna Koerner/d. 17 Mar. 1928 from records of St. Michael's, Whitelaw)


FREDERICK KOERPER   cemetery #44

No. 10. First publication March 26, 1913.
Notice to Creditors.
IN PROBATE-MANITOWOC COUNTY COURT.
In the matter of the estate of Frederick Koerper, deceased.
Letters of administration with will annexed on said estate having 
been issued to F.J. Nash on the 25th day of March A.D. 1913, and 
six months from and after said day being allowed and limited for 
creditors to present their claims, of which notice is hereby given, 
and further that the undersigned will, on the first Tuesdays of 
April, June and September, and on the last day of the time as 
limited at the probate office in the city of Manitowoc, in said 
county, examine and adjust all such claims and demands so presented 
and filed.
Dated March 25th, 1913
John Chloupek, County Judge.
Nash & Nash, Attornesy.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 26, 1913 P.6
********
[Frederick Koerper/bur. 01-10-1913/cause: exhaustion from age]


HENRY KOERPER   cemetery #44

Name: Koerper, Henry Fred C.
D.: 7/6/1878
B.: 8/17/1862
Reg. D.: 12/27/1878
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 15 Yrs. 10 Mo. 19 Da.
B.P.:
D.P.: Mtwc.
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. F. A. O. Pieper
Spouse:
F.: Friedrich Koerper
M.: Louise Koerper, Mtw.
Cause of Death: Accident by labor
Pg. #: v.1  p.276
****************
[Henry Koerper/bur. 07-07-1878] (
[Burial register has buried the son of Friedrich Koerber L2 B99 $2.50]


ALBERT F. KOESER  (d. 1980)  cemetery #89A

THROWN FROM HORSE, TWO RIVERS BOY SUSTAINS FRACTURE 
OF THE SKULL AND MAY DIE
Thrown from a horse which he was riding, Albert Kaeser(sic), aged 
14, was probably fatally injured Saturday afternoon at his home on 
a farm on Route Z out of Two Rivers. The boy was brought to the 
hospital in this city and is in precarious condition. 
The boy suffered a fracture at the base of the skull when he was 
thrown from the horse and was brought here in an unconscious 
condition. The lad’s body was seriously bruised.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, August 06, 1917, Page 5


ANNA KOESER   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Nov. 1906:
Death Thursday last week of Anna Koeser, daughter of August Koeser 
in Two Rivers, of a heart disease. The deceased was born 06 Sept. 
1869 in Two Rivers and has been ill since childhood. The funeral 
was held Sunday afternoon.
(Note: I have an Annie Koeser in the death index, d. 1 Nov. 1906 which
would fit with this Anna's age.)


CARL KOESER, SR.   cemetery #86

Carl Koeser, Sr., Of School Hill Is Called To Rest
Carl Koeser, Sr., aged 76, died at his home in School Hill this morning, after 
an illness of two weeks duration.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Fred Karstedt and Mrs. Philip Hickmann 
of School Hill and Mrs. George Hickmann of Spring Valley and four sons, Carl, 
Jr. in School Hill, Fred in Iowa, Valentine at Kiel and William at home.
The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Koeser home and 
burial will be made at the Union cemetery at Louis Corners.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, April 10, 1931 - P. 2
********
Carl Koeser, 76, Dies Near Here Friday
Burial Takes Place at Louis Corners; Was Vicinity Resident
After a Three weeks' illnes of heart disease, Carl Koeser, aged 76, died at
his home in School Hill Friday morning at 3:30. Mr. Koeser was one of the 
first of the native born residents of this section of the state, having been
born Jan. 20, 1856, in the town of Herman. There he grew to manhood, and 
March 15, 1884 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Maurer of the town of
Schleswig. For the first two years of their wedded life the couple resided
on a Town Herman farm.
Selling the farm they took up residence on a farm in the town of Schleswig,
which they conducted for twenty years. They then made their home at School
Hill for the remainder of their ives. Mrs. Koeser preceded her husband in
death in July, 1922. Of the nine children born to the couple, seven survive.
They are: Mrs. Fred Karstaedt and Mrs. Philip Hickmann of School Hill, Mrs.
George Hickmann of Spring Valley, Carl Jr. at School Hill, Fred of Iowa, 
Valentine of Kiel, and William at home. A son, John, died two years ago, and
a daughter, Anna passed away in her childhood. Grandchildren surviving number
24, and there are two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence,
with the Rev. August E. Hammann performing the last rites. Services were also
held at the Bethlehem Reformed church of Schleswig. Burial was in the Union
cemetery at Louis Corners.
Two sisters and two brothers also survive him: Mrs. Val. Dickmann of here, 
Mrs. Carl Witthuhn of Mosel, and Herman and August of Sheboygan.
Those who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Dickmann, Mrs.
William Voss, Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Beil, John Maurer, Sr. and son John, Mr.
and Mrs. Edwin C. Voigt, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Maurer, Mrs. Joseph Menne, Mrs.
Philip Jugenheimer, John Jugenheimer, L.O. Rehm, John Henschel, and Mrs. 
Herman Steinberg of here; Mr. and Mrs. Julius Bornfeld of Milwaukee; Mr. and
Mrs. Gustave Schuricht of Greenbush; Carl C. Maurer of Two Rivers; John
Schuricht of Kohler; Mr. and Mrs. William Goettelmann and John Goettelmann
of Millhome; Mr. and Mrs. August Koeser.
(No newspaper named, 4-16-1931 handwritten on the obituary)


CARL H. KOESER   cemetery #86

Carl H. Koeser, 76, of Elkhart Lake, a retired mason contractor, died at 
the Plymouth Hospital at 2:15 a.m., today. He had been seriously ill for 
the past six weeks.
Born Oct. 11, 1886, in the Town of Meeme, Mr. Koeser was the son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Koeser. He attended the district school and married 
Miss Elsie Rades on April 10, 1909, in the Town of Schleswig.
After the marriage, the couple lived at School Hill in the Town of Meeme. 
They also resided in Kiel for six years and in the Town of Herman for 7 1/2 
years.
Since the death of his wife Aug. 27, 1953, Mr. Koeser has lived in Elkhart 
Lake and surrounding communities. He was a mason by trade and a mason contractor 
in the community until retiring due to ill health a year ago.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Herman (Erna) Schultz of the Town of Sheboygan 
Falls, Mrs. Walter (Helen) Schelk of Plymouth, Mrs. Edward (Alma) Ardell of the 
Town of Plymouth, and Mrs. Hugo (Caroline) Schreiber of Two Rivers; two sons, 
Edgar Koeser of Howard Grove, and Arno Koeser, Town of Herman; a brother William 
Koeser, Town of Meeme; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Karsteadt, Mrs. Philip Hickmann
and Mrs. George Hickmann all of the Town of Meeme, 18 grandchildren and nine 
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Wittkopp Funeral Home, Plymouth at 2 p.m. 
Saturday with the Rev. Paul Olm of Elkhart Lake officiating. Burial will be in 
Union Cemetery, Town of Schleswig.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
The Sheboygan Press - August 14, 1963


CAROLINE KOESER   cemetery #82

Sheboygan Press: "Mrs. Koeser Dies Today at Home Of Son", 9 Apr 1940

Kiel - (Special) - 
Mrs. Caroline Koeser, 76, widow of the late Louis Koeser, passed away early this 
morning at the home of her son, Louis, Jr., town of Rhine, after ailing for a 
few days. 
She was born Caroline Duebner, Jan. 20, 1864, in the town of Newton, and was 
married Oct. 28, 1882. Following their marriage, the couple resided in the towns 
of Herman and Newton, and then lived on a farm in the town of Schleswig for 29 
years. This farm was sold to a son, Herman, and the couple returned to the town 
of Newton, where Mr. Koeser died Nov. 27, 1930. 
Since that time Mrs. Koeser has lived with her children. Twelve children were born 
of the marriage, three of whom died in childhood. Survivors are three daughters, 
Mrs. August (Anna) Voelker, Colby, Wis.; Mrs. Edward (Sophie) Bebermeir (sic), 
town of Rhine, and Mrs. H. C. (Jennie) Schaar, of New Holstein; six sons, Herman, 
Christian, John and Emil, of the town of Schleswig; Carl, town of Newton, and 
Louis, of the town of Rhine. 
Also surviving are 30 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Anna 
Voigt, of Sheboygan, and a brother, Christian Duebner, of the town of Newton.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Meiselwitz funeral home 
here, and at 2 o'clock at Bethel Reformed church, town of Herman, with the Rev. 
William Wollmann officiating. Interment will be in the Kiel city cemetery. The body 
may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday afternoon until time of services. 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


CHRIST KOESER   cemetery #82

Christ. Koeser Dies Friday
Christian Koeser, aged 48, will-known town of Schleswig farmer passed 
away suddenly at his farm home on Friday afternoon at 4:30.
The deceased, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Koeser, was born February 28, 
1892 on the Koeser homestead farm in the town of Schleswig, now owned by 
his brother Herman.
On December 27, 1913 he was married to Miss Sophie Rosso of the town of 
Newton, the marriage being performed by teh Rev. Mr. Vriessen. The couple 
immediately located on their present farm home where they resided for 23 
years.
Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Arlene, at home; five brothers: 
Herman on the homestead farm, Charles of Newton, Louis of town of Rhine, 
John of Millhome, and Emil of the town of Schleswig, and three sisters: 
Mrs. August Voelker of Colby, Mrs. Sophie Bebermeiere of Millhorne, and 
Mrs. Jennie Schaar of New Holstein.  One son, Raymond, passed away several 
years ago.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 1:30 o;clock at the 
Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o'clock at the St. Peter Evangelical and 
Reformed Church, with the Rev. E.L. Worthman officiating.  Burial was made 
in the Kiel cemetery.
Sheboygan Press July 26, 1940


DONALD P. KOESER   cemetery #33

Donald P. Koeser, age 78, of 2321 14th St., Two Rivers,
currently residing at Hamilton Home, died Saturday, November
23, 1996, at Two Rivers Community Hospital.
A Memorial Service will take place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, 
November 26, 1996, at Emanuel United Methodist Church, Two 
Rivers.
Officiating at the service will be Rev. Isidro Carrera. 
Cremation will have taken place and burial of the cremains 
will be at Knollwood Memorial Gardens, town of Kossuth.
He was born August 28, 1918, in Two Rivers, son of the late
Silas and Emma Theide Koeser. Donald was a member of the
Army Air Corp serving during World War II. On October 7,
1944, he married the former Kathryn Andrews in Two Rivers,
and she preceded him in death November 11, 1996. Donald was
a cabinet finisher employed for 40 years at Hamilton Manufac-
turing until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of the
Meister Singers, active in many Emanuel United Methodist
Church groups, including choir, quartet and teaching Sunday
School.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Lloyd, William, 
Harold and Silas, and three sisters, Thelma LaFond, Lois Green 
and Mildred Lonzo.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the church
Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. until the time of service.
Klein and Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, assisted the
family with funeral arrangements.


ELLA KOESER   cemetery #82

Mrs. Herman Koeser, 88, a former Town of Schleswig resident, died Tuesday 
evening at the Sheboygan Retirement Home where she had resided the past 
three years.
The former Ella Mueller was born Dec. 30, 1890, in Kiel, a daughter of 
Rudolph and Mary Essling Mueller. She attended public schools in Kiel and 
Rockville.
On May 9, 1908, she was married to Herman Koeser at Bethel United Church of 
Christ in the Town of Herman.
The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig until her husband's death on 
Sept. 16, 1946.
After his death, Mrs. Koeser moved to Sheboygan where she was employed in 
the kitchen at St. Nicholas Hospital for 20 years.
She was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ in Sheboygan.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Remilea Mayer of Sheboygan, Mrs. Elmora 
Scheffler of rural Newton, Mrs. Leora Rehm of rural Sheboygan Falls; three 
sisters, Mrs. Esther Mattes and Mrs. Wilma Kenneke of Kiel, and Mrs. Dora 
Nanz of Parnell; a step-brother, Elmer Lindemann of Antigo; 24 grandchildren; 
41 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four sisters and three brothers 
preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, with the Rev. Rueben Grossheusch, pastor of Ebenezer UCC, 
officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday and on Saturday 
until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mrs. Koeser's name. 
The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, April 11, 1979 - P. 12


ELSIE (RADES) KOESER   cemetery #86

Mrs. Carl Koeser, 61, died at 9:10 p.m. Thursday at her farm home 
in the town of Herman after a lingering illness.
Nee Elsie Rades, she was born July 24, 1892, in the town of 
Schleswig, Manitowoc County, a daughter of the late William and Margaret 
Rades.
She was married to Carl Koeser on April 10, 1909.
The couple made their home in the village of School Hill in Town 
Meeme after their marriage, then resided in Kiel for six years.  For the 
past seven and a half years they lived in the town of Herman.
Survivors are her husband; four daughters, two sons, 16 grandchildren, 
and a brother. Three infant children, four sisters and a brother 
preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Walter H. 
Ahrens Funeral Home, Howards Grove, with the Rev. O.W. Heier, pastor of 
St. Paul's Lutheran Church near Millersville, officiating.  Interment 
will be in Union cemetery in the town of Schleswig.
The body will lie in state at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday.
The Sheboygan Press, August 28, 1953 - P. 8 (edited)


EMIL KOESER   cemetery #82

Funeral services for Emil A. Koeser, 61, of the Town of Schleswig, will be 
held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel.
The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 
will officiate and burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
Mr. Koeser died Friday morning at the Morningside Nursing Home in Sheboygan. 
He had been a patient there since January.
Born Nov. 26, 1902, in the Town of Schleswig, a son of the late Louis and 
Caroline Koeser, he was educated in the district school.
For 20 years before his illness, he was employed on the Oscar Voss farm in 
the Town of Schleswig.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Jack Schaar, R. 1, New Holstein; and two brothers, 
Louis of R. 1, Elkhart Lake, and John of R. 2, Kiel. 
The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, August 1, 1964 - P. 10
*******
Emil A. Koeser, 61, of the Town of Schleswig died Friday morning at 
Morningside Nursing home, Sheboygan, where he had been a patient 
since January, 1964.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home, Kiel, the Rev. Vernon Jaberg officiating. Burial will be in 
the Kiel Cemetery.
Koeser was born in the Town of Schleswig Nov. 26, 1902, son of Louis 
and Caroline Duebner Koeser. He attended district schools. For many 
years he worked on the Oscar Voss farm in the Town of Schleswig. He 
never married.
Surviving are two brothers, Louis, of Rt. 1, Elkart Lake, and John, 
of Rt. 2, Kiel, and a sister, Mrs. Jack Schaar, of Rt. 1, New Holstein.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, August 1, 1964 P. 14


EMMA KOESER   cemetery #89A

Two Rivers Reporter, Friday, February 9, 1923:

After a long illness Mrs. Silas Koeser passed away Monday morning
at her home, 2300 Thirteenth St., a victim of cancer of the stomach.
Deceased, before her marriage was Miss Emma Thiede. She was born in
this city in 1876, and had reached the age of 47 years when removed
from the midst of her family of nine children, several of whom still
need the mother's loving care, the youngest being four years of age.
Besides her husband those who mourn her untimely death are the following
sons and daughters; Mrs. Everett LaFond, Mrs. Lester Lonzo, Silas, Jr., 
Phyllis, Lloyd, William, Lois, Harold and Donald. Other relatives are
her mother, Mrs. Henry Thiede; a sister, Mrs. Charles Haltaufderheide,
and five brothers; Henry and Fred Mandel and August and Ernest Thiede of
this city and William Thiede of Jefferson. Mrs. Thiede's death is a sad
loss to her family and many friends who lived her as a devoted wife and
mother. The funeral will be from the Evangelical church Thursday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.


EMMA KOESER   cemetery #73

Mrs. Emma Koeser, 74, of R. 1, Newton, died Thursday afternoon at Park Lawn Home, 
Manitowoc, where she had been a patient for 10 days.
She was born Nov. 2, 1891, at Newton, a daughter of Wilhilm and Marie Awe Rosso, 
and was married to Charles Koeser Aug. 31, 1912, at Newton.
The couple owned and operated a farm at R. 1, Newton, until 1950.  Mr. Koeser 
died Feb. 13, 1959.
She was a lifelong member of the Salem-Ebenezer Reformed Church of Newton and of 
the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Arno Schuette, R. 3, Manitowoc; two sons, Norman 
of R. 1, Newton, and Mravin, R. 3, Manitowoc; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia Rambadt, 
Sheboygan, Mrs. Edward Elfner, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Cornelius Hutchison, R. 1, 
Manitowoc; seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Salem-Ebenezer Reformed 
Church, Newton.  The Rev. Norman C. Hoeflinger, pastor, will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 11 a.m. Saturday 
and then at the church from noon until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press - Friday, January 21, 1966


HENRIETTA KOESER   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Nov. 1896:
Death on Sun. in Two Rivers of Mrs. August Koeser, 
following a 6-mo. illness.


HERMAN KOESER   cemetery #82

Herman Koeser, aged 61, a farmer residing in the town of Schleswig, died 
Monday evening at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan after an illness 
of nearly six months duration.  
Mr. Koeser was born in the town of Herman, son of the late Louis and Caroline 
Duebner-Koeser, on January 20, 1885.  He was married to Miss Ella Mueller of 
the town of Schleswig on May 9, 1908. After their marriage the couple resided 
in School Hill for several years, and then settled on the homestead farm in 
the town of Schleswig 28 years ago. 
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Romilda) Mayer of 
Sheboygan, Mrs. Charles (Ehrine) Schaeffler of Newton, and Mrs. Leora Mattes, 
at home; four brothers, Charles of Newton, Louis of the town of Rhine, John 
of Kiel, and Emil of the town of Schleswig; three sisters, Mrs. August Boelker 
of Colby, Mrs. Edward Bebermeier of Millhome, and Mrs. Jack Schaar of New 
Holstein; and 10 grandchildren.  His parents, a brother, and one grandchild 
preceded him in death. 
Funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon at Bethel Evangelical and 
Reformed Church in the town of Herman, and burial will be made in the family 
lot in the Kiel cemetery. 
No newspaper named


JOHN C. KOESER SR.   cemetery #84

John C. Koeser Sr., 81, of 13125 Steinthal Road, Town of Schleswig, 
Route 2, Kiel, died this morning at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, 
where he had been a patient for the past month.
Born, Nov. 25, 1899, in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late 
Louis and Caroline Diebner Koeser. He attended district schools in the 
Town of Schleswig and married the former Anna Gabritsch Aug. 28, 1926, 
in the Town of Newton.
The couple resided in Plymouth before moving to the Town of Schleswig. 
He was employed at the MB Corp., New Holstein; Stoelting Bros. Co. and 
the A.A. Laun Furniture Co., Kiel, until retiring in 1961. Also, he was 
a salesman for a seed company after his retirement.
Survivors are his wife; two daughters, two sons, and seven grandchildren.
(Survivors edited for privacy)
He was preceded in death by a son, one grandson, five brothers and three 
sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday at Meiselwitz Funeral 
Home in Kiel with the Rev. John Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United 
Church of Christ, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery 
at Rockville.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home after 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, March 31, 1981 - P. 10


JOHN L. KOESER   cemetery #86

Following an illness of a week’s duration, John Koeser, 35, 
son of Carl Koeser of School Hill died at the Juneau county 
hospital at Juneau.  He is survived by his father, three 
sisters and four brothers.
Manitowoc Herald News, June 13, 1929


KATHERINE KOESER   cemetery #83

Mrs. Louis Koeser Sr., 71, of R. 1, Elkhart Lake, died unexpectedly  
Monday afternoon at her farm home in the Town of Rhine.  The former  
Katharine Meyer was born Jan. 15, 1897, in Hauenstein, Germany, a  
daughter of the late Karl and Barbara Schwartz Miller Meyer.  She  
came to the United States in 1923 and settled in Sheboygan Falls.  On  
May 19, 1928, she was married to Louis Koeser Sr. of the Town of  
Schleswig at Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheboygan.  The couple  
lived in the Town of Newton for several years and for the past 30  
years on their farm in the Town of Rhine.  Mrs. Koeser was a member  
of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and the Christian  
Mothers Society of the church.  Survivors are her husband; six  
daughters and two sons (names omitted for privacy).  Other survivors  
include a sister, Miss Marie Meyer of Hauenstein, Germany, and three  
brothers, Herman of Hauenstein, Richard of Sheboygan Falls, and  
Albert of Sheboygan.  Two sisters and one brother preceded her in  
death.  Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Ss.  
Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. George Kiefer,  
pastor, as celebrant of the requiem Mass.  Burial will be in the  
parish cemetery.  Brief rites will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral  
Home, Kiel, at 9 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3  
p.m. Wednesday.  The parish and Christian Mothers Society rosary will  
be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Sheboygan Press, Tues. Apr. 16, 1968, p. 8, c. 4


KATHRYN B. KOESER   cemetery #33

Kathryn B. Koeser, age 76, of 2321 14th St. Two Rivers, died
Monday morning, November 11, 1996, at the Hamilton Memorial
Home, Two Rivers.
Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Emanuel
United Methodist Church, Two Rivers. Rev Isidro Carrera will
officiate with burial at Knollwood Memorial Gardens.
She was born April 9, 1920, at Elcho, Wis. daughter of the late
Leigh and Beatrice Benninghaus Andrews. She served in the United 
States Navy as a Wave dur-ing World War II. On October 7, 1944, 
she married Donald P. Koeser in Two Rivers. She was employed for 
several years at the Two Rivers Water and Light Department until 
her retirement. Kathryn was active in many Emanuel United Methodist 
Church groups including youth activities and the choir.
She was a member of the Rachel Circle and served as a Sunday School 
teacher and church treasurer. Kathryn was also involved with her 
husband and Walter and Betty Dennis in a group known as The Emanuel 
Quartette singing at many church and other functions over many years.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Douglas and Leigh Andrews.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at Klein & Stangel Funeral 
Home and on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 
10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church.


NORMAN C. KOESER   cemetery #43

Norman C. Koeser, age 79, of 1311 Martin St., Manitowoc, died Friday evening, 
March 11, at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc. Norman was born 
in the Town of Newton on Feb. 18, 1926, son of the late Charles and Emma (Rosso) 
Koeser. On Sept. 6, 1958, he married the former Virginia (Jinny) Carter at Wesley 
United Methodist Church in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Jan. 24, 1998. 
In their early years, the couple farmed in the Newton area. Norman was then 
employed at A.H. Stock Co. of Newton and then retired from the Kohler Co. in 1988. 
He was also a member of the Manitowoc Senior Center.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
Norman was preceded in death by one brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Lila 
Koeser and one brother-in-law, Arno Schuette. 


WILLIAM KOESER   cemetery #86

William Koeser, 72, of the Town of Meeme (Manitowoc County) died Saturday night 
at Manitowoc Memorial Hospital.
Born Feb. 15, 1896 in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late Carl and 
Maria Maurer Koeser. He attended district school in the Town of Meeme.
He was a mason by trade and also operated a farm.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Two sisters and four brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home 
in Kiel, with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of 
Christ, Kiel, officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in the Town of 
Schleswig.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.
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