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WILLIAM LEARD cemetery #43 William Leard died at Maple Crest sanitarium at Whitelaw yesterday aged 63 years after an illness of some months. He was a railroad man and is well known in railroad circles here. The remains were brought to this city and the funeral will be held tomorrow morning from Urbanek & Wattawa undertaking parlors, service will be at St. Boniface church and interment will be at Calvary cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. January 27, 1920 P. 8 JAMES LECANN James La Cann(sic), the nine months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph La Cann, Tenth and Park streets, died this morning and burial took place this afternoon at 4 o’clock. The mother and several more of the children are also ill with influenza. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 29, 1918, Page 4 ******* [cause: pneumonia]
ARLENE J. LECHLER cemetery #20 Arlene J. Lechler, 72, of 8122 Hwy 67, Kiel (Town of Eaton) died Friday morning, December 5, 2008 at her home. She is the former Arlene Kluball, born July 12, 1936 in the Town of Summit, Langlade Co., daughter of the late Stephen and Hertha (Gerdes) Kluball. Arlene attended Peace Lutheran Parochial School and was a 1954 graduate of Antigo High School. On September 20, 1958 she married Roy C. Lechler at St. John’s UCC in New Holstein and he preceded her in death on February 25, 2005. Arlene and Roy farmed in the Town of Eaton for many years, during that time she was also a housewife and mother. Arlene also worked for 15 years at Leverenz Shoe Company. Arlene was a very active member of St. John’s UCC in New Holstein where she was a member of the Ladies Fellowship, Bible Study and was a Sunday School Teacher. She was also very active with the Eaton Cemetery Ladies Aid where she helped maintain the cemetery grounds. Arlene was a generous person always willing to help others, in her free time she enjoyed gardening, flowers and reading. Survivors include her two daughters, two grandchildren, two step grandchildren, one step great grandchild and two sisters. (Survivors edited for privacy) Arlene was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law; Nelson, Eugene Lechler and Steven Gross. The Sheboygan Press, December 7, 2008
C.J.F. LECHLER cemetery #20 1870 United States Federal Census Name: Christian Lechler Birth Year: abt 1826 Age in 1870: 44 Birthplace: Bavaria / Bayern Home in 1870: Eaton, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Kiel Household Members: Name Age Christian Lechler 44 Ernestine Lechler 34 Elisabeth Lechler 13 Christian Lechler 10 Ferdinand Lechler 1 Elise Feins 9 Carl Pautz 64 Caroline Pautz 59
EDNA LECHLER cemetery #20 Mrs. Edna Lechler, 77, widow of the late Hubert, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home on R. 1, Kiel, Monday. The daughter of Herman and Louisa Kreimann Gau was born on April 20, 1893 in the Town of Eaton. She attended area schools and on Dec. 3, 1918 was married to Mr. Lechler at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig. The couple lived in New Holstein for a year before they moved to the Eaton farm. Mr. Lechler died in December 1958. Surviving is a brother, Hugo Gau, R. 1, Kiel. She was also preceded in death by a sister and step-sister. Graveside committal services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Eaton Cemetery. At Mrs. Lechler’s request, there will be no funeral rites or visitation.
EMMA LECHLER cemetery #20 Mrs. Lechler is Stricken Today; Rites on Sunday Kiel - Mrs. Ferdinand Lechler, 75, a resident of the town of Eaton, died at 7:45 a.m. today at her farm home, five miles north of Kiel, following a lingering illness. Nee Emma Strassmann, the daughter of Michael and Antonia Zorn Strassmann, the deceased was born May 10, 1871, in the town of Schleswig. She was married to Ferdinand Lecher on March 6, 1891, and the couple moved to the present farm home in Eaton township where they have since resided. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in May, 1941. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Rudolph (Lucy) Ibe, Town Eaton, and Mrs. Clarence (Violet) Anhalt, Kiel; five sons, Hubert, John, James and Michael, all of the town of Eaton, and Helmuth, Kiel; 15 grandchildren; two brothers, William and Benjamin, Town Eaton, and two sisters, Mrs. Louise Arbter, Sturgeon Bay, and Mrs. Jacob Spettel, of the town of Eaton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of Schleswig. The Rev. Charles H. Reppert, pastor, will officiate, and the interment will be made in the Town Eaton cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, March 20, 1947 - P. 16 ******* Plan Last Rites for Mrs. Lechler Kiel - Funeral services for Mrs. Ferdinand Lechler, 75, of the town of Eaton, who passed away Thursday morning will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of Schleswig, the Rev. Charles H. Reppert officiating. Interment will be made in the town of Eaton cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral home at Kiel from noon Saturday until 10 a.m. Sunday when the body will be taken to the church. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, March 21, 1947 - P. 6
FERDINAND LECHLER cemetery #20 Ferdinand Lechler, 81, a retired town of Eaton farmer, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon at the farm home of a son, John, six miles north of Kiel. A life-long resident of the town of Eaton, he was born December 13, 1868, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Lechler, and was married to Emma Strassman of Schleswig on March 6, 1891. Following their marriage the couple settled on a farm in the town of Eaton, Mr. Lechler made his home with his son, John, since the death of his wife in March, 1947. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Ibe of Eaton and Mrs. Clarence Anhalt of Kiel; four sons, Hubert, John and Mike of Eaton and Helmuth of Kiel; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son, James, also preceded him in death in 1947. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church in the town of Schleswig. The Rev. W. C. Koehler, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in the Eaton cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home from 2 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. Thursday and at the church from Thursday noon until the time of the services. The Sheboygan Press - Tuesday, August 22, 1950 - P. 10
HUBERT LECHLER cemetery #20 Hubert Lechler, 65, Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County) farmer, died early today at this home on Highway 32 about five miles north of Kiel. He had been ailing four years. A native of Eaton, he was born May 12, 1893, a son of the late Ferdinand and Emma Strassmann Lechler. He grew up and attended district school in Eaton, marrying the former Edna Gau, Dec. 3, 1918. The couple lived in New Holstein for a year, then took over operating of their present farm. Surviving are his wife; three brothers, John and Michael of Eaton and Helmuth of Kiel; and two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Anhalt of Kiel and Mrs. Rudolph Ibe of Eaton. He was preceded in death by a brother, James. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel, of which he was a member. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, will officiate, with burial in Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 2 p.m. Friday to 11 a.m. Saturday and from noon at the church. The Sheboygan Press - Thursday, December 11, 1958 - P. 12 ******* Funeral services for Hubert Lechler, 65, of the Town of Eaton, who died at his home on Thursday morning, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg officiated. During the service, Kenneth Dedering, soloist, sang "Beyond The Sunset," and "Rock of Ages." Mrs. Howard Vorpahl was the organ accompanist. Burial took place in the Eaton Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eugene, Jackie, Nelson, Ray, Roy and Thomas Lechler, nephews of the deceased. The Sheboygan Press - Wednesday, December 11, 1958 - P. 16
JOHN F. LECHLER cemetery #21 John F. Lechler, 81, of 108 Park Ave., Kiel, a retired Town of Eaton farmer, died Monday at Calumet Memorial Hospital, Chilton, where he had been a patient for three weeks. He was born June 13, 1897, in the Town of Eaton, a son of Ferdinand and Emma Strassman Lechler. He attended the district school. On May 25, 1926, he married the former Bridget Kautzer at St. Nazianz. The couple resided in St. Nazianz for seven years and moved to the Lechler home farm in the Town of Eaton which they operated for 40 years. Mr. Lechler also did blacksmith work. They retired a year ago and moved to Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, the Rev. Cyril Dickrell, pastor of St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, officiating. Burial will be in St. Gregory Cemetery, St. Nazianz. *********** husband of Bridget nee Kautzer [married Nov. 27, 1925 at St. Gregory] -son of Ferdinand Lechler and Emma Strassman -farmer -died from "chronic CHF and areola fibillation, general arteriosclerosis")
MARIE C. LECHLER cemetery #20 Mrs. Marie C Lechler, age 72, of 822 7th St. Kiel, died this morning at Calumet Homestead in New Holstein after a lengthy illness. The former Marie Theobald, born Jan. 22, 1915 in the Town of New Holstein, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Schoenborn Theobald. She attended Kiel Schools. On Sept. 4, 1937 she married Helmuth Lechler in Kiel. She was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ, Kiel and a member of the Church Women’s Guild and the Church’s SenIor Social. (Survivors omitted for privacy) No newspaper named, October 17, 1987 ******* (22 Jan 1915/Oct 1987/SSDI)
MIKE H. LECHLER cemetery #20 Mike H, Lechler, 66, of Route 1, Kiel, died Saturday at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton, where he had been a patient for 10 days. Born in the Town of Eaton on December 15, 1907, he was a son of the late Ferdinand and Emma Strassmann Lecher. He attended Elder Grove School. On June 27, 1931 he married the former Florence Rabe at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. The couple located on the Lechler home farm in the Town of Eaton. For 11 years, prior to his retirement two years ago, Mr. Lechler was employed at the A.A. Laun Furniture Company, Kiel. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. Survivors include his widow; two daughters, seven grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Clarence Anhalt, Kiel, and two brothers, John, rural Kiel, and Helmuth, Kiel. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, with the Reverend C.L. Reiter, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial was in Eaton Cemetery, Town of Eaton. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Lechler’S name for Trinity Lutheran Church.
ROY C. LECHLER cemetery #20 Roy C Lechler, 72, of 8122 Hwy 67, Kiel (Town of Eaton) died Friday Feb. 28, 2005 at his home. He was born February 16, 1933 in the Town of Eaton, son of the late James and Selma (Hansen) Lechler. Roy attended Elder Grove School and Kiel High School. From 1956 until 1958 He served with the US Army in Germany. On September 20, 1958 he married the former Arlene Kluball at St. John’s UCC in New Holstein. For 60 years, Roy farmed in the Town of Eaton, during which time he also worked at Lake to Lake for eight years, Kiel Sand and Gravel for 12 years and Riesterer and Schnell for 18 years. After his retirement, Roy worked at Stell’s Piggly Wiggly in New Holstein. He was a very active member of St. John’s UCC in New Holstein. He also enjoyed working with wood. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Roy was preceded in death by two brothers Nelson and Eugene Lechler and one brother-in-law Steven Gross. No newspaper named, 2005
BRIAN LECLAIR (d. 1949) cemetery #89D Bryan, 29 day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hilary LeClair, of 1911 Jackson street, Two Rivers, died today. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Burial will be in Holy Cross cemtery. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, September 1, 1949 P.2
CHARLES LECLAIR cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 24 May 1900: Death Sun. in Two Rivers, after a long illness with cancer, of Charles LeClair. He was a long-time resident of that town having lived there since 1844. The deceased, who reached the age of 75, leaves 4 sons and 3 daughters. His funeral took place yesterday from the Catholic Church.
CLAUDIA LECLAIR cemetery #89B Claudia, 17-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John LeClair, of 1019 19th street, Two Rivers, died in a Milwaukee hospital Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the St. Lukes Catholic church, Two Rivers. The body may be viewed at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home. Surviving are her parents, a sister, (Survivor omitted for privacy.), the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson LeClair of Two Rivers and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Louis Herman of Manitowoc. Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, August 2, 1945 P. 2
EARL LECLAIR cemetery #44 Earl F. (Shiner) LeClair, 47, of 1829 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, died Saturday at Veterans Hospital, Wood, Wis. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and 2 p.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. There will be military rites at graveside by the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88. Mr. LeClair was born March 10, 1922, at Two Rivers, son of Norman and Mary Pietroski LeClair. He was a graduate of Two Rivers High School, Class of 1941. He married Marion Piehl July 27, 1946, at Manitowoc, where they resided. He was operator and owner of the Manitowoc Fish Market the past 25 years, and was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 706 and Knights of Columbus Council 710 of Manitowoc. He was a 20-year member of the Holy Name Choir of Holy Innocents Catholic Church and also a member of the American Legion Drews Bleser Post No. 88. He was a Veteran of World War II serving in the navy for four years. Survivors include his wife; his parents; a son; two daughters a brother, and four sisters. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday where there will be memorial services at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 31, 1970 ******* [Earl F./d. 01-31-1970 at Milwaukee WI/age 47 yrs./husband of Marion D. Leclair]
GEORGE J. LECLAIR cemetery #89D George J. LeClair, 79, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, a member of one of the area's earliest families in the commercial fishing industry who had authored several widely circulated articles on how commercial fishing could be improved, died unexpectedly at the home early Saturday morning. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 10 a.m. at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. LeClair was born Dec. 14, 1891, at Two Rivers, a son of the late former City Councilman David and Genevieve Gagnon LeClair. He married the former Mary Taddy at Two Rivers April 28, 1914. Their golden wedding anniversary was observed seven years ago. In retirement at his rural Two Rivers home since 1951, Mr. LeClair has been engaged in pound net fishing for nearly 40 years, and associated earlier with his father, who became an authority on commercial fishing on the Great Lakes. He served several years on the school board of the Town of Two Rivers. He was also a member of Mother of Hope Council No. 1957, Knights of Columbus, Holy Redeemer parish, its Holy Name Society, and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Besides his wife he leaves three daughters, Doris at home, Mrs. Robert (Agnes) Johnson of Green Bay, and Mrs. Ben (Ione) Graycarek of Appleton; eight sons, Germain of Tuscon, Ariz., Raphael, Sylvester, Bernard, Allen and Leon of Two Rivers, Roger at home, and Jude of Two Creeks; a sister, Mrs. Joseph Franken of Racine; a brother, Francis of Rhinelander; 36 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Monday where memorial services, in which the Knights of Columbus will participate, will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 12, 1971
LOUIS/LEWIS LE CLAIR cemetery #89B CAPT. LOUIS LE CLAIR DIES SUDDENLY Last Friday Capt. Louis Le Clair died quite suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on the Eastside. He had been about town as usual up to a few hours before his death and the news of his sudden death was a great surprise to all who knew him. His wife died about three weeks ago and it is said that her death completely un-nerved and discouraged him. He leaves six children, three of whom are unable to care for themselves. They will, however, be well cared for by relatives. Louis Le Clair was about 38 years old and was born in the town of Mishicot in 1866. In 1881 he was married to a daughter of Collis Gauthier who born him six children, one of whom, a daughter, is married. He was a skillful and capable steamboat captain. Last year he had command of the steamer Welcome and he had been engaged to again take comand of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co's. towing tug, Temple Emery, a command he had held several previous seasons. The funeral took place from St. Luke's church yesterday morning. Two Rivers Chronicle, March 11, 1902 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 13 Mar. 1902: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 10 Mar.) Capt. Louis Le Claire died Fri. morning. His wife had died about 3 wks. ago, so their 6 children have lost both parents within a very short span of time. The eldest is an 18 yr. old married daughter; the youngest is only 2 yrs. old. He had been captain of the steam tug "Temple Emery" of the Two Rivers Manufacturing Co. The funeral will be held today from the Catholic Church. ******** From death record volume 7, page 51 document 131 Louis LeClair born: 13 Sept. 1863, Mishicot, Wis. died: 7 Mar. 1902, Two Rivers, Wis./cause: collapse-alcoholic poisoning french canadian occupation: Captain/residence: Two Rivers, Wis. age: 38 yrs 5 mo 22 dys wife: Mary LeClair (deceased) parents: Oliver and Amelia LeClair, both born in Canada
MARTHA LECLAIR cemetery #89A Mrs. Martha LeClair, 89, of Rt. 3, Two Rivers, died Monday at Manitowoc County Hospital. She had made her home with a nephew, Frederick Strutz, Rt. 3, Two Rivers, Since October of 1966. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Edward Stelter will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer's Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. LeClair, nee Martha Strutz was born Dec. 8, 1883, in the Town of Two Creeks, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Justine Schwahart. She was married to Fred Weltzien in November of 1914 at Appleton. He preceded her in death in 1944. She was married to Albert LeClair in June of 1953. He preceded her in death in 1966. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Friends may call from 4 p.m. Tuesday at Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Herald Times Reporter, Monday, February 19, 1973 P.18
MARY LECLAIR cemetery 89B Le Clair: At her home in this city February 10, 1902. Mary, wife of Louis Le Clair, aged 38 years. Deceased was born in Two Rivers January 10, 1864. She was the daughter of Collis Gauthier, a well-known old resident of this place. About 19 years ago she was married to Louis Le Clair, captain of the steamer Welcome, and bore him 7 children, all of whom are living, the youngest being but 5 years of age. Her illness was of long standing but she was a patient sufferer, bearing up with christian fortitude while looking after the needs of her family of small children. Her funeral will take place tomorrow from St. Luke's church. From the Two Rivers Chronicle ***** From death record volume 7, page 51, document 128 Mary (Gauthier) LeClair French Canadian born: 10 Jan. 1864, Two Rivers, Wis died: 10 Feb. 1902, Two Rivers, Wis/cause: Exhaustion - cephremia, (length 2 yrs.) age: 38 yrs 1 mo. occupation: domestic/residence: Two Rivers, Wis. husband: Louis LeClair parents: Callis and Mary Gauthier both born in Canada ******* From Der Nord Westen, 13 Feb. 1902: Death in Two Rivers on Mon. of 38-yr. old Mrs. Mary La Claire after a long illness. The deceased leaves her husband and 7 children. Her funeral was held yesterday morning from the Catholic Church.
NORMAN E. LECLAIR (d. 1977) cemetery #89D Norman E. (Cyc) LeClair, 87, of 1918 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Thursday noon at his residence. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church, Two Rivers. The Rev. Robert Rhyner will officiate with burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. LeClair was born Sept. 7, 1889, at Two Creeks, son of the late Charles and Olive Gauthier LeClair. He married Mary Pietroske April 21, 1914, at St. Luke Cahtolic Church, Two Rivers. Mr. Leclair was a commercial fisherman all his life, former Two Rivers councilman and member of St. Luke Church. Survivors include his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Walter (Evelyn) Rocklewitz, of Redwood City, Calif., Mrs. Karl (Edna) Rudolph, Mrs. Robert (Bette) Gandee and Mrs. Virginia Antonie, of Two Rivers; two brothers, Joseph and Wilbur, of Sun City, Calif.; six sisters, Mrs. Everett Lau, Mrs. Edmund Danner, Mrs. Ben Wolf and Mrs. Norbert Frasch, of Two Rivers, Mrs. Olive Schultz, of Appleton and Mrs. Mac Buyeski, of Milwaukee, 29 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Four sons and a daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers after 6 o'clock this Friday evening, where a memorial service will be at 7 o'clock. Herald Times Reporter, Friday, January 7, 1977 P.3
NORMAN R. LECLAIR (d. 1970) cemetery #89D Norman R. LeClair, 36, of 1918 Jackson St., Two Rivers, died Saturday night at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Klein and Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, the Rev. Earl Brouchoud officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Norman LeClair was born July 10, 1933, at Two Rivers a son of former City Councilman Norman and Mary Pietroske LeClair. He attended St. Luke Parochial School and graduated from Washington High School in 1951. He married the former Mary Lou Rezachek Aug. 1, 1959, at Two Rivers. He had been an employe of Paragon Electric Co., Inc., Two Rivers. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home where memorial services will be at 8 o'clock this Monday evening. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 9, 1970
PETER LECLAIR cemetery #89D D. Peter LeClair, 82, Two Rivers, was surrounded by his family on Sept. 5, 2011, when the Lord welcomed him home. Peter was born in Kidville (Two Creeks) on June 28, 1929, to the late Joseph and Agnes (Smongeski) LeClair. He attended the Twin Elder School in the town of Two Creeks until transferring to Washington High School in Two Rivers where he graduated in 1946 at the age of 16. He was united in marriage to Eunice Thiede on Sept. 2, 1950, at St. Mark's Catholic Church. Fr. Wagner presided at the ceremony. Peter entered into the life of a commercial fisherman alongside his father and brother at age 12. He was a 3rd generation fisherman. Peter semi-retired in 1980 at the age of 52, but still continued to play a role in the business as senior advisor and net mender. The Susie Q Fish Co. was passed on to his three sons, and the family trade continues today. Peter came out of retirement in the early 90's during the lean years of fishing to venture into the trucking business with his company, LeClair Trucking. Pete enjoyed life to the fullest. In his younger years he took to the road at 100 mph on his Harley Davidson or his race car, the 4U2. He enjoyed bowling, playing dartball, playing the trumpet, and was always smiling when dancing a polka. He had a deep love for his big, white, 1990 Cadillac that still runs today. He was an avid sports fan who enjoyed the Brewers, Badgers, and especially the Packers. It was a real treat to have the family over for the game on Sunday afternoon. In recent years, he most enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Peter was a man dedicated to God, church, and prayer. He followed God's message by taking a special interest in helping others. He held many "social hours" at the fish shed where he gave many sermons to lead the misguided down the right path. He was a founder and longtime member of Grumann's Athletic Club. He was involved with The Central Great Lakes Fishing Association, and past member of the Two Rivers Kiwanis Club. He served as president of the Wisconsin Commercial Fisherman Association; was a member of the finance committee at St. Peter the Fisherman Parish; and was an active member of Rogers Street Fishing Village and the February Club. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul LeClair; four sisters, Maryon Lohr, Ruth Ann Taddy, Helen Zelinski, Lois Mesich; and two brothers-in-law, Donald and Thomas Thiede. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Rd. Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William G. O'Brien, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Thursday morning from 8 until 10:45 a.m. There will be no Wednesday evening visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Peter's name may be made to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic School or Rogers Street Fishing Village. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 - 18th St. Two Rivers is assisting the LeClair family with funeral arrangements. Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day - unseen, unheard, but always near and still loved, still missed and very dear. Until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Frs. (private) for their prayers and visits; and to Drs. (private) and the nurses and staff at Aurora Medical Center for their care and concern. They would also like to thank HomeCare Health Services and Hospice for assisting the family in bringing Peter home for his final days. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, September 6, 2011
THERESA LECLAIR cemetery #89B Mrs. Nelson LeClair, 84, of 2822 Lincoln Ave., Two Rivers, wife of a prominent retired commercial fishermen and former member of the Wisconsin Conservation Commission, died Wednesday morning at the family home. Mrs. LeClair, nee Theresa Colling, was born Feb. 20, 1878, at Seymour, a daughter of the late Leonard and Anna Baltus Colling. She was married April 20, 1898 to Nelson LeClair of Two Rivers at Seymour. The couple made its home at Two Rivers where she had resided since. She was a member of the St. Luke Alter Society and the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters. Besides her husband she leaves five daughters, Mrs. J. J. Defnet, of Albuguerque, N. M., Miss Loretta, Mrs. Arthur Kummerow and Miss Constance LeClair, of Two Rivers, and Mrs. Raymond Schultz, of Wyandotte, Mich.; seven sons, Leonard, and Father LeClair, of Manitowoc, Norbert of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, John, Lawrence and Victor, of Two Rivers, and Dale, of Waukesha; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Lamb, of Neenah, and Mrs. Edward LeClair, of Two Rivers; a brother, Christ Colling, of Seymour, 15 grand- children and 12 great grandchildren. Manitowoc Herald Times, January 9, 1963
THOMAS LECLAIR cemetery #89B Funeral services for Thomas Francis LeClair, two-weeks old son of Mrs. and Mrs. Lloyd LeClair of 2618 Forest avenue, Two Rivers, were held Monday afternoon at the Klein and Stangel Inc. funeral home, Two Rivers. The parents, a brother, 14 months (Survivor omitted for privacy.), and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis LeClair and Mr. and Mrs. Franke Simino all of Two Rivers, survive. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Wednesday, June 18, 1947 P. 2
ELIZABETH LECOQUE cemetery #43 She is the daughter of Peter & Josephine Gates. Her husband was Clarence LeCoque/co. death index v.86 p.410.) During her life she was a dry cleaner at a dry cleaning establishment. She died as a resident at St. Mary's Home for the Aged, probably of cardiac failure. She also suffered from senile dimentia. Pfeffer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She is buried in Calvary Mausoleum of Manitowoc.
DONALD A. LECOQUE cemetery #43 Donald LeCoque, age 83 of De Pere, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at Unity Hospice. Born on July 18, 1925, to the late Ervin and Adeline LeCoque, he grew up and lived most of his life in Manitowoc. After graduating from Lincoln High School, Manitowoc, Don was accepted into the Naval Academy where he served as an Aviation Cadet followed by service in the Merchant Marines. In 1948, Don married Ruth Bonk, and together they had five children. He was employed as a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement. Don loved to golf, travel and enjoyed family gatherings with his wife, children, grandchildren and great- grand-children. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law: Shirley and Lloyd Aumann, and brother-in-law: Jim Bonk. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) In accordance with his wishes, private services were held at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc, on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2008. The LeCoque family wishes to extend a special thank you to the caring staff at Unity Hospice and DaVita Dialysis Center. Herald Times Reporter, Aug. 9, 2008
EDWARD J. LEDVINA cemetery #26 Edward J. Ledvina, 86, former Maribel resident and retired manager of the Maribel Lumber Co., died Sunday evening at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Steinbrecker, of 1035 N. 16th St., Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Sauer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sauer Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Ledvina was born June 25, 1883, at Kellnersville, son of the late Lawrence and Catherine Rief Ledvina. He was a building contractor for 22 years and was the manager of Maribel Lumber Co. for 40 yers, where he retired 20 years ago. He married Theresa Sleger Sept. 4, 1904, at Kellnersville. She preceded him in death April 25, 1962. He was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include a son, Leonard, of West DePere; four daughters, Mrs. Adolph (Marion) Frelich, Mrs. Gilbert (Elinor) Steinbrecker and Mrs. Sylvester (Leona) Herold, of Manitowoc and Mrs. John (Grace) Quinlan of Green Bay; a brother, former County Judge Jerome V. Ledvina, of Manitowoc; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Morrisey of Madison, Mrs. Ida Drengler of Shawano, Mrs. Joseph (May) Swaboda of Manitowoc and Mrs. Olive Drasner of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; 23 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. A daughter, two sons, four brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where a Holy Name Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. and a wake service will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 16, 1970
JEROME V. LEDVINA cemetery #44 Jerome V. Ledvina, 84, of 111 N. 18th St., Manitowoc, retired Manitowoc County judge, died Thursday afternoon at Maple Crest Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Schneider-Mittnacht Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Leo Schmitt will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Ledvina was born Sept. 25, 1889, at Kellnersville, son of the late Lawrence and Catherine Reif Ledvina. He attended Kellnersville schools, Manitowoc Teachers College and was graduated from Marquette University Law School in 1915. He married Helen Denzin of Milwaukee May 29, 1917, at Chicago. Mr. Ledvina was a member of Wisconsin County Judges Assn., Wisconsin Juvenile Judges Assn., Wisconsin and Manitowoc County bar associations, member and former officer of Manitowoc Eagles Club Aerie, 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Manitowoc Council, and served as district deputy for the KCs while living in Park Falls. He was also a member of the Manitowoc County Historical Society, Holy Innocents Parish and its Holy Name Society, February Club and charter member of the Manitowoc Optimist Club. He received special recognition from the federal government for his volunteer work as special agent during World War II. Mr. Ledvina was influential in organizing the Manitowoc County Retreat League. Survivors include his wife, two sons, a daughter, three sisters, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8:30 o'clock this Friday evening where a prayer service will be held at 7:30 o'clock. Memorials may be made to the Manitowoc County Historical Society, Manitowoc County Heart Assn., or charities of the donor's choice. Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, 30 Nov. 1973 ********* (Sep 25, 1889/Nov 1973/SSDI)
JOSEPH P. LEDVINA Cemetery #26 (The following from the Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter) LEDVINA, COUNTY NATIVE, IS DEAD Manitowoc - Joseph P. Ledvina, 69, former clerk of court of Manitowoc County, died Wednesday at Alexian Brothers Home, Oshkosh, where he had resided since 1941. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville, and at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in the village. The Rev. Frank Svatek will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. A squad of the Drews-Bleser American Legion Post, Manitowoc, will provide military rites at graveside. Mr. Ledvina was born Sept. 16, 1887, at Kellnersville, son of the late Lawrence and Catharine Reif Ledvina. He attended Manitowoc Business College and then served several years as deputy register of deeds under Charles Streich. In 1914 he was elected clerk of court and re-elected in 1916. He resigned in 1917 to enlist with his brother, the late Atty. Lawrence Ledvina, in the United States Navy where he served until the end of World War I. After his war service he was employed in the real estate department of the East Wisconsin Trustee Co. for several years, later engaging in business for himself as an abstractor and real estate broker. In 1928, ill health forced him to retire. Mr. Ledvina lived with his mother at Kellnersville until her death in 1941, and since that time made his home at the Alexian Brothers Home. He was a member of the Manitowoc Council Knights of Columbus, the Drews-Bleser Legion Post and the Manitowoc Elks Club. Surviving him are four sisters, and three brothers. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday where the Rosary will be recited by Father Svatek, members of St. Joseph Church and the Manitowoc Knights of Columbus at 8 p.m. Friday.
LAWRENCE S. LEDVINA Cemetery #26 L.S. LEDVINA, 74, PIONEER SHOEMAKER, IS DEAD Father of Atty. L.W. and Joseph Ledvina of this city and a resident of Manitowoc county for over sixty years, during which he resided in the town of Franklin, died Sunday morning at his home in Kellnersville after an illness of several months duration. He was 74 years of age. Shoemaker for 60 Years Mr. Ledvina engaged in the trade of shoe making and despite his advancing years, continued at this trade up to a few weeks ago thus rounding out sixty years at his trade, truly a most remark- able record. Mr. Ledvina was beloved by all who knew him and his demise was learned with sorrow and regret by his hosts of friends in Kellnersville and the surrounding vicinity. The deceased was born in Czechoslovakia on September 17, 1853 and at the age of eight years in 1861 he emigrated with his parents to this country, coming to Manitowoc county, where he resided ever since. At the age of 12 years he was apprenticed in the trade of shoe maker, and after serving his apprenticeship he engaged in the trade for himself and up to a short time ago he was actively engaged in it. He thus rounded out over sixty years at his trade. Wife, Nine Children Survive In 1878 he married Catherine Reif, daughter of Peter Reif, one of the earliest settlers of Kossuth. There were fourteen children born and nine survive as follows: Atty. Lawrence W. Ledvina, Joseph P. Ledvina, former clerk of court, Mrs. Joseph F. Swoboda, all of this city, John of Bayport, Minn., Edward, Maribel, Jerome V. Ledvina, district attorney of Price county, Mrs. Lawrence Morrisey of Maple Grove, Mrs. Alvin J. Drengler of Suring, Wis., and Mrs. Henry Drasner of Francis Creek. The two brothers Matt Ledvina of Franklin and Joseph Ledvina of Glenn Flora, Wis., one sister, Mrs. Alfred Stoker of Glenn Flora, twenty-two grand children and one great grandchild also survive. Prominent in Church Circles The deceased was a life long member of the St. Joseph's Catholic church at Kellnersville, and of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin of that congregation, being originally a charter member of Branch No. 2 of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin located at Manitowoc. He was also a member of the Bohemian Roman Catholic American Union and of the Holy Name Society of his church. Solemn funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic church at Kellnersville on Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. J. G. Rous, with interment at the Catholic cemetery at Kellnersville. Manitowoc Herald News, Mon 30 Jan 1928
LAWRENCE W. LEDVINA cemetery #26 LAWRENCE W. LEDVINA (Rep.), of Two Rivers, was born in the town of Franklin, Manitowoc county, September 28, 1880. He attended the common and parochial schools of that county and at the age of sixteen began teaching school, which profession he followed for six years at Kellnersville and in the town of Manitowoc Rapids. In 1902 he was elected president of tile Manitowoc County Teachers' Association. Graduated from the law department of the University of Wisconsln in 1906. He is at present engaged in the practice of law at Two Rivers. He holds the highest national office, that of chief Justice in the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. In the last four campaigns he was engaged in campaigning in the Bohemian language under the auspices of the National Republican Committee. He was elected to the assembly in 1904 being the youngest member that session and the only Republican ever elected from his district. He was elected again in 1906 and was re elected in 1908, receiving 2,183 votes against 572 votes for Joseph Konop (Dem.). The Blue Book of The State of Wisconsin" Compiled and Published Under The Directon of J.D. Beck, Commissioner of Labor and Industrial Statistics, Madison, Wis., Democrat Printing Co., State Printer, 1909, Page 1125
LOUIS LEDVINA cemetery #36 Louis Ledvina, 79, died Friday evening of a coronary attack at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Krejcarek, Rt. 1, Whitelaw, with whom he resided. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Saur Funeral Home, Kellnersville. The Rev. Francis Kerscher will officiate and burial will be in Kossuth National Cemetery. Mr. Ledvina was born Oct. 27, 1890, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Matt and Mary Psutka Ledvina. He was self-employed as a bricklayer and cement mason until his retirement 15 years ago. Mr. Ledvina was a member of the Z.C.B.J. Lodge 20. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Krejcarek and Mrs. Alfons Zipperer of Rt. 1, Whitelaw; and two brothers, Matt of Rt. 2, Cato, and William of Rt. 3, Manitowoc. A brother Anton, preceded him in death Oct. 11. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 3, 1970
MATT L. LEDVINA cemetery #26 Matt L. Ledvina, 70, of Rt. 2, Cato, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Friday at Saur Funeral Home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Kellnersville. The Very Rev. Msgr. Alfred A. Schneider will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mr. Ledvina was born Nov. 22, 1902, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late Matt and Mary Ledvina. He married Anna Remaker May 14, 1924, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The couple lived at Valders a year and operated the Taus Cheese Factory for several years. He also had been employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., Manitowoc, for 26 years, retiring in 1968. He was a member of Boilermakers Union Local No. 443 and Eagles Aerie 706 of Manitowoc and the Holy Name Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) Two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at Saur Funeral HOme after 3 p.m. Thursday and Friday until the time of service. A wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. and the Holy Name Rosary will be at 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. July 18, 1973
VIOLA M. LEDVINA Cemetery #26 The following obit is for a son of Viola. Gary Edward Ledvina, 42, of 2408 Independence Lane, Madison, died unexpectedly January 17, 1987. Funeral services were held at Schroeders Funeral Home and burial was in Roselawn Memorial Park. Mr. Ledvina was born October 5, 1944, at Manitowoc, and formerly lived in Green Bay, and St. Norbert's College, DePere. He also attended U.W.-Oshkosh and U.W.-Madison. Mr. Ledvina was a Systems Analyst for Professional Management Systems for 15 years and was currently self-employed. He married Judith Zeutius on October 8, 1966, at St. Philips Catholic Church. Survivors include 2 sons, a daughter, his mother, Viola Ledvina, and a brother. He was preceded in death by his father in 1965.
CHARLOTTE LEE cemetery #43 Charlotte M. Lee, age 79, of 1327 Hamann Road, Manitowoc, died peacefully, Friday, May 30, 2008, at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center. Charlotte was born on Sept. 5, 1928, in Marinette, daughter of the late Sylvester and Ellen (Stiles) Ritz. She attended Green Bay East High School graduating with the class of 1947. On Dec. 27, 1951, she married Patrick Lee at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Green Bay. Along with her husband, Charlotte was owner and operator of Lee's Clover Farms Grocery Stores for 15 years and was later employed by Prange-Way until its closing. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers-in-law: Alvina (Clarence) Woelky, Viola Suski, Annabelle (Clyde) Wiegand; two brothers and sister-in-law: Charles (Ann) Ritz, Edward Ritz; one infant sister: Elsie; and one brother-in-law: James Karwedsky; two brothers-in-law: Lloyd Lee, Richard (June) Lee; and one sister-in-law: Marie (Sam) Finer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, and at 11 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Felton. Cremation will occur following the service, and entombment of the cremated remains will take place at Calvary Mausoleum at a later date. The family will greet relatives and friends at the Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc, on Monday, June 2, 2008, from 4 until 7 p.m., where a prayer service will conclude the visitation. The visitation will continue on Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the morning prayer service at 10:30 a.m. Charlotte was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed reading cookbooks and trying new recipes. She loved her family, especially spending time with her grandkids and great-grandsons. Charlotte was a great Christian role model. The family would like to extend a special thank you to everyone at the Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center for their care and compassion shown toward Charlotte and her family. Also to Sister Jean Hermann for her comforting words. Herald Times Reporter, June 1, 2008
LARS OLAF LEE cemetery #82 Olaf Lee, 59, of 227 River Terrace, Kiel, a vice-president and sales manager for Stoelting Bros. Co., there, died Saturday afternoon at a Fort Atkinson Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack at his cottage on Lake Ripley. He was baptized Lars Olaf Lee and was born Nov. 18, 1915 at Deerfield, a son of Anges Grevstadt Lee and the late P. A. G. Lee. He was a graduate of Deerfield High School, attended state teachers college at Whitewater and graduated with the class of 1941 with a degree in business administration. He taught school in Jefferson for a year. On June 10, 1945 he married Marie Stoelting in Kiel. In 1946 he became affiliated with Stoelting Bros. Co., Kiel. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, its choir and Sunday school superintendent for 27 years. He was a member of the former Manitowoc County School Committee. Survivors are his widow; five daughters (private); a granddaughter; his mother of Deerfield; two sisters, Mrs. Floyd Anderson of Madison, and Mrs. Tom Phillips of McFarland; three brothers, Gerhard of Madison; Sigurd of Mankato, Minn., and Peter of Clemson, S. C. Funeral serviced were at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, Pastor C. L. Reiter officiating. Burial in Kiel cemetery. No newspaper named, September 16, 1975
DARLENE LEFEBER cemetery #82 Mrs. Martin Lefeber, 23, the former Darlene Anhalt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Anhalt, Town of Schleswig, has died at Madagan Hospital in Tacoma, Wash. after an illness of six weeks. She had been living in Tacoma since last November, after her husband was called to duty with the 32nd Red Arrow Division now training at Fort Lewis, Wash. Previously they had lived at R. 1, Malone. Her body will be returned to the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from where further particulars and funeral services will be announced later. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, February 13, 1962 – P. 8 ******* Funeral services for Mrs. Martin LeFeber, 23, formerly of the Town of Schleswig, who died Monday evening in a Tacoma, Wash., hospital after surgery, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel, will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. Mrs. LeFeber had been living in Tacoma since last November after her husband was called to duty with the 32nd Red Arrow Division now training at Fort Lewis, Wash. Previously they had lived at R. 1, Malone. The former Darlene Anhalt was born June 29, 1938, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of Elmer E. and Norma Mayer Anhalt, attended Woodland Park School in the town, and Kiel High School, graduating in 1956. After graduation, she went to work at Leverenz Shoe Co., at New Holstein. On Feb. 4, 1961, she was married to Martin LeFeber of rural Malone at St. John’s Catholic Church at Johnsburg. Mrs. LeFeber was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Kiel, was a former member of the choir and a Sunday school teacher. A church memorial fund is being established in her name. Survivors besides her husband and parents, are one sister, Mrs. John Kolb Jr., of rural Cleveland. The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, February 15, 1962 – P. 12
CARL GUSTAV LEGAL cemetery #44 Name: Legal, Carl Gustav D.: 12/25/1869 B.: 8/8/1862 Reg. D.: 1/15/1870 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 7 Yrs. B.P.: Prussia D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Evergreen Ch.: Inf. & Address: M. H. Quehl Spouse: F.: Christian Legal M.: Eva Guth Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.73 ************ (Carl Gustav/son of Christian Legal and Eva born Gatke?/b. 8 Aug. 1862/ d. 25 Dec. 1869 at 4 a.m./from records of First German Evangelical Lutheran Church)
JOSEPH LEGGIO cemetery #38 Joseph L. Leggio, 79, of Rockwood, died Sunday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 11 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church, Francis Creek. The Rev. John Haen will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Leggio was born April 1, 1886, in Messina, Sicily, son of the late Theodore and Antonia Calabresse Leggio. He married Carmela Tramantana April 23, 1910, at Messina. The couple came to America and Rockwood in 1911 and he was employed 35 years by Alwood Lime Co., retiring in 1949. During World War II he was employed by Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc. Surviving are his wife, three daughters, Mrs. Romy (Antoinette) Gosz, of Rt. 1, Whltelaw, Mrs. Wenzel (Marie) Chvala, of Rt. 1, Maribel, and Mrs. Randolph (Anna) Bleser, of Goodwin Road, Manitowoc, a son, Theodore, of Milwaukee; 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A daughter preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Manitowoc (Wis.) Herald-Times, Mon., June 14, 1965 (sent in by family researcher/see contributors page)
LUDWIG LEHMANN cemetery #44 Name: Lehmann, Ludwig D.: 2/24/1861 B.: 2/24/1852 Reg. D.: 8/2/1875 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 8 Yrs. B.P.: Peterow, Grand Dukedom Mecklenburg-Schwerin D.P.: Mtw. Cem.: Evergreen. Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: John Lehmann M.: Maria Belsen Cause of Death: Scarlet Fever Pg. #: v.1
MARGARETHA LEHMKUHL cemetery #44 CROSSED DEATH'S RIVER Mrs. J.D. Lehmkuhl Passed Away at an Early Hour This Morning. LIVED IN COUNTY 50 YEARS. Deceased Aged 81 Years, 8 Months and 12 Days.-Funeral Will be Held on Monday Afternoon. Mr. J.D. Lehmkuhl passed from earth at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.M. Carstens, 1010 Washington street, at three o'clock this morning. For more than three years she has been suffering from the infirmities incident to old age and since last July has been confined to her bed. Although not unexpected her death was a severe shock to the family and they have the sincere sympathy of the entire community in their dark hour of affliction. Mrs. Lehmkuhl was a woman highly respected by all who knew her, a faithful and conscientious christian. To the family she was a kind and loving mother, whose presence will be sadly missed; by her friends and acquaintances she was recognized as a just and considerate woman. The deceased was born in Bremen, Hanover, May 7, 1817, and moved to this country in 1848, locating in the town of Newton. Thirteen years ago, in company with her husband she removed to this city, where she has since made her home. Her husband preceeded her to the other shore about five years ago. Five children who survive her are, Mr. J.G. Lehmkuhl and Mrs. E.M. Carstens of this city; Henry Lehmkuhl, Newton; Mrs. Fannenstock, New York; Mrs. H. Dane, Milwaukee. The funeral will be held from the home of Mr. Carstens Monday afternoon at one o'clock. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, November 19, 1898 P. 1 ******** From Der Nord Westen, 24 Nov 1898 Death here early in the morning on St. 19 Nov. of Mrs. Margarethe Lehmkuhl of old age debility. she was the widow of Johann Dietrich Lehmkuhl who died about 5 yrs. ago. She was born 07 May 1817 in Hanover near the city of Bremen and came to America with her husband in 1848. The pair settled in Town Newton, Manitowoc County, when it was a wilderness and worked their way through all the difficulties of pioneer life. About 13 years ago, after they had turned the farm over to their sons, the old couple became residents of Manitowoc. There were 8 children born of the marriage, of whom 3 are deceased. The surviving children are: Mrs. Anna Fahnestock of New York, Mrs. Lena Daue of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Ida Carstens locally, as well as sons Gerhard J. and Heinrich A. Lehmkuhl. Her body was laid to rest Mon. afternoon at the city cemetery under the direction of Pastor Romoser of the German Methodist Church here. (see contributors page-Der Nord Westen) ********** The funeral of Mrs. J.D. Lehmkuhl, was held this afternoon from the home of her daughter Mrs. E.M. Carstens, 1021 Washington street. A large concourse of friends were present to pay their last loving tribute to the memory of the deceased. The remains were interred in Evergreen cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 21, 1898 P. 4 ******* CARD OF THANKS. We desire to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to those who so kindly assisted us in our recent bereavement, especially to those who by tender ministrations and kindly sympathy brightened the last hour's of our dear mother, and to the members of the choir who generously assisted at the funeral services. J.G. LEHMKUHL, MRS. E.M. CARSTENS. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, November 23, 1898 P. 1 ******** [Margaret Lehmkuhl/bur. 11-19-1898/age 81 yrs./cause: old age]
EARL LEHNER cemetery #82 Earl A. Lehner, Retired Kiel Banker, Dies at 73 Earl A. Lehner, 73, 1107 7th St., Kiel, a retired State Bank of Kiel president, died early Monday evening at St. Nicholas Hospital where he had been three weeks. He was born Jan. 12, 1900 in Oconto County, son of the late August and Caroline Hoberg Lehner. The family moved to Chilton where he attended public school and graduated from Chilton High School in 1918. He was employed at the National Bank, Chilton, for six years prior to becoming affiliated with the State Bank of Kiel, where he was assistant cashier from 1924 to 1934 when he was promoted to cashier. He was elected bank president in 1964 and served until 1967. He was presently serving as a bank director. Mr. Lehner was a World War I veteran and operated an insurance agency in Kiel. He was a member and former elder and trustee of First Presbyterian Church, Kiel, a former master of Kiel Lodge 336 F. and A.M., a past patron of Kiel Chapter 281 Order of Eastern Star, a past president of the Calumet Shrine Cub, a member of the Valley of Green Bay Consistory, Tripoli Temple of Milwaukee, Kasper-Beckley- Wilkins American Legion Post 99 at Kiel and its financial officer for 40 years. He received his 50-year banking certificate in 1967 from the Wisconsin State Bankers Association, and a 50-year certificate from the Masonic Lodge in 1971. He served as Christmas seal chairman at Kiel for 19 years and was also the local Salvation Army treasurer. On July 29, 1925 he married Valeria Mehlberg in Sheboygan. Survivors are his widow; a daughter, a son, five grandchildren, and two brothers, Lester of Chilton and Carl of Dinuba, Calif. (Survivors edited for privacy) A sister preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel. The Rev. Joseph Anderson, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Wednesday, until 11 a.m. Thursday, and at the church from noon until the time of services. A Masonic memorial service will be held at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Kiel Masonic Lodge and First Presbyterian Church. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, September 25, 1973
ERNEST C. LEHRKE cemetery #82 Ernest C. Lehrke, 65, of R. 1, New Holstein, a retired farmer, died Wednesday afternoon at Winnebago State Hospital at Oshkosh. He was born Dec. 17, 1903, at Shawano, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Lehrke. On June 5, 1928, he was married to Mathilda Wagner at Chilton. They operated a farm near Osman for a number of years. The past five years they lived in the Town of New Holstein. Earlier they lived at Chilton for seven years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Two brothers and six grandchildren preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, with the Rev. C. L. Riter, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
EMMA M.J.J. LEHRMANN cemetery #64 From Der Nord Westen, 29 Nov. 1900: Deaths in Two Creeks last week within a few days of each other - a 17-yr. old daughter and a 9-yr. old son of August Lehrmann from typhus.
HENRY C.J. LEHRMANN cemetery #64 From Der Nord Westen, 29 Nov. 1900: Deaths in Two Creeks last week within a few days of each other - a 17-yr. old daughter and a 9-yr. old son of August Lehrmann from typhus.
JOACHIM LEHRMANN cemetery #64 From Der Nord Westen, 04 Nov. 1897: Death in Two Creeks Mon. last week of 76 yr. old Joachim Lehrmann, father of the Chairman of the County Supervisors. The heavily attended funeral took place Wed. in the cemetery at Maak's Corners.