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AUGUST E. PRAHL   cemetery #82

August E. Prahl, who at 95 was Kiel’s oldest resident, died early today of a 
lingering illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Prahl, who observed their 70th wedding anniversary in January, 1959, 
lived at 910 6th St.  They had come to Kiel 34 years ago.
A native of Waupaca County, Mr. Prahl was born Dec. 17, 1864, a son of the late 
August and Florentine Schoenick Prahl.
He married Mary Severns of Pittsville (Wood County), Jan. 13, 1889, at the 
Presbyterian Church in Marshfield.
Following marriage the couple lived in Pittsville and Marshfield where Mr. Prahl 
was employed in a barrel stave factory.  Later they farmed near New London and 
then in the Town of Schleswig near Kiel before retiring to that city.
For 11 years he had been custodian of Kiel’s First Presbyterian Church.
He was a member of that congregation and of its Men’s Club.
Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. August G. (Vera) Schmidt, Chilton, 
Mrs. Milton G. (Reah) Christel, Kiel, Mrs. Gerald (Irene) Norman, Milwaukee, and 
Mrs. Ferdinand (Gladys) Aschenbach, Sheboygan; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-
grandchildren.
A son, Howard, whose widow, Hilma, resides in the Town of Schleswig, died in 1951.
Also preceding him were three infant daughters, two brothers and two sisters.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Kiel with the 
Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 2 p.m. Friday until 
11 a.m. Saturday and from noon at the church.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, December 31, 1959 – P. 10
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Funeral services for August E. Prahl, 95, of 910 Sixth St., Kiel, who died 
Thursday, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, Kiel. The 
Rev. Allen L. Bowe officiated and burial was in Kiel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Deryl and Elwyn Aschenbach, Shelton Christtel, Kenneth 
Prahl, Harold Pierce and Osman Reese.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 5, 1960


CAROLINA J.A.F. PRAHL   cemetery #17
 
From the Manitowoc Co. Chronicle, Two Rivers, Tue. Jan. 23, 1894:
Mrs. Prahl died suddenly on Sunday evening of heart failure.  Mrs. 
Prahl was about 60 years of age and the faithful wife of Mr. Prahl, who
is a well known farmer in this town.  She leaves her husband and 
several sons and daughters besides numerous relatives and friends to
mourn over her death.
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From Der Nord Westen, 18 Jan. 1894: 
Death of 63 yr. old Mrs. Frederich Prahl of a heart attack very 
early Sun. morning in Cooperstown. She is survived by her husband 
and 7 married children – 4 girls and 3 boys. Mr. Prahl left on Wed. 
of last week to visit some of his children who live in Milwaukee, 
Racine, and Cedarburg. On Mon. he received telegraphic news of the 
sudden death of his wife. Also notified were Messrs. Anton & August 
Boettcher and wife of Cedarburg; Mr. Charles Boettcher of Racine; 
Messrs. Wilhelm & Frederich Prahl, and John Heidemann and family of 
Milwaukee. The funeral yesterday afternoon was heavily attended and 
took place at St. Johannes Cemetery of Rosecrans.


DOLORES MAY PRAHL   cemetery #13

Dolores May Prahl (co. death index v.25 p.52)
Baby
April 26, 1929-May 8, 1929
Daughter of
Reuben Prahl and Rose Meyer (both born Wisconsin)
Born Wisconsin
Died from “gastro enteritis”
Buried at St. Wendel Catholic Cemetery, Centerville


EMMA PRAHL   cemetery #82

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. August E. Prahl, 92, 
former Kiel resident, who died Thursday at the home of her son-in-law and 
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. August G. Schmidt, Chilton. She had been living 
there three years.  The services were performed at the First Presbyterian 
Church of Kiel with the Rev. George L. Hentschier, pastor of the First 
Presbyterian Church of Sheboygan, officiating.  Burial was made in the 
Kiel Cemetery.  The Royal Neighbors held a memorial service Sunday 
evening.  
Mrs. Prahl, nee Emma Severns, was born December 16, 1871, at Pittsville, 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Severns,  She was married to 
August Prahl of New London January 13, 1889, at Marshfield Presbyterian 
Church.  They lived at New London and then moved to Manitowoc County and 
operated farms in the towns of Schleswig and Liberty. They moved to Kiel 
40 years ago. The couple observed its 70th wedding anniversary in January, 
1959.  Mr. Prahl died in December of that year.  
She was a member of Ruth Circle of the Women’s Association of the 
Presbyterian Church, a charter member of the Missionary Society, now 
consolidated with the Women’s Assn., and Royal Neighbors Lodge.  
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Schmidt and Mrs. Milton Christel of 
Kiel, Mrs. Irene Bauman of Milwaukee and Mrs. Ferdinand Aschenbach of 
Sheboygan, 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. A son, Howard, 
died in 1951 and three daughters in infancy.  
no newspaper named, Oct, 1, 1964


HOWARD PRAHL   cemetery #84

Cedar Lake Accident is Fatal Today
Howard A. Prahl, 54, of route 1, Kiel, was killed during a logging operation 
in a swamp near Cedar Lake this morning when his tractor toppled backward on 
a hill.  Prahl was pinned under the steering wheel of the machine.
A son-in-law, Dr. Gerald Griffith of Plymouth, was with him at the time and 
ran for help as soon as the accident occurred. Prahl was dead when help 
arrived.
The deceased was born at London, Wis., on Aug. 6, 1897, the son of Mr. and 
Mrs. August Prahl. On Nov. 10, 1923, he married Miss Hilma Voland of 
Schlesswig.  Except for a short residence at Kiel, the couple lived in the 
town of Schlesswig.
Survivors include:  his wife; a son, a daughter, three grandchildren; 
his parents in Kiel; and four sisters, Mrs. August Schmidt of Chilton, Mrs. 
Milton Christel of Kiel, Mrs. Gerald Norman of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Ferdinand 
Aschenbach of Millersville.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate, and burial will be made in 
Rockville cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Sunday until the time of 
services.
The Sheboygan Press – Friday, December 14, 1951 – Front Page
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Funeral services for Howard A. Prahl, 54, of Route 1, Kiel, will be held at 
2 p.m. Monday, at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed church at Kiel.
The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be made in 
Rockville cemetery.
Mr. Prahl was killed late Thursday afternoon during a logging operation in 
a swamp near Cedar Lake when the tractor he was driving toppled backward on 
a hill and pinned him under the steering wheel.
The body will lie in state at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel, from 2 p.m., 
Sunday, until 11 a.m., Monday, and at the church from 11:30 a.m., Monday, 
until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Saturday, December 15, 1951 – P. 14
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Funeral services for Howard A. Prahl, 54 years of age, well known Town of 
Schleswig farmer, who passed on Thursday afternoon, were held at 2 o’clock on 
Monday afternoon at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church in Kiel.
During the services conducted by the Rev. E. L. Worthman, Mrs. Harry Dawurske 
and Mrs. Donald Drumm sang, “Have Thine Own Way O Lord,” “Jesus Lover Of My 
Soul,” and “Abide With Me.”  Mrs. Howard Vorpahl, organist.
Six nephews were pallbearers, Norman and Lyle Conrad, Richard Kantin, Ralph 
and Donald Klemme and Elwood Voland.
The Sheboygan Press – Thursday, December 20, 1951 – P. 14


LESTER AUGUST PRANGE   cemetery #87

Funeral services were held Wednesday from Trinity Lutheran church for Lester A. 
Prange, 43, who died at his Louis Corners home early Monday morning. Mr. Prange 
suffered a stroke Sunday.
Mr. Prange was born in the town of Sheboygan Falls September 21, 1906, a son of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Prange.  He spent his youth in that township and 
attended school there.  On June 23, 1934, he was married to Miss Lydia Lilge of 
the town of Schleswig, and the couple lived in that township up until nine years 
ago when they moved to Louis Corners.  He was a machinist at Hart-Carter Co.,
New Holstein. He served as clerk of Joint School District No 7. 
Survivors include his wife; three daughters (private), two brothers, Norman of 
Sheboygan and Milfred of Rockville.  A son, his parents, one brother, and one 
sister preceded him in death.         
No newspaper named, 1950


WILLIAM PRANGE   cemetery #87

William Prange Killed By Auto Near His Home
A 10-year-old Louis Corners boy, William Prange, son of Mr. and Mrs. 
Lester Prange, sustained a fractured skull and a broken leg when struck 
by a car driven by William Schmahl, R. 1, Elkhart Lake, near the home of 
his parents, a few miles northeast of Kiel late Wednesday afternoon, June 
18. He died Thursday morning in a Sheboygan hospital from the injuries. 
He was taken to the Memorial hospital in the Kiel fire department ambulance.
This fatality brought to eight the number of persons who have lost their 
lives on Manitowoc county streets and highways during 1947.
William was born in Kiel in 1937. The family moved to Louis Corners in 1938, 
the father being employed by the Lauson company at New Holstein. In the 
public school at Louis Corners he was a fourth grade student.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services for William were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Zion Lutheran 
church in Louis Corners with burial in the adjoining cemetery.


BLANCHE PRATT   cemetery #44

Funeral Services For Mrs. Pratt This Afternoon
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Sydney T. Pratt, who passed away at 
Rochester, Minn., Friday afternoon, took place this afternoon at two 
o'clock, from the home, Cleveland Avenue and North Seventh street. 
Interment was at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, November 25, 1929 P. 2
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[Mrs. Blanche K. Pratt/bur. 25 Nov. 1929/age 54 yrs./
cause: carcinoma of sigmoid/died at Rochester, MN/bur. on Sydney Pratt lot]


JOHN R. PRATT   cemetery #43

John R. Pratt, 76, of 1433 N. Sixth St., Manitowoc, died Monday at home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
John Hephner will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American 
Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88.
Mr. Pratt was born March 29, 1896, at Menomonie, Wis., son of the late 
Edward and Elizabeth Kasper Pratt. He was a World War I Army veteran. He 
was employed at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Co., until his retirement in 1961. 
He was a member of the American Legion Drews-Bleser Post No. 88.
Survivors include three sons, George, of Sheboygan, Robert, of Gilbett and 
Marshall, of Manitowoc; three daughters, Mrs. Jane Mrotek, Mrs. John (June) 
Graczykowski and Mrs. George (Shirley) Benzschawel, of Manitowoc; a sister, 
Mrs. Lyle Senglaub, of Minnesota; 16 grandchildren and seven great 
grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday where a 
memorial service will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 11, 1972


CHARLES A. PRAUSA   cemetery #89D

Charles Prausa, 80, formerly of 1114 Madison St., Two Rivers, a retired 
longtime department head at Mirro Aluminum Co., Plant 1, and who had been 
residing on Rt. 3, Markesan, the past 13 years, died Tuesday night at St. 
Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church, 
Two Rivers. The Rev. Michael Koch officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross 
Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Prausa was born Aug. 5, 1892, at Oconto Falls, son of the late George 
and Rose Teteak Prausa. He came to Two Rivers in 1912 where he married Laura 
Pupeter in 1914. She preceded him in death in 1949.
Mr. Prausa was a longtime Mirro Aluminum co., employe and served as a 
department head many years until he retired 15 years ago. He was a member 
of St. Luke Court No. 1637, Catholic Order of Foresters.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
4 o'clock this Thursday afternoon where memorial services will be at 7:30 
o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 22, 1973


THEODOR F.H. PREHN   cemetery #70

Name: Prehn, Theodor, F.H.
D.: 2/10/1869
B.: 4/8/1866
Reg. D.: 9/17/1869
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 2 Yr. 10 Mo.
B.P.: Tn. Newton
D.P.: Tn. Newton
Cem.: St. John's Cem. Newton
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Chs. Wagner Luth. Mins.
Spouse:
F.: Theodore Prehn
M.: Friedricke Leppenhagen
Cause of Death: Diphtheria
Pg. #: v.1 p.65
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(Theodor Friedrich Heinrich Prehn/d. 10 Feb. 1869/bur. 12 Feb. 1869/from records
of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)


CHRIST PRELL   cemetery #89A

Christ Prell, 62 (photo), of route 2, Manitowoc, died Friday at the 
Veterans hospital, Wood, Wis. He had been ill six months.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mittnacht funeral 
home, Manitowoc. The Rev. F.C. St. Clair will officiate and burial will 
be in Pioneer Rest cemetery, Two Rivers.
He was born in Ft. Atkinson, Wis., in 1889 and later the family moved 
to Oshkosh. Mr. Prell located in Manitowoc 25 years ago. He was employed 
at the Manitowoc foundry and later at the Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry 
company, until taken ill. In 1944 he married Mrs. Clara Belz. She died 
in 1949.
He was a member of the Molders and Foundry Workers AFL local. He served 
overseas in World War I. Among his fellow workers and friends Mr. Prell 
was familiarly known as "Speed."
Survivors are a stepson, Russell Belz of Racine; five stepdaughers, Mrs. 
John Stuiber and Mrs. Albert Pollen of Manitowoc, Mrs. Cora Clark of 
Anchorage, Alaska, Mrs. Harry Kennedy of Green Bay and Mrs. Harvey Hintz 
of Cecil, Wis.; three broth- (sic) George and Arthur of Oshkosh; three 
sisters, Mrs. Adolph Mech of Racine and Mrs. William Kilp and Miss Martha 
Prell of Oshkosh.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Sunday. The Veterans 
of Foreign Wars Oas post will conduct military rites at the cemetery in 
Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, July 14, 1951 P.2


CLARA PRELL   cemetery #89A

Mrs. Christ Prell, nee Clara Engel, died this morning at the home 
on Memorial drive, following a four years illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mittnacht-
Kollath funeral home, the Rev. F.C. St. Clair officiating. Burial 
will be in Pioneers Rest cemetery, in Two Rivers.
She was born in the town of Mishicot in 1878 and came here 33 years 
ago. She was a member of the gold Star Mothers and American Legion 
auxiliary.
Survivors are the husband; five daughters, Mrs. John Stuiber and Mrs. 
Albert Pollen of this city, Mrs. Cora Clark of Anchorage, Alaska, 
Mrs. Harry Kennedy of Green Bay and Mrs. Harvey Hintz of Cecil, Wis.; 
son, Russell Belz of Racine; sister Mrs. Ella Thomaschefsky of Two 
Rivers; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Friday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, March 24, 1949 P.2


ANNA PRESTON   cemetery #44

Death notice in the Manitowoc Herald, 1854 Dec 09:
Anna Preston died, wife of Abram W. Preston.
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[cemetery record died 12-07-1851]


FRANK PRESTON  (d. 1937)  cemetery #1

FARMER DIES OF INJURIES
Frank Preston, Town of Franklin Victim of Accident
Injuries he considered minor at the time of an accident eight weeks 
ago proved fatal today to Frank W. Preston, 58, Town of Franklin farmer, 
who died at the Holy Family hospital this morning after having undergone 
amputation of his right leg. Mr. Preston sustained injuries to his leg 
when he was thrown over the milk wagon he was riding on his farm on 
Manitowoc Route ?. The horses drawing the wagon became frightened and 
pulled him over the vehicle. Mr. Preston considered the bruises which 
appeared on his leg minor injuries and neglected treatment of them until 
they brought about his disability three weeks later. Complications 
developed and made amputation of the limb necessary. Funeral services 
will be held Friday at 2pm from the home of Mr. Preston’s sister, Mrs. 
Richard Siebert, Whitelaw Route 1. The Rev. Gilbert Wernecke of the 
First Reformed church in this city will officiate. Burial will be in 
Oak Grove cemetery at Cato. The body will be taken from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home to the Siebert home this evening and 
will lie in state there until the time of the funeral. 
Mr. Preston was born on September 8, 1878, in the town of Franklin and 
spent his entire life farming in this county. He never married. Survivors 
are two sisters, Mrs. Siebert and Mrs. John Reindl of Rosecrans and one 
brother, Washington Preston of the town of Franklin.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, August 4, 1937 page 2


J.H. PRESTON    also WELLS PRESTON   cemetery #44

Death notice in the Manitowoc Herald, 1856 Apr 12:
Wells Preston died in Maple Grove brother of Abram W. Preston
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Died in Maple Grove on Monday the 7th inst. J.W. Preston aged 36 years.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, April 17, 1856 P. 3
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Wells Preston, Dr. Abram Preston’s brother was born Joseph Wells Preston, 
and he is otherwise reported mistakenly in the Evergreen Cemetery readings 
as J. H. Preston. The Evergreen Cemetery reading reports he dec’d April 8, 1856, 
ae 35y, 8m 10d, thus b. c29 April 1820, just one day off from the VR for Joseph 
Wells Preston:
Concord, New Hampshire, Index to [New Hampshire] Births, Early to 1900; 
Film No. 1001028, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., Utah.
JOSEPH WELLS PRESTON, Male; Birth: 28 Jul 1820; Birth Location: Rumney Twp, Grafton, NH
Father: Joseph Preston/Mother: Eliza B. Burnham
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Dr. Abram Preston is bur. West Rumney Cemetery, Rumney, Grafton Co., New Hampshire. 
contributed by GeneJunky


JUSTIN L. PRESTON   cemetery #7

Justin L. Preston, age 18, of 130 Hoover St., Whitelaw, died 
Saturday morning Dec. 29, 2001, as a result of an automobile 
accident. Funeral services will be held on Tueday, Jan. 1, 2002, 
at 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 521 N. 8th St., Manitowoc. 
The Rev. Steven Solberg will officiate. Private burial will take 
place on Wednesday.
Justin was born May 7, 1983, at Manitowoc, son of Diane Hinz 
Preston and the late Jerry Preston. Justin was a member of the 
class of 2002 at Valders High School. He was also a member of 
First Lutheran Church, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.) Justin was preceded in death 
by his father, Jerry Preston; grandfather Elmer Hinz; and cousin, 
Hunter Preston.
Relatives and friends may call at First Lutheran Church 521 N. 8th 
St., Manitowoc, on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, from 4:30p.m. until the 
time of services at 7 p.m. The Jens Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is 
assisting the Preston family with funeral arrangements. 
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Justin’s 
name. Email letters of condolence may be sent to the Preston 
family at (private).
Justin loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. Justin also loved 
to play cards with his friends and grandparents, and being with 
his family. Justin we will love you and miss you always.
The Sheboygan Press December 30, 2001


MARY PRESTON   cemetery #89B

Mrs. George Preston, of Two Rivers died at her home in that city 
yesterday after an illness of long duration. Decedent was a native 
of Mishicot and was born in 1854. She had made her home at Two 
Rivers for years and was well known in this city. A husband, one 
sister, Mrs. Meany, and a brother, Louis Niquette, survive. The 
funeral will be held Monday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, April 7, 1916 P.3


N. BEATIE PRESTON  cemetery #44

Death notice in the Manitowoc Herald, 1861 May 2:
N. Beatie Preston died, wife of Abram W. Preston
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Formerly Miss Butler/from record of St. James Epis. ch., Manitowoc
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“N. Beatie Preston,” otherwise as N. Beattie, was married to Dr. Abram Preston 
following the death of his wife, Ann McAllister. The vital record calling out 
date and location of their marriage has not yet been located; but they were 
married before the census of 1860. Third parties call her Nancy Beatta (Butler) 
Preston, but the spelling, “Beatta” does not seem the one she used.
contributed by GeneJunky


CHRISTINE PRIBEK   cemetery #44

Mrs. Matt Pribek, 67, of Rt. 1, Mishicot, died Thursday morning 
at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter Lutheran 
Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Herbert Kesting will officiate and burial 
will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Pribek, the former Christine Burtard, was born June 30, 1902, 
at Mishicot, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leo Burtard. She was 
married Sept. 12, 1929, at Mishicot.
She is survived by her husband, a son (private), a daughter (private), 
and 10 grandchildren. Two sons preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, until 10 a.m. 
Saturday when the casket will be moved to the church where the body 
will lie in state until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Friday, March 7, 1969 P. 3
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[d. 03-06-1969/age 67 yrs./bur. on Harold Barta lot]


ERVIN F. PRIBEK   cemetery #43

Ervin F. "Sandy" Pribek, age 87, of 1812-A Clark St., Manitowoc, 
died Friday, March 7, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc. 
He was born April 27, 1920, in Manitowoc, son of the late John and 
Elizabeth (Hoffman) Pribek. Ervin served in the U.S. Army during 
WWII, receiving several honors. On Aug. 27, 1956, he married the 
former Alice Duebner in Menominee, Mich. She preceded him in death 
Jan. 5, 1990. Ervin was employed with Heresite Chemical, now Heresite 
Protective Coatings, and later at Manitowoc Engineering as a tow 
motor operator until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the 
Manitowoc Eagles, an avid Packers and Brewers fan and loved deer 
hunting, fishing and NASCAR races. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He also was preceded in death by one stepson: Lloyd Elliott; one 
stepdaughter: Joan Edwards; one step-grandson; two brothers: Harry 
and Richard Pribek; one sister-in-law: Roberta Pribek; three 
brothers-in-law; one nephew; and several aunts and uncles. 
Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, March 10, at the 
Pfeffer Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Officiating at the service will be Deacon Alan Boeldt. Military 
honors will be accorded by the VFW Otto Oas Post #659 of Manitowoc 
following services. Burial will be on Tuesday, March 11, at Calvary 
Cemetery, Manitowoc. 
The family will greet relatives and friends from 3 p.m. until the 
time of service at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 10, at the Pfeffer 
Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Manitowoc. 
Herald Times Reporter, March 9, 2008


ANNA PRIBIL   cemetery #44

MRS. PRIBIL DIES SUNDAY
Lifelong Resident of County To Be Buried Wednesday
Mrs. Thomas Pribil, 80, a lifelong resident of the county and city, 
died Sunday at the home, 932 North 13th street. She had been ill for 
several months.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Wattawa, 
Urbanek and Schlei funeral home. Interment will be at Evergreen 
cemetery.
The deceased whose maiden name was Annie Krainek, was born in Kossuth 
in 1855. She was married 57 years ago to Thomas Pribil and they located 
on a farm in Kossuth. Twenty-five years ago they disposed of the farm 
and moved to this city.
Survivors are the widower; a son, Edward, city; a daughter, Mrs. Rose 
Burmeister, city; a brother, Wenzel, Francis Creek; two sisters, Mrs. 
Barbara Tiegher, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Joseph Kaderabek, Route 6, 
Manitowoc; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Tuesday noon on.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, August 26, 1935 P.2
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[bur. 08-28-1935/age 80 yrs./cause: myocarditis/bur. on
Thomas Pribil lot]


ELMER G. PRIEGNITZ   cemetery #89C

Funeral services for Elmer G. Priegnitz, 75, of New York, N.Y., a native of 
Two Rivers and overseas veteran of both World War I and World War II, who 
died Monday night at the Veterns Administration Hospital in New York, will be 
at 8:30 a.m. Friday at Deja & Martin Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 9 a.m. 
at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. A 
firing squad of the Eleven Gold Star, Post 1248, Veterans of Foreign Wars 
will participate in the service at Forest View Cemetery.
Mr. Priegnitz was born Aug. 31, 1896, son of William and Frances Grimm 
Priegnitz. He attended Two Rivers public schools and was graduated from 
Washington High School with the Class of 1916.
In World War II he was in the army, serving as a cook. He was a longtime 
salesman in office machines in New York City. He married Dorothy Hulick in 
1919 at Norfolk, Va. She preceded him in death in 1962.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Arnold DeKok, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Val 
Parks, of New Hyde, N.Y.; two sons, Edward, a chief master sergeant with the 
U.S. Air Force at Universal City, Texas, and Elmer G. Priegnitz Jr., of Lemon 
Grove, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Mark Klein, of Two Rivers and nine grandchildren. 
A son, three brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
There will be no visitation.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 8, 1971


JOHN PRIEGNITZ   cemetery #89C

C.M./Sgt. John E. Priegnitz, United States Air Force (Ret.), 59, of
Universal City, Texas, died Tuesday morning, June 15, at Wilford Hall
U.S.A.F. Medical Center after a long illness.
Funeral services were held June 18 at Colonial Funeral Home, Universal
City, and at Chapel No. One of Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The Rev.
N.A. Russo celebrated the Mass of Resurrection.
Sgt. Priegnitz was born Feb. 1, 1923, at Whitney Point, N.Y., son of
the late Elmer G. and Dorothy Hulick Priegnitz. He attended schools at
New York City and Staten Island, N.Y. On June 11, 1942, at age 19, he
enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served with distinction
in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam. He also served his country
in Germany, France, and Alaska, as well as at home until his retirement
on June 19, 1973, after 31 years of service. He married Andree Marie
Deschard, Nov. 23, 1956, at Dreux Air Force Base Chapel, France. Sgt.
Priegnitz was an avid pigeon fancier, breeder and racer. He was a member
of the New Braunfels Pigeon Club. He received many  awards for breeding
and racing of pigeons. Also among his many varied interests were coin
collecting and researching his genealogy. He was a member of Randolph
Air Force Base Catholic Church.
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard.
Following cremation, Sgt. Priegnitz's cremains will be interred at a
later date in Forest View Cemetery, Two Rivers, near his father's family.
There will be graveside services with military honors, after which a
cage of pigeons will be released as a final tribute to a wonderful man,
a good husband, a good father and a good soldier. Farewell John.
(No name of newspaper or date)


EMIL A. PRIES   cemetery #63

Emil Pries, 83, of Rt. 1, Two Rivers, Town of Gibson, died Saturday at Two 
Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, 
the Rev. Robert A. Boettcher officiating. Burial will be in Mishicot Public 
Cemetery.
Mr. Pries was born June 8, 1888, in the Town of Gibson, a son of the late 
Charles and Hortense Cretton Pries. He married the former Mary Hrdina in 1915. 
She died in 1922. He married the former Amanda Weihmulller Dominske in 1935. 
A retired farmer and longtime carpenter in the area, Mr. Pries served for many 
years as treasurer of the former Kettle Moraine Cheese Factory cooperative.
Besides his wife he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Helen) Kaiser of Rt. 3, 
Two Rivers, Mrs. Victor (Alice) Sleger of Rt. 1, Manitowoc, and Mrs. Joseph 
(Lucy) Prucha of Two Rivers; a brother, Walter of Two Rivers, 14 grandchildren 
and 13 great grandchildren. A sister and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 27, 1971


ULRICKA PRIES   cemetery #63

71 DESCENDANTS SURVIVE A TWO RIVERS WOMAN
Mrs. Pries Leaves Nine children, 49 Grand and 21 Great Grand Children
Seventy-one descendants survive the late Mrs. Ulricka Pries, of Two 
Rivers, whose death was due to infirmities of age, Mrs. Pries being 
83 years old at the time of her demise a few days ago. She leaves 
nine children, four sons and five daughters, forty-nine grandchildren 
and twenty-one great grand children.
Mrs. Pries was born in Germany and came to the town of Gibson fifty 
years ago. Twenty-four years ago, after the death of her  husband, 
she took up her home at Two Rivers.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, June 2, 1916 P.1


WALTER PRIES   cemetery #66

Walter Pries, 78, of 710 16th St., Two Rivers, died Saturday morning at 
Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot. The Rev. Cletus Kramer will officiate and burial will be in St. 
Mary Cemetery, Tisch Mills.
Mr. Pries was born May 13, 1894, in the Town of Mishicot, son of the late 
Charles and Hortense Cushenett Pries. He married Julia Miller June 22, 1915. 
She preceded him in death in 1945. He farmed in the Town of Mishicot, until 
1957, moving to Two Rivers.
Survivors include two sons, William and Henry, of Two Rivers, a daughter, 
Mrs. Ray (Ethel) Wachtel, of Two Rivers, 10 grandchildren and two great 
grandchildren. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday.
Manitowoc Herld Times, Manitowoc, Wis. November 11, 1972


WILLIAM PRIES   cemetery #66

William Pries, 54, of 1710 16th St., Two Rivers, died Tuesday morning 
at home following a coronary.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Lambert Funeral Home, 
Mishicot. The Rev. Cletus Kramer will officiate and burial will be in 
St. Mary Cemetery, Tish Mills.
Mr. Pries was born Oct. 29, 1918, at Two Rivers, son of the late Walter 
and Julia Miller Pries. He had been employed at Hamilton Mfg. Co., Two 
Rivers, and for the past 20 years was employed by the Yellow Cab Service, 
Two Rivers.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3:30 o'clock this Wednesday 
afternoon.
Herald Time Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 14, 1973


MARY PRIKOP   cemetery #44

Mrs. Joseph Prikop, 65, of Reedsville, died Thursday evening at University(?), 
Hospital, Madison.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Friedens United Church 
of Christ, Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Goehrig will officiate and burial will 
be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Prikop, nee Mary Kolerus, was born Jan. 21, 1907, at Grimms, daughter of 
the late Mathew and Josephine Marek Kolerus. She was a graduate of Reedsville 
High School. She was married to Joseph Prikop Dec. 13, 1933, at North Chicago. 
She was employed at Ed Rei?ema?n and Son Elevator, Reedsville, for several 
years. She was a member of Friedens Church Ladies Aid Society.
Survivors include her husband and a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a 
brother, Frank, of Mount Prospect, Ill.; four sisters, Miss Anna, of Reedsville, 
Mrs. Earl J. (Rose) Mueller, of Manitowoc, MIss Betty of Chicago and Mrs. 
Everette (Emma) Miller, of Stockton,Calif.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 3 p.m. Sunday until 10:30 a.m. 
Monday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 18, 1972


FRANK PRINCEN   cemetery #43

Frank Princen, aged twenty-six years, died at Holy Family hospital 
yesterday suffering with appendicitis. He was a native of Belgium, 
the family arriving here but recently. He was employed at the local 
ship yards and leaves a wife and one child to mourn his departure. 
The funeral will be held from St. Boniface church tomorrow morning 
with interment at Calvary.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, February 22, 1921 P.8
*******
(NOTE: Contacted cemetery and they said the following:
"found record of Mrs Frank Princen purchasing property, however 
there is no date and no markers on the property. We continue to 
search for more records, so perhaps I may find something in the 
future that will assist your search. Mrs. Frank Princen purchased 
K-82-3-1 for $5.00.]


JIRI PRINCL   cemetery #66

From Der Nord Westen, 24 Oct. 1895: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 22 Oct.)
Also, death last Fri. afternoon of the father (not named) of George Prinzel. 
The deceased was over 90-1/2 yrs. of age., and his wife had died during the 
ocean crossing as the family came to America about 50 yrs. ago. Burial was 
last Sun. at the Catholic Cemetery in Tisch Mills.


MAGDALENE PRINCL   cemetery #66

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Dec. 1905: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 12 Dec.) 
68-yr. old Mrs. Geo. Princel died Fri. in her home near 
here after an illness of several weeks. She leaves her 
husband as well as a son and a daughter – Matt. Princel, 
on the old family farm, and Mrs. J. Krejci, who lives 
near here. Mrs. Princel was buried Sun. in a heavily 
attended funeral at the Tisch Mills Cemetery.
(Note: Age does not match, but this is not unusual)


ANN PRITCHARD   cemetery #58

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Mar. 1908:
Sudden death in Town Meeme on Friday of Mrs. Pritchard at age 77-1/2. 
She had been sound and healthy heretofore but died suddenly from a 
stroke while she was washing the pots and pans.


ANNA PRITCHARD

Miss Anna M. Pritchard, 69, of 614 Huron St., Manitowoc, retired county school 
teacher, died Monday morning at the St. Mary Convent, Milwaukee, where she had 
been resideing the past few years.
Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Urbanek and Schlei 
Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. 
The Rev. L.M. Schorn will officiate and interment will be in the town of Meeme 
cemetery.
She was born in Meeme in 1885, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pritchard 
Sr., and after attending rural schools, entered the Stevens Point Normal School 
from which she was graduated. She taught rural schools in Manitowoc County and 
later became a supervising teacher, retiring 10 years ago.
Surviving are two brothers, Robert of Manitowoc and William of Meeme; two sisters, 
Mrs. W.C. Randolph and Miss Ruth Pritchard of Manitowoc; and an aunt, Miss Mary J. 
Pritchard of Milwaukee.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 28, 1954 P. 17


JOHN FREDERICK PRITCHARD   cemetery #44

J.F. Pritchard Retired Doctor Dies on Sunday
Aided Early Transportation Development In City; Funeral Tuesday
Dr. J.F. Pritchard, 89, practicing physician in this city for nearly half a 
century and identified prominently with the early transportation development 
of Manitowoc and utility expansion in nearby cities, died Sunday evening at 
the Holy Family Hospital, where he has been a patient for 10 days.
Removed to the hospital from his home, 540 North Eighth street, when his 
condition became critical Dr. Pritchard rallied for a time but his advanced 
age precluded recovery.
Aided Rail Development
Passing of Dr. Pritchard terminates the career of a pioneer whose efforts 
aided greatly in bringing railroad facilities to Manitowoc and surrounding 
territory.When the Wisconsin Central road sought entrance to the city more 
than 40 years ago Dr. Pritchard took an active part in aiding road officials 
to acquire needed land on the north and west sides.
Eighteen years ago Dr. Pritchard retired from active medical practice and 
also relinquished personal contacts with his business holdings.
Born in Canada
John Frederick Pritchard was born in Norwich, Ontario, Canada in 1846. After 
completion of his common school education he entered Toronto university and 
later enrolled in Rush Medical college, Chicago, from which he was graduated 
in 1869. He located for a time at Oakfield, Wis., and came to this city in 
1872.
On January 1, 1873 Dr. Pritchard married Miss Emily Hill of this city. In 
1933 the couple observed the 60th anniversary of their marriage at their 
home here.
When he located in Manitowoc the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western road had 
been completed here from Milwaukee. He became chief surgeon on the line and 
when the North Western road absorbed it, continued as division surgeon. Later 
he was also named division surgeon for the Wisconsin Central, when the road 
extended to Manitowoc.
Interested in Utilities
In the closing years of the last century the Central road sought a carferry 
terminal and outlet to the east, through Manitowoc. Dr. Pritchard assisted 
agents of the line in obtaining options on needed real estate. The road, 
later taken over by the Soo line, purchased extensive holdings on the north 
side between Tenth street and the west city limits.
The veteran physician also became interested in building and operation of 
utilities in other cities. For a period of 30 years he with H.F. Whitcomb, 
Milwaukee, was one of the principal owners of the electric and gas utility 
companies in Fond du Lac and Oshkosh. These holdings included the interurban 
line between the two cities.In 1917 Dr. Pritchard sold out his utility 
holdings.
Prominent in Masonic Circles
Dr. Pritchard was prominent in fraternal circles in the city. He joined the 
Masonic order in 1869 and was one of the organizers of 
(continued on page 9)
the Manitowoc Chapter No. 16, Royal Arch Masons. He was head of the chapter 
for 20 years and was also a Knight Templar. He was a member for years of the 
Wisconsin Medical society and served a term as president.
Dr. Pritchard found time to devote to advancement of education. He served 
several terms as a member of the board of Joint School District No. 1, having 
charge of the high school and grades on the north side. He was a member of the 
First Presbyterian church.
Survivors are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. A.L. Nash, city, Mrs. R.H. 
Hubbell, River Forest, Ill., Mrs. D.C. Jones, Appleton; a son, J.F. Pritchard, 
Kansas City, Mo., 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Private funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon from the Pritchard 
home on North Eighth street. Interment will be in Evergreen cemetery. Friends 
are requested not to send flowers.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 18, 1936 P. 1 and 9 
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[bur. 5-19-1936/age 89 yrs/cause: senility]


MARY PRITCHARD   cemetery #58

Mrs. Robert Pritchard, 81, of 614 Huron street, died this morning following 
a lingering illness.
Mrs. Pritchard, nee Mare(sic) Gallagher, was born in Ireland, and came to 
this country with her parents at the age of 13 years. The family located at 
Escanaba and Marinette and after the death of the parents the children came 
to this county.
She was married to Mr. Pritchard in Meeme 60 years ago. Mr. Pritchard died 
28 years ago, after which she moved to this city.
Survivors are three daughters, Anna Man and Ruth and Mrs. W.C. Randolph all 
of this city; two sons, William L., of Cleveland, Wis., Robert L. of this 
city; sister, Mrs. F. W. Axley, of Seymour, Wis.; six grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren. A brother and sister preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. from the Wattawa, Urbanek 
and Schlei funeral home and at nine o'clock from the Sacred Heart church, the 
Rev. Louis Schorn officiating. Burial will be in a cemetery in Meeme.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home from Wednesday afternoon until the 
hour of the services. The rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at eight 
o'clock at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 11, 1944 P. 2


MARY J. PRITCHARD   cemetery #58

Miss Mary Jane Pritchard, 90, a native of Manitowoc County, died Thursday at 
Milwaukee where she had resided many years.
Funeral services will be Saturday morning at Milwaukee with burial in the 
afternoon in the Town of Meeme Cemetery.
Miss Pritchard, daguhter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Pritchard, was born 
Dec. 16, 1866, in the Town of Meeme.
Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews, among them Robert L. Pritchard 
of Manitowoc and William Pritchard of Cleveland and Mrs. W.C. Randolph and Miss 
Ruth Pritchard of Manitowoc.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 28, 1956 P. 11


ROBERT PRITCHARD   cemetery #58

MEEME MAN DIES AFTER AN OPERATION
Robert Pritchard Dies at Sheboygan Hospital
Robert Pritchard, a well known resident of Meeme this county, died 
at St. Nicholas hospital at Sheboygan yesterday following an operation 
for appendicitis which he underwent a few days ago. Mr. Pritchard was 
hurried to the hospital following a sudden attack of illness and 
submitted to an operation. Decedent was 63 years of age and is survived 
by a widow, two sons and three daughters. Miss Jeanette Pritchard, 
employed at the offices of the Gas Co. in this city, being a daughter. 
He had resided at Meeme most of his life. The funeral will be held at 
Meeme.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 10, 1915, Page 8
*********
Captain and Mrs. C. McCauley of Milwaukee are here to attend the funeral 
of the late Robert Pritchard which was held at Meeme today.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 12, 1915, Page 3


WILLIAM PRITCHARD   cemetery #59

William L. (Bud) Pritchard, 78, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, died Monday at 
St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Ballhorn Funeral Chapel, 
Sheboygan, with burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Town of Meeme, Manitowoc 
county.
Mr. Pritchard was born Oct. 9, 1894, in the Town of Meeme. He married 
Katherine Brenmeier of the Town of Meeme. She preceded him in death in 
1933.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday until the 
time of service Thursday.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. February 14, 1973


AGNES BRENNAN PRITZL   cemetery #6

Mrs. Ted Pritzl, 79, of Cato, died Friday at Maple Crest Nursing 
Home, Whitelaw. Funeral services will be at 10:30am Monday at 
Reedsville Funeral Home and at 11am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 
Clarks Mills. The Rev. Leander Nickel will officiate and burial 
will be in the church cemetery. 
Mrs. Pritzl was born May 17, 1889, in the Town of Cato, daughter 
of the late Michael and Mary Meany Cooney. She was married June 2, 
1918 to Lovell Brennan and he preceded her in death. In July, 
1936, she was married to Ted Pritzl and he died in 1968. Mrs. 
Pritzl had been a teacher at Oshkosh and was Cato postmistress 
17 years. She was a member of the Christian Mothers. Survivors 
include a son, Kenneth Brennan, of Cato; three stepsons, Harold 
of Cato, Bernard of Spokane, Wash., and Jerome of Valders; two 
stepdaughters, Mrs. William McCulley of Manitowoc and Mrs. Arnold 
Schuler of Rt. 1, Valders; 22 grandchildren and two great grand-
children. Two brothers preceded her in death. 
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2pm Sunday where at 
8pm the Rosary will be recited. 
Manitowoc Herald Times , Friday, February 28, 1969  P. M15


ARTHUR PRITZL   cemetery #6

Arthur A. Pritzl, 63, of Rt. 2, Reedsville, died Wednesday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Reedsville Funeral 
Home and at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Clarks 
Mills.  The Revs. Leander Nickel and Peter Pritzl will officiate and 
burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Clarks Mills.
Mr. Pritzl was born March 10, 1913, in the Town of Casson, son of the 
late Louis and Anna Eigenberger Pritzl.  He married Bernice Dummings 
Nov. 28, 1935, at Maple Grove.
Survivors include his wife, six daughters (private); two sons (private); 
three sisters, Mrs. Earl (Veronica) Voss, of Brillion, Mrs. Walter 
(Mary) Lashau, of Neenah and Mrs. Lawrence (Dorothy) Kubale, of Green 
Bay; two brothers, Elmer, of Rt. 1, Reedsville, and Louis, of Rt. 2, 
Brillion, and 10 grandchildren.  A daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Nancy) Blaha, 
preceded her father in death.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday. A 
rosary will be said by the Holy Name Society at 7:30 p.m. and a prayer 
service by Rev. Leander Nickel will be held at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thur., 17 June 1976, page 3


FRANK X. PRITZL  (d. 1959)  cemetery #7

Frank Pritzl, 84, retired hardware dealer, died Thursday at a hospital at 
Green Bay.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John Catholic Church, 
Marshfield, with burial in St. Michael Cemetery, Whitelaw.
Mr. Pritzl was born Nov. 23, 1874, at Brillion, son of the late Wolfgang 
and Frances Lemberger Pritzl.
Surviving are two sons, the (next sentence unreadable), Wis., and Arnold 
of Marshfield; two daughters, Mrs. Peter Thissen of Chowchilla, Calif., 
and Mrs. Leslie Humbrecht of Elgin, Ill.; four brothers, Charles and Adolph 
of Brillion, Anton of Green Bay and the Rev.Alfred Pritzl of Manitowoc; and 
three sisters, Mrs. Frances Kleiber of Manitowoc, Mrs. Louise Kleiber of 
Brillion and Mrs. John Ecker of Green Bay.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, October 24, 1959 P. 9


MARILYN PRITZL   cemetery #83

Marilyn Pritzl, 54, of 26 North Street, Kiel, died Saturday 
afternoon at her home after a prolonged illness.  She was 
born Aug 24, 1931, in Manitowoc, a daughter of the lat Leo 
and Loretta Dusold Schroeder.  She attended Manitowoc 
parochial schools and was a 1949 graduate of Lincoln High 
School in Manitowoc. On June 30, 1951, she married Clarence 
Pritzl at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Manitowoc.  She and 
her husband have owned and operated Cal’s Coffee Shop in 
Kiel since 1953.  She was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul 
Catholic Church in Kiel.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
A sister preceded her in death.  
The funeral Mass will be at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 
in Kiel. The Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor, will be celebrant. 
Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  


SCHOLASTICA PRITZL   cemetery #7

From Der Nord Westen, 06 Apr. 1905:
Death Wed. last week of a small child of Leo Pritzl in Whitelaw.


ANTON PROCHAZKA   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 16 Jan. 1908:
Death Friday, on his birthday, of Anton Prochazka, a well-known resident of
our city from heart disease with which he had suffered many years. Prochazka
came to America from his Bohemian homeland in 1850, living successfully in
Watertown, St. Louis, Manitowoc and Reedsville. In 1859 he settled here and
established a machine shop. Later he established a shipbuilding installation 
in partnership with Hanson and Scove, and in the 60's built the cutter "Andy 
Johnson". He retired in 1901. He is survived by a widow and 3 children. The 
funeral was held Sunday afternoon.


HENRY PROCHAZKA   cemetery #44

COMMUNITY IS SHOCKED BY A SAD TRAGEDY
Henry Prochazka Meets Death at Roxana, Ill.
Manitowoc has seldom experienced a greater shock or more sorrowful 
visitation than came late yesterday in the announcement of the tragic 
death at Roxana, Ill., of Henry Prochazka, son of Mrs. M. Prochazka, 
North Ninth street. Mr. Prochzaka's (sic) death was due to injuries 
received in an explosion at the plant of the Roxana Petroleum company 
while testing new apparatus which had been installed by the Univeral 
Oil company with whom he was employed as engineer. Three others were 
injured in the accident, all of whom are reported in critical condition, 
among them being C.P. Dubbs, president of the Universal Oil company and 
inventor of the apparatus of which test was being made.
News of the fatality was brought to the family here by Robert Nagel of 
Milwaukee, a chum and fellow employee of Mr. Prochzaka, to whom the sad 
task of conveying the message was assigned by his company. Mr. Nagel 
was not at Roxana but received the news at Chicago, where the company 
maintains a branch office and immediately came here to convey the news 
in person rather than send a message, arriving last evening. The body 
arrived here today on the 1 o'clock train and was taken to the grief 
stricken home.
Details are Lacking
Just how the explosion occurred is not known. The company with which Mr. 
Prochazka was employed is engaged in the extraction of gasoline by 
patented process, from the residue left after the gasoline has been taken 
therefrom. In other words, it is a salvage from the remaining waste after 
the first process of extraction has been completed.
Up to a year ago, when the Universal Oil Products corporation conceived 
the idea of reclaiming more gasoline, the by-products were considered 
waste material and were used merely as a fuel oil. The newly organized 
company, however, perfected a process of further extraction by use of 
high pressure condensation and had only been organized a short time. Up 
to this time the experiments were considered to be highly successful and 
the company was about to realize on its investment.
There are so many elements of danger connected with the elimination process 
that until full details are learned a guess can only be hazarded as to what 
occurred. It is more than probable that some of the condensory apparatus 
failed to withstand the tremendous strain to which it was subjected under 
high steam presure and gave way.
Planned visit Home
The decedent had planned to visit his mother and sisters here during the 
holidays and the tragedy of his death at this time was accentuated thereby. 
He recently had received word that he was to be stationed at Chicago and 
was only to have remained a few days longer at the plant where final 
experiments were being tried out. He had been with the Universal Oil Products 
company as an engineer for only a few months and had been making tests of 
appratus in various cities.
Was U.W. Graduate
Born in this city August 29, 1890, Mr. Prochazka was 31 years of age. He was 
a graduate of the schools here and graduated with honors at the University 
of Wisconsin in 1912 from the mechanical department of the college. Later he 
was assistant chief engineer at the Madison school and when the war broke out 
enlisted for service and was assigned to the chemical warfare division with 
which he served from August 1918 until March, 1919, being stationed near 
Willoughby, Ohio, at a secret post by the government.
Later he returned here and was engaged at Milwaukee with the Traction & Light 
company of that city until August of the present year when he became associated 
with the Universal Oil Products company at Alton, Ill, the company also 
maintaining offices at Chicago.
Was Only Son
Mr. Prochazka was the only son of Mrs. M. Prochazka and is survived by his 
mother and two sisters, Misses Adeline and Clara both of this city. The body 
upon arrival this afternoon was taken to the home and funeral services will 
be held at Sacret (sic) Heart chruch Friday morning at 10:30, the Rev. W.J. 
Luby officiating. Services will be attended by Guy Drews post of the American 
Legion. Deceased was a member of the local lodge of Elks. Pallbearers will be 
Messrs. Anton Wit, Oscar Richter, Willian (sic) Dueno, Louis Kellner, John 
Carey and Edwin Ewen.
A Beautiful Character
To have known Henry Prochazka was a rare privilege. Quiet and reserved, his 
was an exemplary and upright character that drew a large number of friends, 
staunch and abiding. Never did a mother have a son in whom she could repose 
more trust. Never was there a brother more fond of his home association and 
it was his endearing virtues that made the many occasions of his visit bright 
spots that were looked forward to in the little family circle. His one regret 
was that the nature of his work took him away from his home.
The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the stricken family but there 
is a sustaining comfort in the thought that this only son reared in a Christian 
home atmosphere, died as he lived, a moral, upright personification of true 
manhood.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, December 7, 1921 P.1
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[bur 12-09-1921/age 32 yrs/cause: killed by explosion/bur on A Prochazka lot]


MARGARET (EWEN) PROCHAZKA   cemetery #44

DEATH COMES TO CLOSE A USEFUL LIFE
Mrs. Prochazka Was Last Survivor of Ewen Family
Death came to Mrs. Margaret Prochazka, pioneer resident of the city 
and the last surviving member of her family-the Ewens-at her home on 
N. Ninth street at 7:30 this morning, the announcement bringing sorrow 
to many friends. Mrs. Prochazka had not been in robust health for some 
time, never having recoverd from effects of an accident in which she 
suffered a fracture of her hip four years ago but up to ten days ago 
she had not been seriously ill. During the past week she had failed 
rapidly and death was not unexpected by the family.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning at 9 from Sacred Heart 
church, the Rev. W.J. Luby officiating, and burial will be at Evergreen 
cemetery.
Born in County
Mrs. Prochazka was born at Francis Creek, November 10, 1852, being 71 
years of age at her death. When a girl of thirteen she came to the city 
and made her home with her brother Stanley Ewen until her marriage to 
Mr. Prochazka in 1882, Mrs. Prochazka having attended the local schools. 
Mr. Prochazka preceded her in death in 1908 and she is survived by one 
daughter, Miss Clara and a step daughter, Miss Addie Prochazka. One son 
Henry Prochazka met death in an accident two years ago, and the shock and 
sorrow undermined the health of Mrs. Prochazka greatly. Another child 
died in infancy.
Mrs. Prochazka was one of the organizers of the St. Boniface Ladies' Aid 
society, thirty-five years ago and was active in social affairs of the 
church up to the time of her accident a few years ago.
Life An Inspiration
In reviewing the life of the deceased one cannot help but acknowledge the 
many attributes of character which so endeared her to all who knew her. Up 
to the very last week of her death she reamined a participant in her church 
society participating in a semi-social organization, where a few kindred 
spirits met of an afternoon and spent the time in social intercourse. This 
was her only recreation in the past year since the injury in a fall deprived 
her of more active part.
Personally her character was inspirational, cheerful and helpful and the 
influence of her quiet unassuming life will be more telling for good than 
that of many a person whose name is more widely known.
Of her it can truly be said she rounded out a life time as God who designed 
her place on this earth, had ordained.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, November 30, 1923 P.2
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SOCIETY WILL ATTEND BURIAL AS A BODY
St. Ann's society of St. Boniface church of which she was one of the founders, 
will attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Margaret Prochazka in a body at Sacred 
Heart church Monday morning. The services will be conducted at 9 and burial 
will be at Evergreen.
Members of the society are older women of the congregation, the organization 
having been established many years ago. During late years the society has held 
its meetings at the home of its members and has frequently met with Mrs. 
Prochazka who up to her last illness was always greatly interested in the 
organization.
Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, December 1, 1923 P.2
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[bur. 12-03-1923/cause: endocardtis/bur. on A Prochazka lot]


CHARLES PROCHNOW   cemetery #41

Charles Prochnow, 83, a former Valders resident, died Thursday 
afternoon at Duluth, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Christianson 
Funeral Home, Valders. The Rev. Robert Onkka will officiate and 
buiral will be in Valders West Cemetery.
Mr. Prochnow was born May 27, 1888, at Brillion. He married Ella 
Ellestad. She preceded him in death in 1957.
Survivors include a son, Eli, of Manitowoc; two daughters, Mrs. 
Allen (Angeline) Tollefson, of Duluth and Mrs. Frank (Lillian) 
Karlin, of Manitowoc, a brother Elmer of Reedsville; a sister, 
Mrs. Pauline Reimer, of Sheboygan; eight grandchildren and 11 
great grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Monday until 
the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 26, 1972


EARL PROCHNOW   cemetery #53

From Der Nord Westen, 30 July 1908:
A child of Mr. G. Prochnow, Jr., in Reedsville, died Wednesday last week.


WILLIAM L. PROCKNOW   cemetery #79

William Prochnow(sic), 81, of Reedsville, died Saturday afternoon, at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Zion United Methodist Church, 
Reedsville. The Rev. Merlin Goehring will officiate and burial will be in 
Evergreen Cemetery Reedsville.
Mr. Prochnow was born Sept. 9, 1888, at Beaver Dam, Wis., son of the late 
Frank and Amelia Neitzel Prochnow. He married Adina Otto May 21, 1919.
Survivors include his wife, six nephews and a niece.
Friends may call at Reedsville Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Tuesday until 10:30 a.m. 
Wednesday and then at the church until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 4, 1970


ADELINE PROELL

Mrs. Adeline Proell, 85, widow of John Proell, former county official,
died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Olive Vits, at 601
North Sixth street.
Mrs. Proell has been confined to her bed since February, although she
had not been in good health for more than six years.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. from the Vits home
and at 9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Proell was born in Germany in 1854 and came to this county when
a girl. She was married here to John Proell, who died many years ago.
Since then Mrs. Proell has made her home with her daughter.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Olive Vits of this city; granddaughter,
Mrs. Norman Ott of Milwaukee; and two great-grandchildren, Barbara
and Shelley Ott of Milwaukee.
The body was moved to the Vits home this afternoon from the Pfeffer
funeral home. The Alter society of the Sacred Heart church will meet
at the home Thursday at 7 p.m. to recite the rosary and will attend
the funeral in a group.
(No newspaper named, Dec. 26, 1939 handwritten on the obituary)
*********
Adelina Proell nee Stiefvater (Nov. 17, 1854-Dec. 26, 1939 
-wife of John Proell [married June 26, 1877 at St. Gregory] -after the 
death of her husband in 1879, she lived with her daughter Olive Vits 
in the City of Manitowoc -daughter of Lorenz Stiefvater and Francisca 
Wiesler -born Kohlerhof, Baden and baptized at St. Ulrich Catholic Church, 
Ehrenstetten, Baden -died in City of Manitowoc -residence 601 North 6th 
-died from "dilated heart with mitral  regurgitation -2 weeks -and 
paralysis agitans -8 years")
(both from researcher of St. Gregory church records/see contributors page)
**********
[d. 12-26-1939/age 85 yrs./cause: dilated heart with mitral regurgitation/
bur. on George Vits lot]


ANNA PROELL   cemetery #21

After a lingering illness Miss Anna Proell died Friday at the home of her brother, 
northwest of this village. She was 70 years of age and resided there until last 
fall when she removed to make her home with her brother Frank who with two sisters 
survive her. The funeral was held Monday.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 19, 1920 P. 4
(NOTE: In the St. Nazianz news.)
*********
Anna (July 9, 1847-Feb. 13, 1920 
-single -daughter of John Proell and Mary Andrasga -born Austria 
-died from "asthma and bronchitis")


JOHANN PROELL   cemetery #21

John (March 8, 1843-Aug. 23, 1879 
-husband of Adelina nee Stiefvater [married June 26, 1877 at St. Gregory]
-son of John Proell [1814-1889] and Mary Andrasga -occupation is listed 
as "register of deeds" 
"He had been County Register of Deeds the last 
three years.  A short illness turned into cholera causing his death. He 
had been town clerk, the Justice of the Peace in Eaton until three years 
ago when he was elected Register of Deeds" -from Der Nord-Western, Aug. 28, 1879 
"John Proell, Register of Deeds for Manitowoc county, died on Saturday 
evening at 10 o'clock after a brief but painful illness.  Just one week 
before his death he visited his father in Eaton.  While there he was 
attacked by the cholera morbus, but under the attendance of Dr. Hayes, 
of that place, so far recovered as to be able to be removed to his home 
in this city [Manitowoc].  He seemed to do very well until Friday night 
when he grew worse so rapidly that his life was despaired of.  He was 
unconscious on Saturday and died at the hour above stated.  Mr. Proell 
was born in Upper Austria in the year 1844 and was 35 years  old at the 
time of his death.  He emigrated to this country in 1858.  He lived for 
a long time in Eaton, this county, taught school there and held the 
position of town clerk and Justice of the Peace.  He was elected to the 
office of Register of Deeds in the fall of 1876, and re-elected last fall.  
He was married to Miss Adaline Stiefvatter June 26, 1877, and leaves one 
child about one year old." -from obit  
-born Austria -arrived in New York on the ship Saxonia from Hamaburg and 
South Hampton on Aug. 18, 1858, in the company of his father -died from 
"consumption")
**********
From Der Nord Westen, 28 Aug. 1879:
Death of John Proell on 23 Aug. after a short illness. He has been 
County Register of Deeds for the last three years. A short illness 
turned into cholera causing his death. He had been the town clerk, 
then Justice of the Peace in Eaton until three years ago when he 
was elected Register of Deeds. The burial took place last Tues. at
St. Nazians, the earlier residence of the deceased.


JOHN PROELL SR.   cemetery #21

From Der Nord Westen, 25 Apr. 1889:
Death of John Proell on Mon. night in St. Nazianz. He was a longtime resident,
and reached the age of 79 yrs. The funeral took place this morning.
(Note: Date is right but age is off.)
***********
The following was sent in by the researcher for St. Nazianz on the contributors page:
Husband of Mary nee Antresca -son of Mathias and Mary Proell 
farmer -born Austria -arrived in New York on the ship Saxonia 
from Hamburg and South Hampton on Aug. 18, 1858 -traveling with 
him is his son John Proell, Jr. -on Oct. 22, 1858 purchases from 
Fr. Ambrose Oschwald 120 acres in the NW 1/4 of Section 24, Town 
of Eaton -this becomes the base of the Proell farm that remains 
in Proell ownership to this day


WALTER J. PROELL   cemetery #21

Walter J. Proell, 76, of Rt. 1, Valders, died Thursday at Holy 
Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:15 a.m. Monday at Christianson-Deja 
Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. 
Nazianz. The Rev. Cyril Dickrell will officiate and burial will be 
in the church cemetery.
Mr. Proell was born July 29, 1897, in the Town of Eaton, son of the 
late Franz and Kathie Leichtnam Proell. He lived on the homestead 
farm all his life.
Survivors include a brother, John, of Milwaukee and several nieces 
and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Sunday, where the 
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. October 12, 1973
***********
Walter John (July 29, 1897-Oct. 11, 1973 
single -son of Frank Proell and Katherine Leichtnam -farmer 
on Oct. 22, 1945, inherits the Proell Farm in NW 1/4 of 
Section 24, Town of Eaton -died from "nephro sclerosis, 
hypertensive disease")


STEPHANIA PROFATZ   cemetery #21

On Tuesday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Fredalin Profatz.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 8, 1920 P. 5
*******
Stephania nee Fessler (Dec. 18, 1839-April 5, 1920 
wife of Fredolin [married Oct. 5, 1869 at St. Gregory] -daughter of 
Anton Fessler and Francis Kunzweiler -born Baden -died from "cardiac 
insufficiency and pulmonary oedema")


KATHERINA PROFAZ   cemetery #22

Name: Profac, Katharina
D.: 11/10/1876
B.:
Reg. D.: 1/9/1877
Sex: F/W
Age at Death:
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Meeme
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. P. Mutz
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.205
***************
Profatz, Katherina (baby -Nov. 1, 1876-Nov. 10, 1876 
daughter of Fredolin Profatz and Stephania Fessler -born Town of Meeme)
(Note: Profaz in St. Gregory record, Profac on d. record, Profatz on birth record)


ELIZABETH PROHASZKA   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1876:
Death of Mrs. Prohazka, last Saturday, wife of Alderman Prohazka. Burial
was last Monday.
(Note: From cemetery office: Our computer requires a month/date/year format.
The lot owner probably said it was in 1876, so if we know the year but not the 
exact date, we would enter 01/01/1876. So, I would go with the obit since it 
is also in 1876.
Something peculiar. Also buried on that lot (supposedly on the same day 7/10/1876) 
is a Julia Chloupek. The burial register only has buried Mrs. Stupelzky? Friend.
So, if Mrs. Prohaszka was the friend buried on 7/10/1876, then perhaps Julia 
Chloupek was not really buried on that day. Perhaps the records for the two women 
got mixed up. I have a Julia Chloupek buried in section K in 1930, but I'm not sure 
it would be the same one.
There was some connection between the families, because I found this on the site in 
the Edwards Directory: 'Prochazka & Chloupek (Anton Prochazka and Emanuel Chloupek),
machinists, 9th, cor. Chicago"


MARIA PROL   cemetery #22

Name: Proll, Maria
D.: 9/15/1864
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: F
Age at Death: 54 Yrs.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.25
*************
(Note: Proell in cemetery, Prol on church record, Proll on d. record)


BERNICE L. PROPSON   cemetery #32

Bernice L. Propson, age 83, of Kiel, died on February 14, 2010 
at Rocky Knoll in Plymouth.
She was born February 8, 1927, daughter of the late Clem and 
Margaret (Heimermann) Buechel.
She married Joseph G. Propson on April 30, 1946 at St. Elizabeth 
Catholic Church in Kloten.
Early in her life, Bernice worked as a waitress where she learned 
the secrets of being a great cook and baker. As time moved forward, 
she worked for Larson's Dry Cleaning and the Foley Co. in Chilton. 
Bernice also farmed with her husband, Joe, in the Quinney area and 
she babysat many children for family, friends and neighbors whenever 
they needed a caring, helping hand.
She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, formerly St. 
Martin Parish, and was a former member of the Chilton Eagles 
Auxiliary. Bernice enjoyed doing crafts and painting ceramics, 
but she will be remembered most fondly as an excellent seamstress. 
Her quilts and embroidery work will be cherished by her family for 
generations to come.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers and sisters, 
Magdalene, Bruno, Evelyn, Benjamin, and Albertine; a sister-in-law, 
Isabelle; and 6 brothers-in-law, John, Leander, Gregor, Theodore, 
Ervin and Arthur.
Funeral service will be at 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, February 18, 2010 
at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 54 E. Main St. in Chilton with the 
Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Entombment will be at the Knollwood 
Mausoleum in Manitowoc. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral 
Home, 411 W. Main St. in Chilton from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on 
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 and on Thursday at the church from 
10:00 A.M. until 11:15 A.M. A parish vigil service will be held 
Wednesday evening at the funeral home at 7:00 P.M.
~She lives Inside~
Your mother is always with you as you walk down the street. She's 
the smell of bleach in your freshly laundered socks she's the cool 
hand on your brown when you're not well. Your mother lives inside 
your laughter. She's crystallized in every tear drop she's the 
place you came from, your first home…. She's the map you follow 
with every step that you take. She's your first love and your first 
heart break.. And nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not 
space not even death will ever separate you from your mother.. You 
carry her inside of you…
Online condolences www.wietingfuneralhome.com.
The Sheboygan Press, February 16, 2010 


SR. M. ANTHANASIUS PROTIVINSKY   cemetery #46

Sister M. Athanasius, 80, of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Monday 
morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Family Convent 
Chapel. The Rev. Ferdinand Dupont, O. Pream, will officiate and burial 
will be in the convent cemetery.
Sister Athanasius, nee Constance Protivinsky, was born Sept. 12, 1890, 
at Ainsworth, Neb., daughter of the late John and Mary Nezveda Protivinsky. 
She entred the order of Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity May 31, 1920, 
and professed her vows Aug. 15, 1923. She taught in many schools in Wisconsin 
including St. Boniface School of Manitowoc and also in Appleton, New Holstein 
and Algoma. She later cared for the aged at West Point, Neb., and also served 
at the Sacred Heart Seminary at Oneida and St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West 
Point. Sister Athanasius retired in 1969.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Tressie Crosby, of Nebraska and a cousin, 
Sister Mary Wilfred Cerny, who is also a member of the Order of Franciscan 
Sisters of Christian Charity.
Friends may call at the convent chapel after 1:30 o'clock this Monday afternoon 
until the time of service.
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 17, 1971


JOHN L. PROVOST

John L. Provost, 30, of 1703 Lilac Dr., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at Memorial 
Hospital, Manitowoc, where he had been a patient the past 2 1/2 weeks.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Claude LeClair 
officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Provost was born Sept. 25, 1933, at Manitowoc, son of the late Leonard Provost 
and Mrs. Gladys Heineman Provost of Manitowoc. He married the former Therese Barbier 
June 26, 1954, at Manitowoc. He was a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, attending 
Manitowoc public schools and graduating from Lincoln High School in 1951. He was a 
fireman for the Chicago-North Western Railroad. He was a member of the Brotherhood 
of Railroad Men and a veteran of the Korean Conflict, May 20, 1953 to May 19, 1955, 
serving as a corporal in Co. M, 123rd Infantry Regiment.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the Rosary will 
be recited at 7:30 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 7, 1964 P. 20


AUGUST PROWINSKY  cemetery #9

From Der Nord Westen, 04 Oct. 1900:
A death occurred in Centerville, that of 49-yr. old 
August Provinski of cancer. His funeral was held Fri. morning.


BERNARD PROWINSKY   cemetery #9

From Der Nord Westen, 12 Nov. 1908: 
Death Saturday in Centerville of Bernhard A. Provinsky at 
age 16 yrs. 9 mos. 6 days, of diabetes. The funeral was Monday.


J. ROBERT PROWINSKY   cemetery #9

From Der Nord Westen, 11 May  1905: 
14-yr. old Robert Provinski in Town Centerville died recently of diabetes.


MARY PRUESS   cemetery #7

DEATH CLAIMS MRS. MARY PREUSS(sic) AFTER A STROKE
Mrs. Mary Preuss passed away at her home at 1712 Wollmer street at 8:45 
o'clock yesterday evening after she suffered a stroke. The deceased nee 
Mary Bredl, was born in Whitelaw on April 11, 1873 and on July 26, 1894 
married Fred Preuss. For thirty-six years Mr. Preuss conducted a blacksmith 
shop there and twelve years ago moved to this city. Her husband preceded 
her in death five years ago and her father five months ago. She is survived 
by one daughter, Mrs. George Pieschel; five grandchildren (private); three 
sisters, Mrs. George Haase and Mrs. Michael Wellner of this city and Mrs. 
Joseph Kolbeck of Wausau and one brother Frank Bredl of Mishicot.
The body will be removed to the home from the Pfeffer Undertaking parlors 
late this afternoon and may be viewd by friends after six o'clock this 
evening. Funeral services will be held from the St. Boniface church at 
9 o'clock Thursday morning with interment at the Whitelaw cemetery, Rev. 
Theodore Kersten officiating.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. September 1, 1931 P. 5


HERMAN PRUETER  (d. 1939)  cemetery #84

Pioneer Wagonmaker Of Kiel Is Summoned At Home Today
Kiel, Wis—(Special)—Herman Prueter, Sr., 82, pioneer wagonmaker, 
smithy and farmer of this territory, passed away at the family 
residence here at 1716 N. Sixth Street at 9 o’clock this morning. 
He had been ill since Wednesday. Mr. Prueter was born in North 
Germany, Sept. 12, 1856.  He came to America as a youth and 
learned the wagonmaker trade as an apprentice in Colby, Hilbert 
and Kiel.  On May 21, 1882, he married Mary Staeffler, a native 
of town Schleswig, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Daniel 
Illig.  After their married Mr. Prueter operated a blacksmith shop 
in connection with a wagon shop for three years at Rockville, two 
miles east of Kiel.  The couple then moved to a farm in town 
Schleswig where they lived until 1919, when they sold the farm to 
their son, Frederick, and erected the present Prueter home in this 
city.  In 1932 they observed their golden wedding anniversary with 
a celebration at the Kiel city hall auditorium. 
Mr. Prueter is survived by his wife; five sons, Louis of town Meeme, 
Frederick of Rockville, Arthur of Fond du Lac, Hugo of Green Bay 
and Herman, Jr. of Two Rivers; three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Dora) 
Henschel of Kiel, Mrs. Otto (Minnie) Hildebrandt of Kiel and Mrs. 
Theodore (Anita) Meyer of town Meeme ; six grandchildren and one 
great grandchild.  Three brothers and four sisters preceded him in 
death.  
Funeral services will be held at the home here Tuesday and at the 
St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church.  The Rev. E. L. Worthman 
will officiate and interment will be made in the Rockville cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, March 4, 1939


HERMAN PRUETER  (d. 1963) cemetery #84

Herman Prueter, 60, of 724 S. 26th St. Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon at Washington Junior 
High School. He was maintenance foreman for Manitowoc 
Public Schools.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John 
United Church of Christ, the Rev. Paul Blaufuss officiating.  
Burial will be in Rockville Cemetery, Kiel.
Mr. Prueter was born July 8, 1902, in the Town of Schleswig, 
son of the late Herman and Mary Staeffler Prueter, and 
attended schools there. He was graduated from the Dairy 
School at University of Wiconsin in 1920, then came to 
Manitowoc where he was cheesemaker for Manitowoc Products Co.  
Later he was part-owner of Two Rivers Dairy and Manitowoc 
Gurnsey Dairy.
He married Adeline Wunsch June 11, 1927, at Mosel, in Sheboygan
 County. The couple moved to Manitowoc shortly thereafter.
He worked for some time for Manitowoc Builders and in 1948 began 
working for Manitowoc Public Schools in its maintenance department.
In 1960, he was promoted to maintenance foreman.
He was a member of St. John United church of Christ and Manitowoc 
Masonic Lodge No. 65, F. and A.M.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Two sisters and a brother precede him in death. - January 30, 1963


LOUIS PRUETER   cemetery #84

Louis Prueter, 66, well-known Town of Meeme farmer, passed away 
Tuesday at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital. He was born July 16, 
1883, at Rockville in the Town of Schleswig, the son of Mr. and 
Mrs. Herman Prueter.  He attended school at Rockville and was 
confirmed at the Bethlehem Reformed church in the Town of 
Schleswig.  On Feb. 16, 1911, he was married to Miss Martha 
Winkel of the Town of Meeme. Throughout their married life the 
couple resided on the homestead farm on Highway 149 near the 
Liberty Pole. Mr. Prueter was treasurer of the Mineral Springs 
School for 12 years prior to his death.      
The survivors include his wife; one son, Edward, at home, and a 
grandson. Three sisters, Mrs. Theodore Meyer, Mrs. Edward Henschel, 
and Mrs. Otto Hildebrand, all of Kiel, also survive; with four 
brothers, Fred of Kiel, Arthur of Wausau, Hugo of Barrington, Ill., 
and Herman of Manitowoc. 
Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Evangelical and 
Reformed Church at Schwartzwald in the Town of Herman. The Rev. 
William Schulz will officiate and burial will be made in the 
Rockville cemetery.
Sheboygan Press, December 21, 1949


MARY PRUETER   cemetery #84

Mrs. Herman Prueter, 81, Of Kiel, Dies On Sunday
Mrs. Herman Prueter, 81, of 716 N. Sixth street, Kiel, passed away 
at her home Sunday at 1:30 p.m. after an illness of two weeks. She 
had been in failing health for the past several years.
Nee Miss Mary Staeffler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Staeffler, 
pioneer residents of the town of Schleswig, Manitowoc county, she 
was born Dec. 31, 1862, in the town of Schleswig.
On May 21, 1882, she was married to Herman Prueter in the town of 
Meeme by the late Rev. Daniel Illig. For the first three years of 
their married life they resided in Rockville where her husband owned 
and operated a blacksmith shop. In 1885 he disposed of the shop and 
purchased a farm in the town of Schleswig which he operated until 
1919 when he turned it over to his son, Fred. They then built their 
present home in Kiel. Mr. Prueter died March 4, 1939.
Survivors are eight children, Mrs. Edward (Dora) Henschel and Mrs. 
Otto (Minnie) Hildebrandt of Kiel, Mrs. Theodore (Anita) Meyer and 
Louis of Town Meeme, Fred on the homestead near Rockville, Arthur of 
Theresa, Hugo of Green Bay, and Herman, Jr., of Manitowoc; six grand-
children and four great-grandchildren; six sisters and three brothers, 
Mrs. Lena Selk, Mrs. Minnie Kusel, Mrs. Charles Burmeister and Fred 
Staeffler of Dysart, Ia., Mrs. Julia Schultz of Mitchell, S. D., Mrs. 
George Lindner and Mrs. W. C. Burgdorff of Kiel, Carl Staeffler of 
Appleton and Robert Staeffler of Edgerton, Minn.
Mr. and Mrs. Prueter celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 
1932 and their 55th wedding anniversary in 1937. She was a member of 
the Frauen Verein of the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church 
of Kiel.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the residence 
and at 2 p.m. at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. The 
Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be near Kiel in the 
Rockville cemetery. Friends may call at the home beginning Tuesday noon. 
1943


EARL H. PRUITT   cemetery #44

Earl H. Pruitt, 76, of 601 Buffalo St., Manitowoc, died Sunday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Rev. Gervase Zanotti will officiate and burial will be 
in Evergreen cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pruitt was born June 11, 1893, at Webb City, Mo., son of the late Felix 
and Addie Pruitt. He came to Manitowoc in 1947, where he operated a tavern 
until he retired in 1954. He married Frances Christoff April 11, 1955, at 
Manitowoc. He was a member of Ivanhoe Lodge No. 446 of Kansas City Masons 
and the American Legion. He also served in the U.S. Navy in World War I.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Claude (Marjorie) Marek, of 
Manitowoc, and seven grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 o'clock this Monday evening. 
There will be a Masonic service at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 9, 1970
*********
[d. 02-08-1970/age 76 yrs.]
(b. 11 June 1893/d. Feb. 1970/SSDI)


CAPTAIN HERMAN PRUSS   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 03 Dec. 1891:
After a 3 mo. long severe illness, Hermann Pruss died Mon. night. 
The deceased, who had been perfectly healthy heretofore, fell suddenly 
ill on 26 Aug. with a liver illness. The doctors were unable to stem 
the course of the disease. His loss was felt throughout the entire city 
and county. Hermann Pruss was born 27 May 1842 in Neustadt in Schleswig-
Holstein. His father was a boatman and so as soon as he finished school 
he went directly to sea. He rose from ships boy to ordinary seaman to 
helmsman, traveling to Europe, America, Asia and Africa, finally coming
to America in 1854 to New York. Later he settled in New Orleans from where 
he served on the West Indian route. During the Civil War he was drafted 
into the Confederate military. After the war he came to Manitowoc on 14 
June 1868 and served from here as captain of various sailing ships on 
the Great Lakes. In later years he gave up the sailor’s life and operated 
the “Delmonico” Tavern until his recent hospitalization. Captain Pruss 
married on 21 June 1868. He is survived by his widow and 3 daughters. 
His funeral will take place today at 2 p.m. in the city cemetery.


ANNA PSUTKA   cemetery #9

STRICKEN WOMAN DIES ON WAY TO HOSPITAL HERE
Stricken by paralysis at her home at Kellnersville Tuesday morning, Mrs. 
Anna Psutka, an aged resident of the county died while being removed to 
the Holy Family hospital in this city. Mrs. Psutka died in the automobile 
in which she was being taken to the hospital, just before arrival at the 
institution, her death coming as the machine made its way up the driveway 
to the hospital.
Mr. Psutka was 71 years of age and a native of Bohemia where she was 
married, the family coming to Kellnersville thirty-eight years ago. Her 
husband died some years ago and a daughter with whom she made her home 
died a year ago since which time the aged woman had made her home alone. 
Her only surviving relative is a son who resides at Athens, Wis.
The body was taken to Kellnersville where the funeral will be held.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. May 3, 1922 P. 1


ZIGMOND PUCYLOWSKI   cemetery #44

Zigmond Pucylowski, 73, of 714 York St., Manitowoc, died Friday at home.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct memorial services, 
and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mr. Pucylowski was born Sept. 18, 1896, at Ironwood, Mich., the son of the 
late Mr. and Mrs. Victor Pucylowski. He served in the U.S. Army in World War I 
and worked as a welder at Manitowoc Shipbuilding Inc., during World War II. The 
past 20 years he was maintenance man at Cape Cod Inn, Manitowoc. He was a member 
of the Otto Oas Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include a brother, Waddick, of Ironwood; three sisters, Miss Minnie 
and Mrs. Joseph Grabowski of Detroit, and Mrs. Marion Johnston of Fort Lauderdale, 
Fla.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 6 p.m. Sunday.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 3, 1970
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[Zigmond/d. 01-02-1970/age 73 yrs.]
(Zigmond Pucylowski/18 Sep 1896/Jan 1970/SSDI) 


MARY PUERLING   cemetery #43

Mrs. Mary Puerling, 78, of 1710 S. 14th St., Manitowoc, died Saturday morning at 
Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, where she was a patient one month.
Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 
and at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, the Rev. D.L. Krembs officiating. 
Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Mrs. Puerling, nee Mary Abb, was born Sept. 14, 1885, at Kaukauna, daughter of 
the late Michael and Julia Gillen Abb. She was married to Anton Puerling Oct. 14, 
1913, and the couple established residence at Manitowoc. He died Oct. 10, 1947.
Mrs. Puerling was a member of St. Theresa Society.
Survivors are a half brother, Edward Abb, of Chicago and a half sister, Mrs. 
Stewart Morries, of San Diego, Calif., and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Monday where the Rosary will be 
recited by the parish and members of St. Theresa Society at 7 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 4, 1964 P. 6


ELROY J. PUETZ   cemetery #83

Elroy J. Puetz, a former resident of Kiel, died Sunday afternoon at  
Milwaukee County Emergency Hospital after being stricken with a heart  
attack a short time before being admitted.  He was born Aug. 3, 1917,  
at Charlesburg, a son of the late Joseph and Mary Puetz.  He attended  
St. Charles Catholic Church at Charlesburg and served in the armed  
forces for four and a half years during World War II.  Mr. Puetz was  
a mechanic and filling station operator.  He married Gladys  
Zimmermann June 1, 1946.  Surviving are his wife; a daughter; a step- 
daughter; two sons, two brothers; and three sisters (names omitted  
for privacy).  Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday  
at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, following brief rites at  
Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9 a.m.  The Rev. George Kiefer will be the  
celebrant and burial will be in the church cemetery.  Friends may  
call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Tuesday.  The Rosary will be  
recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Sheboygan Press, Mon. Nov. 11, 1963, p. 16, c. 5


AUGUSTE PUFAHL   cemetery #89A

Mr. and Mrs. William Kuehl have returned to Elmwood, Wis., after a 
visit at Two Rivers and attending the funeral there of the late Mrs. 
Fred Pufahl.
Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, October 15, 1918, Page 3


SOPHIE PUFAHL   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Sept. 1891: 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 07 Sept.)
Old Mrs. Puhfall died last week at 73 and was buried in the 
Lutheran Church Cemetery. She leaves a husband and several children.


AUGUST PULS      cemetery #35

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Mar. 1902:
August Puls, an old settler of Town Kossuth, died Sun. after a 
long illness. He was 65-yrs. old and had been a resident of our 
county for 45 yrs. He was preceded in death by his wife 3 yrs. 
ago and now leaves several children.


JOHN PULS   cemetery #89A

John A. (Johnny) Puls, 31, of 2110 Emmet St., Two Rivers, 
died unexpectedly early Monday morning at St. Mary Home, 
Manitowoc, where he had been a resident the past two 
weeks.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Paul W. 
Funk officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, 
Two Rivers.
Johnny Puls was born Aug. 27, 1937, at Two Rivers, a son of 
the late Fred and Cordelia Fanslau Puls. He attended the 
public elementary schools at Two Rivers and had been employed 
at Holiday House, Manitowoc.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at Deja and Martin 
Funeral Chapels until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday when the casket 
will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, Ocotber 21, 1968 P. 5


JOHN PULS   cemetery #44

The funeral of the late Joachum Puls, who died on the 74th anniversay 
of his birthday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Schmalfeldt, 
will be held from her home at 1226 South Ninth street at 2 o'clock. 
Rev. Machmiller officiating. 
The deceased, who was a pioneer in this county, settled here in 1867. 
He is survived by his aged wife, one son, Robert, and two daughters, 
Mrs. Schmalfeldt and Mrs. John Lynch, whose home is in Port Washington.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 14, 1916 P.2
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[cause: lagrippe with bronchitis/bur. on Robert Puls lot]
(Note: This appears to be Joachum Puls)


MARIA PULS      cemetery #35

From Der Nord Westen, 13 July 1899:
Death Wed. last week, in her residence in Town Kossuth, of Mrs. Maria 
Puls at the age 50 yrs. 2 mos. 15 days of a stroke. The deceased, who 
leaves her husband and 5 children, was buried 08 July under the 
direction of Pastor Sieker of Rosecrans.


MARIA PULS   cemetery #70

The funeral of Mrs. Marie Puls who died January 10 at her home 
in Newton, took place yesterday.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, January 15, 1902, Page 1


MATHILDA PULS      cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 29 May 1902:
Following a 3-day illness, 21-yr. old Miss Mathilde Puls died here 
on Mon. The deceased, who in addition to her parents leaves 3 sisters 
and a brother, will be buried this afternoon from the Lutheran Church.
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[cause: aenemia]


MINNIE PULS   cemetery #44

Mr. and Mrs. John Lynch arrived here last night from Port Washington 
with the body of the latter’s mother, Mrs. Minnie Puls, and the 
funeral was held this afternoon from the home of Fred Schmalfeld, 
1226 South Ninth street. The Rev. Karl Machmiller officiated the 
service and burial was at Evergreen.
Manitowoc Herald News , Friday, March 02, 1923, Page 3
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[cause: general debility and old age/bur on Robert Puls lot]


TILLIE PULS   cemetery #89A

Mrs. Tillie Puls, 78, of Hamilton Memorial Home, formerly of Rt. 1, 
Two Rivers, died Friday noon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Edward Stelter officiating. 
Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Puls, nee Tillie Kloida, was born Oct. 23, 1892, in Town of 
Carlton, Kewaunee County, daugher of the late Anton and Frances 
Parma Kloida. She was married to August Puls who died in 1926.
She is survived by a son, Alfred, of Baldwin Park, Calif., three 
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 3 p.m. Sunday until 9:30 a.m. Monday when the casket will be 
taken to the church where the body will lie in state until the time 
of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 24, 1971