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EDWARD RAAB SR. cemetery #89D Edward A. (Eddie) Rabb, 64, of 1416-20th St., Two Rivers, one of the outstanding baseball players in that city over a period of 20 years, died Monday afternoon at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, the Rev. Robert Rhyner officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Raab was born Aug. 9, 1907, at Marshfield, son of the late John and Magdalene Mader Raab. He was graduated from Marshfield High School where he starred in a number of sports. He came to Two Rivers in 1927 after being employed in the office of the Roddis Lumber Co. He was the second baseman on the championship Mirro Baseball club of the Wisconsin State League. He later played at Kingsford, Mich., and Green Bay. For many years through World War II he managed the city team at Two Rivers. He was also one of the area's leading bowlers as well as active as a golfer. He had been employed for a number of years as an industrial engineer of Paragon Electric Co., Inc. In 1934, he married Julia Fuchs at Two Rivers. She preceded him in death in 1966. He married Lucille Kloss Ashenbrenner in 1967. Besides his wife he leaves a daughter, a son and a step-daughter (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two sisters, Mrs. Helen Chill and Mrs. Walter Bennett, of Torrence, Calif.; two brothers, Frank, of Marshfield and John, of Chicago, two grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 6 to 9 o'clock this Tuesday evening where memorial services will be at 8 o'clock. The Manitowoc County Old Time Baseball Players Assn. will meet in a body at 7:30 o'clock. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 28, 1972

ANNA RAATZ cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 10 Mar. 1904: Death in Two Rivers Mon. of Mrs. Wilhelm Ratz, a daughter of Wilhelm Marquart there, of appendicitis. The deceased leaves her husband and a small child. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon.

CAROLINE RAATZ cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 30 Mar. 1899: Death in Gibson Wed. last week of Mrs. Caroline Raatz at the advanced age of 86 of dropsy. The funeral took place Fri. at the Two Rivers Cemetery. ******* Mrs. Caroline Raatz, an old and highly respected resident, died at her home in Gibson, Wednesday, at the age of 86 years. Dropsy was the cause of her demise and the funeral was held at Two Rivers, Friday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, March 27, 1899 P.2

FRED'K RAATZ cemetery #89A OLD TIMERS - FREDERICK RAATZ Sleeping on the floor was better than sleeping out of doors. That was the way Fred Raatz and nine other people figured it out when they came to town one night in the summer of 1855. They arrived about 11 o'clock at night and after unsuccessful efforts to get beds to sleep at that late hour, they accepted the hospitality of August Abel under the conditions mentioned. Mr. Abel had a house full of boarders. There was not a spare bed in the house. There were over a dozen standby boarders at this place - nearly all sawmill employees. Mr. Raatz arrived here with four of the Zander brothers. He discovered by accident, early in his journey, on the sailing ship, that the Zander's were like himself, bound for Two Rivers. They came from a different part of Germany. Mr. Raatz was able to find a permanent boarding place. He found employment at one of the sawmills. He worked there for a short time only and then engaged in fishing. After a few weeks he gave this up also and rented a farm near Shoto. After about a year he changed his location to a farm at Saxonburg . Here he remained until the death of an older brother made it necessary to go to help on his father's farm. This farm became his and is now conducted by his son, Herman. When Mr. Raatz first came to farm at Shoto in 1856 he found the country an almost unbroken wilderness, there were no roads at all, only Indian trails There was no clearing, all was a dense forest. Venison was plenty but other provisions had to be obtained by paddling down the river in a boat to Two Rivers or by following the trail with the bag on one's back. To prevent taking the wrong trail, marks were chopped on trees along the way. Most of the time for the first few years was spent in chopping down trees and clearing the farm. Nearly all the logs were burned including the white oak which now brings $70 per thousand feet. The road was laid out in 1855. Then it was chopped out beginning in 1856, and from time to time improved. The first house which the Raatz's occupied on the farm was a one room log house. To attend school or church, it was necessary to go to Two Rivers. Mr. Raatz worked hard and lived economically and his farm today comprises 200 acres of which 180 is under cultivation. He has retired from active work. His wife died ten years ago. At the age of eight-two he is in fairly good health. He smokes his pipe habitually and reads considerably. He says he often looks backward over the time since he came to America and wonders at the marvelous improvements and changes that have taken place since then and transformed this vast wilderness into a beautiful garden in a time that seems so short to him when he thinks of such a formidable wilderness it was a comparatively few years ago.” Two Rivers Reporter, Saturday, Aug. 2, 1913

JOHANNA RAATZ cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 06 Aug. 1903: Mrs. Friedrich Raatz died Sat. in Town Two Rivers The deceased was born 26 Oct. 1833 in Langkow, Germany, and married her now surviving husband, Friedrich Raatz on 12 Mar. 1852, coming with him to America in 1854. The couple settled in Town Two Rivers where they have lived ever since. In addition to her husband she is survived by 3 sons, 3 daughters, and 2 sisters. The funeral was held Tues. from the Evangelical Church in Two Rivers. ******** [Johanna/bur. 1903/age 70 yrs.]

JOHANNA (HANNA) RAATZ cemetery #89A Two Rivers Reporter Friday, March 26, 1915 The funeral of Mrs. Johanna Raatz took place Monday morning from St. John's Lutheran Church. The body was brought from Milwaukee where she died Friday at the home of her daughter Mrs. A.C. Heritschek. Mrs. Raatz was 84 years of age, 47 of which were lived in Two Rivers until the death of her husband 6 years ago when she went to reside with her daughter.

NORMA RAATZ cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 19 Sep. 1901: A 1-yr. old little daughter of Wilhelm Raatz in Two Rivers, died Sun.

ROLAND RAATZ cemetery #33 Herald Times Reporter, Two Rivers, WI., Sat. Aug. 11, 1973 Roland Raatz, 68, of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, died Friday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Klein & Stangel, Inc. Funeral Home, Two Rivers, and at 2 p.m. at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Harmon Krause officiating. Burial will be in Knollwood Memorial Garden, Town of Kossuth. Mr. Raatz was born in the Town of Two Rivers April 14, 1905, a son of the late John and Theresa Johannes Raatz. He married the former Florence Lehman at Waukegan, Ill., Dec. 26, 1927. He retired in 1969 from employment at Mirro Aluminum Co. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, a son, a sister, Mrs. Walter Beth of Two Rivers, and a foster son, Richard Panzer of Green Bay, 11 grandchildren and two foster grandchildren. A daughter, sister and three grandchildren preceded him in death. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday.

WILLIAM R. RAATZ cemetery #44 William R. Raatz, Sr., 41, of 1860 Michigan Ave., Manitwooc, died Monday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will be at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and 9 a.m. at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc, with the Rev. E.A. Radey officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Graveside rites will be conducted by the Amvets. Mr. Raatz was born Jan. 6, 1919, at Manitowoc, son of Louis and Anna Hrabik Raatz. A graduate of Lincoln High School, and entered the armed forces on Jan. 29, 1941, and served as technician fifth class with the 350 Harbor Craft Co. He was honorably discharged from service Nov. 9, 1945. He married the former Lillian Zdun Nov. 16, 1946, at Detroit. The couple took up residence at Manitowoc where Mr. Raatz was employed by Manitowoc Portland Cement Co. He was a member of the United Lime, Gypsum and Allied Workers, Local No. 34. In addition to the wife and parents, he is survived by two sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother Robert of Manitowoc, and a sister, Mrs. Sylvester Endries of Manitowoc. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. Tuesday where the Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 18, 1960

INFANT BOY RABAS cemetery #16 Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rabas of Maribel were held at 1 p.m. Saturday at St. James Catholic Church, Cooperstown. The Rev. Peter Schroeder officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. The premature baby was born dead at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc, Friday night. The mother is the former Darlene Freimuth of Kellnersville. Besides the parents, the child is survived by paternal grandparents and the maternal grandparents (Survivors omitted for privacy.) The Dewane Funeral Home, Denmark, was in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1960

ALFON RABE cemetery #20 Alfon O. Rabe, 95, of rural Kiel died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Willowdale Nursing and Rehab Center where he was a resident for the past two months. He was born Sept, 22, 1905 in the town of Schleswig, son of the late August and Caroline (Schnuell) Rabe. Alfon attended Hillside Grove School in the town of Schleswig. On November 26, 1930 he married the former Oliva Brocker at Zion Lutheran Church in Louis Corners and she preceded him in death on October 20, 1974. The couple farmed in the town of Schleswig for four years before moving to a farm in the town of Eaton. Alfon also worked at the Schleswig Telephone Company, Hingiss Implement, and AA Laun Furniture Co. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. Alfon enjoyed his family immensely. He had a love for card playing, walking in the woods, being with the threshing crew, selling his Christmas trees and going “Up North”. We will miss him. Survivors include a daughter (private), a son (private); six grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. He is further survived by two sisters, Florence and Herman Binversie, and Dorothy and Eldon Fluhr both of rural Kiel, one brother Rubin and Anna Rabe of New Holstein, and a sister-in-law, Lorena Ruh of Valders. He was preceded in death by two sisters; Amanda Karstaedt and Elda Wagner; four brothers, Alvin, Fred, Elmer and Arno Rabe, and a brother- in-law, Milton Brocker and one great grandchild, Zachery Hochkammer. No newspaper named, 2001 ******** (b. 22 Sep 1905/d. 2 Feb. 2001/SSDI)

ALVIN RABE cemetery #84 Alvin Rabe, 82, of 104 Paine St., Kiel, died this morning shortly after admittance at Calument Memorial Hospital in Chilton. Mr. Rabe was born July 27, 1903, in the Town of Schleswig, son of August and Caroline Schnuell Rabe. He attended district school in the Town of Schleswig. He married Helen Vogel on Sept. 15, 1928. After marriage they farmed in the Town of Schleswig. Mrs. Rabe died in 1953. Mr. Rabe married Ruby Kissinger on Sept. 3, 1955, in Kiel, and they farmed in the Town of Schleswig until retirement in 1971, when they moved to Kiel. Mr. Rabe was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel. He is survived by his wife; four sons, one daughter, 27 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; five brothers, Alfon and Arno, both of rural Kiel, Fred and Elmer, both of Kiel, and Rueben of New Holstein; and three sisters, Mrs. Florence Binversie and Mrs. Dorothy Fluhr, both of rural Kiel, and Mrs. Elda Wagner of Kiel. (Survivors edited for privacy) He was preceded in death by one sister, one grandchild, and one great- grandchild. The funeral will be Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter UCC in Kiel. The Rev. John Baumann, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery in Rockville. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel after 4 p.m. on Monday, from 9 until 11 a.m. Tuesday, and at the church from noon until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Rabe's name. The Sheboygan Press - Saturday, March 8, 1986 - P. 4

ARNO GEORGE JOHN RABE cemetery #87 Arno G. Rabe, 78, of 10123 STH 67, Kiel, died unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 17, 1997 shortly after being admitted to Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center. He was born Jan. 18, 1919 in the Town of Schleswig, son of the late August and Caroline Schnell Rabe. He was a graduate of Kiel High School. On Sept, 18, 1954 he married Betty Miske at Zion Lutheran Church in Louis Corners. He was employed at the Bemis Mfg. Co in Sheboygan Falls for a number of years and they worked at Tecumseh Products Company in New Holstein for approximately 15 years until his retirement. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Louis Corners. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. No newspaper named, 1997

AUGUST RABE cemetery #87 August C. Rabe, 67, well-known town of Schleswig farmer, passed away at the Sheboygan Memorial hospital Monday morning. He had been a patient there for the past three weeks. The deceased, the son of the late Frederick and Wilhelmina Kaperich Rabe, was born in town Meeme on March 9, 1876. In his youth he attended the district schools of Meeme township. His marriage to Miss Caroline Schnuell of town Eaton was performed 45 years ago on Aug. 30, 1898. Before Mr. and Mrs. Rabe engaged in farming, Mr. Rabe operated a blacksmith shop at Valders and St. Nazianz for a number of years. The couple has resided in varous places in Schleswig and Meeme townships. For the past 29 years Mr. and Mrs. Rabe and their family have resided on the farm in town Schleswig near Steinthal. Mr. Rabe has been a member of town Schleswig town board and for the past three years has served as supervisor. Besides being a faithrul and devout member of the Zion church. Mr. Rabe has been a member ot the consistory for many years, serving as an elder of the church. Survivors are his wife, 10 children, Alvin of Schleswig; Alfon of Eaton; Rueben of Manitowoc; Frederick of Kiel; Elmer of town Schleswig; Arno at home; Mrs. Frank (Amanda) Karstaedt of Meeme; Mrs. Michael (Florence) Rabe of Eaton; Mrs. Eldon (Dorothy) Fluhr of Schleswig; Mrs. Francis (Elda) Wagner of Kiel; four brothers, Otto of Eaton; George, of Schleswig; John of Kiel; and Herman of New Holstien; and three sisters; Mrs. Herman Schelk of Crivitz; Mrs. Edward Christel of Town New Holstein; and Mrs. Alma Ruh of Kiel. Funeral services will be held from the Meiselwitz Funeral home and at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Louis Corners. The Rev Harold O Grunewald, pastor of the church will officiate and interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. Sheboygan Press, September 1943

CAROLINE RABE cemetery #87 Mrs. August (Caroline) Rabe, aged 68, widow of the late August C. Rabe, passed away on her birth date Friday at 1 a. m. at her farm home in the town of Schleswig, near Steinthal. Mrs. Rabe had suffered a stroke earlier in the week, and had been in ailing health for a number of years. Mrs. Rabe, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schnell was born in the town of Schleswig on February 25, 1876. She was married to August Rabe on August 20, 1898, and the couple settled on the present farm home where she passed away. Her husband preceded her in death on September 27, 1943. Survivors are the following ten children: Mrs. Frank Karstaedt of the town of Meeme, Mrs. Michael Lechler of the town of Eaton, Mrs. Eldon Fluhr of Meggers, Mrs. Francis Wagner, residing near Kiel, Alvin of the town of Schleswig, Alfon of the town of Eaton, Ruben of Manitowoc, Frederick of this city, and Elmer and Arno at home. Other survivors are 24 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Jacob Reichert of this city, Mrs. John Ruh of the town of Schleswig, Mrs. William Ott of near Valders; and 2 brothers, William Schnuell of New Holstein and Carl Schnuell of Manitowoc. One brother and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and at 2 o'clock the Rev. Harold 0. Grunwald conducted services at the Louis Corners Zion Lutheran church. Interment was made in the adjoining church cemetery. During the services the church choir sang "Last Mich Gehn" and "Schlaf in Jesu" and "Befiehl Du Deine Wege." The latter was sung by the congregation.

CLARENCE RABE cemetery #20 Clarence H. Rabe, 73, of 1144 First Street, Kiel, died Sunday morning, July 15, at Willowdale Nursing home, New Holstein, where he resided since May 29. He was born March 27, 1917, in the Town of Eaton, son of the late Otto and Emma Lawrence Rabe. He attended Elder Grove School in the Town of Eaton. On July 3, 1940, he married Norma Rades at Bethel Reformed Church, Town of Herman, Sheboygan County. He first engaged in farming and later was co-founder of the Union Brass and Aluminum Foundry in Collins. Retired in 1979, they moved to Kiel. He was a member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, Kiel. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sheepshead and touring. He was a retired member of the Collins Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Rockea Hunting Club. Survivors include his wife, Norma; one son, four daughters, 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Elaine Wendling of Collins and one brother, Truman of Kiel. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister and one great-grandson. No newspaper named, July 15, 1990

DENNIS C. RABE cemetery #20 Dennis C. Rabe, 52, of Collins, passed away on Friday, June 16, 1995 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center in Manitowoc. He was born in Sheboygan, son of Norma (Rades) Rabe and the late Clarence Rabe. On Jan. 6, 1964 he married Diane Schaefer in Collins. He loved life, gardening, fishing and deer hunting. He served in the US Navy for 4 1/2 years. He was employed with the Union Brass and Aluminum Foundry in Collins and was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Collins. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence. No newspaper named, 1995

EDNA RABE cemetery #87 Edna L. Rabe, 92, of Kiel died Wednesday evening, March 25, 2009 at Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, Sheboygan. She was the former Edna Peter born March 27, 1916 in the Town of Rhine, daughter of the late John and Ella (Jochman) Peter. On August 26, 1936 Edna was united in marriage to Norman Rabe at St. Peter United Church of Christ, Town of Rhine. Norman preceded her in death on November 16, 1978. Edna and Norman farmed in the Town of Schleswig until 1978 when they moved to their home in Rockville. Edna also was employed at Lake to Lake, Kiel for 26 years. Edna did volunteer work for Sheboygan Memorial Hospital and enjoyed bowling and playing cards. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marlene Steinfest; one son, Glenn Lee Rabe; one grandson, Brian Steinfest; her twin sister, Erna Peter; one brother, Arno Peter; infant sister, Viola; and three brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law, Lester and George Rabe and Harry and Roma Rabe. Funeral services for Edna will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, March 30, 2009 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners with Rev. Ted Olsen officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. The Sheboygan Press, March 27, 2007

ELMER A. RABE cemetery #83 Elmer A. Rabe, 89, of 922 Adams St., Kiel, died Saturday evening, May 27, 2000 at Sheboygan Progressive Care Center where he resided since January. He was born Oct. 3, 1910 in the town of Schleswig, son of the late August and Caroline Schnell Rabe. He attended the former Hillside Grove Grade School in the town of Schleswig. On Aug. 9, 1944, he married Hildegard Adelman at St. Nazianz. She preceded him in death on Feb. 14, 1998. Elmer farmed all his life on the family homestead until 1973 when they moved to Kiel. He enjoyed woodworking, tending to his roses and gardening. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. A funeral Mass will be held at noon Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel with the Rev. Loren Nys, S.D.S, officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel on Tuesday evening (TODAY) from 5 to 8 p.m., and on Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. when brief family rites will be held. A wake service will be held at 8 this evening at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for the Parkinson Disease Foundation.

EMMA RABE cemetery #20 Mrs. Otto Rabe, 52, passed away at her farm home in the town of Schleswig at 2 a.m. Thursday, after an illness of three months' duration. Mrs. Rabe, nee Emma Lawrence was born July 29, 1884 in the town of Schleswig, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Warren Lawrence. She was united in marriage to Mr. Rabe on May 29, 1900. For twelve years they lived on a farm on the Ucker road in the town of Eaton, and from here they moved to a farm in the town of Schleswig, where they have resided since. Following are the survivors: her husband; a daughter Elaine, at home; six sons, Harvey of Charlestown, Ervin of Eaton, Ray (married), at home, and Walter, Truman and Clarence in Schleswig; two sisters, Mrs. John Mattes of Collins, and Mrs. Herman Voelker of Kiel. Two children preceded her in death. Mrs. Rabe was a member of the Eaton Ladies' Aid Society. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, and burial was made in the Eaton cemetery.

FLORA RABE cemetery #82 Flora Rabe, 87, formerly of 55 E. Chicago St., Kiel, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 14, 1997 at Willowdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein, where she resided the past year. She was born March 27, 1909 in Kiel, daughter of the late John and Selma Klemme Rabe. She retired from Leverenz Shoe Company in New Holstein. Survivors include one niece, Katie (Bill) Wolff of Appleton. She was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Richter, and one brother-in-law. Private funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Meiselwitz- Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel City Cemetery.

GEORGE RABE SR. cemetery #87 Funeral services for George Rabe Sr., 74, of 508 North St. Kiel who died Saturday were held from the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners with the Rev. Wm. Hartwig officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery. The choir accompanied by Naomi Rabe at the organ sang: "For Me To Live Is Jesus" and "Asleep in Jesus". Pallbearers were: Arno Vogel, Alvin Schreiber, Roland Griebenow, Walter Fluhr, Joseph Klaeser and Oscar P. Arnold. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, July 1, 1955 - P. 12

GLENN LEE RABE cemetery #87 Glenn Lee Rabe, 54, of 21710 Rockville Road, Kiel, died Thursday morning, June 20, 1996 at his home, after of brief struggle with cancer. He was born Feb. 10, 1942 in Sheboygan, son of Edna Peter Rabe and the late Norman Rabe. He was a 1960 graduate of Kiel High School. Glenn was currently employed at Tecumseh Products Co., New Holstein, where he had worked approximately 35 years. He enjoyed collecting toy tractors and also enjoyed going to car shows, where he proudly showed his 1956 Ford Crown Victoria. He was a lifelong member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. (Survivors omitted for privacy) He was preceded in death by one sister, Marlene and one nephew, Brian. No newspaper named, 1996

HARRY RABE cemetery #84 Chilton—Calumet County coroner LeRoy Hughes has scheduled an inquest into the June 24 traffic death of Harry Rabe, 58, of Rt. 2, New Holstein, for Thursday night at the Chilton Courthouse. Rabe was killed when his car was struck by an automobile driven by (private), 18, of New Holstein on Highway 57 in the village of New Holstein. Witnesses told Calumet County authorities that Rabe was thrown from his car and then struck by a third car driven by Miss (private), 41, of Oak Creek, who fled from the scene. Since the accident, Miss Johnson was arraigned in Calumet County Court at Chilton and pleaded innocent to charges of negligent homicide, traveling too fast for conditions and leaving the scene of an accident. Judge David Sebora continued the case, pending the inquest, and Miss Johnson was released on bond. Oshkosh Daily Northwestern, June 24, 1962

HELEN RABE cemetery #84 Mrs. Alvin Rabe, 49, of the town of Schleswig, passed away at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, at her farm home. Though she had been ill for several months, death was unexpected and sudden. Nee Helene Vogel, she was born Dec. 7, 1903, in the town of Eden, the daughter of the late Fred and Lena Dedering Vogel. She was married on Sept. 17, 1928, to Alvin Rabe, town of Schleswig. For the past 16 years they have lived on their present farm near Wilke’s Lake. Survivors include her husband; one daughter; four sons; and three brothers, Alvin, town of Eden, Walter of St. Nazianz, and Arno, town of Schleswig. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel. The Rev. E. L. Worthman will officiate and burial will be made in the Rockville cemetery. Sheboygan Press, May 13, 1953

HILDEGARD A. RABE cemetery #83 Hildegard A. Rabe, 82, of 922 Adams St., Kiel, died Saturday afternoon, Feb. 14, 1998 after a brief illness. She is the former Hildegard Adelman, born Dec. 30, 1915 in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Louis and Anna Wollersheim Adelman. She attended school at Sunnyside Grade School in the Town of Eaton. On Aug. 9, 1944, she married Elmer Rabe at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Hildegard enjoyed doing crafts and growing African violets. She was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel and the Christian Women's Society. Survivors include her husband Elmer; three children; four grandchildren; three sisters; brothers and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Loren Nys, S.D.S., officiating, preceded by brief family rites at 9:30 a.m. at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-8:30 p.m. Monday, TODAY and on Tuesday, at the funeral home from 8 a.m. until the time of services. A wake service will be held at 8:30 p.m. this evening at the funeral home. A memorial has been established for the American Arthritis Foundation or SS Peter & Paul Church.. The Sheboygan Press, Monday, February 16, 1998

IRMA RABE cemetery #82 Mrs. Frederick Rabe, 71, a former Kiel resident, died Wednesday morning at Willowdale Nursing Home in New Holstein, where she had lived the past 1 1/2 years. The former Irma Buchman was born Jan. 26, 1914, in the Town of Russell, a daughter of Phillip and Bertha Temreck Buchman. She attended school in Kiel. On Sept. 22, 1934, she married Frederick Rabe in Kiel, where the couple lived after their marriage. Mrs. Rabe was employed at A. A. Laun Furniture Co. for 25 years and later at Calumet Homestead Nursing Home in New Holstein. She retired in 1975. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. Surviving are her husband; a son, (private); and a daughter, Mrs. (private), both of Kiel; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild; three brothers, Walter, Ellsworth, and Elmer Buchman, all of Kiel; four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Schneider, Mrs. Hazel Kattre, Mrs. Ester Horn, all of Kiel, and Mrs. Shirley Schlichting of the Town of Rhine. A brother preceded her in death. Private family funeral services will be at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. no newspaper named, Dec. 4, 1985

JEFFREY SCOTT RABE cemetery #82 Jeffrey S. Rabe, 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Rabe of R. 1, New Holstein, died this morning at St. Nicholas Hospital. He had been in ill health for the past four months. He was born May 18, 1962. Survivors are his parents; maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents, maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Robert Meyer, Sheboygan; maternal great- grandfather, Louis Hahn, of rural Elkhart Lake; paternal great-grandfathers, Albert Mauer and Otto Rabe, both of rural Kiel. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Kiel, the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel from 3 p.m. Sunday to until 11 a.m. Monday, and then at the church from noon until the time of service. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, June 16, 1967 - P. 14

JENNIE RABE cemetery #20 Jennie C. Rabe, 93, of New Holstein died Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein where she resided the past three years. She is the former Jennie Strassmann born December 25, 1910, in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late William and Lena Weise Strassmann. On April 12, 1930 Jennie married Harvey H Rabe in Kiel. Her husband preceded her in death on April 1, 1979. She was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ, New Holstein and the Eaton Ladies Aid. Jennie enjoyed playing cards, feeding the birds and squirrels and working in her flower garden. Survivors include her two daughters (private), five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is further survived by two brothers Howard Strassmann, Eau Clair, Kenneth Strassmann, Howards Grove and three sisters- in-law, Elaine Wendling, Valders, Dorothy Gutschow, Louis Corners, and Rose Strassmann, New Holstein. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Harry, Clarence and Elmer Strassmann, and one sister, Lucille Poppe. No newspaper named, August 3, 2004

JOHN G. RABE cemetery #82 John G. Rabe, 87, of 621 Fremont Street, died last Thursday night at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital. He had been a patient there for seven weeks. Funeral services were held Monday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. C. L. Reiter, pastor, officiating. Burial was in the Kiel Cemetery. He was born September 26, 1882 in the Town of Eaton, a son of the late Frederick and Wilhelmina Kepernick Rabe. He attended district school. On September 5, 1908, he married the former Selma Klemme of the Town of Schleswig at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. The couple located in Kiel where he operated the Kiel Mill and later a tavern. From 1933 until his retirement in 1952, Mr. Rabe was employed as a liquor salesman. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and a former member of the Manitowoc County Board. Mr. and Mrs. Rabe observed their 60th wedding anniversary in 1968. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Miss Flora Rabe of Kiel and Mrs. Russell Richter of Manitowoc; one grandchild and two great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Christel of Kiel and Mrs. Alma Ruh of New Holstein and one brother, Herman of New Holstein. - 1969

LUELLA RABE cemetery #82 Luella H. Rabe, 78, of 611 Second St., Kiel, died unexpectedly, Friday morning, April 28, 1995 at her home. She is the former Luella Maurer, born Jan. 25, 1918 in the Town of Schleswig, daughter of the late Albert and Aroma Henning Maurer. She attended Woodland Park School in the Town of Schleswig. On July 20, 1938, she married Truman Rabe at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel. The couple celebrated their 50th and 55th wedding anniversaries. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig for 40 years, moving to Kiel in 1978. Luella enjoyed her grandchildren, crocheting and flowers. She also had a compassion for life. She was a member of St. Peter's UCC, Kiel. Survivors include her husband, Truman, five children, ten grandchildren, also four great-grandchildren, three sisters, Arlene (Clarence) Ninmer, Kiel; Delores (Vernon) Wriedt, Kiel and Janelle (Albin) Wagner Jr., Kiel. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Jeffrey Scott Rabe and one brother, Lester Maurer. (Survivors edited for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 1, 1995 at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, with the Rev. Raymond Coombs, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel City Cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4-8 p.m., Sunday, April 30, 1995 and at the church, on Monday, from 9 a.m. until the time of services. A memorial has been established for St. Peter's UCC. The Sheboygan Press -Saturday, April 29, 1995 - P. A2

LYDIA RABE cemetery #87 Mrs. George Rabe, Sr. died at her home in Kiel Tuesday morning. She had been ill for the past three months. She was 70 years old Funeral services will be held from the Zion Lutheran church, Louis Corners, Friday afternoon. The Rev. William J. Hartwig will be in charge. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Nee Lydia Roehl, she was born March 16, 1884, in the town of Schleswig, the daughter of the late Christian and Anna Roehrborn Roehl. She attended rural schools and was baptized July 25, 1884 in the town of Herman. She was confirmed at the Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed church, town of Schleswig. September 20, 1902, she was married to George Rabe, town of Eaton, at the Zion Lutheran church, Louis Corners. The couple operated a farm in the town of Schleswig until their retirement in 1944, when they moved to Kiel. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1952. She was a member of the Ladies’ Aid society of the Zion Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband; five children, namely; Mrs. Armie Rautmann, town of Meeme; Harry of Millhome; Norman on the homestead; Lester, near Plymouth; George, Jr. near New Holstein; 18 grandchildren; one great- grandchild; and two brothers, Henry of Plymouth and Edgar of Sheboygan. No newspaper named, June 8, 1954

NORMA RABE cemetery #20 Norma Rabe, 80, formerly of Kiel, died Friday evening, Dec, 21, 2001 at Calumet Homestead Rehabilitation Center in New Holstein where she was a resident since March. She is the former Norma Rades, born Feb 14, 1921 of the Town of Meeme, a daughter of the late Herman and Hulda (Fromm) Rades. She attended Pigeon River School in the Town of Meeme. On July 3, 1940 she married Clarence Rabe at Bethel Reform Church in the Town of Herman (Sheboygan County). The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Her husband preceded her in death on July 15, 1990. Before moving to Kiel in 1979, they lived in Collins for 27 years. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel and the Eaton Ladies Aid. She loved when her children came home to visit. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards with her friends, flowers, baking and quilting. Survivors include four daughters, one daughter-in-law, 15 grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was also preceded in death by one son, two sons-in-law, one great-grandson, two sisters and two brothers. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, 2001

OLIVA RABE cemetery #20 Mrs. Alfon Rabe, 63, Route 1, Kiel, died Sunday night at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital after having been in ill health for the past several years. The former Oliva Brocker was born August 25, 1911 in the Town of Eaton, daughter of the late Frederick and Ida Bosma Brocker. She attended school in the township. On November 26, 1930, she married Mr. Rabe at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. She later worked at hotels in New Holstein and ChIlton. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig for four years before moving to a farm in Eaton. Mrs. Rabe was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, its Ladies Aid Society and the Eaton Ladies Aid. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services were held yesterday, Wednesday, in Trinity Church, Kiel, with the Reverend C. L. Reiter, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Eaton Cemetery. A memorial for Trinity Lutheran Church has been established in Mrs. Rabe's name. - 10-1974

OTTO G. RABE cemetery #20 Funeral services for Otto G. Rabe, 89, a retired Town of Eaton farmer, who died Thursday morning at the Toth Nursing Home, Chilton, will be held Saturday. The Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, will officiate at the 2 p.m. service at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the Eaton Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. today. Born April 14, 1878 in the Town of Eaton, he was a son of the late Frederick and Wilhelmina Kepernich Rabe, and on May 29, 1900, married Emma Lawrence of the Town of Eaton. The couple operated a farm in the Town of Schleswig until 1911, when they moved to a farm in the Town of Eaton. Mrs. Rabe died in April, 1936. He was clerk of the Eaton Cemetery Association for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Glenroy (Elaine) Wendling of Collins; five sons, Walter of New Holstein, Harvey and Truman, both of R. 1, Kiel, Erwin of R. 2, Kiel and Clarence of Collins; 20 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Edward Christel of Kiel and Mrs. Alma Ruh of New Holstein, and two brothers, John of Kiel and Herman of New Holstein. One son, a daughter and a great-grandson preceded him in death. The Sheboygan Press - Friday, November 24, 1967 - P. 12

RAYMOND RABE cemetery #84 Raymond Rabe, 62, of 5? Fremont St., Kiel, died unexpectiedly at his home early Sunday morning. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He was born on Dec. 13, 1902, in the town of Eaton (Manitowoc County) a son of Otto and the late Emma Rabe. He attended district school and on Nov. 25, 1933, was married to Viola Roethel of the Town of Schleswig. The couple lived a Millhome until moving to Kiel five years ago. Mr. Rabe, a Kohler Co. employe, was a member of The Redmen Lodge, Kiel, and the 24-Hour Club of the lodge. (Survivors omitted for privacy) Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, will officiate and burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery, at Rockville. - February 1965

SELMA RABE cemetery #82 Mrs. Selma Rabe, 88, Kiel, died Monday morning in the Toth Nursing Home, Chilton. The former Selma Klemme was born Jan. 6, 1889, in the Town of Schleswig, a daughter of Henry and Ottilie Thielke Klemme. She attended the district school in the Town of Schleswig. Sept. 5, 1908, she married John Rabe at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners. The couple lived in Kiel after their marriage and observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1958. Mr. Rabe died Oct. 2, 1969. Mrs. Rabe was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and its Ladies Aid Society. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Laura Rabe, Kiel; a grandaughter and three great-granddaughters; a sister, Mrs. Laura Chamberlin, Madison; and two brothers, Walter and Harry, both of Kiel. A daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in Zion Lutheran Church, the Rev. Richard Warnke, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery. - March 14, 1977

TRUMAN RABE cemetery #82 Truman H. Rabe, 83, formerly of 611 Second St., Kiel, died Saturday evening, June 27, 1998, at Willowdale Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein. He was born Aug. 6, 1914 in the town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, son of the late Otto and Emma Lawrence Rabe. He attended the former Elder Grove Grade School in the town of Eaton. On July 20, 1938 he married the former Luella H. Maurer at St. Peter's UCC in Kiel. The couple celebrated their 50th and 55th wedding anniversaries. Luella died April 28, 1995. Truman worked for a number of years for the Manitowoc County Highway Department and also farmed in the town of Schleswig for 40 years, retiring in 1978 when the couple moved to Kiel. He was a member of St. Peter's UCC in Kiel and served on the school boards for the towns of Schleswig and Eaton. He enjoyed making furniture for his family, spending time with his children and grandchildren and traveling. Survivors include his five children, 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Elaine Wendling of Reedsville. (Survivors edited for privacy) He was preceded in death by his wife, one grandson, Jeffrey Scott Rabe; two sisters and five brothers. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's UCC in Kiel with the Rev. Raymond C. Coombs officiating. Burial will follow in the Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 3 p.m. Wednesday until the time of services. A memorial has been established for St. Peter's UCC. The Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home in Kiel are service coordinators. The Sheboygan Press - Monday, June 29, 1998 - P. A2

VIOLA RABE cemetery #84 Mrs. Raymond Rabe, 58, of 521 Fremont St., Kiel, died Thursday at Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc where she had been hospitalized the past four weeks. The former Viola Roethel, born on July 15, 1910, at Milhome(sic), a daughter of the late Christian and Anna Ibeling Roethel, she attended district school and Kiel High School. On Nov. 23, 1933, she married Raymond Rabe of the Town of Eden. The couple lived at Milhome until nine years ago when they moved to Kiel. Mr. Rabe died in February, 1965. Survivors include three sisters of Milwaukee and Kiel, and a brother of the Town of Rhine. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel with the Rev. John F. Baumann, pastor of St. Peter United Church of Christ in Kiel officiating. Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville. - 1969 (edited for possibly living)

WILHELMINA RABE cemetery #87 Mrs. Willhelmina Rabe passed away suddenly at her home in Kiel on Saturday, death being due to heart failure. She had not been feeling well a few days before, but her ailment not being considered serious her sudden death came entirely unexpected. Deceased, nee Kepernick, was born in Gerswalde, Province of Brandenburg, Germany, Feb. 22, 1846, and came to America in 1862, with her parents, who settled in Manitowoc county. She was married in 1871 in Sheboygan county to Fred. Rabe, the couple making their home on a farm in the town of Schleswig. Her husband died in 1908, and in 1911 Mrs. Rabe came to Kiel to reside. The survivors are eleven children, as follows: Mrs. Anna Schelk, Mrs. Ida Christel and Mrs. Alma Ruh, Fred., William, August, Otto, George, John and Herman Rabe. Also 39 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, with services in the Louis Corners church, Rev. W. Kuether officiating. Interment in the church cemetery. Unknown Paper January, 1923 handwritten on the obituary

ALBERT ROBERT FERDINAND RABENHORST cemetery #17 From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1901: Death here Mon. of Albert Rabenhorst, the 16-yr. old son of Wilhelm Rabenhorst of Cooperstown. The boy suffered an appendicitis attack and was brought here for an operation which was performed by Dr. Oviatt of Oshkosh. Sadly it was in vain. The body was taken to Cooperstown for burial today. ********* DEATH VISITS CRUEL AFLICTION RABENHORST Death visited a cruel affliction in claiming the life of Albert Rabenhorst, a Cooperstown youth, who died in this city Monday night. The boy suffered from appendicitis and was brought here during the day for an operation. Dr. Oviatt of Oshkosh performing the work. It was the one chance for life, but it proved unavailing and a few hours later, the end came. Decedent was 16 years of age, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Rabenhorst. He was a bright lad and his untimely death will cause deep sorrow in the home. The body was taken to Cooperstown today, and the funeral will be held there Thursday. Manitowoc Daily Herald Thursday, Jan. 8, 1901, p. 1

CLARA RABENHORST cemetery #44 Mrs. Henry W. Rabenhorst, 76, of 504 26th St., Manitowoc, died Tuesday morning at the family residence. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Rabenhorst, nee Clara Karnopp, was born Oct. 16, 1893, at Maribel, daughter of the late Reinholdt and Bertha Schultz Karnopp. She was married to Henry Rabenhorst June 19, 1919, at Maribel. The couple moved to Manitowoc after their marriage and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1969. She was a member of the Ladies Aid of Frist German Evangelical Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Robert C. of Manitowoc and Paul H. of Madison; two sisters, Mrs. Henry Becker of Maribel and Mrs. William Radtke of Dale, Wis., and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, after 3 p.m. Thursday. The casket will be moved to the church at noon Friday to lie in state until the time of services. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 17, 1970 ********* [d. 02-17-1970/age 76 yrs./wife of Henry Rabenhorst]

HENRY RABENHORST cemetery #44 Henry W. Rabenhorst, 78, of 504 S. 26th St., Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First German Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Norval W. Kock will officiate and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Rabenhorst was born July 3, 1892, at Maribel, son of the late William and Othila Habeck Rabenhorst. He married Clara Karnopp June 18, 1919, at Maribel, and the couple moved to Manitowoc to reside. He had been employed as the manager of the appliance department at the Schuette Bros. Co. from 1932 to 1962 when he retired. His wife preceded him in death Feb. 17, 1970. Survivors include a son, Paul of Madison, two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Becker and Mrs. Emma Kluenker of Manitowoc and four grandchildren. A son, Robert, a sister and two brothers preceded him in death. Friends may call at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday until 11:30 a.m. Saturday and then at the church until the time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 14, 1971 ******** [d. 01-14-1971/age 78 yrs.] (03 Jul 1892/Jan 1971/SSDI)

JULIA RABENHORST cemetery #17 Many friends of Miss Julia Robenhurst who reside here were grieved to hear of her death which occurred Sunday morning. Miss Robenhurst was 19 years of age, and was a young lady of estimable character and was loved and highly esteemed by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her untimely demise her aged father, three sisters, and three brothers to whom heartfelt sympathy is extended in their sad bereavement. The funeral services were solemnized Wednesday afternoon by Rev. Paul Klenka at the German Lutheran church at Maribel, of which the young lady was a devout member and in her health a diligent worker. Interment took place in the family burying ground in adjoining cemetery. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 11, 1915, Page 5

WILHELM J. RABENHORST cemetery #17 Name: Rabenhorst, Wm. John D.: 4/18/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/21/1878 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 56 Yrs. 1 Mo. 12 Da. B.P.: Germany D.P.: Cem.: Coop. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. Keibel Spouse: Louise Haese F.: M.: Cause of Death: Kidney Disease Add Info.: Farmer Pg. #: v.1 p.270 ************* (From the Obituary Book of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maribel...20 April 1878, the Saturday before Easter...edited) Wilhelm Johann Rabenhorst who died 18 April 1878) was born March 7, 1822, in Dahms, Kreis Kolberg, in Hinterpommern, baptized and confirmed there. In 1852 he emigrated to America and settled here in Cooperstown. Soon after he married Louise Hase. He was a member of the church council and the board of trustees for fourteen years. He was diagnosed recently with kidney and liver problems, which led to his death. He is survived by a widow and seven children: three sons and four daughters, of whom one is married and two are not yet confirmed. His age was 56 years, 1 month, 12 days.

LEO P. RACH cemetery #84 Leo P. Rach, 63, of 736 Milwaukee St., Kiel, died at home early today. He had been ailing several years. A native of St. Anna, he was born May 13, 1905, a son of the late John and Barbara Mayer Rach. He attended Catholic school at St. Anna and married Selma Warnke of Kiel, April 21, 1930. The couple continued to live in Kiel where Mr. Rach was employed by the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. and worked as a salesman. He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish in Kiel. (Survivors omitted for privacy) A son died in infancy. The requiem Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, with the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor, celebrant. Mass will follow 9:30 family rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with burial in Schleswig cemetery at Rockville. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday.

MINNIE RACH cemetery #83 Mrs. Hugo J. Rach, 69, of 629 10th St., Kiel, died this morning at Memorial Hospital in Appleton, where she had been a patient for two days. The former Minnie Nadler was born April 23, 1903, in St. Anna, daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Mirsberger, and attended the St. Anna Catholic school. She was married to Hugo Rach on March 3, 1930 at Holy Rosary Church, New Holstein. They lived in Kiel since their marriage. Mrs. Rach was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, and the Christian Mothers Society. Survivors include her husband; five daughters; four sons (names omitted for privacy); 24 grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Amanda Janty and Mrs. Hilda Buchholz, both of Kiel, and Mrs. Elizabeth Daniels, Denver, Colo. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Kiel, with the Rev. Francis R. Kerscher, pastor, as celebrant of the funeral Mass. Family rites will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday. The wake service will be held there at 8 that night. Sheboygan Press, Thurs. May 11, 1972, p. 12, c. 4

PHYLLIS RACH cemetery #83 Phyllis A. Rach, 52, of Woodstock, Ill., died Friday, June 27, 2008 in Woodstock. She was born Feb. 9, 1956 in Sheboygan, daughter of Imelda (Dickrell) Faust and the late Alphonse Faust. Phyllis attended elementary school in Elkhart Lake and graduated in 1974. She married on Aug. 30, 1975 at St. George Catholic Church, Elkhart Lake. She worked at Lake to Lake in Kiel for three years, Richardson Co. in Sheboygan Falls for nine years before moving to Woodstock where she was employed at Catlalent ALP for 20 years. Phyllis belonged to the Woodstock Moose Family Center #1329 and was a member for six years where she held many different roles. She received her academy of friendship degree in 2007. She was the senior Regent for 2008-2009 along with her husband as Governor. The Moose was her second family. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her. (Survivors omitted for privacy) She was preceded in death by her father, Alphonse Faust; mother and father- in-law, LaVerne and Marion Rach, and one brother-in-law, Richard Rach. The Mass of Christian Burial for Phyllis will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2008 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Kiel with Rev. Loren Nys S.D.S. officiating. Burial will take place in SS Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel. Family and friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 815 Sixth St., Kiel on Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. and on Thursday at the funeral home from 9-10 a.m. when brief family rites will be held. Tri-County News, June 30, 2008

SELMA RACH cemetery #84 Mrs. Selma Rach, 70, 55 East Chicago Street, Kiel, widow of Leo Rach, died Monday at St. Nicholas Hospital, Sheboygan, were she had been a patient one week. Selma Warnke was born December 20, 1903, in Kiel, daughter of the late Adolph and Minnie Backhaus Warnke. She attended Kiel Public Schools, and was married to Leo Rach on April 21, 1930. The couple lived all of their married lives in Kiel. Mrs. Rach was formerly employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Company. Her husband died December 20, 1968. A member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Mrs. Rach also belonged to the Kiel Royal Neighbors of America and the GUG Germania Society. Survivors are one son of Kobler and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Reverend John F. Baumann officiating. Burial will be in Schleswig Cemetery, Rockville. Friends may call at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 4:00 p.m. Wednesday until 11:00 a.m. Thursday and at the church from noon until time of the service. - 1974