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ELLA RIEHN  cemetery #82

Mrs. Ella A. Riehn, 80, widow of Paul, 908 Fourth Street, Kiel, 
died at her home last Thursday afternoon.
She was boin June 23, 1895, in the Town of Rhine, daughter of Carl 
and Wilhelminia Mauk. She attended district school in the township.
On April 28, 1920, she married Mr. Riehn at St. Peter's United Church 
of Christ in Rhine. The couple lived in Kiel. Mr. Riehn preceded her 
in death on June 13, 1947.
She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Kiel, the 
Women's Guild of the church, and the G.U.G. Germania Society.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Juno Pezoldt, Milwaukee; a son,
Merlin, Kiel; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday at St. Peter's United Church of Christ,
Kiel, the Reverend John F. Baumann, pastor, officiating. Burial was in 
Kiel Cemetery.


HULDA RIEHN   cemetery #82

Mrs. Hulda Riehn, 75, died early today at the farm home of her son and 
daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Riehn, one mile west of Howards 
Grove.
Born Jan, 1, 1873, in Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand 
Renn, the deceased was married to Herman Riehn in Germany and came to 
the United States with her husband in 1902.
The couple settled in Kiel for several years and then moved to a farm 
in the town of Rhine where they lived until the death of Mr. Riehn in 
1922. Since that time, Mrs. Riehn made her home with her children.
Survivors include the one son, Herman of the town of Herman; three 
daughters. Mrs. Edward (Minnie) Reineck, Kiel, Mrs. Walter (Martha) 
Fiedler, town Meeme, and Mrs. Walter (Esther) Doro, Town Rhine; eight 
grandchildren; one great-grandchild, and a sister, Mrs. Fred Kattreh, 
Kiel.  One son died in infancy and another son, Paul, preceded her in 
death in 1947.
Funeral services will be held at the Meiselwitz Funeral home, Kiel. 
The Rev. E. L. Worthman, pastor of St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed 
church, will officiate, and burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery.
No newspaper named, December 9, 1948


HENRY RIEMER   cemetery #63

Henry Riemer, 72, of 158 W. Main St., Mishicot, died Friday morning at Manitowoc 
County Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
Mishicot. The Rev. Herbert Kesting will officiate and burial will be in Mishicot 
Public Cemetery.
Mr. Riemer was born March 4, 1899, in the Town of Gibson, son of the late Frank and 
Mary Plautz Riemer. He moved with his family to Athens, Wis., in 1918. He married 
Gertrude Dettinger Nov. 12, 1921, at Athens. The couple moved to the Town of Gibson 
where they were engaged in farming. He had been employed for many years at Manitowoc 
Engineering Co. retiring in 1964. Following his retirement they moved to the Village 
of Mishicot. Mr. Riemer was a member of the International Association of Machinists 
No. 516 and a member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mishicot.
Survivors include his wife, a son, Clarence of Marinette, four daughters, Mrs. Donald 
(Jean) MacDonald of Mishicot, Mrs. Grant (Betty) VanEss of Two Rivers, Mrs. Chester 
(MaryAnn) Schultz of Rt. 2, Two Rivers, and Miss Shirley of Green Bay, a brother, Art 
of Manitowoc, three sisters, Mrs. Emma Nickles and Mrs. Elenore Dahl of Medford, and 
Mrs. August (Leona) Fiedler of Two Rivers, and seven grandchildren. Two brothers and 
three sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Lambert Funeral Home, Mishicot, after 3 p.m. Sunday until noon 
Monday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. August 6, 1971


EDWARD RIESS, DR.   cemetery #82

E. P. Riess, 82, of 336 Geele Ave., a doctor of naturopathy, 
died Saturday afternoon at Morningside Nursing Home after a 
lingering illness.
Born in the Town of Rhine on Nov. 4, 1893, he was a son of 
Fred and Louise Burkhardt Riess.
His marriage to Adeline Schultz took place Jan. 1, 1916, in 
the Town of Schleswig. The couple celebrated their 60th 
wedding anniversary this year.
In 1923, they came to Sheboygan, where he began his practice 
in naturopathy, a practice that continued until 1975, when he 
retired because of ill health.
He held degrees from American College of Mechano-Therapy, 1912; 
National Post Graduate School, Foman System, 1921 and eye, ear, 
nose and throat in 1922; National College of Chiropractic, 
degrees in X-ray and spinography and doctor of chiropractic, 
1922; Lindlahr College of Natural Theropeutic, 1927; National 
College of Drugless Physicians with degrees in drugless therapy 
in 1931 and naturopathy in 1934.
He was a member of the American Association-Physical Research; 
past president of the American Naturopathic Association and 
Wisconsin Naturopathic Association. He was also a member of the 
North Carolina Naturopathic Association and in 1950 organized 
the Wisconsin Natural Health Association.
Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Milton (Lorena) 
Pomerich, Orlando, Fla.; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; 
a brother, William of Sheboygan and a sister, Mrs. Ida Kuhn of 
rural Elkhart Lake.
A daughter preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Nickel-
Lippert Funeral Home, the Rev. John Konig, director of Ridge 
Crest Retirement Home of Davenport, Ia., officiating. Burial 
will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 to 9 p.m. today 
and until the time of services on Tuesday.
A memorial fund has been established in his name for Wisconsin 
Natural Health Association.
Sheboygan Press, September 27, 1976, page 8
(from researcher/see contributors page)


CHRISTINA RIESTERER   cemetery #22

Name: Riesterer, Christina
D.: 4/18/1869
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: F
Age at Death: 1 3/4 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.62
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Christina (baby -1867-April 18, 1869)


ERNESTINE RIESTERER   cemetery #57

Ernestine Riesterer, age 84, formerly of School Hill, 
died Wednesday morning, Feb. 21, 2007, at St. Nicholas 
Hospital, Sheboygan. 
She was the former Ernestine Winter, born Dec. 13, 1922, 
in St. Anna, daughter of the late John and Minnie Krebsbach 
Winter. She attended St. Ann Catholic School. On May 15, 
1946, Ernestine was united in marriage to Matthew A. 
Riesterer at St. Ann Catholic Church, St. Anna. Her 
husband: Matthew, preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1995. 
Ernestine worked at Tecumseh Products, New Holstein, for 
10 years until her retirement. She was a member of Holy 
Trinity Catholic Church, School Hill, and the Christian 
Women Society. She also belonged to a number of card 
clubs. Ernestine enjoyed spending time with her family, 
playing sheepshead and gardening. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by two brothers: Joseph and 
Walter Winter; one sister: Irene (Art) Reith; and one 
son-in-law: Bruce Meyer. 
The funeral Mass for Ernestine will be celebrated on 
Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Holy Trinity 
Catholic Church, 11928 Marken Road, with the Rev. Scott 
Jones S.D.S. and Deacon James Steffen officiating. Burial 
will take place in the parish cemetery. 
Friends may call at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, 
815 Sixth St., Kiel, on Friday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. 
and at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time 
of service. 
A memorial has been established in her name. 
Send online condolences to www.meiselwitzfh.com 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 22, 2007 


EVELYN RIESTERER   cemetery #32

Evelyn L. Riesterer, age 92, a resident of Calumet Homestead 
Rehabilitation Center, New Holstein, died Monday evening, 
August 27, 2007, at the center. 
She was born May 19, 1915, in Louis Corners, Wisconsin, 
daughter of the late Waldo and Erna (Marquardt) Graf. 
Evelyn was a graduate of Kiel High School, Class of 
1933. 
On December 30, 1936, she married John C. Riesterer in St. 
Nazianz. He preceded her in death September 22, 1988. 
Evelyn and her sister-in-law, Mary Riesterer, were the 
bookkeepers for the company her husband co-founded in 1931 
with Frank Riesterer and Henry Schnell, known as Cedar Creek 
Service Station, which later became Riesterer & Schnell, Inc. 
She was a member of the Ladies Aid of St. Peter's Evangelical 
Lutheran Church, Collins, and the Cedar Creek Homemakers. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy) 
She was preceded in death by an infant son and two brothers: 
Wilmer and Frederick. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 31, 
2007, at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins. 
Officiating at the Service will be the Rev. Robert P. Hankwitz 
with entombment at Knollwood Mausoleum, town of Kossuth. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Christianson 
and Deja Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Valders, from 4 
to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 30, 2007. Friends may also call Friday 
morning at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Collins, from 
10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The American Cancer 
Society. 
The Sheboygan Press August 29, 2007 


INFANT DAUGHTER RIESTERER   cemetery #70

Infant daughter of Thomas and Carol Ann Ott Riesterer of Valders died 
shortly after birth at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services were held Thursday. Burial was in St. John Lutheran 
Cemetery, Newtonburg. The Rev. C.R. Rosenow officiated.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 22, 1972


JOHN RIESTERER  (d. 1946)  cemetery #21

John Riesterer, 75, died Saturday night at the farm home in Eaton, 
west of the village of St. Nazianz.
He was born on the homestead farm in 1871 and in 1894 married Miss 
Rose Anholt of near Kiel. He was a member of St. Gregory's parish in 
St. Nazianz and a charter member of the Catholic order of Foresters 
and the first chief ranger, which office he held several years. He 
was also a member of the Holy Name society.
Mr. Riesterer served 45 years as a member of the schoolboard of Joint 
District No.8 of Eaton.
Mrs. Riesterer died in 1938. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. 
Clemens Endries of route 1, Kiel, Mrs. John Schnell and Mrs. Joseph 
Schnell of St. Nazianz; nine sons, Frank and John Jr., of route 4, 
Chilton, Peter and Reuben of St. Nazianz, Anton, William, Joseph and 
Herman of route 1, Kiel, Stephen of route 1, Mishicot; sister, Mrs. 
Dorothy Mailman of Sheboygan; brother Simon of Janesville. There are 
also 48 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gregory's 
church, St. Nazianz, the Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. Burial 
will be in the adjoining cemetery.
The body may be viewed at the Kellenbenz funeral home, St. Nazianz, 
where the rosary will be recited at 9 o'clock tonight.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, May 13, 1946 P.2
*******
John (June 24, 1871-May 11, 1946 
husband of Rosa nee Anhalt [married Sept. 11, 1894 at St. Gregory] 
son of Maurus Riesterer and Magdalena Schmider -farmer -born Town 
of Eaton -died from "vascular accident, arteriosclerosis")


LESTER J. RIESTERER   cemetery #21

Lester J. Riesterer, age 86, a former St. Nazianz resident, 
currently of Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, died 
on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2008, at Shady Lane. 
He was born on Nov. 26, 1921, in the town of Eaton, Manitowoc 
County, son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Hanke) Riesterer. 
Lester served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was 
employed with Hamachek of Manitowoc for many years, and then 
was employed with Millers of St. Nazianz, retiring in 1983. 
Lester was a member of the Lions Club in St. Nazianz and was 
an active volunteer for the Salvadoran Mission for many years 
and also the American Legion. 
He is survived by many family members and friends. 
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 
2008, at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. Officiating 
at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Michael Bigley, 
with burial to follow in the church cemetery. 
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Gregory 
Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, from 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, 
Feb. 13, 2008, until the time of service at 1 p.m. 
The Christianson & Deja Funeral Home, Valders, is assisting 
the family with funeral arrangements. 
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the 4th 
Floor staff at Shady Lane and to Holy Family Memorial Hospice 
for their compassionate care given to Lester and his family. 
Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 12, 2008


MARY RIESTERER   cemetery #21

Mrs. Reuben Riesterer Dies at Hospital Monday
Mrs. Reuben Riesterer, 55, of St. Nazianz, died Monday night at Holy 
Family hospital where she had been taken that afternoon after being 
stricken at home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Gregory's 
Catholic church in St. Nazianz. The Rev. Denis Cooney will celebrate 
the requiem mass.
She was born Jan. 27, 1906, at Tony, Wis., the daughter of the late 
John and Anna Hopman Strop, and was married at Ladysmith Oct. 20, 1925, 
to Robert Reuben Riesterer. Her husband died in February, 1961.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
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Mary Ann nee Strop (Jan. 27, 1907-July 10, 1961 
wife of Robert [married Oct. 20, 1925 at Ladysmith, Rusk County] -daughter of 
John Strop and Anna Hopman -born Rusk County -died from "cerebral hemorrhage,
hypertension")


MARY RIESTERER   cemetery #21

Mrs. Anton (Mary) Riesterer, 71, of Rt.1, Kiel, died Friday evening at Holy
Family Hospital, Manitowoc
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday at Christianson-Deja Funeral
Home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz. The Rev.
Cyril Dikrell(sic), S.D.S., will officiate and burial will be in the church
cemetery.
Mrs. Riesterer, nee Mary Fessler, was born July 1, 1902, at St. Nazianz,
daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret Meyer Fessler. She attended St.
Gregory School and was a housewife all her life. She was married to Anton
Riesterer July 12, 1921, at St. Nazianz, celebrating their golden wedding
anniversary in 1971. They farmed at rural Kiel until their retirement in
1964. She was a member of St. Gregory Christian Mothers Sodality.
Survivors include her husband; five sons, four daughters, three brothers,
Frank, of Kewaunee, Carl of rural Kiel and Peter, of Manitowoc; a sister,
Mrs. Alex (Frances) Woelfel Sr., of rural Kiel; 47 grandchildren and five
great grandchildren. Two brothers, Mathew and Joseph, and two grand-
children preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Christianson-Deja Funeral Home after 4 p.m. Sunday,
where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
(No newspaper name - 6/2/1974 handwritten on the obituary)
**********
Mary nee Fessler (July 1, 1902-June 21, 1974 
-wife of Anton [married July 12, 1921 at St. Gregory -daughter of Joseph Fessler 
and Margaret Meyer -died from "respiratory failure due to coronary thrombosis 
and myocardial infarction")


MATHEA RIESTERER   cemetery #22

Name: Riesterer, Mathias
D.: 12/12/1871
B.:
Reg. D.: 12/28/1871
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 60 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.123
*********
Matthias -Oschwald Brother (1811-Dec. 12, 1871 -born Baden)


MAURUS RIESTERER   cemetery #21

From Der Nord Westen, 07 May 1908: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 05 May) 
Death on 25 April of elderly Marus Riester, leaving 5 children, all married. 
*********
Maurus (Jan. 15, 1827-April 26, 1908 
born Bavaria -entered New York in April of 1857 -husband of Justina nee Bank 
[married April 17, 1860 at St. Gregory -see Justina Bank, who died June 9, 1865] 
and Magdalena nee Schmider [1838-1897] -married Nov. 29, 1866 at St. Gregory 
parents are marked as "unknown" on death record -farmer -born Baden -died 
from "apoplexy")


PETER J. RIESTERER   cemetery #21

Peter J. Riesterer, 88, of St. Nazzianz, died Monday morning at 
Holy Family Medical Center, Manitowoc.
He was born Oct. 29, 1897, in the Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County),
a son of the late John and Rosa Anhalt Riesterer. He attended St. 
Gregory Catholic School, St. Nazianz.
On Nov. 18, 1919, he married Elizabeth Hanke at Charlestown. The 
couple farmed in the Town of Eaton and he employed in construction.
Mrs. Riesterer preceded him in death.
He was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church and its Holy Name 
Society.
Survivors include two sons both of St. Nazianz; 11 grandchildren; 
17 great-grandchildren; five brothers; and a sister. He was preceded 
in death by a daughter, two great-grandchildren, three brothers and 
two sisters. (names omitted for privacy)
A funeral Mass will be at 11:15 a.m. Thursday at St. Gregory Catholic 
Church, St. Nazianz, preceded by family rites at 11 a.m. at the 
Christianson-Deja Funeral Home, St. Nazianz. The Rev. Cletus La Mere, 
pastor, will be celebrant. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
***********
Peter J. (Oct. 29, 1897-Feb. 17, 1986 
husband of Elizabeth nee Manke -son of John Riesterer and Rosa Anhalt -farmer 
residence 112 N. 1st Ave. -died from "cardiac arrhymia, coronary arteriosclerosis, 
generalized arteriosclerosis")


ROSA RIESTERER    cemetery #21

Mrs. John Riesterer, aged 62, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at
her home, one and one-half mile west of St. Nazianz, after
a lingering illness of more than ten years duration.
Mrs. Riesterer, nee Rose Anhalt, was born March 26, 1876 in 
the town of Rhine, and on September 11, 1894 was married to 
John Riesterer. After their marriage the couple settled on 
the present farm homestead.
Survivors are the following: Her husband, John Riesterer, Sr.,
three daughters, Mrs. Clemens Endries, Kiel R. 2, Mrs. John
Schnell, St. Nazianz and Mrs. Joseph Schnell, Kiel R. 2; nine
sons, Frank and John of Chilton, R. 4, Peter and Anton of
Kiel R. 1, Robert, Joseph and William of St. Nazianz, and
Herman and Stephen at home; seven sisters, Mrs. John Buse of
Glenbeulah, Mrs. Isadore Meyer of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Fred
Altenberger of Sheboygan, Mrs. Charles Mahloch of Brillion,
Mrs. John Bermke of Plymouth, Mrs. Edward Schad of St. Nazianz,
and Mrs. Alex Gerhard of Kiel R. 1; four brothers, John Anhalt
of Plymouth, Frank Anhalt of Schleswig, and Peter and Joseph
Anhalt of St. Nazianz; and 34 grandchildren. One child preceded
her in death at the age of five years.
Funeral services were held this Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock
at the St. Gregory's Catholic church at St. Nazianz, with the
Rev. Fintan Holzknecht officiating. He was assisted by two other
priests at a solemn requiem mass. Burial was made in the 
adjoining church cemetery. - 1939
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Mrs. John Riesterer Passes Away After Lingering Illness
St. Nazianz -(Special)- Mrs. John Riester, 62, died at 3:30 p.m. 
Saturday at her home, one and one-half miles west of here, after 
a lingering illness of more than 10 years duration.
Last rites will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Gregory's 
Catholic church here and burial will be in the adjoining church 
cemetery. Members of the Christian Mothers' sodality, of which 
she was a member, will meet at the home at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, to 
say the rosary and will attend the funeral services in a body.
Rose Anholt was born March 26, 1876, in town Rhine, and on 
Sept. 11, 1894, she was married to John Riesterer. After their 
marriage the couple settled on the present farm homestead. Mrs. 
Riesterer is survived by a large family, including her husband; 
three daughters, Mrs. Clemens Endries of route 2, Kiel; Mrs, 
John Schnell of this village, and Mrs. Joseph Schnell of route 4 
Kiel;  nine sons, Frank and John of route 4, Chilton; Peter and 
Anton, of route 1, Kiel; Robert, Joseph and William of this village,
 and Herman and Stephen, at home; seven sisters, Mrs. John Buse of 
Glenbeulah, Mrs. Isadore Meyer of St. Nazianz, Mrs. Fred Altenberger 
of Sheboygan, Mrs. Charles Mahloch of Brillion, Mrs. John Beranke 
of Plymouth; Mrs. Edward Schad of route 1, Valders, and Mrs. Alex 
Gerhard of route 1, Kiel; four brothers, Frank Anhalt of town 
Schleswig, John Anhalt of Plymouth, Peter Anhalt of route 1, 
Valders, and Joseph Anhalt of St. Nazianz; and 34 grandchildren. 
One child preceded her in death at the age of 5 years.
The Sheboygan Press, December 31, ????
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Rosa nee Anhalt (March 26, 1876-Dec. 31, 1938 
wife of John [married Sept. 11, 1894 at St. Gregory] -daughter of John Anhalt 
and Barbara Knier -born Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County -died from "pneumonia, 
diabetes and nephritis")


THERESA ANN RIESTERER
 
Theresa Ann Riesterer, age 53, a resident of Manitowoc Health Care 
Center, died early Tuesday morning, March 15, 2005, at the center.
Theresa was born July 22, 1951 in Manitowoc, daugther of the late 
Joseph and Helen (Gries) Riesterer. She was a member of the Special 
Olympics and loved music, dancing and animals. Theresa also enjoyed 
spending time with her many friends and family.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Riesterer.
Private family services will be held at St. Gregory's Catholic Church 
in St. Nazianz. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be 
the Rev. Gregory Coulthard with burial at the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to the Manitowoc Health 
Care Center Angels Association or the Special Olympics.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff and 
residents of Manitowoc Heath Care Center for the care and compassion 
shown toward Theresa and her family.
The Christianson and Deja Funeral Home in Valders is assisting the 
Riesterer family with funeral arrangements.
The Sheboygan Press, March 16, 2005
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Theresa Ann (July 22, 1951-March 15, 2005 
single -daughter of Joseph L. Riesterer and Helen Gries)


THERESIA RIESTERER   cemetery #22

Name: Riesterer, Theresia
D.: 9/3/1863
B.:
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: F
Age at Death: 1 Yr.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Eaton
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.18
**************
Theresia (baby -Sept. 20, 1862-Sept. 3, 1863 
daughter of Maurus Riesterer and Justina Bank -born Town of Eaton)


ARTHUR RIETBROCK   cemetery #40

A funeral services for the family and relatives will be held Thursday 
for Arthur Rietbrock, 83, of R. 1 Elkhart Lake, retired Town of Herman 
farmer, who died Tuesday.  The Rev. Dean Miller, pastor of St. John 
United Church of Christ, Herman, will officiate, and burial will be in 
the Bethel cemetery, town of Meeme.  
Born on Dec. 18, 1887, on the Rietbrock farm in Herman, he was a son of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. William Rietbrock.  On March 20, 1911, he married 
the former Minnie Voss. The couple operated the Rietbrock home farm. Mrs. 
Rietbrock died in 1963.  He continued to make his home at the farm with 
a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rietbrock. He was a life 
member of Bethel UCC.  
Survivors include two sons, Norman and Reuben of R. 1, New Holstein; a 
daughter, Mrs. John (Gertrude) Konz of R. 1, Elkhart Lake; 14 grand-
children and 19 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. George 
Stauss of R. 1, Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Ralph Berner of Sheboygan and Mrs. 
Dale Negley of Columbus, Ohio. Two children, a grandchild, two sisters 
and two brothers preceded him in death.   
Sheboygan Press, August 25, 1971


HERMAN RIETBROCK   cemetery #56

Herman A. Rietbrock, 61, a well known Town of Herman farmer, living 
at Rt. 1, Elkhart Lake, Sheboygan County, died Saturday afternoon at 
home after a heart attack. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Bethel 
United Church of Christ, Herman, the Rev. Carl Fried officiating. 
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Rietbrock was born May 2, 1899, on the Rietbrock homestead farm 
at Herman, son of the late Andrew and Louise Meyer Rietbrock. He was 
educated in the district school of the township.  He married Viola 
Hartmann Jan. 9, 1925, in the Town of Rhine, Sheboygan County, and 
they took up residence on the Rietbrock farm.  Mr. Rietbrock was a 
member of Bethel Church and a former elder.  A grandson and sister 
preceded him in death. 
Survivors include his wife; a son, (private); a daughter, (private); 
a brother, William of Herman; a sister, Mrs. Annie Spindler of 
Beechwood, Sheboygan County, and a granddaughter.   
Manitowoc Herald Times, December 19, 1960


LOUISE RIETBROCK   cemetery #56

MRS. RIETBROCK DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
Mrs. Andrew Rietbrock 69, died Saturday at the farm home in Ada, 
Sheboygan County. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon 
from the Bethel Reformed church in the town of Herman, Sheboygan 
county.  Mrs. Rietbrock’s death followed an illness of more than 
30 years.  Born Louise Meyer in Germany she came to Sheboygan 
County with her parents and married Andrew Rietbrock in 1886.  
Survivors are the widower, daughter, two sons, a sister and 
brother.  
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 13, 1936


WILHELM RIETBROCK   cemetery #56

William Rietbrock(sic), 83, life-long resident of town of Herman, who 
died Monday at St. Nicholas hospital, where he had been a patient since 
March 7, will be held Thursday at the home of a son, Arthur, in Ada 
and at Bethel Reformed church, town of Herman. The Rev. William Bollman, 
pastor, and Professor Ernest Traeger of the Mission House of Franklin 
will officiate.  Interment will be in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Rietbrock was born on Feb. 24, 1849, in Westphalen, Germany. At the 
age of four years he immigrated to America.  In 1879 he married Miss 
Elizabeth Bender and the couple located on a farm in the town of Herman, 
seven miles east of Kiel. For a number of years he rented the farm to his 
sons, Louis and Arthur, and nine years ago he sold it to his son Arthur. 
Eight children were born to the union of whom two children died in their 
youth.  His wife preceded in death in 1897.  In 1899 Mr. Rietbrock was 
married a second time to Miss Christina Haase of Sheboygan, who preceded 
him in death in 1922.  Two children were born to them by his second 
marriage.  
Survivors are eight children as follows; Mrs. Henry M????, Mrs. George 
Strauss and Mrs. Peter Adam of the town of Rhine, Louis Rietbrock, of 
the town of Herman, Arthur of Ada, and William of North Dakota, all 
children by the first marriage, and Mrs. Albert Eimmermann and Mrs. 
Dale ???? of Akron, Ohio, children of the second marriage.  He is also 
survived by one brother, Andreas, of the town of Herman and one sister, 
Mrs. Henry Meyer of the town of Rhine, and 24 grandchildren.   
Sheboygan Press, March 23, 1932


WILHELMINE RIETBROCK   cemetery #40

MISS RIETBROCK AGED CLEVELAND RESIDENT, DIES
Miss Minnie Rietbrock, 72, a life-long resident of the town of Herman, 
died Saturday afternoon at the home of her nephew, Louis Rietbrock, 
Cleveland, R. 1.  Miss Rietbrock was born in Germany but came to the 
United States as a child and spent her lifetime in the neighborhood 
in which she died.   
She is survived by two brothers, William and Andrew Rietbrock and a 
sister, Mrs. Henry Meyer, town of Herman as well as a number of more 
distant relatives.  
The funeral is to take place Tuesday from the house followed by a 
service at Bethel church, town of Herman, conducted by the Rev. Thiele. 
Interment will be in Bethel cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press Telegram, October 15, 1923
(Note: She is the daughter of Heinrich and Bernadine Gettleman Rietbrock)


AUGUST RIETZ    cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1909:
Death Saturday evening, following a long and painful illness, 
of August Rietz, an old and well-known resident of our city. 
Rietz came from Germany to Manitowoc in the 60's with his 
parents and has remained here ever since. For many years he
operated a shoemaker shop on South 10th Street. He fell ill 
recently and suffered such pain from that illness that one may 
consider his passing as a release. The 64-year old man leaves a 
widow and 4 sons. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from the
Lutheran Church.
[he is the son of Friedrich & Friedericke Rietz who are buried in W2-189-1]


DOROTHEA RIETZ   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sept. 1889:
Death late last evening of Dora Ottilie Ida Rietz, little daughter of shoemaker
August Rietz. She was born only last 28 Mar. and so was only 5 mos. 7 days of
age. The funeral will take place Sat. afternoon at 2 p.m.


ELMER RIETZ   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 29 Mar. 1894: 
A child of August Rietz, who was born Fri., died Sat. 
evening and was buried in the city cemetery on Monday.


EMIEL RIETZ   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 05 Sept. 1895: 
Death Tues. morning of Emil Rietz, son of August Rietz of Manitowoc,
following an 8-mo. severe illness with consumption. The deceased is 
survived by his widow, a small child, his parents and sisters. He was 
born 18 Dec. 1873. His burial will take place tomorrow afternoon at 
2 p.m. in the city cemetery.
          ********
[bur. 09-03-1895/age 22 yrs./cause: tuberculosis of lungs]


FRIEDRICH RIETZ   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Jan. 1886:
Death of 75-year old Friedrich Ritz(sic) on Sat., 02 Jan. He was 
an old settler and a good citizen of the 3rd Ward. Burial took place 
Tues. afternoon.


CAROLINE RIETZOW   cemetery #64

Mrs. Caroline Rietzow, wife of Joh. Rietzow, born Feb. 21, 1829, died Oct. 25, 1896 
buried Oct. 28 at Mishicot township. 
From the death records of St. Johannes Ev. Luth. Ch., Canton Twp. Kewaunee co. WI.
The record book is now at the Two Rivers Lutheran church.


JOHN RIETZOW   cemetery #64

Joh. Rietzow, born March 1, 1828, died Jan. 5, 1897 buried Jan. 8. 
From the death records of St. Johannes Ev. Luth. Ch., Canton Twp. Kewaunee co. WI.
The record book is now at the Two Rivers Lutheran church.


LOUISA RIETZOW   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 09 May 1901: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 06 May)
Death in childbirth of the 31-yr. old wife of farmer M. Rietzow, who 
lives near the city limits. She is survived by her husband and 6 children, 
4 of whom are from a prior marriage. The funeral will be tomorrow from the 
Lutheran Church.


ALOIS RIHA   cemetery #66

AT MAPLE CREST ONLY ONE WEEK WHEN DEATH CAME
Kewaunee Co. Man Had Never Before Been Ill Say Friends
Apparently strong and healthy up to two weeks ago, when following an 
examination which developed that he was suffering from tuberculosis, 
Louis Riha, a town of Carleton man who entered the Maple Crest 
sanatorium at Whitelaw, a week ago, died there last night. Mr. Riha 
had not been ill a day during his life, his friends say, and his death 
will come as a great shock. 
The body was brought here today and taken to Two Rivers and from there 
to his home at Carleton. He was 25 and is survived by a widow. Deceased 
was a close personal friend of Lawrence Fuka, this city.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, March 18, 1918, Page 1


DONALD E. RIHA   cemetery #89A

Funeral services for Donald E. Riha, 41, of 1912 Jefferson St., 
Two Rivers, a partner in the auto firm of R & G Dodge, Two Rivers, 
who was killed in a traffic accident early Thursday morning near 
Eagle River, Wis., will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John 
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Richard Weber 
officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Riha was born April 10, 1931, at Two Rivers, son of the late 
Edward Riha and Mrs. Rose DeBauche Riha. He was a partner with 
Harvey Glaeser in the operation of R & G. Dodge since early 1969. 
He married Adele Schmidt at St. John Church June 5, 1954.
(Survivers omitted for privacy.)
Friends may call at klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, 
after 2 p.m. Sunday and after 1 p.m. Monday at the church where the 
body will lie in state until the time of services.
Memorials may be made to St. John Church Building fund.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 6, 1972


LIBBIE M. RIHA   cemetery #89D

Funeral services for Mrs. Raymond Riha, 62, of 3615 Tannery Rd., Two Rivers, 
who died Friday morning at the home, will be at 9 a.m. Monday at Klein & 
Stangel, Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers and at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Redeemer 
Catholic Church, the Rev. Paul Schumacher officiating. Burial will be in 
Holy Cross Cemetery.
Mrs. Riha, nee Libby Peterson Urbanek, was born Nov. 7, 1908, at Spruce, 
Oconto County, a son of the late Adolph and Mary Valenta Urbanek. She was 
married Sept. 24, 1932, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Norman, to Raymond 
Riha. The family farmed in the Town of Carlton, Kewaunee County, until 1959, 
moving to Two Rivers. She was a member of the Ladies of Holy Redeemer.
Besides her husband she leaves three daughters; two son (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); three brothers, Joseph and Willard of Green Bay and Albert 
of Sparta, Mich., and 17 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 2:30 p.m. Sunday where memorial 
services will be at 8 p.m.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. July 31, 1971


MARY RIHA   cemetery #89A

MRS. RIHA, 60, DIES AT HOME
Funeral will Be Held Here On Saturday
In ill health for the past 14 months and seriously ill for the last 
two weeks, Mrs. Frank Riha, 60, for many years a resident of the 
county, died at her home at 2006 Thirteenth street at 9:40 o'clock 
this morning.
Funeral services will be held in the C.J. Jansky funeral home at 2 
o'clock Saturday afternoon, with the Rev. W.G. Haase, pastor of St. 
John's Lutheran church, officiating. Interment will be in Forest View 
cemetery. The body will remain in the funeral home until burial.
Mrs. Riha, nee Mary Mose, was born in Bohemia Dec. 5, 1878, daughter 
of the late Martin and Mary Mose. She immigrated to this country with 
her parents at the age of eight and settled on a farm in the town of 
Mishicot, near Tisch Mills. Forty-two years ago last December she was 
married at Mishicot to Frank Riha who survives her. After their marriage 
they made their residence in Chicago, living in that city for 12 years. 
The family then moved to the county where Mr. Riha operated a tavern at 
Zanders for a year, and later purchased a farm in the town of Mishicot 
where they lived 26 years. Six years ago the family came to this city.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Riha leaves six daughters, Mrs. Anna Krezek 
of Two Creeks, Mrs. Lillian Wilsman, this city, Mrs. Frances Auties of 
Chicago, Mrs. Marion Kreschek of this city, Mrs. Rose Flanagan of 
Chicago and Mrs. Agnes Rossi of this city, and three sons, Frank of 
Mishicot, Edward of the town of Two Rivers and Adolph Riha at home. 
There are also two sisters surviving her, Mrs. Bertha Fingermeyer and 
Mrs. Anna Shebesta of Tisch Mills, and 17 grandchildren.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, January 18, 1934 P.11


ANNA ERICKSON RIIS   cemetery #2

DEATH FAST DEPLETING RANKS.
Mrs. Andrew Riss (sic), Another Pioneer Settler, Dead at Jerpen.
With the death of Mrs. Anna Riss, wife of Andrew Riss, at 
Jerpen Saturday evening Manitowoc county loses another of 
its pioneers. Mrs. Riss was ill but one short week and death 
was due in a complication of internal troubles. Deceased was 
born in Norway, December 24, 1823 and was married to the 
husband, who with three children still survives her, in 1853. 
Four years later the family immigrated to this country and 
immediately took up their residence in this county, residing 
continuously in the home where the death occurred Saturday. 
The death comes as a sad blow as Mrs. Riss had been in good 
health until but a short time ago and great preparations had 
been made for the celebration of the golden anniversary of 
the couple's wedding which would have taken place this fall. 
Beside the husband the three children who survive her are 
Mrs. M. Sullivan and Mrs. T. Johnson, of Jerpen and Mrs. K. 
Jome, of Door County. The funeral will take place from the 
Jerpen church Wednesday, Rev. Alfsen officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, June 15, 1903 P.1


HUGHIN RILEY   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 14 July 1904:
Death in Menominee, Mich. on Thurs. last week of 85-yr. old Hugh Riley, 
a former resident of Kings Bridge in our county. He had settled in Kings 
Bridge in 1847 and lived there until moving to Menominee a year ago. The 
body was brought to Kings Bridge and buried there Sun. afternoon under 
the direction of the Local Post of the G.A.R., of which the deceased was 
a member. He leaves his wife and 7 children.
******
[bur. 07-09-1904/cause: old age]


JOHN RILEY   cemetery #89A

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Nov. 1907: 
Death in Two Rivers on Sunday of J.A. Riley, the elderly father of postmaster
Frank E. Riley of Two Rivers. The deceased was born 04 June 1830 in Brooklyn,
New York, and came to Two Rivers in 1868. He is survived by his sorrowing widow,
one son and one daughter. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
(Note: When putting him on the new stone, apparently an error was made in the death year.)


MARTHA RILEY   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Mar. 1907: 
Death Friday night of Mrs. Hugh Riley, a resident near Kings Bridge in Town
Kossuth. Mrs. Riley was the mother of Postmaster Riley of Two Rivers. The
funeral was held Sunday afternoon.


ARNO RINGEL   cemetery #82

Arno R. Ringel, 88, formerly of 1537 North Ave., and a resident of 
Meadowview Manor Nursing Home for two years, died there Sunday 
evening.
Mr. Ringel was born May 16, 1894, in Kiel, son of Paul and Minnie 
Ruh Ringel.
On March 7, 1914, he married Laura Wriedt in Kiel. The couple moved
to Sheboygan in 1924. Mrs. Ringel died March 1, 1981.
Mr. Ringel was a self-employed carpenter-contractor for most of his
life, retiring in 1954.
He was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ.
He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Bernice) Richter of
Sheboygan; two sons, Norman of Morgantown, West. Va., and David of
Waldo; 14 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Nickel-
Lippert Funeral Home. The Rev. Ruben Grosshuesch, pastor of Ebenezer
UCC, will officiate. Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m.,
and on Wednesday until the time of services.
A memorial fund has been established in Mr. Ringel's name for
Ebenezer UCC.
(Tri County News, 2-13-1983)
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


A. EDMUND RINGEL   cemetery #82
 
The death of Edmund Ringel was recorded in our last issue, the news 
having reached us as we were about to go to press. Further particulars 
concerning the young man's life and death are given as follows:
Edmund A. Ringel was born at Elkhart Lake on the 4th day of February, 
1890. He was educated in the Elkhart Lake graded school and attended 
the Plymouth high school from which he graduated. While attending the 
high school he was an apprentice as a barber and later followed this 
trade. Mr. Ringel was married to Miss Lucy Warner of Plymouth, on Oct. 
8, 1914 at St. Paul's Episcopal church. They moved to Winona, Minn., 
to reside, where Mr. Ringel worked as a barber for a while, later 
establishing himself in business. He conducted his parlors until Oct. 
18th, when he was taken ill with a very bad cold, which later developed 
into pneumonia, causing his death on Tuesday at 5:30 o'clock in the 
morning. He is survived by his wife, a little daughter aged 3 years, 
his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ringel and one brother Arno in Kiel.
Mrs. Paul Ringel, his mother, went to Winona when her son was taken 
ill and faithfully remained at his bedside night and day until the end.
The following persons from Plymouth attended the funeral services which 
were held Friday at the Kiel cemetery: Wm. Warner, Walter Warner, Mrs. 
Herby Pfrang. - 1918


PAUL RINGEL   cemetery #82

P. Ringel Succumbs at Sheboygan Friday
Paul Ringel, aged 87, a former resident of Kiel and Elkhart Lake, passed
away at the home of his sone, Arno, in Sheboygan on Friday. He had made
his home there for the past ten years.
The deceased was born July 2, 1861, in the town of Rhine, the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Nic. Ringel, Sr. He was married to Mrs. Nic Ringel, Jr., nee
Minnie Ruh on Jan. 2, 1894, and she passed away ten years ago. Also
preceding him in death were two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Mary 
Schwartz and Frank Ringel of Sheboygan, Mrs. Amella Falk of Chicago 
and Nic Rangel, Jr., of Elkhart Lake. Survivors are a son of Sheboygan, 
three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Ringel was employed as a railroad foreman for the Chicago, Milwaukee
and St. Paul railway for 38 years at Kiel and Elkhart Lake, and flagman
for six years at Kiel prior to his retirement.
Funeral services were held here Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Meiselwitz Funeral home, with the Rev. E.C. Jaberg of Sheboygan officiating.
Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.
(Tri County News, 2-19-1948
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ANNA RINGMEIER    cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Jan. 1897:
Death in Two Rivers on Mon. of 88 yr. old Mrs. Anna Ringmeyer, in the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. F. Boehm, after a short illness. The deceased was
born in 1809 in Hochleben, Bohemia, and came to America in 1878. The burial took
place yesterday morning at the Catholic Church.


ANNIE (BENESH) RINGMEIER   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 08 July 1909:
Mrs. Charles Ringmeyer(sic) in Two rivers died Wednesday. We have no further
details.


CHARLES RINGMEIER   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1907: 
Charles Ringmeyer was the victim of a terrible accident in Town Two Rivers on Saturday. 
He was visiting his brother-in-law Wilhelm Benisch(sic) in Tisch Mills. On the farm 
Saturday they were busy cutting firewood and Ringmeyer was helping. In the course of 
the work he bent over the rapidly whirling saw to fix something on the machine, and his 
sleeve was caught by the roller and he was pulled into the blade, severing both legs. 
Help was immediately summoned by telephone, but by the time the doctor arrived Ringmeyer, 
who became unconscious, had bled to death. (Article deplores failure to provide first-aid
with tourniquets.)
*************
From Der Nord Westen, 10 Jan. 1907: 
(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 08 Jan.) On Saturday there was an accident on
the farm of Wm. Benesh(sic) in which Ed. Rigmeyer(sic), a brother-in-law of Mr. Benesh, 
came too close to a circular saw and lost both legs from which he died… He was taken 
to his home on Range Line and from there taken for burial in the Two Rivers cemetery. 
He leaves a widow and two small children as well as his
parents and several sisters. 
**************
From Der Nord Westen, 17 Jan. 1907: 
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 14 Jan.) The funeral of unfortunate Charles 
Ringmeier, whose tragic end was recently reported in Nord-Westen, was the largest 
ever held here. 138 vehicles followed the casket as it made its way from the Catholic 
Church to the cemetery.


MARIE RIPPLINGER     Cemetery #43

There is no stone for Marie, the following entry is contributed by a family
researcher. See contributors page.
From the Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc WI, July 12, 1915:
Mrs. Riplinger, one of city's oldest pioneers passes away at advanced age
of 98 years.
Has resided in this city continuously ever since 1854 - funeral tomorrow
conducted by her grandson.
One of the very oldest residents of the city was taken away by death Sunday
in the person of Mrs. Marie Riplinger (nee Ley) widow of Michael Riplinger,
who died at the family home, 1117 S. Ninth Street.  The deceased was born
in Wellingen, Kries Merzig, Trier, Germany, on August 20, 1817, being a
few weeks of her 98th anniversary.
She came to America in 1845 locating at Buffalo and there married her late
husband in 1848. Six years later the family came here to reside and have
continued to reside here ever since, being pioneers in every sense.
Decedent has enjoyed fairly good health up to a few weeks ago when she was
confined to her bed with infirmities that forcasted the end.  She 
celebrated her golden wedding in 1898.
Two daughters survive her - Mesdames August Nusang and August Dusold. There
are six grandchildren and one great grandchild.  Arthur Wyseman, one of the
grandchildren, has made his home with her since his childhood.
The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 o'clock from St. Boniface Church
with interment at Calvary.  The services will be conducted by her grand-
son, Rev. August Dusold.  Mrs. Riplinger was of an unassuming disposition
but was loved for her many virtues.  She made friends easily and retained
them and her memory will be cherished.
This additional info. on Marie is from the Manitowoc Pilot:
The pall bearers were Arthur J. Wyseman, Michael Auermiller, Fred Dusold,
Albert Dusold, Jos. Dusold and Joseph Degenhardt, all relatives of the 
deceased. 


MICHAEL RIPPLINGER      Cemetery #43
 
From the Manitowoc Pilot:
Died May 18, 1902, Michael Ripplinger, one of the few pioneer settlers 
of Manitowoc county died Saturday at his home 1117 South Ninth Street.  He
was a native of Germany and was born September 29, 1817.  At Buffalo, N.Y.,
he was married in 1848 and seven years later came to this city, where he
has made his home since.  He was a father of six children, four of whom
survive.  They are Mrs. Mary Nusang, Mrs. Mathilda Dusold, Mrs. Elizabeth
Wyseman and H. J. Ripplinger.  The funeral was held from St. Boniface
church Wednesday at 9 o'clock.  Arthur Wyseman, a student of the Harvard
University Law school, is a grandson of Michael Ripplinger, and the old 
gentleman took great pride in the young man's progress in life.
***********
From Der Nord Westen, 22 May 1902:
Another one of our old settlers has died after a long bout of 
bronchitis, the attack of which the age-weakened body was unable 
to throw off. Michael Riplinger has died in his residence 1117 
S. 9th St. Mr. Riplinger was born 29 Sep. 1817 in Bindingen, Germany, 
came to America in the 40's, married Miss Mary Ley in Buffalo on 29
Apr. 1848 and shortly thereafter came to Wisconsin. He lived in 
Milwaukee for 7 yrs., then came to Manitowoc in 1855 where he has 
lived ever since. He worked as a shoemaker here for many years, later 
opening a retail store which he operated a long time before retiring. 
In 1898 he and his wife celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. 
In addition to his sorrowing widow he is survived by 4 children - 
H.J. Riplinger, Mrs. Mary Rusang, Mrs. Mathilde Dusold, and Mrs.
Elisabeth Wysemann. 2 other children preceded him in death. His funeral 
was conducted yesterday morning from the Catholic Church to the Calvary 
Cemetery.


HERMAN RISCH   cemetery #44

RISCH DIES AT HOME OF DAUGHTER
Former Resident Here At Milwaukee at Time of His Death
Herman Risch, 63, until ? months ago a resident of Manitowoc, died 
unexpectedly in Milwaukee at 7 am today at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. Lillian Schwanke. While Mr. Risch had been in ill health for 
some time, his death was not expected. Six months ago he sold his 
home in this city and went to Rockwood to reside with his son Arthur, 
proprietor at a general merchandise store. Three weeks ago Mr. Risch 
went to Milwaukee to visit at the home of his daughter, where his 
death occurred. He leaves his son, Arthur of Rockwood and two daughters, 
Mrs. Schwanke of Milwaukee and Mrs. Emma Bertelt? Of Madison. Mr. and 
Mrs. Arthur Risch left Rockwood this morning for Milwaukee to make 
arrangements for the funeral. The body will be brought to Manitowoc 
but whether the funeral services will be held in this city or at 
Rockwood was undetermined this afternoon.
Manitowoc Times, Monday, October 22, 1928, Page 6
********
[bur. 10-25-1928/age 63 yrs/died at Milwaukee, WI/cause: myocarditis/
bur. on C.P. Koehler lot]


JOHANNA RISCH   cemetery #44

STRICKEN AS SHE DRIVES ON THE STREET
Mrs. H. Risch Suffers Stroke of Paralysis Today
Stricken by paralysis while driving on Clark street early this morning, 
Mrs. Herman Rusch, a well known North side resident, is reported in a 
critical condition at her home on N. Fourteenth street.
Mrs. Risch was waiting for a train on which her son, Arthur, a salesman 
for the Plumb & Nelson Co., was expected and was driving at Clark and 
Thirteenth streets when John Maurer, a railway man, noticed that she 
appeared to be helpless and stopped the horse. Officer Dueno accompanied 
Mrs. Risch to her home and a physician was called. Her condition is said 
to be serious.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, Feb. 19, 1916 P.8
********
DEATH ENDS LONG ILLNESS FOR MRS. RISCH
Well Known Resident Passes Away at Home on 14th Street
Death like a messenger of Peace entered the home of Hiram Risch on 
North 14th street, last evening, claiming the beloved wife and 
mother. 
Mrs. Risch was born in the town of Gibson Jan. 18, 1817 [sic] and 
was 47 years old at the time of her death. Many friends will regret 
the death of Mrs. Risch who was known for her charity and helpfulness 
and to help friends and those in distress. She was very patient 
during her long illness, although she knew that death was near. She 
is survived by her husband, one son and two daughters, Mrs. Walter 
Schwake of Milwaukee and Edna and Arthur of this city. She is also 
survived by one sister, Mrs. Leopold Kind,  and one brother, Henry 
Loeb, both of Larrabee. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon 
from the late home. Services will be held at the German Reform 
church, Rev. Grether officiating.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, August 17, 1917, Page 8
********
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schwake, Mr. and Mrs. W. Armbruester of Milwaukee 
and Mrs. Fred Gunderson, Sheboygan, have returned to their homes after 
attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Risch.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, August 21, 1917, Page 3
*********
[Hanna Risch/bur. 08-19-1917/cause: cordrac insufficiency/
bur. on CP Koehler lot]


DITLEF G. RISTAD, REV.   cemetery #44

Funeral services for Dr. D.G. Ristad, pastor of the First Lutheran church 
here since 1922, who died Tuesday, where held this afternoon from the 
church.
Presiding over the final rites of the well known clergyman, educator and 
author, was Dr. L.W. Boe, president of St. Olaf college, Northfield, Minn. 
He headed a large delegation of Lutheran clergy and laymen from the middle 
west who came here for the services.
Dr. Ristad was a former president of the eastern district of the Norwegian 
Lutheran Church of America.
The body was brought to the church, Eighth and State streets, from the 
parsonage, where private services were held for members of the family at 
11 a.m. Honorary pallbearers this afternoon were Walter Dorsch, H.L. Vits, 
William Krumm, Emil Sohrweide, Peter Anderson, George Maxfeldt, Emil Krug 
and Thorval Torrison. Active pallbearers were Oscar Gunderson, Albert 
Tetzlaff, Vernon Aleckson, T.C. Geisler, Orley Halverson and Peter 
Gresholt, Jr.
Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. September 22, 1938 P. 2
******
[d. 09-20-1938/age 74 yrs./cause: coronary thrombosis/bur. on G. Rolf Ristad lot]


AUGUSTA RISTOW   cemetery #44

WIDOW OF FRED RISTOW, SR. DIES AT SHEBOYGAN
Former Resident of Manitowoc Dead at Age of 85
Mrs. Augusta Ristow, nee Knack widow of Fred Ristow, Sr., died at home of her 
daughter, Mrs. Robert Koehler at Sheboygan this morning her demise being due 
to infirmities incident to old age. The body will be brought to this city and 
the funeral will take place from the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. 
and Mrs. Frank Kunish, 1207 South Eleventh street, Monday afternoon at 
2 o'clock. Burial will be at Evergreen.
Lived at Manitowoc
Mrs. Ristow, who was past eighty-five years of age, was born in Germany and 
was married there, the family coming to America shortly afterward, coming to 
Manitowoc to make their home. Mr. Ristow preceded her in death seven years 
ago and until three years ago Mrs. Ristow made her home here with Mr. and 
Mrs. Kunish. Besides the two daughters, Mrs. Koehler of Sheboygan and Mrs. 
Kunish of this city, Mrs. Ristow is survived by two sons, Fred Jr., who 
served as backstop on the Sheboygan and Manitowoc Lake Shore League teams, 
Carl of Milwaukee and another daughter, Mrs. Herman Henning of Sheboygan.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. April 30, 1926 P. 1


MARIA A. RISTOW
 
Maria A. Ristow, 38, of Kiel, died unexpectedly, Sunday morning, 
Oct. 20, 1996 at Theda Clark Regional Medical Center, Neenah, from 
complications of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on 
Oct. 11, 1996.
She is the former Maria Agreda born Oct. 14, 1958 in Caracas, Venezuela, 
daughter of Jose Agreda and Ana Casado.
She graduated from high school in Caracas, Venezuela. Maria was a graduate 
of St. Thomas University, St. Paul, Minn., where she received her B.S. 
degree in biology and her master's degree in education. She recently 
received her B.S. degree in chemistry from Lakeland College.
On June 6, 1986, she married Dale Ristow at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 
St. Nazianz.
She was a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church, St. Nazianz; a member of 
the Board of Education at St. Gregory Catholic School, a member of the Home 
and School Association and coached the Odyssey of the Minds Program at St. 
Gregory's.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
She was preceded in death by her son, Michael and her maternal and paternal 
grandparents.
Funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m, Thursday, Oct. 24, at St. Gregory 
Catholic Church, St. Nazianz, with the Rev. Cletus LaMere officiating, 
preceded by brief family rites at 10:15 a.m. at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt 
Funeral Home, Kiel. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may 
call at Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home from 4-9 p.m., Wednesday, until 
the time of services. A wake service will be held at 8 p.m., Wednesday 
evening at the funeral home.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Dale would like to thank the doctors and staff at Theda Clark Regional 
Medical Center, the Rev. Cletus LaMere, Theda Clark Flight for Life and 
the First Responders, who were at the accident scene on Oct. 11, 1996.
***************
wife of Dale Ristow [married June 7, 1986 at St. Gregory] -daughter of 
Jose Angel Agreda and Anna Casado -born Venezuela -died from "probable 
pulmonary emboli -chest trauma, rib fractures, hema pneumethorax -motor 
vehicle accident on Oct. 11, 1996 -victim was the driver of her van, 
2 vehicle accident at intersection of 67 and X")


ALBERT RITCHIE   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 17 Aug. 1905:
Death Fri. morning of a small child of Fred Ritchie in Two Rivers 
as the result of heart trouble with which he was afflicted since 
birth.


ANNA RITCHIE   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 14 Feb. 1907:
(From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 11 Feb.) Mrs. Fritz Richie of Two
Rivers died last week in Holy Family Hospital in Manitowoc. She had been ill for
some time and had to be taken to the hospital for an operation. Regrettably, the
operation did not have the desired effect. She is survived by her husband and 3
children. Her large funeral was held Saturday from St. Lukes Church. 


BABY RITCHIE   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 09 June 1904: 
A small child of Mr. R.A. Ritchie here died last week.


SEBASTIAN RITTENAUER   cemetery #22

Name: Rittenauer, Sebastian
D.: 11/9/1862
B.: 
Reg. D.: 9/2/1869
Sex: M
Age at Death: 7 Days
B.P.:
D.P.: St. Nazianz
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Oschwald
Spouse:
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.12


HEDWIG RIX   cemetery #82

Mrs. Hedwig Rix, 85, formerly of 511 Calumet Ave., Kiel, died
Sunday morning at St. Nicholas Hospital. She had resided at the 
Anna M. Reiss Home since April, 1962.
Born in Kiel on Oct. 2, 1879, she was a daughter of the late
August and Eliese Lindner, received her education in Kiel
schools, and was married to Peter Rix of Chicago.
They lived there until 1950 when they moved to Kiel. Her husband 
died in July, 1952.
Mrs. Rix was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Kiel, 
the Kiel Fraun Verein, and the Rebekah Lodge of Kiel.
Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Thekla Mulcahy, and a brother,
Walter Lindner, both of Kiel. 
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the
Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel. The Rev. Allen L. Bowe, pastor 
of the Kiel First Presbyterian Church, will officiate and
burial will be in the Kiel Cemetery.
(no newspaper named, 1964)


PETER J. RIX   cemetery #82

Peter J. Rix, 76, retired federal postal clerk, of 511 Calumet Ave., Kiel, 
died Thursday morning at Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, after an illness of 
two months.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, 
Kiel, the Rev. Ernest J. Nelson officiating, with burial in the Kiel Cemetery.
Born July 6, 1876, in France, the deceased came to the United States with his 
parents at the age of 12. When he was 16 the family moved to Chicago, where 
for 47 years Mr. Rix served as a postal clerk. He married Hedwig Lindner of 
Kiel in 1920 and 18 months ago the couple came to Kiel to reside.
Survivors in addition to the wife are a son, Armand of Chicago and a sister, 
Mrs. Mary Greve of New York. - 1952