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BERNARD ROEMER     cemetery #47

From Der Nord Westen, 08 Dec. 1887:
Death of 68-year old Bernard Roemer on Sun., 04 Dec. at 5pm in Manitowoc
Rapids. The deceased was born 18 Nov. 1819 in Kröv, Bezirk Trier, Rheinpreussen.
In 1847 he immigrated to America and lived three years in Philadelphia, coming to
Wisconsin in 1850 and establishing himself in the following year in Manitowoc
Rapids. He served 10 years as Town Clerk. His wife preceded him in death eight
years ago. Five children (2 sons and 3 daughters) mourn his death. The funeral
procession will take place Fri. morning at 9am in the Catholic Church in Manitowoc,
and then burial in the Silver Lake Cemetery.


FREDERICK ROEMER   cemetery #43

FRED ROEMER, FORMER WELL KNOWN RESIDENT, DIES, KENOSHA, 
BODY HERE FOR BURIAL TOMORROW
Fred Roemer, a former resident of this city, died at Kenosha Sunday 
after a brief illness of pneumonia and the body will be brought here 
for burial, funeral services being held from St. Boniface church 
tomorrow morning at 8 o’clock. 
Mr. Roemer was born in Germany June 28, 1847, being 69 at his death. 
He came to Manitowoc with his parents as a boy and resided here for 
many years, the family later locating at Kenosha two years ago. A 
tinsmith by trade, Mr. Roemer was associated with his brother, the 
late Joseph Roemer, for years and later established a repair shop at 
Ninth and Washington streets in a building on the site now occupied 
by the Glander Studio. Besides his widow, Mr. Roemer is survived by 
six sons and one daughter, Joseph, Walter, Eugene, Ma?, Adolph, 
Richard, and Lucy.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, February 20, 1917, Page 5
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Those who were here from abroad to attend the funeral of the late 
Fred J. Roemer, were Mrs. F.J. Roemer, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. F. Roemer, 
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Roemer, Miss Lucy Roemer, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph 
Roemer and Max and Richard Roemer, all of Kenosha; Mr. and Mrs. 
Walter Roemer of Woodstock, Ill., Miss Mary Olson and Jos. Olson of 
Milwaukee and H. Williams of Chicago.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, February 23, 1917, Page 3


GERTRUDE ROEMER   cemetery #63

Wife of John Roemer –daughter of John Barth with mother marked unknown 
on death record –born Germany –died from “cerebral apoplexy”) –buried 
at Holy Cross Cemetery, Michicot
(sent in by St. Nazianz researcher/info from death certificate)
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Mrs. Gertrude Roemer, widow of the late John Roemer, died at her 
home 823 Marshall street, following a stroke of paralysis which 
she suffered four months ago. Mrs. Roemer, who was 77 years old 
on March 9, was a native of Germany and a pioneer settler of 
Manitowoc, the family formerly residing at St. Nazianz where Mr. 
Roemer conducted a general store. Later they removed to Mishicot 
where for years he was engaged in the hotel business. After the 
death of her husband 11 years ago, Mrs. Roemer removed to the 
city. 
She is survived by two sons and two daughters, John, Joseph and 
Clara, this city and Mrs. William Klehn, Clarks Mills. The funeral 
will be held Wednedsay at 10 from the Catholic church at Mishicot.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, May 06, 1918, Page 1


JACOB ROEMER  cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Mar. 1902:
Our well-known fellow citizen and prominent businessman, Mr. Jacob Roemer,
closed his eyes Tues. in final sleep following an illness of about 2 wks. 
Mr. Roemer had fallen ill last autumn and was bed-ridden for quite a while 
but appeared to recover. He suffered a relapse about 2 wks. ago. He was 
born 26 Aug. 1839 in Croev, Rhineland, but came to Manitowoc as a child with 
his parents. Here he learned the tinsmith trade and in 1881 entered the metal 
ware business of E.K. Rand. The firm later incorporated under the name 
Rand & Roemer Hardware Co. where he served the last years as president. Mr. 
Roemer was twice married, his first wife having died 17 yrs. ago, while his 
second wife survives him. Also surviving are 7 children. The funeral will be 
held early tomorrow at 9 a.m. from the Catholic Church to the Catholic Cemetery.


JOHANN ROEMER   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 10 Nov. 1892:
Death on Sun. morning of 70 yr. old Johann Roemer, a resident of Two Rivers
Road. The deceased was born in Cröff, Rhineland, and came to Manitowoc in 1847
where he has lived ever since. About a year and a half ago he suffered a stroke and
has been bedridden up until his death. He leaves two grown children. The funeral
took place Wed. at the Catholic Church.


JOHN ROEMER   cemetery #63

From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1907: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 05 Feb.) 
We have to report another death of an old resident. Mr. J. Roemer died in his 
home here Friday evening from a heart attack.
He had recently suffered a light stroke but was recovering… He leaves his wife and 6
children –2 sons and 4 daughters in good circumstances. He was 71. The funeral was
held Tuesday morning from the Catholic Church.
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From Der Nord Westen, 07 Feb. 1907: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 04 Feb.)
Peter Heinzen, Anton Heinzen, and Mrs. Jos. Hecker went to Mishicott yesterday 
to attend the funeral of their uncle John Roemer. Mr. Roemer had lived here for 
many years and made many friends locally. 


JOSEPH ROEMER  (d. 1916)  cemetery #43

JOSEPH ROEMER, RESIDENT HERE ALL LIFE, IS DEAD
Formerly Owned Large Farm on Interurban Line - Was 61 Years Old
Joseph Roemer, a life long resident of Manitowoc, formerly owner 
of a large farm on the interurban line now known as the Lindstedt 
farm, died at the hospital last night after an illness of several 
weeks, aged 61 years. The funeral will be held Monday morning 
from the undertaking rooms of the F. Vogelsand Co., to St. Boniface 
church at 9 o'clock, with interment at Calvary.
Mr. Roemer was born in this city January 23, 1856 and was well known. 
Since retiring from the farm he had made his home on N. Eighth street. 
Mr. Roemer had not married and is the last of his family, the only 
relative being cousins.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, April 1, 1916 P.1


KATHARINA ROEMER   cemetery #48

Name: Roemer, Katharina
D.: 8/1/1879
B.: 8/1/1820
Reg. D.: 6/20/1879
Sex: F/W
Age at Death:
B.P.: Croev, Prussia-On-Rhine Germ.
D.P.: Mtwc. Rapids
Cem.: St. Mary's Rapids
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: G. Noever, Cath. Pr.
Spouse: Bernard Roemer
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Jaundice
Pg. #: v.1 p.309
(This person may have been moved at some time, because there is a Katharine 
and Bernard in #47. The death date for Katharine in #48 is different
than this one, it has Feb. 19, 1879. Or the person making the cross was in error)


OSCAR ROEMER   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1908:  
Last week we reported the death of a daughter of Fred Roemer here, and today 
we must report that his eldest son, 19-year old Oscar, has died of consumption 
with which he fell ill last Fall. In addition to the deeply sorrowing parents, 
he is survived by 6 brothers and a sister. The funeral was held yesterday 
morning at the Catholic cemetery.


JOHANN B. ROEPKE   cemetery #70

Name: Roepke, John Bern 
D.: 12/24/1869
B.:
Reg. D.: 11/22/1870
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 47 Yrs. 4 Mo. 8 Da.
B.P.: Hanover, Germany
D.P.: Newton
Cem.: St. Johannes, Newton
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. Chas. Wagner
Spouse: Mary Schlueter
F.:
M.:
Cause of Death: Typhus
Add Info.: Miller & Farmer
Pg. #: v.1 p.80
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(Johann Berndt Roepke/d. 12/24/1869/bur. 12/27/1869/from records of St. 
John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)


MARIA ROEPKE   cemetery #70

From Der Nord Westen, 23 May 1907:
Death Sunday in Town Newton of Mrs. Mary Roepke at age 84 yrs. 7 mos. 
of old age debility. The deceased is one of the eldest settlers of our 
county and has lived here since it was a wilderness. She leaves 3 sons 
and 2 daughters.
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(Maria Margaret Rosette Roepke/d. 09 May 1907/bur. 22 May 1907/from records 
of St. John's Evang. Luth. Ch.)


ERNA AMANDA ROESELER   cemetery #87

Mrs. Erna Roeseler, 59, of R. 2, Kiel, died today at Holy Family Hospital 
in Manitowoc after a short illness.
She was born in Rockland on Aug. 19, 1911, the daughter of the late Theodore 
and Minnie Wagner.  She was educated in Collins.
She married Frederick Roeseler Sr. on April 6, 1940.  The couple made their 
home at R. 2, Kiel, since their marriage.
(Survivors omitted for privacy)
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church 
at Louis Corners, with the Rev. Adalbert Schultz officiating.  Burial will 
be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 4:30 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday at the 
Christianson Funeral Home in St. Nazianz, and then at the church until 
time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, June 22, 1971 – P. 12
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Erna Roesler, 59, of Rt. 2, Kiel, died Tuesday at Holy Family Hospital, 
Manitowoc, following a short illness.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis 
Corners. The Rev. Adalbert Schultz will officiate and burial will be in 
the church cemetery.
Mrs. Roeseler, nee Erna Wagner, was born Aug. 19, 1911, in the Town of 
Rockland, daughter of the late Theodore and Minnie Wagner Wagner. She 
attended schools in Collins. She was married to Fredrick Roeseler St., 
April 6, 1940.
Survivors include her husband, two sons, a daughter (Survivors omitted 
for privacy.); three brothers, John of Rt. 1, Valders, and Henry and 
Ashley of Rt. 2, Kiel; and two grandsons, (Survivors omitted for privacy.)
Two brothers preceded her in death.
Friends may call at Christianson Funeral Home, St. Nazianz, after 4:30 p.m. 
Thursday until noon Friday and then at the church until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. June 22, 1971


ERNESTINA ROESELER   cemetery #78

Mrs. August Roesler, a pioneer resident of the town of Eaton, died 
at her home Thursday at the age of 66 years. She leaves a husband, 
one son and two daughters. The funeral will be held Sunday at St. 
Peter’s Lutheran church at Collins.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Saturday, September 25, 1915, Page 3


HERMAN ROESELER   cemetery #87

Herman Roeseler Of Town Eaton Is Summoned Today
Kiel.— Herman Roeseler, aged 16, son of Mrs. Wilhelmina Roeseler of
the town of Eaton, passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Armin
Henning in the town of Greenbush this morning at 12:30 o’clock follow-
ing a lingering illness.
He was born in the town of Eaton in October, 1916, and attended the
district school there. He was the son of the late Fred Roeseler who
died fifteen years ago.
Surviving him are his mother, Mrs. Wilhelmina Roeseler of the town of 
Eaton, and two sisters, Mrs. Edwin (Viola) Roesch of the town of Eaton 
and Mrs. Armin (Irma) Henning of the town of Greenbush, and one brother, 
Fred Roeseler, Jr., at home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the home of his
mother in the town of Eaton at 1 o’clock and at 1:30 p. m. at the Zion
Evangelical Lutheran church at Louis Corners with the Rev. Harold 0. 
Grunwald officiating. Burial will be made in the adjoining cemetery.
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Funeral services for Herman Roeseler, 16-year-old son of Mrs. 
Wilhelmina Roeseler, town of Eaton, took place this afternoon 
from the home of his mother. He died Monday at the home of his 
sister, Mrs. Armin Henning, in the town of Greenbush. A mother, 
two sisters and a brother survive.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 15, 1933 P.2


LUDWIG ROESLER

Ludwig Roeseler(sic), 98, the oldest resident of the town of Schleswig, 
passed away on Tuesday morning at 11:30.  He had been making his home 
with his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Radder. Mr. Roeseler, a native of Landsburg, 
Germany, was born on Feb. 7, 1829.  He was married to Louisa Ebert in 
Germany, and in 1883 the family came to America.  They made their home 
on a farm in the town of Schleswig. His wife preceded him in death about 
30 years ago. Rev. Friedrichsmeier will conduct the funeral services, 
which will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1:30 at the Wm. Radder farm 
home, followed by services at the Schleswig Reformed church. Burial will 
be made in the church cemetery. 
Mr. Roeseler is survived by the following children:  Mrs. Wm Kunz of Merrill, 
Mrs. Carl Reichwaldt and Mrs. Wm Radder of Schleswig and Aug Roeseler of 
Collins; also 25 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Tri-County Record, May 19, 1927      


WILHELMINE ROESLER   cemetery #87

Mrs. Roessler Of Town Of Eaton Dies At Home Thursday
Kiel. (Special) — Mrs. Wilhelmina Roessler, 60, died Thursday
afternoon at 3 o’clock at her farm home in the town of Eaton, 
Manitowoc county, after an illness of several months.
She was born Sept. 15, 1879, in the town of Eaton, the daughter 
of Carl and Johanna Schnell. On Oct. 14, 1902, she was married 
to Frederick Roessler, and the couple lived in Kiel for a time, 
later moving to the present farm home. Her husband died 21 years 
ago.
Survivors include two daughters and one son, Mrs. Edwin (Viola)
Roesch, New Holstein, Mrs. Armin (Irma) Henning, Random Lake,
and Frederick at home. There are three grandchildren. Four sisters,
Mrs. August Rabe, Steinthal, Mrs. Jacob Reichart, Kiel, Mrs. John
Rue, town of Schleswig, and Mrs. William Ott, Pigeon lake, and three
brothers, Henry, Manitowoc, William, New Holstein, and Carl, near
Manitowoc, also survive her.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 1:30 p. m. at the C. J. 
Meiselwitz funeral home here, and at 2 o’clock at the Zion Lutheran
church at Lewis Corners. The Rev. Harold 0. Grunwald will officiate
and interment will be made in the adjoining church cemetery. The
body may be viewed from Sunday afternoon until time of the services.
The casket will not be opened at the church.


ANNA ROETHEL  (d. 1952)   cemetery #90

Mrs. Anna Roethel, 79, died Tuesday night at the farm home in 
the Town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, following a stroke which 
she suffered six weeks ago.  Funeral services will be conducted 
at the St. John Evangelical and Reformed Church at Schwartzwald, 
the Rev. William Schulz officiating and burial will be in the 
adjoining cemetery.  
Born Oct. 18, 1872, in the town of Meeme, Anne Schreiber was 
married to Fred Roethel in 1890 and the couple resided on a farm 
in Meeme. Her husband died in 1943.  
She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Louis Fintelman of Franklin, 
Sheboygan County, Mrs. Arnold Pfefferkorn of Manitowoc, Mrs. Gilbert 
Henschel of Kiel and Mrs. Harold Reineck and Miss Emma Roethel at 
home; four sons, Harry at home, Arthur of the Town of Herman, 
Sheboygan County, Rone of New Holstein and Herbert of Milwaukee; 
three sisters, Mrs. August Scheib of Plymouth, Miss Emma Schreiber 
of Ada and Mrs. Louisa Gesch of Franklin; 15 grandchildren and 10 
great grandchildren.  
Manitowoc Herald Times, July 23, 1952


ANNA ROETHEL  (d. 1955)  cemetery #90

Mrs. Anna Roethel, 84, of the town of Schleswig, passed away today 
at the Sheboygan Memorial Hospital following an illness of one year 
duration.  
Nee Ebeling, she was born March 2, 1870, in the town of Herman, the 
daughter of the late Ernest and Johanna Ebeling. She was married to 
Christian Roethel, town of Meeme, on Sept. 13, 1891.  The couple 
lived in the town of Meeme for several years but for the past 50 
years made their home in the town of Schleswig.  
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Adalia Damrow of Cleveland, 
Mrs. Walter (Hilda) Lipchow and Mrs. Orville (Minnie) George, both 
of Milwaukee, Mrs. Joseph (Erna) Nennig and Mrs. Ray (Viola) Rabe, 
town of Schleswig; two sons, Arvin and Arno, town of Schleswig; 
eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and two brothers, 
August Ebeling of Sheboygan and Louis Ebeling, town of Herman. Her 
husband passed away in Feb., 1937.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at the St. John’s Evangelical 
Reformed Church, Schwartzwald.  Dr. Frederick Herzog will officiate 
and burial will be made in the church cemetery.  
Sheboygan Press, February 10, 1955


ARTHUR ROETHEL   cemetery #90

Arthur F. Roethel, 81, of the town of Herman, a veteran of World War I, 
died at his home this morning after a lengthy illness. A retired Herman 
farmer, he was born May 5, 1891, in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc County, 
son of the late Fred and Anna Schreiber Roethel.  He attended Pigeon 
River District School in Meeme.  Mr. Roethel was employed at Ehnert Co. 
in Kiel prior to his service in World War I. He was a member of St. John 
United Church of Christ, Schwartzwald, in Herman, and of World War I 
Barracks, Sheboygan.  
On Nov. 27, 1926, he married Lydia Laux of the town of Schleswig. The 
couple lived on a farm in Schleswig for six years, before purchasing a 
farmstead in Herman on Highway 32, where they lived ever since.  He 
retired from farming in 1956, and later worked for Osthof’s and Pine 
Point resorts at Elkhart Lake for four years.  
Surviving are his wife; a son Ardon, Herman; 16 grandchildren; four great 
grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Harold Reineck and Miss Emma Roethel, 
both of Sheboygan; Mrs. Anna Pfeffekorn of Manitowoc, and Mrs. Gilbert 
Henschel, Kiel, and a brother, Herbert Roethel, Kiel.  He was preceded 
in death by two brothers.  
Sheboygan Press, June 30, 1972


ARVIN W. ROETHEL     cemetery #84
                
Arvin W. Roethel, 68, of R. 2 Kiel, died Friday at his trailer home at Millhome 
after being stricken with a heart attack.
He was born Aug. 29, 1897 in the Town of Meeme, a son of the late Christian and 
Anna Ebeling Roethel . The family later moved to the Town of Schleswig where he 
attended district schools.
A veteran of World War II, Mr. Roethel was employed by August Ehnert & Sons, Kiel, 
and by Eickhoss Feed Mill, Millhome, before his retirement in 1962.
Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Aledia Damrow, rural Cleveland; Mrs. Hilda Lipchow 
and Mrs. Minnie George, both of Milwaukee, Mrs. Erma Nennig and Mrs. Viola Rabe, both 
of Kiel; and a brother, Arno, Millhome.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, 
with the Rev. Vernon E. Jaberg, pastor, St. Peter's United Church of Christ, officiating. 
Burial will be in the Schleswig Cemetery in Rockville.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Sunday until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press on Oct. 2, 1965


CARL ROETHEL   cemetery #87

Charles Roethel Dies at Age of 80 
An invalid for some months, and rapidly weakening of the past two weeks, 
Charles Roethel died this Wednesday morning at his home here, a victim 
of the infirmities of old age. He would have been 80 years of age in August 
of this year.
Mr. Roethel was born August 1, 1849 in Germantown, Washington county, Wis., 
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Roethel. He remained at the parental home 
until January 9, 1873, when he was united in marriage to Miss Ida Wickensberg 
of Ada. The newly married couple then moved to a farm in the town of Meeme, 
where Mrs. Roethel died January 1, 1902.
For twelve years after the death of his wife, Mr. Roethel continued to manage 
the Meeme farm, when in 1914 he moved to Kiel, settling on the little farm on 
what is now Calumet avenue. The farm has been conducted by his son Herman for 
the past number of years.
Seven children were born to the couple, three of whom survive. They are Herman 
Roethel, at Kiel, Mrs. Louise Marx of Sheboygan, and Mrs. Ferdinand Schneider 
of Ada. Ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren survive.
Funeral services will be held at one p.m. Saturday at the home, and at 1:30 at 
the Lutheran church at Louis Corners, with interment in the adjoining cemetery. 
The Rev. L. B. Mielke of Millersville will conduct the services.


CHRIST ROETHEL   cemetery #90

Kiel—Christian Roethel, aged 70, died at his home in Millhome Sunday 
following a lingering illness of two years’ duration.  He was born on 
a farm in the town of Meeme, Sept, 9, 1866, and on Sept 3, 1891, was 
married to Miss Anna Ebeling, also of the town of Meeme.  The couple 
located on the Roethel homestead where they resided for 15 years, and 
for the past 31 years they resided in Millhome.  
Mr. Rothel is survived by his wife, five daughters, Mrs. Adelia Damrow 
of Edwards, Mrs. Hilda Lipchow and Mrs. Minnie Kazses of Milwaukee, Mrs. 
Erna Nennig of Millhome and Mrs. Viola Rabe of Schleswig; two sons, 
Armin of the town of Schleswig, and Arvin at home; one brother, Fred of 
the town of Meeme and seven grandchildren. 
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the C. J. Meiselwitz Funeral 
home in Kiel, with services at the Evangelical church in the town of 
Schwartzwald.  The Rev. William Schultz will be in charge, and burial 
will be made in the adjoining cemetery. 
Sheboygan Press, February 15, 1937


CHRISTINA ROETHEL   cemetery #90

Mrs. Christina Roethel, 85, a former resident of the Town Meeme, 
Manitowoc County, died Thursday at the home of her son, Ned Roeder, 
who resides on Route No. 1 Sheboygan.  Her death resulted from old 
age.  For some time she had been ailing at intervals and since 
Tuesday she was confined to her bed.  
December 30, 1833, she was born in Mannheim, Meinz on the Rhine 
River, Germany. She was married twice. Her first marriage occurred 
in Germany, and a short time later in the year 1861, the couple 
migrated to this country, and settled in Town Meeme.  Since the 
death of her second husband, Henry Roethel, who died eleven years 
ago in Town Meeme, she had made her home with her son.  
The survivors are a son, Fred Roeder, Route 1, Sheboygan and one 
daughter, Mrs. Catherine Mueller, 314 Wisconsin Avenue, Sheboygan; 
twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  A son, Henry 
Roeder, died twenty-seven years ago. 
The remains were removed to the home of a grandson, Gustav Roeder, 
at Schwartzwald, from where the funeral was held today and services 
were conducted at St. John’s Evangelical church, Schwartzwald.  
Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church.  Six 
grandsons were pallbearers.   
Sheboygan Press, May 31, 1919


HARRY ROETHEL   cemetery #90

Harry Roethel, 67, of Rt. 1, Cleveland, retired Town of 
Meeme farmer, died Wednesday afternoon at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Meiselwitz 
Funeral Home, Kiel. The Rev. William N. Bender will 
officiate and commital service will be at 9 a.m. Saturday 
at St. John Cemetery, at Schwartzwald, in the Town of 
Herman, Sheboygan County.
Mr. Roethel was born Oct. 12, 1902, in Town of Meeme, son 
of the late Frederick and Anna Schreiber Roethel. He had 
been employed at August Ehnert and Sons, Kiel. After the 
death of his father in May, 1943, he operated the home farm, 
retiring 10 years ago. He was a member of the St. John United 
Church of Christ.
Survivors include two brothers, Arthur of rural Elkhart 
Lake and Herbert of Kiel; and four sisters, Mrs. Anna 
Pfefferkorn of rural Manitowoc, Miss Emma of rural Cleveland, 
Mrs. Gilbert Henschel of Kiel and Mrs. Harold Reineck of 
Sheboygan. A sister and a brother preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p.m. Friday 
until the time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. May 28, 1970
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Harry Roethel, 67, of R. 1, Cleveland, a retired Town of Meeme 
(Manitowoc County) farmer, died Wednesday afternoon at Sheboygan 
Memorial Hospital.  He had been in the hospital about six weeks. 
He was born Oct. 12, 1902, in Meeme, the son of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Frederick Roethel.  He was not married.  He was employed at 
the August Ehnert and Sons, Co. in Kiel. After the death of his 
father in 1943, he operated the family homestead.  He retired 10 
years ago, but continued to live on the farm.  Mr. Roethel was a 
member of St. John’s United Church of Christ at Schwartzwald, 
town of Herman.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Anna Pfefferkorn, rural Manitowoc, 
Miss Emma Roethel, R. 1, Cleveland, Mrs. Gilbert Henschel, Kiel, 
and Mrs. Harold Reineck, Sheboygan, and two brothers, Arthur, rural 
Elkhart Lake, and Herbert, Kiel.  A sister and a brother preceded 
him in death.  
Funeral services will be at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel with 
the Rev. William N. Bender, pastor of Immanuel UCC, town of Herman, 
officiating.  Burial will be at St. John’s cemetery in Schwartzwald.  
Sheboygan Press, May 28, 1970


HENRY ROETHEL   cemetery #90

Henry Roethel, aged 71,  life-long resident of Town Meeme, passed 
away suddenly Friday afternoon at his home, after an illness of 
six months duration.  Mr. Roethel suffered an apoplectic stroke 
on June 9, and several light strokes since that time.  Another 
stroke on Friday morning, which resulted in his death, ended many 
months of suffering.  Born in Town Meeme, May 15, 1861, Mr. Roethel 
attended the public schools there and later the parochial school in 
town Herman.  He was confirmed on March 29, 1874 at the St. John’s 
Evangelical church at Schwartzwald by the Rev. F. Moccke.  Then 
together with his brother he conducted a cheese factory at Thiensville 
for several years, later operating his own factory at School Hill. 
In 1890 Mr. Roethel bought a  farm which he owned and worked until 
10 years ago, when he retired and sold it to his son, Oscar. 
Mr. Roethel was married to Miss Emma Boeldt, who passed away in 
February, 1895.  He was then united in marriage on Dec. 10, 1895 to 
Miss Eliese Schulz of town Herman.  
Besides his widow, Mr. Roethel is survived by the following children, 
Mrs. George Feldman, Mrs. Henry Mauck, Jr., town Herman; John of 
Batavia, George and Oscar of Meeme, Mrs. Norbert Grunewald of Howards 
Grove, Hugo of Oostburg, Reinhold of Meeme, Miss Hildegarde Roethel 
of Sheboygan and Arvin, at home.  There are also fifteen grandchildren, 
one great grandchild, three brothers, George of Thiensville, Fred of 
Meeme and Christian of Schleswig, and his aged mother-in-law, Mrs. 
Mathilda Schulz.  One daughter died in 1899.
The funeral will be held at the home and at St. John Evangelical church 
at Schwartzwald.  The Rev. F Mohme will officiate and burial will be 
made in the St. John cemetery.   
Sheboygan Press, December 3, 1932


HERMAN ROETHEL   cemetery #82

Rites Held Here Tuesday For Herman Roethel
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Herman 
Roethel, 74, who died at Memorial hospital Friday. He had 
been a patient at the hospital for about five weeks.
The services were conducted by the Rev. E. L. Worthman and 
burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.
Mr. Roethel was a member of the state legislature, representing 
Manitowoc county for two terms, from 1918 to 1920 and from 1926 
to 1928. He also was a former fire chief in Kiel, and was a 
member of the county board for three years.
Mr. Roethel was born January 3, 1882, in the town of Meeme, 
son of the late Carl and Ida Wickesburg Roethel. He received 
his early education in a district school and also attended the 
University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he took a short course 
in agriculture.
He married the former Katherine Raquet at Zion Lutheran church 
November 7, 1905. They operated a farm for 10 years before 
moving to Kiel.
While in the city, Mr. Roethel was employed for a period of time 
as a cattle shipper for the Kiel Mercantile association before 
establishing his own egg buying and selling business.
The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary November 5th 
of last year and more than 200 guests visited with them for the 
occasion at the Brooklyn hall.
He is survived by his wife.
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MANITOWOC COUNTY 
Second District. The towns of Cato, Cooperstown, 
Eaton, Franklin, Gibson, Kossuth, Maple Grove, 
Mishicot, Rockland, Schleswig, Two Creeks and 
Two Rivers, the villages of Kiel and Reedsvllle 
and the city of Two Rivers. 
HERMAN ROETHEL (Soc.) is manager and live 
stock shipper for the Kiel Mercantile Association 
under the equity plan. He was born Jan. 3, 1882, 
on a farm in the town of Meeme, Manitowoc county, 
received a common school education and attended 
the short course in agriculture at the University 
of Wisconsin. He lived on the same farm for 32 
years, making a specialty of raising pure bred 
Berkshire hogs and Jersey cattle on which he secured 
many prizes at the state and county fairs for 
several years. In 1914 he sold his farm and moved 
to Kiel, assisted in organizing the Kiel Mercantile 
Association and became director and live stock 
shipper. From 1909 to 1915 he was president of the 
Manitowoc county order of the Wisconsin Experiment 
Association. He has served as school clerk 
and village assessor. He was elected to the assembly 
in 1918, receiving 1,556 votes to 1,436 for 
Martin Rappel (Dem.).
"The Wisconsin Blue Book" by Industrial Commission of
Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Printing Board  
1919 Copyright


KATHERINE ROETHEL   cemetery #82

Mrs. Herman Roethel Dies After Illness
Mrs. Herman Roethel, 77, of this city died early Monday, after a long illness, 
at the St. Nicholas hospital in Sheboygan. Funeral services were held Wednesday 
afternoon at St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev. Roland Kley 
officiating. Burial was made in the Kiel cemetery.
The former Katherine Raquet, she was born Dec. 14, 1882, in the Town of Schleswig, 
a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Raquet.
Her marriage to Mr. Roethel took place Nov. 7, 1905 at Zion Lutheran Church, 
Louis Corners.
The couple lived on the Roethel home farm in the Town of Meeme for 10 years, 
then moved to Kiel.
Mr. Roethel, who died in February, 1956, was a former state assemblyman, having 
served in the legislature for two terms (1918-20 and 1926-28).
Mr. and Mrs. Roethel, who observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1955, 
had no children.
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Mrs. Herman Roethel, 77, of 510 Calumet Ave., Kiel, died of a long illness 
early today at St. Nicholas Hospital here.  She had been brought to the 
hospital Sunday.
The former Katherine Raquet, she was born Dec. 14, 1882, in the Town of 
Schleswig, a daughter of the late Frank and Anna Raquet.
Her marriage to Mr. Roethel took place Nov. 7, 1905 at Zion Lutheran Church, 
Louis Corners.
The couple lived on the Roethel home farm in the Town of Meeme for 10 years, 
then moved to Kiel.
Mr. Roethel, who died in February, 1956, was a former state assemblyman, 
having served in the legislature for two terms (1918-20 and 1926-28).
Mr. and Mrs. Roethel, who observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1955, 
had no children.
The Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel announced tentatively that services will 
be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, Kiel, 
with burial in Kiel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. 
Wednesday and at the church from noon until the time of services.
The Sheboygan Press – Monday, June 20, 1960 – P. 12


LILLY ROETHEL   cemetery #90

Funeral services for Mrs. George H. Roethel, 69, of R. 1 Cleveland, 
who died Monday at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital, will be held at St. 
John’s United Church of Christ at Schwartzwald.  The Rev. E. L. 
Hennig will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.  
The former Lilly Zill was born on Sept. 19, 1895, in Town Centerville, 
a daughter of the late Gustave and Emma Zill.  She attended district 
school and on Feb. 1, 1919, was married to George H. Roethel of the 
town of Meeme.  The couple farmed in town Meeme until 1961, when they 
retired.  Mrs. Roethel was a member of St. John’s Church.  
Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Laverne (Marcella) Busse, 
of R. 1, Newton; one son, Wallace, of R. 1 Cleveland; seven grandchildren; 
three brothers, Alfred of Cleveland, Hilbert of R. 1 Newton, and Harry 
of Sheboygan and a sister, Mrs. William Wagner of R. 1, Cleveland. One 
son preceded her in death. 
April 27, 1965, Sheboygan Press


MARIA ROETHEL   cemetery #87

From Der Nord Westen, 20 Dec. 1894: 
Death on Thurs., from a heart attack in Kaukauna, of 18 yr. old 
Miss Mary Roethel of Meeme. The body was taken to Cleveland by 
train where the parents took it on to the Meeme Cemetery.


OSCAR ROETHEL   cemetery #90

Oscar C. Roethel, 73, of Rt. 1, Newton, died Friday morning at 
Memorial Hospital, Sheboygan, following a brief illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John United 
Church of Christ, Town of Herman. the Rev. Dean Roy Miller and the 
Rev. William Bender will officiate and burial will be in the church 
cemetery.
Mr. Roethel was born Jan. 13, 1899, in the Town of Meeme, son of 
the late Henry and Elizie Schultz (Roethel). He attended the district 
schools and was baptized and confirmed at St. John United Church of 
Christ. 
He married Hilda Simonsmeier, of the Town of Herman, Nov. 18, 1922, 
at Saron United Church of Christ, Town of Sheboygan Falls. The couple 
resided on the Roethel home farm until their retirement in 1964.
He was president of M.P.R. and Lakeland Insurance Co. since 1957. He 
was director of the Town of Meeme and was the supervisor since 1961. 
He was a member of St. John United Church of Christ and its Brother-
hood. He was a member of the Ada Fire Dept. and a former member of 
the church consistory. He was also a director of the school board.
Survivors include his wife; a son; a daughter (Survivors omitted for 
privacy.); four brothers, George, of rural Cleveland, Hugo, of Oostburg, 
Reinhold, of Kiel and Arvin, of Sheboygan; four sisters, Mrs. George 
Feldmann, of rural Plymouhth, Mrs. Henry Mauk, of rural Elkhart Lake; 
Mrs. Nobert Grunewald, of Howards Grove and Mrs. Henry Biskobing, of 
Sheboygan; and four grandchildren.
Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, after 4 p.m. Monday 
until 11 a.m. Tuesday and from noon at the church until the time of 
service. Memorials may be made to the church.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, May 27, 1972 P.4
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Funeral services for Oscar C. Roethel, 73, of R. 1 Newton, a retired 
Town of Meeme farmer and insurance company official who died Friday, 
will be held at St. John United Church of Christ at Schwartzwald. The 
Rev. Dean Roy Miller, pastor, and the Rev. William Bender, pastor of 
Immanuel UCC, town of Herman will officiate.  Burial will be in the 
church cemetery.  
Mr. Roethel was president of M.P.R. and Lakeland Insurance Co. in 1957 
and had been a director since 1949.  He also served as a Town of Meeme 
supervisor since 1961 and was a member of St. John UCC and its brother-
hood, the Ada Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of the 
church’s consistory and the district school board.
Mr. Roethel was born Jan. 13, 1899, in the town of Meeme, a son of the 
late Henry and Elizie Schultz Roethel. He attended district school. On 
Nov. 18, 1922, he married Hilda Simonsmeier at Saron UCC in the Town of 
Sheboygan Falls.  The couple resided on the Roethel home farm until 
retiring in 1964.  
Surviving are his wife; one daughter, (private) of R. 1, Cleveland; a 
son, (private), R. 1 Newton; four grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. 
George Feldmann, rural Plymouth, Mrs. Henry Mauk of rural Elkhart Lake, 
Mrs. Norbert Grunewald of Howards Grove and Mrs. Henry Biskobing of 
Sheboygan; and four brothers, George of rural Cleveland, Hugo of 
Oostburg, Reinhold, Kiel and Arvin of Sheboygan.  
Sheboygan Press, May 27, 1972


RONE ROETHEL   cemetery #90

Funeral services for Rone Roethel, 68, of 730 Fremont St., Kiel, 
who died at his home Sunday were held at St. John’s United church 
of Christ at Schwartzwald in the Town of Herman.  The Rev. C. L 
Hennig, pastor officiated and interment was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Roethel was born Nov. 27, 1987, in the town of Meeme, a son of 
Fred and Anna Roethel.  He was married Feb. 25, 1921, to Viola Olm 
of the Town of Meeme at St. John’s United Church of Christ, and 
they resided on farms in the Towns of Meeme and New Holstein.  She 
preceded him in death in January of 1958, and for the past five 
years he resided in Kiel.  Survivors are a son, (private); four 
sisters, Mrs. Ann Pfefferkorn of rural Manitowoc, Miss Emma Roethel 
of rural Cleveland, Mrs. Gilbert Henschel of Kiel and Mrs. Harold 
Reineck of Sheboygan; three brothers, Arthur of rural Elkhart lake, 
Herbert of Milwaukee and Harry of rural Cleveland.  
Sheboygan Press, July 5, 1966


VIOLA ROETHEL   cemetery #90

Mrs. Rone Roethel, 56, wife of a Town of New Holstein farmer, died 
Late Saturday afternoon at her R. 2, Kiel, home following an illness 
of several months.  The former Viola Olm, she was born in the Town 
of Meeme, Manitowoc County, July 21, 1901, a daughter of the late 
William and Emma Laux Olm.  She attended district school in Meeme 
and graduated from Kiel High School in 1919.  Following graduation 
from the then Manitowoc County Norman School she taught the rural 
Millhome and Pigeon River Schools in the Town of Meeme. Her marriage 
to Mr. Roethel took place at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed 
church, Schwartzwald, Feb. 25, 1921. Following marriage the couple 
farmed, the past 19 years on the present place in the town of New 
Holstein between Kiel and New Holstein in Calumet County.  
Surviving are her husband; one son, (private), at home and a brother, 
Edgar Olm, R. 1, Kiel.  One brother preceded her in death.
Services will be held at St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church, 
Schwartzwald, with the Rev. E. L. Hennig, pastor, officiating.    
Sheboygan Press, January 6, 1958


WILHELM ROETHEL   cemetery #87

From Der Nord Westen, 11 Feb. 1904:
Death Wed. last week in Town Meeme of 29-yr. old Wm. Roethel, 
son of Carl Roethel, after having been ill almost his entire 
life. The funeral was held Sat. in the cemetery at Louis Corners.


WILLIAM ROGERS   cemetery #44

From the Manitowoc Herald, 26 Aug 1854:
William Rogers died. 
********
(William Rogers/bur. 19 Aug. 1854/age 35 yrs./
from record of St. James Epis. Ch., Manitowoc)
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IN COUNTY COURT FOR MANITOWOC COUNTY
STATE OF WISCONSIN, Manitowoc county, In Probate.
In the matter of the Estate of William Rogers, late of said County, 
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Lydia Rogers, to be appointed 
Administratrix of the estate of said William Rogers, deceased:
Notice is hereby given that a hearing of said petition will be had 
before me, on the 16th day of September next A.D. 1854, at 10 o'clock 
in the forenoon of said day, at the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court 
for said County of Manitowoc. and it is ordered that a notice of said 
hearing be published in the "Manitowoc Tribune," a weekly newspaper 
printed and published in said County, for three weeks successively, 
previous to said hearing.
Dated at Manitowoc this 26th day of Aug. A.D. 1854.
GEORGE REED, County Judge.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, September 9, 1854 P. 3
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NOTICE.
We the subscribers being appointed by the Hon. the county Court, 
for the county of Manitowoc, Commissioners to receive examine and 
adjust all claims and demands of all persons against the estate of 
William Rogers, late of the town of Manitowoc, in said county, 
deceased, and also all claims and demands, exhibited in ????? 
thereto and six months from the 18th day of September last, being 
allowed by said court for that purpose. We do theretofore, hereby 
give notice that we will attend to the business of our said 
appointment at the office of S.A. Wood, in the village of Manitowoc, 
in the county of Manitowoc, state aforesaid, on the 30th day of 
October, inst. on the 6th and 1?th days of November next from nine 
o'clock a.m. until four o'clock p.m. of each of said days.
Dated at Manitowoc, this 7th day of October, a.d. 1854.
RICHARD B. MUSSON, L.T. WARREN, Commissioners.
Manitowoc Tribune, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, November 18, 1854 P. 5


CLARA CHRISTINE ROGNE   cemetery #41

Name: Rogne, Clara Christina
D.: 10/9/1873
B.:
Reg. D.: 8/8/1879
Sex: F/W
Age at Death: 3 Mo.
B.P.:
D.P.: Tn. Liberty
Cem.:
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. A. O. Alfson
Spouse:
F.: Knud K. Rogne
M.:
Cause of Death:
Pg. #: v.1 p.314


MINNA ROHAN   cemetery #44

From Der Nord Westen, 12 May 1904:
Death Mon. morning after a short illness of 27-yr. old Mrs. Paul Rohan, 
a 15th St. resident. In addition to her husband and a small child, the 
deceased leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kirchner, 3 sisters and 
2 brothers. The funeral will be held today.


PAUL B. ROHAN   cemetery #43

Paul D. Rohan 61, of 2401 Clark St., Manitowoc, died early Thursday at
his home following an unexpected coronary attack.
Funeral services have been tentatively set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday at 
Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 9 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic
Church, the Rev. Clement P. Kern officiating. Burial will be in Calvary
Cemetery, Manitowoc. The American Legion Drews Bleser Post, Manitowoc,
of which he was a member, will perform the military rites.
Mr. Rohan was born July 7, 1898, at Rome, Wis., son of John and Ellen
Moore Rohan. His family moved to New London where he lived until 1917
when he entered the service and fought in World War I. He was a corporal
in the army quartermaster corp stationed in Germany. On his discharge in
1919 he moved to Manitowoc where he lived until his death. He was a
member of the American Legion Drews Bleser Post, the Holy Name Society 
of St. Paul Catholic Church and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen.
Prior to his retirement in 1951, he was 26 years employed as a switchman
for the Chicago and North Western Railroad.
He married Irene Moser Feb. 14, 1920, at Manitowoc.
Survivors include his wife, three daughters, a sister, Mrs. Earl Brey of
Milwaukee, and six grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Friday where the Rosary
will be recited at 8 p.m. by the Holy Name Society and members of St.
Paul parish.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, June 16, 1960  page 21


AGNES K. ROHDE   cemetery #43

Mrs. John Rohde, 71, of 1602 South 14th Street, whose late husband operated a 
shoe store here for a number of years, died in Holy Family Hospital at 6 p. m. 
Friday, following an illness of three weeks. She had been taken to the hospital 
only four hours before her death.  
Funeral services will be held at 6:30 p. m. Monday at the Leschke Funeral Home 
and at 9 o’clock at the St. Andrew Catholic Church with the Rev. Henry Letz 
officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  
Nee, Agnes Tomchek, Mrs. Rohde was born on her parents’ farm in the town of 
Newton in 1877. She was married to Mr. Rohde about 52 years ago. He preceded 
her in death 13 years ago.  
Surviving are one son, Walter; two daughters, Mrs. Alois H. Wier and Mrs. 
Lawrence Kabat, all of this city; one brother, Walter Tomchek of Newton, and 
six grandchildren.  
The body may be viewed at the Leschke Funeral Home from 7 o’clock this evening 
until the time of services Monday morning. The Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. 
Sunday.
The Manitowoc Harold-Times, Saturday , July 21, 1948   
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


ANTON ROHDE   cemetery #69

LEAVES MANY RELATIVES
Large Family Survives Anton Rohde, Who Died at Newton
Anton Rohde, well known resident of the town of Newton, 
died Sunday night at 11 o’clock. Mr. Rohde had suffered 
for months from tuberculosis of the stomach. He was 27 
years old, and is survived by a wife, two children, 
parents and five brothers and five sisters. Mr. Rohde 
was elected town clerk of the town of Newton last spring, 
but resigned owing to his business matters. Most of his 
relatives live in this county. He was a cheese maker, 
having his factory at Newton. The funeral will be held 
Wednesday morning from the Catholic Church at Nordheim.  
Manitowoc Daily Herald  June 17, 1912 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


JOHN J. ROHDE   cemetery #43

JOHN J. ROHDE DIES AT NOON AT HIS HOME
Shoe Merchant for the Last 36 Years, Native of City, Was Ill Three Months
John J. Rohde, a shoe merchant in Manitowoc for 36 years, died this noon at 
his home, 1601 South 14th Street. He had been ill for three months.
The deceased was born in this city and spent his early life at Nordheim, 
town of Newton. He was married in 1898 to Miss Agnes Tomchek and the next 
year they moved to this city. Mr. Rohde entered a partnership with Anton 
Karnofsky. They opened a shoe store on Washington Street which firm has 
since continued. He was a member of St. Boniface Society, Catholic Order 
of Foresters, Catholic Knights of Wisconsin, Holy Name Society and Eagles. 
Survivors are his widow; two sons, Walter and Frank both of this city; two 
daughters, Mrs. Alois Weir and Miss Janet, both of this city; four brothers, 
Edward and Martin of Newton; Frank, Shaboygan; Thomas, Plymouth; five 
sisters, Mrs. Michael Jagodinsky, Mrs. Ignatz Bonk and Mrs. Henry Kaston, 
all of this city; Mrs. Frank Glomski, Manitowoc Rt. 1, Mrs. Nicholas Kuffel, 
Newton. 
A son, John Rohde, Jr., died last November of the same malady that claimed 
the father today.  
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
The Manitowoc Wis. Herald-Times, Thursday, April 4, 1935
(Brother Anton Rohde preceded him in death in 1912; added by family member.) 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)


MARTIN ROHDE   cemetery #69

Martin Rohde, Sr., one of the oldest settlers of Newton, 
and a well liked citizen, died at the home of his son, 
Ed. Rohde, at Northheim Monday, Nov. 30th, and will be 
buried Thursday, Dec. 3rd.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, December 3, 1914 
(sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
********
Martin Rhode(sic) Dead-
Martin Rhode, a well known Newton resident and father of A. Rhode, 
of the firm of Karnofsky & Rhode, this city, died at his home 
yesterday, aged 74 years. He had been a resident of Newton for 
thirty years and was engaged in farming. A widow, five sons and 
four daughters survive.
Funeral arrangements have not been made as yet.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, November 30, 1914 P.8


MARYANNA ROHDE   cemetery #69

MRS. M. ROHDE DIES, NEWTON
Came Here From Germany 64 Years Ago; Husband Dead
Mrs. Mary Rohde, 88, who came to Manitowoc with her husband from Germany 68 
years ago, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nick Kuffel, 
at Nordheim. For over 80 years she resided in the town of Newton.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rohde will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. from St. 
Casimir’s Catholic Church at Nordheim, with internment beside the remains of 
her husband, in the adjoining cemetery.  
Born Mary Welneak in Germany 88 years ago, she was married there 68 years ago 
to Martin Rohde.  Shortly after they came to this country and settled in 
Manitowoc.  Later they moved to Newton to engage in farming.  Mr. Rohde died 
19 years ago.  
Five daughters, Mrs. Michael Jagodinsky and Mrs.  Ignatz Bonk, city, Mrs. Henry 
Kasten, Mrs. Frank Glomski and Mrs. Nick Kuffel of Newton, five sons John, city, 
Martin and Edward of Newton, Frank of Sheboygan, and Thomas of Osman survive. 
There are also 41 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.
The remains were removed to the home in Nordheim from the Beduhn and Goets 
Funeral Home, Two Rivers and may be viewed up to the hour of the funeral.  
The Manitowoc Harold-Times  Monday, August 28, 1933
(Son Anton Rohde preceded her in death in 1912; added by family member.)
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(I would like to have entered on St. Casimir Church Cemetery page my great 
grand mother's name and dates. She was missed because she does not have a 
grave stone. She does have a sizeable stone pot. She buried between my 
Grandfather Anton and his Dad Martin Rohde. I know that St Casimir's Parish 
does not have any records on the buried in its cemetery. It took me a while 
to check the Geenbay diocese records which I did last September and found 
the following information; Her name is Maryanna (nee Melnik) Rohde, born 
April 1845/Died August 27, 1933. I also have pictures of her open grave at 
the site mentioned above. If more information or verification is needed 
please let me know. Sent in by family member/see contributors page)


RICHARD ROHDE   cemetery #89A

Funeral services for Richard Rohde, 74, of 1412 Hawthorne Ave., lifelong Two 
Rivers resident and retired Kahlenberg Bros. Co., Two Rivers, machinist, who 
died at 10 a.m. Monday at Two Rivers Municipal, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at 
Emanuel Evangelical Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. M.J. Roehrdanz officiating. 
Interment will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Rohde was born on Two Rivers' south side April 13, 1885, son of the late 
Herman and Fredericka Beeck Rohde. A lifelong member of Emanuel Church, Two 
Rivers, he was employed for more than 47 years as a machinist at the marine 
engine works of Kahlenberg Bros. Co., Two Rivers. He retired eight years ago.
Surviving are his wife, the former Martha Schramm, whom he married May 11, 
1910, at Two Rivers; a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Schultz of Two Rivers, and 
Paul A., a Two Rivers dairy operator; a sister, Mrs. Alma Albrecht of 
Manitwooc, and three grandchildren.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday until 11 a.m. 
Thursday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will 
lie in state until the time of service.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 12, 1960


HERMAN C. ROHLOFF   cemetery #52

Herman Rohloff, 82, of Greenleaf, died Wednesday afternoon at a Green Bay hospital.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Morrison, 
the Rev. Dr. H.A. Koch officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Town of 
Maple Grove.
Mr. Rohloff was born Feb. 22, 1881, in the Town of Holland, son of the late William 
and Wilhelmina Fisher Rohloff. He married the former Amalia Rathke, May 23, 1912, 
at St. Bartholomew Lutheran Church, Kasson. They farmed in the Town of Holland, 
Brown County. About 10 years ago he retired, moving to Greenleaf.
Surviving are a son, Gilmore Rohloff of the Town of Wrightstown; a daughter, Mrs. 
Willard Kussow, of the Town of Lawrence; two sisters, Mrs. Albert Zittlow of 
Kaukauna and Mrs. Fred Bohn, of the Town of Wrightstown; and three grandchildren. 
His wife and two sisters preceded him in death.
Friends may call until 11 a.m. Saturday at Schwartz Funeral Home, Morrison, and 
from noon Saturday until the hour of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, January 17, 1964 P. 13


AUGUST ROHRBACH   cemetery #44

Funeral services for August Rohrbach, 81, of 1324 S. 21st. St., who died
Monday morning at home will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Wesley Methodist
Church, Manitowoc, the Rev. Donald Stannard officiating. Burial will be
in Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Inadvertently omitted among survivors in his obituary published in
Monday's issue of this newspaper, were two sons, Edgar of Manitowoc and
Harry of Upland, Calif.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 23, 1960  page 11


BERTHA ROHRBACH   cemetery #37

AGED PIONEER OF COUNTY IS TAKEN BY DEATH
Mrs. Bertha Rohrbach, resident of the county for more than seventy-
five years, passed away early this morning on the old homestead on 
the Town Line road on which she had lived for more than sixty years. 
A sudden stroke wore heavily on her years and she passed soon after 
being stricken. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon, 
at the Baptist church on the Town Line road, the Rev. Palfemer 
officiating.
Mrs. Rohrbach, nee Glare, was born in Germany June 1, 1846, and came 
to this country with her parents at the age of six years. At the age 
of nine, living in the country near Kossuth, she was sent to work to 
help support the family which was experiencing the early day hardships 
so common with those who pioneered the county. Nine years later, at 
the age of eighteen, she was married to Martin Rohrbach, who passed 
away thirteen years ago.
Four sons, Fred, Ernest, August and William, and three daughters, Mrs. 
Henry Eggert, Mrs. Robert Mueller and Mrs. Jacob Emmett, and thirty-
two grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren survive. A brother, 
Ernest Glare of Dodge Center, Minn., and a sister Mrs. Charles 
Minschnit (sic) of Chicago, also survive.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, January 5, 1928 P.9


EMMA ROHRBACH   cemetery #64

Mrs. Albert Rohrbach, 87, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, died Thursday morning at Park 
Lawn Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Manitowoc, 
the Rev. Harvey H. Rakow officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
The former Emma Specht was born August 5, 1876, in the Town of Manitowoc Rapids, 
daughter of the late Mathias and Maria Antholt Specht. She was married to Albert
Rohrbach Nov. 22, 1899, at Manitowoc. They farmed all their married life on 
Route 2, Manitowoc. Mr. Rohrbach died in 1944. Mrs. Rohrbach was a life member of 
First Baptist Church and its Women's Mission Society and a member of the Order of 
the Eastern Star No. 196.
Surviving are four sons, Albert and Ruben Rohrbach of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Victor 
Rohrbach of Mena, Ark., and Harold Rohrbach of Wauwatosa; a daughter, Mrs. 
William E. Schweitzer of Hemet, Calif.; five brothers, Herman Specht of Green Bay, 
William Specht of Chicago and Henry, George Sr., and Richard Specht of Manitowoc; 
three sisters, Mrs. Orville Hampton of Huntington Park, Calif., Mrs. Albert 
Schielke of Milwaukee and Mrs. Frank Beneditz of Wausau; three grandchildren; four 
great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Three sisters and a brother preceded 
her in death.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday and until 10:30 a.m. Monday at Jens Funeral 
Home, Manitowoc, and from 11 a.m. until the hour of service at the church. Eastern 
Star Memorial services will be at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. February 27, 1964 P. 19
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[d. 2-27-1964/age 87 yrs./widow of Albert Rohrbach]


JOHN ROHRBACH  (d. 1917)  cemetery #37

The sympathy of friends is extended to Mr. and Mrs. John Rohrbach, 
Route 7, in the death of their two year old son, John Jr. The child 
died from diphtheria after a short illness, aged two years, eight 
months. The funeral was held yesterday with burial at the Baptist 
cemetery in Kossuth.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, April 16, 1917, Page 3


JOHN ROHRBACH  (d. 1924)   cemetery #37

JOHN ROHRBACH DIES AT HOME NORTH OF CITY
John Rohrbach, aged 54, passed away at the family home north of the 
city, yesterday afternoon, death coming after an illness of only one 
week.
Born in this county, Mr. Rohrbach has made his home here since that 
time, being engaged in farming. Besides his widow, those left to mourn 
his death are Norman at home, Mrs. George Specht residing on the Shoto 
road, an aged father, three brothers, Charles and Benjamin of Milwaukee 
and Albert of the town of Manitowoc, and five sisters, Mrs. W. Bertoleat, 
Mrs. F. Neithause, Mrs. H. Specht, and Mrs. V. Ahlswede, all of the 
town of Kossuth, and Mrs. C. Specht of Two Rivers, besides four grand-
children.
The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock, the Rev. 
Hirsch officiating at the ceremony, burial at Kossuth.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, September 4, 1924 P.5


CLARENCE J. ROHRER   cemetery #43

Clarence J. Rohrer, age 92, formerly of 1833 Fairmont St., Manitowoc, 
died on Thursday morning, Oct. 16, 2008, at North Ridge Medical and 
Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Clarence was born on June 15, 1916, in Manitowoc, son of the late 
John and Katherine (Sieracki) Rohrer. He was a graduate of Lincoln 
High School, class of 1934. After graduating from high school, he 
worked in his father's cabinet shop until 1936. He then served his 
Electrical Apprenticeship in the employment of Walter Rohrer, 
graduating on June 6, 1940.
On July 2, 1941, he married the former Helen Cherny at Holy Innocents 
Catholic Church, Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on Feb. 9, 2000. 
During World War II, Clarence was employed at the Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Co. and later became foreman of the electrical shop. 
After leaving the shipbuilding company, he worked as a licensed 
electrician for the Anderson Electrical Co. prior to retirement. 
Clarence was a member of the IBEW Electrical Workers Union and the 
Manitowoc Eagles Club Aeries 609. He was a skilled craftsman and took 
pride building the couple's own home. He was an avid sportsman and 
loved hunting and fishing.
For over 50 years, he gathered weekly with high school buddies in the 
shack they built on the scenic Manitowoc River. Referred to as "Choir 
Practice," these sessions consisted of refreshments and meals of fish 
and game, along with nostalgic discussions of earlier years. He had a 
deep love for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and sisters-in-law: 
William and Florence Rohrer, Walter and Anna Rohrer, John and Evelyn 
Rohrer; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Theresa & Max Sievert and 
Bertha Kumbalek; one brother-in-law: Joseph (Josephine) Cherny; four 
sisters-in-law: Mary (Kenneth) Morris, Anna Mae (Floyd) Kluba, Valasta 
(Russell) Hanson, and Blanche (Clarence) Dueno.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2008, at 
St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the 
Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. William O'Brien. Entombment 
will take place at Calvary Chapel Mausoleum, Manitowoc.
The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman 
Catholic Church from 9 until 10:15 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Clarence's name.
The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home and Cremation Care Center, Two Rivers, 
is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at 
North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, especially (private), 
for the excellent care they extended to Clarence for 5 1/2 years.
Herald Times Reporter, Oct. 18, 2008


JOHANN ROHRER      cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 04 July 1889
On Sat. evening, Mr. John Rohr(sic), age 53, died after a six-week confinement.The
deceased was a resident on City Line in Town Manitowoc, and had suffered many
years with asthma. The primary cause of death, however, was dropsy. He leaves ten
children, of which 3 are still quite young. His wife preceded him in death several
years ago. His remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery on Tues. morning.


KUNIGUNDA ROHRER   cemetery #43

From Der Nord Westen, 30 Dec. 1880:
"A tragic death occurred Christmas Eve in Manitowoc in which the wife of Mr.
John Rohr(sic) died during the delivery of their 13th child. Ten of the children,
including the newborn, are still alive and Rohr himself has for years been ill and
unemployed.


OLIVE R. ROHRER   cemetery #43

Olive R. Rohrer, age 92, of Manitowoc, died suddenly 
Saturday, May 10, 2008, at Holy Family Memorial Medical 
Center, Manitowoc. 
Olive was born Dec. 17, 1915, in the town of Kossuth, 
daughter of the late Charles and Albina (Sykora) Pech. 
On Sept. 25, 1941, she married Robert F. Rohrer. He 
preceded her in death on April 6, 1996. 
Olive was a member of the St. Clare Women's Society and 
was a Eucharistic minister for the home bound for the 
former St. Andrew's Catholic Church. She also volunteered 
at St. Vincent De Paul for numerous years. In addition, 
Olive taught chair caning at the Manitowoc Senior Center. 
She enjoyed flowers and gardening, and loved to read, 
knit and crotchet. 
(Survivors omitted for privacy.)
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband: 
Robert, and one brother and sister-in-law: Richard and 
Violet Pech, and four brothers-in-law and five sisters-
in-law: Sylvester Rohrer Jr. and Kathryn, Florence and 
Ervin Theisen, Marion and Ben Levendusky, Virginia 
Willman, and Grace and Anton Lemberger. 
Funeral Services for Olive will be held 12:30 p.m. 
Tuesday, May 13, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. 
Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will the be 
the Rev. Richard Klingeisen with entombment to follow 
at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. 
The Rohrer family will greet relatives and friends on 
Tuesday, May 13, at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand from 
11 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:30 p.m. 
The Pfeffer Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, 
Manitowoc, is assisting the Rohrer family with funeral 
arrangements. 
Herald Times Reporter, May 12, 2008


WILLIAM J. ROHRER  (d. 1944)  cemetery #43

William J. Rohrer, 71, retired patternmaker foreman at the Manitowoc 
Shipbuilding Company, died at his home, 1901 Marshall street, Friday 
noon after a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning, at 8:30 from the home 
and at 9 o'clock from St. Mary's Catholic church with the Rev. John 
Landowski officiating. Interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
Mr. Rohrer was born in this city March 29, 1872. On July 5, 1897 he 
was married to Miss Ella Mrotek. He was a veteran employe at the 
shipyards and was a patternmaker foreman until his retirement two 
years ago. He was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters Court 
No. 473.
Survivors are the widow; three daughters, Mrs. Theresa Hauser of 
Milwaukee, Miss Marcella Rohrer and Mrs. Cele Scholten, both of 
this city; four sons, Alois, Francis, Joseph, and Paul all of this 
city; two brothers, John and Sylvester Rohrer of this city; four 
sisters, Mrs. Bertha Drumm, city, Mrs. Anna Wernette and Mrs. Al 
Solverson, both of Milwaukee, and Mrs. Robert Cross of Santa Cruz, 
Cal.; and nine grandchildren. Two children preceded their father in 
death.
The body was removed to the home from the Pfeffer funeral home this 
afternoon and may be viewed at the home until the time of the funeral 
services. The rosary will be recited Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. January 8, 1944 P. 2


ELAINE G. ROIDT    Cemetery #43

Elaine G., 13 month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Roidt, 511 Buffalo street, 
died of pneumonia at the hospital Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be 
held from the Wattawa Urbanek and Schlei funeral home Wednesday morning and 
9 o'clock from the Sacred Heart church. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The child was born in this city May 23, 1936. Survivors are the parents and 
a sister, Evelyn.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home after Tuesday noon.
Manitowoc Herald Times     June 14, 1937


ERNA ROIDT   cemetery #43

Mrs. Joseph Roidt, 77, who had resided with her daughter and son-in-law, 
died, Tuesday afternoon at Family Heritage Nursing Home, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9.30 a.m. Friday at Lambert Funeral Home and at 
10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Earl Brouchoud 
will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.
Mrs. Roidt, nee Erna Pavlet, was married to Joseph Roidt in 1924 at Kewaunee. 
She resided in Manitowoc most of her life. Following her husband's death in 
1971, she moved to Mishicot.
Survivors include a daughter, two sisters, Mrs. Anton (Elvina) Kostka, of Two 
Rivers and Mrs. George (Bessie) Picha Sr., of Rt. 1, Kewaunee and three 
grandchildren. Two sons and a daughter preceded her in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial    
services will be at 7 p.m.
Herald Times Reporter   December 19, 1973


FRANK ROIDT  (d. 1947)  cemetery #66

Frank J. Roidt Sr., 84, of Tisch Mills died Wednesday afternoon at his 
home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the family farm 
near Tisch Mills, and 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic church, the Rev. 
John Rous officiating. Burial will be in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr. Roidt married Josephine Vogeltanz in 1889. She died 16 years ago. 
They live on the farm, now operated by a son, Frank, until Mr. Roidt's 
retirement in 1922.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Adolph Melichar of Janesville and 
Mrs. Anton Hrdina of Two Rivers; two sons, Wenzel of Green Bay and Frank 
on the farm; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Selner of Kewaunee and Mrs. 
Josephine Beranek of Tisch Mills; ten grand children and 12 great 
grandchildren.
The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday and the body may be viewed at 
the farm home from 2 p.m. Friday until time of services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Thursday, April 24, 1947 P.2


GEORGE ROIDT

Name: Reit, George
D.: 6/4/1877
B.: 
Reg. D.: 8/31/1877
Sex: M/W
Age at Death: 57 Yrs.
B.P.: Bohemia-Kreis Belson
D.P.: Tn. Schleswig
Cem.: St. Nazianz
Ch.:
Inf. & Address: Rev. P. A. Mutz
Spouse: Anne Reit
F.: Joseph Reit
M.: Dorothea Reit
Cause of Death: Comsumption of Lungs
Add Info.: Farmer
Pg. #: v.1 p.228
*************
(Husband of Anna nee Haertel -son of Joseph and Dorothea Roidt 
-born Kries Belson, Bohemia -died from "consumption of lungs")


JOSEPH ROIDT   cemetery #43

Joseph N. Roidt, 70, of 1639 Holly Dr. Manitowoc, died unexpectedly Tuesday 
afternoon at home.
Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Urbanek and Schlei Funeral 
Home and at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. 
Rev. James Craanen  will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, 
Manitowoc.
Mr. Roidt was born March 19, 1900 in the town of Franklin, Kewaunee County, 
son of the late John and Katherine Engeldinger Roidt He married Erna Pavlat 
July 19, 1924 at Casco.
The couple came to Manitowoc to reside 45 years ago. Mr. Roidt had been 
employed as a custodian at Public Library for many years, retiring in 1966.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, and three grandchildren. Two sons,
a daughter and a sister preceded him in death.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 o'clock this Wednesday afternoon 
where a memorial service will be at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter   March 3, 1971


JOHN ROITT   cemetery #83

John Roitt, 71, a retired Town of Schleswig (Manitowoc County)  
farmer, died Wednesday afternoon in Manitowoc Memorial Hospital.  A  
son of the late Joseph and Mary Roitt, he was born in Schleswig, Aug.  
13, 1895, and married Cecilia Ebert of Watertown, Nov. 21, 1944, in  
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel.  Following their marriage  
the couple operated the Roitt home farm about two miles northeast of  
Kiel.  Mr. Roitt was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish and its  
Holy Name Society.  Surviving are his wife; a sister, Mrs. Helen  
Schneider, Manitowoc, and a brother, George, Sheboygan.  The requiem  
Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Kiel,  
with the Rev. George Keifer, pastor, celebrant.  Mass will follow  
8:30 family rites at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, with burial  
in the parish cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home after 4  
p.m. Friday.  The Holy Name Society and other parishioners will  
recite the Rosary there at 8 p.m. Friday.
Sheboygan Press, Thurs. Feb. 9, 1967, p. 12, c. 5


JOSEPH ROITT    cemetery #21

Funeral services for Joseph Roitt, 77, who passed away at his farm home, 
two and a half miles northeast of here on Monday, were held this Thursday 
morning at 9 a.m. at the farm home and at 10 o’clock at St. Gregory’s 
Catholic church at St. Nazianz with the Revs. Fintan Holzknecht of St. 
Nazianz and Joseph J. Esdepsky of this city officiating. Burial was made 
in the adjoining church cemetery.
The deceased was born April 15, 1860 in the town of Schleswig, the son of 
the late Mr. and Mrs. George Roitt. He was united in marriage to Mary 
Himmelsbach of St. Nazianz on July 28, 1891, and the couple resided near 
St. Nazianz for 21 years, after which they moved to their present home.
Survivors are his widow; one daughter, Mrs. Arno Schneider of near School 
Hill, and two sons, George of Cedar Grove, and John at home; also three 
sisters and eight grandchildren. Two children preceded Mr. Roitt in death.
February 5, 1937
********
Roidt, Joseph (April 15, 1860-Aug. 2, 1937 
husband of Maria nee Himmelsbach [married July 28, 1891 at St. Gregory] 
son of George Roidt and Anna Hartel -born Town of Eaton -farmer -died 
from "fracture of ribs -on July 29, 1937 fall off ladder and fracture 
ribs and concussion -arteriosclerosis")


MARIA ROITT   cemetery #21

Mrs. M. Roitt Laid To Rest
Mrs. Marie(sic) Roitt, aged 83, widow of the late Joseph Roitt, passed away 
at her farm home in the town of Schleswig on Thursday evening at 7 o'clock, 
very unexpectedly.
The deceased, nee Marie Himmelsbach, was born April 1, 1857 in Germany. In 
1875 she came to this country and settled in Wisconsin. She was married to 
Joseph Roitt in 1889, and the couple moved onto a farm in the town of 
Schleswig, where they resided for many years and then purchased their present 
farm home 2-1/2 miles northeast of Kiel. Her husband preceded her in death on 
August 2, 1937.
Survivors are 2 sons and one daughter, namely: John on the homestead farm; 
George of Cedar Grove, and Mrs. Arno (Helen) Schneider of the town of Meeme, 
and ten grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday morning at 9 o'clock from the home and 
at 9:30 o'clock at the St. Gregory's church in St. Nazianz. Interment was made 
in the adjoining church cemetery. - September 1940
*********
Roidt, Maria Anna nee Himmelsbach (Sept. 5, 1857-Sept. 5, 1940)
wife of Joseph [married July 28, 1891 at St. Gregory] -daughter of 
John Himmelsbach and Theresia Schuler -born Baden -emigrated to the US 
in 1875 -died from "myocardial degeneration, defense arteriosclerosis")


PRISCILLA "CELIA" ROITT   cemetery #83

Mrs. John Roitt, 72, a former Town of Schleswig resident, died  
Wednesday at the Heritage Nursing Home in Manitowoc.  She had resided  
there the past year.  The former Celia Ebert, she was born March 27,  
1895, at Watertown, a daughter of the late Joseph and Margarette  
Holzman Ebert.  On Nov. 18, 1944, she married John Roitt, of  
Schleswig, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Kiel.  The couple  
farmed in the Town of Schleswig until a year ago.  Mr. Roitt died in  
February, 1967.  Mrs. Roitt was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul  
Catholic Church and the church's Christian Mothers Society.  A  
sister, Mrs. Lillie Hallmeyer of Columbus, Wis., is the only  
survivor.  Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Ss.  
Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel, with the Rev. George Kiefer,  
pastor, as celebrant of the Mass.  Burial will be in the parish  
cemetery.  Brief rites at Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel will be  
held at 8:40 a.m. Saturday.  Friends may call at the funeral home  
after 4 p.m. Friday.  A parish and Christian Mothers rosary will be  
held at 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Sheboygan Press, Thurs. Dec. 14, 1967, p. 12, c. 4


EMMA ROLFE   cemetery #44

Mrs. Owen Rolfe, 64, of 413 Riverview drive died Sunday evening at Holy 
Family hospital following a lingering illness.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Urbanek and 
Schlei funeral home, the Rev. John Walker officiating, with burial in 
Evergreen cemetery.
Mrs. Rolfe, nee Emma Loescher, was born in 1884 in Menasha and moved to 
Manitowoc following her marriage to Owen Rolfe. He died 12 years ago.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. George S. Pugh of Ft. Meade, Md.; brother, 
Edward of Menasha; sister, Mrs. A.Z. Domine of Madison; two grandchildren.
The body may be viewed at the funeral home.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday, September 12, 1949 P.2
********
[bur. 09-13-1949/age 64 yrs./widow of Owen M. Rolfe]


MARY B. ROLLAND   cemetery #55

Sorrow reigns in the home of Jerry Rolland of Grimms, death having 
entered Saturday noon, Oct. 12, and claimed for its own his young 
and loving wife. 
The decedent’s maiden name was Mary Peppard. She was 33 years of 
age and was married at Maple Grove on Oct. 20, 1908. She was in 
the best of health and apparently had a long life before her when 
she was stricken with bronchial pneumonia on Oct. 3, and although 
everything available in medical aid was summoned, it was expected 
from the first to be fatal as it was the third attack of that 
dreaded disease. She leaves to mourn her early departure her 
heart-broken husband and three small children, Florence, aged 7 
years, Clement, aged 5 years and Charles, one year old; also her 
mother, who is too ill to be told of her death, her father, Michael 
Peppard of Wayside, five sisters and a large host of relatives and 
friends. She was a faithful Christian and a most loving wife and 
mother, who will be very sadly missed. 
The funeral was held at St. Patrick’s church in Maple Grove Monday 
morning, mass being sung by the Rev. Father Casey. Her remains were 
laid to rest in the cemetery.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, October 21, 1918, Page 4


MICHAEL ROLLAND  (d. 1901)  cemetery #55

Michael Roland a resident of Grimms died yesterday, of paralysis. 
He had been ailing for some time. He leaves a wife and family to 
mourn his demise.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, June 19, 1901, 4


RICHARD ROLLAND  (d. 1917)  cemetery #55

Richard Rolland, who formerly lived on a farm a half mile west of 
this village, died at his home at Stark, last Saturday morning. He 
has been seriously ill for the past few weeks and his death was not 
unexpected. 
He is survived by a wife and three children. The funeral was held 
last Monday at Maple Grove and was very largely attended.
**********
The funeral of Richard Rolland of Stark, formerly of this county, 
was held at Maple Grove April 2. In spite of the inclement weather 
and poor roads it was among one of the largest held here for some 
time. Solemn high mass was read by Father Casey, assisted by Rev. 
Braun and Rev. Kahfil?. Mr. Rolland had been in poor health for 
some time, all medical help being of no avail. He is survived by 
a wife, two sons and two daughters, Jerry and William, and Mrs. Ed. 
Linnane and Mrs. John Daley, besides one brother and a sister.
**********
Michael Doolan, Jr. of Milwaukee was here to attend the funeral 
of his uncle, Richard Rolland.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, April 05, 1917, Page 4


ROBERT ROLLAND   cemetery #77

Robert Rolland, 51, of Reedsville, died Saturday afternoon at Holy Family 
Hospital, Manitowoc.
Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at Reedsville Funeral Home and 
at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Reedsville. The Rev. Norman Krutzik 
will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Rolland was born Dec. 22, 1921, in the Town of Franklin, son of the late 
William Rolland and Elizabeth Hayden Rolland. He was graduated from East 
DePere High School. He married Jane Pollack Sept. 6, 1947, at Reedsville. He 
served on the Reedsville Village Board for several years. He started in the 
insurance business in 1963 with the Modern Woodman of America Life Insurance 
Co. He organized his own insurance agency in 1958. In 1969, he incorporated 
the agency known as the Reedsville-Brillion Insurance Agency Inc., with Ronald 
Schultz of Brillion as his partner. Mr. Rolland was a member of the Holy Name 
Society of St. Mary Catholic Church, Lifetime member of Reedsville-Wayside 
Sportsman's Club, Reedsville Lions Club, Reedsville Industrial Development, 
Reedsville Athletic Assn. and past member of Manitowoc County Life 
Underwriters.
(Survivors omitted for privacy.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 o'clock this Monday afternoon. 
The Rosary will be recited at 6:30 o'clock by the Holy Name Society and Wake 
vigil will be at 8 o'clock.
Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc-Two Rivers, Wis. January 8, 1973


SADIE ROLLAND   cemetery #55

Maple Grove Woman Dead.
Mrs. James Rowland(sic) of Maple Grove died at her home last night 
at the age of 23 years, a victim of pneumonia from which she 
had suffered but a short time. Deceased, formerly Miss Ebert, 
daughter of Edward Ebert of Cato, was one of the most popular 
young women of the section in which she resided. She is 
survived by her husband and a babe of four weeks, her father, 
one sister Miss Margaret and a brother Joseph Ebert.
Manitowoc Herald News, Monday, March 17, 1919 P.1


ANNA MARIA ROLLINGER   cemetery #89B

From Der Nord Westen, 21 Mar. 1901:
Death in Two Creeks last Thurs. of Mrs. Anna Marie Rollinger, widow of the late
Peter Rollinger, of old age debility. The deceased was born in Leideling,
Kingdom of Luxemburg, on 19 Dec. 1813 and came to America in 1856. Her funeral
was held Sat. from the Catholic Church in Two Rivers.


ALEX ROLLMANN   cemetery #83

Alex Rollmann, 74, of 1024 Fremont St., Kiel, died shortly 
after admittance at Sheboygan Memorial Hospital on Tuesday 
evening, after being stricken by a heart attack at his home.  
He was born Jan. 21, 1910, in Calumet County, a son of the 
late Nicholas and Mary Wettstein Rollmann.  He attended 
school in Chilton and New Holstein.  On Nov. 20, 1937, he 
and the former Alice Dorn were married at Ss. Peter and Paul 
Catholic Church, Kiel.  They resided in Kiel, where Mr. 
Rollmann worked at the Kiel Woodenware Co. until retiring in 
1976.  He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish, 
Kiel.  
Surviving are his wife; three daughters, (private); three sons, 
(private); 12 grandchildren; one great grandchild; two brothers, 
John of Fond du Lac and Joseph, Manitowoc; and three sisters, 
Mrs. Theresa Evenson of Valders, Mrs. Olive Dorn of New Holstein 
and Mrs. Apalone Dorn of St. Anna. He was preceded in death by 
one brother and two sisters.  
A funeral Mass will be held at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Kiel, 
with the Rev. Thomas Leannah, pastor, celebrant.  Burial will 
be at the parish cemetery.  
December 1984


MARY ROLLMANN   cemetery #83

Mrs. Nicholas Rollmann, aged 62, passed away at her farm home one 
mile north of Rockville, on Tuesday morning. The deceased nee Miss 
Mary Wettstein, was the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth 
Wettstein, Stockbridge, where she was born January 24, 1895. She 
was married to Nicholas Rollmann of Jericho and located in the town 
of Chilton. In 1911 they moved to the town of New Holstein, where 
they resided for two years. Two years ago the Rollmann family moved 
to their present farm home. Nine children were born to them of whom 
all are living.
Surviving Mrs. Rollmann are her husband, five daughters and four sons, 
namely:  Mrs. Frank (Mary) Leitner of Fond du Lac, Mrs. Chas. (Lena) 
Daun of Brothertown, Mrs. Arthur (Theresa) Evenson of Sheboygan, the 
Misses Olive and Appolonia at home Joseph and Alex at home, Peter of 
this city, and John of Fond du Lac.  She is also survived by three 
brothers and thirteen grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday morning at 9:15 o’clock from 
the family residence, and at 10 o’clock with services at the SS. Peter 
and Paul Catholic church here.  The Rev. Father J. J. Esdepsky will 
officiate and burial will be made in the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic 
cemetery.
*******
(Note: The birth date given in her obituary is actually her marriage
date according to the obituary for Nicholas, her husband. 
She was born in 1873) 


NICHOLAS ROLLMANN   cemetery #83

Nicholas J. Rollmann, 86, retired Calumet County farmer died shortly  
before noon Thursday at the home of his son, Alex, 1924 Fremont St.,  
Kiel.  A son of the late Peter and Elizabeth Franzen Rollmann, he was  
born in the town of Brothertown, Calumet County, Feb. 23, 1870.  He  
attended St. Charles Catholic School at Charlesburg.  His marriage  
tot he former Mary Wettstein of Kloten, Calumet County, took place  
Jan. 24, 1895, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Kloten.  Following  
marriage the couple farmed near Chilton and later near New Holstein.   
Since his retirement in 1932 Mr. Rollmann had lived in and near  
Kiel.  His wife died in 1935.  Surviving in addition to the son,  
Alex, are three other sons, Peter, Kiel, Joseph, Manitowoc, and John,  
Fond du Lac; five daughters, Mrs. Frank Leitner (Mary), Fond du Lac,  
Mrs. Charles Daun (Magdalena), Charlesburg, Mrs. Arthur Evenson  
(Theresa), Valders, Mrs. Frank Dorn (Olive) and Mrs. Joseph Dorn  
(Appelonia), both of R. 2, New Holstein, 38 grandchildren and 26  
great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Math  
Halfmann, R. 2, New Holstein, and two brothers, Henry, Chilton, and  
Frank, Colorado.  He was also preceded in death by four sisters.   
Services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Ss. Peter and Paul  
Catholic Church, Kiel, following brief 8:30 rites at the Meiselwitz  
Funeral Home.  Celebrant of the requiem mass will be the Rev. F.X.  
Kheil, pastor.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Friends may  
call at the funeral home in Kiel this evening where the rosary will  
be recited at 8 o'clock.
Sheboygan Press, Fri. Aug. 24, 1956, p. 8, c. 7
***********
Funeral service for Nicholas J. Rollmann, 86 years who lived with his  
son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Rollmann at 1024 Fremont  
street, Kiel, and died at his home on Thursday, were held at 9 a.m.  
Saturday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church following brief  
service at Meiselwitz Funeral Home.  The Rev. F.X. Kheil was the  
celebrant of the requiem mass.  Burial took place in the church  
cemetery.  Pallbearers were Ben and Carl Daun, Robert Keltesch,  
Robert Leitner, Orville Reitz and Robert Schmitz.
Sheboygan Press, Tues. Aug. 28, 1956, p. 10, c. 7


PETER ROLLMANN   cemetery #83

Peter Rollmann, 69, of R. 2, Kiel, died at 1 p.m. Sunday at St.  
Nicholas Hospital where he had been a patient for three weeks.  He  
was born Dec. 25, 1895 in the Town of Chilton, a son of the late  
Nicholas and Mary Wettstein Rollmann, and attended St. Mary's  
Catholic School in Chilton.  Oct. 17, 1922 he was married to Angeline  
Herr of the Town of Meeme at St. Fidelis Catholic Church at Spring  
Valley.  The couple moved to Kiel in 1923 and lived there for 41  
years where he was employed at the Kiel Wooden Ware Co. until his  
retirement in 1964.  He was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic  
Church in Kiel and of the Holy Name Society.  Surviving are his wife;  
four daughters (names omitted for privacy), 17 grandchildren, three  
brothers, Joseph, Manitowoc, John, Fond du Lac and Alex, Kiel; four  
sisters, Mrs. Joseph Dorn, and Mrs. Hubert Kerch, both of R. 1, New  
Holstein, Mrs. Arthur Evenson, R. 1, Valders, and Mrs. Leona Daun,  
Kiel.  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Ss.  
Peter and Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. George Kiefer, pastor,  
celebrating the requiem Mass preceded by brief family rites at  
Meiselwitz Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m.  Burial will be in the church  
cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Tuesday  
until time of services.  The Holy Name Society will recite the Rosary  
at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Sheboygan Press, Mon. Sept. 13, 1965, p. 16, c. 5


CLARENCE ROLOFF   cemetery #44

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Roloff are mourning the death of their infant 
child, a babe of four months. The child was recently taken to 
Chicago for an operation but failed to survive the shock and 
illness from which it has suffered since birth.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, February 8, 1911 P.4
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(Note: checked with the cemetery office and she said Clarence
is buried in the childrens section of L. No other proof they
are the same child besides the dates though.)


MRS. ROLOFF     cemetery #82

From Der Nord Westen, 09 Dec. 1897:
Death in Kiel last week of 77 yr. old Mrs. Roloff. Burial was Sunday.


FRANK RONSPIES   cemetery #89D

Funeral services for Frank Ronspies, 77, of 1407-22nd St., Two Rivers, 
a World War I veteran and retired longtime Hamilton Mf. Co. employe, 
who died Saturday morning at Two Rivers Municipal Hospital, will be at 
9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. 
James Stamborski officiating. Military graveside rites will be in Holy 
Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Mr. Ronspies was born at Montello, Wis., July 4, 1895, son of the late 
Albert and Martha Pufahl Ronspies. He married Helen Sayeski at Two Rivers 
June 8, 1931. He was a member of Robert E. Burns Post 165, American Legion.
Besides his wife he leaves a son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a sister, 
Mrs. Damion Guderski of Green Lake, Wis., and three grandchildren. A son 
preceded him in death.
Friends may call at Klein & Stangel Inc., Funeral Home, Two Rivers, after 
4 o'clock this Monday afternoon where memorial services by the American 
Legion Post will be at 7:30 o'clock this Monday evening and for the 
parish at 8 o'clock. 
Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. October 16, 1972