[ RU ] OBITUARIES
JOHANN RUBEL cemetery #22 From Der Nord Westen, 13 Sep. 1906: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 11 Sep.) Death yesterday of Johann Ruppel at age 80. He was one of the first settlers here and was a member of the Colony. *************** Johann (1818-Sept. 10, 1906 husband of Elisaabeth nee Brtle -laborer -born Prussia died from "enlargement of heart")
AUGUSTE RUCHHOEFT cemetery #71 From Der Nord Westen, 21 June 1894: Death Fri. evening of the 22 yr. old daughter of Town Newton resident, farmer Henry Rockoeft, after an illness of many months. Burial was Tues. morning at the Lutheran Cemetery near Meyer’s farm.
HEINRICH RUCHHOEFT cemetery #71 From Der Nord Westen, 19 Jan. 1899: Death Sat. afternoon in Town Newton of Heinrich Ruchhoeft of stomach cancer at age 75 yrs. 9 mos. 10 days. He is survived by his sorrowing wife and 6 children - 3 sons, Herman, Heinrich and John; and 3 daughters - Mrs. Theo. Walk, Maria and Minna Ruchhoeft. He had resided in Town Newton since 1854 and was a true husband and father and a good neighbor. The funeral was Wed. afternoon at St. Johannes Cemetery in Town Newton. (Note: Although this says St. Johannes, I found him in St. Paul's Lutheran Church #71)
ANNA RUCK cemetery #82 Mrs. Anna Ruck, 84, a former Kiel resident, died at her home in Milwaukee early today. The former Anna Roeh, she was born in the Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County), April 11, 1874, a daughter of the late Delof and Margaret Steuven Roeh. She was married to William Ruck of the Town of New Holstein (Calumet County), Oct. 18, 1893. Following marriage the couple farmed in the Town of New Holstein, later moving to Kiel. After her husband’s death in November, 1928, Mrs. Ruck moved to Milwaukee where she and her daughter, Miss Phyllis, lived together. Also surviving are three other daughters, Mrs. Edward (Amanda) Hansen, Kiel, Mrs. Mable Skiba and Mrs. Helen Bentz, both of Milwaukee; two sons, Edgar, Beloit, and Clarence, Fort Atkinson; six grandchildren and three great-grand- children, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Baumann, Kiel. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Meiselwitz Funeral Home in Kiel, Burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 p.m. Tuesday
MATHIAS RUDEBECK cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 19 July 1906: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 16 July) An old settler named Rudebeck, who operated a farm near Kewaunee for years, died suddenly today of a heart attack. He worked in the Hamilton Factory and had never been sick before. He leaves a widow and several grown children in good circumstances.
CAROLINE RUDOLPH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 11 Nov. 1909: Death Tuesday morning, after a long illness with old age debility, of 76-year old Mrs. Caroline Rudolph, the widow of Ernst Rudolph who died 7 years ago. She is survived by 6 children and a host of grandchildren, as well as 3 brothers and a sister. The funeral will be held this afternoon from St. John’s Evangelical Church. ******* [bur. 11-11-1909/cause: senility]
DORIS (Salomon) RUDOLPH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 30 Mar. 1899: Mrs. Doris Rudolph, wife of Fritz Rudolph, died Tues. morning. The death was not entirely unanticipated because she has been ill for 6 weeks and since the beginning of the month got considerably worse. The family did everything to cure her illness to no avail. Mrs. Rudolph was born 21 Mar. 1828 in Halberstadt, the daughter of toll collector Gustav Salomon. In 1855 she came with her parents to America and settled with them in the city of Manitowoc. In 1860 she married Fritz Rudolph, one of the most prominent German residents of our city. They had no children of their own, but adopted the son of Mrs. Hottelmann, Mrs. Rudolph's sister, who has grown into a fine man. In addition to her husband she is survived by a brother, former Governor of Wisconsin, Edward Saloman, now living in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Generals Fritz and Eberhard Saloman and Mr. Hermann Saloman; as well as two sisters, one of whom was referred to above. Her death is a severe blow to her husband who is now in his 78th year. Her funeral will take place at 2 p.m. this afternoon. ------------- Die Wahrheit #149, 4 April 1890: 28 March 1899 Died last night - Died after a long illness. Born 21 March 1828 area of Halberstadt, daughter of Head Revenue collector, Gustav Salomon. In 1855 came here with parents and settled near Manitowoc. Married Fritz Rudolph in 1860. No children born to couple but they adopted a son of Mrs. Hottelman, sister of deceased. Only a brother of Mrs. Rudolph who now lives in Frankfort Am Main remains of the sisters and brothers of Mrs. Rudolph. Preceding her in death were Edward S. (Gov of WI), Gen'l Fritz and Eberhard Salomon as well as Herman Salomon and Mrs. Hottelman. Burial on Thursday at 2 pm. ******** [cause: heart disease]
Doris (Salomon) Rudolph
ERNST RUDOLPH From Der Nord Westen, 23 Jan. 1902: Ernst Rudolph, a well-known resident of our city, died Fri. morning following a 3-week confinement with pneumonia. The deceased was born 10 May 1823 in Arnstadt, Thuringia, and came to America with his brothers in 1852 (Fritz Rudolph, who died last winter, and Gottlob Rudolph, a resident in the 5thWard). The 3 brothers first settled on a farm in Town Newton, later moving to Manitowoc. The deceased leaves a widow and 6 children as well as the above mentioned brother and one sister, Mrs. Hemleben in Dubuque. The heavily attended funeral took place Sun. afternoon at the city cemetery. Pastor Nagel of the Evangelical St. Johannes Church delivered the funeral oration ******* [cause: pneumonia]
FRITZ RUDOLPH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 28 Feb. 1901: Fritz Rudolph died last Sat. morning, one of the first German settlers of our county. He would have been 88 yrs. of age on Fri. next week. He was born in Arnstadt, Thuringia, on 08 Mar. 1813. He received a sound schooling in Germany, then learned the dyer's trade which he pursued throughout Germany and Austria. He came to America in 1848 and spent a year in Philadelphia before coming to Manitowoc in 1849. With his brothers Gottlob and Ernst as well as his brother- in-law, he worked a farm in Town Newton. Two years later he moved to Manitowoc and opened a wine and liquor business which prospered. In 1860 he married Doris Salomon, a sister of Governor Edward Salomon, with whom he lived a happy but childless marriage until her death in Mar., 1899. Though he has no children of his own he raised the orphaned children of his brother-in-law and formally adopted one of them, Wilhelm. He gave up the wine business in 1886 and pursued the life of a private man, giving his attention to his garden. Every morning and every evening he was seen taking a walk through the streets of our city, always stopping to chat with friends, until last Christmas when the walks had to stop. He grew weaker and weaker until on Sun., 8 days ago, he was no longer able to get out of bed, when his condition worsened until his death. On Mon. afternoon he was buried in the city cemetery alongside his wife. (Long article) ------------ Manitowoc Citizen, February 26, 1901: FRED RUDOLPH LAID TO REST-From Mondays Daily News This afternoon at two o'clock the last sad rites were performed over the body of Fred Rudolph and his remains were laid away at the Evergreen Cemetery. The bier was one mass of flowers, the condolences of friends and relatives. At two o'clock the house was crowded with sorrowing friends and relatives come to pay their respects to their departed friend. The funeral sermon was preached by Justice H. Falge after which the remains were taken to the Evergreen Cemetery for interment. The pallbearers were Max Richter, Edward Schuette, Charles Hutchausen, Julins Linstedt, F. Schultz and Emil Teitgen. The Frier Saengerbund of which the deceased was a member had charge of the music. Fred Rudolph one of the best known residents of this city who has been ailing for the past month passed away at his home on South Eighth street at 6 o'clock this morning, aged 88 years. The deceased was born March 8, 1813 in the city of Arnstadt, Province of Thuringia, Germany. In 1848 he emigrated to America, and landed at Philadelphia where he resided about a year, when he came to Manitowoc in 1849. After trying farming for several years in the town of Newton, he moved to the city where he lived continuously until his death. For over thirty years he was an active business man, conducting successfully the largest liquor store in the city until 1886, when he sold out to his son. He was a progressive man constructing several store buildings at the corner of Eighth and Franklin streets. He was married in 1860 to Miss Doris Salomon sister of Ex-Gov. Edward Salomon and General Fred Salomon. Mr. Rudolph has a rugged constitution and a man of sympathetic and kind feeling. Not being blessed with children, he took unto his home the four orphan children of his brother-in-law Mr. Hottelman, who were educated and taken care of by him as his own. The youngest child, William, he legally adopted. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the house. ******** From Der Nord Westen, 08 Mar. 1900: “It was 87 years ago today that our upstanding German fellow citizen Fritz Rudolph first saw the light of day.” (Long laudatory article of praise.) ******** [cause: old age]
Frederick Gustav Rudolph
GOTTLOB RUDOLPH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 20 July 1905: Gottlob Rudolph died late Mon. night after a long confinement with an illness which old age debility brings with it. The deceased was born 1818 in Arnstadt, Principality of Schwarzburg-Sondershausen, and came to America with his brothers Fritz and Ernst in 1848, coming to our county in 1850. The 3 brothers operated a farm in Town Newton for several years, but they didn't understand farming and moved to the City of Manitowoc where Gottlob established a tannery which he operated for 27 yrs. He has been retired for several years. Both the above mentioned brothers preceded him in death. Mr. Rudolph is survived by his widow and 6 grown children. The funeral will be held this afternoon from the funeral home on Clark Street. ******** [bur. 07-19-1905/cause: apoplexy]
IDA RUDOLPH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 17 Feb. 1876: Death of Ida Rudolph on Monday evening. She was the oldest daughter of Mr. G. Rudolph. She was age 9 years. Burial is scheduled for today in the afternoon.
ROBERT RUDOLPH cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 26 Jan. 1899: On Sat. Mr. Gottlob Rudolph here received a telegram from Denver stating that his son Robert had died there. The deceased was born here 14 May 1859. At one time he was a teacher here but several years ago when his illness struck he went to Denver hoping that the climate would help. He found no relief there. He leaves a widow and one child. His brother Richard Rudolph left immediately for Denver to accompany the casket here.
CATHARINE RUEDIGER cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 25 Nov. 1897: Death of Mrs. Catharine Ruediger on Mon., 22 Nov., after a long illness, in the sanitarium in Kenosha. The deceased was born 1836 in Amorbach, Bavaria, and came to Manitowoc in 1847. When grown she married Felix Ruediger, who went into the army when the war broke out, during which he became ill and had to be released but died a week after his discharge. Mrs. Ruediger then returned to Manitowoc with her children, Minnie (now Mrs. Fleischer in Chicago), Hugo and Oscar. She opened a private school here, giving instructions in handwork, and many ladies of our city have her to thank for having learned such skills. The last 8 or 9 yrs. Mrs. Ruediger traveled to Chicago to be with her children, but as her illness progressed, she was transferred to the sanitarium in Kenosha. Her oft stated wish was to have her body brought here, and so the funeral was held yesterday afternoon in the residence of Mr. Hinrichs. In addition to the above named children she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Wimpf of Manitowoc. Mr. Charles Esslinger is her uncle.
ELIER RUELLE Cemetery 89D (sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page) From the Two Rivers Chronicle, October 16, 1925 A life-long resident of the county passed away Friday evening when Elier Ruelle answered the final summons at his home on School street, a victim of dropsy. Mr. Ruelle was born in Mishicot on July 7, 1865 and was sixty years of age. He was married to Miss Emily Well in 1889 and they made their home at Mishicot until 1922 when they came to this city where he was employed at the Eggers company plant. Surviving him are the widow and ten children, Mrs. Dennis Kayo, Mrs. Fred Zermuehlen and Miss Agnes, Joseph, Arthur, Louis, Albert, Wilfred, Gustave, and Walter, all of this city. Five brothers, Alex of this city, Monroe and Levi of Kenosha, Louis and Wilfred of Niagara and four sisters, Mrs. George Emond of this city, Mrs Louis Burbey of Coleman, Mrs. George LaPlante of Niagara and Mrs. Treffley Bellon of Alberta, Canada and seven grandchildren also survive him. The funeral was held Tuesday morning with services at St. Luke's Catholic church, Rev. C.V. Hugo officiating. Internment was at Holy Cross cemetery.
GEORGIANA EMOND RUELLE cemetery #89D From the Two Rivers Reporter & Chronicle, April 17, 1931 Mrs. Ruelle Passes Away At Her Home Resident here for past 12 years; Funeral to be held Monday Following a three months serious illness, Mrs. Alex Ruelle, a resident of Two Rivers for 12 years, passed away at the family home, 1220 School street shortly after nine o'clock this morning. Five weeks ago Mrs. Ruelle underwent a serious operation at the Municipal Hospital, and all efforts to save her life were futile. Born In Canada Mrs. Ruelle, nee Georgiana Emond, was born in Canada, November 8, 1863, and at the age of 26, came to Wisconsin, locating at Lena, Wis. She was married to Mr. Ruelle at Stiles, Wis., October 23, forty-three years ago. Following the marriage the couple resided at Lena, Niagara, Wis. and International Falls, Minn., before coming to this city in 1919. Besides her husband, Mrs. Ruelle is survived by three sons, Lawrence, George and Arsene of International Falls, Minn., and one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Sterckx of Green Bay. She is also survived by five brothers, George Emond of Two Rivers, Arsene, Joseph, Edward and Aaron of Canada, three sisters, Louise Emond, Anna Richards and Odelia Bosso of Canada and seventeen grandchildren. Burial Monday Funeral services will be held Monday morning at nine o'clock at St. Mark's Catholic Church, with Rev. Peter J. Nilles officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery. At present the body is at the Beduhn and Goetz funeral home. (sent in by a family researcher/see contributors page)
ANASTASIA RUGOWSKI cemetery #43a From Der Nord Westen, 31 Mar. 1904: Death here Wed. evening last week of Mrs. Mathew Rugowski at age 51 from a lung illness. In addition to her husband she is survived by 11 children. The funeral was held Fri. at the Polish Cemetery.
ADAM RUH cemetery #84 Adam Ruh, a well-known resident of Kiel committed suicide by hanging last week. He was 67 years old and was a member of the Kiel Mercantile and is survived by his wife, his children and relatives. The burial is Tuesday after-noon in the Rockville Cemetery. Kiel, July 25, 1925 ******* Death certificate no. 716 Place of death - Schleswig township Name Adam Ruh Resided where death occurred 36 years Male, White, Married born: 2 Feb. 1858 Age: 67 yrs. 5 mo. 16 da. occu: Farmer birthplace: New York name of father: Rudolf Ruh birthplace of father: Ger. maiden name of mother: Katherina Mueller birthplace of mother: Ger. informant: Mrs. Adam Ruh, Kiel, Wis. RFD filed: July 19, 1925 (Medical side of cert.) Date of death: July 18, 1925 cause: suicide by hanging, investigated by coroner signed: J.P. Knauf, M.D. 7/18 1925 Kiel, Wis. Place of burial: Rockville Cemetery, date: 7/21 1925 Undertaker: C.J. Meiselwitz, Kiel, Wis.
CHRISTIAN RUH cemetery #82 Last Rites are Held Tuesday Here for Christian Ruh, 76 Christian Ruh, aged 76, well-known resident of Manitowoc county, passed away at the Plymouth hospital Saturday morning at 4:30 a.m., where he had been a patient for the past two weeks. Mr. Ruh had undergone an operation for gallstones from which he never fully recovered. The deceased was the son of Rudolph and Katherine Ruh, and was born in New York City June 28, 1857. At the age of two years he came with his parents to Wisconsin and settled in the town of Schleswig where he attended the public school. He was confirmed in the Town of Rhine Reformed church by the late Rev. Ludwig Zenk. In 1883 in the town of Rhine he was married to Miss Othellia Gatha and the couple located on a farm in the town of Schleswig where they resided for many years. To the couple were born eight children, of whom two died in their youth. Later the Ruh family moved to Seymoure where Mr. Ruh followed the carpenter's trade. From Seymour the family moved onto a farm in Chilton where they lived 15 years. In the year 1906 Mr. Ruh was married a second time to Miss Katherine Rauta of Milwaukee and they lived in various places in Manitowoc county, and for the past five years in Kiel. He is survived by his second wife, and the following children of his first wife: August, Isadore, George, Walter, Erwin, and Mrs. Meta DeVoss, all of Milwaukee; and one sister, Mrs. Paul Ringel of near here. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the C.J. Meiselwitz funeral home in Kiel, and burial was made in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. E.L. Worthman, pastor of the St. Peter Reformed church of this city, took charge of the services. The Tri-County Record, Thursday, May 31, 1934 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
EVA RUH cemetery #48 Name: Ruh, Eva D.: 5/3/1879 B.: 5/11/1804 Reg. D.: 6/20/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Prrk ? Near Pilsen, Bohemia D.P.: Mtwc. Rapids Cem.: R. C. Graveyard Ch.: Inf. & Address: G. Noever, Cath. Priest Spouse: M. Ruh F.: Johann hasel M.: Anne Prizibul Cause of Death: Old age etc. Pg. #: v.1 p.307
HELMUTH RUH cemetery #84 From Der Nord Westen, 12 Aug. 1909: Death in Kiel last week of the 7-year old son of Adam Ruh from pneumonia. The body was buried in the Rockville cemetery. (Note: The stone may have been mistranscribed as the date is way off from the obit)
HUGO RUH cemetery #82 Hugo Ruh, 49, Of Kiel, Called To Rest Today Kiel, Wis. — (Special) — Hugo Ruh, 49, passed away this morning it 10:30 o’clock after a lengthy illness. Deceased was born Dec. 9, 1890, in town of Schleswig, the son of Adam and Julia (Dedering) Ruh, and attended the district school in that township. He was married to Miss Alma Rabe, also of Town Schleswig, on June 6, 1912, and the couple resided in Kiel for a few years after their marriage. They later lived on a farm in Town Rhine and also in Town Schleswig, and for the past several years had again made their home in Kiel. Survivors are his wife; one son, two grandchildren, six brothers, Henry of Kiel, John and Harry of Town Schleswig, Edwin of Rockville, Roland of Milwaukee and Arthur of New Holstein; six sisters, Mrs. Theodore Ninmer and Miss Lily Ruh of Rockville, Mrs. Ida Heusle of Milwaukee, Mrs. Viola Neuber of Stockbridge, Mrs. Hilda Mathes of Kiel, and Mrs. Roland Pohl of Glenheulah. Funeral arrangements will be announced in Thursday’s Press. - 1940 *********** Hugo Ruh, aged 50, passed away at Maple Crest Sanitarium at Whitelaw at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. Mr. Ruh had been ill for the past four years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the Meiselwitz Funeral Home and at 2 o'clock the Rev. E. L. Worthman will conduct services at the St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed church. The casket will not be opened in church. Burial will be made in the Kiel cemetery. The deceased was born in the town of Schleswig on December 9, 1890. In 1912 he married to Alma Rabe, and the couple settled on a farm in the town of Schleswig. Five years ago they moved to this city to make their home. Survivors are the widow; one son, Arno; two grandchildren; six sister, Ida of Milwaukee, Alma of near Glenbeulah, Lena and Lilly in Schleswig, Viola of Jericho, and Hilda of Kiel, and six brothers, John, Edwin and Harry of Schleswig, Henry of this city, Arthur of New Holstein, and Roland of Milwaukee. December 4, 1940
JOHN H. RUH cemetery #84 JOHN H. RUH DIES THURSDAY Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Zion Lutheran Church, Louis Corners for John H. Ruh, 81, of 510 Calumet Ave. The Rev. Aldalbert Schultz officiated and burial was in the Schleswig Cemetery at Rockville. Mr. Ruh passed away Thursday. His death was attributed to a heart attack. Born June 28, 1883, in the Town of Schleswig, he was a son of the late Adam and Julia Ruh, received his education in the district school, and married Mary Schnuell of the Town of Eaton on June 8, 1905, at Manitowoc. The couple lived in New Holstein until 1917 when they moved to the Town of Schleswig where they operated a farm until their retirement in 1953. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1955. His wife died in July 1961. After her death Mr. Ruh moved to Kiel. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church at Louis Corners, and a former member of the church cemetery board, the church choir, and church board. Mr. Ruh served as treasurer of the Town of Schleswig for many years and was a former membre of the board of Schleswig Joint School District 7 at Louis Corners. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Anita) Lilge of Kiel; five sons, William and Jacob of Manitowoc, Fred of Kiel, Otto of rural Elkhart Lake, John Jr. of rural Kiel; 18 granchildren; seven great- grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Roland Pohl Weiss of Wisconsin Rapids, Mrs. Viola Neuber of Chilton, and four brothers, Edwin and Harry of Rockville, Arthur of New Holstein, Roland of Milwaukee. Four grandchildren and one great grandchild preceded him in death. (No newspaper cited, died Oct. 22, 1964) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
LILY RUH cemetery #84 Rites Held Monday For Lily Ruh Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Miss Lily Ruh, 60, who died Saturday at St. Nicholas hospital after and illness of several months. The Rev. E. L. Worthman was in charge of the services and burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased: Fred Ruh, William Ruh, Raymond Ruh, Melvin Ruh, Harvey Ruh, and Earl Mathes. Miss Ruh was born May 8, 1892, in the town of Schleswig, the daughter of Adam and Julia Ruh. For 40 years she lived with a sister on a farm in the town of Schleswig, and for the past two years, made her home in Kiel. Her parents, three sisters and a brother preceded her in death. (missing text) Survivors are four sisters: Mrs. Hilda Mathes of this city; Mrs. Rudolph Weisse of Pittsville, Mrs. Roland Pohl of Plymouth, and Mrs. John Neuber of Chilton, and five brothers, John, Edwin and Harry of Kiel, Arthur of New Holstein, and Roland of Milwaukee. Aug. 9, 1952
MARY A. RUH cemetery #84 Funeral Services Held For Mrs. John Ruh, Sr. Mrs. John H. Ruh, sr., 75, Route 1, Kiel died at her home Saturday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Zion Lutheran church at Louis Corners. Burial was made in the Rockville cemetery. Born Mary Schnell(sic) in the Town of Eaton, Manitowoc County, on Sept. 24, 1885, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Johanna Schnell. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Louis Corners, Manitowoc County, and attended district schools in the Town of Eaton. On June 8, 1905 she was married in Manitowoc to John Ruh of the Town of Schleswig and the couple lived in New Holstein until 1917, then operated a farm in the town of Schleswig until their retirement in 1952. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1955. Mrs. Ruh was a life-long member of Zion Church. Survivors are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Anita) Lilge, Kiel; five sons, William of Manitowoc, Fred of Kiel, Jacob of R. 1, Manitowoc, Otto of R. 2, Elkhart Lake and John Jr. on the homestead farm, R. 2, Kiel; two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Reichert, Kiel and Mrs. William Ott, R. 1, Valders; a brother Charles; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (No newspaper cited, note on obit: Mary Augusta Schnuell, died July 1, 1961) (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
RUDOLPH RUH cemetery #82 CALLED BY DEATH Rudolph Ruh passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Paul Ringel last Wednesday afternoon, at the age of 76 years. He was born in the village of Magdeline, Switzerland, in 1851. In the year 1853, when he was two years old he came to New York with his parents. The mother died very soon after coming to America, but his father married again and they came to make their home in town Schleswig. While here, Rudolph attended both public and parochial school, later being confirmed in the church in Rhine. He remained on his father’s farm until the age of 21 years. Then he took a homestead near Medford, Wis., where he lived for 8 years. In the year 1884 he was married to Miss Marie Fischer. After they had been married one and one-half years a son was born to them at which time the mother died. At the age of one and one-half years the son followed the mother in death. For nine years Mr. Ruh was a widower, but found a second wife in Mrs. Augusta Voss and they lived together for six years, at which time she was taken from him by death, after a severe illness. Three years later he was married again to Katherine Moos, but she also died after eight years. He then lived with the Pau1 Ringel family for five years and later made his home with Arno Ringel and family for eight years. The last four years he again stayed with his sister, Mrs. Paul Ringel, and she cared for him during his last illness which resulted in his death on Wednesday. He leaves to mourn his death two brothers and one sister: Christian in town Schleswig, Herman in Oshkosh, and Wilhelmine, Mrs. Paul Ringel in Kiel. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday afternoon, officiated by Rev. Aug. Hammann of Elkhart Lake, with interment in the Kiel cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Reineck and daughter of Milwaukee, Arno Ringel and family, Frank Ringel and Mrs. Carl Schwartz of Sheboygan and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ruh and son of Oshkosh were in attendance. - 1927
FRIEDERIKA RUMLOW cemetery #89A From Der Nord Westen, 23 Feb. 1905 (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 20 Feb.) Widow Rumlow, an old settler about 75 yrs. of age, has died. She was the mother of milk handler Rumlow. Her husband died many years ago and she has been living with a son. The funeral was held Wed. from the Evangelical Church. ************ Mrs. Frederica Rohmlow, an old and highly esteemed resident of the town of Two Rivers died at the home of her son, Henry Rohmlow, a short distance west of this city, on Sunday February 19, from old age, and was buried from St. John's Lutheran church on Wednesday, February 22. Mrs. Rohmlow was born in Prussia, March 14, 1822, her maiden name being Frederica Diethloff. She was married to Carl Rohmlow in 1846 and bore him 2 sons and 8 daughters but only one son and two daughters are now living. The husband died in 1899. They came to America in 1854 and lived for a time in Milwaukee and then came to the town of Two Rivers where they continued to reside until their death. The funeral last Wednesday was a very large one. The Chronicle, 28 Feb. 1905
KARL RUMPEL cemetery #44 From Der Nord Westen, 02 Aug. 1900: Death on Tues. of Carl Rumpel at the home of his son-in-law John F. Dumke. The deceased was born in 1837 in Germany and came to America as a 15-yr. old boy. He was a resident of Town Kossuth for many years. His funeral will take place this afternoon.
HEINRICH RUMPF cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 09 Apr. 1903: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 07 Apr.) Thurs. evening Mr. H. Rumph died at the home of his daughter Mrs. H. Stark in Menomonie Falls, Wisconsin. He had lived for many years on a farm near here but had sold it a few years ago to go live with his daughter. He had been ill for some time and his death was not unexpected. His body was brought here and buried Sun. afternoon in the local cemetery.
PETER RUMPF cemetery #89B From Der Nord Westen, 10 May 1894: Death Wed. afternoon in Two Rivers of 37 yr. old Peter Rumpf, son-in-law of J. Wetschnabel of Sheboygan, of consumption. He is survived by his widow. ******* From Der Nord Westen, 17 May 1894: (From the correspondent in Two Rivers, 10 May) Peter Rumpf, who died last Wed. was buried Sat. in the Catholic Cemetery.
AUGUSTA RUMPFF cemetery #87 Rites held Wednesday For Mrs. William Rumpff Mrs. William (Augusta) Rumpff, 87, died at Memorial hospital Sunday, following a two weeks’ illness. She was born September 21, 1871, in the town of Schleswig, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schulz. August 11, 1891, she was married to William Rumpff, at the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church at Louis Corners. The couple resided on a farm in the town of Meeme. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Rumpff had been making her home with a son, Harold, on the home farm. Surviving her are six daughters, Mrs. Louis Hungsberg of Elkhart Lake, Mrs. Gottfried Wengel of Marshfield, Mrs. Alfred Schuricht of near Sheboygan, Mrs. Carl Eisenhardt of Rochester, Michigan, Mrs. Henry Hausmann of rural Sheboygan, and Mrs. Herman Eisenhardt of Sheboygan Falls; three sons, Oscar of the town of Schleswig, Louis of Plymouth, and Harold on the homestead at R. 2, Kiel: 33 grandchildren: 13 great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren. Three children preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Zion Evangelical Lutheran church at Louis Corners. The Rev. William J. Hartwig was in charge and burial was in the church cemetery. - June, 1959
ERNSTINE M. RUMPFF cemetery #87 From Der Nord Westen, 01 Nov. 1900: Death in Louis Corners last week of Mrs. Friedrich Rumpf at age 63.
MARIE RUNDHAMMER cemetery #48 Name: Rundhammer, Maria D.: 9/2/1878 B.: 9/7/1847 Reg. D.: 3/1/1879 Sex: F/W Age at Death: 31 Yrs. B.P.: Goiser ? D.P.: Mtwc. Rapids Cem.: Mtwc. Rapids Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: Joseph Rundhammer F.: Johan Daubler M.: Theresia Daubler Cause of Death: Abdominal typhus Pg. #: v.1 p.294
CHRISTINA RUNGE cemetery #63 From Der Nord Westen, 31 May 1906:(From the correspondent in Mishicott, 29 May) Again we have to sadly report the loss of another settler. Grandmother Runge, a lady known by everybody and about whose illness we recently reported, died Saturday morning. Mrs. Runge, one of the oldest settlers in our town, came to America with her husband over 50 years ago, settled in the wilderness here and built a flourishing farm. Her husband and only son both preceded her in death many years ago. She is survived by 2 daughters -Mrs. H. Beyer and Mrs. A. Rohde, as well as 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She reached the age of 89 years 1 month. The funeral was held Monday afternoon with a large following to the local cemetery. *************** From Der Nord Westen, 31 May 1906: (From the correspondent in Mishicott, 29 May) Mr. W. Runge of Des Moines, Iowa, attended the funeral of his grandmother Mrs. J. Runge. Also in the cortege were Mr. and Mrs. C. Metzner and Mr. and Mrs. H. Erickson of Kewaunee.
WILHELMINE RUNGE cemetery #44 Name: Runge, Wilhelmine D.: 11/3/1878 B.: Reg. D.: 12/2/1878 Sex: F/W Age at Death: B.P.: Germany D.P.: Mtwc. Cem.: Mtwc. Ch.: Inf. & Address: Rev. R. Pieper Spouse: F.: M.: Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.280 *************** [Mrs. William Range Rank/bur. 11-04-1878] [It is believed this is Wilhelmine Runge/burial register has Buried the wife of Wm. Ranye (Range??) free ground $2.50/I think someone was unsure if it was Range or supposed to be Rank so they put both in.]
