[ 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
RUTH RUCK cemetery #82 The sad death of Miss Ruth Ruck, 22, daughter of Mrs. Anna Ruck of Milwaukee, and recently of Kiel, occurred at her home Sunday morning of this week. For the past year she had been troubled with Hutchkin’s disease, and had previously recovered from an operation, following a severe attack. A cold caught in December of last year, however, led to a complication of diseases, and since that time she was confined to her bed. The deceased was highly popular here in Kiel, where she had spent all her life until May of this year, when the family moved to Milwaukee. She was born in Hinzeville August 27, 1907, and attended the Kiel public schools. In June, 1925, she was graduated from the Kiel high school in the commercial course. Following her graduation she was employed first at the Kiel Machine Co. offices and later at the Kiel Furniture Co. office, as stenographer. At the latter place she was employed until late December of last year, when poor health forced her to give up her position. She is survived by her mother and the following brothers and sisters; Oscar Ruck of Menominee, Mich., Edgar Ruck of Beloit, and Clarence Ruck, at home; Mrs. Mabel Skiba, Milwaukee and Misses Helen and Phyllis Ruck at home, and Miss Amanda Ruck of this city. Her father preceded her in death three months ago here in Kiel. Funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at the Ed. Baumann home, with interment in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. J. W. MacElree performed the last rites. No newspaper named, 1929
WILLIAM RUCK cemetery #82 William A. Ruck of Kiel Dies After Lengthy Illness Kiel – William A. Ruck, 62, died at his home, 630 Fremont street, Monday at 10:30 a.m. after a lingering illness of three years. Born at New Holstein February 9, 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Roeh October 18, 1893. The couple settled in this city and have resided here since that time. Deceased was employed at the Kiel railroad station until the time of his illness. He is survived by his wife, five daughters, Mrs. Raymond Sckiba of Milwaukee, Miss Helen of Milwaukee and Misses Armanda, Ruth and Phyllis at home; three sons, Oscar of Marinette, Edgar of Beloit and Clarence of this city; two grandchildren, one brother, Louis Ruck of Milwaukee, and two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Groebe of Milwaukee and Mrs. August Boettcher of Kiel. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1:30 p.m. from the home and at 2 p.m. from St. Peter’s Reformed church. The Rev. Otto Saewert will officiate and interment will be made in the Kiel cemetery. The Sheboygan Press – Tuesday, September 11, 1928 – P. 19
ANNA RUDEBECK cemetery #89A Mrs. Anna Rudebeck, 81, of 1520-26th St., Two Rivers, died early Sunday morning at Lutheran Home for the Aged, Fond du Lac, where she had been residing for the past 19 months. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. T.F. Stern officiating. Burial will be in Pioneers' Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Rudebeck, nee Anna Wentorf, was born Jan 23, 1880, at Eutin, Germany, a daughter of the late Ernst and Sophia Bruhn Wentorf. When she was a child the family brought her to this country, settling at Two Rivers. She attended St. John Parochial School and for 29 years she was employed by Mirro Aluminum Co. She was married in 1898 to George Rudebeck who died a number of years ago. For many years she was a member of St. John congregation and had been a member of the 25-Year Club of the Mirro firm. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul J. Sibenhorn of Two Rivers; a sister, Mrs. Rose Heiligenthal of Butler, Pa.; two brothers, Robert of West Bend and Hubert R. Wentorf of Two Rivers; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Friends may call at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels until 11 a.m. Tuesday when the casket will be taken to the church where the body will lie in state until time of service. Manitowoc Herald Times, Monday April 24, 1961
JANET RUDEBECK cemetery #89D Mrs. Janet Rudebeck, 39, of 1924 Roosevelt Ave., Two Rivers, died unexpectedly at her home early Wednesday morning. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday at Deja and Martin Funeral Chapels and at 10 a.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, Two Rivers, the Rev. Michael Koch officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mrs. Rudebeck, nee Janet Dodge, was born June 4, 1932, at Two Rivers, daughter of Orrin and the late Dorothy Yelmene Dodge. She attended St. Mark Parochial School and Washington High School, graduating from the latter in 1950. Prior to her marriage she was employed at Mirro Aluminum Co. and at Penney's store as a clerk for a number of years. Besides her father, she is survived by a daughter; three son (Survivors omitted for privacy.); and two brothers, Kenneth and Robert, of Two Rivers. Friends may call at the funeral chapels from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial services will be at 8 p.m. Thursday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 22, 1971
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.
MATHIAS J. RUDEBECK cemetery #44 M.J. RUDEBECK DIES TODAY AT HIS RESIDENCE Pioneer Leader of Kewaunee Dies Here; Was Business Man, Farmer, Banker Matthias J. Rudebeck, 59, pioneer farmer, banker and business man of Kewaunee county, who since 1921 has been a Manitowoc resident, died at the family home, 610 North Fourth street, this morning. On Labor Day last Mr. Rudebeck suffered injuries in an automobile accident at Bellevue, north of Denmark, when his car was struck by that of another motorist and overturned. Since that time the deceased had failed in health. Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday at 2 p.m. in charge of Rev. Phipps of the Presbyterian church, with interment at Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Rudebeck was born on a farm in the town of Carlton, Kewaunee county, July 11, 1873, and took up farming when he grew to manhood. He was married there in 1896 to Miss Cresence M. Seidl of Kewaunee and they made their home on the farm for a time and later moved to the city of Kewaunee. There the deceased entered the business and civic life of the city, engaging in the real estate and insurance business. He was instrumental in organizing the Farmers and Merchants State bank in Kewaunee and after retiring from that institution was one of the organizers of the Dairymen's State bank at Kewaunee. He was a director and the first vice president of the latter bank. Public Spirited While a resident of Kewaunee Mr. Rudebeck joined in the councils of the merchants and citizens there on many public projects. In 1924 he moved from Kewaunee to Manitowoc to engage in the real estate and insurance business in this city. In April of 1930 he suffered a stroke, but had practically recovered from it, when he was seriously injured in the automobile accident last September, from which he never rallied. Besides his widow he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Archie (Carmen) Last and Mrs. William D. (Roma) Grabinsky, both of this city and Sylvia, a student nurse at the Columbia hospital, Milwaukee, two sisters, Mrs. Leo Vogt and Mrs. A.M. Jenkyn, both of this city, and three grandchildren (private), all of this city. Mr. Rudebeck was a member of the Modern Woodman lodge at Kewaunee. The remains will be removed to the home on North Fourth street from the Pfeffer parlors on Thursday afternoon and may be viewed there up to the time of the funeral services on Saturday. Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, February 15, 1933 P.2 ******* [Matt J./bur. 02-18-1933/age 59 yrs/cause: cerebral hemorrhage]
ROY RUDEBECK cemetery #89A JURY HOLDS N.W. ROAD FOR DEATH OF RUDEBECK LAD Charges Negligence to Co. in Findings of The Inquest Responsibility for the accident in which Roy Rudebeck, 18 year old Two Rivers boy was killed at Two Rivers a week ago, was placed upon the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company by the verdict returned by the coroner's jury at the inquest conducted yesterday. Negligence on part of the Northwestern company and unintentional negligence of the train crew is charged by the jury as having been responsible for the fatal mishap. Means Company Must Pay The verdict means that the Northwestern will probably be held for damages for the death of Rudebeck, who was killed when a truck owned by the Aluminum Goods Co., on which he was riding, was struck by a wild freight car and overturned, the unfortunate youth being crushed to death. The wording of the verdict of "unintentional negligence" on part of the train crew, will absolve the members of the crew from blame. As result of the accident and the verdict of the coroner's jury, it is probable that action will be taken by the city of Two Rivers to compel the Northwestern company to place a flagman at the crossing which has long been considered a dangerous one owing to the fact that the view is partly obstructed by a factory plant adjacent to it. (In a squared off box the following:) THE VERDICT Roy Rudebeck was killed by an overturned truck struck by a "wild" freight car on June 10, 1922, due to negligence of the C. & N.W. R.R. company not having a flagman at the railroad crossing known as 12th and Monroe streets and also through the unintentional negligence of the train crew not having proper brakes set on said "wild" freight car. J.W. Tadych Charles F. Kirst Louis Kumbalek Wm. F. Johannes Wm. F. Scherer R.A. Stenske Many Witnesses Called Fifteen witnesses, including members of the train crew switching in the yards on the day of the accident, were called. Conductor L.C. MacDermand, in charge of the crew, was not near the scene, having been at the Hamilton plant, some distance away, on business for the company. Engineer Langlois, Fireman Chesby and two brakemen, Hall and Sheehan, testified to the work of the crew which was following a practice of long precendent. This was the shunting of cars onto the side track for spotting, this track being level to point of a knoll which the cars did not usually reach. On the day in question one car had been shunted onto the side track and spotted as usual but when a second car was released from the engine it struck the standing car and started it down the incline where it struck the automobile truck as it reached the crossing, causing the fatal accident. Censure Train Crew The verdict of the jury implies censure of the train crew for not having brakes set on the siding cars. This failure is said to be a violation of regulations and it is rumored today that members of the train crew may be penalized by the Northwestern by dismissal or lay-offs. The inquest was conducted by Coroner Kemper and Dist. Atty. Brady. The Northwestern company was represented at the hearing by attorneys and officials but did not participate in questioning of witnesses. Manitowoc Herald News, Saturday, June 17, 1922 P.1
MARY RUDIE cemetery #44 SECOND EARLY DAY PIONEER PASSES AWAY Mrs. Mary Rudie, Aged 87, Is Summoned After Short Illness of Three Weeks Mrs. Mary Rudie, aged 87, widow of the late G.H. Rudie, prominent Manitowoc county farmer, died on the Rudie homestead on Manitowoc Route 7, Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Rudie, nee Johnsrud, a Norwegian by birth, has made this county her home nearly sixty years and is the second of early day Norwegian settlers and pioneers of this county to pass within a few days. Death did not come wholly unexpected, Mrs. Rudie having taken ill three weeks ago, since which time her condition has been on the decline and the end came peacefully yesterday afternoon, complications incident to old age being responsible for death. Born at Valders, Norway, May 6, 1839 Mrs. Rudie would have reached her eighty- eighth year next May. Deceased spent the early days of her life in the Norwegian town of which she was born and at the age of 21, in 1860, she was married to Gilbert H. Rudie and twelve years after their marriage the couple removed to this country, entering New York harbor on July 4, 1872, amid the revelry and celebration of a Fourth of July celebration, their first glimpse of America. Lived Here Over 55 Years Upon landing, the couple made their way to this city and took residence on a farm on now Route 7 and have lived there since that time. Mr. Rudie died three and a half years ago after he had made his farm one of the most prosperous in the county and won success. Mrs. Rudie is survived by three daughters and four sons and 28 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren. The daughters are Mrs. Tollef Skatrud, Kalrsted, Minn., Mrs. Hanna Kirkevold at home and Mrs. Lars Aleckson of this city. The sons are Holstein of Gillette, Knute whose whereabouts are unknown at present, John of Two Rivers and Oscar at home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at one o'clock from the home on Route 7 to the First Lutheran church in this city of which Mrs. Rudie had been a member for more than 55 years, being a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society and was made an honorary member in late years. Rev. Ristad will conduct services at the church at two o'clock and burial will take place at Evergreen. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, Januray 31, 1927 P. 2 ********** [bur. 02-02-1927/cause: Valvular heart disease/bur. on H.G. Rudie lot]
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
EDNA RUDOLPH cemetery #32 Edna Marie (LeClair) Rudolph, age 86, formerly of Two Rivers, recently of Lafayette, La., died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers. Edna was born March 6, 1920. She was a graduate of Washington High School, Two Rivers, and a 1940 graduate of St. Vincent's School of Nursing in Chicago, Ill. She worked at Two Rivers Community Hospital as a baby nurse prior to marriage and motherhood and later worked as a surgical tech for Two Rivers Municipal Hospital. She also worked at Mirro Manufacturing in Two Rivers as their plant nurse and served as house parents with her husband: Karl for eight years at Parkway House in Two Rivers. (Survivors omitted for privacy.) She was preceded in death by her husband: Karl Rudolph; her parents: Norman and Mary Petroske LeClair; and siblings: Alfred LeClair; Evelyn (Walter) Rocklewitz; Lester "Buddy" LeClair; Earl (Marion) LeClair; Elaine LeClair; Elizabeth (Robert) Gandee; Virginia (Melvin) Antonie; and Norman LeClair Jr. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, 8100 Brunner Road, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with entombment to follow at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Highway 310, Manitowoc. The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton, on Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. There will be no Thursday evening visitation. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Edna's name. Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers, is assisting the Rudolph family with funeral arrangements. The family wishes to give special thanks to the caring staff at Aurora Medical Center and the Aurora VNA Hospice and to all the friends and family who made her final days joyous by their visits. Herald Times Reporter, Feb. 8, 2007
EMILIE RUDOLPH cemetery #44 MRS. RUDOLPH, CITY PIONEER, CALLED TO REST Mrs. Emilie Rudolph, pioneer resident of Manitowoc who since the age of 12 years had made her home here, passed away at her home 1809 S. Tenth street at midnight last night, aged 84 years. Mrs. Rudolph would have been 84 on her next birthday, May 10, this year. Funeral services will be held from the home Thrusday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Weber officiating. The death of Mrs. Rudolph was due to infirmities incident to her advanced age, she having been in failing health for some time, although her condition had not been considered serious. She retained her faculties to the end and passed calmly and peacefully as one going to sleep. Mrs. Rudolph was born in Germany and came here as a girl with her parents. She was married 66 years ago to Gottlieb Rudolph who preceded her in death twenty years ago. The mother of ten children, Mrs. Rudolph is survived by four daughters and two sons, Misses Adeline and Hulda Rudolph, Mrs. F.C. Robinson, Richard and Hugo, of this city, and Mrs. Victor Volmer, of Milwaukee. One brother Carl Schwartz of Brillion and a sister Mrs. H.J. Jalass of Milwaukee also survive. Manitowoc Herald News Tuesday, March 24, 1925 P.2
ERNST RUDOLPH LAST CALL HAS SOUNDED Pioneer Resident of Manitowoc Responds to Pass From Life The trumpet call of death has sounded to the ears of another early resident of Manitowoc and Ernst Rudolph has passed into the unveiled future. After a severe illness of three weeks the struggle was ended at an early hour this morning, his demise occurring at the home 1035 South Fifteenth street. The announcement will be received with sorrow. Deceased was a native of Germany and was born in the year 1823. For fifty years he had been known in Manitowoc county having made his home here for that period. During the past ten years he had lived a retired life enjoying domestic happiness with his aged wife who has been his companion since 1857 and having the respect of the entire community. As assistant to his brother conducting a business enterprise he became widely known. Besides his wife, six children survive him. They are Charles of Chicago, Fred, William, and Mrs. J.A. Howarth and two daughters at home in this city. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the late home. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Friday, January 17, 1902, Page 1 ******* 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
GERHARDT W. RUDOLPH cemetery #44 Death notice in Der Nord Westen, 2 June 1881: Gerhard Rudolph, son of Ernst Rudolph, died from injuries resulting from being hit by a snowball last winter. ****** (Apparent mis-transcription of tombstone)
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. ******* RUDOLPH. The remains of Robert Rudolph arrived last evening on the 4:20 train from Denver, Col., where he died last Saturday. The funeral service was conducted this afternoon at the Rudolph home on Clark street. A large concourse of friends were present and many floral tributes testified their regard for the deceased. The Concordia Singing Society was present and sang a few dirges. The services were conducted by Mr. Hubert Falge and the following acted as pallbearers. Jos. Staehle, Jr., Al. Engle, Anton Trochell, Chas. Wegfarth, Chris. Gielow and Chas. Wallschlaeger. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. January 27, 1899 P.1 ******** BRINGS SAD TIDINGS. Message Received in the City Saturday Announces Death of Robert Rudolph. LOCATED AT DENVER, COL. Deceased Was a Former Teacher in Public Schools Here, and Left for the West Ten Years Ago. A telegram was received in this city late Saturday afternoon announcing the death of Robert Rudolph, which occured at Denver, Colorado. The sad tidings was a shock to members of the family here as it was not known that he was ill. No details of the death have been received and the cause of his demise is as yet unknown. Robt. Rudolph was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Rudolph, of this city, and was born here May 14, 1859. For a number of years he was engaged as instructor in the public schools of the city and was well and favorable know. He was married in March, 1886, to Miss Harriet Moss, and they continured to reside here until 1889, when Mr. Rudolph's health began to fail him and they removed to the west, in the hope that the change of the climate would be beneficial. They located at Denveer where he engaged in the real estate business, which he followed up to the time of his death. They returned here for a visit about six years ago and at that time Mr. Rudolph was much improve in health and it was hoped that a permanant cure had been effected. Besides the relatives in this city the deceased leaves a wife and one child to whom his death will be a serious blow. Richard Rudolph, a brother of the dead man, left for Denver yesterday and will bring the body here for burial. It is not known when the funeral will be held, but the remains will probably arrive Wednesday evening. The grief stricken family have the sympathy of the communtiy. Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 23, 1899 ******* Richard Rudolph left this morning for Denver, Colo., to bring back the remains of his brother Robert. Manitowoc Daily Herald, January 23, 1899 P.4 ******** Miss Hulda Rudolph, who is teaching school at Black River Falls, is home to attend the funeral of her brother. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Thursday, January 26, 1899 P.4 ******** Miss Hulda Rudolph, who came here to attend the funeral of her brother, Robert, returned to Black River Falls this morning. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Monday, January 30, 1899 P.4 ******* [cause: heart disease]
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. ********* Mrs. Ruedinger Burried (sic) Here The funeral service of Mrs. Ruedinger was held yesterday afternoon at two o'clock at the residence of Henry Hinricks (sic). The deceased was for years resident of this city and is well known here. She came to Manitowoc in 1847 being then a child eleven years old. Her husband Felix Ruedinger after serving three years in the war was brought home sick and died in a short time leaving her with three children. She gave lessons in needle work and in German and was a leader in all kind of entertainments given by the Germans in this city. Her daughter Miss Minnie was for nine years an assistant in the Post Office, and her son Hugo was for ten or twelve years employed in the Pilot office. She had one other son, Oscar. All of her children now live in Chicago and she has of late lived with them. They were all present at the funeral. Her death occurred at the sanitarium at Kenosha where she had gone for treatment. She was brought here for burial at her own request. Mrs. Wimff, mother of Mrs. H. Hinrichs, was a sister of the deceased. (the last line with the mother and sister's name was hard to read). Manitowoc Tribune, Nov. 25 1897
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)
CECILE K. RUETHER cemetery #89D Cecile K. Ruether, 71, of 4123 Nuclear Rd., Mishicot, died early Wednesday morning, Nov. 28, at Memorial Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be 10:15 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc and 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Richard Allen will officiate and burial will be in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mrs. Ruether was born May 14, 1913, at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Otto M. and Imelda Fournier Barbier. She was married to Edward M. Ruether, Oct. 24, 1936, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The couple owned and operated a farm in Mishicot from 1943 to their retirement in 1974. Survivors include four sons and two daughter-in-law, a daughter and son-in-law (Survivors omitted for privacy.); two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Dorothy of Manitowoc, Albert and Marion of Phillips, Wis.; a sister, Jeanne Hendricks of Manitowoc; a special friend, John; 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, in January of 1974, a daughter, Darlene, a sister Laura and a brother Marcellin. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a prayer service will be 7:30 p.m. by Sister Joanne Goessl. Unknown Paper November 28, 1984 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
EDWARD M. RUETHER SR. cemetery #89A Edward M. Ruether Sr., 58, of Rt. 2, Mishicot, died Tuesday afternoon at home. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Friday at Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, and at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Mishicot. The Rev. Earl Brouchoud will offiicate and burial will be in Pioneers Rest Cemetery, Two Rivers. Mr. Ruether was born May 9, 1915, at Mishicot, son of the late John and Louise Becker Ruether. He married Cecile Barbier Oct. 24, 1936, at Holy Innocents Catholic Church, Manitowoc. They owned and operated a farm on Rt. 2, Mishicot. Survivors include his wife, four sons, two daughters (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a brother, John, of Two Rivers; five sisters, Mrs. Otto Sporer, of Rt. 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. Ervin Peterson, of Two Rivers and Mrs. Paul Denk, Mrs. Richard Denk and Mrs. Louis Uhlers, of Manitowoc; and 12 grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Friends may call at Pfeffer Funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday, where a wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Herald Times Reporter, Manitowoc, Wis. January 9, 1974 P. 22 (sent in by researcher/see contributors page)
JOHN RUETHER cemetery #89C John Ruether, 78, well known farmer in this county, died Saturday night on the homestead farm where he was born. He had been in failing health for many weeks. He lived on route 1, Mishicot. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Klein and Stangel, Inc., funeral home, Two Rivers, the Rev. William C.F. Hayes officiating. Interment will be in the Forest View cemetery. The body may be viewed at the funeral home until the hour of services. He was born in 1867, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ruether. He spent his entire life on the homestead farm. He married the former Louise Becker in 1898. He is survived by his wife; 11 children; 19 grandchildren; five great grandchildren. The children include Mrs. Otto Sporer, route 2, Manitowoc, Mrs. Arthur Folletz, Mrs. Carl Uhlers, Mrs. Paul Denk, Mrs. Richard Denk, and Mrs. Ervin Peterson, all of Manitowoc, Mrs. Elmer Bastian, Two Rivers, Walter, Two Creeks, John, Jr., Sawyer, Carl and Edward, town of Mishicot; sister, Mrs. William Schram, Manitowoc, and the brother, Charles of Maplewood. Manitowoc Herald Times, Tuesday, August 14, 1945 P.2
ANASTASIA RUGOWSKI cemetery #43a Mrs. Matt. Rugowski, mother of Ex-Alderman Edward Rugowski, died at an early hour today at her home on Eighteenth street from an illness that had caused her sufferings for two months. Death was due to hemorhages. Deceased was 51 years of age and had lived here many years. A husband and eleven children survive. The funeral will take place Friday. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, March 23, 1904 P.1 ********** 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.
ELIZEBETH RUGOWSKI cemetery #43 Mrs. Elizabeth Rugowski(sic), 91, who resided with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Bjorkman, of 765 Lander Road, Cleveland, Ohio, died Thursday. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. Donald Rose will officiate and burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mrs. Rugowski, nee Elizabeth Schadeberg, was born Nov. 26, 1879, at Branch, Wis. She was married to John K. Rugowski at Manitowoc. Her husband preceded her in death in 1938. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors and was active in the J.K. Rugowski Seed Co., Manitowoc. Survivors include a son, Sigward E., of Manitowoc; a daughter, Hattie, of Cleveland, Ohio; a brother; a sister; eight grandchildren and 22 great grand- children. A daughter, Cornelia, preceded her in death. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. April 25, 1970
SIGWARD RUGOWSKI cemetery #43 Sigward E. Rugowski, 66, of 2311 S. 10th St., Manitowoc, died Wednesday at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Pfeffer Funeral Home and at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church, Manitowoc. The Rev. James R. Dewitt will officiate and burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc. Mr. Rugowski was born Dec. 25, 1904, at Manitowoc, son of the late John and Elizabeth Schadberg Rugowski. He owned and operated the Rugowski Green House at Manitowoc for the past 40 years. He married Alice Bennin Nov. 26, 1935. He resided in Manitowoc all his life. Survivors include his wife; four sons (Survivors omitted for privacy.); a sister, Mrs. Harry Bjorkman, of Cleveland, Ohio, and six grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday where the memorial service will be at 8 p.m. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. December 2, 1971
SR. M. HORTENSE RUGOWSKI cemetery #46 Sister M. Hortense, O.S.F., of Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Manitowoc. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at the convent chapel, the Rev. Ronald Kirk offering the requiem Mass. Burial will be in the convent cemetery. Sister Hortense was born Pauline Rugowski July 23, 1889 at Manitowoc, daughter of the late Matthias and Anastasia Scheftz Rugowski. She entered the Franciscan Order of Christian Charity Sept. 17, 1908. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Notre Dame University in 1930 and her Masters degree in 1938 from Catholic University, Washington, D.C., majoring in Latin. She marked her golden jubilee of profession of vows in 1962. Sister Hortense taught in Delaware, Michigan, Nebraska and Wisconsin. Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. James Harbour, of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Walter Mortel, of Vancouver, Wash., and nieces and nephews. The body will lie in state at the convent from 7 until 9 o'clock this Wednesday evening. Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is in charge of arrangements. Manitowoc Herald Times, Manitowoc, Wis. March 4, 1964 P. 16
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.
ALMA RUH cemetery #82 Mrs. Alma Ruh, 90, a former Kiel resident, died Monday night at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility where she had been a resident for 2 1/2 years. The former Alma Rabe was born Dec. 1, 1893, in the Town of Eaton (Manitowoc County), daughter of Frederick and Caroline Rabe. She attended district school. On June 26, 1912, she married Hugo Ruh. The couple farmed in the Town of Eaton until 1940, when Mr. Ruh died. She then moved to Kiel. She was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel, and the GUG Germania Society. Survivors include a son, Arno of Kiel; two grandchildren; eight great-grand- children; and a great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. No newspaper named, July 16, 1984
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
HARRY J. RUH cemetery #81 Harry J. Ruh, 86, of 22104 Rockville Road, Kiel, died Thursday afternoon at Chilton Village Nursing Home, where he had resided for a week. He was born August 7, 1897, in the Town of Schleswig, son of Adam and Julia Dedering Ruh. He attended district school in the Town of Schleswig. Mr. Ruh was a veteran of the U. S. Army and had served during World War I. He married the former Alma Henning on Nov. 10, 1920, at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in the Town of Schleswig. The couple farmed in the Town of Schleswig, and later moved to Rockville, where they have resided for the past 33 years. Mr. Ruh was a self-employed carpenter in Rockville. He was a member of Bethlehem UCC in the Town of Schleswig and a former member of the church consistory. He was also a former member of the Kiel American Legion Post. Mr. Ruh is survived by his wife; two daughters, nine grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; a brother, Edwin of Cedar Lake; and a sister, Mrs. Viola Glasow of Stockbridge. He was preceded in death by five sisters and six brothers. (Survivors edited for privacy) No newspaper named, July 12, 1984
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)
HENRY R. RUH Henry R. Ruh of Kiel Found Dead in Home Kiel – (Special) – Henry Rudolph Ruh, 56, a stone-mason committed suicide in the bedroom of his home at 5:55 a.m., today, by firing a bullet through his head. His wife told authorities he had been despondent, and had previously threatened to kill himself. She said he told her he was going to kill himself just before he fired the shot. Mr. Ruh was born in the town of Schleswig Feb. 24, 1885, son of Adam and Julie Dedering Ruh, and was married to Miss Louise Schultz of Lewis Corners on Feb. 25, 1911. The services were performed by the Rev. George Denninger. The couple resided at School Hill until May 5, 1926, when they moved to the present residence. Survivors are his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Arno (Norma) Voigt, and a son, Harvey; five brothers, John, Edwin and Harry, town of Schleswig, Arthur of New Holstein, and Roland, of Milwaukee; six sisters, Mrs. Theodore Ninmer and Miss Lillie, of Rockville, Mrs. Ida Huelse, of Milwaukee, Mrs. Roland Pohl, of Hulls Crossing, Mrs. Hilda Mathes, of Kiel, and Mrs. John Neuber, of Stockbridge. Two brothers preceded him in death, Helmuth at the age of 7 and Hugo, 49, last Dec. 14. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 o’clock at the Meiselwitz Funeral home here, with burial in the Kiel cemetery. The Rev. Harold O. Grunwald, pastor of Zion Lutheran church of Lewis Corners, will officiate. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, March 17, 1941 – P. 4
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
LOUISE C. RUH cemetery #82 Mrs. Louise Ruh, 78, of 610 North St., Kiel, widow of Henry, died early Sunday afternoon at Calumet Memorial Hospital in Chilton. She was born on Dec. 5, 1887, in Town Plymouth, a daughter of the late Albert and Albertine Schultz. She attended school at Howards Grove, and on Feb. 25, 1911, was married to Henry Ruh, of the Town of Schleswig. The couple lived at School Hill for 15 years before moving to Kiel. Her husband died in 1941. Mrs. Ruh was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, and the Ladies Aid Society of the church. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Arno (Norma) Voigt, of Kiel; one son, Harvey, of Kiel; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; one sister, Mrs. E. P. Riess, of Sheboygan. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church. The Rev. C. L. Reiter will officiate and burial will be in Kiel Cemetery. Friends may call at Meiselwitz Funeral Home, Kiel, from 3 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Wednesday and then at the church from noon until time of service. The Sheboygan Press – Monday, April 25, 1966 – P. 16
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
